Mathematics For Class X

Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

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(Q.1)When simple interest is charged, a certain principle

amounts to Rs 7400 in 4 years and Rs 9200 in 7 years. Then the ( 1 mark )
rate of interest is
(a) 4%
(b) 8%
(c) 12%
(d) 14%.
View Answer
(Ans) (c) 12%

Explanation :
Let sum = x and rate of interest = y.

We have,

7400 = ………. (1)

9200 = ………. (2)

By solving (1) & (2) we get y = 12%.

(Q.2) For the equations 5x – 6y = 2 and 10x = 12y + 7 ( 1 mark )

(a) there is no solution
(b) there exists unique solution
(c) there are two solutions
(d) there are infinite number of solutions.
View Answer
(Ans) (a) there is no solution

Explanation :
5x – 6y = 2 10x – 12y = 7

So

Hence there is no solution.

 ( 1 mark )
(Q.3) If then the values of (x, y) are
(a) (a, b)
(b) (–a, –b)
(c) (b, –a)
(d) (b, a).
View Answer
(Ans) (d) (b, a).

Explanation :

………. (1)

bx + ay = a2 + b2 ………. (2)

Solving (1) & (2) we get x = b, y = a

So, (x, y) = (b, a).

(Q.4) A toy train crosses 210 m and 122 m long tunnels in 25 and
( 1 mark )
17 seconds respectively. The length of the train is
(a) 13 m
(b) 65 m
(c) 332 m
(d) 88 m
View Answer
(Ans) (b) 65 m

Explanation :
Let length of the train be x metre and speed of the train be y m/sec.
We have, 210 + x = 25y ………. (1)
and 122 + x = 17y ……….. (2)
By solving (1) & (2) we get
y = 11 m/sec. x = 65 m.
(Q.5)The ratio between a two-digit number and the sum of digits
of that number is 4 : 1. If the digit in the unit place is 3 more ( 1 mark )
than the digit in the tenth place, what is that number ?
(a) 63
(b) 36
(c) 24
(d) 12
View Answer
(Ans) (b) 36

Explanation :
The number = 10x + y

We have,
2x – y = 0 ……….. (1)
y – x = 3 ………. (2)
By solving (1) and (2) we get x = 3, y = 6. So, the number = 36.

(Q.6) If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is B and the ratio of

( 1 mark )
girls to boys is G, then B + G is
(a) greater than 1 or equal to 1
(b) greater than 1
(c) less than 1
(d) equal to 1
View Answer
(Ans) (a) greater than 1 or equal to 1

Explanation :
Let the number of boys = x

number of girls = y,

(Q.7)The income of P and Q are in the ratio 3 : 2 and expenses

are in the ratio of 5 : 3. If both saveRs 200, What is the income ( 1 mark )
of P ?
(a) Rs 700
(b) Rs 1000
(c) Rs 1200
(d) Rs.1250
View Answer
(Ans) (c) Rs 1200

Explanation :
Incomes of P and Q are 3x, 2x. Expenditure of P and Q are 5y, 3y.

Savings of P and Q are (3x – 5y), (2x – 3y).

We have,

3x – 5y = 2x – 3y ` 3x – 5y = 200

x = 2y

x = 400

P’s income = 3x = 3 × 400 = Rs 1200

(Q.8) Divide 62 into two parts such that fourth part of the first and two-fifth part of
the second are in the ratio 2 : 3.
( 1 mark )
(a) 24, 38
(b) 32, 30
(c) 16, 32
(d) 40, 22
View Answer
(Ans) (b) 32, 30

Explanation :
Let the two parts be x and y.

We have, x + y = 62 ………. (1)

15x – 16 y = 0 ………. (2)

By solving (1) and (2) we get x = 32, y = 30.

The LCM of two numbers is 630 and their HCF is 9. If the

(Q.9)
( 1 mark )
sum of the numbers is 153, their difference is
(a) 72
(b) 27
(c) 81
(d) 18
View Answer
(Ans) (b) 27

Explanation :
Since HCF = 9, let us take numbers as 9x, 9y.

We have, 9x + 9y = 153

x + y = 17 ………. (1)

We have, LCM × HCF = product of two numbers 630 × 9 = 9x × 9y

xy = 70

x – y = 3 ………… (2)

By solving we get x = 10, y = 7

Required difference = 9(x – y) = 27.

