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The polynomial equation x3 – 3ax2 + (27a2 + 9)x + 2016 = 0 has -(A)  exactly one real root for any real a(B)  three real roots for any real a(C)  three real roots for any a  0, and exactly one real root for any a < 0(D)  three real roots for any a ≤ 0, and exactly one real root for any a > 0

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Correct option  (A) exactly one real root for any real a

Explanation:

f'(x) = 3x2 – 6ax + 27a2 + 9

= 3[x2 – 2ax + 9a2 + 3] = 3((x – a)2 + 8a2 + 3)

f'(x) is + ve for x  R so f(x) is monotonic

for x   R. 



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