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 9 cm, the adjacent side is 12 cm, and the hypotenuse is 15 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 9, Adj = 12, Hyp = 15 · Right Triangle → sin(θ)
2. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 56 cm, the adjacent side is 192 cm, and the hypotenuse is 200 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 56, Adj = 192, Hyp = 200 · Right Triangle → cos(θ)
3. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 40 cm, the adjacent side is 75 cm, and the hypotenuse is 85 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 40, Adj = 75, Hyp = 85 · Right Triangle → cos(θ)
4. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 9 cm, the adjacent side is 12 cm, and the hypotenuse is 15 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 9, Adj = 12, Hyp = 15 · Right Triangle → cos(θ)
5. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 16 cm, the adjacent side is 30 cm, and the hypotenuse is 34 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 16, Adj = 30, Hyp = 34 · Right Triangle → tan(θ)
6. 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)
7. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 21 cm, the adjacent side is 28 cm, and the hypotenuse is 35 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 21, Adj = 28, Hyp = 35 · Right Triangle → cos(θ)
8. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 3 cm, the adjacent side is 4 cm, and the hypotenuse is 5 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 3, Adj = 4, Hyp = 5 · Right Triangle → cos(θ)
9. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 42 cm, the adjacent side is 144 cm, and the hypotenuse is 150 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 42, Adj = 144, Hyp = 150 · Right Triangle → cos(θ)
10. 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 tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 18, Adj = 24, Hyp = 30 · Right Triangle → tan(θ)
11. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 56 cm, the adjacent side is 192 cm, and the hypotenuse is 200 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 56, Adj = 192, Hyp = 200 · Right Triangle → tan(θ)
12. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 5 cm, the adjacent side is 12 cm, and the hypotenuse is 13 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 5, Adj = 12, Hyp = 13 · Right Triangle → tan(θ)
12 questions · Seed 55 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
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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 9 cm, the adjacent side is 12 cm, and the hypotenuse is 15 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
3/5
sin(θ) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse = 9/15, which simplifies by dividing by 3 to 3/5.
2. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 56 cm, the adjacent side is 192 cm, and the hypotenuse is 200 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
24/25
cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse = 192/200, which simplifies by dividing by 8 to 24/25.
3. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 40 cm, the adjacent side is 75 cm, and the hypotenuse is 85 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
15/17
cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse = 75/85, which simplifies by dividing by 5 to 15/17.
4. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 9 cm, the adjacent side is 12 cm, and the hypotenuse is 15 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
4/5
cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse = 12/15, which simplifies by dividing by 3 to 4/5.
5. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 16 cm, the adjacent side is 30 cm, and the hypotenuse is 34 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
8/15
tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent = 16/30, which simplifies by dividing by 2 to 8/15.
6. 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.
7. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 21 cm, the adjacent side is 28 cm, and the hypotenuse is 35 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
4/5
cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse = 28/35, which simplifies by dividing by 7 to 4/5.
8. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 3 cm, the adjacent side is 4 cm, and the hypotenuse is 5 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
4/5
cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse = 4/5, which simplifies by dividing by 1 to 4/5.
9. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 42 cm, the adjacent side is 144 cm, and the hypotenuse is 150 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
24/25
cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse = 144/150, which simplifies by dividing by 6 to 24/25.
10. 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 tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
3/4
tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent = 18/24, which simplifies by dividing by 6 to 3/4.
11. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 56 cm, the adjacent side is 192 cm, and the hypotenuse is 200 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
7/24
tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent = 56/192, which simplifies by dividing by 8 to 7/24.
12. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 5 cm, the adjacent side is 12 cm, and the hypotenuse is 13 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
5/12
tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent = 5/12, which simplifies by dividing by 1 to 5/12.
12 questions · Seed 55 · 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 9 cm, the adjacent side is 12 cm, and the hypotenuse is 15 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 9, Adj = 12, Hyp = 15 · Right Triangle → sin(θ)
2. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 56 cm, the adjacent side is 192 cm, and the hypotenuse is 200 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 56, Adj = 192, Hyp = 200 · Right Triangle → cos(θ)
3. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 40 cm, the adjacent side is 75 cm, and the hypotenuse is 85 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 40, Adj = 75, Hyp = 85 · Right Triangle → cos(θ)
4. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 9 cm, the adjacent side is 12 cm, and the hypotenuse is 15 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 9, Adj = 12, Hyp = 15 · Right Triangle → cos(θ)
5. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 16 cm, the adjacent side is 30 cm, and the hypotenuse is 34 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 16, Adj = 30, Hyp = 34 · Right Triangle → tan(θ)
6. 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)
7. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 21 cm, the adjacent side is 28 cm, and the hypotenuse is 35 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 21, Adj = 28, Hyp = 35 · Right Triangle → cos(θ)
8. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 3 cm, the adjacent side is 4 cm, and the hypotenuse is 5 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 3, Adj = 4, Hyp = 5 · Right Triangle → cos(θ)
9. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 42 cm, the adjacent side is 144 cm, and the hypotenuse is 150 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 42, Adj = 144, Hyp = 150 · Right Triangle → cos(θ)
10. 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 tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 18, Adj = 24, Hyp = 30 · Right Triangle → tan(θ)
11. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 56 cm, the adjacent side is 192 cm, and the hypotenuse is 200 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 56, Adj = 192, Hyp = 200 · Right Triangle → tan(θ)
12. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 5 cm, the adjacent side is 12 cm, and the hypotenuse is 13 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
Opp = 5, Adj = 12, Hyp = 13 · Right Triangle → tan(θ)
12 questions · Seed 55 · 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 9 cm, the adjacent side is 12 cm, and the hypotenuse is 15 cm. Write sin(θ) as a simplified fraction.
3/5
sin(θ) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse = 9/15, which simplifies by dividing by 3 to 3/5.
2. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 56 cm, the adjacent side is 192 cm, and the hypotenuse is 200 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
24/25
cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse = 192/200, which simplifies by dividing by 8 to 24/25.
3. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 40 cm, the adjacent side is 75 cm, and the hypotenuse is 85 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
15/17
cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse = 75/85, which simplifies by dividing by 5 to 15/17.
4. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 9 cm, the adjacent side is 12 cm, and the hypotenuse is 15 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
4/5
cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse = 12/15, which simplifies by dividing by 3 to 4/5.
5. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 16 cm, the adjacent side is 30 cm, and the hypotenuse is 34 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
8/15
tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent = 16/30, which simplifies by dividing by 2 to 8/15.
6. 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.
7. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 21 cm, the adjacent side is 28 cm, and the hypotenuse is 35 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
4/5
cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse = 28/35, which simplifies by dividing by 7 to 4/5.
8. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 3 cm, the adjacent side is 4 cm, and the hypotenuse is 5 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
4/5
cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse = 4/5, which simplifies by dividing by 1 to 4/5.
9. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 42 cm, the adjacent side is 144 cm, and the hypotenuse is 150 cm. Write cos(θ) as a simplified fraction.
24/25
cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse = 144/150, which simplifies by dividing by 6 to 24/25.
10. 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 tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
3/4
tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent = 18/24, which simplifies by dividing by 6 to 3/4.
11. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 56 cm, the adjacent side is 192 cm, and the hypotenuse is 200 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
7/24
tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent = 56/192, which simplifies by dividing by 8 to 7/24.
12. In a right-angled triangle, the side opposite angle θ is 5 cm, the adjacent side is 12 cm, and the hypotenuse is 13 cm. Write tan(θ) as a simplified fraction.
5/12
tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent = 5/12, which simplifies by dividing by 1 to 5/12.
12 questions · Seed 55 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification