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Aptitude · Q25

Ratio

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 25

Q25

If x varies as y then x2 + y2 varies as

A.
x + y
B.
x - y
C.
x2 - y2
D.
x3 - y3
E.
None of these
Answer

Answer: Option E

Solution

Answer: Option E
Solution:
Given,
x = y
Or, x - y = 0
Or, (x - y)2 = 0
Or, x2 + y2 - 2xy = 0
Or, x2 + y2 = 2xy
It means that, x2 + y2 varies as xy