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301.

A manufacturer makes condensers which on an average are 1% defective. He packs them in boxes of 100. Calculate the probability that a box picked at random will contain 3 or more faulty condensers? 0.08

Answer» A manufacturer makes condensers which on an average are 1% defective. He packs them in boxes of 100. Calculate the probability that a box picked at random will contain 3 or more faulty condensers?


  1. 0.08
302.

A batch of one hundred bulbs is inspected by testing four randomly chosen bulbs. The batch is rejected if even one of the bulbs is defective. A batch typically has five defective bulbs. The probability that the current batch is accepted is .0.8119

Answer» A batch of one hundred bulbs is inspected by testing four randomly chosen bulbs. The batch is rejected if even one of the bulbs is defective. A batch typically has five defective bulbs. The probability that the current batch is accepted is .
  1. 0.8119
303.

If x=√−1, then the value of xx is

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If x=1, then the value of xx is

304.

Let P=⎡⎢⎣a111b111c⎤⎥⎦,abc =1 and a,b,c,ϵ R and X=⎡⎢⎣x1x2x3⎤⎥⎦3×1; then PX = 0has infinitely many solution if trace (P) is _________.3

Answer» Let P=a111b111c,abc =1 and a,b,c,ϵ R and X=x1x2x33×1; then PX = 0

has infinitely many solution if trace (P) is _________.
  1. 3
305.

Probability density function of a random variable x is given below:f(x)=(0.25 if 1≤x≤50otherwiseP(x≤4) is

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Probability density function of a random variable x is given below:



f(x)=(0.25 if 1x50otherwise



P(x4) is

306.

Let g: [0,∞)→[0,∞) be a function defined by g(x) = x - [x], where [x] represents the integer part of x. (That is, it is the largest ineger which is less than or equal to x). The value of the constant term in the Fourier series expansion of g(x) is0.5

Answer» Let g: [0,)[0,) be a function defined by g(x) = x - [x], where [x] represents the integer part of x. (That is, it is the largest ineger which is less than or equal to x). The value of the constant term in the Fourier series expansion of g(x) is
  1. 0.5
307.

Consider the hemi-spherical tank of radius 13m as shown in the figure (not drawn to scale). What is the volume of water (inm3) when the depth of water at the centre of the tank is 6m?

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Consider the hemi-spherical tank of radius 13m as shown in the figure (not drawn to scale). What is the volume of water (inm3) when the depth of water at the centre of the tank is 6m?




308.

In a given day in the rainy season, it may rain 70% of the time. If the rains, chance that a village fair make a loss on that day is 80%. However, if it does not rain, chance that the fair will make a loss on that day is only 10%. If the fair has not made a loss on a given day in the rainy season, what is the probability that it has not rained on that day?

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In a given day in the rainy season, it may rain 70% of the time. If the rains, chance that a village fair make a loss on that day is 80%. However, if it does not rain, chance that the fair will make a loss on that day is only 10%. If the fair has not made a loss on a given day in the rainy season, what is the probability that it has not rained on that day?

309.

In the given matrix ⎡⎢⎣1−12010121⎤⎥⎦, one of the eigen value is 1. The eigen vectors corresponding to the eigen value 1 are

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In the given matrix 112010121, one of the eigen value is 1. The eigen vectors corresponding to the eigen value 1 are

310.

If x is uniformly distributed over (0, 15), the probability that 5<x<9 is _____

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If x is uniformly distributed over (0, 15), the probability that 5<x<9 is _____


311.

The divergence of the vector field 3xz^i+2xy^j−yz2^k at a point (1,1,1) is equal to

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The divergence of the vector field 3xz^i+2xy^jyz2^k at a point (1,1,1) is equal to

312.

Let A = ⎡⎢⎣10−1−12000−2⎤⎥⎦ and B=A3−A2−4A+5I where I is the 3 x 3 identity matrix. The determinant of B is ______ (up to 1 decimal place)1

Answer» Let A = 101120002 and B=A3A24A+5I where I is the 3 x 3 identity matrix. The determinant of B is ______ (up to 1 decimal place)
  1. 1
313.

The value of ∫cz2z4−1dz, using Cauchy's integral formula, around the circle |z+1|=1 where z=x+iy is

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The value of cz2z41dz, using Cauchy's integral formula, around the circle |z+1|=1 where z=x+iy is

314.

From a pack of regular playing cards, two cards are drawn at random. What is the probability that both cards will be Kings, if first card is NOT replaced?

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From a pack of regular playing cards, two cards are drawn at random. What is the probability that both cards will be Kings, if first card is NOT replaced?

