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101
Medium
Half the perimeter of a rectangular garden,whose length is $4 \, m$ more than its width,is $36 \, m$. Represent this as a pair of linear equations in two variables.

Solution

(N/A) Let the length of the rectangular garden be $x \, m$ and the width be $y \, m$.
According to the problem,the length is $4 \, m$ more than its width:
$x = y + 4$
$x - y = 4$ ...... $(1)$
The perimeter of a rectangle is $2(x + y)$.
Therefore,half the perimeter is $\frac{2(x + y)}{2} = x + y$.
Given that the half perimeter is $36 \, m$:
$x + y = 36$ ...... $(2)$
Thus,the pair of linear equations in two variables representing the given situation is:
$x - y = 4$
$x + y = 36$
102
Medium
$A$ shopkeeper sells $4$ pants and $3$ shirts for Rs. $5000$. The cost of a pair of a pant and a shirt is Rs. $750$. Represent this situation as a pair of linear equations in two variables.

Solution

(N/A) Let the cost of one pant be $x$ and the cost of one shirt be $y$.
According to the first condition,the total cost of $4$ pants and $3$ shirts is Rs. $5000$,which can be represented as $4x + 3y = 5000$.
According to the second condition,the cost of one pant and one shirt is Rs. $750$,which can be represented as $x + y = 750$.
Thus,the pair of linear equations is $4x + 3y = 5000$ and $x + y = 750$.
103
MediumMCQ
The sum of two positive numbers is $25$. Five times the smaller number is $5$ more than three times the larger number. Represent this as a pair of linear equations in two variables.
A
Let the larger number be $x$ and the smaller number be $y$. The equations are $x+y=25$ and $5y=3x+5$.
B
Let the larger number be $x$ and the smaller number be $y$. The equations are $x+y=25$ and $3x-5y=5$.
C
Let the larger number be $x$ and the smaller number be $y$. The equations are $x+y=25$ and $5y-3x=5$.
D
Let the larger number be $x$ and the smaller number be $y$. The equations are $x+y=25$ and $3x+5y=5$.

Solution

(B) Let the larger number be $x$ and the smaller number be $y$.
According to the first condition,the sum of the two numbers is $25$,so:
$x+y=25$ --- $(1)$
According to the second condition,five times the smaller number $(5y)$ is $5$ more than three times the larger number $(3x)$:
$5y = 3x + 5$
Rearranging the terms to standard form $(ax+by+c=0)$:
$3x - 5y + 5 = 0$ --- $(2)$
Thus,the pair of linear equations is $x+y=25$ and $3x-5y+5=0$.
104
MediumMCQ
The sum and difference of the reciprocals of the ages of a son and father are respectively $\frac{5}{40}$ and $\frac{3}{40}$. Represent this as a pair of linear equations in two variables,where $x$ is the age of the son and $y$ is the age of the father.
A
$\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{y} = \frac{5}{40}, \frac{1}{x} - \frac{1}{y} = \frac{3}{40}$
B
$\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{y} = \frac{3}{40}, \frac{1}{x} - \frac{1}{y} = \frac{5}{40}$
C
$x + y = \frac{5}{40}, x - y = \frac{3}{40}$
D
$\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{y} = \frac{40}{5}, \frac{1}{x} - \frac{1}{y} = \frac{40}{3}$

Solution

(A) Let the age of the son be $x$ and the age of the father be $y$.
According to the problem,the reciprocals of their ages are $\frac{1}{x}$ and $\frac{1}{y}$.
The sum of the reciprocals is given as $\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{y} = \frac{5}{40}$.
The difference of the reciprocals is given as $\frac{1}{x} - \frac{1}{y} = \frac{3}{40}$.
Thus,the pair of linear equations in two variables is $\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{y} = \frac{5}{40}$ and $\frac{1}{x} - \frac{1}{y} = \frac{3}{40}$.
105
MediumMCQ
In a rectangle,the length is $3$ less than twice its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is $100$. Represent this situation as a pair of linear equations in two variables.
A
$x - 2y + 3 = 0, x + y = 50$
B
$x - 2y - 3 = 0, x + y = 50$
C
$x + 2y - 3 = 0, x + y = 100$
D
$x - 2y + 3 = 0, x + y = 100$

Solution

(A) Let the length of the rectangle be $x$ and the width be $y$.
According to the problem,the length is $3$ less than twice the width,so $x = 2y - 3$,which can be written as $x - 2y + 3 = 0$.
The perimeter of a rectangle is given by $2(x + y) = 100$.
Dividing both sides by $2$,we get $x + y = 50$.
Thus,the pair of linear equations is $x - 2y + 3 = 0$ and $x + y = 50$.
106
MediumMCQ
$A$ mother tells her son,"Five years ago,$I$ was five times as old as you were. After ten years,$I$ will be two times as old as you will be." Represent this situation as a pair of linear equations in two variables.
A
$x - 5y + 20 = 0$ and $x - 2y - 30 = 0$
B
$x - 5y + 28 = 0$ and $x - 2y - 30 = 0$
C
$x - 5y + 20 = 0$ and $x - 2y - 10 = 0$
D
$x - 5y + 28 = 0$ and $x - 2y - 3 = 0$

Solution

(C) Let the present age of the mother be $x$ years and the present age of the son be $y$ years.
Case $1$: Five years ago,the mother's age was $(x - 5)$ and the son's age was $(y - 5)$.
According to the problem: $(x - 5) = 5(y - 5)$
$x - 5 = 5y - 25$
$x - 5y + 20 = 0$
Case $2$: After ten years,the mother's age will be $(x + 10)$ and the son's age will be $(y + 10)$.
According to the problem: $(x + 10) = 2(y + 10)$
$x + 10 = 2y + 20$
$x - 2y - 10 = 0$
Thus,the pair of linear equations is $x - 5y + 20 = 0$ and $x - 2y - 10 = 0$.
107
MediumMCQ
Prashant purchases $2$ mobiles and $3$ memory cards for Rs. $6500$. The cost of one mobile and one memory card is Rs. $2950$. Represent this as a pair of linear equations in two variables.
A
$2x + 3y = 6500, x + y = 2950$
B
$3x + 2y = 6500, x + y = 2950$
C
$2x + 3y = 2950, x + y = 6500$
D
$x + y = 6500, 2x + 3y = 2950$

Solution

(A) Let the cost of one mobile be $x$ and the cost of one memory card be $y$.
According to the first condition,the cost of $2$ mobiles and $3$ memory cards is Rs. $6500$,which can be written as: $2x + 3y = 6500$.
According to the second condition,the cost of one mobile and one memory card is Rs. $2950$,which can be written as: $x + y = 2950$.
Thus,the pair of linear equations is: $2x + 3y = 6500$ and $x + y = 2950$.
108
MediumMCQ
Raj got $\frac{3}{4}$ times the marks as obtained by Nil in the annual examination of Mathematics. The sum of their marks is $140$. Represent this as a pair of linear equations in two variables.
A
Let $x$ be the marks of Raj and $y$ be the marks of Nil.
B
The equations are $x = \frac{3}{4}y$ and $x + y = 140$.
C
The equations are $3x - 4y = 0$ and $x + y = 140$.
D
The equations are $4x - 3y = 0$ and $x + y = 140$.

Solution

(D) Let the marks obtained by Raj be $x$ and the marks obtained by Nil be $y$.
According to the first condition,Raj got $\frac{3}{4}$ times the marks of Nil,so $x = \frac{3}{4}y$,which simplifies to $4x = 3y$ or $4x - 3y = 0$.
According to the second condition,the sum of their marks is $140$,so $x + y = 140$.
Thus,the pair of linear equations is $4x - 3y = 0$ and $x + y = 140$.
109
Medium
The total cost of $3 \,kg$ of mangoes and $1 \,kg$ of pomegranate is Rs. $200$,and the total cost of $1 \,kg$ of mango and $1 \,kg$ of pomegranate is Rs. $80$. Represent this situation as a pair of linear equations in two variables.

