Q1) If and , then respective values of A and B are

It is given that,

Also,

Multiplying (2) by 2, we obtain

4B 2A = 90 (3)
Adding (1) and (3), we obtain
5B = 150
B = 30
A = 2B 45 = 2 30 45 = 60 45 = 15 [Using (2)]
Thus, the values of A and B are 15 and 30 respectively.

Q2) The value of the expression is

The expression can be written as

Thus, the value of the expression is .

Q3) The value of the expression is

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The expression can be written as

Q4) If the angles A and B are complementary, then what is the value of the expression

The given expression is .

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Q4) If the angles A and B are complementary, then what is the value of the expression

The given expression is .

Thus, the value of the given expression is 2.

Q5) PQR is right-angled at Q. If the value of cosec R is , then what is the value of the expression ?

It is given that cosec R = .

Therefore, the sides PR and PQ are in the ratio .

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Let the lengths of sides PR and PQ be and 2k respectively.
PQR can be drawn as

Applying Pythagoras Theorem in PQR,

PR2 = PQ2 + QR2

Thus, the value of the expression is .

Q6) Use the following information to answer the next question.

In the given figure, ABC is equilateral. Its area is .

The length of the perpendicular AD is ????

Area of the equilateral triangle with side a =

Area of ABC =
Let the length of each side of the triangle be a.

So,

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Since ABC is equilateral, all its angles measure 60.
In ACD, C = 60

Q5) PQR is right-angled at Q. If the value of cosec R is , then what is the value of the expression ?

It is given that cosec R = .

Therefore, the sides PR and PQ are in the ratio .

Let the lengths of sides PR and PQ be and 2k respectively.

PQR can be drawn as

Applying Pythagoras Theorem in PQR,

PR2 = PQ2 + QR2

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Q7) The value of the expression is

The given expression can be written as

Thus, the value of the expression is 1.

Q8)

If sin (2A 3B) = cos (3A + 8B), where (2A 3B) and (3A + 8B) are acute angles, then what is the value of (A + B)?
It is given that, sin (2A 3B) = cos (3A + 8B)
Since (2A 3B) is an acute angle, sin (2A 3B) = cos {90 (2A 3B)}
cos {90 (2A 3B)} = cos (3A + 8B)
Since {90 (2A 3B)} and (3A + 8B) are both acute angles, we have
90 2A + 3B = 3A + 8B
5A + 5B = 90
5(A + B) = 90

A+B=
Thus, the value of (A + B) is 18.

Q7) The value of the expression is

The given expression can be written as

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Q9)

Use the following information to answer the next question.

What is the value of the expression with respect to the given figure?

In ABC,

In ADC,

Thus, the value of the given expression is .

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Q10) If A, B, and C are the interior angles of triangle ABC, then which of the following expressions is equivalent to the
expression

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A, B, and C are the interior angles of a triangle. Hence, by the angle sum property of triangles, A + B + C = 180.
B + C = 180 A, C + A = 180 B, A + B = 180 C

Q1) If the angles A, B, and C of ABC are in arithmetic progression with common difference 30, then what is
the value of the expression 2sinC 3cosC + 5cotC?
Since the angles A, B, and C of ABC are in arithmetic progression with common difference 30:
B = A + 30
C = B + 30 = (A + 30) + 30 = A + 60
It is known that the sum of all angles of a triangle is 180.
A + B + C = 180
A + (A + 30) + A + 60 = 180
3A + 90 = 180
3A = 90
A = 30,
B = A + 30 = 30 + 30 = 60
and C = B + 30 = 60 + 30 = 90
2sin C 3cos C + 5cot C
= 2 sin 90 3 cos 90 + 5 cot 90
=2130+50
=2
Thus, the value of the given expression is 2.

Q2)Use the following information to answer the next question.

Triangle ABC is a right-angled triangle with B = 90.

In the figure shown,
AB = c, BC = a,AC = b and ACB =

What is the value of seccosec(cot + tan)?

seccosec(cot + tan) = seccosec[(cos/sin) + (sin/cos)]
= seccosec[(cos + sin)/sincos] = seccosec = (b/a)2(b/c)2
= b4/(ac)2

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Q3)Use the following information to answer the next question.
An expression is given as

Assuming that , what is the value of the given expression?

