Mark the Correct alternative in the following:
If in a ∆ABC, tan A + tan B + tan C = 0, then cot A cot B cot C =-
Given ABC is a triangle, so ∠ A + ∠ B + ∠ C = 180°
Now applying tan on both sides
tan (A+B +C) = tan (180°)
tan (A + B + C) = 0 ----- (1)
Also given tan A + tan B + tan C = 0 ------ (2)
As per the formula of tan (A+B+C)
Now,
[from equation (1) ]
[from equation (2) ]
By cross multiplying
-tan A tan B tan C = 0
tan A tan B tan C = 0
therefore
Hence cot A cot B cot C = 0
The answer is option D.