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If cot(αβ2),cotγ,cot(α+β2) from G.P. for all permissible values of α,β,γ then cosα in terms of the trigonometric ratios of β and γ can be expressed as

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cosβsin2γ
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cosβcos2γ
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cos2βcosγ
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sinβsin2γ
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Solution

The correct option is C cosβcos2γ
Given
cot2γ=cotα+β2.cotαβ2
cos2γsin2γ=cosα+β2.cosαβ2sinα+β2.sinαβ2
Applying componendo and dividendo
1cos2γsin2γ=cosα+β2.cosαβ2+sinα+β2.sinαβ2cosα+β2.cosαβ2sinα+β2.sinαβ2
1cos2γ=cosβcosα
cosα=cosβ.cos2γ
Option B is correct.

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