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Pairs of consecutive even positive integers, both of which are larger than 7 such that their sum is less than 28, are
  • a)
    (8, 9), (9, 10), (10, 11)
  • b)
    (8, 10), (10, 12)
  • c)
    (8, 10), (10, 12), (12, 14)
  • d)
    (8, 10), (10, 12), (12, 14), (14, 16)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Neha Joshi answered
Let x be the smaller of the two consecutive even positive integers .
Then the other integer is x+2.
Since both the integers are larger than 7,x > 7 ....(1)
Also the sum of the two integers is less than 28.
x + (x + 2) < 28
⇒ 2x + 2 < 28
⇒ 2x < 28 − 2
⇒ 2x < 26
=> x < 13…...(2)
From(1) and (2), we get
7 < x <13
Since x is an even number, x can take the values 8, 10 and 12.
Thus the required possible pairs are (8,10),(10,12) and (12,8).

 Find the value of x when x is a natural number and 24x< 100.
  • a)
    {5,6,……..∞}
  • b)
    {1,2,3,4}
  • c)
    {1,2,3,4,5}
  • d)
    {0,1,2,3,4}
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Shreya Gupta answered
We are given: 24x < 100
24x < 100
=> 24x /24 < 100/24 [Dividing both sides by positive number.]
=> x < 25/6

When x is a natural number, in this case, the following values of x make the statement true

x = 1, 2, 3, 4.

The solution set of the inequality is {1, 2, 3, 4}.

 A solution of 10% boric acid is to be diluted by adding a 4% boric acid solution to it. The resulting mixture is to be more than 5% but less than 8% boric acid. If we have 750 litres of the 10% solution, then the quantity of the 4% solution that has to be added will lie between
  • a)
    370 litres and 3750 litres
  • b)
    375 litres and 3750 litres
  • c)
    320 litres and 1280 litres
  • d)
    370 litres and 3700 litres
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Krishna Iyer answered
Let x litres of 4% boric acid solution is required to be added
Then, total mixture = (x + 750)litres
This resulting mixture is to be  more than 5% but less than 8% boric acid
Total amount of acid = 750 of 10% + x of 4%
ATQ 
5/100(750 + x) < (750*10 + 4x)/100 < 8/100(750 + x)
3750 + 5x < 7500 + 4x ; 7500 + 4x < 6000 + 8x
x < 3750  ;   x > 375 
375 and 3750

Solve: 30x < 200, when x is a natural number:
  • a)
    {2, 3, 4, 5, 6}
  • b)
    {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}
  • c)
    {4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9}
  • d)
    {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7}
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Mysterio Man answered
Given that 30x less than 200,
x is less than 200/30,
or x is less than 6.6,
but as it mentioned above x is a natural number
the possible values of x are
{1,2,3,4,5,6}

Find all pairs of consecutive odd natural numbers, both of which are larger than 10, such that their sum is less than 40.
  • a)
    (11 , 13) , (13 , 15) , (15 , 17) , (17 , 21)
  • b)
    (9 , 11) , (13 , 15) , (15 , 17) , (17 , 19)
  • c)
    (11 , 13) , (13 , 15) , (17 , 19) , (19 , 21)
  • d)
    (11 , 13) , (13 , 15) , (15 , 17) , (17 , 19)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Dipika Patel answered
**Explanation:**

To find the pairs of consecutive odd natural numbers that satisfy the given conditions, we need to consider the following:

1. The numbers should be consecutive odd natural numbers.
2. Both numbers should be larger than 10.
3. The sum of the two numbers should be less than 40.

Let's analyze each option to see if it satisfies these conditions:

**Option A: (11, 13), (13, 15), (15, 17), (17, 21)**
- (11, 13): The sum is 24, which is less than 40. This pair satisfies all conditions.
- (13, 15): The sum is 28, which is less than 40. This pair satisfies all conditions.
- (15, 17): The sum is 32, which is less than 40. This pair satisfies all conditions.
- (17, 21): The sum is 38, which is less than 40. This pair satisfies all conditions.

