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If, \(\tan \mathrm{A}=\frac{1}{2}\) and \(\tan B=\frac{1}{3}\), then find the value of \(\mathrm{A}+\mathrm{B}\)
MathematicsTrigonometric Ratios & IdentitiesBITSATBITSAT 2011
Options:
  • A \(\pi\)
  • B \(\frac{\pi}{2}\)
  • C \(\frac{\pi}{4}\)
  • D \(\frac{-\pi}{4}\)
Solution:
2398 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: \(\frac{\pi}{4}\)
\(\begin{aligned}
& \tan (A+B)=\frac{\tan A+\tan B}{1-\tan A \tan B}=\frac{\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{3}}{1-\frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{1}{3}}=1 \\
& \therefore A+B=45^{\circ}=\frac{\pi}{4}
\end{aligned}\)

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