SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 74

SSC CHSL - 30 Nov 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q74

Simplify the expression: (1−sinx)(1+sinx).

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Given:

(1 − sinx)(1 + sinx)

According to the formula:

(a − b)(a + b) = a² − b²

sin²x + cos²x = 1

(1 − sinx)(1 + sinx)

= 1² − (sinx)²

= 1 − sin²x

= cos²x