Chapter 15: Linear Inequations – Exercise 15.4
Linear Inequations – Exercise – 15.4 – Q.1
Let x be the smaller of the two consecutive odd positive intgers. Then the other odd integer is x + 2.
It is given that both the integers are smaller than 10 and their sum is more than 11.
∴ x + 2 < 10 and, x + (x + 2) > 11
⟹ x < 10 - 2 and 2x + 2 > 11
⟹ x < 8 and 2x > 9
⟹ x < 8 and x > 9/2
⟹ 9/2 < x < 8
⟹ x = 5, 7 [ ∵ x is an odd integer]
Hence, the reuired pairs of odd integers are (5, 7) and (7, 9).
Linear Inequations – Exercise – 15.4 – Q.2
Let x be the smaller of the two consecutive odd natural numbers. Then the other odd integer is x + 2.
It is given that both the natural number are greater than 10 and their sum is less than 40.
∴ x > 10 and, x + x + 2 < 40
⟹ x > 10 and 2x < 38
⟹ x > 10 and x < 19
⟹ 10 < x < 19
⟹ x = 11, 13, 15, 17 [͙∵ x is an odd number]
Hence, the required pairs of odd natural number are (11, 13), (13, 15), (15, 17) and (17,19).
Linear Inequations – Exercise – 15.4 – Q.3
Let x be the smaller of the two consecutive even positive integers.
Then the other even integer is x + 2.
It is given that both the even integers are greater than 5 and their sum is less than 23.
∴ x > 5 and, x + x + 2 < 23
⟹ x > 5 and 2x < 21
⟹x > 5 and x < 21/2
⟹ 5 < x < 21/2 = 10.5
⟹ x = 6, 8, 10 [∵ x is an even integer]
Hence, the required pairs of even positive integer are (6, 8), (8, 10) and (10, 12).
Linear Inequations – Exercise – 15.4 – Q.4
Suppose Rohit scores x marks in the third test then,

⟹ 195 ≤ 135 + x
⟹ 195 – 135 ≤ x
⟹ 60 ≤ x
Hence, the minimum marks rohit should score in the thrid tes is 60.
Linear Inequations – Exercise – 15.4 – Q.5
We have,
F1 = 86°F

⟹ C2 = 7 × 5 = 35°C
∴ The range of temperature of the solution is from 30°C to 35°C.
Linear Inequations – Exercise – 15.4 – Q.6
We have,
C1 = 30°C

⟹ F2 = 9 × 7 + 32
⟹ F2 = 63 + 32
⟹ F2 = 95°F
∴ Hence, the temperature of the solution lies between 86°F to 95°F.
Linear Inequations – Exercise – 15.4 – Q.7
Suppose Shikha scores x marks in the fifth paper. Then,

⟹ 90 × 5 ≤ 182 + 186 + x
⟹ 450 ≤ 368 + x
⟹ 450 - 368 ≤ x
⟹ 82 ≤ x
Hence, the minimum marks is required in the last paper is 82.
Linear Inequations – Exercise – 15.4 – Q.8
We have,
Profit = Revenue - cost
Therefore, to earn some profit, we must have
Revenue > Cost

Hence, the manufacturer must sell more than 600 cassettes to realize some profit.
Linear Inequations – Exercise – 15.4 – Q.9
Let the length of the shortest side be x.
Then, the length of the longest side and third side of the triangle are 3x and 3x - 2 respectively.
According to question,
Perimeter of triangle ≥ 61
⟹ x + 3x – 2 + 3 x ≥ 61
⟹ 7x ≥ 61 + 2
⟹ 7x ≥ 63
⟹ x ≥ 63/7
⟹ x ≥ 9
∴ The minimum length of the shortest side is 9 cm.
Linear Inequations – Exercise – 15.4 – Q.10
Let the quantity of water to be added to solution = x liters.
∴ 25 % (1125 + x) < 45% of 1125

⟹ 1.5 × 1125 < 1125 + x
⟹ 1687.5 < 1125 + x
⟹ 1687.5 – 1125 < x
⟹ 562.5 < x ……… (ii)
Using (i) and (ii), we get 562.5 < x < 900
Hence, quantity of water lies between 562.5 litres and 900 litres.
Linear Inequations – Exercise – 15.4 – Q.11
Let x liters of 2% solution will have to be added to 640 liters of the 8% solution of acid.
Total quantity of mixture = (640 + x)
Total acid in the (640 + x) liters of mixture

It is given that acid content in the resulting mixture must be more than 4% but less than 6%.
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⟹ 4[640 + x] < (2x + 8640) < 6[640 + x]
⟹ 2560 + 4x < 2x + 8640 and 2x + 8640 < 3840 + 6x
⟹ 2560 – 8640 < 2x - 4x and 2x - 6x < 3840 - 8640
⟹ x < 1280 and x > 320
More than 320 litres but less than 1280 liters of 2% is to be added.
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