Previous-year board questions (2023–2026) with marking-scheme solutions, grouped by topic and marks.
Find T-ratio or value of Expression 1 Mark Questions
1 1 Mark · July 2023 · Standard open ↗
If $\tan A = \frac{3}{4}$, then the value of $\frac{4 \sin A-2 \cos A}{4 \sin A + 2 \cos A}$ is :
(a) $5$ (b) $\frac{1}{5}$ (c) $6$ (d) $\frac{1}{6}$
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2 1 Mark · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
If $2 \tan A = 3$, then the value of $\frac{4 \sin A +3 \cos A}{4 \sin A-3 \cos A}$ is
(a) $\frac{7}{\sqrt{13}}$ (b) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{13}}$ (c) $3$ (d) does not exist
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3 1 Mark · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
If $\tan \theta = \frac{5}{12}$, then the value of $\frac{\sin \theta + \cos \theta}{\sin \theta - \cos \theta}$ is:
(a) $\frac{17}{7}$ (b) $\frac{17}{7}$ (c) $\frac{17}{13}$ (d) $\frac{7}{13}$
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4 1 Mark · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
If $\tan \theta = \frac{x}{y}$, then $\cos \theta$ is equal to
(a) $\frac{x}{\sqrt{x^2 + y^2}}$ (b) $\frac{y}{\sqrt{x^2 + y^2}}$ (c) $\frac{x}{\sqrt{x^2-y^2}}$ (d) $\frac{y}{\sqrt{x^2-y^2}}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (B) $\frac{y}{\sqrt{x^2 + y^2}}$
5 1 Mark · July 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $\cos \theta = \frac{x}{y}$, $(x, y \neq 0)$, then $\tan \theta$ is equal to :
(a) $\frac{y}{\sqrt{y^2 - x^2}}$ (b) $\frac{x}{\sqrt{x^2 + y^2}}$ (c) $\frac{\sqrt{y^2 - x^2}}{x}$ (d) $\frac{x}{\sqrt{y^2 - x^2}}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (C) $\frac{\sqrt{y^2 - x^2}}{x}$
6 1 Mark · July 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $5 \tan \theta = 2$, then the value of $\frac{10 \sin \theta - 2 \cos \theta}{5 \sin \theta + 3\cos \theta}$ is :
(a) $\frac{2}{5}$ (b) $\frac{5}{2}$ (c) $1$ (d) $\frac{46}{31}$
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7 1 Mark · July 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $\text{cosec } \theta = \sqrt{10}$, then the value of $\text{sec } \theta$ is :
(a) $\frac{3}{\sqrt{10}}$ (b) $\frac{\sqrt{10}}{3}$ (c) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{10}}$ (d) $\frac{2}{\sqrt{10}}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (B) $\frac{\sqrt{10}}{3}$
8 1 Mark · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin A = \frac{2}{3}$, then value of $\cot A$ is :
(a) $\frac{\sqrt{5}}{2}$ (b) $\frac{3}{2}$ (c) $\frac{5}{4}$ (d) $\frac{2}{3}$
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9 1 Mark · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $4 \sec \theta - 5 = 0$, then the value of $\cot \theta$ is:
(a) $\frac{3}{4}$ (b) $\frac{4}{5}$ (c) $\frac{5}{4}$ (d) $\frac{4}{3}$
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10 1 Mark · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $5 \tan \theta - 12 = 0$, then the value of $\sin \theta$ is :
(a) $\frac{5}{12}$ (b) $\frac{12}{13}$ (c) $\frac{5}{13}$ (d) $\frac{12}{5}$
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11 1 Mark · July 2025 · Standard open ↗
Find the value of $\frac{\tan \alpha}{\tan \beta}$ from the following diagram. It is given that RS: SQ = $1:2$.
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12 1 Mark · July 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\cot \theta = \frac{p}{q}$ ($q \neq 0$), then $\sin \theta$ is equal to :
(a) $\frac{p}{\sqrt{p^2 + q^2}}$ (b) $\frac{\sqrt{p^2 + q^2}}{p}$ (c) $\frac{q}{\sqrt{p^2 + q^2}}$ (d) $\frac{q}{\sqrt{p^2 - q^2}}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (C) $\frac{q}{\sqrt{p^2 + q^2}}$
13 1 Mark · July 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\triangle$ ABC is right-angled at C, then the value of $\cos (A + B)$ is :
(a) $1$ (b) $\frac{1}{2}$ (c) $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ (d) $0$
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14 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
In a right triangle $ABC$, right-angled at $A$, if $\sin B = \frac{1}{4}$, then the value of $\sec B$ is
(a) 4 (b) $\frac{\sqrt{15}}{4}$ (c) $\sqrt{15}$ (d) $\frac{4}{\sqrt{15}}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (D) $\frac{4}{\sqrt{15}}$
15 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Given that $\sin \theta = \frac{a}{b}$, then $\cos \theta$ is equal to :
(a) $\frac{b}{\sqrt{b^2-a^2}}$ (b) $\frac{b}{a}$ (c) $\frac{\sqrt{b^2-a^2}}{b}$ (d) $\frac{a}{\sqrt{b^2-a^2}}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (c) $\frac{\sqrt{b^2-a^2}}{b}$
16 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
If $\cos y = 0$, then what is the value of $\frac{1}{2} \cos y$ ?
(a) $0$ (b) $\frac{1}{2}$ (c) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ (d) $\frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (d) $\frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}$
17 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
If $\cos A = \frac{4}{5}$, then the value of $\tan A$ is :
(a) $\frac{3}{5}$ (b) $\frac{3}{4}$ (c) $\frac{4}{3}$ (d) $\frac{5}{3}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (B) $\frac{3}{4}$ (1 Mark)
18 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Given $\cot \theta = 3$, the value of $\cos \theta$ is:
(a) $\frac{1}{3}$ (b) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{10}}$ (c) $\frac{3}{\sqrt{10}}$ (d) $\frac{\sqrt{10}}{3}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (C) $\frac{3}{\sqrt{10}}$
19 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
When $\sin A = \frac{1}{3}$, the value of $\cot A$ is
(a) $\frac{2\sqrt{2}}{3}$ (b) $2\sqrt{2}$ (c) $\frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}$ (d) $3$
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20 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
For an acute angle $\theta$, if $\sin \theta = \frac{1}{9}$, then value of $\frac{9 cosec \theta+1}{9 cosec \theta-1}$ is
(a) $0$ (b) $\frac{80}{81}$ (c) $1$ (d) $\frac{82}{80}$
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21 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
For an acute angle $\theta$, if $\cos \theta = \frac{8}{17}$, then $\frac{8 \sec \theta + 1}{8 \sec \theta - 1}$ equals
(a) $\frac{64}{63}$ (b) $0$ (c) $\frac{65}{63}$ (d) $1$
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22 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
If $\sqrt{2}\sin\theta = 1$, then $\cot\theta \times \csc\theta$ is equal to :
(a) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ (b) $\frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}$ (c) $\sqrt{2}$ (d) $\frac{1}{2}$
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23 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
If $\sin A = \frac{2}{3}$, then $\cos A$ is equal to :
(a) $\frac{3}{2}$ (b) $\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}$ (c) $\frac{1}{3}$ (d) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
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24 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
If $\tan A = \frac{1}{2}$, then $\sin A$ is equal to :
(a) $\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$ (b) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$ (c) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}$ (d) $1$
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25 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
If $\tan A = 1$, then $3 \sin A + \cos A$ is equal to
(a) $4\sqrt{2}$ (b) $4$ (c) $2\sqrt{2}$ (d) $4 \times 45^\circ$
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26 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Assertion (A) : In a right angle triangle $ABC$, $\angle B = 90^\circ$. Therefore the value of $\cos (A + C)$ is equal to $0$. Reason (R) : $A + B + C = 180^\circ$ and $\cos 90^\circ = 0$.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A). (c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. (d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
27 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
If $\sin A = \cos A$, then $\frac{1 - \tan A}{1 + \tan A}$ is equal to
(a) 1 (b) -1 (c) 0 (d) not defined
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28 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
In $\triangle ABC, \angle B = 90^\circ$. If $\frac{AB}{AC} = \frac{1}{2}$, then $\cos C$ is equal to
(a) $\frac{3}{2}$ (b) $\frac{1}{2}$ (c) $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ (d) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
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29 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
If $\sin \theta = \frac{1}{9}$, then $\tan \theta$ is equal to
(a) $\frac{1}{4\sqrt{5}}$ (b) $\frac{4\sqrt{5}}{9}$ (c) $\frac{1}{8}$ (d) $4\sqrt{5}$
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30 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
If $\sin \theta = \frac{1}{7}$, then $\tan \theta$ is:
(a) $\frac{1}{4\sqrt{3}}$ (b) $\frac{1}{2\sqrt{3}}$ (c) $\frac{4\sqrt{3}}{7}$ (d) $\frac{6}{7}$
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31 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
If $\sin \theta = \frac{1}{7}$, then $\tan \theta$ is :
(a) $\frac{1}{4\sqrt{3}}$ (b) $\frac{1}{2\sqrt{3}}$ (c) $\frac{4\sqrt{3}}{7}$ (d) $\frac{6}{7}$
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32 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
If value of $\cot \theta$ is $\sqrt{5}$, then $\sin \theta$ equals
(a) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{6}}$ (b) $\sqrt{6}$ (c) $\frac{\sqrt{5}}{6}$ (d) $\frac{1}{2}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ Answer (A) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{6}}$
33 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
If $\sin \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{11}}$, then $\cot \theta$ equals
(a) $\frac{\sqrt{11}}{\sqrt{10}}$ (b) $\frac{\sqrt{10}}{11}$ (c) $\sqrt{10}$ (d) $\sqrt{11}$
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34 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
If $\cos A = \frac{3}{5}$, then the value of $\tan A$ is :
(a) $\frac{4}{5}$ (b) $\frac{5}{4}$ (c) $\frac{3}{4}$ (d) $\frac{4}{3}$
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2 Marks Questions
35 2 Marks · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
If $\tan \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{7}}$, then show that $\frac{\text{cosec}^2 \theta - \sec^2 \theta}{\text{cosec}^2\theta+ \sec^2 \theta} = \frac{3}{4}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $$\begin{aligned}& \sec^2 \theta = 1 + \frac{1}{7} = \frac{8}{7} \\ & \cot \theta = \sqrt{7} \Rightarrow \text{cosec}^2 \theta = 1 + 7 = 8 \\ & \therefore \text{LHS} = \frac{8 - \frac{8}{7}}{8 + \frac{8}{7}} = \frac{\frac{48}{7}}{\frac{64}{7}} \\ & = \frac{3}{4} = \text{RHS}\end{aligned}$$
36 2 Marks · July 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $12 \text{cosec } A = 13$, then find the value of $\frac{2 \text{sin } A - 3 \text{cos } A}{4 \text{sin } A - 9 \text{cos } A}$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\text{sin } A = \frac{12}{13}$, $\text{cos } A = \frac{5}{13}$ Hence $\frac{2 \text{sin } A - 3 \text{cos } A}{4 \text{sin } A - 9 \text{cos } A} = \frac{2 \times \frac{12}{13} - 3 \times \frac{5}{13}}{4 \times \frac{12}{13} - 9 \times \frac{5}{13}} = 3$
37 2 Marks · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin A = \frac{3}{5}$ and $\cos B = \frac{12}{13}$, then find the value of $(\tan A + \tan B)$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $$\begin{aligned}& \sin A = \frac{3}{5} \Rightarrow \tan A = \frac{3}{4} \\ & \cos B = \frac{12}{13} \Rightarrow \tan B = \frac{5}{12} \\ & \tan A + \tan B = \frac{3}{4} + \frac{5}{12} = \frac{14}{12}\end{aligned}$$ or $\frac{7}{6}$
38 2 Marks · July 2025 · Standard open ↗
From the given figure, find the value of $\sin \alpha$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sin \alpha = \frac{\text{Perpendicular}}{\text{Hypotenuse}}$ $\sin \alpha = \frac{6}{3+9} = \frac{6}{12} = \frac{1}{2}$
39 2 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin A = y$, then express $\cos A$ and $\tan A$ in terms of $y$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\cos A = \sqrt{1-\sin^2 A} = \sqrt{1-y^2}$ $\tan A = \frac{\sin A}{\cos A} = \frac{y}{\sqrt{1-y^2}}$
40 2 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
If $\tan \theta = \frac{24}{7}$, then find the value of $\sin \theta + \cos \theta$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\tan \theta = \frac{24}{7} = \frac{P}{B}$ Getting $\sin \theta = \frac{24}{25}$ and $\cos \theta = \frac{7}{25}$ (I) (1½ Mark) $\therefore \sin \theta + \cos \theta = \frac{24}{25} + \frac{7}{25} = \frac{31}{25}$ (II) (1/2 Mark)
41 2 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
If $\tan \theta + \frac{1}{\tan \theta} = 2$, find the value of $\tan^2 \theta + \frac{1}{\tan^2\theta}$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $(\tan \theta + \frac{1}{\tan \theta})^2 = (2)^2$ (1/2 Mark) $\tan^2 \theta + \frac{1}{\tan^2 \theta} + 2 = 4$ (1 Mark) $\Rightarrow \tan^2 \theta + \frac{1}{\tan^2 \theta} = 2$ (1/2 Mark)
42 2 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
If $\tan A = \frac{4}{3}$, find $\sin A$ and $\cos A$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sin A = \frac{4}{5}$ (1 Mark) $\cos A = \frac{3}{5}$ (1 Mark)
43 2 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Vertices of a right triangle ABC with $\angle B = 90^\circ$ are $A(3, 4)$, $B(1, 1)$ and $C(-8, 7)$. Find the value of $\tan A$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $BC = \sqrt{(-8 - 1)^2 + (7 - 1)^2} = \sqrt{117} = 3\sqrt{13}$ (I Mark) $AB = \sqrt{(3 - 1)^2 + (4 - 1)^2} = \sqrt{13}$ (II Mark) $\tan A = \frac{BC}{AB} = \frac{3\sqrt{13}}{\sqrt{13}} = 3$ (III Mark)
44 2 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
If $4 \tan A = 3$, then find the value of $\frac{\text{cosec}^2 A + 1}{\text{cosec}^2 A - 1}$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $4 \tan A = 3$ $\tan A = \frac{3}{4}$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ Mark) $\Rightarrow \cot A = \frac{4}{3}$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ Mark) $\therefore \text{cosec}^2 A = 1 + (\frac{4}{3})^2 = 1 + \frac{16}{9} = \frac{25}{9}$ (1 Mark) $\frac{\text{cosec}^2 A + 1}{\text{cosec}^2 A - 1} = \frac{\frac{25}{9} + 1}{\frac{25}{9} - 1} = \frac{\frac{34}{9}}{\frac{16}{9}} = \frac{34}{16}$ or $\frac{17}{8}$ (1 Mark)
45 2 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
If $\sec A = \frac{25}{7}$, then find the value of $\text{cosec } A$ and $\tan A$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (a) $\text{cosec } A = \frac{25}{24}$ and $\tan A = \frac{24}{7}$
46 2 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Verify that $\sin (A + B) = \sin A \cos B + \cos A \sin B$ for $A = 60^\circ$ and $B = 30^\circ$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = \sin (60^\circ + 30^\circ) = \sin 90^\circ = 1$ $RHS = \sin 60^\circ \cos 30^\circ + \cos 60^\circ \sin 30^\circ = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{2} = 1 = LHS$
3 Marks Questions
47 3 Marks · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
Prove that $\frac{\text{cosec}^2 \theta - \sec^2 \theta}{\text{cosec}^2 \theta + \sec^2 \theta} = \frac{3}{4}$, if $\tan \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{7}}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\tan \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{7}}$ $\Rightarrow \sec^2\theta = \frac{8}{7}$ and $\text{cosec}^2\theta = 8$ $\therefore \text{LHS} = \frac{8 - \frac{8}{7}}{8 + \frac{8}{7}} = \frac{\frac{48}{7}}{\frac{64}{7}} = \frac{3}{4} = \text{RHS}$
4 Marks Questions
48 4 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
A teacher asked his students to draw a right triangle $ABC$ with $AB = 8$ cm, $\angle B = 90^\circ$ and $BC = 15$ cm. Based on the above, answer the following : (i) Evaluate $(\sin^2 A - \cos^2 A)$ (ii) Evaluate $(\frac{1}{\cos^2 A} - \frac{1}{\cot^2 A})$ (iii) (a) Evaluate $\frac{2 \tan A}{1 + \tan^2 A}$ and prove that it is equal to $2 \sin A \cos A$. OR (iii) (b) Evaluate : $\frac{\tan^2 A - \sec^2 A}{\cot^2 A - \csc^2 A}$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (i) Hypotenuse $AC = 17$ cm $\implies \sin^2 A - \cos^2 A = (\frac{15}{17})^2 - (\frac{8}{17})^2 = \frac{161}{289}$ (ii) $\frac{1}{\cos^2 A} - \frac{1}{\cot^2 A} = \frac{17^2}{8^2} - \frac{15^2}{8^2} = 1$ (iii) (a) $\frac{2 \tan A}{1 + \tan^2 A} = \frac{2 \times \frac{15}{8}}{1 + \frac{15^2}{8^2}} = \frac{240}{289}$ $2 \sin A \cos A = 2 \times \frac{15}{17} \times \frac{8}{17} = \frac{240}{289}$ Hence they are equal Note : Marks should be awarded to the alternate solution as well : $\frac{2 \tan A}{\sec^2 A} = \frac{2 \times \frac{\sin A}{\cos A}}{\frac{1}{\cos^2 A}} = 2 \sin A \cos A$ OR (iii) (b) $\frac{\tan^2 A - \sec^2 A}{\cot^2 A - \csc^2 A} = \frac{(\frac{15}{8})^2 - (\frac{17}{8})^2}{(\frac{8}{15})^2 - (\frac{17}{15})^2} = 1$
