CUET Mathematics 30th Aug 2022 Official

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 Section A

1. Let A and B be two non zero square matrics and AB and BA both are defined. It (+5, -1)
means

a. No. of columns of A ≠ No. of rows of B

b. No. of rows of A ≠ No. of columns of B

c. Both matrices (A) and (B) have same order

d. Both matrices (A) and (B) does not have same order

2 −3
2. If A = [ ] , then which of the following statements are correct? (+5, -1)
3 5

A. A is a square matrix

B. A −1 exists

C. A is a symmetric matrix

D. |A| = 19

E. A is a null matrix

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

a. A, B, C only

b. A, D, E only

c. A, B, D only

d. C, D, E only

3. The number of all possible matrices of order 2 × 2 with each entry 0 or 1 is: (+5, -1)

a. 27
 b. 18

c. 16

d. 81

4. If y = ( 1x ) , then value of ee ( ddxy2 )

x 2
​ ​ ​ is: (+5, -1)
x=e

1
a. 2 − e
​

1
b. 4 − e
​

1
c. e
​

1
d. 1 − e
​

5. The function f(x) = x 2− 2x is strictly decreasing in the interval (+5, -1)

a. (−∞, −1)

b. (−1, ∞)

c. (−∞, 1)

d. (1, ∞)

dx
6. ∫ is equal to (+5, -1)
x (x5 + 3)
​

∣ x5 ∣
a. 1
log +C
3 ∣ x5 +3 ∣
​ ​ ​ ​

log ∣ x5x+3 ∣ + C
5
b. 1
15 ∣ ∣
​ ​ ​ ​

∣ x5 ∣
c. 1
log +C
5 ∣ x5 +3 ∣
​ ​ ​ ​

∣ x5 ∣
d. 1
25
log 5 +C
∣ x +3 ∣
​ ​ ​ ​
 x3
7. If ∫ dx = q(x) − log|x + 1| + C then q(x) is equal to: (+5, -1)
x+1
​

x3
a. q(x) = 3
​
+x

x2
b. q(x) = 2
​
−x

c. q(x) = x 2 − x + 1

x3 x2
d. q(x) = 3
​
− 2
​
+x

1
8. ∫ ​
(|x − 2| + |x|) dx = (+5, -1)
−1

a. 7

b. 5

c. 4

d. 6

9. If a and b are order and degree of differential equation y" + (y') 2+ 2y = 0, then (+5, -1)
value of 2a + 6b, is:

a. 3

b. 4

c. 6

d. 10

10. The solution of the differential equation xdy − ydx = 0 represent family of (+5, -1)

a. Circles passing through origin.

b. Straight line parsing through (−1, 6).

 c. Straight line passing through the origin.

d. Circle whose center is at the origin.

11. For differential equation ye y dx = (xe y + y2 ) dy, y(0) = 1, the value of y is equal
x x
​ ​

(+5, -1)
to:

a. e x/y + c

b. e 2 + c

c. e y - c

d. e

1
12. ∫ ​ e∣x∣ dx = (+5, -1)
−1

a. 2(e −1 − 1)

b. 2(e + 1)

c. e − 1

d. 2(e − 1)

13. For two events A, B (+5, -1)

P(A ∪ B) = 7
12
​ , P(A) = 5
12
​ , P(B) = 3
12
​ Then P(A ∩ B) =

a. 1
2
​

b. 1
12
​

c. 1
6
​

d. 1
3
​
14. The probability distribution of X is: (+5, -1)

x 0 1 2 3 4

P(X = x) 0.1 2k k k 2k

Then var(X) =

3
a. 20
​

9
b. 4
​

141
c. 20
​

159
d. 80
​

15. The maximum value of z = 4x + 2y subject to constraints (+5, -1)

2x + 3y ≤ 28

x + y ≤ 10

x, y ≥ 0 is

a. 36

b. 40

100
c. 3
​

d. 32
 Mathematics

16. The number at unit place of number 17 123 is: (+5, -1)

a. 1

b. 3

c. 7

d. 9

17. Match List I with List II (+5, -1)

LIST I LIST II

A. 3 3= b(mod 9) I. 4

B. 2 5= b(mod 15) II. 0

C. 4 3= b(mod 10) III. 2

D. 5 3= b(mod 12) IV. 5

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

a. A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I

b. A - II, B - III, C - I, D - IV

c. A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV

d. A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II

18. A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 8 ∶ x. If 3 liters of water is added (+5, -1)
in 33 liters of mixture, the ratio of milk and water becomes 2 ∶ 1, then value of x
is:

a. 3 Litres
 b. 4 Litres

c. 2 Litres

d. 11 Litres

19. A motorboat can travel in still water at the speed 15 km/h, while the speed of (+5, -1)
the current is 3 km/h. Time taken by boat to go 36 km upstream is:

a. 2 hr

b. 3 hr

c. 12 hr

d. 18 hr

20. Hari covers 100 m distance in 36 seconds. Ram covers the same distance in (+5, -1)
45 seconds. In a 100 m race, Hari ahead from Ram is

a. 20 m

b. 30 m

c. 25 m

d. 40 m

th
21. A pipe can empty ( 56 ) part of a cistern in 20 minutes. The part of cistern
​ (+5, -1)
which will be empty in 9 minutes is:

a. 3
5
​

b. 3
8
​

c. 4
5
​
 d. 5
9
​

22. The system of linear inequalities 2x − 1 ≥ 3 and x − 3 > 5 has solution: (+5, -1)

a. (2, ∞)

b. (2, 8)

c. (8, ∞)

d. (−∞, 8)

23. The values of x which statisfied |3x| ≥ |6 − 3x| (+5, -1)

A. (0, 1]

B. [1, 4]

C. (4, ∞)

D. (−1, 0)

E. (−∞, 0)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

a. A and B only

b. C and E only

c. B and C only

d. D and E only

⎡ x y z ⎤
24. If 2 u v is skew symmetric matrix, then value of x 2+ y 2+ z 2+ u 2+ v (+5, -1)
⎣ −1 w ⎦
​ ​

6
2+ w 2is:
 a. 1

b. 4

c. 36

d. 41

25. If y = e nx , then n th derivative of y is: (+5, -1)

a. e nx

b. n 2 e nx

c. ny

d. n n y

26. The total revenue (in Rs.) received by selling 'x' units of a certain products is (+5, -1)
given by: R(x) = 4x 2+ 10x + 3.

