CAT 2023 Slot 3 QA Question 3

Multiple choice (+3 / −1) · Algebra · Linear Equation · Try it, then check the answer and solution below.

CAT 2023 Slot 3QAAlgebra • Linear EquationModerate
For some real numbers aa and b,thesystemofequationsb , the system of equationsx + y = 4andand(a + 5)x + (b^2 - 15)y = 8bhasinfinitelymanysolutionsforhas infinitely many solutions forxandandy.Then,themaximumpossiblevalueof. Then, the maximum possible value ofab$ is
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Answer: B) 3333

📌 Core Concept
For a system of linear equations to have infinitely many solutions, the equations must be dependent, meaning one is a scalar multiple of the other. This requires the ratios of the coefficients and the constants to be equal.
🔢 Step-by-Step Solution
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Given Equations:
x+y=4x + y = 4
(a+5)x+(b2−15)y=8b(a + 5)x + (b^2 - 15)y = 8b
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Condition for Infinitely Many Solutions:
The ratios of the coefficients

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