CAT 2019 Slot 2QA Question 3

Number TheoryEasy

Let a, b, x, y be real numbers such that a2 + b2 = 25 , x2 + y2 = 169 and ax + by = 65. If k = ay - bx, then

Answer & solution

  • k = 0

  • B

    k > 513

  • C

    k = 513

  • D

    0 < k ≤ 513

Solution

Given: a2 + b2 = 25 and x2 + y2 = 169

We know 52 = 25 and 132 = 169

Multiply both equations to get (a2 + b2) (x2 + y2) = 25 × 169

(a2 + b2) × (x2 + y2) = 4225

We know, 4225 = 652

We also know that ax + by = 65

So, numerically (Not algebraically), 

(a2 + b2) × (x2 + y2) = (ax + by)2

Expanding the equation,

⇒ (ax)2 + (ay)2 + (bx)2 + (by)2 = (ax)2 + (by)2 + 2axby

⇒ (ay)2 + (bx)2 = 2axby

⇒ (ay)2 + (bx)2 - 2axby = 0

This is of the form, (p - q)2

(ay - bx)2 = 0

⇒ ay - bx = 0 = k

Hence, option (a).

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