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 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}.

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?

We are given 30x < 200

When x is a natural number, in this case the following values of x make the statement true.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
The solution set of the inequality is {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.

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).

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.

Solve the system of inequalities − 2 < 1 − 3x < 7
  • a)
    − 2 < x < 2
  • b)
    − 1 < x < 1
  • c)
    − 2 < x < 1
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Step 1: Understanding the Inequality
We have the compound inequality:
-2 < 1="" -="" 3x="" />< 7="" this="" means="" we="" need="" to="" solve="" two="" inequalities:="" 1.="" -2="" />< 1="" -="" 3x="" 2.="" 1="" -="" 3x="" />< 7="" />Step 2: Solving the First Inequality
Let's solve -2 < 1="" -="" 3x:="" -="" add="" 3x="" to="" both="" sides:="" 3x="" -="" 2="" />< 1="" -="" add="" 2="" to="" both="" sides:="" 3x="" />< 3="" -="" divide="" by="" 3:="" x="" />< 1="" />Step 3: Solving the Second Inequality
Now, let's solve 1 - 3x < 7:="" -="" subtract="" 1="" from="" both="" sides:="" -3x="" />< 6="" -="" divide="" by="" -3="" (remember="" to="" flip="" the="" inequality="" sign):="" x="" /> -2
Step 4: Combining the Results
From our computations, we have two results:
- x < 1="" -="" x="" /> -2
Putting these together, we get:
-2 < x="" />< 1="" />Step 5: Conclusion
The solution to the system of inequalities is:
-2 < x="" />< 1="" thus,="" the="" correct="" answer="" is="" option="" 'c':="" -2="" />< x="" />< 1.="" />

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

Knowledge Hub answered
x>2, the value of x is greater than 2. the value goes till infinity.
if X is equal or greater than 2 then we use solid dot, but it is only greater than 2
so the option c is correct.

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

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

Which of the following is correct ?
  • a)
    If 0 > -7 , then 0 < 7
  • b)
    If 8 > 1 , then -8 > -1
  • c)
    If -4 < 7 , then 4 < - 7
  • d)
    If -2 < 5 , then 2 > 5
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev JEE answered
We are given a set of inequalities and asked to identify which one is correct. Let's analyze each option one by one.
Option A: If 0 > -7 , then 0 < 7
  • The inequality 0 > -7 is true because 0 is indeed greater than -7.
  • The statement 0 < 7 is also true because 0 is less than 7.
  • Since both parts of this conditional are true, Option A is correct.
Option B: If 8 > 1, then -8 > -1
 
  • The inequality 8 > 1 is true because 8 is greater than 1.
  • However, the statement −8 > −1 is false because -8 is smaller than -1. As numbers become more negative, they become smaller.
  • Therefore, Option B is incorrect.
Option C: If -4 < 7 , then 4 < - 7
  • The inequality −4 < 7 is true because -4 is smaller than 7.
  • However, the statement 4 < −7 is false because 4 is greater than -7, not less.
  • Therefore, Option C is incorrect.
Option D: If -2 < 5 , then 2 > 5
  • The inequality −2 < 5 is true because -2 is smaller than 5.
  • However, the statement 2 > 5 is false because 2 is less than 5, not greater.
  • Therefore, Option D is incorrect.
Option A is the correct one, as both parts of the statement are true.

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?

Let the shortest side of the triangle be x cm.
Then, the longest side will be 3x and the third side will be 3x − 2. 
∴ Perimeter of the triangle ≥ 61
⇒ x + 3x + 3x − 2 ≥ 61
⇒ 7x ≥ 61 + 2
 Dividing throughout by ⇒ x ≥ 9( Dividing throughout by 7)
Hence, the minumum length of the shortest side is 9 cm.

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?

EduRev JEE answered
Given inequality:
3(a - 6) < 4 + a
Step 1: Expand the left-hand side
3a - 18 < 4 + a
Step 2: Move all terms involving aaa to one side and constants to the other side
Subtract aaa from both sides:
3a - a - 18 < 4
This simplifies to:
2a - 18 < 4
Step 3: Add 18 to both sides
2a < 22
Step 4: Divide both sides by 2
a < 11
The correct option is D: a < 11.

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).

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.

If a , b , c are real numbers such that a ≥ b , c > 0, then
  • a)
    ac < bc
  • b)
    ac > bc
  • c)
    ac ≥ bc
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Palak Joshi answered
We know that $a$, $b$, and $c$ are real numbers such that $a< />

We can use the fact that $a< />

Now we can rewrite $ac+bc$ as $c(a+b)=c(a+\frac{a+c}{2})=\frac{3}{2}ac+\frac{1}{2}c^2$. Since $a+c=4$, we can substitute $c=4-a$ to get $ac+bc=\frac{3}{2}a(4-a)+\frac{1}{2}(4-a)^2=\frac{1}{2}(a-2)^2+\frac{7}{2}$.

The minimum value of $(a-2)^2$ is 0, which occurs when $a=2$. Therefore, the minimum value of $ac+bc$ is $\frac{7}{2}$, which occurs when $a=2$, $b=3$, and $c=4$.

What is the solution set for 
  • a)
    (2 , ∞)
  • b)
    (0 , 2)
  • c)
    (-∞ , - 2)
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Mani Kandan answered
X=-2,2
x+2 ×-2 x+2/x-2
(-infinity,-2) (+) (-) ( - )

(-2,2) ( + ) ( - ) ( - )

(2,infinity ) ( + ) ( + ) ( +)


so answer is A=(2,infinity )

What is the solution set for 
  • a)
    (5 , 6)
  • b)
    (- 6 , 6)
  • c)
    (- 6 , 0)
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Tarun Kaushik answered
Given Inequality:
Step 1: Break down the inequality
We need to solve both parts of the compound inequality:

Step 2: Solve each part separately
Multiply both sides of the inequality by 2 to get rid of the denominator:
0 < -x
Now, multiply both sides by -1 (which reverses the inequality):
x < 0

Multiply both sides by 2 to eliminate the denominator:
-x < 6
Multiply both sides by -1 (which reverses the inequality):
x > -6
Step 3: Combine the results
From both inequalities, we now have:
-6 < x < 0
The solution set is x ∈ (−6, 0), which corresponds to Option C.

x = 4, 5 and 6 are the solutions for:
  • a)
    x > 4 and x < 7
  • b)
    x ≥ 4 and x ≤ 7
  • c)
    x ≥ 4 and x < 7
  • d)
    x > 4 and x > 7
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

To determine which statement matches the solutions x=4,5 and 6, let's analyze each option:
a) x > 4 and x < 7
  • This means 4 < x < 7.
  • The solutions x = 5,6 do not satisfy this condition because it does not contain 4.
b) x ≥ 4 and x ≤ 7
  • This means 4 ≤ x ≤ 7.
  • The solution x = 4,5,6,7  do not satisfy this condition as it contains 7 also .
c) x ≥ 4 and x < 7
  • This means 4 ≤ x < 7.
  • The solutions x=4,5,6 satisfy this condition because they are all greater than or equal to 4 and strictly less than 7.
d) x > 4 and x > 7
  • This means x > 7.
  • The solutions x = 4,5,6 do not satisfy this condition because none of them are greater than 7.
Therefore, after analyzing each option, we conclude that the solutions x=4,5,6 correspond to statement:
c) x ≥ 4 and x < 7
 

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?

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Adding 7 to both sides of the inequality, we get:

6x - 7 + 7 < 0="" +="" />

Simplifying, we have:

6x < />

Dividing both sides of the inequality by 6 (since the coefficient of x is 6), we get:

x < />

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