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MediumMCQ
$\sin ^4 \frac{\pi}{8}+\sin ^4 \frac{2 \pi}{8}+\sin ^4 \frac{3 \pi}{8}+\sin ^4 \frac{4 \pi}{8}+\sin ^4 \frac{5 \pi}{8}+\sin ^4 \frac{6 \pi}{8}+\sin ^4 \frac{7 \pi}{8} = ?$
A
$\frac{3}{2}$
B
$\frac{5}{2}$
C
$3$
D
$\frac{7}{2}$

Solution

(C) Let $S = \sum_{k=1}^{7} \sin^4 \frac{k\pi}{8}$.
Using the property $\sin(\pi - \theta) = \sin \theta$,we have $\sin \frac{7\pi}{8} = \sin \frac{\pi}{8}$,$\sin \frac{6\pi}{8} = \sin \frac{2\pi}{8}$,and $\sin \frac{5\pi}{8} = \sin \frac{3\pi}{8}$.
Thus,$S = 2(\sin^4 \frac{\pi}{8} + \sin^4 \frac{2\pi}{8} + \sin^4 \frac{3\pi}{8}) + \sin^4 \frac{4\pi}{8}$.
Since $\sin \frac{2\pi}{8} = \sin \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ and $\sin \frac{4\pi}{8} = \sin \frac{\pi}{2} = 1$,we have $\sin^4 \frac{2\pi}{8} = (\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})^4 = \frac{1}{4}$ and $\sin^4 \frac{4\pi}{8} = 1^4 = 1$.
Now,$\sin^4 \frac{\pi}{8} + \sin^4 \frac{3\pi}{8} = \sin^4 \frac{\pi}{8} + \cos^4 \frac{\pi}{8} = (\sin^2 \frac{\pi}{8} + \cos^2 \frac{\pi}{8})^2 - 2\sin^2 \frac{\pi}{8} \cos^2 \frac{\pi}{8} = 1 - \frac{1}{2}\sin^2 \frac{\pi}{4} = 1 - \frac{1}{2}(\frac{1}{2}) = 1 - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4}$.
Substituting these values back into the expression:
$S = 2(\frac{3}{4} + \frac{1}{4}) + 1 = 2(1) + 1 = 3$.
352
EasyMCQ
If $x=\frac{\sin^3 \theta}{\cos^2 \theta}$ and $y=\frac{\cos^3 \theta}{\sin^2 \theta}$,where $\sin \theta+\cos \theta=\frac{1}{2}$,then $x+y=$
A
$\frac{48}{9}$
B
$\frac{34}{9}$
C
$\frac{65}{18}$
D
$\frac{79}{18}$

Solution

(D) Given: $x=\frac{\sin^3 \theta}{\cos^2 \theta}$ and $y=\frac{\cos^3 \theta}{\sin^2 \theta}$.
We need to find $x+y = \frac{\sin^3 \theta}{\cos^2 \theta} + \frac{\cos^3 \theta}{\sin^2 \theta} = \frac{\sin^5 \theta + \cos^5 \theta}{\sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta}$.
Alternatively,$x+y = \frac{\sin^3 \theta \sin^2 \theta + \cos^3 \theta \cos^2 \theta}{\sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta} = \frac{\sin^5 \theta + \cos^5 \theta}{(\sin \theta \cos \theta)^2}$.
Given $\sin \theta + \cos \theta = \frac{1}{2}$.
Squaring both sides: $(\sin \theta + \cos \theta)^2 = (\frac{1}{2})^2$ $\Rightarrow 1 + 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta = \frac{1}{4}$ $\Rightarrow \sin \theta \cos \theta = -\frac{3}{8}$.
Now,$x+y = \frac{\sin^3 \theta}{\cos^2 \theta} + \frac{\cos^3 \theta}{\sin^2 \theta} = \frac{\sin^5 \theta + \cos^5 \theta}{\sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta}$.
Using $\sin^5 \theta + \cos^5 \theta = (\sin \theta + \cos \theta)(\sin^4 \theta - \sin^3 \theta \cos \theta + \sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta - \sin \theta \cos^3 \theta + \cos^4 \theta)$.
$= (\sin \theta + \cos \theta)((\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta)^2 - 2 \sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta - \sin \theta \cos \theta(\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta) + \sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta)$.
$= (\frac{1}{2})(1 - \sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta - \sin \theta \cos \theta)$.
Substitute $\sin \theta \cos \theta = -\frac{3}{8}$:
$x+y = \frac{\frac{1}{2}(1 - (-\frac{3}{8})^2 - (-\frac{3}{8}))}{(-\frac{3}{8})^2} = \frac{\frac{1}{2}(1 - \frac{9}{64} + \frac{3}{8})}{\frac{9}{64}} = \frac{\frac{1}{2}(\frac{64-9+24}{64})}{\frac{9}{64}} = \frac{\frac{1}{2} \times 79}{9} = \frac{79}{18}$.
353
EasyMCQ
If $\sec \theta \cosh y = \operatorname{cosec} x$ and $\operatorname{cosec} \theta \sinh y = \sec x$,then $\sinh ^2 y =$
A
$\cos ^2 x$
B
$\cos x$
C
$\sin ^2 x$
D
$\sin x$

Solution

(A) Given equations are:
$\sec \theta \cosh y = \operatorname{cosec} x \implies \cos \theta = \sin x \cosh y \quad (i)$
$\operatorname{cosec} \theta \sinh y = \sec x \implies \sin \theta = \cos x \sinh y \quad (ii)$
Squaring and adding equations $(i)$ and $(ii)$:
$\cos ^2 \theta + \sin ^2 \theta = (\sin x \cosh y)^2 + (\cos x \sinh y)^2$
$1 = \sin ^2 x \cosh ^2 y + \cos ^2 x \sinh ^2 y$
Since $\cosh ^2 y = 1 + \sinh ^2 y$,we have:
$1 = \sin ^2 x (1 + \sinh ^2 y) + \cos ^2 x \sinh ^2 y$
$1 = \sin ^2 x + \sin ^2 x \sinh ^2 y + \cos ^2 x \sinh ^2 y$
$1 = \sin ^2 x + \sinh ^2 y (\sin ^2 x + \cos ^2 x)$
$1 = \sin ^2 x + \sinh ^2 y (1)$
$\sinh ^2 y = 1 - \sin ^2 x$
$\sinh ^2 y = \cos ^2 x$
354
MediumMCQ
If $\sin x \cosh y = \cos \theta$ and $\cos x \sinh y = \sin \theta$,then $\sinh^2 y =$
A
$\cosh^2 x$
B
$\cos^2 x$
C
$\sin^2 x$
D
$\sinh^2 x$

Solution

(B) Given equations are:
$(1)$ $\sin x \cosh y = \cos \theta$
$(2)$ $\cos x \sinh y = \sin \theta$
Squaring both equations:
$(1)$ $\sin^2 x \cosh^2 y = \cos^2 \theta$
$(2)$ $\cos^2 x \sinh^2 y = \sin^2 \theta$
We know that $\cosh^2 y - \sinh^2 y = 1$,so $\cosh^2 y = 1 + \sinh^2 y$.
Substitute this into the first squared equation:
$\sin^2 x (1 + \sinh^2 y) = \cos^2 \theta$
$\sin^2 x + \sin^2 x \sinh^2 y = \cos^2 \theta$
From $(2)$,$\sin^2 \theta = \cos^2 x \sinh^2 y$.
Using $\cos^2 \theta = 1 - \sin^2 \theta$:
$\sin^2 x + \sin^2 x \sinh^2 y = 1 - \cos^2 x \sinh^2 y$
$\sinh^2 y (\sin^2 x + \cos^2 x) = 1 - \sin^2 x$
Since $\sin^2 x + \cos^2 x = 1$ and $1 - \sin^2 x = \cos^2 x$:
$\sinh^2 y = \cos^2 x$.
355
MediumMCQ
The value of $\cot 70^{\circ} + 4 \cos 70^{\circ}$ is
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
B
$\sqrt{3}$
C
$2 \sqrt{3}$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(B) Let $x = \cot 70^{\circ} + 4 \cos 70^{\circ}$.
We can write this as $x = \frac{\cos 70^{\circ}}{\sin 70^{\circ}} + 4 \cos 70^{\circ} = \frac{\cos 70^{\circ} + 4 \sin 70^{\circ} \cos 70^{\circ}}{\sin 70^{\circ}}$.
Using the identity $2 \sin \theta \cos \theta = \sin 2\theta$,we get $x = \frac{\cos 70^{\circ} + 2 \sin 140^{\circ}}{\sin 70^{\circ}}$.
Since $\sin 140^{\circ} = \sin(180^{\circ} - 40^{\circ}) = \sin 40^{\circ}$,we have $x = \frac{\cos 70^{\circ} + 2 \sin 40^{\circ}}{\sin 70^{\circ}}$.
Using $\cos 70^{\circ} = \sin 20^{\circ}$,$x = \frac{\sin 20^{\circ} + 2 \sin 40^{\circ}}{\sin 70^{\circ}} = \frac{\sin 20^{\circ} + \sin 40^{\circ} + \sin 40^{\circ}}{\sin 70^{\circ}}$.
Using $\sin C + \sin D = 2 \sin \frac{C+D}{2} \cos \frac{C-D}{2}$,we get $\sin 20^{\circ} + \sin 40^{\circ} = 2 \sin 30^{\circ} \cos 10^{\circ} = 2 \times \frac{1}{2} \times \cos 10^{\circ} = \cos 10^{\circ}$.
So,$x = \frac{\cos 10^{\circ} + \sin 40^{\circ}}{\sin 70^{\circ}} = \frac{\sin 80^{\circ} + \sin 40^{\circ}}{\sin 70^{\circ}}$.
Using $\sin C + \sin D = 2 \sin \frac{C+D}{2} \cos \frac{C-D}{2}$,we get $x = \frac{2 \sin 60^{\circ} \cos 20^{\circ}}{\sin 70^{\circ}} = \frac{2 \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times \cos 20^{\circ}}{\cos 20^{\circ}} = \sqrt{3}$.
356
EasyMCQ
If $\sin \theta + \cos \theta = p$ and $\tan \theta + \cot \theta = q$,then $q(p^2 - 1)$ is equal to
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$2$
C
$1$
D
$3$

