In the figure, what is the value of cot θ :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
By using pythagoras theorem ,
PR² = PQ² + QR²
17² = 8² + QR²
QR² = PQ² + QR² = 289 - 64 = 225
QR = 15
Now,
cotθ
= \(\frac{B}{P}\)
= \(\frac{15}{8}\)
In the figure, what is the value of cot θ :
Correct answer: option 3
By using pythagoras theorem ,
PR² = PQ² + QR²
17² = 8² + QR²
QR² = PQ² + QR² = 289 - 64 = 225
QR = 15
Now,
cotθ
= \(\frac{B}{P}\)
= \(\frac{15}{8}\)