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In ΔABC, if a:b:c=3:5:7, then cosA+cosB=
MathematicsProperties of TrianglesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 137
  • B 117
  • C 127
  • D 107
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The correct answer is: 127

The ratio is given as, a:b:c=3:5:7.

Considera=3x, b=5x, c=7x.

Now,

cosA+cosB=b2+c2-a22bc+a2+c2-b22ac

=(5x)2+(7x)2-(3x)22(5x)(7x)+(3x)2+(7x)2-(5x)22(3x)(7x)

=65x270x2+33x242x2

=6570+3342

=127

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