Solution

(N/A) Let the cost of $1 \,kg$ of mangoes be $x$ and the cost of $1 \,kg$ of pomegranate be $y$.
According to the first condition: $3x + y = 200$.
According to the second condition: $x + y = 80$.
Thus,the pair of linear equations is $3x + y = 200$ and $x + y = 80$.
110
Medium
The total cost of $7$ pens and $5$ pencils is Rs. $50$,and the total cost of $5$ pens and $7$ pencils is Rs. $46$. Represent this as a pair of linear equations in two variables.

Solution

(A) Let the cost of one pen be $x$ and the cost of one pencil be $y$.
According to the first condition,the total cost of $7$ pens and $5$ pencils is Rs. $50$,which can be written as: $7x + 5y = 50$.
According to the second condition,the total cost of $5$ pens and $7$ pencils is Rs. $46$,which can be written as: $5x + 7y = 46$.
Thus,the pair of linear equations is:
$7x + 5y = 50$
$5x + 7y = 46$
111
DifficultMCQ
$A$ fraction becomes $\frac{1}{4}$ if $2$ is subtracted from the numerator and $3$ is added to the denominator. If $6$ is added to the numerator and the denominator is multiplied by $3$,it becomes $\frac{2}{3}$. Find the fraction.
A
$\frac{4}{5}$
B
$\frac{2}{3}$
C
$\frac{1}{6}$
D
$\frac{5}{9}$

Solution

(A) Let the numerator of the fraction be $x$ and the denominator be $y$.
According to the first condition,if $2$ is subtracted from the numerator and $3$ is added to the denominator,the fraction becomes $\frac{1}{4}$.
$\frac{x-2}{y+3} = \frac{1}{4}$
$4(x-2) = y+3$
$4x - 8 = y + 3$
$4x - y = 11$ .......... $(1)$
According to the second condition,if $6$ is added to the numerator and the denominator is multiplied by $3$,the fraction becomes $\frac{2}{3}$.
$\frac{x+6}{3y} = \frac{2}{3}$
$3(x+6) = 2(3y)$
$3x + 18 = 6y$
$3x - 6y = -18$
Dividing by $3$,we get $x - 2y = -6$ .......... $(2)$
From equation $(1)$,$y = 4x - 11$. Substituting this into equation $(2)$:
$x - 2(4x - 11) = -6$
$x - 8x + 22 = -6$
$-7x = -28$
$x = 4$
Now,substitute $x = 4$ into $y = 4x - 11$:
$y = 4(4) - 11 = 16 - 11 = 5$
Therefore,the original fraction is $\frac{x}{y} = \frac{4}{5}$.
112
MediumMCQ
Solve the pair of linear equations $2x + y = 40$ and $x + y = 30$. If the solution satisfies the equation $y = mx + 6$,find the value of $m$.
A
$m = 1$
B
$m = 1.4$
C
$m = 2$
D
$m = 0.5$

Solution

(B) Given equations are:
$1) 2x + y = 40$
$2) x + y = 30$
Subtracting equation $(2)$ from equation $(1)$:
$(2x + y) - (x + y) = 40 - 30$
$x = 10$
Substituting $x = 10$ in equation $(2)$:
$10 + y = 30$
$y = 20$
So,the solution is $(x, y) = (10, 20)$.
Now,substitute these values into the equation $y = mx + 6$:
$20 = m(10) + 6$
$20 - 6 = 10m$
$14 = 10m$
$m = \frac{14}{10} = 1.4$.
113
Medium
In $\Delta ABC$,$m \angle A = x$,$m \angle B = 3x$,and $m \angle C = y$. If $3y - 5x = 30$,show that the triangle is right-angled and find the measures of all three angles.

Solution

(A) The sum of angles in a triangle is $180^{\circ}$. Therefore,$x + 3x + y = 180$,which simplifies to $4x + y = 180$.
From this,we get $y = 180 - 4x$.
Substituting this into the given equation $3y - 5x = 30$:
$3(180 - 4x) - 5x = 30$
$540 - 12x - 5x = 30$
$540 - 17x = 30$
$17x = 510$
$x = 30^{\circ}$.
Now,find $y$:
$y = 180 - 4(30) = 180 - 120 = 60^{\circ}$.
Wait,checking the angles: $m \angle A = 30^{\circ}$,$m \angle B = 3(30) = 90^{\circ}$,and $m \angle C = 60^{\circ}$.
Since one angle is $90^{\circ}$,the triangle is right-angled.
The angles are $30^{\circ}, 90^{\circ}, 60^{\circ}$.
114
MediumMCQ
$A$ passenger buys $5$ tickets for Ahmadabad to Nadiad and $10$ tickets for Ahmadabad to Vadodara for Rs. $1050$. The total cost of a ticket for Ahmadabad to Nadiad and a ticket for Ahmadabad to Vadodara is Rs. $130$. Find the cost of a ticket for Ahmadabad to Nadiad as well as the cost of a ticket for Ahmadabad to Vadodara.
A
Cost of ticket for Ahmadabad to Nadiad is Rs. $50$ and for Ahmadabad to Vadodara is Rs. $80$.
B
Cost of ticket for Ahmadabad to Nadiad is Rs. $80$ and for Ahmadabad to Vadodara is Rs. $50$.
C
Cost of ticket for Ahmadabad to Nadiad is Rs. $60$ and for Ahmadabad to Vadodara is Rs. $70$.
D
Cost of ticket for Ahmadabad to Nadiad is Rs. $70$ and for Ahmadabad to Vadodara is Rs. $60$.

Solution

(A) Let the cost of a ticket from Ahmadabad to Nadiad be Rs. $x$ and the cost of a ticket from Ahmadabad to Vadodara be Rs. $y$.
According to the problem,we have two equations:
$1) 5x + 10y = 1050$
Dividing by $5$,we get: $x + 2y = 210$
$2) x + y = 130$
Subtracting equation $(2)$ from equation $(1)$:
$(x + 2y) - (x + y) = 210 - 130$
$y = 80$
Substituting $y = 80$ into equation $(2)$:
$x + 80 = 130$
$x = 130 - 80 = 50$
Therefore,the cost of a ticket from Ahmadabad to Nadiad is Rs. $50$ and the cost of a ticket from Ahmadabad to Vadodara is Rs. $80$.
115
MediumMCQ
The denominator of a fraction is $6$ more than the numerator. If $1$ is added to the numerator and $3$ is subtracted from the denominator,the fraction becomes $\frac{3}{4}$. Find the fraction.
A
$\frac{5}{11}$
B
$\frac{7}{9}$
C
$\frac{50}{9}$
D
$\frac{7}{10}$

Solution

(A) Let the numerator of the fraction be $x$ and the denominator be $y$.
According to the problem,the denominator is $6$ more than the numerator: $y = x + 6$.
If $1$ is added to the numerator and $3$ is subtracted from the denominator,the fraction becomes $\frac{3}{4}$: $\frac{x + 1}{y - 3} = \frac{3}{4}$.
Substitute $y = x + 6$ into the second equation: $\frac{x + 1}{(x + 6) - 3} = \frac{3}{4}$.
$\frac{x + 1}{x + 3} = \frac{3}{4}$.
Cross-multiply: $4(x + 1) = 3(x + 3)$.
$4x + 4 = 3x + 9$.
$4x - 3x = 9 - 4$.
$x = 5$.
Now,find $y$: $y = x + 6 = 5 + 6 = 11$.
Therefore,the fraction is $\frac{x}{y} = \frac{5}{11}$.
116
Medium
There are some $25$ paise coins and some $50$ paise coins in a bag. The total number of coins is $150$ and the amount in the bag is Rs. $55$. Find the number of coins of each value in the bag.

