Quadratic Equations and Common Roots
XAT 2018 · Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation · Medium · Quantitative Aptitude
Two different quadratic equations have a common root. Let the three unique roots of the two equations be A, B and C - all of them are positive integers. If and the product of the roots of one of the equations is 35, which of the following options is definitely correct?
- A.
The common root is 29.
- B.
The smallest among the roots is 1.
- C.
One of the roots is 5.
- D.
Product of the roots of the other equation is 5.
- E.
All of the above are possible, but none are definitely correct.
C
Explanation
Product of roots of one equation is 35. Since roots are positive integers, the pair is either or . Case 1: Roots are and . . The roots are . Case 2: Roots are and . . The roots are . In both cases, 5 is always one of the three roots.
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