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Mathematics — Standard (041) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1] § 8.3 Trigonometric Ratios of Some Specific Angles
If $x\left(\frac{2\tan 30°}{1 + \tan^2 30°}\right) = y\left(\frac{2\tan 30°}{1 - \tan^2 30°}\right)$, then $x : y =$
  1. A 1 : 1
  2. B 1 : 2
  3. C 2 : 1
  4. D 4 : 1
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Model Answer

From the textbook: $\dfrac{2\tan 30°}{1+\tan^2 30°} = \sin 60°$ and $\dfrac{2\tan 30°}{1-\tan^2 30°} = \tan 60°$.

So the equation becomes $x\sin 60° = y\tan 60°$, i.e., $x \cdot \dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = y \cdot \sqrt{3}$.

$$\frac{x}{y} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}} = 2 \implies x:y = 2:1$$

Answer: (C) 2 : 1

Source: Chapter 8, Exercise 8.2, Q2(i) and Q2(iv)

Explanation

The key is recognising the double-angle identities hidden in the fractions: $\dfrac{2\tan\theta}{1+\tan^2\theta} = \sin 2\theta$ and $\dfrac{2\tan\theta}{1-\tan^2\theta} = \tan 2\theta$. For θ = 30°, these give sin 60° and tan 60° respectively. The textbook Exercise 8.2 Q2 directly establishes these values, so substituting and simplifying the ratio is straightforward. Examiners expect you to recall these standard results.

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