Quantitative Aptitude Ques 1489
Question: If $ 5x+8=x^{2}+P=4x+9. $ What is the value of P?
Options:
A) 18
B) 19
C) 12
D) 15
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- $ 5x+8=4x+9 $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ x=1 $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ 5x+8=x^{2}+p $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ 5+8=1^{2}+p $ [putting $ x=1 $ ]
$ \Rightarrow $ $ p=12 $