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1.

Without solving the equations find the nature of equation a2x2 +4ax +4 = 0.

Answer»

a2x2 +4ax +4 = 0

D = b2 - 4ac

= (4a)2 -4 x a2 x 4

= 16a2 - 16a2

= 0

D = 0

If D = 0, then the quadratic equation has 1 solution.

2.

A level flight olane flying at an altitude of 1024 ft with a speed of 240 ft/s is overtaking a motor boat travelling at 80 ft/s in the same direction as the plane. At what horizontal distance before the boat should a bag be dropped from the plane in order to hit the boat ? ` [ g = 32 " ft/s"^(2)` ]A. 1200 ftB. 1280 ftC. 1300 ftD. 1380 ft

Answer» Correct Answer - B
3.

A vector has a magnitudes of 12. What its tail is at the origin it lies between the positive x axis and the negative y axis and makes an angles of `30^(@)` with x axis . Its y component is :A. `6//sqrt(3)`B. `-6//sqrt(3)`C. 6D. `-6`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
4.

Let a hyperbola passes through the focus of the ellipse `16x^(2)+25y^(2)=400`. The transverse and conjugate axes of this hyperbola coincide with the major and minor axes of the given ellipse. The eccentricity of the hyperbola is reciprocal of that the ellipse. Which one of the following statement is correct ?A. Vertices of hyperbola are `(+-3,0)`.B. Distance between foci of hyperbola is 6C. Equation of directrices of hyperbola are `x=+-(5)/(9)`.D. None

Answer» For the given ellipse, `(x^(2))/(25)+(y^(2))/(16)=1, e=sqrt(1-(16)/(25))=(3)/(5)`. So, eccentricity of hyperbola `=(5)/(3)`.
Let the hyperbola be, `(x^(2))/(A^(2))-(y^(2))/(B^(2))=1 " " ...(1)`
Then, `B^(2)=A^(2)((25)/(9)-1)=(16)/(9)A^(2)`. Also, foci of ellipse are `(+-3,0)`.
As, hyperbola passes through `(+-3,0)`. So, `(9)/(A^(2))=1rArrA^(2)=9, B^(2)=16`
`rArr` Equation of hyperbola is `(x^(2))/(9)-(y^(2))/(16)=1`
(i) Vertices of hyperbola are `(+-3,0)rArr`(A) is correct.
Focal length of hyperbola `=10rArr ` (B) is incorrect.
(ii) Any point of hyperbola is P `(3 sec theta, 4 tan theta)`.
Equation of auxiliary circle of ellipse is `x^(2)+y^(2)=25`.
`:.` Equation of chord of contact to the circle `x^(2)+y^(2)=25`, with respect to `P(3 sec theta, 4 tan theta)`, is
`3x sex theta + 4 y tan theta = 25 ...(1)`
If (h, k) is the mid point of chord of contact, then its equation is
`hx+ky-25=h^(2)+k^(2)-25 rArr hx + ky=h^(2)=k^(2) " " ...(2)`
As, equations (1) and (2) represent the same straight line, so on comparing , we get
`(3 sec theta)/(h)= (4 tan theta)/(k)=(25)/(h^(2)+k^(2))`
`:. sec theta = ((25)/(h^(2)+k^(2))).(h)/(3), tan theta =((25)/(h^(2)+k^(2))).(k)/(4)`
`:. ` Eliminating ` theta`, we get, `((25)/(h^(2)+k^(2)))^(2)((h^(2))/(9)-(k^(2))/(16))=1`. (As, `sec^(2)theta-tan ^(2)theta=1`)
`:. ` Locus of (h, k) is `((x^(2))/(9)-(y^(2))/(16))((x^(2)+y^(2))/(25))^(2)`
5.

A gas bubble oscillates with a timperiod T proportional to `P^(a)d^(b)E^(c)` where P is pressure, d is the density and E is the energy . The values of a, b & c are:A. `a= (3)/(2) , b = - (1)/(3),c= (1)/(2)`B. `s =- (5)/(6), b = (1)/(3), c= (1)/(2)`C. `a= - (5)/(6), b = (1)/(2), c = (1)/(3)`D. `a= (3)/(2), b = - (1)/(3), c= (1)/(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
6.