315.

The double integral ∫a0∫y0f(x,y)dxdy is equivalent to

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The double integral a0y0f(x,y)dxdy is equivalent to

316.

The value of the integral ∫∞−∞12cos(2πt)sin(4πt)4πtdt is 3

Answer» The value of the integral 12cos(2πt)sin(4πt)4πtdt is
  1. 3
317.

A fair die with faces {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} is thrown repeatedly till '3' is observed for the first time. Let X denote the number of times the die is thrown. The expected value of X is .6

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A fair die with faces {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} is thrown repeatedly till '3' is observed for the first time. Let X denote the number of times the die is thrown. The expected value of X is .



  1. 6
318.

A two-faced fair coin has its faces designated as head (H) and tail (T). This coin is tossed three times in succession to record the following outcomes: H.H.H. If the coin is tossed one more time, the probability (up to one decimal place) of obtaining H again given the previous realizations of H, H and H. would be0.5

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A two-faced fair coin has its faces designated as head (H) and tail (T). This coin is tossed three times in succession to record the following outcomes: H.H.H. If the coin is tossed one more time, the probability (up to one decimal place) of obtaining H again given the previous realizations of H, H and H. would be



  1. 0.5
319.

[1, 1, 2] is an eigen vector of the matrix, A=⎡⎢⎣31−122−1220⎤⎥⎦ corresponding to the eigen value x. The value of x is _______ . 2

Answer» [1, 1, 2] is an eigen vector of the matrix, A=311221220 corresponding to the eigen value x. The value of x is _______ .
  1. 2
320.

The probability of a resistor being defective is 0.02. There are 50 such aresistors in a circuit. The probability of two or more defective resistors in the circuit (round off to two decimal places) is .0.26

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The probability of a resistor being defective is 0.02. There are 50 such aresistors in a circuit. The probability of two or more defective resistors in the circuit (round off to two decimal places) is .



  1. 0.26
321.

Let X1, X2, X3 and X4 be independent normal random variables with zero mean and unit variance. The probability that X4 is the smallest among the four is .0.25

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Let X1, X2, X3 and X4 be independent normal random variables with zero mean and unit variance. The probability that X4 is the smallest among the four is .



  1. 0.25
322.

Let y2−2y+1=x and √x+y=5. The value of x+√y equals to _____ (Give the answer up to three decimal paces).5.732

Answer» Let y22y+1=x and x+y=5. The value of x+y equals to _____ (Give the answer up to three decimal paces).
  1. 5.732
323.

Two coins are tossed simultaneously. The probability (upto two decimal points accuracy) of getting at least one head is0.75

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Two coins are tossed simultaneously. The probability (upto two decimal points accuracy) of getting at least one head is



  1. 0.75
324.

Let X be a zero mean unit variance Gaussian random variable. E[|X|] is equal to .0.7978

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Let X be a zero mean unit variance Gaussian random variable. E[|X|] is equal to .



  1. 0.7978
325.

A=⎡⎢⎢⎢⎣200−101000030−1004⎤⎥⎥⎥⎦. The sum of the eigen values of the matrix A is

Answer» A=

2001010000301004

. The sum of the eigen values of the matrix A is
326.

The smallest positive integer n for which (1+i1−i)n=1 is_____. 4

Answer» The smallest positive integer n for which (1+i1i)n=1 is_____.
  1. 4
327.

The contour integral ∫ce1/zdz with C as the counter clock wise unit circle in the z-plnae is equal to

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The contour integral ce1/zdz with C as the counter clock wise unit circle in the z-plnae is equal to

328.

The directional derivative f(x,y,z)=2x2+3y2+z2 at point P(2,1,3) in the direction of the vector →a=→i−→2k is

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The directional derivative f(x,y,z)=2x2+3y2+z2 at point P(2,1,3) in the direction of the vector a=i2k is

329.

Consider a Poisson distribution for the tossing of a biased coin. The mean for this distribution is μ. The standard deviation for this distribution is given by

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Consider a Poisson distribution for the tossing of a biased coin. The mean for this distribution is μ. The standard deviation for this distribution is given by

330.

If a fair coin is tossed 4 times, what is the probability that two heads and two tails will result?

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If a fair coin is tossed 4 times, what is the probability that two heads and two tails will result?

331.

Let X be a real-valued random variable with E[X] and E[X2] denoting the mean values of X and X2, respectively. The relation which always holds true is

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Let X be a real-valued random variable with E[X] and E[X2] denoting the mean values of X and X2, respectively. The relation which always holds true is

332.

Which one of the following is not true for complex number z1 and z2?

