MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION (MCQ)

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Question 1: If α, β are the zeros of the polynomial 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 1,
1 1
then + =
𝛼 𝛽

(a) 1
(b) −1

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(c) 0

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(d) None of these
NO A D
CO N
ANSWER:
A
Since 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 +

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DO U A
1,
T
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−Coefficient of 𝑥
𝛼+𝛽 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 2
−1
=1
C

=
5
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Constant term
𝛼×𝛽 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 2
1
= =1
1

We have
1 1
= +
𝛼 𝛽
𝛽+𝛼
=
𝛼𝛽
−1
=
1

= −1
 1 1
The value of + is −1
𝛼 𝛽

Hence, the correct choice is (𝑏).

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Question 2: If α, β are the zeros of the polynomial 𝑝(𝑥 ) = 4𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 +
1 1
7, then + is equal to
𝛼 𝛽

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7
(a)

I
3

NO A D
7

CO N
(b) −
A
3
3

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(c)
DO U A
7
3
T
(d) −
ED PR

ANSWER:
C

Since 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial 𝑝(𝑥 ) = 4𝑥 2 +

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3𝑥 + 7
−Coefficient of 𝑥
𝛼+𝛽 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 2
−3
=
4
Constant term
𝛼×𝛽 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 2
7
=
4

We have
1 1
= +
𝛼 𝛽
 𝛽+𝛼
=
𝛼𝛽
−3
4
= 7
4
−3 4
= ×
4 7
−3 4
= ×
4 7
−3

T IO S
=
7

I
1 1 −3
The value of + is .
NO A D 𝛼 𝛽 7

CO N
A
Hence, the correct choice is (𝑑)

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Question 3: If one zero of the polynomial 𝑓(𝑥 ) = (𝑘 2 + 4)𝑥 2 + 13𝑥 +

4𝑘 is reciprocal of the other, then k =
C
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(a) 2
(b) −2
(c) 1
(d) −1
ANSWER:
We are given 𝑓(𝑥 ) = (𝑘 2 + 4)𝑥 2 + 13𝑥 + 4𝑘 then
−Coefficient of 𝑥
𝛼+𝛽 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 2
−13
=
𝑘 2 +4
Constant term
𝛼×𝛽 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 2
 4𝑘
=
𝑘 2 +4

One root of the polynomial is reciprocal of the other. Then, we have

𝛼×𝛽 =1
4𝑘
⇒ =1
𝑘 2 +4

⇒ 𝑘 2 − 4𝑘 + 4 = 0
⇒ (𝑘 − 2)2 = 0

T IO S
⇒𝑘=2

I
NO A D
Hence the correct choice is (𝑎).

CO N
A
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Question 4: If the sum of the zeros of the polynomial 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 2𝑥 3 −
T
3𝑘𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 5 is 6, then the value of 𝑘 is
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(a) 2
C

(b) 4
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(c) −2
(d) −4
ANSWER:
Let 𝛼, 𝛽 be the zeros of the polynomial 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 2𝑥 3 − 3𝑘𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 5
and we are given that
𝛼 + 𝛽 + 𝛾 = 6.
Then,
−Coefficient of 𝑥
𝛼+𝛽+𝛾 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 2
(−3𝑘) 3𝑘
=− =
2 2
It is given that
𝛼+𝛽+𝛾 =6
3𝑘
Substituting 𝛼 + 𝛽 + 𝛾 = , we get
2
+3𝑘
=6
2

+3𝑘 = 6 × 2
+3𝑘 = 12

T IO S
12
𝑘=

I
+3
NO A D
CO N
𝑘 = +4
A
The value of k is 4.

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DO U A

Hence, the correct alternative is (𝑏)

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Question 5: If α and β are the zeros of the polynomial 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑥 +

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1 1
𝑞, then a polynomial having and is its zero is
α β

(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑞𝑥 + 𝑝
(b) 𝑥 2 − 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞
(c) 𝑞𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑥 + 1
(d) 𝑝𝑥 2 + 𝑞𝑥 + 1
ANSWER:
Let 𝛼 and 𝛽 be the zeros of the polynomial. 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞 Then,
−Coefficient of 𝑥
𝛼+𝛽 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 2
 𝑝
=−
1

= −𝑝
And
Constant term
𝛼𝛽 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 2
𝑞
=
1

=𝑞

T IO S
Let S and R denote respectively the sum and product of the zeros of a

I
NO A D
polynomial

CO N
A
1 1
Whose zeros are and .then
α β

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DO U A
1 1
𝑆= +
T
α β
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𝛼+𝛽
=
𝛼𝛽
C

−𝑝
=
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𝑞
1 1
R= ×
α β
1
=
𝛼𝛽
1
=
𝑞

Hence, the required polynomial g(𝑥 ) whose sum and product of zeros are
S and R is given by
𝑥 2 − 𝑆𝑥 + 𝑅 = 0
−𝑝 1
𝑥2 + 𝑥+ =0
𝑞 𝑞
𝑞𝑥 2 +𝑃𝑥+1
=0
𝑞

⇒ 𝑞𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑥 + 1
So g(𝑥 ) = 𝑞𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑥 + 1
Hence, the correct choice is (𝑐)

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Question 6: If α, β are the zeros of polynomial 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 − 𝑝 (𝑥 + 1) −

