Chapter 1 Numbers, Quantification and Numerical Applications (Q & A)

To find the remainder when $123 \times 456$ is divided by $10$, we only need to consider the last digits of the numbers being multiplied.

The last digit of $123$ is $3$.

The last digit of $456$ is $6$.

When we multiply these last digits, we get:

The last digit of the product $123 \times 456$ will be the same as the last digit of $18$, which is $8$.

Therefore, when $123 \times 456$ is divided by $10$, the remainder is $8$.

The calculation of the full product is:

$\begin{array}{cc}& & 1 & 2 & 3 \\ \times & & 4 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline && 7 & 3 & 8 \\ & 6 & 1 & 5 & \times \\ 4 & 9 & 2 & \times & \times \\ \hline 5 & 6 & 0 & 8 & 8 \\ \hline \end{array}$

When $56088$ is divided by $10$, the remainder is $8$.

Thus, the correct option is (B).

The notation $a \equiv b \pmod{n}$ means that $a$ is congruent to $b$ modulo $n$.

By definition of modular arithmetic, if $a \equiv b \pmod{n}$, it implies that the difference between $a$ and $b$ is an integer multiple of $n$. In other words, $a-b$ is divisible by $n$.

This can be expressed mathematically as:

where $k$ is an integer.

Let's examine the other options:

(B) $a+b$ is a multiple of $n$.

Consider an example: $5 \equiv 2 \pmod{3}$. Here, $a=5, b=2, n=3$. $a-b = 5-2 = 3$, which is a multiple of $3$. However, $a+b = 5+2 = 7$, which is not a multiple of $3$. So, option (B) is not always true.

(C) $ab$ is a multiple of $n$.

Using the same example: $5 \equiv 2 \pmod{3}$. $ab = 5 \times 2 = 10$, which is not a multiple of $3$. So, option (C) is not always true.

(D) $\frac{a}{b}$ is an integer.

Using the same example: $5 \equiv 2 \pmod{3}$. $\frac{a}{b} = \frac{5}{2} = 2.5$, which is not an integer. So, option (D) is not always true.

Therefore, the only statement that is always true when $a \equiv b \pmod{n}$ is that $a-b$ is a multiple of $n$.

The correct option is (A).

We are looking for the smallest positive integer $x$ that satisfies the congruence relation $2x \equiv 5 \pmod{7}$.

This means that when $2x$ is divided by $7$, the remainder is $5$. We can test the given options for $x$:

Option (A): If $x=3$

$2x = 2 \times 3 = 6$.

When $6$ is divided by $7$, the remainder is $6$. So, $6 \not\equiv 5 \pmod{7}$.

Option (B): If $x=6$

$2x = 2 \times 6 = 12$.

When $12$ is divided by $7$, we have $12 = 1 \times 7 + 5$. The remainder is $5$. So, $12 \equiv 5 \pmod{7}$.

This satisfies the condition.

Option (C): If $x=4$

$2x = 2 \times 4 = 8$.

When $8$ is divided by $7$, the remainder is $1$. So, $8 \not\equiv 5 \pmod{7}$.

Option (D): If $x=1$

$2x = 2 \times 1 = 2$.

When $2$ is divided by $7$, the remainder is $2$. So, $2 \not\equiv 5 \pmod{7}$.

Alternatively, we can solve the congruence by finding the multiplicative inverse of $2$ modulo $7$. We need to find an integer $y$ such that $2y \equiv 1 \pmod{7}$.

We can test values:

If $y=1$, $2 \times 1 = 2 \not\equiv 1 \pmod{7}$

If $y=2$, $2 \times 2 = 4 \not\equiv 1 \pmod{7}$

If $y=3$, $2 \times 3 = 6 \not\equiv 1 \pmod{7}$

If $y=4$, $2 \times 4 = 8 \equiv 1 \pmod{7}$.

So, the multiplicative inverse of $2$ modulo $7$ is $4$.

Now, multiply both sides of the congruence $2x \equiv 5 \pmod{7}$ by $4$:

Since $8 \equiv 1 \pmod{7}$ and $20 \equiv 6 \pmod{7}$ (because $20 = 2 \times 7 + 6$), we can rewrite the congruence as:

This means that $x$ can be $6, 13, 20, \dots$ and also negative values like $-1, -8, \dots$. We are looking for the smallest positive integer $x$.

The smallest positive integer value for $x$ is $6$.

The correct option is (B).

We need to find the value of $(25^{100}) \pmod{13}$.

First, let's reduce the base $25$ modulo $13$.

When $25$ is divided by $13$, we have $25 = 1 \times 13 + 12$.

So, $25 \equiv 12 \pmod{13}$.

Therefore, $(25^{100}) \pmod{13}$ is equivalent to $(12^{100}) \pmod{13}$.

Since $12 \equiv -1 \pmod{13}$, we can substitute this into the expression:

Now, we evaluate $(-1)^{100}$. Since the exponent $100$ is an even number, $(-1)^{100} = 1$.

So, $(25^{100}) \pmod{13} \equiv 1 \pmod{13}$.

Alternatively, we can use Fermat's Little Theorem, which states that if $p$ is a prime number, then for any integer $a$ not divisible by $p$, we have $a^{p-1} \equiv 1 \pmod{p}$.

In this case, $p=13$ (which is a prime number) and $a=25$. Since $25$ is not divisible by $13$, we can apply Fermat's Little Theorem.

According to the theorem, $25^{13-1} \equiv 25^{12} \equiv 1 \pmod{13}$.

Now we want to find $(25^{100}) \pmod{13}$. We can write $100$ in terms of $12$: $100 = 12 \times 8 + 4$.

So, $(25^{100}) = (25^{12 \times 8 + 4}) = (25^{12})^8 \times 25^4$.

Taking this modulo $13$:

Since $25^{12} \equiv 1 \pmod{13}$, we substitute this into the expression:

Now we need to calculate $(25^4) \pmod{13}$. We already know $25 \equiv 12 \pmod{13}$, and $12 \equiv -1 \pmod{13}$.

So, $(25^4) \pmod{13} \equiv (12^4) \pmod{13}$.

And $(12^4) \pmod{13} \equiv (-1)^4 \pmod{13}$.

Since $4$ is an even number, $(-1)^4 = 1$.

Therefore, $(25^{100}) \pmod{13} \equiv 1 \pmod{13}$.

The correct option is (A).

A clock cycle repeats every $12$ hours for the display of time (AM/PM), and every $24$ hours for the exact time of day (e.g., $10:00$ AM today is different from $10:00$ AM tomorrow).

We need to find out how many full $24$-hour cycles are in $150$ hours and what the remaining hours are. We can do this by finding the remainder when $150$ is divided by $24$.

Let's perform the division:

We can see how many times $24$ fits into $150$:

$24 \times 1 = 24$

$24 \times 2 = 48$

$24 \times 3 = 72$

$24 \times 4 = 96$

$24 \times 5 = 120$

$24 \times 6 = 144$

$24 \times 7 = 168$

So, $150 = 6 \times 24 + 6$.

This means that $150$ hours is equal to $6$ full days plus $6$ additional hours.

The clock starts at $10:00$ AM.

After $6$ full days (which is $6 \times 24 = 144$ hours), the time will still be $10:00$ AM.

Now, we need to add the remaining $6$ hours to $10:00$ AM.

Starting from $10:00$ AM:

Add $1$ hour: $11:00$ AM

Add $2$ hours: $12:00$ PM (noon)

Add $3$ hours: $1:00$ PM

Add $4$ hours: $2:00$ PM

Add $5$ hours: $3:00$ PM

Add $6$ hours: $4:00$ PM

Therefore, after $150$ hours, the clock will show $4:00$ PM.

The correct option is (D).

A linear congruence of the form $ax \equiv b \pmod{n}$ has a solution if and only if $\gcd(a, n)$ divides $b$.

Let's examine each option:

(A) $6x \equiv 8 \pmod{9}$

Here, $a=6$, $b=8$, and $n=9$.

We find the greatest common divisor of $a$ and $n$: $\gcd(6, 9)$.

The divisors of $6$ are $1, 2, 3, 6$.

The divisors of $9$ are $1, 3, 9$.

The greatest common divisor is $\gcd(6, 9) = 3$.

Now, we check if $3$ divides $b=8$. Since $8$ is not divisible by $3$, this congruence has no solution.

(B) $4x \equiv 5 \pmod{6}$

Here, $a=4$, $b=5$, and $n=6$.

We find the greatest common divisor of $a$ and $n$: $\gcd(4, 6)$.

The divisors of $4$ are $1, 2, 4$.

The divisors of $6$ are $1, 2, 3, 6$.

The greatest common divisor is $\gcd(4, 6) = 2$.

Now, we check if $2$ divides $b=5$. Since $5$ is not divisible by $2$, this congruence has no solution.

(C) $3x \equiv 7 \pmod{11}$

Here, $a=3$, $b=7$, and $n=11$.

We find the greatest common divisor of $a$ and $n$: $\gcd(3, 11)$.

Since $11$ is a prime number and $3$ is not a multiple of $11$, their greatest common divisor is $1$.

Now, we check if $1$ divides $b=7$. Since $1$ divides any integer, $1$ divides $7$. Therefore, this congruence has a solution.

To find the solution, we can multiply by the modular inverse of $3$ modulo $11$. We are looking for a number $y$ such that $3y \equiv 1 \pmod{11}$.

Testing values:

$3 \times 1 = 3 \pmod{11}$

$3 \times 2 = 6 \pmod{11}$

$3 \times 3 = 9 \pmod{11}$

$3 \times 4 = 12 \equiv 1 \pmod{11}$. So, $4$ is the inverse.

Multiplying $3x \equiv 7 \pmod{11}$ by $4$: $4(3x) \equiv 4(7) \pmod{11} \implies 12x \equiv 28 \pmod{11}$.

Since $12 \equiv 1 \pmod{11}$ and $28 = 2 \times 11 + 6 \equiv 6 \pmod{11}$, we get $x \equiv 6 \pmod{11}$. This congruence has a solution.

(D) $10x \equiv 4 \pmod{15}$

Here, $a=10$, $b=4$, and $n=15$.

We find the greatest common divisor of $a$ and $n$: $\gcd(10, 15)$.

The divisors of $10$ are $1, 2, 5, 10$.

The divisors of $15$ are $1, 3, 5, 15$.

The greatest common divisor is $\gcd(10, 15) = 5$.

Now, we check if $5$ divides $b=4$. Since $4$ is not divisible by $5$, this congruence has no solution.

Therefore, the congruence that has a solution is $3x \equiv 7 \pmod{11}$.

The correct option is (C).

Original Price = $\textsf{₹}950$.

Discount = $10\%$ of $\textsf{₹}950 = \textsf{₹}95$.

Discounted Price = $\textsf{₹}950 - \textsf{₹}95 = \textsf{₹}855$.

GST = $18\%$ of $\textsf{₹}855 = 0.18 \times \textsf{₹}855 = \textsf{₹}153.90$.

Total Amount Paid = Discounted Price + GST = $\textsf{₹}855 + \textsf{₹}153.90 = \textsf{₹}1008.90$.

None of the options match the calculated amount. There might be an error in the provided options.

Principal ($P$) = $\textsf{₹}12,000$.

Annual Rate ($R$) = $8\%$.

Compounded half-yearly means rate per period = $R/2 = 4\% = 0.04$.

Number of periods ($n$) = $1 \text{ year} \times 2 = 2$.

Amount ($A$) = $P(1+r)^n = 12000(1+0.04)^2 = 12000(1.04)^2 = 12000(1.0816) = \textsf{₹}12979.20$.

Since $\textsf{₹}12979.20$ is not an option, and $\textsf{₹}12960.00$ (Option B) is the result if it were compounded annually ($12000 \times 1.08 = 12960$), it's highly likely there's an error in the options or the question intended annual compounding. Based on strict interpretation of "compounded half-yearly", none of the options are correct.

according to the initial ratio of $5:1$.

When $12$ litres of water are added to the mixture, the quantity of milk remains the same, while the quantity of water increases by $12$ litres.

New quantity of milk = $5x$ litres.

New quantity of water = $x + 12$ litres.

The new ratio of milk to water is given as $5:3$. So, we can set up the equation:

Now, we solve this equation for $x$. Cross-multiply:

Subtract $5x$ from both sides:

Divide by $10$ to find $x$:

The question asks for the initial quantity of milk in the mixture, which was represented by $5x$.

Initial quantity of milk = $5x = 5 \times 6 = 30$ litres.

Let's verify this:

Initial milk = $30$ litres.

Initial water = $x = 6$ litres.

Initial ratio = $30:6 = 5:1$. (Correct)

After adding $12$ litres of water:

New milk = $30$ litres.

New water = $6 + 12 = 18$ litres.

New ratio = $30:18$. Dividing both by $6$, we get $5:3$. (Correct)

The initial quantity of milk was $30$ litres.

The correct option is (C).

The alloy has Copper and Zinc in the ratio $7:3$. This means for every 7 parts of Copper, there are 3 parts of Zinc.

Let's represent the quantity of Copper as $7x$ and the quantity of Zinc as $3x$, where $x$ is a common multiple.

We are given that the quantity of Copper is $280$ kg. So, we can write the equation: $7x = 280$ kg

To find the value of $x$, we divide both sides of the equation by 7: $x = \frac{280}{7} = 40$ kg

Now that we know the value of $x$, we can find the total quantity of the alloy. The total quantity is the sum of the Copper and Zinc: $7x + 3x = 10x$

Substitute the value of $x$ into the equation: $10x = 10 \times 40 = 400$ kg

Therefore, $400$ kg of the alloy is needed to get $280$ kg of Copper.

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Correct Option: (A)

Let the quantity of the first variety of rice be $3x$ kg and the quantity of the second variety be $2x$ kg.

The cost of the first variety is $\textsf{₹}50$ per kg, so the total cost of the first variety is $3x \times 50 = 150x$.

The cost of the second variety is $\textsf{₹}65$ per kg, so the total cost of the second variety is $2x \times 65 = 130x$.

The total cost of the mixed variety is $150x + 130x = 280x$.

The total quantity of the mixed variety is $3x + 2x = 5x$.

The average cost of the mixed variety of rice is $\frac{\text{Total cost}}{\text{Total quantity}} = \frac{280x}{5x} = \textsf{₹}56$ per kg.

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Correct Option: (A)

Let the cost price of the first article (sold at a profit) be $x$ and the cost price of the second article (sold at a loss) be $y$.

We know that $x + y = 3000$.

The profit on the first article is $20\%$ of $x = 0.20x$.

The loss on the second article is $10\%$ of $y = 0.10y$.

Since there was no profit or loss in the whole transaction, the profit on the first article must be equal to the loss on the second article: $0.20x = 0.10y$

From this, we can write $x = \frac{0.10y}{0.20} = \frac{1}{2}y$ or $2x = y$.

Now, substitute $y = 2x$ into the equation $x + y = 3000$: $x + 2x = 3000$

This simplifies to $3x = 3000$, so $x = \frac{3000}{3} = 1000$.

Now we can find the value of $y$: $y = 2x = 2 \times 1000 = 2000$.

Therefore, the cost price of the article sold at a loss was $\textsf{₹}2000$.

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Correct Option: (B)

We can use the formula for compound interest to calculate the population after 3 years:

$P = P_0 (1 + r)^n$

Where:

$P$ = Population after $n$ years

$P_0$ = Initial population = $50,000$

$r$ = Annual growth rate = $10\% = 0.10$

$n$ = Number of years = $3$

Plugging in the values:

$P = 50000 (1 + 0.10)^3$

$P = 50000 (1.1)^3$

$P = 50000 \times 1.331$

$P = 66550$

Therefore, the population after 3 years will be $66,550$.

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Correct Option: (C)

Correct Option: (B) $4$ hours

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Explanation:

We are given:

• Speed = $60$ km/h
• Distance = $240$ km

Using the formula:

Time = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}}$

So, $\text{Time} = 4$ hours

Hence, the train will take 4 hours to cover a distance of $240$ km.

First, we need to find the initial speed of the car.

Speed = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}$

Initial speed = $\frac{400}{8} = 50$ km/h

If the speed is increased by 10 km/h, the new speed will be $50 + 10 = 60$ km/h.

Now, we need to find the time it will take to cover the same distance with the new speed.

Time = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}}$

Time = $\frac{400}{60} = \frac{20}{3}$ hours

$\frac{20}{3}$ hours = $6\frac{2}{3}$ hours = $6$ hours + $\frac{2}{3} \times 60$ minutes = $6$ hours + $40$ minutes

Therefore, the time taken is 6 hours 40 minutes.

The correct option is (B).

Let the speed of the boat in still water be $x$ km/h and the speed of the stream be $y$ km/h.

When the boat travels upstream, the net speed is $(x - y)$ km/h.

When the boat travels downstream, the net speed is $(x + y)$ km/h.

Given that the boat travels 30 km upstream in 5 hours:

Given that the boat travels 20 km downstream in 2 hours:

Adding equations (i) and (ii):

Substitute $x = 8$ in equation (ii):

Therefore, the speed of the stream is 2 km/h.

The correct option is (B).

Speed of the man in still water = $5$ km/h

Speed of the stream = $1.5$ km/h

When rowing downstream, the effective speed is the sum of the speed of the man in still water and the speed of the stream.

Downstream speed = $5 + 1.5 = 6.5$ km/h

Distance to be covered = $26$ km

Time = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}}$

Time = $\frac{26}{6.5} = 4$ hours

Therefore, it will take him 4 hours to row 26 km downstream.

The correct option is (B).

Let the speed of the boat in still water be $x$ km/h.

Speed of the stream = $2$ km/h

Let the distance be $d$ km.

Downstream speed = $(x + 2)$ km/h

Upstream speed = $(x - 2)$ km/h

Time taken to go downstream = $\frac{d}{x + 2}$

Time taken to go upstream = $\frac{d}{x - 2}$

Given that the time taken to go upstream is twice the time taken to go downstream:

Since the distance $d$ is the same, we can cancel it out:

Cross-multiplying:

Therefore, the speed of the boat in still water is 6 km/h.

The correct option is (B).

Let the speed of the boat in still water be $x$ km/h.

Speed of the stream = $3$ km/h

Let the distance be $d$ km.

Downstream speed = $(x + 3)$ km/h

Upstream speed = $(x - 3)$ km/h

Time taken to go downstream = $\frac{d}{x + 3} = 4$

Time taken to go upstream = $\frac{d}{x - 3} = 6$

From these equations, we have:

Equating (i) and (ii):

Therefore, the speed of the boat in still water is 15 km/h.

The correct option is (B).

Pipe A can fill the tank in 10 hours, so in 1 hour, it fills $\frac{1}{10}$ of the tank.

Pipe B can fill the tank in 15 hours, so in 1 hour, it fills $\frac{1}{15}$ of the tank.

If both pipes are opened together, in 1 hour, they fill $\frac{1}{10} + \frac{1}{15}$ of the tank.

$\frac{1}{10} + \frac{1}{15} = \frac{3 + 2}{30} = \frac{5}{30} = \frac{1}{6}$

So, together they fill $\frac{1}{6}$ of the tank in 1 hour.

Therefore, the time taken to fill the tank is 6 hours.

The correct option is (B).

Pipe A fills the cistern in 12 minutes, so in 1 minute, it fills $\frac{1}{12}$ of the cistern.

Pipe B empties the cistern in 18 minutes, so in 1 minute, it empties $\frac{1}{18}$ of the cistern.

If both pipes are opened together, in 1 minute, the net filling is $\frac{1}{12} - \frac{1}{18}$.

$\frac{1}{12} - \frac{1}{18} = \frac{3 - 2}{36} = \frac{1}{36}$

So, together they fill $\frac{1}{36}$ of the cistern in 1 minute.

Therefore, the time taken to fill the cistern is 36 minutes.

The correct option is (B).

Pipe A can fill the tank in 6 hours, so in 1 hour, it fills $\frac{1}{6}$ of the tank.

Pipe B can fill the tank in 8 hours, so in 1 hour, it fills $\frac{1}{8}$ of the tank.

Pipe C can fill the tank in 12 hours, so in 1 hour, it fills $\frac{1}{12}$ of the tank.

If all three pipes are opened together, in 1 hour, they fill $\frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{8} + \frac{1}{12}$ of the tank.

$\frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{8} + \frac{1}{12} = \frac{4 + 3 + 2}{24} = \frac{9}{24} = \frac{3}{8}$

So, together they fill $\frac{3}{8}$ of the tank in 1 hour.

Let $t$ be the time taken to fill the tank. Then, $\frac{3}{8}t = 1$, so $t = \frac{8}{3}$ hours.

$\frac{8}{3}$ hours = $2\frac{2}{3}$ hours.

Therefore, the time taken to fill the tank is $2\frac{2}{3}$ hours.

The correct option is (B).

Pipe P can fill the tank in 20 minutes, so in 1 minute, it fills $\frac{1}{20}$ of the tank.

Pipe Q can fill the tank in 30 minutes, so in 1 minute, it fills $\frac{1}{30}$ of the tank.

Both pipes are opened together for 5 minutes. In 1 minute, they fill $\frac{1}{20} + \frac{1}{30} = \frac{3 + 2}{60} = \frac{5}{60} = \frac{1}{12}$ of the tank.

In 5 minutes, they fill $5 \times \frac{1}{12} = \frac{5}{12}$ of the tank.

The remaining part of the tank to be filled is $1 - \frac{5}{12} = \frac{12 - 5}{12} = \frac{7}{12}$.

Now, only pipe Q is opened. Pipe Q fills $\frac{1}{30}$ of the tank in 1 minute.

Let $t$ be the time taken by Q to fill the remaining tank. Then, $\frac{1}{30} \times t = \frac{7}{12}$.

$t = \frac{7}{12} \times 30 = \frac{7 \times 5}{2} = \frac{35}{2} = 17.5$ minutes.

Therefore, Q will take 17.5 minutes to fill the remaining tank. However, since none of the options match this, let's re-examine the calculations.

After 5 minutes, Pipe P is turned off. The remaining part to be filled is $\frac{7}{12}$.

Pipe Q fills the tank at a rate of $\frac{1}{30}$ per minute. So, to fill $\frac{7}{12}$ of the tank, Q will take:

Time = $\frac{\frac{7}{12}}{\frac{1}{30}} = \frac{7}{12} \times 30 = \frac{7 \times 30}{12} = \frac{7 \times 5}{2} = \frac{35}{2} = 17.5$

There seems to be an error in the given options. The closest option to 17.5 minutes isn't available.

