NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths
Chapter 5 – Linear Inequalities
Miscellaneous Exercise
1. Solve the inequality 2 3x − 4 5
Ans: 2 3x − 4 5
2 + 4 3x − 4 + 4 5 + 4
6 3x 9
2 x 3
As a result, the solutions of the following inequality are all real values higher than or equal to
2 but less than or equal to 3. For the given inequality, the solution set is [2,3].
2. Solve the inequality 6 − 3(2 x − 4) 12
Ans: 6 − 3(2 x − 4) 12
2 − (2 x − 4) 4
− 2 2x − 4 − 4
4 − 2 2x 4 − 4
2 2x 0
1 x 0
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As a result, the set of solutions for the given inequality is [1 ,0 ).
7x
3. Solve the inequality −3 4 − 18
2
7x
Ans: −3 4 − 18
2
7x
−3− 4 − 18 − 4
2
7x
−7 − 14
2
7x
7 − 14
2
x
1 −2
2
2 x −4
As a result, the set of solutions for the given inequality is [−4, 2] .
3( x − 2)
4. Solve the inequality −15 0
5
3( x − 2)
Ans: −15 0
5
− 75 3( x − 2) 0
− 25 x − 2 0
− 25 + 2 x 2
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− 23 x 2
As a result, the set of solutions for the given inequality is (-23, 2]
3x
5. Solve the inequality −12 4 − 2
−5
3x
Ans: −12 4 − 2
−5
−3x
− 12 − 4 2−4
−5
3x
− 16 −2
5
− 80 3x − 10
−80 −10
x
3 3
−80 −10
As a result, the set of solutions for the given inequality is , .
3 3
(3x + 11)
6. Solve the inequality 7 11
2
(3x + 11)
Ans: 7 11
2
14 3x + 11 22
14 − 11 3x 22 − 11
3 3x 11
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11
1 x
3
11
As a result, the set of solutions for the given inequality is 1, .
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7. Solve the inequalities and represent the solution graphically on number line:
5 x + 1 − 24,5 x − 1 24
Ans: 5x + 1 − 24 5x − 25
x − 5.(1)
5x − 1 24 5x 25
x5
From (1) and (2), The solution set for the given system of inequalities can be deduced to be
(−5,5) . On a number line, the solution to the above system of inequalities can be expressed as
8. Solve the inequalities and represent the solution graphically on number line:
2( x − 1) x + 5,3( x + 2) 2 − x
Ans: 2( x − 1) x + 5
2x − 2 x + 5
2x − x 5 + 2
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x 7 …….(1)
3( x + 2) 2 − x
3x + 6 2 − x
3x + x 2 − 6
4x − 4
x − 1 (2)
From (1) and (2), The solution set for the given system of inequalities can be deduced to be
(−1, 7) . On a number line, the solution to the above system of inequalities can be expressed as
9. Solve the following inequalities and represent the solution graphically on number line:
3x − 7 2( x − 6), 6 − x 11 − 2 x
Ans: 3x − 7 2( x − 6) 3x − 7 2 x − 12 3x − 2 x − 12 + 7
x − 5 .(1)
6 − x 11 − 2 x − x + 2 x 11 − 6
x5
From (1) and (2), The solution set for the given system of inequalities can be deduced to be
(5, ) . On a number line, the solution to the above system of inequalities can be expressed as
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10. Solve the inequalities and represent the solution graphically on number line:
5(2 x − 7) − 3(2 x + 3) 0, 2 x + 19 6 x + 47
Ans: 5(2 x − 7) − 3(2 x + 3) 0 10 x − 35 − 6 x − 9 0 4 x − 44 0 4 x 44
x 11
2 x + 19 6 x + 47 19 − 47 6 x − 2 x − 28 4 x
−7 x
From (1) and (2), The solution set for the given system of inequalities can be deduced to be
[−7,11] . On a number line, the solution to the above system of inequalities can be expressed as
11. A solution is to be kept between 68 F and 77 F . What is the range in temperature in
degree Celsius (C) if the Celsius/Fahrenheit (F) conversion formula is given by
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F = C + 32?
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Ans: Because the solution must be preserved somewhere in the middle, 68 F and
9 9
77 F,68 F 77 Putting F = C + 32 , we obtain 68 C + 32 77
5 5
9
68 − 32 C 77 − 32
5
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36 C 45
5
5 5
36 C 45
9 9
20 C 25
As a result, the required temperature range in degrees Celsius is between 20 C and 25 C .
12. A solution of 8% boric acid is to be diluted by adding a 2% boric acid solution to it.
The resulting mixture is to be more than 4% but less than 6% boric acid. If we have 640
litres of the 8% solution, how many litres of the 2% solution will have to be added?
Ans: Let 2% of x litres of boric acid solution is required to be added. Then, total mixture
= ( x + 640) litres.
This resulting mixture is to be more than 4% but less than 6% boric acid.
2% of x + 8% of 640 4% of ( x + 640)
And, 2% of x + 8% of 640 6% of ( x + 640) `
2 x + 5120 4 x + 2560
5120 − 2560 4 x − 2 x
5120 − 2560 2x
2560 2x
1280 x
2 8 6
2% x + 8% of 640 6% of ( x + 640) x+ (640) ( x + 640)
100 100 100
2 x + 5120 6 x + 3840
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5120 − 3840 6 x − 2 x
5120 − 3840 6 x − 2 x
1280 4x
320 x
320 x 1280
As a result, the total amount of boric acid solution to be added must be greater than 320 litres
but less than 1280 litres.
13. How many litres of water will have to be added to 1125 litres of the 45% solution of
acid so that the resulting mixture will contain more than 25% but less than 30% acid
content?
Ans: Allow for the addition of x litres of water. The entire mixture is then calculated
= ( x + 1125) litres It is clear that the amount of acid in the final mixture is excessive. 45% of
1125 litres. The resulting mixture will have a higher concentration of 25% but less than 30%
acid content.
30% of (1125 + x) 45% of 1125
And, 25% of (1125 + x) 45% of 1125
30 45
(1125 + x) 1125
100 100
30(1125 + x) 45 1125
30 1125 + 30 x 45 1125
30 45 1125 − 30 1125
30 x (45 − 30) 1125
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15 1125
x = 562.5
30
25 45
25% of (1125 + x) 45% of 1125 (1125 + x) 1125
100 100
25(1125 + x) 45 1125
25 1125 + 25x 45 1125
25x 45 1125 − 25 1125
25 x (45 − 25) 1125
20 1125
x = 900
25
562.5 x 900
As a result, the required number of litres of water must be greater than 562.5 but less than 900.
MA
14. IQ of a person is given by the formula IQ = 100 , Where MA is mental age and
CA
CA is chronological age. If 80 1Q 140 for a group of 12 years old children, find the range
of their mental age.
Ans: It is reported that for a group of twelve-year-olds 80 IQ 140 (i)
MA
For a group of 12 years old children, CA = 12 years IQ = 100
12
MA
Putting this value of IQ in (i), we obtain 80 100 140
12
12 12
80 MA 140
100 100
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9.6 MA 16.8
As a result, the mental age range of the 12-year-olds has widened.
9.6 MA 16.8 .
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