In XYZ, |YZ| = 32cm, ∠ YXZ = 53° and ∠ XZY = 90°. Find,
MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2019
In XYZ, |YZ| = 32cm, ∠ YXZ = 53° and ∠ XZY = 90°. Find, correct to the nearest centimetre, |XZ|
- A. 31 cm
- B. 25 cm
- C. 20 cm
- D. 13 cm
Correct Answer: B. 25 cm
Explanation
Tan 52\(^o\) = \(\frac{32}{\text{|XZ|}}\)
|XZ| = \(\frac{32}{Tan 52^o}\)
= 25cm
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