Complex Numbers And Quadratic Equations question 569

Question: If p and q are the roots of the equation $ x^{2}+pq=(p+1)x $ , then q=

Options:

A) -1

B) 1

C) 2

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

The equation is $ x^{2}-(p+1)x+pq=0 $ As roots are $ p,q $ , therefore $ p+q=p+1\Rightarrow q=1 $ .