Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: (3*root6 + 4)/6
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This question checks standard trigonometric values at special angles and algebraic simplification involving surds (square roots). You must substitute exact values for cot 30° and cosec 60° and then add carefully as fractions.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Recall:
cot 30° = root3
sin 60° = root3/2, so cosec 60° = 1/sin 60° = 2/root3
Then substitute and simplify each term separately before adding with a common denominator.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
You can confirm by approximate checking: root6 is about 2.449, so (3*2.449 + 4)/6 is about (7.347 + 4)/6 = 11.347/6 ≈ 1.891, matching root6/2 (≈1.225) plus 2/3 (≈0.667).
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Mixing up cosec 60° with sec 60°, or forgetting that (1/root3)*(2/root3) equals 2/3, not 2/root3.
Final Answer:
(3*root6 + 4)/6
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