Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If x3 + y3 = 1339

x + y = 13

Find the value of xy.

Options:

11

22

33

44

Correct Answer:

22

Explanation:

x3 + y3 = 1339

x + y = 13

(x + y)3 = x3 + y3 + 3xy (x + y)

2197 = 1339 + 39xy

xy = \(\frac{858}{39}\)

xy = 22