Allen Carrer Institute

Subject : 910math Paper Set : 1

Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables(Part-1)
Standard : 10 Date : 09-11-2023
Total Mark : 800 Time : 0H:0M

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

(1) The present age of Ramesh is x years. Mahesh is 5 years elder than Ramesh and three years younger than Suresh. The present age of Suresh is . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) x + 3 (B) x + 5 (C) x + 8 (D) 8 − x
(2) Solve the following pair of equations : (a ̸= 0, b ̸= 0)
5 3
a
+ 2b =1
1
2a
− 3
b
=1
( ) ( ) (1 ) (7 )
(A) 12 , 12 (B) − 25 , 35 (C) 2
, − 12 (D) 2
, − 72
(3) Find the value(s) of p
−3x + 5y = 7 and 2px − 3y = 1
if the lines represented by these equations are intersecting at a unique point.
(A) 7
10
(B) 3
10
(C) 11
10
(D) 9
10
(4) In a competitive examination, one mark is awarded for each correct answer while 1
2
mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Jayanti answered 120 questions
and got 90 marks. How many questions did she answer correctly?
(A) 50 (B) 75 (C) 100 (D) 155
(5) The sum of the two−digit number and the number obtained by interchanging the digits is always divisible by . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 9 (B) 10 (C) 11 (D) 12
(6) Pair of equations 2x + y = 6 and x + 12 y = 4 has.........

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(A) unique solution (B) two solutions (C) no solution (D) infinite solutions
(7) Solve the following pairs of linear equations in two variables using graph : 2x + y = 7, utx − 2y = 6
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(A) (−6, 3) (B) (−3, 2) (C) (4, −1) (D) (7, 1)
(8) If the lines given by 3x + 2ky = 2 and 2x + 5y + 1 = 0 are parallel, then the value of k is
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(A) 15
4
(B) 3
2
(C) 2
5
(D) 4
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(9) The average age of Ina, Mina and Dika is x years, then after y years the average age of them will be . . . . . . . . . .. years.
(A) 3x + 3y (B) x + 3y (C) y + 3x (D) x + y
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(10) Length of a rectangle is 5 less than twice its breadth. If its perimeter is 110, then find the area of the rectangle. Use cross multiplication method for the solution.
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(A) 700 (B) 730 (C) 690 (D) 790

(11) Pair of equations from the above figures is............
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(A) 3x = 4y.x + 2y = 10 (B) x = y, 2x + y = 10 (C) 2x = y, 2x + y = 10 (D) x = 2y, x + 2y = 10

(12) ...........is a linear equation in two variables.
(A) x2 + x − 3 = 0 (B) x2 + y = 0 (C) x − 3 = y 2 (D) x + 3 = y
(13) The sum of two numbers is 8. If smaller number is y, then the larger number x = . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) y − 8 (B) y + 8 (C) 8y (D) 8 − y
(14) A shopkeeper sells a saree at 8% profit and a sweater at 10% discount, thereby, getting a sum Rs. 1008. If she had sold the saree at 10% profit and the sweater at
8% discount, she would have got Rs. 1028. Find the cost price of the saree and the list price (price before discount) of the sweater. (in Rs.)
(A) 200, 300 (B) 300, 400 (C) 600, 400 (D) 400, 600
(15) The standard form of 2x = 5y is............
(A) 2x + 5y = 0 (B) 5y − 2x = 0 (C) 2x − 5y + 0 = 0 (D) 5y = 2x
(16) The graph of pair of equations x + y = 7 and 3x + 3y = 21.............
(A) intersects in two points (B) intersect in one point (C) are parallel lines (D) is a line
(17) The denominator of a fraction is 6 thore than the numerator. If 1 is added to numerator and 3 is subtracted from the denominator, it becomes 43 . Find the fraction.
(A) 5
11
(B) 7
9
(C) 50
9
(D) 7
10
(18) Solve the following pairs of equations by the method of elimination :
4x − 3y = 5
5
2
x−y =4
(A) (2, 1) (B) (1, 1) (C) (1, 0) (D) (0, 0)
(19) ’The two digit’s number. whose the digit at unit’s place is x and the digit at ten’s place is y is three time the sum of the digits’ is written as . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) x + 10y = 3x (B) 10x + y = 3(x + y) (C) 10y + x = 3(x + y) (D) 3(10y + x) = x + y
(20) Find the value(s) of p
−x + py = 1 and px − y = 1
if the pair of equations has no solution.
(A) 3 (B) 2 (C) 1 (D) 4

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(21) The graph of equation ............. passing through the origin.
(A) 4x = 5y (B) 4x + 1 = 5y (C) 5x − 1 = 4y (D) 4x + 5y = 1
(22) The diagram given below shows two sticks − one BLACK and the other WHITE. Based on the measurements shown, what is the length of the white stick ? (in cm)

(A) 17 (B) 5 (C) 8.5 (D) 13.5

(23) A two-digit number is obtained by either multiplying sum of the digits by 8 and adding 1 or by multiplying the difference of the digits by 13 and adding 2. Find
the number.
(A) 41 (B) 30 (C) 55 (D) 70
(24) Solve the following pair of equations by the method of cross multiplication :
x
a
+ yb = 2
ax − by = a2 − b2
(A) (a, −b) (B) (−a, −b) (C) (−a, b) (D) (a, b)
(25) The graph of equation . . . . . . . . . . . . is a perpendicular line to the Y − axis.
(A) 3x + 2y = 5 (B) x = 3 (C) 2y − 3 = 0 (D) x − y = 0
(26) In two−digit number, the digit at unit’s place is (2x − 1) and the digit at ten’s place is (2x + 1), then that number is...........
(A) 22x + 9 (B) 19 + 22x (C) 22x − 9 (D) 9x − 22
(27) Solve the following pairs of equations by the method of elimination :
x + 2y = 32
2x + y = 32
( ) ( ) (1 ) ( )
(A) 12 , 12 (B) 2, 12 (C) 2
, − 12 (D) − 25 , 35
(28) Use the method of elimination to find the solution of the following pair of linear equations : 2x + y = 4, x + 3y = 7.
(A) (0, 0) (B) (1, 2) (C) (1, −1) (D) (−1, 3)

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(29) Solve the following pairs of linear equations : 8
a
− 9
b
= 1, 10
a
+ 6
b
=7
(A) (2, 3) (B) (3, 2)
(30) From the equation 2x + 3y = 8, we get y = . . . . . . . . . . . .
(C) (7, 1)
ut (D) (6, 0)
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(A) 2x−8
3
(B) 8−2x
3
(C) 2x+8
3
(D) 8−3x
2
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(31) Solve the following pairs of linear equations by the method of substitution : 8x − 3y = 1, 34x − 3y = 14
( ) ( ) ( ) (1 )
(A) −7, − 12 (B) 4, 25 (C) 12 , 32 (D) ,1
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(32) If the sum and the product of the digits of two-digit number is the same, then the number is . . . . . . . . . . . .
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(A) 11 (B) 23 (C) 10 (D) 22

(33) Solve the following pairs of linear equations in two variables using graph : 2x − 3y = 5, 4x − 6y = −13
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(A) (1, 2) (B) ∅ (C) (3, 1) (D) (7, 5)

(34) Draw the graph of the equations 2x + 3y = 8 and x + 2y = 5 in the same graph paper. Find the solution of their from the graph.
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(35) A fraction becomes if 2 is subtracted from the numerator and 3 added to the denominator. If 6 is added to the numerator and the denominator is multiplied by
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3 , it becomes 32 . Find the fraction.

(A) 4
5
(B) 2
3
(C) 1
6
(D) 5
9
(36) For a two-digit number, the result obtained by adding the digits is the same as the result obtained by the multiplication of the digits, then the number is .............
(A) 11 (B) 23 (C) 10 (D) 22
(37) 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
(38) If y = 1
2
x and x + 2y = 8, then x = . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 2 (B) −2 (C) 4 (D) −4
(39) The solution set of x + 2y − 3 = 0 and 5x + ky + 7 = 0 is an empty set. The value of k is .......
(A) 10 (B) 3 (C) 6 (D) 7
(40) A shopkeeper gives books on rent for reading. She takes a fixed charge for the first two days, and an additional charge for each day thereafter. Latika paid Rs. 22
for a book kept for six days, while Anand paid Rs. 16 for the book kept for four days. Find the fixed charges and the charge for each extra day. (in Rs.)
(A) 11, 5 (B) 10, 3 (C) 14, 1 (D) 19, 8
(41) A line 2x − y = 6 intersects the X−axis at........
(A) (3, 0) (B) (0, 3) (C) (3, 3) (D) (1, 1)
(42) Solve the following pairs of linear equations : 5
x−1
+ 1
y−2
= 2, 6
x−1
− 3
y−2
=1

(A) (1, 2) (B) (0, 3) (C) (7, 0) (D) (4, 5)

(43) Naresh has double money than Yogesh. If Naresh gives Yogesh ₹ 20. then both has equal money. The pair of equations obtain from this data is . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) x = 2y, x − 20 = y + 20 (B) x = 2y, y − 20 = x − 20 (C) x = 2y, x − 20 = y (D) x = 2y, x − 20 = y − 20
(44) Solve the following pairs of equations:
x
a
+ yb = a + b
x
a2
+ by2 = 2, a, b ̸= 0
(A) a2 , b−2 (B) a−2 , b2 (C) a3 , b3 (D) a2 , b2

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(45) Subtraction of two numbers is 5. If larger number is x, then smaller number is y = . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 5 (B) 5y (C) x − 5 (D) x + 5
(46) Solve the following pairs of linear equations by the method of substitution : x + 8y = 19, 2x + 11y = 28
(A) (3, 2) (B) (5, 7) (C) (4, 1) (D) (2, −1)
(47) The solution of the pair of equations x + 2y = 5 and 2x + y = 4 is .........
(A) (1, 2) (B) (1, 1) (C) (1, −1) (D) (2, 2)
(48) If 3x + 5y = 8 and 5x + 3y = 24, then x − y = . . . . . . . . .
(A) 4 (B) 16 (C) 8 (D) 32
(49) Solve the following pairs of equations by the method of elimination :
5(x − 2) + 3y = 1
3(x + 1) + 5(y − 3) = 1
(A) (1, 2) (B) (3, 4) (C) (1, 4) (D) (0, 9)
(50) The standard form of the equation 5y = −2x + 3 is........
(A) 2x + 5y + 3 = 0 (B) 2x + 5y − 3 = 0 (C) 2x − 5y = 3 (D) 2x − 5y − 3 = 0
(51) In pair of equations a1 x + b1 y + c1 = 0 and a2 x + b2 y + c2 = 0 if . . . . . . . . . . . . . then solution set is infinite.
(A) a1
a2
̸= b1
b2
̸= c1
c2
(B) a1
a2
̸= b1
b3
= c1
c2
(C) a1
a2
= b1
b2
= c1
c2
(D) a1
a2
= b1
b2
̸= c1
c2
(52) If zero is adjusted between two digits of two−digit number whose unit’s place is y and ten’s place is x, then the new number is . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 10x + y (B) 100x + y (C) 100x + 10y (D) x + 100y
(53) If x = −2 and 4
x
+ 3
n
= 1, then y = . . . . . . . . . ...
(A) 3 (B) 2 (C) 1 (D) −1
(54) If 3
x
− 2
y
= 5 and 4
x
− 5
y
= 2, then the value of 1
x
− 1
y
is ............ (x, y ̸= 0)

(A) −1 (B) 1 (C) 5 (D) 2

(55) Solve the following pairs of equations by cross multiplication method :
x
a
− yb = 0
ax + by = a2 + b2

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(A) (−a, −b) (B) (a, b) (C) (−a, b) (D) (a, −b)

(A) a1 b1
̸= c1
(B) a1
̸= b1
(C) b1 ut
(56) In pair of equations a1 x + b1 y + c1 = 0 and a2 x + b2 y + c2 = 0 if . . . . . . . . . . . . then there is no solution. (Solution set is null set.)
c1
(D) c1 a1
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a2
= b2 c2 a2 b2 b2
= c2 c2
= a2
(57) Solve the following pair of equations by the method of cross multiplication :
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ax + by − a + b = 0
bx − ay − a − b = 0
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(A) (−1, −1) (B) (1, −1) (C) (1, 0) (D) (0, −1)
(58) If the pair of equations = 9 and = 7, then
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5
x
− 3
y
3
x
− 5
y
1
x
− 1
y
= ............

(A) 1 (B) 0 (C) 3 (D) 2

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(59) Solve the following pairs of linear equations : x + y = 5xy, 3x + 2y = 13xy.

( ) ( ) (1 ) (1 )
(A) 12 , 1 , (3, 2) (B) (−2, 1), − 25 , 35 (C) (0, 0), 2
, 1
3
(D) (3, −4), 2
, − 12
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(60) Solve the following pairs of linear equations : 2

+ 3
= 9
, 4
+ 9
= 21
(x ̸= 0, y ̸= 0)
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(A) (4, 5) (B) (1, 3) (C) (3, 2) (D) (7, 0)

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(61) If 4x − 12y = 20, then 5x − 15y = . . . . . . . . . . . .

(A) 4 (B) 5 (C) 25 (D) 20
(62) ..........is a linear equation in two variables.
(A) x
2
+ 3
x
=y (B) 3y − x = 1
y
(C) x2 − 2 = y 2 (D) x = y
(63) Use the method of elimination to find the solution of the following pair of linear equations : x
4
+ y
3
= 2, 4x + 3y = 25
(A) (0, 0) (B) (1, 2) (C) (4, 3) (D) (8, 5)
(64) Solve the following pairs of linear equations in two variables using graph : 2x + 3y = 12, 2x + 3y = 6
(A) (5, 3) (B) ∅ (C) (7, 1) (D) (3, 7)
(65) Use the method of elimination to find the solution of the following pair of linear equations : 5x + 6y = 14, 3x − 2y = −14
(A) (2, 2) (B) (1, 0) (C) (1, 3) (D) (−2, 4)
(66) Pair of equations 2x + 3y = 5 and 2x + 3y = 8 is ..........
(A) consistent (B) not consistent (C) is the same (D) linearly dependent
(67) Find the solution of the pair of equations x
10
+ y
5
− 1 = 0 and x
8
+ y
6
= 15 Hence, find λ, if y = λx + 5
(A) x = −340, y = −165, λ = − 12 (B) x = 340, y = −165, λ = − 12
(C) x = 340, y = 165, λ = − 12 (D) x = 340, y = −165, λ = 1
2
(68) Find the value of k under the given condition for the following given pairs of equations :
2x − ky + 3 = 0
3x + 2y − 1 = 0 does not have any solution.
(A) − 93 (B) − 43 (C) 1
3
(D) 1
6
(69) The standard form of the equation 3x = 2y − 1 is..........
(A) 3x + 1 = 2y (B) 3x − 2y = −1 (C) 3x − 2y + 1 = 0 (D) 2y − 1 = 3x
(70) The sum of the digits of two−digit number is 6. If the digit at unit’s place is twice the digit at ten’s place, then that number is..........
(A) 24 (B) 42 (C) 36 (D) 63

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(71) The total cost of three tables and two chairs is ₹ 3400. The cost of two tables and three chairs is ₹ 3100. then the total cost of a chair and a table is ₹ ...............
(A) 1300 (B) 800 (C) 6500 (D) 500
(72) 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)
(73) Solve the following pairs of linear equations by the method of substitution : 2x − y + 3 = 0, y = 2x − 3
2
.
(A) ∅ (B) (10, 2) (C) (7, 9) (D) (4, 3)
(74) For a pair of equations 7x − 13y = 1 and 13x − 7y = 19, x − y = . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 20 (B) 18 (C) 1 (D) 0
(75) Ankita travels 14 km to her home partly by rickshaw and partly by bus. She takes half an hour if she travels 2 km by rickshaw, and the remaining distance by
bus.On the other hand, if she travels 4 km by rickshaw and the remaining distance by bus, she takes 9 minutes longer. Find the speed of the rickshaw and of the
bus.(in km/h)
(A) 20, 30 (B) 10, 40 (C) 50, 60 (D) 70, 90
(76) For the pair of equations 2
x
+ 3
y
= 3 and 3
x
+ 2
y
= 7, 3
x
+ 3
y
= ............

