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Linear Inequalities Class 11 important questions with answers PDF download

Linear Inequalities is an important chapter in Class 11 Maths Syllabus that helps students understand how to compare expressions and solve inequalities involving real numbers. This chapter focuses on solving linear inequalities in one or two variables, representing solutions on a number line or graph, and applying these concepts to real-life problems.


To help you prepare for your exams, we’ve created a FREE PDF with important questions for Class 11 Maths. These questions are carefully selected to cover all key topics and commonly asked problems, ensuring you practise effectively. Download the PDF now to build your confidence and improve your preparation for board exams.

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Access Important Questions for Class 11 Maths Chapter 5 - Linear Inequalities

1 Mark Questions

1. Solve  $ \dfrac{3x-4}{2}\ge \dfrac{x+1}{4}-1 $.

Ans: Rewrite the given inequality.

$\dfrac{3x-4}{2}\ge \dfrac{x+1}{4}-\dfrac{1}{1}$ 

$\dfrac{3x-4}{2}\ge \dfrac{x+1-4}{4}$ 

$\dfrac{3x-4}{2}\ge \dfrac{x-3}{4}$ 

Multiply the left-hand side with 2 and the right-hand side by 4.

$2\left( 3x-4 \right)\ge \left( x-3 \right)$ 

$6x-8\ge x-3$ 

Subtract  $ x $  from both sides. Further, add 8 to both sides.

$6x-8-x+8\ge x-3-x+8$ 

$5x\ge 5$ 

Divide both sides by 5.

 $ x\ge 1 $ 

Hence, the solution set is  $ \left[ 1,\infty  \right) $ .


2. Solve  $ 3x+8>2 $  when  $ x $  is a real number.

Ans: Given,  $ 3x+8>2 $

Subtract 2 from both sides.

$3x+8-8>2-8$ 

$3x>-6$  

Divide both parts of the inequality by 3.

$\dfrac{3x}{3}>\dfrac{-6}{3}$ 

$x>-2$  

Hence, the solution set is  $ \left( -2,\infty  \right) $ .


3. Solve the inequality  $ \dfrac{x}{4}<\dfrac{5x-2}{3}-\dfrac{7x-3}{5} $ .

Ans: Given,  $ \dfrac{x}{4}<\dfrac{5x-2}{3}-\dfrac{7x-3}{5} $

Take LCM of the terms at the right-hand side of the inequality. 

$\dfrac{x}{4}<\dfrac{5\left( 5x-2 \right)-3\left( 7x-3 \right)}{15}$ 

$\dfrac{x}{4}<\dfrac{25x-10-21x+9}{15}$ 

$\dfrac{x}{4}<\dfrac{4x-1}{15}$ 

Cross-multiply the terms.

$15x<4\left( 4x-1 \right)$ 

$15x<16x-4$ 

Subtract  $ 16x $ from both sides.

$15x-16x<16x-4-16x$ 

$-x<-4$ 

$x>4$ 

Hence, the solution set is $ \left( 4,\infty  \right) $ .


4. If  $ 4x>-16 $ , then  $ x\,\,\,-4 $ .

Ans: Divide both sides of the inequality,  $ 4x>-16 $ by 4.

$\dfrac{4x}{4}>\dfrac{-16}{4}$ 

$x>-4$ 

Hence,  $ x\,\,-4 $ 


5. Solve the inequality $ \dfrac{1}{2}\left( \dfrac{3x}{5}+4 \right)\ge \dfrac{1}{3}\left( x-6 \right) $ .

Ans: Given,  $ \dfrac{1}{2}\left( \dfrac{3x}{5}+4 \right)\ge \dfrac{1}{3}\left( x-6 \right) $ .

Solve the parenthesis.

$ \dfrac{3x}{10}+2\ge \dfrac{x}{3}-2 $ 

Subtract 2 from both sides and add  $ \dfrac{x}{3} $  to both sides and take LCM. 

$\dfrac{3x}{10}-\dfrac{x}{3}\ge -4$ 

$\dfrac{9x-10x}{30}\ge -4$ 

$\dfrac{-x}{30}\ge -4$  

Multiply both sides by 30. 

$-x\ge -4\left( 30 \right)$ 

$-x\ge -120$ 

$x\le 120$

Hence, the solution set is $ \left( -\infty ,120 \right]$.


6. Solve the inequalities,   $ 2x-1\le 3 $  and  $ 3x+1\ge -5 $  is.

Ans: Given,  $ 2x-1\le 3 $ and  $ 3x+1\ge -5 $ .

