Previous year MCQs

Aptitude & Reasoning UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

If x = 5, y = 3, the value of (x^3 - y^3 / x^2 - y^2) - 3xy/x+y

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 1/2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1/2”.
The correct answer is option (3) 1/2

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