SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 55

SSC CHSL - 07 Aug 2023 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q55

If sinθ.sin45° = sin30° and θ is an acute angle, then 2θ is equal to:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 90°.

sinθ.sin45° = sin30°

⇒ sinθ × (1/√2) = (1/2)

⇒ sinθ = (1/2) × √2 = 1/√2

⇒ sinθ = sin45°

⇒ θ = 45°

⇒ 2θ = 2 × 45° = 90°

Therefore, the value of 2θ is 90°.