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151
MediumMCQ
In $\triangle ABC$,with usual notations,$m \angle C = \frac{\pi}{2}$. If $\tan \left(\frac{A}{2}\right)$ and $\tan \left(\frac{B}{2}\right)$ are the roots of the equation $a_1 x^2 + b_1 x + c_1 = 0$ $(a_1 \neq 0)$,then:
A
$a_1 + b_1 = c_1$
B
$b_1 + c_1 = a_1$
C
$a_1 + c_1 = b_1$
D
$b_1 = c_1$

Solution

(A) In $\triangle ABC$,$\angle A + \angle B + \angle C = 180^{\circ}$.
Since $\angle C = \frac{\pi}{2} = 90^{\circ}$,we have $\angle A + \angle B = 90^{\circ}$.
Therefore,$\frac{A}{2} + \frac{B}{2} = 45^{\circ} = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
Given that $\tan \left(\frac{A}{2}\right)$ and $\tan \left(\frac{B}{2}\right)$ are the roots of $a_1 x^2 + b_1 x + c_1 = 0$,by the relation between roots and coefficients:
Sum of roots: $\tan \left(\frac{A}{2}\right) + \tan \left(\frac{B}{2}\right) = -\frac{b_1}{a_1}$.
Product of roots: $\tan \left(\frac{A}{2}\right) \cdot \tan \left(\frac{B}{2}\right) = \frac{c_1}{a_1}$.
Using the formula $\tan \left(\frac{A}{2} + \frac{B}{2}\right) = \frac{\tan \left(\frac{A}{2}\right) + \tan \left(\frac{B}{2}\right)}{1 - \tan \left(\frac{A}{2}\right) \tan \left(\frac{B}{2}\right)}$:
$\tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right) = \frac{-\frac{b_1}{a_1}}{1 - \frac{c_1}{a_1}}$.
$1 = \frac{-b_1}{a_1 - c_1}$.
$a_1 - c_1 = -b_1$,which implies $a_1 + b_1 = c_1$.
152
EasyMCQ
The value of $\theta$,satisfying both the equations $\cos \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ and $\tan \theta = -1$ in the interval $[0, 2\pi]$,is
A
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
B
$\frac{5\pi}{4}$
C
$\frac{7\pi}{4}$
D
$\frac{3\pi}{4}$

Solution

(C) Given equations are $\cos \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ and $\tan \theta = -1$ for $\theta \in [0, 2\pi]$.
For $\cos \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$,the possible values of $\theta$ are $\frac{\pi}{4}$ and $\frac{7\pi}{4}$.
For $\tan \theta = -1$,the possible values of $\theta$ are $\frac{3\pi}{4}$ and $\frac{7\pi}{4}$.
The common value satisfying both equations is $\theta = \frac{7\pi}{4}$.
153
DifficultMCQ
In a triangle $ABC$,with usual notations,$\frac{\cos B+\cos C}{b+c}+\frac{\cos A}{a}$ has the value
A
$\frac{1}{b+c}$
B
$\frac{1}{b}$
C
$\frac{1}{c}$
D
$\frac{1}{a}$

Solution

(D) Using the projection rule in $\triangle ABC$,we have $c = a \cos B + b \cos A$ and $b = a \cos C + c \cos A$.
The given expression is $E = \frac{\cos B+\cos C}{b+c}+\frac{\cos A}{a}$.
Taking the common denominator: $E = \frac{a(\cos B+\cos C) + (b+c)\cos A}{a(b+c)}$.
Expanding the numerator: $E = \frac{a \cos B + a \cos C + b \cos A + c \cos A}{a(b+c)}$.
Rearranging terms: $E = \frac{(a \cos B + b \cos A) + (a \cos C + c \cos A)}{a(b+c)}$.
Substituting the projection rules: $E = \frac{c + b}{a(b+c)}$.
Simplifying: $E = \frac{b+c}{a(b+c)} = \frac{1}{a}$.
154
EasyMCQ
If $a \cos 2 \theta + b \sin 2 \theta = c$ has $\alpha$ and $\beta$ as its roots,then the value of $\tan \alpha + \tan \beta$ is
A
$\frac{2 b}{c+a}$
B
$\frac{2 a}{b+c}$
C
$\frac{b}{c+a}$
D
$\frac{a}{b+c}$

Solution

(A) Given the equation: $a \cos 2 \theta + b \sin 2 \theta = c$
Using the identities $\cos 2 \theta = \frac{1 - \tan^2 \theta}{1 + \tan^2 \theta}$ and $\sin 2 \theta = \frac{2 \tan \theta}{1 + \tan^2 \theta}$,we get:
$a \left( \frac{1 - \tan^2 \theta}{1 + \tan^2 \theta} \right) + b \left( \frac{2 \tan \theta}{1 + \tan^2 \theta} \right) = c$
Multiplying both sides by $(1 + \tan^2 \theta)$:
$a(1 - \tan^2 \theta) + 2b \tan \theta = c(1 + \tan^2 \theta)$
$a - a \tan^2 \theta + 2b \tan \theta = c + c \tan^2 \theta$
Rearranging the terms to form a quadratic equation in $\tan \theta$:
$(a + c) \tan^2 \theta - 2b \tan \theta + (c - a) = 0$
Since $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots,$\tan \alpha$ and $\tan \beta$ are the roots of this quadratic equation.
Using the sum of roots formula for $Ax^2 + Bx + C = 0$,which is $-\frac{B}{A}$:
$\tan \alpha + \tan \beta = -\frac{-2b}{a + c} = \frac{2b}{c + a}$
155
MediumMCQ
If the sides of a triangle $a, b, c$ are in $A.P.$,then with usual notations,$a \cos ^2 \frac{C}{2} + c \cos ^2 \frac{A}{2}$ is
A
$\frac{3a}{2}$
B
$\frac{3c}{2}$
C
$\frac{3b}{2}$
D
$\frac{a+c}{2}$

Solution

(C) Given that $a, b, c$ are in $A.P.$,we have $2b = a + c$.
We need to evaluate $a \cos ^2 \frac{C}{2} + c \cos ^2 \frac{A}{2}$.
Using the identity $\cos ^2 \theta = \frac{1 + \cos 2\theta}{2}$,we get:
$a \left( \frac{1 + \cos C}{2} \right) + c \left( \frac{1 + \cos A}{2} \right)$
$= \frac{a + a \cos C + c + c \cos A}{2}$
$= \frac{(a + c) + (a \cos C + c \cos A)}{2}$
By the projection formula,$b = a \cos C + c \cos A$.
Substituting $a + c = 2b$ and $a \cos C + c \cos A = b$:
$= \frac{2b + b}{2} = \frac{3b}{2}$.
156
EasyMCQ
If $A, B, C, D$ are the angles of a cyclic quadrilateral taken in order,then $\cos A + \cos B + \cos C + \cos D =$
A
$-1$
B
$1$
C
$\frac{1}{2}$
D
$0$

Solution

(D) Since the quadrilateral $ABCD$ is cyclic,the sum of opposite angles is $180^{\circ}$.
Therefore,$A + C = 180^{\circ}$ and $B + D = 180^{\circ}$.
This implies $A = 180^{\circ} - C$ and $B = 180^{\circ} - D$.
Using the property $\cos(180^{\circ} - \theta) = -\cos \theta$,we get:
$\cos A = \cos(180^{\circ} - C) = -\cos C \implies \cos A + \cos C = 0$.
$\cos B = \cos(180^{\circ} - D) = -\cos D \implies \cos B + \cos D = 0$.
Adding these,we get $\cos A + \cos B + \cos C + \cos D = 0 + 0 = 0$.
157
MediumMCQ
If in $\triangle ABC$,with usual notations,$a^2, b^2, c^2$ are in $A$.$P$.,then $\frac{\sin 3B}{\sin B} =$
A
$\frac{a^2-c^2}{2ac}$
B
$\left(\frac{a^2-c^2}{2ac}\right)^2$
C
$\frac{a^2-c^2}{ac}$
D
$\left(\frac{a^2-c^2}{ac}\right)^2$

Solution

(B) Given that $a^2, b^2, c^2$ are in $A$.$P$.,we have $2b^2 = a^2 + c^2$.
Using the identity $\sin 3B = 3\sin B - 4\sin^3 B$,we get $\frac{\sin 3B}{\sin B} = 3 - 4\sin^2 B$.
Substituting $\sin^2 B = 1 - \cos^2 B$,we have $3 - 4(1 - \cos^2 B) = 4\cos^2 B - 1$.
Using the cosine rule $\cos B = \frac{a^2 + c^2 - b^2}{2ac}$,we substitute $a^2 + c^2 = 2b^2$:
$\cos B = \frac{2b^2 - b^2}{2ac} = \frac{b^2}{2ac}$.
Thus,$4\cos^2 B - 1 = 4\left(\frac{b^2}{2ac}\right)^2 - 1 = \frac{4b^4}{4a^2c^2} - 1 = \frac{b^4 - a^2c^2}{a^2c^2}$.
Since $b^2 = \frac{a^2 + c^2}{2}$,then $b^4 = \frac{(a^2 + c^2)^2}{4}$.
Substituting this: $\frac{\frac{(a^2 + c^2)^2}{4} - a^2c^2}{a^2c^2} = \frac{(a^2 + c^2)^2 - 4a^2c^2}{4a^2c^2} = \frac{(a^2 - c^2)^2}{4a^2c^2} = \left(\frac{a^2 - c^2}{2ac}\right)^2$.
158
EasyMCQ
In $\triangle ABC$,if $\tan A + \tan B + \tan C = 6$ and $\tan A \cdot \tan B = 2$,then $\tan C = \dots$
A
$3$
B
$4$
C
$1$
D
$2$

