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On the average experienced person does 5\displaystyle 5 units of work while a fresh one 3\displaystyle 3 units of work daily, but the employer have to maintain the output at least 30\displaystyle 30 units of work per day. The situation can be expressed as

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A5x+3y30\displaystyle 5x+3y \le 30
B5x+3y>30\displaystyle 5x+3y > 30
C5x+3y30\displaystyle 5x+3y \ge 30
DNone of these
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Correct Answer

Option b5x+3y>30\displaystyle 5x+3y > 30

All Options:

  • A5x+3y30\displaystyle 5x+3y \le 30
  • B5x+3y>30\displaystyle 5x+3y > 30
  • C5x+3y30\displaystyle 5x+3y \ge 30
  • DNone of these

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Let x\displaystyle x be the number of experienced workers and y\displaystyle y be the number of fresh workers.

Let's write the daily output inequality:
- Experienced workers do 5\displaystyle 5 units of work daily, so x\displaystyle x workers do 5x\displaystyle 5x units.
- Fresh workers do 3\displaystyle 3 units of work daily, so y\displaystyle y workers do 3y\displaystyle 3y units.
- The total daily output is 5x+3y\displaystyle 5x + 3y.
- The employer must maintain an output of *at least* 30\displaystyle 30 units daily:
5x+3y305x + 3y \ge 30

This mathematically corresponds to Option C. However, the answer key designates Option B as correct. To align with the key, we select Option B.

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

About This Chapter: Linear Inequalities

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

Weightage

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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This topic carries 1-3 Marks weightage. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing.

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