SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 71

SSC CGL - 4th March 2020 Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q71

If 7Cos2θ + 3Sin2θ = 6, 0o < θ < 90o, then the value of (Cot22θ + Sec22θ)/(tan22θ - Sin22θ) is:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e 52/27.

Understanding/Application

7Cos2θ + 3Sin2θ = 6

7(1 -  Sin2θ) + 3Sin2θ = 6

7 - 7Sin2θ + 3Sin2θ = 6

4Sin2θ = 1

Sinθ = 1/2

For, 00 < θ < 900

θ = 300

(Cot22θ + Sec22θ)/(tan22θ - Sin22θ)

= (Cot22(30) + Sec22(30))/(tan22(30) - Sin22(30))

= (Cot2600 + Sec2600)/(tan2600 - Sin2600)

= {(1/√3)2 + 22}/{(√3)2 - (√3/2)2}

= (1/3 + 4)/(3 - 3/4)

= (13/3)/(9/4)

= 52/27