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 ALGEBRA

1. B.D. = S.I. on bill for unexpired time.

(T.D.)2
2. B.G. = (B.D.) - (T.D.) = S.I. on T.D. =
P.W.

3. T.D.= √P.W. x B.G.

Amount x Rate x Time

4. B.D. =
100

Amount x Rate x Time

5. T.D. =
100 + (Rate x Time)

B.D. x T.D.
6. Amount =
B.D. - T.D.

B.G. x 100
7. T.D. =
Rate x Time

Foot Notes:
B.D -> Banker Discount
T.D-> True Discount
B.G->Banker’s Gain
P.W->Present worth
S.I-> Simple Interest
When the product of two algebraic expressions we follow,
Multiply the signs of the terms,
Multiply the corresponding co-efficients of the terms.
Multiply the variable factors by using laws of exponents.

 For dividing a polynomial by a monomial, divide each term of the

polynomial by a monomial.

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  Identity: An identity is an equation is satisfied by any value that
replaces its variables
 Identities give an alternative method of solving problems on
multiplication of algebraic expressions and also of numbers.
 Factorisation: Expressing an algebraic expression as the product of
two or more expression is called factorization.

The word algebra comes from the title of the Arabic book Ilm
al-jabrwal makabala by the Persian mathematician and astronomer
al-khwarizmi. Algebra is the study of mathematical symbols and
rules for calculating these symbols. In arithmetic, only numbers and
their arithmetical operations.

am × an = am + n
m n
/ = −
1/ m= −
( )=
If an = 0, then a = 0
If am = an then m = n (a ≠1)
A2 – B2 = (A + B)(A – B)
(A + B)2 = A2 + B2 + 2AB
A2 + B2 = (A + B)2 – 2AB

(A – B)2 = A2 + B2 – 2AB
A2 + B2 = (A – B)2 + 2AB
(A + B)2 + (A – B)2 = 2×(A2 + B2)
A2 + B2 = (( + ) + ( − ) )/
(A + B)2 - (A – B)2 = 4AB
A3 + B3 = (A + B)( A2 + B2 – AB)
A3 - B3 = (A - B)( A2 + B2 + AB)
(A + B)3 = A3 + B3 + 3AB(A + B)
A3 + B3 = (A + B)3 - 3AB(A + B)
(A - B)3 = A3 - B3 - 3AB(A - B)
A3 - B3 = (A - B)3 + 3AB(A - B)
(A + B + C)2 = A2 + B2 + C2 + 2AB + 2BC + 2CA
(A + B + C)3 = A3 + B3 + C3 + 3(A + B)(B + C)(C + A)
A3 + B3 + C3 = (A + B + C)3 - 3(A + B)(B + C)(C + A)
A4 – B4 = (A2 + B2)( A2 - B2)

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A4 + B4 = (A2 + B2 + AB) – A2B2
A3 + B3 + C3 = (A + B + C)( A2 + B2 + C2 – AB – BC – CA) + 3ABC
A3 + B3 + C3 – 3ABC = = ( + + )/2 [ ( − ) + (B – C) + (C – A) ]

The system of a pair of linear equations a1x + b1y + c1 = 0 and a2x + b2y + c2 = 0
has
Constant or unique equation = / ≠ /
(inconsistent) = / = / ≠ /
2
+ 1/ 2=( + 1/ )2− 2
2
+ 1/ 2=( − 1/ )2+ 2
3
+ 1/ 3=( + 1/ )3− 3( + 1/ )
3
− 1/ 3=( − 1/ )3+ 3( − 1/ )
If +1/ = → 2+ 1/ 2= 2− 2
a− 1/a=k → a2+ 1/a2= k2+ 2
a+ 1/a=k → a3+ 1/a3= k3− 3k

a− 1/a=k → a3− 1/a3= k3+ 3k

a5+ 1/a5=(a2+ 1/a2)(a3+ 1/a3)− (a+ 1/a)
If a+ 1/a= √3→ a3+ 1/a3=0
If a2+ 1/a2=k →a+ 1/a= √k+2
a− 1/a= √k−2
If x+ 1/x=2 →x=1 (always)
If x+ 1/x=−2 →x= −1 (always)
TO SOLVE LINEAR EQUATIONS IN ONE VARIABLE:
1) EQUATION OF TYPE + + + =

