Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If ( a + b) = 16 and $ a^3 + b^3 = 1456$, then what is the value of ab ?

Options:

50

48

64

55

Correct Answer:

55

Explanation:

If ( a + b) = 16

$ a^3 + b^3 = 1456$

Then what is the value of ab = ?

Put the value of a = 11 and b = 5

These values will satisfy the equations.

ab = 11 $\times$ 5 = 55