Functions Question 412

Question: If from $ R\to R $ , $ f(x)={{(x+1)}^{2}} $ , $ g(x)=x^{2}+1 $ , then $ (fog)(-3) $ equals

[RPET 1999]

Options:

A) 121

B) 112

C) 211

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ f(x)={{(1+x)}^{2}} $ and $ g(x)=x^{2}+1 $ and $ fog(-3) $ $ =f[g(-3)]=f[9+1]=f[10] $
Þ $ fog(-3)=f[10]={{[11]}^{2}}=121 $ .