SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 57

SSC CGL - 20 Sep 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q57

If cosA = 1 - 2sin2A, then what is the value of cos2A?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1 - 2sin2A.

cosA = 1 − 2sin2A

We know that, 1 − 2sin2A = cos2A

So,

cosA = cos2A

⇒ cos2A = cosA = 1 − 2sin2A