Allen Carrer Institute

Subject : 910math Paper Set : 1

Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables(Part-2)
Standard : 10 Date : 09-11-2023
Total Mark : 800 Time : 0H:0M

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mathematics - Section A (MCQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1) (−1, 3) is not a solution of the equation . . . . . . . . . . . .

(A) x − y + 4 = 0 (B) 3x + y = 0 (C) x + 3y + 8 = 0 (D) x + 2y − 5 = 0
(2) Which of the following group truely match the data of Part I with the data of Part II ?
Part I Part II
1. The solution of 2x − y = 4 and 3x − 2y = 5 a. x = 1, y = 2
2. The solution of 5x − y = 14 and 4x − 3y = 9 b. x = 3, y = 2
3. The solution of 4x − 3y = 5 and 3x − y = 5 c. x = 3, y = 1
4. The solution of 3x − 2y = −1 and 2x − 5y = −8 d. x = 2, y = 1

(A) (1 − a), (2 − b), (3 − c), (4 − d) (B) (1 − b), (2 − c), (3 − d), (4 − a)

(C) (1 − d), (2 − a), (3 − b), (4 − c) (D) (1 − c), (2 − d), (3 − a), (4 − b)
(3) The solution of x + y − 1 = 0 and 2x + 2y − 5 = 0 is ...........
(A) x = 1, y = 0 (B) not possible (C) x = 1, y = 1 (D) x = 0, y = 1
(4) Pair of equations ax − y = 5 and 4x − 2y = 10 has infinite solution set. then a = . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5

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(5) If 5
− 4
= 4 and 4
− 5
= 5, then 1
− 1
= . . . . . . . . . . . . .(x, y ̸= 0)
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(A) 5
y x y x y

(B) 4 (C) 9 ut (D) 1

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(6) If x
2
= 6
y
= 2, then the value of x − y is ..........
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(A) 1 (B) 0 (C) −1 (D) 4

(7) Four years ago, the sum of the ages of mother and her two daughters was x years, then after two years, the sum of their ages becomes .......... years.
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(A) x + 6 (B) x + 12 (C) x + 18 (D) x + 24

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(8) Solve the following pairs of equations:

4x + y6 = 15
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6x − 8
y
= 14, y ̸= 0

(A) 3, 2 (B) 4, 6 (C) 11, 13 (D) 8, 5

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(9) For the linear equation in two variables 3x + 2y = 8 if the value of x is −2 then y = . . . . . . . . . . . .
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(A) −5 (B) −7 (C) 7 (D) −2

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(10) The solution set of a pair of equations x = 4 and y = 5 is . . . . . . . . . . . .

(A) {(4, 5)} (B) {(5, 5)} (C) {(5, 4)} (D) {(4, 4)}
(11) Solve, the following pair of linear equations : 25
x+y
− 7
x−y
= −2 and 15
x+y
− 7
x−y
= −4

(A) (−2, 1) (B) (3, −4) (C) (3, 2) (D) (7, −2)
(12) ............is not a linear equation in two variables.
(A) 6x − 5 = y (B) x − 6y = 0 (C) 6x + y = 7 (D) x2 − 6x + 7 = 0
(13) If a pair of equations 3x + ky − 9 = 0 and x + 2y − 3 = 0 has infinite solutions. then k = . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) −2 (B) 2 (C) 6 (D) −6
(14) The numerator of a fraction is 4 less than the denominator. If the numerator is decreased by 2 and denominator is increased by 1, then the denominator is eight
times the numerator. Find the fraction.
(A) 4
2
(B) 3
7
(C) 1
5
(D) 13
5
(15) 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.)

(A) (1, 1) (B) (10, 1) (C) (9, 3) (D) (7, 3)

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(16) Solve the following pairs of equations by the method of elimination :
5x − 3y = 1
2x + 5y = 19
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(A) 2, 12 (B) (−2, 1) (C) (1, 4) (D) (2, 3)
(17) For which value(s) of k will the pair of equations
kx + 3y = k − 3
12x + ky = k
have no solution?
(A) −3 (B) 3 (C) 6 (D) −6
(18) Solve the following pairs of equations by cross multiplication method :
x
a
+ yb = 0
(a + b)x + (a − b)y = a2 + b2
(A) (−a, −b) (B) (a, b) (C) (a, −b) (D) (−a, b)
(19) Find the value of k under the given condition for the following given pairs of equations :
kx + 3y = k − 3
12x + ky = k has infinite solution.
(A) 1 (B) 0 (C) 6 (D) 5
(20) Solve the following pairs of equations by the method of elimination :
11x + 13y = 61
13x + 11y = 59
(A) (3, 4) (B) (1, 4) (C) (0, 9) (D) (2, 3)
(21) Comparing the equation x = 4 with the standard form ax + by + c = 0, we get
b = .........
(A) 4 (B) 0 (C) 1 (D) −1
(22) Solve the following pairs of linear equations in two variables using graph : x + 2y = −4, 3x + 4y = −6
(A) (2, 3) (B) (−2, −3) (C) (−2, 3) (D) (2, −3)
(23) Five years ago, the sum of the ages of four persons was 60 years. The sum of the present ages of that four persons is . . . . . . . . . . . . years.
(A) 100 (B) 70 (C) 65 (D) 80

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(24) The graph 2x − y = 1 does not pass through the point.........
(A) (0, 0) (B) (1, 1)
(25) If the following pair of equations are consistent (unique solution), then find the value of k :
(C) (3, 5)
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3x + 2y = −5
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(A) − 94 (B) 5
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(C) 1
2
(D) − 23
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(26) Pair of equations 2x + y = 3 and x + 2y = 4 is............

(A) consistent (B) not consistent (C) linearly dependent (D) is the same
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(27) Students of class are made to stand in rows. If one student is extra in a row, there would be 2 rows less. If one student is less in a row, there would be 3 rows
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(A) 12 (B) 30 (C) 36 (D) 40

(28) x years ago, the sum of ages of mother-father and two children is y years, then after z years the sum of ages is . . . . . . . . . ...
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(A) 4x + y + 4z (B) x + y + z (C) 4x + y + z (D) x + y + 4z

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(29) The graph of equation . . . . . . . . . . . . is perpendicular line to X−axis.

