Find the integral values of x and y satisfying the inequality 3y + 5x \(\leq\) 15, given that y > 0, y < 3 and x > 0.
The correct answer is D. (1,1), (1,2), (2,1)
Given the inequality \(3y + 5x \leq 15\) and the conditions \(y > 0\), \(y < 3\), and \(x > 0\), let's find the integral values of \(x\) and \(y\) that satisfy these conditions.
First, let's consider the range for \(y\). The conditions \(y > 0\) and \(y < 3\) mean that \(y\) must be a positive integer less than 3. Therefore, \(y\) can take the values 1 and 2.
Next, let's consider the range for \(x\). The condition \(x > 0\) means that \(x\) must be a positive integer.
Now, let's substitute the values of \(x\) and \(y\) into the inequality to see which pairs satisfy \(3y + 5x \leq 15\):
For \(y = 1\):
\(3(1) + 5x \leq 15\)
\(3 + 5x \leq 15\)
\(5x \leq 12\)
\(x \leq 2.4\)
For \(y = 2\):
\(3(2) + 5x \leq 15\)
\(6 + 5x \leq 15\)
\(5x \leq 9\)
\(x \leq 1.8\)
Since \(x\) must be a positive integer, the possible values for \(x\) are 1 and 2.
Therefore, the integral values of \(x\) and \(y\) that satisfy the conditions are:
(1, 1), (1, 2), (2, 1).
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