SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 52

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 4 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q52

The value of cot (-315°) is :

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1.

 

cot(−315°) = − cot315° = − cot(360° − 45°)

As, we know that cot(2π − θ) = −cotθ

⇒ −cot(360° − 45°) = −(−cot45°) = cot45° = 1