Solution

(A) Suppose there are $x$ coins of $50$ paise and $y$ coins of $25$ paise in the bag.
The total number of coins is $x + y = 150$ ....... $(1)$
The value of $x$ coins of $50$ paise is $50x$ paise and the value of $y$ coins of $25$ paise is $25y$ paise.
The total amount is $50x + 25y$ paise.
Since the total amount is Rs. $55$,which is $5500$ paise,we have:
$50x + 25y = 5500$
Dividing the equation by $25$,we get:
$2x + y = 220$ ....... $(2)$
Subtracting equation $(1)$ from equation $(2)$:
$(2x + y) - (x + y) = 220 - 150$
$x = 70$
Substituting $x = 70$ in equation $(1)$:
$70 + y = 150$
$y = 80$
Thus,the number of $50$ paise coins is $70$ and the number of $25$ paise coins is $80$.
117
DifficultMCQ
The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is $6$. The number obtained by interchanging the digits is $18$ less than the original number. Find the original number.
A
$35$
B
$21$
C
$42$
D
$63$

Solution

(C) Let the digit at the ten's place be $y$ and the digit at the unit's place be $x$.
The original number is $10y + x$.
According to the problem,the sum of the digits is $6$:
$x + y = 6$ ............ $(1)$
When the digits are interchanged,the new number is $10x + y$.
According to the problem,the new number is $18$ less than the original number:
$(10y + x) - (10x + y) = 18$
$9y - 9x = 18$
Dividing by $9$,we get:
$y - x = 2$ ............ $(2)$
Adding equation $(1)$ and equation $(2)$:
$(x + y) + (y - x) = 6 + 2$
$2y = 8$
$y = 4$
Substituting $y = 4$ into equation $(1)$:
$x + 4 = 6$
$x = 2$
Therefore,the original number is $10(4) + 2 = 42$.
118
MediumMCQ
In a two-digit number,the digit at the ten's place is double the digit at the unit's place. If the digits of the number are interchanged,the new number so formed is $27$ less than the original number. Find the original number.
A
$23$
B
$60$
C
$45$
D
$63$

Solution

(D) Let the digit at the unit's place be $x$ and the digit at the ten's place be $y$.
According to the problem,the digit at the ten's place is double the digit at the unit's place,so $y = 2x$.
The original number can be expressed as $10y + x$.
Substituting $y = 2x$,the original number is $10(2x) + x = 20x + x = 21x$.
When the digits are interchanged,the new number becomes $10x + y$.
Substituting $y = 2x$,the new number is $10x + 2x = 12x$.
According to the problem,the new number is $27$ less than the original number,so $21x - 12x = 27$.
$9x = 27$,which gives $x = 3$.
Since $y = 2x$,we have $y = 2(3) = 6$.
The original number is $10(6) + 3 = 63$.
119
MediumMCQ
The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is $13$. The number obtained by interchanging the digits is $9$ more than the original number. Find the original number.
A
$11$
B
$67$
C
$53$
D
$89$

Solution

(B) Let the tens digit be $x$ and the units digit be $y$. The number is $10x + y$.
According to the problem,the sum of the digits is $x + y = 13$ (Equation $1$).
The number obtained by interchanging the digits is $10y + x$.
According to the problem,$(10y + x) = (10x + y) + 9$.
Simplifying this,$9y - 9x = 9$,which gives $y - x = 1$ (Equation $2$).
Adding Equation $1$ and Equation $2$: $(x + y) + (y - x) = 13 + 1$,so $2y = 14$,which means $y = 7$.
Substituting $y = 7$ into Equation $1$: $x + 7 = 13$,so $x = 6$.
The original number is $10x + y = 10(6) + 7 = 67$.
120
MediumMCQ
The length of a rectangle is one and a half times its breadth. If the perimeter of the rectangle is $100 \,cm$, find the length and the breadth of the rectangle.
A
Length $= 30 \,cm$, Breadth $= 20 \,cm$
B
Length $= 40 \,cm$, Breadth $= 10 \,cm$
C
Length $= 25 \,cm$, Breadth $= 25 \,cm$
D
Length $= 35 \,cm$, Breadth $= 15 \,cm$

Solution

(A) Let the breadth of the rectangle be $x \,cm$.
According to the problem, the length is $1.5$ times the breadth, so length $= 1.5x \,cm$.
The perimeter of a rectangle is given by the formula $P = 2 \times (\text{length} + \text{breadth})$.
Given $P = 100 \,cm$, we have $100 = 2 \times (1.5x + x)$.
$100 = 2 \times (2.5x)$.
$100 = 5x$.
$x = 20 \,cm$.
Therefore, the breadth is $20 \,cm$ and the length is $1.5 \times 20 = 30 \,cm$.
121
MediumMCQ
The ratio of the present ages of Rajan and Jay is $3:2$. After five years,the ratio of their ages will be $4:3$. Find the present ages of both.
A
Rajan: $15$ years,Jay: $10$ years
B
Rajan: $12$ years,Jay: $8$ years
C
Rajan: $18$ years,Jay: $12$ years
D
Rajan: $21$ years,Jay: $14$ years

Solution

(A) Let the present ages of Rajan and Jay be $3x$ and $2x$ respectively.
After five years,their ages will be $(3x + 5)$ and $(2x + 5)$.
According to the problem,the ratio of their ages after five years is $4:3$,so:
$\frac{3x + 5}{2x + 5} = \frac{4}{3}$
Cross-multiplying gives: $3(3x + 5) = 4(2x + 5)$
$9x + 15 = 8x + 20$
$9x - 8x = 20 - 15$
$x = 5$
Therefore,the present age of Rajan is $3 \times 5 = 15$ years and the present age of Jay is $2 \times 5 = 10$ years.
122
MediumMCQ
Rajvansh invested some amount at the rate of $12 \%$ simple interest and some amount at the rate of $10 \%$ simple interest. He received a yearly interest of Rs. $130$. However,if he had interchanged the amounts invested,he would have received Rs. $4$ more as interest. How much amount did he invest at each rate?
A
Rs. $500$ at $12 \%$,Rs. $700$ at $10 \%$
B
Rs. $700$ at $12 \%$,Rs. $500$ at $10 \%$
C
Rs. $600$ at $12 \%$,Rs. $600$ at $10 \%$
D
Rs. $400$ at $12 \%$,Rs. $800$ at $10 \%$

Solution

(A) Let the amount invested at $12 \%$ be Rs. $x$ and the amount invested at $10 \%$ be Rs. $y$.
According to the problem,the total interest is Rs. $130$:
$0.12x + 0.10y = 130$ --- (Equation $1$)
If the amounts are interchanged,the interest increases by Rs. $4$,so the new interest is Rs. $134$:
$0.10x + 0.12y = 134$ --- (Equation $2$)
Adding Equation $1$ and Equation $2$:
$0.22x + 0.22y = 264 \implies x + y = 1200$ --- (Equation $3$)
Subtracting Equation $2$ from Equation $1$:
$0.02x - 0.02y = -4 \implies x - y = -200$ --- (Equation $4$)
Adding Equation $3$ and Equation $4$:
$2x = 1000 \implies x = 500$
Substituting $x = 500$ in Equation $3$:
$500 + y = 1200 \implies y = 700$
Therefore,Rajvansh invested Rs. $500$ at $12 \%$ and Rs. $700$ at $10 \%$.
123
MediumMCQ
Solve the following pair of equations by the method of cross-multiplication:
$x + 2y + 1 = 0$
$2x - 3y - 12 = 0$
A
$-3, -2$
B
$3, -2$
C
$3, 2$
D
$-3, 2$

Solution

(B) Comparing the given equations with the standard form $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$,we get:
$a_1 = 1, b_1 = 2, c_1 = 1$
$a_2 = 2, b_2 = -3, c_2 = -12$
Using the cross-multiplication formula:
$\frac{x}{b_1c_2 - b_2c_1} = \frac{y}{c_1a_2 - c_2a_1} = \frac{1}{a_1b_2 - a_2b_1}$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{x}{(2)(-12) - (-3)(1)} = \frac{y}{(1)(2) - (-12)(1)} = \frac{1}{(1)(-3) - (2)(2)}$
$\frac{x}{-24 + 3} = \frac{y}{2 + 12} = \frac{1}{-3 - 4}$
$\frac{x}{-21} = \frac{y}{14} = \frac{1}{-7}$
Now,solving for $x$:
$\frac{x}{-21} = \frac{1}{-7} \implies x = \frac{-21}{-7} = 3$
Solving for $y$:
$\frac{y}{14} = \frac{1}{-7} \implies y = \frac{14}{-7} = -2$
Thus,the solution is $x = 3, y = -2$.
124
MediumMCQ
Solve the following pair of equations by the method of cross-multiplication:
$2x + y = 35$
$3x + 4y = 65$
A
$(3, 5)$
B
$(10, 3)$
C
$(15, 5)$
D
$(7, 3)$