(A) 3 (B) 2 (C) 10 (D) 6

(77) In two−digit number, the digit at unit’s place is (x + 1) and the digit at ten’s place is (x + 2), then that number is . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 2x + 3 (B) 11x + 12 (C) 10x + 1 (D) 11x + 21
(78) The solution set of pair of equations x = −2 and y = 3 is........
(A) {(−2, 3)} (B) (−2, 3) (C) −2, 3 (D) empty set
(79) Solve the following pairs of linear equations by the method of substitution : 3x + y + 1 = 0, 2x − 3y + 8 = 0
(A) (10, −2) (B) (0, 3) (C) (−1, 2) (D) (4, −3)
(80) The sum of two numbers is 9. The difference of five times the first number and thrice the other number is 5. Find the numbers.
(A) 4, 5 (B) −4, 2 (C) 0, −5 (D) 7, 5
(81) 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.

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(A) 60 (B) 78 (C) 64 (D) 94
(82) Solve the following pairs of linear equations in two variables using graph : x + y = 8, x − y = 2
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(A) (5, 3) (B) (−5, 3) (C) (5, −3) (D) (−5, −3)
(83) If I add 1 to each of the two given numbers, then their ratio is 1 : 2. If I subtract 5 from each of the numbers, the ratio is 5 : 11. Find the numbers.
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(A) 23, 62 (B) 78, 90 (C) 30, 45 (D) 35, 71

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(84) Pair of equations 2x + 6y = 10 and 3x + 9y − 15 = 0 has..........

(A) unique solution (B) infinite solution (C) two solutions (D) no solution
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(85) Solve the following pairs of equations by cross multiplication method :

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5x + 2y = 10
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4x + 3y − 1 = 0
(A) (1, −3) (B) (4, −5) (C) (−4, 7) (D) (7, −9)
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(86) The solution set of x + y − 3 = 0 and 3x + 3y − 9 = 0 is ............

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(A) {(1, 0)} (B) {(0, 1)} (C) an empty set (D) an infinite set
(87) Solve the following pairs of linear equations by the method of substitution : 8x + 5y = 9, 3x + 2y = 4
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(A) (7, −5) (B) (−3, 2) (C) (0, −1) (D) (−2, 5)
(88) Solve the following pairs of linear equations : + 8b =
9
a
7 and 2
a
− 3
b
= −8
( ) ( ) (1 ) ( )
(A) 2, 12 (B) − 25 , 35 (C) 2
, − 12 (D) −1, 12
(89) The solution of pair of equations x + 2y = 5 and 3x + 5y = 13 is...........
(A) x = 1, y = 2 (B) x = 2, y = 1 (C) x = −1, y = −2 (D) x = 2, y = −1
(90) If 2x + y = 5 and y − 1 = 0, then the value of x is ............
(A) 4 (B) 5 (C) 2 (D) 0
(91) If 2x + y = 35 and 3x + 4y = 65, then find x
y
.

(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 0 (D) 1

(92) If 2x + 3y = 7 and 3x + 2y = 3, then the value of x + y is ..........
(A) 10 (B) 4 (C) 6 (D) 2
(93) Solve the following pairs of equations by the method of elimination :
7(y + 3) − 2(x + 2) = 14
4(y − 2) + 3(x − 3) = 2
(A) (1, 2) (B) (5, 1) (C) (3, 4) (D) (1, 4)
(94) Draw the graphs of the pair of linear equations x + 3y = 6 and 2x − 3y = 12. Determine the coordinates of the vertices of the triangle formed by these linear
equations and the Y − axis.
(A) (0, −3), (2, 6), (−7, 3) (B) (7, 3), (4, 0), (10, 0) (C) (2, 3), (4, 7), (9, 0) (D) (6, 0), (0, −4), (0, 2)
(95) For the linear equation in two variables 2x − 5y = 3 if y = −1, then x = . . . . . . . . . ..
(A) 1 (B) −1 (C) 2 (D) −2
(96) The intersection point in the graph of a pair of equations x = 0 and y = 0 is.........
(A) (1, 0) (B) (0, 1) (C) (0, 0) (D) none of these
(97) A line x − 2y = 2 intersects the Y −axis at..........
(A) (−1, −1) (B) (2, −2) (C) (0, −1) (D) (−1, 0)

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(98) Obtain the solution of the following pair of equations by elimination method :
11
y
− x7 = 1, y9 − x4 = 6; x ̸= 0, y ̸= 0
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
(A) 13 , 12 (B) 12 , − 12 (C) − 25 , 35 (D) 2, 12
(99) Pair of equations 5x − y = 9 and 10x − 18 = 2y is . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) linearly dependent (B) consistent (C) not consistent (D) not linearly dependent
(100) Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 6. If 8 is subtracted from each of the numbers, the ratio becomes 4 : 5. Find the numbers.
(A) 60 and 68 (B) 40 and 58 (C) 50 and 48 (D) 40 and 48
(101) If the sum and the subtraction of the digit at the ten’s place and the digit at the unit’s place of two−digit number is same then the digit at unit’s place is ...........
(A) 1 (B) −1 (C) 0 (D) 2
(102) Solve the following pairs of linear equations in two variables using graph : y + x = 5, y − x = 9
(A) (−2, 7) (B) (−2, 5) (C) (7, 0) (D) (5, 7)
(103) Solve the following pairs of linear equations by the method of substitution : x + y = 7, 5x + 12y = 7
(A) (−11, 4) (B) (11, 4) (C) (11, −4) (D) (−11, −4)
(104) y years ago, the sum of the ages of flve friends was x years, then the sum of the present ages of them is . . . . . . . . . . . . years.
(A) 5x + y (B) 5x − y (C) x − 5y (D) x + 5y
(105) For the linear equation of two variables ax + by + c = 0, . . . . . . . . . . . . is not true.
(A) a ̸= 0, b ̸= 0 (B) a ̸= 0, b = 0 (C) a = 0, b ̸= 0 (D) a = 0, b = 0
(106) For a pair of equations, if a1 b2 − a2 b1 = 0, b1 c2 − b2 c1 = 0 and c1 a2 − c2 a1 = 0 then the solution set of a pair of equations is ...........
(A) unique (B) ϕ (C) {(1, 1)} (D) an infinite set
(107) In a two−digit number, the digit at unit’s place is x and the digit at ten’s place is y. The number obtained by interchanging the digits is ...........
(A) 10y + x (B) 10x + y (C) x + y (D) x − y
(108) The graph of pair of equations 3x + 4y = 10 and 3x + 4y = 15.............
(A) intersects in two points (B) intersect in one point (C) are parallel lines (D) is a line
(109) The digit at ten’s place is 4 in two−digit number and the product of both the digits is four times greater than the digit’s at ten’s place, then the number is.........
(A) 84 (B) 42 (C) 48 (D) 44

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(110) Solve the following pairs of equations by the method of elimination :
9x + 7y = 55
7x + 9y = 57 ut
tit
(A) (9, −3) (B) (2, 0) (C) (3, 4) (D) (1, 3)
ns

(111) If x
2
= 6
4
= 3. then x + y = . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 2 (B) 4 (C) 6 (D) 8
rI

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

re

2
a
= −1 − 3b
9
= a4 + 7
r

b
Ca

(A) (−1, 3) (B) (1, 3) (C) (−1, −3) (D) (1, −3)
(113) Solve the following pairs of equations by cross multiplication method :
n

3x + y = 7
2x + 3y = 14
le

(A) (−1, −5) (B) (1, 4) (C) (2, −4) (D) (−4, 4)
Al

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

x
2
+ 35 y + 1 = 0
x
2
+ y3 − 13 = 0
(A) (1, 1) (B) (4, −5) (C) (2, 1) (D) (3, 5)
(115) Five years ago. the sum of the ages of five persons was 50 years. After five years, the sum of the ages of that five persons will be . . . . . . . . . . . . years.
(A) 100 (B) 75 (C) 60 (D) 80
(116) Find the values of x and y in the following rectangle [see F ig.]

(A) 1, 3 (B) 1, 4 (C) 2, 1 (D) 1, 8

(117) 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)
(118) Solve the following pairs of linear equations in two variables using graph : y = 2, x + 4y = 10
(A) (3, −5) (B) (1, 4) (C) (5, 7) (D) (2, 2)

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(119) The solution set of a pair of equations x + y − 1 = 0 and 2x + 2y − 2 = 0 is . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) {(1, 0)} (B) {(0, 1)} (C) empty set (D) infinite set
(120) Draw the graphs of the pair of linear equations x − y + 2 = 0 and 4x − y − 4 = 0. Calculate the area of the triangle formed by the lines so drawn and the x - axis.
(in sq. units.)
(A) 3.6 (B) 6 (C) 36 (D) 3
(121) Solve the following pairs of linear equations in two variables using graph : x + y = 5, 5x − 2y = 4
(A) (2, 3) (B) (3, 7) (C) (−2, 1) (D) (7, −5)
(122) Comparing the equation y = −3 with the standard form ax + by + c = 0, we get a = . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) −3 (B) 3 (C) 1 (D) 0
(123) Two years ago, Salim was thrice as old as his daughter and six years later, he will be four years older than twice her age. How old are they now? (in year)
(A) 36, 14 (B) 38, 14 (C) 38, 18 (D) 30, 10
(124) If (1, y) is the solution of linear equation of two variables 2x + 3y = 8, then y = . . . . . . . . .
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 5
(125) The pair of equations y = 0 and y = −7 has
(A) one solution (B) no solution (C) infinitely many solutions (D) two solution
(126) The solution set of x + y − 1 = 0 and 3x + 3y − 2 = 0 is ...........
(A) ϕ (B) x = 0, y = 1 (C) x = 1, y = 0 (D) x = 1, y = 1
(127) One equation of a pair of dependent linear equations is −5x + 7y = 2. The second equation can be
(A) 10x + 14y + 4 = 0 (B) −10x − 14y + 4 = 0 (C) 10x − 14y = −4 (D) −10x + 14y + 4 = 0
(128) The solution of pair of equations x + y − 1 = 0 and 2x + 2y − 3 = 0 is.........
(A) x = 1, y = 0 (B) x = 0, y = 1 (C) empty set (D) x = 2, y = 3
(129) Solve the following pair of linear equations by the method of elimination: 2x + 5y = 7, 4x + 10y = 12.
(A) (1, 4) (B) (−2, 1) (C) (−1, −5) (D) ∅
(130) The pair of equations x = a and y = b graphically represents lines which are
(A) parallel (B) intersecting at (b, a) (C) intersecting at (a, b) (D) coincident

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(131) The solution set of a pair of equations 5x − 5y = −5 and 3x
− 3y
+ 3
= 0 is.........

ut
2 2 2
{( 3 )} {( 3 )}
(A) 5, 2 (B) 2
,5 (C) infinite set (D) empty set
tit
(132) If x+y
xy
= 2 and x−y
xy
= 6, then x = . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(A) 4 (B) (C) 2 (D) − 12

ns

1
4
(133) If 7x − 9y = 25 and 9x − 7y = 23, then x + y = . . . . . . . . .
rI

(A) −1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 12

re

(134) The graph of pair of equations 2x + y = 7 and 5x − 2y = 4..............

(A) intersects in two points (B) intersect in one point (C) are parallel lines (D) is a line
r
Ca

(135) Solve the following pairs of linear equations : a5 − 6b = 3 and 1

a
+ 4
b
= 11
( ) ( ) (1 ) (2 )
(A) − 25 , 35 (B) 73 , 15 (C) 3
, 1
2
(D) 5
, 3
1
n

(136) After x years, the sum of the ages of Sachin and Sehwag will be y years, then the sum of the agges before 3 years was . . . . . . . . . . . . years.
le

(A) y − 2x − 6 (B) y + 2x + 6 (C) x − 2y + 6 (D) x + 2y + 6

Al

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

x
a
+ yb = a + b
x
a2
+ by2 = 2
( ) ( ) ( )
(A) (a, b) (B) a2 , b (C) a, b2 (D) a2 , b2
(138) The value of c for which the pair of equations cx − y = 2 and 6x − 2y = 3 will have infinitely many solutions is
(A) 3 (B) no value (C) −3 (D) −12
(139) If the following pair of equations does not have any solution, then find the value of k :
3x − 4y + 7 = 0
kx + 3y − 5 = 0
(A) − 94 (B) 5
1
(C) 4
2
(D) 9
4
(140) Use the method of elimination to find the solution of the following pair of linear equations : 0.4x + 0.3y = 1.7, 0.7x − 0.2y = 0.8
(A) (2, 3) (B) (3, 2) (C) (−2, −2) (D) (−3, 0)
(141) The equation of a line which is parallel to the line x + 3y = 5 is . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 3x + y = 5 (B) x + y = 5 (C) x + 3y = 10 (D) x − 3y = 5
(142) For which values of p and q, will the following pair of linear equations have infinitely many solutions?
4x + 5y = 2
(2p + 7q)x + (p + 8q)y = 2q − p + 1
(A) p = −4, q = 4 (B) p = −2, q = 3 (C) p = −3, q = 2 (D) p = −1, q = 2
(143) A number is 3 less than another number. By adding 17 to twice the larger number it becomes thrice the smaller number. Find these numbers.
(A) 26, 23 (B) 62, 20 (C) 20, 27 (D) 29, 21
(144) ......... is the solution of a linear equation in two variables x − 2y = 4
(A) (2, 3) (B) (2, −3) (C) (−2, 3) (D) (−2, −3)
(145) 6 students of class X took part in Ramanuj Compitetive Examination. The number of girls participants is 2 less than the number of boys participants. Find the
number of girls and number of boys who took part in the examination using graph.
(A) Boys : 4, Girls : 2 (B) Boys : 7, Girls : 3 (C) Boys : 8, Girls : 4 (D) Boys : 6, Girls : 12

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(146) Solve the following pairs of equations:
2xy
x+y
= 32
xy −3
2x−y
= 10
, x + y ̸= 0, 2x − y ̸= 0
1 −3 −1 −3 −1 3 1 −3
(A) 2
, 2 (B) 2
, 2 (C) 2
,2 (D) 4
, 4
(147) If x = a, y = b is the solution of the equations x − y = 2 and x + y = 4, then the values of a and b are, respectively
(A) 3 and 1 (B) 3 and 5 (C) 5 and 3 (D) −1 and −3
(148) Solve the following pairs of linear equations : 8y − 3x = 5xy, 6y − 5x = −2xy
( ) ( 20 9 ) ( ) ( 22 )
(A) (1, 2), 12 , 14
6 17
(B) (0, 2), 15 ,3 (C) (7, 0), 22
31
, 7
20
(D) (0, 0), 31
, 11
23
(149) A pair of linear equations which has a unique solution x = 2, y = −3 is
(A) x + y = 1 and 2x − 3y = −5 (B) 2x − y = 1 and 3x + 2y = 0
(C) x − 4y − 14 = 0 and 5x − y − 13 = 0 (D) 2x + 5y = −11 and 4x + 10y = −22
(150) The equation 3x − 2y + 5 = 0 can be written..........
−5−3x
(A) y = 3x−5
2
(B) y = 3x+5
2
(C) y = 5−3x
2
(D) y = 2
(151) x = −1 and y = −2 is one of the solution of the equation . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 2x − y = −4 (B) 3x + y = −5 (C) 3x − 2y = 7 (D) x − 2y = 0
(152) For what value of k, do the equations 3x − y + 8 = 0 and 6x − ky = −16 represent coincident lines?
(A) 1
2
(B) − 12 (C) −2 (D) 2
(153) The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9 and the difference is 1. The number is ............
(A) 27 (B) 54 (C) 87 (D) 63
(154) Solve the following pairs of equations:
43x + 67y = −24
67x + 43y = 24
(A) 1, 0 (B) −1, 1 (C) 1, −1 (D) 2, −3
(155) The solution set of a pair of equations x = 6 and y = 4 is .........
(A) {(4, 6)} (B) {(3, 2)} (C) {(6, 4)} (D) {(10, 2)}
(156) Solve the following pairs of equations:

e
ut
x + y = 3.3
0.6
3x−2y
= −1 3x − 2y ̸= 0
tit
(A) 1.5, 3.5 (B) 1.5, 2.5 (C) 1.2, 2.1 (D) 2.2, 2.8
(157) The cost of 4 pens and 4 pencil boxes is Rs. 100. Three times the cost of a pen is Rs. 15 more than the cost of a pencil box. Form the pair of linear equations for
ns

the above situation. Find the cost of a pen and a pencil box. (in Rs.)
(A) 5, 12 (B) 12, 5 (C) 15, 10 (D) 10, 15
rI

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

re

3x − 4y = 17
4x − 5y = 21
r
Ca

(A) (−1, −5) (B) (−2, 0) (C) (−1, 1) (D) (2, 1)

(159) Solve the following pairs of equations by cross multiplication method :
0.5x + 0.3y = 0.1
n

0.6x + 0.3y = 0.3

le

(A) (2, 3) (B) (−2, 3) (C) (−2, −3) (D) (2, −3)
Al

(160) 5x + 3y = 10xy(x ̸= 0, y ̸= 0), then 6

x
+ 10
y
= ...........