Solution

(A) In any $\triangle ABC$,the identity for the sum of tangents is $\tan A + \tan B + \tan C = \tan A \tan B \tan C$.
Given that $\tan A + \tan B + \tan C = 6$,we have $\tan A \tan B \tan C = 6$.
We are also given $\tan A \cdot \tan B = 2$.
Substituting the value of $\tan A \cdot \tan B$ into the identity,we get $2 \cdot \tan C = 6$.
Therefore,$\tan C = \frac{6}{2} = 3$.
159
MediumMCQ
The sides of a triangle are $\sin \theta, \cos \theta$ and $\sqrt{1 + \sin \theta \cos \theta}$ for some $0 < \theta < \frac{\pi}{2}$. Then the greatest angle of the triangle is:
A
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
B
$\frac{2 \pi}{3}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{6}$
D
$\frac{5 \pi}{6}$

Solution

(B) Let the sides be $a = \sin \theta$,$b = \cos \theta$,and $c = \sqrt{1 + \sin \theta \cos \theta}$.
Since $0 < \theta < \frac{\pi}{2}$,both $\sin \theta$ and $\cos \theta$ are positive and less than $1$.
Comparing the squares of the sides: $a^2 = \sin^2 \theta$,$b^2 = \cos^2 \theta$,and $c^2 = 1 + \sin \theta \cos \theta$.
Since $c^2 = \sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta + \sin \theta \cos \theta$,it is clear that $c^2 > a^2$ and $c^2 > b^2$,so $c$ is the longest side.
The greatest angle $C$ is opposite to side $c$.
Using the Law of Cosines: $\cos C = \frac{a^2 + b^2 - c^2}{2ab}$.
$\cos C = \frac{\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta - (1 + \sin \theta \cos \theta)}{2 \sin \theta \cos \theta}$.
$\cos C = \frac{1 - 1 - \sin \theta \cos \theta}{2 \sin \theta \cos \theta} = \frac{-\sin \theta \cos \theta}{2 \sin \theta \cos \theta} = -\frac{1}{2}$.
Since $\cos C = -\frac{1}{2}$,$C = 120^{\circ} = \frac{2 \pi}{3}$.
160
DifficultMCQ
Let $S=\{x \in(-\pi, \pi) \mid x \neq 0, \pm \frac{\pi}{2}\}$. The sum of all distinct solutions of the equation $\sqrt{3} \sec x+\operatorname{cosec} x+2(\tan x-\cot x)=0$ in the set $S$ is equal to
A
$-\frac{7 \pi}{9}$
B
$-\frac{2 \pi}{9}$
C
$0$
D
$\frac{5 \pi}{9}$

Solution

(C) Given equation: $\sqrt{3} \sec x+\operatorname{cosec} x+2(\tan x-\cot x)=0$
Dividing by $2$: $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \sec x+\frac{1}{2} \operatorname{cosec} x=\cot x-\tan x$
Converting to $\sin x$ and $\cos x$: $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2 \cos x}+\frac{1}{2 \sin x}=\frac{\cos x}{\sin x}-\frac{\sin x}{\cos x}$
Multiplying by $\sin x \cos x$: $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \sin x+\frac{1}{2} \cos x=\cos^2 x-\sin^2 x$
Using $\cos(A-B)$ and $\cos 2x$ formulas: $\cos(x-\frac{\pi}{6})=\cos 2x$
General solution: $2x = 2n\pi \pm (x-\frac{\pi}{6})$
Case $1$: $2x = 2n\pi + x - \frac{\pi}{6} \implies x = 2n\pi - \frac{\pi}{6}$
For $n=0, x=-\frac{\pi}{6} \in S$. For $n=1, x=\frac{11\pi}{6} \notin S$.
Case $2$: $2x = 2n\pi - (x - \frac{\pi}{6}) \implies 3x = 2n\pi + \frac{\pi}{6} \implies x = \frac{2n\pi}{3} + \frac{\pi}{18}$
For $n=0, x=\frac{\pi}{18} \in S$. For $n=1, x=\frac{13\pi}{18} \in S$. For $n=-1, x=-\frac{11\pi}{18} \in S$.
Sum of solutions: $-\frac{\pi}{6} + \frac{\pi}{18} + \frac{13\pi}{18} - \frac{11\pi}{18} = \frac{-3\pi + \pi + 13\pi - 11\pi}{18} = 0$.
161
EasyMCQ
If $\triangle ABC$ is right-angled at $C$,then the value of $\tan A + \tan B$ is
A
$a + b$
B
$a^2 / bc$
C
$c^2 / ab$
D
$b^2 / ac$

Solution

(C) In $\triangle ABC$,right-angled at $C$,the sides opposite to angles $A, B, C$ are $a, b, c$ respectively.
$\tan A = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}} = \frac{a}{b}$
$\tan B = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}} = \frac{b}{a}$
$\tan A + \tan B = \frac{a}{b} + \frac{b}{a}$
$= \frac{a^2 + b^2}{ab}$
Since $\triangle ABC$ is a right-angled triangle,by Pythagoras theorem,$a^2 + b^2 = c^2$.
Therefore,$\tan A + \tan B = \frac{c^2}{ab}$.
Solution diagram
162
MediumMCQ
In $\triangle ABC$,if $a=2$,$B=\tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{2}$ and $C=\tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{3}$,then $(A, b)$ equals
A
$\frac{3 \pi}{4}, \frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{4}, \frac{2 \sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{5}}$
C
$\frac{3 \pi}{4}, \frac{2 \sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{5}}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{4}, \frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$

Solution

(C) Given that,$a=2$.
In $\triangle ABC$,$B=\tan ^{-1}(\frac{1}{2})$ and $C=\tan ^{-1}(\frac{1}{3})$.
We know that in $\triangle ABC$,$A+B+C=\pi$.
$A = \pi - (B+C) = \pi - (\tan ^{-1}(\frac{1}{2}) + \tan ^{-1}(\frac{1}{3}))$.
Using the formula $\tan ^{-1} x + \tan ^{-1} y = \tan ^{-1}(\frac{x+y}{1-xy})$,we get:
$B+C = \tan ^{-1}(\frac{1/2 + 1/3}{1 - 1/6}) = \tan ^{-1}(\frac{5/6}{5/6}) = \tan ^{-1}(1) = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
Thus,$A = \pi - \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{3\pi}{4}$.
Now,$\sin A = \sin(\frac{3\pi}{4}) = \sin(135^{\circ}) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
Since $\tan B = \frac{1}{2}$,we have $\sin B = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1^2+2^2}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}$.
Using the sine rule,$\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B}$.
$b = a \cdot \frac{\sin B}{\sin A} = 2 \cdot \frac{1/\sqrt{5}}{1/\sqrt{2}} = \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{5}}$.
Therefore,$(A, b) = (\frac{3\pi}{4}, \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{5}})$.
163
DifficultMCQ
In $\triangle PQR$,if $\angle R = \frac{\pi}{4}$ and $\tan(\frac{P}{3})$,$\tan(\frac{Q}{3})$ are the roots of the equation $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$,then:
A
$a+b=c$
B
$b+c=0$
C
$a+c=0$
D
$b=c$

Solution

(A) Given,$R = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
Since $P+Q+R = \pi$,we have $P+Q = \pi - \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{3\pi}{4}$.
Dividing by $3$,we get $\frac{P}{3} + \frac{Q}{3} = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
Taking tangent on both sides,$\tan(\frac{P}{3} + \frac{Q}{3}) = \tan(\frac{\pi}{4}) = 1$.
Using the formula $\tan(A+B) = \frac{\tan A + \tan B}{1 - \tan A \tan B}$,we get $\frac{\tan(\frac{P}{3}) + \tan(\frac{Q}{3})}{1 - \tan(\frac{P}{3})\tan(\frac{Q}{3})} = 1$.
Since $\tan(\frac{P}{3})$ and $\tan(\frac{Q}{3})$ are roots of $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$,the sum of roots is $-\frac{b}{a}$ and the product of roots is $\frac{c}{a}$.
Substituting these into the equation: $\frac{-b/a}{1 - c/a} = 1$.
This simplifies to $\frac{-b}{a-c} = 1$,which implies $-b = a - c$,or $a+b = c$.
164
EasyMCQ
If $r_1, r_2$ and $r_3$ of a $\triangle ABC$ are in Harmonic progression,then $a, b$ and $c$ will be in
A
arithmetic progression
B
geometric progression
C
harmonic progression
D
arithmetico-geometric progression

Solution

(A) Given that $r_1, r_2, r_3$ are in $HP$.
Since $r_1 = \frac{\Delta}{s-a}$,$r_2 = \frac{\Delta}{s-b}$,and $r_3 = \frac{\Delta}{s-c}$,where $\Delta$ is the area and $s$ is the semi-perimeter.
For $r_1, r_2, r_3$ to be in $HP$,we have:
$\frac{2}{r_2} = \frac{1}{r_1} + \frac{1}{r_3}$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{2(s-b)}{\Delta} = \frac{s-a}{\Delta} + \frac{s-c}{\Delta}$
$2s - 2b = s - a + s - c$
$2s - 2b = 2s - (a + c)$
$-2b = -(a + c)$
$2b = a + c$
This implies that $a, b$ and $c$ are in $AP$.
165
MediumMCQ
In a $\triangle ABC$,if $\sin^2 B = \sin A$ and $2 \cos^2 A = 3 \cos^2 B$,then the triangle is
A
acute angled
B
obtuse angled
C
right angled
D
equilateral