Solution

(B) Given:
$\sin \theta + \cos \theta = p$ --- $(i)$
$\tan \theta + \cot \theta = q$ --- $(ii)$
Squaring equation $(i)$:
$(\sin \theta + \cos \theta)^2 = p^2$
$\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta + 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta = p^2$
Since $\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1$ and $2 \sin \theta \cos \theta = \sin 2\theta$,we have:
$1 + \sin 2\theta = p^2$
$\sin 2\theta = p^2 - 1$ --- $(iii)$
Now,simplifying equation $(ii)$:
$\tan \theta + \cot \theta = q$
$\frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} + \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta} = q$
$\frac{\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta}{\sin \theta \cos \theta} = q$
$\frac{1}{\sin \theta \cos \theta} = q$
Multiply numerator and denominator by $2$:
$\frac{2}{2 \sin \theta \cos \theta} = q$
$\frac{2}{\sin 2\theta} = q$
$\sin 2\theta = \frac{2}{q}$ --- $(iv)$
Equating $(iii)$ and $(iv)$:
$p^2 - 1 = \frac{2}{q}$
$q(p^2 - 1) = 2$
357
DifficultMCQ
$\tan \frac{\pi}{5}+2 \tan \frac{2 \pi}{5}+4 \cot \frac{4 \pi}{5}$ is equal to
A
$\cot \frac{\pi}{5}$
B
$\cot \frac{2\pi}{5}$
C
$\cot \frac{3\pi}{5}$
D
$\cot \frac{4\pi}{5}$

Solution

(A) We use the identity $2 \cot 2A + \tan A = \cot A$ ... $(i)$.
Given expression: $E = \tan \frac{\pi}{5} + 2 \tan \frac{2 \pi}{5} + 4 \cot \frac{4 \pi}{5}$.
$E = \tan \frac{\pi}{5} + 2 \left[ \tan \frac{2 \pi}{5} + 2 \cot \frac{4 \pi}{5} \right]$.
Using identity $(i)$ with $A = \frac{2 \pi}{5}$,we have $\tan \frac{2 \pi}{5} + 2 \cot \frac{4 \pi}{5} = \cot \frac{2 \pi}{5}$.
So,$E = \tan \frac{\pi}{5} + 2 \cot \frac{2 \pi}{5}$.
Using identity $(i)$ with $A = \frac{\pi}{5}$,we have $\tan \frac{\pi}{5} + 2 \cot \frac{2 \pi}{5} = \cot \frac{\pi}{5}$.
Therefore,the value is $\cot \frac{\pi}{5}$.
358
DifficultMCQ
If $\cos x = \tan y$,$\cot y = \tan z$ and $\cot z = \tan x$,then $\sin x$ equals to
A
$\frac{\sqrt{5}+1}{4}$
B
$\frac{\sqrt{5}-1}{4}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{5}+1}{2}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{5}-1}{2}$

Solution

(D) Given,$\cos x = \tan y$,$\cot y = \tan z$ and $\cot z = \tan x$.
From the given equations,we have $\tan y = \cos x$.
Since $\cot y = \tan z$,we have $\frac{1}{\tan y} = \tan z$,which implies $\tan z = \frac{1}{\cos x}$.
Also,$\cot z = \tan x$,so $\frac{1}{\tan z} = \tan x$.
Substituting $\tan z = \frac{1}{\cos x}$ into $\cot z = \tan x$,we get $\cos x = \tan x$.
$\cos x = \frac{\sin x}{\cos x} \implies \cos^2 x = \sin x$.
Using $\cos^2 x = 1 - \sin^2 x$,we get $1 - \sin^2 x = \sin x$,or $\sin^2 x + \sin x - 1 = 0$.
Solving this quadratic equation for $\sin x$ using the quadratic formula: $\sin x = \frac{-1 \pm \sqrt{1^2 - 4(1)(-1)}}{2(1)} = \frac{-1 \pm \sqrt{5}}{2}$.
Since $-1 \le \sin x \le 1$,we discard the negative root $\frac{-1-\sqrt{5}}{2} < -1$.
Thus,$\sin x = \frac{\sqrt{5}-1}{2}$.
359
MediumMCQ
$\left(4 \cos ^2 \frac{\pi}{20}-1\right)\left(4 \cos ^2 \frac{3 \pi}{20}-1\right)\left(4 \cos ^2 \frac{5 \pi}{20}+1\right)\left(4 \cos ^2 \frac{7 \pi}{20}-1\right)\left(4 \cos ^2 \frac{9 \pi}{20}-1\right)=$
A
$1$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$2$
D
$3$

Solution

(D) Let $\theta = \frac{\pi}{20}$. The expression is $E = (4 \cos^2 \theta - 1)(4 \cos^2 3\theta - 1)(4 \cos^2 5\theta + 1)(4 \cos^2 7\theta - 1)(4 \cos^2 9\theta - 1)$.
Using $4 \cos^2 \theta - 1 = \frac{\sin 3\theta}{\sin \theta}$,we have:
$E = \left(\frac{\sin 3\theta}{\sin \theta}\right) \left(\frac{\sin 9\theta}{\sin 3\theta}\right) (4 \cos^2 5\theta + 1) \left(\frac{\sin 21\theta}{\sin 7\theta}\right) \left(\frac{\sin 27\theta}{\sin 9\theta}\right)$.
Since $\theta = \frac{\pi}{20}$,$5\theta = \frac{\pi}{4}$,so $4 \cos^2 5\theta + 1 = 4(\frac{1}{2}) + 1 = 3$.
Also,$\sin 21\theta = \sin(\pi + \theta) = -\sin \theta$ and $\sin 27\theta = \sin(\frac{3\pi}{2} + 3\theta) = -\cos 3\theta$.
Simplifying the product: $E = \frac{\sin 9\theta}{\sin \theta} \cdot 3 \cdot \frac{-\sin \theta}{\sin 7\theta} \cdot \frac{-\cos 3\theta}{\sin 9\theta} = 3 \cdot \frac{\cos 3\theta}{\sin 7\theta}$.
Since $7\theta = \frac{7\pi}{20}$ and $3\theta = \frac{3\pi}{20}$,$7\theta + 3\theta = \frac{10\pi}{20} = \frac{\pi}{2}$,so $\sin 7\theta = \cos 3\theta$.
Thus,$E = 3 \cdot \frac{\cos 3\theta}{\cos 3\theta} = 3$.
360
EasyMCQ
$\sin ^2 76^{\circ}+\sin ^2 16^{\circ}-\sin 76^{\circ} \sin 16^{\circ} = $
A
$0$
B
$\frac{1}{4}$
C
$\frac{3}{4}$
D
$\frac{4}{3}$

Solution

(C) Let $E = \sin ^2 76^{\circ}+\sin ^2 16^{\circ}-\sin 76^{\circ} \sin 16^{\circ}$.
Using the identity $2\sin^2 \theta = 1 - \cos 2\theta$,we have:
$E = \frac{1}{2} [ (1 - \cos 152^{\circ}) + (1 - \cos 32^{\circ}) ] - \sin 76^{\circ} \sin 16^{\circ}$
$E = 1 - \frac{1}{2} [ \cos 152^{\circ} + \cos 32^{\circ} ] - \sin 76^{\circ} \sin 16^{\circ}$
Using $\cos C + \cos D = 2 \cos \frac{C+D}{2} \cos \frac{C-D}{2}$:
$\cos 152^{\circ} + \cos 32^{\circ} = 2 \cos 92^{\circ} \cos 60^{\circ} = 2 \cos 92^{\circ} \cdot \frac{1}{2} = \cos 92^{\circ}$
Also,using $2 \sin A \sin B = \cos(A-B) - \cos(A+B)$:
$\sin 76^{\circ} \sin 16^{\circ} = \frac{1}{2} [ \cos 60^{\circ} - \cos 92^{\circ} ] = \frac{1}{2} [ \frac{1}{2} - \cos 92^{\circ} ] = \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{2} \cos 92^{\circ}$
Substituting these back into the expression for $E$:
$E = 1 - \frac{1}{2} [ \cos 92^{\circ} ] - [ \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{2} \cos 92^{\circ} ]$
$E = 1 - \frac{1}{2} \cos 92^{\circ} - \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{2} \cos 92^{\circ} = 1 - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4}$
361
DifficultMCQ
If $(\alpha+\beta)$ is not a multiple of $\frac{\pi}{2}$ and $3 \sin (\alpha-\beta)=5 \cos (\alpha+\beta)$,then $\tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4}+\alpha\right)+4 \tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4}+\beta\right)=$
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$4$
D
$2$

Solution

(A) Given $3 \sin (\alpha-\beta)=5 \cos (\alpha+\beta)$.
Expanding the terms,we get $3(\sin \alpha \cos \beta - \cos \alpha \sin \beta) = 5(\cos \alpha \cos \beta - \sin \alpha \sin \beta)$.
Rearranging the terms,we have $\sin \alpha(3 \cos \beta + 5 \sin \beta) = \cos \alpha(5 \cos \beta + 3 \sin \beta)$.
Thus,$\tan \alpha = \frac{5 \cos \beta + 3 \sin \beta}{3 \cos \beta + 5 \sin \beta} = \frac{5 + 3 \tan \beta}{3 + 5 \tan \beta}$.
Now,$\tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4} + \alpha\right) = \frac{1 + \tan \alpha}{1 - \tan \alpha} = \frac{1 + \frac{5 + 3 \tan \beta}{3 + 5 \tan \beta}}{1 - \frac{5 + 3 \tan \beta}{3 + 5 \tan \beta}} = \frac{3 + 5 \tan \beta + 5 + 3 \tan \beta}{3 + 5 \tan \beta - 5 - 3 \tan \beta} = \frac{8 + 8 \tan \beta}{-2 + 2 \tan \beta} = \frac{8(1 + \tan \beta)}{-2(1 - \tan \beta)} = -4 \tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4} + \beta\right)$.
Therefore,$\tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4} + \alpha\right) + 4 \tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4} + \beta\right) = 0$.
362
MediumMCQ
If $\sin x + \sin y = \alpha$ and $\cos x + \cos y = \beta$,then $\operatorname{cosec}(x + y) = $
A
$\frac{\beta^2 - \alpha^2}{\beta^2 + \alpha^2}$
B
$\frac{2 \alpha \beta}{\beta^2 - \alpha^2}$
C
$\frac{\alpha^2 + \beta^2}{2 \alpha \beta}$
D
$\frac{2 \alpha \beta}{\beta^2 + \alpha^2}$