(Q.10) The sum of the digits of a two digits number is 8. If the ( 1 mark )
digits are reversed, the number is decreased by 54. Find the
number.
(a) 35
(b) 17
(c) 71
(d) 53.
View Answer
(Ans) (c) 71

Explanation :
Required number = 10y + x. If the digits are reversed then number becomes 10x
+ y.
We have, (10y + x) – (10x + y) = 54
9y – 9x = 54
y – x = 6 ………. (1)
Also we have x + y = 8 ………. (2)
By solving we get
y = 7, x = 1
So 71 is the required number.

(Q.11)

( 1 mark )
For what value of p does the system of equations 2x – py = 0, 3x + 4y = has nonzero
solution?
(a) p = – 6

(b)

(c)

(d)

View Answer

(Ans) (b)
Explanation :
For a non-zero solution, we have

( 1 mark )
(Q.12) The solution of the system of equation and
 is
(a)

(b)

(c)
(d) x = 0, y = 0
View Answer
(Ans) (d) x = 0, y = 0

Explanation :
By observation we conclude that the given equations are homogeneous.

So, x = 0, y = 0 is the answer.

(Q.13)For what value of p will the system of equations 3x + y =

( 1 mark )
1, (2p – 1)x + (p– 1)y = (2P + 1) has no solution?
(a) p = 2
(b)

(c) p = – 2
(d)
View Answer
(Ans) (d)

Explanation :

We have,

Since p = 2 satisfies the condition it is the correct answer.

(Q.14) The solution of the system of equations given by ( 1 mark )

 is
(a) x = –2, y = 8
(b) x = 4, y = – 4
(c) x = 2, y = 6
(d) x = 4, y = 6.
View Answer
(Ans) (c) x = 2, y = 6

Explanation :
x = 2, y = 6 satisfy the given system of equations.

For what value of k, the system of equations x + 2y = 3, 5x

(Q.15)
( 1 mark )
+ ky + 7 = 0 has unique solution?
(a) k = 10
(b) All real values except 10
(c) All natural numbers except 10
(d) K 10
View Answer
(Ans) (d) K 10
Explanation :
We have

(Q.16) For what value of k, the system of equations kx – y = 2, 6x

( 1 mark )
– 2y = 3 has infinitely many solutions?
(a) k = 3
(b)

(c) k = 6
(d) Does not exist.
View Answer
(Ans) (d) Does not exist.
Explanation :

We have,

Since so k does not exist

(Q.17) For what values of a and b will the equations 2x + 3y = 7, (a – b)x + (a + b)y
= (3a + b – 2) represent coincident lines?
( 1 mark )
(a) a = 5, b = – 1
(b) a = 5, b = 1
(c) a = –5, b = – 1
(d) a = 5, b = – 1
View Answer
(Ans) (b) a = 5, b = 1

Explanation :
Given equations represent coincident lines only when they have an infinite number of solution. We have,

Here a1 = 2, b1 = 3, c1 = –7

a2 = a – b, b2 = a + b, c2 = –(3a + b – 2)

So

Take

By solving we get a = 5, b = 1.

(Q.18) The solution of the system of equations and

( 1 mark )

is
(a) x = 1, y = 2
(b) x = 0, y = 0
(c) x = – 1, y = 2
(d) x = 1, y = –2
View Answer
(Ans) (a) x = 1, y = 2

Explanation :
Since x = 1 and y = 2 satisfy the given two equations hence this is the solution
of the given equations.

Which of the following system of equations has infinitely

(Q.19)
( 1 mark )
many solutions?
(a)
(b)

(c)
(d) All of these.
View Answer
(Ans) (d) All of these.

Explanation :

All the given answers satisfy the condition

(Q.20) Which of the following system of equations has no solution

( 1 mark )
?
(a) 3x + y = 2, 9x + 3y = 6
(b) 4x – 7y + 28 = 0, 5y – 7x + 9 = 0
(c) 3x – 5y – 11 = 0, 6x – 10y – 7 = 0
(d) None of these.
View Answer
(Ans) (c) 3x – 5y – 11 = 0, 6x – 10y – 7 = 0

Explanation :

In (c)

So the system of equations 3x – 5y – 11 = 0, 6x – 10y – 7 = 0 has no solution.

(Q.21) A toy train crosses 210 m and 122 m long tunnels in 25 and
( 1 mark )
17 seconds respectively. The length of the train is
(a) 13 m
(b) 65 m
(c) 332 m
(d) 88 m.
View Answer
(Ans) (b) 65 m

Explanation :
Let length of the train be x metre and speed of the train be y m/sec.
We have,
210 + x = 25y ………. (1)
and 122 + x = 17y ……….. (2)
By solving (1) & (2) we get
y = 11 m/sec.
x = 65 m.

