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Pythagoras and Trigonometry

The document contains a series of mathematical questions related to right-angled triangles, trigonometric ratios, and geometry. Each question requires calculations for lengths, angles, or areas, with specific instructions on the precision of the answers. The questions are designed to assess understanding of Pythagorean theorem and trigonometric principles.

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Pythagoras and Trigonometry

The document contains a series of mathematical questions related to right-angled triangles, trigonometric ratios, and geometry. Each question requires calculations for lengths, angles, or areas, with specific instructions on the precision of the answers. The questions are designed to assess understanding of Pythagorean theorem and trigonometric principles.

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PYTHAGORAS AND TRIG RATIOS

Questions
Q1.

Calculate the length of AB.


Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.

..............................................................................................................................................
(Total for Question is 3 marks)
Q2.

XYZ is a right-angled triangle.

Calculate the length of XZ.


Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

..............................................................................................................................................
(Total for Question is 3 marks)
Q3.

Triangles ABD and BCD are right-angled triangles.

Work out the value of x.


Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.

...........................................................
(Total for question = 4 marks)
Q4.

PQR is a right-angled triangle.

Work out the size of the angle marked x.


Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.

. ........................................................ °
(Total for question = 2 marks)
Q5.

Calculate the value of x.


Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

..............................................................................................................................................
(Total for Question is 3 marks)
Q6.

GHJ is a right-angled triangle.

(a) Calculate the length of GJ.


Give your answer correct to one decimal place.

..............................................................................................................................................
(3)
LMN is a different right-angled triangle.

(b) Calculate the size of the angle marked x.


Give your answer correct to one decimal place.

..............................................................................................................................................
(3)
(Total for Question is 6 marks)
Q7.

ABCD is a parallelogram.
DC = 5 cm
Angle ADB = 36°
Calculate the length of AD.
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

..............................................................................................................................................
(Total for Question is 4 marks)
Q8.

The diagram shows a ladder leaning against a vertical wall.

The ladder stands on horizontal ground.


The length of the ladder is 6 m.
The bottom of the ladder is 2.25 m from the bottom of the wall.
A ladder is safe to use when the angle marked y is about 75°.
Is the ladder safe to use?
You must show all your working.

(Total for Question is 3 marks)


Q9.
ABC is an isosceles triangle.

Work out the area of the triangle.


Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

. ......................................................... cm2

(Total for Question is 4 marks)


Q10.

The diagram shows the positions of a tower and a tree.

The tree is 2.1 km South of the tower and 4.5 km East of the tower.
(a) Work out the distance between the tower and the tree.
Give your answer correct to one decimal place.

. ........................................................ km
(3)
(b) Work out the bearing of the tree from the tower.
Give your answer correct to the nearest degree.

. ........................................................ °
(4)

(Total for Question is 7 marks)

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