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SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 73

SSC CHSL - 2 June 2022 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q73

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Simplify: p3 + 27

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. (p + 3) (p2 - 3p + 9).

a3 + b3 = (a + b)(a2 - ab + b2)

p3 + 27 = p3 + 33

⇒ p3 + 33 = (p + 3)(p2 - 3p + 9)