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If a + b = 16 and a − b = 2, then ab =

  1. 48

  2. 56

  3. 63

  4. 65

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Answer

Given,

a + b = 16 and a - b = 2

Using identity,

⇒ (a + b)2 - (a - b)2 = 4ab

⇒ 162 - 22 = 4ab

⇒ 4ab = 256 - 4

⇒ 4ab = 252

⇒ ab = 2524\dfrac{252}{4}

⇒ ab = 63.

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

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