**Option B: (9, 11), (13, 15), (15, 17), (17, 19)**
- (9, 11): The numbers are not larger than 10. This pair does not satisfy the second condition.
- (13, 15): The sum is 28, which is less than 40. This pair satisfies all conditions.
- (15, 17): The sum is 32, which is less than 40. This pair satisfies all conditions.
- (17, 19): The sum is 36, which is not less than 40. This pair does not satisfy the third condition.

**Option C: (11, 13), (13, 15), (17, 19), (19, 21)**
- (11, 13): The sum is 24, which is less than 40. This pair satisfies all conditions.
- (13, 15): The sum is 28, which is less than 40. This pair satisfies all conditions.
- (17, 19): The sum is 36, which is not less than 40. This pair does not satisfy the third condition.
- (19, 21): The sum is 40, which is not less than 40. This pair does not satisfy the third condition.

**Option D: (11, 13), (13, 15), (15, 17), (17, 19)**
- (11, 13): The sum is 24, which is less than 40. This pair satisfies all conditions.
- (13, 15): The sum is 28, which is less than 40. This pair satisfies all conditions.
- (15, 17): The sum is 32, which is less than 40. This pair satisfies all conditions.
- (17, 19): The sum is 36, which is not less than 40. This pair does not satisfy the third condition.

Therefore, the correct answer is **Option D: (11, 13), (13, 15), (15, 17), (17, 19)** as it is the only option where all the pairs satisfy all the given conditions.

A solution is to be kept between 30C and 35C What is the range of temperature in degree Fahrenheit ?
  • a)
    Between 40F and 60F
  • b)
    Between 30Fand 35F
  • c)
    Between 86F and 95F
  • d)
    Between 76F and 105F
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Manoj Patel answered
Explanation:

To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, we use the formula:

F = (9/5)C + 32

where F is the temperature in Fahrenheit and C is the temperature in Celsius.

Let's find the Fahrenheit equivalents of the given temperature range:

Lower limit:

F = (9/5)30 + 32 = 86F

Upper limit:

F = (9/5)35 + 32 = 95F

Therefore, the range of temperature in degree Fahrenheit is between 86F and 95F.

Answer:

Option (c) is correct. The range of temperature in degree Fahrenheit is between 86F and 95F.

A plumber can be paid under two schemes as given below:
I: Rs 600 and Rs 50 per hour.
II: Rs 170 per hour.
If the job takes n hours, then the values of n for which the scheme I will give the plumber better wages are
  • a)
    less than 4 hours
  • b)
    less than 5 hours
  • c)
    more than 5 hours
  • d)
    4 hours
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Lavanya Menon answered
Your question is not complete it should be,
I: &600 fix and &50 per hourNow solving the question,Let the work is done in n hour as per given , So After n hour according to first scheme he will get an amount
= 600+50n After n hour according to second scheme he will get an amount,
=170nNow we are asked for values of n such that scheme
I give better wages so 600+50n >170n600>120nor n <5 .SO if the numbers of hour are less than 5 then he will get better wages by first scheme.

Identify solution set for [| 4 −− x | + 1 < 3?
  • a)
    (2 , 6)
  • b)
    (3 , 6)
  • c)
    (2 , 4)
  • d)
    (2 , 3)
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Neha Joshi answered
|4 − x| + 1 < 3
⇒ 4 − x + 1 < 3
Add −4 and −1 on both sides, we get
4 − x + 1 − 4 − 1 < 3 − 4 − 1
⇒ − x < −2
Multiply both sides by −1, we get
x > 2
Also,|4−x| + 1 < 3
⇒ −(4−x) + 1 < 3
⇒ − 4 + x + 1 < 3
Add 4 and −1 on both sides, we get
− 4 + x + 1 + 4 − 1 < 3 + 4 − 1
⇒ x < 6
Thus, x ∈ (2,6).