Solve the equation,  $ 2x-1\le 3 $

$2x-1+1\le 3+1$ 

$2x\le 4$ 

$x\le 2$ 

Solve the equation, $ 3x+1\ge -5$.

$3x+1\ge -5$ 

$3x\ge -6$ 

$x\ge -2$ 

From both the solutions it is concluded that,  $ -2\le x\le 2 $ . Hence, the solution set is          $ \left[ -2,2 \right] $ .


7. Solve  $ 7x+3<5x+9 $. Show the graph of the solution on the number line.

Ans: Given,  $ 7x+3<5x+9 $ .

Subtract  $ 5x $  and 3 from both sides. 

$7x+3-5x-3<5x-5x+9-3$ 

$2x<6$

Divide both sides by 2.

$ x<3 $ 

The graph of the solution of the given inequality is represented by the red color in the number line shown below.


Graph of Inequality


8. Solve the inequality, $ \dfrac{2x-1}{3}\ge \dfrac{3x-2}{4}-\dfrac{2-x}{5} $ .     

Ans: Given,  $ \dfrac{2x-1}{3}\ge \dfrac{3x-2}{4}-\dfrac{2-x}{5} $ .

Take the LCM of the terms at the right-hand side.

$\dfrac{2x-1}{3}\ge \dfrac{5\left( 3x-2 \right)-4\left( 2-x \right)}{20}$ 

$\dfrac{2x-1}{3}\ge \dfrac{15x-10-8+4x}{20}$ 

$\dfrac{2x-1}{3}\ge \dfrac{19x-18}{20}$ 

Cross-multiply. 

$20\left( 2x-1 \right)\ge 3\left( 19x-18 \right)$ 

$40x-20\ge 57x-54$ 

$40x-57x\ge -54-20$ 

$-17x\ge -34$

Divide both sides by  $ -17 $ .

$ x\le 2 $ 

Hence, the solution set is  $ \left( -\infty ,2 \right] $ .


9. Solve  $ 5x-3\le 3x+1 $  when  $ x $  is an intege 

Ans: Given,  $ 5x-3\le 3x+1 $ .

Subtract  $ 3x $  from both sides and add  $ 3 $  to both sides.

$5x-3-3x+3\le 3x+1+3-3x$ 

$2x\le 4$ 

$x\le 2$ 

Hence, the solution set is  $ \left\{ \ldots .,-3,-2,-1,0,1,2 \right\} $ .


10. Solve  $ 30x<200 $ when  $ x $  is a natural number

Ans: Given,  $ 30x<200 $ .

Divide both sides by 30.

$x<\dfrac{200}{30}$ 

$x<\dfrac{20}{3}$  

Hence, the solution set that satisfies the given inequality is  $ \left\{ 1,2,3,4,5,6 \right\}$ . 


11.  Solve the inequality  $ \dfrac{x}{2}\ge \dfrac{5x-2}{3}-\dfrac{7x-3}{5} $ .

Ans: Given,  $ \dfrac{x}{2}\ge \dfrac{5x-2}{3}-\dfrac{7x-3}{5} $ .

Take the LCM of the terms at the right-hand side. 

$\dfrac{x}{2}\ge \dfrac{5\left( 5x-2 \right)-3\left( 7x-3 \right)}{15}$ 

$\dfrac{x}{2}\ge \dfrac{25x-10-21x+9}{15}$ 

$\dfrac{x}{2}\ge \dfrac{4x-1}{15}$  

Cross-multiply the terms. 

$15x\ge 2\left( 4x-1 \right)$ 

$15x\ge 8x-2$ 

$15x-8x\ge -2$ 

$7x\ge -2$  

Divide both sides by 7.

$ x\ge \dfrac{-2}{7} $ 

Hence, the solution set that satisfies the given inequality is  $ \left( \dfrac{-2}{7},\infty  \right) $ .


12.  Solve  $ 5x-3<3x+1 $  where  $ x $  is an integer.

Ans: Given,  $ 5x-3<3x+1 $ .

Isolate the like terms to one side of the inequality. 

$5x-3x<1+3$ 

$2x<4$ 

Divide both sides by 2.

$ x<2 $ 

Hence, when  $ x $  is an integer the solutions of the given inequality are,  $ \left\{ \ldots ,-4,-3,-2,-1,0,1 \right\} $.


4 Mark Questions 

Refer to Page 6-12 for 4 Mark Questions in the PDF

1. Solve  $ 3x-6\ge 0 $  graphically.

Ans: The corresponding equality of the given inequality is  $ 3x-6=0 $ .

