ECZ 2017 · O-Level Paper 1 — Trigonometry

It is given that triangle PQR below is right angled at R. QR = 4cm and tan(angle QPR) = 43. Find sin(angle PQR).

Diagram for ECZ 2017 · O-Level Paper 1
  • A. 45
  • B. 35
  • C. 43
  • D. 34

Verified working — step 1

Label the sides RELATIVE to each angle: QR = 4 is opposite angle P, and tan P fixes the third side.

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