The solution of inequality 4x + 3 < 5x + 7 when x is a real number is
  • a)
    [4, ∞)
  • b)
    (-∞, 4)
  • c)
    (-4,∞)
  • d)
    None of the these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sanchita Reddy answered
4x + 3 < 5x + 7
subtract 4 both sides,
4x + 3 - 3 < 5x + 7 - 3
⇒ 4x < 5x + 4
subtract ' 5x ' both sides ,
[ equal number may be subtracted from both sides of an inequality without affecting the sign of inequality]
4x - 5x < 5x + 4 - 5
-x < 4
now, multiple with (-1) then, sign of inequality change .
-x.(-1) > 4(-1)
x > -4
hence, x€ ( -4 , ∞)

In a game a person wins a TV if in four throws of a dice he get sum greater than 20 .In three throws he got numbers as 5,3,6. What should be his fourth throw so that he wins a TV?
  • a)
    5 or 6
  • b)
    never wins.
  • c)
    5
  • d)
    6
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Method to Solve :

Numbers obtained in three throws are 6, 5 and 4.
Let the number obtained in fourth throw be x.
Now, Sum > 20
    6 + 5 + 4 + x > 20
    15 + x > 20
    x > 20 – 15
    x > 5
  He must get a 6 in the fourth throw to win the game.

Given that x is an integer, find the values of x which satisfy the simultaneous linear inequalities 2 + x < 6 and 2 −3x < − 1.
  • a)
    1 , 2 , 3
  • b)
    2 , 3
  • c)
    2 , 3, 4,
  • d)
    1 , 2, 3, 4.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev JEE answered
Given Inequalities:
  1. 2 + x < 6
  2. 2 −3x < − 1
Step 1: Solve the first inequality 2 + x < 6
Subtract 2 from both sides:
x < 6 - 2
Simplifying:
x < 4
Thus, from the first inequality, we have:
x < 4
Step 2: Solve the second inequality 2 - 3x < -1
Subtract 2 from both sides:
- 3x < -1 - 2
Simplifying:
- 3x < -3
Now, divide both sides by -3, and remember to reverse the inequality sign when dividing by a negative number:
x > 1
Step 3: Combine the results
From the first inequality, we know x < 4.
From the second inequality, we know x > 1.
Thus, the solution for x must satisfy both:
1 < x < 4
The integer values of xxx that lie between 1 and 4 are:
x = 2, 3
The correct option is: B: 2, 3

The graphical representation of x > 2 on number line is
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Given is X value greater than 2 means it may 3,4,5.........& so on.i.e. arrow start from no. 2 to infinitely.now in question there is not X equals to 2 hence there is use hollow dot point if X equal or greater than 2 then used solid dot.

Find the solution for the pair of inequations x > 1 and x < -1
  • a)
    no solution
  • b)
    x < -1
  • c)
    -1 < x < 1
  • d)
    x > 1
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Pooja Shah answered
x > 1 means x is greater than 1 in this equation the values of x can be 2,3,4,5.............∞
x < -1 means is less than -1 therefore values of x can be -2, -3, -4, -5............ -∞
So no common point for x
Hence there will be no solution

The solution to |3x – 1| + 1 < 3 is
  • a)
    2 < x < 3/4
  • b)
    -1/3 < x < 1
  • c)
    -1/3 < x < 1/4
  • d)
    -3 < x < 3
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Neha Joshi answered
|3x - 1| + 1 < 3
|3x -1| < 2
Opening mod, we get
3x - 1 < 2,  -3x + 1 > 2
3x < 3,   -3x > 1
x < 1,   x > -1/3
-1/3 < x < 1

Find the value of x which satisfies 5x – 3 < 7, where x is a natural number.
  • a)
    {1, 2}
  • b)
    1
  • c)
    (1,∞)
  • d)
    [1,∞)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikas Saini answered
From inequality it comes out to be x less than 2 but it is also a natural no. so 1,2 is the. only answer in this case

The solution set for (x + 3) + 4 > − 2x + 5 :
  • a)
    (2 , ∞)
  • b)
    (- ∞ , - 2)
  • c)
    (-2/3, ∞)
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Avik Nair answered
Understanding the Inequality
To solve the inequality (x + 3) + 4 > -2x + 5, we will first simplify both sides.
Step 1: Simplify the Left Side
- Combine like terms:
- (x + 3) + 4 = x + 7
Step 2: Set the Inequality
- The inequality now reads:
- x + 7 > -2x + 5
Step 3: Rearranging the Inequality
- Add 2x to both sides:
- x + 2x + 7 > 5
- This simplifies to:
- 3x + 7 > 5
Step 4: Isolate x
- Subtract 7 from both sides:
- 3x > 5 - 7
- 3x > -2
- Now, divide by 3:
- x > -2/3
Final Solution Set
- The solution set for x is:
- (-2/3, ∞)
Conclusion
- Therefore, the correct answer is option C: (-2/3, ∞).
This means that any value greater than -2/3 will satisfy the inequality. This interval excludes -2/3 itself, hence it starts from -2/3 and extends to positive infinity.

