SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 113

SSC CPO - 11 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q113

If a = 9.6, b = 4.44 and c = 5.16, then the value of a3−b3−c3−3abca^3 - b^3 - c^3 - 3abc is: 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 0.

a = 9.6, b = 4.44 and c = 5.16

a3 + b3 +  c3 - 3abc = (a + b + c)(a2 + b2 + c2 - ab - bc - ca)

a3 - b3 - c3 - 3abc = (a - b - c )(a2 + b2 + c2 + ab - bc + ac)

ATQ -

a3 - b3 - c3 - 3abc = (9.6 - 4.44 - 5.16)(9.62 + 4.442 + 5.162 + 9.6 × 4.44 - 4.44 × 5.16 + 9.6 × 5.16)

a3 - b3 - c3 - 3abc = (0)(92.16 + 19.71 + 26.63 + 42.62– 22.91 + 49.54) = 0