Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Trigonometry

Question:

If sec 2θ = cosec ( θ - 36o), where 2θ is an acute angle, find the value of θ.

Options:

32o

46o

20o

42o

Correct Answer:

42o

Explanation:

If secA = cosecB , then   A + B  = 90° 

Given :-

sec 2θ = cosec ( θ - 36o)

Then , 2θ + θ - 36o = 90o

2θ = 126o

θ = 42o