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4MA1/2H Jun 2021, Question 7: Choosing the Right Trigonometric Ratio

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2H (Higher) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Use the right-angled triangle with a 6.5 cm side opposite a 42° angle to calculate the hypotenuse x, giving the answer to one decimal place.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 16.5 / sin(42) = x
  2. 2x = 6.5 / sin(42)
  3. 3x = 9.7

Answer9.7

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