Mathematics
WAEC 2006
In the diagram, |QR| = 5cm, PQR = 60
o and PSR = 45
o. Find |PS|, leaving your answe in surd form.
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A.
4\(\sqrt{5}\)cm
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B.
3\(\sqrt{7}\)cm
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C.
4\(\sqrt{6}\)cm
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D.
5\(\sqrt{6}\)cm
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
tan 6o = \(\frac{|PR|}{|QR|}\)
\(\sqrt{3} = \frac{|PR|}{5}\)
= |PR| = \(5 \sqrt{3}\)cm
sin 45 = \(\frac{|PR|}{|PS|}\)
\(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\) = \(\frac{5 \sqrt{3}}{|PS|}\)
|PS| = \(5 \sqrt{3}\) x \(\sqrt{2}\)
= 5\(\sqrt{6}\)cm
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