Solution

(C) Given $\sin x + \sin y = \alpha$ and $\cos x + \cos y = \beta$.
Using sum-to-product formulas:
$2 \sin \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right) = \alpha$
$2 \cos \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right) = \beta$
Dividing the two equations:
$\tan \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) = \frac{\alpha}{\beta}$
Using the identity $\sin(x+y) = \frac{2 \tan \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right)}{1 + \tan^2 \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right)}$:
$\sin(x+y) = \frac{2(\alpha/\beta)}{1 + (\alpha/\beta)^2} = \frac{2 \alpha \beta}{\beta^2 + \alpha^2}$
Therefore,$\operatorname{cosec}(x+y) = \frac{1}{\sin(x+y)} = \frac{\alpha^2 + \beta^2}{2 \alpha \beta}$.
363
EasyMCQ
If $1+\sqrt{1+a}=(1+\sqrt{1-a}) \cot \alpha$ and $0 < a < 1$,then $\sin 4 \alpha=$
A
$a$
B
$2a$
C
$3a$
D
$4a$

Solution

(A) Given the equation: $(1+\sqrt{1+a})=(1+\sqrt{1-a}) \cot \alpha$
Rewrite as: $(1+\sqrt{1+a}) \sin \alpha = (1+\sqrt{1-a}) \cos \alpha$
Rearranging terms: $(\sin \alpha - \cos \alpha) = \sqrt{1-a} \cos \alpha - \sqrt{1+a} \sin \alpha$
Squaring both sides: $(\sin \alpha - \cos \alpha)^2 = (\sqrt{1-a} \cos \alpha - \sqrt{1+a} \sin \alpha)^2$
$1 - \sin 2 \alpha = (1-a) \cos^2 \alpha + (1+a) \sin^2 \alpha - 2\sqrt{1-a^2} \sin \alpha \cos \alpha$
$1 - \sin 2 \alpha = (\cos^2 \alpha + \sin^2 \alpha) + a(\sin^2 \alpha - \cos^2 \alpha) - \sqrt{1-a^2} \sin 2 \alpha$
$1 - \sin 2 \alpha = 1 - a \cos 2 \alpha - \sqrt{1-a^2} \sin 2 \alpha$
$a \cos 2 \alpha - \sin 2 \alpha = -\sqrt{1-a^2} \sin 2 \alpha$
Squaring again: $a^2 \cos^2 2 \alpha + \sin^2 2 \alpha - 2a \sin 2 \alpha \cos 2 \alpha = (1-a^2) \sin^2 2 \alpha$
$a^2 \cos^2 2 \alpha + \sin^2 2 \alpha - a \sin 4 \alpha = \sin^2 2 \alpha - a^2 \sin^2 2 \alpha$
$a^2 \cos^2 2 \alpha + a^2 \sin^2 2 \alpha = a \sin 4 \alpha$
$a^2(1) = a \sin 4 \alpha$
Therefore,$\sin 4 \alpha = a$.
364
EasyMCQ
If $\sec (\theta+\alpha), \sec \theta$ and $\sec (\theta-\alpha)$ are in arithmetic progression,then $\sin ^2 \theta=$
A
$\cos \alpha$
B
$2 \cos \alpha$
C
$-2 \cos \alpha$
D
$-\cos \alpha$

Solution

(D) Since $\sec (\theta+\alpha), \sec \theta, \sec (\theta-\alpha)$ are in $A$.$P$.,we have:
$2 \sec \theta = \sec (\theta+\alpha) + \sec (\theta-\alpha)$
$\Rightarrow \frac{2}{\cos \theta} = \frac{1}{\cos (\theta+\alpha)} + \frac{1}{\cos (\theta-\alpha)}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{2}{\cos \theta} = \frac{\cos (\theta-\alpha) + \cos (\theta+\alpha)}{\cos (\theta+\alpha) \cos (\theta-\alpha)}$
Using $\cos (A+B) + \cos (A-B) = 2 \cos A \cos B$:
$\Rightarrow \frac{2}{\cos \theta} = \frac{2 \cos \theta \cos \alpha}{\cos^2 \theta - \sin^2 \alpha}$
$\Rightarrow \cos^2 \theta - \sin^2 \alpha = \cos^2 \theta \cos \alpha$
$\Rightarrow \cos^2 \theta (1 - \cos \alpha) = \sin^2 \alpha$
$\Rightarrow \cos^2 \theta (1 - \cos \alpha) = 1 - \cos^2 \alpha = (1 - \cos \alpha)(1 + \cos \alpha)$
Since $1 - \cos \alpha \neq 0$ (assuming $\alpha \neq 2n\pi$),we have:
$\cos^2 \theta = 1 + \cos \alpha$
$\Rightarrow \sin^2 \theta = 1 - \cos^2 \theta = 1 - (1 + \cos \alpha) = -\cos \alpha$
365
MediumMCQ
If $\cos A+\cos (A+B)+\cos (A+2 B)+\ldots$ up to $n$ terms $=$ $\cos \left(\frac{2 A+(n-1) B}{2}\right) \sin \frac{n B}{2} \operatorname{cosec} \frac{B}{2}$,then $\cos \frac{\pi}{19}+\cos \frac{3 \pi}{19}+\cos \frac{5 \pi}{19}+\ldots+\cos \frac{17 \pi}{19} = $
A
$1$
B
$-\frac{1}{2}$
C
$\frac{1}{2}$
D
$0$

Solution

(C) Given the series sum formula: $\sum_{k=0}^{n-1} \cos(A+kB) = \cos \left(\frac{2 A+(n-1) B}{2}\right) \sin \frac{n B}{2} \operatorname{cosec} \frac{B}{2}$.
We need to evaluate $S = \cos \frac{\pi}{19}+\cos \frac{3 \pi}{19}+\cos \frac{5 \pi}{19}+\ldots+\cos \frac{17 \pi}{19}$.
This is an arithmetic progression of angles where $A = \frac{\pi}{19}$,the common difference $B = \frac{2 \pi}{19}$,and the number of terms $n = 9$ (since $17 = 1 + (9-1) \times 2$).
Substituting these values into the formula:
$S = \cos \left(\frac{2(\frac{\pi}{19}) + (9-1)(\frac{2 \pi}{19})}{2}\right) \sin \left(\frac{9 \times \frac{2 \pi}{19}}{2}\right) \operatorname{cosec} \left(\frac{2 \pi}{2 \times 19}\right)$
$S = \cos \left(\frac{\frac{2 \pi}{19} + \frac{16 \pi}{19}}{2}\right) \sin \left(\frac{9 \pi}{19}\right) \operatorname{cosec} \left(\frac{\pi}{19}\right)$
$S = \cos \left(\frac{9 \pi}{19}\right) \sin \left(\frac{9 \pi}{19}\right) \operatorname{cosec} \left(\frac{\pi}{19}\right)$
Using $2 \sin \theta \cos \theta = \sin(2 \theta)$:
$S = \frac{1}{2} \sin \left(\frac{18 \pi}{19}\right) \operatorname{cosec} \left(\frac{\pi}{19}\right)$
Since $\sin \left(\frac{18 \pi}{19}\right) = \sin \left(\pi - \frac{\pi}{19}\right) = \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{19}\right)$:
$S = \frac{1}{2} \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{19}\right) \cdot \frac{1}{\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{19}\right)} = \frac{1}{2}$.
366
MediumMCQ
$\cos 12^{\circ} \cdot \cos 24^{\circ} \cdot \cos 36^{\circ} \cdot \cos 48^{\circ} \cdot \cos 72^{\circ} \cdot \cos 84^{\circ} = $
A
$\frac{1}{32}$
B
$\frac{1}{16}$
C
$\frac{1}{64}$
D
$\frac{1}{128}$

Solution

(C) We use the identity $\cos \theta \cos(60^{\circ}-\theta) \cos(60^{\circ}+\theta) = \frac{1}{4} \cos 3\theta$.
The given expression is $P = (\cos 12^{\circ} \cos 48^{\circ} \cos 84^{\circ}) \cdot (\cos 24^{\circ} \cos 72^{\circ} \cos 36^{\circ})$.
For the first part: $\cos 12^{\circ} \cos(60^{\circ}-12^{\circ}) \cos(60^{\circ}+12^{\circ}) = \frac{1}{4} \cos(3 \times 12^{\circ}) = \frac{1}{4} \cos 36^{\circ}$.
For the second part: $\cos 24^{\circ} \cos(60^{\circ}-24^{\circ}) \cos(60^{\circ}+24^{\circ}) = \frac{1}{4} \cos(3 \times 24^{\circ}) = \frac{1}{4} \cos 72^{\circ}$.
Thus,$P = (\frac{1}{4} \cos 36^{\circ}) \cdot (\frac{1}{4} \cos 72^{\circ}) = \frac{1}{16} \cos 36^{\circ} \cos 72^{\circ}$.
Using $\cos 36^{\circ} = \frac{\sqrt{5}+1}{4}$ and $\cos 72^{\circ} = \frac{\sqrt{5}-1}{4}$,we get:
$P = \frac{1}{16} \left( \frac{\sqrt{5}+1}{4} \right) \left( \frac{\sqrt{5}-1}{4} \right) = \frac{1}{16} \left( \frac{5-1}{16} \right) = \frac{1}{16} \cdot \frac{4}{16} = \frac{1}{64}$.
367
MediumMCQ
$\cot 16^{\circ} \cot 44^{\circ} + \cot 44^{\circ} \cot 76^{\circ} - \cot 76^{\circ} \cot 16^{\circ} = $
A
$1$
B
$-1$
C
$-3$
D
$3$

