SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 70

SSC CGL - 10th June 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q70

If 3sin θ = 2cos2θ, 0° < θ < 90°, then the value of (tan2θ + sec2θ – cosec2θ) is?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer is option 2 i.e. -7/3

Concept

Understanding

Application

Fair calculation

Value putting method.

Given

3sinθ = 2Cos2θ

We need to evaluate what value of θ will satisfy this where 0 <θ< 90

Putting θ = 30

3 × 1/2 = 2 × (√3/2)2

⇒ 3/2 = 3/2

Satisfies the equation. Hence, θ = 30

Now,

(tan2θ + sec2θ - cosec2θ) 

⇒(tan230 + sec230 - cosec230) 

⇒[(1/√3)2 + (2/√3)2–(2)2]

⇒ -7/3

 

 

 

[(1/√3)2 + (2/√3)2 – (2)2]

⇒ [1/3 + 4/3 – 4]

⇒ 5/3 – 4

⇒ -7/3