SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 58

SSC CHSL - 07 Aug 2023 - Shift 4 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q58

The value of sin58°cos32°+sin55°sec35°tan5°tan45°tan85°\frac{sin 58°}{ cos32°} + \frac{sin55° sec35°}{ tan5° tan 45 °tan85°} is equal to:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

sin58°cos32°+sin55°sec35°tan5°tan45°tan85°\frac{sin 58°}{ cos32°} + \frac{sin55° sec35°}{ tan5° tan 45 °tan85°}

We know that,

sin(90 - A) = cosA

and, tan(90 - A) = cotA

Now,

⇒ cos32°cos32°+cos55°×1cos35°tan5°tan45°tan(90−5)°\frac{cos 32°}{ cos32°} + \frac{cos55°\times {1\over cos35°}}{ tan5° tan 45 °tan(90 - 5)°}

⇒ 1+1tan5°×tan45°×cot5°1 + \frac{1}{ tan5° \times tan 45° \times cot 5°} [tan 45° = 1]

⇒ 1 + 1 = 2