Solve the equation,  $ 3x-6=0 $  for  $ x $ .

$3x=6$ 

$x=2$

Now, find the region portioned by the inequality by substituting  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $  in $ 3x-6\ge 0 $.


 $3\left( 0 \right)-6\ge 0$ 

$-6\ge 0$ 


Thus, the inequality is false.

Since the inequality is false then, the solution set will not include the portion of  $ x=2 $ which contains the origin. 

The graph of the inequality  $ 3x-6\ge 0 $  is,


Graph of Inequality


2. Ravi obtained 70 and 75 marks in the first unit test. Find the minimum marks he should get in the third test to have an average of at least 60 marks.

Ans: Let the marks secured by Ravi be  $ x $.

According to the question, 

$\dfrac{70+75+x}{3}\ge 60$ 

$\dfrac{145+x}{3}\ge 60$ 

Multiply the inequality obtained by 3.

$145+x\ge 60\left( 3 \right)$ 

$145+x\ge 180$ 

Subtract 145 from both sides. 

$x\ge 180-145$ 

$x\ge 35$  

The minimum mark he should score in the third test is 35.


3. Find all pairs of consecutive odd natural numbers both of which are larger than 10 such that their sum is less than 40.

Ans: Let  $ x $  and  $ x+2 $  be consecutive odd natural number

Since the numbers are larger than 10, then,  $ x>10 $ . Let this equation be  $ \left( 1 \right) $ .

According to the question, 

$x+\left( x+2 \right)<40$ 

$2x+2<40$ 

Subtract 2 from both sides.

$ 2x<38 $ 

Divide both sides by 2.

$ x<19 $ 

Let this equation be  $ \left( 2 \right) $ .

From  $ \left( 1 \right) $  and  $ \left( 2 \right) $ . The pairs obtained are,

$ \left( 11,13 \right) $ ,  $ \left( 13,15 \right) $ , $ \left( 15,17 \right) $ , $ \left( 17,19 \right) $ 

Hence, the required pairs are $ \left( 11,13 \right) $ ,  $ \left( 13,15 \right) $ , $ \left( 15,17 \right) $ , and $ \left( 17,19 \right) $ .


4.  A company manufactures cassettes and its cost equation for a week  $ C=300+1.5x $  and its revenue equation is  $ R=2x $, where  $ x $  is the number of cassettes sold in a week. How many cassettes must be sold by the company to get some profit?

Ans: The profit equation is  $ \text{Profit=Revnue}-\text{Cost} $ .

To get the profit, revenue should be more than the cost. Thus,  $ R>C $ .

Substitute  $ R $  as  $ 2x $  and  $ C $  as  $ 300+1.5x $  in the inequality,  $ R>C $

$2x>300+1.5x$ 

$2x-1.5x>300$ 

$0.5x>300  $ 

Divide both sides by  $ 0.5 $.

 $x>\dfrac{300}{0.5}$ 

$x>600$ 


5. The longest side of a  $ \Delta  $  is 3 times the shortest side and the third side is 2 cm shorter than the longest side. If the perimeter of the  $ \Delta  $  is at least 61 cm, find the minimum length of the shortest side.

Ans: Let the length of the shortest side be  $ x $  cm, the longest side be  $ 3x $  cm and the third side be  $ \left( 3x-2 \right) $  cm.  

According to the question,

$\left( x \right)+\left( 3x \right)+\left( 3x-2 \right)\ge 61$ 

$7x-2\ge 61$ 

$7x\ge 61+2$ 

$7x\ge 63$ 

Divide both sides by 7.

$ x\ge 9 $ 

Hence, the shortest side is 9 cm.


6. In drilling the world's deepest hole, it was found that the temperature T in degree Celsius,  $ x $  km below the surface of the earth was given by  $T=30+25\left( x-3 \right) $ ,  $3 < x < 15$ . At what depth will the temperature be between  $ 200{}^\circ  $  C and  $ 300{}^\circ  $  C.

Ans: Let  $ x $  km be the depth where the temperature lies between  $ 200{}^\circ$  C and  $ 300{}^\circ  $ C. Here,  $200^o C<30+25\left( x-3 \right)<300^o C$ .

$200<30+25\left( x-3 \right)<300$ 

$200<30+25x-75<300$ 

$200<25x-45<300$ 

Solve the inequality.

$\dfrac{49}{5} < x < \dfrac{69}{5}$ 

$9.8 < x < 13.8$ 


7. A man wants to cut three lengths from a single piece of board of length 91 cm. The second length is to be 3 cm longer than the shortest and the third length is to be twice as long as the shortest. What are the possible lengths of the shortest board if the third piece is to be at least 5 cm longer than the second? 

