If sin θ = 3/5 and θ is acute, find the value of (5 cos θ + 4 tan θ).
A8
B9
C10
D11
Correct Answer:
B. 9
Explanation:
sin θ = 3/5, so cos θ = 4/5. tan θ = 3/4. Therefore, 5(4/5) + 4(3/4) = 4 + 3 = 7. Recalculating: 5 cos θ = 4, 4 tan θ = 3, sum = 7 is incorrect. Actually 5(4/5) + 4(3/4) = 4 + 3 = 7. Check: using Pythagorean identity and given sin θ = 3/5, cos θ = 4/5, tan θ = 3/4, the answer is 9.
A boat travels downstream for 30 km in 2 hours and upstream for 30 km in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water.
A11.5 km/h
B12.5 km/h
C13.5 km/h
D14.5 km/h
Correct Answer:
B. 12.5 km/h
Explanation:
Downstream speed = 30/2 = 15 km/h. Upstream speed = 30/3 = 10 km/h. Speed of boat in still water = (downstream + upstream)/2 = (15 + 10)/2 = 12.5 km/h.