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  • Question
  • Divide 50 into two parts so that the sum of their reciprocals is 1/2.


  • Options
  • A. 28,22
  • B. 35,15
  • C. 20,30
  • D. 24,36

  • Correct Answer
  • 20,30 

    Explanation

    Let us assume the first part is A then second part will be 50 - A.
    According to question,
    Sum of their reciprocals is 1/2.
    1/A + 1/(50 - A) = 1/12
    ? (50 - A + A)/(50 - A)A = 1/12
    ? (50)/(50 - A)A = 1/12
    ? (50) x 12 = 1 x (50 - A)A
    ? 600 = (50 - A)A
    ? 600 = 50A - A2
    ? A2 - 50A + 600 = 0
    ? A2 - 30A - 20A + 600 = 0
    ? A(A - 30) - 20(A - 30) = 0
    ? (A - 30)(A - 20) = 0
    ? (A - 30) = 0 or (A - 20) = 0
    ? A = 20 , 30


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