Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE?
I. √11 + √7 < √10 + √8.
II. √17 + √11 > √15 + √13
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1. (i.e. only I)
i) Squaring both the sides
18 + 2√77 < 18 + 2√80 → True
ii) Squaring both the sides
18 + 2√187 > 28 + 2√195 → False