3 Views

Question : If $x+\frac{1}{x}=17,$ what is the value of $\frac{x^{4}+\frac{1}{x^{2}}}{x^{2}-3x+1}\; ?$

Option 1: $\frac{2431}{7}$

Option 2: $\frac{3375}{7}$

Option 3: $\frac{3375}{14}$

Option 4: $\frac{3985}{9}$


Team Careers360 2nd Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $\frac{2431}{7}$


Solution : Given: $x+\frac{1}{x}=17$
$⇒x^{2}+1=17x$
$⇒x^{2}-3x+1=14x$
Also, $x^{3}+\frac{1}{x^{3}}=(x+\frac{1}{x})^{3}-3(x)(\frac{1}{x})(x+\frac{1}{x})$
$⇒x^{3}+\frac{1}{x^{3}}=17^{3}-3(1)(17)=4862$
Now, $ \frac{x^{4}+\frac{1}{x^{2}}}{x^{2}-3x+1}$
= $\frac{x^{4}+\frac{1}{x^{2}}}{14x}$
= $\frac{x^{3}+\frac{1}{x^{3}}}{14}$
= $\frac{4862}{14}$
= $\frac{2431}{7}$
Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{2431}{7}$.

SSC CGL Complete Guide

Candidates can download this ebook to know all about SSC CGL.

Download EBook

Know More About

Related Questions

TOEFL ® Registrations 2024
Apply
Accepted by more than 11,000 universities in over 150 countries worldwide
Manipal Online M.Com Admissions
Apply
Apply for Online M.Com from Manipal University
GRE ® Registrations 2024
Apply
Apply for GRE® Test now & save 10% with ApplyShop Gift Card | World's most used Admission Test for Graduate & Professional Schools
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books