SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 59

SSC CGL - 19 July 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q59

For any acute angle θ, sin θ + sin2 θ = 1 then the value of cos2 θ + cos4 θ = ________.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1.

Given that

⇒ sin θ + sin2 θ = 1

⇒ sin θ = 1 - sin2 θ = cos2 θ

the value of cos2 θ + cos4 θ

⇒ sin θ + sin2 θ = 1