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The value of cos(-480°) is: - Business Mathematics and Statistics

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Question

The value of cos(-480°) is:

Options

  • `sqrt3`

  • `- sqrt3/2`

  • `1/2`

  • `(-1)/2`

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Solution

`(-1)/2`

Explanation:

cos(-480°) = cos 480° [∵ cos(-θ) = cos θ]

= cos(360° + 120°)

= cos 120°

= cos(180° – 60°)

= -cos 60°

= `(-1)/2`

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