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Question : If $a-b = 5$ and $ab = 24$, find the value of $a^3-b^3$.

Option 1: 455

Option 2: 485

Option 3: 385

Option 4: 360


Team Careers360 2nd Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 485


Solution : Given: $a-b = 5$ and $ab = 24$
$(a-b)^3=5^3$
$⇒a^3 - b^3 - 3ab(a-b) = 125$
$⇒a^3 - b^3 = 125 + (3×24×5) = 125 + 360 = 485$
Hence, the correct answer is 485.

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