SOF International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)
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Set A
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2026
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Sample
Simplify: sin 70° / cos 20°
Explanation
Explanation
Since 70° and 20° are complementary angles (they add to 90°), sin 70° = cos 20° (co-function identity: sin θ = cos(90° - θ)). So sin 70° / cos 20° = 1.
PRO TIP
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