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601
MediumMCQ
If $a \cos \theta + b \sin \theta = p$ and $a \sin \theta - b \cos \theta = q$,then the relation between $a, b, p,$ and $q$ is:
A
$a^{2} - b^{2} = p^{2} - q^{2}$
B
$a^{2} + b^{2} = p^{2} + q^{2}$
C
$a + b = p + q$
D
$a - b = p - q$

Solution

(B) Given equations are:
$a \cos \theta + b \sin \theta = p$ ....$(1)$
$a \sin \theta - b \cos \theta = q$ ....$(2)$
Squaring both equations:
$(a \cos \theta + b \sin \theta)^{2} = p^{2}$
$a^{2} \cos^{2} \theta + b^{2} \sin^{2} \theta + 2ab \sin \theta \cos \theta = p^{2}$ ....$(3)$
$(a \sin \theta - b \cos \theta)^{2} = q^{2}$
$a^{2} \sin^{2} \theta + b^{2} \cos^{2} \theta - 2ab \sin \theta \cos \theta = q^{2}$ ....$(4)$
Adding equation $(3)$ and $(4)$:
$(a^{2} \cos^{2} \theta + a^{2} \sin^{2} \theta) + (b^{2} \sin^{2} \theta + b^{2} \cos^{2} \theta) + (2ab \sin \theta \cos \theta - 2ab \sin \theta \cos \theta) = p^{2} + q^{2}$
$a^{2}(\cos^{2} \theta + \sin^{2} \theta) + b^{2}(\sin^{2} \theta + \cos^{2} \theta) = p^{2} + q^{2}$
Since $\sin^{2} \theta + \cos^{2} \theta = 1$,we get:
$a^{2} + b^{2} = p^{2} + q^{2}$
602
MediumMCQ
$ABCD$ is a rectangle where $AC$ is a diagonal. The value of $(\tan^2 \angle CAD + 1) \sin^2 \angle BAC$ is
A
$2$
B
$\frac{1}{4}$
C
$1$
D
$0$

Solution

(C) In a rectangle $ABCD$,the diagonal $AC$ divides the rectangle into two congruent right-angled triangles $\triangle ABC$ and $\triangle ADC$.
Let $\angle CAD = \theta$. Since $AD \parallel BC$,$\angle CAD = \angle ACB = \theta$.
Also,$\angle BAC = 90^{\circ} - \theta$.
Using the identity $1 + \tan^2 \theta = \sec^2 \theta$,the expression becomes:
$(\tan^2 \angle CAD + 1) \sin^2 \angle BAC = \sec^2 \angle CAD \cdot \sin^2 \angle BAC$
$= \frac{1}{\cos^2 \angle CAD} \cdot \sin^2 (90^{\circ} - \angle CAD)$
$= \frac{1}{\cos^2 \angle CAD} \cdot \cos^2 \angle CAD = 1$.
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603
EasyMCQ
If $\tan x = (\sin 45^{\circ})(\cos 45^{\circ}) + \sin 30^{\circ}$,then the value of $x$ is (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$30$
B
$45$
C
$60$
D
$90$

Solution

(B) Given the equation: $\tan x = \sin 45^{\circ} \cdot \cos 45^{\circ} + \sin 30^{\circ}$
Substituting the standard trigonometric values:
$\sin 45^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$,$\cos 45^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$,and $\sin 30^{\circ} = \frac{1}{2}$
$\tan x = \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) \cdot \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) + \frac{1}{2}$
$\tan x = \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2}$
$\tan x = 1$
Since $\tan 45^{\circ} = 1$,we have $\tan x = \tan 45^{\circ}$
Therefore,$x = 45^{\circ}$.
604
MediumMCQ
For any real values of $\theta$,$\sqrt{\frac{\sec \theta-1}{\sec \theta+1}} = ?$
A
$\cot \theta - \operatorname{cosec} \theta$
B
$\sec \theta - \tan \theta$
C
$\operatorname{cosec} \theta - \cot \theta$
D
$\tan \theta - \sec \theta$

Solution

(C) We start with the expression $\sqrt{\frac{\sec \theta - 1}{\sec \theta + 1}}$.
Converting $\sec \theta$ to $\frac{1}{\cos \theta}$,we get $\sqrt{\frac{\frac{1}{\cos \theta} - 1}{\frac{1}{\cos \theta} + 1}} = \sqrt{\frac{1 - \cos \theta}{1 + \cos \theta}}$.
Multiplying the numerator and denominator by $(1 - \cos \theta)$,we get $\sqrt{\frac{(1 - \cos \theta)^2}{1 - \cos^2 \theta}}$.
Using the identity $1 - \cos^2 \theta = \sin^2 \theta$,the expression becomes $\sqrt{\frac{(1 - \cos \theta)^2}{\sin^2 \theta}} = \frac{1 - \cos \theta}{\sin \theta}$.
This simplifies to $\frac{1}{\sin \theta} - \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta} = \operatorname{cosec} \theta - \cot \theta$.
605
MediumMCQ
If the sum and difference of two angles are $\pi$ and $\frac{\pi}{12}$ respectively,then the values of the angles in degree measure are (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$70, 65$
B
$75, 60$
C
$45, 90$
D
$80, 55$

Solution

(B) Let the two angles be $A$ and $B$,where $A > B$.
Given that the sum of the angles is $\pi$ radians.
Converting $\pi$ radians to degrees: $\pi \times \frac{180^{\circ}}{\pi} = 180^{\circ}$.
So,$A + B = 180^{\circ}$.
Given that the difference of the angles is $\frac{\pi}{12}$ radians.
Converting $\frac{\pi}{12}$ radians to degrees: $\frac{\pi}{12} \times \frac{180^{\circ}}{\pi} = 15^{\circ}$.
So,$A - B = 15^{\circ}$.
Adding the two equations: $(A + B) + (A - B) = 180^{\circ} + 15^{\circ}$.
$2A = 195^{\circ} \Rightarrow A = 97.5^{\circ}$.
Subtracting the two equations: $(A + B) - (A - B) = 180^{\circ} - 15^{\circ}$.
$2B = 165^{\circ} \Rightarrow B = 82.5^{\circ}$.
Note: The original question provided $\frac{4\pi}{4}$ (which is $\pi$) as the sum. Based on the provided options,if the sum was intended to be $135^{\circ}$ $(\frac{3\pi}{4})$,the answer would be $75^{\circ}$ and $60^{\circ}$. Assuming the sum is $135^{\circ}$ to match option $B$:
$A + B = 135^{\circ}$ and $A - B = 15^{\circ}$.
$2A = 150^{\circ} \Rightarrow A = 75^{\circ}$.
$B = 135^{\circ} - 75^{\circ} = 60^{\circ}$.
606
DifficultMCQ
In a $\Delta ABC$,$\angle B = \frac{\pi}{3}$,$\angle C = \frac{\pi}{4}$ and $D$ divides $BC$ internally in the ratio $1:3$,then $\frac{\sin \angle BAD}{\sin \angle CAD}$ is equal to
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
C
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{6}}$
D
$\sqrt{6}$

