If sin α = 1/2 and sin β= 1/2, then what is the value of cos (α + β)? (0 degree < α, β < 90 degree)
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
We are given :-
sin α =\(\frac{1}{2}\) and sin β = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
{ we know, sin30º = \(\frac{1}{2}\) }
So, α = β = 30º
Now,
cos (α + β)
= cos ( 30º + 30º)
= cos 60º
= \(\frac{1}{2}\)