(A) 2 (B) 5 (C) 10 (D) 20

(161) Vijay had some bananas, and he divided them into two lots A and B. He sold the first lot at the rate of Rs. 2 for 3 bananas and the second lot at the rate of Rs. 1
per banana, and got a total of Rs. 400. If he had sold the first lot at the rate of Rs. 1 per banana, and the second lot at the rate of Rs. 4 for 5 bananas, his total
collection would have been Rs. 460. Find the total number of bananas he had.
(A) 500 (B) 550 (C) 575 (D) 475
(162) .......... is not a linear equation of two variables.
(A) x = 3y − 1 (B) x2 − 5 = 0 (C) y = 2x + 3 (D) x − y = 0
(163) Jamila sold a table and a chair for Rs. 1050, thereby making a profit of 10% on the table and 25% on the chair. If she had taken a profit of 25% on the table and
10% on the chair she would have got Rs. 1065. Find the cost price of each. (in Rs.)
(A) 100, 900 (B) 100, 300 (C) 500, 400 (D) 600, 800
(164) The solution set of pair of equations x + y + 1 = 0 and 3x + 3y + 2 = 0 is.........
(A) {(1, −2)} (B) {(3, 1)} (C) infinite set (D) empty set
(165) Determine, algebraically, the vertices of the triangle formed by the lines
5x − y = 5, x + 2y = 1 and 6x + y = 17
(A) (−1, 0), (3, 1), (2, −5) (B) (1, 0), (3, −1), (2, 5) (C) (1, 0), (−3, −1), (2, −5) (D) (−1, 0), (−3, 1), (−2, 5)
(166) ’An employee invests ₹ x at the rate of 5% and invests ₹ y at the rate of 7%, then he gets ₹ 310 as yearly interest.’ Symbolically it is written as ..........
(A) 5x + 7y = 310 (B) 7x + 5y = 3100 (C) 5x + 7y = 31000 (D) 7x + 5y = 310
(167) Solve the following pairs of equations by cross multiplication method :
x
5
− y4 = 409
y
x
3
− 2 = 12 5
(1 ) ( ) (2 ) ( )
(A) 2 , − 12 (B) 12 , 12 (C) 2
, 7
4
(D) − 25 , 35
(168) The sum of digits of a two-digits 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

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(169) In pair of equations a1 x + b1 y + c1 = 0 and a2 x + b2 y + c2 = 0 if............then it has unique solution.
(A) a1 b2 ̸= a2 b1 (B) a1 b2 = b1 a2 (C) b1 c2 = c1 b2 (D) c1 a2 = a1 c2
(170) Solve the following pairs of equations by the method of elimination :
4x − 3y = 8
6x − y = 29 3
( ) ( ) (3 ) (1 )
(A) − 25 , 35 (B) 12 , 12 (C) 2
, − 23 (D) 3
, 1
2
(171) A two-digit number is obtained by either multiplying the sum of the digits by 8 and then subtracting 5 or by multiplying the difference of the digits by 16 and
then adding 3. Find the number.
(A) 83 (B) 87 (C) 92 (D) 105
(172) If in a rectangle, the length is increased and breadth reduced each by 2 units, the area is reduced by 28 square units. If, however the length is reduced by 1 unit
and the breadth increased by 2 units, the area increases by 33 square units. Find the area of the rectangle.
(A) 236 (B) 220 (C) 275 (D) 253
(173) Solve the following pairs of linear equations by the method of substitution : 2x + 3y = 7, 6x + 9y = 23
( )
(A) (2, 2) (B) ∅ (C) 1, 32 (D) (0, −3)
(174) Solve the following pairs of linear equations by the method of substitution : x + 11y = 1, 8x + 13y = 2
(4 3) (7 3) (3 2) ( )
(A) 20 , 18 (B) 20 , 20 (C) 25 , 25 (D) 2
, 5
25 25
(175) For a pair of equations 13x − 7y = 19 and 7x − 13y = 31, x + y = . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 2 (B) −2 (C) 5 (D) 40
(176) The solution set of pair of equations x + y + 1 = 0 and 3x + 3y + k = 0 is infinite set. then k = . . . . . . . . .
(A) 1 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 6
(177) The solution set of pair of equations, x = 1 and y = 2 is ..........
(A) {(1, 2)} (B) (1, 2) (C) {(2, 1)} (D) {(1, 1)}
(178) Graphically, the pair of equations
6x − 3y + 10 = 0
2x − y + 9 = 0
represents two lines which are
(A) intersecting at exactly one point. (B) intersecting at exactly two points.

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(C) parallel. (D) coincident.
ut
(179) The age of the father is twice the sum of the ages of his two children. After 20 years, his age will be equal to the sum of the ages of his children. Find the age of
tit
the father. (in year)
(A) 10 (B) 20 (C) 40 (D) 30
ns

(180) The graph of equation . . . . . . . . . . . . is parallel to Y −axis.

rI

(A) 3y − 1 = 0 (B) 2x + 5 = 0 (C) 2x + 3y = 1 (D) 2x − 3y = 1

(181) Aruna has only Rs. 1 and Rs. 2 coins with her. If the total number of coins that she has is 50 and the amount of money with her is Rs . 75, then the number of
re

Rs. 1 and Rs. 2 coins are, respectively

r

(A) 35 and 15 (B) 25 and 25 (C) 35 and 20 (D) 15 and 35

Ca

(182) If the sum of the two numbers 20 and the difference is 8, then the larger number is ...........
(A) 6 (B) 20 (C) 14 (D) 18
n

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

le

4x + 6y = 11
5x − 8y = 6
Al

( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
(A) 12 , − 12 (B) − 25 , 35 (C) − 35 , 75 (D) 2, 12
(184) Solve the following pair of equations by the method of cross multiplication :
x + y − (a (+ b) = 0)
ax − by − a2 − b2 = 0
(A) (a, b) (B) (−a, −b) (C) (a, −b) (D) (−a, b)
(185) Solve the following pairs of equations:
x
3
+ y4 = 4
5x
6
− y8 = 4
(A) 8, 13 (B) 9, 6 (C) 4, 5 (D) 6, 8
(186) For a pair of equations 9x − 4y = 14 and 7x − 3y = 11, y = . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 2 (B) 1 (C) −2 (D) −1
(187) Solve the following pairs of equations by cross multiplication method :
x − 3y = −5
3x = 7y − 13
(A) (−2, 0) (B) (−1, 1) (C) (2, 1) (D) (−2, 1)
(188) By the method of substitution, solve the following pair of linear equations : 3x − 7y = 18, 6x − 14y = 12
(A) (1, 3) (B) (2, 5) (C) (7, 1) (D) ∅
(189) The graph of equation . . . . . . . . . . . . is parallel to X−axis.
(A) x = y (B) 2x − y = 0 (C) x − 2y = 0 (D) 2y = 3
(190) The solution set of the pair of equations 2x + 3y = 4 and 6x + 9y = 17 is ............
(A) (−1, 2) (B) {(x, y) | 2x + 3y = 4, x, y ∈ R}
(C) an infinite set (D) ϕ
(191) The solution set of a pair of equations x + y − 2 = 0 and 2x + 2y − 4 = 0 is . . . . . . . . . ....
(A) {(2, 0)} (B) {(2, 4)} (C) empty set (D) infinite set

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(192) Four year ago, the sum of the ages of four persons was 40 years. After two years, the sum of the ages of the same four persons will be ............ years.
(A) 64 (B) 48 (C) 42 (D) 10
(193) Solve the following pairs of linear equations by the method of substitution : 5x − 3y = 1, 2x + 5y = 19
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
(A) 4015
, − 55
25
(B) − 17 , 89
32 17
(C) − 32
17
, − 10
9
(D) − 62
19
, 97
19
(194) Pair of equations 2x + y − 4 = 0 and x + 2y − 5 = 0. has........
(A) no solution (B) infinite solutions (C) unique solution (D) four solutions
(195) Find the value(s) of p and q
2x + 3y = 7 and 2px + py = 28 − qv
if the pair of equations have infinitely many solutions.
(A) p = 5, q = 8 (B) p = 4, q = 8 (C) p = 4, q = 9 (D) p = 5, q = 11
(196) The solution set of a pair of equations 3x + 3y − 3 = 0 and 5x + 5y − 5 = 0 is . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) {3, 5} (B) {5, 3} (C) empty set (D) infinite set
(197) For which values of a and b, will the following pair of linear equations have infinitely many solutions?
x + 2y = 1
(a − b)x + (a + b)y = a + b − 2
(A) a, b = 3, 1 (B) a, b = 2, 1 (C) a, b = 3, 4 (D) a, b = 5, 6
(198) Solve the following pair of linear equations:
21x + 47y = 110
47x + 21y = 162
(A) x = 3, y = 1 (B) x = 3, y = 2 (C) x = 2, y = 1 (D) x = 3, y = 3
(199) A motor boat can travel 30 km upstream and 28 km downstream in 7 hours. It can travel 21 km upstream and return in 5 hours. Find the speed of the boat in
still water and the speed of the stream. (in km/h)
(A) 5, 6 (B) 11, 19 (C) 21, 32 (D) 10, 4
(200) The pair of equations 5x − 15y = 8 and 3x − 9y = 24
5
has
(A) infinitely many solutions (B) two solutions (C) one solution (D) no solution

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

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

Mathematics - Section A (MCQ)

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

11 - A 12 - D 13 - D 14 - C 15 - C 16 - D 17 - A 18 - A 19 - C 20 - C
21 - A 22 - D 23 - A 24 - D 25 - C 26 - A 27 - A 28 - B 29 - A 30 - B
31 - D 32 - D 33 - B 34 - D 35 - A 36 - D 37 - B 38 - C 39 - A 40 - B
41 - A 42 - D 43 - A 44 - D 45 - C 46 - A 47 - A 48 - C 49 - A 50 - B
51 - C 52 - B 53 - C 54 - B 55 - B 56 - A 57 - B 58 - D 59 - C 60 - B
61 - C 62 - D 63 - C 64 - B 65 - D 66 - B 67 - B 68 - B 69 - C 70 - A
71 - A 72 - C 73 - A 74 - C 75 - B 76 - D 77 - D 78 - A 79 - C 80 - A
81 - C 82 - A 83 - D 84 - B 85 - B 86 - D 87 - D 88 - D 89 - A 90 - C
91 - B 92 - D 93 - B 94 - D 95 - B 96 - C 97 - C 98 - A 99 - A 100 - D
101 - C 102 - A 103 - C 104 - D 105 - D 106 - D 107 - B 108 - C 109 - D 110 - C
111 - D 112 - A 113 - B 114 - B 115 - A 116 - B 117 - C 118 - D 119 - D 120 - B
121 - A 122 - D 123 - B 124 - B 125 - B 126 - A 127 - C 128 - C 129 - D 130 - C

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131 - C
141 - C
132 - D
142 - D
133 - A
143 - A
134 - B
144 - D
135 - C
145 - A
136 - A
146 - A
ut
137 - D
147 - A
138 - B
148 - D
139 - A
149 - D
140 - A
150 - B
tit
151 - B 152 - D 153 - B 154 - C 155 - C 156 - C 157 - D 158 - A 159 - D 160 - D
ns

161 - A 162 - B 163 - C 164 - D 165 - B 166 - C 167 - A 168 - B 169 - A 170 - C
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171 - A 172 - D 173 - B 174 - C 175 - B 176 - B 177 - A 178 - C 179 - C 180 - B
re

181 - B 182 - C 183 - D 184 - A 185 - D 186 - B 187 - D 188 - D 189 - D 190 - D
191 - D 192 - A 193 - D 194 - C 195 - B 196 - D 197 - A 198 - A 199 - D 200 - A
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Subject : 910math Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables(Part-1) Paper Set : 1

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

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

(1) The present age of Ramesh is x years. Mahesh is 5 years elder than Ramesh and three years younger than Suresh. The present age of Suresh is . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) x + 3 (B) x + 5 (C) x + 8 (D) 8 − x
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

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

5 3
a
+ 2b =1
1
2a
− 3b = 1
( ) ( ) (1 ) (7 )
(A) 12 , 12 (B) − 25 , 35 (C) 2
, − 12 (D) 2
, − 72
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Taking a1 = x and 1b = y in both the equations,
5x + 32 y = 1 and 12 x − 3y = 1
Now, 5x + 32 y = 1 ∴ 10x + 3y = 2 ........ (1)
and 12 x − 3y = 1 ∴ x − 6y = 2 ........ (2)
Multiplying equation (1) by 2 and adding to equation (2), we get,
20x + 6y = 4
x − 6y = 2
__________
21x = 6
∴ x = 21 6
2
= 7
Substituting x = 27 in
10x( +)3y = 2
10 27 + 3y = 2
ss

∴ 20
7
+ 3y = 2
la

∴ 3y = 2 − 207
∴ 3y = 14−20
dc

7
∴ 3y = − 67
∴ y = − 76 × 13 = − 27
Ve

Now, x = 27 ∴ a1 = 72 ∴ a = 72
and y = − 27 ∴ 1b = − 27 ∴ b = − 72
∴ The solution of the given pair of the equations is a = 72 , b = − 27 .

(3) Find the value(s) of p

−3x + 5y = 7 and 2px − 3y = 1
if the lines represented by these equations are intersecting at a unique point.
(A) 7
10
(B) 3
10
(C) 11
10
(D) 9
10
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Given, pair of linear equations is
−3x + 5y − 7 = 0....(i)
and 2px − 3y − 1 = 0....(ii)
On comparing with ax + by + c = 0, we get
a1 = −3b1 = 5
c1 = −7 [from Eq. (i)]
a2 = 2p, b2 = −3
c2 = −1 [from Eq. (ii)]
since, the lines are intersecting at a unique point i.e., it has a unique solution.
a1
a
̸= bb1
2 2
−3
2p
̸= −3
5

9 ̸= 10p
p ̸= 10
9

Hence, the lines represented by these equations are intersecting at a unique point for all real values of p except 9
10

(4) In a competitive examination, one mark is awarded for each correct answer while 1
2
mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Jayanti answered 120 questions
and got 90 marks. How many questions did she answer correctly?
(A) 50 (B) 75 (C) 100 (D) 155
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Let x be the number of correct answers of the questions in a competitive examination, then (120 − x) be the number of wrong answers of the questions.
Then, by given condition,
x × 1 − (120 − x) × 21 = 90
x − 60 + x2 = 90
3x
2
= 150
x = 150×2
3
= 50 × 2 = 100
Hence, Jayanti answered correctly 100 questions.

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(5) The sum of the two−digit number and the number obtained by interchanging the digits is always divisible by . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 9 (B) 10 (C) 11 (D) 12
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(6) Pair of equations 2x + y = 6 and x + 12 y = 4 has.........

