Linear Equations — Class 10 Maths PYQs

113 previous-year board questions (2023–2025) with marking-scheme solutions, grouped by topic and marks.

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Verify the solution of linear equation

1 Mark Questions
11 Mark · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
The point of intersection of the line represented by $3x - y = 3$ and $y$-axis is given by
  • (a)$(0,-3)$
  • (b)$(0,3)$
  • (c)$(2,0)$
  • (d)$(-2, 0)$
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(A) $(0, - 3)$
21 Mark · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
The coordinates of the point where the line $2y = 4x + 5$ crosses x-axis is
  • (a)$(0, -\frac{5}{4})$
  • (b)$(0, \frac{5}{2})$
  • (c)$(-\frac{5}{4}, 0)$
  • (d)$(-\frac{5}{2}, 0)$
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(C) $(-\frac{5}{4}, 0)$
31 Mark · July 2024 · Standardopen ↗
If $(k, 3)$ is the point of intersection of the lines represented by $x + py = 6$ and $x = 15$, then $(k, p)$ will be :
  • (a)$(15,3)$
  • (b)$(15,-3)$
  • (c)$(3, 15)$
  • (d)$(-15, 3)$
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(B) $(15, -3)$
41 Mark · July 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The line represented by $2y - x = 4$ intersects the y-axis at :
  • (a)$(2,0)$
  • (b)$(0,-4)$
  • (c)$(0,2)$
  • (d)$(2,2)$
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(C) $(0, 2)$
51 Mark · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
If $x = 1$ and $y = 2$ is a solution of the pair of linear equations $2x - 3y + a = 0$ and $2x + 3y - b = 0$, then:
  • (a)$a = 2b$
  • (b)$2a = b$
  • (c)$a + 2b = 0$
  • (d)$2a + b = 0$
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(B) $2a = b$

Solve Linear Equations

1 Mark Questions
61 Mark · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
If $2x + 3y = 15$ and $3x + 2y = 25$, then the value of $x - y$ is:
  • (a)$-10$
  • (b)$8$
  • (c)$10$
  • (d)$-8$
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(c) $10$
71 Mark · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
The solution of the pair of equations $x + y = a + b$ and $ax - by = a^2 - b^2$ is:
  • (a)$x = b, y = a$
  • (b)$x = -a, y = b$
  • (c)$x = a, y = b$
  • (d)$x = a, y = -b$
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(c) $x = a, y = b$
81 Mark · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
If $ax + by = a^2-b^2$ and $bx + ay = 0$, then the value of $x + y$ is:
  • (a)$a^2-b^2$
  • (b)$a-b$
  • (c)$a+b$
  • (d)$a^2 + b^2$
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(C) $a - b$
91 Mark · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
The solution of the pair of linear equations $\frac{2x}{3} - \frac{y}{2} = -1$ and $\frac{x}{2} + \frac{2y}{3} = 3$ is :
  • (a)$x = 2, y = -3$
  • (b)$x = -2, y = 3$
  • (c)$x = 2, y = 3$
  • (d)$x = -2, y = -3$
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(C) $x = 2, y = 3$
101 Mark · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The line represented by the equation $x - y = 0$ is:
  • (a)parallel to x-axis
  • (b)parallel to y-axis
  • (c)passing through the origin
  • (d)passing through the point $(3, 2)$
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(C) passing through the origin.
111 Mark · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
Solve the following system of equations algebraically :
$30x+44y = 10$; $40x+55y = 13$
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Given equations can be rewritten as
$120 x + 176 y = 40$ ...(i)
$120 x + 165 y = 39$ ...(ii)
Subtracting to get $y = \frac{1}{11}$
Substituting to get $x = \frac{1}{5}$
121 Mark · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The system of equations $x + 5 = 0$ and $2x - 1 = 0$, has
  • (a)No solution
  • (b)Unique solution
  • (c)Two solutions
  • (d)Infinite solutions
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(A) No solution
131 Mark · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The system of equations $y + a = 0$ and $2x = b$ has
  • (a)No solution
  • (b)$(-a, \frac{b}{2})$ as its solution
  • (c)$(\frac{b}{2}, -a)$ as its solution
  • (d)Infinite solutions
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(C) $(\frac{b}{2}, -a)$ as its solution
2 Marks Questions
142 Marks · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
Solve the following system of linear equations $7x-2y = 5$ and $8x + 7y = 15$ and verify your answer.
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Sol. $7x - 2y = 5$ ----- (i)
$8x + 7y = 15$ ----- (ii)
Solving equation (i) and (ii), we get
$x = 1, y = 1$
Verification of answer
152 Marks · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
Solve the following system of linear equations : $2p + 3q = 13$ and $5p - 4q = -2$
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$2p + 3q = 13 \text{ and } 5p - 4q = -2 \text{Solving equations to get } p = 2, q = 3$
162 Marks · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
Solve the following system of linear equations algebraically : $2x + 5y = -4$; $4x - 3y = 5$
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$2x + 5y = -4$
$4x - 3y = 5$
Solving equations to get $x = \frac{1}{2}, y = -1$
172 Marks · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
If $2x + y = 13$ and $4x - y = 17$, find the value of $(x - y)$.
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Solving (i) and (ii)
$x=5 \& y=3$
$x - y = 2$
182 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
Solve the following system of equations algebraically : $37x + 63y = 137$, $63x + 37y = 163$
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Adding and subtracting the given equations, we get
$x + y = 3 \dots (i)$
and $x - y = 1 \dots (ii)$
Solving (i) and (ii), we get
$x = 2, y = 1$
192 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
Solve the following system of equations algebraically : $73x - 37y = 109$, $37x - 73y = 1$
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Adding and subtracting the given equations, we get $x - y = 1 \dots (i)$ and $x + y = 3 \dots (ii)$. Solving (i) and (ii), we get $x = 2, y = 1$.
202 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
Solve for $x$ and $y$: $\sqrt{2}x + \sqrt{3}y = 5$ and $\sqrt{3}x - \sqrt{8}y = -\sqrt{6}$
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$(\sqrt{2}x + \sqrt{3}y = 5) \times \sqrt{3} \implies \sqrt{6}x + 3y = 5\sqrt{3}$
$(\sqrt{3}x - \sqrt{8}y = -\sqrt{6}) \times \sqrt{2} \implies \sqrt{6}x - 4y = -2\sqrt{3}$
Solving the equations, we get $x = \sqrt{2}$ and $y = \sqrt{3}$
212 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
Solve the following pair of equations algebraically: $101x + 102y = 304$, $102x + 101y = 305$
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Adding equations we get $x+y=3$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ mark). Subtracting equations we get $-x+y=-1$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ mark). Solving to get $x=2$ and $y=1$ ($\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2}$ marks).
