Trigonometry questions are usually a part of Geometry in CAT exam. There are about 2-5 Geometry questions in CAT every year, and Trigonometry may or may not be a part of it. However, as an aspirant who aims to score 99+ percentile you cannot ignore any topic.
CAT Trigonometry preparation requires memorizing the formula and practicing sample questions in master application of the theorems. CAT Trigonometry questions appear in the form of Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, Mensuration, and Vector-based Maxima-Minima optimization challenges.
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Mastering circular mapping symmetries, algebraic transformations, and smart substitution shortcuts, will be required. Shiksha has shared in this article, some CAT Trigonometry questions with solutions PDFs for practice purpose. Candidates preparing for CAT 2026 must check out these Trigonometry practice questions to build a solid base in CAT Quantitative Aptitude section.
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Sample CAT Trigonometry Questions with Solutions
Q 1: Find the value of tan45° × cos60°?
(A) 0.25
(B) 0.5
(C) 1
(D) 2
Q 2: A man standing on top of a 100 m tower observes a car coming towards the tower along a straight, flat road. He notices, the angle of depression changes from 30° to 60° over 10 minutes, with the car moving at a steady speed. Starting from the moment the angle was 60°, how much longer will the car take to reach the base of the tower?
(A) 5 minutes
(B) 10 minutes
(C) 15 minutes
(D) 20 minutes
Q 3: Find the value of sin30° + cos60°?
(A) 0.5
(B) 1
(C) 1.5
(D) 2
Q 4: If tanA + cotA = 2 for some angle A, what is the value of tan²A + cot²A?
(A) 2
(B) 4
(C) 0
(D) 1
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