alleryIf tan(theta) = sqrt(3), then theta is
A30 degrees
B45 degrees
C60 degrees
D90 degrees
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 60 degrees
tan(60) = sqrt(3).
**Standard angle values:** tan 30 = 1/sqrt(3)
tan 45 = 1; tan 60 = sqrt(3).
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