In the diagram, pn is the perpendicular bisector of ab and is also the angle bisector of ∠cpd. if m∠cpd = x, which quantity is equal to sin ∠dpb?

sin x2

sinx2

cosx2

cos x2

Since ∠CPD = x and segment PN is the angle bisector of this angle, therefore segment PN equally divides ∠CPD into two angles. Which means that:

∠CPN = ∠NPD = x / 2

Further, segment PN is also the perpendicular bisector of AB which further means that the intersection formed by PN and AB creates a right angle (90°). Therefore:

∠NPD + ∠DPB = 90°

x/2 + ∠DPB = 90°

∠DPB = 90 – x/2

Therefore:

sin∠DPB = sin(90 – x/2) which is not in the choices

However we know that the relationship of sin and cos is:

sin(π/2 - θ) = cos θ

Where,

π/2 = 90

θ = x/2

Therefore:

sin(90 – x/2) = cos(x/2)

cos(x/2)

step-by-step explanation: