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Quantitative Aptitude DPP: 2

Linear Equation - 2

Q1 In the following equation, a is a constant. (A) 5

Determine the value of a for which the equation (B) 7

has no solution. (C) 4

−5 + ax = 3x − 9(1 − x) (D) 10

Q2 Solve the simultaneous equations and write the Q6 Solve the following equation
value x + y . 3x
− x = −1 −
3x

5 10
x − (2x + 1) = 8 − (3y + 3), x −
(A) 10 (B) 11
(2y + 1) = 8 − (3x + 3) (C) 12 (D) 13

Q3 Clint Barton, while preparing for his role in the Q7 A barrack is currently home to some soldiers
next Avengers movie, takes part in an archery and the food supply there will last them for 90
contest where he shoots 298 arrows. According days. After 12 days, a platoon of additional 600
to the rules of the contest, soldiers arrives without any food supplies. Now
(i) He wins 5 coins every time he hits the Bull’s the food supplies will last for 72 days. How many
eye. soldiers were there originally at the barrack?
(i) Every time he misses the target completely, (A) 2400 (B) 7200
he loses 3 coins and (C) 3600 (D) 9600
(iii) If he hits the target but not the Bull’s eye, he
loses 1 coin. Q8 x, y and z are three coins of different
At the end of the game, it is found that Clint denominations in rupees which satisfy the
has 202 coins, then the number of times he following three equations:
would have missed the target completely 100x + 50y + 25z = 87. 5

cannot be less than _________. 80x + 70y + 30z = 105

90x + 40y + 40z = 82. 5

Q4 Number of solutions (x, y) of the following Find the value of (x + y + z) in paise.

system of equations is: (A) 170 (B) 175
3x = 8 + 6y (C) 130 (D) 180
x − 2y = 2.

(A) No Solutions Q9 Five years ago, the ages of the members of a

(B) Exactly one family of four people added up to 128 years.
(C) Exactly Two Two years later, one member died at the age of
(D) Infinitely many 40 years and a child was born during the same
year. After another two years, one more
Q5 In the following system of equations, m, n are member died at 40, and a child was born
constants. If the system has infinitely many during the same year. The current average age
solutions, then find the value of m. of this four-member family is :
5x − 2y = m
(A) 32 (B) 17
− 15x + ny = − 4

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(C) 34 (D) 16 third of green balls then find the number of

green balls.
Q10 The present age of Rani is 1
th of her father’s
4 (A) 100 (B) 60
present age. Rani’s father’s age will be twice of
(C) 80 (D) 50
Smita’s age after 8 years. If Smita’s tenth
birthday was celebrated two years ago, then Q15 In a casino game, if a player can drop a ball
what is Rani’s present age? into the desired number slot, he will get $150,
(A) 6 years (B) 12 years and if fail, he will lost $300. He dropped 110 balls
(C) 8 years (D) 9 years and earned a total of $7500. How many times
did he fail to drop the ball into the desired slot?
Q11 If 2x + 5y + 8z = 320 and
(A) 20 (B) 50
4x + 17y + 16z = 850 , then find the value
(C) 70 (D) 90
of 6x + 19y + 24z .
(A) 1024 (B) 1040 Q16 In a factory three types of products P, Q and R
(C) 1072 (D) 1080 are manufactured. All workers employed in the
factory are equally efficient. In one hour, 100
Q12 If 7x + 10y + 13z = 221, and 5x + 9y + 13z = 195,
workers can produce 80 P’s, 160 Q’s, 120 R’s. In
then find the value of 10(x + y + z).
two hours, 75 workers can produce 125 P’s, 140
(A) 210 (B) 220
Q’s and 180 R’s. In three hours, 150 workers can
(C) 230 (D) 240
produce 150 P’s, ‘X’ Q’s and 540 R’s. What is the
Q13 Anushka has some coins with her. She wants to value of ‘X’?
distribute these coins amongst her 3 (A) 4920 (B) 79
grandchildren. She distributes these coins to her (C) 110 (D) 4500
grandchildren on the basis of their respective
Q17 1000 chocolates are to be distributed among
ages (that is the elder one gets before the
the students of a class. It was observed that
younger one). To start, the first one gets 5 more
when some students were given 3 chocolates
than half of the total number of coins. The
each and the remaining students were given 4
second one gets 5 more than half of the
chocolates each, then 3 chocolates remained.
remaining number of coins. Similarly, the third
What can be the maximum number of students
one gets 5 more than half of the remaining
in the class?
number of coins. In the end, Anushka is left with
(A) 331
no coins. Find the initial number of coins with
(B) 332
Anushka.
(C) 333
(A) 50 (B) 60
(D) Insufficient data
(C) 70 (D) 80
Q18 In a college, the number of students in the four
Q14 There are some white balls, red balls, black
sections of a class are 42, 48, x and 80. In an
balls and green balls in a box. If all the green
examination conducted for them, one-sixth of
balls are taken out of the box, the number of
the boys and one-fourth of the girls failed. If
balls in the box are reduced by half. If half of
girls and boys have failed in equal numbers and
the red balls is equal to one-third of black balls,
46 more boys have passed than girls, find the
twice the number of red and black balls put
value of x. Assume all the students wrote the
together is 4 more than three times the black
exam.
balls, and half of white balls is equal to one-
(A) 56 (B) 58

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(C) 60 (D) 62 of their parents when they just gave birth of

twins. The average age of the family after the
Q19 How many positive integral pairs of (x, y) satisfy
4th child was born becomes 66.67% of the age
the following equation?
1 2 1
of their parents when they just got married. The
+ =
x y 6 current average age of the family is 19 years.
(A) 10 (B) 11 What is the current age of the twins?
(C) 12 (D) 13 (A) 11 years (B) 12 years

Q20 In an examination, the total number of (C) 14 years (D) 15 years

questions is 50 . Albert scored 36 marks in the Q24 Bulbul, Ashwani, Sahev and Sounak who went
test. What is the minimum number of questions to a watch a movie Pathan. They found that
that he can answer incorrectly if a correct there were only two tickets available at the
answer, an incorrect and un-attempted counter and they bought them. For purchasing
question fetches him +1, − 1/3 and −1/4
the remaining two tickets, they had to pay Rs
marks respectively? 40 more than the actual price for each ticket.
(A) 2 (B) 3 At the end, they found that each person, on an
(C) 5 (D) 7 average, had spent Rs 100 for the ticket as

Q21 Even though the local gems shop owner his/her share. Find the actual price (in Rs) of

engaged 4 guards to secure his precious gems, each ticket.

a burglar broke in and robbed several gems. On (A) 60 (B) 70

his way out, the burglar approached each (C) 90 (D) 80

guard one by one. To each, he gave 50% of the Q25 If a + 2b + 3c + 4d + 5e = 30; where
gems he had then, and 4 more besides. He ran a, b, c, d, e are distinct natural numbers.
away with two valuable gems. How many did Then, find the number of solutions.
he steal originally? (A) 2 (B) 3
(A) 32 (B) 72 (C) 1 (D) 0
(C) 148 (D) 152
Q26 For an India vs Pakistan T20 match tickets are
Q22 The ratio of age of Nipen and Bhupen 10 years getting distributed from the ticket counter in
back is 2 : 3. After 10 years the ratio becomes 6 : front of Eden Garden. People started queuing
7. Bhupen had his first child at the age of 24 up from 4 AM for the tickets and 100 people
years, then what will be Nipen's age when joined the queue every minute from 4 AM till 4
Bhupen's son will be as old as Bhupen's present PM. After 4 PM no one is allowed to line up in
age (in years)? the queue. The counter which distributes tickets
(A) 40 (B) 41 opens at 11:30 AM closes by 5:30 PM. In the
(C) 42 (D) 44 ticket counter there are some BCCI officials who

Q23 The average age of Mr. & Mrs. Kim (when they distribute tickets to the people who are in the

have just married) was 24 years. After their 1st line. Each official can distribute 2 tickets per

and 2nd children (twins) were born, the average minute. How many BCCI officials need to be
stationed to make sure that all the people who
age of the family became times the average
9

16
are in the line get tickets?
age of their parents while marriage. The
(A) 60 (B) 80
average age of the family just after 3rd child
(C) 100 (D) 120
was born becomes 22

45
times the average age

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Q27 The price of 37 pens and 17 pencils and 5

erasers is $150. If the price of each of the pen,
pencil and eraser are positive integers and the
price of a pen is more than that of an eraser,
then find the combined price of 1 pen, 1 pencil
and 1 eraser.
(A) 5 (B) 6
(C) 2 (D) 10

Q28 Rahul, who is Sumit's elder brother, found that

the sum of thrice of his age and twice of Sumi's
age is a prime number. If both Rahul and
Sumit's age are prime numbers and none of
them greater than 10 and less than 3 years then
find Rahul's age.
(A) 5
(B) 7
(C) Both option A & B are possible
(D) None of them

Q29 Sahev, who has $19 with him, is planning to

watch the movie Pathan with his friend
Ashwani. Sahev and Ashwani took a cab and
reached the cinema hall where they purchased
2 tickets and 2 packs of popcorn. Sahev also
purchased 4 chocolates for his nephew. After all
these spendings Sahev has $0 with him. If the
cab fare, price of each ticket, chocolate and
price of each popcorn are positive distinct
integers then find what will be the total cost
that Bulbul will incur who purchased 3 tickets
and 3 packs of popcorn and 1 chocolate.
(A) 15 (B) 16
(C) 17 (D) 18

Q30 If 5a + 3b = 18 , and b is greater than 4 ,

where a and b are natural numbers, then how
many solutions does the equation have?
(A) 0 (B) 1
(C) 2 (D) 3

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Answer Key
Q1 12 Q16 (A)

Q2 6 Q17 (B)

Q3 2 Q18 (C)

Q4 (A) Q19 (C)

Q5 (C) Q20 (B)

Q6 (A) Q21 (D)

Q7 (B) Q22 (D)

Q8 (B) Q23 (B)

Q9 (B) Q24 (D)

Q10 (C) Q25 (D)

Q11 (D) Q26 (C)

Q12 (C) Q27 (B)

Q13 (C) Q28 (B)

Q14 (B) Q29 (B)

Q15 (A) Q30 (A)

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Hints & Solutions

Q1 Text Solution: is negative. The minimum possible value of Q is
The given equation is 2.
−5 + ax = 3x − 9(1 − x)
Q4 Text Solution:
− 5 + ax = 3x − 9 + 9x
3x = 8 + 6y
− 5 + ax = 12x − 9
⇒ 3x − 6y = 8 … … (i)
ax − 5 = 12x − 9
x − 2y = 2 … … (ii)
ax − 12x = − 4

x =
−4
Multiply both sides of (ii) by 3 we get
(a − 12)
3x − 6y = 6 … … (iii)
at a = 12 the system of equations becomes
From equation (i) and (iii) we get
undefined.
8 = 6, which is a false statement.
Q2 Text Solution: Hence, the system has no solution.
x − (2x + 1) = 8 − (3y + 3) … . . (i)
Thus, option (A) is correct.
x − (2y + 1) = 8 − (3x + 3) … …
Q5 Text Solution:
(ii)
The given equations are
Solving the equation (i) for x, we get
5x − 2y = m … … (i)
x = 3y − 6 … … (iii)
− 15x + ny = − 4 … … . (ii)
Using (iii) in (ii) we get
Multiply the equation (i) by -3 we get
3y − 6 − (2y + 1) = 8 −
−15x + 6y = − 3m
[3(3y − 6) + 3]
− 15x + ny = − 4
y − 7 = − 9y + 23
Since these two equations are equivalent and
Further solving for y, we get
have the same coefficient of x , the coefficients
y = 3
of y and the constants on the right-hand side
Hence, from (iii), we get
must also be the same. Thus, n = 6 and
x = 3
−3m = −4
Hence, x + y = 3 + 3 = 6.
Therefore, the value of m is .
4

Q3 Text Solution: Thus, option (C) is the correct answer.

