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SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 45

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 26th July 2025 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q45

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If secA + tanA = 10 and A is acute, find the value of secA - tanA.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

secA + tanA = 10

(secA + tanA)(secA - tanA) = 1

10 × (secA - tanA) = 1

(secA - tanA) = 1 ÷ 10 = 0.1