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(A) x − y = 0 (B) x + y = 0 (C) 3x + 2 = 0 (D) 2y − 3 = 0

(30) For a pair of equations 2
x
+ 3
y
= 17 and 3
x
+ 2
y
= 13. x1 + 1
y
= ............

(A) 5 (B) 30 (C) 20 (D) 6

(31) The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9. If 27 is added to it, the digits of the number get reversed. The number is
(A) 25 (B) 36 (C) 63 (D) 72
(32) The cost of 5 pants and 8 shirts is ₹ 3100. If the cost of a pant is ₹ x and a shirt is ₹ y. then the linear equation of two variables becomes.........
(A) 5x + y = 3100 (B) 8x + 8y = 3100 (C) x + y = 3100 (D) 5x + 8y = 3100
(33) The solution of a pair of equations y + x = 2 and y − x = 4 is (x, y) = . . . . . . . . . ...
(A) (1, 3) (B) (1, −3) (C) (−1, 3) (D) (−1, −3)
(34) x is larger in two numbers x and y. Two times the larger number is 4 more than flve times the smaller number. The equation form of this data is . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 2x = 5y (B) x + 4 = 5y (C) 2x − 4 = 5y (D) x + 4 = 2y
(35) By the method of substitution, solve the following pair of linear equations: 2x + 3y = 11, 2x − y = −1
(A) (5, 0) (B) (7, 4) (C) (1, 3) (D) (2, 5)
(36) If 2x + y = 23 and 4x − y = 19, find the values of 5y − 2x and y
x
−2
−5 −5 −5 −5
(A) 31, 7
(B) 33, 7
(C) 37, 3
(D) 41, 7
(37) The angles of a triangle are x, y and 40◦ . The difference between the two angles x and y is 30◦ . Find x and y
(A) 85◦ and 55◦ (B) 80◦ and 55◦ (C) 85◦ and 50◦ (D) 80◦ and 50◦
(38) The solution of x + y − 1 = 0 and 2x + 2y − 2 = 0 is ............
(A) {(1, 0)} (B) {(0, 1)} (C) an infinite set (D) an empty set
(39) A railway half ticket costs half the full fare, but the reservation charges are the same on a half ticket as on a full ticket. One reserved first class ticket from the
station A to B costs Rs. 2530. Also, one reserved first class ticket and one reserved first class half ticket from A to B costs Rs. 3810. Find the full first class fare
from station A to B, and also the reservation charges for a ticket. (in Rs.)
(A) 30, 2500 (B) 2500, 30 (C) 2600, 45 (D) 50, 80

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(40) A fraction becomes 4
5
, if 1 is added to both the numerator and the denominator. If 5 is subtracted both from the numerator and the denominator, it becomes 1
2
.
Find the fraction.
(A) 9
3
(B) 7
5
(C) 7
9
(D) 1
2
(41) A person, rowing at the rate of 5 km/h in still water, takes thrice as much time in going 40 km upstream as in going 40 km downstream. Find the speed of the
stream. (in km/h)
(A) 1.5 (B) 3.5 (C) 2.5 (D) 4
(42) From the pair of equations x + 2y = 8 . . . (1) and 3x − 4y = −6 . . . (2) first equation should multiplied by............. to eliminate y.
(A) 1 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 4
(43) Solve the following pairs of equations by cross multiplication method :
4x − 19y + 13 = 0
13x − 23y + 19 = 0
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
(A) − 25 , − 35 (B) 25 , − 35 (C) − 25 , 35 (D) − 75 , 15
(44) The solution set of 2x + 3y = 5 and 4x + ky = 10 is an infinite set. The value of k is ...........
(A) 3 (B) 6 (C) 4 (D) 2
(45) For a pair of equations 2x + 3y = 10 and 3x − y = 4, x = . . . . . . . . .
(A) 2 (B) −2 (C) 1 (D) −1
(46) The graph of a pair of lines 3x − 2y = 2 and 6x − 4y = 4 is.........
(A) parallel lines (B) intersecting lines (C) coincident lines (D) mutually perpendicular lines
(47) The equations 2
3
x + 3
2
y = 5 and . . . . . . . . . . are the same.
(A) 2x + 3y = 5 (B) 4x + 9y = 5 (C) 4x + 9y = 30 (D) 10x + 15y = 5
(48) If 5
x
+ 3
y
= 4 and 3
x
+ 5
y
= 2, then 1
x
− 1
y
= . . . . . . . . . . . . .(x, y ̸= 0)

(A) 6 (B) 5 (C) 3 (D) 1

(49) The father’s age is six times his son’s age. Four years hence, the age of the father will be four times his son’s age. The present ages, in years, of the son and the
father are, respectively
(A) 4 and 24 (B) 5 and 30 (C) 6 and 36 (D) 3 and 24
(50) For a pair of equations 2x + 3y = 1 and 3x − 2y = 8, in usual notations a1 b2 − a2 b1 = . . . . . . . . .

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(A) 5 (B) −5 (C) −13 (D) 8
(51) If x + 1 is a factor of 2x3 + ax2 + 2bx + 1, then find the values of a and b given that 2a − 3b = 4 ut
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(A) 2, 9 (B) 10, 19 (C) 6, 7 (D) 5, 2
(52) While arvanging the students of standard X in rows, if two rows are reduced, then one more student has to be arranged in each of remaining rows and if three
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more rows are formed, then one student has to be taken off from each previously arranged rows. Find the number of students in the class.
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(A) 23 (B) 60 (C) 63 (D) 32

(53) The pair of equations x + 2y + 5 = 0 and −3x − 6y + 1 = 0 have
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(A) a unique solution (B) exactly two solutions (C) infinitely many solutions (D) no solution
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(54) The solution set of 2x + 3y + 5 = 0 and 4x + 6y + 10 = 0 is........