Solution

(C) Converting into the standard form $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$,we get:
$2x + y - 35 = 0$ ........ $(1)$
$3x + 4y - 65 = 0$ ........ $(2)$
Comparing with the standard form,we get:
$a_1 = 2, b_1 = 1, c_1 = -35$
$a_2 = 3, b_2 = 4, c_2 = -65$
Using the cross-multiplication formula:
$\frac{x}{b_1c_2 - b_2c_1} = \frac{y}{c_1a_2 - c_2a_1} = \frac{1}{a_1b_2 - a_2b_1}$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{x}{(1)(-65) - (4)(-35)} = \frac{y}{(-35)(3) - (-65)(2)} = \frac{1}{(2)(4) - (3)(1)}$
$\frac{x}{-65 + 140} = \frac{y}{-105 + 130} = \frac{1}{8 - 3}$
$\frac{x}{75} = \frac{y}{25} = \frac{1}{5}$
Now,solving for $x$:
$\frac{x}{75} = \frac{1}{5} \implies x = \frac{75}{5} = 15$
Solving for $y$:
$\frac{y}{25} = \frac{1}{5} \implies y = \frac{25}{5} = 5$
Thus,the solution is $(x, y) = (15, 5)$.
125
DifficultMCQ
Solve the following pair of equations by the method of cross multiplication:
$\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 2$
$ax - by = a^{2} - b^{2}$
A
$(a, -b)$
B
$(-a, -b)$
C
$(-a, b)$
D
$(a, b)$

Solution

(D) Converting the equations into the standard form $a_{1}x + b_{1}y + c_{1} = 0$ and $a_{2}x + b_{2}y + c_{2} = 0$:
From $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 2$,we get $bx + ay = 2ab$,so $bx + ay - 2ab = 0$ ... $(1)$
From $ax - by = a^{2} - b^{2}$,we get $ax - by - (a^{2} - b^{2}) = 0$ ... $(2)$
Comparing with the standard form:
$a_{1} = b, b_{1} = a, c_{1} = -2ab$
$a_{2} = a, b_{2} = -b, c_{2} = -(a^{2} - b^{2}) = b^{2} - a^{2}$
Using the cross multiplication method:
$\frac{x}{b_{1}c_{2} - b_{2}c_{1}} = \frac{y}{c_{1}a_{2} - c_{2}a_{1}} = \frac{1}{a_{1}b_{2} - a_{2}b_{1}}$
$\frac{x}{a(b^{2} - a^{2}) - (-b)(-2ab)} = \frac{y}{(-2ab)(a) - (b^{2} - a^{2})(b)} = \frac{1}{b(-b) - a(a)}$
$\frac{x}{ab^{2} - a^{3} - 2ab^{2}} = \frac{y}{-2a^{2}b - b^{3} + a^{2}b} = \frac{1}{-b^{2} - a^{2}}$
$\frac{x}{-a^{3} - ab^{2}} = \frac{y}{-a^{2}b - b^{3}} = \frac{1}{-(a^{2} + b^{2})}$
$\frac{x}{-a(a^{2} + b^{2})} = \frac{y}{-b(a^{2} + b^{2})} = \frac{1}{-(a^{2} + b^{2})}$
Equating to the constant term:
$x = \frac{-a(a^{2} + b^{2})}{-(a^{2} + b^{2})} = a$
$y = \frac{-b(a^{2} + b^{2})}{-(a^{2} + b^{2})} = b$
Thus,the solution is $(x, y) = (a, b)$.
126
DifficultMCQ
Solve the following pair of equations by the method of cross multiplication:
$x + y - (a + b) = 0$
$ax - by - (a^2 - b^2) = 0$
A
$(a, b)$
B
$(-a, -b)$
C
$(a, -b)$
D
$(-a, b)$

Solution

(A) Comparing the given equations with the standard form $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$,we get:
$a_1 = 1, b_1 = 1, c_1 = -(a + b) = -a - b$
$a_2 = a, b_2 = -b, c_2 = -(a^2 - b^2) = -a^2 + b^2$
Using the cross multiplication method:
$\frac{x}{b_1c_2 - b_2c_1} = \frac{y}{c_1a_2 - c_2a_1} = \frac{1}{a_1b_2 - a_2b_1}$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{x}{(1)(-a^2 + b^2) - (-b)(-a - b)} = \frac{y}{(-a - b)(a) - (-a^2 + b^2)(1)} = \frac{1}{(1)(-b) - (a)(1)}$
Simplifying the denominators:
$\frac{x}{-a^2 + b^2 - (ab + b^2)} = \frac{y}{-a^2 - ab + a^2 - b^2} = \frac{1}{-b - a}$
$\frac{x}{-a^2 - ab} = \frac{y}{-b^2 - ab} = \frac{1}{-(a + b)}$
Now,solving for $x$:
$x = \frac{-a^2 - ab}{-(a + b)} = \frac{-a(a + b)}{-(a + b)} = a$
Solving for $y$:
$y = \frac{-b^2 - ab}{-(a + b)} = \frac{-b(b + a)}{-(a + b)} = b$
Thus,the solution is $(x, y) = (a, b)$.
127
DifficultMCQ
Solve the following pair of equations by the method of cross multiplication:
$ax + by - a + b = 0$
$bx - ay - a - b = 0$
A
$(1, 1)$
B
$(1, -1)$
C
$(1, 0)$
D
$(0, -1)$

Solution

(B) The given equations are:
$ax + by + (-a + b) = 0$
$bx - ay + (-a - b) = 0$
Comparing with the standard form $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$,we get:
$a_1 = a, b_1 = b, c_1 = -a + b$
$a_2 = b, b_2 = -a, c_2 = -a - b$
Using the cross-multiplication method:
$\frac{x}{b_1c_2 - b_2c_1} = \frac{y}{c_1a_2 - c_2a_1} = \frac{1}{a_1b_2 - a_2b_1}$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{x}{b(-a - b) - (-a)(-a + b)} = \frac{y}{(-a + b)(b) - (-a - b)(a)} = \frac{1}{a(-a) - b(b)}$
$\frac{x}{-ab - b^2 - (a^2 - ab)} = \frac{y}{-ab + b^2 - (-a^2 - ab)} = \frac{1}{-a^2 - b^2}$
$\frac{x}{-ab - b^2 - a^2 + ab} = \frac{y}{-ab + b^2 + a^2 + ab} = \frac{1}{-a^2 - b^2}$
$\frac{x}{-(a^2 + b^2)} = \frac{y}{a^2 + b^2} = \frac{1}{-(a^2 + b^2)}$
Now,solving for $x$ and $y$:
$x = \frac{-(a^2 + b^2)}{-(a^2 + b^2)} = 1$
$y = \frac{a^2 + b^2}{-(a^2 + b^2)} = -1$
Thus,the solution is $(x, y) = (1, -1)$.
128
DifficultMCQ
The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is $9$. The number obtained by interchanging the digits exceeds the original number by $45$. Find the original number.
A
$20$
B
$7$
C
$27$
D
$10$

Solution

(C) Let the digit at the ten's place be $x$ and the digit at the unit's place be $y$ in the original two-digit number.
Then,the original number $= 10x + y$.
The sum of the digits is $x + y = 9$ ......... $(1)$
The number obtained by interchanging the digits is $10y + x$.
According to the problem,the new number exceeds the original number by $45$:
$10y + x = (10x + y) + 45$
$10y + x - 10x - y = 45$
$-9x + 9y = 45$
Dividing by $9$,we get $-x + y = 5$ ......... $(2)$
Adding equations $(1)$ and $(2)$:
$(x + y) + (-x + y) = 9 + 5$
$2y = 14$
$y = 7$
Substituting $y = 7$ into equation $(1)$:
$x + 7 = 9$
$x = 2$
Therefore,the original number $= 10x + y = 10(2) + 7 = 27$.
129
EasyMCQ
Solve the following pairs of equations by the cross-multiplication method:
$x - 3y = -5$
$3x = 7y - 13$
A
$(-2, 0)$
B
$(-1, 1)$
C
$(2, 1)$
D
$(-2, 1)$

