SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 73

SSC CHSL - 16th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q73

If cos(A + B) = 0 and sin(A – B) = ½ , then the value of B is:

(Given 0o < A,B < 90o)

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e 30o

Understanding

Tricks

Application

⇒ cos(A + B) = 0

⇒ cos(A + B) = cos90

⇒ (A + B) = 90  .........)

And

⇒ sin(A – B) = ½

⇒ sin(A – B) = sin30

⇒ (A – B) = 30 ........ii)

Now

From eq i) and eq ii)

B = 30