By Ajay Kumar

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If \(\cos A=\frac{12}{13}\) and \(\sin B=\frac{5}{13}\), find \(\sin A\cos B+\cos A\sin B\).

  1. \(\frac{60}{169}\)

  2. \(\frac{13}{169}\)

  3. \(\frac{120}{169}\)

  4. \(\frac{5}{13}\)

Answer: C

Solution

Using \(\sin A\cos B+\cos A\sin B=\sin(A+B)\), find the missing ratios. Since \(\cos A=\frac{12}{13}\), \(\sin A=\frac{5}{13}\). Since \(\sin B=\frac{5}{13}\), \(\cos B=\frac{12}{13}\). Therefore, \(\frac{5}{13}\\times\frac{12}{13}+\frac{12}{13}\\times\frac{5}{13}=\frac{120}{169}\). Trick: Use the \(5\text{-}12\text{-}13\) right-triangle ratios.

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