Inlet A fills the cistern in 12 minutes, so in 1 minute, it fills $\frac{1}{12}$ of the cistern.

Inlet B fills the cistern in 15 minutes, so in 1 minute, it fills $\frac{1}{15}$ of the cistern.

Outlet C empties the cistern in 10 minutes, so in 1 minute, it empties $\frac{1}{10}$ of the cistern.

If all three pipes are opened together, in 1 minute, the net filling is $\frac{1}{12} + \frac{1}{15} - \frac{1}{10}$.

$\frac{1}{12} + \frac{1}{15} - \frac{1}{10} = \frac{5 + 4 - 6}{60} = \frac{3}{60} = \frac{1}{20}$

So, together they fill $\frac{1}{20}$ of the cistern in 1 minute.

Therefore, the time taken to fill the cistern is 20 minutes.

The correct option is (B).

In a 100-meter race, when A reaches 100 meters, B is at 90 meters, and C is at 87 meters.

The ratio of speeds of B and C is $\frac{90}{87} = \frac{30}{29}$.

Let the distance covered by B in a 180-meter race be 180 meters. Then, the distance covered by C will be:

Distance covered by C = $\frac{29}{30} \times 180 = 29 \times 6 = 174$ meters.

The difference in the distance covered by B and C is $180 - 174 = 6$ meters.

Therefore, in a 180-meter race, B will beat C by 6 meters.

The correct option is (A).

A runs $1\frac{3}{4}$ times as fast as B, which means A runs $\frac{7}{4}$ times as fast as B.

Let the speed of A be $7x$ and the speed of B be $4x$.

Let the distance to the winning post be $d$ meters.

A gives B a start of 84 meters. So, when A starts, B is already 84 meters ahead.

The distance A needs to cover is $d$ meters, and the distance B needs to cover is $(d - 84)$ meters.

Since they finish at the same time, the time taken by A and B is the same.

Time = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}}$

Time taken by A = $\frac{d}{7x}$

Time taken by B = $\frac{d - 84}{4x}$

Equating the time:

We can cancel $x$ from both sides:

Cross-multiplying:

Therefore, the winning post must be 196 meters away.

The correct option is (B).

In a game of 100 points, A can give B 20 points. This means when A scores 100, B scores 80.

In a game of 100 points, A can give C 28 points. This means when A scores 100, C scores 72.

Let's find the ratio of the scores of B and C when A scores 100:

B : C = 80 : 72

Simplifying the ratio, we get: B : C = 10 : 9

Now, we want to find how many points B can give C in a 100-point game.

Let B score 100 points. Then, the ratio is still 10 : 9.

So, $\frac{B}{C} = \frac{100}{C} = \frac{10}{9}$

$C = \frac{9 \times 100}{10} = 90$

When B scores 100, C scores 90. Therefore, B can give C $100 - 90 = 10$ points.

The correct option is (B).

A can give B 15 points in 60. This means when A scores 60, B scores $60 - 15 = 45$.

A can give C 20 points in 60. This means when A scores 60, C scores $60 - 20 = 40$.

Let's find the ratio of scores of B and C when A scores 60.

B : C = 45 : 40

Simplifying the ratio, we get: B : C = 9 : 8

Now, we want to find how many points B can give C in a game of 90.

Let B score 90 points. Then, the ratio is still 9 : 8.

So, $\frac{B}{C} = \frac{90}{C} = \frac{9}{8}$

$C = \frac{8 \times 90}{9} = 80$

When B scores 90, C scores 80. Therefore, B can give C $90 - 80 = 10$ points.

The correct option is (A).

Given that $x > 5$.

(A) $x + 2 > 5 + 2 \Rightarrow x + 2 > 7$. This is true.

(B) $2x > 2(5) \Rightarrow 2x > 10$. This is true.

(C) $x - 3 < 2 \Rightarrow x < 5$. This contradicts the given condition $x > 5$. So, this is not necessarily true.

(D) Multiplying both sides of $x > 5$ by $-1$, we get $-x < -5$. This is true.

Therefore, the inequality that is NOT necessarily true is (C) $x-3 < 2$.

The correct option is (C).

Given inequality: $3x - 4 \geq 5$

Adding 4 to both sides:

Dividing both sides by 3:

Therefore, the solution to the inequality is $x \geq 3$.

The correct option is (A).

Given inequality: $2(x+1) < 5x - 1$

Expanding the left side:

Subtracting $2x$ from both sides:

Adding 1 to both sides:

Dividing both sides by 3:

Therefore, $x > 1$.

The correct option is (A).

Let the cost of a pen be $p$.

The cost of a pencil is $\textsf{₹}10$.

Twice the cost of a pencil is $2 \times 10 = \textsf{₹}20$.

The cost of the pen is more than twice the cost of the pencil. So, $p > 20$.

The correct option is (A).

Given $a \equiv b \pmod{m}$ and $c \equiv d \pmod{m}$.

(A) $a+c \equiv b+d \pmod{m}$ is true.

(B) $ac \equiv bd \pmod{m}$ is true.

(C) $a-c \equiv b-d \pmod{m}$ is true.

(D) $\frac{a}{c} \equiv \frac{b}{d} \pmod{m}$ is not always true, even if $c$ and $d$ are invertible mod $m$. This is because division is not a well-defined operation in modular arithmetic in the same way as addition, subtraction, and multiplication. While we can multiply by the modular inverse, direct division as represented here isn't a standard property. Consider a simple example where $a = 6$, $b = 3$, $c = 2$, $d = 1$, and $m = 3$. Then $6 \equiv 3 \pmod{3}$ and $2 \equiv 1 \pmod{3}$. However, $\frac{6}{2} = 3$ and $\frac{3}{1} = 3$, so $\frac{6}{2} \equiv 0 \pmod{3}$ and $\frac{3}{1} \equiv 0 \pmod{3}$, which might seem to work. But it is not generally true.

The correct option is (D).

Initial quantity of milk = $40$ litres

Quantity of milk taken out and replaced by water = $4$ litres

This process is repeated twice. So the total number of processes performed are 3.

The formula for the amount of milk left after $n$ operations is:

In this case, the initial amount is $40$ litres, the amount taken out is $4$ litres, and the total volume is $40$ litres. The number of repetitions is 3. So, $n=3$.

$\text{Amount of milk left} = 40 \times \left(1 - \frac{4}{40}\right)^3 = 40 \times \left(1 - \frac{1}{10}\right)^3 = 40 \times \left(\frac{9}{10}\right)^3 = 40 \times \frac{729}{1000} = \frac{4 \times 729}{100} = \frac{2916}{100} = 29.16$ litres.

The amount of milk left in the vessel is 29.16 litres.

The correct option is (A).

Distance covered while walking = Speed $\times$ Time = $5 \times 1 = 5$ km

Distance covered while cycling = Speed $\times$ Time = $15 \times 2 = 30$ km

Total distance covered = $5 + 30 = 35$ km

Total time taken = $1 + 2 = 3$ hours

Average speed = $\frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Total time}} = \frac{35}{3} = 11.666... \approx 11.67$ km/h

The correct option is (B).

Pipe A can fill the tank in 10 minutes, so in 1 minute, it fills $\frac{1}{10}$ of the tank.

Pipe B can fill the tank in 15 minutes, so in 1 minute, it fills $\frac{1}{15}$ of the tank.

Pipe C can empty the tank in 12 minutes, so in 1 minute, it empties $\frac{1}{12}$ of the tank.

Pipes A and B are opened for 4 minutes. In 1 minute, A and B fill $\frac{1}{10} + \frac{1}{15} = \frac{3+2}{30} = \frac{5}{30} = \frac{1}{6}$ of the tank.

So in 4 minutes, A and B fill $4 \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}$ of the tank.

Now, C is also opened. In 1 minute, A, B, and C together fill $\frac{1}{10} + \frac{1}{15} - \frac{1}{12} = \frac{6 + 4 - 5}{60} = \frac{5}{60} = \frac{1}{12}$ of the tank.

The remaining part of the tank to be filled is $1 - \frac{2}{3} = \frac{1}{3}$.

Let $t$ be the time taken to fill the remaining tank from that point onwards. So, $\frac{1}{12} \times t = \frac{1}{3}$

$t = \frac{1}{3} \times 12 = 4$ minutes.

None of the options match this value. Let's reconsider the approach

A and B fill for 4 minutes, filling $\frac{2}{3}$ of the tank. Then A, B, and C operate together. They have to fill $\frac{1}{3}$ of the tank

The rate is $\frac{1}{10} + \frac{1}{15} - \frac{1}{12} = \frac{1}{12}$

Time = $\frac{\text{Amount}}{\text{Rate}}$ which implies $ \frac{\frac{1}{3}}{\frac{1}{12}} = \frac{12}{3} = 4$ So the tank will fill in 4 minutes more. Still there is no correct answer

So there is no correct answer available

Let the speeds of A and B be $3x$ and $4x$ respectively.

The total distance of the race is 500 m.

A has a start of 140 m. So, A has to cover $500 - 140 = 360$ m less distance compared to B.

Let $t$ be the time when B reaches the finish line.

Distance covered by B = $4x \cdot t = 500$

In the same time $t$, the distance covered by A is:

Distance covered by A = $3x \cdot t$

Substitute the value of $t$ from the equation above into the expression for Distance of A

If $4xt= 500$, $t = \frac{500}{4x}$, substitute into $3xt$

$3x * \frac{500}{4x} = \frac{1500}{4} = 375$

The head start covers 140 m, thus A total distance = 375+ 140 = 515

515-500 = 15m

A wins 15

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Given inequality: $7 - 2x \leq 3x + 17$

Adding $2x$ to both sides:

Subtracting $17$ from both sides:

Dividing both sides by $5$:

So, $x \geq -2$.

We want the largest integer $x$ satisfying this inequality. The integers greater than or equal to $-2$ are $-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, ...$.

Looking at the given options, the largest integer that satisfies the inequality is $-2$.

The correct option is (A).

By definition, $\text{cosec}(\theta) = \frac{1}{\sin(\theta)}$.

Option (A) is $1/\sin(\theta)$, which is the correct representation for $\text{cosec}(\theta)$.

Option (B) is $\sin(\theta)/\cos(\theta)$, which is $\tan(\theta)$.

Option (C) is $1/\cos(\theta)$, which is $\sec(\theta)$.

Option (D) is $\cos(\theta)/\sin(\theta)$, which is $\cot(\theta)$.

Therefore, the correct option is (A).

(i) Modulo 7 remainder of 20: $20 \div 7 = 2$ with a remainder of $6$. So, (i) $\rightarrow$ (d).

(ii) Time taken for the boat to go 10 km downstream with boat speed 6 km/h and stream speed 4 km/h: Downstream speed = $6 + 4 = 10$ km/h. Time = $\frac{10}{10} = 1$ hour. So, (ii) $\rightarrow$ (a).

(iii) Amount of acid in a 50 litre mixture with 20% acid: $50 \times \frac{20}{100} = 10$ litres. So, (iii) $\rightarrow$ (b).

(iv) Minimum number of pipes with capacity 1/12 tank/hour needed to fill a tank in 3 hours. Volume needs to be filled is $1 Tank$. Tank/hour = $ n*\frac{1}{12}$. n= Number of pipes. $3*n*\frac{1}{12} = 1$ so $n= \frac{12}{3} = 4$. Seems to be no correct option. But with output as is, then n=4 not available. The next is 6, which means more time is taken to fill the tank. so take C as an approx answer though in wrong.

The correct option is (B) if last one is to be neglected because of bad question but that requires C option to have 4 value. No value seems correct. Assuming the question is in-correct, one possible closest answer is B.

We want to find a year $y$ such that $y \equiv 2023 \pmod{5}$.

First, let's find $2023 \pmod{5}$. $2023 = 5 \times 404 + 3$, so $2023 \equiv 3 \pmod{5}$.

Now, we need to find which of the given years has a remainder of 3 when divided by 5.

(A) $2024 = 5 \times 404 + 4$, so $2024 \equiv 4 \pmod{5}$.

(B) $2025 = 5 \times 405 + 0$, so $2025 \equiv 0 \pmod{5}$.

(C) $2026 = 5 \times 405 + 1$, so $2026 \equiv 1 \pmod{5}$.

(D) $2028 = 5 \times 405 + 3$, so $2028 \equiv 3 \pmod{5}$.

Since $2028 \equiv 3 \pmod{5}$ and $2023 \equiv 3 \pmod{5}$, then $2028 \equiv 2023 \pmod{5}$.

The correct option is (D).

Let the initial quantity of milk be $4x$ and the initial quantity of water be $x$.

5 litres of milk is added to the mixture, so the new quantity of milk is $4x + 5$.

The new ratio of milk to water is $5:1$, so $\frac{4x + 5}{x} = \frac{5}{1}$.

Cross-multiplying, we get:

Therefore, the initial quantity of water was $x = 5$ litres.

The correct option is (A).

Cost price (CP) = $\textsf{₹}5000$

Selling price (SP) = $\textsf{₹}6000$

Profit = SP - CP = $6000 - 5000 = \textsf{₹}1000$

Profit percentage = $\frac{\text{Profit}}{\text{CP}} \times 100 = \frac{1000}{5000} \times 100 = \frac{1}{5} \times 100 = 20\%$

The correct option is (C).

Length of the train = $150$ m

Speed of the train = $90$ km/h

First, we need to convert the speed from km/h to m/s.

$90 \text{ km/h} = 90 \times \frac{1000}{3600} \text{ m/s} = 90 \times \frac{5}{18} \text{ m/s} = 25 \text{ m/s}$

Time taken to pass the pole = $\frac{\text{Length of the train}}{\text{Speed of the train}} = \frac{150}{25} = 6$ seconds.

The correct option is (A).

Speed of the boat in still water = $10$ km/h

Speed of the river = $4$ km/h

Upstream speed = Speed of boat in still water - Speed of the river = $10 - 4 = 6$ km/h

Distance to be traveled = $21$ km

Time = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}} = \frac{21}{6} = \frac{7}{2} = 3.5$ hours

The correct option is (C).

Pipe A fills the tank in 30 hours, so in 1 hour, it fills $\frac{1}{30}$ of the tank.

Pipe B empties the tank in 45 hours, so in 1 hour, it empties $\frac{1}{45}$ of the tank.

If both pipes are opened simultaneously, in 1 hour, the net filling is $\frac{1}{30} - \frac{1}{45}$.

$\frac{1}{30} - \frac{1}{45} = \frac{3 - 2}{90} = \frac{1}{90}$

So, together they fill $\frac{1}{90}$ of the tank in 1 hour.

Therefore, the time taken to fill the tank is 90 hours.

The correct option is (C).

The total distance of the race is 400 m.

A finishes the race at 400 m.

A beats B by 10 m, so B covers $400 - 10 = 390$ m.

A gives B a start of 50 m, so B effectively runs a distance of 390 m, while A runs 400m when A completes race.

Note B runs only 390 because with the lead by A, he lost by 10 meaning last distance he travelesd as 390

In same time. In effect when A ran 400 B ran only 340m but because of starting 50m he was at $50+340

Therefore we only compare running distances from start without added distances

B effectively started 50 m ahead, if B beats B, B will reach 450 where A = 400, so the distance that will only be compared between speeds in the actual running of the race excluding head distances

Given ratio of their speed =distance/distance= A/B

Ratio = DistanceA/ Distance B= A ran =400. B ran= A total 350. B total ran =

$\frac{400 m}{distanceB}$

Then we have now two equation

$400 / distanceB1=11 Distance B1= 350 m $400 / distanceB= speedratio DistanceB is 350. Which means speed ratio is speeda/speedb=400/350 =8/7=40/35 If B did not head start

Answer option a

Given inequality: $5 - 2x \geq 1$

Subtracting 5 from both sides:

Dividing both sides by -2 (and flipping the inequality sign because we are dividing by a negative number):

The correct option is (B).

Assertion (A) states: If $a \equiv b \pmod{n}$ and $c \equiv d \pmod{n}$, then $a+c \equiv b+d \pmod{n}$. This is a fundamental property of modular arithmetic and is true.

Reason (R) states: If $a-b$ is a multiple of $n$ and $c-d$ is a multiple of $n$, then $(a+c)-(b+d) = (a-b) + (c-d)$ is also a multiple of $n$. This statement is also true, as it explains why assertion (A) holds.

Since $a \equiv b \pmod{n}$, we can write $a = b + kn$ for some integer $k$. Since $c \equiv d \pmod{n}$, we can write $c = d + ln$ for some integer $l$. Then $a+c = b+kn + d+ln = b+d + (k+l)n$. This implies $a+c \equiv b+d \pmod{n}$.

Reason (R) correctly explains why assertion (A) is true. Thus, the correct option is (A).

The correct option is (A).

Initial amount of milk = 100 litres

Amount removed and replaced = 10 litres

Total volume = 100 litres

Amount of milk left after $n$ operations = $\text{Initial amount} \times \left(1 - \frac{\text{Amount taken out}}{\text{Total volume}}\right)^n$

In this case, the initial amount is 100 litres, the amount taken out is 10 litres, and the total volume is 100 litres.

Case 1: The process is repeated twice ($n=2$).

Amount of milk left $= 100 \times \left(1 - \frac{10}{100}\right)^2 = 100 \times \left(\frac{90}{100}\right)^2 = 100 \times \left(\frac{9}{10}\right)^2 = 100 \times \frac{81}{100} = 81$ litres

Case 2: The process is repeated three times ($n=3$).

Amount of milk left $= 100 \times \left(1 - \frac{10}{100}\right)^3 = 100 \times \left(\frac{90}{100}\right)^3 = 100 \times \left(\frac{9}{10}\right)^3 = 100 \times \frac{729}{1000} = \frac{729}{10} = 72.9$ litres

Difference in the amount of milk remaining = $81 - 72.9 = 8.1$ litres

The correct option is (B).

From the given information, we can determine the speed of the car.

Using the first row of the table: Speed = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{120}{2} = 60$ km/h

Using the third row of the table: Speed = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{300}{5} = 60$ km/h

Since the speed is constant, we can use it to find the distance covered in 3.5 hours.

Distance = Speed $\times$ Time = $60 \times 3.5 = 210$ km

The correct option is (B).

Correct Option: (A) $\frac{xy}{y - x}$ hours

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Explanation:

Given: A pipe fills a tank in $x$ hours, so its rate of filling = $\frac{1}{x}$ tank/hour.

The second pipe empties the same tank in $y$ hours, so its rate of emptying = $\frac{1}{y}$ tank/hour.

When both pipes are opened together, the net rate is:

Take LCM of $x$ and $y$ to combine:

So, the time to fill 1 tank = reciprocal of net rate:

Hence, the tank will be filled in $\frac{xy}{y - x}$ hours.

Total distance of the race = $1$ km = $1000$ m

A's speed = $4$ m/s

Time taken by A to finish the race = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}} = \frac{1000}{4} = 250$ seconds

B has a start of 20 m, so B needs to run $1000 - 20 = 980$ m.

A beats B by 5 seconds, so B takes $250 + 5 = 255$ seconds to finish the race.

B's speed = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{980}{255} \approx 3.843 \text{ m/s}$

The closest option is $3.8$ m/s.

Therefore, the correct option is (C).

We have two inequalities:

1) $x + 3 < 7$

Subtracting 3 from both sides:

2) $x - 2 > 1$

Adding 2 to both sides:

So we have $x < 4$ and $x > 3$, which can be written as $3 < x < 4$.

The correct option is (A).

$x \equiv 3 \pmod{8}$ means that $x$ has a remainder of 3 when divided by 8.

We check each option:

(A) $11 = 8 \times 1 + 3$, so $11 \equiv 3 \pmod{8}$. $19 = 8 \times 2 + 3$, so $19 \equiv 3 \pmod{8}$. $28 = 8 \times 3 + 4$, so $28 \equiv 4 \pmod{8}$. Thus (A) is incorrect.

(B) $3 = 8 \times 0 + 3$, so $3 \equiv 3 \pmod{8}$. $11 = 8 \times 1 + 3$, so $11 \equiv 3 \pmod{8}$. $27 = 8 \times 3 + 3$, so $27 \equiv 3 \pmod{8}$. Thus (B) is a possible solution.

(C) $11 = 8 \times 1 + 3$, so $11 \equiv 3 \pmod{8}$. $19 = 8 \times 2 + 3$, so $19 \equiv 3 \pmod{8}$. $35 = 8 \times 4 + 3$, so $35 \equiv 3 \pmod{8}$. Thus (C) is also a possible solution.

(D) $-5 = 8 \times (-1) + 3$, so $-5 \equiv 3 \pmod{8}$. $11 = 8 \times 1 + 3$, so $11 \equiv 3 \pmod{8}$. $20 = 8 \times 2 + 4$, so $20 \equiv 4 \pmod{8}$. Thus (D) is incorrect.

Since both options (B) and (C) satisfy the condition, there may be an error in the question, as there can only be one right answer for the objective question.

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Let the initial quantity of the mixture be $x$ litres.

The quantity of alcohol in the initial mixture is $20\%$ of $x$, which is $0.20x$ litres.

If 10 litres of water is added to the mixture, the new quantity of the mixture is $x + 10$ litres.

The quantity of alcohol in the new mixture is still $0.20x$ litres, and it represents $15\%$ of the new mixture.

So, we can write the equation:

Multiplying both sides by 100:

Therefore, the initial quantity of the mixture was 30 litres.

The correct option is (A).

Selling Price (SP) = $\textsf{₹}2400$

Loss percentage = $25\%$

Let the Cost Price (CP) be $x$.

Selling Price = CP - Loss

Loss = $25\%$ of CP = $0.25x$

$2400 = x - 0.25x = 0.75x$

$x = \frac{2400}{0.75} = \frac{2400}{\frac{3}{4}} = 2400 \times \frac{4}{3} = 800 \times 4 = \textsf{₹}3200$

So the cost price is $\textsf{₹}3200$.

To gain $25\%$, the new selling price should be:

New SP = CP + Profit

Profit = $25\%$ of CP = $0.25 \times 3200 = 800$

New SP = $3200 + 800 = \textsf{₹}4000$

The correct option is (C).

Let the distance between A and B be $d$ km.

Time taken from A to B = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}} = \frac{d}{20}$

Time taken from B to A = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}} = \frac{d}{30}$

Total distance = $d + d = 2d$

Total time = $\frac{d}{20} + \frac{d}{30} = \frac{3d + 2d}{60} = \frac{5d}{60} = \frac{d}{12}$

Average speed = $\frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Total time}} = \frac{2d}{\frac{d}{12}} = 2d \times \frac{12}{d} = 24$ km/h

The correct option is (B).

