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  1. If tanθ + secθ = 3, θ being acute, the value of 5 sinθ is :
    1. 5
      2
    2. 3
      5
    3. 5
      3
    4. 4
Correct Option: D

tanθ + secθ = 3 ......(i)
∵ sec² θ – tan² θ = 1
⇒ (secθ – tanθ) (secθ + tanθ) = 1

⇒ secθ – tanθ =
1
.... (ii)
3

On adding equations (i) and (ii),
2 secθ = 3 +
1
=
10
33

On subtracting equation (ii) from (i),
2tanθ = 3 -
1
3

=
9 - 1
=
8
33

∴ sin θ =
tan θ
sec θ

=
8
×
3
=
4

3105

∴ 5 sinθ = 5 ×
4
= 4
5



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