Ans: Let the length of the shortest piece be  $ x $  cm, second piece be  $ \left( x+3 \right) $  cm and the length of the third piece be  $ 2x $  cm.

The total length of the piece is 91 cm. According to the question, 

$x+\left( x+3 \right)+2x\le 91$ 

$4x+3\le 91$ 

$4x\le 91-3$ 

$4x\le 88$ 

Divide both sides by 4.


$x\le \dfrac{88}{4}$ 

$x\le 22$ 

 

Now, the third piece should be at least 5 cm longer than the second. 

Hence, 

$2x\ge 5+\left( x+3 \right)$ 

$2x-x\ge 5+3$ 

$x\ge 8$  

From  $ x\le 22 $  and  $ x\ge 8 $ ,

$ 8\le x\le 22 $ 

Hence,  $ x\in \left[ 8,22 \right] $ .


8. The water acidity in a pool is considered normal when the average pH reading of three daily measurements is between  $ 7.2 $  and  $ 7.8 $ . If the first pH reading is  $ 7.48 $  and  $ 7.85 $ , find the range of pH value for the third reading that will result in the acidity level is normal.

Ans: Let the third reading of the pH level be  $ x $ . Then, 

$ 7.2<\dfrac{7.48+7.85+x}{3}<7.8 $ 

Multiply all the parts of the inequality by 3.

 

$21.6 < 15.33+ x < 23.4$ 

$6.27 < x < 7.07$ 


9. A plumber can be paid under two schemes as given below.

 $ \text{I}\text{.} $ Rs 600 and Rs 50 per hr.

 $ \text{II}\text{.} $ Rs 170 per hr.

If the job takes  $ n $  hour for what values of  $ n $  does the scheme  $ \text{I} $  gives the plumber the better wages.

Ans: The total wage of the labor in scheme  $ \text{I} $ is  $ 600+50n $  and the total wage in scheme  $ \text{II} $  is  $ 170n $ . According to the question,

$600+50n>170n$ 

$50n-170n>-600$ 

$-120n>-600$ 

$n<5$

 

Thus, for better wages, the working hours should be less than 5 hours.


10.  Solve the inequality $ 3x+4y\le 12 $  graphically.

Ans: Given,  $ 3x+4y\le 12 $ .

The corresponding equality is  $ 3x+4y=12 $ .

The two coordinates through which the line passes are,

$ x $ 

$ 0 $ 

$ 4 $ 

$ y $ 

$ 3 $ 

$ 0 $ 

Put  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $  in the equation,  $ 3x+4y\le 12$

$3\left( 0 \right)+4\left( 0 \right)\le 12$ 

$0\le 12$ 

The inequality is true. Thus, the solution region of the given inequality will be that portion of the graph of  $ 3x+4y=12 $ that contains the origin.


Graph of Inequality


11. Solve graphically  $ x-y\le 0 $ .

 Ans: Given,  $ x-y\le 0 $ .

The corresponding equality is  $ x-y=0 $ . Thus,  $ x=y $ . It will be the straight line passing through the origin.

Put  $ \left( 1,0 \right) $  in inequality,  $ x-y\le 0 $

$1-0\le 0$ 

$1\le 0$ 

The inequality is false. Thus, the solution region of the given inequality will be that portion of the graph of  $ x=y $  that is away from the point  $ \left( 1,0 \right) $ .


Graph of Inequality


12. Solve the inequality  $ 3x+2y>6 $  graphically.

Ans: Given,  $ 3x+2y>6 $ .

The corresponding equality is  $ 3x+2y=6 $ .

The two coordinates through which the line passes are,

$ x $ 

0

2

$ y $ 

3

0

Put  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $  in the equation,  $ 3x+2y>6 $.

$3\left( 0 \right)+2\left( 0 \right)>6$ 

$0>6$ 

The inequality is false. Thus, the solution region of the given inequality will be that portion of the graph of  $ 3x+2y=6 $  that does not contain the point  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $ . 


Graph of Inequality


6 Mark Questions

Refer to Page 13-18 for 6 Mark Questions in the PDF

1. The IQ of a person is given by the formula  $ \text{IQ=}\dfrac{\text{MA}}{\text{CA}}\times 100 $  where MA is mental age and CA is chronological age. If  $ 80\le \text{IQ}\le 140 $  for a group of 12 yr old children, find the range of their mental age.

