ECZ 2016 · O-Level Paper 1 — Trigonometry

In triangle PQR, PQ = 12 cm, QR = 10 cm and ∠PQR = 150°. Calculate the area of triangle PQR.

Diagram for ECZ 2016 · O-Level Paper 1
  • A. 30 cm²
  • B. 60 cm²
  • C. 120 cm²
  • D. 52 cm²

Verified working — step 1

Area = ½ × PQ × QR × sin(∠PQR) = ½ × 12 × 10 × sin 150° = 60 × 0.5 = …

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