Question 9.

The quadratic equation x2+bx+c=0x^2 + bx + c = 0 has two roots 4a and 3a, where a is an integer. Which of the following is a possible value of b2+cb^2 + c?

A
3721
B
361
C
427
D
549

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Text Explanation

Given,

The quadratic equation x2+bx+c=0x^2 + bx + c = 0 has two roots 4a and 3a

7a=-b

12a2a^2 = c

We have to find the value of b2+c=49a2+12a2=61a2b^2 + c = 49a^2+ 12a^2=61a^2

Now lets verify the options 

61a2a^2 = 3721 ==> a= 7.8 which is not an integer

61a2a^2 = 361 ==> a= 2.42 which is not an integer

61a2a^2 = 427 ==> a= 2.64 which is not an integer

61a2a^2 = 549 ==> a= 3 which is an integer

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