Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Trigonometry

Question:

If sec 3x = cosec (3x - 30°) where 3x is an acute angle find the value of 2x.

Options:

60°

40°

35°

30°

Correct Answer:

40°

Explanation:

We know that if sec A = cosec B, then A + B = 90°

ATQ,

sec 3x = cosec (3x - 30°)

⇒ 3x + 3x - 30° = 90°

⇒ 6x = 120°

⇒ 2x = 40°