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If sin(θ) = 3/5 and θ is an acute angle, what is tan(θ)?

A. 4/5
B. 3/4
C. 5/4
D. 1

Explanation:

Using sin²θ + cos²θ = 1, cos(θ) = 4/5. Then tan(θ) = sin(θ)/cos(θ) = 3/4. Other options are incorrect.

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