If cos \(\theta\) = x and sin 60 o = x + 0.5 0 o
MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2016
If cos \(\theta\) = x and sin 60o = x + 0.5 0o < \(\theta\) < 90o, find, correct to the nearest degree, the value of \(\theta\)
- A. 32o
- B. 40o
- C. 60o
- D. 69o
Correct Answer: D. 69o
Explanation
sin 60o = x + 0.5 0o(given)
0.8660 = x + 0.5
0.8660 - 0.5 = x
x = 0.3660
cos\(\theta\) = x(given)
cos\(\theta\) = 0.3660
Hence, \(\theta\) = cos-1(0.3660)
= 68.53o
= 69o (nearest degree)
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