If cos B $ =\frac{5}{9}$, then what is the value of cosec B ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
cosB = $\frac{base}{hypotenuse} = $\frac{5}{9}$
In a triangle ABC,
Base = 5
Hypotenuse = 9
Perpendicular = $\sqrt{hyp.^2 - base^2}$
= $\sqrt{9^2 - 5^2}$ = $\sqrt{81 - 25}$
= $\sqrt{56}$ = 2$\sqrt{14}$
cosecB = $\frac{hypotenuse}{perpendicular}$
= $\frac{9}{2\sqrt{14}}$