Quantitative Aptitude Ques 2249

Question: Given that $ x^{3}+y^{3}=72 $ and $ xy=8 $ with $ x>y $ then the value of $ x-y $ is

Options:

A) $ 4 $

B) $ 2 $

C) $ -2 $

D) $ -4 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • Given, $ x^{3}+y^{3}=72 $ …(i) $ xy=8 $ … (ii) By solving Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get $ x=4, $ $ y=2 $ or $ x=2, $ $ y=4 $
    But, $ x>y $

$ \therefore $ $ x=4, $ $ y=2 $

$ \Rightarrow $ $ x-y=2 $