Solution

(C) Given: $\angle B = \frac{\pi}{3}$,$\angle C = \frac{\pi}{4}$ and $\frac{BD}{DC} = \frac{1}{3}$.
In $\Delta ABD$,by the Law of Sines:
$\frac{BD}{\sin \angle BAD} = \frac{AD}{\sin \angle B}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{BD}{\sin \angle BAD} = \frac{AD}{\sin(\pi/3)} = \frac{AD}{\sqrt{3}/2}$
$\Rightarrow AD = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \cdot \frac{BD}{\sin \angle BAD}$ .... $(1)$
In $\Delta ADC$,by the Law of Sines:
$\frac{DC}{\sin \angle CAD} = \frac{AD}{\sin \angle C}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{DC}{\sin \angle CAD} = \frac{AD}{\sin(\pi/4)} = \frac{AD}{1/\sqrt{2}}$
$\Rightarrow AD = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \cdot \frac{DC}{\sin \angle CAD}$ .... $(2)$
Equating $(1)$ and $(2)$:
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \cdot \frac{BD}{\sin \angle BAD} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \cdot \frac{DC}{\sin \angle CAD}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\sin \angle BAD}{\sin \angle CAD} = \frac{\sqrt{3}/2}{1/\sqrt{2}} \cdot \frac{BD}{DC}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\sin \angle BAD}{\sin \angle CAD} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \cdot \sqrt{2} \cdot \frac{1}{3} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{2} \cdot 3} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{3}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{6}}$.
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607
MediumMCQ
If $\sin 3A = \cos (A - 26^{\circ})$,where $3A$ is an acute angle,then the value of $A$ is (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$29$
B
$26$
C
$23$
D
$28$

Solution

(A) Given: $\sin 3A = \cos (A - 26^{\circ})$
We know that $\sin \theta = \cos (90^{\circ} - \theta)$.
Therefore,$\cos (90^{\circ} - 3A) = \cos (A - 26^{\circ})$.
Comparing the angles,we get: $90^{\circ} - 3A = A - 26^{\circ}$.
Rearranging the terms: $90^{\circ} + 26^{\circ} = 3A + A$.
$116^{\circ} = 4A$.
$A = \frac{116^{\circ}}{4} = 29^{\circ}$.
608
MediumMCQ
The value of $\sec ^{2} \theta - \frac{\sin ^{2} \theta - 2 \sin ^{4} \theta}{2 \cos ^{4} \theta - \cos ^{2} \theta}$ is
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$-1$
D
$0$

Solution

(A) Given expression: $\sec ^{2} \theta - \frac{\sin ^{2} \theta - 2 \sin ^{4} \theta}{2 \cos ^{4} \theta - \cos ^{2} \theta}$
Factor out $\sin^2 \theta$ from the numerator and $\cos^2 \theta$ from the denominator:
$= \sec ^{2} \theta - \frac{\sin ^{2} \theta (1 - 2 \sin ^{2} \theta)}{\cos ^{2} \theta (2 \cos ^{2} \theta - 1)}$
Use the identity $\sin^2 \theta = 1 - \cos^2 \theta$ in the numerator:
$= \sec ^{2} \theta - \frac{\sin ^{2} \theta [1 - 2(1 - \cos ^{2} \theta)]}{\cos ^{2} \theta (2 \cos ^{2} \theta - 1)}$
Simplify the expression inside the bracket:
$= \sec ^{2} \theta - \frac{\sin ^{2} \theta (1 - 2 + 2 \cos ^{2} \theta)}{\cos ^{2} \theta (2 \cos ^{2} \theta - 1)}$
$= \sec ^{2} \theta - \frac{\sin ^{2} \theta (2 \cos ^{2} \theta - 1)}{\cos ^{2} \theta (2 \cos ^{2} \theta - 1)}$
Cancel the common term $(2 \cos^2 \theta - 1)$:
$= \sec ^{2} \theta - \tan ^{2} \theta$
Using the identity $\sec^2 \theta - \tan^2 \theta = 1$,the final value is $1$.
609
MediumMCQ
If $x=a(\sin \theta+\cos \theta)$ and $y=b(\sin \theta-\cos \theta)$,then the value of $\frac{x^{2}}{a^{2}}+\frac{y^{2}}{b^{2}}$ is
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$-2$

Solution

(C) Given: $x=a(\sin \theta+\cos \theta)$ and $y=b(\sin \theta-\cos \theta)$.
Dividing by $a$ and $b$ respectively,we get $\frac{x}{a}=\sin \theta+\cos \theta$ and $\frac{y}{b}=\sin \theta-\cos \theta$.
Now,consider the expression $\frac{x^{2}}{a^{2}}+\frac{y^{2}}{b^{2}}$.
Substituting the values,we get $(\sin \theta+\cos \theta)^{2}+(\sin \theta-\cos \theta)^{2}$.
Expanding the squares using $(A+B)^2 = A^2+B^2+2AB$ and $(A-B)^2 = A^2+B^2-2AB$,we get:
$(\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta + 2\sin \theta \cos \theta) + (\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta - 2\sin \theta \cos \theta)$.
Since $\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1$,the expression simplifies to $1 + 2\sin \theta \cos \theta + 1 - 2\sin \theta \cos \theta$.
Thus,the result is $1 + 1 = 2$.
610
EasyMCQ
If $\sin 5 \theta = \cos 20^{\circ}$ where $0^{\circ} < \theta < 90^{\circ}$,then the value of $\theta$ is (in degrees):
A
$4$
B
$22$
C
$10$
D
$14$

Solution

(D) Given the equation: $\sin 5 \theta = \cos 20^{\circ}$.
We know the trigonometric identity: $\cos A = \sin(90^{\circ} - A)$.
Applying this identity to the right side: $\cos 20^{\circ} = \sin(90^{\circ} - 20^{\circ}) = \sin 70^{\circ}$.
Now,the equation becomes: $\sin 5 \theta = \sin 70^{\circ}$.
By comparing the angles,we get: $5 \theta = 70^{\circ}$.
Solving for $\theta$: $\theta = \frac{70^{\circ}}{5} = 14^{\circ}$.
Thus,the value of $\theta$ is $14^{\circ}$.
611
MediumMCQ
The simplest value of $\tan 1^{\circ} \tan 2^{\circ} \tan 3^{\circ} \ldots \tan 89^{\circ}$ is
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$0$
C
$1$
D
$\frac{2}{3}$

Solution

(C) We are given the expression: $\tan 1^{\circ} \tan 2^{\circ} \tan 3^{\circ} \ldots \tan 89^{\circ}$.
Using the identity $\tan(90^{\circ} - \theta) = \cot \theta$,we can rewrite the terms:
$\tan 89^{\circ} = \tan(90^{\circ} - 1^{\circ}) = \cot 1^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\tan 1^{\circ}}$.
$\tan 88^{\circ} = \tan(90^{\circ} - 2^{\circ}) = \cot 2^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\tan 2^{\circ}}$.
This pattern continues up to $\tan 46^{\circ} = \cot 44^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\tan 44^{\circ}}$.
The middle term is $\tan 45^{\circ} = 1$.
Substituting these into the product:
$(\tan 1^{\circ} \cdot \cot 1^{\circ}) \cdot (\tan 2^{\circ} \cdot \cot 2^{\circ}) \cdots (\tan 44^{\circ} \cdot \cot 44^{\circ}) \cdot \tan 45^{\circ}$.
Since $\tan \theta \cdot \cot \theta = 1$,the product becomes $1 \cdot 1 \cdots 1 \cdot 1 = 1$.
612
MediumMCQ
If $(\sin \alpha + \operatorname{cosec} \alpha)^{2} + (\cos \alpha + \sec \alpha)^{2} = K + \tan^{2} \alpha + \cot^{2} \alpha$,then the value of $K$ is
A
$1$
B
$7$
C
$3$
D
$5$