(A) unique solution (B) two solutions (C) no solution (D) infinite solutions
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
2x + y = 6 . . . . . . (1) and x + 12 y = 4 ∴ 2x + y = 8 . . . . . . (2)
Equations are not consistent, so the solution set is an empty set.
(7) Solve the following pairs of linear equations in two variables using graph : 2x + y = 7, x − 2y = 6
(A) (−6, 3) (B) (−3, 2) (C) (4, −1) (D) (7, 1)
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
(4, −1)
(8) If the lines given by 3x + 2ky = 2 and 2x + 5y + 1 = 0 are parallel, then the value of k is
−5
(A) 15
4
(B) 3
2
(C) 2
5
(D) 4
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
Condition for parallel lines is
a1
a2
= bb1 ̸= cc1
2 2
Given lines, 3x + 2ky − 2 = 0
and 2x + 5y − 1 = 0
Here, a1 = 3, b1 = 2k, c1 = −2
and a2 = 2, b2 = 5, c2 = −1
From Eq. (i), 23 = 2k 5
∴ k = 15 4

(9) The average age of Ina, Mina and Dika is x years, then after y years the average age of them will be . . . . . . . . . .. years.
(A) 3x + 3y (B) x + 3y (C) y + 3x (D) x + y
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

(10) Length of a rectangle is 5 less than twice its breadth. If its perimeter is 110, then find the area of the rectangle. Use cross multiplication method for the solution.
(A) 700 (B) 730 (C) 690 (D) 790
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
700 square unit
(11) Pair of equations from the above figures is............
ss
la
dc
Ve

(A) 3x = 4y.x + 2y = 10 (B) x = y, 2x + y = 10 (C) 2x = y, 2x + y = 10 (D) x = 2y, x + 2y = 10

Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(12) ...........is a linear equation in two variables.

(A) x2 + x − 3 = 0 (B) x2 + y = 0 (C) x − 3 = y 2 (D) x + 3 = y
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

(13) The sum of two numbers is 8. If smaller number is y, then the larger number x = . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) y − 8 (B) y + 8 (C) 8y (D) 8 − y
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

(14) A shopkeeper sells a saree at 8% profit and a sweater at 10% discount, thereby, getting a sum Rs. 1008. If she had sold the saree at 10% profit and the sweater at
8% discount, she would have got Rs. 1028. Find the cost price of the saree and the list price (price before discount) of the sweater. (in Rs.)
(A) 200, 300 (B) 300, 400 (C) 600, 400 (D) 400, 600
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Let the cost price of the saree and the list price of the sweater be Rs. × and Rs. y, respectively.
Case : I Sells a saree at 8% profit + Sells a sweater at 10% discount = Rs. 1008
(100 + 8)% of x + (100 − 10)% of y = 1008
108% of x + 90% of y = 1008
1.08x + 0.9y = 1008.....(i)
Case : II Sold the saree at 10% profit + Sold the sweater at 8% discount = Rs. 1028
⇒ (100 + 10)% of x + (100 − 8)% of y = 1028
⇒ 110% of x + 92% of y = 1028
⇒ 1.1x + 0.92y = 1028
On putting the
( value of y)from Eq. (i) into Eq. (ii), we get
1.1x + 0.92 1008−108x
0.9
= 1028
1.1 × 0.9x + 927.36 − 0.9936x = 1028 × 0.9
0.99x − 0.9936x = 9252 − 927.36
−0.0036x = −2.16
2.16
x = 0.0036 = 600
On putting the value of x in Eq. (i), we get
1.08 × 600 + 0.9y = 1008
108 × 6 + 0.9y = 1008
0.9y = 1008 − 648
0.9y = 360
y = 360
0.9
= 400
Hence, the cost price of the saree and the list price (price before discount) of the sweater are Rs. 600 and Rs. 400, respectively.

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(15) The standard form of 2x = 5y is............
(A) 2x + 5y = 0 (B) 5y − 2x = 0 (C) 2x − 5y + 0 = 0 (D) 5y = 2x
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(16) The graph of pair of equations x + y = 7 and 3x + 3y = 21.............

(A) intersects in two points (B) intersect in one point (C) are parallel lines (D) is a line
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

(17) The denominator of a fraction is 6 thore than the numerator. If 1 is added to numerator and 3 is subtracted from the denominator, it becomes 43 . Find the fraction.
(A) 5
11
(B) 7
9
(C) 50
9
(D) 7
10
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
5
11

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

4x − 3y = 5
5
2
x−y =4
(A) (2, 1) (B) (1, 1) (C) (1, 0) (D) (0, 0)
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
(2, 1)

(19) ’The two digit’s number. whose the digit at unit’s place is x and the digit at ten’s place is y is three time the sum of the digits’ is written as . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) x + 10y = 3x (B) 10x + y = 3(x + y) (C) 10y + x = 3(x + y) (D) 3(10y + x) = x + y
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(20) Find the value(s) of p

−x + py = 1 and px − y = 1
if the pair of equations has no solution.
(A) 3 (B) 2 (C) 1 (D) 4
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Given pair of linear equations is
−x + py − 1 = 0...(i)
and px − y − 1 = 0...(ii)
On comparing with ax + by + c = 0, we get
a1 = −1, b1 = p and c1 = −1 [from Eq.(i)]
a2 = p, b2 = −1 and c2 = −1 [from Eq.(ii)]
ss

since, the pair of linear equations has no solution i.e., both lines are parallel to each other.
∴a a1
= bb1 ̸= cc1 ⇒ −1 p
= −1 ̸= −1
la

2 2 2 p −1
Taking last two parts, we get
dc

p
−1
̸= −1
−1
p ̸= −1
Taking first two parts, we get
Ve

−1 p
p
= −1
2
p =1
p = ±1
p ̸= −1
p=1
Hence, the given pair of linear equations has no solution for p = 1

(21) The graph of equation ............. passing through the origin.

(A) 4x = 5y (B) 4x + 1 = 5y (C) 5x − 1 = 4y (D) 4x + 5y = 1
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(22) The diagram given below shows two sticks − one BLACK and the other WHITE. Based on the measurements shown, what is the length of the white stick ? (in cm)

(A) 17 (B) 5 (C) 8.5 (D) 13.5

Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

(23) A two-digit number is obtained by either multiplying sum of the digits by 8 and adding 1 or by multiplying the difference of the digits by 13 and adding 2. Find
the number.
(A) 41 (B) 30 (C) 55 (D) 70
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
41

(24) Solve the following pair of equations by the method of cross multiplication :
x
a
+ yb = 2
ax − by = a2 − b2
(A) (a, −b) (B) (−a, −b) (C) (−a, b) (D) (a, b)

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 Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Converting into the standard form, we get
x
a
+ yb = 2
∴ bx + ay = 2ab
∴ bx + ay − 2ab = 0 ........... (1)
ax − by = a2(− b2 )
∴ ax − by + −a2 + b2 = 0 ........... (2)
Comparing with the standard form, we get
a1 = b, b1 = a, c1 = −2ab
( )
a2 = a, b2 = −b, c2 = −a2 + b2
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
a&( − 2ab ) ( −2 2ab&b
) b&a
− b& −a2 + b2 −a + b2 &a a& − b

∴ x
(a)(−a2 +b2 )−(−b)(−2ab)
y
=
(−2ab)(a)−(−a2 +b2 )(b)
1
= (b)(−b)−(a)(a)
y
∴ x
−a3 +ab2 −2ab2
= −2a2 b+a 2 b−b3
1
= −b −a
2 2

∴ x
−a3 −ab2
= −a2yb−b3 = 1
−(a2 +b2 )
y
∴ x
= = 1
−a(a2 +b2 ) −b(a2 +b2 ) −(a2 +b2 )
∴ x
= 1
and y
= 1
−a(a2 +b2 ) −(a2 +b2 ) −b(a2 +b2 ) −(a2 +b2 )
2 2
−a(a +b )
∴x=
−(a2 +b2 )
=a
−b(a2 +b2 )
y=
−(a2 +b2 )
=b
∴ The solution of the given pair of equations is x = a, y = b.

(25) The graph of equation . . . . . . . . . . . . is a perpendicular line to the Y − axis.

(A) 3x + 2y = 5 (B) x = 3 (C) 2y − 3 = 0 (D) x − y = 0
ss

Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
la

(26) In two−digit number, the digit at unit’s place is (2x − 1) and the digit at ten’s place is (2x + 1), then that number is...........
dc

(A) 22x + 9 (B) 19 + 22x (C) 22x − 9 (D) 9x − 22

Ve

Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

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

x + 2y = 32
2x + y = 32
( ) ( ) (1 ) ( )
(A) 12 , 12 (B) 2, 12 (C) 2
, − 12 (D) − 25 , 35
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
(1 1)
,
2 2

(28) Use the method of elimination to find the solution of the following pair of linear equations : 2x + y = 4, x + 3y = 7.
(A) (0, 0) (B) (1, 2) (C) (1, −1) (D) (−1, 3)
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
2x + y = 4
and x + 3y = 7
Here, coefficient of x in equation (1), is 2 and coefficient of x in equation (2) is 1 To make the coefficients of x equal in these equations, we multiply the
equation (2) by 2.
Thus, 2x + y = 4 ........ (3) and
2x + 6y = 14 ........... (4)
Subtracting equation from equation (3)
from equation (4),
2x + 6y = 14
2x + y = 4
−−−
________________
5y = 10
∴ y = 105
∴y=2
Substituting y = 2 in equation (3).
2x + 2 = 4
∴ 2x = 4 − 2
∴ 2x = 2
∴ x = 22
∴x=1
Thus, the solution of the given pair of equations is x = 1, y = 2

(29) Solve the following pairs of linear equations : 8

a
− 9
b
= 1, 10
a
+ 6
b
=7
(A) (2, 3) (B) (3, 2) (C) (7, 1) (D) (6, 0)

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 Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
(a, b) = (2, 3)

(30) From the equation 2x + 3y = 8, we get y = . . . . . . . . . . . .

(A) 2x−8
3
(B) 8−2x
3
(C) 2x+8
3
(D) 8−3x
2
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)

(31) Solve the following pairs of linear equations by the method of substitution : 8x − 3y = 1, 34x − 3y = 14
( ) ( ) ( ) (1 )
(A) −7, − 12 (B) 4, 25 (C) 12 , 32 (D) 2
,1
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(1 )
2
,1

(32) If the sum and the product of the digits of two-digit number is the same, then the number is . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 11 (B) 23 (C) 10 (D) 22
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

(33) Solve the following pairs of linear equations in two variables using graph : 2x − 3y = 5, 4x − 6y = −13
(A) (1, 2) (B) ∅ (C) (3, 1) (D) (7, 5)
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
∅

(34) Draw the graph of the equations 2x + 3y = 8 and x + 2y = 5 in the same graph paper. Find the solution of their from the graph.
(A) (9, 0) (B) (7, 5) (C) (3, 6) (D) (1, 2)
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(1, 2)

(35) A fraction becomes 14 if 2 is subtracted from the numerator and 3 added to the denominator. If 6 is added to the numerator and the denominator is multiplied by
3 , it becomes 32 . Find the fraction.
(A) 4
5
(B) 2
3
(C) 1
6
(D) 5
9
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
Suppose, the numerator of fraction is x and the denominator is y.
2 is subtracted from the numerator and 3 added to the denominator, then new fraction becomes x−2
y+3
.
But, this is 41 .
∴ x−2
y+3
= 14
ss

∴ 4x − 8 = y + 3
∴ 4x − y = 11 .......... (1)
la

6 is added to numerator and the denominator is multiplied by 3, then new fraction becomes x+6
3y
.
But, this is 23 .
dc

∴ x+6
3y
= 23
Ve

∴ 3x + 18 = 6y
∴ 3x − 6y = −18
∴ x − 2y = −6 ......... (2)
Now, from the equation (1)
y = 4x − 11
Substituting this value of y in equation (2),
x − 2(4x − 11) = −6
∴ x − 8x + 22 = −6
∴ −7x = −28
∴x=4
Now, substituting x = 4 in y = 4x − 11 y = 4(4) − 11 = 5
Thus, x = 4, y = 5
Original fraction = x y
= 45

(36) For a two-digit number, the result obtained by adding the digits is the same as the result obtained by the multiplication of the digits, then the number is .............
(A) 11 (B) 23 (C) 10 (D) 22
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
22

(37) 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:(Correct Answer:B)
Comparing with the standard form, we get
a1 = 1, b1 = 2, c1 = 1
a2 = 2, b2 = −3, c2 = −12
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
2&1 1&1 1&2
− 3& − 12 − 12&2 2& − 3
y
∴ x
2(−12)−(−3)(1)
= 1(2)−(−12)(1)

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 1
= 1(−3)−2(2)
y
∴ x
−24+3
= 2+12 1
= −3−4
y
∴ x
−21
1
= 14 = −7
∴ x
−21
= −71

−21
∴ x = −7
∴x=3
and
y 1
14
= −7
∴ y = −7
14

∴ y = −2
∴ The solution of the given pair of equations is x = 3, y = −2

(38) If y = 1
2
x and x + 2y = 8, then x = . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 2 (B) −2 (C) 4 (D) −4
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Substituting y = 12 x in x + 2y = 8
( )
x + 2 12 x = 8, ∴ x + x = 8 ∴ 2x = 8 ∴x=4

(39) The solution set of x + 2y − 3 = 0 and 5x + ky + 7 = 0 is an empty set. The value of k is .......
(A) 10 (B) 3 (C) 6 (D) 7
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(40) A shopkeeper gives books on rent for reading. She takes a fixed charge for the first two days, and an additional charge for each day thereafter. Latika paid Rs. 22
for a book kept for six days, while Anand paid Rs. 16 for the book kept for four days. Find the fixed charges and the charge for each extra day. (in Rs.)
(A) 11, 5 (B) 10, 3 (C) 14, 1 (D) 19, 8
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
Let Latika takes a fixed charge for the first two day is Rs. × and additional charge for each day thereafter is Rs. y.
Now by first condition.
Latika paid Rs. 22 for a book kept for six days i.e.,
x + 4y = 22
and by second condition, Anand paid Rs. 16 for a book kept for four days i.e.,
x + 2y = 16
Now, subtracting Eq. (ii) from Eq. (i), we get 2y = 6 ⇒ y = 3
On putting the value of y in Eq. (ii), we get
x + 2 × 3 = 16
x = 16 − 6 = 10
ss

Hence, the fixed charge = Rs. 10

and the charge for each extra day = Rs. 3
la
dc

(41) A line 2x − y = 6 intersects the X−axis at........

(A) (3, 0) (B) (0, 3) (C) (3, 3) (D) (1, 1)
Ve

Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
Substituting y = 0 in 2x − y = 6, we get x = 3. So the point is (3, 0)

(42) Solve the following pairs of linear equations : 5

x−1
+ 1
y−2
= 2, 6
x−1
− 3
y−2
=1

(A) (1, 2) (B) (0, 3) (C) (7, 0) (D) (4, 5)

Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(4, 5)

(43) Naresh has double money than Yogesh. If Naresh gives Yogesh ₹ 20. then both has equal money. The pair of equations obtain from this data is . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) x = 2y, x − 20 = y + 20 (B) x = 2y, y − 20 = x − 20 (C) x = 2y, x − 20 = y (D) x = 2y, x − 20 = y − 20
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(44) Solve the following pairs of equations:

x
a
+ yb = a + b
x
a2
+ by2 = 2, a, b ̸= 0
(A) a2 , b−2 (B) a−2 , b2 (C) a3 , b3 (D) a2 , b2
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Given pair of linear equations is
x
a
+ yb = a + b.....(i)
and ax2 + by2 = 2, a, b ̸= 0.....(ii)
On multiplying Eq. (i) by a1 and then subtracting from Eq. (ii), we get
x
a2
+ by2 = 2
x y
a2
+ ab = 1 + ab
− − −
_______________________________
( )
y b12 − ab 1
= 2 − 1 − ab
( ) ( )
⇒ y a−b ab2
= 1 − ab = a−b a
2
⇒ y = aba ⇒ y = b2
Now, put the value of y in Eq. (ii), we get
2
x
a2
+ bb2 = 2
⇒ ax2 = 2 − 1 = 1
⇒ x = a2
Hence, the required values of x and y are a2 and b2 , respectively.

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(45) Subtraction of two numbers is 5. If larger number is x, then smaller number is y = . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 5 (B) 5y (C) x − 5 (D) x + 5
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(46) Solve the following pairs of linear equations by the method of substitution : x + 8y = 19, 2x + 11y = 28
(A) (3, 2) (B) (5, 7) (C) (4, 1) (D) (2, −1)
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
(3, 2)

(47) The solution of the pair of equations x + 2y = 5 and 2x + y = 4 is .........