3 Marks Questions
223 Marks · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
If $217x + 131y = 913$ and
$131x + 217y = 827$,
then solve the equations for the values of $x$ and $y$.
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$217 x + 131 y = 913$
$131 x + 217 y = 827$
Adding $348 (x + y) = 1740$
$x + y = 5$
Subtracting, $86 (x - y) = 86$
$x-y=1$
$\Rightarrow x = 3, y = 2$
233 Marks · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
Find the values of $x$ and $y$ from the following pair of linear equations :
$62x+43y = 167$
$43x + 62y = 148$
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$62 x + 43y = 167$ ...(i)
$43 x + 62 y = 148$ ...(ii)
Adding (i) and (ii) and simplifying, we get $x + y = 3$ ...(iii)
Subtracting (ii) from (i) and simplifying, we get $x - y = 1$ ...(iv)
Solving (iii) and (iv) to get $x = 2$ and $y = 1$
243 Marks · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
Solve the following system of linear equations graphically :
$x-y+1=0$
$x+y = 5$
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Correct graph
Solution is $x = 2, y = 3$
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253 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
Solve the following system of equations graphically: $2x - y - 2 = 0$ and $-4x + y + 4 = 0$. Also, find the absolute difference between the ordinates of the points where given lines cut $y$-axis.
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Correct graph
Solution is $(1, 0)$ or $x = 1, y = 0$
Absolute difference $= 2$ (consider $-2$ also)
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263 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
Solve the following system of equations graphically : $2x + y = 5$ and $4x - y = 7$. Hence, write the coordinates of the points where given lines meet y-axis.
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Correct graph
Solution is (2, 1) or $x = 2, y = 1$
Given lines meet y-axis at (0, 5) and (0, -7)
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5 Marks Questions
275 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
Solve the following system of equations graphically : $2x + 3y = 6$ and $x + y - 1 = 0$. Also, find the sum of ordinates of the points where given lines meet y axis.
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Correct graph
Solution is $(-3, 4)$ or $x = -3, y = 4$
Sum of ordinates of points where given lines meet y-axis = $1 + 2 = 3$
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Types of solutions

1 Mark Questions
281 Mark · July 2023 · Standardopen ↗
The condition for which the pair of equations $ax + 2y = 7$ and $3x + by = 16$ represent parallel lines is :
  • (a)$ab = \frac{7}{16}$
  • (b)$ab = 3$
  • (c)$ab = 6$
  • (d)$ab = 2$
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(b) $ab = 6$
291 Mark · July 2023 · Standardopen ↗
Graphically, the pair of equations $-6x - 2y = 21$ and $2x-3y+7= 0$ represents two lines which are:
  • (a)intersecting exactly at one point
  • (b)intersecting exactly at two points
  • (c)coincident
  • (d)parallel
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Sol. (a) intersecting exactly at one point
301 Mark · July 2023 · Standardopen ↗
Graphically, the pair of linear equations $3x-y+8=0$ and $3x - y = 24$ represents two lines which are:
  • (a)intersecting exactly at one point
  • (b)intersecting exactly at two points
  • (c)coincident
  • (d)parallel
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(d) parallel
311 Mark · July 2023 · Standardopen ↗
If one equation of a pair of dependent equations is $- 3x + 5y = 4$, then the second equation can be :
  • (a)$6x + 10y = 8$
  • (b)$9x - 15y + 12 = 0$
  • (c)$- 9x + 15y = - 12$
  • (d)$- 6x - 10y = 8$
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Ans. (b) $9x - 15y + 12 = 0$
321 Mark · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
The value of $k$ for which the pair of equations $kx = y + 2$ and $6x = 2y +3$ has infinitely many solutions,
  • (a)is $k = 3$
  • (b)does not exist
  • (c)is $k = -3$
  • (d)is $k = 4$
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(B) does not exist
331 Mark · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
The value of $k$ for which the pair of equations $kx = y + 2$ and $6x = 2y +3$ has infinitely many solutions,
  • (a)is $k = 3$
  • (b)does not exist
  • (c)is $k = -3$
  • (d)is $k = 4$
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(B) does not exist
341 Mark · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
If the pair of equations $3x-y+ 8 = 0$ and $6x - ry + 16 = 0$ represent coincident lines, then the value of 'r' is :
  • (a)$-\frac{1}{2}$
  • (b)$\frac{1}{2}$
  • (c)$-2$
  • (d)$2$
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(d) $2$
351 Mark · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
The pair of linear equations $2x = 5y + 6$ and $15y = 6x – 18$ represents two lines which are :
  • (a)intersecting
  • (b)parallel
  • (c)coincident
  • (d)either intersecting or parallel
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Sol. (c) Coincident
361 Mark · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
The pair of equations $ax + 2y = 9$ and $3x + by = 18$ represent parallel lines, where $a$, $b$ are integers, if :
  • (a)$a = b$
  • (b)$3a = 2b$
  • (c)$2a = 3b$
  • (d)$ab = 6$
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(d) $ab = 6$
371 Mark · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
The condition for the system of linear equations $ax + by = c$; $lx + my = n$ to have a unique solution is
  • (a)$am \neq bl$
  • (b)$al = bm$
  • (c)$al \neq bm$
  • (d)$am = bl$
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(A) $am \neq bl$
381 Mark · July 2024 · Standardopen ↗
The value of 'p' for which the pair of linear equations $(3p + 5)x + 2y - 7 = 0$ and $10x - 2y + 7 = 0$ has infinitely many solutions is :
  • (a)$-5$
  • (b)$\frac{5}{3}$
  • (c)$5$
  • (d)$\frac{3}{5}$
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(A) $-5$
391 Mark · July 2024 · Standardopen ↗
If the lines given by $3x + 2ky = 2$ and $2x + 5y = 1$ are parallel, then the value of $k$ is :
  • (a)$-\frac{5}{4}$
  • (b)$\frac{2}{5}$
  • (c)$\frac{15}{4}$
  • (d)$\frac{3}{2}$
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Sol. (C) $\frac{15}{4}$
401 Mark · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
The value of $k$ for which the system of equations $3x - y + 8 = 0$ and $6x - ky + 16 = 0$ has infinitely many solutions, is
  • (a)$-2$
  • (b)$2$
  • (c)$\frac{1}{2}$
  • (d)$-\frac{1}{2}$
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(B) $2$
411 Mark · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
The value of $k$ for which the system of equations $3x - y + 8 = 0$ and $6x - ky + 16 = 0$ has infinitely many solutions, is
  • (a)-2
  • (b)2
  • (c)$\frac{1}{2}$
  • (d)$-\frac{1}{2}$
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(B) 2
421 Mark · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
The pair of linear equations $x + 2y + 5 = 0$ and $-3x = 6y - 1$ has
  • (a)unique solution
  • (b)exactly two solutions
  • (c)infinitely many solutions
  • (d)no solution
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(D) no solution
431 Mark · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
If a pair of linear equations in two variables is consistent, then the lines represented by the two equations are :
  • (a)always intersecting
  • (b)always coincident
  • (c)parallel
  • (d)intersecting or coincident
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(D) intersecting or coincident
441 Mark · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
Two lines are given to be parallel. The equation of one of these lines is $5x-3y = 2$. The equation of the second line can be :
  • (a)$- 15x - 9y = 5$
  • (b)$9x - 15y = 6$
  • (c)$15x + 9y = 5$
  • (d)$- 15x + 9y = 5$
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(D) $- 15x + 9y = 5$
451 Mark · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
Which out of the following type of straight lines will be represented by the system of equations $3x + 4y = 5$ and $6x + 8y = 7$?