(Q.22) The solution of the system of equations 2x –3y+4xy = 0

( 1 mark )
and 6x + 5y – 2xy = 0 is
(a) x = 0, y = 0
(b) x = 1, y = –2
(c) Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
(d) None of these.
View Answer
(Ans) (c) Both ‘a’ and ‘b’

Explanation :
Don’t try to solve these type of questions. Simply substitute the answers in the given
equations. If both the given equations are satisfied, then that is the correct answer. Here
in the given question both (a) and (b) are correct answers.

(Q.23) Which of the following system of equations is consistent? ( 1 mark )

(a) 3x – y = 1, 6x – 2y = 5
(b) 4x + 6y – 7 = 0, 12x + 18y – 21 = 0
(c) 4x + 7y = 3, 8x + 14 y = 7
(d) 6x + 2y = 3, 5x + 6y = – 2.
View Answer
(Ans) (b) 4x + 6y – 7 = 0, 12x + 18y – 21 = 0

Explanation :
Consistency means the system of equations has at least one solution. Since B has
infinitely many solutions, that system of equations is consistent.

(Q.24) The coordinates of the point where the line 2(x – 3) = y – 8

( 1 mark )
meet the x-axis is
(a) (3, 0)
(b) (2, 0)
(c) (–1, 0)
(d) (0, –1)
View Answer
(Ans) (c) (–1, 0)

Explanation :
Here y = 0

2(x – 3) = 0 – 8

(x – 3) = –4

x = –1

Required coordinate = (–1, 0)

(Q.25) The coordinates of the points where the lines 3x – y = 5,

( 1 mark )
6x – y = 10 meet the y-axis are
(a) (0, –5), (0, –10)
(b) (–5, 0), (10, 0)
(c) (5, 0), (0, –10)
(d) (0, –5), (0, –10)
View Answer
(Ans) (a) (0, –5), (0, –10)

Explanation :
Since any point on the Y-axis is in the form (0, k), i.e., x

coordinate is equal to zero.

So 3x – y = 5 6x – y = 10

3(0) – y = 5 6(0) – y = 10

y = –5 y = –10

required coordinates are (0, –5), (0, –10).

(Q.26) The solution of the system of equations 2x + 3y + 5 = 0

( 1 mark )
and 3x – 2y – 12 = 0 is _________
(a) x = – 3, y = – 2
(b) x = 2, y = – 3
(c) x = 3, y = – 2
(d) x = 12, y = 13
View Answer
(Ans) (a) (0, –5), (0, –10)

Explanation :
Since any point on the Y-axis is in the form (0, k), i.e., x

coordinate is equal to zero.

So 3x – y = 5 6x – y = 10

3(0) – y = 5 6(0) – y = 10

y = –5 y = –10

required coordinates are (0, –5), (0, –10).

(Q.27) A system of simultaneous linear equation is said to be consistent, if it has

__________ solution.
( 1 mark )
View Answer
(Ans) at least one solution.

(Q.28) If a pair of values x, y satisfies an equation, then x and y are called _____ of
equation.
( 1 mark )
View Answer
(Ans) Solutions of equation.
(Q.29) A system of simultaneous linear equation is said to be ________ if it has no ( 1 mark )
solution.
View Answer
(Ans) In consistent

( 1 mark )
If
(Q.30) , Then will
represent ______line
View Answer
(Ans) Intersecting lines

(Q.31)If then what will be the ( 1 mark )

condition of consistency of infinite many solution ?
View Answer
(Ans) Condition of consistency of infinite many solutions is

(Q.32) If then what will be the condition of ( 1 mark )

?
View Answer
(Ans) Lines represent parallel and non-consistent

(Q.33) Sum of two numbers in 48 and their difference is 20. Find the numbers. ( 1 mark )
View Answer
(Ans)

On solving two equation we get x = 34 and y = 14

(Q.34) If the difference of two numbers is 26 and one number is three times the
other, find the numbers.
( 1 mark )
View Answer
(Ans)

On solving two equation we get y = 13 and x = 39

(Q.35) The sum of two numbers is 128 and their difference is 16. Find the number ( 1 mark )
(a) 70 , 52
(b) 72, 56
(c) 70 , 56
(d) 72 , 52
View Answer
(Ans) (b) 72, 56

Explanation :
Let the number be x and y

Sum of the number = 128

x + y = 128 ……………(1)

