SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 58

SSC CGL - 21 July 2023 - Shift 4 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q58

PQR is a triangle right angled at Q and PQ : QR = 3 : 4. What is the value of sin P + sin Q + sin R?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e.  125\frac{12}{5}.

Given that 

PQ : QR = 3 : 4

Let PQ = 3x and QR = 4x

Hence PR2 = PQ2 + QR2

⇒ PR = 5x

Sin P = QRPR\frac{QR}{PR} = 45\frac{4}{5}

Sin Q = Sin 90 = 1

Sin R = PQPR\frac{PQ}{PR} = 35\frac{3}{5}

Hence Sin P + Sin Q + Sin R = 45\frac{4}{5} + 1 + 35\frac{3}{5} = 125\frac{12}{5}