SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 71

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 8/15.

Calculations:

sin θ = 8/17, where Perpendicular = 8 units and hypotenuse = 17 units

Using pythagoras theorem,

⇒ 17² - 8² = Base²

⇒ Base² = 225

⇒ Base = 15 units

We know tan θ = Perpendicular/base

⇒ 8/15