SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 67

SSC CHSL - 13 March 2023 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q67

If A +  B = - 5 and AB = 6, then find the value of A3 + B3

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. -35.

A3 + B3 = (A + B)3 - 3AB(A + B)

= (-5)3 - 3(6)(-5)

= -125 - (-90)

= -125 + 90

= -35

Therefore, the required value is - 35.