CAT · Quantitative Aptitude

Algebra

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  • Q1 · Algebra · MEDIUM

    If x + 1/x = 5, what is the value of x³ + 1/x³?

  • Q2 · Algebra · MEDIUM

    If x + 1/x = 5, what is the value of x³ + 1/x³?

  • Q3 · Algebra · HARD

    The sum of the roots of the quadratic equation 2x² - 7x + k = 0 is equal to the product of the roots. What is the value of k?

  • Q4 · Algebra · MEDIUM

    If x and y are positive real numbers such that x² + y² = 29 and xy = 10, what is the value of (x + y)²?

  • Q5 · Algebra · HARD

    If the sum of the roots of the equation x² - px + q = 0 is three times their product, and one root is twice the other, what is the value of p/q?

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