Specific Angles Expression 1 Mark Questions
58 1 Mark · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
$\frac{3}{4} \tan^2 30^{\circ} -\sec^2 45^{\circ} + \sin^2 60^{\circ}$ is equal to
(a) $-1$ (b) $\frac{5}{6}$ (c) $-\frac{3}{2}$ (d) $\frac{1}{6}$
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59 1 Mark · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
$\frac{5}{8} - \sec^2 60^{\circ} - \tan^2 60^{\circ} + \cos^2 45^{\circ}$ is equal to
(a) $-\frac{5}{3}$ (b) $-\frac{1}{2}$ (c) 0 (d) $-\frac{1}{4}$
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60 1 Mark · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
$\frac{2 \tan 30^{\circ}}{1+ \tan^2 30^{\circ}}$ is equal to :
(a) $\sin 60^{\circ}$ (b) $\cos 60^{\circ}$ (c) $\tan 60^{\circ}$ (d) $\sin 30^{\circ}$
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61 1 Mark · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
$\frac{1-\tan^2 30^\circ}{1 + \tan^2 30^\circ}$ is equal to :
(a) $\sin 60^\circ$ (b) $\cos 60^\circ$ (c) $\tan 60^\circ$ (d) $\cos 30^\circ$
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62 1 Mark · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
For $\theta = 30^\circ$, the value of $(2 \sin \theta \cos \theta)$ is :
(a) $1$ (b) $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ (c) $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}$ (d) $\frac{3}{2}$
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63 1 Mark · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
Evaluate: $\frac{\sec^2 45^\circ - \tan^2 45^\circ}{\sin^2 45^\circ}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\frac{\sec^2 45^\circ - \tan^2 45^\circ}{\sin^2 45^\circ} = \frac{(\sqrt{2})^2-(1)^2}{\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)^2} = \frac{2-1}{\frac{1}{2}} = 2$
64 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin 30^\circ \tan 45^\circ = \frac{\sec 60^\circ}{k}$, then the value of $k$ is:
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65 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
$\frac{1-\tan^2 30^\circ}{1+\tan^2 30^\circ}$ is equal to
(a) $\sin 60^\circ$ (b) $\cos 60^\circ$ (c) $\tan 60^\circ$ (d) $\sec 60^\circ$
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66 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
The value of $\frac{2 \tan 60^\circ}{1 - \tan^2 60^\circ}$ is same as the value of
(a) $-\tan 30^\circ$ (b) $-\tan 60^\circ$ (c) $2 \sin 60^\circ$ (d) $2 \cos 60^\circ$
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67 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
The value of $(1 - 2 \sin^2 60^{\circ})$ is same as that of
(a) $\sin 30^{\circ}$ (b) $-\sin 30^{\circ}$ (c) $\cos 60^{\circ}$ (d) $-\cos 30^{\circ}$
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68 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $x\left(\frac{2 \tan 30^\circ}{1 + \tan^2 30^\circ}\right) = y\left(\frac{2 \tan 30^\circ}{1 - \tan^2 30^\circ}\right)$, then $x:y=$
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69 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $x = \cos 30^{\circ} - \sin 30^{\circ}$ and $y = \tan 60^{\circ} - \cot 60^{\circ}$, then
(a) $x = y$ (b) $x > y$ (c) $x < y$ (d) $x > 1, y < 1$
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70 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $x = 2 \sin 60^{\circ} \cos 60^{\circ}$ and $y = \sin^2 30^{\circ} - \cos^2 30^{\circ}$ and $x^2 = ky^2$, the value of $k$ is
(a) $\sqrt{3}$ (b) $-\sqrt{3}$ (c) $3$ (d) $-3$
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71 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
If $\cos A = \frac{1}{2}$, then the value of $\sin^2 A + 2 \cos^2 A$ is :
(a) $\frac{3}{2}$ (b) $\frac{5}{4}$ (c) $-1$ (d) $\frac{1}{2}$
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72 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
If $2 \sin A = 1$, then the value of $\tan A + \cot A$ is:
(a) $\sqrt{3}$ (b) $\frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}$ (c) $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ (d) $1$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (B) $\frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}$ (1 Mark)
73 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Given that $\sin 2\alpha = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$, the value of $\sin 3\alpha$ is :
(a) $\frac{3\sqrt{3}}{4}$ (b) $\frac{1}{2}$ (c) $1$ (d) $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}$
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74 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
The value of $\left(\frac{1}{2} \tan^2 45^\circ - \cos^2 60^\circ\right)$ is :
(a) $0$ (b) $-\frac{1}{2}$ (c) $\frac{1}{4}$ (d) $-\frac{1}{4}$
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75 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Assertion (A): $\tan 20$ is not defined at $\theta = 45^{\circ}$. Reason (R): $\sin 90^{\circ} \neq \cos 90^{\circ}$.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A). (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A). (c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. (d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
76 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
The value of $\frac{1}{2}(\cot^2 30^{\circ} - \sec^2 60^{\circ})$ is :
(a) $-1$ (b) $-2$ (c) $\frac{5}{8}$ (d) $\frac{7}{8}$
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77 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
If $x \tan 45^{\circ} - \sin 30^{\circ} = \cos 30^{\circ} - \cot 60^{\circ}$, then $x$ is equal to
(a) $\sqrt{3}$ (b) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$ (c) $1$ (d) $\frac{1}{2}$
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78 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
The value of $\frac{2 \tan 60^\circ}{1 - \tan^2 60^\circ}$ is :
(a) $-3$ (b) $\sqrt{3}$ (c) $-\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$ (d) $-\sqrt{3}$
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79 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
The value of $\frac{\sec^2 30^\circ + \tan^2 30^\circ}{\sin^2 45^\circ + \cos^2 45^\circ}$ is :
(a) $1$ (b) $\frac{5}{3}$ (c) $\frac{13}{3}$ (d) $7$
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80 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
The value of $(\cos 90^\circ - \sin 90^\circ)$ is:
(a) -1 (b) greater than 0 (c) equal to the value of $\tan 45^\circ$ (d) 0
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81 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
The value of $(\sec 45^{\circ} - \cos 45^{\circ})$ is equal to the value of :
(a) $\sin 45^{\circ}$ (b) $\sin 90^{\circ}$ (c) $\cos 90^{\circ}$ (d) $\tan 45^{\circ}$
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82 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
The value of $\tan 60^\circ - \cot 60^\circ$ is equal to the value of:
(a) $\sec 30^\circ$ (b) $\cosec 30^\circ$ (c) $\cos 30^\circ$ (d) $\sin 60^\circ$
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83 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
The value of $\frac{\tan^2 60^\circ -1}{\tan^2 60^\circ +1}$ is equal to the value of which of the following?
(a) $\tan 60^\circ$ (b) $\cos 60^\circ$ (c) $\sec 60^\circ$ (d) $\sin 60^\circ$
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84 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
Which of the following is not defined for $x = 90^\circ$ ?
(a) $\cot x$ (b) $\operatorname{cosec} x$ (c) $\tan \frac{x}{2}$ (d) $\sec x$
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85 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
It is given that $\sin(A - B) = \sin A \cos B - \cos A \sin B$. Use it to evaluate $\sin 15^\circ$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sin 15^\circ = \sin (45^\circ - 30^\circ)$ (1/2 Mark) $= \sin 45^\circ \cos 30^\circ - \cos 45^\circ \sin 30^\circ$ (1/2 Mark) $= \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{1}{2}$ (1 Mark) $= \frac{\sqrt{3}-1}{2\sqrt{2}}$ or $\frac{\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{2}}{4}$ (1/2 Mark)
86 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
The value of $2 \sin 45^\circ \cos 45^\circ$ is same as the value of :
(a) $\sin 0^\circ$ (b) $\cos 0^\circ$ (c) $\tan 90^\circ$ (d) $\cot 90^\circ$
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87 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
The value of $3 \cos 30^\circ - 4 \cos^3 30^\circ$ is same as the value of :
(a) $\sin 90^\circ$ (b) $\cos 90^\circ$ (c) $\tan 90^\circ$ (d) $\sec 90^\circ$
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88 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
The value of $\sin 90^{\circ} \cos 90^{\circ} - \sin^2 60^{\circ}$ is :
(a) $\frac{1}{4}$ (b) $\frac{3}{4}$ (c) $-\frac{3}{4}$ (d) $\frac{5}{4}$
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89 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
The value of $\tan 30^\circ \tan 60^\circ - \sin 90^\circ \cos 90^\circ$ is :
(a) $1$ (b) $0$ (c) $2$ (d) not defined
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90 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
The value of $2 \tan 45^\circ \sin^2 60^\circ - \cos 90^\circ$ is:
(a) $-\frac{1}{4}$ (b) $\frac{3}{2}$ (c) $\frac{3}{4}$ (d) $\frac{1}{4}$
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91 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
Evaluate : $\frac{5 \sin^2 45^{\circ} - 3 \tan^2 30^{\circ}}{2 \sec^2 30^{\circ}}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\frac{5\sin^2 45^{\circ}-3\tan^2 30^{\circ}}{2\sec^2 30^{\circ}}$ $5\times(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})^2 - 3\times(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}})^2$ (1/2 Mark) $\frac{5}{2} - \frac{3}{3}$ $2 \times (\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}})^2$ $\frac{9}{16}$ (1/2 Mark)
92 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
If $\sin \theta = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$, then the value of $2\sqrt{3} \cdot \cos \frac{\theta}{2}$ is:
(a) $3$ (b) $2\sqrt{3}$ (c) $\frac{3}{2}$ (d) $\sqrt{3}$
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2 Marks Questions
93 2 Marks · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
If $4 \cot^2 45^\circ - \sec^2 60^\circ + \sin^2 60^\circ + p = \frac{3}{4}$, then find the value of p.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $4 \cot^2 45^\circ - \sec^2 60^\circ + \sin^2 60^\circ + p = \frac{3}{4}$ $\Rightarrow 4(1)^2 - (2)^2 + (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^2 + p = \frac{3}{4}$ $\Rightarrow 4 - 4 + \frac{3}{4} + p = \frac{3}{4}$ $\Rightarrow p = 0$
94 2 Marks · 🔁 March 2023 & March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Evaluate $\frac{5 \cos^2 60^\circ + 4 \sec^2 30^\circ – \tan^2 45^\circ}{\sin^2 30^\circ + \cos^2 30^\circ}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\frac{5 \cos^2 60^\circ + 4 \sec^2 30^\circ - \tan^2 45^\circ}{\sin^2 30^\circ + \cos^2 30^\circ} = \frac{5(1/2)^2 + 4(2/\sqrt{3})^2 - (1)^2}{1}$ $= \frac{5/4 + 16/3-1}{1} = \frac{67}{12}$
95 2 Marks · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
Evaluate : $\frac{5}{\cot^2 30^\circ} + \frac{1}{\sin^2 60^\circ} - \cot^2 45^\circ + 2 \sin^2 90^\circ$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $$\begin{aligned}& \frac{5}{\cot^2 30^\circ} + \frac{1}{\sin^2 60^\circ} - \cot^2 45^\circ + 2 \sin^2 90^\circ \\ & = \frac{5}{(\sqrt{3})^2} + \frac{1}{(\sqrt{3}/2)^2} - (1)^2 + 2(1)^2 = \frac{5}{3} + \frac{4}{3} - 1 + 2 \\ & = \frac{9}{3} + 1 = 4 \\ & = 3 + 1 = 4\ \text{OR}\end{aligned}$$
96 2 Marks · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
Evaluate $2\sec^2\theta + 3\text{cosec}^2\theta - 2\sin\theta\cos\theta$ if $\theta = 45^\circ$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $$\begin{aligned}& 2 \sec^2 45^\circ + 3 \text{cosec}^2 45^\circ - 2 \sin 45^\circ \cos 45^\circ \\ & = 2(\sqrt{2})^2 + 3(\sqrt{2})^2 - 2(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}) \\ & = 4 + 6 - 1 = 9\end{aligned}$$
97 2 Marks · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
Find the value of $x$ such that, $3 \tan^2 60^\circ - x \sin^2 45^\circ + \frac{3}{4} \sec^2 30^\circ = 2 cosec^2 30^\circ$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $3 \tan^2 60^\circ - x \sin^2 45^\circ + \frac{3}{4} \sec^2 30^\circ = 2 cosec^2 30^\circ$ $\Rightarrow 3(\sqrt{3})^2 - x(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})^2 + \frac{3}{4}(\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}})^2 = 2(2)^2$ $\Rightarrow 9 - \frac{x}{2} + 1 = 8$ $\Rightarrow x = 4$
98 2 Marks · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
Evaluate: $2\sqrt{2} \cos 45^\circ \sin 30^\circ + 2\sqrt{3} \cos 30^\circ$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $2\sqrt{2} \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{1}{2} + 2\sqrt{3} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ $= 4$
99 2 Marks · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $A = 60^\circ$ and $B = 30^\circ$, verify that : $\sin (A + B) = \sin A \cos B + \cos A \sin B$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS = $\sin (60^\circ + 30^\circ) = \sin 90^\circ = 1$ RHS = $\sin 60^\circ \cos 30^\circ + \cos 60^\circ \sin 30^\circ$ $= \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{2} = 1$ $\therefore$ LHS = RHS
100 2 Marks · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
Evaluate: $2 \sin^2 30^\circ \sec 60^\circ + \tan^2 60^\circ$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $2\sin^2 30^\circ \sec 60^\circ + \tan^2 60^\circ$ $= 2 \times (\frac{1}{2})^2 \times 2 + (\sqrt{3})^2$ $= 2 \times \frac{1}{4} \times 2 + 3$ $= 1 + 3$ $= 4$
101 2 Marks · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
Evaluate: $\frac{\cos 45^\circ + \sin 60^\circ}{\sec 30^\circ + \operatorname{cosec} 30^\circ}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\frac{\cos 45^\circ + \sin 60^\circ}{\sec 30^\circ + \operatorname{cosec} 30^\circ}$ $= \frac{\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}}{\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} + 2}$ $= \frac{2\sqrt{3}+3\sqrt{2}}{4\sqrt{2}(1+\sqrt{3})}$
102 2 Marks · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
Evaluate : $\frac{5 \tan 60^{\circ}}{(\sin^2 60^{\circ} + \cos^2 60^{\circ}) \tan 30^{\circ}}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\frac{5\tan60^{\circ}}{(\sin^2 60^{\circ} + \cos^2 60^{\circ})\tan30^{\circ}}$ $= \frac{5 \times \sqrt{3}}{1 \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}}$ $=15$
103 2 Marks · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
Evaluate: $\frac{5 \cos^2 60^\circ + 4 \sec^2 30^\circ - \tan^2 45^\circ}{\sin^2 30^\circ + \sin^2 60^\circ}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $$\begin{aligned}& 5(\frac{1}{2})^2+4(\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}})^2-(1)^2 \\ & (\frac{1}{2})^2+(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^2 \\ & = \frac{67}{12}\end{aligned}$$
104 2 Marks · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
Evaluate : $\frac{2 \tan 30^{\circ} \cdot \sec 60^{\circ} \cdot \tan 45^{\circ}}{1 - \sin^2 60^{\circ}}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $$\begin{aligned}& 2\times\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\times 2\times 1 \\ & \frac{1 - \frac{3}{4}}{} \\ & = \frac{16}{\sqrt{3}} \text{ or } \frac{16\sqrt{3}}{3}\end{aligned}$$
105 2 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $x \cos 60^\circ + y \cos 0^\circ + \sin 30^\circ - \cot 45^\circ = 5$, then find the value of $x + 2y$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $x(\frac{1}{2}) + y(1) + \frac{1}{2} - 1 = 5 \implies x + 2y = 11$
106 2 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Evaluate: $\frac{\tan^2 60^\circ}{\sin^2 60^\circ + \cos^2 30^\circ}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\frac{(\sqrt{3})^2}{(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^2 + (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^2} = 2$
107 2 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $4k = \tan^2 60^{\circ} - 2 \operatorname{cosec}^2 30^{\circ} -2 \tan^2 30^{\circ}$, then find the value of $k$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $4k = (\sqrt{3})^2 - 2(2)^2 - 2(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}})^2$ $= 3 - 2(4) - 2(\frac{1}{3})$ $= 3 - 8 - \frac{2}{3}$ $= -5 - \frac{2}{3}$ $= \frac{-15-2}{3} = \frac{-17}{3}$ $k = \frac{-17}{12}$
108 2 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Evaluate the following : $\frac{3 \sin 30^\circ-4 \sin^3 30^\circ}{2 \sin^2 50^\circ +2 \cos^2 50^\circ}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\frac{3 \sin 30^\circ-4 \sin^3 30^\circ}{2 \sin^2 50^\circ +2 \cos^2 50^\circ}$ $= \frac{3\times\frac{1}{2}-4\times(\frac{1}{2})^3}{2 (\sin^2 50^\circ+\cos^2 50^\circ)}$ $= \frac{\frac{3}{2}-\frac{1}{2}}{2\times 1}$ $= \frac{1}{2}$
