SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 74

SSC CGL - 11 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q74

If x + 1x = 210x\ +\ {1\over x}\ =\ 2\sqrt{10 }, where x > 1, then the value of (x3 − 1x3)\left(x^3\ -\ {1\over x^3}\right) is:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 234.

x + 1x x\ +\ {1\over x}\ =  210\ 2\sqrt{10 }

x − 1x x\ -\ {1\over x}\ = a2−4\sqrt{a^2-4} = ( 210)2−4\sqrt{(\ 2\sqrt{10 } )^2-4} = 6

(x3 − 1x3)\left(x^3\ -\ {1\over x^3}\right) = 63 + 3 × 6 = 216 + 18 = 234