If a + b + c = 14, ab + bc + ca = 47 and abc = 15 then find the value of a3 + b3 +c3.

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  1. 815
  2. 825
  3. 835
  4. 845

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Option 1 : 815
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Given:

a + b + c = 14, ab + bc + ca = 47 and abc = 15

Concept used:

a³ + b³ + c³ - 3abc = (a + b + c) × [(a + b + c)² - 3(ab + bc + ca)]

Calculations:

a³ + b³ + c³ - 3abc = 14 × [(14)² - 3 × 47]

⇒ a³ + b³ + c³ – 3 × 15 = 14(196 – 141)

⇒ a³ + b³ + c³ = 14(55) + 45

⇒ 770 + 45

⇒ 815

∴ The correct choice is option 1.

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