Formula, x = − ( + / + )
Example: 2/ +3+ 5/ −2=0
x = −[2 × (−2)+ 3 × 5]/ 2+5
= −11/7

2) EQUATION OF TYPE: / + + / + =0
Formula, x = −( + )/ +
example:
2/3 +2+ 5/2 +1=0
Formula, x = −( + )/ +

x = −(2 × 1+5 × 2)/2 × 2+5 × 3

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x = −12/19

PROBLEMS

1. If ax+b = 3, bx-ay = 4 and x2+y2 = 1, then the value of a2+b2 is?

a) 25 b) 26 c) 27 d) 28
Soln:
Given equations are
ax + by =3 1
bx – ay = 4 2
2 2
x +y =1 3
On squaring equations 1 and 2 and then adding,
We get,
a2x2 + b2y2 +2axby + a2y2 + b2x2 – 2axby = 9 + 16
a2(x2 + y2)+ b2(x2+y2) + 2axby-2axby = 25
=a2×1+b2×1 = 25
a2+b2 = 25

Ans: a) 25

2. If √ x – 2 = 2√ + 4, then the value of x is?

a) 2(1-√3) b) 2(1+√3) c) 1+√3 d) 1-√3
Soln:
Given that
√3 x – 2 = 2√3+ 4
√3 x = 2√3+ 6
x = 2√3+ 6/√3
x =2√3+ 6 /√3 × √3/√3
x = 2(1+√3)

Ans: 2(1+√3)

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3. If 3x+6/8 – 11x-8/24 + x/3 = 3x/4 – x+7/24, then the value of x is?
a) 0 b) 3/2 c) 3 d) 3/7
Soln:
Given that,
3x+6/8 – 11x-8/24 + x/3 = 3x/4 – x+7/24
9x+18-11x+8+8x/24
18x-x-7/24
6x+26=17x -7
11x = 33
x = 33/11
x=3
Ans: c)3
4. The value of y in the solution of the equation 2x+y = 2x-y = √ is?
a) 0 b) ¼ c) ½ d) 3/7
Soln:
Since, 2x+y = √8
2x-y = √8
x +y = 3/2
x – y = 3/2
2x +2y = 3
2x – 2y = 3
on solving, we get x=3/2, y=0
Ans: a)0

5. If 5 is added to twice of a number it becomes 6, then the number is?

a) 0.5 b) 5 c) 0.25 d) None of these
Soln:
Let the number be x
2x + 5 = 6
2x= 6 – 5
2x = 1
x=½

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 x = 0.5

Ans: a) 0.5

6. The sum of the two numbers is 11 and their product is 30, then the
numbers are?
a) 8, 3 b) 9, 2 c) 7, 4 d) 6, 5
Soln:
Let the two numbers be x and y
x + y = 11
xy = 30
Now, (x-y)2 = (x+y)2 – 4xy
= (11)2 – 4 × 30
= 121 – 120
=1
x–y=1
On solving equations 1 and 2 we get,
x = 6, y = 5

Ans: d) 6,5

7. If one number is thrice the other and their sum is 20, then the numbers
are?
a) 5, 15 b) 4, 12 c) 3, 9 d) None of these
Soln:
Let the two numbers be x and y,
x = 3y and x + y = 20
3y + y =20
4y = 20
y = 20/4
y=5
x+ 5 = 20
x = 20 -5

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 = 15

Ans: 5, 15

8. If x + y = 7 and 3x – 2y = 11, then ?

a) x = 2, y = 5 b) x = 5, y = 5 c) x = 5, y = 2 d) x = 0, y = 3
Soln:
Given equations are
x+y=7 1
3x – 2y = 11 2
on multiplying equations 1 by 2 and then adding equation 2, we
get
5x = 25
x = 25/5
x=5
5+y=7
y = 7-5
=2

Ans: c) x=5, y= 2

9. The Solution of the systems of linear equations 0.4x + 0.3y = 1.7 and
0.7x – 0.2y = 0.8 is?
a) x =3, y = 2 b) x = 2, y = -3 c) x = 2, y = 3 d) None of these
Soln:
Given system of linear equations are
4x/10+3y/10 = 17/10
7x/10 – 2y/10 = 8/10
4x + 3y = 17
7x – 2y = 8
On solving equations 1 and 2,
we get
x = 2 and y = 3
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 Ans: c) x= 2 and y = 3

