Inverse Functions: Real-world Applications

Mathematics
GCSE Foundation
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet exploring inverse functions within real-world contexts of architecture and design, aimed at GCSE Foundation students.

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Inverse Functions: Real-world Applications

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Grade GCSE Foundation
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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the angle of elevation in degrees when the inverse sine of 0.6 is taken.
[2 marks]
2.
Find the value of θ such that sin⁻¹(0.8) = θ in degrees.
[2 marks]
3.
Determine the angle given that cos⁻¹(0.5) = θ in degrees.
[2 marks]
4.
Calculate the value of θ in degrees where tan⁻¹(1) = θ.
[2 marks]
5.
Using inverse sine, find the angle in degrees when sin⁻¹(0.3) is calculated.
[2 marks]
6.
In architecture, a ramp rises 3 meters over a horizontal distance of 4 meters. Calculate the angle of the ramp in degrees using inverse tangent.
[4 marks]
7.
A building design requires the roof to be inclined at 25° for aesthetic reasons. If the height of the roof from the base is 5 meters, what is the length of the inclined side? (Use inverse cosine if needed.)
[4 marks]
8.
Construct a triangle where the angle is 45°, the adjacent side is 5 meters, and find the hypotenuse using inverse cosine.
[3 marks]
9.
Estimate the value of θ in degrees where tan⁻¹(2) is calculated, and explain the common mistake made when interpreting the inverse tangent value.
[4 marks]
10.
A designer uses inverse sine to determine the angle of a support beam, which is 0.75 in ratio form. Calculate this angle in degrees.
[2 marks]
11.
Identify and correct the mistake in this problem: 'The height of a structure is found by sin⁻¹(0.6). The answer is 60°.'
[3 marks]

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1/1/2026
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