In a right triangle for an acute angle x, if sin x , then find the value of cos x.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. .
Hypotenuse2 = Base2 + Perpendicular2
We know that,
sin A = Perpendicular/Hypotenuse and
cos A = Base/Hypotenuse
According to the question;
⇒ sin A = 3/7
Now,
⇒ 72 = base2 + 32
⇒ 49 - 9 = base2
⇒ base = 2√10
Hence, cos A = 2√10/7