SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 69

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 28 June 2023 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q69

For what value of q does the system of equations 38x + qy + 171 = 0 and 46x + 414y + 207 = 0 have an infinite number of solutions?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 342.

a1/a2 = b1/b2 = c1/c2

38/46 = q/414

⇒ q/9 = 38

⇒ q = 342