Mathematics

If θ is an acute angle of a right triangle, then the value of

sin θ cos(90° - θ) + cos θ sin (90° - θ) is

  1. 0

  2. 2 sin θ cos θ

  3. 1

  4. 2 sin2 θ

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Answer

Since, θ is an acute angle triangle,

cos(90° - θ) = sin θ and sin(90° - θ) = cos θ.

Using above values in sin θ cos(90° - θ) + cos θ sin (90° - θ) we get,

⇒ sin θ sin θ + cos θ cos θ
⇒ sin2 θ + cos2 θ
⇒ 1.

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

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