Geometry and Trigonometry practice question

Answer: A. √3

In a 30-60-90 triangle with sides 1, √3, 2, tan 60° = √3/1.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. √3/2

√3/2 is sin 60°.

C. 1/2

1/2 is cos 60°.

D. √3/3

√3/3 is tan 30°.

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