Question : If (a + b)2 = 100 and (a – b) = 4 then ab equals to:
Option 1: 116
Option 2: 84
Option 3: 21
Option 4: 53
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Correct Answer: 21
Solution :
(a + b)
2
= 100
⇒ a + b = 10 ............. (I)
Also, a – b = 4 ................. (II)
Adding (I) and (II)
⇒ 2a = 14
⇒ a = 7
Put a = 7 in (I)
⇒ 7 + b = 10
⇒ b = 10 – 7 = 3
So, ab = 7 $\times$ 3 = 21
Hence, the correct answer is 21.
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