SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 130

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q130

If 21 tanθ = 20, then (1 + sinθ + cosθ) : (1 – sinθ + cosθ) = ?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 7 : 3

Understanding Application
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Given 

21tanθ = 20 

tanθ = 20/21 = p/b

Now

⇒ h = √202 + 212

⇒ h = √400 + 441

⇒ h = √841

⇒ h = 29

Hence

⇒ (1 + 20/29 + 21/29) : (1 – 20/29 + 21/29)

⇒ (1 + 41/29) : (1 + 1/29)

⇒ (70/29) : (30/29)

⇒ 7 : 3