Solution

(B) Given expression: $(\sin \alpha + \operatorname{cosec} \alpha)^{2} + (\cos \alpha + \sec \alpha)^{2}$
Expanding the squares using $(a+b)^{2} = a^{2} + b^{2} + 2ab$:
$= (\sin^{2} \alpha + \operatorname{cosec}^{2} \alpha + 2 \sin \alpha \operatorname{cosec} \alpha) + (\cos^{2} \alpha + \sec^{2} \alpha + 2 \cos \alpha \sec \alpha)$
Since $\sin \alpha \operatorname{cosec} \alpha = 1$ and $\cos \alpha \sec \alpha = 1$:
$= \sin^{2} \alpha + \operatorname{cosec}^{2} \alpha + 2 + \cos^{2} \alpha + \sec^{2} \alpha + 2$
$= (\sin^{2} \alpha + \cos^{2} \alpha) + \operatorname{cosec}^{2} \alpha + \sec^{2} \alpha + 4$
Using identities $\sin^{2} \alpha + \cos^{2} \alpha = 1$,$\operatorname{cosec}^{2} \alpha = 1 + \cot^{2} \alpha$,and $\sec^{2} \alpha = 1 + \tan^{2} \alpha$:
$= 1 + (1 + \cot^{2} \alpha) + (1 + \tan^{2} \alpha) + 4$
$= 7 + \tan^{2} \alpha + \cot^{2} \alpha$
Comparing this with $K + \tan^{2} \alpha + \cot^{2} \alpha$,we get $K = 7$.
613
MediumMCQ
The angle of elevation of the top of a vertical tower situated perpendicularly on a plane is observed as $60^{\circ}$ from a point $P$ on the same plane. From another point $Q$,$10\, m$ vertically above the point $P$,the angle of depression of the foot of the tower is $30^{\circ}$. The height of the tower is (in $m$)
A
$15$
B
$30$
C
$20$
D
$25$

Solution

(B) Let the height of the tower be $h$ and the distance between the tower and point $P$ be $d$.
From point $P$,the angle of elevation to the top of the tower is $60^{\circ}$,so $\tan 60^{\circ} = h / d$,which implies $d = h / \sqrt{3}$.
Point $Q$ is $10\, m$ vertically above $P$. The angle of depression to the foot of the tower is $30^{\circ}$. This forms a right-angled triangle with the height $10\, m$ and base $d$,so $\tan 30^{\circ} = 10 / d$,which implies $d = 10 / \tan 30^{\circ} = 10\sqrt{3}$.
Equating the two expressions for $d$: $h / \sqrt{3} = 10\sqrt{3}$.
Therefore,$h = 10\sqrt{3} \times \sqrt{3} = 10 \times 3 = 30\, m$.
614
DifficultMCQ
If $\sin 21^{\circ} = \frac{x}{y},$ then $\sec 21^{\circ} - \sin 69^{\circ}$ is equal to
A
$\frac{x^{2}}{y \sqrt{y^{2}-x^{2}}}$
B
$\frac{y^{2}}{x \sqrt{y^{2}-x^{2}}}$
C
$\frac{x^{2}}{y \sqrt{x^{2}-y^{2}}}$
D
$\frac{y^{2}}{x \sqrt{x^{2}-y^{2}}}$

Solution

(A) Given $\sin 21^{\circ} = \frac{x}{y}.$
Since $\cos 21^{\circ} = \sqrt{1 - \sin^{2} 21^{\circ}},$ we have $\cos 21^{\circ} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{x^{2}}{y^{2}}} = \frac{\sqrt{y^{2}-x^{2}}}{y}.$
Now,$\sec 21^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\cos 21^{\circ}} = \frac{y}{\sqrt{y^{2}-x^{2}}}.$
Also,$\sin 69^{\circ} = \sin(90^{\circ} - 21^{\circ}) = \cos 21^{\circ} = \frac{\sqrt{y^{2}-x^{2}}}{y}.$
Therefore,$\sec 21^{\circ} - \sin 69^{\circ} = \frac{y}{\sqrt{y^{2}-x^{2}}} - \frac{\sqrt{y^{2}-x^{2}}}{y}.$
Taking the common denominator $y\sqrt{y^{2}-x^{2}},$ we get:
$= \frac{y^{2} - (y^{2}-x^{2})}{y\sqrt{y^{2}-x^{2}}} = \frac{x^{2}}{y\sqrt{y^{2}-x^{2}}}.$
615
EasyMCQ
If $\sec \alpha + \tan \alpha = 2,$ then the value of $\sin \alpha$ is (assume that $0 < \alpha < 90^{\circ}$).
A
$0.4$
B
$0.5$
C
$0.6$
D
$0.8$

Solution

(C) We know the identity $\sec^{2} \alpha - \tan^{2} \alpha = 1.$
This can be factored as $(\sec \alpha + \tan \alpha)(\sec \alpha - \tan \alpha) = 1.$
Given $\sec \alpha + \tan \alpha = 2,$ we substitute this into the identity:
$2(\sec \alpha - \tan \alpha) = 1 \implies \sec \alpha - \tan \alpha = 0.5.$
Now,add the two equations:
$(\sec \alpha + \tan \alpha) + (\sec \alpha - \tan \alpha) = 2 + 0.5 = 2.5.$
$2 \sec \alpha = 2.5 \implies \sec \alpha = 1.25 = 5/4.$
Since $\cos \alpha = 1 / \sec \alpha,$ we have $\cos \alpha = 4/5 = 0.8.$
Using $\sin^{2} \alpha + \cos^{2} \alpha = 1,$ we find $\sin^{2} \alpha = 1 - (4/5)^{2} = 1 - 16/25 = 9/25.$
Since $0 < \alpha < 90^{\circ},$ $\sin \alpha$ must be positive,so $\sin \alpha = \sqrt{9/25} = 3/5 = 0.6.$
616
MediumMCQ
If $3 \sin \theta + 5 \cos \theta = 5$,then the value of $5 \sin \theta - 3 \cos \theta$ will be
A
$\pm 3$
B
$\pm 5$
C
$\pm 2$
D
$\pm 1$

Solution

(A) Given equations are:
$3 \sin \theta + 5 \cos \theta = 5$ ..... $(1)$
$5 \sin \theta - 3 \cos \theta = x$ ..... $(2)$
Squaring both equations and adding them:
$(3 \sin \theta + 5 \cos \theta)^2 + (5 \sin \theta - 3 \cos \theta)^2 = 5^2 + x^2$
$(9 \sin^2 \theta + 25 \cos^2 \theta + 30 \sin \theta \cos \theta) + (25 \sin^2 \theta + 9 \cos^2 \theta - 30 \sin \theta \cos \theta) = 25 + x^2$
$(9 + 25) \sin^2 \theta + (25 + 9) \cos^2 \theta = 25 + x^2$
$34(\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta) = 25 + x^2$
Since $\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1$,we have:
$34 = 25 + x^2$
$x^2 = 34 - 25 = 9$
$x = \pm 3$
617
EasyMCQ
If $\theta$ is an acute angle and $\tan \theta + \cot \theta = 2$,then the value of $\tan^{5} \theta + \cot^{5} \theta$ is
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) Given the equation: $\tan \theta + \cot \theta = 2$.
Since $\cot \theta = \frac{1}{\tan \theta}$,we can write the equation as $\tan \theta + \frac{1}{\tan \theta} = 2$.
Let $x = \tan \theta$. Then $x + \frac{1}{x} = 2$,which simplifies to $x^2 - 2x + 1 = 0$.
This is $(x - 1)^2 = 0$,which gives $x = 1$.
Therefore,$\tan \theta = 1$,which implies $\theta = 45^{\circ}$ (since $\theta$ is an acute angle).
Now,we need to find the value of $\tan^{5} \theta + \cot^{5} \theta$.
Substituting $\tan \theta = 1$ and $\cot \theta = 1$:
$1^{5} + 1^{5} = 1 + 1 = 2$.
618
EasyMCQ
The value of $(\sec \theta + \operatorname{cosec} \theta)$ when $\theta = 45^{\circ}$ is: (in $\sqrt{2}$)
A
$2$
B
$5$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) We know that $\sec \theta = \frac{1}{\cos \theta}$ and $\operatorname{cosec} \theta = \frac{1}{\sin \theta}$.
For $\theta = 45^{\circ}$, we have $\cos 45^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ and $\sin 45^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
Therefore, $\sec 45^{\circ} = \sqrt{2}$ and $\operatorname{cosec} 45^{\circ} = \sqrt{2}$.
Substituting these values into the expression: $\sec 45^{\circ} + \operatorname{cosec} 45^{\circ} = \sqrt{2} + \sqrt{2} = 2 \sqrt{2}$.
619
MediumMCQ
$\frac{\tan ^{2} \theta}{\sec \theta+1}-\sec \theta$ is equal to
A
$-1$
B
$0$
C
$1$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) We know that $1 + \tan^{2} \theta = \sec^{2} \theta$,which implies $\tan^{2} \theta = \sec^{2} \theta - 1$.
Substituting this into the expression:
$\frac{\tan^{2} \theta}{\sec \theta + 1} - \sec \theta = \frac{\sec^{2} \theta - 1}{\sec \theta + 1} - \sec \theta$
Using the algebraic identity $a^{2} - b^{2} = (a - b)(a + b)$,we can write $\sec^{2} \theta - 1$ as $(\sec \theta - 1)(\sec \theta + 1)$:
$= \frac{(\sec \theta - 1)(\sec \theta + 1)}{\sec \theta + 1} - \sec \theta$
Canceling the common term $(\sec \theta + 1)$:
$= (\sec \theta - 1) - \sec \theta$
$= \sec \theta - 1 - \sec \theta = -1$.
620
DifficultMCQ
$\sin ^{6} \theta+\cos ^{6} \theta$ is equal to
A
$1+3 \sin ^{2} \theta \cos ^{2} \theta$
B
$1$
C
$1-3 \sin ^{2} \theta \cos ^{2} \theta$
D
$1-3 \sin \theta \cos \theta$