As and , the given expression can be simplified as

Thus, the value of the expression is 0.

Q4)If P = (cosec + cot)2 2(cos/sin2) and R = 2 + 2cot2, then what is the relation
between P and R?
P= (cosec+ cot)2 2(cos/sin2) = (cosec+ cot ) 2coseccot
= cosec+ cot+ 2coseccot 2coseccot
= cosec+ cot
= 1 + cot+ cot
= 1 + 2cot
= 2 + 2cot 1 = R 1
P=R1

Q4) If P = (cosec + cot)2 2(cos/sin2) and R = 2 + 2cot2, then what is the relation
between P and R?
P= (cosec+ cot)2 2(cos/sin2) = (cosec+ cot ) 2coseccot
= cosec+ cot+ 2coseccot 2coseccot
= cosec+ cot
= 1 + cot+ cot
= 1 + 2cot
= 2 + 2cot 1 = R 1
P=R1

Q5) What is the simplified form of the expression sec8 tan8 ?

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The expression sec8 tan8 can be simplified as:

It is known that .

From (1) and (2):

Q1) Use the following information to answer the next question.

An expression is given as

What is the value of the given expression?

We know that, and

Therefore, the value of the given expression is 1.

Q2) If 5sin = 12cos , then what is the value of the expression 2sin + 5cos 2?
It is given that: 5sin = 12cos

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Let ABC be a triangle, right-angled at B.

Suppose the measure of C be such that .

Thus, sides AB and BC are in the ratio 12:5.

Let the lengths of sides AB and BC be 12k and 5k respectively.
ABC can be drawn as:

Applying Pythagoras theorem in ABC:

Thus, the value of the given expression is .

Q3) If sin (A + 3B) = 1 and sec (2A 3B) = , where 0 < A + 3B 90, 2A > 3B, then what are the respective values
of A and B?
It is given that sin (A + 3B) = 1
sin (A + 3B) = sin 90 [sin 90 = 1]
A + 3B = 90 (i)
Also, sec (2A 3B) =
sec (2A 3B) = sec 45 [sec 45 = ]
2A 3B = 45 (ii)
On adding equations (i) and (ii), we obtain
3A = 135
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3B = 90 45 = 45

B= Thus, the respective values of A and B are 45 and 15.

Q4)What is the value of the expression ?

Thus, the value of the given expression is 2.

The angle of elevation of a cloud from a point 60 m above the surface of the water of a lake is 30
and the angle of depression of its shadow in water of lake is 60. Find the height of the cloud from the
surface of water.
Let AB be the surface of the lake and P be the point of observation such that AP = 60 m. Let C be the
position of the cloud and C be its reflection in the lake.
Then CB =
Draw PMCB
Let CM = h
CB = h + 60 m

In CPM:

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From equations (1) and (2):

3h = h + 120 m
2h = 120 m
h = 60 m
CB = h + 60m = 60m + 60m = 120m
Thus, the height of the cloud from the surface of the lake is 120 m.

If a tower 30 m high, casts a shadow m long on the ground, then what is the angle of elevation of the
sun?

Let AB be the tower and BC be the length of the shadow of the tower. Suppose the angle of elevation
of the sun from the ground be .

It is given that AB = 30 m and BC = 103 m.

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On a straight line passing through the foot of a tower, two points C and D are at distances of 4 m and
16 m from the foot respectively. If the angles of elevation from C and D of the top of the tower are
complementary, then find the height of the tower.
Let AB be the tower of height h m. Suppose the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from point C
on the ground be . Then the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from point D is 90.
Here, BC = 4 m and BD = 16 m.

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An aeroplane is flying at a height of 300 m above the ground. Flying at this height, the angles of
depression from the aeroplane of two points on both banks of a river in opposite directions are 45
and 60 respectively. Find the width of the river. [Use 3=1732]

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If tano+sino = m,tano -sino =n, prove that m2 -n2=4mn

It is given that tan + sin = m ....(1)

tan sin = n ....(2)

Adding equation (1) and (2)

2 tan = m + n

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a sin + b cos = c then prove that

Given, a sin + b cos = c

prove that

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If SinA + CosA = p and Sec + Cosec = q, show that q(p2 1) = 2p.

