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

Options

A

3721

B

549

C

427

D

361

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Correct Answer :

Option B

549

Solution :

Given that the roots of the quadratic equation x2+bx+c=0 are 4a and 3a, where a is an integer.

Using the relations between roots and coefficients:
Sum of roots: 4a+3a=bb=7a
Product of roots: (4a)(3a)=cc=12a2

We need to find a possible value of b2+c:
b2+c=(7a)2+12a2=49a2+12a2=61a2

Since a is an integer, b2+c must be a multiple of 61. Let us check the options:
1. 3721/61=61, which means a2=61. Since 61 is not a perfect square, a is not an integer.
2. 549/61=9, which means a2=9a=±3. Since 3 is an integer, this is a possible value.
3. 427/61=7, which means a2=7. Since 7 is not a perfect square, a is not an integer.
4. 361/615.92, which is not an integer.

Therefore, the only possible value is 549.

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