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If a4+1a4=119 then find the value of a31a3

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11
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36
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33
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12
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Solution

The correct option is A 36
Given a4+1a4=119,
Adding 2 to both sides,
a4+1a4+2=121
(a2+1a2)2=121
i.e. a2+1a2=11
Subtracting 2 to from sides,
Now, a22+1a2=9
(a1a)2=9
i.e. a1a=3
Now, a31a3=(a1a)×(a2+1+1a2)=3×12=36

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