Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If 2p + 5q = 12 and pq = 3, find the value of 4p2 + 25 q2.

Options:

64

24

84

44

Correct Answer:

84

Explanation:

If 2p + 5q = 12

pq = 3

Find the value of 4p2 + 25 q2

( a + b )2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab

2p + 5q = 12

Squaring on both sides,

4p2 + 25p2 + 2 × 2p × 5q = 144

4p2 + 25p2 + 20pq = 144

4p2 + 25p2 = 144 - 20pq

4p2 + 25p2 = 144 - 20 × 3

4p2 + 25p2 = 84