If sinA + sin2A = 1, then the value of the expression (cos2A+ cos4A) is
(A) 1 (B)1/2 (C) 2 (D) 3
Answer. [A]
Solution. It is given that sinA + sin2A = 1 …(*)
sinA = 1 – sin2A
sinA = cos2A …(1) ( 1 – sin2A = cos2A)
Squaring both sides we get
sin2 A = cos4A …(2)
Hence cos2A + cos4A =
= sinA + sin2A {using (1) and (2)}
= sinA + sin2A = 1 (given)
Hence option (A) is correct.