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TS EAMCET · Maths · Trigonometric Ratios & Identities

\(16 \sin 12^{\circ} \cos 18^{\circ} \sin 48^{\circ}=\)

  1. A \(\sqrt{10-2 \sqrt{5}}\)
  2. B \(\sqrt{10+2 \sqrt{5}}\)
  3. C \(\sqrt{5}-1\)
  4. D \(\sqrt{5}+1\)
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Correct Answer

(A) \(\sqrt{10-2 \sqrt{5}}\)

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Detailed explanation

\(16 \sin 12^{\circ} \cos 18^{\circ} \sin 48^{\circ} = 8 \sin 12^{\circ} (2 \sin 48^{\circ} \cos 18^{\circ})\) \( = 8 \sin 12^{\circ} (\sin(48^{\circ}+18^{\circ}) + \sin(48^{\circ}-18^{\circ})) = 8 \sin 12^{\circ} (\sin 66^{\circ} + \sin 30^{\circ})\)…