In a right triangle

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · CBSE · Mathematics · Introduction to Trigonometry · Introduction to Trigonometry

Problem

In a right triangle,

\sin \theta = \dfrac{3}{5}

and the hypotenuse measures

20\,\text{cm}

. Find the length of the side opposite to

\theta

. (a)

15\,\text{cm}

(b)

12\,\text{cm}

(c)

16\,\text{cm}

(d)

8\,\text{cm}