SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 64

SSC CGL - 06 Dec 2022 - Shift 4 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q64

If, for a non zero x, 5x2 + 7x + 5 =0, then the value of x3+1x3x^3 + { {1} \over x^3} is:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 182125{{182} \over 125}

5x2 + 7x + 5 =0

⇒ x + 1/x = -7/5

x3+1x3x^3 + { {1} \over x^3} = -343/125 + 21/5

 = (525 - 343)/125 = 182/125