Inverse Trigonometric Functions Question 239

Question: The value of $ {{\cos }^{-1}}( \cos \frac{5\pi }{3} )+{{\sin }^{-1}}( \cos \frac{5\pi }{3} ) $ is

[UPSEAT 2003]

Options:

A) $ \frac{\pi }{2} $

B) $ \frac{5\pi }{3} $

C) $ \frac{10\pi }{3} $

D) $ 0 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ {{\cos }^{-1}}[ \cos \frac{5\pi }{3} ]+{{\sin }^{-1}}[ \frac{\cos 5\pi }{3} ]=\frac{\pi }{2} $ (Q $ {{\sin }^{-1}}x+{{\cos }^{-1}}x=\frac{\pi }{2} $ ).