CAT 1991QA Question 20

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273 – 272 – 271 is the same as

Answer & solution

Correct answer: 2 71

  • A

    269

  • B

    270

  • 271

  • D

    272

Solution

273 – 272 – 271 = 271(22 – 21 - 1) = 271(4 - 2 - 1) = 271(1) = 271

Hence, option (c).

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