Aptitude - Numbers - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Numbers - General Questions (Q.No. 138)
138.
{(476 + 424)2 - 4 x 476 x 424} = ?
2906
3116
2704
2904
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Given Exp. = [(a + b)2 - 4ab], where a = 476 and b = 424
= [(476 + 424)2 - 4 x 476 x 424]
= [(900)2 - 807296]
= 810000 - 807296
= 2704.
Discussion:
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Harsha said:   4 weeks ago
@Clearly we found (a+b)^2 -4ab.

By solving a^2 + b^2 + 2ab - 4ab = a^2 + b^2 - 2ab = (a-b)^2.


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