SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 51

SSC CHSL - 25 May 2022 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q51

If x−xcosec230°1+cosec230°=cos260°+4cot245°−sec260°\frac{x-xcosec^230°}{1+cosec^230°}=cos^260°+4cot^245°-sec^260°,then  the value of x is _____.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. -512\frac{5}{12}

We know, cosec(30)° = 2

cos(60)° = 1/2

cot(45)° = 1

sec(60)° = 2

Thus we can now solve this equation as,

{x - x(2)2}/{1 + 22} = 1/4 + 4 - 4

⇒ -3x/5 = 1/4

⇒ x = -5/12