Apply sine, cosine and tangent ratios (SOHCAHTOA) in right-angled triangles and simplify to lowest terms. Review suitability for your learners before teaching.
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Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 16-18
Right-triangle trigonometry (SOHCAHTOA)
Take your time. Show your thinking.
1. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 18 cm, the adjacent side is 24 cm, and the hypotenuse is 30 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 18, Adj = 24, Hyp = 30 · Right Triangle → cos(θ)
2. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 28 cm, the adjacent side is 96 cm, and the hypotenuse is 100 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 28, Adj = 96, Hyp = 100 · Right Triangle → sin(θ)
3. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 6 cm, the adjacent side is 8 cm, and the hypotenuse is 10 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 6, Adj = 8, Hyp = 10 · Right Triangle → cos(θ)
4. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 48 cm, the adjacent side is 90 cm, and the hypotenuse is 102 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 48, Adj = 90, Hyp = 102 · Right Triangle → sin(θ)
5. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 18 cm, the adjacent side is 24 cm, and the hypotenuse is 30 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 18, Adj = 24, Hyp = 30 · Right Triangle → sin(θ)
6. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 15 cm, the adjacent side is 36 cm, and the hypotenuse is 39 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 15, Adj = 36, Hyp = 39 · Right Triangle → sin(θ)
7. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 32 cm, the adjacent side is 60 cm, and the hypotenuse is 68 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 32, Adj = 60, Hyp = 68 · Right Triangle → tan(θ)
8. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 30 cm, the adjacent side is 72 cm, and the hypotenuse is 78 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 30, Adj = 72, Hyp = 78 · Right Triangle → tan(θ)
9. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 20 cm, the adjacent side is 48 cm, and the hypotenuse is 52 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 20, Adj = 48, Hyp = 52 · Right Triangle → tan(θ)
10. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 25 cm, the adjacent side is 60 cm, and the hypotenuse is 65 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 25, Adj = 60, Hyp = 65 · Right Triangle → tan(θ)
11. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 14 cm, the adjacent side is 48 cm, and the hypotenuse is 50 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 14, Adj = 48, Hyp = 50 · Right Triangle → cos(θ)
12. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 6 cm, the adjacent side is 8 cm, and the hypotenuse is 10 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 6, Adj = 8, Hyp = 10 · Right Triangle → tan(θ)
12 questions · Seed 104730 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
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Right-triangle trigonometry (SOHCAHTOA)
Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.
1. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 18 cm, the adjacent side is 24 cm, and the hypotenuse is 30 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
4/5
cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse = 24/30, which simplifies by dividing by 6 to 4/5.
2. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 28 cm, the adjacent side is 96 cm, and the hypotenuse is 100 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
7/25
sin(θ) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse = 28/100, which simplifies by dividing by 4 to 7/25.
3. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 6 cm, the adjacent side is 8 cm, and the hypotenuse is 10 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
4/5
cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse = 8/10, which simplifies by dividing by 2 to 4/5.
4. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 48 cm, the adjacent side is 90 cm, and the hypotenuse is 102 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
8/17
sin(θ) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse = 48/102, which simplifies by dividing by 6 to 8/17.
5. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 18 cm, the adjacent side is 24 cm, and the hypotenuse is 30 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
3/5
sin(θ) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse = 18/30, which simplifies by dividing by 6 to 3/5.
6. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 15 cm, the adjacent side is 36 cm, and the hypotenuse is 39 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
5/13
sin(θ) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse = 15/39, which simplifies by dividing by 3 to 5/13.
7. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 32 cm, the adjacent side is 60 cm, and the hypotenuse is 68 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
8/15
tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent = 32/60, which simplifies by dividing by 4 to 8/15.
8. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 30 cm, the adjacent side is 72 cm, and the hypotenuse is 78 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
5/12
tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent = 30/72, which simplifies by dividing by 6 to 5/12.
9. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 20 cm, the adjacent side is 48 cm, and the hypotenuse is 52 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
5/12
tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent = 20/48, which simplifies by dividing by 4 to 5/12.
10. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 25 cm, the adjacent side is 60 cm, and the hypotenuse is 65 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
5/12
tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent = 25/60, which simplifies by dividing by 5 to 5/12.
11. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 14 cm, the adjacent side is 48 cm, and the hypotenuse is 50 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
24/25
cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse = 48/50, which simplifies by dividing by 2 to 24/25.
12. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 6 cm, the adjacent side is 8 cm, and the hypotenuse is 10 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
3/4
tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent = 6/8, which simplifies by dividing by 2 to 3/4.
