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    Question

    If (a + b) = 15 and (a2 + b2) =

    113, then find the value of (a × b).
    A 56 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 58 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 52 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (a + b) = 15 Squaring on both sides, we get, a2 + b2 + 2ab = 225 Or, 113 + 2ab = 225 Or, 2ab = 225 – 113 = 112 Or, ab = 112/2 = 56

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