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Mathematics

In ΔABC, if AC = 17 m and BC = 8 m, then tan A =
$\Big(\dfrac{8}{15}\Big)$
$\Big(\dfrac{15}{8}\Big)$
$\Big(\dfrac{8}{17}\Big)$
$\Big(\dfrac{15}{17}\Big)$

Trigonometric Identities

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Answer

tan A = $\dfrac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}} = \dfrac{BC}{AB} = \dfrac{8}{15}$

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

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