Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Trigonometry

Question:

If sin (7α - 20°) = cos (20° - 5α) then the value of tanα .

Options:

2

-1

1

0

Correct Answer:

1

Explanation:

[Concept: sin A = cos` B, when A + B = 90°]

Therefore,

(7α - 20° + 20° - 5α) = 90°

2α = 90°

α = 45°

Put this value in find →

⇒ tanα 

⇒ tan45° 

= 1