I
𝑐, then (α + 1) (β + 1) =
NO A D
CO N
A
(a) c − 1

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DO U A

(b) 1 − c
T
ED PR

(c) c
(d) 1 + c
C
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ANSWER:
Since 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeros of quadratic polynomial
𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 − 𝑝(𝑥 + 1) − 𝑐
= 𝑥 2 − 𝑝𝑥 − 𝑝 − 𝑐
−Coefficient of 𝑥
𝛼+𝛽 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 2
𝑝
= − (− )
1

=𝑝
And
Constant term
𝛼×𝛽 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 2
 −𝑝−𝑐
=
1

= −𝑝 − 𝑐
We have
(α + 1) (β + 1)
= 𝛼𝛽 + 𝛽 + 𝛼 + 1
= 𝛼𝛽 + (𝛼 + 𝛽 ) + 1

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= −𝑝 − 𝑐 + (𝑝) + 1

I
= −𝑝 − 𝑐 + 𝑝 + 1
NO A D
CO N
= −𝑐 + 1
A

PY
=1−𝑐
DO U A

The value of (α + 1) (β + 1) is 1 − 𝑐.
T
ED PR

Hence, the correct choice is (𝑏)

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Question 7: If α, β are the zeros of the polynomial 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 −
𝑝(𝑥 + 1) − 𝑐 such that (α +1) (β + 1) = 0, then c
(a) 1
(b) 0
(c) −1
(d) 2
ANSWER:
Since 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeros of quadratic polynomial
𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 − 𝑝(𝑥 + 1) − 𝑐
𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 − 𝑝𝑥 − 𝑝 − 𝑐
−Coefficient of 𝑥
𝛼+𝛽 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 2
𝑝
= − (− )
1

=𝑝
And
Constant term
𝛼𝛽 =

T IO S
Coefficient of 𝑥 2

I
−𝑝−𝑐
=
NO A D 1

CO N
= −𝑝 − 𝑐
A

PY
We have
DO U A
T
0 = (𝛼 + 1)(𝛽 + 1)
ED PR

0 = 𝛼𝛽 + (𝛼 + 𝛽 ) + 1
= −𝑝 − 𝑐 + 𝑝 + 1
C
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= −𝑐 + 1
𝑐=1
The value of c is 1.
Hence, the correct alternative is (𝑎)

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Question 8:
If 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 has no real zeros and 𝑎 + 𝑏 + 𝑐 = 0, then
(a) c = 0
(b) c > 0
(c) c < 0
(d) None of these
ANSWER:
If 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 has no real zeros and 𝑎 + 𝑏 + 𝑐+< 0 then 𝑐 <
0
Hence, the correct choice is (𝑐)

T IO S I
NO A D
CO N
A
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Question 9: If the diagram in Fig. 2.22 shows the graph of the polynomial
T
𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, then
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(a) a > 0, b < 0 and c > 0

(b) a < 0, b < 0 and c < 0
(c) a < 0, b > 0 and c > 0
(d) a < 0, b > 0 and c < 0
ANSWER:
Clearly, 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 represent a parabola opening upwards.
Therefore, 𝑎 > 0𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 cuts Y axis at P which lies on .

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Putting 𝑥 = 0 in 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, we get y = c. So the coordinates of P

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NO A D
is (0, 𝑐). Clearly, P lies on. Therefore 𝑐 > 0

CO N
A
Hence, the correct choice is (𝑎)

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Question 10: Figure 2.23 show the graph of the polynomial 𝑓(𝑥 ) =
𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 for which
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(a) a < 0, b > 0 and c > 0

(b) a < 0, b < 0 and c > 0
(c) a < 0, b < 0 and c < 0
(d) a > 0, b > 0 and c < 0
ANSWER:
Clearly, 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 represent a parabola opening downwards.
Therefore, 𝑎 < 0
𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 cuts y-axis at P which lies on 𝑂𝑌. Putting 𝑥 = 0
in,𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 we get y = c. So the coordinates P are (0, 𝑐).
Clearly, 𝑃 lies on 𝑂𝑌. Therefore 𝑐 > 0

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−𝑏 −𝐷
The vertex ( , ) of the parabola is in the second quadrant. Therefore,
2𝑎 4𝑎

I
−𝑏
2𝑎 NO A D
< 0, 𝑏 < 0

CO N
A

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DO U A
T
ED PR
C
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Therefore 𝑎 > 0, 𝑏 < 0 and 𝑐 > 0,

Hence, the correct choice is (b)

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Question 11: If the product of zeros of the polynomial 𝑓(𝑥 )𝑎𝑥 3 − 6𝑥 2 +
11𝑥 − 6 is 4, then a =
3
(a)
2
 3
(b) −
2
2
(c)
3
2
(d) −
3

ANSWER:
Since 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeros of quadratic polynomial 𝑓 (𝑥 )𝑎𝑥 3 − 6𝑥 2 +
11𝑥 − 6

T IO S
Constant term
𝛼𝛽 =

I
Coefficient of 𝑥 2
NO A D
CO N
So we have
A
−6
4 = −( )

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DO U A
𝑎
6
T
4=
ED PR

4𝑎 = 6
C

6
𝑎=
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4
3×2
𝑎=
2×2
3
𝑎=
2
3
The value of a is
2

Hence, the correct alternative is (𝑎).

