Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If a-\(\frac{12}{a}\)=1,

then find the value of a2+\(\frac{16}{{a}^{2}}\)

Options:

15

17

11

19

Correct Answer:

17

Explanation:

Put a = 4 in equation.

4-\(\frac{12}{4}\)=1 (satisfying)

So, a2+\(\frac{16}{{a}^{2}}\) = (4)2+\(\frac{16}{({4})^{2}}\)

a2+\(\frac{16}{{a}^{2}}\) = 17