Difference of the number = 16

x – y = 16 …………..(2)

On adding equation (1) and equation (2),

2x = 144 x = 72

On subtracting equations (2) from (1),

2y = 112 y = 56

Hence, one number is 72 and the other one is 56

(Q.36) The coordinates of the points where the lines 5x – y = 7, 10x + y = 15 meet
the y-axis
( 1 mark )
(a) (0, –7), (0, 15)
(b) (–7, 0), (15, 0)
(c) (7, 0), (0, –15)
(d) (0, -7), (0, -15)
View Answer
(Ans) (a) (0, –7), (0, 15)

Explanation :
Since any point on the Y-axis is in the form (0, k), i.e., x coordinate is equal to
zero.
So 5x – y = 7 10x + y = 15
5(0) – y = 7 10(0) + y = 15
y = –7 y = 15
required coordinates are (0, –7), (0, 15)

(Q.37) Solve the following system of equation by the method of cross-multiplication.

11x + 15y = -23 ( 1 mark )
7x – 2y = 20
(a) x = 2, y = 2
(b) x = 3, y = -3
(c) x = 2, y = -3
(d) x=3 ,y=4

View Answer
(Ans) (c) x = 2, y = -3

Explanation :
The given system of equation is

11x + 15y = -23

7x – 2y = 20

11x + 15y +23 = 0

7x – 2y – 20 = 0
Now, by cross-multiplication method,

= =

= =

= =

Hence, x = 2, y = -3 is the required solution.

(Q.38) Solve the following system of linear equation

2(ax – by) + (a + 4b) = 0 ( 1 mark )
2(bx + ay) + (b – 4a) = 0
(a) x = 1, y = 2
(b) x = -1/2, y = 2
(c) x = 1/2 , y = -2
(d)

x=0 , y=0

View Answer
(Ans) (b) x = -1/2, y = 2

Explanation :
2(ax – by) + (a + 4b) = 0 …………….(1)
2(bx + ay) + (b – 4a) = 0 ……………..(2)

Multiplying (1) by b and (2) by a and subtracting,

2(b2 + a2)y = 4(a2 + b2)

y=2

Multiplying (1) by a and (2) by b and adding,

2(a2 +b2)x + a2 + b2 = 0

2(a2 + b2)x = - (a2 + b2)

x = -1/2

Hence, x = -1/2, and y = 2

(Q.39) Solve 2x + 3y = 11 and 2x – 4y = -24 and hence find the value of ‘m’ for which
y = mx + 3
( 1 mark )
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) -2
(d) -1
View Answer
(Ans) (d) -1

Explanation :

2x + 3y = 11 ………….(1)
2x – 4y = -24 ………….(2)
From (1), we have 2x = 11- 3y
Substituting 2x = 11 – 3y in (2),
11- 3y - 4y = -24
- 7y = -24 -11
-7y = -35 _
y=5
Putting y = 5 in (1),
2x + 3 x 5 = 11
2x = 11-15
x = -4/2 = -2
Hence, x = -2 and y = 5
Again putting x = -2 and y = 5 in y = mx + 3. we get
5 = m(-2) + 3
-2m = 5 – 3
m = 2/-2
m = -1
(Q.40) Solve the following system by the method of elimination( substitution)
2x – y = 5 ( 1 mark )
3x + 2y = 5
(a) x = 1, y = 1
(b) x = 2, y = 1
(c) x = 3, y = 1
(d) x=5 ,y=2

View Answer
(Ans) (c) x = 3, y = 1

Explanation :
The given equation are
2x – y = 5 …………….(1)
3x + 2y = 11 …………….(2)
From (1), we get, y = 2x – 5
Substituting y = 2x – 5 in (2),
3x + 2 (2x – 5) = 11
3x + 4x – 10 = 11
7x = 21
x=3
putting x = 3 in (1),
2x3–y=5
y=6–5=1
Hence, the solution is x = 3 and y = 1

(Q.41) For what value of k the following system of equations has a unique solution:
x – ky = 2 ( 1 mark )
3x + 2y = -5

(a) k

(b) k

(c) k
(d) k -2/5

View Answer
(Ans) (c) k

Explanation :
The given system of equations can be written as

x – ky – 2 = 0

3x + 2y + 5 = 0

The given system of equations is of the form

a1x + b1y +c1 = 0

a2x + b2y +c2 = 0

Where, a1 = 1, b1 = -k, c1 = -2

And a2 = 3, b2 = 2, c2 = 5

Clearly, for unique solution

So the given system of equation will have a unique solution for all real values of k other than
-2/3.