Let, P be no. of times Bull’s eye is hit.
Q6 Text Solution:
Q be no. of times the target is missed. 3x 3x
− x = −1 −
R be no. of times target is hit but NOT Bull’s eye. 5
3x 3x
10

⇒ + − x = −1
Total shots were taken = 298 shots 5 10
6x + 3x − 10x
⇒ = −1
According to Question: P + Q + R = 298 ------ 9x−10x
10

⇒ = −1
(1) 10
x
⇒ − = −1
Given, Total score= 202 points 10

According to Question: 5P - 3Q - R = 202 ------ ⇒ x = 10

(II) Q7 Text Solution:

Adding both (i) & (ii) and Eliminating R: Suppose there were ‘x’ soldiers in the barrack
6P – 2Q = 500 initially.
==> Q = 3P – 250 Let’s say one soldier eats 1 unit of food per day.
Note: Neither P nor Q can be negative. Thus. So, 12x + (x + 600) × 72 = 90x
The minimum value of Q is 2 when P is 84. For Solving this, we get x = 7200.
every other value of P, Q is either more than 2 or Hence, option B is correct.

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Q8 Text Solution: Father’s age after 8 years = 2 × Smita's age

after 8 years
100x + 50y + 25z = 87. 5 . . . (i)
x + 8 = 2 × 20
80x + 70y + 30z = 105 . . . (ii)
x = 32 years.
90x + 40y + 40z = 82. 5 . . . (iii)
∴ Rani’s present age = 324 = 8 years
1) Multiply equation (i) by 6/5 & subtracting (ii)
from (i) Q11 Text Solution:
we get, 40x – 10y = 0 Topic - Linear Equations
or 4x − y = 0 . . . (iv) Given that,
2) Multiply equation (i) by 8/5 & subtracting (iii) 2x + 5y + 8z = 320 … … … … … (1)

from (i) 4x + 17y + 16z = 850 … … … …

we get, 70x + 40y = 57. 5 … (2)

or 7x + 4y = 5. 75 . . . (v) Multiplying equation (1) with 2 and then subtract

By solving, we get x = 0. 25 & y = 1. it from equation (2),
Substituting in (i), we get z = 0. 5 (4x + 17y + 16z) − 2(2x + 5y + 8z)

so, = 850 − 640

=> 4x + 17y + 16z − 4x − 10y − 16z

x + y + z = 0. 25 + 1 + 0. 5 = 1. 75
= 210
= 175

paise => 7y = 210

Hence, [b] is correct. => y = 30

Now we need to find the value of,

Q9 Text Solution:
6x + 19y + 24z
The sum of the ages of the members of the
= 6x + 15y + 24z + 4y
family five years ago
= 3(2x + 5y + 8z) + 4y
= 128
= 3(320) + 4(30)
∴ The sum of the ages of the members of the
= 960 + 120 = 1080
family three years ago
Q12 Text Solution:
= 128 + (4 × 2) – 40 = 96
7x + 10y + 13z = 221 …………. (i)
∴ The sum of the ages of the members of the
5x + 9y + 13z = 195 …………. (ii)
family one year ago
If we observe closely,
= 96 + (4 × 2) – 40 = 64
7, 10 and 13 increases by 3 each time, and
∴ The sum of the ages of the members of the
5, 9 and 13 increases by 4 each time.
family now
So, multiplying (1) by 4 and (2) by 3 we get,
= 64 + (4 × 1) = 68
28x + 40y + 52z = 4(221) ………….. (iii)
∴ Required average = = 17
68

