Q49 / 90 · JEE Main 2019 (09 Apr Shift 2) · Mathematics

The value of sin10°sin30°sin50°sin70° is:

  • A
    136
  • Correct answer
    B
    116
  • C
    118
  • D
    132

Solution

sin10°sin30°sin50°sin70°

=sin10°×1212×2sin50°sin70°

=14sin10°2sin50°sin70°

Using 2sinAsinB=cosA-B-cosA+B

=14sin10°cos20°-cos120°

=14sin10°cos20°-cos90°+30°

=14sin10°cos20°+sin30°

=14sin10°cos20°+12

=182sin10°cos20°+sin10°

Again, using 2sinAcosB=sinA+B-sinA-B 

=18sin30°-sin10°+sin10°

=1812=116.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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