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Question 12: If zeros of the polynomial 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 3 − 3𝑝𝑥 2 + 𝑞𝑥 − 𝑟 are
in A.P., then
(a) 2𝑝3 = 𝑝𝑞 − 𝑟
(b) 2𝑝3 = 𝑝𝑞 + 𝑟
(c) 𝑝3 = 𝑝𝑞 − 𝑟
(d) None of these
ANSWER:
Let 𝑎 − 𝑑, 𝑎, 𝑎 + 𝑑 be the zeros of the polynomial 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 3 − 3𝑝𝑥 2 +
𝑞𝑥 − 𝑟 then

T IO S
−Coefficient of 𝑥 2

I
Sum of zeros =
Coefficient of 𝑥 3
NO A D
CO N
−(−3𝑝)
A
(𝑎 − 𝑑) + 𝑎 + (𝑎 + 𝑑) =
1

PY
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𝑎 − 𝑑 + 𝑎 + 𝑎 + 𝑑 = 3𝑝
T
3𝑎 = 3𝑝
ED PR

3
𝑎= 𝑝
3
C

𝑎=𝑝
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Since 𝑎 is a zero of the polynomial 𝑓(𝑥 )

Therefore,
𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 0
𝑎3 − 3𝑝𝑎2 + 𝑞𝑎 − 𝑟 = 0
Substituting 𝑎 = 𝑝.we get
𝑝3 − 3𝑝(𝑝)2 + 𝑞 × 𝑝 − 𝑟 = 0
𝑝3 − 3𝑝3 + 𝑞𝑝 − 𝑟 = 0
−2𝑝 + 𝑞𝑝 − 𝑟 = 0
𝑞𝑝 − 𝑟 = 2𝑝3
Hence, the correct choice is (𝑎)

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Question 13: If the product of two zeros of the polynomial 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 2𝑥 3 +
6𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 9 is 3, then its third zero is
3
(a)
2
3

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(b) −
2

I
9
(c)
NO A D
CO N
2
A
9
(d) −

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2
DO U A
ANSWER:
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ED PR

Let 𝛼, 𝛽, 𝛾 be the zeros of polynomial 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 2𝑥 3 + 6𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 9 such

that 𝛼𝛽 = 3
C

We have,
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Constant term
𝛼𝛽𝛾 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 2
−9
=
2
−9
Putting 𝛼𝛽 = 3 in 𝛼𝛽𝛾 = , we get
2
−9
𝛼𝛽𝛾 =
2
−9
3𝛾 =
2
−9 1
𝛾= ×
2 3
−3
𝛾=
2
 −3
Therefore, the value of third zero is .
2

Hence, the correct alternative is (𝑏).

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Question 14: If the polynomial 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥 − 𝑐 is divisible by the
polynomial g(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, then 𝑎𝑏 =

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(a) 1

I
1
(b)
𝑐
NO A D
CO N
(c) −1
A

PY
1
(d) −
DO U A
𝑐
T
ED PR

ANSWER:
We have to find the value of 𝑎𝑏
C

Given 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥 − 𝑐 is divisible by the polynomial g(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 +

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𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐
𝑎𝑥 − 𝑎𝑏
2
𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥 − 𝑐
+𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑎𝑐𝑥 2 + 𝑎𝑐𝑥
− − −
−𝑎𝑏𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 − 𝑎𝑐𝑥 − 𝑐
−𝑎𝑏𝑥 2 − 𝑎𝑏 2 − 𝑎𝑏𝑐
+ + +
𝑏𝑥 + 𝑎𝑐𝑥 + 𝑎𝑏 2 𝑥 + 𝑎𝑏𝑐 − 𝑐

We must have
𝑏𝑥 + 𝑎𝑐𝑥 + 𝑎𝑏 2 𝑥 + 𝑎𝑏𝑐 − 𝑐, for all x
So put x = 0 in this equation
𝑥 (𝑏 − 𝑎𝑐 + 𝑎𝑏 2 ) + 𝑐(𝑎𝑏 − 1) = 0
𝑐 (𝑎𝑏 − 1) = 0
Since 𝑐 ≠ 0, so
𝑎𝑏 − 1 = 0
⇒ 𝑎𝑏 = 1
Hence, the correct alternative is (𝑎).

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NO A D
CO N
Question 15: If Q. No. 14, c =
A
(a) b

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(b) 2b
T
ED PR

(c) 2b2
(d) −2b
C
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ANSWER:
We have to find the value of c
Given 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥 − 𝑐 is divisible by the polynomial 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 +
𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐
𝑎𝑥 − 𝑎𝑏
2 3
𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 − 𝑐
+𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑎𝑐𝑥 2 + 𝑎𝑐𝑥
− − −
2
−𝑎𝑏𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 − 𝑎𝑐𝑥 − 𝑐
−𝑎𝑏𝑥 2 − 𝑎𝑏 2 − 𝑎𝑏𝑐
+ + +
𝑏𝑥 + 𝑎𝑐𝑥 + 𝑎𝑏 2 𝑥 + 𝑎𝑏𝑐 − 𝑐
We must have
𝑏𝑥 + 𝑎𝑐𝑥 + 𝑎𝑏 2 𝑥 + 𝑎𝑏𝑐 − 𝑐 = 0 for all 𝑥
𝑥 (𝑏 − 𝑎𝑐 + 𝑎𝑏 2 ) + 𝑐(𝑎𝑏 − 1) = 0 …… (1)
𝑐 (𝑎𝑏 − 1) = 0
Since 𝑐 ≠ 0, so
𝑎𝑏 − 1 = 0

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𝑎𝑏 = 1

I
Now in the equation (1) the condition is true for all x. So put x = 1 and
NO A D
also we have ab = 1

CO N
A
Therefore, we have

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𝑏 − 𝑎𝑐 + 𝑎𝑏 2 = 0
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𝑏 + 𝑎𝑏 2 − 𝑎𝑐 = 0
𝑏(1 + 𝑎𝑏) − 𝑎𝑐 = 0
C