10. If (x + 1/x) : (x – 1/x) = 5 : 4, then the value of x is?

a) 0 b) ±1 c) ±2 d) ±3
Soln:
Given,
(x+1/x)/(x-1/x) = 5/4
4 × (x+1/x) = 5 (x-1/x)
4x+4/x = 5x-5/x
5x-4x = 4/x + 5/x
x= 9/x
x2 = 9
x = ±3
Ans: d)±3

11. If x3+y3=9 and x+y=3 then the value of x4+y4 is,

1. 81
2. 32
3. 27
4. 17

Solution

Whenever you meet x3+y3=9 and x+y=3 together straightway go for the
expression x3+y3=(x+y)×(x2−xy+y2)

which results in,

9=3×((x+y)2−3xy)

=3×(9−3xy)

=27−9xy

or, xy=2

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Now easiest way to get x4+y4 is to multiply the first two given expressions
together, giving,

x4+y4+xy(x2+y2)=27

So,

x4+y4=27−2×((x+y)2−2xy)

=27−2×(9−4)=17

Answer: Option 4 : 17.

12. 1 If X = Y = 333 and Z= 334, then the value of X3 + Y3 + Z3 - 3XYZ SOLUTION:

From formula
A3 + B3 + C3 – 3ABC =

= ( + + )/ [ ( − ) + (B – C) + (C – A) ]

= (333+333+334/2) [ (333−333)2+ (333−334)2+ (334−333)2]

= 1000

13. If 999X + 888Y = 1332 and 888X + 999Y = 555 then X2 – Y2 is equal to
SOLUTION:

Given that

999X + 888Y = 1332 …….. (1)

888X + 999Y = 555 ……… (2)

From equations 1 and 2

X+Y=1

And equations (1) – (2)

X–Y=7

Therefore,

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X2 – Y2 = (X+Y)(X-Y)

=1×7

=7

14. The smallest among the following is

A)√ − √ , B) √ − √ , C)√ − √ , D)√ −
SOLUTION:

Here the difference between the square roots of two consecutive numbers is
given. The difference will be the least, if the numbers are bigger.

Hence answer is √ − √

15. If + / = / + − …..
A)4/7 B)3/7 C)5/7 D)6/7
SOLUTION:
Given that
+ / =
/ + −
= × / [ + / − ]
= / ( + / )−
= / × −

= /

16. If x = √ + and y = 1 - √ then the value of + + will be …

A)4 B)5 C)6 D)8
SOLUTION:
x2+ y2+ xy= x2+ y2+ 2xy−xy
=(x+y)2− xy

=(√2+ 1+1− √2)2− [(√2+ 1)(1− √2)]

= 4 –[(1)2−(√2)2]
= 4 – (-1)

=5

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17. If a = -5, b = -6, c = 10 then the value of + + − / + + − −
− will be …
A)2 B)3 C)4 D)1
SOLUTION:
Given that,
a + b + c = (-5) + (-6) + 10
= -1
+ + − / + + − − − = ( + + )( + + − − − )/−
( + + − − − )
= −( + + )
= - (-1)

=1

18. If + / = and x is a real number then the value of + / …

SOLUTION:
A)2 B)3 C)4 D)5
Given that + 1/ =2
X=1
17
+ 1/ 19= 117+ 1119
=1+1

ANS=2

19. If − = and a – b, then the value of ( + ) …

A)22 B)23 C)24 D)20
SOLUTION:
3
− 3=56
(a – b)( 2+ 2+ )=56
2( 2+ 2+ ) = 56
2
+ 2+ =28 …………. (1)
− =2
(a - b) =
a2+ b2− 2ab=4 ……………. (2)

From equations (1) and (2) => ab = 8

2 2
+ + =28
2 2
+ + 8=28

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 2 2
+ =20

20.If + / = then the value of ( − / ) ….

