SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 71

SSC CHSL - 5 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q71

If 9x2 -  6x + 1 =  0, then the value of 27x3 + (27x3)-1 will be:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 2.

Given:

9x2 -  6x + 1 =  0    ...(i)

Formula Used:

(a + b)3 = a3 + b3 + 3ab(a + b)

Explanation:

Dividing equation (i) by 3x, we get

⇒ 3x+13x=23x + { 1\over 3x} = 2

Now, taking cube of both sides, we get

⇒ (3x+13x)3=23{(3x + { 1\over 3x})^3} = 2^3

⇒ 27x3+127x3+3(3x×13x)(3x+13x)=827x^3 + {1 \over 27x^3} + 3(3x \times {1\over 3x})(3x + {1 \over 3x)} = 8

⇒ 27x3+127x3+3(2)=827x^3 + {1 \over 27x^3} + 3(2) = 8

⇒ 27x3+127x3=8−627x^3 + {1 \over 27x^3} = 8 -6

⇒ 27x3+127x3=227x^3 + {1 \over 27x^3} = 2

Hence the required answer is 2.