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TS EAMCET · Maths · Quadratic Equation

If the roots of \(x^3-42 x^2+336 x-512=0\), are in increasing geometric progression, then its common ratio is

  1. A \(2: 1\)
  2. B \(3: 1\)
  3. C \(4: 1\)
  4. D \(6: 1\)
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(C) \(4: 1\)

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Given, cubic equation is \[ \begin{aligned} & x^3-42 x^2+336 x-512=0 \\ & \Rightarrow x^2(x-2)-40 x(x-2)+256(x-2)=0 \\ & \Rightarrow \quad(x-2)\left(x^2-40 x+256\right)=0 \\ & \end{aligned} \]…
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