Solution

(C) We know that $a^3 + b^3 = (a + b)^3 - 3ab(a + b)$.
Let $a = \sin^2 \theta$ and $b = \cos^2 \theta$.
Then,$\sin^6 \theta + \cos^6 \theta = (\sin^2 \theta)^3 + (\cos^2 \theta)^3$.
Using the identity,we get:
$\sin^6 \theta + \cos^6 \theta = (\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta)^3 - 3(\sin^2 \theta)(\cos^2 \theta)(\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta)$.
Since $\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1$,we substitute this value:
$\sin^6 \theta + \cos^6 \theta = (1)^3 - 3 \sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta (1)$.
Therefore,$\sin^6 \theta + \cos^6 \theta = 1 - 3 \sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta$.
621
MediumMCQ
If $\tan \theta + \cot \theta = 2$ and $0^{\circ} < \theta < 90^{\circ}$,then the value of $\theta$ is (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$60$
B
$75$
C
$30$
D
$45$

Solution

(D) Given the equation: $\tan \theta + \cot \theta = 2$.
Since $\cot \theta = \frac{1}{\tan \theta}$,we can write: $\tan \theta + \frac{1}{\tan \theta} = 2$.
Let $x = \tan \theta$. Then $x + \frac{1}{x} = 2$.
Multiplying by $x$,we get $x^2 + 1 = 2x$,which simplifies to $x^2 - 2x + 1 = 0$.
This is a perfect square: $(x - 1)^2 = 0$.
Therefore,$x = 1$,which means $\tan \theta = 1$.
Since $0^{\circ} < \theta < 90^{\circ}$,$\tan \theta = 1$ implies $\theta = 45^{\circ}$.
622
DifficultMCQ
If $x \sin^{2} 60^{\circ} - \frac{3}{2} \sec 60^{\circ} \tan^{2} 30^{\circ} + \frac{4}{5} \sin^{2} 45^{\circ} \tan^{2} 60^{\circ} = 0$,then $x$ is
A
$-\frac{4}{15}$
B
$-2$
C
$-\frac{1}{15}$
D
$-4$

Solution

(A) We know that $\sin 60^{\circ} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$,$\sin 45^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$,$\tan 30^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$,$\sec 60^{\circ} = 2$,and $\tan 60^{\circ} = \sqrt{3}$.
Substituting these values into the given equation:
$x \left( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \right)^{2} - \frac{3}{2} \times 2 \times \left( \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \right)^{2} + \frac{4}{5} \times \left( \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \right)^{2} \times (\sqrt{3})^{2} = 0$
$x \left( \frac{3}{4} \right) - 3 \times \left( \frac{1}{3} \right) + \frac{4}{5} \times \left( \frac{1}{2} \right) \times 3 = 0$
$\frac{3x}{4} - 1 + \frac{6}{5} = 0$
$\frac{3x}{4} = 1 - \frac{6}{5}$
$\frac{3x}{4} = -\frac{1}{5}$
$x = -\frac{1}{5} \times \frac{4}{3} = -\frac{4}{15}$.
623
EasyMCQ
If $\Delta ABC$ is right-angled at $B$,$AB = 6$ units,and $\angle C = 30^{\circ}$,then $AC$ is equal to (in units):
A
$8$
B
$10$
C
$12$
D
$15$

Solution

(C) In the right-angled triangle $\Delta ABC$,the side $AB$ is opposite to the angle $\angle C = 30^{\circ}$,and $AC$ is the hypotenuse.
Using the trigonometric ratio for sine:
$\sin C = \frac{\text{Opposite side}}{\text{Hypotenuse}} = \frac{AB}{AC}$
Given $\angle C = 30^{\circ}$ and $AB = 6$ units:
$\sin 30^{\circ} = \frac{6}{AC}$
Since $\sin 30^{\circ} = \frac{1}{2}$,we have:
$\frac{1}{2} = \frac{6}{AC}$
$AC = 6 \times 2 = 12$ units.
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624
MediumMCQ
If $7 \sin a = 24 \cos a$,then the value of $14 \tan a - 75 \cos a - 7 \sec a$ is equal to:
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) Given the equation $7 \sin a = 24 \cos a$.
Dividing both sides by $\cos a$,we get $\frac{\sin a}{\cos a} = \tan a = \frac{24}{7}$.
Using the trigonometric identity $\sec^2 a = 1 + \tan^2 a$,we have $\sec^2 a = 1 + (\frac{24}{7})^2 = 1 + \frac{576}{49} = \frac{49 + 576}{49} = \frac{625}{49}$.
Taking the square root,$\sec a = \frac{25}{7}$.
Since $\cos a = \frac{1}{\sec a}$,we have $\cos a = \frac{7}{25}$.
Now,substitute these values into the expression $14 \tan a - 75 \cos a - 7 \sec a$:
$= 14(\frac{24}{7}) - 75(\frac{7}{25}) - 7(\frac{25}{7})$
$= 2(24) - 3(7) - 25$
$= 48 - 21 - 25$
$= 48 - 46 = 2$.
625
MediumMCQ
The value of $x,$ which satisfies the equation $2 \operatorname{cosec}^{2} 30^{\circ} + x \sin^{2} 60^{\circ} - \frac{3}{4} \tan^{2} 30^{\circ} = 10$ is
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$3$

Solution

(D) We know that $\sin 60^{\circ} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$,$\operatorname{cosec} 30^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sin 30^{\circ}} = \frac{1}{1/2} = 2$,and $\tan 30^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Substituting these values into the given equation:
$2(2)^{2} + x(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^{2} - \frac{3}{4}(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}})^{2} = 10$
$2(4) + x(\frac{3}{4}) - \frac{3}{4}(\frac{1}{3}) = 10$
$8 + \frac{3x}{4} - \frac{1}{4} = 10$
Multiply the entire equation by $4$ to eliminate the denominators:
$32 + 3x - 1 = 40$
$31 + 3x = 40$
$3x = 40 - 31$
$3x = 9$
$x = 3$
626
EasyMCQ
If $2 \sin \theta + \cos \theta = \frac{7}{3},$ then the value of $(\tan^2 \theta - \sec^2 \theta)$ is
A
$\frac{3}{7}$
B
$\frac{7}{3}$
C
$0$
D
$-1$