The longest side of a triangle is three times the shortest side and the third side is 2cm shorter than the longest side if the perimeter of the triangles at least 61cm, find the minimum length of the shortest side.
  • a)
    16 cm
  • b)
    11 cm
  • c)
    61 cm
  • d)
    9 cm
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Solution:

Let's assume the shortest side of the triangle is x cm.

According to the given information:
- The longest side is three times the shortest side, so it would be 3x cm.
- The third side is 2cm shorter than the longest side, so it would be (3x - 2) cm.

The perimeter of a triangle is the sum of all its side lengths. So, the perimeter of this triangle would be x + 3x + (3x - 2) cm, which simplifies to 7x - 2 cm.

Since the perimeter of the triangle is at least 61 cm, we can set up the following inequality:
7x - 2 ≥ 61

Now, let's solve this inequality to find the minimum length of the shortest side:

7x - 2 ≥ 61
7x ≥ 63
x ≥ 9

Therefore, the minimum length of the shortest side is 9 cm.

So, option D, 9 cm, is the correct answer.

Solution of 2x + 2|x| ≥ 2√2
  • a)
    (-∞, log2(√2 + 1))
  • b)
    (0, 8)
  • c)
    (1/2, log2(√2 - 1))
  • d)
    (-∞, log2(√2 - 1)) ∪ [1/2, ∞)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ruchi Basak answered
Understanding the Inequality
To solve the inequality 2x + 2|x| ≥ 2√2, we need to consider two cases based on the definition of the absolute value.
Case 1: x ≥ 0
- Here, |x| = x. Thus, the inequality becomes:
- 2x + 2x ≥ 2√2
- 4x ≥ 2√2
- x ≥ √2/2
Case 2: x < />
- In this case, |x| = -x. The inequality becomes:
- 2x - 2x ≥ 2√2
- 0 ≥ 2√2, which is never true.
Hence, for x < 0,="" there="" are="" no="" solutions.="" />Combining Solutions
From Case 1, we have that x ≥ √2/2.
Now, we need to identify the range of values that this corresponds to in terms of logarithmic form. We can express √2/2 as log2(√2 - 1) to find the boundaries of the solution.
Final Solution Set
Thus, the solution to the inequality is:
- x is in the range of (-∞, log2(√2 - 1)) ∪ [√2/2, ∞).
This matches option 'D': (-∞, log2(√2 - 1)) ∪ [1/2, ∞).
Conclusion
- The solution involves understanding how to break the absolute value and analyze each case.
- The final answer confirms that there are no solutions for negative x, while positive x provides a clear range starting from √2/2.
This detailed breakdown explains why option 'D' is correct.

If a < b then -a ______ - b
  • a)
    –a < -b
  • b)
    –a ≤ -b
  • c)
    –a ≥ -b
  • d)
    -a > -b
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Bhargavi Sen answered
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Identify the solution set for –( x – 3 ) + 5 – 2x
  • a)
    (−∞,−1)
  • b)
    (−∞,−2)
  • c)
    (−∞,−5)
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Niharika Bose answered
To solve the inequality 3(a - 6), we need to isolate the variable a.

First, distribute the 3 to both terms inside the parentheses:

3(a - 6) = 3a - 18

Now, we have the inequality 3a - 18.

We need to determine the range of values for a that satisfy this inequality.

To do this, we can add 18 to both sides of the inequality:

3a - 18 + 18 > 0 + 18

3a > 18

Next, divide both sides of the inequality by 3:

(3a)/3 > 18/3

a > 6

Therefore, the solution to the inequality 3(a - 6) is a > 6.

