If (a + b + c) = 0 and (abc) = 12, then what is the value of (a3 + b3 + c3)?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 36
a³ + b³ + c³ = 3abc if a + b + c = 0
a³ + b³ + c³ = 3abc
⇒ a³ + b³ + c³ = 3 × 12
⇒ a³ + b³ + c³ = 36