If tan A = , then what is the value of (4cos A - 7sin A)? Given that A is an acute angle.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 2

In triangle xyz, (xz)2 = (xy)2 + (yz)2
(xz)2 = 112 + 602
⇒ xz = √3721 = 61
Now, (4cos A - 7sin A)
⇒ 4 × B/H - 7 × P/H
⇒ 4 × 60/61 - 7 × 11/61
⇒ 240/61 - 77/61 = 163/61
⇒ 2