SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 61

SSC CGL - 03 Dec 2022 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q61

If 8a3 + 27b3 = 16 and 2a + 3b = 4,then find the value of 16a4 + 81b4 .

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 32.

Given:

8a3 + b3 = 16 and 2a + b = 4

Formula Used:

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

(a + b)2 = (a2 + 2ab + b2)

Calculation:

⇒ (8a3 + b3) = (2a + b)(4a2 - 2ab + b2)

⇒ 16 = 4 × (4a2 - 2ab + b2)

⇒ 4a2 - 2ab + b2 = 4

⇒ (2a + b)2 = 4a2 + 4ab + b2

⇒ 16 = 4a2 + 4ab + b2

Solving,

⇒ 6ab = 12 ⇒ ab = 2

⇒ 4a2 + b2 = 8

Let x = 16a4 + b4

⇒ x = (4a2 + b2)2 - 8a2b2

⇒ x = 82 - 8 × (2)2

⇒ x = 32