Solution

(D) First,rewrite the equations in the standard form $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$:
$1$) $x - 3y + 5 = 0$
$2$) $3x - 7y + 13 = 0$
Here,$a_1 = 1, b_1 = -3, c_1 = 5$ and $a_2 = 3, b_2 = -7, c_2 = 13$.
Using the cross-multiplication formula:
$\frac{x}{b_1c_2 - b_2c_1} = \frac{y}{c_1a_2 - c_2a_1} = \frac{1}{a_1b_2 - a_2b_1}$
Substitute the values:
$\frac{x}{(-3)(13) - (-7)(5)} = \frac{y}{(5)(3) - (13)(1)} = \frac{1}{(1)(-7) - (3)(-3)}$
$\frac{x}{-39 + 35} = \frac{y}{15 - 13} = \frac{1}{-7 + 9}$
$\frac{x}{-4} = \frac{y}{2} = \frac{1}{2}$
Solving for $x$: $x = \frac{-4}{2} = -2$
Solving for $y$: $y = \frac{2}{2} = 1$
Thus,the solution is $(-2, 1)$.
130
EasyMCQ
Solve the following pairs of equations by cross-multiplication method:
$3x - 4y = 17$
$4x - 5y = 21$
A
$(-1, -5)$
B
$(-2, 0)$
C
$(-1, 1)$
D
$(2, 1)$

Solution

(A) Given equations are:
$3x - 4y - 17 = 0$ --- $(1)$
$4x - 5y - 21 = 0$ --- $(2)$
Using the cross-multiplication method:
$\frac{x}{(-4)(-21) - (-5)(-17)} = \frac{y}{(-17)(4) - (-21)(3)} = \frac{1}{(3)(-5) - (4)(-4)}$
$\frac{x}{84 - 85} = \frac{y}{-68 + 63} = \frac{1}{-15 + 16}$
$\frac{x}{-1} = \frac{y}{-5} = \frac{1}{1}$
Therefore,$x = -1$ and $y = -5$.
The solution is $(-1, -5)$.
131
EasyMCQ
Solve the following pair of linear equations by the cross-multiplication method:
$3x + y = 7$
$2x + 3y = 14$
A
$(-1, -5)$
B
$(1, 4)$
C
$(2, -4)$
D
$(-4, 4)$

Solution

(B) The given equations are:
$3x + y - 7 = 0$ --- $(i)$
$2x + 3y - 14 = 0$ --- $(ii)$
Using the cross-multiplication method,the formula is:
$\frac{x}{b_1c_2 - b_2c_1} = \frac{y}{c_1a_2 - c_2a_1} = \frac{1}{a_1b_2 - a_2b_1}$
Here,$a_1 = 3, b_1 = 1, c_1 = -7$ and $a_2 = 2, b_2 = 3, c_2 = -14$.
Substituting the values:
$\frac{x}{(1)(-14) - (3)(-7)} = \frac{y}{(-7)(2) - (-14)(3)} = \frac{1}{(3)(3) - (2)(1)}$
$\frac{x}{-14 + 21} = \frac{y}{-14 + 42} = \frac{1}{9 - 2}$
$\frac{x}{7} = \frac{y}{28} = \frac{1}{7}$
For $x$: $\frac{x}{7} = \frac{1}{7} \implies x = 1$
For $y$: $\frac{y}{28} = \frac{1}{7} \implies y = 4$
Thus,the solution is $(1, 4)$.
132
EasyMCQ
Solve the following pairs of equations by cross-multiplication method:
$3x + y = 5$
$5x + 3y = 3$
A
$(-1, -5)$
B
$(7, -5)$
C
$(3, -4)$
D
$(1, -4)$

Solution

(C) Given equations are:
$3x + y - 5 = 0$ --- $(1)$
$5x + 3y - 3 = 0$ --- $(2)$
Comparing with $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$,we get:
$a_1 = 3, b_1 = 1, c_1 = -5$
$a_2 = 5, b_2 = 3, c_2 = -3$
Using the cross-multiplication formula:
$\frac{x}{b_1c_2 - b_2c_1} = \frac{y}{c_1a_2 - c_2a_1} = \frac{1}{a_1b_2 - a_2b_1}$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{x}{(1)(-3) - (3)(-5)} = \frac{y}{(-5)(5) - (-3)(3)} = \frac{1}{(3)(3) - (5)(1)}$
$\frac{x}{-3 + 15} = \frac{y}{-25 + 9} = \frac{1}{9 - 5}$
$\frac{x}{12} = \frac{y}{-16} = \frac{1}{4}$
For $x$: $\frac{x}{12} = \frac{1}{4} \implies x = 3$
For $y$: $\frac{y}{-16} = \frac{1}{4} \implies y = -4$
Thus,the solution is $(3, -4)$.
133
MediumMCQ
Solve the following pairs of equations by the cross-multiplication method:
$4x + 6y = 11$
$5x - 8y = 6$
A
$\left(\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{2}\right)$
B
$\left(-\frac{2}{5}, \frac{3}{5}\right)$
C
$\left(-\frac{3}{5}, \frac{7}{5}\right)$
D
$\left(2, \frac{1}{2}\right)$

Solution

(D) The given equations are:
$4x + 6y - 11 = 0$ ... $(i)$
$5x - 8y - 6 = 0$ ... $(ii)$
Using the cross-multiplication method for $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$:
$\frac{x}{b_1c_2 - b_2c_1} = \frac{y}{c_1a_2 - c_2a_1} = \frac{1}{a_1b_2 - a_2b_1}$
Here,$a_1 = 4, b_1 = 6, c_1 = -11$ and $a_2 = 5, b_2 = -8, c_2 = -6$.
$\frac{x}{(6)(-6) - (-8)(-11)} = \frac{y}{(-11)(5) - (-6)(4)} = \frac{1}{(4)(-8) - (5)(6)}$
$\frac{x}{-36 - 88} = \frac{y}{-55 + 24} = \frac{1}{-32 - 30}$
$\frac{x}{-124} = \frac{y}{-31} = \frac{1}{-62}$
For $x$: $x = \frac{-124}{-62} = 2$
For $y$: $y = \frac{-31}{-62} = \frac{1}{2}$
Thus,the solution is $(x, y) = (2, \frac{1}{2})$.
134
EasyMCQ
Solve the following pair of equations by the cross-multiplication method:
$\frac{x}{5} - \frac{y}{4} = \frac{9}{40}$
$\frac{x}{3} - \frac{y}{2} = \frac{5}{12}$
A
$(\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{2})$
B
$(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2})$
C
$(\frac{2}{2}, \frac{7}{4})$
D
$(-\frac{2}{5}, \frac{3}{5})$

Solution

(A) First,simplify the equations:
$1$) Multiply the first equation by $20$: $4x - 5y = 4.5$ or $8x - 10y = 9$,so $8x - 10y - 9 = 0$.
$2$) Multiply the second equation by $12$: $4x - 6y = 5$,so $4x - 6y - 5 = 0$.
Using the cross-multiplication method for $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$:
$\frac{x}{b_1c_2 - b_2c_1} = \frac{y}{c_1a_2 - c_2a_1} = \frac{1}{a_1b_2 - a_2b_1}$
Here,$a_1 = 8, b_1 = -10, c_1 = -9$ and $a_2 = 4, b_2 = -6, c_2 = -5$.
$\frac{x}{(-10)(-5) - (-6)(-9)} = \frac{y}{(-9)(4) - (-5)(8)} = \frac{1}{(8)(-6) - (4)(-10)}$
$\frac{x}{50 - 54} = \frac{y}{-36 + 40} = \frac{1}{-48 + 40}$
$\frac{x}{-4} = \frac{y}{4} = \frac{1}{-8}$
$x = \frac{-4}{-8} = \frac{1}{2}$ and $y = \frac{4}{-8} = -\frac{1}{2}$.
Thus,the solution is $(\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{2})$.
135
EasyMCQ
Solve the following pair of linear equations using the cross-multiplication method:
$5x + 2y = 10$
$4x + 3y - 1 = 0$
A
$(1, -3)$
B
$(4, -5)$
C
$(-4, 7)$
D
$(7, -9)$

