If is chosen in the quadratic equation such that the sum of its roots is greatest, then the absolute difference of the cubes of its roots is:
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
The sum of the roots is , which is largest when is smallest, namely at . The equation is then , with and . The absolute difference of the cubes is . Here , and , so the absolute difference of the cubes is .
JEE Main · 2019 · 09 Apr 2019 · Shift 2 · Single correct option