If sin θ = 8/17 (θ acute), what is cos θ?
- A17/15
- B8/15
- C15/8
- D15/17
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Answer: (D) 15/17
cos θ = √(1 − sin²θ) = 15/17.
SSC CGL Trigonometry Questions with Answers & Explanations
17 Trigonometry questions from the Quantitative Aptitude section of SSC CGL, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Try each question first, then tap Show answer to check. When you're ready, take the timed chapter-wise test to see your all-India rank.
What is the value of tan 45° + cot 45°?
- A0
- B2
- C1
- D√3
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Answer: (B) 2
Use the standard trigonometric values and identities.
What is the value of sin 60° × cos 30°?
- A1
- B3/4
- C1/2
- D√3/4
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Answer: (B) 3/4
Use the standard trigonometric values and identities.
If cos θ = 4/5 (θ acute), what is tan θ?
- A3/5
- B5/3
- C4/3
- D3/4
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Answer: (D) 3/4
sin θ = 3/5, so tan θ = sin θ / cos θ = 3/4.
What is the value of sin 30° + cos 60°?
- A√3/2
- B1/2
- C1
- D0
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Answer: (C) 1
Use the standard trigonometric values and identities.
If cos θ = 21/29 (θ acute), what is tan θ?
- A21/20
- B20/21
- C29/20
- D20/29
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Answer: (B) 20/21
sin θ = 20/29, so tan θ = sin θ / cos θ = 20/21.
What is the value of cosec² 30° − cot² 30°?
- A0
- B3
- C4
- D1
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Answer: (D) 1
Use the standard trigonometric values and identities.
If sin θ = 5/13 (θ acute), what is cos θ?
- A5/12
- B13/12
- C12/13
- D12/5
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Answer: (C) 12/13
cos θ = √(1 − sin²θ) = 12/13.
If sin θ = 20/29 (θ acute), what is cos θ?
- A20/21
- B29/21
- C21/20
- D21/29
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Answer: (D) 21/29
cos θ = √(1 − sin²θ) = 21/29.
What is the value of sin² 45° + cos² 45°?
- A1
- B0
- C1/2
- D√2
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Answer: (A) 1
Use the standard trigonometric values and identities.
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If cos θ = 15/17 (θ acute), what is tan θ?
- A8/15
- B17/8
- C8/17
- D15/8
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Answer: (A) 8/15
sin θ = 8/17, so tan θ = sin θ / cos θ = 8/15.
If sin θ = 3/5 (θ acute), what is cos θ?
- A4/3
- B3/4
- C4/5
- D5/4
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Answer: (C) 4/5
cos θ = √(1 − sin²θ) = 4/5.
What is the value of cos 0° + sin 90°?
- A√2
- B2
- C1
- D0
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Answer: (B) 2
Use the standard trigonometric values and identities.
If cos θ = 12/13 (θ acute), what is tan θ?
- A5/13
- B5/12
- C12/5
- D13/5
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Answer: (B) 5/12
sin θ = 5/13, so tan θ = sin θ / cos θ = 5/12.
What is the value of sec² 60° − tan² 60°?
- A0
- B3
- C1
- D4
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Answer: (C) 1
Use the standard trigonometric values and identities.
If cos θ = 24/25 (θ acute), what is tan θ?
- A24/7
- B7/25
- C7/24
- D25/7
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Answer: (C) 7/24
sin θ = 7/25, so tan θ = sin θ / cos θ = 7/24.
What is the value of tan 45° + cot 45°?
- A0
- B1
- C2
- D√3
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Answer: (C) 2
Use the standard trigonometric values and identities.
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