If a and b be positive integers such that a2 - b2 = 19, then the value of a is
19
20
9
10
D.
10
a2 - b2 = 19
(a - b) (a + b) = 1 x 19
∴ a - b = 1 ...(i)
a + b = 19 ...(ii)
Adding (i) and (ii), we get,
2a = 20
a = 10
If a and b are two odd positive integers, by which of the following integers is (a4 - b4) always divisible?
3
6
8
12
A drum of kerosene is full. When 30 L of kerosene is drawn from it, it remains
full. The capacity of the drum is
120 L
135 L
150 L
180 L
By what least number should 675 be multiplied so as to obtain a perfect cube number?
3
5
24
40
Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 4. Their LCM is 84. The greater number is
21
24
28
84