4
15x + 27y + 39z = 3(195) ………….. (iv)
Hence, Option B is correct.
Subtracting (iv) from (iii), we get
Q10 Text Solution: 13x + 13y + 13z = 299
Let the present age of the father be x years. or, x + y + z = 23
Rani Father Smita 10 (x + y + z) = 10(23) = 230
Present Age x4 x 12
Q13 Text Solution:
8 years later x + 8 20
Let the initial number of coins with Anushka be
Now according to the given condition in the 2x.
question We can tabulate the transactions as:

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450x = 40500
x = 90
Hence, he fails (110 - 90) = 20 times.

Q16 Text Solution:

Let each worker put in 1 unit of work per hour.
Given, z – 5 =0 Let, it takes p, q and r units of work to produce
So, z = 5 one unit of the products P, Q and R respectively.
Thus, y – 5 = 2z So, 100 = 80 p + 160 q + 120 r . . . (i)

Or, y = 2z + 5 150 = 125 p + 140 q + 180 r . . . (ii)

Or, y = (2 × 5) + 5 450 = 150p + X q + 540 r . . . (iii)

Or, y = 15 Solving for (1.5 (i) – (ii)) gives the relation,

So, x – 5 = 2y p = 20q.

Or, x = 2y + 5 Substituting, p = 20q in (3 (ii) – (iii))

Or, x = (2 × 15) + 5 We get, X = 4920.

Or, x = 35
Q17 Text Solution:
Thus, the initial number of coins
Let the number of students who received 3 and
= 2x
4 chocolates be m and n respectively.
= 2(35)
We need to maximize m + n
= 70
We have 3m + 4n + 3 = 1000 , 3m + 4n = 997
Therefore, the initial number of coins with
3m +3n + n = 997
Anushka is 70.
3(m+n) + n = 997
Q14 Text Solution: If n = 1 , then 3(m + n) will have the maximum
Let the number of balls be 2x. possible value (996)
White + Red + Black + Green = 2x ...... (1) So, the maximum possible value of (m + n) = 996
Green Balls = x ÷ 3 = 332
Also, Red
= Black
..... (2)
2 3 Q18 Text Solution:
2(Red + Black) = 3(Black) + 4 .... (3)
The total number of students in the four
White

2
= Green

3 sections
So, White = ..... (4)
2x

3 = 42 + 48 + x + 80
Solving (2) and (3) we get = 170 + x
Red = 8, Black = 12. Let the number of boys and girls in the class be
Now, from (1) and (4) we get B and G respectively i.e., B + G = 170 + x.
+ 8 + 12 + x = 2x
2x

3 Let the number of boys who passed and failed

x = 60 be Bp and Bf respectively and the number of
Green balls = 60. girls who passed and failed be Gp and Gf
Q15 Text Solution: respectively.
Given, Bp - Gp = 46 Also Bf = of B and Gf =
1 1
Let he dropped a ball into the desired number 6 4

slot x times. of G
Given Bf = Gf, = → =
B G B 3
Then, he misses the target (110 - x) times. 6 4 G 2
B+G
So, AQT, B−G
= 5 (componendo and dividendo)
150x – (110 - x)300 = 7500 But B - G = (Bp + Bf) - (Gp + Gf) = Bp - Gp
450x - 33000 = 7500 (Since Bf = Gf) = 46

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B+G
Hence, 46
=5 (32 + 4) × 2 = 72.
170+ x = 230 Number of gems before first guard is
Hence, x = 60. (72 + 4) × 2 = 152.