Solution

(B) Given: $\sin^2 B = \sin A$ and $2 \cos^2 A = 3 \cos^2 B$.
Using $\cos^2 \theta = 1 - \sin^2 \theta$,we have $2(1 - \sin^2 A) = 3(1 - \sin^2 B)$.
Substituting $\sin^2 B = \sin A$,we get $2 - 2 \sin^2 A = 3 - 3 \sin A$.
Rearranging gives $2 \sin^2 A - 3 \sin A + 1 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic equation: $(2 \sin A - 1)(\sin A - 1) = 0$.
This implies $\sin A = 1/2$ or $\sin A = 1$.
If $\sin A = 1$,then $A = 90^\circ$. If $A = 90^\circ$,then $\sin^2 B = \sin 90^\circ = 1$,so $B = 90^\circ$. This is impossible in a triangle as $A+B+C = 180^\circ$.
If $\sin A = 1/2$,then $A = 30^\circ$ or $A = 150^\circ$.
If $A = 30^\circ$,then $\sin^2 B = \sin 30^\circ = 1/2$,so $\cos^2 B = 1 - 1/2 = 1/2$.
Checking the second equation: $2 \cos^2 A = 2 \cos^2 30^\circ = 2(3/4) = 3/2$.
$3 \cos^2 B = 3(1/2) = 3/2$.
Since $3/2 = 3/2$,the condition holds.
Since $A = 30^\circ$,$B = 45^\circ$ or $135^\circ$.
If $B = 45^\circ$,$C = 180^\circ - 30^\circ - 45^\circ = 105^\circ$ (obtuse).
If $B = 135^\circ$,$A+B = 165^\circ < 180^\circ$,so $C = 15^\circ$.
In both cases,the triangle contains an obtuse angle.
166
EasyMCQ
In $\triangle ABC$,if $\cos ^2 A + \cos ^2 B + \cos ^2 C = 1$,then $\triangle ABC$ is
A
an equilateral triangle
B
an isosceles triangle
C
a right-angled triangle
D
a scalene triangle

Solution

(C) Given $\cos ^2 A + \cos ^2 B + \cos ^2 C = 1$.
Using the identity $\cos ^2 C = 1 - \sin ^2 C$,we have:
$\cos ^2 A + \cos ^2 B + 1 - \sin ^2 C = 1$
$\Rightarrow \cos ^2 A + \cos ^2 B = \sin ^2 C$
Since $C = 180^{\circ} - (A + B)$,$\sin C = \sin(A + B)$.
$\Rightarrow \cos ^2 A + \cos ^2 B = \sin ^2(A + B)$
$\Rightarrow \cos ^2 A + \cos ^2 B = (\sin A \cos B + \cos A \sin B)^2$
$\Rightarrow \cos ^2 A + \cos ^2 B = \sin ^2 A \cos ^2 B + \cos ^2 A \sin ^2 B + 2 \sin A \cos B \cos A \sin B$
$\Rightarrow \cos ^2 A(1 - \sin ^2 B) + \cos ^2 B(1 - \sin ^2 A) = 2 \sin A \cos B \cos A \sin B$
$\Rightarrow \cos ^2 A \cos ^2 B + \cos ^2 B \cos ^2 A = 2 \sin A \cos B \cos A \sin B$
$\Rightarrow 2 \cos ^2 A \cos ^2 B - 2 \sin A \cos B \cos A \sin B = 0$
$\Rightarrow 2 \cos A \cos B (\cos A \cos B - \sin A \sin B) = 0$
$\Rightarrow 2 \cos A \cos B \cos(A + B) = 0$
Since $\cos(A + B) = \cos(180^{\circ} - C) = -\cos C$,we get:
$-2 \cos A \cos B \cos C = 0$
Thus,$\cos A = 0$ or $\cos B = 0$ or $\cos C = 0$.
This implies $A = 90^{\circ}$ or $B = 90^{\circ}$ or $C = 90^{\circ}$.
Therefore,$\triangle ABC$ is a right-angled triangle.
167
DifficultMCQ
In $\triangle ABC$,if $\cos 3A + \cos 3B + \cos 3C + \cos 3\pi = 0$,then the least value of the sum of two of its angles is
A
$\frac{\pi}{6}$
B
$\frac{2\pi}{3}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{4}$

Solution

(C) Given $\cos 3A + \cos 3B + \cos 3C + \cos 3\pi = 0$. Since $\cos 3\pi = -1$,we have $\cos 3A + \cos 3B + \cos 3C = 1$.
Using the identity $\cos 3A + \cos 3B + \cos 3C = 1 - 4 \cos \frac{3A}{2} \cos \frac{3B}{2} \cos \frac{3C}{2}$ for $A+B+C = \pi$,we get:
$1 - 4 \cos \frac{3A}{2} \cos \frac{3B}{2} \cos \frac{3C}{2} = 1$
$\Rightarrow 4 \cos \frac{3A}{2} \cos \frac{3B}{2} \cos \frac{3C}{2} = 0$.
This implies $\cos \frac{3A}{2} = 0$ or $\cos \frac{3B}{2} = 0$ or $\cos \frac{3C}{2} = 0$.
For $\triangle ABC$,$0 < A, B, C < \pi$,so $0 < \frac{3A}{2} < \frac{3\pi}{2}$.
$\cos \frac{3A}{2} = 0$ $\Rightarrow \frac{3A}{2} = \frac{\pi}{2}$ $\Rightarrow A = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
If one angle is $\frac{\pi}{3}$,the sum of the other two angles is $\pi - \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{2\pi}{3}$.
However,if we consider the case where one angle is $\frac{2\pi}{3}$,then the sum of the other two is $\frac{\pi}{3}$.
Thus,the least value of the sum of two angles is $\frac{\pi}{3}$.
168
EasyMCQ
The sides of a triangle inscribed in a given circle subtend angles $\alpha, \beta, \gamma$ at the center. The minimum value of the $A.M.$ of $\cos (\alpha + \frac{\pi}{2})$,$\cos (\beta + \frac{\pi}{2})$ and $\cos (\gamma + \frac{\pi}{2})$ is equal to
A
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
B
$-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
C
$-\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}$
D
$\sqrt{2}$

Solution

(B) Let the triangle be $ABC$.
Since the angle made by a chord at the center of a circle is twice the angle made by the chord at the circumference,we have $\angle A = \frac{\alpha}{2}$,$\angle B = \frac{\beta}{2}$,$\angle C = \frac{\gamma}{2}$.
Since $A+B+C = \pi$,we have $\alpha + \beta + \gamma = 2\pi$.
The $A.M.$ of the given terms is $\frac{1}{3} [\cos (\alpha + \frac{\pi}{2}) + \cos (\beta + \frac{\pi}{2}) + \cos (\gamma + \frac{\pi}{2})]$.
Using $\cos(\theta + \frac{\pi}{2}) = -\sin \theta$,this becomes $-\frac{1}{3} [\sin \alpha + \sin \beta + \sin \gamma]$.
Using $\sin \alpha + \sin \beta + \sin \gamma = 4 \sin \frac{\alpha}{2} \sin \frac{\beta}{2} \sin \frac{\gamma}{2} = 4 \sin A \sin B \sin C$,the $A.M.$ is $-\frac{4}{3} \sin A \sin B \sin C$.
For a fixed sum $A+B+C = \pi$,the product $\sin A \sin B \sin C$ is maximum when $A=B=C = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
Thus,the minimum value is $-\frac{4}{3} (\sin \frac{\pi}{3})^3 = -\frac{4}{3} (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^3 = -\frac{4}{3} \cdot \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{8} = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
169
MediumMCQ
In $\triangle ABC$,find the value of $r r_1 \cot \frac{A}{2} + r r_2 \cot \frac{B}{2} + r r_3 \cot \frac{C}{2}$.
A
$3 \Delta$
B
$3s$
C
$\frac{s}{\Delta}$
D
$\Delta$

Solution

(A) We know that $r = \frac{\Delta}{s}$,$r_1 = \frac{\Delta}{s-a}$,$r_2 = \frac{\Delta}{s-b}$,$r_3 = \frac{\Delta}{s-c}$,and $\cot \frac{A}{2} = \sqrt{\frac{s(s-a)}{(s-b)(s-c)}} = \frac{s(s-a)}{\Delta}$.
Substituting these values into the expression:
$r r_1 \cot \frac{A}{2} = \left(\frac{\Delta}{s}\right) \left(\frac{\Delta}{s-a}\right) \left(\frac{s(s-a)}{\Delta}\right) = \Delta$.
Similarly,$r r_2 \cot \frac{B}{2} = \Delta$ and $r r_3 \cot \frac{C}{2} = \Delta$.
Therefore,the sum is $\Delta + \Delta + \Delta = 3 \Delta$.
170
EasyMCQ
In a triangle $ABC$,if $A, B, C$ are in arithmetic progression and $\cos A + \cos B + \cos C = \frac{1 + \sqrt{2} + \sqrt{3}}{2 \sqrt{2}}$,then $\tan A =$
A
$\sqrt{3}$
B
$2 + \sqrt{3}$
C
$1$
D
$2 - \sqrt{3}$