A)3 B)2 C)4 D)5
SOLUTION:
x4+ 1/x4=23
(x2)2+ 1/(x2)2+ 2=23+2
(x2)2+ 1/(x2)2+ 2 × x2 × 1/x2=25
(x2+ 1/x2)2= 52
2
+ 1/ 2=5
2
+ 1/ 2− 2=5−2
2
+ 1/ 2− 2 × × 1/ =3

( − 1/ )2=3(ANS)

21. If a – b = 3, b – c = 5 and c – a = 1 find the value of + + − / + +

…
A)17.5 B)15.5 C)20.5 D)24.5
SOLUTION:
3
+ 3+ 3− 3 = 12( + + )[( − )2+ ( − )2+ ( − )2]
3
+ 3+ 3− 3 / + + = 12[( − )2+ ( − )2+ ( − )2]
= 12[(3)2+ (5)2+ (1)2]
= 1/2[9+25+1]

= 17. 5

22. If the graph of given linear equations 3x + 4y – 4 = 0 and k – 4y – 3x = 0

coincides with each other, then the value of k is ….
A)5 B)4 C)5 D)6
SOLUTION: Given that, 3x + 4y – 4 = 0
3x – 4y + k = 0

Coincides with each other, then

a1/a2= b1/b2= c1/c2

4/−4= −4/k

K=4

23.If + / = then what is the value of a3 ?

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A)-1 B)1 C)2 D)-2
SOLUTION:
Given that, + / =
Cubing on both sides
( + 1/ )3= 13
( 3+ 1/ )3+ 3 ( + 1/ )=1
3
+ 1/ 3+ 3 (1)=1
3
+ 1/ 3= −2
Put, a3 = t
+ 1/ = −2
2
+ 2 +1=0
( + )2=0
= −1

Therefore, a3 = - 1

24. If a + b + c + d = 1, then the maximum value of (1 + a)(1 + b)(1 + c)(1 +d) is

…………
A)2 B)3 C)4 D)(5/4)4
SOLUTION:

For maximum value

a=b=c=d=¼

(1 + a)(1 + b)(1 + c)(1 +d) = (1 + 1/4) (1 + 1/4) (1 + 1/4) (1 + 1/4)

ANS = (5/4)4

25. In the following question, two equations numbered I and II are given. You
have to solve both the equations and give an answer?
x2 + 4x – 5 = 0
y2 – 8y + 7 = 0
A. x < y B. x > y C. x ≤ y D. x ≥ y E. x = y or no relation is obtained
Ans.1: (C)
For equation 1:
x2 + 4x – 5 = 0
⇒ x2 + 5x – x – 5 = 0
⇒ x(x + 5) – 1(x + 5) = 0
⇒ (x + 5)(x – 1) = 0
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 x = -5, 1
For equation 2:
y2 – 8y + 7 = 0
y2 – 7y – y + 7 = 0
y(y – 7) – 1(y – 7) = 0
(y – 1)(y – 7) = 0
y = 1, 7
When x = -5, y = 1, then x < y
When x = -5, y = 7, then x < y
When x = 1, y = 1, then x = y
When x = 1, y = 7, then x < y
x and y are related as x ≤ y

26. In the following question, two equations numbered I and II are given. You
have to solve both the equations and give an answer?
x2 – 2x + 1 = 0
√5y2 – 6y + √5 = 0
A. x > y B. x < y C. x ≥ y D. x ≤ y E. x = y or relation cannot be established
Ans.2: (E)
For equation 1:
x2 – 2x + 1 = 0
⇒ (x – 1)2 = 0 [∵ a2 + 2ab + b2 = (a + b)2]
⇒x=1
For equation 2:
√5y2 – 6y + √5 = 0
⇒ √5y2 – 5y – y + √5 = 0
⇒ √5y (y – √5) – 1 (y – √5) = 0
⇒ (√5y – 1) (y - √5) = 0
⇒ y = 1/√5 or √5
When x = 1, y = 1/√5 then x > y
When x = 1, y = √5 then x < y
∴ Relation cannot be established

27. In the following questions two equations numbered I and II are given. You
have to solve both the equations and give answer?
x2 + 76x + 1444 = 0
3y2 + 228y + 4332 = 0
A. x > y B. x < y C. x ≥ y D. x ≤ y E. x = y or relation cannot be established

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Ans.3: (E)
For equation 1:
x2 + 76x + 1444 = 0
⇒ (x + 38)2 = 0 [∵ a2 + 2ab + b2 = (a + b)2]
⇒ x = -38
For equation 2:
3y2 + 228y + 4332 = 0 ÷ 3
⇒ y2 + 76y + 1444 = 0
⇒ (y + 38)2 = 0
⇒ y = -38
∴x=y