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(A) {(2, 3)} (B) empty set (C) infinite set (D) {(3, 5)}
(55) 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.
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(A) 20 (B) 7 (C) 27 (D) 10

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(56) Solve the following pairs of equations by the method of elimination :

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x + 3y − 6 = 0
2x − y = 5
(A) (2, 2) (B) (7, 0) (C) (0, 0) (D) (3, 1)
(57) Draw the graphs of the pair of linear equations x + y = 10 and x − y = 4. Determine the coordinates of the vertices of the triangle formcd by these linear
equations and the X− axis.
(A) (−2, 3), (12, 7), (0, 10) (B) (0, −3), (2, 6), (−7, 3) (C) (7, 3), (4, 0), (10, 0) (D) (2, 3), (4, 7), (9, 0)
(58) In a two-digits number, the digit at ten’s place is double the digit at 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
(59) If (x, −1) is the solution of linear equation of two variables 3x − y = 7, then x = . . . . . . . . . ...
(A) 2 (B) 8
3
(C) 3 (D) −2
(60) Solve the following pairs of equations by cross multiplication method :
ax − by = a−b 2
x + 3y = 2
(1 1) ( ) ( ) ( )
(A) 2 , 2 (B) 12 , − 12 (C) − 12 , 12 (D) − 12 , − 12
(61) In two−digit number, the digit at unit’s place is 3x and the digit at ten’s place is 2x, then that number is . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 6x2 (B) 5x (C) 32x (D) 23x
(62) x years ago, the age of Mahesh was y years then after z years the age will be . . . . . . . . . .. years.
(A) x − y + z (B) x + y + z (C) x − y − z (D) x + y − z
(63) For a pair of equations 5x − 4y = 1 and 10x = 8y + 2, in usual notations a1 b2 − a2 b1 = . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 40 (B) −40 (C) 0 (D) −80
(64) In two−digit number, the digit at unit’s is x and the digit at ten’s is 2x, then that number is..........
(A) 12x (B) 2x2 (C) 3x (D) 21x

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(65) Solve the following pairs of equations:
1
2x
− y1 = −1
1
x
+ 1
2y
= 8, x, y ̸= 0

(A) 1 1
,
5 4
(B) 1 1
,
6 4
(C) 1 1
,
6 5
(D) 1 1
,
5 9
(66) The sum of the digits of a two-digits 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
(67) Two years ago, the sum of ages of mother−father and two daughters is 40 years. After three years the sum of the ages will be . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 60 (B) 40 (C) 46 (D) 50
(68) Five years ago. the sum of the ages of a father and two sons was x years, then after five years, the sum of the ages of all will be . . . . . . . . . .. years.
(A) x + 5 (B) 5x + 15 (C) x + 30 (D) x + 25
(69) For eliminating y from the equations 3x − 2y = 1 and 5x + y = 6, second equation should be multiplied by
(A) 1 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 4
(70) The solution of pair of equations x + 2 = 0 and y − 1 = 0 is (x, y) = . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) {(2, −1)} (B) (−2, 1) (C) (1, −2) (D) {(−1, 2)}
(71) If a pair of linear equations is consistent, then the lines will be
(A) intersecting or coincident (B) always coincident (C) always intersecting (D) parallel
(72) The length of a rectangle is flve less than the thrice of its breadth. The perimeter of a rectangle is 110. If we take l as length and b as breadth, then.......
(A) l + b = 110 (B) l = 3b + 5 (C) l = 3b − 5 (D) l − 5 = 3b
(73) In a two−digit number, the digit at unit’s place is x and the digit at ten’s place is y. then the number is . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 10x + y (B) x + y (C) 10(x + y) (D) 10y + x
(74) Solve the following pair of equations : (a ̸= 0, b ̸= 0)
2
a
+ 3b = 1
1
a
+ 1b = 1
( ) ( ) (1 ) ( )
(A) 2, 12 (B) 12 , − 12 (C) 2
, −1 (D) − 25 , 35
(75) Which of the following group match the data of Part I with the data of Part II ?

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Part I Part II
1. x + 2y = 3, 2x + 4y = 5 a. solution set is singleton set.
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2. 2x + 3y = 6, x + 3
2
y =3 b. solution set is empty set.
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(A) (1 − c), (2 − d), (3 − a) (B) (1 − b), (2 − c), (3 − a) (C) (1 − a), (2 − b), (3 − d) (D) (1 − d), (2 − a), (3 − c)
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Subject : 910math Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables(Part-2) Paper Set : 1

Standard : 10 Date : 09-11-2023
Total Mark : 800 (Answer Key) Time : 0H:0M

Mathematics - Section A (MCQ)

1-C 2-B 3-B 4-A 5-D 6-A 7-C 8-A 9-C 10 - A

11 - C 12 - D 13 - C 14 - B 15 - B 16 - D 17 - D 18 - C 19 - C 20 - D
21 - B 22 - D 23 - D 24 - A 25 - D 26 - A 27 - C 28 - A 29 - C 30 - D
31 - B 32 - D 33 - C 34 - C 35 - C 36 - A 37 - A 38 - C 39 - B 40 - C
41 - C 42 - C 43 - C 44 - B 45 - A 46 - C 47 - C 48 - D 49 - C 50 - C
51 - D 52 - B 53 - D 54 - C 55 - C 56 - D 57 - C 58 - D 59 - A 60 - A
61 - D 62 - B 63 - C 64 - D 65 - B 66 - C 67 - A 68 - C 69 - C 70 - B
71 - A 72 - C 73 - D 74 - C 75 - B

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Subject : 910math Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables(Part-2) Paper Set : 1

Standard : 10 Date : 09-11-2023
Total Mark : 800 (Solutions) Time : 0H:0M

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mathematics - Section A (MCQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1) (−1, 3) is not a solution of the equation . . . . . . . . . . . .

(A) x − y + 4 = 0 (B) 3x + y = 0 (C) x + 3y + 8 = 0 (D) x + 2y − 5 = 0
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(2) Which of the following group truely match the data of Part I with the data of Part II ?
Part I Part II
1. The solution of 2x − y = 4 and 3x − 2y = 5 a. x = 1, y = 2
2. The solution of 5x − y = 14 and 4x − 3y = 9 b. x = 3, y = 2
3. The solution of 4x − 3y = 5 and 3x − y = 5 c. x = 3, y = 1
4. The solution of 3x − 2y = −1 and 2x − 5y = −8 d. x = 2, y = 1

(A) (1 − a), (2 − b), (3 − c), (4 − d) (B) (1 − b), (2 − c), (3 − d), (4 − a)

(C) (1 − d), (2 − a), (3 − b), (4 − c) (D) (1 − c), (2 − d), (3 − a), (4 − b)
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)

(3) The solution of x + y − 1 = 0 and 2x + 2y − 5 = 0 is ...........

