SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 64

SSC CHSL - 4 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q64

If x2 - 32\sqrt{2}x + 1 = 0, then what is the value of x3 + (1/x3) ?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e.  452\sqrt{2}.

x2 - 32\sqrt{2}x + 1 = 0

x + 1/x =  32\sqrt{2}

x3 + (1/x3) = 542\sqrt{2} - 92\sqrt{2} = 452\sqrt{2}