109 2 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
It is given that $\sin(A-B) = \sin A \cos B - \cos A \sin B$. Use it to find the value of $\sin 15^\circ$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sin 15^\circ = \sin(45^\circ - 30^\circ)$ $= \sin 45^\circ \cos 30^\circ - \cos 45^\circ \sin 30^\circ$ $= \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{1}{2}$ $= \frac{\sqrt{3}-1}{2\sqrt{2}}$ or $\frac{\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{2}}{4}$
110 2 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Evaluate : $\frac{5 \tan^2 30^\circ + 3 \cos^2 45^\circ - 4 \sin^2 30^\circ}{\sqrt{3} \sin 60^\circ \cos 60^\circ + \cot^2 45^\circ}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\frac{5(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}})^2 + 3(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})^2 - 4(\frac{1}{2})^2}{\sqrt{3} .(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}). \frac{1}{2} + (1)^2} = \frac{26}{21}$
111 2 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Evaluate: $\frac{3 \cos^2 30^\circ - 6 cosec^2 30^\circ}{\tan^2 60^\circ}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $3\times(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^2 - 6\times(2)^2$ (1/2 Mark) $\frac{3 \times \frac{3}{4} - 6 \times 4}{(\sqrt{3})^2}$ (1/2 Mark) = $\frac{\frac{9}{4} - 24}{3}$ (1/2 Mark) = $\frac{\frac{9-96}{4}}{3} = \frac{-87}{12}$ or $-\frac{29}{4}$ (1/2 Mark)
112 2 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Evaluate : $\frac{1-2 \tan^2 30^\circ - \sec^2 45^\circ}{\sin^2 60^\circ}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $= \frac{1-2\times(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}})^2-(\sqrt{2})^2}{(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^2}$ (I) (1½ Mark) $= -\frac{20}{9}$ (II) (1/2 Mark)
113 2 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Evaluate : $\frac{\sin^3 60^\circ - \tan 30^\circ}{\cos^2 45^\circ}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\frac{(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^3 - \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}}{(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})^2}$ (1/2 Mark) = $\frac{\frac{3\sqrt{3}}{8} - \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}}{\frac{1}{2}}$ (1/2 Mark) = $\frac{\frac{9-8}{8\sqrt{3}}}{\frac{1}{2}}$ (1/2 Mark) = $\frac{1}{8\sqrt{3}} \times 2 = \frac{1}{4\sqrt{3}}$ or $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{12}$ (1/2 Mark)
114 2 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
OR Evaluate : $\frac{2 \cos 30^\circ - \cot^3 60^\circ}{\tan 30^\circ}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\frac{2 \cos 30^\circ - \cot^3 60^\circ}{\tan 30^\circ} = \frac{2 \times (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}) - (\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}})^3}{\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}}$ (I Mark) $= \frac{8}{3}$ (II Mark)
115 2 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Evaluate : $\frac{\cos 45^\circ}{\sec 30^\circ + \csc 30^\circ}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\frac{\cos 45^\circ}{\sec 30^\circ + \csc 30^\circ} = \frac{\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}}{\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} + 2}$ [1 1/2 marks] $= \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2\sqrt{2} + 2\sqrt{6}}$ or $\frac{3\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{6}}{8}$ [1/2 mark]
116 2 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Evaluate : $\frac{\sin^2 45^{\circ}}{\text{cosec}^2 30^{\circ} - \tan^2 45^{\circ}}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\frac{\sin^2 45^{\circ}}{\text{cosec}^2 30^{\circ} - \tan^2 45^{\circ}} = \frac{(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})^2}{(2)^2 - (1)^2}$ [1 1/2 marks] $= \frac{1}{6}$ [1/2 mark]
117 2 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Evaluate : $2 \tan^2 45^\circ + \cos^2 30^\circ - \sin^2 90^\circ$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (a) $2(1)^2 + \left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)^2 - (1)^2 = \frac{7}{4}$
118 2 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Verify that $\cos 2A = \frac{1 - \tan^2 A}{1 + \tan^2 A}$ for $A = 30^\circ$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = \cos 60^\circ = \frac{1}{2}$ $RHS = \frac{1 - \tan^2 30^\circ}{1 + \tan^2 30^\circ} = \frac{1 - \frac{1}{3}}{1 + \frac{1}{3}} = \frac{1}{2} = LHS$
119 2 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Evaluate : $\frac{\cos 45^\circ}{\tan 30^\circ + \sin 60^\circ}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\frac{\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}}{\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}}$ ($1\frac{1}{2}$ marks) $= \frac{2\sqrt{3}}{5\sqrt{2}} \text{ or } \frac{\sqrt{6}}{5}$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ mark)
120 2 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Verify that $\sin 2A = \frac{2 \tan A}{1 + \tan^2 A}$, for $A = 30^\circ$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = \sin 60^\circ = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ mark) $RHS = \frac{2 \tan 30^\circ}{1 + \tan^2 30^\circ} = \frac{\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}}{1 + \frac{1}{3}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = LHS$ ($1 + \frac{1}{2}$ marks)
121 2 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
Evaluate: $\sin^2 30^\circ - \cos^2 45^\circ + \cot^2 60^\circ$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (A) Given expression = $(\frac{1}{2})^2 - (\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})^2 + (\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}})^2$ (1 Mark) $= \frac{1}{12}$ (1 Mark)
122 2 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
Evaluate: $\frac{2 \sin^2 60^\circ + \cos^2 60^\circ}{\tan^2 30^\circ}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\frac{2 \sin^2 60^\circ + \cos^2 60^\circ}{\tan^2 30^\circ}$ $= \frac{2 \left( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \right)^2 + \left( \frac{1}{2} \right)^2}{\left( \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \right)^2}$ (3$\times$1/2 Mark) $= \frac{21}{4}$ (1/2 Mark)
123 2 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
Triangle PQR is an isosceles right triangle, right angled at Q. Find the value of $\sec^2 P + \text{cosec}^2 R$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\Delta PQR$ is an isosceles right triangle $:: \angle P= \angle R = 45^{\circ}$ (1/2 Mark) $\sec^2 P + \text{cosec}^2 R = \sec^2 45^{\circ} + \text{cosec}^2 45^{\circ}$ $= (\sqrt{2})^2 + (\sqrt{2})^2$ $= 4$ (1/2 Mark)
124 2 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
Evaluate: $\sin 45^{\circ} \cdot \cos 45^{\circ} + \text{cosec}^2 30^{\circ}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sin 45^{\circ} \cdot \cos 45^{\circ} + \text{cosec}^2 30^{\circ}$ $= \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + 2^2$ (3× 1/2 Mark) $= \frac{1}{2} + 4 = \frac{9}{2}$ (1/2 Mark)
125 2 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
Evaluate: $\sec 60^\circ \cdot \cos^2 30^\circ + \sin^2 45^\circ$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sec 60^\circ \cdot \cos^2 30^\circ + \sin^2 45^\circ$ $= 2 \times (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^2 + (\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})^2$ (1/2+1/2+1/2 Mark) $= 2 \times \frac{3}{4} + \frac{1}{2}$ (1/2 Mark) $= \frac{3}{2} + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{4}{2} = 2$
126 2 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
If $\sec A = \sqrt{2}$ and $\tan B = \sqrt{3}$, then find the value of $2 \sin A \cos B$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sec A = \sqrt{2} \Rightarrow A = 45^{\circ}$, $\tan B = \sqrt{3} \Rightarrow B = 60^{\circ}$ (1/2 Mark + 1/2 Mark) $2 \sin A \cos B = 2 \sin 45^{\circ} \cos 60^{\circ} = 2 \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ or $\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}$ (1 Mark)
127 2 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
Evaluate : $\frac{4 \cos^3 60^\circ + \text{cosec } 30^\circ}{\tan^2 30^\circ}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\frac{4\cos^3 60^\circ + \text{cosec } 30^\circ}{\tan^2 30^\circ} = \frac{4 \times (\frac{1}{2})^3 + 2}{(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}})^2}$ (1 Mark) $= \frac{4 \times \frac{1}{8} + 2}{\frac{1}{3}} = \frac{\frac{1}{2} + 2}{\frac{1}{3}} = \frac{\frac{5}{2}}{\frac{1}{3}} = \frac{15}{2}$ (½ Mark)
5 Marks Questions
128 5 Marks · July 2023 · Standard open ↗
Evaluate: $\frac{\tan^2 60^\circ + 4 \sin^2 45^\circ + 3 \sec^2 60^\circ + 5 \cos^2 90^\circ}{\text{cosec } 30^\circ + \sec 60^\circ - \cot^2 30^\circ}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\frac{(\sqrt{3})^2+4(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})^2+3(2)^2+5(0)^2}{2+2-(\sqrt{3})^2}$ (3 Marks) $= \frac{3+2+12+0}{4-3}$ (1 Mark) $= 17$ (1 Mark)
Find Angle of T-Ratio 1 Mark Questions
129 1 Mark · July 2023 · Standard open ↗
If $2 \sin 2A = \sqrt{3}$, then $\angle A$ is equal to :
(a) $60^\circ$ (b) $45^\circ$ (c) $90^\circ$ (d) $30^\circ$
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130 1 Mark · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $\tan^2\theta + \cot^2 \alpha = 2$, where $\theta = 45^\circ$ and $0^\circ\leq\alpha\leq90^\circ$, then the value of $\alpha$ is :
(a) $30^\circ$ (b) $45^\circ$ (c) $60^\circ$ (d) $90^\circ$
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131 1 Mark · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $\cos (\alpha + \beta) = 0$, then value of $\cos \left(\frac{\alpha + \beta}{2}\right)$ is equal to :
(a) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ (b) $\frac{1}{2}$ (c) $0$ (d) $\sqrt{2}$
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132 1 Mark · 🔁 March 2024 & March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin \theta = \cos \theta$, ($0^\circ < \theta < 90^\circ$), then value of $(\sec \theta \sin \theta)$ is :
(a) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ (b) $\sqrt{2}$ (c) $1$ (d) $0$
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133 1 Mark · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $\cos \theta = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ and $\sin \phi = \frac{1}{2}$, then $\tan (\theta + \phi)$ is :
(a) $\sqrt{3}$ (b) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$ (c) $1$ (d) not defined
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134 1 Mark · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin \alpha = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$, $\cos \beta = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$, then $\tan \alpha \cdot \tan \beta$ is:
(a) $\sqrt{3}$ (b) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$ (c) $1$ (d) $0$
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135 1 Mark · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin \theta = 1$, then the value of $\frac{1}{2} \sin \frac{\theta}{2}$ is:
(a) $\frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}$ (b) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ (c) $\frac{1}{2}$ (d) $0$
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136 1 Mark · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
The value of $\theta$ for which $2 \sin^2 \theta = \frac{1}{2}$; $0^\circ \le \theta \le 90^\circ$ is:
(a) $30^\circ$ (b) $60^\circ$ (c) $45^\circ$ (d) $90^\circ$
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137 1 Mark · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $\tan A = 3 \cot A$, then the measure of the angle A is :
(a) $15^\circ$ (b) $30^\circ$ (c) $45^\circ$ (d) $60^\circ$
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138 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\theta$ is an acute angle and $7 + 4 \sin \theta = 9$, then the value of $\theta$ is:
(a) $90^\circ$ (b) $30^\circ$ (c) $45^\circ$ (d) $60^\circ$
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139 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\alpha + \beta = 90^\circ$ and $\alpha = 2\beta$, then $\cos^2 \alpha + \sin^2 \beta$ is equal to:
(a) $0$ (b) $\frac{1}{2}$ (c) $1$ (d) $2$
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140 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin (\alpha + \beta) = 1$, then the value of $\sin \left(\frac{\alpha + \beta}{2}\right)$ is :
(a) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ (b) $\frac{1}{2}$ (c) $0$ (d) $1$
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141 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\tan \theta = \sqrt{3}$, then $\frac{\theta}{2}$ equals :
(a) $60^{\circ}$ (b) $30^{\circ}$ (c) $20^{\circ}$ (d) $10^{\circ}$
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142 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin 4\theta = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$, then $\theta$ equals :
(a) $60^\circ$ (b) $20^\circ$ (c) $15^\circ$ (d) $5^\circ$
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143 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\tan 30 = \sqrt{3}$, then $\frac{\theta}{2}$ equals :
(a) $60^{\circ}$ (b) $30^{\circ}$ (c) $20^{\circ}$ (d) $10^{\circ}$
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144 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
$\tan 2A = 3 \tan A$ is true, when the measure of $\angle A$ is :
(a) $90^\circ$ (b) $60^\circ$ (c) $45^\circ$ (d) $30^\circ$
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145 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
$\sec A = 2 \cos A$ is true for $A = $
(a) $0^{\circ}$ (b) $30^{\circ}$ (c) $45^{\circ}$ (d) $60^{\circ}$
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146 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin \theta - \cos \theta = 0$, then the value of $\sin^6 \theta + \cos^6 \theta$ is
(a) $1$ (b) $\frac{1}{8}$ (c) $\frac{3}{4}$ (d) $\frac{1}{4}$
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147 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
$\sin 2\theta = 2 \sin \theta$ is true, when $\theta$ is equal to
(a) $90^{\circ}$ (b) $60^{\circ}$ (c) $45^{\circ}$ (d) $0^{\circ}$
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148 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
The value of $\theta$ for which $\sin 2\theta = \tan 45^\circ$ is :
(a) $22.5^\circ$ (b) $30^\circ$ (c) $45^\circ$ (d) $90^\circ$
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149 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
If $\sqrt{3} \sin \theta = \cos \theta$, then value of $\theta$ is
(a) $\sqrt{3}$ (b) $60^\circ$ (c) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$ (d) $30^\circ$
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150 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
If $\sqrt{3} \sin A = \cos A$, then the measure of $A$ is :
(a) $90^\circ$ (b) $60^\circ$ (c) $45^\circ$ (d) $30^\circ$
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151 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
If $2 \sin 2\theta = \sqrt{2}$, then the value of $\theta$ is :
(a) $90^\circ$ (b) $60^\circ$ (c) $45^\circ$ (d) $(\frac{22}{2})^\circ$
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152 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
If $\tan \theta - \cot \theta = 0$, then the value of $\theta$ is :
(a) $30^\circ$ (b) $45^\circ$ (c) $60^\circ$ (d) $90^\circ$
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153 1 Mark · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
One of the possible values of $A$, for which $\cos 2A = \cos A$, is:
(a) $0^{\circ}$ (b) $30^{\circ}$ (c) $45^{\circ}$ (d) $90^{\circ}$
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2 Marks Questions
154 2 Marks · July 2023 · Standard open ↗
If $\tan A = 1$ and $\tan B = \sqrt{3}$, then evaluate ; $\cos A \cos B + \sin A \sin B$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $A = 45^\circ, B = 60^\circ$ $\cos A \cos B + \sin A \sin B$ $= \cos 45^\circ \cos 60^\circ + \sin 45^\circ \sin 60^\circ$ $= \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ $= \frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}} + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2\sqrt{2}} = \frac{1+\sqrt{3}}{2\sqrt{2}}$
155 2 Marks · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin \alpha = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ and $\cot \beta= \sqrt{3}$, then find the value of $\text{cosec}\alpha+ \text{cosec}\beta$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\text{cosec} \alpha = \frac{1}{\sin \alpha} = \sqrt{2}$ $\text{cosec} \beta = \sqrt{1 + \cot^2 \beta} = \sqrt{1+3} = 2$ $\therefore \text{cosec} \alpha + \text{cosec} \beta = \sqrt{2} + 2$ or $\sqrt{2} (\sqrt{2} + 1)$