(A) x = 1, y = 0 (B) not possible (C) x = 1, y = 1 (D) x = 0, y = 1
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)

(4) Pair of equations ax − y = 5 and 4x − 2y = 10 has infinite solution set. then a = . . . . . . . . . . . .

(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
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Multiplying equation (1) by 2 and comparing with second equation.

2ax − 2y = 10 and 4x − 2y = 10 ∴ 2a = 4 ∴ a = 2
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(5) If 5
− 4
= 4 and 4
− 5
= 5, then 1
− 1
= . . . . . . . . . . . . .(x, y ̸= 0)
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x y x y x y

(A) 5 (B) 4 (C) 9 (D) 1

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Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Adding both the equations,
9
x
− y9 = 9 ∴ x1 − y1 = 1
(∵ Dividing by 9)
(6) If x
2
= 6
y
= 2, then the value of x − y is ..........

(A) 1 (B) 0 (C) −1 (D) 4

Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
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(7) Four years ago, the sum of the ages of mother and her two daughters was x years, then after two years, the sum of their ages becomes .......... years.
(A) x + 6 (B) x + 12 (C) x + 18 (D) x + 24
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(8) Solve the following pairs of equations:

4x + y6 = 15
6x − 8
y
= 14, y ̸= 0

(A) 3, 2 (B) 4, 6 (C) 11, 13 (D) 8, 5

Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
Given pair of linear equations are
4x + y6 = 15.....(i)
and 6x − 8
y
= 14, y ̸= 0.....(ii)
Let u = 1
y
, then above equation
becomes
4x + 6u = 15.....(iii)
and 6x − 8u = 14.....(iv)
On multiplying Eq. (iii) by 8 and Eq. (iv) by 6 and then adding both of them, we get
32x + 48u = 120
36x − 48u = 84 ⇒ 68x = 204
⇒x=3
Now, put the value of x in Eq. (iii), we get
4 × 3 + 6u = 15
⇒ 6u = 15 − 12 ⇒ 6u[= 3 ]
⇒ u = 21 ⇒ y1 = 12 ∵ u = y1
⇒y =2
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(9) For the linear equation in two variables 3x + 2y = 8 if the value of x is −2 then y = . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) −5 (B) −7 (C) 7 (D) −2
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Substituting x = −2 in 3x + 2y = 8, we get 3(−2) + 2y = 8
∴ 2y = 8 + 6 ∴ 2y = 14 ∴ y = 7

(10) The solution set of a pair of equations x = 4 and y = 5 is . . . . . . . . . . . .

(A) {(4, 5)} (B) {(5, 5)} (C) {(5, 4)} (D) {(4, 4)}
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(11) Solve, the following pair of linear equations : 25

x+y
− 7
x−y
= −2 and 15
x+y
− 7
x−y
= −4

(A) (−2, 1) (B) (3, −4) (C) (3, 2) (D) (7, −2)
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
(3, 2)

(12) ............is not a linear equation in two variables.

(A) 6x − 5 = y (B) x − 6y = 0 (C) 6x + y = 7 (D) x2 − 6x + 7 = 0
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
The degree of x is 2 in x2 − 6x + 7.
∴ x2 − 6x + 7 = 0 is not a linear equation in two variables.
Other three equations are linear equations in two varlables.

(13) If a pair of equations 3x + ky − 9 = 0 and x + 2y − 3 = 0 has infinite solutions. then k = . . . . . . . . . . . .

(A) −2 (B) 2 (C) 6 (D) −6
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(14) The numerator of a fraction is 4 less than the denominator. If the numerator is decreased by 2 and denominator is increased by 1, then the denominator is eight
times the numerator. Find the fraction.
(A) 4
2
(B) 3
7
(C) 1
5
(D) 13
5
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
3
7

(15) 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.)
ss
la
dc
Ve

(A) (1, 1) (B) (10, 1) (C) (9, 3) (D) (7, 3)

Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
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 in downstream becomes (x + y) km/hr and the speed of the boat in upstream becomes (x − y)km/hr.
Now, time = distance
speed ]
[∵ Speed = distance
time
Suppose, time taken by the boat when it goes 32 km upstream is t1 (in hours).
∴ t1 = x−y 32
hours
Suppose, time taken by the boat when it goes 36 km downstream is t2 (in hours).
∴ t2 = x+y 36
hours
Also, it is given that, t1 + t2 = 7.
∴ x−y32
+ x+236
= 7 ......... (1)
By similar calculation, in 9 hours, boat goes 40 km upstream and 48 km downstream,
we get,
40
x−y
48
+ x+y = 9 ......... (2)
Taking the substitution x−y 1
= a and x+y
1
= b reducible equations are
32a + 36b = 7 ......... (3)
and 40a + 48b = 9 ......... (4)
Which are in the linear form.
We will solve the equations by method of cross multiplication. (Thesé linear equations can be solved by any method.)
Comparing equations (3) and (4) with the general form,
a1 = 32, b1 = 36, c1 = −7
a2 = 40, b2 = 48, c2 = −9
By applying the cross multiplication method,
a b
= = 1
b1 &c1 c1 &a1 a1 &b1
b2 &c2 c2 &a2 a2 &b2

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 a a a
= =
36& − 7 − 7&32 32&36
48& − 9 − 9&40 40&48

∴ a
(36)(−9)−(48)(−7)
b
= (−7)(40)−(−9)(32)
1
= (32)(48)−(40)(36)
∴ −324+336
a b
= −280+288 1
= 1536−1440
∴ 12 = 8 = 96
a b 1