Solution

(B) Given equations are:
$5x + 2y - 10 = 0$ ---$(1)$
$4x + 3y - 1 = 0$ ---$(2)$
Comparing with $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$:
$a_1 = 5, b_1 = 2, c_1 = -10$
$a_2 = 4, b_2 = 3, c_2 = -1$
Using the cross-multiplication formula:
$\frac{x}{b_1c_2 - b_2c_1} = \frac{y}{c_1a_2 - c_2a_1} = \frac{1}{a_1b_2 - a_2b_1}$
$\frac{x}{(2)(-1) - (3)(-10)} = \frac{y}{(-10)(4) - (-1)(5)} = \frac{1}{(5)(3) - (4)(2)}$
$\frac{x}{-2 + 30} = \frac{y}{-40 + 5} = \frac{1}{15 - 8}$
$\frac{x}{28} = \frac{y}{-35} = \frac{1}{7}$
For $x$: $\frac{x}{28} = \frac{1}{7} \implies x = \frac{28}{7} = 4$
For $y$: $\frac{y}{-35} = \frac{1}{7} \implies y = \frac{-35}{7} = -5$
Thus,the solution is $(4, -5)$.
136
DifficultMCQ
Solve the following pairs of equations by the cross-multiplication method:
$4x - 19y + 13 = 0$
$13x - 23y + 19 = 0$
A
$(-2/5, -3/5)$
B
$(2/5, -3/5)$
C
$(-2/5, 3/5)$
D
$(-7/5, 1/5)$

Solution

(C) Given equations are:
$4x - 19y + 13 = 0$ ... $(i)$
$13x - 23y + 19 = 0$ ... $(ii)$
Using the cross-multiplication method for $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$:
$\frac{x}{b_1c_2 - b_2c_1} = \frac{y}{c_1a_2 - c_2a_1} = \frac{1}{a_1b_2 - a_2b_1}$
Here,$a_1 = 4, b_1 = -19, c_1 = 13$ and $a_2 = 13, b_2 = -23, c_2 = 19$.
$\frac{x}{(-19)(19) - (-23)(13)} = \frac{y}{(13)(13) - (19)(4)} = \frac{1}{(4)(-23) - (13)(-19)}$
$\frac{x}{-361 + 299} = \frac{y}{169 - 76} = \frac{1}{-92 + 247}$
$\frac{x}{-62} = \frac{y}{93} = \frac{1}{155}$
$x = -62 / 155 = -2 / 5$
$y = 93 / 155 = 3 / 5$
Thus,the solution is $(-2/5, 3/5)$.
137
MediumMCQ
Solve the following pair of equations by the cross-multiplication method:
$\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = a + b$
$\frac{x}{a^2} + \frac{y}{b^2} = 2$
A
$(a, b)$
B
$(a^2, b)$
C
$(a, b^2)$
D
$(a^2, b^2)$

Solution

(D) The given equations are:
$1$) $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} - (a + b) = 0$
$2$) $\frac{x}{a^2} + \frac{y}{b^2} - 2 = 0$
Using the cross-multiplication method for equations $A_1x + B_1y + C_1 = 0$ and $A_2x + B_2y + C_2 = 0$:
$\frac{x}{B_1C_2 - B_2C_1} = \frac{y}{C_1A_2 - C_2A_1} = \frac{1}{A_1B_2 - A_2B_1}$
Here,$A_1 = \frac{1}{a}, B_1 = \frac{1}{b}, C_1 = -(a + b)$
$A_2 = \frac{1}{a^2}, B_2 = \frac{1}{b^2}, C_2 = -2$
$\frac{x}{(\frac{1}{b})(-2) - (\frac{1}{b^2})(-(a + b))} = \frac{y}{(-(a + b))(\frac{1}{a^2}) - (-2)(\frac{1}{a})} = \frac{1}{(\frac{1}{a})(\frac{1}{b^2}) - (\frac{1}{a^2})(\frac{1}{b})}$
Simplifying the denominators:
$\frac{x}{-\frac{2}{b} + \frac{a+b}{b^2}} = \frac{y}{-\frac{a+b}{a^2} + \frac{2}{a}} = \frac{1}{\frac{1}{ab^2} - \frac{1}{a^2b}}$
$\frac{x}{\frac{-2b + a + b}{b^2}} = \frac{y}{\frac{-a - b + 2a}{a^2}} = \frac{1}{\frac{a - b}{a^2b^2}}$
$\frac{x}{\frac{a - b}{b^2}} = \frac{y}{\frac{a - b}{a^2}} = \frac{a^2b^2}{a - b}$
$x = \frac{a^2b^2}{a - b} \cdot \frac{a - b}{b^2} = a^2$
$y = \frac{a^2b^2}{a - b} \cdot \frac{a - b}{a^2} = b^2$
Thus,the solution is $(a^2, b^2)$.
138
MediumMCQ
Solve the following pair of equations by the cross-multiplication method:
$ax - by = \frac{a-b}{2}$
$x + 3y = 2$
A
$(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2})$
B
$(\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{2})$
C
$(-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2})$
D
$(-\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{2})$

Solution

(A) The given equations are:
$ax - by - \frac{a-b}{2} = 0$ --- $(1)$
$x + 3y - 2 = 0$ --- $(2)$
Using the cross-multiplication method for $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$:
$\frac{x}{b_1c_2 - b_2c_1} = \frac{y}{c_1a_2 - c_2a_1} = \frac{1}{a_1b_2 - a_2b_1}$
Here,$a_1 = a, b_1 = -b, c_1 = -\frac{a-b}{2}$ and $a_2 = 1, b_2 = 3, c_2 = -2$.
$\frac{x}{(-b)(-2) - (3)(-\frac{a-b}{2})} = \frac{y}{(-\frac{a-b}{2})(1) - (-2)(a)} = \frac{1}{(a)(3) - (1)(-b)}$
$\frac{x}{2b + \frac{3a-3b}{2}} = \frac{y}{-\frac{a}{2} + \frac{b}{2} + 2a} = \frac{1}{3a + b}$
$\frac{x}{\frac{4b + 3a - 3b}{2}} = \frac{y}{\frac{-a + b + 4a}{2}} = \frac{1}{3a + b}$
$\frac{x}{\frac{3a + b}{2}} = \frac{y}{\frac{3a + b}{2}} = \frac{1}{3a + b}$
Equating with the constant term:
$x = \frac{3a+b}{2} \cdot \frac{1}{3a+b} = \frac{1}{2}$
$y = \frac{3a+b}{2} \cdot \frac{1}{3a+b} = \frac{1}{2}$
Thus,the solution is $(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2})$.
139
EasyMCQ
Solve the following pair of equations by the cross-multiplication method:
$\frac{x}{a} - \frac{y}{b} = 0$
$ax + by = a^2 + b^2$
A
$(-a, -b)$
B
$(a, b)$
C
$(-a, b)$
D
$(a, -b)$

Solution

(B) Given equations are:
$1$) $\frac{x}{a} - \frac{y}{b} = 0 \implies bx - ay = 0$
$2$) $ax + by = a^2 + b^2 \implies ax + by - (a^2 + b^2) = 0$
Using the cross-multiplication method for $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$:
$\frac{x}{b_1c_2 - b_2c_1} = \frac{y}{c_1a_2 - c_2a_1} = \frac{1}{a_1b_2 - a_2b_1}$
Here,$a_1 = b, b_1 = -a, c_1 = 0$ and $a_2 = a, b_2 = b, c_2 = -(a^2 + b^2)$.
$\frac{x}{(-a)(-(a^2 + b^2)) - (b)(0)} = \frac{y}{(0)(a) - (-(a^2 + b^2))(b)} = \frac{1}{(b)(b) - (a)(-a)}$
$\frac{x}{a(a^2 + b^2)} = \frac{y}{b(a^2 + b^2)} = \frac{1}{b^2 + a^2}$
$x = \frac{a(a^2 + b^2)}{a^2 + b^2} = a$
$y = \frac{b(a^2 + b^2)}{a^2 + b^2} = b$
Thus,the solution is $(a, b)$.
140
MediumMCQ
Solve the following pair of linear equations by the cross-multiplication method:
$\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 0$
$(a+b)x + (a-b)y = a^2 + b^2$
A
$(-a, -b)$
B
$(a, b)$
C
$(a, -b)$
D
$(-a, b)$