Ans: Given,  $ 80\le \text{IQ}\le 140 $ .

Substitute  $ \text{IQ} $ as  $ \dfrac{\text{MA}}{\text{CA}}\times 100 $ .

$ 80\le \dfrac{\text{MA}}{\text{CA}}\times 100\le 140 $ 

The chronological age,  $ \text{CA} $ is 12 yr. Thus, substitute  $ \text{CA} $ as 12.

$ 80\le \dfrac{\text{MA}}{\text{12}}\times 100\le 140 $ 

Multiply the inequality obtained by  $ \dfrac{12}{100} $ .

$80\times \dfrac{12}{100}\le \dfrac{\text{MA}}{{12}}\times {100}\times \dfrac{{12}}{{100}}\le 140\times \dfrac{12}{100}$ 

$80\times \dfrac{12}{100}\le \text{MA}\le 140\times \dfrac{12}{100}$ 

$\dfrac{96}{100}\le \text{MA}\le \dfrac{168}{10}$ 

$9.6\le \text{MA}\le 16.8$  

Hence, the required range is  $ 9.6\le \text{MA}\le 16.8 $ .


2. Solve graphically  $ 4x+3y\le 60 $ ,  $ y\ge 2x $ ,  $ x\ge 3 $ ,  $ x,y\ge 0 $ .

Ans: The corresponding equality of  $ 4x+3y\le 60 $ is $ 4x+3y=60 $ .

The two coordinates through which the line passes are,

$ x $ 

0

15

$ y $ 

20

0

Put  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $  in the equation,  $ 4x+3y\le 60 $

$4\left( 0 \right)+3\left( 0 \right)\le 60$ 

$0\le 60$

The inequality is true. Thus, the solution region of the given inequality will be that portion of the graph of  $ 3x+2y=6 $  that contains the point  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $ . 

The corresponding equality of  $ y\ge 2x $ is $ y-2x=0 $ .

The two coordinates through which the line passes are,

$ x $ 

0

20

$ y $ 

0

40

Put  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $  in the equation,  $ y\ge 2x $.

$y-2x\ge 0$ 

$0\ge 0$ 

The inequality is true. Thus, the solution region of the given inequality will be that portion of the graph of  $ y-2x=0 $  that contains the point  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $ . 

The corresponding equality of  $ x\ge 3 $ is $ x=3 $ .

Put  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $  in the equation,  $ x\ge 3 $ .

 $ 0\ge 3 $ 

The inequality is false. Thus, the solution region of the given inequality will be that portion of the graph of  $ x\ge 3 $  that does not contain the point  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $ . 

The graph of the inequalities is given below. The solution region is labelled as a feasible region.


Graph of Inequality


3. A manufacturer has 600 litre of a  $ 12% $  sol. of acid. How many litres of a $ 30% $  acid sol. must be added to it so that the acid content in the resulting mixture will be more than  $ 15% $  but less than  $ 18% $ .

Ans: Let  $ x $ litres of  $ 30% $  acid sol. is required to be added in the mixture. The inequality that shows that the acid content will be more than  $ 15% $  is,

$ 30%\text{ of }x+12%\text{ of 60015 }\!\!%\!\!\text{  of }\left( x+600 \right) $ Solve the inequality.

$\dfrac{30x}{100}+\dfrac{12}{100}\times \text{600}\,>\,\dfrac{15}{100}\times \left( x+600 \right)$ 

$0.30x+12\times \text{6}>\,\text{0}\text{.15}\times \left( x+600 \right)$ 

$0.30x+12\times \text{6}>\text{0}\text{.15}x+0.15\times 600$ 

$0.30x+72>\text{0}\text{.15}x+90$ 

$0.15x>18$

Divide both sides by  $ 0.15 $ .

$ x>120 $ 

The other inequality that shows the acid content will be less than  $ 18% $  is, \[30%\text{ of }x+12%\text{ of 600}<18%\text{ of }\left( x+600 \right)\]. Solve the inequality.

$\dfrac{30x}{100}+\dfrac{12}{100}\times \text{600}<\dfrac{18}{100}\times \left( x+600 \right)$ 

$0.30x+12\times \text{6}<\text{0}\text{.18}\times \left( x+600 \right)$ 

$0.30x+12\times \text{6}<\text{0}\text{.18}x+0.18\times 600$ 

$0.30x+72<\text{0}\text{.18}x+108$ 

$0.12x<36$

Divide both sides by  $ 0.12 $ .

 $ x<300 $ 

Hence,  $120 < x < 300$. 


