SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 65

SSC CHSL - 6 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q65

If cosec2θ (cosθ - 1) (1 + cosθ) = k, then what is the value of k?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

cosec2 θ (cos θ - 1)(1 + cos θ) = k

⇒ cosec2 θ (1 - cos θ)(1 + cos θ) = -k

⇒ cosec2 θ (1 - cos2 θ) = -k

⇒ cosec2 θ × sin2 θ = -k    [Using Sin2 α + Cos2 α = 1]

⇒ 1 = -k    [Using Cosec α = 1sinθ\frac{1}{sin θ}]

⇒ k = -1