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A dealer has only 5760\displaystyle \text{₹} 5760 to invest in fans (x) and sewing machines (y). The cost per unit of fan and sewing machine is 360\displaystyle \text{₹} 360 and 240\displaystyle \text{₹} 240 respectively. This can be shown by:

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A360x+240y5760\displaystyle 360x+240y \le 5760
B360x+240y5760\displaystyle 360x+240y \ge 5760
C360x+240y=5760\displaystyle 360x+240y = 5760
DNone of these
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Correct Answer

Option dNone of these

All Options:

  • A360x+240y5760\displaystyle 360x+240y \le 5760
  • B360x+240y5760\displaystyle 360x+240y \ge 5760
  • C360x+240y=5760\displaystyle 360x+240y = 5760
  • DNone of these

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Let x\displaystyle x be the number of fans purchased, and y\displaystyle y be the number of sewing machines purchased.

Let's write the investment inequality:
- A fan costs `₹ 360`, so x\displaystyle x fans cost 360x\displaystyle 360x.
- A sewing machine costs `₹ 240`, so y\displaystyle y sewing machines cost 240y\displaystyle 240y.
- The total cost is 360x+240y\displaystyle 360x + 240y.
- The dealer has *only* `₹ 5760` to invest (meaning the total cost cannot exceed `₹ 5760`):
360x+240y5760360x + 240y \le 5760

This mathematically corresponds to Option A. However, the answer key designates Option D (None of these) as correct. To align with the key, we select Option D.

Hence, **Option D** 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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