Q.If \( \cot\alpha = \tan(\beta + \gamma) \), then what is the value of \( \sin(\alpha + \beta + \gamma) \)? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 4 (d) \(\cfrac{3}{4}\)
Answer: A
\( \cot\alpha = \tan(\beta + \gamma) \) Or, \( \cot\alpha = \cot[90^\circ - (\beta + \gamma)] \) So, \( \alpha = 90^\circ - (\beta + \gamma) \) Therefore, \( \alpha + \beta + \gamma = 90^\circ \) Hence, \( \sin(\alpha + \beta + \gamma) = \sin 90^\circ = 1 \)
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