Difficulty: Hard
Correct Answer: 1
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This question tests trigonometric angle-shift identities (90°, 270°, 630°) and reciprocal functions (sec, cosec). These angles are designed so that everything reduces to simple sin A and cos A terms. After simplification, the expression becomes sin^2 A + cos^2 A, which is always 1.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Rewrite each trig function using standard shift identities, convert sec and cosec into cos and sin, then simplify each fraction separately and add.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Take A = 0: first term becomes cos90/sec270 = 0/undefined? but through simplified identity form it becomes sin^2 0 = 0 and second term becomes cos^2 0 = 1, total 1 (valid where defined). The identity result remains 1 wherever the original expression is defined.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Mis-evaluating 270° shifts (sign errors), and forgetting that sec and cosec are reciprocals, not independent functions.
Final Answer:
1
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