SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 59

SSC CGL - 4th June 2019 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q59

If (27x3 - 343y3) ÷ (3x - 7y) = Ax2 + By2 + 7Cyx, then the value of (4A - B + 5C) is:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer is option 3 i.e. 2

Concept

Application

Formula:

a3 - b3 = (a - b) (a2 + b2 + ab)

[27x3 – 343y3] ÷ (3x – 7y) = Ax2 + 7Cxy + By2

⇒ [(3x)3 – (7y)3] ÷ (3x – 7y) = Ax2 + 7Cxy + By2

Using the formula:

⇒ [3x – 7y] [(3x)2 + (7y)2 + (3x) × (7y)] ÷ (3x – 7y) = Ax2 + 7Cxy + By2

⇒ [9x2 + 21xy + 49y2] = Ax2 + 7Cxy + By2

Comparing the coefficients:

⇒ A = 9, C = 3 and B = 49

Hence,

4A – B + 5C = 36 – 49 + 15 = 2