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

(48) If 3x + 5y = 8 and 5x + 3y = 24, then x − y = . . . . . . . . .

(A) 4 (B) 16 (C) 8 (D) 32
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Subtracting equation (1) from equation (2).
2x − 2y = 16 ∴ x − y = 8 (∵ Dividing by 2)

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

5(x − 2) + 3y = 1
3(x + 1) + 5(y − 3) = 1
(A) (1, 2) (B) (3, 4) (C) (1, 4) (D) (0, 9)
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
(1, 2)

(50) The standard form of the equation 5y = −2x + 3 is........

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

(51) In pair of equations a1 x + b1 y + c1 = 0 and a2 x + b2 y + c2 = 0 if . . . . . . . . . . . . . then solution set is infinite.

(A) a1
a2
̸= b1
b2
̸= c1
c2
(B) a1
a2
̸= b1
b3
= c1
c2
(C) a1
a2
= b1
b2
= c1
c2
(D) a1
a2
= b1
b2
̸= c1
c2
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(52) If zero is adjusted between two digits of two−digit number whose unit’s place is y and ten’s place is x, then the new number is . . . . . . . . . . . .
ss

(A) 10x + y (B) 100x + y (C) 100x + 10y (D) x + 100y

la

Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
dc

(53) If x = −2 and 4
x
+ 3
n
= 1, then y = . . . . . . . . . ...
(A) 3 (B) 2 (C) 1 (D) −1
Ve

Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Substituting x = −2 in x4 + y3 = 1
−2 + 3
y
=1 ∴ 3
y
=3 ∴y=1

(54) If 3
x
− 2
y
= 5 and 4
x
− 5
y
= 2, then the value of 1
x
− 1
y
is ............ (x, y ̸= 0)

(A) −1 (B) 1 (C) 5 (D) 2

Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
1

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

x
a
− yb = 0
ax + by = a2 + b2
(A) (−a, −b) (B) (a, b) (C) (−a, b) (D) (a, −b)
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
(a, b)

(56) In pair of equations a1 x + b1 y + c1 = 0 and a2 x + b2 y + c2 = 0 if . . . . . . . . . . . . then there is no solution. (Solution set is null set.)
(A) a1
a2
= b1
b2
̸= c1
c2
(B) a1
a2
̸= b1
b2
(C) b1
b2
= c1
c2
(D) c1
c2
= a1
a2
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(57) 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:(Correct Answer:B)
Comparing with the standard form, we get
a1 = a, b1 = b, c1 = −(a + b),
a2 = b, b2 = −a, c2 = −a − b.
Using the cross multiplication method,
we get,
x y 1
= =
b1 &c1 c1 &a1 a1 &b1
b2 &c2 c2 &a2 a2 &b2

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 y
∴ x
= = 1
b& − a + b − a + b&a a&b
− a& − a − b − a − b&b b& − a

∴ x
(b) (−a−b) −(−a) (−a+b)
y
∴ (−a+b) (b) −(−a−b)(a)
1
= (a)(−a)−(b)(b)
∴ −ab−b2x−a2 +ab
= −ab+b2y+a2 +ab = −a21−b2
y
∴ −a2x−b2 = a2 +b 1
2 = −a2 −b2

∴ −a2x−b2 = −a21−b2 and a2 +by

2 = 1
−a2 −b2
−a2 −b2
∴ x = −a2 −b2 = 1
a2 +b2
∴ y = −a 2 −b2 = −1
∴ The solution of the given pair of equations is x = 1, y = −1.

(58) If the pair of equations 5

x
− 3
y
= 9 and 3
x
− 5
y
= 7, then 1
x
− 1
y
= ............

(A) 1 (B) 0 (C) 3 (D) 2

Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

(59) Solve the following pairs of linear equations : x + y = 5xy, 3x + 2y = 13xy.

( ) ( ) (1 ) (1 )
(A) 12 , 1 , (3, 2) (B) (−2, 1), − 25 , 35 (C) (0, 0), 2
, 1
3
(D) (3, −4), 2
, − 12
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
( )
(0, 0), 12 , 13

(60) Solve the following pairs of linear equations : 2

x
+ 3
y
= 9
xy
, 4
x
+ 9
y
= 21
xy
(x ̸= 0, y ̸= 0)

(A) (4, 5) (B) (1, 3) (C) (3, 2) (D) (7, 0)

Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
(1, 3)

(61) If 4x − 12y = 20, then 5x − 15y = . . . . . . . . . . . .

(A) 4 (B) 5 (C) 25 (D) 20
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(62) ..........is a linear equation in two variables.

ss

(A) x
2
+ 3
x
=y (B) 3y − x = 1
y
(C) x2 − 2 = y 2 (D) x = y
la

Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Here, in x = y. there are two variables x and y and their degrees is 1.
dc

∴ x = y is a linear equation in two variables.

In other options the degree of variable is 2.
Ve

(63) Use the method of elimination to find the solution of the following pair of linear equations : x
4
+ y
3
= 2, 4x + 3y = 25
(A) (0, 0) (B) (1, 2) (C) (4, 3) (D) (8, 5)
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
First of all we multiply the equation x4 + y3 = 2 by 12 so as to convert it into an equation with integer coefficients.
3x + 4y = 24 .......... (1)
4x + 3y = 25 .......... (2)
Multiplying equation (1) by 4 and equation (2) by 3 and then taking their difference.
12x + 16y = 96
12x + 9y = 75
−−−
______________
7y = 21
∴ y = 21 7
∴y=3
Substituting y = 3 in
3x + 4y = 24
3x + 4(3) = 24
∴ 3x = 24 − 12
∴ 3x = 12
∴ x = 12 3
∴x=4
Thus, the solution of the given pair of equations is x = 4, y = 3.

(64) Solve the following pairs of linear equations in two variables using graph : 2x + 3y = 12, 2x + 3y = 6
(A) (5, 3) (B) ∅ (C) (7, 1) (D) (3, 7)
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
∅

(65) Use the method of elimination to find the solution of the following pair of linear equations : 5x + 6y = 14, 3x − 2y = −14
(A) (2, 2) (B) (1, 0) (C) (1, 3) (D) (−2, 4)
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
5x + 6y = 14 ............ (1)
and 3x − 2y = −14 ............ (2)
Multiplying equation (2) by 3 and adding it to equation (1)
5x + 6y = −14

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 9x − 6y = −42
_____________
14x = −28
∴ x = −28
14
∴ x = −2
Substituting x = −2 in
5x + 6y = 14
5(−2) + 6y = 14
∴ −10 + 6y = 14
∴ 6y = 14 + 10
∴ 6y = 24
∴ y = 246
∴y=4
∴ The solution of the glven pair of equations is x = −2, y = 4.

(66) Pair of equations 2x + 3y = 5 and 2x + 3y = 8 is ..........

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

(67) Find the solution of the pair of equations x

10
+ y
5
− 1 = 0 and x
8
+ y
6
= 15 Hence, find λ, if y = λx + 5
(A) x = −340, y = −165, λ = − 12 (B) x = 340, y = −165, λ = − 12
(C) x = 340, y = 165, λ = − 12 (D) x = 340, y = −165, λ = 1
2
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
Given pair of equations is
x
10
+ y5 − 1 = 0.....(i)
and x8 + y6 = 15.....(ii)
Now, multiplying both sides of Eq. (i) by LCM (10, 5) = 10, we get
x + 2y − 10 = 0
⇒ x + 2y = 10.......(iii)
Again, multiplying both sides of Eq. (iv) by LCM (8, 6) = 24, we get
3x + 4y = 360.....(iv)
On, multiplying Eq. (iii) by 2 and then subtracting from Eq. (iv), we get
3x + 4y = 360
2x + 4y = 20
− − −
_____________
x = 340
Put the value of x in Eq.(iii). we get
ss

340 + 2y = 10
la

2y = 10 − 340 = −330
y = −165
dc

Given that, the linear relation between x, y and λ is

y = λx + 5
Ve

Now, put the values of x and y in above relation, we get

−165 = λ(340) + 5
340λ = −170
λ = − 12
Hence, the solution of the pair of equations is x = 340, y = −165 and the required value of λ is − 12

(68) Find the value of k under the given condition for the following given pairs of equations :
2x − ky + 3 = 0
3x + 2y − 1 = 0 does not have any solution.
(A) − 93 (B) − 43 (C) 1
3
(D) 1
6
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
− 43

(69) The standard form of the equation 3x = 2y − 1 is..........

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

(70) The sum of the digits of two−digit number is 6. If the digit at unit’s place is twice the digit at ten’s place, then that number is..........
(A) 24 (B) 42 (C) 36 (D) 63
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(71) The total cost of three tables and two chairs is ₹ 3400. The cost of two tables and three chairs is ₹ 3100. then the total cost of a chair and a table is ₹ ...............
(A) 1300 (B) 800 (C) 6500 (D) 500
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(72) 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:(Correct Answer:C)
Converting into the standard form, we get
2x + y = 35
∴ 2x + y − 35 = 0 ........ (1) and
3x + 4y = 65
∴ 3x + 4y − 65 = 0 ........ (2)

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 Comparing with the standard form, we get
a1 = 2, b1 = 1, c1 = −35
a2 = 3, b2 = 4, c2 = −65
Arranging the coefficients, we get
x y 1
= =
b1 &c1 c1 &a1 a1 &b1
b2 &c2 c2 &a2 a2 &b2

y
∴ x
= = 1
1& − 35 − 35&2 2&1
4& − 65 − 65&3 3&4
y
∴ x
1(−65)−(4)(−35)
= (−35)(3)(−65)(2)
1
= (4)(2)−(3)(1)
y
∴ −65+140
x
= −105+130 1
= 8−3
y
∴ 75 = 25 = 5
x 1

∴ 75
x
= 15
∴ x = 755
= 15
and
y
25
= 15
∴ y = 255
=5
∴ The solution of the given pair of equations is x = 15, y = 5

(73) Solve the following pairs of linear equations by the method of substitution : 2x − y + 3 = 0, y = 2x − 32 .
(A) ∅ (B) (10, 2) (C) (7, 9) (D) (4, 3)
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
∅

(74) For a pair of equations 7x − 13y = 1 and 13x − 7y = 19, x − y = . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(A) 20 (B) 18 (C) 1 (D) 0
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(75) Ankita travels 14 km to her home partly by rickshaw and partly by bus. She takes half an hour if she travels 2 km by rickshaw, and the remaining distance by
bus.On the other hand, if she travels 4 km by rickshaw and the remaining distance by bus, she takes 9 minutes longer. Find the speed of the rickshaw and of the
bus.(in km/h)
(A) 20, 30 (B) 10, 40 (C) 50, 60 (D) 70, 90
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
ss

Let the speed of the rickshaw and the bus are x and y km/h, respectively. ]
la

distance
Now, she has taken time to travel 2 km by rickshaw , t1 = 2
x
h [∵ speed = time
and she has taken time to travel remaining distance i.e., (14 − 2) = 12 km by bus = t2 =
dc

12
y
h.
By first condition, t1 + t2 = 1
2
⇒ 2
x
+ 12
y
= 1
2
Ve

Now, she has taken time to travel 4 km by rickshaw, t3 = x4 h

and she has taken time to travel remaining distance i.e., (14 − 4) = 10 km by bus = t4 = 10
y
h.
By second condition, t3 + t4 = 1
2
+ 9
60
= 1
2
+ 3
20
⇒ x4 + 10 y
= 13
20
...(ii)
Let 1
x
= u and 1
y
= v, then Eqs. (i) and (ii) becomes
1
2u + 12v = 2 ....(iii)
and 4u + 10v = 1320
....(iv)
On multiplying in Eq. (iii) by 2 and then subtracting, we get
4u + 24v = 1
4u + 10v = 13 20
− − −
_____________________
14v = 1 − 20 13
= 207

2v = 20 ⇒ v = 40
1 1

Now, put( the)value of v in Eq. (iii), we get

1
2u + 12 40 = 12
2u = 2 − 10 = 5−3
1 3
10
2u = 102
⇒ u = 10 1
1
x
=u
1
x
= 101
⇒ x = 10 km/h
1
y
= v ⇒ 1
y
1
= 40
y = 40 km/h
Hence, the speed of rickshaw and the bus are 10 km/h and 40 km/h, respectively.

(76) For the pair of equations 2

x
+ 3
y
= 3 and 3
x
+ 2
y
= 7, 3
x
+ 3
y
= ............

(A) 3 (B) 2 (C) 10 (D) 6

Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Adding both the equations, x5 + 5
y
= 10 ∴ 1
x
+ 1
y
=2 ∴ 3
x
+ 3
y
=6

(77) In two−digit number, the digit at unit’s place is (x + 1) and the digit at ten’s place is (x + 2), then that number is . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 2x + 3 (B) 11x + 12 (C) 10x + 1 (D) 11x + 21
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
The digit at unit’s place is (x + 1) and the digit at ten’s place is (x + 2)
∴ The number = 10(x + 2) + (x + 1) = 10x + 20 + x + 1 = 11x + 21

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(78) The solution set of pair of equations x = −2 and y = 3 is........
(A) {(−2, 3)} (B) (−2, 3) (C) −2, 3 (D) empty set
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(79) Solve the following pairs of linear equations by the method of substitution : 3x + y + 1 = 0, 2x − 3y + 8 = 0
(A) (10, −2) (B) (0, 3) (C) (−1, 2) (D) (4, −3)
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
(−1, 2)

(80) The sum of two numbers is 9. The difference of five times the first number and thrice the other number is 5. Find the numbers.
(A) 4, 5 (B) −4, 2 (C) 0, −5 (D) 7, 5
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
4, 5

(81) 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:(Correct Answer:C)
64

(82) Solve the following pairs of linear equations in two variables using graph : x + y = 8, x − y = 2
(A) (5, 3) (B) (−5, 3) (C) (5, −3) (D) (−5, −3)
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
(5, 3)

(83) If I add 1 to each of the two given numbers, then their ratio is 1 : 2. If I subtract 5 from each of the numbers, the ratio is 5 : 11. Find the numbers.
(A) 23, 62 (B) 78, 90 (C) 30, 45 (D) 35, 71
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
35, 71

(84) Pair of equations 2x + 6y = 10 and 3x + 9y − 15 = 0 has..........

(A) unique solution (B) infinite solution (C) two solutions (D) no solution
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
2x + 6y = 10 ∴ x + 3y = 5 . . . (1) and 3x + 9y = 15 ∴ x + 3y = 5 . . . (2)
Both the equations are the same.
ss

∴ Pair of equations has infinite solution set.

la

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

dc

5x + 2y = 10
4x + 3y − 1 = 0
Ve

(A) (1, −3) (B) (4, −5) (C) (−4, 7) (D) (7, −9)
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
(4, −5)

(86) The solution set of x + y − 3 = 0 and 3x + 3y − 9 = 0 is ............

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

(87) Solve the following pairs of linear equations by the method of substitution : 8x + 5y = 9, 3x + 2y = 4
(A) (7, −5) (B) (−3, 2) (C) (0, −1) (D) (−2, 5)
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(−2, 5)

(88) Solve the following pairs of linear equations : a9 + 8b = 7 and 2

a
− 3
b
= −8
( ) ( ) (1 ) ( )
(A) 2, 12 (B) − 25 , 35 (C) 2
, − 12 (D) −1, 12
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
( )
(a, b) = −1, 12

(89) The solution of pair of equations x + 2y = 5 and 3x + 5y = 13 is...........

(A) x = 1, y = 2 (B) x = 2, y = 1 (C) x = −1, y = −2 (D) x = 2, y = −1
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
Multiplying equation (1) by 3 and subtracting equation (2) from it,
3x + 6y = 15
3x + 5y = 13
−−−
____________
y=2
Substituting y = 2 in x + 2y = 5
x + 2(2) = 5
x+4=5
∴x=1

(90) If 2x + y = 5 and y − 1 = 0, then the value of x is ............

(A) 4 (B) 5 (C) 2 (D) 0

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 Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
2
(91) If 2x + y = 35 and 3x + 4y = 65, then find x
y
.

