Complex Numbers And Quadratic Equations question 53

Question: The conjugate of complex number $ \frac{2-3i}{4-i}, $ is [MP PET 2003]

Options:

A) $ \frac{3i}{4} $

B) $ \frac{11+10i}{17} $

C) $ \frac{11-10i}{17} $

D) $ \frac{2+3i}{4i} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ \frac{2-3i}{4-i}=\frac{(2-3i)(4+i)}{(4+i)(4-i)} $ $ =\frac{8+3-12i+2i}{16+1} $ $ =\frac{11-10i}{17} $
Þ Conjugate $ =\frac{11+10i}{17} $ .