Coded Inequalities

and
Quadratic Equations
 Concepts

Coded Inequalities:

This includes absolute value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,

lesser than, and greater than values (BODMAS rules).

 Concepts

Quadratic Equations:

For a quadratic equation ax2+bx+c = 0, the sum of its roots = –b/a and the

product of its roots = c/a. A quadratic equation may be expressed as a product of

two binomials. Here, a and b are called the roots of the given quadratic equation.

If b2 - 4ac > 0 , the roots are real and distinct.

If b2 - 4ac = 0 , the roots are real and equal.

If b2 - 4ac < 0 , the roots are not real (they are complex).
 Question: Q01

Ajay and Sanjay were the two brothers and they decided to put up a fence around
their rectangular farm. They have 60 feet of fence and wants their farm to be 20
feet wide. What will be the inequality equation that will best represent the possible
length of their farmyard?

A. 8 feet
B. 10 feet
C. 12 feet
D. 15 feet
 Explanation: Q01

The inequality formula,

2l + 2b ≤ 60.
So, we will replace b by 20 feet.
2l + 40 ≤ 60.
2l + 40 – 40 ≤ 60 – 40
2l ≤ 20
2l/2 ≤ 20/2
l ≤ 10

Thus, the required possible length for the farm is 10 feet. So, the correct answer
is B.
 Question: Q02

Bhavesh sells his books in the flea market. He makes a flat profit of Rs. 2 per
book, but he is required to pay a monthly rent of Rs. 4 per month to the owner of
the shop. How many books should Bhavesh sell so that could at least make Rs.
120 per month?

A. 62
B. 64
C. 65
D. 66
 Explanation: Q02

Profit should be Rs. 120 per month. And we are required that the number should
be greater than or less than 120, so the equation,
2x – 4 ≥ profit per month.
2x – 4 ≥ 120
Now, add 4 on both the sides of the equation. Thus the equation will become,
2x – 4 + 4 ≥ 120 + 4
2x ≥ 124
2x/2 ≥ 124/2
x ≥ 62
So, Bhavesh will make Rs. 62 per month by selling the books. Thus, the correct
answer is A.
Question: 01 Question: Q03

Find the largest integer x that satisfies: (x+2) (x-1)2(x-4) (x+2)2(x-3) < 0

A. 4
B. 3
C. -2
D. -3
Explanation: Explanation: Q03

In the given equation, 2nd and 3rd term are squares, so these can be neglected
as will always be +ve

So, we are left with (x+2) (x-4) (x-3) < 0

Substituting the individual terms to 0 we get x=-2, 4 & 3

We get the range of x as (-∞,-2) U (3,4), so the largest integer satisfying the given
equation becomes -3

Hence option C is the answer

 Question: Q04

Consider three distinct positive integers a, b, c all less than 100.

If |a – b| + |b – c| = |c – a|, what is the maximum value possible for b?

A. 98
B. 99
C. 50
D. 100
 Explanation: Q04

|q – p| is the distance between p and q on the number line and |p –q| is the same as |q –p|.

We have |a -b| + |b -c| = |c – a| i.e. the sum of some two of the distances is equal to the
third.

So, the point b is in between a and c. We can have a or c to be 99 and b to be 98, since all
the three have to be distinct.

Maximum value b can take is 98.

Choice A is the correct answer.

 Question: Q05

Solve for x: x2-3x-10 = 0

A. 5, -2
B. -2, 5
C. 2, 5
D. -2,-5
 Explanation: Q05

Let us express -3x as a sum of -5x and +2x.

→ x2-5x+2x-10 = 0

→ x(x-5)+2(x-5) = 0

→ (x-5)(x+2) = 0

→ x-5 = 0 or x+2 = 0

→x=5 or x = -2
 Question: Q06

Solve for x: x2-18x+45 = 0

A. 3,15
B. 15,3
C. 6,3
D. 6,15
 Explanation: Q06

The numbers which add up to -18 and give +45 when multiplied are -15 and -3.
Rewriting the equation,

→ x2-15x-3x+45 = 0
→ x(x-15)-3(x-15) = 0
→ (x-15) (x-3) = 0

→ x-15 = 0 or x-3 = 0
→ x = 15 or x=3

Till now, the coefficient of x^2 was 1. Let us see how to solve the equations where
the coefficient of x^2 is greater than 1.
 Question: Q07

Solve: 36(x)2-24(2)1/2 x+8 = 0

A. 2/3
B. 3/2
C. √2 / 3
D. √3 / 2
 Explanation: Q07

36x2 – 24(√2)x + 8=0

x =24√2±[√(1152 – 4*36*8)]/2*36

=24√2±[√1152-1152]/72

=24√2±0/72

so, x =24√2/72

you can simplify ahead by dividing further

x=√2 / 3
 Question: Q08

Directions: In each of these questions, two equations (I) and (II) are given. You
have to solve both the equations and give answer.

I. 11x + 64/x = 54
II. 12y2 + 40y + 17 = 0

A. if x > y
B. if x ≤ y
C. if x ≥ y
D. if x < y
E. if x = y or relationship between x and y can't be established
 Explanation: Q08

Statement I Statement II

12y2 + 40y + 17 = 0
11x + 64/x = 54
12y2 + 6y + 34y + 17 = 0
⇒ 11x2 – 54x + 64 = 0
6y (2y + 1) + 17 (2y + 1) = 0
11x2 – 22x – 32x + 64 = 0
y = –1 / 2 or y = –17 / 6
11x (x – 2) – 32(x – 2) = 0
∴x>y

x = 2 or x = 32 / 11 Hence, option A is correct.