The longest side of a triangle is 4 times the shortest side and the third side is 4 cm shorter than the longest side. If the perimeter of the triangle is at least 59 cm, then the minimum length of the shortest side is
  • a)
    9 cm
  • b)
    8 cm
  • c)
    7 cm
  • d)
    6 cm
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Nitin Verma answered
Problem Analysis:
Let the shortest side of the triangle be x cm.
According to the given information, the longest side is 4 times the shortest side, so it will be 4x cm.
The third side is 4 cm shorter than the longest side, so it will be (4x - 4) cm.
The perimeter of a triangle is the sum of the lengths of all three sides.
So, the perimeter of this triangle will be x + 4x + (4x - 4) = 9x - 4 cm.

Solution:
To find the minimum length of the shortest side, we need to find the minimum value of x for which the perimeter is at least 59 cm.

Let's set up the inequality:
9x - 4 ≥ 59
9x ≥ 63
x ≥ 7

Therefore, the minimum length of the shortest side is 7 cm.

Hence, the correct answer is option 'C'.

If 3x + 22x ≥ 5x, then the solution set for x is:
  • a)
    (-∞, 2]
  • b)
    [2, ∞)
  • c)
    [0, 2]
  • d)
    {2}
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

KP Classes answered
We have,
3x + 22x ≥ 5x
⇒ (3/5)x + (4/5)x ≥ 1
⇒ (3/5)x + (4/5)x ≥ (3/5)2 + (4/5)2
⇒ x ≤ 2 ⇒ x ∈ (-∞, 2]
[If ax + bx ≥ 1 and a2 + b2 = 1], then x ∈ (-∞, 2)

Find the pairs of consecutive even positive integers both of which are smaller than 10 and their sum of more than 11
  • a)
    (4, 8)
  • b)
    (6, 8)
  • c)
    (6, 8) and (4, 8)
  • d)
    (6, 4)(4, 2)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
Let x be the smaller of the two consecutive even positive integers .
Then the other integer is x+2.
Since both the integers are smaller than 10,x<10 ....(1)
Also the sum of the two integers is more than 11.
x+(x+2)>11
⇒ 2x+2>11
⇒ 2x>11−2
⇒ 2x>9
⇒ x>9/2
⇒ x>4.5....(2)
From (1) and (2) we obtain 4.5>x>11
Since x is an even number, x can take the values 6,8 and 10.
Thus the required possible pairs are (6,8).

Given that x is an integer, find the values of x which satisfy both 2x + 3 > 7 and x + 4 < 10
  • a)
    4 , 5
  • b)
    3
  • c)
    4
  • d)
    3 , 4 , 5
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

We are given two inequalities:
  1. 2x + 3 > 7
  2. x + 4 < 10
We need to find the integer values of x that satisfy both inequalities.
Step 1: Solve the first inequality 2x + 3 > 7
Subtract 3 from both sides:
2x > 7 - 3
Simplifying:
2x > 4
Divide both sides by 2:
x > 2
So, the first inequality gives us:
x > 2
Step 2: Solve the second inequality x + 4 < 10
Subtract 4 from both sides:
x < 10 - 4
Simplifying:
x < 6
Step 3: Combine the results
From the first inequality, we know x > 2.
From the second inequality, we know x < 6.
Thus, the solution for x must satisfy both:
2 < x < 6
The integer values of x that lie between 2 and 6 are:
x = 3, 4, 5
The correct option is: D: 3, 4, 5

By solving the inequality 6x - 7 > 5, the answer will be
  • a)
    x > 6
  • b)
    x < 5
  • c)
    x < 7
  • d)
    x > 2
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Meera Nambiar answered
To solve the inequality 6x - 7, we need to isolate x on one side of the inequality symbol. Here's the step-by-step solution:

1. Add 7 to both sides of the inequality: 6x - 7 + 7 > 0 + 7
This simplifies to: 6x > 7

2. Divide both sides of the inequality by 6: (6x)/6 > 7/6
This simplifies to: x > 7/6

Therefore, the solution to the inequality 6x - 7 is x > 7/6.

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