Multiple choice

(\text{In each of the following questions, two equations are given. You have to solve them})(\text{(I)}) (2x^2 + 17x + 30 = 0)(\text{(II)}) (6y^2 - 5y - 6 = 0)

  1. $\(x > y\)$
  2. $\(x < y\)$
  3. $\(x \ge y\)$
  4. $\(x \le y\)$
  5. x = y or relation can’t be established

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Solve (I): 2x² + 17x + 30 = 0 gives x = -5/2 or x = -6. Solve (II): 6y² - 5y - 6 = 0 gives y = 3/2 or y = -2/3. Comparing: -5/2 < 3/2, -5/2 < -2/3, -6 < 3/2, -6 < -2/3. So x < y always.