SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 72

SSC CGL - 4th March 2020 Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q72

If, 7sin2θ – cos2θ  + 2sinθ = 2, 0° < θ < 90°, then the value of  is :

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e 

Given, 7sin2θ - cos2θ + 2sinθ = 2

So, 7sin2θ - (1 -  sin2θ) + 2sinθ - 2 = 0

⇒ 8sin2θ + 2 sinθ - 3 = 0

On solving the equation we get, sinθ = 1/2 , which means θ = 30º.

Now, Putting the value of θ =30º in the required equation, we get

⇒ (sec60º + cot60º) / (cosec60º+ tan60º)

⇒ (2 + 1/√3) / (2/√3 + √3)

⇒ (2√3 + 1) / 5