Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If x + y = 10, 2xy = 48 and x > y, then find 2x - y

Options:

6

8

4

3

Correct Answer:

8

Explanation:

If x + y = 10,

2xy = 48 

xy = 24

Put x = 6 and y = 4 that will satisfy the equation,

 2x - y =  2×6 - 4 = 8