SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 71

SSC CHSL - 24 May 2022 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q71

If cot 75º = 2 - √3. Find the value of cot 15º.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 2 + √3.

⇒ cot 75° = tan(90 - 75)° = tan 15°

 ⇒ 2 - √3 = tan 15°

⇒ cot 15° = 1/(2 - √3)

⇒ cot 15° = (2 + √3)/(2 - √3)(2 + √3)

⇒ cot 15° = (2 + √3)/(4 - 3)

⇒ cot 15° = (2 + √3)