  • (a)Parallel
  • (b)Intersecting
  • (c)Coincident
  • (d)Perpendicular to each other
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(A) Parallel
461 Mark · July 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The value of 'k' for which the pair of linear equations $(k + 1)x + 2(1 - k)y = 15$; $4y = 3x - 8$ has no solution, is :
  • (a)$3$
  • (b)$\frac{1}{5}$
  • (c)$5$
  • (d)$\frac{37}{8}$
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(C) $5$
471 Mark · July 2025 · Standardopen ↗
If the pair of linear equations
$2x + 3y = 5$ and $4ky - (1 - 3k) x = 6k + 2$
represents coincident lines, then the value of 'k' is :
  • (a)$\frac{1}{3}$
  • (b)$\frac{1}{4}$
  • (c)$3$
  • (d)$4$
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(B) $3$
481 Mark · July 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The pair of linear equations $9x - 15y + 19 = 0$ and $5y - 3x - 9 = 0$ represents two lines which are :
  • (a)intersecting exactly at one point.
  • (b)intersecting exactly at two points.
  • (c)parallel.
  • (d)coincident.
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(C) parallel.
491 Mark · July 2025 · Standardopen ↗
Graphically, the pair of equations $8x - 4y + 12 = 0$ and $2x - y + 5 = 0$ represents two lines which are :
  • (a)intersecting at exactly one point
  • (b)intersecting at exactly two points
  • (c)parallel
  • (d)coincident
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(C) parallel
501 Mark · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
Assertion (A): The pair of linear equations $px + 3y + 59 = 0$ and $2x + 6y + 118 = 0$ will have infinitely many solutions if $p = 1$. Reason (R): If the pair of linear equations $px + 3y + 19 = 0$ and $2x + 6y + 157 = 0$ has a unique solution, then $p \neq 1$.
  • (a)Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
  • (b)Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
  • (c)Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
  • (d)Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
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(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
511 Mark · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The value of 'k' for which the system of linear equations $6x + y = 3k$ and $36x + 6y = 3$ have infinitely many solutions is :
  • (a)$6$
  • (b)$\frac{1}{6}$
  • (c)$\frac{1}{2}$
  • (d)$\frac{1}{3}$
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Sol. (B) $\frac{1}{6}$
521 Mark · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
A system of two linear equations in two variables is inconsistent, if the lines in the graph are :
  • (a)coincident
  • (b)parallel
  • (c)intersecting at one point
  • (d)intersecting at right angles
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(B) parallel
531 Mark · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The value of 'k' for which the system of linear equations $6x + y = 3k$ and $36x + 6y = 3$ have infinitely many solutions is :
  • (a)$6$
  • (b)$\frac{1}{6}$
  • (c)$\frac{1}{2}$
  • (d)$\frac{1}{3}$
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Sol. (B)$\frac{1}{6}$
541 Mark · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The value of 'p' for which the equations $px + 3y = p-3$, $12x + py = p$ has infinitely many solutions is :
  • (a)$- 6$ only
  • (b)$6$ only
  • (c)$\pm 6$
  • (d)Any real number except $\pm 6$
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(b) $6$ only
551 Mark · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The value of '$p$' for which the equations $px + 3y = p - 3$, $12x + py = p$ has infinitely many solutions is :
  • (a)$-6$ only
  • (b)$6$ only
  • (c)$\pm 6$
  • (d)Any real number except $\pm 6$
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(b) $6$ only
561 Mark · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The system of equations $2x+1=0$ and $3y-5=0$ has
  • (a)unique solution
  • (b)two solutions
  • (c)no solution
  • (d)infinite number of solutions
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(A) unique solution
571 Mark · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
If the system of equations $3x + 2y = 4$ and $4ax + (a + b)y = 16$ has infinitely many solutions, then
  • (a)$5a = 3b$
  • (b)$3a = 5b$
  • (c)$a + b = 15$
  • (d)$a - b = 2$
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(A) $5a = 3b$
2 Marks Questions
582 Marks · July 2025 · Standardopen ↗
Find the value(s) of $k$ for which the pair of linear equations $kx + y = k^2$; $x + ky = 1$ have infinitely many solutions.
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For infintiely many solutions
$\frac{k}{1} = \frac{1}{k} = \frac{k^2}{1}$
$\Rightarrow k^2 = 1$ and $k^3 = 1$
$\Rightarrow k = \pm 1$ and $k = 1$
$\therefore k = 1$
3 Marks Questions
593 Marks · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
If the system of linear equations
$2x + 3y = 7$ and $2ax + (a + b)y = 28$
have infinite number of solutions, then find the values of 'a' and 'b'.
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system has infinite number of solutions
$\therefore \frac{2}{2a} = \frac{3}{a + b} = \frac{7}{28}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{1}{a} = \frac{1}{4} \Rightarrow a = 4$
and $a + b = 12 \Rightarrow b = 8$
603 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
Check whether the following system of equations is consistent or not. If consistent, solve graphically $x - 2y + 4 = 0, 2x - y - 4 = 0$.
