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If $\operatorname{cosec} A+\cot A=\frac{11}{2}$, then $\tan A=$
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Options:
  • A $\frac{21}{22}$
  • B $\frac{15}{16}$
  • C $\frac{44}{117}$
  • D $\frac{117}{43}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\frac{44}{117}$
$\begin{aligned}
& \operatorname{cosec} A+\cot A=\frac{11}{2} \Rightarrow \operatorname{cosec} A-\cot A=\frac{2}{11} \\
& \text { Therefore } 2 \cot A=\frac{117}{22} \Rightarrow \tan A=\frac{44}{117}
\end{aligned}$

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