Two sides of a triangle are perpendicular. If the two sides are 8cm and 6cm, calculate correct to the nearest degree, the smallest angle of the triangle.
A
35o
B
36o
C
37o
D
38o
E
53o.
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
tan\theta = 6/8 = 0.75
\theta = tan\(^{-1}\) (0.75)
= 37^\circ
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