If 9 secθ = 41 . Then find the value of 5cotθ .
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
9 secθ = 41
secθ = \(\frac{41}{9}\) (where 41 → H and 9 → B)
P = \(\sqrt {(41)^2 - (9)^2}\)
P = \(\sqrt {1600}\) = 40
5cotθ = \(\frac{B}{P}\) = 5 × \(\frac{9}{40}\) = \(\frac{9}{8}\)