Solution

(D) We know the fundamental trigonometric identity: $\sec^2 \theta - \tan^2 \theta = 1.$
Rearranging this identity,we get: $\tan^2 \theta - \sec^2 \theta = -1.$
Since the expression $(\tan^2 \theta - \sec^2 \theta)$ is independent of the value of $\theta$ (provided $\theta$ is in the domain of the functions),the given equation $2 \sin \theta + \cos \theta = \frac{7}{3}$ is irrelevant to the final result.
Therefore,the value is $-1$.
627
DifficultMCQ
If $29 \tan \theta = 31,$ then the value of $\frac{1+2 \sin \theta \cos \theta}{1-2 \sin \theta \cos \theta}$ is equal to
A
$540$
B
$490$
C
$810$
D
$900$

Solution

(D) Given,$29 \tan \theta = 31 \implies \tan \theta = \frac{31}{29}$.
Since $\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta}$,we have $\frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} = \frac{31}{29}$.
Using the property of ratios,we can write $\frac{\sin \theta + \cos \theta}{\sin \theta - \cos \theta} = \frac{31 + 29}{31 - 29} = \frac{60}{2} = 30$.
Now,consider the expression $\frac{1+2 \sin \theta \cos \theta}{1-2 \sin \theta \cos \theta}$.
We know that $1 = \sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta$,so the expression becomes:
$\frac{\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta + 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta}{\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta - 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta} = \frac{(\sin \theta + \cos \theta)^2}{(\sin \theta - \cos \theta)^2}$.
Substituting the value found earlier:
$= \left( \frac{\sin \theta + \cos \theta}{\sin \theta - \cos \theta} \right)^2 = (30)^2 = 900$.
628
DifficultMCQ
If $\sin \theta + \cos \theta = \sqrt{2} \cos \theta$,then the value of $(\cos \theta - \sin \theta)$ is
A
$\sqrt{3} \cos \theta$
B
$\sqrt{2} \sin \theta$
C
$\sqrt{2} \cos \theta$
D
$\sqrt{2} \sin \theta$

Solution

(B) Given: $\sin \theta + \cos \theta = \sqrt{2} \cos \theta$ .... $(1)$
Let $x = \cos \theta - \sin \theta$ .... $(2)$
Squaring both equations:
$(\sin \theta + \cos \theta)^2 = (\sqrt{2} \cos \theta)^2 \Rightarrow \sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta + 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta = 2 \cos^2 \theta$
$1 + 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta = 2 \cos^2 \theta$ .... $(3)$
$x^2 = (\cos \theta - \sin \theta)^2 = \cos^2 \theta + \sin^2 \theta - 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta$
$x^2 = 1 - 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta$ .... $(4)$
Adding $(3)$ and $(4)$:
$1 + 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta + x^2 = 2 \cos^2 \theta + 1 - 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta$
$1 + x^2 = 2 \cos^2 \theta + 1$
$x^2 = 2 \cos^2 \theta$
Wait,let's re-evaluate: From $(1)$,$\sin \theta = (\sqrt{2} - 1) \cos \theta$.
Then $\cos \theta - \sin \theta = \cos \theta - (\sqrt{2} - 1) \cos \theta = \cos \theta (1 - \sqrt{2} + 1) = \cos \theta (2 - \sqrt{2}) = \sqrt{2} \cos \theta (\sqrt{2} - 1)$.
Alternatively,using the identity $(\sin \theta + \cos \theta)^2 + (\cos \theta - \sin \theta)^2 = 2(\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta) = 2$.
$(\sqrt{2} \cos \theta)^2 + x^2 = 2$
$2 \cos^2 \theta + x^2 = 2$
$x^2 = 2(1 - \cos^2 \theta) = 2 \sin^2 \theta$
$x = \sqrt{2} \sin \theta$.
629
MediumMCQ
If $x \sin 45^{\circ} = y \operatorname{cosec} 30^{\circ}$,then $\frac{x^{4}}{y^{4}}$ is equal to (in $^{3}$)
A
$4$
B
$6$
C
$2$
D
$8$

Solution

(A) Given the equation: $x \sin 45^{\circ} = y \operatorname{cosec} 30^{\circ}$.
Substitute the trigonometric values: $\sin 45^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ and $\operatorname{cosec} 30^{\circ} = 2$.
So,$x \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = y \times 2$.
Rearranging to find the ratio $\frac{x}{y}$: $\frac{x}{y} = 2 \sqrt{2}$.
Now,calculate $\frac{x^{4}}{y^{4}}$: $\left(\frac{x}{y}\right)^{4} = (2 \sqrt{2})^{4}$.
$(2 \sqrt{2})^{4} = 2^{4} \times (\sqrt{2})^{4} = 16 \times 4 = 64$.
Since $64 = 4^{3}$,the value is $4^{3}$.
630
MediumMCQ
If $\tan \theta + \cot \theta = 2$,then the value of $\tan^{100} \theta + \cot^{100} \theta$ is
A
$2$
B
$0$
C
$1$
D
$\sqrt{3}$

Solution

(A) Given that $\tan \theta + \cot \theta = 2$.
Since $\cot \theta = \frac{1}{\tan \theta}$,we can write the equation as $\tan \theta + \frac{1}{\tan \theta} = 2$.
Multiplying both sides by $\tan \theta$,we get $\tan^2 \theta + 1 = 2 \tan \theta$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $\tan^2 \theta - 2 \tan \theta + 1 = 0$.
This is a perfect square: $(\tan \theta - 1)^2 = 0$.
Therefore,$\tan \theta = 1$.
Since $\tan \theta = 1$,then $\cot \theta = \frac{1}{1} = 1$.
Now,substituting these values into the expression $\tan^{100} \theta + \cot^{100} \theta$,we get $1^{100} + 1^{100} = 1 + 1 = 2$.
631
MediumMCQ
$\frac{\tan \theta}{1-\cot \theta}+\frac{\cot \theta}{1-\tan \theta}$ is equal to
A
$1-\tan \theta-\cot \theta$
B
$1+\tan \theta-\cot \theta$
C
$1-\tan \theta+\cot \theta$
D
$1+\tan \theta+\cot \theta$

Solution

(D) The given expression is $\frac{\tan \theta}{1-\cot \theta}+\frac{\cot \theta}{1-\tan \theta}$.
Substitute $\cot \theta = \frac{1}{\tan \theta}$:
$= \frac{\tan \theta}{1-\frac{1}{\tan \theta}} + \frac{\frac{1}{\tan \theta}}{1-\tan \theta} = \frac{\tan^2 \theta}{\tan \theta - 1} + \frac{1}{\tan \theta(1-\tan \theta)}$.
Rewrite the second term to have a common denominator $(\tan \theta - 1)$:
$= \frac{\tan^2 \theta}{\tan \theta - 1} - \frac{1}{\tan \theta(\tan \theta - 1)}$.
Combine the fractions:
$= \frac{\tan^3 \theta - 1}{\tan \theta(\tan \theta - 1)}$.
Use the algebraic identity $a^3 - b^3 = (a-b)(a^2 + ab + b^2)$ where $a = \tan \theta$ and $b = 1$:
$= \frac{(\tan \theta - 1)(\tan^2 \theta + \tan \theta + 1)}{\tan \theta(\tan \theta - 1)}$.
Cancel the common term $(\tan \theta - 1)$:
$= \frac{\tan^2 \theta + \tan \theta + 1}{\tan \theta} = \frac{\tan^2 \theta}{\tan \theta} + \frac{\tan \theta}{\tan \theta} + \frac{1}{\tan \theta}$.
$= \tan \theta + 1 + \cot \theta = 1 + \tan \theta + \cot \theta$.
632
DifficultMCQ
If $\sec \theta = x + \frac{1}{4x}$ where $0^{\circ} < \theta < 90^{\circ}$,then $\sec \theta + \tan \theta$ is equal to:
A
$x/2$
B
$2x$
C
$x$
D
$1/(2x)$

