In a right triangle

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

Problem

In a right triangle,

\tan \theta = \dfrac{3}{4}

and the hypotenuse is

25\,\text{cm}

. Determine the length of the side opposite to

\theta

. (a)

20\,\text{cm}

(b)

15\,\text{cm}

(c)

18.75\,\text{cm}

(d)

16.53\,\text{cm}