Multiple choice

In the following two equations numbered I and II are given. you have to solve both the equations and choose the correct option.(I. p^{2} – 5.8p + 8.41 = 0 ) (II. q^{2} - 3.8q + 3.12 = 0)

  1. p < q

  2. p ≥ q

  3. p > q

  4. p ≤ q

  5. p = q or the relationship between p and q cannot be determined
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C Correct answer
Explanation

p^2 - 5.8p + 8.41 = (p-2.9)^2 = 0, so p = 2.9. q^2 - 3.8q + 3.12 = (q-1.2)(q-2.6) = 0, so q = 1.2 or 2.6. Since p = 2.9 > both values of q, option C is correct.

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