If the roots of the quadratic equation (4p−p2−5)x2−(2p−1)x+3p=0 lie on either side of unity, then the number of integral values of p is
A
1
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B
2
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C
3
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D
4
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Solution
The correct option is B2 4p−p2−5<0,∀p∈R Therefore, graph of the quadratic curve is opening downward. According to the question, 1 must lie in between the roots. So, f(1)>0 ⇒4p−p2−5−2p+1+3p>0 ⇒p2−5p+4<0 ⇒(p−1)(p−4)<0 ⇒p∈(1,4) ∴p=2,3