SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 58

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2020 - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q58

if 8x2∔33y6=(Ax2+By2)(Cx4+Dx2y2+3y4)\sqrt{8x^2}\dotplus 3\sqrt{3y^6}= \left ( Ax^2+ By^2 \right )\left ( Cx^4+ Dx^2y^2+ 3y^4 \right ), then the value of (C−D)(A+B)\frac{(C-D)}{(A+B)} is:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

 The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 2\sqrt2.

√(8x2) + 3√(3y6) = (Ax2 + By2)(Cx4 + Dx2y2 + 3y4)

⇒ (√2x + √3y)(2x2 - √6xy + 3y2) = (Ax2 + By2)(Cx4 + Dx2y2 + 3y4)

A = √2, B = √3, C = 2, D = -√6

Now, (C - D)/(A + B) = [2 - (-√6)]/(√2 + √3)

= (2 + √6)/(√2 + √3)

= √2