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$\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{1}{2}; \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{-2}{-1} = 2$. $\frac{a_1}{a_2} \neq \frac{b_1}{b_2}$. $\therefore$ System of equations is consistent. Correct graph. Solution is $(4, 4)$ or $x = 4$ and $y = 4$.
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613 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
For what values of $m$ and $n$, does the following pair of linear equations have infinitely many solutions ? $2x + 3y = 7$; $m(x + 2y) + n(x - y) = 21$
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For infinitely many solutions, we have $\frac{2}{m+n} = \frac{3}{2m-n} = \frac{7}{21} = \frac{1}{3} \implies m + n = 6, 2m - n = 9$. Solving the above two equations, we get $m = 5, n = 1$

Graphical solution of equations

1 Mark Questions
621 Mark · July 2023 · Standardopen ↗
The pair of equations $x = a$ and $y = b$ represent the lines which are:
  • (a)parallel
  • (b)intersecting at $(b, a)$
  • (c)coincident
  • (d)intersecting at $(a, b)$
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Ans. (d) intersecting at $(a,b)$
631 Mark · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
The pair of equations $x = a$ and $y = b$ graphically represents lines which are:
  • (a)parallel
  • (b)intersecting at (b, a)
  • (c)coincident
  • (d)intersecting at (a, b)
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(d) intersecting at (a, b)
641 Mark · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
The pair of equations $x = 2a$ and $y = 3b$ ($a, b \neq 0$) graphically represents straight lines which are :
  • (a)coincident
  • (b)intersecting at $(2a, 3b)$
  • (c)parallel
  • (d)intersecting at $(3b, 2a)$
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(C) intersecting at $(2a, 3b)$
651 Mark · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
In the given figure, graphs of two linear equations are shown. The pair of these linear equations is :
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  • (a)consistent with unique solution.
  • (b)consistent with infinitely many solutions.
  • (c)inconsistent.
  • (d)inconsistent but can be made consistent by extending these lines.
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Sol. (a) consistent with unique solution
661 Mark · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
The pair of linear equations $y = 0$ and $y = -7$ have
  • (a)exactly one solution
  • (b)two solutions
  • (c)infinitely many solutions
  • (d)no solution
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(D) no solution
2 Marks Questions
672 Marks · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
Solve the pair of equations $x = 3$ and $y = -4$ graphically.
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Correct graph of both the equations.
Solution of equation is $x = 3, y = - 4$
682 Marks · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
Using graphical method, find whether following system of linear equations is consistent or not:
$x = 0$ and $y = -7$
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Correct graph of $y = - 7$ and $x = 0$
As $y = - 7$ is intersecting $x = 0$ at $(0, – 7)$
So, system of equations is consistent
692 Marks · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
Solve the pair of equations $x=5$ and $y=7$ graphically.
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Drawing correct graph
Solution is $x = 5, y = 7$
702 Marks · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
Using graphical method, find whether pair of equations $x=0$ and $y = -3$ is consistent or not
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Drawing correct graph
As $x = 0$ and $y = -3$ are intersecting
$\therefore$ Pair of equations is consistent
3 Marks Questions
713 Marks · July 2023 · Standardopen ↗
Draw the graph of the following equations: $x + y = 5, x - y = 5$, and
(i) find the solution of the equations from the graph.
(ii) shade the triangular region formed by the lines and the $y$-axis.
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Correct graph of line for equation $x + y = 5$.
Correct graph of line for equation $x - y = 5$.
(i) $(5, 0)$
(ii) Correct shade the required triangular region.
723 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
Check whether the following pair of equations is consistent or not. If consistent, solve graphically $x + 3y = 6$, $3y - 2x = -12$.
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$x + 3y = 6$, $-2x + 3y = -12$. $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{1}{-2}$, $\frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{3}{3} = 1$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ mark). $\frac{a_1}{a_2} \neq \frac{b_1}{b_2}$. Hence the pair of equations is consistent ($\frac{1}{2}$ mark). Correct graph (1.5 marks). Solution is $(6, 0)$ or $x=6$ and $y=0$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ mark).
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733 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
Check whether the given system of equations is consistent or not. If consistent, solve graphically. $x - 2y = 0$
$2x + y = 0$
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$\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{1}{2}$; $\frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{-2}{1} = -2$
$\frac{a_1}{a_2} \neq \frac{b_1}{b_2}$
$\therefore$ System of equation is consistent.
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5 Marks Questions
745 Marks · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
Using graphical method, solve the following system of equations :
$3x + y + 4 = 0$ and $3x - y + 2 = 0$
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$3x + y = -4$
$3x - y = -2$
$2$ marks for each correct line
Correct solution $x = -1, y = -1$
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755 Marks · July 2025 · Standardopen ↗
Check graphically whether the pair of linear equations $2x + 3y = 12$; $5x - 3y = 9$ is consistent. If so, solve it graphically.
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Correct graph of $2x + 3y = 12$
Correct graph of $5x - 3y = 9$
As lines are intersecting, therefore given system of linear equations is consistent.
Solution is $x = 3, y = 2$
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Word problems

1 Mark Questions
761 Mark · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
3 chairs and 1 table cost ₹900; whereas 5 chairs and 3 tables cost ₹2,100. If the cost of 1 chair is $x$ and the cost of 1 table is $y$, then the situation can be represented algebraically as
  • (a)$3x + y = 900, 3x + 5y = 2100$
  • (b)$x + 3y = 900, 3x + 5y = 2100$
  • (c)$3x + y = 900, 5x + 3y = 2100$
  • (d)$x + 3y = 900, 5x + 3y = 2100$
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(C) $3x + y = 900, 5x + 3y = 2100$
2 Marks Questions
772 Marks · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
Sum of two numbers is $105$ and their difference is $45$. Find the numbers.
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Let the numbers be $x, y (x > y)$
$x + y = 105 \dots (i)$
$x - y = 45 \dots (ii)$
on solving (i) and (ii)
$x=75 \& y = 30$
$\therefore$ Numbers are $75, 30$
782 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The cost of 2 kg apples and 1 kg of grapes on a day was found to be ₹ 320. The cost of 4 kg apples and 2 kg grapes was found to be ₹ 600. If cost of 1 kg of apples and 1 kg of grapes is ₹ $x$ and ₹ $y$ respectively, represent the given situation algebraically as a system of equations and check whether the system so obtained is consistent or not.