1
Substituting 𝑎 = and 𝑎𝑏 = 1 we get,
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𝑏
1
𝑏(1 + 1) − × 𝑐 = 0
𝑏
1
2𝑏 − × 𝑐 = 0
𝑏
1
− × 𝑐 = −2𝑏
𝑏
1
− × 𝑐 = −2𝑏
𝑏
𝑏
𝑐 = 2𝑏 ×
1

𝑐 = 2𝑏 2
Hence, the correct alternative is (𝑐)
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Question 16: If one root of the polynomial 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 5𝑥 2 + 13𝑥 + 𝑘 is
reciprocal of the other, then the value of k is
(a) 0
(b) 5
1
(c)

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6

I
(d) 6
NO A D
CO N
ANSWER:
A
If one zero of the polynomial 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 5𝑥 2 + 13𝑥 + 𝑘 is reciprocal of the

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1
other. So 𝛽 = ⇒ 𝛼𝛽 = 1
T 𝛼
ED PR

Now we have
Constant term
𝛼×𝛽 =
C

Coefficient of 𝑥 2
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𝑘
=
5

Since 𝛼𝛽 = 1
Therefore, we have
𝑘
𝛼𝛽 =
5
𝑘
1=
5

⇒𝑘=5
Hence, the correct choice is (𝑏)

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Question 17: If α, β, γ are the zeros of the polynomial 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 3 +
1 1 1
𝑏𝑥 2 + 𝑐𝑥 + 𝑑, then + + =
𝛼 𝛽 𝛾
𝑏
(a) −
𝑑
𝑐
(b)
𝑑
𝑐
(c) −
𝑑
𝑐

T IO S
(d) −
𝑎

I
ANSWER:
NO A D
CO N
We have to find the value of
A
Given 𝛼, 𝛽, 𝛾 be the zeros of the polynomial 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥 2 + 𝑐𝑥 + 𝑑

PY
DO U A

We know that
T
ED PR

−Coefficient of 𝑥
𝛼𝛽 + 𝛽𝛾 + 𝛾𝛼 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 3
C

𝑐
=
©

𝑎
Constant term
𝛼𝛽𝛾 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 2
−𝑑
=
𝑎

So
1 1 1 𝛽𝛾+𝛼𝛾+𝛼𝛽
+ + =
𝛼 𝛽 𝛾 𝛼𝛽𝛾
𝑐
1 1 1 𝑎
+ + = −𝑑
𝛼 𝛽 𝛾
𝑎

1 1 1 𝑐 𝑎
+ + = × (− )
𝛼 𝛽 𝛾 𝑎 𝑑
1 1 1 𝑐
+ + =−
𝛼 𝛽 𝛾 𝑎

Hence, the correct choice is (c)

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Question 18: If α, β, γ are the zeros of the polynomial 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 3 +
𝑏𝑥 2 + 𝑐𝑥 + 𝑑, then α2 + β2 + γ2 =

T IO S
𝑏2 −𝑎𝑐
(a)
𝑎2

I
(b) NO A D
𝑏2 −2𝑎𝑐

CO N
𝑎
A
𝑏2 −2𝑎𝑐

PY
(c)
DO U A
𝑏2
𝑏2 −2𝑎𝑐
T
(d)
ED PR

𝑎2

ANSWER:
C

We have to find the value of

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Given 𝛼, 𝛽, 𝛾 be the zeros of the polynomial 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥 2 + 𝑐𝑥 + 𝑑,

−Coefficient of 𝑥 2
𝛼+𝛽+𝛾 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 3
−𝑏
=
𝑎
−Coefficient of 𝑥
𝛼𝛽 + 𝛽𝛾 + 𝛾𝛼 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 3
𝑐
=
𝑎

Now
𝛼 2 + 𝛽 2 + 𝛾 2 = (𝛼 + 𝛽 + 𝛾 )2 − 2(𝛼𝛽 + 𝛽𝛾 + 𝛾𝛼 )
 −𝑏 2 𝑐
𝛼 2 + 𝛽2 + 𝛾 2 = ( ) − 2 ( )
𝑎 𝑎
𝑏2 2𝑐
𝛼 2 + 𝛽2 + 𝛾 2 = 2 −
𝑐 𝑎
𝑏2 2𝑐×𝑎
𝛼 2 + 𝛽2 + 𝛾 2 = −
𝑐2 𝑎×𝑎
𝑏2 −2𝑎𝑐
𝛼 2 + 𝛽2 + 𝛾 2 =
𝑎2

2 2 2 𝑏2 −2𝑎𝑐
The value of 𝛼 + 𝛽 + 𝛾 =

T IO S
𝑎2

I
Hence, the correct choice is (𝑑)
NO A D
CO N
A

PY
DO U A

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ED PR

Question 19: If α, β, γ are the zeros of the polynomial 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑥 3 −

1 1 1
𝑝𝑥 2 + 𝑞𝑥 − 𝑟, then + + =
C

𝛼𝛽 𝛽𝛾 𝛾𝛼
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ANSWER
1 1 1
We have to find the value of + +
𝛼𝛽 𝛽𝛾 𝛾𝛼

Given α, β, γ be the zeros of the polynomial 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 3 − 𝑝𝑥 2 + 𝑞𝑥 − 𝑟

−Coefficient of 𝑥 2
𝛼+𝛽+𝛾 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 3
−(𝑝)
=
1