Speed of boat 1 = $10$ km/h

Speed of boat 2 = $12$ km/h

Since they are travelling in opposite directions, their relative speed is the sum of their speeds.

Relative speed = $10 + 12 = 22$ km/h

Time = $3$ hours

Distance = Relative speed $\times$ Time = $22 \times 3 = 66$ km

The correct option is (B).

Let the time taken by pipe B to fill the tank be $x$ minutes.

Since pipe A fills the tank 3 times faster than pipe B, pipe A takes $\frac{x}{3}$ minutes to fill the tank.

In 1 minute, pipe B fills $\frac{1}{x}$ of the tank, and pipe A fills $\frac{3}{x}$ of the tank.

When both pipes are opened together, they fill the tank in 18 minutes. So, in 1 minute, they fill $\frac{1}{18}$ of the tank.

Thus, $\frac{1}{x} + \frac{3}{x} = \frac{1}{18}$

Therefore, the time taken by pipe B alone to fill the tank is 72 minutes.

The correct option is (A).

In a 200 m race, A beats B by 20 m. This means when A reaches 200 m, B is at $200 - 20 = 180$ m.

In the same race, B beats C by 10 m. This means when B reaches 200 m, C is at $200 - 10 = 190$ m.

We need to find by how many meters A beats C in the 200 m race.

When A runs 200m, B runs 180m, the speeds are in ratio = 200:180=10:9

When B runs 200, C runs= $190 m, Speed Ratio=200/190=20:19$

Distance = $200/speedA : 180/speedB $; B runs 180 in=200/4s: C runs 180m * 19/20/ speed= B:C=20:19, 4:B : C: A

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$x$ is a real number less than or equal to 5, which means $x \leq 5$.

$x$ is a real number greater than $-3$, which means $x > -3$.

Combining these two inequalities, we get $-3 < x \leq 5$.

The correct option is (A).

The definition of congruence modulo $n$ is that $a \equiv b \pmod{n}$ if and only if $n$ divides $a-b$. In other words, $a-b$ is a multiple of $n$.

Since $a-b$ is a multiple of $n$, then $a-b = kn$ for some integer $k$.

The correct option is (C).

We know that Simple Interest, $I = \frac{PRT}{100}$.

Therefore, the interest earned after $T$ years is $\textsf{₹} \frac{PRT}{100}$.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

Relative speed = $72 - 54 = 18$ km/h.

Converting km/h to m/s: $18 \text{ km/h} = 18 \times \frac{5}{18} = 5 \text{ m/s}$

Total distance to be covered = $100 + 120 = 220$ m.

Time = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}} = \frac{220}{5} = 44$ seconds.

Therefore, the first train will cross the second train in 44 seconds.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

Speed downstream = $8 + 2 = 10$ km/h.

Speed upstream = $8 - 2 = 6$ km/h.

Let the distance be $d$ km.

Time taken downstream = $\frac{d}{10}$ hours.

Time taken upstream = $\frac{d}{6}$ hours.

Total time = $\frac{d}{10} + \frac{d}{6} = 4$

$\Rightarrow \frac{3d + 5d}{30} = 4$

$\Rightarrow \frac{8d}{30} = 4$

$\Rightarrow 8d = 120$

$\Rightarrow d = \frac{120}{8} = 15$ km.

Therefore, the distance is 15 km.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

Part of the tank filled by A in 1 hour = $\frac{1}{20}$.

Part of the tank filled by B in 1 hour = $\frac{1}{30}$.

Part of the tank emptied by C in 1 hour = $\frac{1}{15}$.

Net part filled in 1 hour when all are opened = $\frac{1}{20} + \frac{1}{30} - \frac{1}{15} = \frac{3+2-4}{60} = \frac{1}{60}$.

Therefore, the tank will be filled in 60 hours.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

When A scores 100 points, B scores 90 points, and C scores 87 points.

So, when B scores 90 points, C scores 87 points.

When B scores 1 point, C scores $\frac{87}{90}$ points.

When B scores 180 points, C scores $\frac{87}{90} \times 180 = 87 \times 2 = 174$ points.

Therefore, B can give C $180 - 174 = 6$ points in a game of 180.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

We have $|x - 2| < 3$.

This means $-3 < x - 2 < 3$.

Adding 2 to all sides, we get $-3 + 2 < x < 3 + 2$.

Therefore, $-1 < x < 5$.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

Assertion (A): $29 \equiv 5 \pmod{12}$ means that 29 and 5 leave the same remainder when divided by 12.

When 29 is divided by 12, the remainder is 5 (since $29 = 2 \times 12 + 5$).

When 5 is divided by 12, the remainder is 5.

So, $29 \equiv 5 \pmod{12}$ is true.

Reason (R): $29 - 5 = 24$, and $24$ is divisible by $12$. This is the definition of congruence modulo n.

Since both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, the correct option is (A).

Hence, the correct option is (A).

Cost of 50 kg tea at $\textsf{₹}200$ per kg = $50 \times 200 = \textsf{₹}10000$.

Cost of 30 kg tea at $\textsf{₹}250$ per kg = $30 \times 250 = \textsf{₹}7500$.

Total cost price = $10000 + 7500 = \textsf{₹}17500$.

Total quantity of mixture = $50 + 30 = 80$ kg.

Selling price of the mixture at $\textsf{₹}270$ per kg = $80 \times 270 = \textsf{₹}21600$.

Total profit = Selling price - Cost price = $21600 - 17500 = \textsf{₹}4100$.

Since the calculated profit doesn't match any of the options, let's re-evaluate.

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Let's calculate profit per kg:

Total cost = $\textsf{₹}17500$

Total quantity = $80$ kg

Cost per kg = $\frac{17500}{80} = \textsf{₹}218.75$

Profit per kg = $270 - 218.75 = \textsf{₹}51.25$

Total profit = $51.25 \times 80 = \textsf{₹}4100$

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There might be a miscalculation in the options or question. However, based on the given information, the most accurate profit calculation is $\textsf{₹}4100$, which isn't an option. There seems to be an error in the question or answer options.

Let the principal be $P$ and the rate of interest be $R$.

The amount becomes $2P$ in 8 years.

Simple Interest = $2P - P = P$

We know, $I = \frac{PRT}{100}$

$P = \frac{P \times R \times 8}{100}$

$1 = \frac{8R}{100}$

$R = \frac{100}{8} = 12.5\%$

Now, we want the amount to become $3P$.

Simple Interest = $3P - P = 2P$

$2P = \frac{P \times 12.5 \times T}{100}$

$2 = \frac{12.5 \times T}{100}$

$T = \frac{200}{12.5} = \frac{2000}{125} = 16$ years.

Therefore, it will triple itself in 16 years.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

Relative speed = $3 + 2 = 5$ km/h (since they are moving towards each other).

Distance = $20$ km.

Time = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Relative Speed}} = \frac{20}{5} = 4$ hours.

Therefore, they will meet after 4 hours.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

A can do $\frac{1}{10}$ of the work in 1 day.

B can do $\frac{1}{15}$ of the work in 1 day.

A and B together can do $\frac{1}{10} + \frac{1}{15} = \frac{3+2}{30} = \frac{5}{30} = \frac{1}{6}$ of the work in 1 day.

In 2 days, A and B together complete $2 \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{1}{3}$ of the work.

Remaining work = $1 - \frac{1}{3} = \frac{2}{3}$.

B can complete the remaining work in $\frac{\frac{2}{3}}{\frac{1}{15}} = \frac{2}{3} \times 15 = 10$ days.

Therefore, B will complete the remaining work in 10 days.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

Speed of A = $10$ km/h = $10 \times \frac{5}{18} = \frac{25}{9}$ m/s.

Time taken by A to run $500$ m = $\frac{500}{\frac{25}{9}} = \frac{500 \times 9}{25} = 20 \times 9 = 180$ seconds.

Since A beats B by $15$ seconds, B takes $180 + 15 = 195$ seconds to run $500 - 50 = 450$ m.

Speed of B = $\frac{450}{195} = \frac{30}{13}$ m/s.

Converting to km/h: $\frac{30}{13} \times \frac{18}{5} = \frac{6 \times 18}{13} = \frac{108}{13} \approx 8.307$ km/h

The closest option is (B) $8.5$ km/h.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

Tally marks are represented in groups of 5. The first four are vertical lines, and the fifth is a diagonal line crossing the previous four.

For 12, we need two groups of 5 and 2 more.

So the correct representation is: $\bcancel{||||}$ $\bcancel{||||}$ $||$

Therefore, the correct option is (B).

$\sum\limits_{i=1}^{5} (2i + 1) = (2(1) + 1) + (2(2) + 1) + (2(3) + 1) + (2(4) + 1) + (2(5) + 1)$

$= (2 + 1) + (4 + 1) + (6 + 1) + (8 + 1) + (10 + 1)$

$= 3 + 5 + 7 + 9 + 11$

$= 35$

Therefore, the value of $\sum\limits_{i=1}^{5} (2i + 1)$ is $35$.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

The determinant of the matrix $A = \begin{pmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{pmatrix}$ is given by $ad - bc$.

In this case, $A = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & x \\ 3 & 5 \end{pmatrix}$, so the determinant is $(2)(5) - (x)(3) = 10 - 3x$.

We are given that the determinant is 1, so $10 - 3x = 1$.

$3x = 10 - 1 = 9$

$x = \frac{9}{3} = 3$

Therefore, the value of $x$ is 3.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

Since $-2 \leq 0$, we use the first part of the function definition: $f(x) = x^2 + 1$.

$f(-2) = (-2)^2 + 1 = 4 + 1 = 5$

Since $3 > 0$, we use the second part of the function definition: $f(x) = x + 1$.

$f(3) = 3 + 1 = 4$

Therefore, $f(-2) + f(3) = 5 + 4 = 9$

Hence, the correct option is (C).

Speed upstream = $v_b - v_s$

Speed downstream = $v_b + v_s$

Time upstream, $T_{up} = \frac{d}{v_b - v_s}$

Time downstream, $T_{down} = \frac{d}{v_b + v_s}$

Now let's examine the options:

Option (A): $T_{up} = \frac{d}{v_b + v_s}$ is incorrect because upstream speed is $v_b - v_s$.

Option (B): $T_{down} = \frac{d}{v_b - v_s}$ is incorrect because downstream speed is $v_b + v_s$.

Let's evaluate $\frac{T_{up}}{T_{down}}$:

$\frac{T_{up}}{T_{down}} = \frac{\frac{d}{v_b - v_s}}{\frac{d}{v_b + v_s}} = \frac{d}{v_b - v_s} \times \frac{v_b + v_s}{d} = \frac{v_b + v_s}{v_b - v_s}$

Option (C): $\frac{T_{up}}{T_{down}} = \frac{v_b + v_s}{v_b - v_s}$ is correct.

Option (D): $\frac{T_{up}}{T_{down}} = \frac{v_b - v_s}{v_b + v_s}$ is incorrect.

Therefore, the correct option is (C).

Let the cost price of one article be $CP$ and the selling price of one article be $SP$.

Given: $15 \times CP = 12 \times SP$

$\frac{SP}{CP} = \frac{15}{12} = \frac{5}{4}$

Gain = $SP - CP$

Gain percent = $\frac{SP - CP}{CP} \times 100 = (\frac{SP}{CP} - 1) \times 100$

$= (\frac{5}{4} - 1) \times 100 = \frac{1}{4} \times 100 = 25\%$

Therefore, the gain percent is $25\%$.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

The cistern is normally filled in 8 hours, so the filling rate is $\frac{1}{8}$ per hour.

Due to the leak, it takes 10 hours to fill the cistern, so the effective filling rate is $\frac{1}{10}$ per hour.

Let the leak empty the cistern in $x$ hours, so the emptying rate is $\frac{1}{x}$ per hour.

Effective filling rate = Filling rate - Emptying rate

$\frac{1}{10} = \frac{1}{8} - \frac{1}{x}$

$\frac{1}{x} = \frac{1}{8} - \frac{1}{10} = \frac{5 - 4}{40} = \frac{1}{40}$

Therefore, $x = 40$ hours.

If the cistern is full, the leak will empty it in 40 hours.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

Let's count the frequencies for each range:

120-140: 120, 135, 140, 130, 138 = 5

140-160: 150, 145, 155, 142, 148, 152, 158, 160 = 8

160-180: 160, 170, 180, 165, 162, 175, 168, 172 = 8

180 onwards: 180= 0

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Both 140-160 and 160-180 have a frequency of 8. However, since only one answer can be selected, and the production amounts are clustered more densely in the 140-160 range before spreading into the 160-180, let's verify:

120-140: 120, 130, 135, 138, 140 (5)

141-160: 142, 145, 148, 150, 152, 155, 158, 160 (8)

161-180: 162, 165, 168, 170, 172, 175, 180 (7)

It looks like there may be two options that are right but let's pick option (B) 140-160

The range 140-160 has the highest frequency.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

We have $|2x - 1| \leq 5$, which means $-5 \leq 2x - 1 \leq 5$.

Adding 1 to all parts of the inequality: $-5 + 1 \leq 2x \leq 5 + 1$

$-4 \leq 2x \leq 6$

Dividing by 2: $-2 \leq x \leq 3$

The integers that satisfy this inequality are: $-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3$.

There are 6 integers in this range.

Therefore, the number of solutions is 6.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

Explanation:

The expression $25 \pmod{7}$ means the remainder when $25$ is divided by $7$.

Divide $25$ by $7$:

Now subtract: $25 - 21 = 4$

So, $25 \pmod{7} = 4$

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Correct Option: (B) $4$

Explanation:

Given: Total mixture = $150$ litres and it contains $20\%$ water.

So, amount of water in the original mixture = $20\%$ of $150$ = $\frac{20}{100} \times 150 = 30$ litres

Therefore, milk = $150 - 30 = 120$ litres

Let $x$ litres of water be added.

Then new amount of water = $30 + x$ litres

New total mixture = $150 + x$ litres

According to the condition, water should now be $25\%$ of the new mixture:

Cross-multiplying:

$100(30 + x) = 25(150 + x)$

$3000 + 100x = 3750 + 25x$

$100x - 25x = 3750 - 3000$

$75x = 750 \Rightarrow x = \frac{750}{75} = 10$ litres

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Correct Option: (A) $10$ litres

Explanation:

Given: Selling Price (SP) = $\textsf{₹}320$ and Gain = $28\%$

We know that:

$\text{SP} = \text{CP} + \text{Profit} = \text{CP} \left(1 + \frac{28}{100} \right)$

Now, solve for CP:

$\text{CP} = \frac{320 \times 100}{128} = \frac{32000}{128} = \textsf{₹}250$

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Correct Option: (A) $\textsf{₹}250$

Explanation:

Let the distance between station A and B be $D$ km (same for both trains).

Train 1: Leaves A at 7 AM and reaches B at 11 AM → Time = $4$ hours

⇒ Speed of Train 1 = $\frac{D}{4}$

Train 2: Leaves B at 8 AM and reaches A at 12 PM → Time = $4$ hours

⇒ Speed of Train 2 = $\frac{D}{4}$

Both trains are moving towards each other with equal speeds. When will they meet?

Train 1 travels from 7 AM and Train 2 starts at 8 AM, so by 8 AM, Train 1 has already covered 1 hour's journey:

⇒ Distance covered by Train 1 in 1 hour = $\frac{D}{4} \times 1 = \frac{D}{4}$

Now, remaining distance = $D - \frac{D}{4} = \frac{3D}{4}$

Now both trains are moving toward each other and will meet while covering the remaining $\frac{3D}{4}$ together.

Relative speed = $\frac{D}{4} + \frac{D}{4} = \frac{D}{2}$

Time to meet = $\frac{\text{Remaining distance}}{\text{Relative speed}} = \frac{\frac{3D}{4}}{\frac{D}{2}} = \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{3}{2} = 1.5$ hours

⇒ 1.5 hours = 1 hour 30 minutes

Add to 8:00 AM → Meeting time = 9:30 AM

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Correct Option: (B) 9:30 AM

Given: Distance = $15$ km, speed of river current = $1$ km/h, total time for round trip = $16$ hours

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To Find: Speed of the boat in still water

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Let the speed of the boat in still water be $x$ km/h.

Then,

Speed while going downstream = $(x + 1)$ km/h

Speed while coming upstream = $(x - 1)$ km/h

Time taken to go = $\frac{15}{x+1}$

Time taken to return = $\frac{15}{x-1}$

Total time = $16$ hours

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Solving equation (i):

Take LCM of denominators:

$\frac{15(x-1) + 15(x+1)}{(x+1)(x-1)} = 16$

$\frac{15x - 15 + 15x + 15}{x^2 - 1} = 16$

$\frac{30x}{x^2 - 1} = 16$

Cross-multiplying:

$30x = 16(x^2 - 1)$

$30x = 16x^2 - 16$

$16x^2 - 30x - 16 = 0$

Solving the quadratic equation:

Using quadratic formula:

$x = \frac{30 \pm \sqrt{(-30)^2 - 4(16)(-16)}}{2 \cdot 16}$

$x = \frac{30 \pm \sqrt{900 + 1024}}{32}$

$x = \frac{30 \pm \sqrt{1924}}{32}$

$\sqrt{1924} \approx 43.86$

$x = \frac{30 + 43.86}{32} \approx \frac{73.86}{32} \approx 2.31$

Only the positive root is considered as speed cannot be negative.

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Final Answer: The speed of the boat in still water is approximately 2.31 km/h.

Closest option: (A) 2 km/h

Given:

Pipe A fills the tank in $1$ hour = $60$ minutes

Pipe B fills the tank in $75$ minutes

All three pipes together fill the tank in $50$ minutes

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To Find: Time taken by pipe C (outlet) to empty the full tank

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Let the capacity of the tank be $LCM(60, 75, 50) = 300$ units (for easy calculation)

Then,

Work done per minute by pipe A = $\frac{300}{60} = 5$ units

Work done per minute by pipe B = $\frac{300}{75} = 4$ units

Work done per minute by all three pipes together = $\frac{300}{50} = 6$ units

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Let the outlet pipe C take $x$ minutes to empty the tank

Then work done per minute by pipe C = $-\frac{300}{x}$ (negative because it empties)

Now according to the problem:

$9 - \frac{300}{x} = 6$

$\Rightarrow \frac{300}{x} = 3$

$\Rightarrow x = \frac{300}{3} = 100$

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Final Answer: The outlet pipe C will take 100 minutes to empty the full tank.

Correct option: (B) 100 minutes

Given:

A can give B $10$ points in a $100$ point game. That means when A scores $100$, B scores $90$.

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To Find: The difference in B's score when A gives B $20$ points instead of $10$.

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Step 1: From the given condition:

Score ratio of A to B = $100 : 90 = 10 : 9$

Step 2: Now A gives B $20$ points in a game of $100$ points.

Let B’s new score (based on the same ratio) be $x$.

$\Rightarrow x = \frac{9}{10} \times 100 = 90$

So, when A gives B $20$ points, B scores $90$ (in actual game) + $10$ extra due to greater handicap.

Alternate explanation: Let’s look at the ratio perspective again.

With the ratio $10 : 9$, A scores $100$, B scores $90$

If B had been given $20$ points, that would be a difference of $10$ points more than the $90$ he got when A gave him $10$ points.

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Final Answer: 10 points more

Correct option: (A) 10 points more

Given:

The sum of the first $n$ odd numbers is given by the expression $\sum\limits_{i=1}^{n} (2i - 1)$.

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To Find: The simplified form of the sum $\sum\limits_{i=1}^{n} (2i - 1)$.

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Step 1: Write the first few terms of the sum to observe the pattern:

$\sum\limits_{i=1}^{n} (2i - 1) = 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + \dots + (2n - 1)$

This is the sum of the first $n$ odd numbers.

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Step 2: It is known that the sum of the first $n$ odd numbers is equal to $n^2$:

This identity can also be proved by induction or visual methods (square formation).

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Final Answer: $n^2$

Correct option: (C) $n^2$

We need to find which option is NOT equivalent to $15 \pmod{4}$.

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First, we calculate $15 \pmod{4}$.

$15 \div 4$ gives a remainder of 3.

So, $15 \pmod{4} = 3$.

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Now, we check each option modulo 4:

(A) $3 \pmod{4} = 3$ (since $3 = 4 \times 0 + 3$).

(B) $19 \pmod{4} = 3$ (since $19 = 4 \times 4 + 3$).

(C) $-1 \pmod{4} = 3$ (since $-1 = 4 \times (-1) + 3$).

(D) $11 \pmod{4} = 3$ (since $11 = 4 \times 2 + 3$).

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All options (A), (B), (C), and (D) are equivalent to $3 \pmod{4}$, which is the value of $15 \pmod{4}$.

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Conclusion:

All the given options are equivalent to $15 \pmod{4}$. Therefore, there is likely an error in the question or the provided options, as none of the options are NOT equivalent to $15 \pmod{4}$.

We are given that any square matrix $A$ can be expressed as the sum of a symmetric matrix $S$ and a skew-symmetric matrix $K$.

The given relationship is:

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We are given the symmetric part $S$ as:

$S = \underbrace{\frac{1}{2}(A+A')}_{\text{Symmetric}}$

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We need to find the expression for the skew-symmetric part $K$.

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Properties of Transpose, Symmetric, and Skew-Symmetric Matrices:

• The transpose of a sum is the sum of transposes: $(X+Y)' = X' + Y'$.
• The transpose of a scalar multiplied by a matrix is the scalar multiplied by the transpose: $(cX)' = cX'$.
• The transpose of a transpose is the original matrix: $(A')' = A$.
• A matrix $M$ is symmetric if $M' = M$.
• A matrix $M$ is skew-symmetric if $M' = -M$.

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Take the transpose of equation (i):

Since $S$ is symmetric, $S' = S$. Since $K$ is skew-symmetric, $K' = -K$. Substitute these into the equation:

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We now have a system of two equations:

$A = S + K$ ... (i)

$A' = S - K$ ... (ii)

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To find $K$, we can subtract equation (ii) from equation (i):

$(A) - (A') = (S + K) - (S - K)$

$A - A' = S + K - S + K$

$A - A' = 2K$

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Now, solve for $K$ by multiplying both sides by $\frac{1}{2}$:

$K = \frac{1}{2}(A - A')$

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Verification:

Let's verify that this expression for $K$ is indeed skew-symmetric by checking if $K' = -K$.

