SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 136

SSC CPO 2024 - 27th June 2024 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q136

The possible value of x satisfying (143÷13×x−3×3)(62−7×5+x2)(143 \div 13 \times x - 3 \times3)\over (6^2 -7\times5+x^2)  = 1 is:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e 1.

(143÷13×x−3×3)(62−7×5+x2)(143 \div 13 \times x - 3 \times3)\over (6^2 -7\times5+x^2)  = 1

⇒ 143 ÷ 13 × x - 3 × 3 = 62 - 7 × 5 + x2

⇒ 11 × x - 9 = 36 - 35 + x2

⇒ 11x - 9 = 1 + x2

⇒ x2 - 11x + 10 = 0

⇒ x2 - 10x - x + 10 = 0

⇒ x(x - 10) - 1(x - 10)

⇒ (x - 1)(x - 10)

⇒ x = 1, 10

(x = 10 is not in options)