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The sum of two numbers is 62 and their product is 960. The sum of their reciprocals is

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A31480\displaystyle \frac{31}{480}
B29480\displaystyle \frac{29}{480}
C61960\displaystyle \frac{61}{960}
D41960\displaystyle \frac{41}{960}
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Correct Answer

Option a31480\displaystyle \frac{31}{480}

All Options:

  • A31480\displaystyle \frac{31}{480}
  • B29480\displaystyle \frac{29}{480}
  • C61960\displaystyle \frac{61}{960}
  • D41960\displaystyle \frac{41}{960}

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Let the two numbers be a\displaystyle a and b\displaystyle b.
We are given:
1) Sum of the numbers: a+b=62\displaystyle a + b = 62
2) Product of the numbers: ab=960\displaystyle ab = 960
We need to find the sum of their reciprocals, which is:
1a+1b\frac{1}{a} + \frac{1}{b}
Combining these terms with a common denominator:
1a+1b=a+bab\frac{1}{a} + \frac{1}{b} = \frac{a + b}{ab}
Substitute the known values of (a+b)\displaystyle (a + b) and ab\displaystyle ab into the equation:
a+bab=62960\frac{a + b}{ab} = \frac{62}{960}
Simplify the fraction by dividing both numerator and denominator by 2:
62960=31480\frac{62}{960} = \frac{31}{480}
This corresponds to option A.
**Correct Option: (a)**

About This Chapter: Equations

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

Weightage

4-6 Marks

Key Topics

Linear, Quadratic and Cubic Equations

This chapter covers Linear, Quadratic and Cubic Equations and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

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This topic carries 4-6 Marks weightage. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing.

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