Definite Integration Question 490

Question: If $ I=\int_0^{\pi /4}{{{\sin }^{2}}xdx} $ and $ J=\int_0^{\pi /4}{{{\cos }^{2}}xdx,} $ then $ I= $

[SCRA 1989]

Options:

A) $ \frac{\pi }{4}-J $

B) $ 2J $

C) $ J $

D) $ \frac{J}{2} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Adding $ I+J=\int_0^{\pi /4}{dx=\frac{\pi }{4}\Rightarrow I=\frac{\pi }{4}-J} $ .