$K' = \left(\frac{1}{2}(A - A')\right)'$

$K' = \frac{1}{2}(A - A')'$ (Using $(cX)' = cX'$)

$K' = \frac{1}{2}(A' - (A')')$ (Using $(X-Y)' = X' - Y'$)

$K' = \frac{1}{2}(A' - A)$ (Using $(A')' = A$)

We can rewrite $\frac{1}{2}(A' - A)$ as $-\frac{1}{2}(A - A')$.

So, $K' = -\frac{1}{2}(A - A')$.

Since $K = \frac{1}{2}(A - A')$, we have $K' = -K$.

Thus, $\frac{1}{2}(A - A')$ is indeed a skew-symmetric matrix.

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Comparing our result with the given options:

(A) $\frac{1}{2}(A-A')$

(B) $\frac{1}{2}(A' - A)$

(C) $\frac{1}{2}(A+A')$

(D) $A-A'$

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The expression for the skew-symmetric part is $\frac{1}{2}(A-A')$.

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The correct option is (A) $\frac{1}{2}(A-A')$.

We are given the rate at which the fruit seller buys oranges and the rate at which he sells them. We need to find the profit percentage.

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Given:

Buying Rate: 5 oranges for $\textsf{₹}10$

Selling Rate: 6 oranges for $\textsf{₹}15$

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To compare the cost and selling prices easily, we can find the cost price (CP) and selling price (SP) for a common number of oranges. The least common multiple (LCM) of 5 and 6 is 30.

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Calculating Cost Price (CP) for 30 oranges:

The seller buys 5 oranges for $\textsf{₹}10$.

To buy 30 oranges, he buys in lots of 5 oranges. The number of lots is $\frac{30}{5} = 6$.

Cost of 30 oranges = Cost per lot $\times$ Number of lots

Cost of 30 oranges = $\textsf{₹}10 \times 6 = \textsf{₹}60$.

So, CP of 30 oranges = $\textsf{₹}60$.

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Calculating Selling Price (SP) for 30 oranges:

The seller sells 6 oranges for $\textsf{₹}15$.

To sell 30 oranges, he sells in lots of 6 oranges. The number of lots is $\frac{30}{6} = 5$.

Selling price of 30 oranges = Selling price per lot $\times$ Number of lots

Selling price of 30 oranges = $\textsf{₹}15 \times 5 = \textsf{₹}75$.

So, SP of 30 oranges = $\textsf{₹}75$.

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Calculating Profit:

Since the Selling Price ($\textsf{₹}75$) is greater than the Cost Price ($\textsf{₹}60$), there is a profit.

Profit = SP - CP

Profit = $\textsf{₹}75 - \textsf{₹}60 = \textsf{₹}15$.

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Calculating Profit Percentage:

The formula for profit percentage is:

Profit Percentage = $\frac{\text{Profit}}{\text{CP}} \times 100\%$

Substitute the values:

Profit Percentage = $\frac{\textsf{₹}15}{\textsf{₹}60} \times 100\%$

Profit Percentage = $\frac{15}{60} \times 100\%$

Profit Percentage = $\frac{\cancel{15}^{1}}{\cancel{60}_{4}} \times 100\%$

Profit Percentage = $\frac{1}{4} \times 100\%$

Profit Percentage = $25\%$.

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Comparing the result with the given options:

(A) $20\%$

(B) $25\%$

(C) $30\%$

(D) $35\%$

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The profit percentage is 25%.

The correct option is (B) $25\%$.

We are given the length and speed of a train and the time it takes to cross a platform. We need to find the length of the platform.

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Given:

Length of train ($L_t$) = $200$ m

Speed of train ($v$) = $36$ km/h

Time taken to cross platform ($t$) = $55$ seconds

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To Find:

Length of the platform ($L_p$).

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Solution:

When a train crosses a platform, the total distance covered by the train is equal to the sum of the length of the train and the length of the platform.

Total Distance ($D$) = Length of train + Length of platform

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The relationship between distance, speed, and time is given by:

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The speed is given in km/h, and the time is in seconds, while lengths are in meters. We need to convert the speed to meters per second (m/s) to ensure consistent units.

$1$ km = $1000$ m

$1$ hour = $3600$ seconds

$1$ km/h = $\frac{1000 \text{ m}}{3600 \text{ s}} = \frac{10}{36} \text{ m/s} = \frac{5}{18} \text{ m/s}$.

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Convert the speed of the train:

$v = 36 \text{ km/h}$

$v = 36 \times \frac{5}{18} \text{ m/s}$

$v = 2 \times 5 \text{ m/s}$

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Now, substitute the values of speed ($v$) and time ($t$) into equation (ii) to find the total distance covered:

$D = v \times t$

$D = 10 \text{ m/s} \times 55 \text{ s}$

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Now, use equation (i) and substitute the values of $D$ and $L_t$ to find $L_p$:

$D = L_t + L_p$

$550 \text{ m} = 200 \text{ m} + L_p$

Rearrange the equation to solve for $L_p$:

$L_p = 550 \text{ m} - 200 \text{ m}$

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The length of the platform is $350$ m.

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Comparing our result with the given options:

(A) $300$ m

(B) $350$ m

(C) $400$ m

(D) $450$ m

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The calculated length of the platform matches option (B).

The correct option is (B) $350$ m.

We are given the speed of the boat downstream and the speed of the stream. We need to find the speed of the boat upstream.

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Definitions:

Let $v_b$ be the speed of the boat in still water.

Let $v_s$ be the speed of the stream.

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When the boat moves downstream, its speed is the sum of its speed in still water and the speed of the stream:

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When the boat moves upstream, its speed is the difference between its speed in still water and the speed of the stream (assuming $v_b > v_s$):

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Given:

$v_d = 20$ km/h

$v_s = 3$ km/h

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To Find:

$v_u$

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Solution:

Substitute the given values into equation (i):

$20 \text{ km/h} = v_b + 3 \text{ km/h}$

Solve for the speed of the boat in still water ($v_b$):

$v_b = 20 \text{ km/h} - 3 \text{ km/h}$

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Now, substitute the values of $v_b$ from equation (iii) and $v_s$ into equation (ii) to find the speed of the boat upstream ($v_u$):

$v_u = v_b - v_s$

$v_u = 17 \text{ km/h} - 3 \text{ km/h}$

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The speed of the boat upstream is $14$ km/h.

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Comparing our result with the given options:

(A) $14$ km/h

(B) $17$ km/h

(C) $13$ km/h

(D) $15$ km/h

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The calculated speed of the boat upstream matches option (A).

The correct option is (A) $14$ km/h.

We are given the time taken by two pipes A and B to fill a tank independently. We need to find the time after which pipe B should be closed so that the tank is filled in a total of 18 hours.

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Work Rate of each Pipe:

If a pipe can fill a tank in $N$ hours, its work rate is $\frac{1}{N}$ of the tank per hour.

Rate of pipe A = $\frac{1}{24}$ tank/hour

Rate of pipe B = $\frac{1}{32}$ tank/hour

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Let $t$ be the time (in hours) for which both pipes A and B are opened simultaneously. This is the time after which pipe B is closed.

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Pipe A works for the entire duration the tank is being filled, which is 18 hours.

Fraction of tank filled by pipe A in 18 hours = Rate of A $\times$ Time A worked

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Pipe B works for $t$ hours.

Fraction of tank filled by pipe B in $t$ hours = Rate of B $\times$ Time B worked

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The sum of the fractions of the tank filled by A and B must equal 1 (representing the full tank).

Total work done = Fraction by A + Fraction by B = 1

Substituting the values from (i) and (ii):

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Now, we solve equation (iii) for $t$:

Subtract $\frac{3}{4}$ from both sides:

$\frac{t}{32} = 1 - \frac{3}{4}$

$\frac{t}{32} = \frac{4}{4} - \frac{3}{4}$

$\frac{t}{32} = \frac{4-3}{4}$

Multiply both sides by 32:

$t = \frac{1}{4} \times 32$

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So, pipe B was open for 8 hours before being closed.

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Comparing our result with the given options:

(A) $6$ hours

(B) $8$ hours

(C) $10$ hours

(D) $12$ hours

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The calculated time matches option (B).

The correct option is (B) $8$ hours.

We are given the results of two races and need to determine the outcome of a race between A and C based on these results.

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Given:

In a 100 m race, A beats B by 10 m.

In a 100 m race, B beats C by 10 m.

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To Find:

By how many metres A beats C in a 100 m race.

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Solution:

Let $v_A$, $v_B$, and $v_C$ be the constant speeds of runners A, B, and C, respectively.

When a runner finishes a race, the time taken is the distance divided by their speed. In the same amount of time, other runners cover a distance proportional to their speed.

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Analysis of A vs B Race (100 m):

A beats B by 10 m. This means when A finishes the 100 m race, B has run $100 - 10 = 90$ m.

Let $t_1$ be the time A takes to run 100 m.

In the same time $t_1$, B covers 90 m.

Substitute $t_1$ from (i) into (ii):

$90 = v_B \times \frac{100}{v_A}$

Rearranging to find the ratio of speeds:

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Analysis of B vs C Race (100 m):

B beats C by 10 m. This means when B finishes the 100 m race, C has run $100 - 10 = 90$ m.

Let $t_2$ be the time B takes to run 100 m.

In the same time $t_2$, C covers 90 m.

Substitute $t_2$ from (iv) into (v):

$90 = v_C \times \frac{100}{v_B}$

Rearranging to find the ratio of speeds:

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Analysis of A vs C Race (100 m):

We want to find out how much distance C covers when A finishes the 100 m race.

We can find the relationship between $v_A$ and $v_C$ by combining the ratios from (iii) and (vi).

From (vi), $v_C = \frac{9}{10} v_B$.

From (iii), $v_B = \frac{9}{10} v_A$.

Substitute the expression for $v_B$ into the equation for $v_C$:

$v_C = \frac{9}{10} \left(\frac{9}{10} v_A\right)$

Now, consider the 100 m race between A and C. Let $t_3$ be the time A takes to finish the race.

In the same time $t_3$, the distance covered by C is $D_C = v_C \times t_3$.

Substitute the expression for $v_C$ from (vii) and $t_3$ from (viii):

$D_C = \left(\frac{81}{100} v_A\right) \times \left(\frac{100}{v_A}\right)$

$D_C = \frac{81}{100} \times 100 \times \frac{v_A}{v_A}$

This means when A covers 100 m, C covers 81 m in the same amount of time.

The distance by which A beats C in a 100 m race is the difference between the race distance and the distance covered by C when A finishes.

Distance A beats C = $100$ m - $D_C$

Distance A beats C = $100$ m - $81$ m

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Comparing our result with the given options:

(A) $18$ m

(B) $19$ m

(C) $20$ m

(D) $15$ m

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The calculated distance matches option (B).

The correct option is (B) $19$ m.

We need to solve the compound inequality:

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This compound inequality can be split into two separate inequalities:

Inequality 1:

Inequality 2:

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Solving Inequality 1:

$-2 \leq \frac{3x+1}{2}$

Multiply both sides by 2 (since $2 > 0$, the inequality direction is preserved):

Subtract 1 from both sides:

Divide both sides by 3 (since $3 > 0$, the inequality direction is preserved):

This can be written as $x \geq -\frac{5}{3}$.

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Solving Inequality 2:

$\frac{3x+1}{2} \leq 4$

Multiply both sides by 2 (since $2 > 0$, the inequality direction is preserved):

Subtract 1 from both sides:

Divide both sides by 3 (since $3 > 0$, the inequality direction is preserved):

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The solution set for the compound inequality is the intersection of the solution sets from (iv) and (v). We need values of $x$ that satisfy both $x \geq -\frac{5}{3}$ and $x \leq \frac{7}{3}$.

Combining these two inequalities, we get:

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In interval notation, the solution set is $\left[-\frac{5}{3}, \frac{7}{3}\right]$. The square brackets indicate that the endpoints $-\frac{5}{3}$ and $\frac{7}{3}$ are included in the solution set because the original inequality uses "$\leq$" (less than or equal to) and "$\geq$" (greater than or equal to).

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Comparing our solution with the given options:

(A) $\left[-\frac{5}{3}, \frac{7}{3}\right]$

(B) $[-5, 7]$

(C) $(-\infty, -\frac{5}{3}] \cup [\frac{7}{3}, \infty)$

(D) $[-\frac{5}{3}, \frac{7}{3})$

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Our calculated solution set matches option (A).

The correct option is (A) $\left[-\frac{5}{3}, \frac{7}{3}\right]$.

We want to find the remainder when 125 is divided by 7. This can be expressed using modulo arithmetic as $125 \pmod{7}$.

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We can simplify this by finding the remainder of smaller numbers.

First, divide 125 by 7:

$\frac{125}{7} = 17$ with a remainder of $6$.

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Alternatively, we can break down 125 as follows:

$125 = 70 + 55 = 70 + 49 + 6$

Since 70 and 49 are divisible by 7, the remainder is 6.

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Therefore, $125 \equiv 6 \pmod{7}$.

The remainder when 125 is divided by 7 is 6.

We need to evaluate $(35 + 48) \pmod{10}$.

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First, calculate the sum inside the parentheses:

$35 + 48 = 83$

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Now, find the remainder when 83 is divided by 10:

$83 \pmod{10} \equiv 3$

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Therefore, $(35 + 48) \pmod{10} = 3$.

We need to evaluate $(23 \times 15) \pmod{8}$.

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First, calculate the product inside the parentheses:

$23 \times 15 = 345$

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Now, find the remainder when 345 is divided by 8:

$\frac{345}{8} = 43$ with a remainder of $1$.

Alternatively, we can simplify by using modulo arithmetic properties:

$23 \pmod{8} \equiv 7$

$15 \pmod{8} \equiv 7$

So, $(23 \times 15) \pmod{8} \equiv (7 \times 7) \pmod{8} \equiv 49 \pmod{8}$

Since $\frac{49}{8} = 6$ with a remainder of $1$, we have $49 \pmod{8} \equiv 1$.

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Therefore, $(23 \times 15) \pmod{8} = 1$.

We need to check if $50 \equiv 12 \pmod{19}$ is true or false.

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This congruence is true if and only if $50 - 12$ is divisible by $19$.

Calculate the difference:

$50 - 12 = 38$

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Now, check if 38 is divisible by 19:

$\frac{38}{19} = 2$

Since 38 is divisible by 19, the congruence is true.

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Therefore, $50 \equiv 12 \pmod{19}$ is true.

We need to determine the day of the week after 100 days, given that today is Tuesday.

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There are 7 days in a week, so we use modulo 7.

We need to find $100 \pmod{7}$.

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Divide 100 by 7:

$\frac{100}{7} = 14$ with a remainder of $2$.

So, $100 \equiv 2 \pmod{7}$.

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This means that after 100 days, it will be the same day as 2 days from Tuesday.

Tuesday + 1 day = Wednesday

Wednesday + 1 day = Thursday

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Therefore, it will be Thursday after 100 days.

We need to find the average cost of the mixture per kg.

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First, calculate the total cost of the 50 kg of rice:

Cost of 50 kg rice = $50 \times \textsf{₹} 45 = \textsf{₹} 2250$

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Next, calculate the total cost of the 30 kg of rice:

Cost of 30 kg rice = $30 \times \textsf{₹} 60 = \textsf{₹} 1800$

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Now, calculate the total cost of the mixture:

Total cost = $\textsf{₹} 2250 + \textsf{₹} 1800 = \textsf{₹} 4050$

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Calculate the total weight of the mixture:

Total weight = $50 \text{ kg} + 30 \text{ kg} = 80 \text{ kg}$

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Finally, calculate the average cost per kg:

Average cost = $\frac{\textsf{₹} 4050}{80 \text{ kg}} = \textsf{₹} 50.625 \text{ per kg}$

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Therefore, the average cost of the mixture per kg is $\textsf{₹} 50.625$.

We need to find the ratio in which to mix two types of coffee to get a mixture of a desired cost.

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Let the ratio be $x:y$.

Using the allegation method:

$\frac{\text{Quantity of coffee at } \textsf{₹} 250}{\text{Quantity of coffee at } \textsf{₹} 350} = \frac{350 - 300}{300 - 250}$

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Simplify the expression:

$\frac{x}{y} = \frac{50}{50} = \frac{1}{1}$

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Therefore, the required ratio is $1:1$.

We need to find the profit or loss per kg on the mixture.

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First, calculate the total cost of the 20 kg of sugar:

Cost of 20 kg sugar = $20 \times \textsf{₹} 40 = \textsf{₹} 800$

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Next, calculate the total cost of the 30 kg of sugar:

Cost of 30 kg sugar = $30 \times \textsf{₹} 50 = \textsf{₹} 1500$

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Now, calculate the total cost of the mixture:

Total cost = $\textsf{₹} 800 + \textsf{₹} 1500 = \textsf{₹} 2300$

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Calculate the total weight of the mixture:

Total weight = $20 \text{ kg} + 30 \text{ kg} = 50 \text{ kg}$

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Calculate the cost price per kg of the mixture:

Cost price per kg = $\frac{\textsf{₹} 2300}{50 \text{ kg}} = \textsf{₹} 46 \text{ per kg}$

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The selling price of the mixture is $\textsf{₹} 52$ per kg.

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Calculate the profit per kg:

Profit per kg = Selling price per kg - Cost price per kg

Profit per kg = $\textsf{₹} 52 - \textsf{₹} 46 = \textsf{₹} 6$

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Therefore, the profit per kg on the mixture is $\textsf{₹} 6$.

We need to find how much water must be added to change the ratio of milk to water from 4:1 to 3:1.

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Initially, the vessel contains 60 litres of mixture with a ratio of 4:1.

The quantity of milk = $\frac{4}{5} \times 60 = 48$ litres

The quantity of water = $\frac{1}{5} \times 60 = 12$ litres

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Let $x$ litres of water be added. Then the quantity of water becomes $12 + x$ litres.

The quantity of milk remains the same at 48 litres.

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We want the new ratio to be 3:1, so:

$\frac{48}{12 + x} = \frac{3}{1}$

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Cross-multiply:

$48 = 3(12 + x)$

$48 = 36 + 3x$

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Solve for $x$:

$3x = 48 - 36$

$3x = 12$

$x = \frac{12}{3} = 4$

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Therefore, 4 litres of water must be added.

We need to find the amount received by A, B, and C.

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Let the amount received by C be $\textsf{₹} x$.

Then, the amount received by B is $\textsf{₹} 3x$ (since B gets thrice as much as C).

And the amount received by A is $\textsf{₹} 2(3x) = \textsf{₹} 6x$ (since A gets twice as much as B).

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The total sum is $\textsf{₹} 8000$. So,

$6x + 3x + x = 8000$

$10x = 8000$

$x = \frac{8000}{10} = 800$

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Now, we can find the amounts received by each:

Amount received by C = $\textsf{₹} x = \textsf{₹} 800$

Amount received by B = $\textsf{₹} 3x = \textsf{₹} 3 \times 800 = \textsf{₹} 2400$

Amount received by A = $\textsf{₹} 6x = \textsf{₹} 6 \times 800 = \textsf{₹} 4800$

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Therefore:

A receives $\textsf{₹} 4800$.

B receives $\textsf{₹} 2400$.

C receives $\textsf{₹} 800$.

We need to find the net percentage change in the number.

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Let the original number be $x$.

When the number is increased by $20\%$, it becomes $x + 0.20x = 1.20x$.

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Now, this increased number is decreased by $20\%$. So, the new number is $1.20x - 0.20(1.20x) = 1.20x - 0.24x = 0.96x$.

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The net change in the number is $0.96x - x = -0.04x$.

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The net percentage change is $\frac{-0.04x}{x} \times 100 = -4\%$.

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Therefore, the net percentage change in the number is a decrease of 4%.

We need to find the speed of the boat upstream and downstream.

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Given:

Speed of the boat in still water = $10 \text{ km/hr}$

Speed of the stream = $2 \text{ km/hr}$

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Speed downstream = Speed of the boat in still water + Speed of the stream

Speed downstream = $10 \text{ km/hr} + 2 \text{ km/hr} = 12 \text{ km/hr}$

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Speed upstream = Speed of the boat in still water - Speed of the stream

Speed upstream = $10 \text{ km/hr} - 2 \text{ km/hr} = 8 \text{ km/hr}$

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Therefore:

Speed of the boat downstream = $12 \text{ km/hr}$

Speed of the boat upstream = $8 \text{ km/hr}$

We need to find the speed of the man in still water and the speed of the stream.

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Given:

Speed downstream = $15 \text{ km/hr}$

Speed upstream = $9 \text{ km/hr}$

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Let the speed of the man in still water be $x \text{ km/hr}$ and the speed of the stream be $y \text{ km/hr}$.

Then, we have the following equations:

$x + y = 15$ ...(i)

$x - y = 9$ ...(ii)

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Adding equations (i) and (ii):

$2x = 24$

$x = \frac{24}{2} = 12$

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Substitute $x = 12$ in equation (i):

$12 + y = 15$

$y = 15 - 12 = 3$

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Therefore:

Speed of the man in still water = $12 \text{ km/hr}$

Speed of the stream = $3 \text{ km/hr}$

We need to find the speed of the boat in still water.

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Given:

Distance downstream = $24 \text{ km}$

Time taken = $2 \text{ hours}$

Speed of the stream = $3 \text{ km/hr}$

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Speed downstream = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{24 \text{ km}}{2 \text{ hours}} = 12 \text{ km/hr}$

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Let the speed of the boat in still water be $x \text{ km/hr}$.

Then, Speed downstream = Speed of the boat in still water + Speed of the stream

$12 = x + 3$

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Solve for $x$:

$x = 12 - 3 = 9$

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Therefore, the speed of the boat in still water is $9 \text{ km/hr}$.

We need to find the time taken to fill the tank if both pipes are opened together.

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Pipe 1 can fill the tank in 12 hours. So, in 1 hour, it can fill $\frac{1}{12}$ of the tank.

Pipe 2 can fill the tank in 18 hours. So, in 1 hour, it can fill $\frac{1}{18}$ of the tank.

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If both pipes are opened together, in 1 hour they can fill $\frac{1}{12} + \frac{1}{18}$ of the tank.

$\frac{1}{12} + \frac{1}{18} = \frac{3}{36} + \frac{2}{36} = \frac{5}{36}$

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So, together they can fill $\frac{5}{36}$ of the tank in 1 hour.

Therefore, the time taken to fill the entire tank is $\frac{1}{\frac{5}{36}} = \frac{36}{5} = 7.2 \text{ hours}$.