Find the number of ways in which the letters A, B, C, D, E, F can be placed in the 8 boxes of the given figure so thatno row remains empty.(figure)

Answer» Correct Answer - `6l xx 26`
7.

Let `A,B` and `C` be square matrices of order `3xx3` with real elements. If `A` is invertible and `(A-B)C=BA^(-1),` thenA. `C(A-B)=BA^(-1)`B. `C(A-B)=A^(-1)B`C. `(A-B)C=A^(-1)B`D. `C(B-A)=A^(-1)B`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`(A-B)C+BA^(-1)`
`impliesAC-BC-BA^(-1)+"AA"^(-1)=I_(3)`
`implies(A-B)(C+A^(-1))=I_(3)implies(A-B)^(-1)=C+A^(-1)`
`implies(C+A^(-1))(A-B)=I_(3)`
`impliesC(A-B)+A^(-1)A-A^(-1)B=I_(3)`
`impliesC(A-B)=A^(-1)B`
8.

If solution of `cot(sin^(-1)sqrt(1-x^(2)))=sin(tan^(-1)(xsqrt(6))),x!=0` is `1/psqrt(q/r)` where `p,q,r` are prime then value of `(p+q-r)/p` is

Answer» Correct Answer - 2
`cot(sin^(-1)sqrt(1-x^(2)))`
`x/(sqrt(1-x^(2))`
`sin(tan^(-1)xsqrt(6))=(xsqrt(6))/(sqrt(6x^(2)+1))`
`implies(sqrt(6))/(sqrt(6x^(2)+1))=1/(sqrt(1-x^(2)))implies12x^(2)=5`
`impliesx=+-1/2sqrt(5/3)`
so `x=1/2sqrt(5/3)`
(but `x` will be positive
`impliesp=2, q=5, r=3`
So `(p+q-r)/p=(2+5-3)/2=2`
9.

5 boys & 4 girls sit in a straight line. Find the number of ways in which they can be seated if 2 girls aretogether & the other 2 are also together but separate from the first 2.:

Answer» Correct Answer - 43200
10.

Value of limit `lim_(xrarr0^(+))x^(x^(x)).ln(x)` isA. `1`B. `0`C. Does not existsD. `2`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`"lt"_(xrarr0^(+)) x^(x^(x)).ln(x)="lt"_(xrarr0^(+)).xln(x)`
`="lt"_(xrarr0^(+))xln(x).exp.(ln(x^(x^(x)-1))`
`"lt"_(xrarr0^(+))xln(x).exp.((x^(x)-1)ln(x))`
`="lt"_(xrarr^(0^(+))xln(x).exp((e^(xIn(x))-1).ln(x))`
`"lt"_(xrarr0^(+))xln(x).exp.(((e^(xIn(x))-1)/(xIn(x))).xln^(2)(x))`
`ouarr.xp(1.0uarr)`
`ouarr.1=0`
(using `"lt"_(xrarr0^(+))x^(m).In(x)=0` for `mgt0`)
11.

The line `2x + y = 1` is tangent to the hyperbola `x^2/a^2-y^2/b^2=1`. If this line passes through the point of intersection of the nearest directrix and the x-axis, then the eccentricity of the hyperbola is

Answer» Correct Answer - 2
Substituting `(a/e,0)` in `y=-2x+1`
`0=-(2a)/e+1impliesa=e/2`
Also `1=sqrt(a^(2)m^(2)-b^(2))`
`1=a^(2)m^(2)-b^(2)`
`implies 1=4a^(2)-b^(2)implies1=(4e^(2))/4-b^(2)`
`b^(2)=e^(2)-1`
`h^(2)=a^(2)(e^(2)-1)impliesa=1,e=2`
12.