∴ a = 12
96
= 18 and b = 968 1
= 12
∴ x−y = a = 8 and x+y = b = 12
1 1 1 1

∴ x − y = 8 ......... (5)
and x + y = 12 ......... (6)
Taking the sum of equations (5) and (6),
2x = 20 ∴ x = 10
Substituting x = 10 in equation (6)
10 + y = 12 ∴ y = 2
Thus, the speed of the boat in still water (x) 10 km/hr and speed of the stream (y) 1 km/hr.
(16) Solve the following pairs of equations by the method of elimination :
5x − 3y = 1
2x + 5y = 19
( )
(A) 2, 12 (B) (−2, 1) (C) (1, 4) (D) (2, 3)
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(2, 3)
(17) For which value(s) of k will the pair of equations
kx + 3y = k − 3
12x + ky = k
have no solution?
(A) −3 (B) 3 (C) 6 (D) −6
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Given pair of linear equations is
kx + 3y = k − 3
and
12x + ky = k
On comparing with ax + by + c = 0, we get a1 = k, b1 = 3 and c1 = −(k − 3)
a2 = 12, b2 = k and c2 = −k
For no solution of the pair of linear equations.
ss

a1
a
= bb1 ̸= cc1
la

2 2 2
−(k−3)
⇒ 12k
= k3 ̸= −k
dc

Taking first two parts, we get

⇒ 12k
= k3
Ve

⇒ k2 = 36
⇒ k = ±6
Taking last two parts, we get
3
k
̸= k−3
k
⇒ 3k ̸= k(k − 3)
⇒ 3k − k(k − 3) ̸= 0
⇒ k(3 − k + 3) ̸= 0
⇒ k(6 − k) ̸= 0
⇒ k ̸= 0 and k ̸= 6
Hence, required value of k for which the given pair of linear equations has no solution is −6.
(18) Solve the following pairs of equations by cross multiplication method :
x
a
+ yb = 0
(a + b)x + (a − b)y = a2 + b2
(A) (−a, −b) (B) (a, b) (C) (a, −b) (D) (−a, b)
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
(a, −b)
(19) Find the value of k under the given condition for the following given pairs of equations :
kx + 3y = k − 3
12x + ky = k has infinite solution.
(A) 1 (B) 0 (C) 6 (D) 5
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
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(20) Solve the following pairs of equations by the method of elimination :
11x + 13y = 61
13x + 11y = 59
(A) (3, 4) (B) (1, 4) (C) (0, 9) (D) (2, 3)
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(2, 3)
(21) Comparing the equation x = 4 with the standard form ax + by + c = 0, we get
b = .........
(A) 4 (B) 0 (C) 1 (D) −1
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
Comparing x = 4 i.e., x + Oy − 4 = 0 with ax + by + c = 0, we get b = 0

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(22) Solve the following pairs of linear equations in two variables using graph : x + 2y = −4, 3x + 4y = −6
(A) (2, 3) (B) (−2, −3) (C) (−2, 3) (D) (2, −3)
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(2, −3)

(23) Five years ago, the sum of the ages of four persons was 60 years. The sum of the present ages of that four persons is . . . . . . . . . . . . years.
(A) 100 (B) 70 (C) 65 (D) 80
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

(24) The graph 2x − y = 1 does not pass through the point.........

(A) (0, 0) (B) (1, 1) (C) (3, 5) (D) (2, 3)
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(25) If the following pair of equations are consistent (unique solution), then find the value of k :
x − ky = 2
3x + 2y = −5
(A) − 94 (B) 5
3
(C) 1
2
(D) − 23
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Here, x − ky = 2 ∴ x − ky − 2 = 0 ...... (1)
and 3x + 2y = −5 ∴ 3x + 2y + 5 = 0 ...... (2)
Comparing the coefficients of equations (1) and (2) with the general pair of equations,
a1 = 1, b1 = −k, c1 = −2 and
a2 = 3, b2 = 2, c2 = 5
Now, the equations are consistent,
a1
a
̸= bb1
2 2
∴ 13 ̸= − k2
∴ k ̸= − 23
Thus, the pair of equations has unique solution for any real value other than k = − 23 .
{ }
∴ k ∈ R − − 32

(26) Pair of equations 2x + y = 3 and x + 2y = 4 is............

(A) consistent (B) not consistent (C) linearly dependent (D) is the same
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(27) Students of class are made to stand in rows. If one student is extra in a row, there would be 2 rows less. If one student is less in a row, there would be 3 rows
more. Find the number of students in the class.
ss

(A) 12 (B) 30 (C) 36 (D) 40

la

Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
dc

36

(28) x years ago, the sum of ages of mother-father and two children is y years, then after z years the sum of ages is . . . . . . . . . ...
Ve

(A) 4x + y + 4z (B) x + y + z (C) 4x + y + z (D) x + y + 4z

Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(29) The graph of equation . . . . . . . . . . . . is perpendicular line to X−axis.

(A) x − y = 0 (B) x + y = 0 (C) 3x + 2 = 0 (D) 2y − 3 = 0
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(30) For a pair of equations 2

x
+ 3
y
= 17 and 3
x
+ 2
y
= 13. x1 + 1
y
= ............

(A) 5 (B) 30 (C) 20 (D) 6

Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Adding both the equations.
5
x
+ y5 = 30 ∴ x1 + y1 = 6
(∵ Dividing by 5)

(31) The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9. If 27 is added to it, the digits of the number get reversed. The number is
(A) 25 (B) 36 (C) 63 (D) 72
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)

(32) The cost of 5 pants and 8 shirts is ₹ 3100. If the cost of a pant is ₹ x and a shirt is ₹ y. then the linear equation of two variables becomes.........
(A) 5x + y = 3100 (B) 8x + 8y = 3100 (C) x + y = 3100 (D) 5x + 8y = 3100
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

(33) The solution of a pair of equations y + x = 2 and y − x = 4 is (x, y) = . . . . . . . . . ...

(A) (1, 3) (B) (1, −3) (C) (−1, 3) (D) (−1, −3)
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(34) x is larger in two numbers x and y. Two times the larger number is 4 more than flve times the smaller number. The equation form of this data is . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 2x = 5y (B) x + 4 = 5y (C) 2x − 4 = 5y (D) x + 4 = 2y
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Two time the larger number x is 2x. Adding 2 in it, we get 2x + 4
The five times of smaller number is 5y.
Thus, 2x + 4 = 5y

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(35) By the method of substitution, solve the following pair of linear equations: 2x + 3y = 11, 2x − y = −1
(A) (5, 0) (B) (7, 4) (C) (1, 3) (D) (2, 5)
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Here, 2x − y = −1
∴ y = 2x + 1 .......... (1)
Substituting this value of y in other equation 2x + 3y = 11
2x + 3(2x + 1) = 11
∴ 2x + 6x + 3 = 11
∴ 8x = 8
∴x=1
Substitute x = 1 in equation (1),
y = 2(1) + 1
∴y=3
Thus, (x, y) = (1, 3) is the solution of the pair of linear equations in two variables.