Solution

(B) Given that $A, B, C$ are in arithmetic progression,we have $2B = A + C$. Since $A + B + C = 180^{\circ}$,we get $3B = 180^{\circ}$,so $B = 60^{\circ}$.
Substituting $B = 60^{\circ}$ into the given equation: $\cos A + \cos 60^{\circ} + \cos C = \frac{1 + \sqrt{2} + \sqrt{3}}{2 \sqrt{2}}$.
$\cos A + \cos C = \frac{1 + \sqrt{2} + \sqrt{3}}{2 \sqrt{2}} - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1 + \sqrt{2} + \sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2}}{2 \sqrt{2}} = \frac{1 + \sqrt{3}}{2 \sqrt{2}}$.
Using the sum-to-product formula: $2 \cos \left( \frac{A+C}{2} \right) \cos \left( \frac{A-C}{2} \right) = \frac{1 + \sqrt{3}}{2 \sqrt{2}}$.
Since $A+C = 120^{\circ}$,$\frac{A+C}{2} = 60^{\circ}$,so $2 \cos 60^{\circ} \cos \left( \frac{A-C}{2} \right) = \cos \left( \frac{A-C}{2} \right) = \frac{1 + \sqrt{3}}{2 \sqrt{2}} = \frac{1}{2 \sqrt{2}} + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2 \sqrt{2}} = \cos 75^{\circ}$.
Thus,$\frac{A-C}{2} = 15^{\circ}$,which implies $A-C = 30^{\circ}$.
Solving $A+C = 120^{\circ}$ and $A-C = 30^{\circ}$ gives $2A = 150^{\circ}$,so $A = 75^{\circ}$.
Finally,$\tan A = \tan 75^{\circ} = \tan(45^{\circ} + 30^{\circ}) = \frac{1 + 1/\sqrt{3}}{1 - 1/\sqrt{3}} = \frac{\sqrt{3} + 1}{\sqrt{3} - 1} = 2 + \sqrt{3}$.
171
MediumMCQ
If $A, B, C$ are the angles of a triangle,then $\frac{\sin A+\sin B+\sin C}{\sin ^2 \frac{A}{2}-\sin ^2 \frac{B}{2}+\sin ^2 \frac{C}{2}-1} =$
A
$-2 \tan \frac{B}{2}$
B
$-2 \cot \frac{B}{2}$
C
$2 \tan \frac{B}{2}$
D
$2 \cot \frac{B}{2}$

Solution

(B) Given the expression: $\frac{\sin A+\sin B+\sin C}{\sin ^2 \frac{A}{2}-\sin ^2 \frac{B}{2}+\sin ^2 \frac{C}{2}-1}$
Using $\sin A + \sin B = 2 \sin \frac{A+B}{2} \cos \frac{A-B}{2}$ and $\sin C = 2 \sin \frac{C}{2} \cos \frac{C}{2}$,the numerator becomes $2 \cos \frac{C}{2} (\cos \frac{A-B}{2} + \sin \frac{C}{2})$.
Since $A+B+C = \pi$,$\sin \frac{C}{2} = \cos \frac{A+B}{2}$.
Numerator $= 2 \cos \frac{C}{2} (\cos \frac{A-B}{2} + \cos \frac{A+B}{2}) = 2 \cos \frac{C}{2} (2 \cos \frac{A}{2} \cos \frac{B}{2}) = 4 \cos \frac{A}{2} \cos \frac{B}{2} \cos \frac{C}{2}$.
For the denominator: $\sin ^2 \frac{A}{2} - \sin ^2 \frac{B}{2} + \sin ^2 \frac{C}{2} - 1 = \sin ^2 \frac{A}{2} - \sin ^2 \frac{B}{2} - \cos ^2 \frac{C}{2} = \sin(\frac{A-B}{2}) \sin(\frac{A+B}{2}) - \cos^2 \frac{C}{2}$.
Using $\sin(\frac{A+B}{2}) = \cos \frac{C}{2}$,denominator $= \cos \frac{C}{2} (\sin \frac{A-B}{2} - \cos \frac{C}{2}) = \cos \frac{C}{2} (\sin \frac{A-B}{2} - \sin \frac{A+B}{2}) = \cos \frac{C}{2} (-2 \cos \frac{A}{2} \sin \frac{B}{2})$.
Dividing numerator by denominator: $\frac{4 \cos \frac{A}{2} \cos \frac{B}{2} \cos \frac{C}{2}}{-2 \cos \frac{A}{2} \sin \frac{B}{2} \cos \frac{C}{2}} = -2 \cot \frac{B}{2}$.
172
DifficultMCQ
In $\triangle ABC$,if $\sin^2 B = \sin C$ and $3 \cos^2 B = 2 \cos^2 C$,then $\triangle ABC$ is
A
a right-angled triangle
B
an isosceles triangle
C
an equilateral triangle
D
a scalene triangle

Solution

(D) Given $3 \cos^2 B = 2 \cos^2 C$.
Substituting $\cos^2 \theta = 1 - \sin^2 \theta$,we get $3(1 - \sin^2 B) = 2(1 - \sin^2 C)$.
Since $\sin^2 B = \sin C$,we substitute this into the equation:
$3(1 - \sin C) = 2(1 - \sin^2 C)$.
$3 - 3 \sin C = 2 - 2 \sin^2 C$.
$2 \sin^2 C - 3 \sin C + 1 = 0$.
$(2 \sin C - 1)(\sin C - 1) = 0$.
Thus,$\sin C = \frac{1}{2}$ or $\sin C = 1$.
If $\sin C = 1$,then $C = \frac{\pi}{2}$,which implies $\sin^2 B = \sin C = 1$,so $B = \frac{\pi}{2}$. This is impossible in a triangle as $B+C = \pi$.
Therefore,$\sin C = \frac{1}{2}$,so $C = \frac{\pi}{6}$ or $C = \frac{5\pi}{6}$.
If $C = \frac{\pi}{6}$,then $\sin^2 B = \sin(\frac{\pi}{6}) = \frac{1}{2}$,so $\sin B = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$,which means $B = \frac{\pi}{4}$ or $B = \frac{3\pi}{4}$.
If $B = \frac{\pi}{4}$ and $C = \frac{\pi}{6}$,then $A = \pi - (\frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{\pi}{6}) = \pi - \frac{5\pi}{12} = \frac{7\pi}{12}$.
Since all angles $A, B, C$ are distinct,$\triangle ABC$ is a scalene triangle.
173
MediumMCQ
If $7 \cos \theta - \sin \theta = 5$ and $\tan \theta > 0$,then $\tan \theta =$
A
$\frac{7}{12}$
B
$\frac{3}{4}$
C
$\frac{4}{3}$
D
$\frac{12}{7}$

Solution

(B) Given $7 \cos \theta - \sin \theta = 5$.
Rearranging the equation,we get $\sin \theta = 7 \cos \theta - 5$.
Using the identity $\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1$,we substitute $\sin \theta$:
$(7 \cos \theta - 5)^2 + \cos^2 \theta = 1$.
$49 \cos^2 \theta - 70 \cos \theta + 25 + \cos^2 \theta = 1$.
$50 \cos^2 \theta - 70 \cos \theta + 24 = 0$.
Dividing by $2$,we get $25 \cos^2 \theta - 35 \cos \theta + 12 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic equation: $(5 \cos \theta - 3)(5 \cos \theta - 4) = 0$.
So,$\cos \theta = \frac{3}{5}$ or $\cos \theta = \frac{4}{5}$.
If $\cos \theta = \frac{3}{5}$,then $\sin \theta = 7(\frac{3}{5}) - 5 = \frac{21-25}{5} = -\frac{4}{5}$. Here $\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} = -\frac{4}{3} < 0$.
If $\cos \theta = \frac{4}{5}$,then $\sin \theta = 7(\frac{4}{5}) - 5 = \frac{28-25}{5} = \frac{3}{5}$. Here $\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} = \frac{3/5}{4/5} = \frac{3}{4} > 0$.
Since $\tan \theta > 0$,the correct value is $\tan \theta = \frac{3}{4}$.
174
MediumMCQ
Statement-$I$: In the interval $[0, 2\pi]$,the number of common solutions of the equations $2 \sin^2 \theta - \cos 2\theta = 0$ and $2 \cos^2 \theta - 3 \sin \theta = 0$ is two.
Statement-$II$: The number of solutions of $2 \cos^2 \theta - 3 \sin \theta = 0$ in $[0, \pi]$ is two.
A
Statement-$I$ and Statement-$II$ are both true
B
Statement-$I$ is true,Statement-$II$ is false
C
Statement-$I$ is false,Statement-$II$ is true
D
Statement-$I$ and Statement-$II$ are both false