Consider a grid with 8 parallel vertical edges and 9 parallel horizontal edges, consecutive edges being separated by distance unity- (i) Find the number of rectangles in this grid. (ii) Find the number of reactangles whose both sides are odd. (iii) Find the number of squares with even sides. (iv) Find the number of squares in this grid. (v) Number of ways two squares of sides, `1xx1` can be chosen so that they have a side in common.

Answer» Correct Answer - (i) `- 1008`, (ii) `-320`, (iii) `-68`, (iv) `-168`, (v) `-97`
13.

The equations of the perpendicular bisectors of the sides `A Ba n dA C`of triangle `A B C`are `x-y+5=0`and `x+2y=0`, respectively. If the point `A`is `(1,-2)`, then find the equation of the line `B Cdot`A. `14x+23y-40=0`B. `4x-2y+1=0`C. `4x+2y-1=0`D. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - A
14.

Area of triangle `A B C`is (in sq. units)`(36)/5`(b) `(18)/5`(c) `(72)/5`(d) None of theseA. `36/5`B. `18/5`C. `72/5`D. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - A
15.

The sum of the series `3/(1^2)+5/(1^2+2^2)+7/(1^2+2^2+3^2)+.....` upto n terms , isA. `(n)/(n+1)`B. `(n+2)/(n+1)`C. `(6n)/(n+1)`D. `(6(n+2))/(n+1)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
16.

If `4a^2+c^2=b^2-4a c ,`then the variable line `a x+b y+c=0`always passes through two fixed points. The coordinates of the fixedpoints can be`(-2,-1)`(b) `(2,-1)``(-2,1)`(d) `(2,1)`A. `(-2,-1)`B. `(2,-1)`C. `(-2,1)`D. `(2,1)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
17.

Find equations of acute and obtuse angle bisectors of the angle between the lines `4x+ 3y-7 =0 and 24x + 7y-31 = 0`. Also comment in which bisector origin lies.A. bisector of the obtuse angle between them is `x-2y+1=0`B. bisector of the obtuse angle between them is `2x-y+3=0`C. bisector of the angle containing origin is `x-2y+1=0`D. bisector of the angle containing the point is `(1,-2)` is `x-2y+1=0`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
18.

Equation of the line passing through the point ( 2, 3) and perpendicular to the line 2x  -3y + 6 = 0(A)  3x -  2y = 0(B)  2x + 3y = 0(C)  3x + 2y = 0(D) 2x - 3y = 0

Answer»

Correct option  (C)  3x + 2y = 0

Explanation :

the equation of  the line is

-3(x + 2) -2(y - 3) = 0

3x + 2y = 0

19.

Equation of the line passing through the point (2, 3) and parallel to the line joining the points (4, 1) and  (-2,2) is(A)  x + 6y + 12 = 0(B)  x + 6y - 12 = 0(C)  x + 6y + 16 = 0(D)   x + 6y + 16 = 0

Answer»

Correct option  (D)  x +  6y + 16 = 0

Explanation :

Slope of the line joining the points (4, 1) and (-2,2) is

2 - 1/-2 - 4(= -1/6)

Hence, by Theorem 2.2, the equation of the given line is

y + 3 = 1/6(x - 2)

x + 6y + 16 = 0

20.

 If the line 3ax + 5y + a - 2 = 0 passes through the point ( 1, 4), then value of a is(A)  9(B)  7(C)  −9(D)  −7

Answer»

Correct option (A)

Explanation :

Since the line passes through ( 1, 4),

we have

3a(-1) + 5(4) + a - 2 = 0

-2a + 18 = 0

 Hence, a = 9 and the line is 27x + 5y + 7  = 0.

21.

If A' and B' are independent events then -(a) P(A'B') = P(A).P(B)(b) P(A'B') = P(A') + P(B')(c) P(A'B') = P(A').P(B')(d) P(A'B') = P(A') - P(B')

Answer»

Answer is (c)  P(A'B') = P(A').P(B')

22.

