SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 135

SSC CPO - 29 June 2024 Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q135

The value of 2cos15°sin15°cos215°− sin215°2cos15°sin15°\over cos^2 15°-\ sin^2 15° is:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 131\over{\sqrt3}.

sin 2A = 2sinAcosA

cos2 A - sin2 A = cos 2A

According to the given question,

2cos⁡15°sin⁡15°cos⁡215°− sin⁡215°2 \cos15° \sin15°\over \cos^2 15°-\ \sin^2 15°

⇒ sin⁡ (2×15°)cos⁡ (2×15°)\sin\ ( 2 \times 15°)\over \cos\ (2 \times 15°) 

⇒ sin⁡30°cos⁡30°\sin 30° \over \cos 30°

⇒ 1232{1 \over 2} \over {\sqrt{3} \over 2} = 131\over{\sqrt3}

Hence the value of the given expression is 131\over{\sqrt3}.