4. Solve graphically  $ x-2y\le 3 $ ,  $ 3x+4y\ge 12 $ ,  $ x\ge 0 $ ,  $ y\ge 1 $ .

Ans: The corresponding equality of  $ x-2y\le 3 $ is $ x-2y=3 $ .

The two coordinates through which the line passes are,

$ x $ 

3

5

$ y $ 

0

1

Substitute $ \left( 0,0 \right) $  in the equation,  $ x-2y\le 3 $.

$0-2\left( 0 \right)\le 3$ 

$0\le 3$ 

The inequality is true. Thus, the solution region of the given inequality will be that portion of the graph of  $ x-2y\le 3 $  that contains the point  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $ . 

The corresponding equality of  $ 3x+4y\ge 12 $ is $ 3x+4y=12 $ .

The two coordinates through which the line passes are,

$ x $ 

0

4

$ y $ 

3

0

Put  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $  in the equation,  $ 3x+4y\ge 12 $

$3\left( 0 \right)+4\left( 0 \right)\ge 12$ 

$0\ge 12$ 

The inequality is false. Thus, the solution region of the given inequality will be that portion of the graph of  $ 3x+4y=12 $  that does not contain the point  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $ . 

The corresponding equality of  $ y\ge 1 $ is $ y=1 $ .

Put  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $  in the equation,  $ y\ge 1 $ .

$ 0\ge 1 $ 

The inequality is false. Thus, the solution region of the given inequality will be that portion of the graph of  $ y=1 $  that does not contain the point  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $ . 

The graph of the inequalities is given below. The solution region is labelled as feasible region.


Graph of Inequality


5. A solution of  $ 8% $   boric acid is to be diluted by adding a  $ 2% $  boric acid sol. to it. The resulting mixture is to be more than  $ 4% $  but less than  $ 6% $  boric acid. If we have 640 litres of the  $ 8% $ solution how many litres of the  $ 2% $  sol. will be added.

Ans: Let  $ x $ litres of the  $ 2% $  solution be added. 

According to the question, 

$2%\text{ of }x+8%\text{ of 640}>\text{4 }\!\!%\!\!\text{  of }\left( 640+x \right)$ 

$\dfrac{2x}{100}+\dfrac{8}{100}\times \text{640}>\dfrac{4}{100}\times \left( 640+x \right)$ 

$2x+8\times 640 > 4\left( 640+x \right)$ 

$2x+5120 > 2560+4x$ 

 

Subtract  $ 4x $  from both sides and then subtract 5120 from both sides. 

$2x-4x>2560-5120$ 

$-2x>-2560 $ 


Divide both sides by  $ -2 $ .

$ x>1280 $ 

Let this equation be  $ \left( 1 \right) $ .

Now, the second inequality is \[12%\text{ of }x+8%\text{ of }640<6%\text{ of }\left( 640+x \right)\].

$\dfrac{2x}{100}+\dfrac{8}{100}\times \text{640}>\dfrac{6}{100}\times \left( 640+x \right)$ 

$2x+8\times 640>6\left( 640+x \right)$ 

$2x+5120>3840+6x$ 

Subtract  $ 6x $  from both sides and then subtract 5120 from both sides.

\[-4x>-1280\]

Divide both sides by  $ -4 $ .

$ x<320 $ 

Let this be inequality  $ \left( 2 \right) $ .

From  $ \left( 1 \right) $  and  $ \left( 2 \right) $ .

 $ 320 < x < 1280 $ 

Hence,  $ 320 < x < 1280 $ .


6. Solve graphically  $ x+2y\le 10 $ ,  $ x+y\ge 1 $ ,  $ x-y\le 0 $ ,  $ x\ge 0 $ ,  $ y\ge 0 $ .

Ans: The corresponding equality of  $ x+2y\le 10 $ is $ x+2y=10 $ .

The two coordinates through which the line passes are,

$ x $ 

10

0

$ y $ 

0

5

Substitute  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $  in the equation,  $ x+2y\le 10 $.

$0+2\left( 0 \right)\le 10$ 

$0\le 10 $ 

The inequality is true. Thus, the solution region of the given inequality will be that portion of the graph of  $ x+2y\le 10 $  that contains the point  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $ . 

The corresponding equality of  $ x+y\ge 1 $ is $ x+y=1 $ .

The two coordinates through which the line passes are,

$ x $ 

0

1

$ y $ 

1

0

Put  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $  in the equation,  $ x+y\ge 1 $

$\left( 0 \right)+\left( 0 \right)\ge 1$ 

$0\ge 1$ 

The inequality is false. Thus, the solution region of the given inequality will be that portion of the graph of  $ x+y\ge 1 $  that does not contain the point  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $ . 

