0580/12 May/Jun 2024, Question 18: Choosing the Right Trigonometric Ratio
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks
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The question, in short
From a right-angled triangle with hypotenuse 14 cm and base 8.5 cm, calculate the angle x between them.
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Solution · 2 marks
- 1cos x = 8.5/14
- 2x = cos⁻¹(8.5/14) = 52.61…° ≈ 52.6
Answer52.6 or 52.61 to 52.62
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