Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If x3 + y3 = 468

x + y = 12

Find the value of xy.

Options:

32

38

40

35

Correct Answer:

35

Explanation:

x3 + y3 = 468

x + y = 12

(x + y)3 = x3 + y3 + 3xy (x + y)

1728 = 468 + 36xy

xy = \(\frac{1260}{36}\)

xy = 35