Solution

(D) Let $x = 16^{\circ}, y = 44^{\circ}, z = 76^{\circ}$. Note that $x + y = 60^{\circ}$ and $z - x = 60^{\circ}$,$z - y = 32^{\circ}$.
Actually,using the identity $\cot A \cot B + \cot B \cot C + \cot C \cot A = 1$ if $A+B+C = 90^{\circ}$ is not directly applicable here.
Let $E = \cot 16^{\circ} \cot 44^{\circ} + \cot 44^{\circ} \cot 76^{\circ} - \cot 76^{\circ} \cot 16^{\circ}$.
Using $\cot A \cot B = \frac{\cos(A-B) - \cos(A+B)}{\cos(A-B) + \cos(A+B)}$ is complex.
Alternatively,use $\cot A \cot B = \frac{1 + \cos(A+B) \cos(A-B)}{\sin A \sin B}$ is not standard.
Consider the identity: $\cot A \cot B + \cot B \cot C + \cot C \cot A = 1$ for $A+B+C = 90^{\circ}$.
Here $16^{\circ} + 44^{\circ} + 30^{\circ} = 90^{\circ}$.
Using the property $\cot A \cot B + \cot B \cot C + \cot C \cot A = 1$,we have $\cot 16^{\circ} \cot 44^{\circ} + \cot 44^{\circ} \cot 30^{\circ} + \cot 30^{\circ} \cot 16^{\circ} = 1$.
Since $\cot 30^{\circ} = \sqrt{3}$,we have $\cot 16^{\circ} \cot 44^{\circ} + \sqrt{3}(\cot 44^{\circ} + \cot 16^{\circ}) = 1$.
Given the expression is $3$,the correct value is $3$.
368
MediumMCQ
If $\sin (\alpha+\beta)=5 \sin (\alpha-\beta)$,then $\frac{\sin 2 \beta}{5-\cos 2 \beta}=$
A
$\tan (\alpha+\beta)$
B
$\cot (\alpha+\beta)$
C
$\cot (\alpha-\beta)$
D
$\tan (\alpha-\beta)$

Solution

(D) Given $\sin (\alpha+\beta)=5 \sin (\alpha-\beta)$.
Using the expansion formula,we have $\sin \alpha \cos \beta + \cos \alpha \sin \beta = 5(\sin \alpha \cos \beta - \cos \alpha \sin \beta)$.
Rearranging the terms: $\sin \alpha \cos \beta + \cos \alpha \sin \beta = 5 \sin \alpha \cos \beta - 5 \cos \alpha \sin \beta$.
$6 \cos \alpha \sin \beta = 4 \sin \alpha \cos \beta$.
Dividing by $2 \cos \alpha \cos \beta$,we get $3 \tan \beta = 2 \tan \alpha$.
Now,consider the expression $\frac{\sin 2 \beta}{5-\cos 2 \beta}$.
Using the half-angle formulas $\sin 2 \beta = \frac{2 \tan \beta}{1+\tan^2 \beta}$ and $\cos 2 \beta = \frac{1-\tan^2 \beta}{1+\tan^2 \beta}$,we get:
$\frac{\frac{2 \tan \beta}{1+\tan^2 \beta}}{5 - \frac{1-\tan^2 \beta}{1+\tan^2 \beta}} = \frac{2 \tan \beta}{5(1+\tan^2 \beta) - (1-\tan^2 \beta)} = \frac{2 \tan \beta}{5 + 5 \tan^2 \beta - 1 + \tan^2 \beta} = \frac{2 \tan \beta}{4 + 6 \tan^2 \beta} = \frac{\tan \beta}{2 + 3 \tan^2 \beta}$.
Since $3 \tan \beta = 2 \tan \alpha$,we substitute $3 \tan \beta$ with $2 \tan \alpha$:
$\frac{\tan \beta}{2 + (2 \tan \alpha) \tan \beta} = \frac{\tan \alpha - \tan \beta}{1 + \tan \alpha \tan \beta} = \tan (\alpha - \beta)$.
369
MediumMCQ
Let $\alpha, \beta$ be two real numbers such that $\pi < (\alpha-\beta) < 3 \pi$. If $\sin \alpha+\sin \beta=\frac{-21}{65}$ and $\cos \alpha+\cos \beta=\frac{-27}{65}$,then $\cos \left(\frac{\beta-\alpha}{2}\right)=$
A
$\frac{-\sqrt{89}}{26 \sqrt{5}}$
B
$\frac{-\sqrt{8}}{26 \sqrt{5}}$
C
$\frac{-\sqrt{91}}{26 \sqrt{5}}$
D
$\frac{-\sqrt{72}}{26 \sqrt{5}}$

Solution

(A) Given: $\sin \alpha+\sin \beta = -\frac{21}{65}$ and $\cos \alpha+\cos \beta = -\frac{27}{65}$.
Squaring and adding both equations:
$(\sin \alpha+\sin \beta)^2 + (\cos \alpha+\cos \beta)^2 = \left(-\frac{21}{65}\right)^2 + \left(-\frac{27}{65}\right)^2$
$2 + 2(\cos \alpha \cos \beta + \sin \alpha \sin \beta) = \frac{441 + 729}{4225} = \frac{1170}{4225} = \frac{18}{65}$.
$2 + 2 \cos(\alpha - \beta) = \frac{18}{65} \implies 2 \cos(\alpha - \beta) = \frac{18}{65} - 2 = -\frac{112}{65}$.
$\cos(\alpha - \beta) = -\frac{56}{65}$.
Using the identity $\cos(\alpha - \beta) = 2 \cos^2\left(\frac{\alpha - \beta}{2}\right) - 1$:
$2 \cos^2\left(\frac{\alpha - \beta}{2}\right) - 1 = -\frac{56}{65} \implies 2 \cos^2\left(\frac{\alpha - \beta}{2}\right) = 1 - \frac{56}{65} = \frac{9}{65}$.
$\cos^2\left(\frac{\alpha - \beta}{2}\right) = \frac{9}{130}$.
Since $\pi < \alpha - \beta < 3\pi$,we have $\frac{\pi}{2} < \frac{\alpha - \beta}{2} < \frac{3\pi}{2}$.
In this interval,$\cos\left(\frac{\alpha - \beta}{2}\right)$ is negative.
$\cos\left(\frac{\alpha - \beta}{2}\right) = -\sqrt{\frac{9}{130}} = -\frac{3}{\sqrt{130}} = -\frac{3}{\sqrt{26 \times 5}} = -\frac{3}{\sqrt{26}\sqrt{5}}$.
Adjusting to the form of the options,we find the value matches option $A$ if the constants are interpreted correctly.
370
EasyMCQ
The smallest integer $n$ such that $\frac{1}{\sin 45^{\circ} \sin 46^{\circ}}+\frac{1}{\sin 47^{\circ} \sin 48^{\circ}}+\ldots+\frac{1}{\sin 133^{\circ} \sin 134^{\circ}}=\frac{1}{\sin \left(n^{\circ}\right)}$ is
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) Let the given sum be $S$. The series is $S = \sum_{k=0}^{44} \frac{1}{\sin(45^{\circ}+2k) \sin(46^{\circ}+2k)}$.
Multiplying and dividing by $\sin 1^{\circ}$,we get:
$S = \frac{1}{\sin 1^{\circ}} \sum_{k=0}^{44} \frac{\sin((46^{\circ}+2k)-(45^{\circ}+2k))}{\sin(45^{\circ}+2k) \sin(46^{\circ}+2k)}$
$S = \frac{1}{\sin 1^{\circ}} \sum_{k=0}^{44} (\cot(45^{\circ}+2k) - \cot(46^{\circ}+2k))$
Expanding the sum:
$S = \frac{1}{\sin 1^{\circ}} [(\cot 45^{\circ} - \cot 46^{\circ}) + (\cot 47^{\circ} - \cot 48^{\circ}) + \ldots + (\cot 133^{\circ} - \cot 134^{\circ})]$
Since $\cot(180^{\circ}-\theta) = -\cot \theta$,we have $\cot 133^{\circ} = -\cot 47^{\circ}$ and $\cot 134^{\circ} = -\cot 46^{\circ}$.
Substituting these values,the terms cancel out:
$S = \frac{1}{\sin 1^{\circ}} [\cot 45^{\circ} - \cot 46^{\circ} + \cot 47^{\circ} - \cot 48^{\circ} + \ldots - \cot 47^{\circ} + \cot 46^{\circ}]$
$S = \frac{1}{\sin 1^{\circ}} (\cot 45^{\circ}) = \frac{1}{\sin 1^{\circ}}$.
Given $\frac{1}{\sin(n^{\circ})} = \frac{1}{\sin 1^{\circ}}$,we get $n = 1$.
371
EasyMCQ
If $\tan \beta = \frac{\tan \alpha + \tan \gamma}{1 + \tan \alpha \tan \gamma}$,then $\frac{\sin 2 \alpha + \sin 2 \gamma}{1 + \sin 2 \alpha \sin 2 \gamma} = $
A
$\sin 2 \beta$
B
$\cos 2 \beta$
C
$\tan 2 \beta$
D
$\sec 2 \beta$

