For a number greater than one, the difference between itself and its reciprocal is 2% of the sum of itself and its reciprocal. By how much percentage (nearest to an integer) is the square of the number less than its cube?
For a number greater than one, the difference between itself and its reciprocal is 2% of the sum of itself and its reciprocal. By how much percentage (nearest to an integer) is the square of the number less than its cube? Correct Answer 1.88
Calculation:
Let the number be x.
⇒ (2/100) of
⇒ 0.02 ×
According to question,
x – (1/x) = 0.02 ×
⇒ 0.98x = 1.02/x
⇒ x2 = 1.04
⇒ x3 = 1.06
Required percentage = × 100
⇒ × 100
⇒ (0.02/1.06) × 100
⇒ 1.88%
∴ The required percentage is 1.88%
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