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Question : 16 [SSC CHSL 2010]

If $√2$ = 1.4142… is given, then the value of $7/{(3 +√2)}$ correct upto two decimal places is

a) 2.57

b) 2.58

c) 1.59

d) 1.60

Answer: (c)

$7/{(3 +√2)}={7(3-√2)}/{(3+√2)(3-√2)}$

[Rationalising the denominator]

=${7(3-√2)}/{9-2}$

$[(a+b)(a-b)=a^2-b^2]$

=$3-√2$

= 3 - 1.4142 = 1.5858

= 1.59 (correct to two decimal places)

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