SSC Sample Paper SSC CHSL (10+2) Sample Test Paper-9

  • question_answer
    For what valsue (s) of k the expression \[p+\frac{1}{4}\sqrt{p}+{{k}^{2}}\] is a perfect square?

    A) \[\underline{+}\,\frac{1}{3}\]

    B)                                \[\underline{+}\,\frac{1}{4}\]

    C)  \[\underline{+}\,\frac{1}{8}\]                            

    D) \[\underline{+}\,\frac{1}{2}\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    \[p+\frac{1}{4}\sqrt{p}+{{k}^{2}}\] \[={{(\sqrt{p})}^{2}}+2\sqrt{p.}\frac{1}{8}+{{\left( \frac{1}{8} \right)}^{2}}-{{\left( \frac{1}{8} \right)}^{2}}+{{k}^{2}}\] \[\Rightarrow \] \[{{k}^{2}}={{\left( \frac{1}{8} \right)}^{2}}\Rightarrow k=\underline{+}\frac{1}{8}\]


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner