CHAPTERWISE
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
MATHEMATICS 2023 & 2024 RAGHUBIR BAL MANDIR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL,
RAM GHAT ROAD, ALIGARH
CHAPTER LINEAR EQUATIONS IN TWO VARIABLES | Unit 2: ALGEBRA | Marks: 05 (approx.)
SYLLABUS:
UNIT II: ALGEBRA | PAIR OF LINEAR EQUATIONS IN TWO VARIABLES
Pair of linear equations in two variables and graphical method of their solution, consistency/inconsistency.
Algebraic conditions for number of solutions. Solution of a pair of linear equations in two variables algebraically - by
substitution, by elimination. Simple situational problems.
(SECTION – A) [1 Mark]
Q.1 The value of k for which the pair of linear equations 5𝑥 + 2𝑦— 7 = 0 and 2𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 + 1 = 0 don't
have a solution, is:
4 5 5
(a) 5 (b) 5 (c) 4 (d) 2
Q.2 The value of 'k' for which the pair of linear equations 𝑥 + 𝑦 — 4 = 0 and 2𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 — 8 = 0 has
infinitely many solutions, is
(a) 𝑘 ≠ 2 (b) 𝑘 ≠ −2 (c) 𝑘 = 2 (d) 𝑘 = −2
Q.3 The graph of a pair of linear equations 𝑎1 𝑥 + 𝑏1 𝑦 = 𝑐1 and 𝑎2 𝑥 + 𝑏2 𝑦 = 𝑐2 in two variables x and y
represents parallel lines, if
𝑎 𝑏 𝑎 𝑏 𝑐1 𝑎 𝑏 𝑐1 𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
(a) 𝑎1 ≠ 𝑏 1 (b) 𝑎1 = 𝑏 1 = (c) 𝑎1 ≠ 𝑏 1 = (d) 𝑎1 = 𝑏 1 ≠ 𝑐 1
2 2 2 2 𝑐2 2 2 𝑐2 2 2 2
Q.4 The lines represented by linear equations x = a and y = b (𝑎 ≠ 𝑏) are
(a) intersecting at (a, b) (b) intersecting at (b, a) (c) parallel (d) coincident
Q.5 Assertion (A): The pair of linear equations 5𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 6 = 0 and 7𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 18 = 0 have
infinitely many solutions.
Reason (R): The pair of linear equations 𝑎1 𝑥 + 𝑏1 𝑦 = 𝑐1 and 𝑎2 𝑥 + 𝑏2 𝑦 = 𝑐2 have infinitely many
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐1
solutions, if 𝑎1 = 𝑏 1 = .
2 2 𝑐2
Q.6 The pair of linear equations 2𝑘𝑥 + 5𝑦=7, 6𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 11 have a unique solution, if
1 1
(a) 𝑘 ≠ 3 (b) 𝑘 ≠ −3 (c) 𝑘 ≠ 3 (d) 𝑘 ≠ − 3
Q.7 The larger of two supplementary angles exceeds the smaller by 18 degrees. What is the measure of
larger angle ?
(a) 81° (b) 99° (c) 36° (d) 54°
Q.8 Assertion (A): The pair of linear equations 3𝑥 + 5𝑦 − 4 = 0 and 15𝑥 + 25𝑦 − 25 = 0 is
inconsistent.
Reason (R): The pair of linear equations 𝑎1 𝑥 + 𝑏1 𝑦 = 𝑐1 and 𝑎2 𝑥 + 𝑏2 𝑦 = 𝑐2 have infinitely many
𝑎1 𝑏1 𝑐1
solutions, if = ≠ .
𝑎2 𝑏2 𝑐2
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Q.9 The pair of linear equations 𝑥 + 2𝑦 — 5 = 0 and 2𝑥 — 4𝑦 + 6 = 0 :
(a) is inconsistent (b) is consistent with many solutions
(c) is consistent with a unique solution (d) is consistent with two solutions
Q.10 The lines represented by the linear equations y = x and x = 4 intersect at P. The coordinates of the
point P are :
(a) (4, 0) (b) (4, 4)
(c) (0, 4) (d) ( -4, 4)
Q.11 The pair of linear equations 𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 5 = 0 and − 3𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 1 = 0 has
(a) a unique solution (b) exactly two solutions (c) infinitely many solutions (d) no solution
Q.12 If the pair of linear equations 𝑥 — 𝑦 = 1, 𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 = 5 has a unique solution 𝑥 = 2, 𝑦 = 1, then
the value of k is :
(a) −2 (b) −3 (c) 3° (d) 4
Q13 If the lines represented by equations 3𝑥 + 2𝑚𝑦 = 2 and 2𝑥 + 5𝑦 + 1 = 0 are parallel, then
the value of m is :
2 5 3 15
(a) 5 (b) − 4 (c) 2 (d) 4
Q14 The value of k, if (6, k) lies on the line represented by 𝑥— 3𝑦 + 6 = 0, is
(a) −4 (b) 12 (c) −12 (d) 4
Q.15 The value of 'k' for which the system of equations 𝑘𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 5 and 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 1 have no
solution, is
3 3 2
(a) 𝑘 = 2 (b) 𝑘 ≠ 2 (c) 𝑘 ≠ 3 (d) 𝑘 = 15
Q.16 In the given figure, graphs of two linear equations are shown. The pair of these linear equations is :
(a) consistent with unique solution.
(b) consistent with infinitely many solutions. inconsistent.
(c) inconsistent but can be made consistent by extending these lines.
(d) inconsistent
Q.17 The value of k for which the system of equations 3𝑥 − 𝑦 + 8 = 0 and 6𝑥 − 𝑘𝑦 + 16 = 0 has
infinitely many solutions, is
1 1
(a) −2 (b) 2 (c) 2 (d) − 2
Q.18 The pair of linear equations 𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 5 = 0 and −3𝑥 = 6𝑦 − 1 has
(a) a unique solution (b) exactly two solutions (c) infinitely many solutions (d) no solution
Q.19 If 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 = 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 and 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑎𝑦 = 0, then the value of x + y is :
(a) 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 (b) 𝑎 + 𝑏 (c) 𝑎 − 𝑏 (d) 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
Q.20 Two lines are given to be parallel. The equation of one of these lines is 5𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 2. The equation
of the second line can be :
(a) −15𝑥 − 9𝑦 = 5 (b)15𝑥 + 9𝑦 = 5 (c) 9𝑥 − 15𝑦 = 6 (d) −15𝑥 + 9𝑦 = 5
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Q.21 Which out of the following type of straight lines will be represented by the system of equations
3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 5 and 6𝑥 + 8𝑦 = 7 ?
(a) Parallel (b) Intersecting (c) Coincident (d) Perpendicular to each other
Q.22 The value of k for which the pair of equations 𝑘𝑥 = 𝑦 + 2 and 6𝑥 = 2𝑦 + 3 has infinitely many
solutions,
(a) is k = 3 (b) does not exist (c) is k = -3 (d) is k =4
Q.23 If the pair of equations 3𝑥 — 𝑦 + 8 = 0 and 6𝑥 — 𝑟𝑦 + 16 = 𝑂 represent coincident lines,
then the value of ‘r’ is :
1 1
(a) − 2 (b) 2 (c) −2 (d) 2
Q.24 The pair of equations x = a and y = b graphically represents lines which are:
(a) parallel (b) intersecting at (b,a) (c) coincident (d) intersecting at (a,b)
Q.25 The pair of linear equations 2𝑥 = 5𝑦 + 6 and 15𝑦 = 6𝑥 — 18 represents two lines which are
(a) intesrsecting (b) parallel (c) coincident (d) either intersecting or parallel
Q.26 The pair of equations 𝑎𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 9 and 3𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 = 18 represent parallel lines, where a, b are
integers, if :
(a) 𝑎 = 𝑏 (b)3𝑎 = 2𝑏 (c) 2𝑎 = 3𝑏 (d) 𝑎𝑏 = 6
Q.27 The point of intersection of the line represented by 3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 3 and y – axis is given by
(a) (0, −3) (b) (0, 3) (c) (2, 0) (d) (−2, 0)
Q.28 3 chairs and 1 table cost ₹ 900; whereas 5 chairs and 3 tables cost ₹ 2,100. If the cost of 1 chair is x
and the cost of 1 table is ₹ y, then the situation can be represented algebraically as
(a) 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 900, 3𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 2100 (B) 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 900, 3𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 2100
(C) 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 900, 5𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 2100 (D) 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 900, 5𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 2100
(SECTION – B) [2 Marks]
Q.1 Solve the following pair of linear equations for x and y algebraically: 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 9 and 𝑦 − 2𝑥 = 2
Q.2 Check whether the point (- 4, 3) lies on both the lines represented by the linear equations
𝑥 + 𝑦 + 1 = 0 and 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 1.
Q.3 Find the HCF of 84 and 144 by prime factorisation method.
Q.4 Solve for x and y : 𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 7 and 3𝑥 — 3𝑦 = 5
Q.5 Solve for x and y : 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 6, 2𝑥— 3𝑦 = 4.
Q.6 Find out whether the following pair of linear equations are consistent or inconsistent :
5𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 11, −𝐼𝑂𝑥 + 6𝑦 = 22
Q.7 Solve the following system of linear equations 7𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 5 and 8𝑥 + 7𝑦 = 15 and verify your
answer.
Q.8 If 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 13 and 4𝑥 − 𝑦 = 17, find the value of (x— y).
Q.9 Sum of two numbers is 105 and their difference is 45. Find the numbers.
Q.10 Solve the pair of equations 𝑥 = 3 and 𝑦 = −4 graphically.
Q.11 Using graphical method, find whether following system of linear equations is consistent or not :
𝑥 = 0 and 𝑦 = −7
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(SECTION – C) [3 Marks]
Q.1 The greater of two supplementary angles exceeds the smaller by 180°. Find measures of these two
angles.
Q.2 A lending library has a fixed charge for first three days and an additional charge for each day
thereafter. Rittik paid ₹ 27 for a book kept for 7 days and Manmohan paid ₹ 21 for a book kept for
5 days. Find the fixed charges and the charge for each extra day.
Q.3 Find the values of 'a' and 'b' for which the system of linear equations
3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 12, (𝑎 + 𝑏)𝑥 + 2(a − b)y = 24 has infinite number of solutions.
Q.4 Sabina went to a bank ATM to withdraw ₹ 2,000. She received ₹ 50 and ₹ 100 notes only. If Sabina
got 25 notes in all, how many notes of ₹ 50 and ₹ 100 did she receive?
Q.5 Five years ago, Amit was thrice as Old as Baljeet. Ten years hence, Amit shall be twice as old as Baljeet.
What are their present ages ?
Q.6 Three years ago, Rashmi was thrice as old as Nazma. Ten years later, Rashmi will be twice as old as
Nazma. How old are Rashmi and Nazma now ?
Q.7 Solve the following system of linear equations graphically : 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 1 = 0, 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 5
Q.8 Rehana went to a bank to withdraw ₹ 2,000. She asked the cashier to give her ₹ 50 and ₹ 100 notes
only. Rehana got 25 notes in all. Find how many notes of ₹ 50 and ₹ 100 did she receive.
Q.9 Half of the difference between two numbers is 2. The sum of the greater number and twice the
smaller number is 13. Find the numbers.
Q.10 If the system of linear equations 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 7 and 2𝑎𝑥 + (𝑎 + 𝑏)𝑦 = 28 have infinite number of
solutions, then find the values of 'a' and 'b'.
Q.11 If 217𝑥 + 131𝑦 = 913 and 131𝑥 + 217𝑦 = 827, then solve the equations for the values of x
and y.
(SECTION – D) [5 Marks]
Q.1 Using graphical method, solve the following pair of equations : 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 8 and 3𝑥 — 2𝑦 = 12
Q.2 The sum of the digits of a 2-digit number is 9. Also, nine times this number is twice the number
obtained by reversing the order of the digits. Find the number.
Q.3 The ratio of monthly incomes of two persons is 9 : 7 and the ratio of their expenditures is 4 : 3. If each
of them manages to save ₹ 2,000 per month, then find their monthly incomes.
Q.4 Using graphical method, solve the following system of equations :
3𝑥 + 𝑦 + 4 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 3𝑥 — 𝑦 + 2 = 0
Q.5 Tara scored 40 marks in a test, getting 3 marks for each right answer and losing 1 mark for each wrong
answer. Had 4 marks been awarded for each correct answer and 2 marks been deducted for each
wrong answer, then Tara would have scored 50 marks. Assuming that Tara attempted all questions,
find the total number of questions in the test.
(SECTION – E) [4 Marks]
Q.1 Deepankar bought 3 notebooks and 2 pens for ₹ 80 and his friend Suryansh bought 4 notebooks
and 3 pens for ₹ 110 from the school bookshop.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions.
(i) If the price of one notebook be ₹ x and the price of one pen be ₹ y, write the given situation
algebraically.
(ii) (a) What is the price of one notebook ?
OR
(b) What is the price of one pen ?
(iii) What is the total amount to be paid by Suryansh, if he purchases 6 notebooks and 3 pens ?
Q.2 Lokesh, a production manager in Mumbai, hires a taxi everyday to go to his office. The taxi charges
in Mumbai consists of a fixed charges together with the charges for the distance covered. His office
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is at a distance of 10 km from his home. For a distance of 10 km to his office, Lokesh paid ₹ 105.
While coming back home, he took another route. He covered a distance of 15 km and the charges
paid by him were ₹ 155.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions :
(i) What are the fixed charges ?
(ii) What are the charges per km ?
(iii) If fixed charges are ₹ 20 and charges per km are ₹ 10, then how much Lokesh have to pay
for travelling a distance of 10 km ?
OR
(iii) Find the total amount paid by Lokesh for travelling 10 km from home to office and 25 km
from office to home. [Fixed charges and charges per km are as in (i) & (ii)].
Q.3 Essel World is one Of India's largest amusement parks that offers a diverse range of thrilling rides,
water attractions and entertainment options for visitors of all ages. The park is known for its iconic
‘Water Kingdom" section, making it a popular destination for family outings and fun-filled
adventure. The ticket charges for the park are ₹ 150 per child and ₹ 250 per adult.
On a day, the cashier of the park found that 300 tickets were sold and an amount of ₹ 55,000 was
collected.
Based on the above, answer the following questions :
(i) If the number of children visited be x and the number of adults visited be y, then write the
given situation algebraically.
(ii) (a) How many children visited the amusement park that day ?
OR
(b) How many adults visited the amusement park that day ?
(iii) How much amount will be collected if 250 children and 100 adults visit the amusement park ?
Q.4 Two schools 'P' and 'Q' decided to award prizes to their students for two games of Hockey ₹ x per
student and Cricket ₹ y per student. School 'P' decided to award a total of ₹ 9,500 for the two games
to 5 and 4 students respectively; while school 'Q' decided to award ₹ 7,370 for the two games to 4
and 3 students respectively.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions :
(i) Represent the following information algebraically (in terms of x and y).
(ii) (a) What is the prize amount for hockey ?
OR
(b) Prize amount on which game is more and by how much ?
(iii) What will be the total prize amount if there are 2 students each from two games ?
Q.5 A coaching institute of Mathematics conducts classes in two batches I and II and fees for rich and
poor children are different. In batch I, there are 20 poor and 5 rich children, whereas in batch II, there
are 5 poor and 25 rich children. The total monthly collection of fees from batch I is ₹ 9000 and from
batch II is ₹ 26,000. Assume that each poor child pays ₹ x per month and each rich child pays ₹ y per
month.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions :
(i) Represent the information given above in terms of x and y.
(ii) Find the monthly fee paid by a poor child.
OR
Find the difference in the monthly fee paid by a poor child and a rich child.
(iii) If there are 10 poor and 20 rich children in batch II, what is the total monthly collection of
fees from batch II ?
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