Let be a quadratic polynomial with real coefficients such that and leaves remainder 5 when it is divided by . Then the value of is equal to :
- (A)11
- (B)15
- (C)9
- (D)7✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
The integral condition gives
A remainder of on division by means , that is , so . Substituting,
Hence .
A remainder of on division by means , that is , so . Substituting,
Hence .
JEE Main · 2021 · 16 Mar 2021 · Shift 2 · Single correct option