SinA + CosA = p
SecA + CosecA = q
Now, p2 - 1
= (SinA + CosA)2 - 1

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= [ (Sin2A+Cos2A) + 2SinACosA ] - 1
= [ 1 + 2SinACosA ] - 1
= 2SinACosA [Equation (i)]
So, q(p2 - 1)
= (SecA + CosecA)*(2SinACosA) [from Equation (i)]
= SecA*(2SinACosA) + CosecA*(2SinACosA)
= (1/CosA)*(2SinACosA) + (1/SinA)*(2SinACosA)
= 2SinA + 2CosA
= 2(SinA + CosA)
= 2p

Given :- (1) TanA + SinA = m

(2) TanA - SinA = n
To prove :- m2 - n2 = 4 x (root mn)

Proof :-
L.H.S = m2 - n2
= (TanA + SinA)2 - (TanA - SinA)2
= (Tan2A + Sin2A + 2 TanA SinA) - ( Tan2A + Sin2A - 2 TanA SinA)
= Tan2A + Sin2A + 2 TanA SinA - Tan2A - Sin2A + 2 TanA SinA
= Tan2A + Sin2A + 2 TanA SinA - Tan2A - Sin2A + 2 TanA SinA
= 4 TanA SinA
R..H.S ;- 4 root mn
= 4 x [ root (TanA + SinA)(TanA - SinA) ]
= 4 x [ root ( Tan2A - Sin2A ) ]
= 4 x [ root ( Sin2A / Cos2A - Sin2A )
= 4 x [ root { (Sin2A - Sin2ACos2A) / Cos2A } ]
= 4 x [ root { Sin2A (1 - Cos2A) } / Cos2A ]
= 4 x [ root { (Sin2A x Sin2A ) / Cos2A ]
= 4 x (root [ Sin2A Tan2A ] )
= 4 TanA SinA = L.H.S

Hence Proved

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cos A + sin A = 2 cos A prove that
cos A + sin A = 2 cos A .............(1)
Squaring both sides , we get
( cos A + sin A )2 = 2 cos2A
cos2 A + sin 2A + 2 sin A cos A = 2 cos2A
cos2 A - sin 2A = 2 sin A cos A
( cos A + sin A) ( cos A - sin A) = 2 sin A cos A
2 cos A (cos A - sin A) = 2 sin A cos A [Using (1) ]

Prove that

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A kite is flying with a thread 150m long. If thread is assumed stretched and makes an
angle of 45 degree with the horizontal, find the height of the kite above the ground.

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Let C be the position of the kite and A, B be the position of first
and second boy respectively. Let the length of the string (CD)
with second boy be x metres.

In ABC

Now CF = BC BF = 50 m 10 m
= 40 m ( BF = DE = 25 m)
In CFD

Hence, the length of the string second by must have

is

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Let AB be the vertical tower. Suppose D and C be the positions of the car when the angle of depression from
the top of the tower is 30 and 45 respectively.

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Consider the uniform speed of car be v m/min. Time taken for the angle of depression to change from 30
to 45 = 12 min
EAD = ADB = 30 (Alternate angles) EAC = ACB = 45 (Alternate angles)

Suppose AB = h m and BC = x m. CD = Distance covered by car in

In ABC,

In ADB,

Time taken by car to reach the tower from

Time taken by car to reach the tower is

983 sec.

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If the height of a tower is given by the minimum of x + 1/x , x > 0, then its distance from
the point of observation, if the angle of elevation of its top is 45 is

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The angle of elevation of the top of two vertical towers as seen from the middle
point of the line joining the foot of the tower are 60 and 30 respectively. The ratio
of heights of the towers is
Let the height of the tower be h cm.
Now, In

And, In

Since, AB = CD, SO, equation (2) becomes,

Equating equation (1) and (3), we get,

Hence, height of tower will be 15 cm.

the angles of elevation of top of a tower from two points at a distances a and b meters
from the base and in the same straight line with it are complementary .prove that the
height of the tower is meters.

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