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$2x + y = 320$
$4x + 2y = 600$
Here, $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2}$, $\frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{1}{2}$, $\frac{c_1}{c_2} = \frac{320}{600} = \frac{8}{15}$
As $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} \neq \frac{c_1}{c_2}$ $\therefore$ System of equations is not consistent.
792 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The cost of $2$ kg apples and $1$ kg of grapes on a day was found to be ₹ $320$. The cost of $4$ kg apples and $2$ kg grapes was found to be ₹ $600$. If cost of $1$ kg apples and $1$ kg of grapes is $x$ and $y$ respectively, represent the given situation algebraically as a system of equations and check whether the system so obtained is consistent or not.
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$2x + y = 320$
$4x + 2y = 600$
Here, $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2}$, $\frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{1}{2}$, $\frac{c_1}{c_2} = \frac{320}{600} = \frac{8}{15}$
As $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} \neq \frac{c_1}{c_2}$
$\therefore$ System of equations is not consistent.
802 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
In a pair of supplementary angles, the greater angle exceeds the smaller by $50^\circ$. Express the given situation as a system of linear equations in two variables and hence obtain the measure of each angle.
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Let smaller angle be $x$ and greater angle be $y$. ATQ, $x+y=180$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ mark). Also $y=x+50$ ($\frac{1}{2}$ mark). Solving we get $x=65^\circ$ and $y=115^\circ$ ($\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2}$ marks).
3 Marks Questions
813 Marks · July 2023 · Standardopen ↗
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 present age of the father.
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Let the present age of the father be '$x$' years
and the sum of present ages of his two children be '$y$' years
A.T.Q.
$x = 2y$ ----- (1)
$x + 20 = y + 40$ ----- (2)
Solving (1) and (2), we get $x = 40$
Hence, the present age of the father is $40$ years.
823 Marks · July 2023 · Standardopen ↗
In a $\triangle ABC$, $\angle A = x^\circ$, $\angle B = (3x-2)^\circ$ and $\angle C = y^\circ$. Also, $\angle C - \angle B = 9^\circ$. Determine the three angles of the triangle.
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Sol. $\angle A + \angle B + \angle C = 180^\circ$
$\therefore x + (3x - 2) + y = 180$
$\Rightarrow 4x + y = 182$ -----(1) (1 Mark)
Given, $\angle C - \angle B = 9^\circ$
$\therefore y - (3x - 2) = 9$
$\Rightarrow y-3x = 7$ -----(2) (1/2 Mark)
Solving (1) and (2), we get
$x = 25$ and $y = 82$ (1 Mark)
Hence, $\angle A = 25^\circ$, $\angle B = (3 \times 25 - 2)^\circ = 73^\circ$ and $\angle C = 82^\circ$ (1/2 Mark)
833 Marks · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
Half of the difference between two numbers is 2. The sum of the greater number and twice the smaller number is 13. Find the numbers.
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Let the numbers be $x$ and $y$, $x > y$
Therefore $\frac{1}{2} (x - y) = 2$ — (i)
and $2y + x = 13$ — (ii)
Solving equations (i) and (ii)
$x = 7, y = 3$
843 Marks · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
Jaya scored $40$ marks in a test getting $3$ marks for each correct answer and losing $1$ mark for each incorrect answer. Had $4$ marks being awarded for each correct answer and $2$ marks were deducted for each incorrect answer then Jaya again would have scored $40$ marks. How many questions were there in the Test?
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Let number of questions answered correctly be $$\begin{aligned}& x \\ & \text{and number of questions answered wrong be } y \\ & \text{Therefore } 3x - y = 40 \quad \text{(i)} \\ & \text{and } 4x - 2y = 40 \quad \text{(ii)} \\ & \text{solving, } x = 20, y = 20 \\ & \text{Total number of questions } = x + y = 40\end{aligned}$$
853 Marks · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
Two people are $16$ km apart on a straight road. They start walking at the same time. If they walk towards each other with different speeds, they will meet in $2$ hours. Had they walked in the same direction with same speeds as before, they would have met in $8$ hours. Find their walking speeds.
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Let walking speeds be $x$ km/hr. and $y$ km/hr. $(x > y)$
ATQ, $2x + 2y = 16$
and $8x - 8y = 16$
Solving to get $x = 5, y = 3$
Speeds are $5$ km/hr. $3$ km/hr.
863 Marks · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
A $2$-digit number is seven times the sum of its digits. The number formed by reversing the digits is $18$ less than the given number. Find the given number.
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Let unit's digit be $x$ and ten's digit be $y$.
$\therefore$ Number $= 10y + x$
According to the first condition:
$10y + x = 7(x + y)$
$10y + x = 7x + 7y$
$3y - 6x = 0$
$y = 2x$ (i)
According to the second condition:
Number formed by reversing digits is $10x + y$.
$10x + y = (10y + x) - 18$
$10x + y - 10y - x = -18$
$9x - 9y = -18$
$x - y = -2$
$y - x = 2$ (ii)
On solving (i) and (ii):
Substitute (i) into (ii): $2x - x = 2 \Rightarrow x = 2$
Substitute $x=2$ into (i): $y = 2(2) = 4$
$\therefore$ required number is $10(4) + 2 = 42$
873 Marks · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
The sum of the digits of a $2$-digit number is $12$. Seven times the number is equal to four times the number obtained by reversing the order of the digits. Find the number.
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Let the unit's place digit be $x$ and ten's place digit be $y$
$\therefore$ Number $= 10y + x$
According to question,
$x + y = 12$ ...(i)
and $7(10y + x) = 4(10x + y)$
$x - 2y = 0$ ...(ii)
Solving (i) and (ii), we get
$x = 8$ and $y = 4$
Hence, the required number is $48$
883 Marks · July 2024 · Standardopen ↗
Places A and B are $160$ km apart on a highway. One car starts from A and another from B at the same time. If the cars travel in the same direction at different speeds, they meet in $4$ hours. If they travel towards each other, they meet in $1$ hour $36$ minutes. What are the speeds of the two cars ?
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Sol. Let the speed of two cars be $x$ km/h $\& y$ km/h respectively ($x > y$).
Therefore $4x - 4y = 160$ or $x - y = 40$ ----- (i)
$1$ hour $36$ minutes = $1.6$ hours
$\therefore 1.6x + 1.6y = 160$ or $x + y = 100$ ----- (ii)
Solving (i) and (ii), we have
$x = 70$ and $y = 30$
$\therefore$ speed of two cars are $70$ km/h and $30$ km/h respectively.
