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`cos 61^(@)`, it being given that `sin 60^(@) = 0.86603 and 1^(@) = 0.01745` radian.

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To find the value of \( \cos 61^\circ \) using the given information, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the relationship between degrees and radians We know that \( 1^\circ \) is approximately equal to \( 0.01745 \) radians. Therefore, \( 1^\circ \) can be converted to radians when needed. ### Step 2: Use the cosine function We know that: \[ \cos(61^\circ) = \cos(60^\circ + 1^\circ) \] We can use the cosine addition formula: \[ \cos(a + b) = \cos a \cos b - \sin a \sin b \] In our case, \( a = 60^\circ \) and \( b = 1^\circ \). ### Step 3: Substitute values From the problem, we have: - \( \cos(60^\circ) = \frac{1}{2} \) - \( \sin(60^\circ) = 0.86603 \) - \( \cos(1^\circ) \) and \( \sin(1^\circ) \) need to be approximated. Using small angle approximations: \[ \cos(1^\circ) \approx 1 \quad \text{and} \quad \sin(1^\circ) \approx 0.01745 \] ### Step 4: Apply the cosine addition formula Now substituting these values into the cosine addition formula: \[ \cos(61^\circ) = \cos(60^\circ) \cos(1^\circ) - \sin(60^\circ) \sin(1^\circ) \] \[ \cos(61^\circ) = \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)(1) - (0.86603)(0.01745) \] ### Step 5: Calculate the values Calculating the second term: \[ 0.86603 \times 0.01745 \approx 0.0151 \] Now substituting back: \[ \cos(61^\circ) = \frac{1}{2} - 0.0151 \] \[ \cos(61^\circ) = 0.5 - 0.0151 = 0.4849 \] ### Final Result Thus, the value of \( \cos 61^\circ \) is approximately: \[ \cos 61^\circ \approx 0.4849 \] ---
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