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SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 57

SSC CGL - 24 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q57

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If sec A - tan A = 13\frac{1}{3}, then what is the value of sec A + tan A?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

sec2A – tan2A = 1

⇒ (sec A – tan A)(sec A + tan A) = 1

⇒ (1/3) × (sec A + tan A) = 1

⇒ sec A + tan A = 3