Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Gov. Pablo Borbon Campus I, Batangas City, Philippines 4200
COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
Tel. No. (043) 980-0385 local 1128

Midterm Examination
MATH 107– PLANE TRIGONOMETRY
Second Semester, AY 2016 - 2017

Name: ____________________________________ Score: ____________

Section:___________________________________ Date: ____________

General Directions:

1. The use of calculator is permitted; however, borrowing calculator from a seatmate IS

NOT ALLOWED.
2. The use of another paper for scratch work is NOT ALLOWED; use the back space in this
questionnaire.
3. The use of pencil or friction pen is NOT ALLOWED.
4. Erasures are NOT ALLOWED for Sections I through III.

I. Quantitative Comparison
Directions: For each of the question in this section, compare Quantity A and Quantity B, using
the information given. Choose

A. Quantity A is greater.
B. Quantity B is greater.
C. The quantities are equal.
D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Write your answer on the space before each item number.

QUANTITY A QUANTITY B
1. amplitude of f(x) = 3 sin(x) amplitude of g(x) = -3cos(x)
2. period of f(x) = 2 sin(2x) 1 1
period of g(x) = 2sin(2 𝑥)
3. value of f(x) = 2 sin(𝑥 − 𝜋) value of g(x) = -2sin (𝜋 − 𝑥) when
𝜋 𝜋
when x = 2 x=2
4. the height of the tree when the man the height of the building when the man
looking at it is 10 m away from its base looking at it is 12 m away from its base
and the angle of elevation is 60o and the angle of elevation is 58o
5. the perimeter of the hexagon inscribed the perimeter of the octagon inscribed in
in a circle with radius 10 cm a circle with radius 10 cm
6. sin2 + cos2 csc2 – cot2
7. the number of vertical asymptotes of the number of vertical asymptotes of
f(x) = tan(x) in the interval [0, 2𝜋] g(x) = 2tan(x) in the interval [0, 2𝜋]
8. the number of cycles of f(x) = cos(2x) in 1
the number of cycles of g(x) = cos(2 𝑥)
the interval [0, 2𝜋]
in the interval [0, 2𝜋]
9. 𝜋 𝜋
the y-intercept of y = cos (𝑥 − 3 ) the y-intercept of y = sin (𝑥 + 2 )
10. the minimum value of f(x) in the minimum value of g(x) = 3sin(x)
f(x) = 2sin(x) – 1
II. Data Sufficiency
Directions: Each item consist of a problem followed by two statements. Decide whether the
data in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Choose

A. Statement 1 alone is sufficient, but statement 2 alone is not sufficient to

answer the question.
B. Statement 2 alone is sufficient, but statement 1 alone is not sufficient to
answer the question.
C. Both statements taken together are sufficient to answer the question, but
neither statement alone is sufficient.
D. Each statement alone is sufficient.
E. Statements 1 and 2 together are not sufficient, and additional data is
needed to answer the question
Write your answer on the space before each item number.

11. Approximate the height of the kite above level ground.

1. the girl flying the kite holds the string 4 ft. above the ground
2. the string of the kite is taut and makes an angle of 60o from the horizontal

12. Approximate the height of the tower.

1. when the man is 25 meters from the base of the tower, the angle of elevation of the
top of the building is 21o48’
2. when the man is 30 meters from the base of the tower, the angle of elevation of the
top of the building is 18o26’

13. Approximate the speed of the airplane to the nearest mile per hour.
1. the airplane flies at an altitude of 10000 feet and passes directly over the fixed
object on the ground
2. one minute after it passed over the fixed object in the ground, the angle of
depression of the object is 42o

14. In the equation y = asin(bx + c) + d, what is the value of d?

1. the range of the function is [-2,2]
2. the function makes a complete cycle in the interval [0, 𝜋]

15. In the equation y = asin(bx + c) + d, what is the value of c?

1. the range of the function is [-2,2]
2. the function makes a complete cycle in the interval [0, 𝜋]

III. Multiple Choice

Directions: Write the letter that corresponds to the correct answer on the space before each
number. If the answer cannot be found, write E.
𝜋
16. As x approaches 2 , cos(x) approaches to
𝜋
A. 4
B. -1
C. 0
D. 1
17. The period of the function g(x) is 8. If g(0) = 12, g(4) = 6 and g(8) = 12, then the value of
g(12) is
A. 0 C. 12
B. 6 D. 18

18. Between the interval [0, 4𝜋], when is sin(x) = 1?

A. π/2, 5π/2
B. π/4, 5π/4, 9π/4, 13π/4
C. π/2, 3π/2, 5π/2, 7π/2
D. 0, 𝜋, 2𝜋, 3𝜋, 4𝜋

𝜋
19. The graph of y = sin (𝑥 + 4 ) is the same as the graph of y = sin(x) shifted __________.
𝜋
A. units to the left
4
𝜋
B. units to the right
4
𝜋
C. units upward
4
𝜋
D. units downward
4

20. What is the equation of the function whose graph is shown below?

A. y = sin(x)
B. y = – cos(x)
C. y = sin(x + π)
D. y = cos(x – π)

21. A sine function has a range of [-6, 2] and a period of 4. A trigonometric equation with these
properties is
𝜋
A. y = 8 sin ( 2 𝜃) + 2
B. y = 4 sin(4𝜃) − 2
𝜋
C. y = 4 sin ( 2 𝜃) − 2
2
D. y = 4 sin (𝜋 𝜃) − 2

22. A builder wisher to construct a ramp 24 feet long that rises to a height of 5 feet above the
level ground. Approximate the angle x that the ramp should make with the horizontal. To
solve this problem, the equation to be used shall be
5
A. sin(x) = 24
5
B. cos(x) = 24
5
C. tan(x) = 24
5
D. cot(x) =
24
23. From a boat on the lake, the angle of elevation to the top of a cliff is 35o10’. If the base of the
cliff is 1671 feet from the boat, how high is the cliff?
A. 1187 feet
B. 1177 feet
C. 1190 feet
D. 1180 feet

24. A tree 30 m long casts a shadow 36 m long. Find the angle of elevation of the sun?
A. 39.41o
B. 39.51o
C. 39.61o
D. 39.71o

IV. Supply-Type
Directions: Solve for the problems below. Points will be awarded for (1) illustration and
equations used and (2) final answer with correct unit. Write your answer in any
back of this questionnaire.

25-26. From the top of the lighthouse 37 m above sea level, the angle of depression of a boat is
15 degrees. How far is the boat from the base of the lighthouse?

27-28. At a certain instant, a lighthouse is 4 miles north of a ship which is travelling directly east.
If after 10 minutes, the bearing of the lighthouse is found to be N21 o15’W, find the speed
of the ship in miles per hour.

29-30. Find the height of a tree if the angle of elevation of its top changes from 20o to 40o as the
observer advances 23 m towards it base.

Prepared by:

Mr. LEONALD C. OSERA

Instructor
Date:

Reviewed by:

Dr. ERMA D. MAALIHAN

Department Chairperson, BSED Program
Date:

Approved by:

Dr. NERRIE E. MALALUAN

Associate Dean, CTE
Date: