SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 58

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 7 Feb 2022 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q58

What is the simplified form of the following expression?

(x - 1y1\over{y})3 + (x + 1y1\over{y})3

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 2x(x2 + 3y23\over{y^2}).

(a - b)3 + (a + b)3 = 2a3 + 6ab2

⇒ (x−1y)3+(x+1y)3(x - \frac{1}{y})^3 + (x + \frac{1}{y})^3 

⇒ 2x3+6x×(1y)22x^3 + 6x \times \left(\frac{1}{y}\right)^2

⇒ 2x3+6xy22x^3 + \frac{6x}{y^2} = 2x(x2 + 3y23\over{y^2})