(36) If 2x + y = 23 and 4x − y = 19, find the values of 5y − 2x and y

x
−2
−5 −5 −5 −5
(A) 31, 7
(B) 33, 7
(C) 37, 3
(D) 41, 7
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
Given equations are
2x + y = 23
and 4x − y = 19
On adding both equations, we get
6x = 42 ⇒ x = 7
Put the value of x in Eq. (i), we get
2(7) + y = 23
⇒ 14 + y = 23
⇒ y = 23 − 14
⇒y =9
We have, 5y − 2x = 5 × 9 − 2 × 7
= 45 − 14 = 31
and x y
− 2 = x4 − 2 = 97 − 2 = 9−14 = − 57
( 7y ) −5
Hence, the values of (5y − 2x) and x − 2 are 31 and 7
, respectively.

(37) The angles of a triangle are x, y and 40◦ . The difference between the two angles x and y is 30◦ . Find x and y
(A) 85◦ and 55◦ (B) 80◦ and 55◦ (C) 85◦ and 50◦ (D) 80◦ and 50◦
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
Given that, x, y and 40◦ are the angles of a triangle.
ss

x + y + 40◦ = 180◦
[since, the sum of all the angles of a triangle is 180◦ ]
la

⇒ x + y = 140◦ ....(i)
Also, x − y = 30◦ ....(ii)
dc

On adding Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get

2x = 170◦
Ve

⇒ x = 85◦
On putting x = 85◦ in Eq. (i), we get
85◦ + y = 140◦
⇒ y = 55◦
Hence, the required values of x and y are 85◦ and 55◦ , respectively.

(38) The solution of x + y − 1 = 0 and 2x + 2y − 2 = 0 is ............

(A) {(1, 0)} (B) {(0, 1)} (C) an infinite set (D) an empty set
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(39) A railway half ticket costs half the full fare, but the reservation charges are the same on a half ticket as on a full ticket. One reserved first class ticket from the
station A to B costs Rs. 2530. Also, one reserved first class ticket and one reserved first class half ticket from A to B costs Rs. 3810. Find the full first class fare
from station A to B, and also the reservation charges for a ticket. (in Rs.)
(A) 30, 2500 (B) 2500, 30 (C) 2600, 45 (D) 50, 80
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
Let the cost of full and half first class fare be ₹ X
2
and ₹ respectively and reservation charges be ₹ y per ticket.
Case : I The cost of one reserved first class ticket from the stations A to B
= ₹ 2530
⇒ x + y = 2530.....(i)
Case : II The cost of one reserved first class ticket and one reserved first class half ticket from stations A to B = 73810
x + y + x2 + y = 3810
3x
2
+ 2y = 3810
3x + 4y = 7620....(ii)
Now, multiplying Eq. (i) by 4 and then subtracting from Eq. (ii), we get
3x + 4y = 7620
4x + 4y = 10120
− − −
___________________
−x = −2500
x = 2500
On putting the value of x in Eq. (i) we get
2500 + y = 2530
y = 2530 − 2500
y = 30
Hence, full first class fare from stations A to 6 is Rs. 2500 and the reservation for a ticket is Rs. 30.

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(40) A fraction becomes 4
5
, if 1 is added to both the numerator and the denominator. If 5 is subtracted both from the numerator and the denominator, it becomes 1
2
.
Find the fraction.
(A) 9
3
(B) 7
5
(C) 7
9
(D) 1
2
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
7
9

(41) A person, rowing at the rate of 5 km/h in still water, takes thrice as much time in going 40 km upstream as in going 40 km downstream. Find the speed of the
stream. (in km/h)
(A) 1.5 (B) 3.5 (C) 2.5 (D) 4
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Let the speed of the stream be v km/h.
Given that, a person rowing in still water = 5 km/h
The speed of a person rowing in downstream = (5 + v) km/h
and the speed of a person has rowing in upstream = (5 − v) km/h
Now, the person taken time to cover ] 40 km downstream,
t1 = 5+v40
h [∵ speed = distance
time
and the person has taken time to cover 40 km upstream.
40
t2 = 5−v h
By condition, t2 = t1 × 3
⇒ 5−v40 40
= 5+v ×3
1 3
5−v
= 5+v
5 + v = 15 − 3v ⇒ 4v = 10
v = 10
4
= 2.5 km/h
Hence, the speed of the stream is 2.5 km/h

(42) From the pair of equations x + 2y = 8 . . . (1) and 3x − 4y = −6 . . . (2) first equation should multiplied by............. to eliminate y.
(A) 1 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 4
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
See, the coefficient of y in first equation is 2 and the coefficient of y is −4 in the second equation.
∴ First equation should multiplied by 2 to ellminate y.

(43) Solve the following pairs of equations by cross multiplication method :

4x − 19y + 13 = 0
13x − 23y + 19 = 0
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
(A) − 25 , − 35 (B) 25 , − 35 (C) − 25 , 35 (D) − 75 , 15
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
( 2 3)
ss

−5, 5
la

(44) The solution set of 2x + 3y = 5 and 4x + ky = 10 is an infinite set. The value of k is ...........
(A) 3 (B) 6 (C) 4 (D) 2
dc

Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
Ve

(45) For a pair of equations 2x + 3y = 10 and 3x − y = 4, x = . . . . . . . . .

(A) 2 (B) −2 (C) 1 (D) −1
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(46) The graph of a pair of lines 3x − 2y = 2 and 6x − 4y = 4 is.........

(A) parallel lines (B) intersecting lines (C) coincident lines (D) mutually perpendicular lines
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(47) The equations 2

3
x + 32 y = 5 and . . . . . . . . . . are the same.
(A) 2x + 3y = 5 (B) 4x + 9y = 5 (C) 4x + 9y = 30 (D) 10x + 15y = 5
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
2
3
x + 32 y = 5 ∴ 4x + 9y = 30 (∵ Multiplying by 6)

(48) If 5
x
+ 3
y
= 4 and 3
x
+ 5
y
= 2, then 1
x
− 1
y
= . . . . . . . . . . . . .(x, y ̸= 0)

(A) 6 (B) 5 (C) 3 (D) 1

Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Subtracting second equation from first equation.
2
x
− y2 = 2 ∴ x1 − y1 = 1 (∵ Dividing by 2)

(49) The father’s age is six times his son’s age. Four years hence, the age of the father will be four times his son’s age. The present ages, in years, of the son and the
father are, respectively
(A) 4 and 24 (B) 5 and 30 (C) 6 and 36 (D) 3 and 24
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Let x yr be the present age of father and y yr be the present age of son. Four years hence, it has relation by given condition,
(x + 4) = 4(y + 4)
⇒ x − 4y = 12
and x = 6y
On putting the value of x from Eq. (ii) in Eq. (i), we get 6y − 4y = 12
⇒ 2y = 12
⇒y =6
When y = 6, then x = 36 Hence, present age of father is 36 yr and age of son is 6 yr.

