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The solution of the linear simultaneous equations 2xy=4\displaystyle 2x - y = 4 and 3x+4y=17\displaystyle 3x + 4y = 17 is

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Ax=3;y=2\displaystyle x = 3; y = 2
Bx=2;y=3\displaystyle x = 2; y = 3
Cx=3;y=2\displaystyle x = -3; y = -2
Dx=2;y=3\displaystyle x = -2; y = -3
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Correct Answer

Option ax=3;y=2\displaystyle x = 3; y = 2

All Options:

  • Ax=3;y=2\displaystyle x = 3; y = 2
  • Bx=2;y=3\displaystyle x = 2; y = 3
  • Cx=3;y=2\displaystyle x = -3; y = -2
  • Dx=2;y=3\displaystyle x = -2; y = -3

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

The given system of simultaneous linear equations is:
2xy=4— (Equation 1)2x - y = 4 \quad \text{--- (Equation 1)}
3x+4y=17— (Equation 2)3x + 4y = 17 \quad \text{--- (Equation 2)}
From Equation 1, we can express y\displaystyle y in terms of x\displaystyle x:
y=2x4— (Equation 3)y = 2x - 4 \quad \text{--- (Equation 3)}
Substituting Equation 3 into Equation 2:
3x+4(2x4)=173x + 4(2x - 4) = 17
3x+8x16=173x + 8x - 16 = 17
11x=33    x=311x = 33 \implies x = 3
Substituting x=3\displaystyle x = 3 back into Equation 3:
y=2(3)4=64=2y = 2(3) - 4 = 6 - 4 = 2
Thus, the correct unique solution is x=3,y=2\displaystyle x = 3, y = 2. (Note: While the provided answer key points to Option D, mathematically Option A is the correct and only solution, as Option D does not satisfy either equation).
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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