Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Pythagoras' Theorem And Trigonometry (Section 2 - No. 24)

In a right triangle, if the hypotenuse is 10 and one angle is 30 degrees, what is the length of the side opposite the 30-degree angle?
3
5
7
8.66

Explanation

sin(30°) = opposite/10 -> opposite = 10*sin(30°) = 5

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