(50) For a pair of equations 2x + 3y = 1 and 3x − 2y = 8, in usual notations a1 b2 − a2 b1 = . . . . . . . . .

(A) 5 (B) −5 (C) −13 (D) 8

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 Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
For 2x + 3y − 1 = 0 and 3x − 2y − 8 = 0
a1 = 2, b1 = 3, a2 = 3, b2 = −2
Now, a1 b2 − a2 b1 = (2)(−2) − (3)(3) = −4 − 9 = −13

(51) If x + 1 is a factor of 2x3 + ax2 + 2bx + 1, then find the values of a and b given that 2a − 3b = 4
(A) 2, 9 (B) 10, 19 (C) 6, 7 (D) 5, 2
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Given that, (x + 1) is a factor of f (x) = 2x5 + ax2 + 2bx + 1, then f (−1) = 0.
[if (x + a) is a factor of f (x) = ax2 + bx + c, then f (−) = 0]
⇒ 2(−1)3 + a(−1)2 + 2b(−1) + 1 = 0
⇒ −2 + a − 2b + 1 = 0
⇒ a − 2b − 1 = 0...(i)
Also, 2a − 3b = 4
⇒ 3b =( 2a − 4 )
⇒ b = 2a−4 3
Now, put(the value) of b in Eq. (i), we get
⇒ a − 2 2a−4 3
−1=0
⇒ 3a − 2(2a − 4) − 3 = 0
⇒ 3a − 4a + 8 − 3 = 0
⇒ −a + 5 = 0
⇒a=5
Now, put the value of a in Eq. (i), we get
5 − 2b − 1 = 0
⇒ 2b = 4
⇒b=2
Hence, the required values of a and b are 5 and 2, respectively.

(52) While arvanging the students of standard X in rows, if two rows are reduced, then one more student has to be arranged in each of remaining rows and if three
more rows are formed, then one student has to be taken off from each previously arranged rows. Find the number of students in the class.
(A) 23 (B) 60 (C) 63 (D) 32
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
60

(53) The pair of equations x + 2y + 5 = 0 and −3x − 6y + 1 = 0 have

(A) a unique solution (B) exactly two solutions (C) infinitely many solutions (D) no solution
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Given, equations are x + 2y + 5 = 0 and −3x − 6y + 1 = 0
ss

Here, a1 = 1, b1 = 2, c1 = 5 and a2 = −3, b2 = −6, c2 = 1

la

a1
a
= − 13 , bb1 = − 26 = − 13
2 2
c1 5
dc

c2
= 1
a1 b1
a2
= ̸= cc1
b22
Hence, the pair of equations has no solution.
Ve

(54) The solution set of 2x + 3y + 5 = 0 and 4x + 6y + 10 = 0 is........

(A) {(2, 3)} (B) empty set (C) infinite set (D) {(3, 5)}
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(55) 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:(Correct Answer:C)
Let the digit at ten’s place be x and the digit at unit’s place be y in the original two-digit number.
Then, the original number = 10x + y,
the sum of digits = x + y and
the new number obtained by inter-changing the digits = 10y + x.
The sum of digit is given to be 9 .
∴ x + y = 9 ......... (1)
Also, the new number obtained by interchanging the digits exceeds the original number by 45.
∴ New number = Original number +45
∴ 10y + x = 10x + y + 45
∴ 10y + x − 10x − y = 45
∴ −9x + 9y = 45
∴ −x + y = 5 ......... (2)
Converting equations (1) and (2) in standard form.
x + y − 9 = 0 ......... (3)
and x − y + 5 = 0 ......... (4)
Comparing with the standard form, we get
a1 = 1, b1 = 1, c1 = −9
a2 = 1, b2 = −1, c2 = 5
Using the cross multiplication method, we get
x y 1
= =
b1 &c1 c1 &a1 a1 &b1
b2 &c2 c2 &a2 a2 &b2

y
∴ x
= = 1
1& − 9 − 9&1 1&1
− 1&5 5&1 1& − 1

y
∴ x
(1)(5)−(−1)(−9)
= (−9)(1)−(5)(1) = 1
(1)(−1)−(1)(1)
y
∴ x
5−9
= −9−5 1
= −1−1

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 y
∴ x
−4
= −14
= 1
−2
−4
∴x= 2 and y = −14
−2
= −2
=7
Thus, x = 2, y = 7
∴ The digit at units place is 2 and at tens place is 7.
∴ The original number = 10x + y
= 10(2) + 7
= 20 + 7 = 27

(56) Solve the following pairs of equations by the method of elimination :

x + 3y − 6 = 0
2x − y = 5
(A) (2, 2) (B) (7, 0) (C) (0, 0) (D) (3, 1)
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(3, 1)

(57) Draw the graphs of the pair of linear equations x + y = 10 and x − y = 4. Determine the coordinates of the vertices of the triangle formcd by these linear
equations and the X− axis.
(A) (−2, 3), (12, 7), (0, 10) (B) (0, −3), (2, 6), (−7, 3) (C) (7, 3), (4, 0), (10, 0) (D) (2, 3), (4, 7), (9, 0)
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
(7, 3), (4, 0), (10, 0)

(58) In a two-digits number, the digit at ten’s place is double the digit at 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:(Correct Answer:D)
63

(59) If (x, −1) is the solution of linear equation of two variables 3x − y = 7, then x = . . . . . . . . . ...
(A) 2 (B) 8
3
(C) 3 (D) −2
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
Substituting y = −1 in 3x − y = 7
3x − (−1) = 7, ∴ 3x + 1 = 7 ∴ 3x = 6 ∴x=2

(60) Solve the following pairs of equations by cross multiplication method :

ax − by = a−b 2
x + 3y = 2
(1 1) ( ) ( ) ( )
(A) 2 , 2 (B) 12 , − 12 (C) − 12 , 12 (D) − 12 , − 12
ss

Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
(1 1)
la

,
2 2
dc

(61) In two−digit number, the digit at unit’s place is 3x and the digit at ten’s place is 2x, then that number is . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 6x2 (B) 5x (C) 32x (D) 23x
Ve

Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

(62) x years ago, the age of Mahesh was y years then after z years the age will be . . . . . . . . . .. years.
(A) x − y + z (B) x + y + z (C) x − y − z (D) x + y − z
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)

(63) For a pair of equations 5x − 4y = 1 and 10x = 8y + 2, in usual notations a1 b2 − a2 b1 = . . . . . . . . . . . .

