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If tan 2A = cot(A - 18°) where 2A is an acute angle, then the value of A is

(A) 72°

(B) 36°

(C) 60°

(D) 45°

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Correct option is (B) 36°

Given that, 

\(\tan 2 A=\cot \left(A-18^{\circ}\right)\)

\(\cot \left(90^{\circ}-2 A\right) =\cot\left(A-18^{\circ}\right) \quad\left[\because \tan A=\cot\left(90^{\circ}-A\right)\right]\)

\(90^{\circ}-2 A=A-18^{\circ}\)

\(-2 A-A=-18^{\circ}-90^{\circ}\)

\(-3 A =-108^{\circ}\)

\(A =\frac{108}{3}=36^{\circ}\)

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