Solution

(C) Given equations are:
$1$) $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 0 \implies bx + ay = 0$
$2$) $(a+b)x + (a-b)y = a^2 + b^2$
Rewriting in standard form $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$:
$1$) $bx + ay + 0 = 0$
$2$) $(a+b)x + (a-b)y - (a^2 + b^2) = 0$
Using cross-multiplication method $\frac{x}{b_1c_2 - b_2c_1} = \frac{y}{c_1a_2 - c_2a_1} = \frac{1}{a_1b_2 - a_2b_1}$:
$\frac{x}{a(-(a^2+b^2)) - (a-b)(0)} = \frac{y}{0(a+b) - (- (a^2+b^2))b} = \frac{1}{b(a-b) - a(a+b)}$
$\frac{x}{-a(a^2+b^2)} = \frac{y}{b(a^2+b^2)} = \frac{1}{ab - b^2 - a^2 - ab}$
$\frac{x}{-a(a^2+b^2)} = \frac{y}{b(a^2+b^2)} = \frac{1}{-(a^2+b^2)}$
For $x$: $x = \frac{-a(a^2+b^2)}{-(a^2+b^2)} = a$
For $y$: $y = \frac{b(a^2+b^2)}{-(a^2+b^2)} = -b$
Thus,the solution is $(a, -b)$.
141
MediumMCQ
Solve the following pairs of equations by the cross-multiplication method:
$0.5x + 0.3y = 0.1$
$0.6x + 0.3y = 0.3$
A
$(2, 3)$
B
$(-2, 3)$
C
$(-2, -3)$
D
$(2, -3)$

Solution

(D) Given equations:
$0.5x + 0.3y - 0.1 = 0$ --- $(1)$
$0.6x + 0.3y - 0.3 = 0$ --- $(2)$
Multiply both equations by $10$ to simplify:
$5x + 3y - 1 = 0$
$6x + 3y - 3 = 0$
Using the cross-multiplication formula for $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$:
$\frac{x}{b_1c_2 - b_2c_1} = \frac{y}{c_1a_2 - c_2a_1} = \frac{1}{a_1b_2 - a_2b_1}$
Here,$a_1 = 5, b_1 = 3, c_1 = -1$ and $a_2 = 6, b_2 = 3, c_2 = -3$.
$\frac{x}{(3)(-3) - (3)(-1)} = \frac{y}{(-1)(6) - (-3)(5)} = \frac{1}{(5)(3) - (6)(3)}$
$\frac{x}{-9 + 3} = \frac{y}{-6 + 15} = \frac{1}{15 - 18}$
$\frac{x}{-6} = \frac{y}{9} = \frac{1}{-3}$
$x = \frac{-6}{-3} = 2$
$y = \frac{9}{-3} = -3$
Thus,the solution is $(2, -3)$.
142
MediumMCQ
While arranging the students of standard $X$ in rows,if two rows are reduced,then one more student has to be arranged in each of the remaining rows. If three more rows are formed,then one student has to be taken off from each of the previously arranged rows. Find the total number of students in the class.
A
$23$
B
$60$
C
$63$
D
$32$

Solution

(B) Let the number of rows be $x$ and the number of students in each row be $y$. The total number of students is $xy$.
According to the first condition: $(x - 2)(y + 1) = xy$
$xy + x - 2y - 2 = xy$
$x - 2y = 2$ --- $(1)$
According to the second condition: $(x + 3)(y - 1) = xy$
$xy - x + 3y - 3 = xy$
$-x + 3y = 3$ --- $(2)$
Adding equations $(1)$ and $(2)$:
$(x - 2y) + (-x + 3y) = 2 + 3$
$y = 5$
Substituting $y = 5$ in equation $(1)$:
$x - 2(5) = 2$
$x - 10 = 2$
$x = 12$
Total number of students $= xy = 12 \times 5 = 60$.
143
MediumMCQ
The sum of a two-digit number and the number obtained by interchanging its digits is $110$. If the number obtained by subtracting $10$ from the original number exceeds five times the sum of the digits of the original number by $4$,then find the original number.
A
$60$
B
$78$
C
$64$
D
$94$

Solution

(C) Let the tens digit be $x$ and the units digit be $y$. The original number is $10x + y$.
The number obtained by interchanging the digits is $10y + x$.
According to the first condition: $(10x + y) + (10y + x) = 110$.
$11x + 11y = 110 \implies x + y = 10$ (Equation $1$).
According to the second condition: $(10x + y - 10) = 5(x + y) + 4$.
Substitute $x + y = 10$ into the equation: $10x + y - 10 = 5(10) + 4$.
$10x + y - 10 = 54 \implies 10x + y = 64$ (Equation $2$).
From $x + y = 10$ and $10x + y = 64$,we subtract the equations: $(10x + y) - (x + y) = 64 - 10$.
$9x = 54 \implies x = 6$.
Substituting $x = 6$ into $x + y = 10$,we get $y = 4$.
Thus,the original number is $10(6) + 4 = 64$.
144
Difficult
In cyclic quadrilateral $ABCD$,$m \angle A = 2x + 4$,$m \angle B = y + 3$,$m \angle C = 2y + 10$,and $m \angle D = 4x - 5$. Find the measures of all four angles.

Solution

(A) In a cyclic quadrilateral,the sum of opposite angles is $180^{\circ}$.
Therefore,$m \angle A + m \angle C = 180^{\circ}$ and $m \angle B + m \angle D = 180^{\circ}$.
For $A$ and $C$: $(2x + 4) + (2y + 10) = 180 \implies 2x + 2y + 14 = 180 \implies 2x + 2y = 166 \implies x + y = 83$ (Equation $1$).
For $B$ and $D$: $(y + 3) + (4x - 5) = 180 \implies 4x + y - 2 = 180 \implies 4x + y = 182$ (Equation $2$).
Subtracting Equation $1$ from Equation $2$: $(4x + y) - (x + y) = 182 - 83 \implies 3x = 99 \implies x = 33$.
Substituting $x = 33$ into Equation $1$: $33 + y = 83 \implies y = 50$.
Calculating the angles:
$m \angle A = 2(33) + 4 = 66 + 4 = 70^{\circ}$.
$m \angle B = 50 + 3 = 53^{\circ}$.
$m \angle C = 2(50) + 10 = 100 + 10 = 110^{\circ}$.
$m \angle D = 4(33) - 5 = 132 - 5 = 127^{\circ}$.
145
MediumMCQ
The length of a rectangle is $5$ less than twice its breadth. If its perimeter is $110,$ find the area of the rectangle. Use the cross-multiplication method for the solution.
A
$700$
B
$730$
C
$690$
D
$790$

Solution

(A) Let the breadth of the rectangle be $x$ and the length be $y$.
According to the problem,the length is $5$ less than twice the breadth: $y = 2x - 5$,which can be written as $2x - y - 5 = 0$.
The perimeter of a rectangle is $2(l + b) = 110$,so $l + b = 55$,which means $x + y = 55$,or $x + y - 55 = 0$.
We have the system of equations:
$2x - y - 5 = 0$
$x + y - 55 = 0$
Using the cross-multiplication method:
$\frac{x}{(-1)(-55) - (1)(-5)} = \frac{-y}{(2)(-55) - (1)(-5)} = \frac{1}{(2)(1) - (1)(-1)}$
$\frac{x}{55 + 5} = \frac{-y}{-110 + 5} = \frac{1}{2 + 1}$
$\frac{x}{60} = \frac{-y}{-105} = \frac{1}{3}$
$x = \frac{60}{3} = 20$ and $y = \frac{105}{3} = 35$.
The area of the rectangle is $l \times b = 35 \times 20 = 700$ square units.
146
Difficult
Solve the following pair of equations: $2x + y = \frac{7xy}{3}, x + 3y = \frac{11xy}{3}$

