SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 58

SSC CGL - 19 July 2023 - Shift 4 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q58

The value of cos232°- sin2 58° is:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 0.

cos232°- sin2 58°

cos A = sin (90º - A)

⇒ cos232°- sin2 58°

⇒ cos2(90º - 58º) - sin2 58°

⇒ sin2 58° - sin2 58°

⇒ 0