If , then
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D)
Answer: (C)
Solution
Let , so . In a right triangle with adjacent side and opposite side , the hypotenuse is .
Therefore:
Substituting:
Then:
Therefore:
Substituting:
Then:
JEE Advanced · 2008 · 13 Apr 2008 · Paper 1 · Single correct option