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Aptitude · Q290

Trigonometry

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 290

Q290

If (2cosA + 1)(2cosA - 1) = 0, 0° < A ≤ 90°, then find the value of A.

A.
90°
B.
45°
C.
30°
D.
60°
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
(2cosA + 1)(2cosA - 1) = 0
⇒ (2cosA)2 - (1)2 = 0
⇒ 4cos2A = 1
⇒ cos2A =
⇒ cosA =
⇒ cosA = cos60°
⇒ A = 60°