Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · MATHEMATICS A · Chapter
Shape and Space 3
17 practice questions
Practice questions
1–5 of 5 · Easy
Question 1
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →In a right-angled triangle, which side is always opposite the right angle?
Question 2
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Calculate the value of tan 45°. Give your answer to 3 significant figures.
Question 3
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →In the triangle below, calculate the length of side x.
Right-angled triangle Question 4
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Which of the following ratios represents the 'tangent' of an angle θ in a right-angled triangle?
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Question 5
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →A lamp post stands vertically. From a point 6 metres away from the base of the lamp post, the angle of elevation to the top of the lamp post is 35°.
(a)[1 mark]Write down the trigonometric ratio you would use to calculate the height of the lamp post.
(b)[2 marks]Calculate the height of the lamp post. Give your answer to 3 significant figures.