Question

What is the value of sin C? a) 15/17b) 15/8c) 8/15d) 8/17

Answer 1

Answer:

d) 8/17

Explanation:

From trigonometry, we know that in a right triangle:

$\sin \theta=\frac{Opposite}{\text{Hypotenuse}}$

From the diagram:

• The side, opposite C, is 8.

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• The ,hypotenuse, is 17.

Therefore:

$\sin C=\frac{8}{17}$