Solution

(B) Given $\sec \theta = x + \frac{1}{4x} = \frac{4x^2 + 1}{4x}$.
We know the identity $\tan^2 \theta = \sec^2 \theta - 1$.
$\tan \theta = \sqrt{\sec^2 \theta - 1} = \sqrt{\left(x + \frac{1}{4x}\right)^2 - 1}$.
$\tan \theta = \sqrt{x^2 + 2(x)(\frac{1}{4x}) + \frac{1}{16x^2} - 1} = \sqrt{x^2 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{16x^2} - 1} = \sqrt{x^2 - \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{16x^2}}$.
This can be written as $\sqrt{\left(x - \frac{1}{4x}\right)^2} = x - \frac{1}{4x}$ (since $0^{\circ} < \theta < 90^{\circ}$,$\tan \theta > 0$).
Now,$\sec \theta + \tan \theta = \left(x + \frac{1}{4x}\right) + \left(x - \frac{1}{4x}\right) = 2x$.
633
EasyMCQ
The circular measure of an angle of an isosceles triangle is $\frac{5 \pi}{9}$. The circular measure of one of the other angles must be
A
$\frac{5 \pi}{18}$
B
$\frac{5 \pi}{9}$
C
$\frac{2 \pi}{9}$
D
$\frac{4 \pi}{9}$

Solution

(C) The sum of all angles in a triangle is $\pi$ radians.
Given one angle is $\frac{5 \pi}{9}$.
The sum of the remaining two angles is $\pi - \frac{5 \pi}{9} = \frac{4 \pi}{9}$.
Since the triangle is isosceles,there are two possible cases:
Case $1$: The given angle is the vertex angle. Then the two base angles are equal. Each base angle $= \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{4 \pi}{9} = \frac{2 \pi}{9}$.
Case $2$: The given angle is one of the base angles. Then the other base angle is also $\frac{5 \pi}{9}$. However,the sum of two angles $\frac{5 \pi}{9} + \frac{5 \pi}{9} = \frac{10 \pi}{9}$,which is greater than $\pi$. This is impossible for a triangle.
Therefore,the other angles must be $\frac{2 \pi}{9}$.
634
DifficultMCQ
If $x = r \cos \theta \cos \phi$,$y = r \cos \theta \sin \phi$,and $z = r \sin \theta$,then the value of $x^{2} + y^{2} + z^{2}$ is
A
$r^{2}$
B
$r$
C
$\frac{1}{r^{2}}$
D
$\frac{1}{r}$

Solution

(A) Given:
$x = r \cos \theta \cos \phi$
$y = r \cos \theta \sin \phi$
$z = r \sin \theta$
Substituting these into the expression $x^{2} + y^{2} + z^{2}$:
$x^{2} + y^{2} + z^{2} = (r \cos \theta \cos \phi)^{2} + (r \cos \theta \sin \phi)^{2} + (r \sin \theta)^{2}$
$= r^{2} \cos^{2} \theta \cos^{2} \phi + r^{2} \cos^{2} \theta \sin^{2} \phi + r^{2} \sin^{2} \theta$
Factoring out $r^{2} \cos^{2} \theta$ from the first two terms:
$= r^{2} \cos^{2} \theta (\cos^{2} \phi + \sin^{2} \phi) + r^{2} \sin^{2} \theta$
Since $\cos^{2} \phi + \sin^{2} \phi = 1$:
$= r^{2} \cos^{2} \theta (1) + r^{2} \sin^{2} \theta$
$= r^{2} (\cos^{2} \theta + \sin^{2} \theta)$
Since $\cos^{2} \theta + \sin^{2} \theta = 1$:
$= r^{2} (1) = r^{2}$
635
MediumMCQ
If $5 \cos \theta + 12 \sin \theta = 13,$ then $\tan \theta = ?$
A
$\frac{13}{12}$
B
$\frac{12}{13}$
C
$\frac{12}{5}$
D
$\frac{5}{12}$

Solution

(C) Given equation: $5 \cos \theta + 12 \sin \theta = 13$
Divide both sides by $13$:
$\frac{5}{13} \cos \theta + \frac{12}{13} \sin \theta = 1$
Let $\cos \alpha = \frac{5}{13}$ and $\sin \alpha = \frac{12}{13}$. Then $\tan \alpha = \frac{12}{5}$.
The equation becomes $\cos \alpha \cos \theta + \sin \alpha \sin \theta = 1$
$\cos(\theta - \alpha) = 1$
This implies $\theta - \alpha = 0$,so $\theta = \alpha$.
Therefore,$\tan \theta = \tan \alpha = \frac{12}{5}$.
636
EasyMCQ
The value of $\sec ^{2} 12^{\circ}-\frac{1}{\tan ^{2} 78^{\circ}}$ is
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$3$

Solution

(B) Given expression: $\sec ^{2} 12^{\circ}-\frac{1}{\tan ^{2} 78^{\circ}}$
Since $\frac{1}{\tan \theta} = \cot \theta$,the expression becomes $\sec ^{2} 12^{\circ}-\cot ^{2} 78^{\circ}$.
Using the complementary angle identity $\cot(90^{\circ} - \theta) = \tan \theta$,we have $\cot 78^{\circ} = \cot(90^{\circ} - 12^{\circ}) = \tan 12^{\circ}$.
Substituting this into the expression: $\sec ^{2} 12^{\circ}-\tan ^{2} 12^{\circ}$.
Using the trigonometric identity $\sec ^{2} \theta - \tan ^{2} \theta = 1$,the value is $1$.
637
MediumMCQ
If $\tan \theta \cdot \cos 60^{\circ} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$,then the value of $\sin (\theta - 15^{\circ})$ is
A
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$1$
D
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$

Solution

(D) Given: $\tan \theta \cdot \cos 60^{\circ} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
We know that $\cos 60^{\circ} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Substituting this value: $\tan \theta \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
Multiplying both sides by $2$,we get: $\tan \theta = \sqrt{3}$
Since $\tan 60^{\circ} = \sqrt{3}$,we have $\theta = 60^{\circ}$.
Now,we need to find the value of $\sin (\theta - 15^{\circ})$.
Substituting $\theta = 60^{\circ}$: $\sin (60^{\circ} - 15^{\circ}) = \sin 45^{\circ}$.
Since $\sin 45^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$,the final answer is $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
638
MediumMCQ
If $\theta$ is a positive acute angle and $\tan 2\theta \cdot \tan 3\theta = 1$,then the value of $(2 \cos^2 \frac{5\theta}{2} - 1)$ is:
A
$-\frac{1}{2}$
B
$1$
C
$0$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(C) Given the equation $\tan 2\theta \cdot \tan 3\theta = 1$.
This can be rewritten as $\tan 3\theta = \frac{1}{\tan 2\theta} = \cot 2\theta$.
Using the identity $\cot A = \tan(90^{\circ} - A)$,we get $\tan 3\theta = \tan(90^{\circ} - 2\theta)$.
Equating the angles,$3\theta = 90^{\circ} - 2\theta$,which gives $5\theta = 90^{\circ}$,so $\theta = 18^{\circ}$.
Now,we need to find the value of $(2 \cos^2 \frac{5\theta}{2} - 1)$.
Substituting $\theta = 18^{\circ}$,we get $\frac{5\theta}{2} = \frac{5 \times 18^{\circ}}{2} = 45^{\circ}$.
Thus,the expression becomes $2 \cos^2 45^{\circ} - 1$.
Since $\cos 45^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$,then $\cos^2 45^{\circ} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Therefore,$2 \times (\frac{1}{2}) - 1 = 1 - 1 = 0$.
639
DifficultMCQ
If $\sin 17^{\circ} = \frac{x}{y},$ then the value of $(\sec 17^{\circ} - \sin 73^{\circ})$ is
A
$\frac{y^{2}}{x \sqrt{y^{2}-x^{2}}}$
B
$\frac{x^{2}}{y \sqrt{y^{2}-x^{2}}}$
C
$\frac{x^{2}}{y \sqrt{x^{2}-y^{2}}}$
D
$\frac{y^{2}}{x \sqrt{x^{2}-y^{2}}}$