Solution

(N/A) Given equations are $2x + y = \frac{7xy}{3}$ and $x + 3y = \frac{11xy}{3}$.
It is clear that $x = 0$ and $y = 0$ satisfy both equations. Thus,$(0, 0)$ is a solution.
Assuming $x \neq 0$ and $y \neq 0$,we divide both equations by $xy$:
For the first equation: $\frac{2x}{xy} + \frac{y}{xy} = \frac{7}{3} \implies \frac{2}{y} + \frac{1}{x} = \frac{7}{3} \implies \frac{6}{y} + \frac{3}{x} = 7$ ... $(1)$
For the second equation: $\frac{x}{xy} + \frac{3y}{xy} = \frac{11}{3} \implies \frac{1}{y} + \frac{3}{x} = \frac{11}{3} \implies \frac{3}{y} + \frac{9}{x} = 11$ ... $(2)$
Let $u = \frac{1}{x}$ and $v = \frac{1}{y}$. The equations become:
$3u + 6v = 7$ ... $(3)$
$9u + 3v = 11$ ... $(4)$
Multiply equation $(4)$ by $2$: $18u + 6v = 22$ ... $(5)$
Subtract equation $(3)$ from $(5)$: $(18u - 3u) + (6v - 6v) = 22 - 7 \implies 15u = 15 \implies u = 1$.
Substitute $u = 1$ into equation $(3)$: $3(1) + 6v = 7 \implies 6v = 4 \implies v = \frac{2}{3}$.
Since $u = \frac{1}{x} = 1 \implies x = 1$ and $v = \frac{1}{y} = \frac{2}{3} \implies y = \frac{3}{2}$.
The solutions are $(x, y) = (0, 0)$ and $(x, y) = (1, \frac{3}{2})$.
147
DifficultMCQ
$A$ boat goes $32 \, km$ upstream and $36 \, km$ downstream in $7$ hours. In $9$ hours,it can go $40 \, km$ upstream and $48 \, km$ downstream. Determine the speed of the stream and that of the boat in still water. (Speed of boat in still water is more than the speed of the stream of river.)
Question diagram
A
$(10, 2)$
B
$(10, 1)$
C
$(9, 3)$
D
$(7, 3)$

Solution

(A) Let the speed of the boat in still water be $x \, km/hr$ and the speed of the stream be $y \, km/hr$. It is necessary that $x > y$.
The speed of the boat downstream is $(x+y) \, km/hr$ and the speed of the boat upstream is $(x-y) \, km/hr$.
Using the formula $\text{time} = \frac{\text{distance}}{\text{speed}}$,we have:
For the first case: $\frac{32}{x-y} + \frac{36}{x+y} = 7$ --- $(1)$
For the second case: $\frac{40}{x-y} + \frac{48}{x+y} = 9$ --- $(2)$
Let $\frac{1}{x-y} = a$ and $\frac{1}{x+y} = b$. The equations become:
$32a + 36b = 7$ --- $(3)$
$40a + 48b = 9$ --- $(4)$
Solving these linear equations by elimination or substitution:
Multiply $(3)$ by $4$ and $(4)$ by $3$:
$128a + 144b = 28$
$120a + 144b = 27$
Subtracting the two equations: $8a = 1 \implies a = \frac{1}{8}$.
Substituting $a = \frac{1}{8}$ in $(3)$:
$32(\frac{1}{8}) + 36b = 7 \implies 4 + 36b = 7 \implies 36b = 3 \implies b = \frac{1}{12}$.
Now,$x-y = 8$ and $x+y = 12$.
Adding these: $2x = 20 \implies x = 10$.
Subtracting these: $2y = 4 \implies y = 2$.
Thus,the speed of the boat in still water is $10 \, km/hr$ and the speed of the stream is $2 \, km/hr$.
148
DifficultMCQ
Solve the following pair of linear equations: $x+y=5xy$ and $3x+2y=13xy$.
A
$(1/2, 1), (3, 2)$
B
$(-2, 1), (-2/5, 3/5)$
C
$(0, 0), (1/2, 1/3)$
D
$(3, -4), (1/2, -1/2)$

Solution

(C) Given equations are:
$(1)$ $x + y = 5xy$
$(2)$ $3x + 2y = 13xy$
Dividing both equations by $xy$ (assuming $x \neq 0, y \neq 0$):
From $(1)$: $1/y + 1/x = 5$ => $1/x + 1/y = 5$ --- $(3)$
From $(2)$: $3/y + 2/x = 13$ => $2/x + 3/y = 13$ --- $(4)$
Let $u = 1/x$ and $v = 1/y$. The equations become:
$(3)$ $u + v = 5$
$(4)$ $2u + 3v = 13$
Multiply $(3)$ by $2$: $2u + 2v = 10$ --- $(5)$
Subtract $(5)$ from $(4)$: $(2u + 3v) - (2u + 2v) = 13 - 10$ => $v = 3$
Substitute $v = 3$ in $(3)$: $u + 3 = 5$ => $u = 2$
Since $u = 1/x = 2$,$x = 1/2$.
Since $v = 1/y = 3$,$y = 1/3$.
Also,if $x=0$ and $y=0$,both equations are satisfied $(0=0)$.
Thus,the solutions are $(0, 0)$ and $(1/2, 1/3)$.
149
Medium
Solve the following pair of linear equations: $2(3u - v) = 5uv$ and $2(u + 3v) = 5uv$.

Solution

(A) Given equations are:
$1) 2(3u - v) = 5uv \implies 6u - 2v = 5uv$
$2) 2(u + 3v) = 5uv \implies 2u + 6v = 5uv$
Divide both equations by $uv$ (assuming $u, v \neq 0$):
$1) \frac{6}{v} - \frac{2}{u} = 5$
$2) \frac{2}{v} + \frac{6}{u} = 5$
Let $x = \frac{1}{u}$ and $y = \frac{1}{v}$. The equations become:
$1) -2x + 6y = 5$
$2) 6x + 2y = 5$
Multiply equation $(2)$ by $3$: $18x + 6y = 15$. Subtract equation $(1)$ from this:
$(18x + 6y) - (-2x + 6y) = 15 - 5 \implies 20x = 10 \implies x = \frac{1}{2}$.
Substitute $x = \frac{1}{2}$ into $6x + 2y = 5$:
$6(\frac{1}{2}) + 2y = 5 \implies 3 + 2y = 5 \implies 2y = 2 \implies y = 1$.
Since $x = \frac{1}{u} = \frac{1}{2} \implies u = 2$ and $y = \frac{1}{v} = 1 \implies v = 1$.
Thus,$(u, v) = (2, 1)$.
150
DifficultMCQ
Places $A$ and $B$ are $90\, km$ apart from each other on a highway. $A$ car starts from $A$ and another from $B$ at the same time. If they move in the same direction,they meet in $9$ hours and if they move in opposite directions,they meet in $\frac{9}{7}$ hours. Find the speeds of the cars.
A
$40\, km/hr, 30\, km/hr$
B
$50\, km/hr, 40\, km/hr$
C
$60\, km/hr, 50\, km/hr$
D
$30\, km/hr, 20\, km/hr$

Solution

(A) Let the speed of the car starting from $A$ be $x\, km/hr$ and the speed of the car starting from $B$ be $y\, km/hr$.
When moving in the same direction,the relative speed is $(x - y)\, km/hr$. Since they meet in $9$ hours,the distance covered is $9(x - y) = 90$,which simplifies to $x - y = 10$ (Equation $1$).
When moving in opposite directions,the relative speed is $(x + y)\, km/hr$. Since they meet in $\frac{9}{7}$ hours,the distance covered is $\frac{9}{7}(x + y) = 90$,which simplifies to $x + y = 70$ (Equation $2$).
Adding Equation $1$ and Equation $2$: $(x - y) + (x + y) = 10 + 70$,so $2x = 80$,which gives $x = 40\, km/hr$.
Substituting $x = 40$ into Equation $1$: $40 - y = 10$,so $y = 30\, km/hr$.
Thus,the speeds of the cars are $40\, km/hr$ and $30\, km/hr$.

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