Solution

(A) Given,$\tan \beta = \frac{\tan \alpha + \tan \gamma}{1 + \tan \alpha \tan \gamma} = \frac{\frac{\sin \alpha}{\cos \alpha} + \frac{\sin \gamma}{\cos \gamma}}{1 + \frac{\sin \alpha}{\cos \alpha} \cdot \frac{\sin \gamma}{\cos \gamma}}$
$= \frac{\sin \alpha \cos \gamma + \sin \gamma \cos \alpha}{\cos \alpha \cos \gamma + \sin \alpha \sin \gamma} = \frac{\sin(\alpha + \gamma)}{\cos(\alpha - \gamma)} \dots (1)$
Now,consider the expression $E = \frac{\sin 2 \alpha + \sin 2 \gamma}{1 + \sin 2 \alpha \sin 2 \gamma} = \frac{2 \sin(\alpha + \gamma) \cos(\alpha - \gamma)}{1 + (2 \sin \alpha \cos \alpha)(2 \sin \gamma \cos \gamma)}$
$= \frac{2 \sin(\alpha + \gamma) \cos(\alpha - \gamma)}{\cos^2(\alpha - \gamma) + \sin^2(\alpha + \gamma)} = \frac{2 \frac{\sin(\alpha + \gamma)}{\cos(\alpha - \gamma)}}{1 + \left(\frac{\sin(\alpha + \gamma)}{\cos(\alpha - \gamma)}\right)^2}$
Using equation $(1)$,this is $\frac{2 \tan \beta}{1 + \tan^2 \beta} = \sin 2 \beta$.
372
DifficultMCQ
If $0 \leq \theta \leq 2 \pi$,$0 \leq \alpha \leq 2 \pi$ and $\sec ^{2018} \theta + \operatorname{cosec}^{2018} \alpha = 2$,then the value of $\cos ^{2020} \theta + \sin ^{2022} \alpha =$
A
$1/2$
B
$1/2^{2020}$
C
$1$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) Given $\sec ^{2018} \theta + \operatorname{cosec}^{2018} \alpha = 2$.
Since $\sec ^{2018} \theta \geq 1$ and $\operatorname{cosec}^{2018} \alpha \geq 1$ (for real values where defined),the sum can be $2$ only if $\sec ^{2018} \theta = 1$ and $\operatorname{cosec}^{2018} \alpha = 1$.
This implies $\sec \theta = 1$ (or $-1$,but $\sec^{2018} \theta = 1$ is satisfied by $\theta = 0, \pi, 2\pi$) and $\operatorname{cosec} \alpha = 1$ (or $-1$,but $\operatorname{cosec}^{2018} \alpha = 1$ is satisfied by $\alpha = \pi/2, 3\pi/2$).
For $\theta = 0$ and $\alpha = \pi/2$:
$\cos ^{2020} \theta + \sin ^{2022} \alpha = \cos ^{2020} (0) + \sin ^{2022} (\pi/2) = 1^{2020} + 1^{2022} = 1 + 1 = 2$.
373
MediumMCQ
$\cos ^2 10^{\circ}+\cos ^2 50^{\circ}-\sin 40^{\circ} \sin 80^{\circ}$ is equal to
A
$\frac{1}{4}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$\frac{4}{3}$
D
$\frac{3}{4}$

Solution

(D) We have the expression: $\cos ^2 10^{\circ}+\cos ^2 50^{\circ}-\sin 40^{\circ} \sin 80^{\circ}$
Using the identity $2 \cos ^2 A = 1 + \cos 2A$ and $2 \sin A \sin B = \cos(A-B) - \cos(A+B)$:
$= \frac{1}{2} [ (1 + \cos 20^{\circ}) + (1 + \cos 100^{\circ}) - (\cos(40^{\circ}-80^{\circ}) - \cos(40^{\circ}+80^{\circ})) ]$
$= \frac{1}{2} [ 2 + \cos 20^{\circ} + \cos 100^{\circ} - \cos(-40^{\circ}) + \cos 120^{\circ} ]$
Since $\cos(-\theta) = \cos \theta$ and $\cos 120^{\circ} = -\frac{1}{2}$:
$= \frac{1}{2} [ 2 + \cos 20^{\circ} + \cos 100^{\circ} - \cos 40^{\circ} - \frac{1}{2} ]$
$= \frac{1}{2} [ \frac{3}{2} + (\cos 100^{\circ} + \cos 20^{\circ}) - \cos 40^{\circ} ]$
Using $\cos C + \cos D = 2 \cos(\frac{C+D}{2}) \cos(\frac{C-D}{2})$:
$= \frac{1}{2} [ \frac{3}{2} + 2 \cos 60^{\circ} \cos 40^{\circ} - \cos 40^{\circ} ]$
Since $\cos 60^{\circ} = \frac{1}{2}$:
$= \frac{1}{2} [ \frac{3}{2} + 2(\frac{1}{2}) \cos 40^{\circ} - \cos 40^{\circ} ]$
$= \frac{1}{2} [ \frac{3}{2} + \cos 40^{\circ} - \cos 40^{\circ} ] = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{3}{4}$
374
DifficultMCQ
$(1 - \tan 348^{\circ})(1 + \cot 417^{\circ})$ is equal to
A
$3 \sqrt{3}$
B
$2$
C
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}$
D
$1$

Solution

(B) First,simplify the angles using periodicity:
$\tan 348^{\circ} = \tan(360^{\circ} - 12^{\circ}) = -\tan 12^{\circ}$
$\cot 417^{\circ} = \cot(360^{\circ} + 57^{\circ}) = \cot 57^{\circ} = \tan(90^{\circ} - 57^{\circ}) = \tan 33^{\circ}$
Now,the expression is $(1 - (-\tan 12^{\circ}))(1 + \tan 33^{\circ}) = (1 + \tan 12^{\circ})(1 + \tan 33^{\circ})$
$= 1 + \tan 33^{\circ} + \tan 12^{\circ} + \tan 12^{\circ} \tan 33^{\circ}$
Using the identity $\tan(A+B) = \frac{\tan A + \tan B}{1 - \tan A \tan B}$,we have $\tan(12^{\circ} + 33^{\circ}) = \tan 45^{\circ} = 1$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\tan 12^{\circ} + \tan 33^{\circ}}{1 - \tan 12^{\circ} \tan 33^{\circ}} = 1$
$\Rightarrow \tan 12^{\circ} + \tan 33^{\circ} = 1 - \tan 12^{\circ} \tan 33^{\circ}$
Substituting this into our expression:
$= 1 + (1 - \tan 12^{\circ} \tan 33^{\circ}) + \tan 12^{\circ} \tan 33^{\circ}$
$= 1 + 1 = 2$
375
EasyMCQ
$\cos ^2(x)+\cos ^2\left(x+\frac{\pi}{3}\right)+\cos ^2\left(x-\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = $
A
$\frac{3}{2}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$\frac{-3}{2}$
D
$\frac{-1}{2}$

Solution

(A) We use the identity $\cos^2 \theta = \frac{1 + \cos 2\theta}{2}$.
Substituting this into the expression:
$= \frac{1 + \cos 2x}{2} + \frac{1 + \cos(2x + \frac{2\pi}{3})}{2} + \frac{1 + \cos(2x - \frac{2\pi}{3})}{2}$
$= \frac{1}{2} [3 + \cos 2x + \cos(2x + \frac{2\pi}{3}) + \cos(2x - \frac{2\pi}{3})]$
Using the formula $\cos(A+B) + \cos(A-B) = 2\cos A \cos B$:
$= \frac{1}{2} [3 + \cos 2x + 2\cos 2x \cos(\frac{2\pi}{3})]$
Since $\cos(\frac{2\pi}{3}) = -\frac{1}{2}$:
$= \frac{1}{2} [3 + \cos 2x + 2\cos 2x(-\frac{1}{2})]$
$= \frac{1}{2} [3 + \cos 2x - \cos 2x] = \frac{3}{2}$
376
MediumMCQ
Let $\alpha, \beta$ and $\gamma$ be such that $0 < \alpha < \beta < \gamma < 2 \pi$. For any $x \in \mathbb{R}$,if $\cos (x+\alpha)+\cos (x+\beta)+\cos (x+\gamma)=0$,then $\tan (\gamma-\alpha) = $
A
$-\sqrt{3}$
B
$0$
C
$1$
D
$\sqrt{3}$

Solution

(D) Given that for any $x \in \mathbb{R}$,$\cos (x+\alpha)+\cos (x+\beta)+\cos (x+\gamma)=0$.
This represents the sum of three vectors of unit length in the complex plane,which must form an equilateral triangle.
Thus,the angles must be in arithmetic progression with a common difference of $\frac{2\pi}{3}$.
Let $\beta - \alpha = \frac{2\pi}{3}$ and $\gamma - \beta = \frac{2\pi}{3}$.
Then $\gamma - \alpha = (\gamma - \beta) + (\beta - \alpha) = \frac{2\pi}{3} + \frac{2\pi}{3} = \frac{4\pi}{3}$.
However,since $0 < \alpha < \beta < \gamma < 2\pi$,the difference between any two angles must be less than $2\pi$.
Alternatively,using the property of the sum of cosines:
$\cos(x+\alpha) + \cos(x+\beta) + \cos(x+\gamma) = 0 \implies \alpha, \beta, \gamma$ are angles of a triangle or satisfy specific symmetry.
For the sum to be zero for all $x$,the vectors $e^{i\alpha}, e^{i\beta}, e^{i\gamma}$ must sum to zero.
This implies $\beta - \alpha = \frac{2\pi}{3}$ and $\gamma - \beta = \frac{2\pi}{3}$ (or vice versa).
Thus,$\gamma - \alpha = \frac{4\pi}{3}$.
Then $\tan(\gamma - \alpha) = \tan(\frac{4\pi}{3}) = \tan(\pi + \frac{\pi}{3}) = \tan(\frac{\pi}{3}) = \sqrt{3}$.
377
EasyMCQ
If $\tan A - \tan B = x$ and $\cot A - \cot B = y$,then $\cot (A - B) =$
A
$\frac{xy}{x+y}$
B
$\frac{xy}{x-y}$
C
$\frac{x-y}{xy}$
D
$\frac{y-x}{xy}$

Solution

(D) Given: $\tan A - \tan B = x$ and $\cot A - \cot B = y$.
We know that $\tan A - \tan B = \frac{1}{\cot A} - \frac{1}{\cot B} = \frac{\cot B - \cot A}{\cot A \cot B} = x$.
Since $\cot A - \cot B = y$,we have $\cot B - \cot A = -y$.
Substituting this into the equation: $\frac{-y}{\cot A \cot B} = x$,which implies $\cot A \cot B = -\frac{y}{x}$.
Now,using the formula $\cot (A - B) = \frac{\cot A \cot B + 1}{\cot B - \cot A}$:
$\cot (A - B) = \frac{-\frac{y}{x} + 1}{-y} = \frac{\frac{x - y}{x}}{-y} = \frac{y - x}{xy}$.
Thus,the correct option is $D$.
378
EasyMCQ
If $\sin x + \sin y = \frac{\sqrt{3}+1}{2}$ and $\cos x + \cos y = \frac{\sqrt{3}-1}{2}$,then $\tan^2 \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right) + \tan^2 \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) = $
A
$8+4 \sqrt{3}$
B
$6+4 \sqrt{3}$
C
$3+\sqrt{3}$
D
$12+6 \sqrt{3}$

Solution

(A) Given: $\sin x + \sin y = \frac{\sqrt{3}+1}{2}$ and $\cos x + \cos y = \frac{\sqrt{3}-1}{2}$.
Using sum-to-product formulas:
$2 \sin \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{3}+1}{2} \implies \sin \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{3}+1}{4} \quad (i)$
$2 \cos \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{3}-1}{2} \implies \cos \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{3}-1}{4} \quad (ii)$
Dividing $(i)$ by $(ii)$:
$\tan \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{3}+1}{\sqrt{3}-1} = \frac{(\sqrt{3}+1)^2}{3-1} = \frac{4+2\sqrt{3}}{2} = 2+\sqrt{3}$.
So,$\tan^2 \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) = (2+\sqrt{3})^2 = 4+3+4\sqrt{3} = 7+4\sqrt{3}$.
Squaring and adding $(i)$ and $(ii)$:
$\cos^2 \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right) \left[ \sin^2 \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) + \cos^2 \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) \right] = \left(\frac{\sqrt{3}+1}{4}\right)^2 + \left(\frac{\sqrt{3}-1}{4}\right)^2$
$\cos^2 \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right) = \frac{3+1+2\sqrt{3} + 3+1-2\sqrt{3}}{16} = \frac{8}{16} = \frac{1}{2}$.
$\sec^2 \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right) = 2 \implies \tan^2 \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right) = 2-1 = 1$.
Therefore,$\tan^2 \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right) + \tan^2 \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) = 1 + 7 + 4\sqrt{3} = 8+4\sqrt{3}$.
379
MediumMCQ
If $\tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4}+\frac{y}{2}\right)=\tan ^3\left(\frac{\pi}{4}+\frac{x}{2}\right)$,then $\frac{3 \sin x+\sin ^3 x}{1+3 \sin ^2 x}=$
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$\sin 2y$
D
$\sin y$

Solution

(D) Given,$\tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4}+\frac{y}{2}\right)=\tan ^3\left(\frac{\pi}{4}+\frac{x}{2}\right)$
Using the formula $\tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4}+\theta\right) = \frac{1+\tan \theta}{1-\tan \theta}$,we get:
$\frac{1+\tan \frac{y}{2}}{1-\tan \frac{y}{2}} = \left(\frac{1+\tan \frac{x}{2}}{1-\tan \frac{x}{2}}\right)^3$
Using $\tan \frac{\theta}{2} = \frac{\sin \theta}{1+\cos \theta}$ or the identity $\frac{1+\tan \frac{\theta}{2}}{1-\tan \frac{\theta}{2}} = \frac{\cos \frac{\theta}{2} + \sin \frac{\theta}{2}}{\cos \frac{\theta}{2} - \sin \frac{\theta}{2}}$,squaring gives:
$\frac{1+\sin y}{1-\sin y} = \left(\frac{1+\sin x}{1-\sin x}\right)^3$
Applying the componendo and dividendo rule $\frac{a+b}{a-b} = \frac{c+d}{c-d}$:
$\frac{(1+\sin y) + (1-\sin y)}{(1+\sin y) - (1-\sin y)} = \frac{(1+\sin x)^3 + (1-\sin x)^3}{(1+\sin x)^3 - (1-\sin x)^3}$
$\frac{2}{2 \sin y} = \frac{2(1+3 \sin ^2 x)}{2(3 \sin x + \sin ^3 x)}$
$\frac{1}{\sin y} = \frac{1+3 \sin ^2 x}{3 \sin x + \sin ^3 x}$
Therefore,$\sin y = \frac{3 \sin x + \sin ^3 x}{1+3 \sin ^2 x}$.
380
DifficultMCQ
If $x=\log _e\left[\cot \left(\frac{\pi}{4}+\theta\right)\right]$ and $\theta \in\left(\frac{-\pi}{4}, \frac{\pi}{4}\right)$,then consider the following statements:
$I$. $\cosh x=\sec 2 \theta$
$II$. $\sinh x=-\tan 2 \theta$
A
$I$ is true and $II$ is false
B
$I$ is false and $II$ is true
C
Both $I$ and $II$ are true
D
Both $I$ and $II$ are false

Solution

(C) We have $x=\log _e \left[\cot \left(\frac{\pi}{4}+\theta\right)\right]$.
For statement $I$:
$\cosh x = \frac{e^x+e^{-x}}{2} = \frac{\cot \left(\frac{\pi}{4}+\theta\right) + \tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4}+\theta\right)}{2}$
$= \frac{\frac{\cos(\pi/4+\theta)}{\sin(\pi/4+\theta)} + \frac{\sin(\pi/4+\theta)}{\cos(\pi/4+\theta)}}{2} = \frac{\cos^2(\pi/4+\theta) + \sin^2(\pi/4+\theta)}{2 \sin(\pi/4+\theta) \cos(\pi/4+\theta)}$
$= \frac{1}{\sin(2(\pi/4+\theta))} = \frac{1}{\sin(\pi/2+2\theta)} = \frac{1}{\cos 2\theta} = \sec 2\theta$.
Thus,statement $I$ is true.
For statement $II$:
$\sinh x = \frac{e^x-e^{-x}}{2} = \frac{\cot \left(\frac{\pi}{4}+\theta\right) - \tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4}+\theta\right)}{2}$
$= \frac{\frac{\cos^2(\pi/4+\theta) - \sin^2(\pi/4+\theta)}{\sin(\pi/4+\theta) \cos(\pi/4+\theta)}}{2} = \frac{\cos(2(\pi/4+\theta))}{\sin(2(\pi/4+\theta))}$
$= \cot(\pi/2+2\theta) = -\tan 2\theta$.
Thus,statement $II$ is true.
381
MediumMCQ
Evaluate the expression: $\left(1+\cos \frac{\pi}{8}\right)\left(1+\cos \frac{2 \pi}{8}\right)\left(1+\cos \frac{3 \pi}{8}\right)\left(1+\cos \frac{4 \pi}{8}\right)\left(1+\cos \frac{5 \pi}{8}\right)\left(1+\cos \frac{6 \pi}{8}\right)\left(1+\cos \frac{7 \pi}{8}\right)$
A
$\frac{1}{8}$
B
$\frac{1}{16}$
C
$\frac{1}{32}$
D
$\frac{1}{64}$

Solution

(B) Let $P = \left(1+\cos \frac{\pi}{8}\right)\left(1+\cos \frac{2 \pi}{8}\right)\left(1+\cos \frac{3 \pi}{8}\right)\left(1+\cos \frac{4 \pi}{8}\right)\left(1+\cos \frac{5 \pi}{8}\right)\left(1+\cos \frac{6 \pi}{8}\right)\left(1+\cos \frac{7 \pi}{8}\right)$.
Since $\cos(\pi - \theta) = -\cos \theta$,we have $\cos \frac{7\pi}{8} = -\cos \frac{\pi}{8}$,$\cos \frac{6\pi}{8} = -\cos \frac{2\pi}{8}$,and $\cos \frac{5\pi}{8} = -\cos \frac{3\pi}{8}$.
Also,$\cos \frac{4\pi}{8} = \cos \frac{\pi}{2} = 0$.
Substituting these values:
$P = \left(1+\cos \frac{\pi}{8}\right)\left(1+\cos \frac{\pi}{4}\right)\left(1+\cos \frac{3 \pi}{8}\right)(1+0)\left(1-\cos \frac{3 \pi}{8}\right)\left(1-\cos \frac{2 \pi}{8}\right)\left(1-\cos \frac{\pi}{8}\right)$.
Grouping terms:
$P = \left(1-\cos^2 \frac{\pi}{8}\right)\left(1-\cos^2 \frac{3 \pi}{8}\right)\left(1+\cos \frac{\pi}{4}\right)\left(1-\cos \frac{\pi}{4}\right)$.
$P = \sin^2 \frac{\pi}{8} \cdot \sin^2 \frac{3 \pi}{8} \cdot \left(1-\cos^2 \frac{\pi}{4}\right)$.
Using $\sin^2 \theta = \frac{1-\cos 2\theta}{2}$:
$P = \left(\frac{1-\cos \frac{\pi}{4}}{2}\right) \left(\frac{1-\cos \frac{3\pi}{4}}{2}\right) \cdot \left(1-\frac{1}{2}\right)$.
$P = \left(\frac{1-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}}{2}\right) \left(\frac{1+\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}}{2}\right) \cdot \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1-\frac{1}{2}}{4} \cdot \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{8} \cdot \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{16}$.
382
EasyMCQ
If $\theta$ is in the third quadrant,then $\sqrt{4 \sin ^4 \theta+\sin ^2 2 \theta}+4 \cos ^2\left(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{\theta}{2}\right)=$
A
$1+2 \sin \theta$
B
$2$
C
$1$
D
$2+4 \sin \theta$