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Therefore, the tank will be filled in 7.2 hours.

7.2 hours = 7 hours + 0.2 * 60 minutes = 7 hours 12 minutes.

We need to find the time taken to fill the cistern if both pipes are opened simultaneously.

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The filling pipe can fill the cistern in 8 hours. So, in 1 hour, it can fill $\frac{1}{8}$ of the cistern.

The emptying pipe can empty the cistern in 12 hours. So, in 1 hour, it can empty $\frac{1}{12}$ of the cistern.

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If both pipes are opened simultaneously, in 1 hour the fraction of the cistern filled is $\frac{1}{8} - \frac{1}{12}$.

$\frac{1}{8} - \frac{1}{12} = \frac{3}{24} - \frac{2}{24} = \frac{1}{24}$

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So, together they fill $\frac{1}{24}$ of the cistern in 1 hour.

Therefore, the time taken to fill the entire cistern is $\frac{1}{\frac{1}{24}} = 24 \text{ hours}$.

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Therefore, the cistern will be filled in 24 hours.

We need to find how long the leak will take to empty the full tank.

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The pipe fills the tank in 6 hours. So, in 1 hour, it fills $\frac{1}{6}$ of the tank.

Due to the leak, it takes 8 hours to fill the tank. So, in 1 hour, the tank is filled $\frac{1}{8}$ of its capacity.

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Let the leak empty the tank in $x$ hours. So, in 1 hour, the leak empties $\frac{1}{x}$ of the tank.

Therefore, $\frac{1}{6} - \frac{1}{x} = \frac{1}{8}$

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Solve for $x$:

$\frac{1}{x} = \frac{1}{6} - \frac{1}{8} = \frac{4}{24} - \frac{3}{24} = \frac{1}{24}$

$x = 24$

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Therefore, the leak will take 24 hours to empty the tank.

We need to find B's speed.

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Given:

Distance of the race = $100 \text{ meters}$

A beats B by $10 \text{ meters}$

A's speed = $10 \text{ m/s}$

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This means when A finishes the 100-meter race, B has only run 90 meters.

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Time taken by A to finish the race = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}} = \frac{100 \text{ meters}}{10 \text{ m/s}} = 10 \text{ seconds}$

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In the same time (10 seconds), B runs 90 meters.

So, B's speed = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{90 \text{ meters}}{10 \text{ seconds}} = 9 \text{ m/s}$

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Therefore, B's speed is $9 \text{ m/s}$.

We need to find how many points B scores if A scores 100 points.

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Given that A can give B 20 points in a 100-point game, it means when A scores 100 points, B scores 100 - 20 = 80 points.

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Therefore, if A scores 100 points, B scores 80 points.

We need to solve the inequality $3x - 5 < x + 7$ and represent the solution on a number line.

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First, solve the inequality:

$3x - 5 < x + 7$

Subtract $x$ from both sides:

$2x - 5 < 7$

Add 5 to both sides:

$2x < 12$

Divide both sides by 2:

$x < 6$

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The solution is $x < 6$.

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Representation on a number line:

(Since I can't directly draw a number line here, I will describe it)

Draw a number line. Mark the point 6 on the number line. Since the inequality is strictly less than ($<$), we use an open circle at 6 to indicate that 6 is not included in the solution.

Shade the region to the left of 6, indicating that all values less than 6 are part of the solution.

We need to solve the inequality $\frac{2x}{3} + 4 \geq x + 1$.

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First, subtract 4 from both sides:

$\frac{2x}{3} \geq x - 3$

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Multiply both sides by 3 to eliminate the fraction:

$2x \geq 3(x - 3)$

$2x \geq 3x - 9$

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Subtract $3x$ from both sides:

$-x \geq -9$

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Multiply both sides by $-1$ (and remember to flip the inequality sign):

$x \leq 9$

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Therefore, the solution is $x \leq 9$.

We need to find the smallest positive integer $x$ that satisfies the congruence $3x \equiv 5 \pmod{7}$.

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We are looking for a multiple of 3 that has a remainder of 5 when divided by 7.

We can test values of $x$ starting from 1:

For $x = 1$, $3x = 3 \equiv 3 \pmod{7}$

For $x = 2$, $3x = 6 \equiv 6 \pmod{7}$

For $x = 3$, $3x = 9 \equiv 2 \pmod{7}$

For $x = 4$, $3x = 12 \equiv 5 \pmod{7}$

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We found that when $x = 4$, $3x \equiv 5 \pmod{7}$.

Therefore, the smallest positive integer $x$ is 4.

We need to find the initial quantity of milk in the mixture.

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Let the initial quantity of milk be $5x$ litres and the initial quantity of water be $2x$ litres.

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If 14 litres of water are added, the new quantity of water is $2x + 14$ litres.

The new ratio of milk to water is 5:4. Therefore,

$\frac{5x}{2x + 14} = \frac{5}{4}$

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Cross-multiply:

$4(5x) = 5(2x + 14)$

$20x = 10x + 70$

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Solve for $x$:

$10x = 70$

$x = 7$

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The initial quantity of milk is $5x = 5 \times 7 = 35$ litres.

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Therefore, the initial quantity of milk in the mixture is 35 litres.

We need to find the total sum of money.

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Let the shares of P, Q, and R be $2x$, $3x$, and $5x$ respectively.

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The difference between the shares of P and Q is $\textsf{₹} 1,500$.

So, $3x - 2x = 1500$

$x = 1500$

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The total sum of money is $2x + 3x + 5x = 10x$.

Total sum = $10 \times 1500 = \textsf{₹} 15,000$

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Therefore, the total sum of money is $\textsf{₹} 15,000$.

We need to find the speed of the stream.

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Speed downstream = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{15 \text{ km}}{3 \text{ hours}} = 5 \text{ km/hr}$

Speed upstream = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{10 \text{ km}}{5 \text{ hours}} = 2 \text{ km/hr}$

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Let the speed of the boat in still water be $x \text{ km/hr}$ and the speed of the stream be $y \text{ km/hr}$.

Then, we have the following equations:

$x + y = 5$ ...(i)

$x - y = 2$ ...(ii)

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Subtract equation (ii) from equation (i):

$2y = 3$

$y = \frac{3}{2} = 1.5$

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Therefore, the speed of the stream is $1.5 \text{ km/hr}$.

We need to find the time taken to fill the tank if both pipes are opened together.

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Pipe B can fill the tank in 20 hours. So, in 1 hour, it can fill $\frac{1}{20}$ of the tank.

Pipe A is four times as fast as pipe B. So, pipe A can fill the tank in $\frac{20}{4} = 5$ hours.

Therefore, in 1 hour, pipe A can fill $\frac{1}{5}$ of the tank.

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If both pipes are opened together, in 1 hour they can fill $\frac{1}{5} + \frac{1}{20}$ of the tank.

$\frac{1}{5} + \frac{1}{20} = \frac{4}{20} + \frac{1}{20} = \frac{5}{20} = \frac{1}{4}$

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So, together they can fill $\frac{1}{4}$ of the tank in 1 hour.

Therefore, the time taken to fill the entire tank is $\frac{1}{\frac{1}{4}} = 4 \text{ hours}$.

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Therefore, the tank will be filled in 4 hours.

We need to find A's speed.

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Given:

Total distance = $500 \text{ meters}$

A beats B by $50 \text{ meters}$

A beats B by $10 \text{ seconds}$

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This means that B runs 50 meters in 10 seconds.

So, B's speed = $\frac{50 \text{ meters}}{10 \text{ seconds}} = 5 \text{ m/s}$

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When A finishes the 500-meter race, B is 50 meters behind. So, B has run 450 meters.

Time taken by B to run 450 meters = $\frac{450 \text{ meters}}{5 \text{ m/s}} = 90 \text{ seconds}$

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So, A takes 90 seconds to finish the 500-meter race.

A's speed = $\frac{500 \text{ meters}}{90 \text{ seconds}} = \frac{50}{9} \text{ m/s}$

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Therefore, A's speed is $\frac{50}{9} \text{ m/s}$ or approximately $5.56 \text{ m/s}$.

We need to solve the compound inequality: $5x + 2 \geq 3x - 4$ and $2x - 1 < 7$.

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First, solve the inequality $5x + 2 \geq 3x - 4$:

$5x - 3x \geq -4 - 2$

$2x \geq -6$

$x \geq -3$

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Next, solve the inequality $2x - 1 < 7$:

$2x < 7 + 1$

$2x < 8$

$x < 4$

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Combining the two inequalities, we have $-3 \leq x < 4$.

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Therefore, the solution is $-3 \leq x < 4$.

We need to find the remainder when $2^{10}$ is divided by 11, which is $2^{10} \pmod{11}$.

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We can compute the powers of 2 modulo 11:

$2^1 \equiv 2 \pmod{11}$

$2^2 \equiv 4 \pmod{11}$

$2^3 \equiv 8 \pmod{11}$

$2^4 \equiv 16 \equiv 5 \pmod{11}$

$2^5 \equiv 2 \times 5 \equiv 10 \pmod{11}$

$2^6 \equiv 2 \times 10 \equiv 20 \equiv 9 \pmod{11}$

$2^7 \equiv 2 \times 9 \equiv 18 \equiv 7 \pmod{11}$

$2^8 \equiv 2 \times 7 \equiv 14 \equiv 3 \pmod{11}$

$2^9 \equiv 2 \times 3 \equiv 6 \pmod{11}$

$2^{10} \equiv 2 \times 6 \equiv 12 \equiv 1 \pmod{11}$

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Alternatively, by Fermat's Little Theorem, since 11 is prime, $a^{p-1} \equiv 1 \pmod{p}$ for any $a$ not divisible by $p$. Therefore, $2^{10} \equiv 1 \pmod{11}$.

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Therefore, the remainder of $2^{10} \pmod{11}$ is 1.

We need to find C's share.

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Let A's share be $a$, B's share be $b$, and C's share be $c$.

We are given that

$\frac{2}{5}a + 40 = \frac{2}{7}b + 20 = \frac{9}{17}c + 10$

Also, $a + b + c = 600$

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Let $k = \frac{2}{5}a + 40 = \frac{2}{7}b + 20 = \frac{9}{17}c + 10$

Then,

$\frac{2}{5}a = k - 40 \implies a = \frac{5}{2}(k - 40)$

$\frac{2}{7}b = k - 20 \implies b = \frac{7}{2}(k - 20)$

$\frac{9}{17}c = k - 10 \implies c = \frac{17}{9}(k - 10)$

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Substituting these values into $a + b + c = 600$, we get

$\frac{5}{2}(k - 40) + \frac{7}{2}(k - 20) + \frac{17}{9}(k - 10) = 600$

Multiplying by 18 to clear fractions:

$45(k - 40) + 63(k - 20) + 34(k - 10) = 10800$

$45k - 1800 + 63k - 1260 + 34k - 340 = 10800$

$142k - 3400 = 10800$

$142k = 14200$

$k = 100$

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Now we can find the values of $a$, $b$, and $c$:

$a = \frac{5}{2}(100 - 40) = \frac{5}{2}(60) = 150$

$b = \frac{7}{2}(100 - 20) = \frac{7}{2}(80) = 280$

$c = \frac{17}{9}(100 - 10) = \frac{17}{9}(90) = 170$

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C's share is $\textsf{₹} 170$.

We need to find the time taken to return downstream.

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Speed of the man in still water = $4 \text{ km/hr}$

Speed of the stream = $1 \text{ km/hr}$

Time taken to row upstream = $2 \text{ hours}$

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Speed upstream = Speed in still water - Speed of the stream = $4 - 1 = 3 \text{ km/hr}$

Distance traveled upstream = Speed upstream $\times$ Time = $3 \text{ km/hr} \times 2 \text{ hours} = 6 \text{ km}$

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Speed downstream = Speed in still water + Speed of the stream = $4 + 1 = 5 \text{ km/hr}$

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Time taken to return downstream = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed downstream}} = \frac{6 \text{ km}}{5 \text{ km/hr}} = 1.2 \text{ hours}$

1.2 hours = 1 hour + 0.2 * 60 minutes = 1 hour 12 minutes.

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Therefore, he will take 1.2 hours (or 1 hour 12 minutes) to return downstream.

We need to find the time taken to fill the tank if all three pipes are opened together.

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Pipe A can fill the tank in 10 hours. So, in 1 hour, it can fill $\frac{1}{10}$ of the tank.

Pipe B can fill the tank in 15 hours. So, in 1 hour, it can fill $\frac{1}{15}$ of the tank.

Pipe C can fill the tank in 30 hours. So, in 1 hour, it can fill $\frac{1}{30}$ of the tank.

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If all three pipes are opened together, in 1 hour they can fill $\frac{1}{10} + \frac{1}{15} + \frac{1}{30}$ of the tank.

$\frac{1}{10} + \frac{1}{15} + \frac{1}{30} = \frac{3}{30} + \frac{2}{30} + \frac{1}{30} = \frac{6}{30} = \frac{1}{5}$

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So, together they can fill $\frac{1}{5}$ of the tank in 1 hour.

Therefore, the time taken to fill the entire tank is $\frac{1}{\frac{1}{5}} = 5 \text{ hours}$.

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Therefore, the tank will be filled in 5 hours.

We need to find by how many meters can B give C a start in a 200-meter race.

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In a 200-meter race, when A runs 200 meters, B runs 180 meters (A gives B a start of 20 meters).

So, when A runs 200 meters, C runs 170 meters (A gives C a start of 30 meters).

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Let's find the ratio of the distances run by B and C when A completes the race.

$\frac{\text{Distance run by B}}{\text{Distance run by C}} = \frac{180}{170} = \frac{18}{17}$

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Now, consider a 200-meter race between B and C. When B runs 200 meters, let C run $x$ meters.

$\frac{200}{x} = \frac{18}{17}$

$x = \frac{200 \times 17}{18} = \frac{3400}{18} = \frac{1700}{9} \approx 188.89 \text{ meters}$

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So, when B runs 200 meters, C runs approximately 188.89 meters.

Therefore, B can give C a start of $200 - 188.89 = 11.11 \text{ meters}$ (approximately).

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Therefore, B can give C a start of approximately 11.11 meters.

We need to find the smallest integer value of $x$ that satisfies the inequality $2(x-3) \leq 3(x-2)$.

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First, expand both sides of the inequality:

$2x - 6 \leq 3x - 6$

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Subtract $2x$ from both sides:

$-6 \leq x - 6$

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Add 6 to both sides:

$0 \leq x$

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This means $x \geq 0$.

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The smallest integer value of $x$ that satisfies this inequality is 0.

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Therefore, the smallest integer value of $x$ is 0.

We need to find the time 50 hours after 10 AM on a Monday.

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There are 24 hours in a day. So, we need to find $50 \pmod{24}$.

$50 = 2 \times 24 + 2$

So, $50 \equiv 2 \pmod{24}$.

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This means 50 hours is equivalent to 2 days and 2 hours.

So, after 50 hours from 10 AM on Monday, it will be Wednesday 12 PM (10 AM + 2 hours = 12 PM).

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50 hours after 10 AM on Monday is 12 PM on Wednesday.

We need to find how much more water should be added so that the mixture contains 12.5% water.

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Initial quantity of the mixture = $70 \text{ litres}$

Initial percentage of water = $10\%$

Initial quantity of water = $10\%$ of $70 \text{ litres} = 0.10 \times 70 = 7 \text{ litres}$

Initial quantity of milk = $70 - 7 = 63 \text{ litres}$

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Let $x$ litres of water be added. Then the quantity of water becomes $7 + x$ litres, and the total quantity of the mixture becomes $70 + x$ litres.

We want the new percentage of water to be $12.5\%$. So,

$\frac{7 + x}{70 + x} = \frac{12.5}{100} = \frac{1}{8}$

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Cross-multiply:

$8(7 + x) = 70 + x$

$56 + 8x = 70 + x$

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Solve for $x$:

$7x = 14$

$x = 2$

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Therefore, 2 litres of water should be added.

We need to find the percentage by which a family must reduce its consumption of sugar.

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Let the original cost of sugar be $\textsf{₹} 100$ per kg and the original consumption be $100$ kg.

Original expenditure = $100 \times 100 = \textsf{₹} 10000$

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The cost of sugar has increased by $25\%$. So, the new cost is $100 + 25 = \textsf{₹} 125$ per kg.

Let the new consumption be $x$ kg. We want the expenditure to remain the same.

So, $125x = 10000$

$x = \frac{10000}{125} = 80 \text{ kg}$

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The reduction in consumption is $100 - 80 = 20 \text{ kg}$

The percentage reduction in consumption = $\frac{20}{100} \times 100 = 20\%$

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Therefore, the family must reduce its consumption of sugar by 20%.

We need to find the speed of the boat in still water.

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Speed downstream = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{30 \text{ km}}{2 \text{ hours}} = 15 \text{ km/hr}$

Speed upstream = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{18 \text{ km}}{2 \text{ hours}} = 9 \text{ km/hr}$

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Let the speed of the boat in still water be $x \text{ km/hr}$ and the speed of the stream be $y \text{ km/hr}$.

Then, we have the following equations:

$x + y = 15$ ...(i)

$x - y = 9$ ...(ii)

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Adding equations (i) and (ii):

$2x = 24$

$x = \frac{24}{2} = 12$

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Therefore, the speed of the boat in still water is $12 \text{ km/hr}$.

We need to determine whether the tank will be filled or emptied, and in what time, if all three pipes are opened together.

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Pipe A can fill the tank in 15 minutes. So, in 1 minute, it can fill $\frac{1}{15}$ of the tank.

Pipe B can fill the tank in 20 minutes. So, in 1 minute, it can fill $\frac{1}{20}$ of the tank.

Pipe C can empty the tank in 10 minutes. So, in 1 minute, it can empty $\frac{1}{10}$ of the tank.

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If all three pipes are opened together, in 1 minute the fraction of the tank filled or emptied is $\frac{1}{15} + \frac{1}{20} - \frac{1}{10}$.

$\frac{1}{15} + \frac{1}{20} - \frac{1}{10} = \frac{4}{60} + \frac{3}{60} - \frac{6}{60} = \frac{7 - 6}{60} = \frac{1}{60}$

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Since the result is positive, the tank will be filled. Together they fill $\frac{1}{60}$ of the tank in 1 minute.

Therefore, the time taken to fill the entire tank is $\frac{1}{\frac{1}{60}} = 60 \text{ minutes}$.

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Therefore, the tank will be filled in 60 minutes.

The question is contradictory. It states that it is a 400m race but then it is asking for the length of the race track, assuming it to be other than 400m. Assuming the length of the race track is 400 meter.

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Given:

Ratio of speeds of A and B is 4:3

A beats B by 40 meters.

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Let the actual length of race track = x meter

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Let the speeds of A and B be $4v$ and $3v$ respectively.

Let the time taken by A to finish the race be $t$. Then, $t = \frac{x}{4v}$.

In the same time $t$, B covers a distance of $x - 40$ meters. So, $x - 40 = 3v \times t = 3v \times \frac{x}{4v} = \frac{3x}{4}$

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Solve for $x$:

$x - \frac{3x}{4} = 40$

$\frac{x}{4} = 40$

$x = 160$

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So, actual length of race track = 160 meter.

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The question is contradictory, according to question length of race track should be 160 meter not 400 meter.

We need to find all integer solutions to the congruence $2x \equiv 4 \pmod{6}$.

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This means we want to find all integers $x$ such that $2x - 4$ is divisible by 6.

We can rewrite the congruence as:

$2x = 4 + 6k$, where $k$ is an integer.

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Divide both sides by 2:

$x = 2 + 3k$

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Therefore, the integer solutions are of the form $x = 2 + 3k$, where $k$ is an integer.

This can also be expressed as $x \equiv 2 \pmod{3}$.

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Some integer solutions are: ..., -4, -1, 2, 5, 8, 11, ...

We need to find how much pure milk should be added to make the proportion of water 5%.

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Initial quantity of the mixture = $40 \text{ litres}$

Initial percentage of water = $10\%$

Initial quantity of water = $10\%$ of $40 \text{ litres} = 0.10 \times 40 = 4 \text{ litres}$

Initial quantity of milk = $40 - 4 = 36 \text{ litres}$

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Let $x$ litres of pure milk be added. Then the quantity of milk becomes $36 + x$ litres, and the total quantity of the mixture becomes $40 + x$ litres. The quantity of water remains the same at 4 litres.

We want the new percentage of water to be $5\%$. So,

$\frac{4}{40 + x} = \frac{5}{100} = \frac{1}{20}$

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Cross-multiply:

$4 \times 20 = 40 + x$

$80 = 40 + x$

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Solve for $x$:

$x = 80 - 40 = 40$

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Therefore, 40 litres of pure milk should be added.

We need to find the percentage increase per annum assuming a uniform (simple) rate of increase.

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Original population = 1,00,000

New population = 1,20,000

Time = 1 decade = 10 years

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Total increase in population = 1,20,000 - 1,00,000 = 20,000

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Increase per year = $\frac{20,000}{10} = 2,000$

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Percentage increase per annum = $\frac{\text{Increase per year}}{\text{Original population}} \times 100 = \frac{2,000}{1,00,000} \times 100 = 2\%$

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Therefore, the percentage increase per annum is 2%.

We need to find the speed of the stream.

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Speed upstream = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{8 \text{ km}}{4 \text{ hours}} = 2 \text{ km/hr}$

Speed downstream = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{12 \text{ km}}{3 \text{ hours}} = 4 \text{ km/hr}$

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Let the speed of the boat in still water be $x \text{ km/hr}$ and the speed of the stream be $y \text{ km/hr}$.

Then, we have the following equations:

$x + y = 4$ ...(i)

$x - y = 2$ ...(ii)

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Subtracting equation (ii) from equation (i):

$2y = 2$

$y = \frac{2}{2} = 1$

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Therefore, the speed of the stream is $1 \text{ km/hr}$.

We need to find the time taken to fill the tank if pipes A and B are opened alternately for one hour each, starting with A.

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Pipe A can fill the tank in 15 hours. So, in 1 hour, it can fill $\frac{1}{15}$ of the tank.

Pipe B can fill the tank in 12 hours. So, in 1 hour, it can fill $\frac{1}{12}$ of the tank.

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In the first 2 hours (A opens for 1 hour, then B opens for 1 hour), the fraction of the tank filled is $\frac{1}{15} + \frac{1}{12} = \frac{4}{60} + \frac{5}{60} = \frac{9}{60} = \frac{3}{20}$.

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In every 2-hour cycle, $\frac{3}{20}$ of the tank is filled.

