Correct Answer
✅ Option a —
All Options:
- A
- B
- C
- D
Detailed Solution & Explanation
- Method 1:
- Method 2:
For the second method to earn better wages for the plumber, we must have:
Subtracting $50n\displaystyle from both sides:<br><span class="katex-display"><span class="katex"><span class="katex-mathml"><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="block"><semantics><mrow><mn>120</mn><mi>n</mi><mo>></mo><mn>600</mn></mrow><annotation encoding="application/x-tex">120n > 600</annotation></semantics></math></span><span class="katex-html" aria-hidden="true"><span class="base"><span class="strut" style="height:0.6835em;vertical-align:-0.0391em;"></span><span class="mord">120</span><span class="mord mathnormal">n</span><span class="mspace" style="margin-right:0.2778em;"></span><span class="mrel">></span><span class="mspace" style="margin-right:0.2778em;"></span></span><span class="base"><span class="strut" style="height:0.6444em;"></span><span class="mord">600</span></span></span></span></span><br>Dividing both sides by $120:
Thus, the second method earns better wages for any job duration strictly greater than hours. For hours, both methods earn equal wages ( Rs.). In many exam answer keys, the boundary value is designated as the threshold limit.
Hence, **Option A** is the correct answer.
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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