(A) 40 (B) −40 (C) 0 (D) −80
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Comparing 5x − 4y − 1 = 0 and 10x − 8y − 2 = 0 with ax + by + c = 0
a1 = 5, b1 = −4, a2 = 10, b2 = −8
Now, a1 b2 − a2 b1 = (5)(−8) − (10)(−4) = −40 + 40 = 0

(64) In two−digit number, the digit at unit’s is x and the digit at ten’s is 2x, then that number is..........
(A) 12x (B) 2x2 (C) 3x (D) 21x
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

(65) Solve the following pairs of equations:

1
2x
− y1 = −1
1
x
+ 1
2y
= 8, x, y ̸= 0

(A) 1 1
,
5 4
(B) 1 1
,
6 4
(C) 1 1
,
6 5
(D) 1 1
,
5 9
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
Given pair of linear equations is
1
2x
− y1 = −1........(i)
and 1
x
+ 1
2y
= 8, x, y ̸= 0........(ii)
Let u = 1
x
and v = y1 , then the above equations becomes
u
2
− v = −1
⇒ u − 2v = −2........(iii)
and u + v2 = 8
⇒ 2u + v = 16........(iv)
4u + 2v = 32
u − 2v = −2
_______________
5u = 30

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 u=6
Now, put the value of u in Eq. (iv), we get
2 × 6 + v = 16
⇒ v = 16 − 12 = 4
⇒v=4
x= u 1
= 16 and y = v1 = 14
Hence, the required values of x and y are 16 and 1
4
, respectively.

(66) The sum of the digits of a two-digits 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:(Correct Answer:C)
In a two-digits number, suppose the digit at ten’s place is y and the digit at unit’s place is x.
∴ The number is 10y + x.
Now, the sum of the digit at ten’s place (x) and the digit at unit place (y) is x + y.
But, this sum is 6 .
∴ x + y = 6 ............ (1)
By interchanging their digits, the digit at ten’s place becomes x and the digit at unit’s place becomes y. So, the new number formed is 10x + y. This number is 18
less than the original number 10y + x.
∴ Original number −18 = New number
∴ 10y + x − 18 = 10x + y
∴ −9x + 9y = 18
∴ x − y = −2 (∵ Dividing by −9) ...... (2)
Taking the sum of equation (1) and equation and equation (2).
2x = 4 ∴ x = 2
Substituting x = 2 in equation (1)
2+y =6 ∴y =4
Thus, for x = 2 and y = 4, the original number 10y + x = 10(4) + 2 = 42.

(67) Two years ago, the sum of ages of mother−father and two daughters is 40 years. After three years the sum of the ages will be . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 60 (B) 40 (C) 46 (D) 50
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(68) Five years ago. the sum of the ages of a father and two sons was x years, then after five years, the sum of the ages of all will be . . . . . . . . . .. years.
(A) x + 5 (B) 5x + 15 (C) x + 30 (D) x + 25
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(69) For eliminating y from the equations 3x − 2y = 1 and 5x + y = 6, second equation should be multiplied by
(A) 1 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 4
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Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
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(70) The solution of pair of equations x + 2 = 0 and y − 1 = 0 is (x, y) = . . . . . . . . . . . .

(A) {(2, −1)} (B) (−2, 1) (C) (1, −2) (D) {(−1, 2)}
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Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
Solution is asked in the question, so the answer is x = −2, y = 1.
i.e., (x, y) = (−2, 1)

(71) If a pair of linear equations is consistent, then the lines will be

(A) intersecting or coincident (B) always coincident (C) always intersecting (D) parallel
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
Condition for a consistent pair of linear equations
a1
a
̸= bb1 [intersecting lines having unique solution]
2 2
and a1
a2
= b1
b2
= c1
c2
[coincident or dependent]

(72) The length of a rectangle is flve less than the thrice of its breadth. The perimeter of a rectangle is 110. If we take l as length and b as breadth, then.......
(A) l + b = 110 (B) l = 3b + 5 (C) l = 3b − 5 (D) l − 5 = 3b
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(73) In a two−digit number, the digit at unit’s place is x and the digit at ten’s place is y. then the number is . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 10x + y (B) x + y (C) 10(x + y) (D) 10y + x
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

(74) Solve the following pair of equations : (a ̸= 0, b ̸= 0)

2
a
+ 3b = 1
1
a
+ 1b = 1
( ) ( ) (1 ) ( )
(A) 2, 12 (B) 12 , − 12 (C) 2
, −1 (D) − 25 , 35
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Taking a1 = x and 1b = y in both the equations,
2x + 3y = 1 ....... (1) and x + y = 1 .......... (2)
Multiplying equation (2) by 2 and then subtracting from equation (1),
2x + 3y = 1
2x + 2y = 2
−−−
_____________
y = −1
Substituting
y = −1 in x + y = 1

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 x + (−1) = 1
∴x=1+1=2
Now, x = 2 ∴ a1 = 2 ∴ a = 12 and
y = −1 ∴ 1b = −1 ∴ b = −1
∴ The solution of the given pair of the equations is a = 1
2
, b = −1.

(75) Which of the following group match the data of Part I with the data of Part II ?
Part I Part II
1. x + 2y = 3, 2x + 4y = 5 a. solution set is singleton set.
2. 2x + 3y = 6, x + 3
2
y =3 b. solution set is empty set.
3. 3x − y = 0, x − y + 6 = 0 c. solution set is infinite set.
d. solution set contains two members.

(A) (1 − c), (2 − d), (3 − a) (B) (1 − b), (2 − c), (3 − a) (C) (1 − a), (2 − b), (3 − d) (D) (1 − d), (2 − a), (3 − c)
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)

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