For a reaction taking place in a container in equilibrium with its surroundings, the effect of temperature on its equilibrium constant K in terms of change in entropy is described by (A) With increase in temperature, the value of K for exothermic reaction decreases because entropy change of the system is positive (B) With increase in temperature, the value of K for endothermic reaction increases because unfavourable change in entropy of the surroundings decreases (C) With increase in temperature, the value of K for endothermic reaction increases because the entropy change of the system is negative (D) With increase in temperature, the value of K for exothermic reaction decreases because favourable change in entropy of the surrounding decreases

Answer»

(B) With increase in temperature, the value of K for endothermic reaction increases because unfavourable change in entropy of the surroundings decreases 

(D) With increase in temperature, the value of K for exothermic reaction decreases because favourable change in entropy of the surrounding decreases

23.

If events A and B are mutually exclusive then-

Answer»

Answer is (b) P(A ∩ B) = 0

24.

The correct statement(s) about surface properties is(are) (A) Adsorption is accompanied by decrease in enthalpy and decrease in entropy of the system (B) The critical temperatures of ethane and nitrogen are 563 K and 126 K, respectively. The adsorption of ethane will be more than that of nitrogen on same amount of activated charcoal at a given temperature (C) Cloud is an emulsion type of colloid in which liquid is dispersed phase and gas is dispersion medium (D) Brownian motion of colloidal particles does not depend on the size of the particles but depends on viscosity of the solution

Answer»

(A) Adsorption is accompanied by decrease in enthalpy and decrease in entropy of the system 

(B) The critical temperatures of ethane and nitrogen are 563 K and 126 K, respectively. The adsorption of ethane will be more than that of nitrogen on same amount of activated charcoal at a given temperature 

In adsorption process both ΔH & ΔS is – ve. Higher the critical temperature of a gas higher the extent of adsorption. 

Cloud is not an emulsion. 

Brownian motion depends on the size of the particles.

25.

If P(A) = 3/8, P(B) = 1/2 and P(A ∩ B) = 1/4, then P(A/B) = (a) 2(b) 1/2(c) 2/3(d) 3/2

Answer»

Answer is (b) 1/2

26.

If A and B are two events such that P(A) ≠ 0 and P(B/A) = 1.(a) B ⊂ A(b) A ⊂ B(c) B = φ(d) A ∩ B = φ

Answer»

Answer is (b) A ⊂ B

27.

∫dx/(x + √x) dx (a) log x + log(1 + √x) + c(b) 2 log(1 + √x) + c(c) log(1 + √x) + c(d) log √x + c

Answer»

Answer is (b) 2 log(1 + √x) + c

28.

Solution of limn → ∞ [(e1/n + e2/n + e3/n + ... + en/n)/n] is(a) 1 - e (b) e - 1(c) e(d) 1

Answer»

Answer is (d) 1

29.

Examine whether the function f : R → R is one-one (injective) if f(x) = x3, x ∈ R.

Answer»

Given, the function f : R → R is defined as f(x) = x3, x ∈ R

Let x1, x∈ R 

f(x1) = f(x2)

x31 = x32

x1 = x2

Thus the given function is one-one or injective.

30.

Find the polar coordinate of the point (1,2)

Answer»

Let Polar coordinate if point (1,2) is (r,θ)

We know the relation of cartesian coordinates (x, y) with polar coordinates (r,θ) is

x = rcosθ  \(\Rightarrow\) rcosθ = 1 .............(1)

y = rsinθ \(\Rightarrow\) rsinθ = 2 .............(2)

dividing equation (2) by equation (1), we get

tanθ = 2 \(\Rightarrow\) θ = tan-12 = 1.107

Now, adding square of equation (1) and square of equation (2)

we get,

r2cos2θ + r2sin2θ = 1+4

r2 = 5 \(\Rightarrow\) r = \(\sqrt5\)

therefore, polar coordinates of (1,2) is (\(\sqrt5\),1.107) or (\(\sqrt5\),tan-12)

31.

