CAH: Problem Solving & Reasoning

Mathematics
GCSE Foundation
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the CAH part of SOHCAHTOA, designed for GCSE Foundation students to develop procedural skills and problem-solving abilities related to calculating side lengths in right-angled triangles.

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CAH: Problem Solving & Reasoning

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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 length of side AB in a right-angled triangle where the hypotenuse AC is 10 cm and the angle at A is 30°. Use CAH.
[2 marks]
2.
In a right triangle, the side opposite the 45° angle is 7.07 cm. Find the adjacent side using CAH.
[3 marks]
3.
A ladder leans against a wall, forming a 60° angle with the ground. If the ladder's length is 12 meters, find the distance from the wall to the base of the ladder using CAH.
[3 marks]
4.
Using CAH, find the length of the side adjacent to a 50° angle if the hypotenuse is 15 cm.
[2 marks]
5.
A right triangle has an angle of 35° and the side opposite this angle measures 8 cm. Calculate the length of the hypotenuse using CAH.
[3 marks]
6.
Problem Solving: A ramp makes a 25° angle with the ground. If the ramp's length is 20 meters, what is the horizontal distance from the start of the ramp to the bottom? Use CAH.
[4 marks]
7.
A tree casts a shadow 12 meters long when the sun's altitude angle is 45°. Find the height of the tree using CAH.
[3 marks]
8.
Construct a right-angled triangle with hypotenuse 13 cm and an angle of 40°, then label the sides. Use CAH to find the length of the side adjacent to the 40° angle.
[3 marks]
9.
Challenge: A drone flies 80 meters horizontally and makes a 60° angle to the ground. Find the approximate length of the drone's path using CAH.
[4 marks]
10.
Error Analysis: A student calculates the adjacent side as 10 cm when given a hypotenuse of 13 cm and an angle of 50°, but forgets to check the cosine value. Identify the mistake and correct it.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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