SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 68

SSC CGL - 26 Jul 2023 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q68

In a right triangle for an acute angle x, if sin x =37=\frac{3}{7}, then find the value of cos x.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 2(10)7\frac{2\sqrt{(10)}}{7}.

Hypotenuse2 = Base2 + Perpendicular2

We know that,

sin A = Perpendicular/Hypotenuse and

cos A = Base/Hypotenuse

According to the question;

⇒ sin A = 3/7

Now,

⇒ 72 = base2 + 32

⇒ 49 - 9 = base2

⇒ base = 2√10

Hence, cos A = 2√10/7