Algebra
Quadratics, inequalities, progressions, logarithms, functions, matrices and determinants (2x2, 3x3).
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A shopkeeper buys a batch of 100 identical items for a total of Rs 5,000. He marks up the price by 20% and then offers a discount of 10% on the marked price. What is his profit percentage on the cost price?
Q2 · Algebra · MEDIUM
If x is a real number satisfying the inequality x^2 - 5x + 4 < 0, what is the sum of all integer values of x that satisfy this condition?
Q3 · Algebra · EASY
Let f(x) = x^2 - x + 1. What is the value of f(f(2))?
Q4 · Algebra · EASY
The determinant of the matrix [[2, 3], [1, 4]] is:
Q5 · Algebra · MEDIUM
In a geometric progression, the first term is 1 and the common ratio is 2. What is the sum of the first 6 terms?