The point C(k,7) is equidistant from the points A(-5,1) and B(3,5). Find the value of k

Answer»

Let \(C(k,7) = (x_1,y_1), A(-5,1) = (x_2,y_2), B(3, 5) = (x_3, y_3)\)

Since points are equidistant, so

AC = BC

\(AC^2 = BC^2\)

Using distance formula,

\((x_3-x_1)^2 + (y_3-y_1)^2 = (x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2\)

\(\Rightarrow (3-k)^2+(5-7)^2 = (-5-k)^2+(1-7)^2\)

\(\Rightarrow 9 - 6k + k^2 + (-2)^2 = 25 + 10k + k^2 + (-6)^2\)

\(\Rightarrow 9-6k+k^2+4=25+10k+k^2+36\)

\(\Rightarrow 13-6k=61+10k\)

\(\Rightarrow -6k-10k =61-13\)

\(\Rightarrow -16k = 48\)

\(\Rightarrow k = \cfrac{48}{-16}\)

\(\Rightarrow k = -3\)

32.

A line perpendicular to the line segment joining the points A (1,0) & B (2,3) divides it at C in the ratio of 1 : 3 . Then equation of the line is.?

Answer» The line joining the points A ->(1,0) and B->(2,3) is divided at C in the ratio 1:3. So the coordinates of C will be. ((1×3+2×1)/4,(0×3+3×1))/4)

=(5/4,3/4)

The slope of AB = (3-0)/(2-1)=3

The slope of the line perpendicular to AB will be -1/3

Hence the equation of the line passing through C and perpendicular to AB will be

(y-3/4)-1/3(x-5/4)

=>-12x+15=4y-3

=>12x+4y-18=0
33.

If y = 5ax – log x= 3√x find any dy/dx

Answer»

dy/dx = 5ax.loga - 1/x = 3/2√x

34.

Find dy/dx if y = √(x + √(x + √(x + ......∞)))

Answer»

y = √(x + y)y2 - 2y = x

dy/dx = 1/(2y - 1)

35.

Show that square of any positive integer of the form 5m+1 will leave a remainder 1 when divided by 5 for some integer m.

Answer» (5m+1)^2/5

=(25m^2+10m+1)/5

=(5m^2+2m)+1/5

This means (5m+1)^2 will have remainder 1 when divided by 5
36.

Sum of the series `sum_0^10 (-1)^r 10C_r (1/3^r+8^r/3^(2r)) is `A. `(2^(10)+1)/(3^(20))`B. `((2)/(3))^(10) - ((1)/(9))^(10)`C. `(3^(10)-1)/(3^(20))`D. `(6^(10)+1)/(3^(20))`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Sum of the series…………….
`sum(-1)^(r-10)C_(r )((1)/(3))^(r )+sum(-1)^(r-10)C_(r )((8)/(9))^(r )`
`= (1-(1)/(3))^(n)+(1-(8)/(9))^(n)=((2)/(3))^(n)+((1)/(9))^(n)= (6^(n)+1)/(3^(2n))`
37.

1+4+7+_____n terms = n(3n-1) ÷2

Answer»

 \(S_n = 1 + 4 + 1 +...+ 3n - 2\)    \(\begin{pmatrix}\because \text{nth term of sequence is}\\a_n = a+ (n - 1)d\\= 1+(n-1)3\\= 3n- 2\end{pmatrix}\) 

\(= \sum (3n - 2)\)

\(= 3\sum n - 2\sum 1\)

\(= \frac{3(n(n+1))}{2}-2n\)

\(= \frac{3n^2+ 3n - 4n}{2}\)

\(= \frac{3n^2 - n}{2}\)

\(= \frac{n(3n -1)}{2}\)

38.

If the product of roots of the equation mx2+6x+(2m-1)=0 is -1, then the value of m is Help me with this question pls :) 

Answer» Let the roots of the equation be a and b

Given that product of roots means:

a*b=-1

2m-1/m=-1

2m-1=-m

3m=1

m=1/3
39.