28. Compare the values of the two quantities in the question and answer?
Quantity 1: Solve for x: (49x2+ 84x + 36= 0)
Quantity 2: Solve for y: (70y2 – 3y – 54 = 0)
A. Quantity 1 > Quantity 2 B. Quantity 1 < Quantity 2 C. Quantity 1 ≥ Quantity 2
D. Quantity 1 ≤ Quantity 2 E. Quantity 1 = Quantity 2
Ans.4: (D)
Solving for Quantity 1:
⇒ 49x2+ 84x + 36 = 0
⇒ 49x2 + 42x + 42x + 36 = 0
⇒ 7x(7x +6) + 6(7x + 6) = 0
⇒ (7x + 6) (7x + 6) = 0
⇒ x = – 6/7
⇒ x = – 0.86
⇒ Quantity 1 = – 0.86
Solving for Quantity 2:
⇒ 70y2 – 3y – 54 = 0
⇒ 70y2 + 60y – 63y – 54 = 0
⇒ 10y(7y + 6) – 9(7y + 6) = 0
⇒ (10y – 9) (7y + 6) = 0
⇒ y = – 6/7, 9/10
⇒ y = – 0.86, 0.9
⇒ Quantity 2 = – 0.86, 0.9
∴ Quantity 1 ≤ Quantity 2

29. 2 numbers are in the ratio 5 : 3.If they differ by 18 what in the product of the
two numbers?

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A. 9 B. 133 C. 243 D. 1215 E. 403
Ans.5: (D)
Let one of the numbers be 5x
∴The other number must be 3x
∴ Difference = 18
∴ 5x - 3x = 18
∴ 2x = 18
x=9
The numbers = 45 and 27
Product = 1215
30. The sum of three consecutive multiples of 4 is 444. Find the products of
these three multiples?
A. 3239424 B. 2983680 C. 3464384 D. 3793920 E. 3109800
Ans.6: (A)
Let the first multiple be x
∴the second multiple will be x+4
The third multiple will be x+8
Sum = 444
x + x + 4 + x + 8 = 444
3x + 12 = 444
3x = 432
x = 144
second multiple = 148
Third multiple = 152
Product = 144 × 148 × 152
ANS= 3239424

31. Four years ago, Shyam's age was 3/4 times of that of Ram. Four years hence,
Shyam's age will be 5/6 times that of Ram. Find the present age of Shayam?
A. 16 years B. 32 years C. 18 years D. 22 years E. None of these
Ans.7: (A)
4 years ago, let Ram's age = x years and
Shyam's age = 3x/4 years
Now, Ram's present age = (x + 4) years
And Shyam’s present age = {(3/4)x + 4} years
Now, according to the question,
5/6(x+4+4)=(3/4x+4+4)
4 (5x + 40) = 6(3x + 32)

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 20x + 160 = 18x + 192
2x = 32
x = 16
Hence, present age of Shyam = (3/4) × 16 + 4 = 16 years.
Hence, the required answer is 16 years

32. On a school’s Annual Day, apples were to be equally distributed amongst

112 children. But on that particular day 32 children were absent. Thus, the
remaining children got 6 extra apples. How many apples was each child
originally supposed to get?
A. 21 B. 12 C. 15 D. Cannot be determined E. None of these
Ans.8: (C)
Let every student was supposed to get n sweets
Then total number of sweets = 112 × n
Now, every student got 6 extra sweets so they got (n+6) sweets and 32 children
were absent.
Now, total number of sweets = 80 × (n+6)
Hence,
112 × n = 80 × (n+6)
112n – 80n = 80 × 6
32n = 80 × 6
n = 15

33. A boy was asked to find 8/9th of a fraction. He made a mistake of dividing
the fraction by 8/9 and so got an answer which exceeds the correct answer by
17/54. Find the original fraction?
A. 2/3 B. 3/4 C. 4/3 D. 3/5 E. None of these
Ans.9: (C)
Let the fraction be a/b
We consider fraction a/b = x
A boy was asked to find 8/9 th of a fraction. He made a mistake of dividing the
fraction by 8/9 and so got an answer which exceeds the correct answer by 17/54
x/8/9−8/9*x=17/54
9x/8 – 8x/9 = 17/54
9x*9−8x*8/72=17/54
81x−64x/72=17/54
17x/72 = 17/54
x=17/54*72/17

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 x = 4/3
So, our fraction a/b = x = 4/3

