SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 18

SSC CGL Tier II - Quant 13th Sep. 19 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q18

The value of sin² 64° + cos 64°sin 26° + 2cos43°cosec47° is?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 3

sin2 64° + cos 64°sin 26° + 2cos43°cosec47°

= sin2 64° + cos 64°sin 26° + 2cos43°/sin47°

= sin2 64° + cos 64°sin 26° + 2 × 1

as cosx/siny = 1, if x + y = 90°

= sin2 64° + 2 + cos 64°cos 64°

= 2 + sin2 64° + cos2 64°

= 2 + 1 = 3