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JEE Main 2017 — Mathematical Reasoning Question with Solution

JEE Main 2017 (09 Apr Online)

Question

The contrapositive of the statement 'If two numbers are not equal, then their squares are not equal', is

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Correct answer
DIf the squares of two numbers are equal, then the numbers are equal

Step-by-step explanation

p→q

Contrapositive is ~ q→~p

So, answer is (d) - If the squares of two numbers are equal, then the numbers are equal.

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