Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If p + q = 7 and $p^2 +q^2 = 25$. then find the value of pq.

Options:

12

24

36

18

Correct Answer:

12

Explanation:

If p + q = 7 

$p^2 +q^2 = 25$

Take the values of p = 4 and q = 3

 pq = 4 × 3 = 12