=p
−Coefficient of 𝑥
𝛼+𝛽+𝛾 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 3
−(𝑟)
=
1
 =𝑟
Now we calculate the expression
1 1 1 𝛾 𝛼 𝛽
+ + = + +
𝛼𝛽 𝛽𝛾 𝛾𝛼 𝛼𝛽𝛾 𝛼𝛽𝛾 𝛼𝛽𝛾
1 1 1 𝛼+𝛾+𝛽
+ + =
𝛼𝛽 𝛽𝛾 𝛾𝛼 𝛼𝛽𝛾
1 1 1 𝑝
+ + =
𝛼𝛽 𝛽𝛾 𝛾𝛼 𝑟

T IO S
Hence, the correct choice is (𝑏)

I
NO A D
CO N
A

PY
DO U A
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ED PR

Question 20: If α, β are the zeros of the polynomial 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 +

1 1
𝑐, then + =
C

𝛼2 𝛽2
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𝑏2 −2𝑎𝑐
(a)
𝑎2
𝑏2 −2𝑎𝑐
(b)
𝑐2
𝑏2 +2𝑎𝑐
(c)
𝑎2
𝑏2 +2𝑎𝑐
(d)
𝑐2

ANSWER:
1 1
We have to find the value of +
𝛼2 𝛽2

Given 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 2 +

𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐
 −Coefficient of 𝑥
𝛼+𝛽 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 2
−𝑏
=
𝑎
Constant term
𝛼𝛽 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 2
𝑐
=
𝑎

We have,

T IO S
1 1 1 1 2 2
2 + =( + ) −

I
𝛼 𝛽2 𝛼 𝛽 𝛼𝛽

NO A D 2

CO N
1 1 𝛽 𝛼 2
+ =( + ) −
A
𝛼2 𝛽2 𝛼𝛽 𝛽𝛼 𝛼𝛽

PY
1 1 𝛼+𝛽 2 2
DO U A
+ =( ) −
𝛼2 𝛽2 𝛼𝛽 𝛼𝛽
T
ED PR

−𝑏 2
1 1 𝑎 2
𝛼 2 + 𝛽2
=( 𝑐 ) − 𝑐
𝑎 𝑎
C

𝑎 2
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1 1 −𝑏 2
𝛼 2 + 𝛽2
=(
𝑎
× ) −
𝑐
𝑐
𝑎

1 1 −𝑏 𝑎 2 2𝑎
+ =( × ) −
𝛼2 𝛽2 𝑎 𝑐 𝑐

1 1 −𝑏 2 2𝑎
+ =( ) −
𝛼2 𝛽2 𝑐 𝑐

1 1 𝑏2 2𝑎×𝑐
𝛼 2 + 𝛽2
= ( 2) −
𝑐 𝑐×𝑐

1 1 𝑏2 −2𝑎𝑐
+ =( )
𝛼2 𝛽2 𝑐2

Hence, the correct choice is (𝑏)

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Question 21: If two of the zeros of the cubic polynomial 𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥 2 +
𝑐𝑥 + 𝑑 are each equal to zero, then the third zero is
𝑑
(a) −
𝑎
𝑐
(b)
𝑎
𝑏
(c) −
𝑎

T IO S
𝑏
(d)

I
𝑎
NO A D
CO N
ANSWER:
A
Let 𝛼 = 0, 𝛽 = 0 and 𝛾 be the zeros of the polynomial

PY
DO U A
𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥 2 + 𝑐𝑥 + 𝑑
T
ED PR

Therefore
−Coefficient of 𝑥 2
𝛼+𝛽+𝛾 =
C

Coefficient of 𝑥 3
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𝑏
= −( )
𝑎
𝑏
𝛼+𝛽+𝛾 =−
𝑎
𝑏
0+0+𝛾 =−
𝑎
𝑏
𝛾=−
𝑎
𝑏
The value of 𝛾 = −
𝑎

Hence, the correct choice is (𝑐)

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Question 22: If two zeros 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 5 are √5 and −√5, then its
third zero is
(a) 1
(b) −1
(c) 2
(d) −2
ANSWER:

T IO S
Let 𝛼 = √5 and 𝛽 = −√5 be the given zeros and be the third zero of 𝑥 3 +

I
NO A D
𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 5 = 0 then

CO N
A
−Coefficient of 𝑥 2
By using 𝛼 + 𝛽 + 𝛾 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 3

PY
DO U A
+(+1)
𝛼+𝛽+𝛾 =
T
1
ED PR

𝛼 + 𝛽 + 𝛾 = −1
C

By substituting 𝛼 = √5 and 𝛽 = −√5 in 𝛼 + 𝛽 + 𝛾 = −1

©

√5 − √5 + 𝛾 = −1
𝛾 = −1
Hence, the correct choice is (𝑏)

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Question 23: The product of the zeros of 𝑥 3 + 4𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 6 is
(a) −4
(b) 4
(c) 6
(d) −6
ANSWER:
Given 𝛼, 𝛽, 𝛾 be the zeros of the polynomial 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑥 3 + 4𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 6
Constant term −(−6)
Product of the zeros = 3 = =6
Coefficient of 𝑥 1

The value of Product of the zeros is 6.

Hence, the correct choice is (𝑐)

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CO N
Question 24: What should be added to the polynomial 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 4, so
A
that 3 is the zero of the resulting polynomial?

