Question

If cot O= 12/5, find tan O

Answer 1

Answer: Tan O= 5/12

Explanation:

Cot O=12/5

Looking at the pythagoras theory

Cot= 1/tan

So

Cot O=1/tango

Cross multiply

CotO tan O=1

Make tan the subject of formula

TanO= 1/Cot O

Cot O=12/5

Substitute for cot O

Tan O= 1/12/5

Tan O= 5/12