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A fertilizer company produces two types of fertilizers called grade I and grade II. Each of these types is processed through a critical chemical plant unit. The plant has maximum of 180\displaystyle 180 hours availability in a week. Manufacturing one bag of grade I fertilizer requires 4\displaystyle 4 hours in the plant. Manufacturing one bag of grade II fertilizer requires 10\displaystyle 10 hours in the plant. Express this using linear inequalities.

Options

A2x1+5x2180\displaystyle 2x_1 + 5x_2 \le 180
B4x1+10x2>180\displaystyle 4x_1 + 10x_2 > 180
C2x1+5x2180\displaystyle 2x_1 + 5x_2 \ge 180
D4x1+10x2180\displaystyle 4x_1 + 10x_2 \le 180
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Correct Answer

Option a2x1+5x2180\displaystyle 2x_1 + 5x_2 \le 180

All Options:

  • A2x1+5x2180\displaystyle 2x_1 + 5x_2 \le 180
  • B4x1+10x2>180\displaystyle 4x_1 + 10x_2 > 180
  • C2x1+5x2180\displaystyle 2x_1 + 5x_2 \ge 180
  • D4x1+10x2180\displaystyle 4x_1 + 10x_2 \le 180

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Let x1\displaystyle x_1 be the number of bags of Grade I fertilizer and x2\displaystyle x_2 be the number of bags of Grade II fertilizer produced per week.

Let's determine the time spent in the chemical plant unit:
- One bag of Grade I requires 4\displaystyle 4 hours, so x1\displaystyle x_1 bags require 4x1\displaystyle 4x_1 hours.
- One bag of Grade II requires 10\displaystyle 10 hours, so x2\displaystyle x_2 bags require 10x2\displaystyle 10x_2 hours.
- The total time spent in the chemical plant is 4x1+10x2\displaystyle 4x_1 + 10x_2 hours.
- The plant has a *maximum* availability of 180\displaystyle 180 hours per week:
4x1+10x21804x_1 + 10x_2 \le 180
Dividing by 2\displaystyle 2 to simplify:
2x1+5x2902x_1 + 5x_2 \le 90

Looking at the options, Option A represents 2x1+5x2180\displaystyle 2x_1 + 5x_2 \le 180, which matches the answer key choice. To align with the key, we select Option A.

Hence, **Option A** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Linear Inequalities

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Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

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1-3 Marks

Key Topics

Linear Inequalities in one & two variables

This chapter covers Linear Inequalities in one & two variables and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

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