Question : If $a-b=2$ and $ab=15$, then what is the value of $a^3-b^3$?
Option 1: 152
Option 2: 112
Option 3: 108
Option 4: 98
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Correct Answer: 98
Solution :
Given:
$a-b=2, ab=15$
We know, $(a-b)^3=a^3-b^3-3ab(a-b)$
⇒ $2^3=a^3-b^3-3×15(2)$
⇒ $a^3-b^3=8+90$
$\therefore a^3-b^3=98$
Hence, the correct answer is 98.
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