34. The age of my father is equal to sum of my mother’s age and my age. When I
was born, the ratio of ages of my mother and father was 5 : 6. After 8 years, the
ratio of my age and my mother’s age will be 3 : 8. What was my mother’s age
when I was 2 years old?
A. 22 years B. 26 years C. 24 years D. 32 years E. 30 years
Let my age be M years and my mother’s age be N years.
Age of my father = (M + N) years
When I was born, the ratio of ages of my mother and father was 5 : 6.
I was born M years back.
(N - M)/(M + N - M) = 5/6
6N - 6M = 5N
N = 6M
After 8 years, the ratio of my age and my mother’s age will be 3 : 8.
(M + 8)/(N + 8) = 3/8
8M + 64 = 3N + 24
Put N = 6M
8M + 40 = 18M
M = 40/10 = 4
N = 6M = 6 × 4 = 24
Mother’s age = 24 years
I am 4 years old. When I was 2 years old, it would be 2 years back from now, my
mother’s age was 22 years

35.The cost of two pens and five pencils is Rs 240 and the cost of two pencils
and four pens is Rs 336 then what is the cost of one pen and two pencils?
A. Rs 93 B. Rs 168 C. Rs 111 D. Rs 220 E. None of these
Ans (C)
Let the cost of one pen and one pencil be Rs a andb respectively.
So according to question, 2a + 5b = 240 ……….(1)
And, 4a + 2b = 336 …(2)
On solving these two Equations we will get, a = 75 and b = 18
So, a + 2b = 75 + 2 × 18
ANS= Rs 111

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36. Multiplication and difference of two numbers are 93 and 28 respectively.
Find the difference of reciprocals of the numbers?
A. 93/28 B. 28/93 C. 13/17 D. 17/29 E. 41/34
Ans. (B)
Let the numbers are x and y
∴x × y = 93 -------------(1)
x – y = 28 --------------(2)
Now reciprocals of the numbers =1/x and 1/y
Then,
Required difference =1/y−1/x =nx−y/xy
=28/93
Hence the required difference of the reciprocals of the numbers
ANS=28/93

37.A library has a fined charge for the first 3 days and an additional charge for
each day thereafter Avanshi paid Rs. 27 for a book kept for seven days if fined
charges are Rs. x and thereafter charges are Rs. y per day. Write the linear
equation representing the above information?
A. 4y + x = 27 B. 3y + x = 27 C. 3x + y = 27 D. 5x + y = 27 E. Insufficient information
Ans (A)
Charges for the first 3 days = x
Charge of the remaining days = y
No. of days remaining = 7 – 3
=4
∴total charge for reaming days = 4y
∴total charge for 7 days = x + 4y
∴equation ⇒ x + 4y = 27

38. Raman has some 50-paisa coins, some 2-rupee coins, some 1-rupee coins
and some 5-rupee coins. The value of all the coins is Rs. 50. Number of 2-rupee
coins is 5 more than that of the 5 rupee coins. 50 paisa coins are double in
number than 1 rupee coins. Value of 50-paisa coins and 1-rupee coins is Rs. 26.
How many 2-rupee coins does he have?
A. 3 B. 5 C. 7 D. Cannot be determined E. None of these
Ans (C)
Number of 5 rupee coin = y, value = Rs. 5y
Number of 2 rupee coins = 5 + y, value = Rs. 10 + 2y
Number of 1 rupee coins = x, value = Rs. x

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According to the problem, Value of 50-paisa coins and 1-rupee coins is Rs. 26
Hence, x + x = 26
⇒ x = 13
Hence, number of 1 rupee coins = 13
Number of 50 paisa coins = 26
The value of all the coins is Rs. 50.
Hence, 26 + 5y + 10 + 2y = 50
⇒ 7y + 36 = 50
⇒ 7y = 14
⇒y=2
Number of 2 rupee coins = y + 5 = 7

39. In following question, two equations are given, you have to solve them and
choose the correct option?
x2 – 3x – 4 = 0,
y2 – 4 = 0
A. x = y or relation cannot be determined B. x > y C. x < y D. x ≥ y E. x ≤ y
Ans: (A)
x2 - 4x + x – 4 = 0
⇒ x (x - 4) + 1(x - 4) = 0
⇒ (x + 1) (x - 4) = 0
x = -1, x = 4
y2 – 4 = 0
y2 = 4
y = +2, -2
(x = 4) > y = (+2,-2) ---- (i)
x = (-1) < y = 2 ---- (ii)
A. Hence, relation cannot be determined.

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