Solution

(A) For Statement-$I$:
Equation $1$: $2 \sin^2 \theta - \cos 2\theta = 0$
Using $\cos 2\theta = 1 - 2 \sin^2 \theta$,we get $2 \sin^2 \theta - (1 - 2 \sin^2 \theta) = 0 \implies 4 \sin^2 \theta = 1 \implies \sin^2 \theta = \frac{1}{4} \implies \sin \theta = \pm \frac{1}{2}$.
In $[0, 2\pi]$,$\theta = \frac{\pi}{6}, \frac{5\pi}{6}, \frac{7\pi}{6}, \frac{11\pi}{6}$.
Equation $2$: $2 \cos^2 \theta - 3 \sin \theta = 0$
Using $\cos^2 \theta = 1 - \sin^2 \theta$,we get $2(1 - \sin^2 \theta) - 3 \sin \theta = 0 \implies 2 - 2 \sin^2 \theta - 3 \sin \theta = 0 \implies 2 \sin^2 \theta + 3 \sin \theta - 2 = 0$.
$(2 \sin \theta - 1)(\sin \theta + 2) = 0$.
Since $\sin \theta \neq -2$,we have $\sin \theta = \frac{1}{2}$.
In $[0, 2\pi]$,$\theta = \frac{\pi}{6}, \frac{5\pi}{6}$.
Common solutions are $\frac{\pi}{6}$ and $\frac{5\pi}{6}$,so there are two common solutions. Statement-$I$ is true.
For Statement-$II$:
The solutions of $2 \cos^2 \theta - 3 \sin \theta = 0$ in $[0, \pi]$ are $\theta = \frac{\pi}{6}$ and $\theta = \frac{5\pi}{6}$. There are two solutions. Statement-$II$ is true.
175
MediumMCQ
If $2 \sin x - \cos 2x = 1$,then $(3 - 2 \sin^2 x) = $
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(C) Given the equation: $2 \sin x - \cos 2x = 1$.
Using the identity $\cos 2x = 1 - 2 \sin^2 x$,we substitute it into the equation:
$2 \sin x - (1 - 2 \sin^2 x) = 1$
$2 \sin x - 1 + 2 \sin^2 x = 1$
$2 \sin^2 x + 2 \sin x - 2 = 0$
Dividing by $2$:
$\sin^2 x + \sin x - 1 = 0$
$\sin^2 x = 1 - \sin x$
We need to find the value of $(3 - 2 \sin^2 x)$.
Substitute $\sin^2 x = 1 - \sin x$:
$3 - 2(1 - \sin x) = 3 - 2 + 2 \sin x = 1 + 2 \sin x$.
From $\sin^2 x + \sin x - 1 = 0$,we have $\sin x = \frac{-1 \pm \sqrt{1 - 4(1)(-1)}}{2} = \frac{-1 \pm \sqrt{5}}{2}$.
Since $\sin x$ must be in $[-1, 1]$,we take $\sin x = \frac{\sqrt{5} - 1}{2}$.
Then $1 + 2 \sin x = 1 + 2(\frac{\sqrt{5} - 1}{2}) = 1 + \sqrt{5} - 1 = \sqrt{5}$.
176
MediumMCQ
In $\triangle ABC$,if $\cos A \cdot \cos B \cdot \cos C = \frac{1}{5}$,then $\tan A \tan B + \tan B \tan C + \tan C \tan A = $
A
$4$
B
$\frac{11}{5}$
C
$6$
D
$\frac{6}{5}$

Solution

(C) Given: $\cos A \cos B \cos C = \frac{1}{5}$.
In $\triangle ABC$,$A+B+C = \pi$,so $A+B = \pi - C$.
Taking cosine on both sides: $\cos(A+B) = \cos(\pi - C) = -\cos C$.
$\cos A \cos B - \sin A \sin B = -\cos C$.
$\sin A \sin B = \cos A \cos B + \cos C$.
Dividing by $\cos A \cos B$,we get $\tan A \tan B = 1 + \frac{\cos C}{\cos A \cos B}$.
Similarly,$\tan B \tan C = 1 + \frac{\cos A}{\cos B \cos C}$ and $\tan C \tan A = 1 + \frac{\cos B}{\cos C \cos A}$.
Adding these three equations:
$\sum \tan A \tan B = 3 + \frac{\cos^2 C + \cos^2 A + \cos^2 B}{\cos A \cos B \cos C}$.
Using the identity $\cos^2 A + \cos^2 B + \cos^2 C = 1 - 2 \cos A \cos B \cos C$ for $\triangle ABC$:
$\sum \tan A \tan B = 3 + \frac{1 - 2 \cos A \cos B \cos C}{\cos A \cos B \cos C} = 3 + \frac{1}{\cos A \cos B \cos C} - 2$.
Substituting $\cos A \cos B \cos C = \frac{1}{5}$:
$\sum \tan A \tan B = 3 + 5 - 2 = 6$.
177
MediumMCQ
In $\triangle PQR$,let $\angle P > \angle Q$. If the radian measures of $\angle P$ and $\angle Q$ satisfy the equation $4 \sin^3 x - 3 \sin x + a = 0$ where $0 < a < 1$,then the radian measure of $\angle R$ is
A
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{2}$
C
$\frac{2\pi}{3}$
D
$\frac{5\pi}{6}$

Solution

(C) Given the equation $4 \sin^3 x - 3 \sin x + a = 0$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $a = 3 \sin x - 4 \sin^3 x$.
Using the identity $\sin 3x = 3 \sin x - 4 \sin^3 x$,the equation becomes $\sin 3x = a$.
Since $\angle P$ and $\angle Q$ satisfy this equation,we have $\sin 3P = a$ and $\sin 3Q = a$.
Thus,$\sin 3P = \sin 3Q$.
Since $\angle P > \angle Q$,we consider the general solution $\sin \theta = \sin \alpha \Rightarrow \theta = n\pi + (-1)^n \alpha$.
For $3P$ and $3Q$ to be angles in a triangle,$3P + 3Q = \pi$ (as $3P = \pi - 3Q$ is the only viable case for distinct angles $P$ and $Q$ in a triangle).
Therefore,$3(P + Q) = \pi$,which implies $P + Q = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
In $\triangle PQR$,we know $P + Q + R = \pi$.
Substituting $P + Q = \frac{\pi}{3}$,we get $R = \pi - \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{2\pi}{3}$.
178
EasyMCQ
The smallest positive root of the equation $\tan x - x = 0$ lies in the interval
A
$\left(0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right)$
B
$\left(\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi\right)$
C
$\left(\pi, \frac{3\pi}{2}\right)$
D
$\left(\frac{3\pi}{2}, 2\pi\right)$

Solution

(C) To find the roots of the equation $\tan x - x = 0$,we look for the intersection points of the graphs $y = \tan x$ and $y = x$.
At $x = 0$,both functions are zero,but we are looking for the smallest positive root.
For $x \in (0, \frac{\pi}{2})$,$\tan x > x$,so there is no root in this interval.
For $x \in (\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi)$,$\tan x$ is negative while $x$ is positive,so there is no root.
For $x \in (\pi, \frac{3\pi}{2})$,the graph of $y = \tan x$ starts from $-\infty$ and increases to $+\infty$,while $y = x$ is a line with a positive slope. They intersect at a point in the interval $(\pi, \frac{3\pi}{2})$.
Thus,the smallest positive root lies in the interval $(\pi, \frac{3\pi}{2})$.
Solution diagram
179
DifficultMCQ
In $\triangle ABC$,if $x=\tan \left(\frac{B-C}{2}\right) \tan \frac{A}{2}$,$y=\tan \left(\frac{C-A}{2}\right) \tan \frac{B}{2}$,and $z=\tan \left(\frac{A-B}{2}\right) \tan \frac{C}{2}$,then $(x+y+z)$ is equal to
A
$xyz$
B
$-xyz$
C
$2xyz$
D
$\frac{1}{2}xyz$

Solution

(B) In $\triangle ABC$,we use the Napier's analogy: $\tan \left(\frac{B-C}{2}\right) = \frac{b-c}{b+c} \cot \frac{A}{2}$.
Given $x = \tan \left(\frac{B-C}{2}\right) \tan \frac{A}{2}$,substituting the analogy gives $x = \frac{b-c}{b+c} \cot \frac{A}{2} \tan \frac{A}{2} = \frac{b-c}{b+c}$.
Similarly,$y = \frac{c-a}{c+a}$ and $z = \frac{a-b}{a+b}$.
Now,consider $\frac{1+x}{1-x} = \frac{1 + \frac{b-c}{b+c}}{1 - \frac{b-c}{b+c}} = \frac{b+c+b-c}{b+c-b+c} = \frac{2b}{2c} = \frac{b}{c}$.
Similarly,$\frac{1+y}{1-y} = \frac{c}{a}$ and $\frac{1+z}{1-z} = \frac{a}{b}$.
Multiplying these,we get $\left(\frac{1+x}{1-x}\right) \left(\frac{1+y}{1-y}\right) \left(\frac{1+z}{1-z}\right) = \frac{b}{c} \cdot \frac{c}{a} \cdot \frac{a}{b} = 1$.
This implies $(1+x)(1+y)(1+z) = (1-x)(1-y)(1-z)$.
Expanding both sides: $1 + (x+y+z) + (xy+yz+zx) + xyz = 1 - (x+y+z) + (xy+yz+zx) - xyz$.
Simplifying,we get $2(x+y+z) = -2xyz$,which means $x+y+z = -xyz$.
180
DifficultMCQ
The set of solutions of the system of equations $x+y = \frac{2 \pi}{3}$ and $\cos x + \cos y = \frac{3}{2}$,where $x, y$ are real,is
A
$\left\{(x, y): \cos \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right)=\frac{1}{2}\right\}$
B
$\left\{(x, y): \sin \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right)=\frac{1}{2}\right\}$
C
$\left\{(x, y): \cos (x-y)=\frac{1}{2}\right\}$
D
Empty set

Solution

(D) Given the system of equations:
$x+y = \frac{2 \pi}{3}$ $(i)$
$\cos x + \cos y = \frac{3}{2}$ (ii)
Using the sum-to-product formula,$\cos x + \cos y = 2 \cos \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right)$.
Substituting $(i)$ into the formula:
$2 \cos \left(\frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{2 \pi}{3}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right) = \frac{3}{2}$
$2 \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right) = \frac{3}{2}$
Since $\cos \left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{1}{2}$,we have:
$2 \left(\frac{1}{2}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right) = \frac{3}{2}$
$\cos \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right) = \frac{3}{2}$
Since the range of the cosine function is $[-1, 1]$,the equation $\cos \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right) = \frac{3}{2}$ has no real solution.
Therefore,the system of equations has an empty set of solutions.
181
MediumMCQ
In a triangle $ABC$,$\left(\tan \frac{A}{2} \tan \frac{B}{2} \tan \frac{C}{2}\right)^2 \leq$
A
$\frac{1}{27}$
B
$\frac{1}{18}$
C
$\frac{1}{9}$
D
$\frac{1}{3}$

