If x² - 5x + 4 is a factor of x⁴ - px² + q, then what are the values of p and q respectively?

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If x² - 5x + 4 is a factor of x⁴ - px² + q, then what are the values of p and q respectively?

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CDS 2 2025 Maths Question Paper (14-Sep-2025)

17, 16

16, 17

15, 16

16, 15

The correct answer is

17, 16

By factoring and comparing coefficients, the correct values of p and q are 17 and 16 respectively. Hence, the correct answer is (a) 17, 16.

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