SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 123

SSC CPO - 27 June 2024 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q123

If x+1x=2,x +{{1} \over x}=2, then find the value of (x4+4(x)4)(x3−4x3).(x^4 +{{4} \over (x)^4})(x^3- {{4} \over x^3}).

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. -15.

Given that 

x+1x=2x +{{1} \over x}=2

Solving for x we get x = 1

Substituting the value of x in the given expression 

(x4+4(x)4)(x3−4x3)(x^4 +{{4} \over (x)^4})(x^3- {{4} \over x^3}) = (1 + 4)(1 - 4) = -15

Hence the value of the given expression is -15.