is equal to:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. -44342.
If a + b + c = 0, then a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc
a = 19, b = 20, c = –39
a + b + c = 19 + 20 – 39 = 0
193 + 203 + (–39)3 = 3 × 19 × 20 × (–39) = –44460
So, 193 + 203 – 393 + 118 = –44460 + 118 = –44342