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If θ = 15° then `(sin 3θ)/(cos 4θ)` is equal to ______.

Options

  • `sqrt(2)`

  • 2

  • `sqrt(3)`

  • 3

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Solution

If θ = 15° then `(sin 3θ)/(cos 4θ)` is equal to `underlinebb(sqrt(2))`.

Explanation:

3θ = 45°.

So, sin 3θ = sin 45°

= `sqrt(2)/2 . 4θ` 

= 60° 

So, cos 4θ = cos 60°

= `1/2` 

Therefore, `(sin 3θ)/(cos 4θ)`

= `(sqrt(2)/2)/(1/2)`

= `sqrt(2)`

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Chapter 18: Trigonometric Ratios of Some Standard Angles and Complementary Angles - Exercise 18D [Page 381]

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Nootan Mathematics [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 18 Trigonometric Ratios of Some Standard Angles and Complementary Angles
Exercise 18D | Q 7. | Page 381
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