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The remainder, when x3−4x2+5x−1 is divided by 2x+1 is

A) −218

B) 227

C) 149

D) 154

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Solution

The correct option is B: 227
According to remainder theorem, If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a binomial (xa) then the remainder obtained is p(a).
so, 2x+1=0
x=12
so, p(12) will be the remainder.
Let p(x)=x34x2+5x1
Put x=12 in the above polynomial p(x)
p(12)=(12)34(12)2+5(12)1
=184(14)521
=18522
=120168
=378
Therefore, the remainder is 378.


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