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Question : If p + q = 7 and p2 + q2 = 25, then find the value of pq.

Option 1: 24

Option 2: 12

Option 3: 18

Option 4: 36


Team Careers360 7th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: 12


Solution : Given, p + q = 7
Squaring both sides,
p 2 + q 2 + 2pq = 49
⇒ 25 + 2pq = 49
⇒ 2pq = 24
⇒ pq = 12
Hence, the correct answer is 12.

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