The number of points (p, q) such that p,q ϵ {1,2,3,4} and the equation px2+qx+1=0 has real roots is
7
px2+qx+1=0 has real roots if q2−4p≥0 or q2 ≥4p
Since p,qϵ{1,2,3,4}
The required points are(1,2), (1,3),(1, 4), (2,3),(2,4),(3,4),(4,4)
So the required number is 7