If x and y are positive integers such that (3x + 7y) is a multiple of 11, then which of the followings is also a multiple of 11 ?
A. 5x - 3y
B. 9x + 4y
C. 4x + 6y
D. x + y + 6
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Let 3x + 7y = 11kThen, y = $$\frac{(11k - 3x)}{7}$$
Then,
$$\eqalign{ & = 5x - 3y \cr & = 5x - \frac{{3(11k - 3x)}}{7} \cr & = \frac{{35x - 33k + 9x}}{7} \cr & = \frac{{44x - 33k}}{7} \cr & = \frac{{11(4x - 3k)}}{7} \cr} $$
Which is divisible by 11
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Three numbers are in ratio 1 : 2 : 3 and HCF is 12. The numbers are:
A. 12, 24, 36
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C. 12, 24, 32
D. 5, 10, 15
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