To find how many 2-hour cycles are needed to fill the tank, we need to find $n$ such that $n \times \frac{3}{20}$ is close to 1 (the full tank).

$n = \frac{1}{\frac{3}{20}} = \frac{20}{3} = 6\frac{2}{3}$. So, 6 full cycles are needed first.

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After 6 cycles (12 hours), the fraction of the tank filled is $6 \times \frac{3}{20} = \frac{18}{20} = \frac{9}{10}$.

The remaining fraction to be filled is $1 - \frac{9}{10} = \frac{1}{10}$.

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In the 13th hour, pipe A is opened. It fills $\frac{1}{15}$ of the tank in 1 hour. Since $\frac{1}{15} < \frac{1}{10}$, the remaining part of the tank won't be filled in 1 hour.

Let $t$ be the time (in hours) taken by A to fill $\frac{1}{10}$ of the tank. Then $\frac{1}{15} \times t = \frac{1}{10}$, so $t = \frac{15}{10} = \frac{3}{2} = 1.5 \text{ hours}$.

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The total time taken is 6 cycles of 2 hours + 1.5 hours = 12 + 1.5 = 13.5 hours.

13.5 hours = 13 hours and 30 minutes.

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Therefore, the tank will be full in 13 hours and 30 minutes.

We need to find by what distance does A beat B.

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Time taken by A to run 1000 m = 3 minutes 10 seconds = $3 \times 60 + 10 = 180 + 10 = 190 \text{ seconds}$

Time taken by B to run 1000 m = 3 minutes 20 seconds = $3 \times 60 + 20 = 180 + 20 = 200 \text{ seconds}$

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We want to find the distance covered by B in the time A finishes the race (190 seconds).

B's speed = $\frac{1000 \text{ m}}{200 \text{ s}} = 5 \text{ m/s}$

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Distance covered by B in 190 seconds = $5 \text{ m/s} \times 190 \text{ s} = 950 \text{ m}$

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Therefore, A beats B by $1000 - 950 = 50 \text{ meters}$.

We need to solve the compound inequality $-5 < 2x + 1 \leq 9$.

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Subtract 1 from all parts of the inequality:

$-5 - 1 < 2x \leq 9 - 1$

$-6 < 2x \leq 8$

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Divide all parts by 2:

$-3 < x \leq 4$

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Therefore, the solution is $-3 < x \leq 4$.

We need to find the two numbers.

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Let the two numbers be $x$ and $y$. We are given that:

$x + y = 30$ ...(i)

$x - y = 10$ ...(ii)

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Adding equations (i) and (ii):

$2x = 40$

$x = \frac{40}{2} = 20$

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Substitute $x = 20$ in equation (i):

$20 + y = 30$

$y = 30 - 20 = 10$

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Therefore, the two numbers are 20 and 10.

We need to find the remainder when 200 is divided by 13.

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Divide 200 by 13:

$\frac{200}{13} = 15$ with a remainder of $5$.

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Therefore, $200 \equiv 5 \pmod{13}$.

We need to find how much milk must be added to make the water content 10%.

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Initial quantity of the mixture = $80 \text{ litres}$

Initial percentage of water = $20\%$

Initial quantity of water = $20\%$ of $80 \text{ litres} = 0.20 \times 80 = 16 \text{ litres}$

Initial quantity of milk = $80 - 16 = 64 \text{ litres}$

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Let $x$ litres of milk be added. Then the quantity of milk becomes $64 + x$ litres, and the total quantity of the mixture becomes $80 + x$ litres. The quantity of water remains the same at 16 litres.

We want the new percentage of water to be $10\%$. So,

$\frac{16}{80 + x} = \frac{10}{100} = \frac{1}{10}$

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Cross-multiply:

$16 \times 10 = 80 + x$

$160 = 80 + x$

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Solve for $x$:

$x = 160 - 80 = 80$

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Therefore, 80 litres of milk must be added.

We need to find the time taken to row 12 km upstream.

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Speed of the man in still water = $5 \text{ km/hr}$

Speed of the stream = $1 \text{ km/hr}$

Distance to be rowed upstream = $12 \text{ km}$

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Speed upstream = Speed in still water - Speed of the stream = $5 - 1 = 4 \text{ km/hr}$

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Time taken to row upstream = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed upstream}} = \frac{12 \text{ km}}{4 \text{ km/hr}} = 3 \text{ hours}$

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Therefore, he will take 3 hours to row 12 km upstream.

We need to solve the inequality $|x - 3| < 2$.

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The inequality $|x - 3| < 2$ means that the distance between $x$ and 3 is less than 2.

This is equivalent to the compound inequality:

$-2 < x - 3 < 2$

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Add 3 to all parts of the inequality:

$-2 + 3 < x < 2 + 3$

$1 < x < 5$

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Therefore, the solution is $1 < x < 5$.

Given:

The linear congruence is $5x \equiv 3 \pmod{11}$.

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To Find:

All integer solutions for $x$.

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Solution:

We are given the linear congruence:

This means that $5x - 3$ is a multiple of 11.

Our goal is to isolate $x$. We can add any multiple of the modulus (which is 11) to the right side of the congruence without changing the equivalence.

We want to find an integer $k$ such that $3 + 11k$ is divisible by 5.

Let's try some values for $k$:

• If $k=0$, we have $3 + 11(0) = 3$. Not divisible by 5.
• If $k=1$, we have $3 + 11(1) = 14$. Not divisible by 5.
• If $k=2$, we have $3 + 11(2) = 3 + 22 = 25$. This is divisible by 5.

So, we can replace 3 with 25 in the congruence:

Now, we can divide both sides by 5. This is permissible because the greatest common divisor of 5 and the modulus 11 is 1 (i.e., $\text{gcd}(5, 11) = 1$).

This gives us the solution for the congruence. To find all integer solutions, we can write this in equation form.

The general solution for $x$ is given by:

$x = 5 + 11k$, where $k$ is any integer ($k \in \mathbb{Z}$).

Therefore, the set of all integer solutions is $\{..., -17, -6, 5, 16, 27, ...\}$.

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Alternate Solution:

We start with the congruence:

We can solve this by finding the multiplicative inverse of 5 modulo 11. The inverse of 5 is a number $y$ such that $5y \equiv 1 \pmod{11}$.

By inspection, we can check multiples of 5:

$5 \times 1 = 5 \equiv 5 \pmod{11}$

$5 \times 2 = 10 \equiv -1 \pmod{11}$

... and so on.

Let's check $5 \times 9$:

$5 \times 9 = 45$.

Since $45 = 4 \times 11 + 1$, we have $45 \equiv 1 \pmod{11}$.

So, the multiplicative inverse of 5 modulo 11 is 9.

Now, we multiply both sides of the original congruence by 9:

Since $45 \equiv 1 \pmod{11}$ and $27 = 2 \times 11 + 5 \equiv 5 \pmod{11}$, we can substitute these values:

This gives the same general solution: $x = 5 + 11k$ for any integer $k$.

Given:

Cost of type A sugar = $\textsf{₹} 40$ per kg.

Cost of type B sugar = $\textsf{₹} 55$ per kg.

Selling Price (SP) of the mixture = $\textsf{₹} 52$ per kg.

Profit percentage = $20\%$.

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To Find:

The ratio in which the two types of sugar were mixed.

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Solution:

First, we need to find the Cost Price (CP) of the mixture. The relationship between Selling Price (SP), Cost Price (CP), and Profit Percentage is given by:

Substituting the given values:

So, the cost price of the mixture is $\textsf{₹} \frac{130}{3}$ per kg.

Now, we can use the rule of alligation to find the ratio in which the sugars are mixed.

Let the cost of type A sugar be $C_A = 40$ and the cost of type B sugar be $C_B = 55$. The mean price (CP of the mixture) is $C_M = \frac{130}{3}$.

The ratio of the quantities (Type A : Type B) is given by $(C_B - C_M) : (C_M - C_A)$.

Difference 1:

Difference 2:

Required Ratio:

To simplify the ratio, we can multiply both parts by 3:

Now, divide both parts by their greatest common divisor, which is 5:

Therefore, the two types of sugar were mixed in the ratio 7:2.

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Alternate Solution:

Let the ratio of type A sugar to type B sugar be $x:y$. Assume the man mixes $x$ kg of type A sugar and $y$ kg of type B sugar.

Total cost of the mixture = (Cost of type A $\times$ quantity of A) + (Cost of type B $\times$ quantity of B)

Total quantity of the mixture = $x+y$ kg.

Cost Price (CP) per kg of the mixture is:

From the previous calculation, we know that the CP of the mixture is $\textsf{₹} \frac{130}{3}$ per kg.

Equating the two expressions for CP:

Now, we cross-multiply to solve for the ratio $\frac{x}{y}$:

Group the terms with $x$ on one side and terms with $y$ on the other:

To find the ratio $x:y$, we rearrange the equation:

So, the ratio $x:y$ is $7:2$.

Thus, the two types of sugar were mixed in the ratio 7:2.

Given:

Ratio of milk to water in the first vessel = 5:3.

Ratio of milk to water in the second vessel = 4:5.

Required ratio of milk to water in the final mixture = 3:2.

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To Find:

The ratio in which the contents of the two vessels should be mixed.

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Solution:

We can solve this problem using the method of alligation. Let's consider the fraction of milk in each mixture.

Fraction of milk in the first vessel:

Total parts = $5 + 3 = 8$.

Fraction of milk = $\frac{5}{8}$.

Fraction of milk in the second vessel:

Total parts = $4 + 5 = 9$.

Fraction of milk = $\frac{4}{9}$.

Fraction of milk in the required final mixture:

Total parts = $3 + 2 = 5$.

Fraction of milk (mean concentration) = $\frac{3}{2+3} = \frac{3}{5}$.

Now, we apply the rule of alligation. The ratio of the quantities of the two vessels is found by taking the difference between the mean concentration and the concentration of each vessel.

Ratio (Vessel 1 : Vessel 2) = (Mean concentration - Concentration of Vessel 2) : (Concentration of Vessel 1 - Mean concentration)

Step 1: Calculate the difference for the quantity of Vessel 1.

Step 2: Calculate the difference for the quantity of Vessel 2.

Step 3: Find the required ratio.

The ratio of the quantities of Vessel 1 to Vessel 2 is the ratio of these differences.

To simplify this ratio, we can multiply both sides by the LCM of the denominators (45 and 40). The LCM of 45 and 40 is 360.

Therefore, the contents of the two vessels should be mixed in the ratio 56:9.

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Alternate Solution:

Let the contents of the first and second vessels be mixed in the ratio $x:y$.

Let's take $x$ units from the first vessel and $y$ units from the second vessel.

Amount of milk from the first vessel: $\frac{5}{8}x$

Amount of water from the first vessel: $\frac{3}{8}x$

Amount of milk from the second vessel: $\frac{4}{9}y$

Amount of water from the second vessel: $\frac{5}{9}y$

In the final mixture:

Total amount of milk = $\frac{5x}{8} + \frac{4y}{9}$

Total amount of water = $\frac{3x}{8} + \frac{5y}{9}$

The ratio of milk to water in the final mixture is given as 3:2.

Simplify the numerator and the denominator by finding a common denominator (72).

Now, cross-multiply:

Group the terms with $x$ and $y$:

To find the ratio $x:y$:

Thus, the required ratio is 56:9.

Given:

The ratio of the shares of money for A, B, C, and D is 3:5:7:9.

The share of C is $\textsf{₹} 4,000$ more than the share of A.

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To Find:

1. The total amount of money.

2. The share of B.

3. The share of D.

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Solution:

Let the common ratio be $x$.

Then, the shares of A, B, C, and D can be represented as:

Share of A = $3x$

Share of B = $5x$

Share of C = $7x$

Share of D = $9x$

According to the problem, the share of C is $\textsf{₹} 4,000$ more than the share of A. We can express this as an equation:

Now, we solve this equation for $x$:

Now we can find the required values using $x = 1000$.

Total amount of money:

The total amount is the sum of all the shares.

Share of B:

Share of D:

Thus, the final answers are:

The total amount of money is $\textsf{₹} 24,000$.

The share of B is $\textsf{₹} 5,000$.

The share of D is $\textsf{₹} 9,000$.

Given:

A boat travels 60 km downstream and 45 km upstream in 10 hours.

The same boat travels 40 km downstream and 50 km upstream in 10 hours.

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To Find:

The speed of the boat in still water and the speed of the stream.

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Solution:

Let the speed of the boat in still water be $x$ km/hr.

Let the speed of the stream be $y$ km/hr.

Therefore,

Speed of the boat downstream = $(x + y)$ km/hr.

Speed of the boat upstream = $(x - y)$ km/hr.

We know that the relation between time, distance, and speed is given by:

Time = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}}$

Using the given information, we can form two equations.

Case 1: 60 km downstream and 45 km upstream in 10 hours.

Case 2: 40 km downstream and 50 km upstream in 10 hours.

To solve these equations, let's make a substitution to simplify them into a linear system.

Let $u = \frac{1}{x+y}$ and $v = \frac{1}{x-y}$.

Substituting these into equations (i) and (ii), we get:

To simplify, we can divide equation (iii) by 5 and equation (iv) by 10:

Now, we solve this system of linear equations. Multiply equation (vi) by 3 to eliminate the variable $u$.

Subtract equation (v) from equation (vii):

$(12u + 15v) - (12u + 9v) = 3 - 2$

$6v = 1$

$v = \frac{1}{6}$

Substitute the value of $v$ into equation (vi):

$4u + 5\left(\frac{1}{6}\right) = 1$

$4u + \frac{5}{6} = 1$

$4u = 1 - \frac{5}{6}$

$4u = \frac{1}{6}$

$u = \frac{1}{24}$

Now, substitute the values of $u$ and $v$ back into our original substitutions:

$u = \frac{1}{x+y} \implies \frac{1}{24} = \frac{1}{x+y}$

$v = \frac{1}{x-y} \implies \frac{1}{6} = \frac{1}{x-y}$

Add equations (A) and (B) to find $x$:

$(x + y) + (x - y) = 24 + 6$

$2x = 30$

$x = 15$

Substitute the value of $x=15$ into equation (A) to find $y$:

$15 + y = 24$

$y = 24 - 15$

$y = 9$

Therefore, the speed of the boat in still water is 15 km/hr and the speed of the stream is 9 km/hr.

Given:

A man rows 18 km downstream in 4 hours.

He returns (18 km upstream) in 12 hours.

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To Find:

1. The speed of the boat in still water and the speed of the stream.

2. The total time taken to row 45 km downstream and 30 km upstream.

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Solution:

Let the speed of the boat in still water be $x$ km/hr.

Let the speed of the stream be $y$ km/hr.

The speed of the boat while going downstream is $(x + y)$ km/hr.

The speed of the boat while going upstream is $(x - y)$ km/hr.

We use the formula: Speed = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}$.

Part 1: Finding the Speeds

For the downstream journey:

Distance = 18 km, Time = 4 hours.

For the upstream journey:

Distance = 18 km, Time = 12 hours.

Now we have a system of two linear equations. Adding equation (i) and (ii):

$(x+y) + (x-y) = 4.5 + 1.5$

$2x = 6$

$x = \frac{6}{2} = 3$

So, the speed of the boat in still water is 3 km/hr.

Substitute the value of $x=3$ into equation (i):

$3 + y = 4.5$

$y = 4.5 - 3 = 1.5$

So, the speed of the stream is 1.5 km/hr.

The speed of the boat in still water is 3 km/hr and the speed of the stream is 1.5 km/hr.

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Part 2: Finding the Total Time for the New Journey

Now we need to find the time taken to row 45 km downstream and 30 km upstream using the speeds we just found.

Downstream speed = $4.5$ km/hr.

Upstream speed = $1.5$ km/hr.

Time taken for the downstream journey (45 km):

Time = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}} = \frac{45}{4.5} = 10$ hours.

Time taken for the upstream journey (30 km):

Time = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}} = \frac{30}{1.5} = 20$ hours.

Total time taken = Time downstream + Time upstream

Total time = $10 + 20 = 30$ hours.

Therefore, the total time taken to row 45 km downstream and 30 km upstream is 30 hours.

Given:

Time taken by pipe A to fill the tank = 10 hours.

Time taken by pipe B to fill the tank = 15 hours.

Time taken by pipe C to empty the tank = 20 hours.

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To Find:

1. The time taken to fill the tank if all three pipes are opened together.

2. The total time taken to fill the tank if pipe C is opened after pipes A and B have filled half the tank.

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Solution:

First, we calculate the rate of work for each pipe. The rate is the fraction of the tank filled or emptied in one hour.

Part of the tank filled by pipe A in 1 hour = $\frac{1}{10}$

Part of the tank filled by pipe B in 1 hour = $\frac{1}{15}$

Part of the tank emptied by pipe C in 1 hour = $\frac{1}{20}$ (This is considered negative work)

Part 1: All three pipes opened together

When all three pipes are opened simultaneously, the combined rate of work is the sum of the rates of the filling pipes minus the rate of the emptying pipe.

Net part of the tank filled in 1 hour = (Part filled by A) + (Part filled by B) - (Part emptied by C)

To add and subtract these fractions, we find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of the denominators (10, 15, 20). The LCM is 60.

This means that $\frac{7}{60}$ of the tank is filled every hour.

The time taken to fill the entire tank is the reciprocal of the net rate.

Converting this to a mixed fraction, we get $8 \frac{4}{7}$ hours.

So, if all three pipes are opened together, the tank will be full in $8 \frac{4}{7}$ hours.

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Part 2: Pipe C opened after the tank is half-full

First, we calculate the time taken by pipes A and B together to fill half of the tank.

Combined rate of pipes A and B = $\frac{1}{10} + \frac{1}{15} = \frac{3+2}{30} = \frac{5}{30} = \frac{1}{6}$

This means pipes A and B together can fill $\frac{1}{6}$ of the tank in one hour.

Time to fill half the tank (work = $\frac{1}{2}$) = $\frac{\text{Work}}{\text{Rate}} = \frac{1/2}{1/6} = \frac{1}{2} \times 6 = 3$ hours.

After 3 hours, half the tank is full, and the remaining half needs to be filled. Now, pipe C is also opened.

The rate of filling for the remaining half will be the combined rate of all three pipes, which we calculated in Part 1 as $\frac{7}{60}$ of the tank per hour.

Time to fill the remaining half of the tank = $\frac{\text{Work}}{\text{Rate}} = \frac{1/2}{7/60} = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{60}{7} = \frac{30}{7}$ hours.

Converting this to a mixed fraction, we get $4 \frac{2}{7}$ hours.

The total time to fill the tank is the sum of the time taken for the first half and the time taken for the second half.

Converting this to a mixed fraction, we get $7 \frac{2}{7}$ hours.

Therefore, the total time taken to fill the tank in this scenario is $7 \frac{2}{7}$ hours.

Given:

Time taken by pipe A to fill the tank = 12 minutes.

Time taken by pipe B to fill the tank = 15 minutes.

Both pipes are opened together for 3 minutes, after which pipe A is turned off.

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To Find:

The time taken by pipe B to fill the remaining part of the tank.

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Solution:

First, we determine the rate at which each pipe fills the tank. The rate is the fraction of the tank filled per minute.

Part of the tank filled by pipe A in 1 minute = $\frac{1}{12}$

Part of the tank filled by pipe B in 1 minute = $\frac{1}{15}$

When both pipes are opened together, their combined rate is the sum of their individual rates.

Combined rate of A and B per minute = $\frac{1}{12} + \frac{1}{15}$

To add these fractions, we find the LCM of 12 and 15, which is 60.

This means that pipes A and B together fill $\frac{3}{20}$ of the tank every minute.

Now, we find the part of the tank filled in the first 3 minutes when both pipes are open.

Next, we calculate the remaining part of the tank to be filled.

This remaining part ($\frac{11}{20}$) is filled by pipe B alone.

The time taken by pipe B to fill the remaining tank is calculated as:

Converting this to a mixed fraction:

Time = $8 \frac{1}{4}$ minutes.

Therefore, it will take $8 \frac{1}{4}$ more minutes for pipe B to fill the remaining tank.

Given:

Total distance of the race = 1 km = 1000 meters.

Scenario 1 (A vs. B):

• A beats B by 100 meters. This means when A finishes the 1000m race, B has only covered 900m.
• A gives B a start of 20 seconds. This means A takes 20 seconds less than B to complete the 1000m race.

Scenario 2 (A vs. C):

• A gives C a start of 100 meters. This means A runs 1000m while C runs 900m.
• A beats C by 20 seconds. This means that C takes 20 seconds longer to run his 900m than A takes to run his 1000m.

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To Find:

The speeds of A, B, and C.

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Solution:

Let the speeds of A, B, and C be $S_A$, $S_B$, and $S_C$ in meters per second (m/s), respectively.

Let the time taken by A to complete the 1000m race be $t_A$. So, $t_A = \frac{1000}{S_A}$.

Analysis of A and B:

From "A beats B by 100 meters", we know that the time A takes to run 1000m is the same as the time B takes to run 900m.

Simplifying this gives a ratio of their speeds:

$10 S_B = 9 S_A \implies S_B = \frac{9}{10}S_A$

From "A gives B a start of 20 seconds", we know that B takes 20 seconds longer than A to finish the 1000m race.

Now, substitute $S_B = \frac{9}{10}S_A$ into equation (ii):

To solve for $S_A$, rearrange the equation:

Now find the speed of B:

Speed of A = $5 \frac{5}{9}$ m/s.

Speed of B = 5 m/s.

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Analysis of A and C:

First, let's find the time taken by A to run 1000m.

$t_A = \frac{1000}{S_A} = \frac{1000}{50/9} = \frac{1000 \times 9}{50} = 20 \times 9 = 180$ seconds.

From "A gives C a start of 100 meters and beats him by 20 seconds", it means C takes 20 seconds more than A's time to complete a distance of 900 meters.

Substitute the value of $t_A = 180$ seconds:

Now solve for $S_C$:

Speed of C = 4.5 m/s.

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Final Answer:

The speeds of the runners are:

• Speed of A = $\frac{50}{9}$ m/s or $5 \frac{5}{9}$ m/s
• Speed of B = 5 m/s
• Speed of C = 4.5 m/s or $\frac{9}{2}$ m/s

Given:

Total distance of the race = 1 km = 1000 meters.

In a 1000 m race, A beats B by 50 meters.

In the same 1000 m race, A beats C by 80 meters.

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To Find:

The start in meters that B can give to C in a 1 km race.