(Q.42) Show that the following system of equations has unique.solution

2x – 3y = 6 ( 1 mark )
x+y=1
(a) Unique solution
(b) No solution
(c) Infinite
(d) 0
View Answer
(Ans) (a) Unique solution

Explanation :
The given system of equations can be written as

2x – 3y – 6 = 0
x+y–1=0

The given equation are of the form

a1x + b1y + c1 = 0

a2x + b2y + c2 = 0

Where, a1 = 2, b1 = -3, c1 = -6

And a2 = 1, b2 = 1, c2 = -1

Clearly,

So, the given system of equation has a unique solution. i.e. it is consistent.

(Q.43) Solve: 4x +

( 1 mark )
6x -

and hence, find ‘p’ if y = px – 2.

(a)
(b) 1
(c) 0

(d)
View Answer

(Ans) (d)

Explanation :
The given system of equation is

Multiplying equation (a) by 4 and equation (b) by 3,

Adding equation (1) and equation (2)

34x = 102 x=

Putting x = 3 in equation (a),

4 (3) +

Hence, the solution is x = 3 and y = 2.

Now, we have y = px – 2 ………….(3)(Given)

On putting y = 2 and x = 3 in (3), we get

2 = 3p – 2 3p = 4

(Q.44) Solve for x and y :

47x + 31y = 63 ( 1 mark )
31x + 47y = 15
(a) x = -2, y = 1
(b) x = 2, y = -1
(c) x = 2, y = 1
(d) x=3 ,y= 4<
View Answer
(Ans) (b) x = 2, y = -1

Explanation :
The given equation are

47x + 31y = 63 …………(1)

31x + 47y = 15 …………(2)

Adding (1) and (2),

78x + 78y = 78

78 (x + y) = 78

x + y = 1 ………….(3)

Subtracting equation (1) from equation (2),

16x – 16y = 48

16 (x – y) = 48

x–y=
x – y = 3 ……………..(4)
Adding equation (3) and (4),
2x = 4 x=2
Subtracting equation (4) from equation (3),
2y = -2
Hence, the solution is x = 2, y = -1

(Q.45) Solve x + y + 2z = 9

2x – y + 2z = 6 ( 1 mark )

3x + y + 4z = 17
(a) x = 0,y = 1,z = 2
(b) x = -1,y = -2,z = -3
(c) x =1,y= 2, z = 3
(d) x=2 ,y= 3 z=4

View Answer
(Ans) (c) x =1,y= 2, z = 3

Explanation :
The given equations are
x + y + 2z = 9 ………….(1)

2x – y + 2z = 6 ………….(2)

3x + y + 4z = 17 ………….(3)

From equation (1), we have

Substituting the value of z in equation (2) and (3),

x – 2y = -3 ………..(5)

x – y = -1 …………(6)

Subtracting equation (6) from equation (5),

-y = -2 y=2

Putting the value of y = 2 in equation (6),

x – 2 = -1 x = -1 + 2 = 1
Putting x = 1 and y = 2 in equation (4),

Hence, the solution is x = 1, y = 2, z = 3

(Q.46) Solve the following system of linear equation by using the method of
elimination by equating the coefficients.

( 1 mark )

(a) x =
(b) x = 5, y = 5

(c)
(d) The given equations are
View Answer

(Ans) (a) x =

Let us eliminate y. To make the coefficients of y equal, we multiply the equation (1) by
and equation (2) by to get

Adding equation (3) and equation (4),

x=

Putting in (1),

Hence, the solution is .

(Q.47) Solve (2u + v) = 7uv

3(u + 3v) = 11uv
( 1 mark )
(a) u = 1, v = 0
(b) u = 1, v = 3/2
(c) u = 0, v = 0 and u = 1, v = 3/2
(d) u=4 v=5

View Answer
(Ans) (c) u = 0, v = 0 and u = 1, v = 3/2

Explanation :
The given equations are
3(2u + v) = 7uv …………….(1)
3(u + 3v) = 11uv ……………..(2)
If we take u = 0 in any equation, we get v = 0. So u = 0, v = 0 is a solution.

The given equations are reduced to linear equation on dividing them by uv.

Putting in equation (3) and (4),

3(2y + x) = 7 3x + 6y = 7 …………(5)

3(y + 3x) = 11 9x + 3y = 11 ………….(6)

Multiplying equation (6) by 2,

18x + 6y = 22 ……………….(7)

Subtracting equation (7) from equation (5),

-15x = -15 x=1

On putting x = 1 in equation (5), we get 3 + 6y = 7 6y = 4

Hence, there are two solutions.

