Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If a + \(\frac{1}{a + 3}\) = 11

Then find , (a + 3)3 + \(\frac{1}{(a + 3)^3}\)

Options:

2700

2702

272

270

Correct Answer:

2702

Explanation:

Given = a + \(\frac{1}{a + 3}\) = 11

By adding 3 on both sides we get,

(a + 3) + \(\frac{1}{a + 3}\) = 11 + 3 = 14

(a + 3)3 + \(\frac{1}{(a + 3)^3}\) = 143 - 3 × 14 = 2702

 

Note - if x +  \(\frac{1}{x}\) = a

then x3 + \(\frac{1}{x^3}\) =  a3 - 3a