Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Trigonometry

Question:

In circular measure, the value of the angle 12° 30' is:

Options:

\(\frac{5π}{72}\)

 

\(\frac{π}{24}\)

 

\(\frac{π}{36}\)

\(\frac{5π}{12}\)

 
Correct Answer:

\(\frac{5π}{72}\)

 
Explanation:

         12°30' = 12° + \(\frac{30°}{60}\)

                   = 12 + \(\frac{1}{2}\) = \(\frac{25°}{2}\)                          ( 180° = π )

                   = \(\frac{π}{180}\) × \(\frac{25}{2}\) = \(\frac{5π}{72}\)