1967 AHSME Problems/Problem 18

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Problem

If $x^2-5x+6<0$ and $P=x^2+5x+6$ then

$\textbf{(A)}\ P \; \text{can take any real value} \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 20<P<30\\ \textbf{(C)}\ 0<P<20 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ P<0 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ P>30$

Solution

$\fbox{B}$

See also

1967 AHSME (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 17
Followed by
Problem 19
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