SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 60

SSC CHSL - 20th October 2020 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q60

If Cotθ = 3/√(5), 0o < θ < 90o, then the value of (6Sec2θ - 5/3Cosec2θ)/(3/5Sec2θ + 4/3Cosec2θ) , is equal to:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 1.

Understanding/Application

Cotθ = 3/√(5)

tanθ = √(5)/3

sec2θ = 1 + tan2θ = 1 + (√5/3)2 = 14/9

cosec2θ = 1 + Cot2θ = 1 + (3/√(5))2 = 14/5 

(6Sec2θ - 5(Cosec2θ)/3)/(3(Sec2θ)/5 + 4(Cosec2θ)/3)

= [6(14/9) - 5(14)/3(5)]/[3(14)/5(9) + 4(14)/3(5)

= (28/3 - 14/3)/(14/15 + 56/15)

= 14(15)/3(70)

= 1