What is the marginal revenue on selling 20 such units?

a. Rs. 130

b. Rs. 170

c. Rs. 173

d. Rs. 360

27. If x is a real, then minimum value of x 2− 8x + 17 is: (+5, -1)

a. −1

b. 0
 c. 1

d. 2

28. If μ is mean of random variable X, with probability distribution (+5, -1)

x 0 1 2

P(X = x) 4
9
​
4
9
​
1
9
​

then value of 9μ + 4 is:

a. 4

b. 9

c. 10

d. 17

29. In a game, a child will win Rs 5 if he gets all heads or all tails when three coins (+5, -1)
are tossed simultaneously and he will lose Rs 3 for all other cases. The
expected amount to lose in the game is

a. Rs. 0

b. Rs. 0.8

c. Rs. 1

d. Rs. 2

30. The Probability mass functions of Random variable X is: (+5, -1)

P(X = x) = (0.6) x(0.4) 1−x ; x = 0, 1 The variance of X is:

a. 0.60
 b. 0.124

c. 0.244

d. 0.240

31. Match List I with List II (+5, -1)

LIST I LIST II

Quantity Measures relative price change over a period of

A. I.
index time.

Measures change in quantity of consumption of

B. Time series II.
goods over a specific period of time.

Measures average value of goods for specific time

C. Price index III.
period.

Statistical observation taken at different points of

D. Value index IV.
time for specific period of time.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

a. A - III, B - I, C - II, D - IV

b. A - II, B - III, C - I, D - IV

c. A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II

d. A - II, B - IV, C - I, D - III

32. Given that ∑p 0q 0= 700, ∑p 0q 1= 1450, ∑p 1q 0= 855 and ∑p 1q 1= 1300. Where (+5, -1)
subscripts 0 and 1 are used for the base year and a current year respectively.
The Laspeyer's price index number is:

a. 118.46

b. 119.35
 c. 120.23

d. 122.14

33. If y = a + b(x − 2005) fits the time series data: (+5, -1)

x (year): 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

y (yield in tons): 6 13 17 20 24

Then the value of a + b is:

a. 16

b. 20.3

c. 43

d. 80.3

34. Which of the following statements are correct? (+5, -1)

A. If discount rate > coupon rate, then present value of a bond > face value

B. An annuity in which the periodic payment begins on a fixed date and

contimues forever is called perpetuity

C. The issuer of bond pays interest at fixed interval at fixed rate of interest to
investor is called coupon payment

D. A sinking fund is a fixed payment made by a borrower to a lender at a

specific date every month to clear off the loan

E. The issues of bond repays the principle i.e. face value of the bond to the
investor at a later date termed as maturity date

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

a. A, C, E only
 b. A, B, D only

c. B, C, E only

d. A, B, C only

35. Which of the following statements is true? (+5, -1)

Principle + Interest
A. EMI in flat rate method, EMI = Number of Payment
​

i
B. EMI in reducing balance method, EMI = P × 1+(1+i)n ​ where P = Principle. i =
interest rate, n = no. of payments

C. In sinking fund, a fixed amount at regular intervals is deposited.

Coupen Payment+ FaceNumber

Value + Present Value
D. Approximate Yield to Maturity = of Payment ​

Face Vahae + Present Vahue ​

2 ​

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

a. A and B only

b. B and C only

c. A and C only

d. C and D only

36. Mr. Dev wishes to purchase an AC for Rs. 45, 000 with a down payment of Rs. (+5, -1)
5000 and balance in EMI for 5 years. If Bank charges 6% per annum
compounded monthly then monthly EMI is: (use 0.005
1−(1,005)−60
​ = 0.0194)

a. Rs. 776

b. Rs. 700

c. Rs. 737

d. Rs. 673
37. The cost of a machine is Rs. 20,000 and its estimated useful life is 10 years. The (+5, -1)
scrap value of the machine, when its value depriciates at 10% p.a, is:

use (0.9) 10 = 0.35

a. Rs. 9672

b. Rs. 7000

c. Rs. 6982

d. Rs. 3500

38. One of the following is true for the relation between sample mean (x̅ ) and (+5, -1)
population mean (μ).

a. |x̅ − μ| increases when increases the size of samples

b. x̅ = μ, for all sample sizes

c. |x̅ − μ| do not change with size of samples

d. |x̅ − μ| decreases when increase the size of samples

39. Below are the stages for Drawing statistical inferences. (+5, -1)

A. Sample

B. Population

C. Making Inference

D. Data tabulation

E. Data Analysis

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

a. B, D, A, E, C
 b. A, B, D, C, E

c. B, A, D, E, C

d. D, B, A, C, E

40. Corner points of the feasible region for an LPP, are (0, 2), (3, 0), (6, 0) and (6, (+5, -1)
8). If z = 2x + 3y is the objective function of LPP then max. (z)-min.(z) is equal
to:

a. 30

b. 24

c. 21

d. 9

41. Sitaram, a money lender lent a part of Rs. 200000 to Shyam at simple interest (+5, -1)
6% p.a. and the remaining to Sushil at 10% p.a. at simple interest. Sitaram
earned an annual interest income of Rs. 18000. Based on the given information
answer the following questions:

What is the mean rate of interest?

a. 6% p.a.

b. 8% p.a.

c. 9% p.a.

d. 16% p.a.

42. Sitaram, a money lender lent a part of Rs. 200000 to Shyam at simple interest (+5, -1)
6% p.a. and the remaining to Sushil at 10% p.a. at simple interest. Sitaram
earned an annual interest income of Rs. 18000. Based on the given
information answer the following questions:
 In what ratio did Sitaram lent the money at 6% p.a. and 10% p.a.
respectively?

a. 1 ∶ 3

b. 3 ∶ 1

c. 2 ∶ 3

d. 3 ∶ 5

43. Sitaram, a money lender lent a part of Rs. 200000 to Shyam at simple interest (+5, -1)
6% p.a. and the remaining to Sushil at 10% p.a. at simple interest. Sitaram
earned an annual interest income of Rs. 18000. Based on the given
information answer the following questions:

How much money did Shyam borrow?

a. Rs. 150000

b. Rs. 75000

c. Rs. 50000

d. Rs. 12000

44. Sitaram, a money lender lent a part of Rs. 200000 to Shyam at simple (+5, -1)
interest 6% p.a. and the remaining to Sushil at 10% p.a. at simple interest.
Sitaram earned an annual interest income of Rs. 18000. Based on the given
information answer the following questions:

What amount of money is lent at 10% p.a. simple interest?

a. Rs. 20,000

b. Rs. 50,000

c. Rs. 75,000
 d. Rs. 1,50,000

45. Sitaram, a money lender lent a part of Rs. 200000 to Shyam at simple (+5, -1)
interest 6% p.a. and the remaining to Sushil at 10% p.a. at simple interest.
Sitaram earned an annual interest income of Rs. 18000. Based on the given
information answer the following questions:

What is the ratio of the interest paid by Shyam and Sushil respectively

a. 1 ∶ 3

b. 1 ∶ 5

c. 3 ∶ 5

d. 2 ∶ 3

46. Item are based on the information below: (+5, -1)

A cable network provider in a small town has 500 subscribers and he used to
collect Rs. 300 per month from each subscriber. He proposes to increase the
monthly charges and it is believed from the past experience that for every
increase of Rs. 1, one subscriber will discontinue the service. Based on the
above information, answer the following question:

If Rs. x is the monthly increase in subscription amount, then the number of

subscribers are

a. x

b. 500 − x

c. x − 500

d. 500

47. Item are based on the information below: (+5, -1)

 A cable network provider in a small town has 500 subscribers and he used to
collect Rs. 300 per month from each subscriber. He proposes to increase the
monthly charges and it is believed from the past experience that for every
increase of Rs. 1, one subscriber will discontinue the service. Based on the
above information, answer the following question:

Total revenue 'R' is given by (in Rs.)

a. R = 300x + 300 (500 − x)

b. R = (300 + x) (500 + x)

c. R = (300 + x) (500 − x)

d. R = 300x + 500 (x + 1)

48. Item are based on the information below: (+5, -1)

A cable network provider in a small town has 500 subscribers and he used to
collect Rs. 300 per month from each subscriber. He proposes to increase the
monthly charges and it is believed from the past experience that for every
increase of Rs. 1, one subscriber will discontinue the service. Based on the
above information, answer the following question:

The number of subscribers which gives the maximum revenue is

a. 100

b. 200

c. 300

d. 400

49. Item are based on the information below: (+5, -1)

A cable network provider in a small town has 500 subscribers and he used to
collect Rs. 300 per month from each subscriber. He proposes to increase the
monthly charges and it is believed from the past experience that for every
 increase of Rs. 1, one subscriber will discontinue the service. Based on the
above information, answer the following question:

What is increase in changes per subscriber that yields maximum revenue?

a. 100

b. 200

c. 300

d. 400

50. Item are based on the information below: (+5, -1)

A cable network provider in a small town has 500 subscribers and he used to
collect Rs. 300 per month from each subscriber. He proposes to increase the
monthly charges and it is believed from the past experience that for every
increase of Rs. 1, one subscriber will discontinue the service. Based on the
above information, answer the following question:

The maximum revenue generated is

a. Rs. 200000

b. Rs. 180000

c. Rs. 160000

d. Rs. 150000
 Answers

1. Answer: c

Explanation:

Given:

A and B be two non zero square matrics

Calculations:

Matrix AB is defined means Columns is equal to the Rows of B

and BA is defined means Columns of B is equal to the Rows of A

Hence, Both matrices (A) and (B) have same order is Correct.

2. Answer: c

Explanation:

2 −3
A . In the above matrix A = [ ] , we can see, the number of rows and columns
3 5
are 2 respectively. Since the order of the matrix is 2 × 2, hence A is a square matrix.

B. The given 2 × 2 matrix \(A = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 2&-3\\ 3&5

\end{array}} \right]\)

We first find the determinant of A.

Det A = (2 × 5) - (3 × -3) = 10 + 9 = 19

∴ |A| = 19

Since, |A| ≠ 0 ⇒ A -1 exists.

C.To know if a matrix is symmetric, find the transpose of that matrix. If the transpose
of that matrix is equal to itself, it is a symmetric matrix. That is A = A T

[ ] [ ]
 2 −3 2 3
Here A = [ ] then A T = [ ]
3 5 −3 5

Here, A ≠ A T

Thus A is not a symmetric matrix.

D. We have already derived |A| = 19.

E. Null Matrix : If in a matrix all the elements are zero then it is called a null matrix. It is
also called a zero matrix. Here we can see A is not null matrix.

Thus A, B, D is the correct answer.

3. Answer: c

Explanation:

The number of possible entries of 2 × 2 matrix is 4 Every entry has two choice, 0 or 1.

Thus, the total no. of choices is,

2×2×2×2=24

= 16

4. Answer: b

Explanation:

Calculation:

y = (1/x ) x

take log on both sides

log y = x log(1/x)

log y = x(log 1 - log x)

log y = x(-log x)
 Differentiate with respect to y

1/y × dy/dx = -( 1 + log x)

dy/dx = -(1/x) x(1 + log x)

again Differentiate with respect to x .

d 2y/dx 2 = -(dy/dx(1 + logx) +y(1/x)

d 2 y/dx 2 = -(-(1/x) x(1+ log x) 2 + (1/x) x+1 )

ee ( ddxy2 )
2
​ = 4 -1/e
x=e

Hence, option 2 is correct.

5. Answer: c

Explanation:

Concept:

For a function y = f(x):

At the points of local maxima or minima, f'(x) = 0.

In the regions where f(x) is increasing, f'(x) > 0.
In the regions where f(x) is decreasing, f'(x) < 0.

Calculation:

For the function f(x) = x 2 + 2x - 5 to be strictly increasing, f'(x) > 0.

For the function f(x) =x 2 − 2x to be strictly increasing, f'(x) < 0.

⇒ f'(x) = 2x - 2 < 0

⇒x<1

⇒ x ∈ (−∞, 1)
6. Answer: b

Explanation:

Calculations:

∫1/x((x 5)+3)dx

To solve this integral, we can use the substitution method. Let:

u = x 5+3

du = 5x 4 dx

∫1/x((x 5 )+3)dx = ∫1/u((5x 4 ))du = 1/5 [∫1/u((u-3 ))]du

By partial Fraction

1/5 ∫(A(u-3) + Bu)/u(u-3) du =1/5 ( -1/3 ∫1/u du + 1/3 ∫1/(u - 3)) du

∣ x5 ∣ ∣ x5 ∣
= 1/15 (Log u-3)/log u = 1 1
5 3
log 5 +C = 1
log 5 +C
∣ x +3 ∣ 15 ∣ x +3 ∣
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

7. Answer: d

Explanation:

x3
∫ is simplified as x3
3
− x2
2
+ x − log(1 + x) + c = q(x) − log|x + 1| + C
x+1
​ ​ ​

x3 x2
Then, q(x) = 3
​ − 2
​ +x

8. Answer: b

Explanation:

Calculation:
 The integral of the absolute value function requires splitting the integral into separate
parts where the function inside the absolute value is positive and where it's negative.
1 1 1
∫−1 (∣x − 2∣ + ∣x∣) dx = ∫−1 ∣x − 2∣ dx + ∫−1 ∣x∣ dx
​ ​ ​

This splits into three integrals because the absolute value functions changes at x=0
and x=2. However, since our upper limit is 1, we only consider x=0:
1 0 1 0 1
∫−1 (∣x − 2∣ + ∣x∣) dx = ∫−1 −(x − 2) dx + ∫0 (2 − x) dx + ∫−1 −x dx + ∫0 x dx
​ ​ ​ ​ ​

This simplifies to:

0 1 0 1
= ∫−1 −(x − 2) dx + ∫0 (2 − x) dx + ∫−1 −x dx + ∫0 x dx
​ ​ ​ ​

Each of these can be integrated separately:

x2 1 2 2
= [2x − ]
2 −1
​ ​ + +[− x2 ]0−1 + [ x2 ]10
​ ​ ​ ​

Evaluating these at their limits gives:

=5
1
So, ∫−1 (∣x − 2∣ + ∣x∣) dx = 5
​

9. Answer: d

Explanation:

Order of a Differential Equation: The order of a differential equation is defined as the

highest power of the derivative present in the equation. It is a non-negative integer
that indicates the number of times the dependent variable has been differentiated
with respect to the independent variable. In mathematical notation, if the highest
derivative present in the equation is the n-th derivative, the order of the differential
equation is n.

Degree of a Differential Equation: The degree of a differential equation is the highest

power to which the highest-order derivative is raised, provided that the equation is a
polynomial equation in derivatives. In other words, it is the exponent of the highest-
order derivative term in the differential equation, assuming the equation can be
expressed as a polynomial in its derivatives. Note that the degree is only well-defined
for differential equations in which all terms are algebraic expressions involving the
dependent variable, its derivatives, and the independent variable.
 Hence, the value of a is 2 and b is 1, then value of 2a + 6b = 2(4) + 6(1) = 10 .

10. Answer: c

Explanation:

Concept:

Differential Equations by Variable Separable Method

If the coefficient of dx is the only function of x and coefficient of dy is only a function of

y in the given differential equation then we can separate both dx and dy terms and
integrate both separately.

∫ f (x) dx = ∫ g (y ) dy

Calculation:

Given: xdy - ydx = 0

xdy = ydx

dy dx
y
​ = x
​

Integrating both sides, we get

dy dx
∫ y ​ =∫ x ​

ln y = ln x + ln c

Since ln x + ln y = ln (xy) will be:

⇒ ln(y) = ln cx

⇒ y = cx

Solution of the differential equation represents straight line passing through origin.

11. Answer: a

Explanation:
 Calculation:

ye y dx = (xe y + y2 ) dy
x x
​ ​

x x
dx
⇒ yxe y dy = xe y + y2 ​

⇒ e y [y. dy − x] = y2
x
dx ​

x [y. dy
dx −x
]
⇒ ey . = 1 ......(1)
​

y2 ​

x
Let e y = z
​

Differentiating it with respect to y, we get:

(e y ) =
x
d ​
dz
dy ​

dy ​

( yx ) =
x
d dz
⇒ e y . dy ​

​ ​

dy ​

⇒ ey [ ]
dx
x y. dy −x
= dz
........(2)
​

y2 dy
​ ​

From equation (1) and equation (2) we get:

dz
dy
​ =1

Integrating both sides, we get:

z = y+C
x
⇒ ey = y + C ​

12. Answer: d

Explanation:

Calculations:
 0 1
∫ ​ e−xdx + ∫ ​ exdx
−1 0

0
[−e−x ]−1 + [ex ]10​ ​

-(1 - e) + (e 1 - 1)

-1 + e + e - 1

2e - 2

2 (e + 1)

Hence, the Correct Answer is 4.

13. Answer: b

Explanation:

Concept:

P (A ∪ B) = P (A) + P (B) - P (A ∩ B) ----(1)

Calculation:

Given:
 P(A) = 5
12
,​ P(B) = 3
12
​ and P (A ∪ B) = 7
12
​

putting given values in eqn (1),

⇒ (7/12) = (5/12) + (3/12) - P (A ∩ B)

⇒ P (A ∩ B) = 5
12
​ + 3
12
​ − 7
12
​ = 1
12
​

14. Answer: d

Explanation:

The correct answer is 159

80
​

Key Points

As we know that ∑P =1
Therefore, 0.1 + 2k + k + k + 2k = 1 ⇒ 6k = 0.9 ⇒ k = 0.15
Mean of the given data (m ) = ∑ X P = 0 × 1 + 1 × 2 × 0.15 + 2 × 0.15 + 3 × 0.15 + 4 × 2 ×
0.15 = 0 + 0.3 + 0.3 + 0.45 + 1.2 = 2.25
Hence, m 2 = (2.25) 2= 5.0625
The variance of the given data, var(X) =∑X 2P − m 2
∑X 2 P = 02 × 0.1 + 12 × 2 × 0.15 + 22 × 0.15 + 32 × 0.15 + 42 × 2 × 0.15 = 0.3 + 0.6 + 1.35 +
4.8 = 7.05
∑X 2P − m 2 = 7.05 − 5.0625 = 1.9875 = 159
80 ​

Hence, var(X) = 80 h
159
​

15. Answer: b

Explanation:

Calculations:

2x + 3y = 28

x + y = 10
 At (0, 9.3) value of z = 4x + 2y is 18.6.

At (10, 0) value of z = 4x + 2y is 40.

At (2, 8 ) value of z = 4x + 2y is 24.

At (0, 0) value of z = 4x + 2y is 0.

Hence, the Correct Option is option no 2.

16. Answer: b

Explanation:

Calculation :

7 1 = 7 ,Unit digit is 7

7 2 = 49 ,Unit digit is 9

7 3 = 343 ,Unit digit is 3

7 4 = 2401 ,Unit digit is 1

17 123 123 when divide by 4 gives remainder 3

Hence, The unit digit of 17 123 = 17 120 + 3 = 17 4 × 30 + 3 = 17 3 and 7 3 = 3

17. Answer: b
 Explanation:

Concept used:

The expression "a = b mod n" means that the remainder obtained when b is divided by
n is assigned to the variable a. In other words, "mod n" is the modulo operation, which
calculates the remainder of the division of b by n.

For example, if we have b = 17 and n = 5, then 17 divided by 5 gives a quotient of 3 with

a remainder of 2. Therefore, a = 2, because 17 mod 5 is equal to 2.

Calculation:

(3) 3 = 27 ≡ 0 (mod 9) So, b ≡ 0 (mod 9)

(2) 5 = 32 ≡ 2 (mod 15) So, b ≡ 2 (mod 15)

(4) 3 = 64 ≡ 4 (mod 10) So, b ≡ 4 (mod 10)

(5) 3 = 125 ≡ 5 (mod 12) So, b ≡ 5 (mod 12)

Hence, option 3 is correct.

18. Answer: a

Explanation:

Calculation:

Let's denote the original volume of milk in the mixture as M (in liters) and the original
volume of water as W (in liters). From the problem, we know that:

1) M/W = 8/x.

2) The total volume of the mixture before adding water is M + W = 33 liters.

3) After adding 3 liters of water, the ratio of milk to water is 2:1, so M / (W + 3) = 2/1.

We can solve these equations to find the values of M, W, and x.

From equation (2) and (3), we get:

 M = 2 × (W + 3) (since M/W after adding 3 liters of water is 2)

Substitute M = 33 - W from equation (2) into the above equation, we get:

33 - W = 2 × (W + 3)

33 - W = 2W + 6

33 - 6 = 2W + W

27 = 3W

W = 27 / 3 = 9 liters.

Substitute W = 9 into equation (1), we get:

M / 9= 8 / x

M = (8/ x) × 9

Since M + W = 33, substitute M and W into the equation, we get:

(8/ x) × 9 + 9 = 33

(72 / x) + 9 = 33

72 / x = 33 - 9 = 24

By cross multiplying, we get:

x = 72 / 24

x = 3.

So, the value of x is 3.

19. Answer: b

Explanation:

Concept use:

speed of the boat while going upstream is the speed of the boat in still water minus
the speed of the current.
 Calculation:

When the motorboat goes upstream, it moves against the current, so the effective
speed of the boat is reduced. The effective speed of the boat while going upstream is
the speed of the boat in still water minus the speed of the current.

In this case, the speed of the boat in still water is 15 km/h, and the speed of the
current is 3 km/h. So, the effective speed of the boat while going upstream is:

15 km/h - 3 km/h = 12 km/h

The time it takes to travel a certain distance is the distance divided by the speed. So,
the time it takes for the boat to go 36 km upstream is:

36 km / 12 km/h = 3 hours

So, the boat takes 3 hours to go 36 km upstream.

20. Answer: a

Explanation:

Let A be Hary and B be Ram.

A cover the Distance of 100m in 36 sec and B cover the Distance of 100m in 45sec

Time Difference of A and B is 9 sec

Speed of B = Distance/Time = 100/45 m/s

Distance Covered by B in 9 sec = Speed × Times = 100/45 × 9 = 20 meters

So, A beats B by 20 m

Hence, Hari defeats Ram by 20 m.

21. Answer: b

Explanation:
 Calculations:

In 20 minutes 5/6 th part empty

In 1 minute 5/ 120 part empty

In 9 minutes 5 × 9/120 = 3/8 th Part Empty

Hence, the Correct option is 2.

22. Answer: a

Explanation:

1) 2x - 1 >= 3 2x >= 4 ⇒ x>= 2

2) x - 3 >=5 ⇒ x > 2

Hence, the Correct Answer is (2, ∞)

23. Answer: b
 Explanation:

To find the values of x that satisfy the inequality |3x| ≥ |6 - 3x|, we need to consider
different cases based on the possible signs of the expressions inside the absolute
value functions.

Case 1: Both expressions are non-negative (3x ≥ 0 and 6 - 3x ≥ 0) This implies x ≥ 0 and
x ≤ 2.

Subcase 1.1: x ∈ [0, 2] In this case, we have the inequality 3x ≥ 6 - 3x, which simplifies to:
6x ≥ 6 x ≥ 1

So for this subcase, x ∈ [1, 2]

Case 2: Both expressions are non-positive (3x ≤ 0 and 6 - 3x ≤ 0) This implies x ≤ 0 and
x ≥ 2.

This case is not possible, as x cannot be both less than or equal to 0 and greater than
or equal to 2 simultaneously.

Case 3: One expression is non-negative, and the other is non-positive (3x ≥ 0 and 6 -
3x ≤ 0) This implies x ≥ 0 and x ≥ 2.

So for this case, x ∈ [2, +∞)

Case 4: One expression is non-positive, and the other is non-negative (3x ≤ 0 and 6 -
3x ≥ 0) This implies x ≤ 0 and x ≤ 2.

So for this case, x ∈ (-∞, 0]

Combining the results from the cases above, the values of x that satisfy the inequality
|3x| ≥ |6 - 3x| are:

x ∈ (-∞, 0] ∪ [1, 2] ∪ [2, +∞)

Hence, the Correct answer is C and E which satisfy the inequality

24. Answer: d

Explanation:
 Concept used:

An odd order Skew Symmetric matrix having 0 at its diagonal and aij = -aji

Calculations:

2 = -y ⇒ y = -2

z = -(-1) = 1

v = -6

Henec, the value of x 2 + y 2 + z 2 + u 2 + v 2 + w 2 = 0 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 36 + 4 = 41

Hence, the Correct answer is option no 4

25. Answer: d

Explanation:

Calculations:

Hence, Option 4 is correct

26. Answer: b

Explanation:

Concept:

Marginal revenue is the rate of change total revenue with respect to the number of
items sold at an instant.

MR = dR
dx
​

Calculation:

Given, Total revenue R(x) = 4x 2 + 10x + 3

∴ Marginal revenue, MR = dR
dx
​

= d
dx
​(4x2 + 10x + 3)

= 8x + 10

⇒ MR(at x = 20) = 8(20) + 10 = 160 + 10 = 170

∴ The marginal revenue on selling 20 such units is Rs. 170.

