SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 53

SSC CGL - 16 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q53

If 2sin(3x - 15)° = 1, 0° < (3x - 15 ) < 90°, then find the value of cos2 (2x + 15)° + cot2  (x + 15)°.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 72\frac{7}{2}

Given :

2sin(3x - 15)° = 1 and

0° < (3x - 15 ) < 90°

Calculations :

⇒ 2sin(3x - 15)° = 1

⇒ sin(3x - 15)° = 1/2

⇒ 3x - 15 = sin-1(1/2)

⇒ 3x - 15 = 30

⇒ 3x = 45

⇒ x = 15° 

Now, put the value of x in the equation given below

⇒ cos2 (2x + 15)° + cot2 (x + 15)°

⇒ cos2 (2(15) + 15)° + cot2 (15 + 15)°

⇒ cos2(45)° + cot2 (15 + 15)°

⇒ (12)2+(3)2(\frac{1}{\sqrt2})^2 + (\sqrt3)^2

⇒ 1/2 + 3

⇒ 7/2.