PY
DO U A

(a) 1
T
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(b) 2
(c) 4
C
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(d) 5
ANSWER:
If, 𝑥 = 𝛼 is a zero of a polynomial then 𝑥 − 𝛼 is a factor of 𝑓(𝑥 )
Since 3 is the zero of the polynomial 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 4,
Therefore 𝑥 − 3 is a factor of
Now, we divide 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 4 by we get
𝑥−2
2
𝑥 − 3 + 𝑥 − 5𝑥 + 4
+ 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥
− +
−2𝑥 + 4
−2𝑥 + 6
 + −
−2

Therefore, we should add 2 to the given polynomial

Hence, the correct choice is (𝑏)

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T IO S
Question 25: What should be subtracted to the polynomial x2 − 16x + 30,

I
so that 15 is the zero of the resulting polynomial?
NO A D
CO N
(a) 30
A
(b) 14

PY
DO U A
(c) 15
T
ED PR

(d) 16
ANSWER:
C

We know that, if , is zero of a polynomial then 𝑥 − 𝛼 is a factor

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of 𝑓 (𝑥 )
Since 15 is zero of the polynomial 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 − 16𝑥 + 30, therefore (x −
15) is a factor of f (x)
Now, we divide 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 − 16𝑥 + 30 by (𝑥 − 15) we get
𝑥−1
2
𝑥 − 15 + 𝑥 − 16𝑥 + 30
+ 𝑥 2 − 15𝑥
− +
−1𝑥 + 30
+1𝑥 + 15
− −
15
Thus we should subtract the remainder 15 from, 𝑥 2 − 16𝑥 + 30
Hence, the correct choice is(𝑐).

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Question 26: A quadratic polynomial, the sum of whose zeroes is 0 and
one zero is 3, is
(a) 𝑥 2 − 9

T IO S
(b) 𝑥 2 + 9

I
NO A D
(c) 𝑥 2 + 3

CO N
A
(d) 𝑥 2 − 3

PY
DO U A
ANSWER:
T
ED PR

Since 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeros of the quadratic polynomials such that
0= 𝛼+𝛽
C

If one of zero is 3 then

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𝛼+𝛽 =0
3+𝛽 =0
𝛽 =0−3
𝛽 = −3
Substituting 𝛽 = −3 in 𝛼 + 𝛽 = 0 we get
𝛼−3=0
𝛼=3
Let S and P denote the sum and product of the zeros of the polynomial
respectively then
𝑆=𝛼+𝛽
𝑆=0
𝑃 = 𝛼𝛽
𝑃 = 3 × −3
𝑃 = −9
Hence, the required polynomials are
= (𝑥 2 − 𝑆𝑥 + 𝑃)

T IO S I
= (𝑥 2 − 0𝑥 − 9)
NO A D
CO N
= 𝑥2 − 9
A
Hence, the correct choice is (𝑎)

PY
DO U A

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T
ED PR

Question 27: If two zeroes of the polynomial x3 + x2 − 9x − 9 are 3 and

−3, then its third zero is
C

(a) −1
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(b) 1
(c) −9
(d) 9
ANSWER:
Let 𝛼 = 3 and 𝛽 = −3 be the given zeros and 𝛾 be the third zero of the
polynomial 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 − 9 then
−Coefficient of 𝑥 2
By using 𝛼 + 𝛽 + 𝛾 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 3
−1
𝛼+𝛽+𝛾 =
1

𝛼 + 𝛽 + 𝛾 = −1
Substituting 𝛼 = 3 and 𝛽 = −3 in, 𝛼 + 𝛽 + 𝛾 = −1 we get
3 − 3 + 𝛾 = −1
𝛾 = −1
Hence, the correct choice is.

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Question 28: If √5 and −√5 are two zeroes of the polynomial 𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 −

T IO S
5𝑥 − 15, then its third zero is

I
(a) 3 NO A D
CO N
A
(b) −3

PY
DO U A
(c) 5
T
ED PR

(d) −5
ANSWER:
C

Let 𝛼 = √5 and 𝛽 = −√5 be the given zeros and 𝛾 be the third zero of
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the polynomial 𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 15. Then,

−Coefficient of 𝑥 2
By using 𝛼 + 𝛽 + 𝛾 =
Coefficient of 𝑥 3
−3
𝛼+𝛽+𝛾 =
1

𝛼 + 𝛽 + 𝛾 = −3
Substituting 𝛼 = √5 and 𝛽 = −√5 in 𝛼 + 𝛽 + 𝛾 = −3
We get
√5 − √5 + 𝛾 = −3
√5 − √5 + 𝛾 = −3
𝛾 = −3
Hence, the correct choice is (𝑏)

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Question 29: If x + 2 is a factor of x2 + ax + 2b and a + b = 4, then
(a) a = 1, b = 3

T IO S
(b) a = 3, b = 1

I
(c) a = −1, b = 5
NO A D
CO N
(d) a = 5, b = −1
A

PY
DO U A
ANSWER:
T
ED PR

Given that 𝑥 + 2 is a factor of 𝑥 2 + 𝑎𝑥 + 2𝑏 and a + b = 4

𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑎𝑥 + 2𝑏
C

𝑓(−2) = (−2)2 + 𝑎(−2) + 2𝑏

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0 = 4 − 2𝑎 + 2𝑏
−4 = −2𝑎 + 2𝑏
By solving −4 = −2𝑎 + 2𝑏 and 𝑎 + 𝑏 = 4 by elimination method we
get
Multiply 𝑎 − 𝑏 = 4 by 2 we get,
2𝑎 + 2𝑏 = 8. So
−4 = −2𝑎 + 2𝑏
+8 = +2𝑎 + 2𝑏
4 = 4𝑏
4
=𝑏
4
 1=𝑏
By substituting b = 1 in a + b = 4 we get
𝑎+1=4
𝑎 =4−1
𝑎=3
Then 𝑎 = 3, 𝑏 = 1
Hence, the correct choice is (𝑏)