Question: 02 Question: Q09

Directions: In each of these questions, two equations (I) and (II) are given. You
have to solve both the equations and give answer.

I. x2 – x – 210 = 0
II. y2 – 31y + 240 = 0

A. if x > y
B. if x ≤ y
C. if x ≥ y
D. if x < y
E. if x = y or relationship between x and y can't be established
Explanation: Explanation: Q09

I. x2 – x – 210 = 0 ⇒ (y – 16) (y – 15) = 0

∴ y = 16, 15
⇒ x2 – 15x + 14x –210 = 0 on comparing the value of x and y
x y
⇒ x (x – 15) + 14 (x – 15) = 0 – 14 < 15
– 14 < 16
⇒ (x + 14) (x – 15) = 0 15 = 15
15 < 16
∴ x = 15, – 14
Here, x ≤ y
II. y2 – 31y + 240 = 0
Hence, option B is correct.
⇒ y2 – 15y – 16y + 240 = 0

⇒ y (y – 15) – 16 (y – 15) = 0
 Question: Q10

Find the roots of the quadratic equation: x2 + 2x - 15 = 0?

A. -5, 3
B. 3, 5
C. -3, 5
D. -3, -5
E. 5, 2
 Explanation: Q10

x2 + 5x - 3x - 15 = 0

x(x + 5) - 3(x + 5) = 0

(x - 3)(x + 5) = 0

=> x = 3 or x = -5.

Hence, Option A is correct.

Question: 04 Question: Q11

If the roots of a quadratic equation are 20 and -7, then find the equation?

A. x2 + 13x - 140 = 0
B. x2 - 13x + 140 = 0
C. x2 - 13x - 140 = 0
D. x2 + 13x + 140 = 0
E. None of these
 Explanation: Q11

Any quadratic equation is of the form

x2 - (sum of the roots)x + (product of the roots) = 0 ---- (1)

where x is a real variable. As sum of the roots is 13 and product of the

roots is -140, the quadratic equation with roots as 20 and -7 is:

x2 - 13x - 140 = 0.

Hence, Option C is correct.

 Question: Q12

The sum and the product of the roots of the quadratic equation x2 + 20x + 3 = 0
are __________.

A. 10, 3
B. -10, 3
C. 20, -3
D. -10, -3
E. -20, 3
 Explanation: Q12

Sum of the roots = -20

product of the roots = 3

Hence, Option E is correct.

 Question: Q13

Directions: In each of these questions, two equations (I) and (II) are given. You
have to solve both the equations and give answer.

I. x2+ 31x + 238 = 0

II. y2+ 47y + 552 = 0

A. if x > y
B. if x ≤ y
C. if x ≥ y
D. if x < y
E. if x = y or relationship between x and y can't be established
 Explanation: Q13

I. x2+ 31x + 238 = 0 ⇒ (y + 23) (y + 24) = 0

⇒ x2+ 14x + 17x + 238 = 0 ∴ y = – 23, – 24

⇒ x (x + 14) + 17 (x + 14) = 0 on comparing the value of x and y

⇒ (x + 17) (x + 14) = 0 x y
– 14 > – 23
∴ x = – 17, – 14 – 14 > – 24
– 17 > – 23
II. y2+ 47y + 552 = 0 – 17 > – 24
Here, x > y
2
⇒ y + 24y + 23y + 552 = 0
Hence, option A is correct.
⇒ y (y + 24) + 23 (y + 24) = 0
 Question: Q14

Directions: In each of these questions, two equations (I) and (II) are given. You
have to solve both the equations and give answer.

I. 36x2– 196x – 11 = 0

II. 6y2– 12y – 378 = 0

A. if x > y
B. if x ≤ y
C. if x ≥ y
D. if x < y
E. if x = y or relationship between x and y can't
 Explanation: Q14

I. 36x2– 196x – 11 = 0 II. 6y2– 12y – 378 = 0

⇒ 6y2– 54y + 42y – 378 = 0
⇒ 36x2+ 2x – 198x – 11 = 0
⇒ 6y(y – 9) + 42(y – 9) = 0
⇒ 2x(18x + 1) – 11(18x + 1) = 0
⇒ (6y + 42) (y – 9) = 0
⇒ (2x – 11)(18x + 1) = 0
⇒ y = – 7, 9
⇒ x =11 / 2 , –1 / 18
Hence, relationship between x and y
cannot be determined.

Hence, option E is correct.

 Question: Q15

Directions: In each of these questions, two equations (I) and (II) are given. You
have to solve both the equations and give answer.

I. 84x2+ 115x + 26 = 0

II. 27y2+ 36y – 15 = 0

A. if x > y
B. if x ≤ y
C. if x ≥ y
D. if x < y
E. if x = y or relationship between x and y can't be established
 Explanation: Q15

Statement I Statement II

84x2+ 115x + 26 = 0 27y2+ 36y – 15 = 0

84x2+ 91x + 24x + 26 = 0 27y2+ 45y – 9y – 15 = 0

7x (12x + 13) + 2 (12x + 13) = 0 9y (3y + 5) – 3 (3y + 5) = 0

⇒ x = –2 / 7 y =1 / 3, –5 / 3
or
x= –13 / 12 ∴ There is no relationship between x
and y.
Hence, option E is correct.
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