Solution:

Given that, sin A = 9/41 …………. (1)

Required to find: cos A, tan A

By definition, we know that

sin A = Perpendicular/ Hypotenuse……………(2)

On Comparing eq. (1) and (2), we get

Perpendicular side = 9 and Hypotenuse = 41

Let’s construct △ABC as shown below,

And, here the length of base AB is unknown.

Thus, by using Pythagoras theorem in △ABC, we get

AC² = AB² + BC²

41² = AB² + 9²

AB² = 41² – 9²

AB² = 168 – 81

AB= 1600

AB = √1600

AB = 40

⇒ Base of triangle ABC, AB = 40

We know that,

cos A = Base/ Hypotenuse

cos A =AB/AC

cos A =40/41

And,

tan A = Perpendicular/ Base

tan A = BC/AB

tan A = 9/40