SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 59

SSC CHSL - 17th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q59

If cosecθ + cotθ = 2, then sinθ is:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e 4/5

Understanding

Application

cosec2 θ - cot2θ= 1

(cosec θ + cot θ )(cosec θ - cot θ )= 1

cosec θ – cot θ = 1/(cosec θ+ cot θ)

cosec θ= 1/sin θ

cosec θ+ cot θ=2      

cosec θ- cot θ= 1/2

Adding both equations,

2cosec θ = 2 + 1/2

2cosec θ = 5/2

cosec θ = 5/4

1/sin θ =5/4

sin θ=4/5