The corresponding equality of  $ x-y\le 0 $ is $ x-y=0 $ . Thus,  $ x=y $ . From the equation, it can be seen that it is a straight line passing through the origin.

Put  $ \left( 1,0 \right) $  in inequality,  $ x-y\le 0 $ .

$1-0\le 0$ 

$1\le 0$ 

The inequality is false. Thus, the solution region of the given inequality will be that portion of the graph of  $ x=y $  that is away from the point  $ \left( 1,0 \right) $ .


Graph of Inequality


7. How many litres of water will have to be added to 1125 litres of the  $ 45% $  sol. of acid so that the resulting mixture will contain more than  $ 25% $  but less than  $ 30% $  acid content.

Ans: Let  $ x $ litres of water be added to 1125 litres of 45 acid sol. in the resulting mixture.

According to the question,  $ 45%\text{ of }1125>25%\text{ of }\left( x+1125 \right) $  and  $ 45%\text{ of }1125<30%\text{ of }\left( x+1125 \right) $ .

Solve the inequality,  $ 45%\text{ of }1125>25%\text{ of }\left( x+1125 \right) $.

$\dfrac{45}{100}\times 1125>\dfrac{25}{100}\times \left( x+1125 \right)$ 

$0.45\times 1125>0.25\times \left( x+1125 \right)$ 

$506.25>0.25x+281.25$

Subtract \[281.25\] from both sides.

$506.25-281.25>0.25x$ 

$225>0.25x$

Divide both sides by  $ 0.25 $.

$\dfrac{225}{0.25}>x$ 

$900>x$ 

Solve the inequality,  $ 45%\text{ of }1125<30%\text{ of }\left( x+1125 \right) $.

$\dfrac{45}{100}\times 1125<\dfrac{30}{100}\times \left( x+1125 \right)$ 

$0.45\times 1125<0.3\left( x+1125 \right)$ 

$506.25<0.3x+337.5$ 

Subtract  $ 337.5 $  from both sides.

 $506.25-337.5<0.3x$ 

$168.75<0.3x$

Divide both sides by  $ 0.25 $.

$\dfrac{168.75}{0.3}>x$ 

$562.3>x$ 

From both the inequalities  $ 900>x>562.5 $ .

Hence, the required amount of water to be added is  $ 900>x>562.5 $ .


8. Solve graphically  $ 3x+2y\le 150 $ ,  $ x+4y\le 80 $ ,  $ x\le 15 $ ,  $ y\ge 0 $ ,  $ x\ge 0 $ .

Ans: The corresponding equality of  $ 3x+2y\le 150 $ is $ 3x+2y=150 $ .

The two coordinates through which the line passes are,

$ x $ 

50

0

$ y $ 

0

75

Substitute  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $  in the equation,  $ 3x+2y\le 150 $.

$3\left( 0 \right)+2\left( 0 \right)\le 150$ 

$0\le 150$ 

The inequality is true. Thus, the solution region of the given inequality will be that portion of the graph of  $ 3x+2y\le 150 $  that contains the point  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $ . 

The corresponding equality of  $ x+4y\le 80 $ is $ x+4y=80 $ .

The two coordinates through which the line passes are,

$ x $ 

0

80

$ y $ 

20

0

Put  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $  in the equation,  $ x+4y\le 80 $.

$0+4\left( 0 \right)\le 80$ 

$0\le 80$ 

The inequality is true. Thus, the solution region of the given inequality will be that portion of the graph of  $ x+4y\le 80 $  that contains the point  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $ . 

The corresponding equality of  $ x\le 15 $ is $ x=15 $ .

Put  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $  in the equation,  $ x\le 15 $ .

 $ 0\le 15 $ 

The inequality is true. Thus, the solution region of the given inequality will be that portion of the graph of  $ x\le 15 $  that contains the point  $ \left( 0,0 \right) $ . 

The graph of the inequalities is given below. The solution region is labeled as a feasible region.


Graph of Inequality


Benefits of Referring to Important Questions for Class 11 Maths Chapter 5 Linear Inequalities

  • Focused Exam Preparation: Important questions are designed to target the key concepts and problem types that frequently appear in exams, helping you concentrate on what matters most.

  • Improved Problem-Solving Skills: By practising these questions, you develop a better understanding of solving linear inequalities, graphing solutions, and interpreting results.

  • Time Management: Working on curated important questions helps you learn how to solve problems quickly and accurately, improving your efficiency during exams.