27. Answer: c

Explanation:

Concept:

1) The critical point of a function is the point where its first derivative is 0.

2) A function has minima if its second derivative at a critical point is greater than 0.

Calculation:

The given equation of the curve is x 2 – 8x + 17.

Let f(x) = x 2 – 8x + 17
 ∴ f'(x) = 2x - 8

For critical point, put f'(x) = 0

⇒ 2x - 8 = 0

⇒x=4

f''(x) = 2 > 0 hence f(x) has minima at x = 4.

∴ Minimum value of f(x) = f(4)

f(4) = 4 2 - 8 × 4 + 17 = 1

∴ The minimum value of x 2 – 8x + 17 is 1.

The correct answer is option 3.

28. Answer: c

Explanation:

The correct answer is 10 .

Key Points

Mean of random variable (X) = μ = ∑ Xi Pi = 0 ×

​ ​
4
9
​ +1× 4
9
​ +2× 1
9
​ = 6
9
​

Hence, 9μ + 4 = 9 × 6
9
+ 4 = 6 + 4 = 10
Therefore, the required value is 10.

Additional Information

Random Variable: A random variable is a variable whose value is determined by the

outcome of a random process or experiment. In other words, it is a mathematical
function that assigns a numerical value to each possible outcome of a random
experiment.
The mean of a random variable is a measure of its central tendency and represents
the average value of the variable over all possible outcomes. Mathematically, the
mean is defined as the sum of the products of each possible value of the variable and
its corresponding probability, divided by the total number of possible outcomes. The
mean is also sometimes referred to as the expected value of the random variable.
29. Answer: c

Explanation:

The correct answer is Rs. 1

Key Points

Let X be the amount received by the person. Then, X can take values 5 and -3 such
that
P( X = 5) = Probability of getting all heads or all tails when three coins are tossed.
P( X = 5) = 82 = 41
P( X = - 3) = Probability of getting one or two heads
P(X = -3) = 86 = 43
Therefore, expected amount to win, on the average, per game is =X= ∑pixi = 5×41+
(−3)×43 =−1
Thus, the person will, on average, lose Rs. 1 per toss of the coins.

30. Answer: d

Explanation:

The correct answer is 0.240

Key Points

To find the variance of a random variable X, we need to know its expected value or
mean first. The expected value of X can be calculated as E(X) = ∑x P(X=x)
So, for this probability mass function: E(X) = 0(0.4) + 1(0.6) = 0.6
Now, to calculate the variance, we can use the formula: Var(X) = E(X 2) - [E(X)] 2
So, we need to find E(X 2) first. E(X 2) = ∑x (X 2) P(X=x). For x=0, X 2= 0, so we
have: E(X 2) = (0) 2(0.4) + (1) 2(0.6) = 0.6
Now we can substitute E(X) and E(X 2) in the formula for variance: Var(X) = E(X 2) -
[E(X)] 2= 0.6 - (0.6) 2= 0.24
Therefore, the variance of X is 0.240
31. Answer: d

Explanation:

The correct answer is A - II, B - IV, C - I, D - III.

Key Points

A. Quantity index - II. Measures change in quantity of consumption of goods over a

specific period of time: The changes in the volume or quantity of goods that are
produced, consumed, and sold within a stipulated period are measured using a
quantity index number. A relative change for particular quantities of goods is shown
across a period by it.
B. Time series - IV. Statistical observation taken at different points of time for specific
period of time: A collection of observations of well-defined data items obtained
through repeated measurements over time is referred to as a time series. For
instance, a time series could be made up of measurements of the value of retail sales
each month of the year.
C. Price index - I. Measures relative price change over a period of time: The
proportionate or percentage changes in a set of prices over time are measured by a
price index. Changes in the prices of household goods and services are measured by a
consumer price index (CPI). The real purchasing power of consumers' incomes and
their welfare are affected by such changes.
D. Value index - III. Measures average value of goods for specific time period: A
measure or ratio called a value index is used to describe the change in a nominal value
in relation to its value in the base year. The figure for each point in time shows the
percentage that a given value represents at that point in time, compared to its
respective value at the base point in time. In active voice, we can say that the value
index measures how much a nominal value has changed relative to its base year
value. It also provides a point figure for each point in time, indicating the percentage
of the given value compared to its base value.Hence, the correct match is A - II, B -
IV, C - I, D - III.

32. Answer: d

Explanation:
 The correct answer is 122.14

Key Points

Given that ∑p 0 q 0 = 700, ∑p 0 q 1 = 1450, ∑p 1 q 0 = 855 and ∑p 1 q 1 =

1300Laspeyer's Price Index number
∑ P1 Q0
= × 100 = 855
× 100
​ ​

∑ P0 Q0 700
​ ​

​ ​

= 122.14 (approx)

Additional Information

Definition: The Laspeyres price index is a method used to measure the changes in the
cost of a fixed basket of goods and services over time. It is named after its creator,
the German economist Étienne Laspeyres.
Calculation: The Laspeyres Index is calculated by dividing the cost of a group of
commodities at current prices by the cost of the same group of commodities at
base period prices, and then multiplying the result by 100. It should be noted that the
base period index number is always set as 100 by the Laspeyres Index, which is used
as a benchmark for comparing the changes in prices over time.
Formula: Laspeyer's Price Index number = ∑ P1 Q0
× 100
​ ​

∑ P0 Q0
​

​ ​

33. Answer: b

Explanation:

The correct answer is 20.3

Key Points

To find the values of a and b using the least square method, we need to minimize the
sum of the squared errors between the predicted values and the actual values:
 x y X=x - 2005 X2 Xy

2003 6 -2 4 -12

2004 13 -1 1 -13

2005 17 0 0 0

2006 20 1 1 20

2007 24 2 4 48

Total Σy = 80 ΣX= 0 ΣX 2= 10 ΣXy= 43

Therefore,
Σy
a= n = 80/5 = 16
​

∑ X⋅y
b= ∑ X2
​
= 43/10 = 4.3
Thus, a + b = 16 + 4.3 = 20.3
Hence, the required answer is 20.3

34. Answer: c

Explanation:

Explanations:

A. Incorrect. If the discount rate (or required yield) is greater than the coupon rate,
the present value of a bond is less than its face value, not more. This is because the
fixed payments from the bond (the coupons and the face value at maturity) are
being discounted at a higher rate, which reduces their present value.

