PART A: MULTIPLE CHOICE (one (1) mark for each question)
For questions 1 to 4, select the best answer.
1. Which is the best estimate for the ration of
cosq ?
A 1.08
B 2.40
C 0.38
D 2.60
- Refer to question 1. Which is the measure of Ðq to the nearest degree?
A 21º B 23º C 47º D 67º
- Which is the best estimate for the length of d ?
A 3.8 cm B 4.3 cm C 6.0 cm D 7.1 cm
- Which tool or strategy could you use to solve this triangle?
A the sine law B the cosine law
C the Pythagorean theorem
D There is not enough information to solve thistriangle.
MAP4C: Grade 12, Foundations for College Mathematics
PART C: FULL SOLUTION: For the following questions, show your all work in the space provided.
- Determine the primary trigonometric ratios for Ðq to three decimal places. (4 marks)
- A 16-ft beam is supporting a wall. The beam attaches to the wall 12 ft above the ground. Determine the angle of inclination made by the beam with respect to the ground. (3 marks)
MAP4C: Grade 12, Foundations for College Mathematics
- The point Q(–6, 5) lies on the terminal arm of an angle, q, in standard position.
- Sketch Ðq in standard position.
- Determine the primary trigonometric ratios to three decimal places.
(5 marks)
- In DCPY, c = 35 km, p = 29 km, and y = 33 km. Determine the measure of ÐY to the nearest degree. (4 marks)
- Two surveyors are 7.7 km apart on a straight highway. They each measure the angle between the highway and a power station and find the angles to be 49º and 60º.
Determine the distance each surveyor is from the power station. (4 marks)
MAP4C: Grade 12, Foundations for College Mathematics
- Katie built a simple circuit by connecting a battery to two light bulbs with wire. She took the measurements shown.
Determine the total length of wire used in Katie’s circuit, to the nearest tenth of a centimetre. (4 marks)
- Josh wants to replace two guy wires that are supporting a pole. He took measurements and drew this diagram.
(7 marks)
- Determine the total length of guy wire that needs to be replaced to the nearest metre.
- Determine the height of the pole to the nearest metre.