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The value of M in (p/q)2M + 2 = (q/p)9 - M is:

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RRB NTPC 2024 Undergraduate CBT 1 Question Paper (29-Aug-2025) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

-11

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. -11.

(p/q)2M + 2 = (q/p)9 - M

⇒ (p/q)2M + 2 = (p/q)-(9 - M)

On comparing powers

⇒ 2M + 2 = -(9 - M)

⇒ 2M + 2 = -9 + M

⇒ 2M - M = - 9 - 2

⇒ M = -11

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