Let’s solve this step by step.
We are given triangle PQR, which is a right triangle (right angle at R).
Angles:
- ∠P = 53.2°
- ∠Q = 36.8°
Sides:
- Side opposite to ∠P (which is QR) = 4
- Side adjacent to ∠P (which is PR) = 3
- Hypotenuse (PQ) = 5
We need to fill in the trig ratios for each angle using:
- Sine = opposite / hypotenuse
- Cosine = adjacent / hypotenuse
- Tangent = opposite / adjacent
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For angle 53.2° (∠P):
- Opposite side = QR = 4
- Adjacent side = PR = 3
- Hypotenuse = PQ = 5
So:
- Sine = 4/5 = 0.8
- Cosine = 3/5 = 0.6
- Tangent = 4/3 ≈ 1.333...
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For angle 36.8° (∠Q):
Now, from ∠Q’s perspective:
- Opposite side = PR = 3 (because it’s across from Q)
- Adjacent side = QR = 4 (next to Q, not the hypotenuse)
- Hypotenuse = still PQ = 5
So:
- Sine = 3/5 = 0.6
- Cosine = 4/5 = 0.8
- Tangent = 3/4 = 0.75
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Double-check:
In a right triangle, sin(θ) = cos(90° - θ), and tan(θ) = 1/tan(90° - θ).
Here, 53.2° + 36.8° = 90°, so they’re complementary.
→ sin(53.2°) should equal cos(36.8°) → 0.8 = 0.8 ✔️
→ cos(53.2°) should equal sin(36.8°) → 0.6 = 0.6 ✔️
→ tan(53.2°) = 4/3 ≈ 1.333, tan(36.8°) = 3/4 = 0.75 → and 1.333 × 0.75 = 1 ✔️
All checks out.
Final Answer:
| Measure of Angle | Sine (opp/hyp) | Cosine (adj/hyp) | Tangent (opp/adj) |
|------------------|----------------|------------------|-------------------|
| 53.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.333 |
| 36.8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.75 |
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of trigonometry ratios worksheet answers.