ECZ 2013 · O-Level Paper 1 — Trigonometry

In the diagram, ABC is a straight line, BC = 8 cm, BD = 10 cm and sin(ABD) = 35. Find the area of triangle BCD.

Diagram for ECZ 2013 · O-Level Paper 1
  • A. 40 cm2
  • B. 32 cm2
  • C. 48 cm2
  • D. 24 cm2

Verified working — step 1

The area rule 12 × a × b × sin C works at B - and the supplement DBC shares its sine with the given ABD.

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