Question
Mathematics Question on Algebra of Complex Numbers
The imaginary part of i(2i−1)(1+i)2 is
A
54
B
0
C
52
D
−54
Answer
−54
Explanation
Solution
i(2i−1)(1+i)2=2i2−i1+i2+2i
⇒−2−i1−1+2i=−2+i2i×(2−i)(2−i)=4−i2−4i+2i2[∵i2=−1]
=4+1−4i−2=5−2−4i⇒5−2−54i
∴ The imaginary part =−54