12 questions · Seed 104730 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 16-18
Right-triangle trigonometry (SOHCAHTOA)
Take your time. Show your thinking.
1. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 18 cm, the adjacent side is 24 cm, and the hypotenuse is 30 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 18, Adj = 24, Hyp = 30 · Right Triangle → cos(θ)
2. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 28 cm, the adjacent side is 96 cm, and the hypotenuse is 100 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 28, Adj = 96, Hyp = 100 · Right Triangle → sin(θ)
3. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 6 cm, the adjacent side is 8 cm, and the hypotenuse is 10 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 6, Adj = 8, Hyp = 10 · Right Triangle → cos(θ)
4. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 48 cm, the adjacent side is 90 cm, and the hypotenuse is 102 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 48, Adj = 90, Hyp = 102 · Right Triangle → sin(θ)
5. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 18 cm, the adjacent side is 24 cm, and the hypotenuse is 30 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 18, Adj = 24, Hyp = 30 · Right Triangle → sin(θ)
6. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 15 cm, the adjacent side is 36 cm, and the hypotenuse is 39 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 15, Adj = 36, Hyp = 39 · Right Triangle → sin(θ)
7. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 32 cm, the adjacent side is 60 cm, and the hypotenuse is 68 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 32, Adj = 60, Hyp = 68 · Right Triangle → tan(θ)
8. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 30 cm, the adjacent side is 72 cm, and the hypotenuse is 78 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 30, Adj = 72, Hyp = 78 · Right Triangle → tan(θ)
9. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 20 cm, the adjacent side is 48 cm, and the hypotenuse is 52 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 20, Adj = 48, Hyp = 52 · Right Triangle → tan(θ)
10. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 25 cm, the adjacent side is 60 cm, and the hypotenuse is 65 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 25, Adj = 60, Hyp = 65 · Right Triangle → tan(θ)
11. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 14 cm, the adjacent side is 48 cm, and the hypotenuse is 50 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 14, Adj = 48, Hyp = 50 · Right Triangle → cos(θ)
12. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 6 cm, the adjacent side is 8 cm, and the hypotenuse is 10 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 6, Adj = 8, Hyp = 10 · Right Triangle → tan(θ)
12 questions · Seed 104730 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 16-18
Right-triangle trigonometry (SOHCAHTOA)
Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.
1. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 18 cm, the adjacent side is 24 cm, and the hypotenuse is 30 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
4/5
cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse = 24/30, which simplifies by dividing by 6 to 4/5.
2. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 28 cm, the adjacent side is 96 cm, and the hypotenuse is 100 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
7/25
sin(θ) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse = 28/100, which simplifies by dividing by 4 to 7/25.
3. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 6 cm, the adjacent side is 8 cm, and the hypotenuse is 10 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
4/5
cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse = 8/10, which simplifies by dividing by 2 to 4/5.
4. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 48 cm, the adjacent side is 90 cm, and the hypotenuse is 102 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
8/17
sin(θ) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse = 48/102, which simplifies by dividing by 6 to 8/17.
5. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 18 cm, the adjacent side is 24 cm, and the hypotenuse is 30 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
3/5
sin(θ) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse = 18/30, which simplifies by dividing by 6 to 3/5.
6. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 15 cm, the adjacent side is 36 cm, and the hypotenuse is 39 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
5/13
sin(θ) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse = 15/39, which simplifies by dividing by 3 to 5/13.
7. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 32 cm, the adjacent side is 60 cm, and the hypotenuse is 68 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
8/15
tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent = 32/60, which simplifies by dividing by 4 to 8/15.
8. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 30 cm, the adjacent side is 72 cm, and the hypotenuse is 78 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
5/12
tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent = 30/72, which simplifies by dividing by 6 to 5/12.
9. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 20 cm, the adjacent side is 48 cm, and the hypotenuse is 52 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
5/12
tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent = 20/48, which simplifies by dividing by 4 to 5/12.
10. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 25 cm, the adjacent side is 60 cm, and the hypotenuse is 65 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
5/12
tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent = 25/60, which simplifies by dividing by 5 to 5/12.
11. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 14 cm, the adjacent side is 48 cm, and the hypotenuse is 50 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
24/25
cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse = 48/50, which simplifies by dividing by 2 to 24/25.
12. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 6 cm, the adjacent side is 8 cm, and the hypotenuse is 10 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
3/4
tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent = 6/8, which simplifies by dividing by 2 to 3/4.
12 questions · Seed 104730 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification