SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 125

SSC CPO Tier I - 12th March 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q125

If a = 500, b = 502, and c = 504, then the value of a3 +b3 + c3 - 3abc :

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 18072

Given, a = 500, b = 502 and c = 504

Using : a3 + b3 + c3 - 3abc = 0.5 × (a + b + c)[(a - b)2 + (b - c)2 + (c - a)2]

a3 + b3 + c3 - 3abc = 0.5 × (500 + 502 + 5004)[4 + 4 + 16]

                                   = 12 × 1506 = 18072