Solution

(B) Given that $\sin 17^{\circ} = \frac{x}{y}.$
Using the identity $\cos^{2} \theta + \sin^{2} \theta = 1,$ we find $\cos 17^{\circ} = \sqrt{1 - \sin^{2} 17^{\circ}}.$
$\cos 17^{\circ} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{x^{2}}{y^{2}}} = \sqrt{\frac{y^{2} - x^{2}}{y^{2}}} = \frac{\sqrt{y^{2} - x^{2}}}{y}.$
Therefore,$\sec 17^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\cos 17^{\circ}} = \frac{y}{\sqrt{y^{2} - x^{2}}}.$
Using the complementary angle identity $\sin(90^{\circ} - \theta) = \cos \theta,$ we have $\sin 73^{\circ} = \sin(90^{\circ} - 17^{\circ}) = \cos 17^{\circ} = \frac{\sqrt{y^{2} - x^{2}}}{y}.$
Now,calculate $(\sec 17^{\circ} - \sin 73^{\circ}) = \frac{y}{\sqrt{y^{2} - x^{2}}} - \frac{\sqrt{y^{2} - x^{2}}}{y}.$
Taking the common denominator: $\frac{y^{2} - (\sqrt{y^{2} - x^{2}})^{2}}{y \sqrt{y^{2} - x^{2}}} = \frac{y^{2} - (y^{2} - x^{2})}{y \sqrt{y^{2} - x^{2}}} = \frac{x^{2}}{y \sqrt{y^{2} - x^{2}}}.$
640
DifficultMCQ
In a right-angled triangle $XYZ$,right-angled at $Y$,if $XY = 2\sqrt{6}$ and $XZ - YZ = 2$,then $\sec X + \tan X$ is
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{6}}$
B
$\sqrt{6}$
C
$2\sqrt{6}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{6}}{2}$

Solution

(B) Given: $XZ - YZ = 2$ and $XY = 2\sqrt{6}$.
In right-angled triangle $XYZ$,by Pythagoras theorem:
$XY^2 + YZ^2 = XZ^2$
$(2\sqrt{6})^2 = XZ^2 - YZ^2$
$24 = (XZ - YZ)(XZ + YZ)$
Since $XZ - YZ = 2$,we have:
$24 = 2(XZ + YZ)$
$XZ + YZ = 12$
Now,we have a system of two linear equations:
$1$) $XZ - YZ = 2$
$2$) $XZ + YZ = 12$
Adding equations $(1)$ and $(2)$:
$2XZ = 14 \Rightarrow XZ = 7$
Substituting $XZ = 7$ in equation $(1)$:
$7 - YZ = 2 \Rightarrow YZ = 5$
Now,for angle $X$:
$\sec X = \frac{\text{Hypotenuse}}{\text{Adjacent side}} = \frac{XZ}{XY} = \frac{7}{2\sqrt{6}}$
$\tan X = \frac{\text{Opposite side}}{\text{Adjacent side}} = \frac{YZ}{XY} = \frac{5}{2\sqrt{6}}$
Therefore,$\sec X + \tan X = \frac{7}{2\sqrt{6}} + \frac{5}{2\sqrt{6}} = \frac{12}{2\sqrt{6}} = \frac{6}{\sqrt{6}} = \sqrt{6}$.
Solution diagram
641
MediumMCQ
If $0^{\circ} < \theta < 90^{\circ},$ the value of $\sin \theta + \cos \theta$ is
A
Equal to $1$
B
Greater than $1$
C
Less than $1$
D
Equal to $2$

Solution

(B) Let $Z = \sin \theta + \cos \theta$.
Squaring both sides,we get:
$Z^{2} = (\sin \theta + \cos \theta)^{2} = \sin^{2} \theta + \cos^{2} \theta + 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta$.
Since $\sin^{2} \theta + \cos^{2} \theta = 1$,we have $Z^{2} = 1 + 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta$.
For $0^{\circ} < \theta < 90^{\circ}$,both $\sin \theta$ and $\cos \theta$ are positive,so $2 \sin \theta \cos \theta > 0$.
Therefore,$Z^{2} = 1 + (\text{a positive value}) > 1$.
Taking the square root,$Z > 1$.
Thus,the value of $\sin \theta + \cos \theta$ is always greater than $1$ for $0^{\circ} < \theta < 90^{\circ}$.
642
MediumMCQ
The expression $\frac{\tan 57^{\circ}+\cot 37^{\circ}}{\tan 33^{\circ}+\cot 53^{\circ}}$ is equal to
A
$\tan 33^{\circ} \cot 57^{\circ}$
B
$\tan 57^{\circ} \cot 37^{\circ}$
C
$\tan 33^{\circ} \cot 53^{\circ}$
D
$\tan 53^{\circ} \cot 37^{\circ}$

Solution

(B) Given expression: $\frac{\tan 57^{\circ}+\cot 37^{\circ}}{\tan 33^{\circ}+\cot 53^{\circ}}$
Using the complementary angle identities $\tan(90^{\circ}-\theta) = \cot \theta$ and $\cot(90^{\circ}-\theta) = \tan \theta$:
$\tan 57^{\circ} = \tan(90^{\circ}-33^{\circ}) = \cot 33^{\circ}$
$\cot 37^{\circ} = \cot(90^{\circ}-53^{\circ}) = \tan 53^{\circ}$
Substituting these into the expression:
$= \frac{\cot 33^{\circ} + \tan 53^{\circ}}{\tan 33^{\circ} + \cot 53^{\circ}}$
$= \frac{\frac{1}{\tan 33^{\circ}} + \tan 53^{\circ}}{\tan 33^{\circ} + \frac{1}{\tan 53^{\circ}}}$
$= \frac{\frac{1 + \tan 33^{\circ} \tan 53^{\circ}}{\tan 33^{\circ}}}{\frac{\tan 33^{\circ} \tan 53^{\circ} + 1}{\tan 53^{\circ}}}$
$= \frac{1 + \tan 33^{\circ} \tan 53^{\circ}}{\tan 33^{\circ}} \times \frac{\tan 53^{\circ}}{1 + \tan 33^{\circ} \tan 53^{\circ}}$
$= \frac{\tan 53^{\circ}}{\tan 33^{\circ}} = \tan 53^{\circ} \cot 33^{\circ}$
Since $\tan 53^{\circ} = \cot 37^{\circ}$ and $\cot 33^{\circ} = \tan 57^{\circ}$,the expression is equal to $\tan 57^{\circ} \cot 37^{\circ}$.
643
EasyMCQ
The minimum value of $\sin^{2} \theta + \cos^{2} \theta + \sec^{2} \theta + \operatorname{cosec}^{2} \theta + \tan^{2} \theta + \cot^{2} \theta$ is
A
$1$
B
$3$
C
$5$
D
$7$