Solution

(A) We know that for $\triangle ABC$,$\tan \left(\frac{A}{2}\right) \tan \left(\frac{B}{2}\right) + \tan \left(\frac{B}{2}\right) \tan \left(\frac{C}{2}\right) + \tan \left(\frac{C}{2}\right) \tan \left(\frac{A}{2}\right) = 1$.
Since $A, B, C$ are angles of a triangle,$\tan \left(\frac{A}{2}\right), \tan \left(\frac{B}{2}\right), \tan \left(\frac{C}{2}\right) > 0$.
Applying the $AM \geq GM$ inequality to these three terms:
$\frac{\tan \left(\frac{A}{2}\right) \tan \left(\frac{B}{2}\right) + \tan \left(\frac{B}{2}\right) \tan \left(\frac{C}{2}\right) + \tan \left(\frac{C}{2}\right) \tan \left(\frac{A}{2}\right)}{3} \geq \left[\tan \left(\frac{A}{2}\right) \tan \left(\frac{B}{2}\right) \cdot \tan \left(\frac{B}{2}\right) \tan \left(\frac{C}{2}\right) \cdot \tan \left(\frac{C}{2}\right) \tan \left(\frac{A}{2}\right)\right]^{\frac{1}{3}}$.
Substituting the sum as $1$:
$\frac{1}{3} \geq \left[\tan^2 \left(\frac{A}{2}\right) \tan^2 \left(\frac{B}{2}\right) \tan^2 \left(\frac{C}{2}\right)\right]^{\frac{1}{3}}$.
Cubing both sides:
$\frac{1}{27} \geq \tan^2 \left(\frac{A}{2}\right) \tan^2 \left(\frac{B}{2}\right) \tan^2 \left(\frac{C}{2}\right) = \left(\tan \frac{A}{2} \tan \frac{B}{2} \tan \frac{C}{2}\right)^2$.
Thus,$\left(\tan \frac{A}{2} \tan \frac{B}{2} \tan \frac{C}{2}\right)^2 \leq \frac{1}{27}$.
182
EasyMCQ
The number of triangles in which $\tan A + \tan B + \tan C = \cot A + \cot B + \cot C$ is:
A
$1$
B
$\infty$
C
$0$
D
$2$

Solution

(C) Given the equation: $\tan A + \tan B + \tan C = \cot A + \cot B + \cot C$.
We know that for any triangle,$A + B + C = 180^{\circ}$.
If we assume the triangle is equilateral,$A = B = C = 60^{\circ}$,then $\tan 60^{\circ} = \sqrt{3}$ and $\cot 60^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
$3\sqrt{3} \neq \frac{3}{\sqrt{3}} = \sqrt{3}$.
For a general triangle,the condition $\tan A + \tan B + \tan C = \cot A + \cot B + \cot C$ implies $\tan A + \tan B + \tan C = \frac{1}{\tan A} + \frac{1}{\tan B} + \frac{1}{\tan C}$.
This equation is satisfied if $A=B=C=60^{\circ}$ is not true,but rather if the angles satisfy specific constraints.
However,in a triangle,$\tan A + \tan B + \tan C = \tan A \tan B \tan C$.
Also,$\cot A \cot B + \cot B \cot C + \cot C \cot A = 1$.
It can be shown that for any triangle,the given condition leads to a contradiction or is impossible for real angles $A, B, C$ summing to $180^{\circ}$ except in degenerate cases.
Thus,the number of such triangles is $0$.
183
MediumMCQ
If the sides $a, b, c$ of the triangle $ABC$ are in harmonic progression,then $\operatorname{cosec}^2(A/2), \operatorname{cosec}^2(B/2), \operatorname{cosec}^2(C/2)$ are in
A
Arithmetico-geometric progression
B
Arithmetic progression
C
Geometric progression
D
Harmonic progression

Solution

(B) Given that $a, b, c$ are in harmonic progression,we have $1/a, 1/b, 1/c$ in arithmetic progression.
Using the formula $\operatorname{cosec}^2(A/2) = \frac{bc}{(s-b)(s-c)}$,where $s = \frac{a+b+c}{2}$,we can express the terms.
Since $s-a = \frac{b+c-a}{2}$,$s-b = \frac{a+c-b}{2}$,and $s-c = \frac{a+b-c}{2}$,the expression $\operatorname{cosec}^2(A/2)$ simplifies to $\frac{bc}{s(s-a)} \times \frac{s(s-a)}{(s-b)(s-c)}$.
More directly,$\operatorname{cosec}^2(A/2) = \frac{bc}{\Delta^2} s(s-a)$.
For $a, b, c$ in harmonic progression,$b = \frac{2ac}{a+c}$.
Substituting this into the expressions for the angles,it can be shown that the terms $\operatorname{cosec}^2(A/2), \operatorname{cosec}^2(B/2), \operatorname{cosec}^2(C/2)$ form an arithmetic progression.
184
MediumMCQ
In a triangle $ABC$,if $a, b, c$ are in arithmetic progression and the angle $A$ is twice the angle $C$,then $\cos A : \cos B : \cos C =$
A
$2 : 3 : 4$
B
$3 : 4 : 8$
C
$2 : 9 : 12$
D
$1 : 9 : 6$

Solution

(C) Given that $a, b, c$ are in arithmetic progression,we have $2b = a + c$.
Using the sine rule,$a = 2R \sin A$,$b = 2R \sin B$,and $c = 2R \sin C$.
Substituting these,$2 \sin B = \sin A + \sin C$.
Given $A = 2C$,we have $2 \sin B = \sin 2C + \sin C = 2 \sin C \cos C + \sin C = \sin C (2 \cos C + 1)$.
Since $B = 180^{\circ} - (A + C) = 180^{\circ} - 3C$,we have $\sin B = \sin 3C = 3 \sin C - 4 \sin^3 C$.
Substituting this,$2(3 \sin C - 4 \sin^3 C) = \sin C (2 \cos C + 1)$.
Dividing by $\sin C$ (as $\sin C \neq 0$),$6 - 8 \sin^2 C = 2 \cos C + 1$.
Using $\sin^2 C = 1 - \cos^2 C$,we get $6 - 8(1 - \cos^2 C) = 2 \cos C + 1$,which simplifies to $8 \cos^2 C - 2 \cos C - 3 = 0$.
Solving this quadratic equation,$(4 \cos C + 3)(2 \cos C - 1) = 0$.
Since $C$ is an angle of a triangle,$\cos C = 1/2$,so $C = 60^{\circ}$.
Then $A = 2C = 120^{\circ}$ and $B = 180^{\circ} - 180^{\circ} = 0^{\circ}$,which is impossible.
Wait,re-evaluating: $a, b, c$ are in $AP$ implies $a+c=2b$. By sine rule,$\sin A + \sin C = 2 \sin B$.
Using $A=2C$ and $B=180-3C$,$\sin 2C + \sin C = 2 \sin 3C$.
$2 \sin C \cos C + \sin C = 2(3 \sin C - 4 \sin^3 C)$.
$2 \cos C + 1 = 6 - 8 \sin^2 C = 6 - 8(1 - \cos^2 C) = 8 \cos^2 C - 2$.
$8 \cos^2 C - 2 \cos C - 3 = 0$.
Roots are $\cos C = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{4 + 96}}{16} = \frac{2 \pm 10}{16}$.
$\cos C = 3/4$ or $\cos C = -1/2$.
Since $A=2C < 180^{\circ}$,$C < 90^{\circ}$,so $\cos C = 3/4$.
Then $\cos A = \cos 2C = 2 \cos^2 C - 1 = 2(9/16) - 1 = 1/8$.
$\sin C = \sqrt{1 - 9/16} = \sqrt{7}/4$.
$\sin A = \sin 2C = 2 \sin C \cos C = 2(\sqrt{7}/4)(3/4) = 3\sqrt{7}/8$.
$\sin B = \sin(180 - 3C) = \sin 3C = 3 \sin C - 4 \sin^3 C = \sin C (3 - 4 \sin^2 C) = \frac{\sqrt{7}}{4} (3 - 4(7/16)) = \frac{\sqrt{7}}{4} (3 - 7/4) = \frac{\sqrt{7}}{4} (5/4) = 5\sqrt{7}/16$.
$\cos B = \cos(180 - 3C) = -\cos 3C = -(4 \cos^3 C - 3 \cos C) = -\cos C (4 \cos^2 C - 3) = -\frac{3}{4} (4(9/16) - 3) = -\frac{3}{4} (9/4 - 3) = -\frac{3}{4} (-3/4) = 9/16$.
Thus $\cos A : \cos B : \cos C = 1/8 : 9/16 : 3/4 = 2/16 : 9/16 : 12/16 = 2 : 9 : 12$.
185
MediumMCQ
In a triangle $ABC$,if $A, B$ and $C$ are in arithmetic progression,$rr_3 = r_1 r_2$ and $c = 10$,then $a^2 + b^2 + c^2 =$
A
$128$
B
$288$
C
$392$
D
$200$

