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Aptitude · Q74

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 74

Q74

If x + y + z = 0, then x3 + y3 + z3 is equal to :

A.
0
B.
3xyz
Answer
C.
D.
xyz(xy + yz + zx)

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:

Given,
x + y + z = 0
Cubing both side,
(x + y + z)3 = 0
x3 + y3 + z3 - 3xyz = 0 [using formula]
x3 + y3 + z3 = 3xyz