The locus of a point which moves, so that the ratio of the length of the tangents to the circle \( x^{2}+y^{2}+4 x+3=0 \) and \( x^{2}+y^{2}-6 x+5=0 \) is \( 2: 3 \), is, a) \( 5 x^{2}+5 y^{2}-60 x+7=0 \) b) \( 5 x^{2}+5 y_{2}+60 x-7=0 \) c) \( 5 x^{2}+5 y^{2}-60 x-7=0 \) d) \( 5 x^{2}+5 y^{2}+60 x+7=0 \)

Answer»

Correct option is (d) \(5x^2 + 5y^2 + 60x + 7=0\)

\(\frac{\sqrt{{x_1}^2+ {y_1}^2+ 4x_1 +3}}{\sqrt{{x_1}^2 + {y_1}^2 - 6x_1 + 5}} = \frac23\)

⇒ \(\frac{{x_1}^2+ {y_1}^2+ 4x_1 +3}{{x_1}^2 + {y_1}^2 - 6x_1 + 5} = \frac49\)

⇒ \(9{x_1}^2 + 9{y_1}^2 + 36x_1 + 27= 4{x_1}^2 + 4{y_1}^2-24x_1 + 20\)

⇒ \(5{x_1}^2+ 5{y_1}^2+ 60x_1 + 7 = 0\)

\(\therefore\) Locus of point is \(5x^2 + 5y^2 + 60x + 7=0\)

40.

the hospital records show that ,of the patient suffering from certain disease , 60% die from it . what is the probability that , of 6 randomly selected patients , 4 will recover ?

Answer» LET THE EVENT OF RECOVERING BE SUCCESS AND DEATH BE FAILURE.

P(SUCCESS)=40/100=2/5

P(FAILURE)=60/100=3/5

ACCORDING TO BERNOULLI'S TRIALS

P(4 SUCCESSES OUT OF 6)=C(6,4)q^(6-4)p^4

                                               =432/3125
41.

If the area of a circle decreases by 36%, then the radius of a circle decreases by

Answer»

Let initial radius of the circle is r then, area of circle is πr2
Now, area of circle is decreased by 36% .
e.g., area of new circle = πr2 - 36% of πr² = 0.64 πr2
area of new circle = π(0.8r)2
Hence, raidus of new circle = 0.8r
% decreased in radius = change in radius/intial radius × 100
= (r - 0.8r)/r × 100
= 0.2r/r × 100
= 20 %

Hence, radius of circle is decreased by 20%

42.

Check whether the function f: R → R defined as f(x) = x3 is one-one or not. 

Answer»

Let f(x1) = f(x2) for some x1, x2

(x1)3 = (x2)3  

x1 = x2,

Hence f(x) is one − one

43.

A relation R in the set of real numbers R defined as R = {(a, b): √a = b} is a function or not. Justify

Answer»

Since √a is not defined for a ∈ (−∞, 0) 

∴ √a = b is not a function.

44.

A relation R in S = {1,2,3} is defined as R = {(1, 1), (1, 2), (2, 2), (3, 3)}. Which element(s) of relation R be removed to make R an equivalence relation?

Answer»

The element(s) of relation R be removed to make R an equivalence relation is (1,2)

(1,2) should be removed to make R an equivalence relation
45.

Which one of the following types of landforms differs from the other on the basis of its mode of formation?1. Rapids2. Escarpments3. Questar4. Dripstones

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Dripstones

Geomorphology is the science dealing with the study and interpretation of the origin and development of landforms on the earth's surface. Geomorphology is an aid to resource evolution, engineering construction, and planning. It includes the study of the landforms and of the processes operating on them.

  • The primary areas covered are weathering, hillslope and mass movement, fluvial features, glacial features, aeolian features, coastal and karst landforms.
  • Though it is a branch of physical geography, it is nevertheless, closely related to surface geology, hydrology, and meteorology, various exogenic and endogenic processes account for the development of different types of landform features.
  • Therefore, it involves the study of specific landforms and an interpretation of how each landform is related to others in space and time. 
  • However, the forms of the land surfaces are the only records, which help to describe the history of the earth’s surfaces.
  • The study of landforms gives meaningful information to physical and even to human geographers.

