SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 51

SSC CHSL - 15th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q51

If cosx = p/q and 0o < x < 90o , then the value of tanx is:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e 

Understanding

Given

cosx = p/q

Application

we know cosθ = b/h

So

p2 = h2 - b2

p2 = p2 - q2

p = √(p2 - q2)

Now

tanx = p/b

So

tanx =