SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 62

SSC CGL - 25 July 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q62

If tanα = 6, then secα equals to:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. √37.

Given, tanα = 6

sec2α - tan2α = 1

⇒ sec2α = 1 + tan2α

⇒ sec2α = 1 + 36

⇒ sec2α = 37

⇒ secα = √37