156 2 Marks · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
If $A$ and $B$ are acute angles such that $\sin (A - B) = 0$ and $2 \cos (A + B) – 1 = 0$, then find angles $A$ and $B$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sin (A - B) = 0 \Rightarrow A-B=0^\circ$ $\cos (A + B) = \frac{1}{2} \Rightarrow A + B = 60^\circ$ $\Rightarrow A = 30^\circ, B = 30^\circ$
157 2 Marks · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
If $\theta$ is an acute angle and $\sin \theta = \cos \theta$, find the value of $\tan^2\theta + \cot^2\theta – 2$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $$\begin{aligned}& \sin \theta = \cos \theta \Rightarrow \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} = 1 \Rightarrow \tan \theta = 1 \Rightarrow \cot \theta = 1 \\ & \tan^2 \theta + \cot^2 \theta – 2 = (1)^2 + (1)^2 – 2 = 0\end{aligned}$$
158 2 Marks · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $\cos (A + B) = \frac{1}{2}$ and $\tan (A - B) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$, where $0 \leq A + B \leq 90^\circ$, then find the value of $\sec (2A-3B)$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\cos(A + B) = \frac{1}{2} \Rightarrow A + B = 60^\circ$ ... (i) $\tan(A - B) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \Rightarrow A - B = 30^\circ$ ... (ii) Solving (i) and (ii), we get $A = 45^\circ$ and $B = 15^\circ$ $\Rightarrow \sec(2A - 3B) = \sec(90^\circ - 45^\circ)$ $= \sec 45^\circ = \sqrt{2}$
159 2 Marks · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $2 \sin (A + B) = \sqrt{3}$ and $\cos (A - B) = 1$, then find the measures of angles $A$ and $B$. $0 \le A, B, (A + B) \le 90^\circ$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sin(A + B) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \Rightarrow A + B = 60^\circ \dots (1)$ $\cos(A - B) = 1 \Rightarrow A - B = 0^\circ \dots (2)$ Solving $(1)$ and $(2)$, we get $A = B = 30^\circ$
160 2 Marks · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin (A-B) = \frac{1}{2}$, $\cos (A + B) = \frac{1}{2}$; $0 < A + B \le 90^\circ$, $A > B$; find $\angle A$ and $\angle B$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $$\begin{aligned}& \sin (A - B) = \sin 30^\circ \\ & A - B = 30^\circ --------(i) \\ & \cos (A+B) = \cos 60^\circ \\ & A + B = 60^\circ ---------(ii) \\ & \text{Solving (i) and (ii)} \\ & A = 45^\circ, B = 15^\circ\end{aligned}$$
161 2 Marks · July 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin(2A + 3B) = 1$ and $\cos(2A - 3B) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$, $0^{\circ} < 2A + 3B \leq 90^{\circ}$, A $>$ B, then find A and B.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sin (2A + 3B) = 1 \Rightarrow 2A + 3B = 90^{\circ}$ --- (1) $\cos (2A - 3B) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \Rightarrow 2A - 3B = 30^{\circ}$ --- (2) Solving (1) and (2), we get A = $30^{\circ}$ and B = $10^{\circ}$
162 2 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\tan A = \sqrt{3}$; where $A$ is an acute angle, then find the value of $\frac{\sin^2 A}{1 + \cos^2 A}$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\tan A = \sqrt{3} = \tan 60^\circ$ $\Rightarrow A = 60^\circ$ $\frac{\sin^2 A}{1+\cos^2 A} = \frac{\sin^2 60^\circ}{1+\cos^2 60^\circ}$ $= \frac{(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^2}{1+(\frac{1}{2})^2}$ $= \frac{\frac{3}{4}}{1+\frac{1}{4}} = \frac{\frac{3}{4}}{\frac{5}{4}}$ $= \frac{3}{5}$
163 2 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
For acute angles A and B and A + 2B and 2A + B are acute if $\tan (A + 2B) = \sqrt{3}$ and $\sin (2A + B) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ then find the measures of angles A and B.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\tan(A + 2B) = \sqrt{3} \Rightarrow A + 2B = 60^\circ$ (I) (1/2) $ \sin(2A + B) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \Rightarrow 2A + B = 45^\circ$ (II) (1/2) On solving above equations, $A = 10^\circ$, $B = 25^\circ$ (III) (1/2+1/2)
164 2 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
For acute angles A and B, if $\sec (2A - B) = \sqrt{2}$ and $\operatorname{cosec} (A + B) = 2$, then find the values of A and B.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sec(2A - B) = \sqrt{2} \Rightarrow 2A - B = 45^\circ$ (I Mark) $\operatorname{cosec}(A + B) = 2 \Rightarrow A + B = 30^\circ$ (II Mark) On solving, $A = 25^\circ, B = 5^\circ$ (III Mark)
165 2 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
If $\sin (A + 2B) = 2 \cos 60^\circ$ and $A = 3B$, find the measures of $A$ and $B$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sin (A + 2B) = 1$ (1/2 Mark) $A + 2B = 90^\circ$ (1/2 Mark) Using $A = 3B$, we get $B = 18^\circ$ (1/2 Mark) $A = 54^\circ$ (1/2 Mark)
166 2 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
If $\sin (A - B) = \frac{1}{2}$ and $\tan (A + B) = \sqrt{3}$, $0^{\circ} \le A + B < 90^{\circ}$, $A > B$ then find the values of A and B.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sin (A - B) = \frac{1}{2} \Rightarrow A-B = 30^{\circ}$ ..........(i) (1/2 Mark) $\tan (A + B) = \sqrt{3} \Rightarrow A + B = 60^{\circ}$ ..........(ii) (1/2 Mark) Solving (i) and (ii) to get $A = 45^{\circ}$, $B = 15^{\circ}$ (1 Mark)
167 2 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
If $\sin 2A = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ and $2 \tan B + 1 = 3$, then find the value of $(A + B)$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ Getting $A = 30^\circ$ and $B = 45^\circ$ (1½) $A + B = 75^\circ$ (½)
168 2 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
If $\sin(A + 2B) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ and $\cos(A+ 4B) = 0$, $A > B$, find $A$ and $B$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sin(A + 2B) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \Rightarrow A + 2B = 60^\circ$ (1/2 Mark) $\cos(A + 4B) = 0 \Rightarrow A + 4B = 90^\circ$ (1/2 Mark) Solving to get $A = 30^\circ$, $B = 15^\circ$ (1 Mark)
3 Marks Questions
169 3 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Let $2A + B$ and $A + 2B$ be acute angles such that $\sin(2A + B) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ and $\tan(A + 2B) = 1$. Find the value of $\cot(4A - 7B)$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sin(2A + B) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \implies 2A + B = 60^\circ$ --- (1) $\tan(A + 2B) = 1 \implies A + 2B = 45^\circ$ --- (2) Solving (1) $\&$ (2), we get $A = 25^\circ$ and $B = 10^\circ$ $\cot(4A - 7B) = \cot 30^\circ = \sqrt{3}$
170 3 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Find the values of $A$ and $B$ ($0 \leq A < 90^{\circ}, 0 \leq B < 90^{\circ}$), if $\tan(A + B) = 1$ and $\tan(A - B) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (a) $A + B = 45^{\circ}$ $A - B = 30^{\circ}$ Solving and getting $A = 37.5^{\circ}$ and $B = 7.5^{\circ}$
171 3 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
If $\sin(A + 2B) = 1$ and $\cos(2A + B) = \frac{1}{2}$, find the values of A and B. Hence, find the value of $\tan (B – A)$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sin (A + 2B) = 1 \Rightarrow A + 2B = 90^\circ$ --------(i) (1/2 Mark) $\cos (2A + B) = \frac{1}{2} \Rightarrow 2A + B = 60^\circ$ --------(ii) (1/2 Mark) Solving (i) and (ii) we get $A = 10^\circ$ and $B = 40^\circ$ (1 Mark) $\tan (B-A) = \tan (40^\circ – 10^\circ) = \tan 30^\circ = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$ (1 Mark)
Find Value using Identities 1 Mark Questions
172 1 Mark · July 2023 · Standard open ↗
$\cot^2\theta - \frac{1}{\sin^2\theta}$ is equal to:
(a) $1$ (b) $2$ (c) $-2$ (d) $-1$
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173 1 Mark · July 2023 · Standard open ↗
$2 \cos^2 \theta (1 + \tan^2 \theta)$ is equal to:
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174 1 Mark · July 2023 · Standard open ↗
$(\sec^2\theta-1) (1-\text{cosec}^2\theta)$ is equal to:
(a) $1$ (b) $-1$ (c) $2$ (d) $-2$
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175 1 Mark · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
sec$\theta$ when expressed in terms of cot $\theta$, is equal to :
(a) $\frac{1+\cot^2\theta}{\cot \theta}$ (b) $\sqrt{1+\cot^2\theta}$ (c) $\frac{\sqrt{1+\cot^2\theta}}{\cot \theta}$ (d) $\frac{\sqrt{1-\cot^2\theta}}{\cot \theta}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (c) $\frac{\sqrt{1 + \cot^2 \theta}}{\cot \theta}$
176 1 Mark · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
Which of the following is true for all values of $\theta$ ($0^\circ \le \theta \le 90^\circ$) ?
(a) $\cos^2\theta - \sin^2 \theta = 1$ (b) $\text{cosec}^2\theta - \sec^2\theta = 1$ (c) $\sec^2\theta – \tan^2 \theta = 1$ (d) $\cot^2\theta - \tan^2\theta = 1$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (c) $\sec^2\theta – \tan^2\theta = 1$
177 1 Mark · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
$(\sec^2\theta - 1) (\text{cosec}^2\theta - 1)$ is equal to :
(a) $-1$ (b) $1$ (c) $0$ (d) $2$
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178 1 Mark · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
If $\sec\theta - \tan\theta = \frac{1}{3}$, then the value of $(\sec\theta + \tan\theta)$ is :
(a) $\frac{4}{3}$ (b) $\frac{2}{3}$ (c) $\frac{1}{3}$ (d) $3$
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179 1 Mark · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
$\frac{\cos^2\theta}{\sin^2\theta} - \frac{1}{\sin^2\theta}$, in simplified form, is :
(a) $\tan^2\theta$ (b) $\sec^2\theta$ (c) 1 (d) -1
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180 1 Mark · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
Statement A (Assertion) : For $0 < \theta < 90^{\circ}$, $\text{cosec } \theta - \cot \theta$ and $\text{cosec } \theta + \cot \theta$ are reciprocal of each other. Statement R (Reason) : $\text{cosec}^2 \theta - \cot^2 \theta = 1$ (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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181 1 Mark · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
$(\cos^4 A - \sin^4 A)$ on simplification, gives
(a) $2 \sin^2 A - 1$ (b) $2 \sin^2 A + 1$ (c) $2 \cos^2 A + 1$ (d) $2 \cos^2 A - 1$
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182 1 Mark · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
The value of $\sin^2 \theta + \frac{1}{1+ \tan^2 \theta}$ is :
(a) $0$ (b) $2$ (c) $1$ (d) $-1$
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183 1 Mark · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $\sec \theta - \tan \theta = m$, then the value of $\sec \theta + \tan \theta$ is :
(a) $1-\frac{1}{m}$ (b) $m^2-1$ (c) $\frac{1}{m}$ (d) $-m$
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184 1 Mark · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
Assertion (A): If $\sin A = \frac{1}{3}$ ($0^\circ < A < 90^\circ$), then the value of $\cos A$ is $\frac{2\sqrt{2}}{3}$ Reason (R): For every angle $\theta$, $\sin^2\theta + \cos^2\theta = 1$.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true. Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true. Reason (R) does not give correct explanation of (A). (c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is not true. (d) Assertion (A) is not true but Reason (R) is true.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (A) Both Assertion (A) and (R) are true. Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
185 1 Mark · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $\frac{x}{3} = 2 \sin A$, $\frac{y}{3} = 2 \cos A$, then the value of $x^2 + y^2$ is:
(a) $36$ (b) $9$ (c) $6$ (d) $18$
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186 1 Mark · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
$(\sec \theta + \tan \theta) (1 - \sin \theta)$ is equal to :
(a) $\sec \theta$ (b) $\sin \theta$ (c) $\operatorname{cosec} \theta$ (d) $\cos \theta$
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187 1 Mark · July 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $x = p \cos^3 \alpha$ and $y = q \sin^3 \alpha$, then the value of $\left(\frac{x}{p}\right)^{2/3} + \left(\frac{y}{q}\right)^{2/3}$ is :
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188 1 Mark · July 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin \theta + \sin^2 \theta = 1$, then the value of $\cos^2\theta + \cos^4\theta$ is :
(a) $1$ (b) $\frac{1}{2}$ (c) $2$ (d) $3$
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189 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
The value of $\tan^2 \theta - \left(\frac{1}{\cos \theta} \times \sec \theta\right)$ is:
(a) $1$ (b) $0$ (c) $-1$ (d) $2$
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190 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
The value of $(\tan A \operatorname{cosec} A)^2 - (\sin A \sec A)^2$ is:
(a) $0$ (b) $1$ (c) $-1$ (d) $2$
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191 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
$\frac{\cos \theta}{\sqrt{1-\cos^2 \theta}}$ is equal to :
(a) $\cot \theta$ (b) $\sqrt{\cos \theta}$ (c) $\frac{\cos \theta}{\sqrt{\sin \theta}}$ (d) $\tan \theta$
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192 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Which of the following is a trigonometric identity ?
(a) $\sin^2 \theta = 1 + \cos^2 \theta$ (b) $\csc^2 \theta + \cot^2 \theta = 1$ (c) $\sec^2 \theta = 1 + \tan^2 \theta$ (d) $\sin 2\theta = 2 \sin \theta$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (c) $\sec^2 \theta = 1 + \tan^2 \theta$
193 1 Mark · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Assertion (A) : For an acute angle $\theta$, $\sec \theta = 3 \implies \tan \theta = 2\sqrt{2}$. Reason (R) : $\sec^2 \theta - 1 = \tan^2 \theta$ for all values of $\theta$. (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
194 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
$\frac{1 + \tan^2 A}{1 + \cot^2 A}$ equals to :
(a) $\tan^2 A$ (b) $-1$ (c) $-\tan^2 A$ (d) $\cot^2 A$
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195 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
If $2 \tan A = 3$, then value of $\sec A$ equals
(a) $\frac{\sqrt{13}}{2}$ (b) $\frac{\sqrt{13}}{4}$ (c) $\frac{2}{\sqrt{13}}$ (d) $\frac{\sqrt{13}}{2}$
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196 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
$\frac{\sec^2 A-1}{\sin^2 A}$ is same as
(a) $\cos^2 A$ (b) $\sec^2 A$ (c) $-\sec^2 A$ (d) $\cot^2 A$
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197 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Simplest form of $\frac{\sec A}{\sqrt{\sec^2 A-1}}$ is
(a) $\sin A$ (b) $\tan A$ (c) $\operatorname{cosec} A$ (d) $\cos A$
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198 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
The value of $(\tan^2 A - \frac{1}{\cos^2 A})$ is :
(a) more than 1 (b) 1 (c) 0 (d) $- 1$
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199 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
The value of $(\frac{1}{\sec^2 A} + \frac{1}{\csc^2 A})$ is :
(a) more than $1$ (b) $1$ (c) $0$ (d) $-1$
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200 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
The value of $(\sin^2 A + \cos^2 A) + (\sec^2 A - \tan^2 A) - (\cot^2 A - \csc^2 A)$ is :
(a) $1$ (b) $-1$ (c) $3$ (d) $-2$
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201 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
$(\sin \theta + \cos \theta)^2 + (\sin \theta - \cos \theta)^2 =$
(a) $1$ (b) $2$ (c) $2 + 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta$ (d) $2 + 4 \sin \theta \cos \theta$
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202 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
$(\sec \theta - \cos \theta)^2 + \sin^2 \theta - \tan^2 \theta = ?$
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203 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
The value of $\frac{\cot^2 A - \csc^2 A}{\sin 30^\circ + \cos 60^\circ}$ is :
(a) $1$ (b) $-1$ (c) $\frac{2}{1 + \sqrt{3}}$ (d) $\frac{-2}{1 + \sqrt{3}}$
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204 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Assertion (A) : For an acute angle $\theta$, $\cot \theta = 1 \Rightarrow \csc \theta = 2$. Reason (R) : $\csc^2 \theta - \cot^2 \theta = 1$.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A). (c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. (d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is True.
205 1 Mark · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
If $\sec\theta - \tan\theta = 2$, then $\sec\theta + \tan\theta$ is equal to :
(a) $\frac{1}{2}$ (b) $\sqrt{2}$ (c) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ (d) $2$
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2 Marks Questions
206 2 Marks · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin\theta + \cos\theta = \sqrt{3}$, then find the value of $\sin\theta \cdot \cos\theta$ .
