CAT 1995QA Question 10

Number TheoryEasy

The value of 553+453552-55×45+452 is

Answer & solution

Correct answer: 100

  • 100

  • B

    105

  • C

    125

  • D

    75

Solution

The given expression is of the form [x3+y3][x2-xy+y2].

We know, x3 + y3 = (x + y)(x2 - xy + y2).

Thus, required value = (x + y) = (55 + 45) = 100.

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