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If cos θ = 32 and θ is less than 90o. Calculate cot(90θ)sin2θ

A.

43

B.

43

C.

32

D.

13

E.

23

Correct answer is A

cot(90θ)sin2θ

cot(90θ)=tanθ

\tan \theta = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}

\sin \theta = \frac{1}{2} \implies \sin^{2} \theta = \frac{1}{4}

\frac{\cot(90 - \theta)}{\sin^{2} \theta} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}\div\frac{1}{4}

= \frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}