B. Correct. An annuity that makes a periodic payment that begins on a certain date
and continues forever is indeed called a perpetuity.

C. Correct. The issuer of a bond pays interest at fixed intervals at a fixed rate to the
bondholder, and this is indeed referred to as the coupon payment.

D. Incorrect. A sinking fund is not a fixed payment made by a borrower to a lender

every month to clear off the loan. A sinking fund is a means of repaying funds
borrowed through a bond issue through periodic payments to a trustee who retires
part of the issue by purchasing the bonds in the open market.
 E. Correct. The issuer of a bond repays the principal (the face value) of the bond to
the investor at a later date, which is indeed referred to as the maturity date.

Hence, option 3 is correct

35. Answer: c

Explanation:

Calculations:

Let's evaluate these statements one by one:

A. True . In the flat rate method of calculating EMI (Equated Monthly Installment), the
EMI is calculated as (Principal + Total Interest) / Number of Payments. The principal
and interest are summed and then divided by the term of the loan in months to
obtain the EMI. This method is relatively simple but does not take into account that
the principal amount outstanding reduces with each payment.

B. False. The formula for EMI in the reducing balance method, which takes into
account that the principal outstanding reduces with each payment, is more complex
than that stated. The correct formula is: EMI = P × i
1+(1+i)n
​ , where P = Principal loan
amount, r = monthly interest rate, n = number of monthly installments.

C. True. In a sinking fund, a fixed amount of money is set aside at regular intervals in a
separate account. This is done to repay a debt or replace a future capital asset.

D. False. The formula for yield to maturity (YTM) is more complex than the one
stated. The YTM is the discount rate at which the sum of all future cash flows (both
interest and principal payments) would equal the current market price of the bond.
The precise calculation involves solving for the discount rate in a present value cash
flow equation and typically requires numerical methods. The formula given is more of
an approximation and is not correctly stated.

36. Answer: a

Explanation:
 Concept:

EMI in reducing balance method, EMI = P × i

1−(1+i)−n
​ where P = Principle. i = interest
rate, n = no. of payments

Calculation:

Given, Total cost of AC = Rs. 45,000 and Down payment = Rs. 5,000

⇒ Principal amount (P) = Total cost of AC - Down payment

⇒ P = Rs. 45,000 - Rs. 5,000

⇒ P = Rs. 40,000

Now, Monthly interest rate (i) = Annual interest rate / 12 months

⇒ i = 6% / 12 = 0.06 / 12 = 0.005

Number of monthly installments (n) = 5 years × 12 months = 5 × 12 = 60

∴ EMI = P × i
1−(1+i)−n
​

0.005
= 40,000 × 1−(1+0.005)−60
​

= 40,000 × 0.005
1−(1.005)−60 ​

= 40,000 × 0.0194

= 776

∴ Monthly EMI is Rs. 776.

37. Answer: b

Explanation:

Calculations:

The depreciation of the machine is calculated using the given depreciation rate of
10% per annum, which means the value of the machine reduces to 90% (or 0.9) of its
current value each year.
 Given that the machine's initial cost is Rs. 20,000, the machine's value after 10 years is
calculated by multiplying the initial cost by (0.9)^10. As provided, (0.9)^10 is
approximately 0.35. So:

Value of machine after 10 years = Initial cost × (0.9) 10 = Rs. 20,000 × 0.35 = Rs.
7,000.
So, the scrap value of the machine after 10 years, when its value depreciates at 10%
p.a, is Rs. 7,000.

The correct option is 2 Rs. 7,000

38. Answer: d

Explanation:

The correct answer is|x̅ − μ| decreases when increase the size of samples

Key Points

Both population mean and sample mean can behave differently with changes in
sample size.

The population mean: it remains constant regardless of the sample size,

assuming that the sample is a random sample from the population. This is
because the population mean is a fixed value that represents the average of all
the values in the population, and it does not change with the size of the sample.
The sample mean: It can vary with changes in sample size due to the effect of
sampling variability. The sample mean is an estimate of the population mean,
and it becomes more precise as the sample size increases. This is because
larger samples provide more information about the population, and thus the
sample mean is more likely to be closer to the population mean.

As the sample size increases , the sample mean becomes a better estimator of the
population mean, and the sampling variability decreases. This means that the
sample mean is more likely to be closer to the population mean , and there is less
uncertainty in the estimate. However, even with large sample sizes, there is still some
variability in the estimate due to random sampling, and the sample mean may not be
exactly equal to the population mean.
⇒ |x̅ − μ| decreases when increasing the size of the samples.
39. Answer: c

Explanation:

The correct answer is B, A, D, E, C.

Key Points

The stages of drawing statistical inferences are:

Stage I: (B) Identification of population: The population refers to the entire
group of individuals or objects that possess a particular characteristic or
feature of interest to the researcher. For example, if a researcher is interested
in studying the average height of all people in a country, the population would
be all people in that country.
Stage II: (A) Sample: The group of the population may be too large or too costly
to study in its entirety. so researchers often select a smaller subset of the
population, known as a sample, to gather data from. In the above example, the
researcher might take a sample of 1,000 people from the country to estimate
the average height of the population.
Stage III: (D) Data tabulation: Tabulation is another important stage where the
sample data is arranged in a systemic manner that helps researchers to
analyze in a better way.
Stage IV: (E) Data Analysis: Data is analyzed in this stage. Data analysis refers to
the process of systematically examining and interpreting data using various
statistical and analytical methods in order to derive insights, identify patterns,
and make informed decisions.
Stage V: (C) Making Inference: This is the final and last stage of drawing an
inference from available information or data to draw conclusions or make
predictions about a particular situation or phenomenon that is not directly
observed or measured. Inference is a key aspect of scientific research, as it
allows researchers to draw meaningful conclusions from data and make
predictions about future outcomes.

Hence, B, A, D, E, and C is the correct order of the stages for drawing statistical
inferences
40. Answer: a

Explanation:

Concept:

Objective function: Linear function Z = ax + by, where a, b are constants, which has to
be maximized or minimized is called a linear objective function.
In the above example, Z = ax + by is a linear objective function. Variables x and y are
called decision variables .

By putting values of variables (coordinates of the point) in linear objective function

we get the value of the point.