893 Marks · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
Three years ago, Rashmi was thrice as old as Nazma. Ten years later, Rashmi will be twice as old as Nazma. How old are Rashmi and Nazma now?
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Sol. Let present age of Rashmi and Nazma be $x$ years and $y$ years respectively.
Therefore, $x - 3 = 3 (y - 3)$
or $x - 3y + 6 = 0$
and $x + 10 = 2 (y + 10)$
or $x - 2y - 10 = 0$
Solving equations to get $x = 42, y = 16$
$\therefore$ Present age of Rashmi is $42$ years and that of Nazma is $16$ years.
903 Marks · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
In a chemistry lab, there is some quantity of $50\%$ acid solution and some quantity of $25\%$ acid solution. How much of each should be mixed to make $10$ litres of $40\%$ acid solution ?
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Let quantity of $50\%$ and of $25\%$ acid solution be '$x$'l and '$y$'l respectively. Therefore, $x + y = 10$ ----- (i) and $\frac{50}{100} \times x + \frac{25}{100} \times y = \frac{40}{100} \times 10$ or $2x + y = 16$ ----- (ii) Solving (i) and (ii) to get $x = 6, y = 4$ Hence, $6$l of $50\%$ and $4$l of $25\%$ acid solution are mixed.
913 Marks · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
The sum of the digits of a 2-digit number is 14. The number obtained by interchanging its digits exceeds the given number by 18. Find the number.
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Let the required number be $10x + y$
Here $x + y = 14$ ----- (i)
and $10y + x = 18 + 10x + y$
$\Rightarrow y - x = 2$ ---- (ii)
Solving (i) and (ii) to get $x = 6, y = 8$
$\therefore$ required number is $68$.
923 Marks · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
Rehana went to a bank to withdraw ₹2,000. She asked the cashier to give her ₹50 and ₹100 notes only. Rehana got $25$ notes in all. Find how many notes of ₹50 and ₹100 did she receive.
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Let number of ₹50 notes $$\begin{aligned}& = x \\ & \text{and number of } \text{Rs}100 \text{ notes } = y \\ & \text{Here } x + y = 25 ------(i) \\ & 50x + 100y = 2000 \text{ or } x + 2y = 40 -------(ii) \\ & \text{Solving eq.(i) and eq.(ii), we get} \\ & x = 10 \text{ and } y = 15 \\ & \text{Therefore } 10 \text{ notes of } \text{Rs}50 \text{ and } 15 \text{ notes of } \text{Rs}100 \text{ are received.}\end{aligned}$$
933 Marks · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
A part of monthly hostel charges is fixed and the remaining depends on the number of days one has taken food in the mess. When a student A takes food for $20$ days, she has to pay ₹1,500 as hostel charges while another student B, who takes food for $26$ days, pays ₹1,800. Find the fixed charges and the cost of food.
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Let the monthly fixed charges of hostel be $x$ and cost of food be $y$ per day.
A.T.Q
$x + 20y = 1500$ ---------(i)
$x + 26y = 1800$ ---------(ii)
Solving equations (i) & (ii)
$x = 500, y = 50$
Hence, the monthly fixed charges of hostel be ₹500 and cost of food be ₹50 per day.
943 Marks · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
The monthly incomes of A and B are in the ratio $8 : 7$ and their expenditures are in the ratio $19 : 16$. If each saves ₹2500 per month, find the monthly income of each.
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Let the monthly incomes of A and B be $\text{Rs}8x$ and $\text{Rs}7x$ respectively and the expenditures of A and B be $\text{Rs}19y$ and $\text{Rs}16y$ respectively.
A.T.Q.
$$\begin{aligned}& 8x - 19y = 2500 \dots (1) \\ & 7x - 16y = 2500 \dots (2) \\ & Solving (1)\end{aligned}$$ and $(2)$, we have $$\begin{aligned}& x = 1500 \\ & \therefore\end{aligned}$$ Monthly income of A = $8 \times 1500 = 12000\\$and monthly income of B = $$\begin{aligned}& 7 \times 1500 = 10500 \\ & \therefore\end{aligned}$$ monthly incomes of A and B are ₹12000 and ₹10500 respectively.
953 Marks · July 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The ratio of monthly incomes of two persons is $11 : 7$ and the ratio of their monthly expenditures is $9 : 5$. If each of them saves ₹400 per month, find their monthly incomes.
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Let the monthly income of two persons be $\text{Rs}11x$ & $\text{Rs}7x$
and monthly expenditure be $\text{Rs}9y$ & $\text{Rs}5y$
Therefore,
$11x - 9y = 400$ --- (1)
$7x – 5y = 400$ --- (2)
Solving (1) and (2), we get
$x = 200$
$\therefore$ monthly income of two persons are ₹2200 and ₹1400
963 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The monthly incomes of two persons are in the ratio $9: 7$ and their monthly expenditures are in the ratio $4: 3$. If each saved ₹5,000, express the given situation algebraically as a system of linear equations in two variables. Hence, find their respective monthly incomes.
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Let us assume that income of two persons be $\text{Rs} 9x$ and $\text{Rs} 7x$ and their expenditures be $\text{Rs} 4y$ and $\text{Rs} 3y$
ATQ
$9x-4y = 5000$
and $7x - 3y = 5000$
Solving the two equations, we get $x = 5000$
$\therefore$ Monthly incomes of two persons are ₹45000 and ₹35000 respectively.
973 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The two angles of a right angled triangle other than $90^{\circ}$ are in the ratio $2:3$. Express the given situation algebraically as a system of linear equations in two variables and hence solve it.
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Let the measures of two angles be $x$ and $y$
$ATQ$
$x + y = 90^{\circ} \dots (i)$
and $\frac{x}{y} = \frac{2}{3} \implies 3x - 2y = 0 \dots (ii)$
Solving (i) and (ii), we get $x = 36^{\circ}, y = 54^{\circ}$
983 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The perimeter of a rectangle is $70$ cm. The length of the rectangle is $5$ cm more than twice is breadth. Express the given situation as a system of linear equations in two variables and hence solve it.
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Let the length and breadth of rectangle be $x$ and $y$ respectively. ATQ $x + y = 35 \dots (i)$ and $x - 2y = 5 \dots (ii)$. Solving (i) and (ii), we get $x = 25$ and $y = 10$. Hence the length and breadth of rectangle are $25$ cm and $10$ cm respectively.