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Solution:

The problem can be solved by comparing the distances covered by B and C in the same amount of time. The ratio of distances covered in the same time is equivalent to the ratio of their speeds.

Step 1: Determine the distances covered by B and C when A finishes the race.

When A runs 1000 meters, B is 50 meters behind. So, B runs:

Distance covered by B = $1000 - 50 = 950$ meters.

When A runs 1000 meters, C is 80 meters behind. So, C runs:

Distance covered by C = $1000 - 80 = 920$ meters.

Step 2: Establish the ratio of speeds of B and C.

Since B covers 950 meters in the same time that C covers 920 meters, the ratio of their speeds (or distances covered) is:

This means that for every 95 meters B runs, C runs 92 meters.

Step 3: Calculate how far C runs when B runs a 1000m race.

We want to find out by how many meters B will beat C in a 1000 meter race. This difference is the start B can give to C.

In a 950 meter race, B would beat C by $950 - 920 = 30$ meters.

We can set up a proportion to find the margin of victory ($x$) in a 1000 meter race.

Now, solve for $x$:

Simplify the fraction by dividing the numerator and denominator by 5:

Converting this to a mixed fraction:

$x = 31 \frac{11}{19}$ meters.

The start that B can give to C is equal to the distance by which B beats C in a 1000 meter race.

Therefore, B can give C a start of $31 \frac{11}{19}$ meters in a 1 km race.

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Alternate Solution:

We have established that when B runs 950 m, C runs 920 m.

We want to find the distance C covers ($d_C$) when B runs 1000 m. We can set up a proportion using the ratio of their distances:

Solve for $d_C$:

The start B can give C is the difference between the full race distance and the distance C has covered when B finishes.

As a mixed fraction, this is $31 \frac{11}{19}$ meters.

Thus, B can give C a start of $31 \frac{11}{19}$ meters.

Given:

The system of linear inequalities is:

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To Find:

To solve the given system of inequalities graphically and identify the feasible region and its corner points.

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Solution:

To solve the system graphically, we will first convert each inequality into an equation to plot its boundary line. Then, we will determine the region represented by each inequality.

1. Inequality: $2x + y \geq 6$

The boundary line is the equation $2x + y = 6$. Let's find two points on this line.

x	y
0	6
3	0

The line passes through the points (0, 6) and (3, 0). To find the region, we test the origin (0, 0) in the inequality:

$2(0) + 0 \geq 6 \implies 0 \geq 6$, which is false.

Therefore, the solution region for this inequality is on the side of the line that does not contain the origin.

2. Inequality: $x + 3y \leq 9$

The boundary line is the equation $x + 3y = 9$. Let's find two points on this line.

x	y
0	3
9	0

The line passes through the points (0, 3) and (9, 0). To find the region, we test the origin (0, 0):

$0 + 3(0) \leq 9 \implies 0 \leq 9$, which is true.

Therefore, the solution region for this inequality is on the side of the line that contains the origin.

3. Inequalities: $x \geq 0$ and $y \geq 0$

These inequalities restrict the solution to the first quadrant of the coordinate plane, including the positive axes.

Feasible Region and Corner Points

The feasible region is the common shaded area that satisfies all four inequalities. By plotting the lines and shading the respective regions, we find that the feasible region is a triangle.

The vertices (corner points) of this feasible region are found by determining the points of intersection of the boundary lines.

Vertex A: Intersection of $2x + y = 6$ and the x-axis ($y=0$).

Substituting $y=0$ into the equation:

$2x + 0 = 6 \implies 2x = 6 \implies x = 3$.

So, Vertex A is (3, 0).

Vertex B: Intersection of $x + 3y = 9$ and the x-axis ($y=0$).

Substituting $y=0$ into the equation:

$x + 3(0) = 9 \implies x = 9$.

So, Vertex B is (9, 0).

Vertex C: Intersection of $2x + y = 6$ and $x + 3y = 9$.

From the first equation, we can write $y = 6 - 2x$.

Substitute this expression for $y$ into the second equation:

$x + 3(6 - 2x) = 9$

$x + 18 - 6x = 9$

$-5x = 9 - 18$

$-5x = -9$

$x = \frac{9}{5}$

Now, substitute the value of $x$ back into the expression for $y$:

$y = 6 - 2\left(\frac{9}{5}\right) = 6 - \frac{18}{5} = \frac{30 - 18}{5} = \frac{12}{5}$

So, Vertex C is $(\frac{9}{5}, \frac{12}{5})$.

The feasible region is the triangle formed by the vertices A(3, 0), B(9, 0), and C$(\frac{9}{5}, \frac{12}{5})$.

Let the quantity of Liquid A in the mixture be $x$ litres.

Let the quantity of Liquid B in the mixture be $y$ litres.

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Objective Function (To Maximize Profit)

The profit is the difference between the selling price (revenue) and the cost price.

Cost Price (C):

Cost of Liquid A = $\textsf{₹} 100$ per litre

Cost of $x$ litres of Liquid A = $100x$

Cost of Liquid B = $\textsf{₹} 150$ per litre

Cost of $y$ litres of Liquid B = $150y$

Total Cost Price, $C = 100x + 150y$

Selling Price (Revenue, R):

Total volume of the mixture = $(x + y)$ litres

Selling price of the mixture = $\textsf{₹} 160$ per litre

Total Revenue, $R = 160(x + y) = 160x + 160y$

Profit (P):

Profit = Revenue - Cost

$P = (160x + 160y) - (100x + 150y)$

$P = 160x + 160y - 100x - 150y$

$P = 60x + 10y$

The objective is to maximize the profit. Let $Z$ be the profit function.

Maximize $Z = 60x + 10y$

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Constraints (Inequalities)

The problem has the following constraints:

1. The mixture must contain at least 60 litres of Liquid A.

2. The mixture must contain at least 40 litres of Liquid B.

3. The total volume of the mixture should not exceed 200 litres.

Also, the quantities of liquids cannot be negative, so $x \ge 0$ and $y \ge 0$. However, these are already covered by constraints (i) and (ii).

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Thus, the complete set of inequalities (the linear programming problem) for maximizing the profit is:

Maximize $Z = 60x + 10y$

Subject to the constraints:

$x \ge 60$

$y \ge 40$

$x + y \le 200$

Given:

The linear congruence to be solved is $7x \equiv 6 \pmod{15}$.

To Find:

All integer solutions for $x$ that satisfy the congruence.

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Solution:

A linear congruence of the form $ax \equiv b \pmod{m}$ has solutions if and only if $\text{gcd}(a, m)$ divides $b$.

Here, $a=7$, $b=6$, and $m=15$.

First, we find the greatest common divisor of 7 and 15.

$\text{gcd}(7, 15) = 1$.

Since 1 divides 6, a solution exists. Furthermore, because the gcd is 1, there is exactly one unique solution modulo 15.

To solve for $x$, we can find the multiplicative inverse of 7 modulo 15. The inverse, let's call it $y$, must satisfy the congruence $7y \equiv 1 \pmod{15}$.

We can find this inverse by inspection or using the Extended Euclidean Algorithm. Let's test a few values:

$7 \times 1 = 7 \equiv 7 \pmod{15}$

$7 \times 2 = 14 \equiv -1 \pmod{15}$

Multiplying the second result by -1:

$7 \times (-2) \equiv 1 \pmod{15}$

The inverse is $-2$. Modulo 15, $-2$ is equivalent to $-2 + 15 = 13$. So, the multiplicative inverse of 7 modulo 15 is 13.

Now, we multiply both sides of the original congruence by this inverse (13):

$13 \cdot (7x) \equiv 13 \cdot 6 \pmod{15}$

$(13 \cdot 7)x \equiv 78 \pmod{15}$

We know that $13 \cdot 7 = 91$. Since $91 = 6 \times 15 + 1$, we have $91 \equiv 1 \pmod{15}$.

Also, for the right side, $78 = 5 \times 15 + 3$, so $78 \equiv 3 \pmod{15}$.

Substituting these back into the congruence:

$1 \cdot x \equiv 3 \pmod{15}$

$x \equiv 3 \pmod{15}$

This is the unique solution modulo 15. To express all integer solutions, we write it in the general form:

$x = 3 + 15k$, where $k$ is any integer.

Thus, the set of all integer solutions is given by $x = 3 + 15k$ for $k \in \mathbb{Z}$.

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Alternate Solution:

We can also solve the congruence by converting it to a Diophantine equation.

The congruence $7x \equiv 6 \pmod{15}$ means that $7x - 6$ is divisible by 15.

This can be written as an equation:

$7x - 6 = 15k$ for some integer $k$.

Rearranging to solve for $x$:

$7x = 15k + 6$

$x = \frac{15k + 6}{7}$

For $x$ to be an integer, the numerator $(15k + 6)$ must be divisible by 7. We can express this as another congruence:

$15k + 6 \equiv 0 \pmod{7}$

We can simplify the coefficients modulo 7. Since $15 = 2 \times 7 + 1$, we have $15 \equiv 1 \pmod{7}$.

The congruence for $k$ becomes:

$1 \cdot k + 6 \equiv 0 \pmod{7}$

$k \equiv -6 \pmod{7}$

Since $-6 \equiv 1 \pmod{7}$, we have:

$k \equiv 1 \pmod{7}$

This implies that $k$ must be of the form $k = 7n + 1$ for some integer $n$.

Now, we substitute this expression for $k$ back into our equation for $x$:

$x = \frac{15(7n + 1) + 6}{7}$

$x = \frac{105n + 15 + 6}{7}$

$x = \frac{105n + 21}{7}$

Dividing both terms in the numerator by 7, we get:

$x = 15n + 3$

This gives the general solution for all integers, where $n$ is any integer. This result matches the one obtained by the first method.

Given:

Total volume of the mixture of milk and water = 80 litres.

Percentage of milk taken out = $75\%$.

Percentage of water taken out = $12.5\%$.

Total percentage of the mixture taken out (vessel emptied by) = $60\%$.

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To Find:

The initial quantity of milk and water in the vessel.

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Solution:

Let the initial quantity of milk in the vessel be $x$ litres.

Let the initial quantity of water in the vessel be $y$ litres.

According to the question, the total volume is 80 litres. So, we have our first equation:

Now, let's calculate the amount of liquid taken out.

Quantity of milk taken out = $75\%$ of $x = \frac{75}{100}x = 0.75x$ litres.

Quantity of water taken out = $12.5\%$ of $y = \frac{12.5}{100}y = 0.125y$ litres.

The total quantity of the mixture taken out is the sum of the milk and water taken out.

Total quantity taken out = $0.75x + 0.125y$

It is given that the vessel is found to be empty by $60\%$. This means the total quantity taken out is $60\%$ of the total volume.

Total quantity taken out = $60\%$ of 80 litres $= \frac{60}{100} \times 80 = 0.6 \times 80 = 48$ litres.

So, we can form our second equation:

To make the calculation easier, we can multiply equation (ii) by 8 to eliminate the decimals (since $0.125 = 1/8$ and $0.75 = 6/8$).

$8 \times (0.75x + 0.125y) = 8 \times 48$

Now we have a system of two linear equations:

$x + y = 80$      ...(i)

$6x + y = 384$     ...(iii)

Subtracting equation (i) from equation (iii):

$(6x + y) - (x + y) = 384 - 80$

$6x - x = 304$

$5x = 304$

$x = \frac{304}{5}$

$x = 60.8$

So, the initial quantity of milk is 60.8 litres.

Now, substitute the value of $x$ back into equation (i) to find $y$.

$60.8 + y = 80$

$y = 80 - 60.8$

$y = 19.2$

So, the initial quantity of water is 19.2 litres.

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Final Answer: The initial quantity of milk in the vessel was 60.8 litres and the initial quantity of water was 19.2 litres.

Given:

Speed of the man in still water = 6 km/hr.

Speed of the stream = 2 km/hr.

Total time for the round trip (upstream and downstream) = 10 hours.

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To Find:

The distance he rowed upstream.

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Solution:

First, we need to determine the man's speed when rowing upstream and downstream.

Upstream speed: When rowing against the stream, the speed of the stream is subtracted from the man's speed in still water.

Upstream speed = (Speed in still water) - (Speed of the stream)

Upstream speed = $6 - 2 = 4$ km/hr.

Downstream speed: When rowing with the stream, the speed of the stream is added to the man's speed in still water.

Downstream speed = (Speed in still water) + (Speed of the stream)

Downstream speed = $6 + 2 = 8$ km/hr.

Let the distance he rowed upstream be $d$ km. Since he returns to the starting point, the distance rowed downstream is also $d$ km.

We know the relationship between time, distance, and speed is:

Time = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}}$

Time taken to row upstream ($T_{up}$) = $\frac{d}{\text{Upstream speed}} = \frac{d}{4}$ hours.

Time taken to row downstream ($T_{down}$) = $\frac{d}{\text{Downstream speed}} = \frac{d}{8}$ hours.

The total time for the journey is given as 10 hours.

Total Time = $T_{up} + T_{down}$

So, we can write the equation:

To solve for $d$, we find a common denominator for the fractions, which is 8.

$\frac{2d}{8} + \frac{d}{8} = 10$

$\frac{2d + d}{8} = 10$

$\frac{3d}{8} = 10$

Now, multiply both sides by 8:

$3d = 10 \times 8$

$3d = 80$

$d = \frac{80}{3}$

$d = 26.67$ (approximately)

The distance he rowed upstream is $\frac{80}{3}$ km or approximately 26.67 km.

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Final Answer: The distance the man rowed upstream is $\frac{80}{3}$ km or $26\frac{2}{3}$ km.

Given:

Time taken by pipes A and B together to fill the tank = 6 hours.

Time taken by pipes B and C together to fill the tank = 10 hours.

Time taken by pipes A and C together to fill the tank = 7.5 hours = $\frac{15}{2}$ hours.

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To Find:

1. The time each pipe will take to fill the tank separately.

2. The time they will take if all three pipes are opened together.

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Solution:

Let the part of the tank filled by pipe A in one hour be $R_A$.

Let the part of the tank filled by pipe B in one hour be $R_B$.

Let the part of the tank filled by pipe C in one hour be $R_C$.

Based on the given information, we can form the following equations:

Part of the tank filled by A and B in 1 hour:

Part of the tank filled by B and C in 1 hour:

Part of the tank filled by A and C in 1 hour:

Now, we add the three equations:

$(R_A + R_B) + (R_B + R_C) + (R_A + R_C) = \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{10} + \frac{2}{15}$

$2R_A + 2R_B + 2R_C = \frac{5 + 3 + 4}{30}$      (LCM of 6, 10, 15 is 30)

$2(R_A + R_B + R_C) = \frac{12}{30} = \frac{2}{5}$

Dividing both sides by 2, we get the combined rate of all three pipes:

This means that pipes A, B, and C together fill $\frac{1}{5}$ of the tank in one hour.

Therefore, the time taken for all three pipes to fill the tank together is the reciprocal of their combined rate:

Time (A + B + C) = $\frac{1}{1/5} = 5$ hours.

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Time for each pipe separately

Now we can find the individual rates by subtracting equations (i), (ii), and (iii) from equation (iv).

To find the rate of pipe A ($R_A$):

$R_A = (R_A + R_B + R_C) - (R_B + R_C)$

$R_A = \frac{1}{5} - \frac{1}{10} = \frac{2-1}{10} = \frac{1}{10}$

Time taken by pipe A alone = $\frac{1}{R_A} = 10$ hours.

To find the rate of pipe B ($R_B$):

$R_B = (R_A + R_B + R_C) - (R_A + R_C)$

$R_B = \frac{1}{5} - \frac{2}{15} = \frac{3-2}{15} = \frac{1}{15}$

Time taken by pipe B alone = $\frac{1}{R_B} = 15$ hours.

To find the rate of pipe C ($R_C$):

$R_C = (R_A + R_B + R_C) - (R_A + R_B)$

$R_C = \frac{1}{5} - \frac{1}{6} = \frac{6-5}{30} = \frac{1}{30}$

Time taken by pipe C alone = $\frac{1}{R_C} = 30$ hours.

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Final Answer:

The time taken by each pipe to fill the tank separately is:

• Pipe A: 10 hours
• Pipe B: 15 hours
• Pipe C: 30 hours

The time taken to fill the tank if all three pipes are opened together is 5 hours.

Given:

Length of the circular race track = 1200 meters.

Speed of A ($S_A$) = 20 m/s.

Speed of B ($S_B$) = 15 m/s.

Both A and B start from the same point and move in the same direction.

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To Find:

1. The time when they will meet for the first time at the starting point.

2. The time when they will meet for the first time anywhere on the track.

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Solution:

Part 1: Meeting at the Starting Point

To find when they will meet again at the starting point, we must first determine the time each person takes to complete one full lap.

We use the formula: Time = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}}$

Time taken by A to complete one lap ($T_A$):

$T_A = \frac{1200 \text{ meters}}{20 \text{ m/s}} = 60$ seconds.

Time taken by B to complete one lap ($T_B$):

$T_B = \frac{1200 \text{ meters}}{15 \text{ m/s}} = 80$ seconds.

They will meet at the starting point for the first time after a time interval that is the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of their individual lap times.

We need to find the LCM of 60 and 80.

Let's use prime factorization:

Prime factors of 60 = $2 \times 2 \times 3 \times 5 = 2^2 \times 3 \times 5$

Prime factors of 80 = $2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 5 = 2^4 \times 5$

LCM(60, 80) = $2^4 \times 3 \times 5 = 16 \times 15 = 240$.

Therefore, they will meet for the first time at the starting point after 240 seconds.

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Part 2: Meeting for the First Time Anywhere on the Track

Since both A and B are moving in the same direction, they will meet for the first time when the faster person (A) has gained a distance equal to one full lap on the slower person (B). We can solve this using the concept of relative speed.

The relative speed of A with respect to B is the difference between their speeds:

Relative Speed ($S_{rel}$) = $S_A - S_B = 20 \text{ m/s} - 15 \text{ m/s} = 5$ m/s.

The distance A needs to gain on B to meet him is the length of one full lap, which is 1200 meters.

The time taken for this to happen is:

Time = $\frac{\text{Distance to be gained}}{\text{Relative Speed}}$

Time = $\frac{1200 \text{ meters}}{5 \text{ m/s}} = 240$ seconds.

Therefore, they will meet for the first time anywhere on the track after 240 seconds.

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Final Answer:

In this particular problem, the first meeting point happens to be the starting point.

• Time to meet for the first time at the starting point: 240 seconds.
• Time to meet for the first time anywhere on the track: 240 seconds.

Given:

The inequality is $\frac{x-2}{x+5} \geq 0$.

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To Find:

The solution set for the inequality and its representation on the number line.

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Solution:

To solve the rational inequality $\frac{x-2}{x+5} \geq 0$, we use the method of critical points (also known as the wavy curve method).

Step 1: Find the critical points.

The critical points are the values of $x$ for which the numerator or the denominator is equal to zero.

Set the numerator to zero:

$x - 2 = 0 \implies x = 2$.

Set the denominator to zero:

$x + 5 = 0 \implies x = -5$.

Important Note: The expression is undefined when the denominator is zero. Therefore, $x$ can never be equal to -5. So, we must exclude $x = -5$ from the solution set.

Step 2: Divide the number line into intervals.

The critical points, -5 and 2, divide the number line into three distinct intervals:

• $(-\infty, -5)$
• $(-5, 2)$
• $(2, \infty)$

Step 3: Test a value from each interval to check the sign of the expression.

We check the sign of the expression $\frac{x-2}{x+5}$ in each interval.

Interval	Test Value	Sign of $(x-2)$	Sign of $(x+5)$	Sign of $\frac{x-2}{x+5}$	Is $\geq 0$?
$(-\infty, -5)$	$x = -6$	Negative (-)	Negative (-)	$\frac{-}{-} = \text{Positive (+)}$	Yes
$(-5, 2)$	$x = 0$	Negative (-)	Positive (+)	$\frac{-}{+} = \text{Negative (-)}$	No
$(2, \infty)$	$x = 3$	Positive (+)	Positive (+)	$\frac{+}{+} = \text{Positive (+)}$	Yes

Step 4: Determine the final solution set.

We need the values of $x$ for which the expression is greater than or equal to zero ($\geq 0$).

From our table, the expression is positive in the intervals $(-\infty, -5)$ and $(2, \infty)$.

We must also check the critical points themselves:

• At $x=2$, the expression becomes $\frac{2-2}{2+5} = \frac{0}{7} = 0$. Since the inequality is $\geq 0$, $x=2$ is included in the solution.
• At $x=-5$, the expression is undefined. Thus, $x=-5$ is excluded from the solution.

Combining these results, the solution consists of all real numbers less than -5, along with all real numbers greater than or equal to 2.

In interval notation, the solution is $(-\infty, -5) \cup [2, \infty)$.

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Representation on the Number Line:

The solution is represented on the number line with an open circle at -5 (not included) and a closed circle at 2 (included). The intervals extending to the left of -5 and to the right of 2 are shaded.

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         -5                          2         

Given:

Number of pens = 10

Number of pencils = 5

Total number of items = 10 + 5 = 15

The average price of 10 pens and 5 pencils = $\textsf{₹} 25$.

The average price of 10 pens = $\textsf{₹} 30$.

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To Find:

The average price of the 5 pencils.

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Solution (Using Basic Averages):

We know that the average is calculated as:

Average = $\frac{\text{Total Sum}}{\text{Number of Items}}$

Therefore, Total Sum = Average $\times$ Number of Items.

First, let's find the total price of all 15 items (10 pens and 5 pencils).

Total Price = (Average price of all items) $\times$ (Total number of items)

Total Price = $\textsf{₹} 25 \times 15 = \textsf{₹} 375$.

Next, let's find the total price of the 10 pens.

Total Price of Pens = (Average price of pens) $\times$ (Number of pens)

Total Price of Pens = $\textsf{₹} 30 \times 10 = \textsf{₹} 300$.

Now, we can find the total price of the 5 pencils by subtracting the total price of pens from the total price of all items.

Total Price of Pencils = (Total Price of all items) - (Total Price of Pens)

Total Price of Pencils = $\textsf{₹} 375 - \textsf{₹} 300 = \textsf{₹} 75$.

Finally, we can find the average price of the 5 pencils.

Average Price of Pencils = $\frac{\text{Total Price of Pencils}}{\text{Number of Pencils}}$

Average Price of Pencils = $\frac{\textsf{₹} 75}{5} = \textsf{₹} 15$.

So, the average price of the pencils is $\textsf{₹} 15$.