Calculations:

Given, Objective function for all LPP is z = 2x + 3y

Putting coordinates of points in the equation we get value of the point

e.g for corner point (0, 2)

z = 2x + 3y = 2 × 0 + 3 × 2 = 6

Coordinate of point of corner points value of Z

(0, 2) 6 (min)

(3, 0) 6 (min)

(6, 0) 12

(6, 8) 36 (max)

The difference of the maximum and minimum values of z is = 36 - 6 = 30

41. Answer: b

Explanation:
 Calculation:

Rate of interest for Shyam = 6% p.a.

Rate of interest for Sushil = 10% p.a.

∴ Mean rate of interest = (6 + 10)/2 = 8% p.a.

42. Answer: a

Explanation:

Calculation:

Let money lent to Shyam = x

⇒ Money lent to Sushil = 200000 - x

∴ Interest to be paid by Shyam = 6x

100
​

10(200000−x)
and, Interest to be paid by Sushil = 100
​

10(200000−x)
⇒ Total interest = 6x
100
​ + 100
​ = 18000 (given)

⇒ 6x + 10(200000 - x) = 1800000

⇒ 6x + 2000000 - 10x = 1800000

⇒ 200000 = 4x

⇒ x = 50,000

∴ Amount lent to Shyam = x = Rs. 50,000

and, amount lent to Sushil = 200000 - x = 1,50,000

∴ Required ratio = 50000

150000
​ =1∶3

∴ Ratio at which Sitaram lent the money at 6% p.a. and 10% p.a. respectively is 1 ∶ 3.

43. Answer: c
 Explanation:

Calculation:

Let money lent to Shyam = x

⇒ Money lent to Sushil = 200000 - x

∴ Interest to be paid by Shyam = 6x

100
​

10(200000−x)
and, Interest to be paid by Sushil = 100
​

⇒ Total interest = 6x
100
​ + 10(200000−x)
100
​ = 18000 (given)

⇒ 6x + 10(200000 - x) = 1800000

⇒ 6x + 2000000 - 10x = 1800000

⇒ 200000 = 4x

⇒ x = 50,000

∴ Amount lent to Shyam = x = Rs. 50,000

and, amount lent to Sushil = 200000 - x = 1,50,000

∴ Shyam borrowed Rs. 50,000.

44. Answer: d

Explanation:

Calculation:

Let money lent to Shyam = x

⇒ Money lent to Sushil = 200000 - x

∴ Interest to be paid by Shyam = 6x

100
​

10(200000−x)
and, Interest to be paid by Sushil = 100
​
 10(200000−x)
⇒ Total interest = 6x
100
​ + 100
​ = 18000 (given)

⇒ 6x + 10(200000 - x) = 1800000

⇒ 6x + 2000000 - 10x = 1800000

⇒ 200000 = 4x

⇒ x = 50,000

∴ Amount lent to Shyam = x = Rs. 50,000

and, amount lent to Sushil = 200000 - x = 1,50,000

∴ A mount of money is lent at 10% p.a. simple interest is Rs. 1,50,000.

45. Answer: b

Explanation:

Calculation:

Let money lent to Shyam = x

⇒ Money lent to Sushil = 200000 - x

∴ Interest to be paid by Shyam = 6x

100
​

10(200000−x)
and, Interest to be paid by Sushil = 100
​

10(200000−x)
⇒ Total interest = 6x
100
​ + 100
​ = 18000 (given)

⇒ 6x + 10(200000 - x) = 1800000

⇒ 6x + 2000000 - 10x = 1800000

⇒ 200000 = 4x

⇒ x = 50,000

∴ Amount lent to Shyam = x = Rs. 50,000

and, amount lent to Sushil = 200000 - x = 1,50,000

 ∴ Interest paid by Shyam = 6×50000
100
​ = Rs. 3000

10(200000−50000)
and, Interest paid by Sushil = 100
​ = Rs. 15000

∴ Required ratio = 3000

15000
​ =1∶5

∴ Ratio at which Sitaram lent the money at 6% p.a. and 10% p.a. respectively is 1 ∶ 5.

46. Answer: b

Explanation:

Calculation:

Given, cable network provider in a small town has 500 subscribers nd he used to
collect Rs. 300 per month from each subscriber.

Now, for every increase of Rs. 1, one subscriber will discontinue the service.

⇒ If Rs. x is the monthly increase in subscription amount, then x subscribers will

discontinue the service.

⇒ Number of subscribers remaining = 500 - x

∴ If Rs. x is the monthly increase in subscription amount, then the number of

subscribers are (500 - x)

47. Answer: c

Explanation:

Calculation:

According to the question, for every increase of Rs. 1, one subscriber will discontinue
the service.

⇒ If Rs. x is the monthly increase in subscription amount, then x subscribers will

discontinue the service.

⇒ Number of subscribers = 500 - x

 ⇒ Subscription amount = 300 + x

⇒ Total revenue, R = (500 - x)(300 + x)

48. Answer: d

Explanation:

Calculation:

Total Revenue, R = (500 - x)(300 + x)

⇒ R = 150000 + 200x - x 2

For maximum revenue, dR/dx = 0 and d 2R/dx 2< 0

⇒ 0 + 200 - 2x = 0

⇒ x = 100

Also, d 2 R/dx 2 = -2 < 0

⇒ x = 100 is a maxima.

∴ Number of subscribers = 500 - x = 500 - 100 = 400

∴ The number of subscribers which gives the maximum revenue is 100.

49. Answer: a

Explanation:

Calculation:

Total Revenue, R = (500 - x)(300 + x)

⇒ R = 150000 + 200x - x 2

For maximum revenue, dR/dx = 0 and d 2R/dx 2 < 0

⇒ 0 + 200 - 2x = 0
 ⇒ x = 100

Also, d 2R/dx 2 = -2 < 0

⇒ x = 100 is a maxima.

∴ I ncrease in changes per subscriber that yields maximum revenue is 100.

50. Answer: c

Explanation:

Calculation:

Total Revenue, R = (500 - x)(300 + x)

⇒ R = 150000 + 200x - x 2

For maximum revenue, dR/dx = 0 and d 2R/dx 2 < 0

⇒ 0 + 200 - 2x = 0

⇒ x = 100

Also, d 2R/dx 2 = -2 < 0

⇒ x = 100 is a maxima.

∴ Maximum revenue = R (at x = 100)

= (500 - 100)(300 + 100)

= 400 × 400

= Rs. 160000

∴ The maximum revenue generated is Rs. 160000.