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sin \theta + \cos \theta = \sqrt{3}$ squaring both sides $\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta + 2 \sin\theta \cos \theta = 3$ $\Rightarrow 1 + 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta = 3$ $\Rightarrow \sin \theta \cos \theta = 1$
207 2 Marks · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin \theta + \sin^2 \theta = 1$, then prove that $\cos^2\theta + \cos^4 \theta = 1$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $$\begin{aligned}& \sin \theta + \sin^2 \theta = 1 \\ & \Rightarrow \sin \theta = 1 - \sin^2 \theta = \cos^2 \theta \\ & \therefore \cos^2 \theta + \cos^4 \theta = \cos^2 \theta (1 + \cos^2 \theta) \\ & = \sin \theta (1 + \sin \theta) \\ & = \sin \theta + \sin^2 \theta= 1\end{aligned}$$
208 2 Marks · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
If $\cos A + \cos^2 A = 1$, then find the value of $\sin^2 A + \sin^4 A$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\cos A + \cos^2 A = 1 \Rightarrow \cos A = 1 - \cos^2 A = \sin^2 A$ $\therefore \sin^2 A + \sin^4 A = \cos A + \cos^2 A (\because \sin^2 A = \cos A)$ $= 1$
209 2 Marks · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin\theta - \cos\theta = 0$, then find the value of $\sin^4\theta + \cos^4\theta$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $$\begin{aligned}& \sin\theta - \cos\theta = 0 \Rightarrow \sin\theta = \cos\theta \Rightarrow \tan\theta = 1 \\ & Rightarrow \theta = 45^\circ \\ & sin^4 45^\circ + \cos^4 45^\circ = (\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})^4 + (\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})^4 \\ & = \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{2}\end{aligned}$$
210 2 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Find the value of $x$ for which $(\sin A + \text{cosec } A)^2 + (\cos A + \sec A)^2 = x + \tan^2 A + \cot^2 A$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $(\sin A + \text{cosec } A)^2 + (\cos A + \sec A)^2 = x + \tan^2 A + \cot^2 A$ $\Rightarrow \sin^2 A + \text{cosec}^2 A + 2 + \cos^2 A + \sec^2 A + 2 = x + \tan^2 A + \cot^2 A$ $\Rightarrow 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + \cot^2 A + 1 + \tan^2 A = x + \tan^2 A + \cot^2 A$ $\therefore x = 7$
211 2 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Find the value of $x$ for which $(\sin A + \csc A)^2 + (\cos A + \sec A)^2 = x + \tan^2 A + \cot^2 A$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $(\sin A + \csc A)^2 + (\cos A + \sec A)^2 = x + \tan^2 A + \cot^2 A$ $\implies \sin^2 A + \csc^2 A + 2 + \cos^2 A + \sec^2 A + 2 = x + \tan^2 A + \cot^2 A$ $\implies 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + \cot^2 A + 1 + \tan^2 A = x + \tan^2 A + \cot^2 A$ $\therefore x = 7$
212 2 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Use the identity: $\sin^2 A + \cos^2 A = 1$ to prove that $\tan^2 A + 1 = \sec^2 A$. Hence, find the value of $\tan A$, when $\sec A = \frac{5}{3}$, where $A$ is an acute angle.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sin^2 A + \cos^2 A = 1$. Dividing both sides by $\cos^2 A$, we get $\frac{\sin^2 A}{\cos^2 A} + \frac{\cos^2 A}{\cos^2 A} = \frac{1}{\cos^2 A}$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ mark). $\tan^2 A + 1 = \sec^2 A$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ mark). $\tan^2 A + 1 = (\frac{5}{3})^2$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ mark). $\tan A = \frac{4}{3}$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ mark).
213 2 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
If $\cot \theta = \frac{7}{8}$, then find the value of $\frac{(1+\sin \theta) (1-\sin \theta)}{(1+\cos\theta) (1-\cos\theta)}$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\frac{(1+\sin \theta)(1-\sin \theta)}{(1+\cos \theta)(1-\cos \theta)} = \frac{1-\sin^2\theta}{1-\cos^2\theta}$ (I) (1 Mark) $= \frac{\cos^2\theta}{\sin^2\theta} = \cot^2\theta$ (II) (1/2 Mark) $= (\frac{7}{8})^2 = \frac{49}{64}$ (III) (1/2 Mark)
214 2 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Express $\cos A$ and $\tan A$ in terms of $\sin A$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\cos A = \sqrt{1 - \sin^2 A}$ (1 Mark) $\tan A = \frac{\sin A}{\cos A} = \frac{\sin A}{\sqrt{1-\sin^2 A}}$ (1 Mark)
215 2 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
If $7 \sin^2 A + 3 \cos^2 A = 4$, then find the value of $\tan A$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $7 \sin^2 A + 3 \cos^2 A = 4$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ Mark) $\Rightarrow 7 \sin^2 A + 3(1 - \sin^2 A) = 4$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ Mark) $\Rightarrow 4 \sin^2 A = 1$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ Mark) $\Rightarrow \sin A = \frac{1}{2}$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ Mark) $\Rightarrow A = 30^{\circ}$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ Mark) $\therefore \tan A = \tan 30^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ Mark)
216 2 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
If $\sin 3A = 1$, find the value of $\cos 2A - \tan^2 45^\circ$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $3A = 90^\circ \Rightarrow A = 30^\circ$. $$\begin{aligned}& \cos 2A - \tan^2 45^\circ \\ & = \cos 60^\circ - \tan^2 45^\circ \\ & = \frac{1}{2} - 1 \\ & = -\frac{1}{2}\end{aligned}$$. ($\frac{1}{2} + 1\frac{1}{2}$ marks)
217 2 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
If $(\sec A + \tan A)(1 - \sin A) = k \cos A$, then find the value of $k$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $$\begin{aligned}& \left( \frac{1}{\cos A} + \frac{\sin A}{\cos A} \right) (1 - \sin A) \\ & = k \cos A \Rightarrow 1 - \sin^2 A = k \cos^2 A \Rightarrow \cos^2 A \\ & = k \cos^2 A \Rightarrow k = 1\end{aligned}$$. ($\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2}$ marks)
218 2 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
Triangle ABC is an isosceles right triangle, right angled at B. Find the value of $\sin^2 A + \cos^2 C$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (a) $\triangle ABC$ is an isosceles right triangle $\therefore \angle A = \angle C = 45^\circ$ (1/2 Mark) $\sin^2 A + \cos^2 C = \sin^2 45^\circ + \cos^2 45^\circ$ $= \left( \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \right)^2 + \left( \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \right)^2$ (1/2+1/2 Mark) $= 1$ (1/2 Mark)
3 Marks Questions
219 3 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
If $\sin A + \sin^2 A = 1$, find the value of $\cos^2 A + \cos^4 A$. Also, using the above, prove that $\tan^2 A \cdot \sec^2 A = 1$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sin A + \sin^2 A = 1$ $\implies \sin A = \cos^2 A$ (1/2 Mark) $\sin^2 A = \cos^4 A$ (On squaring both sides) (1/2 Mark) $1 - \cos^2 A = \cos^4 A \implies \cos^2 A + \cos^4 A = 1$ (1 Mark) LHS $= \tan^2 A \cdot \sec^2 A = \frac{\sin^2 A}{\cos^2 A} \times \frac{1}{\cos^2 A} = \frac{\sin^2 A}{\sin^2 A} \times 1 = 1 = \text{RHS}$ ($:: \cos^4 A = \sin^2 A$) (1 Mark)
Prove Given Result 1 Mark Questions
220 1 Mark · July 2024 · Standard open ↗
$\frac{\text{sin}^3 A + \text{cos}^3 A}{\text{sin } A + \text{cos } A} + \text{sin } A \text{cos } A$ on simplification gives :
(a) $1$ (b) $2$ (c) $1 + 2 \text{sin } A \text{cos } A$ (d) $0$
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221 1 Mark · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $x = a \cos \theta$ and $y = b \sin \theta$, then the value of $b^2x^2 + a^2y^2$ is:
(a) $a^2b^2$ (b) $ab$ (c) $a^4b^4$ (d) $a^2 + b^2$
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2 Marks Questions
222 2 Marks · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
If $a \cos \theta + b \sin \theta = m$ and $a \sin \theta - b \cos \theta = n$, then prove that $a^2 + b^2 = m^2 + n^2$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $m^2 + n^2 = (a \cos \theta + b \sin \theta)^2 + (a \sin \theta - b \cos \theta)^2$ $= a^2(\cos^2\theta + \sin^2\theta) + b^2(\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta)$ $= a^2 + b^2$
223 2 Marks · 🔁 March 2023 & March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Prove that: $\sqrt{\frac{\sec A-1}{\sec A+1}} + \sqrt{\frac{\sec A+1}{\sec A-1}} = 2 \operatorname{cosec} A$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS $= \frac{\sqrt{\sec A-1}}{\sqrt{\sec A+1}} + \frac{\sqrt{\sec A+1}}{\sqrt{\sec A-1}}$ $= \frac{(\sec A-1) + (\sec A+1)}{\sqrt{(\sec A+1)(\sec A-1)}}$ $= \frac{2 \sec A}{\sqrt{\sec^2 A-1}}$ $= \frac{2 \sec A}{\sqrt{\tan^2 A}}$ $= \frac{2 \sec A}{\tan A}$ $= \frac{2/\cos A}{\sin A/\cos A}$ $= \frac{2}{\sin A}$ $= 2 \operatorname{cosec} A = \text{RHS}$
224 2 Marks · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $\tan \theta + \sec \theta = m$, then prove that $\sec \theta = \frac{m^2+1}{2m}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $$\begin{aligned}& \tan \theta + \sec \theta = m \dots (i) \\ & Therefore, \sec \theta - \tan \theta = \frac{1}{m} \dots (ii) \\ & Adding (i)\end{aligned}$$ and $(ii)$ to get $$\begin{aligned}& 2 \sec \theta = m + \frac{1}{m} \\ & \sec \theta = \frac{m^2+1}{2m}\end{aligned}$$
225 2 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\tan A + \cot A = 6$, then find the value of $\tan^2 A + \cot^2 A-4$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $$\begin{aligned}& (\tan A + \cot A)^2 = 36 \\ & \tan^2 A + \cot^2 A + 2\tan A \cot A = 36 \\ & \tan^2 A + \cot^2 A = 34 \\ & \therefore \tan^2 A + \cot^2 A - 4 = 30\end{aligned}$$
226 2 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $a \sec \theta + b \tan \theta = m$ and $b \sec \theta + a \tan \theta = n$, prove that $a^2 + n^2 = b^2 + m^2$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $m^2 = a^2 \sec^2 \theta + b^2 \tan^2 \theta + 2ab \sec \theta \tan \theta$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ mark). $n^2 = b^2 \sec^2 \theta + a^2 \tan^2 \theta + 2ab \sec \theta \tan \theta$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ mark). $m^2 - n^2 = a^2(\sec^2 \theta - \tan^2 \theta) + b^2(\tan^2 \theta - \sec^2 \theta)$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ mark). $\Rightarrow m^2 - n^2 = a^2 - b^2$ or $a^2 + n^2 = m^2 + b^2$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ mark).
227 2 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Prove that $(\text{cosec} \theta + \sin \theta) (\text{cosec} \theta - \sin \theta) = \cot^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (a) LHS = $$\begin{aligned}& (\text{cosec} \theta + \sin \theta) (\text{cosec} \theta - \sin \theta) \\ & = \frac{(1+\sin^2 \theta)(1-\sin^2 \theta)}{\sin^2 \theta} \\ & = (1 + \sin^2 \theta) (\frac{\cos^2 \theta}{\sin^2 \theta}) \\ & = (\cot^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta)\end{aligned}$$
228 2 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Prove that : $\sqrt{\frac{1-\sin \theta}{1 + \sin \theta}} = \sec \theta - \tan \theta$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS $= \sqrt{\frac{(1 - \sin \theta)}{(1 + \sin \theta)} \times \frac{(1 - \sin \theta)}{(1- \sin \theta)}}$ (1/2 Mark) $= \sqrt{\frac{(1 - \sin \theta)^2}{(1- \sin^2 \theta)}}$ (1/2 Mark) $= \sqrt{\frac{(1 - \sin \theta)^2}{\cos^2 \theta}}$ (1/2 Mark) $= \frac{(1 - \sin \theta)}{\cos \theta} = \sec\theta - \tan\theta = RHS$ (1/2 Mark)
229 2 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Prove that : $\frac{\tan \theta}{1+\tan^2\theta} + \frac{\cot \theta}{1+ \cot^2 \theta} = 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ L.H.S. $= \frac{\tan \theta}{\sec^2 \theta} + \frac{\cot \theta}{cosec^2 \theta}$ (I) (1 Mark) $= \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} \times \cos^2 \theta + \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta} \times \sin^2 \theta$ (II) (1/2 Mark) $= 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta = \text{R.H.S.}$ (III) (1/2 Mark)
230 2 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
If $\sin A = \frac{1}{2}$ and $\tan B = \sqrt{3}$, then verify that $\cos (A + B) = \cos A \cos B - \sin A \sin B$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sin A = \frac{1}{2} \Rightarrow A = 30^\circ$, $\tan B = \sqrt{3} \Rightarrow B = 60^\circ$ (1 Mark) LHS = $\cos (30^\circ + 60^\circ) = \cos 90^\circ = 0$ (1/2 Mark) RHS = $\cos 30^\circ \cos 60^\circ - \sin 30^\circ \sin 60^\circ$ = $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times \frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = 0$ (1/2 Mark) ... LHS = RHS
3 Marks Questions
231 3 Marks · 🔁 July 2023 & March 2024 & March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Prove that : $\frac{\sin \theta}{1 + \cos \theta} + \frac{1 + \cos \theta}{\sin \theta} = 2 \operatorname{cosec} \theta$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS = $\frac{\sin^2 \theta + (1 + \cos \theta)^2}{\sin \theta (1 + \cos \theta)}$ (1 Mark) $= \frac{\sin^2 \theta + 1 + \cos^2 \theta + 2\cos \theta}{\sin \theta (1 + \cos \theta)}$ (1 Mark) $= \frac{2 + 2\cos \theta}{\sin \theta (1 + \cos \theta)}$ (1/2 Mark) $= \frac{2(1 + \cos \theta)}{\sin \theta (1 + \cos \theta)} = \frac{2}{\sin \theta} = 2 \operatorname{cosec} \theta = \text{RHS}$ (1/2 Mark)