T IO S I
NO A D
CO N
A

PY
DO U A

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ED PR

Question 30: The polynomial which when divided by −𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 1 gives

a quotient 𝑥 − 2 and remainder 3, is
C

(a) 𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 5
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(b) −𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 5
(c) −𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 5
(d) 𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 5
ANSWER:
We know that
𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑔(𝑥 )𝑞 (𝑥 ) + 𝑟(𝑥 )
= (−𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 2) + 3
= −𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 2𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 2 + 3
= −𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 2𝑥 + 2 + 3
 = −𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 5
Therefore,
The polynomial which when divided by −𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 1 gives a quotient 𝑥 −
2 and remainder 3, is −𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 5
Hence, the correct choice is (𝑐).

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T IO S
Question 31: The number of polynomials having zeroes −2 and 5 is

I
(a) 1 NO A D (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) more than 3

CO N
A

PY
DO U A
ANSWER:
T
Polynomials having zeros −2 and 5 will be of the form
ED PR

𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑎(𝑥 + 2)𝑛 (𝑥 − 5)𝑚

C

Here, n and m can take any value from 1, 2, 3, ...

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Thus, the number of polynomials will be more than 3.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

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Question 32: If one of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial
(𝑘 − 1)𝑥 2 + 𝑘𝑥 + 1 is −3, then the value of k is
4 4 2 2
(a) (b) − (c) (d) −
3 3 3 3

ANSWER:
The given polynomial is 𝑓(𝑥) = (𝑘 − 1)𝑥 2 + 𝑘𝑥 + 1.
Since −3 is one of the zeroes of the given polynomial, so 𝑓 (−3) = 0.
(𝑘 − 1)(−3)2 + 𝑘(−3) + 1 = 0
⇒ 9(𝑘 − 1) − 3𝑘 + 1 = 0
⇒ 9𝑘 − 9 − 3𝑘 + 1 = 0
⇒ 6𝑘 − 8 = 0
4
⇒𝑘=
3

T IO S
Hence, the correct answer is option A.

I
NO A D
CO N
A
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PY
Question 33: The zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 𝑥 2 + 99𝑥 + 127
DO U A

are
T
ED PR

(a) both positive (b) both negative

(c) both equal (d) one positive and one negative
C
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ANSWER:
Let 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 + 99𝑥 + 127.
Product of the zeroes of 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 127 × 1 = 127
𝑐
[Product of zeroes = when 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐]
𝑎

Since the product of zeroes is positive, we can say that it is only possible
when both zeroes are positive or both zeroes are negative.
Also, sum of the zeroes = –99
𝑏
[Sum of zeroes = − when 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐]
𝑎

The sum being negative implies that both zeroes are positive is not correct.
So, we conclude that both zeroes are negative.
Hence, the correct answer is option B.

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Question 34: If the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 𝑥 2 + (𝑎 + 1)𝑥 +
𝑏. are 2 and −3, then
(a) 𝑎 = −7, 𝑏 = −1 (b) 𝑎 = 5 , 𝑏 = −1
(c) 𝑎 = 2 , 𝑏 = −6 (d) 𝑎 = 0 , 𝑏 = −6

T IO S
ANSWER:

I
NO A D
The given quadratic equation is 𝑥 2 + (𝑎 + 1)𝑥 + 𝑏 = 0.

CO N
A
Since the zeroes of the given equation are 2 and –3.

PY
DO U A
So,
T
ED PR

𝛼 = 2 and 𝛽 = −3
Now,
C

Coefficient of 𝑥
Sum of zeroes = −
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Coefficient of 𝑥 2
(𝑎+1)
⇒ 2 + (−3) = −
1

⇒ −1 = −𝑎 − 1
⇒𝑎=0
Constant term
Product of zeroes =
Coefficient of 𝑥 2
𝑏
⇒ 2 × (−3) =
1

⇒ 𝑏 = −6
So, a = 0 and b = −6
Hence, the correct answer is option D.
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Question 35: Given that one of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial 𝑎𝑥 3 +
𝑏𝑥 2 + 𝑐𝑥 + 𝑑 is zero , the product of the other two zeroes is
−𝑐 𝑐 −𝑏
(a) (b) (c) 0 (d)
𝑎 𝑎 𝑎

ANSWER:
Let 𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥 2 + 𝑐𝑥 + 𝑑.

T IO S I
Now 0 is the zero of the polynomial.
NO A D
CO N
So, 𝑝(0) = 0.
A
⇒𝑎(0)3 + 𝑏(0)2 + 𝑐 (0) + 𝑑 = 0

PY
DO U A

⇒𝑑=0
T
ED PR

So,
𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥 2 + 𝑐𝑥 = 𝑥 (𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐)
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Putting 𝑝(𝑥 ) = 0, we get

x = 0 or 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 .....(1)
Let α, β be the other zeroes of 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0.
𝑐
So, 𝛼𝛽 =
𝑎

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

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Question 36: The zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 𝑥 2 + 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑎, 𝑎 ≠
0,
(a) cannot be both positive (b) cannot both be negative
(c) are always unequal (d) are always equal
ANSWER:
Let 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑎.
Product of the zeroes of 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑎
𝑐
[Product of zeroes = when 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐]
𝑎

Since the product of zeroes is positive, so the zeroes must be either both

T IO S
positive or both negative.

