Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If a (a + b + c)2 = 2000

b (a + b + c)2 = 675

c (a + b + c)2 = 700,

then, find the value of b² + 8.

Options:

8

15

17

18

Correct Answer:

17

Explanation:

Add all the equations.

(a + b + c) (a + b + c)2 = 2000 + 675 + 700 = 3375

(a + b + c)3 = 3375

a + b + c = \(\sqrt[3]{3375}\)

a + b + c = 15

Now,

b (a + b + c)2 = 675

b (15)2 = 675

b = \(\frac{675}{225}\) = 3

⇒ b2 + 8 = 32 + 8 =17