  • Clarity in Concepts: These questions simplify challenging topics like solving inequalities in one or two variables and representing solutions on a number line or graph, ensuring clear understanding.

  • Boosts Confidence: Regular practise of important questions builds confidence, as you become familiar with the types of questions likely to appear in exams.

  • Exam Readiness: Referring to important questions ensures that you are well-prepared to understand both straightforward and complex problems, reducing stress during the board exams.


Conclusion

Practising important questions from Chapter 5: Linear Inequalities is essential for mastering this topic and performing well in CBSE exams. These questions cover all key areas, including solving inequalities, representing solutions graphically, and interpreting results. By focusing on important questions, students can strengthen their conceptual understanding, improve problem-solving skills, and boost confidence for exams.


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FAQs on CBSE Important Questions for Class 11 Maths Linear Inequalities - 2025-26

1. What types of questions are typically asked from Chapter 5, Linear Inequalities, in the Class 11 Maths exam?

For the 2025-26 session, important questions from Linear Inequalities cover a range of types:

  • 1-Mark Questions: Solving simple inequalities in one variable (e.g., 3x + 8 > 2).

  • 2-Mark Questions: Solving systems of inequalities in one variable and representing the solution on a number line.

  • 4-Mark Questions: Solving systems of linear inequalities graphically in two variables and identifying the feasible solution region.

  • HOTS Questions: Word problems involving optimisation or constraints that need to be formulated as inequalities before solving.

2. What is the expected weightage of Linear Inequalities in the CBSE Class 11 Maths exam for 2025-26?

While the exact weightage can vary, the unit 'Linear Inequalities' is a part of Algebra. Typically, questions from this chapter contribute around 4 to 6 marks in the final examination. This usually includes a mix of short-answer and long-answer graphical questions, making it a crucial chapter for scoring well.

3. How does practising Vedantu's Important Questions for Linear Inequalities help with exam preparation?

Our curated list of important questions helps students by focusing on exam-oriented patterns. It includes a mix of frequently asked questions, questions from the NCERT Miscellaneous Exercise, and potential HOTS questions. Practising these helps in understanding the marking scheme, improving speed, and avoiding common errors, ensuring thorough preparation for the final exam.

4. Are graphical questions from Linear Inequalities really that important for the exam?

Yes, graphical questions are extremely important. Questions requiring you to find the solution region for a system of inequalities in two variables are a staple in the 4-mark section. Mastering how to draw the lines (dotted vs. solid) and correctly shade the feasible region is essential for scoring full marks in this chapter.

5. What kind of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions can be expected from Linear Inequalities?

HOTS questions from this chapter usually come as word problems. You might be asked to formulate a real-life scenario, like manufacturing constraints or diet plans, into a system of linear inequalities and then find the graphical solution. These questions test your ability to apply concepts rather than just solve given equations.

6. Why is the Miscellaneous Exercise of Chapter 5 considered important for final exams?

The Miscellaneous Exercise in the NCERT textbook for Linear Inequalities contains some of the most challenging and conceptually rich problems. Exam setters often pick questions from this section to test a student's in-depth understanding. Solving these problems is key to tackling HOTS questions and gaining the confidence needed for the tougher parts of the exam.

7. What common mistakes should I avoid in Linear Inequalities to not lose marks?

Students often lose marks due to simple mistakes. The most common errors are:

  • Forgetting to reverse the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.

  • Using a solid line instead of a dotted line for strict inequalities (< or >) in graphical solutions.

  • Incorrectly shading the region in graphical problems; a good tip is to test a point like (0,0).

  • Errors in representing the solution set using correct interval notation, especially with open ( ) and closed [ ] brackets.

8. How is solving inequalities in Class 11 different from what we learned in Class 10?

In Class 10, the focus was mainly on linear equations. Class 11 introduces a deeper study of inequalities. The key differences tested in exams are:

  • Solving systems of inequalities, not just single ones.

  • The introduction of graphical solutions in a 2D plane, which requires understanding half-planes and feasible regions.

  • Representing solutions on a number line and using formal interval notation, which was not extensively covered earlier.

9. How do the concepts from Class 11 Linear Inequalities help in future competitive exams like JEE?

Linear Inequalities is a foundational chapter for a very important topic in competitive exams: Linear Programming Problems (LPP). The skills you develop here—formulating constraints and finding feasible regions graphically—are directly applied in LPP to find optimal solutions. A strong grasp of these concepts in Class 11 makes mastering LPP in Class 12 and for JEE much easier.