SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 72

SSC CHSL - 14 Nov 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q72

If sin2A=3/5, what is cos2A?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Given:

sin2A = 3/5

By the formula:

sin²θ + cos²θ = 1

sin²2A + cos²2A = 1

(3/5)² + cos²2A = 1

9/25 + cos²2A = 1

cos²2A = 1 − 9/25

cos²2A = 16/25

cos2A = 4/5