SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 64

SSC CGL Tier II - Quant - 18 Nov 2020 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q64

If secθ+tanθsecθ−tanθ\frac{secθ + tanθ}{secθ - tanθ}= 25179\frac{51}{79}, then the value of sinθ is equal to:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 65144\frac{65}{144}

⇒ secθ+tanθsecθ−tanθ\frac{secθ + tanθ}{secθ - tanθ}= 25179\frac{51}{79} 

⇒ (secθ\theta + tanθ\theta)/(secθ\theta - tanθ\theta) = 209/79.

By using componendo and dividendo we get,

⇒ (2secθ\theta)(2tanθ\theta) = 288/130

⇒ 1/sinθ\theta = 144/65

sinθ\theta = 65/144.