Linear Equation


  1. The sum of third , fourth and fifth part of a number exceeds half of the number by 34. Find the number?









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    Let us assume N be the given number.
    According to the question,
    Sum of third , fourth and fifth part of a number exceeds half of the number by 34.
    N/3 + N/4 + N/5 - 34 = N/2
    Solving this equation and get the answer.

    Correct Option: B

    Let us assume N be the given number.
    According to the question,
    Sum of third , fourth and fifth part of a number exceeds half of the number by 34.
    N/3 + N/4 + N/5 - 34 = N/2
    N/3 + N/4 + N/5 - N/2 = 34
    (20N + 15N + 12N - 30N)/60 = 34
    17N/60 = 34
    N = 34 x 60/17
    N = 2 x 60
    N = 120


  1. In an examination, a student scored 4 marks for every correct answer and losses 1 mark for every wrong answer. A student attempted all the 200 question and scores 200 marks. Find the number of questions, he answer correctly.









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    Let the number of correct answer be x and number of wrong answer be y.
    Then, 4x - y = 200 ..(i)
    and x + y = 200 ..(ii)

    Correct Option: B

    Let the number of correct answer be x and number of wrong answer be y.
    Then, 4x - y = 200 ..(i)
    and x + y = 200 ..(ii)

    On adding Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
    4x - y = 200
    x + y = 200
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    5x = 400
    ∴ x = 80



  1. The value of k for which kx + 3y - k + 3 = 0 and 12x + ky = k, have infinite solutions, is









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    For infinite solution
    a1/a2 = b1/2 = c1/c2

    Correct Option: C

    For infinite solution
    a1/a2 = b1/2 = c1/c2
    ⇒ K/12 = 3/K = (-K + 3)/ -K
    ⇒ K/12 = 3/K
    ⇒ K2 = 36
    ∴ K = √36 = 6


  1. The cost of 21 pencil and 9 clippers is ₹ 819. What is the total cost of 7 pencils and 3 clippers together ?









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    Let cost of 1 pencil and 1 clipper be p and c, respectively.
    Now, according to the question,
    21p + 9c = ₹ 819

    Now find the value of 7p + 3c.

    Correct Option: C

    Let cost of 1 pencil and 1 clipper be p and c, respectively.
    Now, according to the question,
    21p + 9c = ₹ 819
    ⇒ 3(7p + 3c) = ₹ 819
    ₹ 7p + 3c = ₹ 273
    Cost of 7 pencil and 3 clippers = ₹ 273



  1. If (x/4) + (y/3) = 10/24 and (x/2) + y = 1, then the value of x + y is











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    Given, (x/4) + (y/3) = 10/24
    ⇒ (3x + 4y)/12 = 10/24
    ∴ 3x + 4y = 5 ...(i)
    and (x/2) + y = 1
    x + 2y = 2 ...(ii)

    Solve equation (i) and (ii) and find the value of x and y.

    Correct Option: B

    Given, (x/4) + (y/3) = 10/24
    ⇒ (3x + 4y)/12 = 10/24
    ∴ 3x + 4y = 5 ...(i)
    and (x/2) + y = 1
    x + 2y = 2 ...(ii)
    On multiplying Eq. (ii) by 2 and subtracting from Eq. (i).
    3x + 4y = 5
    2x + 4y = 4
    - - -
    --------------------------
    x = 1
    On putting the value of x in Eq. (ii), we get
    x + 2y = 2
    ⇒ 1 + 2y = 2
    ⇒ y = 1/2

    ∴ x + y = 1 + 1/2 = 3/2