I
Also, sum of the zeroes = –a
NO A D
CO N
𝑏
[Sum of zeroes = − when 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐]
A
𝑎

PY
So, the sum of the zeroes is negative, so the zeroes cannot be both positive.
DO U A
T
Hence, the correct answer is option B.
ED PR

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Question 37: If one of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial 𝑥 3 + 𝑎𝑥 2 +
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𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 is −1, then the product of other two zeroes is

(a) 𝑏 − 𝑎 + 1 (b) 𝑏 − 𝑎 − 1 (c) 𝑎 − 𝑏 + 1 (d) 𝑎 − 𝑏 − 1
ANSWER:
Let 𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐.
Now, −1 is a zero of the polynomial.
So, 𝑝(−1) = 0.
⇒ (−1)3 + 𝑎(−1)2 + 𝑏(−1) + 𝑐 = 0
⇒ −1 + 𝑎 − 𝑏 + 𝑐 = 0
⇒𝑎−𝑏+𝑐 =1
⇒𝑐 =1−𝑎+𝑏
Now, if 𝛼, 𝛽, 𝛾 are the zeroes of the cubic polynomial 𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥 2 + 𝑐𝑥 +
𝑑, then product of zeroes is given by
𝑑
𝛼𝛽𝛾 = −
𝑎

So, for the given polynomial, 𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐

−𝑐 −(1−𝑎+𝑏)
𝛼𝛽 (−1) = =
1 1

⇒ 𝛼𝛽 = 1 − 𝑎 + 𝑏

T IO S
Hence, the correct answer is option A.

I
NO A D
CO N
A

PY
DO U A
T
ED PR

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Question 38: Given that two of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial 𝑎𝑥 3 +
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𝑏𝑥 2 + 𝑐𝑥 + 𝑑 are 0 , the third zero is

𝑏 𝑏 𝑐 𝑑
(a) − (b) (c) (d) −
𝑎 𝑎 𝑎 𝑎

ANSWER:
Let the polynomial be 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥 2 + 𝑐𝑥 + 𝑑.
Suppose the two zeroes of 𝑓(𝑥) are 𝛼 = 0 and 𝛽 = 0.
We know that,
Sum of the zeros,
𝑏
𝛼+𝛽+𝛾 =−
𝑎
𝑏
⇒0+0+𝛾 =−
𝑎
 𝑏
⇒𝛾=−
𝑎

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

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Question 39: If one zero of the quadratic polynomial 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 𝑘 is 2 ,
then the value of k is
(b)−10 (d)−5

T IO S
(a) 10 (c) 5

I
ANSWER:
NO A D
CO N
Let the given polynomial be 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 𝑘.
A
Since 2 is one of the zero of the given polynomial, so (𝑥 − 2) will be a

PY
DO U A
factor of the given polynomial.
T
ED PR

Now, 𝑓(2) = 0
⇒ 22 + 3 × 2 + 𝑘 = 0
C

⇒4+6+𝑘 =0
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⇒ 𝑘 = −10
Hence, the correct answer is option B.

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Question 40: If the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 +
𝑐, 𝑐 ≠ 0 are equal, then
(a) c and a have opposite signs (b) c and b have opposite signs
(c) c and a have the same sign (d) c and b have the same sign
ANSWER:
Let the given quadratic polynomial be 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐.
Suppose α and β be the zeroes of the given polynomial.
Since α and β are equal so they will have the same sign i.e. either both are
positive or both are negative.
So, 𝛼𝛽 > 0
𝑐
But, 𝛼𝛽 =
𝑎
𝑐
∴ > 0, which is possible only when both have same sign

T IO S
𝑎

I
Hence, the correct answer is option C.
NO A D
CO N
A

PY
DO U A
T
ED PR

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Question 41:
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If one of the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial of the form 𝑥 2 + 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏 is

the negative of the other , then it
(a) has no linear term and constant term is negative.
(b) has no linear term and the constant term is positive.
(c) can have a linear term but the constant term is negative.
(d) can have a linear term but the constant term is positive.
ANSWER:
Let the quadratic polynomial be 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏.
Now, the zeroes are α and −α.
So, the sum of the zeroes is zero.
 −𝑎
∴𝛼 + (−𝛼 ) = = −𝑎
1

⇒𝑎=0
So, the polynomial becomes 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑏, which is not linear
Also, the product of the zeros,
𝑏
𝛼𝛽 = =𝑏
1

⇒ 𝛼 (−𝛼 ) = 𝑏

T IO S
⇒ −𝛼 2 = 𝑏

I
NO A D
Thus, the constant term is negative.

CO N
A
Hence, the correct answer is option A.

PY
DO U A
T
ED PR

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Question 42: Which of the following is not the graph of a quadratic

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polynomial?

ANSWER:
For a quadratic polynomial, 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, the zeros are precisely the x-
coordinates of the points where the graph representing 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐
intersects the x-axis.
The graph has one of the two shapes either open upwards like ∪
(parabolic shape) or open downwards like ∩ (parabolic shape) depending
on whether a > 0 or a < 0.
Three cases are thus possible:
a) graph cuts x-axis at two distinct points (two zeroes)
b) graph cuts the x-axis at exactly one point (one zero)
c) the graph is either completely above the x-axis or completely below the
x-axis (no zeroes)
In option (d), the graph is cutting the x-axis at three distinct points and it
is not a parabola opening either upwards or downwards.
So, option (d) does not represent the graph of a quadratic polynomial.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.

T IO S I
NO A D
CO N
A

PY
DO U A
T
ED PR
C
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