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Which one of the following is not true for complex number z1 and z2?

333.

Let X be the Poisson random variable with parameter λ=1, then the probability P(0≤x≤2) equals

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Let X be the Poisson random variable with parameter λ=1, then the probability P(0x2) equals

334.

The eigen values of the matrix[533−3] are:

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The eigen values of the matrix

[5333] are:

335.

For a scalar function f(x,y,z)=x2+3y2+2z2, the gradient at the point P(1,2,−1) is

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For a scalar function f(x,y,z)=x2+3y2+2z2, the gradient at the point P(1,2,1) is

336.

With K as a constant the possible for the first order differential equation dydx=e−3x is

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With K as a constant the possible for the first order differential equation dydx=e3x is

337.

For a scalar function f(x,y,z)=x2+3y2+2z2 the directional derivative at the point P(1,2,−1) in the direction of a vector ^i−^j+2^k is

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For a scalar function f(x,y,z)=x2+3y2+2z2 the directional derivative at the point P(1,2,1) in the direction of a vector ^i^j+2^k is

338.

If a triangle PQR has vertex points P(2, 0), Q(0, 2) and R(0,0), then the value of integral ∬5y dxdy evaluated over the triangle is

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If a triangle PQR has vertex points P(2, 0), Q(0, 2) and R(0,0), then the value of integral 5y dxdy evaluated over the triangle is

339.

A fair coins is tossed independently four times. the probability of the event "the number of times heads show up is more than the number of times tails show up" is

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A fair coins is tossed independently four times. the probability of the event "the number of times heads show up is more than the number of times tails show up" is

340.

The solution at x=1,t=1 of the partial differential equation ∂2u∂x2=25∂2u∂t2 subject to initial conditions of u(0)=3x and ∂u∂t(0)=3 is

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The solution at x=1,t=1 of the partial differential equation 2ux2=252ut2 subject to initial conditions of u(0)=3x and ut(0)=3 is

341.

if z = xy ln(xy), then

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if z = xy ln(xy), then

342.

If ∫ex(1−x1+x2)2dx=exca+bx2+k, then the sum of a,b and c is ___. 3

Answer» If ex(1x1+x2)2dx=exca+bx2+k, then the sum of a,b and c is ___.


  1. 3
343.

A system matrix is given as follows :A=⎡⎢⎣01−1−6−116−6−115⎤⎥⎦The absolute value of the ratio of the maximum eigen value to the minimum eigen value is __0.333

Answer» A system matrix is given as follows :

A=01161166115

The absolute value of the ratio of the maximum eigen value to the minimum eigen value is __
  1. 0.333
344.

The probability that a screw manufactured by a company is defective is 0.1. The company sells screws in packets containing 5 screws and gives a guarantee of replacement if one or more screws in the packet are found to be defective. The probability that a packet would have to be replaced is .0.41

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The probability that a screw manufactured by a company is defective is 0.1. The company sells screws in packets containing 5 screws and gives a guarantee of replacement if one or more screws in the packet are found to be defective. The probability that a packet would have to be replaced is .



  1. 0.41
345.

If the vector function →F=^ax(3y−k1z)+^ay(k2x−2z)−^az(k3y+z) is irrotational, then the values of the constants k1,k2 and k3, respectively, are

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If the vector function F=^ax(3yk1z)+^ay(k2x2z)^az(k3y+z) is irrotational, then the values of the constants k1,k2 and k3, respectively, are

346.

The curl of the gradient of the scalar field defined by V=2x2y+3y2z+4z2x is

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The curl of the gradient of the scalar field defined by V=2x2y+3y2z+4z2x is

347.

The region specified by {(ρ,ϕ,z):3≤ρ≤5,π8≤ϕ≤π4,3≤z≤4.5} in cylindrical coordinates has volume of 4.71

Answer» The region specified by {(ρ,ϕ,z):3ρ5,π8ϕπ4,3z4.5} in cylindrical coordinates has volume of
  1. 4.71
348.

The value x and y where (cosθ+isinθ)7(sinθ+icosθ)4=x+iy is

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The value x and y where (cosθ+isinθ)7(sinθ+icosθ)4=x+iy is

349.

Three fair cubical dice are thrown simultaneously. The probability that all three dice have the same number on the faces showing up is (up to third decimal place)0.0278

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Three fair cubical dice are thrown simultaneously. The probability that all three dice have the same number on the faces showing up is (up to third decimal place)



  1. 0.0278
350.

If z is a complex variable, the value of ∫3i5dzz is

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If z is a complex variable, the value of 3i5dzz is