If p and q are the non-zero roots of the equation x^2+px+q=0, then how many possible values can q have?

NDA 2021 Mathematics question

If and are the non-zero roots of the equation , then how many possible values can have?

Answer: (B)

Sum of roots: . Product of roots: . Since , , and then

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