SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 71

SSC CHSL - 20th October 2020 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q71

If x + (4/x) - 4 = 0, then the value of x2 - 4 is equal to:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 0.

Understanding/Application

x + (4/x) - 4 = 0

Multiplying by x -

x2 - 4x + 4 = 0

(x - 2)2 = 0

x - 2 = 0

x = 2

x2 - 4 = 4 - 4 = 0