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Question : If a+ b= 217 and a + b = 7, then the value of ab is:

Option 1: – 6

Option 2: – 1

Option 3: 7

Option 4: 6


Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: 6


Solution : According to the question
a 3 + b 3 = 217
and, a + b = 7
Now,
(a + b) 3 = a 3 + b 3 + 3ab (a + b)
⇒ 7 3 = 217 + 3ab (7)
⇒ 343 – 217 = 21ab
⇒ $\frac{126}{21}$ = ab
⇒ ab = 6
Hence, the correct answer is 6.

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