Shape and Space 3
1 mark · EasyWhich of the following ratios represents the 'tangent' of an angle θ in a right-angled triangle?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Correct option:
Also accept: opposite/adjacent
Common mistakes: adjacent/hypotenuse; opposite/hypotenuse; adjacent/opposite
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B1 · 1 mark · Selects the correct ratio: opposite divided by adjacent (option 1).
Worked solution
The tangent of is defined as the ratio of the side opposite to the side adjacent to : .