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  4. In an election the supporters of two candidates A and B were taken to polling booth in two di#erent vehicles, capable of carrying 10 and 15 voters, respectively. If at least 90 vehicles were required to carry a total of 1200 voters, then find the maximum number of votes by which the elections could be won by the Candidate B.

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Q. In an election the supporters of two candidates A and B were taken to polling booth in two di#erent vehicles, capable of carrying 10 and 15 voters, respectively. If at least 90 vehicles were required to carry a total of 1200 voters, then find the maximum number of votes by which the elections could be won by the Candidate B.

Linear Equations in Two Variables

Solution:

Find the values of $x$ and $y$ such that $x+y>90$ and $10 x+15 y=1200$