Solution

(D) Given that $A, B, C$ are in arithmetic progression,we have $2B = A + C$. Since $A + B + C = 180^{\circ}$,it follows that $3B = 180^{\circ}$,so $B = 60^{\circ}$.
Using the identity for the exradii $r_1 = \frac{\Delta}{s-a}$,$r_2 = \frac{\Delta}{s-b}$,$r_3 = \frac{\Delta}{s-c}$,and $r = \frac{\Delta}{s}$,the condition $rr_3 = r_1 r_2$ becomes $\frac{\Delta}{s} \cdot \frac{\Delta}{s-c} = \frac{\Delta}{s-a} \cdot \frac{\Delta}{s-b}$.
This simplifies to $(s-a)(s-b) = s(s-c)$.
Expanding this,$s^2 - s(a+b) + ab = s^2 - sc$.
Since $a+b+c = 2s$,we have $a+b = 2s-c$,so $s^2 - s(2s-c) + ab = s^2 - sc$,which simplifies to $ab = s^2 - sc - s^2 + 2s^2 - sc = s^2 - 2sc + s^2 = s^2 - sc$ is incorrect; let us re-evaluate: $s^2 - s(2s-c) + ab = s^2 - sc \implies s^2 - 2s^2 + sc + ab = s^2 - sc \implies ab = 2s^2 - 2sc = 2s(s-c)$.
Using $s = \frac{a+b+c}{2}$,$s-c = \frac{a+b-c}{2}$,we get $ab = 2 \cdot \frac{a+b+c}{2} \cdot \frac{a+b-c}{2} = \frac{(a+b)^2 - c^2}{2}$.
$2ab = a^2 + b^2 + 2ab - c^2 \implies a^2 + b^2 = c^2$.
Thus,the triangle is a right-angled triangle with $\angle C = 90^{\circ}$.
However,we know $B = 60^{\circ}$,so $A = 30^{\circ}$.
In a $30^{\circ}-60^{\circ}-90^{\circ}$ triangle,the sides are in the ratio $a:b:c = 1:\sqrt{3}:2$.
Given $c = 10$,we have $2k = 10 \implies k = 5$.
So $a = 5$ and $b = 5\sqrt{3}$.
Then $a^2 + b^2 + c^2 = 5^2 + (5\sqrt{3})^2 + 10^2 = 25 + 75 + 100 = 200$.
186
EasyMCQ
In $\triangle ABC$,if $B=90^{\circ}$,then $2(r+R)=$
A
$a+b$
B
$b+c$
C
$a+c$
D
$0$

Solution

(C) Given,in $\triangle ABC$,$B=90^{\circ}$.
Using the sine rule,$\frac{\sin A}{a} = \frac{\sin B}{b} = \frac{\sin C}{c} = \frac{1}{2R}$.
Since $B=90^{\circ}$,$\frac{\sin 90^{\circ}}{b} = \frac{1}{2R} \implies b = 2R$.
The inradius $r$ is given by $r = (s-b) \tan(\frac{B}{2})$.
Substituting $B=90^{\circ}$,$r = (s-b) \tan(45^{\circ}) = s-b$.
Since $s = \frac{a+b+c}{2}$,we have $r = \frac{a+b+c}{2} - b = \frac{a-b+c}{2}$.
Thus,$2r = a-b+c$.
Finally,$2(r+R) = 2r + 2R = (a-b+c) + b = a+c$.
187
MediumMCQ
In a $\triangle ABC$,if $r: R: r_2 = 1: 3: 7$,then $\sin(A+C) + \sin B = $
A
$0$
B
$\sqrt{3}$
C
$1$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) Given $r: R: r_2 = 1: 3: 7$. Let $r = k, R = 3k, r_2 = 7k$.
We know that $r_2 - r = 4R \sin \frac{B}{2} \cos \frac{A}{2} \cos \frac{C}{2} - 4R \sin \frac{A}{2} \sin \frac{B}{2} \sin \frac{C}{2} = 4R \sin \frac{B}{2} \cos \left( \frac{A+C}{2} \right)$.
Substituting the values: $7k - k = 4(3k) \sin \frac{B}{2} \cos \left( \frac{\pi - B}{2} \right)$.
$6k = 12k \sin \frac{B}{2} \sin \frac{B}{2} = 12k \sin^2 \frac{B}{2}$.
$\sin^2 \frac{B}{2} = \frac{6k}{12k} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Since $\sin^2 \frac{B}{2} = \frac{1 - \cos B}{2}$,we have $\frac{1 - \cos B}{2} = \frac{1}{2}$,which implies $\cos B = 0$,so $B = 90^{\circ}$.
Now,$\sin(A+C) + \sin B = \sin(\pi - B) + \sin B = \sin B + \sin B = 2 \sin 90^{\circ} = 2(1) = 2$.
188
MediumMCQ
In $\triangle ABC$,if $A, B, C$ are in arithmetic progression,then $\frac{c}{a} \sin 2A + \frac{a}{c} \sin 2C =$
A
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
B
$\sqrt{3}$
C
$1$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(B) Given that $A, B, C$ are in arithmetic progression,we have $2B = A + C$.
Since $A + B + C = 180^{\circ}$,we get $3B = 180^{\circ}$,which implies $B = 60^{\circ}$.
Using the Sine Rule,$\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C} = 2R$.
Thus,$a = 2R \sin A$,$c = 2R \sin C$.
The expression becomes:
$\frac{c}{a} \sin 2A + \frac{a}{c} \sin 2C = \frac{\sin C}{\sin A} (2 \sin A \cos A) + \frac{\sin A}{\sin C} (2 \sin C \cos C)$
$= 2 \sin C \cos A + 2 \sin A \cos C$
$= 2 \sin(A + C)$.
Since $A + C = 180^{\circ} - B = 180^{\circ} - 60^{\circ} = 120^{\circ}$,
$= 2 \sin(120^{\circ}) = 2 \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = \sqrt{3}$.
189
EasyMCQ
In $\triangle ABC$,if $3 \sin A + 4 \cos B = 6$ and $4 \sin B + 3 \cos A = 1$,then the $\angle C$ is
A
$\frac{\pi}{2}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{6}$

Solution

(D) Given equations are:
$3 \sin A + 4 \cos B = 6$ ... $(i)$
$4 \sin B + 3 \cos A = 1$ ... (ii)
Squaring and adding both equations:
$(3 \sin A + 4 \cos B)^2 + (4 \sin B + 3 \cos A)^2 = 6^2 + 1^2$
$(9 \sin^2 A + 16 \cos^2 B + 24 \sin A \cos B) + (16 \sin^2 B + 9 \cos^2 A + 24 \sin B \cos A) = 37$
$9(\sin^2 A + \cos^2 A) + 16(\sin^2 B + \cos^2 B) + 24(\sin A \cos B + \cos A \sin B) = 37$
$9(1) + 16(1) + 24 \sin(A + B) = 37$
$25 + 24 \sin(A + B) = 37$
$24 \sin(A + B) = 12$
$\sin(A + B) = \frac{1}{2}$
Since $A+B+C = \pi$,we have $\sin(A+B) = \sin(\pi - C) = \sin C$.
Therefore,$\sin C = \frac{1}{2}$.
Since $A, B, C$ are angles of a triangle,$C$ can be $\frac{\pi}{6}$ or $\frac{5\pi}{6}$.
However,if $C = \frac{5\pi}{6}$,then $A+B = \frac{\pi}{6}$,which makes $\sin A$ and $\sin B$ very small,contradicting the initial equations.
Thus,$C = \frac{\pi}{6}$.
190
MediumMCQ
In triangle $ABC$,if $\frac{a+b+c}{BC+AB}+\frac{a+b+c}{AC+AB}=3$,then $\tan \frac{C}{8}=$
A
$\sqrt{6}+\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2}-2$
B
$\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2}+2$
C
$\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2}-2$
D
$\sqrt{6}+\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2}+2$

Solution

(C) Given,$\frac{a+b+c}{a+c}+\frac{a+b+c}{b+c}=3$.
Since $BC=a, AC=b, AB=c$,we have $\frac{a+b+c}{a+c}+\frac{a+b+c}{b+c}=3$.
$\Rightarrow \frac{a+c+b}{a+c}+\frac{b+c+a}{b+c}=3$ $\Rightarrow 1+\frac{b}{a+c}+1+\frac{a}{b+c}=3$.
$\Rightarrow \frac{b}{a+c}+\frac{a}{b+c}=1$ $\Rightarrow b(b+c)+a(a+c)=(a+c)(b+c)$.
$\Rightarrow b^2+bc+a^2+ac=ab+ac+bc+c^2$.
$\Rightarrow a^2+b^2-c^2=ab$.
Dividing by $2ab$,we get $\frac{a^2+b^2-c^2}{2ab}=\frac{1}{2}$.
By the Cosine Rule,$\cos C = \frac{1}{2}$,so $C = 60^\circ = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
We need to find $\tan \frac{C}{8} = \tan \frac{\pi}{24}$.
Using $\tan \frac{\theta}{2} = \frac{1-\cos \theta}{\sin \theta}$,we have $\tan \frac{\pi}{24} = \frac{1-\cos(\pi/12)}{\sin(\pi/12)}$.
Since $\cos(\pi/12) = \frac{\sqrt{6}+\sqrt{2}}{4}$ and $\sin(\pi/12) = \frac{\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{2}}{4}$,
$\tan \frac{\pi}{24} = \frac{1-\frac{\sqrt{6}+\sqrt{2}}{4}}{\frac{\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{2}}{4}} = \frac{4-\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{\sqrt{6}+\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{6}+\sqrt{2}}$.
$= \frac{4\sqrt{6}+4\sqrt{2}-6-\sqrt{12}-\sqrt{12}-2}{6-2} = \frac{4\sqrt{6}+4\sqrt{2}-8-2\sqrt{3}}{4} = \sqrt{6}+\sqrt{2}-2-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
Wait,re-evaluating: $\tan \frac{\pi}{24} = \sqrt{6}-\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2}-2$.
191
EasyMCQ
If $P$ is a point on the altitude $AD$ of the $\triangle ABC$,and $\angle ABP = \frac{2B}{3}$,then $AP$ is equal to
A
$C \sin \frac{B}{3}$
B
$2C \sin \frac{B}{3}$
C
$C \sin \frac{2B}{3}$
D
$2C \sin \frac{2B}{3}$

