Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If x3 + y3 = 152

x + y = 8

Find the value of xy.

Options:

25

12

15

18

Correct Answer:

15

Explanation:

x3 + y3 = 152

x + y = 8

(x + y)3 = x3 + y3 + 3xy (x + y)

512 = 152 + 24xy

xy = \(\frac{360}{24}\)

xy = 15