(1) u = 0, v = 0 (2) u = 1, v =

(Q.48) The coordinates of the point where the line 5(x – 4) = 2y – 25 meet the x-axis ( 1 mark )
(a) (4, 0)
(b) (5, 0)
(c) (–1, 0)
(d) (0, –1)
View Answer
(Ans) (c) (–1, 0)

Explanation :
Here y = 0
5(x – 4) = 0 – 25
(x – 4) = –5
x = –1
Required coordinate = (–1, 0)

(Q.49) What number must be added to each of the number 5,9,17,27 to make the
numbers in proportion?
( 1 mark )
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 3
View Answer
(Ans) (d) 3

Explanation :
Four numbers are in proportion if First x Fourth = Second x Third

Let x be added to each of the given numbers to make the numbers in proportion.

Then, (5 + x) (27 + x) = (9 + x) (17 + x)

135 + 32x + x2 = 153 + 26x +x2

32x – 26x = 153 – 135

6x = 18 x=3

(Q.50) The difference between two numbers is 26 and one number isthree times the
other. Find them.
( 1 mark )
(a) 30, 13
(b) 35, 12
(c) 39, 31
(d) 39, 13
View Answer
(Ans) (d) 39, 13

Explanation :
Let the number be x and y.

Difference of two numbers is 26.

i.e., x – y = 26 ……………………(1)

One number is three times the other.

i.e., x = 3y ……………………(2)

Putting x = 3y in (1),

3y – y = 26

2y = 26 y = 13

Putting y = 13 in (2),

x = 3 x 13 = 39

Hence, the numbers are x = 39 and y = 13.

(Q.51) Find the value of k for which the following syatem of equation has no
solutions: ( 1 mark )
2x + ky = 1; 3x – 5y = 7
(a) 0

(b)

(c)
(d) 1
View Answer
(Ans) (c)

Explanation :
Equations are 2x + ky = 1
3x – 5y = 7
Since these equations have no solutions we have

Here, a1 = 2 b1=-1 c1 = 1
a2 = 3 b2 = - 5 c2 = 7

(Q.52) For what value of k the following equations are inconsistent?

( 1 mark )
x – 4y = 6, 3x + ky = 5
(a) 10
(b) 12
(c) -12
(d) -10
View Answer
(Ans) (c) -12

Explanation :
Equations are x – 4y = 6

3x + ky = 5

Here a1 = 1 b1 = -4 c1 = 6

a2 = 3 b2 = k c2 = 5

The equations are consistent if

Hence, k = -12

(Q.53) The ratio of two persons is 9:7 and the ratio of their expenditure is 4:3. If each
of them saves Rs 200 per month, find their monthly incomes
( 1 mark )
(a) 1000,800
(b) 1800,1400
(c) 1600,1200
(d) 1600,1400
View Answer
(Ans) (b) 1800,1400

Explanation :
Let the income of first person be Rs 9x and the income of second person be Rs 7x. Further,
let the expenditure of first and second person be 4y and 3y respectively.
Saving of first person = 9x – 4y

Saving of second person = 7x – 3y

9x – 4y = 200

9x – 4y – 200 = 0 ……………………………(1)

and, 7x – 3y = 200

7x – 3y – 200 = 0 …………………………..(2)

Solving equation (1) and (2) by cross-multiplication,

x = 200 and y = 400

Thus, monthly income of first person = Rs 9x = Rs (9 x 200) = Rs1800

And, monthly income of the second person = Rs 7x = Rs (7 x 200) = Rs 1400

(Q.54) 37 pens and 53 pencils together cost Rs320, while 53 pens and 37 pencils
together cost Rs400. Find the cost of pen and that of a pencil
( 1 mark )
(a) 6.50, 1.50
(b) 2.50, 1.00
(c) 4.50, 1.50
(d) 6.50, 2.50
View Answer
(Ans) (a) 6.50, 1.50

