SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 24

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 11/09/2019 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q24

If x + y + z = 11, x2 + y2 + z2 = 133 and x3 + y3 + z3 = 881, then the value of  is ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 ie -6.

x + y + z = 11             eq 1

x2 + y2 + z2 = 133      eq 2

x3 + y3 + z3 = 881     eq 3

Lets assume

[x = ±4, y = ±6, z = 9]

Putting in eq 1

We get the combination as:

[x = -4, y = 6, z = 9]

= -6