232 3 Marks · 🔁 July 2023 & March 2024 · Standard open ↗
Prove that : $\frac{\tan A}{1 - \cot A} + \frac{\cot A}{1 - \tan A} = 1 + \sec A cosec A$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $$\begin{aligned}& LHS = \frac{\frac{\sin A}{\cos A}}{1 - \frac{\cos A}{\sin A}} + \frac{\frac{\cos A}{\sin A}}{1 - \frac{\sin A}{\cos A}} \\ & = \frac{\frac{\sin A}{\cos A}}{\frac{\sin A - \cos A}{\sin A}} + \frac{\frac{\cos A}{\sin A}}{\frac{\cos A - \sin A}{\cos A}} \\ & = \frac{\sin^2 A}{\cos A (\sin A - \cos A)} - \frac{\cos^2 A}{\sin A (\sin A - \cos A)} \\ & = \frac{1}{(\sin A - \cos A)} \left[ \frac{\sin^3 A - \cos^3 A}{\sin A \cos A} \right] \\ & = \frac{1}{(\sin A - \cos A)} \frac{(\sin A - \cos A)(\sin^2 A + \cos^2 A + \sin A \cos A)}{\sin A \cos A} \\ & = \frac{1 + \sin A \cos A}{\sin A \cos A} \\ & = \frac{1}{\sin A \cos A} + 1 \\ & = 1 + \sec A cosec A = RHS\end{aligned}$$
233 3 Marks · 🔁 March 2023 & March 2024 & March 2025 & July 2025 & March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Prove that : $\frac{\sin \theta - \cos \theta + 1}{\cos \theta + \sin \theta - 1} = \frac{1}{\sec \theta - \tan \theta}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS = $\frac{\sin \theta - \cos \theta + 1}{\cos \theta + \sin \theta - 1}$ Dividing Numerator and Denominator by $\cos \theta$, $\frac{\tan \theta - 1 + \sec \theta}{1 + \tan \theta - \sec \theta}$ $\frac{(\tan \theta + \sec\theta)-(\sec^2\theta-\tan^2\theta)}{1+\tan \theta - \sec \theta}$ $\frac{(\tan \theta + \sec\theta)-(\sec\theta+\tan\theta)(\sec\theta-\tan\theta)}{1+\tan \theta - \sec \theta}$ $\frac{(\tan \theta + \sec\theta) (1-\sec\theta+\tan\theta)}{1+\tan \theta - \sec \theta}$ $= (\tan \theta + \sec \theta)$ Multiplying & dividing by $(\sec \theta – \tan \theta)$ $= (\tan \theta + \sec \theta) \times \frac{(\sec \theta - \tan \theta)}{(\sec \theta - \tan \theta)}$ $= \frac{(\sec^2\theta-\tan^2\theta)}{\sec \theta - \tan \theta} = \frac{1}{\sec \theta - \tan \theta} = \text{RHS}$
234 3 Marks · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
Prove that $(\text{cosec } A - \sin A)(\sec A - \cos A) = \frac{1}{\cot A-\tan A}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS $= (\frac{1}{\sin A} - \sin A) (\frac{1}{\cos A} - \cos A)$ $= (\frac{1 - \sin^2 A}{\sin A}) (\frac{1 - \cos^2 A}{\cos A})$ $= \frac{\cos^2 A}{\sin A} \times \frac{\sin^2 A}{\cos A}$ $= \sin A \cos A$ RHS $= \frac{1}{\frac{\cos A}{\sin A} + \frac{\sin A}{\cos A}}$ $= \frac{1}{\frac{\cos^2 A + \sin^2 A}{\sin A \cos A}}$ $= \frac{\sin A \cos A}{1}$ $= \sin A \cos A = \text{LHS}$
235 3 Marks · 🔁 March 2023 & March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Prove that: $2(\sin^6 \theta + \cos^6 \theta) -3(\sin^4 \theta + \cos^4 \theta)+1=0$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS = $$\begin{aligned}& 2(\sin^6\theta + \cos^6\theta) - 3(\sin^4\theta + \cos^4\theta) + 1 \\ & = 2[(\sin^2\theta)^3 + (\cos^2\theta)^3] - 3(\sin^4\theta + \cos^4\theta) + 1 \\ & = 2[(\sin^2\theta + \cos^2\theta)(\sin^4\theta - \sin^2\theta \cos^2\theta + \cos^4\theta)] - 3(\sin^4\theta + \cos^4\theta) + 1 \\ & = 2[\sin^4\theta + \cos^4\theta - \sin^2\theta \cos^2\theta] - 3(\sin^4\theta + \cos^4\theta) + 1 \\ & = -[\sin^4\theta + \cos^4\theta + 2 \sin^2\theta \cos^2\theta] + 1 \\ & = -(\sin^2\theta + \cos^2\theta)^2 + 1 \\ & = -1 + 1 = 0\end{aligned}$$
236 3 Marks · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
Prove that : $\frac{\sin \theta}{1 + \cos \theta} + \frac{1 + \cos \theta}{\sin \theta} = 2 cosec \theta$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = \frac{\sin^2 \theta + (1 + \cos \theta)^2}{(1 + \cos \theta) \sin \theta}$ $= \frac{\sin^2 \theta + 1 + 2 \cos \theta + \cos^2 \theta}{(1 + \cos \theta) \sin \theta}$ $= \frac{1 + 1 + 2 \cos \theta}{(1 + \cos \theta) \sin \theta}$ $= \frac{2 + 2 \cos \theta}{(1 + \cos \theta) \sin \theta}$ $= \frac{2 (1 + \cos \theta)}{(1 + \cos \theta) \sin \theta}$ $= \frac{2}{\sin \theta} = 2 cosec \theta = RHS$
237 3 Marks · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
Prove that : $\frac{\cos^2 \theta}{1-\tan \theta} + \frac{\sin^3 \theta}{\sin \theta - \cos \theta} = 1 + \sin \theta \cos \theta$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = \frac{\cos^2 \theta}{1-\tan \theta} + \frac{\sin^3 \theta}{\sin \theta - \cos \theta}$ $= \frac{\cos^2 \theta}{1-\frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta}} + \frac{\sin^3 \theta}{\sin \theta - \cos \theta}$ ($\frac{1}{2}$) $= \frac{\cos^3 \theta}{\cos \theta - \sin \theta} - \frac{\sin^3 \theta}{\cos \theta - \sin \theta}$ (1) $= \frac{(\cos \theta - \sin \theta) (\cos^2 \theta + \sin^2 \theta + \cos \theta \sin \theta)}{(\cos \theta - \sin \theta)}$ (1) $= 1 + \cos \theta \sin \theta = RHS$ ($\frac{1}{2}$)
238 3 Marks · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
Prove that $\frac{\sin A - 2 \sin^3 A}{2 \cos^3 A - \cos A} = \tan A$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS = $\frac{\sin A - 2 \sin^3 A}{2 \cos^3 A - \cos A} = \frac{\sin A (1 – 2 \sin^2 A)}{\cos A (2 \cos^2 A – 1)}$ $= \frac{\sin A[1 - 2(1 – \cos^2 A)]}{\cos A [2 \cos^2 A- - 1]} = \frac{\sin A[1 – 2 + 2 \cos^2 A]}{\cos A[2 \cos^2 A - 1]}$ $= \frac{\sin A[2 \cos^2 A - 1]}{\cos A [2 \cos^2 A – 1]} = \tan A = RHS$
239 3 Marks · 🔁 March 2023 & March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Prove that $\sec A (1 – \sin A) (\sec A + \tan A) = 1$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS = $\sec A (1 – \sin A) (\sec A + \tan A)$ $= \frac{1}{\cos A} (1 – \sin A) (\frac{1}{\cos A} + \frac{\sin A}{\cos A})$ $= \frac{1}{\cos A} (1 – \sin A) (\frac{1 + \sin A}{\cos A})$ $= \frac{1 - \sin^2 A}{\cos^2 A} = \frac{\cos^2 A}{\cos^2 A} = 1=RHS$
240 3 Marks · 🔁 March 2023 & March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Prove that: $\frac{\tan \theta}{1-\cot \theta} + \frac{\cot \theta}{1-\tan \theta} = 1 + \sec \theta \operatorname{cosec} \theta$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS $= \frac{\frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta}}{1-\frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta}} + \frac{\frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta}}{1-\frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta}}$ $= \frac{\frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta}}{\frac{\sin \theta - \cos \theta}{\sin \theta}} + \frac{\frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta}}{\frac{\cos \theta - \sin \theta}{\cos \theta}}$ $= \frac{\sin^2 \theta}{\cos \theta (\sin \theta - \cos \theta)} + \frac{\cos^2 \theta}{\sin \theta (\cos \theta - \sin \theta)}$ $= \frac{\sin^2 \theta}{\cos \theta (\sin \theta - \cos \theta)} - \frac{\cos^2 \theta}{\sin \theta (\sin \theta - \cos \theta)}$ $= \frac{\sin^3 \theta - \cos^3 \theta}{\sin \theta \cos \theta (\sin \theta - \cos \theta)}$ Using $a^3 - b^3 = (a-b)(a^2+ab+b^2)$: $= \frac{(\sin \theta - \cos \theta)(\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta + \sin \theta \cos \theta)}{\sin \theta \cos \theta (\sin \theta - \cos \theta)}$ $= \frac{1 + \sin \theta \cos \theta}{\sin \theta \cos \theta}$ $= \frac{1}{\sin \theta \cos \theta} + \frac{\sin \theta \cos \theta}{\sin \theta \cos \theta}$ $= \operatorname{cosec} \theta \sec \theta + 1$ $= 1 + \sec \theta \operatorname{cosec} \theta = \text{RHS}$
241 3 Marks · 🔁 March 2023 & March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Prove that : $\frac{\tan A}{1+\sec A} - \frac{\tan A}{1-\sec A} = 2 cosec A$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = \frac{\tan A}{1+\sec A} - \frac{\tan A}{1-\sec A} = \frac{\frac{\sin A}{\cos A}}{1+\frac{1}{\cos A}} - \frac{\frac{\sin A}{\cos A}}{1-\frac{1}{\cos A}}$ (I) (1 Mark) $= \frac{\sin A}{\cos A+1} - \frac{\sin A}{\cos A-1}$ (II) (1/2 Mark) $= \sin A (\frac{-2}{\sin^2A})$ (III) (1 Mark) $= \frac{2}{\sin A} = 2 cosec A = RHS$ (IV) (1/2 Mark)
242 3 Marks · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
Prove that $\frac{1 + \sec A}{\sec A} = \frac{\sin^2 A}{1-\cos A}$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = \frac{1 + \sec A}{\sec A} = \frac{1+\frac{1}{\cos A}}{\frac{1}{\cos A}}$ $= 1 + \cos A$ $= \frac{(1 - \cos A)(1 + \cos A)}{(1-\cos A)}$ $= \frac{1- \cos^2 A}{1-\cos A}$ $= \frac{\sin^2 A}{1-\cos A} = RHS$
243 3 Marks · 🔁 March 2023 & March 2024 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin \theta + \cos \theta = p$ and $\sec \theta + \text{cosec } \theta = q$, then prove that $q(p^2 - 1) = 2p$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\sin \theta + \cos \theta = p$, $\sec \theta + \text{cosec } \theta = q$ LHS = $q(p^2 - 1)$ $= (\sec \theta + \text{cosec } \theta)[(\sin \theta + \cos \theta)^2 - 1]$ $= (\frac{1}{\cos \theta} + \frac{1}{\sin \theta})[\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta + 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta - 1]$ $= (\frac{\sin \theta + \cos \theta}{\cos \theta \sin \theta}) [1 + 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta - 1]$ $= (\frac{\sin \theta + \cos \theta}{\cos \theta \sin \theta}) (2 \sin \theta \cos \theta)$ $= 2(\sin \theta + \cos \theta)$ $= 2p = RHS$
244 3 Marks · March 2023 · Standard open ↗
Prove that $(\sin \theta + \cos \theta) (\tan \theta + \cot \theta) = \sec \theta + \text{cosec } \theta$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS $= (\sin \theta + \cos \theta) (\frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} + \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta})$ $= (\sin \theta + \cos \theta)(\frac{\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta}{\cos \theta \sin \theta})$ $= \frac{(\sin \theta + \cos \theta).(1)}{\cos \theta \sin \theta}$ $= \sec \theta + \text{cosec } \theta = \text{RHS}$
245 3 Marks · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
Prove that : $\frac{(1+\tan A)^2}{(1+\cot A)^2} = \frac{(1-\tan A)^2}{(1-\cot A)^2}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS $= \frac{1+\tan^2 A}{1+\frac{1}{\tan^2 A}} = \frac{\tan^2 A (1+\tan^2 A)}{1+\tan^2 A} = \tan^2 A$ RHS $= \frac{(1-\tan A)^2}{(1-\frac{1}{\tan A})^2} = \frac{(1-\tan A)^2}{(\frac{\tan A-1}{\tan A})^2} = \frac{(1-\tan A)^2 \tan^2 A}{(1-\tan A)^2} = \tan^2 A$ $\therefore$ LHS $=$ RHS
246 3 Marks · 🔁 July 2024 & March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Prove that $(\text{cosec } A + \sin A)^2 + (\sec A + \cos A)^2 = 7 + \tan^2 A + \cot^2 A$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = \text{cosec}^2 A + \sin^2 A + 2 \text{cosec } A \sin A + \sec^2 A + \cos^2 A + 2 \cos A \sec A$ $= (\sin^2 A + \cos^2 A) + (1 + \tan^2 A) + (1 + \cot^2 A) + 4$ $= 7 + \tan^2 A + \cot^2 A = RHS$
247 3 Marks · July 2024 · Standard open ↗
Prove that : $(\tan \alpha + \frac{1}{\cos \alpha})^2 + (\tan \alpha - \frac{1}{\cos \alpha})^2 = 2 (\frac{1+ \sin^2 \alpha}{1- \sin^2 \alpha})$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = (\frac{\sin \alpha}{\cos \alpha} + \frac{1}{\cos \alpha})^2 + (\frac{\sin \alpha}{\cos \alpha} - \frac{1}{\cos \alpha})^2$ $= (\frac{\sin \alpha+1}{\cos \alpha})^2 + (\frac{\sin \alpha-1}{\cos \alpha})^2$ $= \frac{\sin^2\alpha+2 \sin \alpha+1+\sin^2\alpha-2 \sin \alpha+1}{1- \sin^2\alpha}$ $= \frac{2(1+\sin^2\alpha)}{1- \sin^2\alpha} = RHS$
248 3 Marks · July 2024 · Standard open ↗
Prove that $\sqrt{\text{sec}^2 A + \text{cosec}^2 A} = \text{tan } A + \text{cot } A$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ L.H.S. = $\sqrt{(1 + \text{tan}^2A) + (1 + \text{cot}^2A)}$ $= \sqrt{\text{tan}^2A + \text{cot}^2A + 2}$ $= \sqrt{(\text{tanA} + \text{cotA})^2}$ $= (\text{tanA} + \text{cotA})$ = R.H.S.
249 3 Marks · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
Prove that $\frac{\sin \theta - 2 \sin^3 \theta}{2 \cos^3 \theta - \cos \theta} = \tan \theta$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $L.H.S = \frac{\sin\theta-2\sin^3\theta}{2\cos^3\theta-\cos\theta}$ $= \frac{\sin\theta(1-2\sin^2\theta)}{\cos\theta(2\cos^2\theta-1)}$ $= \frac{\tan\theta(1-2\sin^2\theta)}{[2(1-\sin^2\theta)-1]}$ $= \frac{\tan\theta(1-2\sin^2\theta)}{(1-2\sin^2\theta)}$ $= \tan\theta = R.H.S.$
250 3 Marks · 🔁 March 2024 & March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Prove that: $\frac{\sin A + \cos A}{\sin A - \cos A} + \frac{\sin A - \cos A}{\sin A + \cos A} = \frac{2}{2 \sin^2 A - 1}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS $= \frac{(\sin A + \cos A)^2 + (\sin A - \cos A)^2}{(\sin A - \cos A)(\sin A + \cos A)} = \frac{\sin^2 A + \cos^2 A + 2 \sin A \cos A + \sin^2 A + \cos^2 A - 2 \sin A \cos A}{\sin^2 A - \cos^2 A} = \frac{1 + 1}{\sin^2 A - (1 - \sin^2 A)} = \frac{2}{2 \sin^2 A - 1} = \text{RHS}$.
