Two sides of a triangle are perpendicular. If the two sides are 8cm and 6cm,...
MATHEMATICS
WAEC 1997
Two sides of a triangle are perpendicular. If the two sides are 8cm and 6cm, calculate correct to the nearest degree, the smallest angle of the triangle.
- A. 35°
- B. 36°
- C. 37°
- D. 38°
Correct Answer: C. 37°
Explanation
tanθ = 6/8 = 0.75
θ = tan\(^{-1}\) (0.75)
= 37°
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