Trigonometryeasy · Past Paper
Which ratio corresponds to base/perpendicular?
Atan theta
Bcot theta
Csec theta
Dcosec theta
✓ Correct Answer: B — cot theta
Cotangent is the reciprocal of tangent (p/b), making it b/p.
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