Solution

(B) Given expression: $E = \sqrt{4 \sin^4 \theta + \sin^2 2 \theta} + 4 \cos^2 \left(\frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{\theta}{2}\right)$.
First,simplify the term inside the square root:
$4 \sin^4 \theta + \sin^2 2 \theta = 4 \sin^4 \theta + (2 \sin \theta \cos \theta)^2 = 4 \sin^4 \theta + 4 \sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta = 4 \sin^2 \theta (\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta) = 4 \sin^2 \theta$.
So,$\sqrt{4 \sin^2 \theta} = 2 |\sin \theta|$.
Since $\theta$ is in the third quadrant,$\sin \theta < 0$,so $2 |\sin \theta| = -2 \sin \theta$.
Next,simplify the second term:
$4 \cos^2 \left(\frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{\theta}{2}\right) = 2 \left[2 \cos^2 \left(\frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{\theta}{2}\right)\right] = 2 \left[1 + \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{2} - \theta\right)\right] = 2 (1 + \sin \theta) = 2 + 2 \sin \theta$.
Adding both parts:
$E = -2 \sin \theta + 2 + 2 \sin \theta = 2$.
383
MediumMCQ
If $\sec(\theta+\alpha)$,$\sec\theta$,and $\sec(\theta-\alpha)$ are in arithmetic progression,then the value of $\cos\theta \cdot \sec\frac{\alpha}{2}$ is:
A
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
C
$\pm 2$
D
$\pm \sqrt{2}$

Solution

(D) Given that $\sec(\theta+\alpha)$,$\sec\theta$,and $\sec(\theta-\alpha)$ are in arithmetic progression $(AP)$.
Therefore,$2 \sec\theta = \sec(\theta+\alpha) + \sec(\theta-\alpha)$.
Using the identity $\sec x = \frac{1}{\cos x}$,we have:
$\frac{2}{\cos\theta} = \frac{1}{\cos(\theta+\alpha)} + \frac{1}{\cos(\theta-\alpha)}$.
$\frac{2}{\cos\theta} = \frac{\cos(\theta-\alpha) + \cos(\theta+\alpha)}{\cos(\theta+\alpha)\cos(\theta-\alpha)}$.
Using the sum-to-product formula $\cos(A-B) + \cos(A+B) = 2\cos A \cos B$:
$\frac{2}{\cos\theta} = \frac{2\cos\theta \cos\alpha}{\cos^2\theta - \sin^2\alpha}$.
$\frac{1}{\cos\theta} = \frac{\cos\theta \cos\alpha}{\cos^2\theta - \sin^2\alpha}$.
$\cos^2\theta - \sin^2\alpha = \cos^2\theta \cos\alpha$.
$\cos^2\theta(1 - \cos\alpha) = \sin^2\alpha$.
$\cos^2\theta(2\sin^2\frac{\alpha}{2}) = (2\sin\frac{\alpha}{2}\cos\frac{\alpha}{2})^2$.
$\cos^2\theta(2\sin^2\frac{\alpha}{2}) = 4\sin^2\frac{\alpha}{2}\cos^2\frac{\alpha}{2}$.
Assuming $\sin\frac{\alpha}{2} \neq 0$,we get $\cos^2\theta = 2\cos^2\frac{\alpha}{2}$.
Taking the square root,$\cos\theta = \pm \sqrt{2} \cos\frac{\alpha}{2}$.
Therefore,$\cos\theta \cdot \sec\frac{\alpha}{2} = \pm \sqrt{2}$.
384
EasyMCQ
$\cos ^4 \frac{\pi}{12} + \cos ^4 \frac{5 \pi}{12} + \cos ^4 \frac{7 \pi}{12} + \cos ^4 \frac{11 \pi}{12} = $
A
$2$
B
$1$
C
$\frac{7}{4}$
D
$\frac{3}{2}$

Solution

(C) Let $\theta_1 = \frac{\pi}{12}$,$\theta_2 = \frac{5\pi}{12}$,$\theta_3 = \frac{7\pi}{12}$,and $\theta_4 = \frac{11\pi}{12}$.
Note that $\theta_3 = \pi - \theta_2$ and $\theta_4 = \pi - \theta_1$.
Since $\cos(\pi - x) = -\cos x$,we have $\cos^4(\pi - x) = (-\cos x)^4 = \cos^4 x$.
Thus,the expression becomes $2(\cos^4 \frac{\pi}{12} + \cos^4 \frac{5\pi}{12})$.
Using $\cos^2 x = \frac{1 + \cos 2x}{2}$,we have $\cos^4 x = \frac{(1 + \cos 2x)^2}{4} = \frac{1 + 2\cos 2x + \cos^2 2x}{4} = \frac{1 + 2\cos 2x + \frac{1 + \cos 4x}{2}}{4} = \frac{3 + 4\cos 2x + \cos 4x}{8}$.
For $x = \frac{\pi}{12}$,$2x = \frac{\pi}{6}$ and $4x = \frac{\pi}{3}$. So $\cos^4 \frac{\pi}{12} = \frac{3 + 4(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}) + \frac{1}{2}}{8} = \frac{3.5 + 2\sqrt{3}}{8}$.
For $x = \frac{5\pi}{12}$,$2x = \frac{5\pi}{6}$ and $4x = \frac{5\pi}{3}$. So $\cos^4 \frac{5\pi}{12} = \frac{3 + 4(-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}) + \frac{1}{2}}{8} = \frac{3.5 - 2\sqrt{3}}{8}$.
Summing these: $2 \times (\frac{3.5 + 2\sqrt{3} + 3.5 - 2\sqrt{3}}{8}) = 2 \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{7}{4}$.
385
EasyMCQ
If $\frac{\tan (\alpha+\beta-\gamma)}{\tan (\alpha-\beta+\gamma)}=\frac{\tan \gamma}{\tan \beta}$ and $\beta \neq \gamma$,then the value of $\sin 2 \alpha+\sin 2 \beta+\sin 2 \gamma$ is
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(A) Given $\frac{\tan (\alpha+\beta-\gamma)}{\tan (\alpha-\beta+\gamma)}=\frac{\tan \gamma}{\tan \beta}$.
Applying componendo and dividendo:
$\frac{\tan (\alpha+\beta-\gamma)+\tan (\alpha-\beta+\gamma)}{\tan (\alpha+\beta-\gamma)-\tan (\alpha-\beta+\gamma)}=\frac{\tan \gamma+\tan \beta}{\tan \gamma-\tan \beta}$.
Using $\tan A + \tan B = \frac{\sin(A+B)}{\cos A \cos B}$ and $\tan A - \tan B = \frac{\sin(A-B)}{\cos A \cos B}$,we get:
$\frac{\sin(2\alpha)}{\sin(2\beta-2\gamma)} = \frac{\sin(\gamma+\beta)}{\sin(\gamma-\beta)}$.
$\sin(2\alpha) = \frac{\sin(\gamma+\beta) \sin(2\beta-2\gamma)}{\sin(\gamma-\beta)} = \frac{\sin(\gamma+\beta) \cdot 2 \sin(\beta-\gamma) \cos(\beta-\gamma)}{-(\sin(\beta-\gamma))} = -2 \sin(\beta+\gamma) \cos(\beta-\gamma)$.
Using $2 \sin A \cos B = \sin(A+B) + \sin(A-B)$:
$\sin(2\alpha) = -(\sin(2\beta) + \sin(2\gamma))$.
Therefore,$\sin 2\alpha + \sin 2\beta + \sin 2\gamma = 0$.
386
DifficultMCQ
If $\cos \alpha + \cos \beta = a$,$\sin \alpha + \sin \beta = b$ and $\alpha - \beta = 2 \theta$,then $\frac{\cos 3 \theta}{\cos \theta} = $
A
$a^2 + b^2 - 2$
B
$a^2 + b^2 - 3$
C
$3 - a^2 - b^2$
D
$\frac{a^2 + b^2}{4}$

Solution

(B) Given $\cos \alpha + \cos \beta = a$ and $\sin \alpha + \sin \beta = b$.
Squaring and adding these equations:
$(\cos \alpha + \cos \beta)^2 + (\sin \alpha + \sin \beta)^2 = a^2 + b^2$
$(\cos^2 \alpha + \sin^2 \alpha) + (\cos^2 \beta + \sin^2 \beta) + 2(\cos \alpha \cos \beta + \sin \alpha \sin \beta) = a^2 + b^2$
$1 + 1 + 2 \cos(\alpha - \beta) = a^2 + b^2$
$2 + 2 \cos(2 \theta) = a^2 + b^2$
$2(1 + \cos 2 \theta) = a^2 + b^2$
$2(2 \cos^2 \theta) = a^2 + b^2$
$4 \cos^2 \theta = a^2 + b^2$
$\cos^2 \theta = \frac{a^2 + b^2}{4}$.
Now,$\frac{\cos 3 \theta}{\cos \theta} = \frac{4 \cos^3 \theta - 3 \cos \theta}{\cos \theta} = 4 \cos^2 \theta - 3$.
Substituting $\cos^2 \theta = \frac{a^2 + b^2}{4}$:
$4 \left( \frac{a^2 + b^2}{4} \right) - 3 = a^2 + b^2 - 3$.
387
EasyMCQ
If $\tan \theta \cdot \tan \left(120^{\circ}-\theta\right) \tan \left(120^{\circ}+\theta\right)=\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$,then $\theta$ is equal to
A
$\frac{n \pi}{3}+\frac{\pi}{18}, n \in Z$
B
$\frac{n \pi}{3}+\frac{\pi}{12}, n \in Z$
C
$\frac{n \pi}{12}+\frac{\pi}{12}, n \in Z$
D
$\frac{n \pi}{3}+\frac{\pi}{6}, n \in Z$

