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The side lengths of a 30-60-90 triangle are in the ratio 1: SQ3​ :2. What is cos 30°?

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Answer:

cos(30°) = (√3)/2

Explanation:

You want the cosine of 30° given that the sides of a 30°-60°-90° triangle have ratios 1 : √3 : 2.

Cosine

The cosine is the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse:

Cos = Adjacent/Hypotenuse

The side adjacent to the smallest angle is the longest leg, so will be √3. The hypotenuse in this triangle is the longest side, 2.

The desired ratio is ...

cos(30°) = (√3)/2

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