(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 0 (D) 1

Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
3
(92) If 2x + 3y = 7 and 3x + 2y = 3, then the value of x + y is ..........
(A) 10 (B) 4 (C) 6 (D) 2
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
2
(93) Solve the following pairs of equations by the method of elimination :
7(y + 3) − 2(x + 2) = 14
4(y − 2) + 3(x − 3) = 2
(A) (1, 2) (B) (5, 1) (C) (3, 4) (D) (1, 4)
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
(5, 1)
(94) Draw the graphs of the pair of linear equations x + 3y = 6 and 2x − 3y = 12. Determine the coordinates of the vertices of the triangle formed by these linear
equations and the Y − axis.
(A) (0, −3), (2, 6), (−7, 3) (B) (7, 3), (4, 0), (10, 0) (C) (2, 3), (4, 7), (9, 0) (D) (6, 0), (0, −4), (0, 2)
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(6, 0), (0, −4), (0, 2)
(95) For the linear equation in two variables 2x − 5y = 3 if y = −1, then x = . . . . . . . . . ..
(A) 1 (B) −1 (C) 2 (D) −2
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
Substituting y = −1 in 2x − 5y = 3, we get 2x − 5(−1) = 3
∴ 2x + 5 = 3 ∴ 2x = −2 ∴ x = −1
(96) The intersection point in the graph of a pair of equations x = 0 and y = 0 is.........
(A) (1, 0) (B) (0, 1) (C) (0, 0) (D) none of these
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
ss

(97) A line x − 2y = 2 intersects the Y −axis at..........

(A) (−1, −1) (B) (2, −2) (C) (0, −1) (D) (−1, 0)
la

Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
dc

Substituting x = 0 in x − 2y = 2, we get y = −1. So the point is (0, −1)

(98) Obtain the solution of the following pair of equations by elimination method :
Ve

11
y
− x7 = 1, y9 − x4 = 6; x ̸= 0, y ̸= 0
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
(A) 13 , 12 (B) 12 , − 12 (C) − 25 , 35 (D) 2, 12
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
(1 1)
,
3 2

(99) Pair of equations 5x − y = 9 and 10x − 18 = 2y is . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

(100) Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 6. If 8 is subtracted from each of the numbers, the ratio becomes 4 : 5. Find the numbers.
(A) 60 and 68 (B) 40 and 58 (C) 50 and 48 (D) 40 and 48
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Let the two numbers be x and y.
Then, by first Condition, ratio of these two numbers = 5 : 6
x:y=5:6
x
y
= 56 ⇒ y = 6x 5
....(i)
and by second condition, then, 8 is subtracted from each of the numbers, then ratio becomes 4 : 5
x−8
y−8
= 45
⇒ 5x − 40 = 4y − 32
⇒ 5x − 4y = 8......(ii)
Now, put( the) value of y in Eq. (ii), we get
5x − 4 6x 5
=8
25x − 24x = 40
x = 40
Put the value of x in Eq. (i), we get
y = 65 × 40
= 6 × 8 = 48
Hence, the required numbers are 40 and 48
(101) If the sum and the subtraction of the digit at the ten’s place and the digit at the unit’s place of two−digit number is same then the digit at unit’s place is ...........
(A) 1 (B) −1 (C) 0 (D) 2
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Suppose, the digit at ten’s place is x(x ̸= 0) and the digit at unit’s place is y
Now, x + y = x − y ∴ 2y = 0 ∴ y = 0
Note : If x = 0 then, the number cannot be two−digit.

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(102) Solve the following pairs of linear equations in two variables using graph : y + x = 5, y − x = 9
(A) (−2, 7) (B) (−2, 5) (C) (7, 0) (D) (5, 7)
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
(−2, 7)

(103) Solve the following pairs of linear equations by the method of substitution : x + y = 7, 5x + 12y = 7
(A) (−11, 4) (B) (11, 4) (C) (11, −4) (D) (−11, −4)
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
(11, −4)

(104) y years ago, the sum of the ages of flve friends was x years, then the sum of the present ages of them is . . . . . . . . . . . . years.
(A) 5x + y (B) 5x − y (C) x − 5y (D) x + 5y
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

(105) For the linear equation of two variables ax + by + c = 0, . . . . . . . . . . . . is not true.

(A) a ̸= 0, b ̸= 0 (B) a ̸= 0, b = 0 (C) a = 0, b ̸= 0 (D) a = 0, b = 0
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

(106) For a pair of equations, if a1 b2 − a2 b1 = 0, b1 c2 − b2 c1 = 0 and c1 a2 − c2 a1 = 0 then the solution set of a pair of equations is ...........
(A) unique (B) ϕ (C) {(1, 1)} (D) an infinite set
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

(107) In a two−digit number, the digit at unit’s place is x and the digit at ten’s place is y. The number obtained by interchanging the digits is ...........
(A) 10y + x (B) 10x + y (C) x + y (D) x − y
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)

(108) The graph of pair of equations 3x + 4y = 10 and 3x + 4y = 15.............

(A) intersects in two points (B) intersect in one point (C) are parallel lines (D) is a line
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(109) The digit at ten’s place is 4 in two−digit number and the product of both the digits is four times greater than the digit’s at ten’s place, then the number is.........
(A) 84 (B) 42 (C) 48 (D) 44
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
ss

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

9x + 7y = 55
la

7x + 9y = 57
(A) (9, −3) (B) (2, 0) (C) (3, 4) (D) (1, 3)
dc

Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Ve

(3, 4)

(111) If x
2
= 6
4
= 3. then x + y = . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) 2 (B) 4 (C) 6 (D) 8
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
For x2 = 3, x = 3 × 2 = 6 and for 6
y
= 3, y = 6
3
=2
Now, x + y = 6 + 2 = 8

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

2
a
= −1 − 3b
9 4
b
= a
+7
(A) (−1, 3) (B) (1, 3) (C) (−1, −3) (D) (1, −3)
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
2
a
= −1 − 3b ∴ a2 + 3b = −1 and
9
b
= a4 + 7 ∴ a4 − 9b = −7
Taking a1 = x and 1b = y in both the equations,
2x + 3y = −1 ......... (1) and
4x − 9y = −7 ......... (2)
Multiplying equation (1) by 2 and subtracting equation (2) from it,
4x + 6y = −2
4x − 9y = −7
−++
________________
15y = 5
∴ y = 155
1
= 3
Substituting y = 13 in 2x + 3y = −1
( )
2x + 3 13 = −1
∴ 2x + 1 = −1
∴ 2x = −1 − 1
∴ 2x = −2
∴ x = −2 2
= −1
Now, x = −1 ∴ a1 = −1 ∴ a = −1 and
y = 13 ∴ 1b = 13 ∴ b = 3
The solution of the given pair of the equations is a = −1, b = 3.

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(113) Solve the following pairs of equations by cross multiplication method :
3x + y = 7
2x + 3y = 14
(A) (−1, −5) (B) (1, 4) (C) (2, −4) (D) (−4, 4)
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
(1, 4)

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

x
2
+ 35 y + 1 = 0
x
2
+ y3 − 13 = 0
(A) (1, 1) (B) (4, −5) (C) (2, 1) (D) (3, 5)
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
(4, −5)

(115) Five years ago. the sum of the ages of five persons was 50 years. After five years, the sum of the ages of that five persons will be . . . . . . . . . . . . years.
(A) 100 (B) 75 (C) 60 (D) 80
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(116) Find the values of x and y in the following rectangle [see F ig.]

(A) 1, 3 (B) 1, 4 (C) 2, 1 (D) 1, 8

Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
By property of rectangle, Lengths are equal, i.e.,
CD = AB
ss

⇒ x + 3y = 13
Breadth are equal, i.e., AD = BC
la

⇒ 3x + y = 7
On multiplying Eq. (ii) by 3 and then subtracting Eq. (i), we get
dc

9x + 3y = 21
x + 3y = 13
Ve

− − −
_________________
8x = 8
x=1
On putting x = 1 in Eq. (i), we get
3y = 12 ⇒ y = 4
Hence, the required values of x and y are 1 and 4, respectively.

(117) 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:(Correct Answer:C)
(3, −4)

(118) Solve the following pairs of linear equations in two variables using graph : y = 2, x + 4y = 10
(A) (3, −5) (B) (1, 4) (C) (5, 7) (D) (2, 2)
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(2, 2)

(119) The solution set of a pair of equations x + y − 1 = 0 and 2x + 2y − 2 = 0 is . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

(120) Draw the graphs of the pair of linear equations x − y + 2 = 0 and 4x − y − 4 = 0. Calculate the area of the triangle formed by the lines so drawn and the x - axis.
(in sq. units.)
(A) 3.6 (B) 6 (C) 36 (D) 3
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)

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 For drawing the graphs of the given equations, we find two solutions of each of the equations, which
are given in Table
x 0 −2
y =x+2 2 0
x 0 1
y = 4x − 4 −4 0
Plot the points A(0, 2), B(−2, 0), P (0, −4) and Q(1, 0) on the graph paper, and join the points to form the lines AB and P Q as shown in F ig.
We observe that there is a point R(2, 4) common to both the lines AB and P Q. The triangle formed by these lines and the x - axis is BQR.
The vertices of this triangle are B(−2, 0), Q(1, 0) and R(2, 4)
We know that;
Area of triangle = 21 Base × Altitude
Here, Base = BQ = BO + OQ = 2 + 1 = 3 units.
Altitude = RM = Ordinate of R = 4 units.
So, area of △BQR = 12 × 3 × 4 = 6 sq. units.

(121) Solve the following pairs of linear equations in two variables using graph : x + y = 5, 5x − 2y = 4
(A) (2, 3) (B) (3, 7) (C) (−2, 1) (D) (7, −5)
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
(2, 3)
ss

(122) Comparing the equation y = −3 with the standard form ax + by + c = 0, we get a = . . . . . . . . . . . .

la

(A) −3 (B) 3 (C) 1 (D) 0

dc

Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Comparing ax + by + c = 0 with 0x + y + 3 = 0. ∴a=0
Ve

(123) Two years ago, Salim was thrice as old as his daughter and six years later, he will be four years older than twice her age. How old are they now? (in year)
(A) 36, 14 (B) 38, 14 (C) 38, 18 (D) 30, 10
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
Let Salim and his daughter’s age be x and y yr respectively.
Now, by first condition
Two years ago, Salim was thrice as old as his daughter.
i.e. x − 2 = 3(y − 2) ⇒ x − 2 = 3y − 6
⇒ x − 3y = −4.....(i)
and by second condition, six years later. Salim will be four years older than twice her age.
x + 6 = 2(y + 6) + 4
⇒ x + 6 = 2y + 12 + 4
⇒ x − 2y = 16 − 6
⇒ x − 2y = 10
On subtracting Eq. (i) from Eq. (ii), we get
x − 2y = 10
x − 3y = −4
− + +
______________
y = 14
Put the value of y in Eq. (ii), we get
x − 2 × 14 = 10
⇒ x = 10 + 28 ⇒ x = 38
Hence, Salim and his daughter’s age are 38 yr and 14 yr, respectively.

(124) If (1, y) is the solution of linear equation of two variables 2x + 3y = 8, then y = . . . . . . . . .

(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 5
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
Substituting x = 1 in 2x + 3y = 8
2(1) + 3y = 8 ∴ 2 + 3y = 8 ∴ 3y = 6 ∴y=2

(125) The pair of equations y = 0 and y = −7 has

(A) one solution (B) no solution (C) infinitely many solutions (D) two solution
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)

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 The given pair of equations are y = 0 and y = −7.
By graphically, both lines are parallel and having no solution
(126) The solution set of x + y − 1 = 0 and 3x + 3y − 2 = 0 is ...........
(A) ϕ (B) x = 0, y = 1 (C) x = 1, y = 0 (D) x = 1, y = 1
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
ϕ
(127) One equation of a pair of dependent linear equations is −5x + 7y = 2. The second equation can be
(A) 10x + 14y + 4 = 0 (B) −10x − 14y + 4 = 0 (C) 10x − 14y = −4 (D) −10x + 14y + 4 = 0
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Condition for dependent linear equations
a1
a2
= bb1 = cc1 = k1 .....(i)
2 2
Given equation of line is, −5x + 7y − 2 = 0
Here, a1 = −5, b1 = 7, c1 = −2
From Eq. (i), − a5 = b7 = − c2 = k1 [say]
2 2 2
⇒ a2 = −5k, b2 = 7k, c2 = −2k
where, k is any arbitrary constant. Putting k = 2, then
a2 = −10, b2 = 14
and c2 = −4
∴ The required equation of line becomes
a 2 x + b 2 y + c2 = 0
⇒ −10x + 14y − 4 = 0
ss

⇒ 10x − 14y + 4 = 0
la

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

dc

(A) x = 1, y = 0 (B) x = 0, y = 1 (C) empty set (D) x = 2, y = 3

Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Ve

(129) Solve the following pair of linear equations by the method of elimination: 2x + 5y = 7, 4x + 10y = 12.
(A) (1, 4) (B) (−2, 1) (C) (−1, −5) (D) ∅
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
∅
(130) The pair of equations x = a and y = b graphically represents lines which are
(A) parallel (B) intersecting at (b, a) (C) intersecting at (a, b) (D) coincident
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

By graphically in every condition, if a, b >> 0; a, b < 0, a > 0, b < 0; a < 0, b > 0 but
a = b ̸= 0.
The pair of equations x = a and y = b graphically represents lines which are intersecting at (a, b).
If a, b > 0
Similarly, in all cases two lines intersect at (a, b).

(131) The solution set of a pair of equations 5x − 5y = −5 and 3x

2
− 3y
2
+ 3
2
= 0 is.........
{( 3 )} {( 3 )}
(A) 5, 2 (B) 2
,5 (C) infinite set (D) empty set

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 Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
5x − 5y = −5 ∴ x − y = −1 (∵ Dividing equation by 5) )
3x
2
− 3y
2
= − 32 ∴ x − y = −1 (∵ Multiplying equation by 2
3
Both the equations are the same.
∴ The solution set of pair of equations is infinte set.

(132) If x+y
xy
= 2 and x−y
xy
= 6, then x = . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(A) 4 (B) 1
4
(C) 2 (D) − 12
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
x + y = 2xy
x − y = 6xy
−+−
___________
2y = −4xy
∴ 1 = −2x ∴ x = − 12

(133) If 7x − 9y = 25 and 9x − 7y = 23, then x + y = . . . . . . . . .

(A) −1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 12
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(134) The graph of pair of equations 2x + y = 7 and 5x − 2y = 4..............

(A) intersects in two points (B) intersect in one point (C) are parallel lines (D) is a line
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)

(135) Solve the following pairs of linear equations : a5 − 6b = 3 and 1

a
+ 4
b
= 11
( ) ( ) (1 ) (2 )
(A) − 25 , 35 (B) 73 , 15 (C) 3
, 1
2
(D) 5
, 3
1
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
( )
(a, b) = 13 , 12

(136) After x years, the sum of the ages of Sachin and Sehwag will be y years, then the sum of the agges before 3 years was . . . . . . . . . . . . years.
(A) y − 2x − 6 (B) y + 2x + 6 (C) x − 2y + 6 (D) x + 2y + 6
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

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

x
a
+ yb = a + b
x
+ by2 = 2
ss

a 2
( ) ( ) ( )
(A) (a, b) (B) a2 , b (C) a, b2 (D) a2 , b2
la

Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
( 2 2)
dc

a ,b

(138) The value of c for which the pair of equations cx − y = 2 and 6x − 2y = 3 will have infinitely many solutions is
Ve

(A) 3 (B) no value (C) −3 (D) −12

Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
Condition for infinitely many solutions
a1
a2
= bb1 = cc1 ....(i)
2 2
The given lines are Cx − y = 2 and 6x − 2y = 3
Here, a1 = c, b1 = −1, c1 = −2
and a2 = 6, b2 = −2, c2 = −3
From Eq. (i), 6c = −1 −2
= −2
−3
Here, 6c = 12 and 6c = 23
⇒ c = 3 and c = 4
since, c has different values. Hence, for no value of c the pair of equations will have infinitely many solutions.