Q19 Text Solution: Q22 Text Solution:

The given equation is
1
+
2

y
=
1
Let us assume that Nipen's age 10 years back is
x 6

Or,
y+2x
=
1 2x.
xy 6
So, Bhupen's age 10 years back is 3x.
6y + 12x = xy 2x + 20
So, =
6

xy – 12x – 6y = 0 3x + 20 7

x(y - 12) – 6(y - 12) = 72 => 14x + 140 = 18x + 120

(x - 6) (y - 12) = 72 => 4x = 20
So, we have to write 72 as a product of two => x = 5
factors. So, Nipen's current age is (2x + 10) = (2 × 5 + 10) =
Then, 72 can be written as 72 × 1, 36 × 2, 24 × 3, 20 years
18 × 4, 12 × 6 and 9 × 8. Bhupen's current age is (3x + 10) = (3 × 5 + 10) =
So, possible (x, y) pairs become 12. 25 years
Thus, there are 12 positive integral pairs of (x, y) Bhupen's child is 24 years younger than Bhupen.
which are possible. So, Bhupen's child is (24 - 5) = 19 years younger
Hence, option C. than Nipen.
So, when Bhupen's child is 25 years old, Nipen's
Q20 Text Solution:
age will be
Let the number of correct, incorrect and
(25 + 19) Years = 44 Years.
unattempted questions be x, y and z
respectively. Q23 Text Solution:
Thus, x + y + z = 50 . . . . (i)
Total age of the parents when they got married
x –
y
– z
= 36 … (ii)
= 24 × 2 = 48 years
3 4

Equation (i) × 3 + Equation (ii) × 12 gives When the twins were born total age of the
family is = 4 × (24 × ) = 54 years.
9

3x + 3y + 3z = 150 16
54 − 48

12x – 4y – 3z = 432
So, the twins were born after 2
= 3 years of
15x – y = 582 … (iii)
their parents' marriage.
y = 15x – 582
When the 3rd child was born the average age
Now, we need to find the multiple of 15 just of the family
= (24 + 3) = .
22 66
above 582 i.e., 585 45
×
5

Thus, y = 3 The total age of the family when the 3rd child
Hence, option B is the correct answer. was born = ( 5) = 66 years
66
×
5

So, the 3rd child was born = 3 years after

66−54

Q21 Text Solution: 4

Let the number of gems the burglar has before the twins were born.
he approaches the fourth guard is x. When the fourth child was born the average
x - x ×50% - 4 = 2 age of the family
x −
x
− 4 = 2
= (24 × 2

3
) = 16 years
2

⇒ x = 12
The total age of the family when the fourth
Number of gems before met with third guard is, child was born
(12 + 4) × 2 = 32 = 16 × 6 years = 96 years.
Number of gems before second guard is

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Hence, the 4th child was born after

96−66
=6 No solution is possible.
5

years after 3rd child. Q26 Text Solution:

Now, the average age of the family is 19 years. Total number of people who are in the line =
So, the age of the 5th child = (19 - 16) years = 3 (Number of new people who lined up in every
years. minute) × (Total duration for which the people
The age of the twins = 3 + 6 + 3 = 12 years. are allowed to line up in minutes)
Q24 Text Solution: = (100)×(4 PM – 4 AM)×60
Let the counter price of each ticket be x = 100 × 12 × 60
Cost of 2 counter tickets = 2x = 72000.
Cost of 2 extra tickets = 2(x + 40) Let us assume that n number of people are
Total amount = 4x + 80 needed to distribute all the tickets so that all
Total money they spent = 4 × 100 = 400 these 72000 people get tickets.
By the problem, So,
4x +80 = 400 n × 2 × (5:30 PM – 11:30 AM) × 60 = 72000
Or, x = 80 ⇒ n × 2 × 6 × 60 = 72000
Therefore, the actual price of each ticket is Rs ⇒ n × 720 = 72000
80. ⇒ n = 100
Hence, 100 BCCI officials are needed to
Q25 Text Solution:
distribute tickets.
a + 2b + 3c + 4d + 5e = 30 ; where
a, b, c, d, e are distinct natural numbers. Q27 Text Solution:
Let us first try to understand what will be the Let the price of a pen is $x and that of a pencil
least value that (a + 2b + 3c + 4d + 5e) is $y and the price of an eraser is $z.
can assume. If the minimum value of So,
(a + 2b + 3c + 4d + 5e) is more than 30 37x + 17y + 5z = 150
then we can not have any solutions. x can assume the below values as 37x < 150
In order to find out the minimum value of a) x = 1 (Not possible as x > z)
(a + 2b + 3c + 4d + 5e) we need to b) x = 2
make sure that the least value gets multiplied c) x = 3
with the highest coefficient so that the product d) x = 4
stays minimum. x = 4 is not possible as $37 × 4 = $148 which will
So, in the term 5e , we can assume the least give no room for purchasing 17 pencils and 5
value that e can assume, which is 1. erasers.
So, e = 1. If x = 2, then 17y + 5z = (150 – 74) = 76
Similarly, d = 2 as e = 1 and d can not be If x = 2 and z = 1 as that is the only possible
the same as e. option.
c = 3; b = 4; a = 5. So,
The minimum value of 17y = 71
a + 2b + 3c + 4d + 5e This is not possible as y is an integer.
= (1 × 5) + (2 × 4) + (3 × 3) + (4 × 2) If x = 3, then 17y + 5z = (150 – 111) = 39
+ (5 × 1) If x = 3 and z = 1
= 35 Then 17y = 34
As the minimum value of So, y = 2
(a + 2b + 3c + 4d + 5e) is more than 30 . This is possible

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Now let us see another combination- So,

If x = 3 and z = 2, a + 2b + 2c + 4d = 19

Then 17y = 29 Here a, b, c, d are all distinct integers.

This is not possible as y is an integer. Let us try to find out the minimum value that
Hence, x = 3, y = 2 and z = 1. (a + 2b + 2c + 4d) can assume.
Therefore, the combined price of 1 pen, 1 pencil Minimum value of a, b, c & d will be 1, 2, 3 & 4

and 1 eraser but not in that order.

=3+2+1 To minimize a + 2b + 2c + 4d we need to make
=6 sure that lower number gets multiplied with

Q28 Text Solution: higher coefficient.

Let us assume that Rahul's age is “r” and that of So,

Sumit's is “s”. Minimum value of (a + 2b + 2c + 4d)

= a + 2(b + c) + 4d = 4 + 2(2 + 3) + 4 × 1
The possible values that Sumit can assume as
= 18
his age are 3 & 5
So, a + 2b + 2c + 4d = 19 is possible where
The possible values that Rahul can assume as
a = 5 and as b, c, and d are integers.
his age are 5 & 7 respectively as Rahul is older
So, (b + c) = 5; d = 1
than Sumit.
Hence, Bulbul will incur a total cost of
Given that -
3(b + c) + d = $(3 × 5+ 1) = $16
Twice of Sumit's age (2s) + Thrice of Rahul's age
(3r) = Prime number Q30 Text Solution:
Now let us see if Sumit's age is 3 and Rahul's The given equation is 5a + 3b = 18.

age is 5; Now, since b > 4 , a and b are natural

Then, numbers, then
18−3×5
For , which is not a
3
3 × 5 + 2 × 3 = 21 (not a prime number) b = 5, a =
5
=
5

Now let us see if Sumit's age is 3 and Rahul's natural number.

18−3×6
age is 7; For b = 6, a =
5
= 0 , which is not a
Then, natural number.
18−3×7
3 × 7 + 2 × 3 = 27 (not a prime number) For , which is not a
3
b = 7, a = = −
5 5

Now let us see if Sumit's age is 5 and Rahul's natural number.

age is 7; For b = 8, a =
18−3×8
= −
6
, which is not a
5 5

Then, natural number.

3 × 7 + 2 × 5 = 31 (prime number). i.e., for b > 6, a ≤ 0 .
Hence, Rahul's age is 7 years. Hence, the given equation has no solution.
Q29 Text Solution:
Let us assume that the below-

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