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  1. If sinθ =
    5
    and θ is acute, what is the value of √(cotθ + tanθ) ?
    13
    1. 2
      5

    2. 13
      2√15

    3. -2
      5
    4. Cannot be determined
Correct Option: B

sinθ =
5
13

cosθ = √1 - sin²θ
cosθ = √{ 1 - (5 / 13)2
cosθ = √{ 1 - (25 / 169)
cosθ = √
(169 - 25)
169

cosθ = √
(144)
169

cosθ =
12
13

∴ tanθ =
sinθ
=
5
cosθ12

cotθ =
12
5

∴ √(cotθ + tanθ) = √(5 / 12) + (12 / 5)
Required answer = √
(25 + 144)
60

= √
169
60

Required answer =
13
2 √15



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