SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 24

SSC CGL Tier II - Quant - 18 Nov 2020 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q24

If sin θ + sin2θ = 1, then the value of cos2θ + cos4θ is equal to:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 1

⇒ sin θ + sin2θ = 1

⇒ sin θ = 1 - sin2θ 

⇒ sin θ = cos2θ ......(1)

⇒ cos2θ + cos4θ can be written as,

⇒ sinθ + sin2θ

⇒ 1.