If secA = 13/5 and A is acute, find sinA

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If secA = 13/5 and A is acute, find sinA

  1. A.

    5/13

  2. B.

    12/13

  3. C.

    13/12

  4. D.

    13/5

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Correct answer: B

If sec A = 13/5, then cos A = 5/13. Since A is acute, sin A = sqrt(1 - 25/169) = 12/13.

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