Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Algebra

    On multiplying the polynomials x2+ px + q and x2+ mx + n with each other, we get a polynomial whose zeroes are 1, 2, 3 and 4. What will be the value of (p + m)(q + n)?

    ক)
    -110
    খ)
    -140
    গ)
    -180
    ঘ)
    -210
    ঙ)
    Cannot be determined

    Explanation

    Here, p, m, q and n could attain different values in different cases. For example, if x 2 + px + q correspond to roots 1 and 2, and x 2 + mx + n correspond to roots 3 and 4, then p = -3, q = 2, m = -7, n = 12. Here, (p + m)(q + n) = (-10)(14) = -140. And, if x 2 + px + q correspond to roots 1 and 3, and x 2 + mx + n correspond to roots 2 and 4, then p = -4, q = 3, m = -6, n = 8. Here, (p + m)(q + n) = (-10)(11) = -110. We see that unique value of (p + m)(q + n) cannot be determined.

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