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In `DeltaABC, angleB=90^(@) and AB : BC = 2:1`. The value of of `sinA+cotC` is

A

`3+sqrt5`

B

`(2+sqrt5)/(2sqrt5)`

C

`2+sqrt5`

D

`3sqrt5`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the value of \( \sin A + \cot C \) in triangle \( ABC \) where \( \angle B = 90^\circ \) and the ratio \( AB : BC = 2 : 1 \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Triangle**: - Given \( \angle B = 90^\circ \), we have a right triangle \( ABC \) with \( AB \) as one leg and \( BC \) as the other leg. - The ratio \( AB : BC = 2 : 1 \) means we can let \( AB = 2k \) and \( BC = k \) for some positive value \( k \). 2. **Finding the Length of \( AC \)**: - We can use the Pythagorean theorem to find \( AC \): \[ AC^2 = AB^2 + BC^2 \] Substituting the values: \[ AC^2 = (2k)^2 + (k)^2 = 4k^2 + k^2 = 5k^2 \] Therefore, \[ AC = \sqrt{5k^2} = k\sqrt{5} \] 3. **Calculating \( \sin A \)**: - In triangle \( ABC \), \( \sin A \) is defined as the ratio of the length of the side opposite angle \( A \) (which is \( BC \)) to the hypotenuse \( AC \): \[ \sin A = \frac{BC}{AC} = \frac{k}{k\sqrt{5}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}} \] 4. **Calculating \( \cot C \)**: - \( \cot C \) is defined as the ratio of the length of the side adjacent to angle \( C \) (which is \( AB \)) to the side opposite angle \( C \) (which is \( BC \)): \[ \cot C = \frac{AB}{BC} = \frac{2k}{k} = 2 \] 5. **Finding \( \sin A + \cot C \)**: - Now we can combine the results: \[ \sin A + \cot C = \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}} + 2 \] 6. **Finding a Common Denominator**: - To add these fractions, we need a common denominator: \[ \sin A + \cot C = \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}} + \frac{2\sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{5}} = \frac{1 + 2\sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{5}} \] ### Final Answer: Thus, the value of \( \sin A + \cot C \) is: \[ \frac{1 + 2\sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{5}} \]
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