Explanation :
Let the cost of a pen be Rsx and that of a pencil be Rsy.Then,
37x + 53y = 320 ……………………….(1)
and, 53x + 37y = 400 ……………………….(2)
Adding equations (1) and (2) ,
90x + 90y = 720 x + y = 8 ………………….(3)
Subtracting equation (1) and (2),
16x – 16y = 80 x – y = 5 …………………..(4)
Adding equation (3) and (4),
2x = 13 x = 6.5
Substituting x = 6.5 in equation (3),
y = (8 – 6.5) = 1.5
Hence, the cost of one pen = Rs6.50 and cost of one pencil = Rs1.50
(Q.55) The taxi charges in a city comprise of a fixed charge together with the charge
for the distance covered. For a journey of 10 km the charge paid is Rs75 and for a
journey of 15 km the charge paid is Rs110. What will a person have to pay for
( 1 mark )
traveling a distance of 25 km.
(a) 220
(b) 240
(c) 200
(d) 180
View Answer
(Ans) (d) 180
Explanation :
Let the fixed charge of taxi be Rsx per km and the running charges be Rs y
km/hr.
According to the given condition,
x + 10y = 75 ………………………..(1)
x + 15y = 110 ………………………….(2)
Subtracting equations (2) from equation (1),
-5y = -35 y = 7
Putting y = 7 in equation (1), we get x = 5.
Total charges from traveling a distance of 25 km.
= x + 25y
= Rs.(5 + 25 x 7) = Rs180.

(Q.56) For what value of p does the system of equations 4x – py = 0, 5x + 6y = 0 has

nonzero solution?
( 1 mark )
(a) p = – 8

(b)

(c)

(d)
View Answer
(Ans) (b)

Explanation :
For a non-zero solution, we have

(Q.57) For what value of k, will the following system of equations x + 2y + 7 = 0, 2x +

ky + 14 = 0 represent coincident lines
( 1 mark )
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5
View Answer
(Ans) (c) 4

Explanation :
The given equations are of the form:

a1x + b1y + c1 = 0 and a2x + b2y + c2 = 0,

where a1 = 1, b1 = 2, c1 = 7 and a2 = 2, b2 = k, c2 = 14
Hence, the given system of equations will represent coincident lines, if k = 4.

(Q.58) Solve:
x + 2y + z = 7
x + 3z = 11
( 1 mark )
2x – 3y = 1
(a) x = 1, y = 2, z = -1
(b) x = 2, y = 1,z = 3
(c) x = -1, y = -2, z = 1
(d) x = 3, y = 1, z= - 2
View Answer
(Ans) (b) x = 2, y = 1,z = 3

Explanation :
Solution
x + 2y + z = 7 ----------------(i)
x + 3z = 11 ----------------(ii)
2x – 3y = 1 ----------------(iii)

From equation (i) we get

z = 7 – x - 2y

Substituting z = 7 – x - 2y in equation (ii), we get

x + 3(7 – x – 2y) = 11

x + 21 – 3x - 6y = 11

-2x – 6y = -10-----------------(iv)

Adding equation (iii) and (iv), we get

-9y = -9

y = 1.

Putting y = 1 in equation (iii), we get

2x – 3 =1

x = 2.

Putting x = 2 and y = 1 in equation (i), we get

2+2+z=7

z=3

x = 2, y = 1, z = 3.

(Q.59)

(a) Solve:
..(i)

..(ii) ( 3 Marks )

(b) For what value of the system of Equation

View Answer
(Ans)
(a)

x = 3 and y = 2

(b) Equation will have unique solution if:

A man has only 20 paise and 25 paise coins in his purse. If

(Q.60)
he has 50 coins in all totaling Rs 11.25 How many coins of each ( 5 Marks )
does he have?
View Answer
(Ans)
Let the number of 20 paise coins be
and the number of 25 paise coins be
As per the first condition

The value of 20 paise coins

The value of 25 paise coins

Multiplying equation (i) by 20

Subtracting equation (iii) from Equation (ii)

Puttying the value of in Equation (i)

Hence the number of 20 paise coins= 25

25 paise coins= 25

(Q.61) Solve:
( 5 Marks )

By cross multiplication method.

View Answer
(Ans)
The Equation can be solution as-
By cross multiplication we get

(Q.62) A man sold a chair and a table together for Rs 1520 .There
is a profit of 25% on the chair and 10% on table. By selling them
( 5 Marks )
together for Rs 1535, he could have made a profit of 10% on the
chair and 25% on the table. Find the cost price of each.
View Answer
(Ans)
Let the C.P of one chair by Rs and that of one table Rs

Profit on chair = 25% so S.P of chair =

Profit on table = 10%, So S.P of table =

If profit on a chair is 10% and on a table is 25% the S.P = 1535

Equation (i) become: 2 + 22y = 30400 --(iii)

Equation (ii) become: 22 +25y= 30700 --(iv)
Subtracting equation (ii) from equation (iii)

Adding equation (iii) and (iv) use get

Solving equation (v) and (vi) use get

So the cost price of chair his Rs 600 and that of table is Rs 700.

