alleryIf sec(theta) = 5/4, then tan(theta) is
A1/4
B3/4
C3/5
D4/5
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 3/4
sec^2 - tan^2 = 1. So tan^2 = 25/16 - 1 = 9/16, tan = 3/4.
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