Landforms Type

Description

Rapids

Youthful stage of the river

  • A river with a steep gradient that has very few tributaries and flows quickly.
  • Its channels erode deeper rather than wider.
  • Its velocity is fast and strong
  • Rapids may be present due to the water velocity and the presence of boulders in the channel.
  • waterfalls are also a feature of the young river.
  • Shallow V-shaped valleys are present.

Escarpments

  • An escarpment is a steep slope or long cliff that forms as a result of faulting or erosion and separates two relatively level areas having different elevations.
  • Usually, scarp and scarp face is used interchangeably with escarpment.

Cuesta 

  • Cuesta, also called Homoclinal Ridge, a physical feature that has a steep cliff or escarpment on one side and a gentle dip or back slope on the other.
  • This landform occurs in areas of tilted strata and is caused by the differential weathering and erosion of the hard capping layer and the soft underlying cliff maker, which erodes more rapidly.
  • Cuestas with dip slopes of 40°–45° are usually called hogback ridges.

Dripstones

  • A cave feature, such as a stalagmite, is formed by the precipitation of calcium carbonate or another mineral from dripping water.
46.

If f : R →R is given by f (x) = 3x – 5, then f–1(x) is(A) 1/(3X - 5)(B) (x + 5)/3(C) does not exist because f is not one(D) None of these

Answer»

correct option:

(B) (x + 5)/3

47.

Which of the following is the highest mountain peak of the U.S.A.? (a) Albert (b) Kilauea (c) Mauna Lao (d) Mc kinley

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(d) Mc kinley is the highest mountain peak of the USA. Mount Mc Kinley or Denali is the highest mountain peak in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,237 feet above sea level. At some 18,000 feet, the base to peak rise is considered the largest of any mountain situated entirely above sea level.

48.

How many reflexive relations are possible in a set A whose n(A) = 3.

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26 reflexive relations

49.

In two different societies, there are some school going students including girls as well as boys. Satish forms two sets with these students for his college project.Let = {a1, a2, a3, a4, a5 } and B= {b1, b2, b3, b4 } where ai's and bi's are school going students of first and second societies respectively.Satish decides to explore these sets for various types of relations and functions.With the help of above information answer the following question:Satish wishes to know the number of reflexive relations defined on the set . How many such relations are possible ?

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We know that total number of reflexive relations on set A having n element is 

2\(n^2-n\).

 Given that = {a1, a2, a3, a4, a5 }.

Therefore, A has 5 elements.

Therefore, total number of reflexive relations defined on the set A = 2\(5^2-5\). = 220.

50.

In two different societies, there are some school going students including girls as well as boys. Satish forms two sets with these students for his college project.Let = {a1, a2, a3, a4, a5 } and B= {b1, b2, b3, b4 } where ai's and bi's are school going students of first and second societies respectively.Satish decides to explore these sets for various types of relations and functions.With the help of above information answer the following question:Let R : A ⟶ A, R = {(x, y) : x and y are students of same set}. Then, discuss about reflexivity, symmetricity and transitivity of relation R.

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We have relation R : A ⟶ A, R = {(x, y): x and y are students of same set}.

⇒ R = {(x, y) : x and y ∈ A}.

Reflexivity : Let x ∈ A.

⇒ (x, x) ∈ R.

Therefore, relation R is reflexive.

Symmetricity : Let (x, y) ∈ R 

⇒ x and y belongs to same set A.

⇒ y and x belongs to same set A

⇒ (y, x) ∈ R.

Therefore, relation R is symmetric.

Transitivity : Let (x, y) ∈ R and (y, z) ∈ R

⇒ x and y, y and z ∈ A

⇒ x and z ∈ A

⇒ (x, z) ∈ R.

Therefore, relation R is transitive.

Since, relation R is reflexive, symmetric and transitive.

Therefore, relation R is an equivalence relation.