993 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The sum of the numerator and the denominator of a fraction is $4$ more than twice the numerator. If the numerator and denominator are increased by $3$, they are in the ratio $2 : 3$. Determine the fraction.
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Let the fraction be $\frac{x}{y}, y \neq 0 \therefore x + y = 4 + 2x \implies y = x + 4$ ----- (i) And $\frac{x+3}{y+3} = \frac{2}{3} \implies 3x - 2y + 3 = 0$ ------- (ii) Solving (i) and (ii), we get $x = 5, y = 9 \therefore$ Fraction is $\frac{5}{9}$
4 Marks Questions
1004 Marks · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
Two schools 'P' and 'Q' decided to award prizes to their students for two games of Hockey $x$ per student and Cricket $y$ per student. School 'P' decided to award a total of ₹$9,500$ for the two games to $5$ and $4$ students respectively; while school ‘Q’ decided to award ₹$7,370$ for the two games to $4$ and $3$ students respectively.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions :
(i) Represent the following information algebraically (in terms of $x$ and $y$).
(ii) (a) What is the prize amount for hockey ?
OR
(b) Prize amount on which game is more and by how much ?
(iii) What will be the total prize amount if there are $2$ students each from two games ?
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Sol. (i) $5x + 4y = 9500$
dots (1)
$4x + 3y = 7370$
dots (2)
(ii) (a) Solving (1) and (2), $x = 980$
$\therefore$ Prize Amount for Hockey = ₹$980$
OR
(ii) (b) On solving $x = 980, y = 1,150$
$\therefore$ Prize Amount for Cricket is more by ₹$(1,150 – 980) = \text{Rs} 170$
(iii) $2(x + y) = 2(980 + 1150) = 2(2130) = \text{Rs} 4,260$
1014 Marks · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
A fraction becomes $\frac{1}{3}$ when $1$ is subtracted from the numerator. It becomes $\frac{1}{4}$ when $8$ is added to the denominator. Find the fraction.
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Let the fraction be $\frac{x}{y}$
$\frac{x-1}{y} = \frac{1}{3} \implies 3x - y = 3$
$\frac{x}{y+8} = \frac{1}{4} \implies 4x - y = 8$
Solving to get $x = 5, y = 12$
Fraction is $\frac{5}{12}$
1024 Marks · March 2023 · Standardopen ↗
A coaching institute of Mathematics conducts classes in two batches I and II and fees for rich and poor children are different. In batch I, there are 20 poor and 5 rich children, whereas in batch II, there are 5 poor and 25 rich children. The total monthly collection of fees from batch I is ₹9000 and from batch II is ₹26,000. Assume that each poor child pays $x$ per month and each rich child pays $y$ per month.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions :
(i) Represent the information given above in terms of $x$ and $y$.
(ii) Find the monthly fee paid by a poor child.
OR
Find the difference in the monthly fee paid by a poor child and a rich child.
(iii) If there are 10 poor and 20 rich children in batch II, what is the total monthly collection of fees from batch II ?
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(i) $20x + 5y = 9000$
$5x + 25y = 26000$
(ii) Solving the equations $x = 200$
Monthly fee paid by poor child = ₹200
OR
(ii) getting $x=200$ and $y= 1000$
Difference in the fee = $1000 - 200 = \text{Rs}800$
(iii) $10x + 20y = 10(200) + 20(1000)$
$= \text{Rs}22000$
1034 Marks · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
Essel World is one of India's largest amusement parks that offers a diverse range of thrilling rides, water attractions and entertainment options for visitors of all ages. The park is known for its iconic "Water Kingdom" section, making it a popular destination for family outings and fun-filled adventure. The ticket charges for the park are ₹150 per child and ₹250 per adult.
On a day, the cashier of the park found that $300$ tickets were sold and an amount of ₹55,000 was collected.
Based on the above, answer the following questions :
(i) If the number of children visited be $x$ and the number of adults visited be $y$, then write the given situation algebraically.
(ii) (a) How many children visited the amusement park that day?
OR
(b) How many adults visited the amusement park that day?
(iii) How much amount will be collected if $250$ children and $100$ adults visit the amusement park ?
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i) $$\begin{aligned}& x + y = 300 ...........(i) \\ & 150 x + 250 y = 55000..........(ii) \\ & (ii) (a) \text{ Solving equation (i) and (ii)} \\ & \text{Number of children visited park } (x) = 200 \\ & \text{OR} \\ & (b) \text{ Solving equation (i) and (ii)} \\ & \text{Number of adults visited park } (y) = 100 \\ & (iii) \text{ Amount collected } = 250 \times 150 + 100 \times 250 = \text{\text{Rs} } 62500\end{aligned}$$
1044 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
A school is organizing a grand cultural event to show the talent of its students. To accommodate the guests, the school plans to rent chairs and tables from a local supplier. It finds that rent for each chair is ₹50 and for each table is ₹200. The school spends ₹30,000 for renting the chairs and tables. Also, the total number of items (chairs and tables) rented are $300$.
If the school rents 'x' chairs and 'y' tables, answer the following questions :
(i) Write down the pair of linear equations representing the given information.
(ii) (a) Find the number of chairs and number of tables rented by the school.
OR
(b) If the school wants to spend a maximum of ₹27,000 on $300$ items (tables and chairs), then find the number of chairs and tables it can rent.
(iii) What is maximum number of tables that can be rented in ₹30,000 if no chairs are rented?
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(i) $x + y = 300$
and $50 x + 200 y = 30000$ or $x + 4y = 600$
(ii) (a) $x + y = 300$ and $x + 4y = 600$
Solving the equations, we get
$x = 200$ and $y = 100$
$\therefore$ Number of chairs and tables rented by the school are $200$ and $100$ respectively.
OR
(b) $x + y = 300$ and $50x + 200y = 27000$ or $x + 4y = 540$
Solving the equations, we get
$x = 220$ and $y = 80$
$\therefore$ Number of chairs and tables rented by the school are $220$ and $80$ respectively.
(iii) Number of tables $= \frac{30000}{200} = 150$
$\therefore$ Maximum number of tables that can be rented is $150$ if no chairs are rented.
5 Marks Questions
1055 Marks · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
Tara scored $40$ marks in a test, getting $3$ marks for each right answer and losing $1$ mark for each wrong answer. Had $4$ marks been awarded for each correct answer and $2$ marks been deducted for each wrong answer, then Tara would have scored $50$ marks. Assuming that Tara attempted all questions, find the total number of questions in the test.