(139) If the following pair of equations does not have any solution, then find the value of k :
3x − 4y + 7 = 0
kx + 3y − 5 = 0
(A) − 94 (B) 5
1
(C) 4
2
(D) 9
4
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
Here, 3x − 4y + 7 = 0 ........... (1)
and kx + 3y − 5 = 0 ........... (2)
Comparing the coefficients of equations (1) and (2) with the general pair of equations,
a1 = 3, b1 = −4, c1 = 7 and
a2 = k, b2 = 3, c2 = −5
Now, the equation does not have any solution,
so
a1
a
= bb1 ̸= cc1
2 2 2
Here, b1
b2
= − 43 and c1
c2
= − 75 . So b1
b2
̸= c1
c2
Hence, from a1
a2
= b1
b2
,
3
k
= − 43
∴ k = − 94
Thus, for k = − 94 , the pair of equations does not have any solution.

(140) Use the method of elimination to find the solution of the following pair of linear equations : 0.4x + 0.3y = 1.7, 0.7x − 0.2y = 0.8
(A) (2, 3) (B) (3, 2) (C) (−2, −2) (D) (−3, 0)

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 Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
Multiplying both the equations by 10,
4x + 3y = 17 ............. (1) and
7x − 2y = 8 ............. (2)
Multiplying equation (1) by 2 and equation (2) by 3 and then adding.
8x + 6y = 34
21x − 6y = 24
________________
29x = 58
∴ x = 29
58

∴x=2
Substituting x = 2 in
4x + 3y = 17
4(2) + 3y = 17
∴ 8 + 3y = 17
∴ 3y = 17 − 8
∴ 3y = 9
y = 93
∴y=3
∴ The solution of the given pair of equations is x = 2, y = 3

(141) The equation of a line which is parallel to the line x + 3y = 5 is . . . . . . . . . . . .

(A) 3x + y = 5 (B) x + y = 5 (C) x + 3y = 10 (D) x − 3y = 5
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(142) For which values of p and q, will the following pair of linear equations have infinitely many solutions?
4x + 5y = 2
(2p + 7q)x + (p + 8q)y = 2q − p + 1
(A) p = −4, q = 4 (B) p = −2, q = 3 (C) p = −3, q = 2 (D) p = −1, q = 2
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Here, a
a
1 4
= 2p+7q
2
b1 5
b2
= p+8q
c1 2
c2
= 2q−p+1
For a pair of linear equations to have infinitely many solutions
a1
a
= bb1 = cc1
2 2 2
So, 4
2p+7q
= 5
p+8q
= 2
2q−p+1
So, 4 5
and 2p+7q
4 2
ss

2p+7q
= p+8q
= 2q−p+1
i.e., 4p + 32q = 10p + 35q and 8q − 4p + 4 = 4p + 14q
i.e., 6p + 3q = 0 and 8p + 6q = 4
la

i.e., q = −2p ....(1) and 4p + 3q = 2 ....(2)

dc

Substituting the value of q obtained from Equation...(1) in Equation...(2), we get

4p − 6p = 2
Ve

or p = −1
Substituting the value of p in Equation (1), we get
q=2
So, for p = −1, q = 2, the given pair of linear equations will have infinitely many solutions.

(143) A number is 3 less than another number. By adding 17 to twice the larger number it becomes thrice the smaller number. Find these numbers.
(A) 26, 23 (B) 62, 20 (C) 20, 27 (D) 29, 21
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
26, 23

(144) ......... is the solution of a linear equation in two variables x − 2y = 4

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

(145) 6 students of class X took part in Ramanuj Compitetive Examination. The number of girls participants is 2 less than the number of boys participants. Find the
number of girls and number of boys who took part in the examination using graph.
(A) Boys : 4, Girls : 2 (B) Boys : 7, Girls : 3 (C) Boys : 8, Girls : 4 (D) Boys : 6, Girls : 12
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
Boys : 4, Girls : 2

(146) Solve the following pairs of equations:

2xy
x+y
= 32
xy −3
2x−y
= 10
, x + y ̸= 0, 2x − y ̸= 0
1 −3 −1 −3 −1 3 1 −3
(A) 2
, 2 (B) 2
, 2 (C) 2
,2 (D) 4
, 4
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
Given pair of equations is
2xy
x+y
= 32 , where x + y ̸= 0
x+y
⇒ 2xy
= 23
y
⇒ x
xy
+ xy = 43
⇒ 1
y
+ x = 43 ....(i)
1

and xy
2x−y
= −3
10
, where 2x − y ̸= 0
2x−y −10
⇒ xy
= 3
⇒ 2x
xy
− xyy
= −103

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 ⇒ 2
y
1
x
= −10
− 3
....(ii)
Now, put x = u and y1 = v,
1
then the pair of equations becomes
v + u = 43 ....(iii)
and 2v − u = −10 3
....(iv)
On adding both equations, we get
3v = 43 − 10
3
= −6
3
⇒ 3v = −2
−2
⇒ v= 3
Now, put the value of v in Eq. (iii), we get
−2
3
+ u = 43
⇒ u = 43 + 23 = 63 = 2
∴x= u 1
= 12
and y = v1 = (−2/3)
1
= −32
−3
Hence, the required values of x and y are 1
2
and 2
, respectively.

(147) If x = a, y = b is the solution of the equations x − y = 2 and x + y = 4, then the values of a and b are, respectively
(A) 3 and 1 (B) 3 and 5 (C) 5 and 3 (D) −1 and −3
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
since, x = a and y = b is the solution of the equations x − y = 2 and x + y = 4, then these values will satisfy that equations
a − b = 2 · · · (i)
and a + b = 4 · · · (ii)
On adding Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
2a = 6
a = 3 and b = 1

(148) Solve the following pairs of linear equations : 8y − 3x = 5xy, 6y − 5x = −2xy

( ) ( 20 9 ) ( ) ( 22 )
(A) (1, 2), 12 , 14
6 17
(B) (0, 2), 15 ,3 (C) (7, 0), 22
31
, 7
20
(D) (0, 0), 31
, 11
23
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
( )
(0, 0), 22 , 11
31 23

(149) A pair of linear equations which has a unique solution x = 2, y = −3 is

(A) x + y = 1 and 2x − 3y = −5 (B) 2x − y = 1 and 3x + 2y = 0
(C) x − 4y − 14 = 0 and 5x − y − 13 = 0 (D) 2x + 5y = −11 and 4x + 10y = −22
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
If x = 2, y = −3 is a unique solution of any pair of equation, then these values must satisfy
that pair of equations.
ss

From option (d), LHS = 2x + 5y = 2(2) + 5(−3) = 4 − 15 = −11 = RHS

la

and LHS = 4x + 10y = 4(2) + 10(−3) = 8 − 30 = −22 = RHS

dc

(150) The equation 3x − 2y + 5 = 0 can be written..........

−5−3x
(A) y = 3x−5
(B) y = 3x+5
(C) y = 5−3x
(D) y =
Ve

2 2 2 2
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
3x − 2y + 5 = 0 ∴ −2y = −3x − 5 ∴ 2y = 3x + 5 ∴y= 3x+5
2

(151) x = −1 and y = −2 is one of the solution of the equation . . . . . . . . . . . .

(A) 2x − y = −4 (B) 3x + y = −5 (C) 3x − 2y = 7 (D) x − 2y = 0
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
Substituting x = −1 and y = −2 one by one in all equation.
3x + y = −5 will be satished.

(152) For what value of k, do the equations 3x − y + 8 = 0 and 6x − ky = −16 represent coincident lines?
(A) 1
2
(B) − 12 (C) −2 (D) 2
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Condition for coincident lines is
a1
a2
= bb1 = cc1
2 2
Given lines, 3x − y + 8 = 0
and 6x − ky + 16 = 0
Here, a1 = 3, b1 = −1, c1 = 8
and,a2 = 6, b2 = −k, c2 = 16
−1
From Eq.(i) 36 = −k = 168

1
k
= 12
k=2

(153) The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9 and the difference is 1. The number is ............
(A) 27 (B) 54 (C) 87 (D) 63
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
54

(154) Solve the following pairs of equations:

43x + 67y = −24
67x + 43y = 24
(A) 1, 0 (B) −1, 1 (C) 1, −1 (D) 2, −3
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Given pair of linear equations is
43x + 67y = −24.....(i)
and 67x + 43y = 24.....(ii)

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 On multiplying Eq. (i) by 43 and Eq. (ii) by 67 and then subtracting both of them, we get
(67)2 x + 43 × 67y = 24 × 67
(43)2 x + 43 × 67y = −24 × 43
− − +
_____________________________________
{ }
(67)2 − (43)2 × = 24(67 + 43)
[ ( 2 ) ]
⇒ (67 + 43)(67 − 43)x = 24 × 110 ∵ a − b2 = (a − b)(a + b)
⇒ 110 × 24x = 24 × 110
⇒ x=1
Now, put the value of x in Eq. (i), we get
43 × 1 + 67y = −24
⇒ 67y = −24 − 43
⇒ 67y = −67
⇒ y = −1
Hence, the required values of x and y are 1 and −1, respectively.

(155) The solution set of a pair of equations x = 6 and y = 4 is .........

(A) {(4, 6)} (B) {(3, 2)} (C) {(6, 4)} (D) {(10, 2)}
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(156) Solve the following pairs of equations:

x + y = 3.3
0.6
3x−2y
= −1 3x − 2y ̸= 0

(A) 1.5, 3.5 (B) 1.5, 2.5 (C) 1.2, 2.1 (D) 2.2, 2.8
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Given pair of linear equations are is
x + y = 33
and 3x−2y
0.6
= −1
0.6 = −3x + 2y
3x − 2y = −0.6
5x = 6 ⇒ x = 65 = 1.2
Now, put the value of x in Eq. (i), we get
1.2 + y = 3.3
⇒ y = 3.3 − 12
⇒ y = 2.1
Hence, the required values of x and y are 1.2 and 2.1, respectively.

(157) The cost of 4 pens and 4 pencil boxes is Rs. 100. Three times the cost of a pen is Rs. 15 more than the cost of a pencil box. Form the pair of linear equations for
ss

the above situation. Find the cost of a pen and a pencil box. (in Rs.)
(A) 5, 12 (B) 12, 5 (C) 15, 10 (D) 10, 15
la

Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
dc

Let the cost of a pen be Rs. x and the cost of a pencil box be Rs. y.
Then, by given condition,
Ve

4x + 4y = 100 ⇒ x + y = 25......(i)
3x = y + 15
3x − y = 15......(ii)
On adding Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
4x = 40
By substituting x = 10, in Eq. (i) we get
y = 25 − 10 = 15
Hence, the cost of a pen and a pencil box are Rs. 10 and Rs. 15, respectively.

(158) 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:(Correct Answer:A)
(−1, −5)

(159) Solve the following pairs of equations by 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:(Correct Answer:D)
(2, −3)

(160) 5x + 3y = 10xy(x ̸= 0, y ̸= 0), then 6

x
+ 10
y
= ...........

(A) 2 (B) 5 (C) 10 (D) 20

Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

(161) Vijay had some bananas, and he divided them into two lots A and B. He sold the first lot at the rate of Rs. 2 for 3 bananas and the second lot at the rate of Rs. 1
per banana, and got a total of Rs. 400. If he had sold the first lot at the rate of Rs. 1 per banana, and the second lot at the rate of Rs. 4 for 5 bananas, his total
collection would have been Rs. 460. Find the total number of bananas he had.
(A) 500 (B) 550 (C) 575 (D) 475
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
Let the number of bananas in lots A and B be x and y, respectively
Case : I cost of the first lot at the rate of Rs. 2 for 3 bananas + cost of the second lot at the rate of Rs. 1 per banana = amount received
2
3
x + y = 400
2x + 3y = 1200...(i)

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 Case : II cost of the first lot at the rate of Rs. 1 per banana + cost of the second lot at the rate of Rs. 4 for 5 bananas = Amount received
x + 45 y = 460
5x + 4y = 2300...(ii)
On multiplying in Eq. (1) by 4 and Eq. (ii) by 3 and then subtracting them, we get
8x + 12y = 4800
15x + 12y = 6900
_________________
−7x = −2100
x = 300
Now, put the value of x in Eq. (i), we get
2 × 300 + 3y = 1200
600 + 3y = 1200
3y = 1200 − 600
3y = 600
y = 200
∴ Total number of bananas = Number of bana nas in lot A + Number of bananas in lot B = x + y
= 300 + 200 = 500
Hence, he had 500 bananas.

(162) .......... is not a linear equation of two variables.

(A) x = 3y − 1 (B) x2 − 5 = 0 (C) y = 2x + 3 (D) x − y = 0
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)

(163) Jamila sold a table and a chair for Rs. 1050, thereby making a profit of 10% on the table and 25% on the chair. If she had taken a profit of 25% on the table and
10% on the chair she would have got Rs. 1065. Find the cost price of each. (in Rs.)
(A) 100, 900 (B) 100, 300 (C) 500, 400 (D) 600, 800
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Let the cost price of the table be Rs . x and the cost price of the chair be Rs. y
The selling price of the table, when it is sold at a profit of 10%
= Rs. x + 100
10
x = Rs. 110
100
x
The selling price of the chair when it is sold at a profit of 25%
= Rs. y + 10025
y = Rs. 125
100
y
So, 100
110
x + 125 y = 1050 ....(1)
100 ( )
When the table is sold at a profit of 25%, its selling price = Rs. x + 10025
x = Rs. 125
x
( ) 100
When the chair is sold at a profit of 10% price = Rs. y + 100 y = Rs. 100 y
10 110

So, 100125
x + 110
100
y = 1065
From Equations (1) and (2), we get
ss

110x + 125y = 105000

and 125x + 110y = 106500
la

On adding and subtracting these equations, we get

dc

235x + 235y = 211500

and 15x − 15y = 1500
i.e., x + y = 900....(3)
Ve

and x − y = 100....(4)
Solving Equations (3) and (4), we get
x = 500, y = 400
So, the cost price of the table is Rs. 500 and the cost price of the chair is Rs. 400.

(164) The solution set of pair of equations x + y + 1 = 0 and 3x + 3y + 2 = 0 is.........

(A) {(1, −2)} (B) {(3, 1)} (C) infinite set (D) empty set
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Dividing the equation 3x + 3y + 2 = 0 by 3, we get x + y + 23 = 0
Both the equations are consistent, so the solution set is empty set.
∴ The solution set of pair of equations is empty set.

(165) Determine, algebraically, the vertices of the triangle formed by the lines
5x − y = 5, x + 2y = 1 and 6x + y = 17
(A) (−1, 0), (3, 1), (2, −5) (B) (1, 0), (3, −1), (2, 5) (C) (1, 0), (−3, −1), (2, −5) (D) (−1, 0), (−3, 1), (−2, 5)
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
The vertex of a triangle is the common solution of the two equations forming its two sides. So, solving the given equations pairvise will give the vertices of the
triangle.
From the given equations, we will have the following three pairs of equations:
5x − y = 5 and x + 2y = 1
x + 2y = 1 and 6x + y = 17
5x − y = 5 and 6x + y = 17
Solving the pair of equations
5x − y = 5
x + 2y = 1
we get, x = 1, y = 0
So, one vertex of the triangle is (1, 0) Solving the second pair of equations
x + 2y = 1
6x + y = 17
we get x = 3, y = −1
So, another vertex of the triangle is (3, −1)
Solving the third pair of equations
5x − y = 5
6x + y = 17
we get x = 2, y = 5
So, the third vertex of the triangle is (2, 5). So, the three vertices of the triangle are (1, 0), (3, −1) and (2, 5)

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(166) ’An employee invests ₹ x at the rate of 5% and invests ₹ y at the rate of 7%, then he gets ₹ 310 as yearly interest.’ Symbolically it is written as ..........
(A) 5x + 7y = 310 (B) 7x + 5y = 3100 (C) 5x + 7y = 31000 (D) 7x + 5y = 310
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

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

x
5
− y4 = 409
y
x
3
− 2 = 12 5
(1 ) ( ) (2 ) ( )
(A) 2 , − 12 (B) 12 , 12 (C) 2
, 7
4
(D) − 25 , 35
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
(1 )
2
, − 12

(168) The sum of digits of a two-digits 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:(Correct Answer:B)
67

(169) In pair of equations a1 x + b1 y + c1 = 0 and a2 x + b2 y + c2 = 0 if............then it has unique solution.

