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SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 100

SSC CPO - 12 Dec 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q100

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cosθ = 3/5; find the value of tanθ.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

cosθ = 3/5

sin²θ + cos²θ = 1

tanθ = sinθ / cosθ

sinθ = √(1 − (3/5)²)

= √(1 − 9/25)

= √(16/25)

= 4/5

⇒ tanθ = (4/5) / (3/5)= 4/3