In a right triangle, opposite=60, adjacent=63, hypotenuse=87. What is tan θ?

Question: In a right triangle, opposite=60, adjacent=63, hypotenuse=87. What is tan θ?

  1. 61/63
  2. 20/21
  3. 15/16
  4. 21/20

Correct Answer: B — 20/21

Explanation: Tangent equals opposite side divided by adjacent side.
Using the values in this question gives 20/21 as the correct answer.

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