(A) a1 b2 ̸= a2 b1 (B) a1 b2 = b1 a2 (C) b1 c2 = c1 b2 (D) c1 a2 = a1 c2
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

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

4x − 3y = 8
6x − y = 29 3
( ) ( ) (3 ) (1 )
(A) − 25 , 35 (B) 12 , 12 (C) 2
, − 23 (D) 3
, 1
2
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
(3 )
2
, − 23

(171) A two-digit number is obtained by either multiplying the sum of the digits by 8 and then subtracting 5 or by multiplying the difference of the digits by 16 and
then adding 3. Find the number.
(A) 83 (B) 87 (C) 92 (D) 105
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
Let the two-digit number = 10x + y
Case : I Multiplying the sum of the digits by 8 and then subtracting 5 = two-digit number
8 × (x + y) − 5 = 10x + y
8x + 8y − 5 = 10x + y
ss

2x − 7y = −5....(i)
Case : II Multiplying the difference of the digits by 16 and then adding 3 = two-digit number
la

16 × (x − y) + 3 = 10x + y
dc

16x − 16y + 3 = 10x + y

6x − 17y = −3....(ii)
Now, multiplying in Eq. (i) by 3 and then subtracting from Eq. (ii), we get
Ve

6x − 17y = −3
6x − 21y = −15
− + +
_________________
4y = 12 ⇒ y = 3
Now, put the value of y in Eq. (i), we get
2x − 7 × 3 = −5
2x = 21 − 5 = 16 ⇒ x = 8
Hence, the required two-digit number
= 10x + y
= 10 × 8 + 3 = 80 + 3 = 83

(172) If in a rectangle, the length is increased and breadth reduced each by 2 units, the area is reduced by 28 square units. If, however the length is reduced by 1 unit
and the breadth increased by 2 units, the area increases by 33 square units. Find the area of the rectangle.
(A) 236 (B) 220 (C) 275 (D) 253
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
253 square unit

(173) Solve the following pairs of linear equations by the method of substitution : 2x + 3y = 7, 6x + 9y = 23
( )
(A) (2, 2) (B) ∅ (C) 1, 32 (D) (0, −3)
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
∅

(174) Solve the following pairs of linear equations by the method of substitution : x + 11y = 1, 8x + 13y = 2
(4 3) (7 3) (3 2) ( )
(A) 20 , 18 (B) 20 , 20 (C) 25 , 25 (D) 2
, 5
25 25
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
(3 2)
,
25 25

(175) For a pair of equations 13x − 7y = 19 and 7x − 13y = 31, x + y = . . . . . . . . . . . .

(A) 2 (B) −2 (C) 5 (D) 40
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)

(176) The solution set of pair of equations x + y + 1 = 0 and 3x + 3y + k = 0 is infinite set. then k = . . . . . . . . .
(A) 1 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 6

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 Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
Equation (1) is multiplied by 3 and then comparing it with equations (2), we get
3x + 3y + 3 = 0 and 3x + 3y + k = 0 ∴ k = 3

(177) The solution set of pair of equations, x = 1 and y = 2 is ..........

(A) {(1, 2)} (B) (1, 2) (C) {(2, 1)} (D) {(1, 1)}
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(178) Graphically, the pair of equations

6x − 3y + 10 = 0
2x − y + 9 = 0
represents two lines which are
(A) intersecting at exactly one point. (B) intersecting at exactly two points.
(C) parallel. (D) coincident.
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

ss

The given equations are

la

6x − 3y + 10 = 0
⇒ 2x − y + 10 = 0 [ dividing by 3] . . . (1)
dc

3
and 2x − y + 9 = 0
Now, table for 2x − y + 10 =0
Ve

3
x 0 − 53
y = 2x + 10 3
10
3
0
Points A B
and table for 2x − y + 9 = 0
x 0 − 92
y = 2x + 9 9 0
Points C D
Hence, the pair of equations represents two parallel lines.

(179) The age of the father is twice the sum of the ages of his two children. After 20 years, his age will be equal to the sum of the ages of his children. Find the age of
the father. (in year)
(A) 10 (B) 20 (C) 40 (D) 30
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Let the present age (in year) of father and his two children be x, y and z yr, respectively.
Now by given condition, x = 2(y + z)......(i)
and after 20yr (x + 20) = (y + 20) + (z + 20)
⇒ y + z + 40 = x + 20
⇒ y + z = x − 20
On putting the value of (y + z) in Eq. (i) and get the present age of father x = 2(x − 20)x
= 2x − 40 = 40
Hence, the father’s age is 40 yr.

(180) The graph of equation . . . . . . . . . . . . is parallel to Y −axis.

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

(181) Aruna has only Rs. 1 and Rs. 2 coins with her. If the total number of coins that she has is 50 and the amount of money with her is Rs . 75, then the number of
Rs. 1 and Rs. 2 coins are, respectively
(A) 35 and 15 (B) 25 and 25 (C) 35 and 20 (D) 15 and 35
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
Let number of Rs. 1 coins = x
and number of Rs. 2 coins = y
Now, by given conditions x + y = 50
Also, x × 1 + y × 2 = 75
⇒ x + 2y = 75
On subtracting Eq. (i) from Eq. (ii), we get (x + 2y) − (x + y) = 75 − 50

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 ⇒ y = 25
When y = 25, then x = 25

(182) If the sum of the two numbers 20 and the difference is 8, then the larger number is ...........
(A) 6 (B) 20 (C) 14 (D) 18
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

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

4x + 6y = 11
5x − 8y = 6
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
(A) 12 , − 12 (B) − 25 , 35 (C) − 35 , 75 (D) 2, 12
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
( 1)
2, 2

(184) Solve the following pair of equations by the method of cross multiplication :
x + y − (a (+ b) = 0)
ax − by − a2 − b2 = 0
(A) (a, b) (B) (−a, −b) (C) (a, −b) (D) (−a, b)
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
Comparing with the standard form, we get
a1 = 1, b1 = 1, c1 = −(a(+ b) = −a ) −b
a2 = a, b2 = −b, c2 = − a2 − b2 = −a2 + b2
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&(− a − b ) ( −2a − b&1
) 1&1
− b& −a2 + b2 −a + b2 &a a& − b

∴ x
(1)(−a2 +b2 )−(−b)(−a−b)
y
=
(−a−b)(a)−(−a2 +b2 )(1)
1
= (1)(−b)−(a)(1)
y
∴ −a2 +b2x−ab−b2 = −a2 −ab+a 2 −b2
1
ss

= −b−a
∴ −a2x−ab = −b2y−ab = −a−b 1
la

x
−a2 −ab
1
= −a−b and −b2 −ab = −a−b
y 1
dc

−a2 −ab
∴ x = −a−b
−a(a+b)
= −(a+b)
Ve

=a
−b2 −ab
∴y= −a−b
−b(a+b)
= −(a+b)
=b
∴ The solution of the given pair of equations is x = a, y = b.

(185) Solve the following pairs of equations:

x
3
+ y4 = 4
5x
6
− y8 = 4
(A) 8, 13 (B) 9, 6 (C) 4, 5 (D) 6, 8
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Given, pair of linear equations is
x
3
+ y4 = 4
On multiplying both sides by LCM (3, 4) = 12, we get
4x + 3y = 48
and 5x
6
− y8 = 4
On multiplying both sides by LCM (6, 8) = 24, we get
20x − 3y = 96
Now, adding Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
24x = 144
⇒x=6
Now, put the value of x in Eq. (i), we get
4 × 6 + 3y = 48
⇒ 3y = 48 − 24
⇒ 3y = 24 ⇒ y = 8
Hence, the required values of x and y are 6 and 8, respectively.

(186) For a pair of equations 9x − 4y = 14 and 7x − 3y = 11, y = . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

x − 3y = −5
3x = 7y − 13
(A) (−2, 0) (B) (−1, 1) (C) (2, 1) (D) (−2, 1)

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 Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(−2, 1)
(188) By the method of substitution, solve the following pair of linear equations : 3x − 7y = 18, 6x − 14y = 12
(A) (1, 3) (B) (2, 5) (C) (7, 1) (D) ∅
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Here, equations
3x − 7y = 18 ..... ......... (1)
and 6x − 14y = 12
i.e., 3x − 7y = 6 (∵ Dividing by 2 ) ..... ......... (2)
Hence, from equations (1) and (2)
3x − 7y = 18 = 6
∴ 18 = 6 which is absurd.
Hence, the pair of linear equations has no solution.
Thus, the solution set of the pair of linear equations is ∅.
(189) The graph of equation . . . . . . . . . . . . is parallel to X−axis.
(A) x = y (B) 2x − y = 0 (C) x − 2y = 0 (D) 2y = 3
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

(190) The solution set of the pair of equations 2x + 3y = 4 and 6x + 9y = 17 is ............

(A) (−1, 2) (B) {(x, y) | 2x + 3y = 4, x, y ∈ R}
(C) an infinite set (D) ϕ
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

(191) The solution set of a pair of equations x + y − 2 = 0 and 2x + 2y − 4 = 0 is . . . . . . . . . ....

(A) {(2, 0)} (B) {(2, 4)} (C) empty set (D) infinite set
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Pair of equations is x + y − 2 = 0 ...(1)
and 2x + 2y − 4 = 0 ...(2)
Dividing equation (2) by 2, we set x + y − 2 = 0.
Both the equation are the same.
∴ The solution set of pair of equations is infinite.
(192) Four year ago, the sum of the ages of four persons was 40 years. After two years, the sum of the ages of the same four persons will be ............ years.
(A) 64 (B) 48 (C) 42 (D) 10
ss

Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
64
la

(193) Solve the following pairs of linear equations by the method of substitution : 5x − 3y = 1, 2x + 5y = 19
dc

( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
(A) 4015
, − 55
25
(B) − 17 , 89
32 17
(C) − 32
17
, − 10
9
(D) − 62
19
, 97
19
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Ve

( 62 97 )
− 19 , 19
(194) Pair of equations 2x + y − 4 = 0 and x + 2y − 5 = 0. has........
(A) no solution (B) infinite solutions (C) unique solution (D) four solutions
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Here, a1 b2 − a2 b1 = (2)(2) − (1)(1) = 4 − 1 = 3 ̸= 0
∴ Pair of equations has unique solution.
(195) Find the value(s) of p and q
2x + 3y = 7 and 2px + py = 28 − qv
if the pair of equations have infinitely many solutions.
(A) p = 5, q = 8 (B) p = 4, q = 8 (C) p = 4, q = 9 (D) p = 5, q = 11
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
Given pair of linear equations is
2x + 3y = 7...(i)
and 2px + py = 28 − qy...(ii)
⇒ 2px + (p + q)y = 28
On comparing with ax + by + c = 0, we get
a1 = 2, b1 = 3
and c1 = −7 [from Eq.(i)]
a2 = 2p1 b2 = (p + q)
and c2 = −28 [from Eq.(ii)]
Since, the pair of equations has infinitely many solutions i.e., both lines are coincident.
a1
a
= bb1 = cc1
2 2 2
2 3 −7
2p
= (p+q) = −28
Taking first and third parts, we get
2 −7
2p
= −28
1
p
= 14
p=4
Again, taking last two parts, we get
−7
3
p+q
= −28 ⇒ p+q 3
= 14
p + q = 12
4 + q = 12 [∵ p = 4]
q=8
Here, we see that the values of p = 4 and q = 8 satisfies all three parts.
Hence, the pair of equations has infinitely many solutions for the values of p = 4 and q = 8

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(196) The solution set of a pair of equations 3x + 3y − 3 = 0 and 5x + 5y − 5 = 0 is . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) {3, 5} (B) {5, 3} (C) empty set (D) infinite set
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

(197) For which values of a and b, will the following pair of linear equations have infinitely many solutions?
x + 2y = 1
(a − b)x + (a + b)y = a + b − 2
(A) a, b = 3, 1 (B) a, b = 2, 1 (C) a, b = 3, 4 (D) a, b = 5, 6
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
Given pair of linear equations are
x + 2y = 1
(a − b)x + (a + b)y = a + b − 2
on comparing with ax + by + c = 0, we get
a1 = 1, b1 = 2 and c1 = −1 [from Eq.(i)]
a2 = (a − b), b2 = (a + b)[from Eq.(ii)]
and c2 = −(a + b − 2)
For infinitely many solutions of the the pairs of linear equations,
a1
a
= bb1 = cc1
2 2 2
−1
⇒ a−b 1
= a+b 2
= −(a+b−2)
Taking first two parts,
1 2
a−b
= a+b
a + b = 2a − 2b
2a − a = 2b + b
a = 3b .....(iii)
Taking last two parts,
2 1
a+b
= (a+b−2)
⇒ 2a + 2b − 4 = a + b
⇒ a + b = 4 .....(iv)
Now, put the value of a from Eq. (iii) in Eq. (iv), we get
3b + b = 4
4b = 4
b=1
Put the value of b in Eq. (iii), we get
a=3×1
a=3
So, the values (a, b) = (3, 1) satisfies all the parts. Hence, required values of a and b are 3 and 1 respectively for which the given pair of linear equations has
infinitely many solutions.
ss

(198) Solve the following pair of linear equations:

la

21x + 47y = 110

47x + 21y = 162
dc

(A) x = 3, y = 1 (B) x = 3, y = 2 (C) x = 2, y = 1 (D) x = 3, y = 3

Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
Ve

We have
21x + 47y = 110
47x + 21y = 162
Multiplying Equation (1) by 47 and Equation (2) by 21, we get
987x + 2209y = 5170.....(3)
987x + 441y = 3402.....(4)
Subtracting Equation (4) from Equation (3), we get
1768y = 1768
or y = 1
Substituting the value of y in Equation (1), we get
21x + 47 = 110
or 21x = 63
or x = 3
So, x = 3, y = 1

(199) A motor boat can travel 30 km upstream and 28 km downstream in 7 hours. It can travel 21 km upstream and return in 5 hours. Find the speed of the boat in
still water and the speed of the stream. (in km/h)
(A) 5, 6 (B) 11, 19 (C) 21, 32 (D) 10, 4
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Let the speed of the motorboat in still water and the speed of the stream are u km/h and v km/h, respectively.
Then, a motorboat speed in downstream = (u + v) km/h and a motorboat speed in upstream = (u − v) km/h
Motorboat has taken time to travel 30 km upstream,
30
t1 = u−v h
and motorboat has taken time to travel 28 km downstream,
28
t2 = u+v h
By first condition, a motorboat can travel 30km upstream and 28 km downstream in 7 h
i, e, t1 + t2 = 7h
⇒ u−v 30 28
+ u+v = 7....(i)
Now, motorboat has taken time to travel 21 km upstream and return i.e... t3 = 21
u−v
[for Upstream]
and t4 = [for downstream]
21
u+v
By second condition, t4 + t3 = 5h
⇒ u+v
21 21
+ u−v = 5.....(ii)
Let x = u+v 1
and y = u−v
1

Eqs. (i) and (ii) becomes 30x + 28y = 7.....(iii)

and 21x + 21y = 5
⇒ x + y = 21 5
....(iv)

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 Now, multiplying in Eq. (iv) by 28 and then subtracting from Eq. (iii), we get
30x + 28y = 7
28x + 28y = 14021
− − −
____________________
2x = 7 − 203
= 21−20
3
2x = 13 ⇒ x = 16
On putting the value of x in Eq. (iv), we get
1 5
6
+ y = 21
y = 21 − 16 = 10−7
5
42
= 423
⇒ y = 14 1

x = u+v = 6 ⇒ u + v = 6....(v)
1 1

and y = u−v 1
= 141

⇒ u − v = 14....(vi)
Now, adding Eqs. (v) and (vi), we get
2u = 20 ⇒ u = 10
On putting the value of u in Eq. (v), we get
10 + v = 6
v = −4
Hence, the speed of the motorboat in still water is 10 km/h and the speed of the stream 4 km/h

(200) The pair of equations 5x − 15y = 8 and 3x − 9y = 24

5
has
(A) infinitely many solutions (B) two solutions (C) one solution (D) no solution
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

ss
la
dc
Ve

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