Q. $\sin{12{^\circ}\sin{48{^\circ}\sin{54{^\circ}}}}$ is equal to

A) 1/16
B) 1/32
C) 1/8
D) 1/4
Explanation

(c)
$\sin{12{^\circ}\sin{48{^\circ}\sin{54{^\circ}}}}$
$= \frac{1}{2}\left\lbrack \cos{36{^\circ} - \cos{60{^\circ}}} \right\rbrack\cos{36{^\circ}}$
$= \frac{1}{2}\left\lbrack \frac{\sqrt{5} + 1}{4} - \frac{1}{2} \right\rbrack\left\lbrack \frac{\sqrt{5} + 1}{4} \right\rbrack = \frac{1}{8}$

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.