Question
Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation Question on Algebra
Meera and Sarika attempted to solve a quadratic equation in x. Sarika made a mistake in reading the coefficient of x and obtained the roots as 12 and 16. Meera made a mistake in reading the constant term of the equation. She obtained the roots as 22 and 6. The corrects root(s) is (are) :
(A) -16
(B) -12
(C) 12
(D) 16
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
(A) and (B) only
B
(A) and (C) only
C
(C) and (D) only
D
(B) and (D) only
Answer
(C) and (D) only
Explanation
Solution
The Correct option is (C): (C) and (D) only