(Q.63) On selling a tea set at 5% loss and a lemon set at 15% ( 5 Marks )
gain, a crockery seller gained Rs. 7.0 If he sells the tea set at 5%
gain and the lemon set at 10% gain, the gain isRs 13. Find the
actual price of the tea set and the lemon set.
View Answer
(Ans) Let CP of the tea set = Rs and CP of the lemon set = Rs y

Loss on the tea set =5% and gain on the lemon set = 15%

Loss on the tea set =

And Gain on the lemon set =

Net gain =

Gain on the tea set = 5% and gain on the lemon set = 10%

So the gain on the tea set =

Gain on the lemon set =

Total gain =

Adding Equation (i) & (ii). we get

Putting the value of y in Equation (ii)

CP of tea set = Rs 100 and CP of lemon set = Rs 80

A boat goes 30km upstream and 44km downstream is

(Q.64)
10hrs. In 13 hrs it go 40km upstream and 55 km downstream. ( 5 Marks )
Determine the speed of the stream and that of boat in still water.
View Answer
(Ans)
Let the speed of boat in still water be
The speed of stream =

Speed of boat upstream =

Speed of boat downstream =

The speed of boat in still water is 8 km/hr and speed of stream is 3 km/hr

(Q.65)
(a) Use elimination method to find all possible solutions of the
following pair of equations.

( 5 Marks )
(b) Determine the value on of ' u ' so that the following
equations have no solutions.

View Answer
(Ans) (a) Multiplying equation (i) by (2) and Subtracting (ii) from it-

So the pair of equation does not have solutions

(b) The given system of equations will have no solution if-

So the equation will have solution for

(Q.66) The sum of a two - digit number and the number obtained
by reversing the digits is 66. If the digits of the number differ by ( 5 Marks )
2, find the number. How many such numbers are there?
View Answer
(Ans) Let the ten’s and the unit digits in the first number be and
respectively. So the numbers is

According to the conditions

Since the digits differ by 2, therefore

If

So the numbers is 42

So the number = 24

So the two numbers are 42, 24

(Q.67) (a)For what value of ‘ ’ will the following pair of Equation
have infinitely many solutions.

( 5 Marks )
(b) For what value of p does the pair of Equations given below
has uniquesolution?

View Answer
(Ans) (a) For a pair of equations to have infinitely many solutions:

So the value of unless satisfies both conditions is 6

(b) For a given pair to have a unique solution

So all values of except 4 will give the equation a unique solution

(Q.68)

Solve: ( 5 Marks )

View Answer

(Ans) Let then the given equation becomes

Multiplying by 2 we get:

Multiply (iii) by 2 and subtracting Equation (iv) from it we get

Putting thevaluein Equation (iii) we get

(Q.69)
Solve by cross multiplication, the following system of Equation:
( 5 Marks )

View Answer
(Ans)
(Q.70)
Solve the following system of Equation -
( 5 Marks )

View Answer
(Ans)
On dividing each Equation by , we get

Use get:
Multiplying Equation (i) by 5 and Equation (ii) by 3

Putting the value of u in Equation (i)

So the value of are

The second set of solution can be .

(Q.71)Solve the given Equation by using the method of

elimination by the coefficients:

( 5 Marks )

View Answer
(Ans)
The Equation are -

Multiplying Equation (i) by 10 and Equation (ii) by 24

Multiplying Equation (iii) by 2:

Sacrificing: Equation (v) From Equation (iv)

Putting =80 in Equation (iii)

(Q.72)Solve the given Equation by using the method of

substitution.
( 5 Marks )

View Answer
(Ans) The given equations are
Putting the value of in Equation (1)

Putting the value of in equation (3)

(Q.73) (a)
The taxi charges in a city comprise of a fixed charge
together with the charge for the distance covered. For a journey
for 10km the charge paid is Rs 75 and for a journey of 15km the
charge paid Rs 110. What will a person have to pay for traveling ( 8 Marks )
a distance of 25km.

(b) In Find the three angles.

View Answer
(Ans)
(a) Let the fixed charge of taxi be Rs per km
the running charges be Rs y Km/hr
As per the first condition x+ 10y = 75 ---(i)
As per the first condition
As per the Second Condition
Subtracting equation (i) for equation (ii)

Substituting the value of =7 in equation (i)

So total charges for traveling 25km

(b)