Quantitative Aptitude Ques 337
Question: For what value of k, the following equations have no solutions? $ 9x+4y=9; $ $ 7x+ky=5 $
Options:
A) 3
B) 4.7
C) 28/9
D) 9/28
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Given equations,
$ 9x+4y=9 $
$ 7x+ky=5 $
Standard equations
$ a _1x+b _1y=c _1 $
$ a _2x+b _2y=c _2 $
We know that, equations to have no solution the condition is
$ \frac{a _1}{a _2}=\frac{b _1}{b _2} $
Now, comparing given equation with standard equations, we get
$ \frac{9}{7}=\frac{4}{k} $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ k=\frac{4\times 7}{9}=\frac{28}{9} $
Hence, $ k=\frac{28}{9} $ for the equations to have no solution.