Simplification - Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) questions for Q. 21061

Q.  Which of the following values of A satisfies the inequality?

A(A – 2) = 5A – 10

- Published on 19 Apr 16

a. A > 5 or A < 2
b. 2 < A < 5
c. 2 < A = 5
d. A = 5, A = -2
e. None of these

ANSWER: 2 < A = 5
 
A ( A – 2) = 5 A – 10
A( A – 2) = 5 ( A – 2)
A = 5 if A – 2 > 0
A = 5, A > 2
i.e. 2 < A = 5

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