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Let number of correct answers be $x$ and
number of incorrect answers be $y$
$3x - y = 40$
$4x - 2y = 50$
Solving, we get $x = 15, y = 5$
$\therefore$ Total number of questions $= 20$
1065 Marks · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
If the length of a rectangle is reduced by $5$ cm and its breadth is increased by $2$ cm, then the area of the rectangle is reduced by $80$ cm$^2$. However, if we increase the length by $10$ cm and decrease the breadth by $5$ cm, its area is increased by $50$ cm$^2$. Find the length and breadth of the rectangle.
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Let the length of rectangle be $x$ cm
and the breadth be $y$ cm
Area of rectangle = $xy$ ($\frac{1}{2}$)
$(x-5) (y+2) = xy - 80 \Rightarrow 2x - 5y + 70 = 0$ (1$\frac{1}{2}$)
$(x+10) (y-5) = xy + 50 \Rightarrow -5x + 10 y - 100 = 0$ (1$\frac{1}{2}$)
Solving the two equations, we get
$x = 40$ and $y = 30$ (1$\frac{1}{2}$)
$\therefore$ Length of rectangle = $40$ cm
and Breadth of rectangle = $30$ cm
1075 Marks · March 2024 · Standardopen ↗
If three times the greater of two numbers is divided by the smaller one, we get 4 as the quotient and 3 as the remainder. Also, if seven times the smaller number is divided by greater one, we get 5 as the quotient and 1 as the remainder. Find the numbers.
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Let the smaller number be $x$
and the greater number be $y$
$3y = 4x + 3$ ... (i)
$7x = 5y + 1$ ... (ii)
Solving (i) and (ii), we get
$x = 18, y = 25$
$\therefore$ Smaller number is 18
and greater number is 25
1085 Marks · July 2025 · Standardopen ↗
A 2-digit number is obtained by either multiplying the sum of the digits by $7$ and then adding $3$ or by multiplying the difference of the digits by $19$ and then subtracting $1$. It is given that the digit at ten's place is greater than that of unit's place. Find the 2-digit number.
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Let the unit's place digit be $y$ and ten's digit be $x$.
So, number be $10x + y$
Therefore, $10x + y = 7 (x + y) + 3$
$\Rightarrow x - 2y = 1$ --- (1)
Also, $10x + y = 19 (x - y) - 1$
$\Rightarrow -9x + 20y = -1$ --- (2)
Solving (1) and (2), we get
$x = 9, y = 4$
$\therefore$ the required number is $94$.
1095 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
Vijay invested certain amounts of money in two schemes A and B, which offer interest at the rate of $8\%$ per annum and $9\%$ per annum, respectively. He received ₹ $1860$ as the total annual interest. However, had he interchanged the amounts of investments in the two schemes, he would have received ₹ $20$ more as annual interest. How much money did he invest in each scheme?
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Let $x$ be invested at $8\%$ and $y$ at $9\%$. $\frac{8x}{100} + \frac{9y}{100} = 1860 \implies 8x + 9y = 186000$. $\frac{9x}{100} + \frac{8y}{100} = 1880 \implies 9x + 8y = 188000$. Solving, $x = 12000, y = 10000$.
1105 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is $32 \operatorname{cm}$. If each equal side is $\frac{5}{6}$ th of the base, find the area of the triangle.
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Sol. Let each equal side of triangle be $x$ and base be $y$
ATQ, $x + x + y = 32$
$2x + y = 32$
Also, $x = \frac{5}{6} y$
On solving these equations, we get $x = 10$ and $y = 12$
$\therefore$ sides of the triangle are $10 \operatorname{cm}, 10 \operatorname{cm}, 12 \operatorname{cm}$
Semi - perimeter of the triangle $= 16 \operatorname{cm}$
Area of the triangle $= \sqrt{16 \times (16-10) \times (16-10) \times (16-12)}$
$= \sqrt{16 \times 6 \times 6 \times 4}$
$= 48 \operatorname{cm}^2$
1115 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
A man lent a part of his money at $10\%$ p.a. and the rest at $15\%$ p.a. His income at the end of the year is ₹1,900. If he had interchanged the rate of interest on the two sums, he would have earned ₹200 more. Find the amount lent in both cases.
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Let amount lent for $10\%$ p. a. = $\text{Rs}x$ and amount lent for $15\%$ p. a. = $$\begin{aligned}& \text{Rs}y \\ & text{ATQ, } \frac{10x}{100} + \frac{15y}{100} = 1900 \\ & text{or } 2x + 3y = 38000 \\ & text{and } \frac{15x}{100} + \frac{10y}{100} = 2100 \\ & text{or } 3x + 2y = 42000 \\ & text{On solving these equations, we get} \\ & x = 10000 \text{ and } y = 6000 \\ & therefore \text{Amount lent for } 10\% \text{ p. a. = } \text{Rs}10000 \text{ \& money lent for } 15\% \text{ p. a. = } \text{Rs}6000\end{aligned}$$
1125 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
The students of a class are made to stand equally in rows. If $3$ students are extra in each row, there would be $1$ row less. If $3$ students are less in a row, there would be $2$ more rows. Find the number of students in the class.
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Sol. Let number of students in each row be $x$ and the number of rows be $$\begin{aligned}& y \\ & \therefore\end{aligned}$$ Total number of students $$\begin{aligned}& = xy \\ & ATQ, (x + 3)(y - 1) = xy \\ & \Rightarrow x - 3y + 3 = 0\end{aligned}$$ Also, $$\begin{aligned}& (x - 3)(y + 2) = xy \\ & \Rightarrow 2x - 3y - 6 = 0\end{aligned}$$ On solving these equations, we get
$x = 9$ and $$\begin{aligned}& y = 4 \\ & \therefore\end{aligned}$$ Number of students in the class $= xy = 9 \times 4 = 36$

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1135 Marks · March 2025 · Standardopen ↗
A bag contains some red and blue balls. Ten percent of the red balls, when added to twenty percent of the blue balls, give a total of $24$. If three times the number of red balls exceeds the number of blue balls by $20$, find the number of red and blue balls.
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Let number of red balls be $x$
& number of blue balls be $y$
A.T.Q.
$\frac{10x}{100} + \frac{20y}{100} = 24$
or $x + 2y = 240$ .....(i)
Also, $3x - y = 20$ ......(ii)
Solving (i) and (ii), we get
$x = 40, y = 100$
$\therefore$ Number of red balls = $40$ and Number of blue balls = $100$