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Topic

Algebraic Identities

Asked 2 times in CISF, peaking in 2021.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2021–2021
Span
2021
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CISF — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2021
  • Recurs across 1 years (2021–2021)

Across exams

CISF · 2

How the concept evolved

221
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.

Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CISF2021
If the sum of a real number and its reciprocal is equal to 5, then what is the sum of the squares of the number and its reciprocal ?
  1. A 25
  2. B 24
  3. C 23 ✓
  4. D 22
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Quantitative Aptitude › Algebra
CISF2021
If a > b are two real numbers such that a + b = 10 and a² + b² = 52, then what is the value of a – b ?
  1. A 1
  2. B 2 ✓
  3. C 3
  4. D 4
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Quantitative Aptitude › Algebra

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