In a right triangle, tan θ = 3/4. The hypotenuse is:
A5 (with opposite 3, adjacent 4)
B7
C12
D12.5
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 5 (with opposite 3, adjacent 4)
tan θ = opposite/adjacent = 3/4. By Pythagoras: hypotenuse = √(3² + 4²) = √25 = 5. This is a 3-4-5 right triangle.
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