5. Trigonometry
Right Triangle Trig — Quiz
Test your understanding of right triangle trig with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
In a right triangle, if the side opposite an angle is 8 and the hypotenuse is 16, what is the sine of the angle?
Question 2
If the cosine of an angle in a right triangle is $\frac{4}{5}$, and the hypotenuse is 20, what is the length of the adjacent side?
Question 3
A ramp has an angle of elevation of $30^\circ$. If the horizontal distance covered by the ramp is 10 feet, what is the length of the ramp (hypotenuse)?
Question 4
In a right triangle, if the opposite side is 7 and the adjacent side is 7, what is the tangent of the angle?
Question 5
A kite is flying at an angle of elevation of $45^\circ$. If the string holding the kite is 100 feet long, what is the height of the kite above the ground?