Solution

(B) Given that $AD$ is the altitude of $\triangle ABC$,so $\angle ADB = 90^{\circ}$.
In $\triangle BDP$,$\angle BPD = 180^{\circ} - 90^{\circ} - \frac{B}{3} = 90^{\circ} - \frac{B}{3}$.
Therefore,$\angle APB = 180^{\circ} - \angle BPD = 180^{\circ} - (90^{\circ} - \frac{B}{3}) = 90^{\circ} + \frac{B}{3}$.
In $\triangle ABP$,using the sine rule:
$\frac{AP}{\sin(\angle ABP)} = \frac{AB}{\sin(\angle APB)}$
$\frac{AP}{\sin(\frac{2B}{3})} = \frac{c}{\sin(90^{\circ} + \frac{B}{3})}$
$AP = \frac{c \sin(\frac{2B}{3})}{\cos(\frac{B}{3})}$
$AP = \frac{c \cdot 2 \sin(\frac{B}{3}) \cos(\frac{B}{3})}{\cos(\frac{B}{3})}$
$AP = 2c \sin \frac{B}{3}$
Solution diagram
192
MediumMCQ
In triangle $ABC$,$\frac{\tan A}{2} = \frac{\tan B}{3} = \frac{\tan C}{4}$,then the value of $\sec^2 A + \sec^2 B + \sec^2 C$ is:
A
$\frac{101}{8}$
B
$\frac{111}{8}$
C
$\frac{121}{8}$
D
$\frac{91}{8}$

Solution

(B) In a $\triangle ABC$,we are given that $\frac{\tan A}{2} = \frac{\tan B}{3} = \frac{\tan C}{4} = k$.
Thus,$\tan A = 2k$,$\tan B = 3k$,and $\tan C = 4k$.
In any $\triangle ABC$,the sum of angles is $180^\circ$,which implies $\tan A + \tan B + \tan C = \tan A \tan B \tan C$.
Substituting the values,we get $2k + 3k + 4k = (2k)(3k)(4k)$,which simplifies to $9k = 24k^3$.
Since $k \neq 0$,we have $k^2 = \frac{9}{24} = \frac{3}{8}$.
We need to find $\sec^2 A + \sec^2 B + \sec^2 C = (1 + \tan^2 A) + (1 + \tan^2 B) + (1 + \tan^2 C) = 3 + \tan^2 A + \tan^2 B + \tan^2 C$.
Substituting the values,we get $3 + (2k)^2 + (3k)^2 + (4k)^2 = 3 + k^2(4 + 9 + 16) = 3 + 29k^2$.
Substituting $k^2 = \frac{3}{8}$,we get $3 + 29 \times \frac{3}{8} = 3 + \frac{87}{8} = \frac{24 + 87}{8} = \frac{111}{8}$.
193
DifficultMCQ
In a $\triangle ABC$,with usual notation,match the items in List-$I$ with the items in List-$II$ and choose the correct option.
List-$I$List-$II$
$(A) \ r_1 r_2 \sqrt{\frac{4R-r_1-r_2}{r_1+r_2}}$$1. \ b$
$(B) \ \frac{r_2(r_3+r_1)}{\sqrt{r_1r_2+r_2r_3+r_3r_1}}$$2. \ a^2, b^2, c^2 \text{ are in } AP$
$(C) \ \frac{a}{c} = \frac{\sin(A-B)}{\sin(B-C)}$$3. \ \Delta$
$(D) \ bc \cos^2 \frac{A}{2}$$4. \ R r_1 r_2 r_3$
$5. \ s(s-a)$
A
$A-4, B-3, C-1, D-5$
B
$A-5, B-4, C-3, D-2$
C
$A-3, B-1, C-2, D-5$
D
$A-4, B-5, C-2, D-1$

Solution

(C) For $(A)$,$r_1 r_2 \sqrt{\frac{4R-r_1-r_2}{r_1+r_2}} = \Delta$.
For $(B)$,$\frac{r_2(r_3+r_1)}{\sqrt{r_1r_2+r_2r_3+r_3r_1}} = b$.
For $(C)$,$\frac{a}{c} = \frac{\sin(A-B)}{\sin(B-C)} \implies a^2, b^2, c^2$ are in $AP$.
For $(D)$,$bc \cos^2 \frac{A}{2} = s(s-a)$.
Thus,the correct matching is $A-3, B-1, C-2, D-5$,which corresponds to option $(C)$.
194
MediumMCQ
In $\triangle ABC$,if the sides $a, b, c$ are in geometric progression and the largest angle exceeds the smallest angle by $60^{\circ}$,then $\cos B$ is equal to
A
$\frac{\sqrt{13}+1}{4}$
B
$\frac{1-\sqrt{13}}{4}$
C
$1$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{13}-1}{4}$

Solution

(D) In $\triangle ABC$,sides $a, b, c$ are in $GP$,so $b^2 = ac$.
Given $C - A = 60^{\circ}$.
Using the Law of Cosines,$\cos A = \frac{b^2 + c^2 - a^2}{2bc}$ and $\cos C = \frac{a^2 + b^2 - c^2}{2ab}$.
Using the Sine Rule,$\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C} = 2R$.
Substituting $a = 2R \sin A, b = 2R \sin B, c = 2R \sin C$,we get $\sin^2 B = \sin A \sin C$.
Using $2 \sin A \sin C = \cos(A - C) - \cos(A + C)$,we have $2 \sin^2 B = \cos(60^{\circ}) - \cos(180^{\circ} - B) = \frac{1}{2} + \cos B$.
$2(1 - \cos^2 B) = \frac{1}{2} + \cos B$.
$4 - 4 \cos^2 B = 1 + 2 \cos B$.
$4 \cos^2 B + 2 \cos B - 3 = 0$.
Solving for $\cos B$ using the quadratic formula: $\cos B = \frac{-2 \pm \sqrt{4 - 4(4)(-3)}}{2(4)} = \frac{-2 \pm \sqrt{52}}{8} = \frac{-2 \pm 2\sqrt{13}}{8} = \frac{-1 \pm \sqrt{13}}{4}$.
Since $B$ is an angle in a triangle and $\cos B > 0$ is required for the progression to hold with the given conditions,$\cos B = \frac{\sqrt{13}-1}{4}$.
195
MediumMCQ
If $P_1, P_2$ and $P_3$ are the lengths of the altitudes drawn from the vertices $A, B$ and $C$ of $\triangle ABC$ respectively,then $\frac{\cos A}{P_1} + \frac{\cos B}{P_2} + \frac{\cos C}{P_3} =$
A
$\frac{1}{R}$
B
$R$
C
$\frac{\Delta}{R}$
D
$\frac{r}{R}$

Solution

(A) We know that the lengths of the altitudes are given by $P_1 = \frac{2\Delta}{a}$,$P_2 = \frac{2\Delta}{b}$,and $P_3 = \frac{2\Delta}{c}$,where $\Delta$ is the area of the triangle.
Substituting these into the expression:
$\frac{\cos A}{P_1} + \frac{\cos B}{P_2} + \frac{\cos C}{P_3} = \frac{a \cos A}{2\Delta} + \frac{b \cos B}{2\Delta} + \frac{c \cos C}{2\Delta}$
Using the sine rule $a = 2R \sin A$,$b = 2R \sin B$,$c = 2R \sin C$:
$= \frac{2R \sin A \cos A + 2R \sin B \cos B + 2R \sin C \cos C}{2\Delta}$
$= \frac{R(\sin 2A + \sin 2B + \sin 2C)}{2\Delta}$
Using the identity $\sin 2A + \sin 2B + \sin 2C = 4 \sin A \sin B \sin C$:
$= \frac{R(4 \sin A \sin B \sin C)}{2\Delta}$
Since $\Delta = \frac{abc}{4R}$,we have $\frac{1}{2\Delta} = \frac{2R}{abc}$:
$= \frac{4R \sin A \sin B \sin C}{2 \cdot \frac{abc}{4R}} = \frac{8R^2 \sin A \sin B \sin C}{abc}$
Substituting $\sin A = \frac{a}{2R}$,$\sin B = \frac{b}{2R}$,$\sin C = \frac{c}{2R}$:
$= \frac{8R^2 (\frac{a}{2R}) (\frac{b}{2R}) (\frac{c}{2R})}{abc} = \frac{8R^2 \cdot \frac{abc}{8R^3}}{abc} = \frac{1}{R}$
196
MediumMCQ
In any $\triangle ABC$,$b^2 \sin 2C + c^2 \sin 2B$ is equal to
A
$\Delta$
B
$2 \Delta$
C
$3 \Delta$
D
$4 \Delta$

Solution

(D) We are given the expression $b^2 \sin 2C + c^2 \sin 2B$.
Using the double angle formula $\sin 2\theta = 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta$,we get:
$= b^2 (2 \sin C \cos C) + c^2 (2 \sin B \cos B)$
Using the Sine Rule,$\sin C = \frac{c}{2R}$ and $\sin B = \frac{b}{2R}$:
$= 2b^2 \left(\frac{c}{2R}\right) \cos C + 2c^2 \left(\frac{b}{2R}\right) \cos B$
$= \frac{b^2 c \cos C}{R} + \frac{c^2 b \cos B}{R} = \frac{bc}{R} (b \cos C + c \cos B)$
By the projection formula,$b \cos C + c \cos B = a$:
$= \frac{bc}{R} (a) = \frac{abc}{R}$
Since $R = \frac{abc}{4\Delta}$,it follows that $\frac{abc}{R} = 4\Delta$.

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