SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 54

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 20 Jun 2024 Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q54

If the semi-perimeter and area of a rectangular field whose length and breadth are 'x' and 'y' is 12 cm and 28 cm2, respectively, then find the value of x4 + x2y2 + y4.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 6960.

Given, (x + y) = 12

And xy = 28

⇒ x2 + 2xy + y2 = 144

⇒ x2 + y2 = 144 - 56

⇒ x2 + y2 = 88

Squarying both sides,

⇒ (x2 + y2)2 = 7744

⇒ x4 + 2x2y2 + y4 = 7744

⇒ x4 + y4 = 7744 - 1568

⇒ x4 + y4 = 6176

Required answer = x4 + x2y2 + y4

⇒ 6176 + 784 = 6960