Railways PYQCBT 1 2020

RRB NTPC · Question 62

If a + b = 10 and a^2 + b^2 = 68 find a^3 + b^3.

  1. 560

  2. 540

  3. 620

  4. 520

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Answer: (D) 520

Explanation

ab = (100 − 68)/2 = 16. a³ + b³ = (a + b)³ − 3ab(a + b) = 1000 − 480 = 520.