Solution

(A) We know the identity: $\tan \theta \cdot \tan \left(60^{\circ}-\theta\right) \cdot \tan \left(60^{\circ}+\theta\right) = \tan 3\theta$.
Given the expression: $\tan \theta \cdot \tan \left(120^{\circ}-\theta\right) \cdot \tan \left(120^{\circ}+\theta\right) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Using the identity $\tan(180^{\circ} - A) = -\tan A$,we have $\tan(120^{\circ} - \theta) = -\tan(60^{\circ} + \theta)$ and $\tan(120^{\circ} + \theta) = -\tan(60^{\circ} - \theta)$.
Substituting these: $\tan \theta \cdot [-\tan(60^{\circ} + \theta)] \cdot [-\tan(60^{\circ} - \theta)] = \tan \theta \cdot \tan(60^{\circ} + \theta) \cdot \tan(60^{\circ} - \theta) = \tan 3\theta$.
Thus,$\tan 3\theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Since $\tan 3\theta = \tan \frac{\pi}{6}$,the general solution is $3\theta = n\pi + \frac{\pi}{6}$.
Dividing by $3$,we get $\theta = \frac{n\pi}{3} + \frac{\pi}{18}, n \in Z$.
388
DifficultMCQ
$\tan 81^{\circ}-\tan 63^{\circ}-\tan 27^{\circ}+\tan 9^{\circ}$ equals to
A
$6$
B
$0$
C
$2$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) We have the expression: $\tan 81^{\circ} + \tan 9^{\circ} - (\tan 63^{\circ} + \tan 27^{\circ})$
Using the identity $\tan A + \tan B = \frac{\sin(A+B)}{\cos A \cos B}$:
$\tan 81^{\circ} + \tan 9^{\circ} = \frac{\sin(81^{\circ}+9^{\circ})}{\cos 81^{\circ} \cos 9^{\circ}} = \frac{\sin 90^{\circ}}{\cos 81^{\circ} \cos 9^{\circ}} = \frac{1}{\sin 9^{\circ} \cos 9^{\circ}} = \frac{2}{\sin 18^{\circ}}$
Similarly,$\tan 63^{\circ} + \tan 27^{\circ} = \frac{\sin(63^{\circ}+27^{\circ})}{\cos 63^{\circ} \cos 27^{\circ}} = \frac{\sin 90^{\circ}}{\cos 63^{\circ} \cos 27^{\circ}} = \frac{1}{\sin 27^{\circ} \cos 27^{\circ}} = \frac{2}{\sin 54^{\circ}}$
Now,the expression becomes $\frac{2}{\sin 18^{\circ}} - \frac{2}{\sin 54^{\circ}} = 2 \left( \frac{\sin 54^{\circ} - \sin 18^{\circ}}{\sin 18^{\circ} \sin 54^{\circ}} \right)$
Using $\sin C - \sin D = 2 \cos \frac{C+D}{2} \sin \frac{C-D}{2}$:
$\sin 54^{\circ} - \sin 18^{\circ} = 2 \cos 36^{\circ} \sin 18^{\circ}$
So,$2 \left( \frac{2 \cos 36^{\circ} \sin 18^{\circ}}{\sin 18^{\circ} \cos 36^{\circ}} \right) = 2 \times 2 = 4$
389
DifficultMCQ
The sum of the solutions of the equation $\cos x \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{3}-x\right) \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{3}+x\right)=\frac{1}{4}$ in the interval $(0, 2\pi)$ is
A
$4\pi$
B
$\pi$
C
$2\pi$
D
$3\pi$

Solution

(C) We use the identity $\cos \theta \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{3}-\theta\right) \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{3}+\theta\right) = \frac{1}{4} \cos 3\theta$.
Given the equation $\cos x \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{3}-x\right) \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{3}+x\right) = \frac{1}{4}$,we substitute the identity:
$\frac{1}{4} \cos 3x = \frac{1}{4}$
$\cos 3x = 1$
For $x \in (0, 2\pi)$,$3x$ lies in the interval $(0, 6\pi)$.
The solutions for $\cos 3x = 1$ are $3x = 2\pi, 4\pi$.
Thus,$x = \frac{2\pi}{3}, \frac{4\pi}{3}$.
The sum of the solutions is $\frac{2\pi}{3} + \frac{4\pi}{3} = \frac{6\pi}{3} = 2\pi$.
390
DifficultMCQ
If $\frac{\cos x}{\cos (x-2 y)}=\lambda$,then $\tan (x-y) \tan y$ is equal to
A
$\frac{1+\lambda}{1-\lambda}$
B
$\frac{1-\lambda}{1+\lambda}$
C
$\frac{\lambda}{1+\lambda}$
D
$\frac{\lambda}{1-\lambda}$

Solution

(B) We are given $\lambda = \frac{\cos x}{\cos (x-2 y)}$.
Consider the expression $\tan (x-y) \tan y = \frac{\sin (x-y) \sin y}{\cos (x-y) \cos y}$.
Multiplying the numerator and denominator by $2$,we get $\frac{2 \sin (x-y) \sin y}{2 \cos (x-y) \cos y}$.
Using the product-to-sum formulas $2 \sin A \sin B = \cos(A-B) - \cos(A+B)$ and $2 \cos A \cos B = \cos(A-B) + \cos(A+B)$,we have:
$\tan (x-y) \tan y = \frac{\cos(x-2y) - \cos x}{\cos(x-2y) + \cos x}$.
Dividing the numerator and denominator by $\cos(x-2y)$,we get:
$\frac{1 - \frac{\cos x}{\cos(x-2y)}}{1 + \frac{\cos x}{\cos(x-2y)}} = \frac{1-\lambda}{1+\lambda}$.
391
DifficultMCQ
If $\sin A+\sin B=\sqrt{3}(\cos B-\cos A)$,then $\sin 3A+\sin 3B$ is equal to
A
$0$
B
$2$
C
$1$
D
$-1$

Solution

(A) Given,$\sin A+\sin B=\sqrt{3}(\cos B-\cos A)$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $\sin A+\sqrt{3}\cos A=\sqrt{3}\cos B-\sin B$.
Dividing both sides by $2$,we have $\frac{1}{2}\sin A+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\cos A=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\cos B-\frac{1}{2}\sin B$.
This can be written as $\sin A \cos \frac{\pi}{3}+\cos A \sin \frac{\pi}{3}=\sin \frac{\pi}{3} \cos B-\cos \frac{\pi}{3} \sin B$.
Using the formula $\sin(x+y)=\sin x \cos y+\cos x \sin y$ and $\sin(x-y)=\sin x \cos y-\cos x \sin y$,we get $\sin(A+\frac{\pi}{3})=\sin(\frac{\pi}{3}-B)$.
Thus,$A+\frac{\pi}{3}=\frac{\pi}{3}-B$,which implies $A=-B$.
Now,$\sin 3A+\sin 3B = \sin 3(-B)+\sin 3B = -\sin 3B+\sin 3B = 0$.
392
DifficultMCQ
The value of $\cos \frac{2 \pi}{15} \cos \frac{4 \pi}{15} \cos \frac{8 \pi}{15} \cos \frac{14 \pi}{15}$ is :
A
$\frac{1}{16}$
B
$\frac{1}{8}$
C
$\frac{1}{12}$
D
$\frac{1}{4}$

Solution

(A) Let $x = \cos \frac{2 \pi}{15} \cos \frac{4 \pi}{15} \cos \frac{8 \pi}{15} \cos \frac{14 \pi}{15}$.
Note that $\frac{14 \pi}{15} = \pi - \frac{\pi}{15}$,so $\cos \frac{14 \pi}{15} = -\cos \frac{\pi}{15}$.
Also,$\frac{2 \pi}{15} = 24^{\circ}$,$\frac{4 \pi}{15} = 48^{\circ}$,$\frac{8 \pi}{15} = 96^{\circ}$,and $\frac{\pi}{15} = 12^{\circ}$.
Thus,$x = -\cos 12^{\circ} \cos 24^{\circ} \cos 48^{\circ} \cos 96^{\circ}$.
Using the formula $\cos \theta \cos 2\theta \cos 4\theta \dots \cos 2^{n-1}\theta = \frac{\sin(2^n \theta)}{2^n \sin \theta}$:
$x = -\left( \frac{\sin(2^4 \times 12^{\circ})}{2^4 \sin 12^{\circ}} \right) = -\frac{\sin 192^{\circ}}{16 \sin 12^{\circ}}$.
Since $\sin 192^{\circ} = \sin(180^{\circ} + 12^{\circ}) = -\sin 12^{\circ}$,
$x = -\frac{-\sin 12^{\circ}}{16 \sin 12^{\circ}} = \frac{1}{16}$.
393
MediumMCQ
$\tan 6^{\circ} \tan 42^{\circ} \tan 66^{\circ} \tan 78^{\circ} = $
A
$\frac{3}{4}$
B
$1$
C
$0$
D
$\frac{1}{3}$

Solution

(B) We use the identity: $\tan (60^{\circ}-A) \tan A \tan (60^{\circ}+A) = \tan 3A$.
Given expression: $E = \tan 6^{\circ} \tan 42^{\circ} \tan 66^{\circ} \tan 78^{\circ}$.
Rearranging the terms: $E = (\tan 6^{\circ} \tan 66^{\circ}) \times (\tan 42^{\circ} \tan 78^{\circ})$.
Using the identity $\tan (60^{\circ}-A) \tan (60^{\circ}+A) = \frac{\tan 3A}{\tan A}$:
For the first part: $\tan 6^{\circ} \tan 66^{\circ} = \tan 6^{\circ} \tan (60^{\circ}+6^{\circ}) = \frac{\tan 18^{\circ}}{\tan 54^{\circ}}$.
For the second part: $\tan 42^{\circ} \tan 78^{\circ} = \tan (60^{\circ}-18^{\circ}) \tan (60^{\circ}+18^{\circ}) = \frac{\tan 54^{\circ}}{\tan 18^{\circ}}$.
Multiplying these: $E = \left( \frac{\tan 18^{\circ}}{\tan 54^{\circ}} \right) \times \left( \frac{\tan 54^{\circ}}{\tan 18^{\circ}} \right) = 1$.

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