SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 70

SSC CHSL - 18th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q70

If , then the value √(2 – 42x) is:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e 5.

Understanding Application

We need to compare the power of both sides.

(aa)b= aa x b

[{(2/3)3}(2x+3)](-3/4) = [{(2/3)2/3}3x+7](-6/5)

As we can see on both sides base number is name 2/3 so we can easily compare power of both sides.

3(2x+3)(-3/4) = (2/3)(3x+7)(-6/5)

9(2x+3)/4 = 4(3x+7)/5

45(2x+3)= 16(3x+7)

90x + 135 = 48x + 112

90x - 48x = 112 - 135

42x = -23

And we need to find the value of 

√(2 – 42x) = √{2 – (-23)} = √2+23 =  √25 = 5

So, the value of √(2 – 42x) is 5.