SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 67

SSC CGL - 4th June 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q67

If (5√5 x3– 81√3 y3) ÷ (√5 x – 3√3 y) = (Ax2+ By2+ Cxy) then the value of (6A + B – √15 C) is:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct answer is option 1 i.e. 12

Concept

Understanding

Application

A3 – B3 =

 (A – B) (A2 + B2 + AB)

(5√5x3 – 81√3y3) ÷ (√5x – 3√3y) =

Ax2 + By2 + Cxy

 

Expand and compare the coefficients

[(√5x - 3√3y) (5x2 + 27y2 + 3√15xy)]/(√5x-3√3y)

⇒ (5x2 + 27y2 + 3√15xy) = (Ax2 + By2 + Cxy)

⇒ A = 5, B = 27, C = 3√15

Hence,

(6A + B - √15C) = 6 × 5 + 27 – √15 × 3√15 = 1