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WAEC Mathematics 2020 Objective — Question 27

Question 27 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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If tan y is positive and sin y is negative, in which quadrant would y lie?

  • A. First and Third only
  • B. First and Second only
  • C. Third onlyCorrect
  • D. Second only

Explanation

Tan is positive in the 1st and 3rd quadrants; sine is negative in the 3rd and 4th quadrants. The only quadrant satisfying both conditions is the 3rd quadrant.

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