Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If x3 + y3 = 189

x + y = 9

Find the value of xy.

Options:

20

25

22

18

Correct Answer:

20

Explanation:

x3 + y3 = 189

x + y = 9

(x + y)3 = x3 + y3 + 3xy (x + y)

729 = 189 + 27xy

xy = \(\frac{540}{27}\)

xy = 20