Solving Rational Inequality
CAT 2024 Slot 2 · Quantitative Ability · Medium · Algebra
This is a medium Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 2024 Slot 2 paper. It tests Algebra. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
All the values of satisfying the inequality are
- A.
x < -5 \text{ or } x > \frac{3}{2}
- B.
x < -5 \text{ or } \frac{3}{2} < x \le 8
- C.
-5 < x < \frac{3}{2} \text{ or } \frac{3}{2} < x \le 8
- D.
-5 < x < \frac{3}{2} \text{ or } x > \frac{3}{2}
Answer
B
Explanation
Rearranging the inequality:
Critical points are . Testing intervals:
- : (Satisfied)
- : (Not satisfied)
- : (Satisfied)
- : (Not satisfied)
Note that and due to division by zero. Hence, or .
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