251 3 Marks · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
Prove that : $(\text{cosec } \theta - \sin \theta) (\sec \theta - \cos \theta) (\tan \theta + \cot \theta) = 1$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ L.H.S.=$(\frac{1}{\sin \theta} - \sin \theta) (\frac{1}{\cos \theta} - \cos \theta) (\frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} + \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta})$ $= (\frac{1-\sin^2 \theta}{\sin \theta}) (\frac{1-\cos^2 \theta}{\cos \theta}) (\frac{\sin^2 \theta+\cos^2 \theta}{\cos \theta \sin \theta})$ $= (\frac{\cos^2 \theta}{\sin \theta}) \times (\frac{\sin^2 \theta}{\cos \theta}) \times (\frac{1}{\cos \theta \sin \theta})$ $=1 = \text{R.H.S}$
252 3 Marks · 🔁 March 2024 & March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Prove that : $\sqrt{\sec^2 \theta + \text{cosec}^2 \theta} = \tan \theta + \cot \theta$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS $= \sqrt{\frac{1}{\cos^2 \theta} + \frac{1}{\sin^2 \theta}}$ ($1/2$) $= \sqrt{\frac{\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta}{\sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta}}$ ($1/2$) $= \frac{1}{\sin \theta \cos \theta}$ ($1$) $= \frac{\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta}{\sin \theta \cos \theta}$ ($1/2$) $= \frac{\sin^2 \theta}{\sin \theta \cos \theta} + \frac{\cos^2 \theta}{\sin \theta \cos \theta}$ $= \tan \theta + \cot \theta = \text{RHS}$ ($1/2$)
253 3 Marks · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
This section comprises Short Answer (SA) type questions of $3$ marks each. Prove that : $\frac{\tan \theta - \cot \theta}{\sin \theta \cos \theta} = \sec^2 \theta - \operatorname{cosec}^2 \theta$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = \frac{\frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} - \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta}}{\sin \theta \cos \theta}$ $= \frac{\frac{\sin^2 \theta - \cos^2 \theta}{\sin \theta \cos \theta}}{\sin \theta \cos \theta}$ $= \frac{\sin^2 \theta - \cos^2 \theta}{\sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta}$ $= \frac{\sin^2 \theta}{\sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta} - \frac{\cos^2 \theta}{\sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta}$ $= \frac{1}{\cos^2 \theta} - \frac{1}{\sin^2 \theta}$ $= \sec^2 \theta - \operatorname{cosec}^2 \theta = RHS$
254 3 Marks · July 2025 · Standard open ↗
Prove that: $\frac{1}{\cot^2 A} + \frac{1}{1 + \tan^2 A} = \frac{1}{1-\sin^2 A} - \frac{1}{\text{cosec}^2 A}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS = $\tan^2 A + \frac{1}{\sec^2 A}$ $= \tan^2 A + \cos^2 A$ RHS = $\frac{1}{\cos^2 A} - \sin^2 A$ $= \sec^2 A - \sin^2 A$ $= \tan^2 A + 1 - \sin^2 A$ $= \tan^2 A + \cos^2 A$ $\therefore$ LHS = RHS
255 3 Marks · July 2025 · Standard open ↗
Prove that : $\frac{\tan^3 \theta}{1+\tan^2 \theta} + \frac{\cot^3 \theta}{1 + \cot^2 \theta} = \sec \theta cosec \theta - 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS $= \frac{\tan^3 \theta}{\sec^2 \theta} + \frac{\cot^3 \theta}{\cosec^2 \theta}$ $= \frac{\sin^3 \theta}{\cos \theta} + \frac{\cos^3 \theta}{\sin \theta}$ $= \frac{\sin^4 \theta + \cos^4 \theta}{\sin \theta \cos \theta}$ $= \frac{(\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta)^2 - 2\sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta}{\sin \theta \cos \theta}$ $= \frac{1 - 2\sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta}{\sin \theta \cos \theta} = \frac{1}{\sin \theta \cos \theta} - \frac{2\sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta}{\sin \theta \cos \theta}$ $= cosec \theta \sec \theta - 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta = \text{RHS}$
256 3 Marks · July 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $1 + \sin^2 \theta = 3 \sin \theta \cos \theta$, then prove that $\tan \theta = 1$ or $\frac{1}{2}$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $1 + \sin^2 \theta = 3 \sin \theta \cos \theta$ $\Rightarrow (\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2\theta) + \sin^2 \theta – 3 \sin \theta \cos \theta = 0$ $\Rightarrow 2 \sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta – 3 \sin \theta \cos \theta = 0$ Dividing by $\cos^2 \theta$, we get $2 \tan^2 \theta - 3 \tan \theta + 1 = 0$ $\Rightarrow (2 \tan \theta – 1)( \tan \theta – 1) = 0$ $\therefore \tan \theta = \frac{1}{2}$ or $1$
257 3 Marks · July 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin A + \cos A = \sqrt{3}$, then prove that $\tan A + \cot A = 1$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ Given $\sin A + \cos A = \sqrt{3}$ Squaring both sides $\sin^2A + \cos^2A + 2 \sin A \cos A = 3$ $\Rightarrow \sin A \cos A = 1$ $\frac{1}{\sin A \cos A} = 1$ $\frac{\sin^2A+\cos^2A}{\sin A \cos A} = 1$ $\therefore \tan A + \cot A = 1$
258 3 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Prove that: $1+\frac{1}{\tan^2 \theta} \left(1+\frac{1}{\cot^2 \theta}\right) = \frac{1}{\sin^2 \theta - \sin^4 \theta}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS = $(1 + \cot^2\theta)(1 + \tan^2\theta)$ $= \csc^2\theta \cdot \sec^2\theta$ $= \frac{1}{\sin^2\theta \cos^2\theta}$ $= \frac{1}{\sin^2\theta (1-\sin^2\theta)}$ $= \frac{1}{\sin^2\theta-\sin^4\theta} = RHS$
259 3 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Prove that: $\sqrt{\frac{\csc \theta-1}{\csc \theta +1}} + \sqrt{\frac{\csc \theta +1}{\csc \theta-1}} = 2 \sec \theta$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS = $\frac{\sqrt{\csc \theta-1} \sqrt{\csc \theta-1} + \sqrt{\csc \theta+1} \sqrt{\csc \theta+1}}{\sqrt{(\csc \theta+1)(\csc \theta-1)}}$ $= \frac{\csc \theta-1 + \csc \theta+1}{\sqrt{\csc^2 \theta-1}}$ $= \frac{2 \csc \theta}{\sqrt{\cot^2 \theta}}$ $= \frac{2 \csc \theta}{\cot \theta}$ $= \frac{2/\sin \theta}{\cos \theta/\sin \theta} = \frac{2}{\cos \theta} = 2 \sec \theta = RHS$
260 3 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\tan \theta + \sin \theta = m$ and $\tan \theta - \sin \theta = n$, then prove that $m^2 - n^2 = 4\sqrt{mn}$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = m^2 - n^2$ $= (\tan \theta + \sin \theta)^2 - (\tan \theta - \sin \theta)^2$ $= 4 \tan \theta \sin \theta$ ($1$ mark) $= 4 \sqrt{\tan^2 \theta \sin^2 \theta}$ ($1/2$ mark) $= 4 \sqrt{\tan^2 \theta (1 - \cos^2 \theta)}$ ($1/2$ mark) $= 4 \sqrt{\tan^2 \theta - \sin^2 \theta}$ ($1/2$ mark) $= 4 \sqrt{(\tan \theta + \sin \theta)(\tan \theta - \sin \theta)}$ $= 4 \sqrt{mn} = RHS$ ($1/2$ mark)
261 3 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Prove that : $\frac{\cot A - 1}{2 - \sec^2 A} = \frac{\cot A}{1 + \tan A}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = \frac{\frac{1}{\tan A} - 1}{2 - (1+\tan^2 A)}$ ($1$ mark) $= \frac{\frac{1 - \tan A}{\tan A}}{2 - 1 - \tan^2 A}$ ($1/2$ mark) $= \frac{1 - \tan A}{\tan A(1 - \tan^2 A)}$ ($1/2$ mark) $= \frac{1}{\tan A (1 + \tan A)}$ ($1/2$ mark) $= \frac{\cot A}{1 + \tan A} = RHS$ ($1/2$ mark)
262 3 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\text{cosec } \theta = x + \frac{1}{4x}$, prove that $\text{cosec } \theta + \cot \theta = 2x$ or $\frac{1}{2x}$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\cot^2 \theta = \text{cosec}^2 \theta - 1 = (x + \frac{1}{4x})^2 - 1$ ($1$) $= (x - \frac{1}{4x})^2$ ($1/2$) $\Rightarrow \cot \theta = (x - \frac{1}{4x})$ or $(-x + \frac{1}{4x})$ ($1/2$) $\text{cosec } \theta + \cot \theta = (x + \frac{1}{4x}) + (x - \frac{1}{4x})$ or $(x + \frac{1}{4x}) + (-x + \frac{1}{4x})$ ($1/2+1/2$) $= 2x$ or $\frac{1}{2x}$
263 3 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Prove that : $\left(\frac{1}{\cos \text{A}}-\cos \text{A}\right) \left(\frac{1}{\sin \text{A}}-\sin \text{A}\right) = \frac{1}{\tan \text{A} + \cot \text{A}}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS $$\begin{aligned}& = \left(\frac{1-\cos^2 \text{A}}{\cos \text{A}}\right) \left(\frac{1-\sin^2 \text{A}}{\sin \text{A}}\right) \\ & = \frac{\sin^2 \text{A} \cos^2 \text{A}}{\cos \text{A} \sin \text{A}} \\ & = \sin \text{A} \cdot \cos \text{A} \\ & \text{RHS} = \frac{1}{\frac{\sin \text{A}}{\cos \text{A}} + \frac{\cos \text{A}}{\sin \text{A}}} \\ & = \frac{1}{\frac{\sin^2 \text{A} + \cos^2 \text{A}}{\sin \text{A} \cos \text{A}}} \\ & = \sin \text{A} \cdot \cos \text{A} \\ & \therefore \text{LHS} = \text{RHS}\end{aligned}$$
264 3 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Prove that $\frac{\cos A + \sin A-1}{\cos A-\sin A +1} = \text{cosec } A - \cot A$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS = $\frac{\cos A+\sin A-1}{\cos A-\sin A+1}$ $= \frac{\cot A+1-\text{cosec } A}{\cot A-1+\text{cosec } A}$ $= \frac{\cot A-\text{cosec } A+\text{cosec}^2A- \cot^2 A}{\cot A-1+\text{cosec } A}$ $= \frac{(\text{cosec } A-\cot A)(-1+\text{cosec } A+\cot A)}{\cot A-1+\text{cosec } A}$ $= \text{cosec } A - \cot A = \text{RHS}$
265 3 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
If $\cot \theta + \cos \theta = p$ and $\cot \theta-\cos \theta = q$, prove that $p^2 – q^2 = 4\sqrt{pq}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS = $p^2 – q^2$ $= (\cot \theta + \cos \theta)^2 – (\cot \theta – \cos \theta)^2$ $= [(\cot \theta + \cos \theta) + (\cot \theta – \cos \theta)][(\cot \theta + \cos \theta) – (\cot \theta - \cos \theta)]$ $= 2 \cot \theta \times 2 \cos \theta = 4 \cot \theta \cos \theta$ RHS = $4\sqrt{pq}$ $= 4\sqrt{(\cot \theta + \cos \theta) (\cot \theta – \cos \theta)}$ $= 4\sqrt{\cot^2\theta - \cos^2\theta}$ $= 4\sqrt{\cos^2\theta(\text{cosec}^2\theta – 1)}$ $= 4\sqrt{\cos^2\theta \times \cot^2\theta}$ $= 4 \cot \theta \cos \theta$ $\therefore$ LHS = RHS
266 3 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Prove that $\frac{\cos A + \sin A - 1}{\cos A - \sin A + 1} = \csc A - \cot A$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = \frac{\cos A + \sin A - 1}{\cos A - \sin A + 1} = \frac{\cot A + 1 - \csc A}{\cot A - 1 + \csc A}$ $= \frac{\cot A - \csc A + \csc^2 A - \cot^2 A}{\cot A - 1 + \csc A}$ $= \frac{(\csc A - \cot A)(-1 + \csc A + \cot A)}{\cot A - 1 + \csc A}$ $= \csc A - \cot A = RHS$
267 3 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Prove the following trigonometric identity: $\frac{1 + \text{cosec } A}{\text{cosec } A} = \frac{\cos^2 A}{1 - \sin A}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = \frac{1 + \frac{1}{\sin A}}{\frac{1}{\sin A}} = \sin A + 1$ $= \frac{(\sin A + 1)(1 - \sin A)}{1 - \sin A}$ $= \frac{1 - \sin^2 A}{1 - \sin A}$ $= \frac{\cos^2 A}{1 - \sin A} = RHS$
268 3 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Prove the following trigonometric identity : $\frac{1 + \csc A}{\csc A} = \frac{\cos^2 A}{1 - \sin A}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = \frac{1 + \frac{1}{\sin A}}{\frac{1}{\sin A}} = \sin A + 1$ $= \frac{(\sin A + 1)(1 - \sin A)}{1 - \sin A} = \frac{1 - \sin^2 A}{1 - \sin A} = \frac{\cos^2 A}{1 - \sin A} = RHS$
269 3 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Prove that $\frac{\cos \theta - 2\cos^3 \theta}{\sin \theta - 2\sin^3 \theta} + \cot \theta = 0$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = \frac{\cos \theta - 2\cos^3 \theta}{\sin \theta - 2\sin^3 \theta} + \cot \theta = \frac{\cos \theta(1 - 2\cos^2 \theta)}{\sin \theta(1 - 2\sin^2 \theta)} + \cot \theta$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ mark). $= \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta} [\frac{\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta - 2\cos^2 \theta}{\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta - 2\sin^2 \theta}] + \cot \theta$ (1 mark). $= \frac{\cot \theta(\sin^2 \theta - \cos^2 \theta)}{(\cos^2 \theta - \sin^2 \theta)} + \cot \theta$ (1 mark). $$\begin{aligned}& = -\cot \theta + \cot \theta \\ & = 0 = RHS\end{aligned}$$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ mark).
270 3 Marks · March 2025 · Standard open ↗
Given that $\sin \theta + \cos \theta = x$, prove that $\sin^4 \theta + \cos^4 \theta = \frac{2 - (x^2 - 1)^2}{2}$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ Given: $\sin \theta + \cos \theta = x$. Squaring both sides $\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta + 2\cos \theta \sin \theta = x^2$. $2\sin \theta \cos \theta = x^2 - 1$ (1 mark). $RHS = \frac{2 - (2\sin \theta \cos \theta)^2}{2} = \frac{2 - 4\sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta}{2} = 1 - 2\sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta$ ($\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2}$ marks). $$\begin{aligned}& = (\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta)^2 - 2\sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta = (\sin^4 \theta + \cos^4 \theta) \\ & = LHS\end{aligned}$$ ($\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2}$ marks).
271 3 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
If $x = h + a \cos \theta$, $y = k + b \sin \theta$, then prove that : $(\frac{x-h}{a})^2 + (\frac{y-k}{b})^2 = 1$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $x = h + a \cos \theta \Rightarrow \frac{x-h}{a} = \cos \theta$ (I) (1 Mark) $y = k + b \sin \theta \Rightarrow \frac{y-k}{b} = \sin \theta$ (II) (1 Mark) $\therefore LHS = (\frac{x-h}{a})^2 + (\frac{y-k}{b})^2 = \cos^2\theta + \sin^2\theta = 1 = RHS$ (III) (1 Mark)
272 3 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Prove that : $\frac{\sec^3 \theta}{\sec^2 \theta - 1} + \frac{\operatorname{cosec}^3 \theta}{\operatorname{cosec}^2 \theta - 1} = \sec \theta \cdot \operatorname{cosec} \theta (\sec \theta + \operatorname{cosec} \theta)$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS $= \frac{\sec^3 \theta}{(\sec^2 \theta - 1)} + \frac{\operatorname{cosec}^3 \theta}{(\operatorname{cosec}^2 \theta - 1)}$ (1 Mark) $= \frac{\sec^3 \theta}{\tan^2 \theta} + \frac{\operatorname{cosec}^3 \theta}{\cot^2 \theta}$ (1/2 Mark) $= \frac{1}{\cos^3 \theta} \times \frac{\cos^2 \theta}{\sin^2 \theta} + \frac{1}{\sin^3 \theta} \times \frac{\sin^2 \theta}{\cos^2 \theta}$ (1/2 Mark) $= \frac{1}{\cos \theta \sin^2 \theta} + \frac{1}{\sin \theta \cos^2 \theta}$ (1/2 Mark) $= \frac{1}{\sin \theta \cos \theta} [\frac{1}{\sin \theta} + \frac{1}{\cos \theta}]$ (1/2 Mark) $= \sec \theta \cdot \operatorname{cosec} \theta (\sec \theta + \operatorname{cosec} \theta) = \text{RHS}$ (1/2 Mark)
273 3 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
If $\frac{\sec \alpha}{\operatorname{cosec} \beta} = p$ and $\frac{\tan \alpha}{\operatorname{cosec} \beta} = q$, then prove that $(p^2 – q^2) \sec^2 \alpha = p^2$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS $= (p^2 - q^2) \sec^2 \alpha$ (1/2 Mark) $= (\frac{\sec^2 \alpha}{\operatorname{cosec}^2 \beta} - \frac{\tan^2 \alpha}{\operatorname{cosec}^2 \beta}) \times \sec^2 \alpha$ (1 Mark) $= (\frac{\sec^2 \alpha - \tan^2 \alpha}{\operatorname{cosec}^2 \beta}) \times \sec^2 \alpha$ (1 Mark) $= (\frac{1}{\operatorname{cosec}^2 \beta}) \times \sec^2 \alpha$ (1/2 Mark) $= p^2 = \text{RHS}$
274 3 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
Prove that: $\frac{1 + cosec \theta}{cosec \theta} = \frac{\cos^2 \theta}{1 - \sin \theta}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = \frac{1 + cosec \theta}{cosec \theta} = \frac{1}{cosec \theta} + \frac{cosec \theta}{cosec \theta} = \sin \theta + 1$ (1 Mark) $RHS = \frac{\cos^2 \theta}{1 - \sin \theta} = \frac{1 - \sin^2 \theta}{1 - \sin \theta}$ (1 Mark) $= \frac{(1 - \sin \theta)(1 + \sin \theta)}{1 - \sin \theta} = 1 + \sin \theta$ (1 Mark) $LHS = RHS$
275 3 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
