SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 53

SSC CGL - 21 July 2023 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q53

The value of tan 25°.tan 35°.tan 45°.tan 55°.tan 65° is:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

tan 25°.tan 35°.tan 45°.tan 55°.tan 65°

⇒ tan (90° - 65°) × tan (90° - 55°) × 1 × tan 55° × tan 65°

⇒ cot 65° × cot 55° × 1 × tan 55° × tan 65°

⇒ cot 55° × (1/cot 55°) × cot 65° × (1/cot 65°)

⇒ 1