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Two sides of a triangle are perpendicular. If the two sides are 8cm and 6cm, calculate ...

Two sides of a triangle are perpendicular. If the two sides are 8cm and 6cm, calculate correct to the nearest degree, the smallest angle of the triangle.
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  • A 35o
  • B 36o
  • C 37o
  • D 38o
  • E 53o.
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:

tanθ = 6/8 = 0.75

θ = tan\(^{-1}\) (0.75)

= 37°

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