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Alternate Solution (Using Alligation Rule):

The rule of alligation can be used here. It relates the prices of individual groups to the mean price of the mixture.

Let the average price of pencils be $x$.

We have two groups: Pens and Pencils.

• Price of Pens (Dearer item) = $\textsf{₹} 30$
• Price of Pencils (Cheaper item) = $x$
• Mean Price (Average of the mixture) = $\textsf{₹} 25$

The ratio of their quantities is given by the alligation formula:

$\frac{\text{Quantity of Pens}}{\text{Quantity of Pencils}} = \frac{\text{Mean Price} - \text{Price of Pencils}}{\text{Price of Pens} - \text{Mean Price}}$

We are given that the quantity of pens is 10 and the quantity of pencils is 5.

Substituting the values into the formula:

$\frac{10}{5} = \frac{25 - x}{30 - 25}$

$2 = \frac{25 - x}{5}$

Now, we solve for $x$:

$2 \times 5 = 25 - x$

$10 = 25 - x$

$x = 25 - 10$

$x = 15$

Thus, the average price of the pencils is $\textsf{₹} 15$.

Given:

Speed of the man in still water = 5 km/hr.

Speed of the current (stream) = 1 km/hr.

Total time for the round trip (to a place and back) = 1 hour.

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To Find:

The distance to the place (one way).

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Solution:

First, we calculate the man's speed when rowing upstream (against the current) and downstream (with the current).

Upstream speed: This is the speed in still water minus the speed of the current.

Upstream speed = $5 - 1 = 4$ km/hr.

Downstream speed: This is the speed in still water plus the speed of the current.

Downstream speed = $5 + 1 = 6$ km/hr.

Let the distance to the place be $d$ km.

We use the formula: Time = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}}$

Time taken to row to the place (upstream) = $T_{up} = \frac{d}{\text{Upstream speed}} = \frac{d}{4}$ hours.

Time taken to come back from the place (downstream) = $T_{down} = \frac{d}{\text{Downstream speed}} = \frac{d}{6}$ hours.

The total time for the journey is given as 1 hour.

Total Time = $T_{up} + T_{down}$

So, we can set up the following equation:

To solve for $d$, we find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators 4 and 6, which is 12.

Multiplying the entire equation by 12:

$12 \left( \frac{d}{4} \right) + 12 \left( \frac{d}{6} \right) = 12 \times 1$

$3d + 2d = 12$

$5d = 12$

$d = \frac{12}{5}$

$d = 2.4$

The distance to the place is 2.4 km.

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Final Answer: The place is 2.4 km far.

Given:

Time taken by pipe A to fill the cistern = 12 minutes.

Time taken by pipe B to fill the cistern = 15 minutes.

Time taken by pipe C to empty the cistern = 20 minutes.

The pipes are opened sequentially for one minute each, starting with A.

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To Find:

The total time it will take to fill the cistern.

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Solution:

First, let's determine the rate of work for each pipe, which is the part of the cistern they can fill or empty in one minute.

Part of cistern filled by pipe A in 1 minute = $\frac{1}{12}$.

Part of cistern filled by pipe B in 1 minute = $\frac{1}{15}$.

Part of cistern emptied by pipe C in 1 minute = $\frac{1}{20}$.

The pipes operate in a cycle of 3 minutes (A, then B, then C).

Let's calculate the net part of the cistern filled in one complete cycle of 3 minutes:

Work in 1st minute (by A) = $+\frac{1}{12}$

Work in 2nd minute (by B) = $+\frac{1}{15}$

Work in 3rd minute (by C) = $-\frac{1}{20}$ (negative because it's emptying)

Total part filled in 3 minutes = $\frac{1}{12} + \frac{1}{15} - \frac{1}{20}$

To add/subtract these fractions, we find the LCM of 12, 15, and 20. The LCM is 60.

Net work in 3 minutes = $\frac{5}{60} + \frac{4}{60} - \frac{3}{60} = \frac{5 + 4 - 3}{60} = \frac{6}{60} = \frac{1}{10}$

So, in one cycle of 3 minutes, $\frac{1}{10}$ of the cistern is filled.

To fill the entire cistern (which is 1 whole part), we need to see how many such cycles are required. We want to fill the cistern as much as possible without overfilling in the final stages. Let's see how much is filled after 9 cycles.

Time taken for 9 cycles = $9 \times 3 = 27$ minutes.

Part of cistern filled in 9 cycles = $9 \times \frac{1}{10} = \frac{9}{10}$.

Remaining part to be filled = $1 - \frac{9}{10} = \frac{1}{10}$.

At the end of 27 minutes, the 10th cycle begins. It's pipe A's turn.

In the 28th minute, pipe A works and fills $\frac{1}{12}$ of the cistern.

The remaining part to be filled is $\frac{1}{10}$. Since $\frac{1}{10} > \frac{1}{12}$, pipe A will work for the full minute.

Part filled after 28 minutes = (Part filled in 27 mins) + (Part filled by A in 1 min)

Part filled = $\frac{9}{10} + \frac{1}{12} = \frac{54}{60} + \frac{5}{60} = \frac{59}{60}$.

Now, the remaining part to be filled is $1 - \frac{59}{60} = \frac{1}{60}$.

The 29th minute begins, and it is now pipe B's turn. Pipe B can fill $\frac{1}{15}$ of the cistern in a full minute.

However, only $\frac{1}{60}$ of the cistern is left to be filled. The time pipe B will take to fill this remaining part is:

Time = $\frac{\text{Work to be done}}{\text{Rate of work}} = \frac{1/60}{1/15} = \frac{1}{60} \times \frac{15}{1} = \frac{15}{60} = \frac{1}{4}$ minute.

So, the total time to fill the cistern is:

Total Time = (Time for 9 cycles) + (Time for A's turn) + (Time for B's turn)

Total Time = $27 \text{ minutes} + 1 \text{ minute} + \frac{1}{4} \text{ minute}$

Total Time = $28\frac{1}{4}$ minutes.

Converting $\frac{1}{4}$ minute to seconds: $\frac{1}{4} \times 60 = 15$ seconds.

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Final Answer: The cistern will be filled in $28\frac{1}{4}$ minutes, or 28 minutes and 15 seconds.

Given:

The quadratic inequality is $x^2 - 5x + 6 < 0$.

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To Find:

The solution set for the inequality and its representation on the number line.

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Solution:

To solve the inequality, we first find the roots of the corresponding quadratic equation $x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0$.

Step 1: Factor the quadratic expression.

We need to find two numbers that multiply to 6 and add up to -5. These numbers are -2 and -3.

$x^2 - 2x - 3x + 6 = 0$

$x(x - 2) - 3(x - 2) = 0$

$(x - 2)(x - 3) = 0$

The roots of the equation are $x = 2$ and $x = 3$. These are the critical points for our inequality.

The inequality can be rewritten as:

$(x - 2)(x - 3) < 0$

Step 2: Use the critical points to create intervals and test them.

The critical points 2 and 3 divide the number line into three intervals:

• $(-\infty, 2)$
• $(2, 3)$
• $(3, \infty)$

We will test a value from each interval to see if it satisfies the inequality $(x - 2)(x - 3) < 0$.

Interval	Test Value	Sign of $(x-2)$	Sign of $(x-3)$	Sign of $(x-2)(x-3)$	Is < 0?
$(-\infty, 2)$	$x = 0$	Negative (-)	Negative (-)	$(-)(-) = \text{Positive (+)}$	No
$(2, 3)$	$x = 2.5$	Positive (+)	Negative (-)	$(+)(-) = \text{Negative (-)}$	Yes
$(3, \infty)$	$x = 4$	Positive (+)	Positive (+)	$(+)(+) = \text{Positive (+)}$	No

Step 3: Determine the solution set.

The inequality is satisfied only in the interval where the product is negative, which is $(2, 3)$.

Since the inequality is strict ($< 0$), the endpoints $x=2$ and $x=3$ are not included in the solution.

Therefore, the solution set is all real numbers $x$ such that $2 < x < 3$.

In interval notation, the solution is $(2, 3)$.

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Representation on the Number Line:

The solution is represented on the number line with open circles at 2 and 3 (to show they are not included) and shading the region between them.

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                    2               3                    

Given:

The price of petrol is increased by $20\%$.

The monthly consumption of petrol is reduced by $10\%$.

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To Find:

The percentage increase or decrease in the monthly expenditure on petrol.

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Solution:

We know that the total expenditure is calculated as:

Expenditure = Price $\times$ Consumption

To solve this, let's assume some initial values for price and consumption to make the calculation straightforward.

Step 1: Assume initial values.

Let the initial price of petrol be $\textsf{₹} 100$ per litre.

Let the initial monthly consumption be 100 litres.

Step 2: Calculate the initial expenditure.

Initial Expenditure = Initial Price $\times$ Initial Consumption

Initial Expenditure = $\textsf{₹} 100 \times 100 = \textsf{₹} 10,000$.

Step 3: Calculate the new price and new consumption.

The price is increased by $20\%$.

New Price = $100 + (20\% \text{ of } 100) = 100 + 20 = \textsf{₹} 120$ per litre.

The consumption is decreased by $10\%$.

New Consumption = $100 - (10\% \text{ of } 100) = 100 - 10 = 90$ litres.

Step 4: Calculate the new expenditure.

New Expenditure = New Price $\times$ New Consumption

New Expenditure = $\textsf{₹} 120 \times 90 = \textsf{₹} 10,800$.

Step 5: Calculate the percentage change in expenditure.

Change in Expenditure = New Expenditure - Initial Expenditure

Change in Expenditure = $\textsf{₹} 10,800 - \textsf{₹} 10,000 = \textsf{₹} 800$.

Since the change is positive, it is an increase.

Percentage Increase = $\frac{\text{Change in Expenditure}}{\text{Initial Expenditure}} \times 100\%$

Percentage Increase = $\frac{800}{10000} \times 100\% = \frac{8}{100} \times 100\% = 8\%$.

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Alternate Solution (Using Variables):

Let the initial price be $P$ and the initial consumption be $C$.

Initial Expenditure, $E_1 = P \times C$.

The price increases by $20\%$, so the new price $P'$ is:

$P' = P + 0.20P = 1.2P$

The consumption decreases by $10\%$, so the new consumption $C'$ is:

$C' = C - 0.10C = 0.9C$

The new expenditure, $E_2$, is:

$E_2 = P' \times C' = (1.2P) \times (0.9C) = 1.08(PC) = 1.08 E_1$

To find the percentage change:

Percentage Change = $\frac{E_2 - E_1}{E_1} \times 100\%$

Percentage Change = $\frac{1.08E_1 - E_1}{E_1} \times 100\% = \frac{0.08E_1}{E_1} \times 100\% = 0.08 \times 100\% = 8\%$.

The positive result indicates an increase.

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Final Answer: There is an 8% increase in his monthly expenditure on petrol.

Given:

A's time to run 200 meters = 22 seconds.

B's time to run 200 meters = 25 seconds.

Total distance of the race = 500 meters.

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To Find:

The head start in distance that A can give to B so that they finish the 500-meter race at the same time.

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Solution:

Step 1: Calculate the speeds of A and B.

We use the formula: Speed = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}$.

Speed of A ($S_A$) = $\frac{200 \text{ m}}{22 \text{ s}} = \frac{100}{11}$ m/s.

Speed of B ($S_B$) = $\frac{200 \text{ m}}{25 \text{ s}} = 8$ m/s.

Step 2: Calculate the time A takes to finish the 500-meter race.

Time taken by A ($T_A$) = $\frac{\text{Total Distance}}{\text{Speed of A}} = \frac{500}{100/11} = 500 \times \frac{11}{100} = 5 \times 11 = 55$ seconds.

Step 3: Calculate the distance B can cover in A's time.

For them to finish the race at the same time, B must also complete his required distance in 55 seconds. Let's find out how far B can run in this time.

Distance covered by B in 55 seconds = Speed of B $\times$ Time

Distance covered by B = $8 \text{ m/s} \times 55 \text{ s} = 440$ meters.

Step 4: Calculate the required head start.

This means that in the time A runs the full 500 meters, B can only run 440 meters. To ensure they finish together, B must be given a head start equal to the difference in the distances they cover in the same time.

Head Start = Total Race Distance - Distance covered by B

Head Start = $500 \text{ m} - 440 \text{ m} = 60$ meters.

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Alternate Solution:

Step 1: Find the time A takes to run 500m.

As calculated before, A takes 55 seconds to run 500m.

Step 2: Find the time B takes to run 500m.

Time taken by B ($T_B$) = $\frac{\text{Total Distance}}{\text{Speed of B}} = \frac{500}{8} = 62.5$ seconds.

Step 3: Find the time difference.

In a 500m race, A finishes faster than B. The time difference is:

Time Difference = $T_B - T_A = 62.5 \text{ s} - 55 \text{ s} = 7.5$ seconds.

This means A beats B by 7.5 seconds.

Step 4: Calculate the head start in distance.

The head start A should give B is the distance B can cover in this time difference (7.5 seconds).

Head Start = Speed of B $\times$ Time Difference

Head Start = $8 \text{ m/s} \times 7.5 \text{ s} = 60$ meters.

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Final Answer: A can give B a start of 60 meters so that they finish the 500-meter race at the same time.

Given:

The linear congruence to be solved is $12x \equiv 8 \pmod{20}$.

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To Find:

All integer solutions for $x$ that satisfy the congruence.

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Solution:

A linear congruence of the form $ax \equiv b \pmod{m}$ has solutions if and only if $\text{gcd}(a, m)$ divides $b$.

Here, $a=12$, $b=8$, and $m=20$.

Step 1: Check for solvability.

First, we find the greatest common divisor of $a$ and $m$:

$\text{gcd}(12, 20) = 4$.

Next, we check if this gcd divides $b$.

Since 4 divides 8, solutions exist. The number of incongruent solutions modulo 20 is equal to the gcd, which is 4.

Step 2: Simplify the congruence.

Since all parts of the congruence ($a$, $b$, and $m$) are divisible by their gcd (4), we can divide the entire congruence by 4 to simplify it:

$\frac{12x}{4} \equiv \frac{8}{4} \pmod{\frac{20}{4}}$

This gives us a new, simpler congruence:

$3x \equiv 2 \pmod{5}$

Step 3: Solve the simplified congruence.

We need to find the multiplicative inverse of 3 modulo 5. We can test values:

$3 \times 1 \equiv 3 \pmod{5}$

$3 \times 2 = 6 \equiv 1 \pmod{5}$

The multiplicative inverse of 3 modulo 5 is 2.

Now, multiply both sides of the simplified congruence by 2:

$2 \cdot (3x) \equiv 2 \cdot 2 \pmod{5}$

$6x \equiv 4 \pmod{5}$

Since $6 \equiv 1 \pmod{5}$, this becomes:

$x \equiv 4 \pmod{5}$

Step 4: Find all solutions.

The general solution for all integers is given by the result from the simplified congruence:

$x = 4 + 5k$, for any integer $k$.

To find the 4 distinct solutions modulo 20, we can substitute values for $k=0, 1, 2, 3$:

• For $k=0$: $x = 4 + 5(0) = 4$. So, $x \equiv 4 \pmod{20}$.
• For $k=1$: $x = 4 + 5(1) = 9$. So, $x \equiv 9 \pmod{20}$.
• For $k=2$: $x = 4 + 5(2) = 14$. So, $x \equiv 14 \pmod{20}$.
• For $k=3$: $x = 4 + 5(3) = 19$. So, $x \equiv 19 \pmod{20}$.

The four incongruent solutions modulo 20 are 4, 9, 14, and 19.

The set of all integer solutions is given by $x = 4 + 5k$, where $k \in \mathbb{Z}$.

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Alternate Solution (Using Diophantine Equation):

The congruence $12x \equiv 8 \pmod{20}$ can be written as a linear Diophantine equation. It means that $12x - 8$ is a multiple of 20.

$12x - 8 = 20y$, for some integer $y$.

Rearranging the terms, we get:

$12x - 20y = 8$

We can divide the entire equation by the greatest common divisor of the coefficients, which is $\text{gcd}(12, 20, 8) = 4$.

$3x - 5y = 2$

Now, we solve for $x$ in terms of $y$:

$3x = 5y + 2$

$x = \frac{5y + 2}{3}$

For $x$ to be an integer, the numerator $(5y + 2)$ must be divisible by 3. We can express this as a congruence:

$5y + 2 \equiv 0 \pmod{3}$

Simplifying the coefficient of $y$ modulo 3 ($5 \equiv 2 \pmod{3}$):

$2y + 2 \equiv 0 \pmod{3}$

$2(y + 1) \equiv 0 \pmod{3}$

Since $\text{gcd}(2, 3) = 1$, we can divide by 2:

$y + 1 \equiv 0 \pmod{3}$

$y \equiv -1 \pmod{3}$

$y \equiv 2 \pmod{3}$

This means $y$ can be written in the form $y = 3k + 2$ for any integer $k$.

Now we substitute this expression for $y$ back into our equation for $x$:

$x = \frac{5(3k + 2) + 2}{3}$

$x = \frac{15k + 10 + 2}{3}$

$x = \frac{15k + 12}{3}$

$x = 5k + 4$

This gives the general solution for all integers, which matches the result from the first method.

Given:

A mixture of alcohol and water initially contains $35\%$ alcohol.

14 litres of water is added to this mixture.

The percentage of alcohol in the new mixture becomes $21\%$.

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To Find:

The original quantity of the mixture.

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Solution:

Let the original quantity of the mixture be $x$ litres.

The key principle in this problem is that the quantity of alcohol remains constant, as only water is added.

Step 1: Express the initial quantity of alcohol.

Initial quantity of alcohol = $35\%$ of the original mixture.

Initial quantity of alcohol = $\frac{35}{100} \times x = 0.35x$ litres.

Step 2: Express the new total quantity and the new quantity of alcohol.

After adding 14 litres of water, the new total quantity of the mixture becomes $(x + 14)$ litres.

The quantity of alcohol in the new mixture is $21\%$ of this new total quantity.

New quantity of alcohol = $\frac{21}{100} \times (x + 14) = 0.21(x + 14)$ litres.

Step 3: Equate the quantities of alcohol and solve for $x$.

Since the amount of alcohol did not change, we can set the initial quantity of alcohol equal to the new quantity of alcohol.

To simplify, we can multiply both sides of the equation by 100 to eliminate the decimals:

$35x = 21(x + 14)$

We can divide both sides by the greatest common divisor of 35 and 21, which is 7:

$5x = 3(x + 14)$

$5x = 3x + 42$

$5x - 3x = 42$

$2x = 42$

$x = \frac{42}{2}$

$x = 21$

Thus, the original quantity of the mixture was 21 litres.

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Alternate Solution (Using Ratios):

Let A represent Alcohol and W represent Water.

Original Mixture:

The ratio of Alcohol to the Total Mixture is $35:100$, which simplifies to $7:20$.

New Mixture:

The ratio of Alcohol to the Total Mixture is $21:100$.

The amount of alcohol is constant. We can make the 'Alcohol' part of the ratios equal. The LCM of 7 and 21 is 21.

Original Ratio (A:Total) = $7:20$. Multiply by 3 to make the Alcohol part 21: $21:60$.

New Ratio (A:Total) = $21:100$.

Now, let's look at the 'Total' parts. The total mixture increased from 60 parts to 100 parts.

Increase in total mixture (in parts) = $100 - 60 = 40$ parts.

This increase is due to the 14 litres of water added.

So, 40 parts = 14 litres.

Value of 1 part = $\frac{14}{40} = \frac{7}{20}$ litres.

We need to find the original quantity of the mixture, which corresponds to 60 parts in our adjusted ratio.

Original Quantity = $60 \times (\text{value of 1 part})$

Original Quantity = $60 \times \frac{7}{20} = 3 \times 7 = 21$ litres.

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Final Answer: The original quantity of the mixture was 21 litres.

Given:

Case 1: A boat travels 20 km upstream and 30 km downstream in 5 hours.

Case 2: The same boat travels 30 km upstream and 20 km downstream in 6 hours.

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To Find:

The speed of the boat in still water and the speed of the stream.

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Solution:

Let the speed of the boat in still water be $u$ km/hr.

Let the speed of the stream be $v$ km/hr.

Then, the speed of the boat upstream (against the current) = $(u - v)$ km/hr.

And, the speed of the boat downstream (with the current) = $(u + v)$ km/hr.

We know that Time = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}}$.

From the given information, we can form two equations:

For Case 1:

Time taken upstream + Time taken downstream = 5 hours

For Case 2:

Time taken upstream + Time taken downstream = 6 hours

To solve this system of non-linear equations, let's make a substitution.

Let $x = \frac{1}{u-v}$ and $y = \frac{1}{u+v}$.

The equations now become a system of linear equations:

We can solve this system using the elimination method. Let's multiply equation (iii) by 3 and equation (iv) by 2 to eliminate $x$.

$3 \times (20x + 30y = 5) \implies 60x + 90y = 15$

$2 \times (30x + 20y = 6) \implies 60x + 40y = 12$

Now, subtract the second new equation from the first:

$(60x + 90y) - (60x + 40y) = 15 - 12$

$50y = 3$

$y = \frac{3}{50}$

Substitute the value of $y$ back into equation (iii):

$20x + 30\left(\frac{3}{50}\right) = 5$

$20x + \frac{90}{50} = 5$

$20x + \frac{9}{5} = 5$

$20x = 5 - \frac{9}{5} = \frac{25-9}{5} = \frac{16}{5}$

$x = \frac{16}{5 \times 20} = \frac{16}{100} = \frac{4}{25}$

Now, we substitute back the original variables:

$x = \frac{1}{u-v} = \frac{4}{25} \implies u - v = \frac{25}{4}$      ...(v)

$y = \frac{1}{u+v} = \frac{3}{50} \implies u + v = \frac{50}{3}$      ...(vi)

We now have a new system of linear equations for $u$ and $v$.

Adding equation (v) and (vi):

$(u - v) + (u + v) = \frac{25}{4} + \frac{50}{3}$

$2u = \frac{75 + 200}{12} = \frac{275}{12}$

$u = \frac{275}{24}$

Subtracting equation (v) from (vi):

$(u + v) - (u - v) = \frac{50}{3} - \frac{25}{4}$

$2v = \frac{200 - 75}{12} = \frac{125}{12}$

$v = \frac{125}{24}$

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Final Answer:

The speed of the boat in still water is $\frac{275}{24}$ km/hr (or approximately 11.46 km/hr).

The speed of the stream is $\frac{125}{24}$ km/hr (or approximately 5.21 km/hr).