JEE MainMathematicsProbabilityMCQ+4 / −1
If and are two events such that , and and are the roots of the equation , then the value of is :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: C
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Let
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Given that and are the roots of
Now,
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For the quadratic sum of roots is and product of roots is
Let the roots be
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Using the product of roots:
But
So,
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Using the sum of roots:
That is,
Multiply by :
Hence,
Since ,
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Now,
Also,
And
Therefore,
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Required ratio:
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Hence the correct option is
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