SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 55

SSC CHSL - 15th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q55

 is equal to:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e 2secx

Understanding

Tricks

Application

= cos2x + (1 + sinx)2/ cosx(1 + sinx)

= (cos2x + sin2x + 1 + 2sinx)/cosx(1 + sinx)

= (2 + 2sinx)/cosx(1 + sinx)

= 2(1 + sinx)/cosx(1 + sinx)

= 2/cosx

Hence

2secx