Question 10
In algebra a×b means ab but in arithmetic 3×5 is
(a) 35
(b) 53
(c) 15
(d) 8
For what value of k is the pair of equations 8x+5y=9 and kx+10y=15 inconsistent? (a) k=35 (b) k=53 (c) k = 16 (d) k = −16