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$\sum_{k=1}^3 \cos ^2\left((2 k-1) \frac{\pi}{12}\right)$ is equal to
MathematicsTrigonometric EquationsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2002
Options:
  • A $0$
  • B $\frac{1}{2}$
  • C $-\frac{1}{2}$
  • D $\frac{3}{4}$
Solution:
1992 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\frac{3}{4}$
We have
$$
\begin{aligned}
& \sum_{k=1}^3 \cos ^2\left[(2 k-1) \frac{\pi}{12}\right] \\
= & \cos ^2 \frac{\pi}{12}+\cos ^2 \frac{3 \pi}{12}+\cos ^2 \frac{5 \pi}{12} \\
= & \cos ^2 \frac{\pi}{12}+\frac{1}{2}+\cos ^2 \frac{5 \pi}{12} \\
= & \frac{1}{2}+\cos ^2 \frac{\pi}{12}+\cos ^2\left(\frac{\pi}{2}-\frac{\pi}{12}\right) \\
= & \frac{1}{2}+\cos ^2 \frac{\pi}{12}+\sin ^2 \frac{\pi}{12}=\frac{1}{2}+1=\frac{3}{2}
\end{aligned}
$$

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