Multiple choice

In each of the given question below, there are two equations as I and II. You have to solve both equations and give answer- I. 20x2 – 17x + 3 = 0 II. 20y2 – 9y + 1 = 0

  1. If x > y

  2. If x < y

  3. If x ≥ y

  4. If x ≤ y

  5. If x = y or no relation between x and y can be established.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Solving equation I: 20x² - 17x + 3 = 0 factors to (5x-3)(4x-1) = 0, giving x = 3/5 or x = 1/4. Solving equation II: 20y² - 9y + 1 = 0 factors to (5y-1)(4y-1) = 0, giving y = 1/5 or y = 1/4. Since 3/5 > 1/5 and 3/5 > 1/4 (but 1/4 = 1/4), the relationship is x ≥ y.

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