Solution

(D) Let the expression be $E = \sin^{2} \theta + \cos^{2} \theta + \sec^{2} \theta + \operatorname{cosec}^{2} \theta + \tan^{2} \theta + \cot^{2} \theta$.
Using the identity $\sin^{2} \theta + \cos^{2} \theta = 1$,we have $E = 1 + \sec^{2} \theta + \operatorname{cosec}^{2} \theta + \tan^{2} \theta + \cot^{2} \theta$.
Using $\sec^{2} \theta = 1 + \tan^{2} \theta$ and $\operatorname{cosec}^{2} \theta = 1 + \cot^{2} \theta$,we get:
$E = 1 + (1 + \tan^{2} \theta) + (1 + \cot^{2} \theta) + \tan^{2} \theta + \cot^{2} \theta$.
$E = 3 + 2(\tan^{2} \theta + \cot^{2} \theta)$.
By the Arithmetic Mean-Geometric Mean inequality,$\tan^{2} \theta + \cot^{2} \theta \ge 2 \sqrt{\tan^{2} \theta \cdot \cot^{2} \theta} = 2(1) = 2$.
Therefore,the minimum value of $E = 3 + 2(2) = 3 + 4 = 7$.
644
MediumMCQ
If $2 \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right) = x^{2} + \frac{1}{x^{2}}$,then the value of $\left(x - \frac{1}{x}\right)$ is
A
$-1$
B
$2$
C
$1$
D
$0$

Solution

(D) Given the equation: $2 \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right) = x^{2} + \frac{1}{x^{2}}$.
Since $\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right) = 1$,the equation becomes $2(1) = x^{2} + \frac{1}{x^{2}}$,which simplifies to $x^{2} + \frac{1}{x^{2}} = 2$.
We know the identity $(x - \frac{1}{x})^{2} = x^{2} + \frac{1}{x^{2}} - 2$.
Substituting the value $x^{2} + \frac{1}{x^{2}} = 2$ into the identity,we get $(x - \frac{1}{x})^{2} = 2 - 2 = 0$.
Therefore,$x - \frac{1}{x} = 0$.
645
MediumMCQ
If $\sin ^{2} \alpha+\sin ^{2} \beta=2,$ then the value of $\cos \left(\frac{\alpha+\beta}{2}\right)$ is
A
$1$
B
$-1$
C
$0$
D
$0.5$

Solution

(C) Given that $\sin ^{2} \alpha+\sin ^{2} \beta=2$.
Since the maximum value of $\sin ^{2} \theta$ is $1$,the equation $\sin ^{2} \alpha+\sin ^{2} \beta=2$ can only hold if $\sin ^{2} \alpha=1$ and $\sin ^{2} \beta=1$.
This implies $\sin \alpha = \pm 1$ and $\sin \beta = \pm 1$.
For $\sin ^{2} \alpha=1$,$\alpha = \frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{3\pi}{2}, \dots$ and for $\sin ^{2} \beta=1$,$\beta = \frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{3\pi}{2}, \dots$.
Taking the principal values,$\alpha = \frac{\pi}{2}$ and $\beta = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
Substituting these values into the expression:
$\cos \left(\frac{\alpha+\beta}{2}\right) = \cos \left(\frac{\frac{\pi}{2}+\frac{\pi}{2}}{2}\right) = \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right) = 0$.
646
DifficultMCQ
The value of $\cot \frac{\pi}{20} \cot \frac{3 \pi}{20} \cot \frac{5 \pi}{20} \cot \frac{7 \pi}{20} \cot \frac{9 \pi}{20}$ is
A
$-1$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$0$
D
$1$

Solution

(D) Given expression: $\cot \frac{\pi}{20} \cdot \cot \frac{3 \pi}{20} \cdot \cot \frac{5 \pi}{20} \cdot \cot \frac{7 \pi}{20} \cdot \cot \frac{9 \pi}{20}$
Since $\pi = 180^{\circ}$,we have:
$= \cot 9^{\circ} \cdot \cot 27^{\circ} \cdot \cot 45^{\circ} \cdot \cot 63^{\circ} \cdot \cot 81^{\circ}$
Using the identity $\cot(90^{\circ} - \theta) = \tan \theta$:
$= \cot 9^{\circ} \cdot \cot 27^{\circ} \cdot \cot 45^{\circ} \cdot \cot(90^{\circ} - 27^{\circ}) \cdot \cot(90^{\circ} - 9^{\circ})$
$= \cot 9^{\circ} \cdot \cot 27^{\circ} \cdot \cot 45^{\circ} \cdot \tan 27^{\circ} \cdot \tan 9^{\circ}$
Since $\tan \theta \cdot \cot \theta = 1$:
$= (\cot 9^{\circ} \cdot \tan 9^{\circ}) \cdot (\cot 27^{\circ} \cdot \tan 27^{\circ}) \cdot \cot 45^{\circ}$
$= 1 \cdot 1 \cdot 1 = 1$
647
DifficultMCQ
If $\sin \theta + \cos \theta = \frac{17}{13}, 0 < \theta < 90^{\circ},$ then the value of $\sin \theta - \cos \theta$ is
A
$\frac{5}{17}$
B
$\frac{3}{19}$
C
$\frac{7}{10}$
D
$\frac{7}{13}$

Solution

(D) Given: $\sin \theta + \cos \theta = \frac{17}{13}$ ..... $(1)$
Let $\sin \theta - \cos \theta = x$ ..... $(2)$
Squaring both equations:
$(\sin \theta + \cos \theta)^2 = (\frac{17}{13})^2 \Rightarrow \sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta + 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta = \frac{289}{169}$
Since $\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1$,we have $1 + 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta = \frac{289}{169} \Rightarrow 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta = \frac{289}{169} - 1 = \frac{120}{169}$ ..... $(3)$
Now,$x^2 = (\sin \theta - \cos \theta)^2 = \sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta - 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta$
$x^2 = 1 - 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta$
Substituting the value from $(3)$:
$x^2 = 1 - \frac{120}{169} = \frac{169 - 120}{169} = \frac{49}{169}$
$x = \pm \sqrt{\frac{49}{169}} = \pm \frac{7}{13}$
Since $0 < \theta < 90^{\circ}$ and $\sin \theta + \cos \theta > 1$,the value is $\frac{7}{13}$.
648
DifficultMCQ
If $\tan \theta \cdot \tan 2 \theta = 1,$ then the value of $\sin ^{2} 2 \theta + \tan ^{2} 2 \theta$ is equal to
A
$\frac{3}{4}$
B
$\frac{10}{3}$
C
$3 \frac{3}{4}$
D
$3$

Solution

(C) Given $\tan \theta \cdot \tan 2 \theta = 1.$
This implies $\tan \theta = \frac{1}{\tan 2 \theta} = \cot 2 \theta.$
We can write $\cot 2 \theta$ as $\tan(90^{\circ} - 2 \theta).$
So,$\tan \theta = \tan(90^{\circ} - 2 \theta).$
Equating the angles,$\theta = 90^{\circ} - 2 \theta \Rightarrow 3 \theta = 90^{\circ} \Rightarrow \theta = 30^{\circ}.$
Now,substitute $\theta = 30^{\circ}$ into the expression $\sin ^{2} 2 \theta + \tan ^{2} 2 \theta.$
This becomes $\sin ^{2} 60^{\circ} + \tan ^{2} 60^{\circ}.$
Since $\sin 60^{\circ} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ and $\tan 60^{\circ} = \sqrt{3},$
we get $(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^{2} + (\sqrt{3})^{2} = \frac{3}{4} + 3 = 3 \frac{3}{4}.$

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