SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 68

SSC CGL - 26 July 2023 - Shift 4 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q68

Find the value of the given expression.

sin 600°.cos 750° + sin 150°.cos 240° 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. -1.

sin 600°.cos 750° + sin 150°.cos 240° 

⇒ sin (540° + 60°).cos(720° + 30°) + sin(180° - 30°).cos(180° + 60°)

⇒ -sin60°.cos30° -  sin30°cos60°

⇒ -(sin60°.cos30° + cos60°.sin30°)

sin(A + B) = sinAcosB + cosAsinB

⇒ - sin(60° + 30°) 

⇒ - sin90° = -1