If $\sin \theta + \cos \theta = \sqrt{3}$, then prove that $\tan \theta + \cot \theta = 1$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $(\sin \theta + \cos \theta)^2 = (\sqrt{3})^2$ (1/2 Mark) $\Rightarrow \sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta + 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta = 3$ $\Rightarrow \sin \theta \cos \theta = 1$ --- (i) (1 Mark) LHS $= \tan \theta + \cot \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} + \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta} = \frac{\sin^2\theta+\cos^2\theta}{\cos \theta \sin \theta}$ (1 Mark) $= \frac{1}{\cos \theta \sin \theta}$ (1/2 Mark) $= 1$ [using (i)] $= \text{RHS}$
276 3 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Prove that : $(\sin A + \sec A)^2 + (\cos A + cosec A)^2 = (1 + \sec A cosec A)^2$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS $= (\sin A + \frac{1}{\cos A})^2 + (\cos A + \frac{1}{\sin A})^2$ (1/2 Mark) $= \sin^2 A + \frac{1}{\cos^2 A} + \frac{2 \sin A}{\cos A} + \cos^2 A + \frac{1}{\sin^2 A} + \frac{2 \cos A}{\sin A}$ (1 Mark) $= 1 + (\frac{1}{\cos^2 A} + \frac{1}{\sin^2 A}) + 2 (\frac{\sin A}{\cos A} + \frac{\cos A}{\sin A})$ $= 1 + \frac{\sin^2 A + \cos^2 A}{\cos^2 A \sin^2 A} + 2 \frac{\sin^2 A + \cos^2 A}{\cos A \sin A}$ (1 Mark) $= 1 + \frac{1}{\cos^2 A \sin^2 A} + \frac{2}{\cos A \sin A}$ $= 1 + \sec^2 A cosec^2 A + 2 \sec A cosec A$ $= (1 + \sec A cosec A)^2 = RHS$
277 3 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
Prove that : $\frac{1}{\sec x - \tan x} - \frac{1}{\cos x} = \frac{1}{\cos x} - \frac{1}{\sec x + \tan x}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ L.H.S. $= \frac{\sec^2 x - \tan^2 x}{\sec x - \tan x} - \sec x$ (I) ($\frac{1}{2}$ Mark) $= \sec x + \tan x - \sec x$ $= \tan x$ (II) (1 Mark) R.H.S. $= \sec x - \frac{\sec^2 x - \tan^2 x}{\sec x + \tan x}$ (III) ($\frac{1}{2}$ Mark) $= \sec x - (\sec x - \tan x)$ $= \tan x$ (IV) (1 Mark) L.H.S. $=$ R.H.S. Alternate Solution: Reframing, $\frac{1}{\sec x - \tan x} + \frac{1}{\sec x + \tan x} = \frac{2}{\cos x}$ LHS $= \frac{(\sec x + \tan x) + (\sec x - \tan x)}{(\sec x - \tan x) (\sec x + \tan x)}$ (I) (1 Mark) $= \frac{2 \sec x}{\sec^2 x - \tan^2 x}$ (II) (1 Mark) $= 2 \sec x$ $= \frac{2}{\cos x} = \text{RHS}$ (III) ($\frac{1}{2}$ Mark) (IV) ($\frac{1}{2}$ Mark)
278 3 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
If $\sec \theta + \tan \theta = m$, show that $\frac{m^2 - 1}{m^2 + 1} = \sin \theta$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ L.H.S. $= \frac{m^2 - 1}{m^2 + 1}$ (I) (1 Mark) $= \frac{(\sec \theta+\tan \theta)^2 - (\sec^2 \theta - \tan^2 \theta)}{(\sec \theta+\tan \theta)^2 + (\sec^2 \theta - \tan^2 \theta)}$ (II) (1 Mark) $= \frac{(\sec \theta+\tan \theta) (\sec \theta+\tan \theta - \sec \theta+\tan \theta)}{(\sec \theta+\tan \theta) (\sec \theta+\tan \theta + \sec \theta - \tan \theta)}$ (III) (1/2 Mark) $= \frac{\tan \theta}{\sec \theta}$ (IV) (1/2 Mark) $= \sin \theta = \text{R.H.S.}$
279 3 Marks · March 2026 · Standard open ↗
If $\cos A + \sin A = \sqrt{2} \cos A$, prove that $\cos A - \sin A = \sqrt{2} \sin A$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\cos A + \sin A = \sqrt{2} \cos A$ (i) (1 Mark) Squaring equation (i) both sides to get $\cos^2 A + \sin^2 A + 2 \sin A \cos A = 2 \cos^2 A$ (1 Mark) $\Rightarrow 2 \sin A \cos A = \cos^2 A - \sin^2 A$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ Mark) $\Rightarrow 2 \sin A \cos A = (\cos A + \sin A)(\cos A - \sin A)$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ Mark) $\Rightarrow \frac{2 \sin A \cos A}{\cos A + \sin A} = (\cos A - \sin A)$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ Mark) $\Rightarrow \frac{2 \sin A \cos A}{\sqrt{2} \cos A} = (\cos A - \sin A)$ [using (i)] ($\frac{1}{2}$ Mark) $\Rightarrow (\cos A - \sin A) = \sqrt{2} \sin A$
280 3 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Prove that : $\frac{1 + \cot^2 A}{1 + \tan^2 A} = (\frac{1 - \cot A}{1 - \tan A})^2$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS $= \frac{1 + \frac{\cos^2 A}{\sin^2 A}}{1 + \frac{\sin^2 A}{\cos^2 A}} = \frac{\frac{\sin^2 A + \cos^2 A}{\sin^2 A}}{\frac{\cos^2 A + \sin^2 A}{\cos^2 A}} = \frac{\frac{1}{\sin^2 A}}{\frac{1}{\cos^2 A}} = \frac{\cos^2 A}{\sin^2 A}$ $= \frac{\cos^2 A}{\sin^2 A} (\frac{\sin A - \cos A}{\cos A - \sin A})^2 = (\frac{\sin A - \cos A}{\sin A} \cdot \frac{\cos A}{\cos A - \sin A})^2 = (\frac{1 - \cot A}{1 - \tan A})^2 = RHS$
281 3 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Prove the following trigonometric identity : $\sqrt{\frac{\text{cosec } A - 1}{\text{cosec } A + 1}} = \sec A - \tan A$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS $= \sqrt{\frac{\text{cosec } A - 1}{\text{cosec } A + 1} \times \frac{\text{cosec } A - 1}{\text{cosec } A - 1}}$ $= \sqrt{\frac{(\text{cosec } A - 1)^2}{\cot^2 A}} = \frac{\text{cosec } A - 1}{\cot A}$ $= \frac{\text{cosec } A}{\cot A} - \frac{1}{\cot A} = \sec A - \tan A = RHS$
282 3 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Prove the following trigonometric identity : $(\sin A - \csc A) (\cos A - \sec A) = \frac{1}{\tan A + \cot A}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS $= (\sin A - \frac{1}{\sin A}) (\cos A - \frac{1}{\cos A}) = \frac{\sin^2 A - 1}{\sin A} \times \frac{\cos^2 A - 1}{\cos A}$ $= \sin A \cos A = \frac{\sin A \cos A}{\sin^2 A + \cos^2 A}$ $= \frac{1}{\tan A + \cot A} = RHS$
283 3 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Prove the following trigonometric identity : $\frac{\cos \theta}{1 + \sin \theta} + \frac{1 + \sin \theta}{\cos \theta} = 2 \sec \theta$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS: $\frac{\cos^2 \theta + (1 + \sin \theta)^2}{(1 + \sin \theta) \cos \theta}$ [1 mark] $= \frac{\cos^2 \theta + 1 + \sin^2 \theta + 2 \sin \theta}{(1 + \sin \theta) \cos \theta}$ [1/2 mark] $= \frac{2 (1 + \sin \theta)}{(1 + \sin \theta) \cos \theta}$ [1 mark] $= 2 \sec \theta = RHS$ [1/2 mark]
284 3 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Prove the following trigonometric identity : $\frac{\cos A - 2 \cos^3 A}{2 \sin^3 A - \sin A} = \cot A$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = \frac{\cos A (1 - 2 \cos^2 A)}{\sin A (2 \sin^2 A - 1)}$ [1/2 mark] $= \frac{\cos A [1 - 2 (1 - \sin^2 A)]}{\sin A (2 \sin^2 A - 1)}$ [1 mark] $= \frac{\cos A (- 1 + 2 \sin^2 A)}{\sin A (2 \sin^2 A - 1)}$ [1 mark] $= \cot A$ [1/2 mark]
285 3 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Prove the following trigonometric identity : $\frac{\tan \theta}{1 + \cot \theta} + \frac{\cot \theta}{1 + \tan \theta} = \tan \theta + \cot \theta - 1$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = \frac{\tan \theta}{1 + \frac{1}{\tan \theta}} + \frac{\frac{1}{\tan \theta}}{1 + \tan \theta}$ $= \frac{\tan^2 \theta}{1 + \tan \theta} + \frac{1}{\tan \theta(1 + \tan \theta)}$ $= \frac{1 + \tan^3 \theta}{\tan \theta(1 + \tan \theta)}$ $= \frac{(1 + \tan \theta)(1 + \tan^2 \theta - \tan \theta)}{\tan \theta(1 + \tan \theta)}$ $= \cot \theta + \tan \theta - 1 = RHS$
286 3 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Prove that : $\frac{\cos \theta}{1 - \tan \theta} + \frac{\sin \theta}{1 - \cos \theta} = \cos \theta + \sin \theta$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = \frac{\cos \theta}{1 - \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta}} + \frac{\sin \theta}{1 - \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta}} = \frac{\cos^2 \theta}{\cos \theta - \sin \theta} - \frac{\sin^2 \theta}{\cos \theta - \sin \theta} = \frac{(\cos \theta - \sin \theta)(\cos \theta + \sin \theta)}{\cos \theta - \sin \theta} = \cos \theta + \sin \theta = RHS$
287 3 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Prove that : $(\sin \theta + \sec \theta)^2 + (\cos \theta + \text{cosec } \theta)^2 = (1 + \sec \theta \text{cosec } \theta)^2$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $LHS = \sin^2 \theta + \sec^2 \theta + 2 \sin \theta \sec \theta + \cos^2 \theta + \text{cosec}^2 \theta + 2 \cos \theta \text{cosec } \theta$ $= 1 + (\frac{1}{\cos^2 \theta} + \frac{1}{\sin^2 \theta}) + 2 (\frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} + \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta})$ $= 1 + \frac{1}{\sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta} + \frac{2}{\sin \theta \cos \theta}$ $= 1 + \sec^2 \theta \text{cosec}^2 \theta + 2 \sec \theta \text{cosec } \theta$ $= (1 + \sec \theta \text{cosec } \theta)^2 = RHS$
288 3 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Evaluate : $\frac{2}{3}(\cos^4 30^\circ - \sin^4 45^\circ) - 3(\sin^2 60^\circ - \sec^2 45^\circ) + \frac{1}{4}\cot^2 30^\circ$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\frac{2}{3} [(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^4 - (\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})^4] - 3 [(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^2 - (\sqrt{2})^2] + \frac{1}{4}(\sqrt{3})^2 = \frac{113}{24}$
289 3 Marks · March 2025 · Basic open ↗
Prove that $\frac{\sin A + \cos A}{\sin A - \cos A} + \frac{\sin A - \cos A}{\sin A + \cos A} = \frac{2}{1 - 2\cos^2 A}$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $$\begin{aligned}& LHS = \frac{(\sin A + \cos A)^2 + (\sin A - \cos A)^2}{\sin^2 A - \cos^2 A} \\ & = \frac{2(\sin^2 A + \cos^2 A)}{1 - \cos^2 A - \cos^2 A} \\ & = \frac{2}{1 - 2\cos^2 A} \\ & = RHS\end{aligned}$$
290 3 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
If $\sin x = p$, then prove that : (i) $\cot x = \frac{\sqrt{1-p^2}}{p}$ (ii) $\frac{1 + \tan^2 x}{1+\cot^2 x} = \frac{p^2}{1-p^2}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (i) $\cot x = \frac{\cos x}{\sin x} = \frac{\sqrt{1 - \sin^2 x}}{\sin x}$ (1 Mark) $= \frac{\sqrt{1-p^2}}{p}$ (1/2 Mark) (ii) $\frac{1+\tan^2 x}{1+\cot^2 x} = \frac{\sec^2 x}{\operatorname{cosec}^2 x} = \frac{\sin^2 x}{\cos^2 x}$ (1/2 + 1/2 Mark) $= \frac{p^2}{1-p^2}$ (1/2 Mark)
291 3 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
Prove that : $(\sin A - \operatorname{cosec} A)^2 + (\cos A - \sec A)^2 = \tan^2 A + \cot^2 A-1$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS $= \sin^2 A +\operatorname{cosec}^2 A - 2\sin A.\operatorname{cosec} A + \cos^2 A + \sec^2 A - 2\cos A.\sec A$ (1 Mark) $= (\sin^2 A + \cos^2 A) + 1 + \cot^2 A + 1 + \tan^2 A - 2 - 2$ (1 Mark) $= 1 + \cot^2 A + \tan^2 A +2-4$ (1/2 Mark) $= \tan^2 A + \cot^2 A - 1 = \text{RHS}$ (1/2 Mark)
292 3 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
Prove that $\frac{\cot A - \cos A}{\cot A + \cos A} = \frac{\sec A - \tan A}{\sec A + \tan A}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (a) LHS = $\frac{\frac{\cos A}{\sin A} - \cos A}{\frac{\cos A}{\sin A} + \cos A}$ (1 Mark) = $\frac{\cos A (\frac{1}{\sin A} - 1)}{\cos A (\frac{1}{\sin A} + 1)}$ = $\frac{1 - \sin A}{1 + \sin A}$ (1/2 Mark) = $\frac{\frac{1}{\cos A} - \frac{\sin A}{\cos A}}{\frac{1}{\cos A} + \frac{\sin A}{\cos A}}$ (1 Mark) = $\frac{\sec A - \tan A}{\sec A + \tan A}$ = RHS (1/2 Mark)
293 3 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
Prove that $\frac{(\sec \theta + \tan \theta)^2 - 1}{(\sec \theta + \tan \theta)^2 + 1} = \sin \theta$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (a) LHS = $\frac{\sec^2\theta + \tan^2\theta + 2\sec\theta \tan\theta - 1}{\sec^2\theta + \tan^2\theta + 2\sec\theta \tan\theta + 1}$ (1) $= \frac{2\tan^2\theta + 2\sec\theta \tan\theta}{2\sec^2\theta + 2\sec\theta \tan\theta}$ (1) $= \frac{2\tan\theta (\tan\theta + \sec\theta)}{2\sec\theta (\sec\theta + \tan\theta)}$ (½) $= \sin\theta = RHS$. (½)
294 3 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
Prove that : $\tan^2 \theta + \cot^2 \theta + 2 = \sec^2 \theta cosec^2 \theta$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS = $(\tan^2 \theta + 1) + (\cot^2 \theta + 1)$ (1 Mark) $= \sec^2 \theta + cosec^2 \theta$ (1/2 Mark) $= \frac{1}{\cos^2 \theta} + \frac{1}{\sin^2 \theta}$ (1/2 Mark) $= \frac{\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta}{\cos^2 \theta \sin^2 \theta}$ (1/2 Mark) $= \frac{1}{\cos^2 \theta \sin^2 \theta}$ (1/2 Mark) $= \sec^2 \theta cosec^2 \theta = \text{RHS}$
295 3 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
Prove that : $\sqrt{\frac{1 - \cos A}{1 + \cos A}} = \frac{\tan A}{\sec A + 1}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS = $\sqrt{\frac{1 - \cos A}{1 + \cos A}} = \sqrt{\frac{\frac{1}{\sec A} - 1}{\frac{1}{\sec A} + 1}}$ (1 Mark) $= \sqrt{\frac{\sec A - 1}{\sec A + 1}}$ (1 Mark) $= \sqrt{\frac{\sec A - 1}{\sec A + 1} \times \frac{\sec A + 1}{\sec A + 1}} = \sqrt{\frac{\sec^2 A - 1}{(\sec A + 1)^2}} = \frac{\tan A}{\sec A + 1} = \text{RHS}$ (1 Mark)
296 3 Marks · March 2026 · Basic open ↗
If $\cos \theta + \sin \theta = \sqrt{2} \cos \theta$, then prove that $\cos \theta – \sin \theta = \sqrt{2} \sin \theta$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ $\cos \theta + \sin \theta = \sqrt{2} \cos \theta$ $\sin \theta = (\sqrt{2} – 1) \cos \theta$ $= \frac{(\sqrt{2}-1)(\sqrt{2}+1)}{\sqrt{2}+1} \cos \theta$ (1.5 Mark) $\Rightarrow (\sqrt{2} + 1) \sin \theta = \cos \theta$ (1 Mark) $\Rightarrow \sqrt{2} \sin \theta = \cos \theta – \sin \theta$ (0.5 Mark)
4 Marks Questions
297 4 Marks · July 2023 · Standard open ↗
(i) Prove that : $\sqrt{\sec^2\theta + \operatorname{cosec}^2\theta} = \tan\theta + \cot\theta$ (ii) Evaluate: $\frac{\cos 45^\circ}{\sec 30^\circ + \operatorname{cosec} 30^\circ}$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ (i) LHS $= \sqrt{1 + \tan^2\theta + 1 + \cot^2\theta}$ $= \sqrt{\tan^2\theta + \cot^2\theta + 2 \times \tan\theta \times \cot\theta}$ $= \sqrt{(\tan\theta + \cot\theta)^2}$ $= \tan\theta + \cot\theta = \text{RHS}$ (ii) $\frac{\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}}{\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} + 2}$ $= \frac{\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}}{\frac{2+2\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2(1+\sqrt{3})}$ $= \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2\sqrt{2}(1+\sqrt{3})} \times \frac{\sqrt{2}(1-\sqrt{3})}{\sqrt{2}(1-\sqrt{3})}$ $= \frac{\sqrt{6}(1-\sqrt{3})}{4(1-3)} = \frac{\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{18}}{-8} = \frac{3\sqrt{2}-\sqrt{6}}{8}$
298 4 Marks · July 2023 · Standard open ↗
If $x \sin^3 \theta + y \cos^3 \theta = \sin \theta \cos \theta$ and $x \sin \theta = y \cos \theta$, prove that $x^2 + y^2 = 1$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ Given, $x \sin^3 \theta + y \cos^3 \theta = \sin \theta \cos \theta$ $\Rightarrow x \sin \theta (\sin^2 \theta) + y \cos \theta (\cos^2 \theta) = \sin \theta \cos \theta$ $\Rightarrow x \sin \theta (\sin^2 \theta) + x \sin \theta (\cos^2 \theta) = \sin \theta \cos \theta$ $\Rightarrow x \sin \theta (\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta) = \sin \theta \cos \theta$ $\Rightarrow x = \cos \theta$ Given, $x \sin \theta = y \cos \theta$ $\Rightarrow \cos \theta \sin \theta = y \cos \theta$ $\Rightarrow y = \sin \theta$ LHS $= x^2 + y^2 = (\cos \theta)^2 + (\sin \theta)^2 = 1 = \text{RHS}$
299 4 Marks · March 2024 · Standard open ↗
Prove that $\sin^6 \theta + \cos^6 \theta = 1 - 3 \sin^2 \theta \cos^2 \theta$.
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS $= \sin^6\theta+ \cos^6 \theta$ $= (\sin^2\theta)^3 +(\cos^2\theta)^3$ ($\frac{1}{2}$) $= (\sin^2\theta+ \cos^2\theta)[(\sin^2\theta)^2 + (\cos^2\theta)^2 - \sin^2\theta\cos^2\theta]$ (1) $= \sin^4\theta+ \cos^4\theta-\sin^2\theta\cos^2\theta$ $= (\sin^2\theta+ \cos^2\theta)^2 - 2\sin^2\theta\cos^2\theta - \sin^2\theta\cos^2\theta$ (1) $= 1 - 3 \sin^2\theta\cos^2\theta$ (1) $= RHS$ ($\frac{1}{2}$)
5 Marks Questions
300 5 Marks · July 2023 · Standard open ↗
Prove that : $\frac{1+\sin \theta}{1-\sin \theta} - \frac{1-\sin \theta}{1+\sin \theta} = 4 \tan \theta \sec \theta$
Show Solution Hide Solution ↓ LHS $= \frac{(1+\sin\theta)^2-(1-\sin \theta)^2}{(1+\sin \theta) (1-\sin \theta)}$ (2 Marks) $= \frac{4 \sin \theta}{1-\sin^2\theta}$ (1 Mark) $= \frac{4 \sin \theta}{\cos^2\theta}$ (1 Mark) $= 4 \tan \theta \sec \theta = \text{RHS}$ (1 Mark)