Problem involving the Area of a Triangle

Problem involving the Area of a Triangle

Secondary 3

In the diagram, \(ABD\) is a straight line, \(AB=10\) cm, \(BC=6\) cm and angle \(BCD\) is a right angle.
Given that \(\angle CBD=x\), where \(\sin x=0.6\), \(\cos x=0.8\)and \(\tan x=0.75\), calculate

  1. the length of \(BD\),
  2. the value of \(\sin \angle ABC\),
  3. the area of triangle \(ABC\).

Tip:

1. For intermediate working, correct them to \(5\) significant figures to maintain accuracy of answers

2. For answers in degree, correct to \(1\) decimal places.

3. For other answers, correct to \(3\) significant figures.

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Answer:(i) \(7.5\text{ cm}\) (ii) \(0.6\) (iii) \(18\text{ cm}^2\)

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