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1.

If in a triangle ABC, (s-a)(s-b) = s(s-c), then angle C is equal to [MP PET 1986]

Answer» If in a triangle ABC, (s-a)(s-b) = s(s-c), then angle C is equal to [MP PET 1986]
2.

The solution set of x for the given inequality |x+2|−|x−1|<x−32, is

Answer» The solution set of x for the given inequality |x+2||x1|<x32, is
3.

The range of f(x) = |x – 2| + |x – 12| is

Answer»

The range of f(x) = |x – 2| + |x – 12| is

4.

The coefficient of x18 in the product (1+x)(1−x)10(1+x+x2)9

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The coefficient of x18 in the product (1+x)(1x)10(1+x+x2)9

5.

Consider the logarithmic inequality 1+log5(x2+1)≥log5(ax2+4x+a) for all real values of x. The number of integers which a cannot take, is

Answer» Consider the logarithmic inequality 1+log5(x2+1)log5(ax2+4x+a) for all real values of x. The number of integers which a cannot take, is
6.

The equation of the ellipse which passes through origin and has its foci at the points (1,0) and (3,0), is

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The equation of the ellipse which passes through origin and has its foci at the points (1,0) and (3,0), is

7.

For positive integer n, 10n−2 &gt; 81n, if

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For positive integer n, 10n2 > 81n, if


8.

The value of 10C1+ 10C3+ 10C5+ 10C7+ 10C9 is

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The value of 10C1+ 10C3+ 10C5+ 10C7+ 10C9 is

9.

The number of ways in which a host lady can invite for a party of 8 out of 12 people of whom two do not want to attend the party together is

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The number of ways in which a host lady can invite for a party of 8 out of 12 people of whom two do not want to attend the party together is

10.

(a) If sinA=1213 and sinB=45, where π2&lt;A&lt;π and 0&lt;B&lt;π2, find the following: (i) sin(A+B) (ii) cos(A+B) (b) If sinA= 35, cosB=1213, where A and B both lie in second quadrant, find the value of sin(A+B).

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(a) If sinA=1213 and sinB=45, where π2<A<π and 0<B<π2, find the following:
(i) sin(A+B)
(ii) cos(A+B)
(b) If sinA= 35, cosB=1213, where A and B both lie in second quadrant, find the value of sin(A+B).

11.

If a1,a2,a3,⋯,an are in A.P. and a1+a4+a7+⋯+a16=114 , then a1+a6+a11+a16 is equal to :

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If a1,a2,a3,,an are in A.P. and a1+a4+a7++a16=114 , then a1+a6+a11+a16 is equal to :

12.

Let I=∫sin2x+sinx1+sinx+cosxdx, J=∫cos2x+cosx1+sinx+cosxdx and c is the constant of integration. FunctionIntegral(a) I (p) 12(x−sinx−cosx)+c (b) J (q) 12(x+sinx+cosx)+c (c) I + J (r) x+c (d) I - J (s) c−cosx−sinx (t) c+cosx+sinx (u) −12(x+sinx+cosx+c) Then the value of d(I+J)dx at x=√2 is

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Let I=sin2x+sinx1+sinx+cosxdx, J=cos2x+cosx1+sinx+cosxdx and c is the constant of integration.

FunctionIntegral(a) I (p) 12(xsinxcosx)+c (b) J (q) 12(x+sinx+cosx)+c (c) I + J (r) x+c (d) I - J (s) ccosxsinx (t) c+cosx+sinx (u) 12(x+sinx+cosx+c)

Then the value of d(I+J)dx at x=2 is

13.

(1+cotθ+tanθ)(sinθ−cosθ)sec3θ−cosec3θ=sin2θcos2θ

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(1+cotθ+tanθ)(sinθcosθ)sec3θcosec3θ=sin2θcos2θ

14.

Find (A - B) ∪ (B - A), if A = {1, 3, 4} and B = {2, 5, 9, 11} .

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Find (A - B) (B - A), if A = {1, 3, 4} and B = {2, 5, 9, 11} .

15.

Value of the determinant ∣∣∣∣sec xsin xtan x010tan xcot xsec x∣∣∣∣ is given by___ Also try to think on the lines that expanding along which row or column will make the calculation easier.

Answer»

Value of the determinant
sec xsin xtan x010tan xcot xsec x
is given by___

Also try to think on the lines that expanding along which row or column will make the calculation easier.

16.

Solve the following linear programming problem graphically: Maximise Z=7x+10y subject to the constraints 4x+6y≤2406x+3y≤240x≥10x≥0,y≥0

Answer» Solve the following linear programming problem graphically: Maximise Z=7x+10y subject to the constraints
4x+6y2406x+3y240x10x0,y0
17.

If A and B are invertible matrices, then which of the following is not correct? (a) adj A=|A|.A−1 (b) det (A)−1=[det (A)]−1 (c) (AB)−1=B−1A−1 (d) (A+B)−1=B−1+A−1

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If A and B are invertible matrices, then which of the following is not correct?

(a) adj A=|A|.A1
(b) det (A)1=[det (A)]1
(c) (AB)1=B1A1
(d) (A+B)1=B1+A1

18.

Find the area of the smaller region bounded by the ellipse x29+y24=1 and the line x3+y2=1.

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Find the area of the smaller region bounded by the ellipse x29+y24=1 and the line x3+y2=1.

19.

Let ∗ be a binary operation on the set Q of rational number as follows: (i)a∗b=ab4 Show that none of the operations has an identity.

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Let be a binary operation on the set Q of rational number as follows:
(i)ab=ab4
Show that none of the operations has an identity.

20.

If the determinant of a matrix of order 3×3 is formed by using the numbers 1 or -1 and minimum value of the determinant is −λ, then the value of λ is ___ .

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If the determinant of a matrix of order 3×3 is formed by using the numbers 1 or -1 and minimum value of the determinant is λ, then the value of λ is ___ .

21.

Consider the parabola x2+4y=0. Let P(a,b) be any fixed point inside the parabola and let S be the focus of parabola. Then the minimum value of SQ+PQ as point Q moves on parabola is:

Answer»

Consider the parabola x2+4y=0. Let P(a,b) be any fixed point inside the parabola and let S be the focus of parabola. Then the minimum value of SQ+PQ as point Q moves on parabola is:

22.

From the following Receipts and Payments Account of a Cricket club and the additional information, prepare an Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended on 31st March, 2014 and a Balance Sheet as at that date : ReceiptsRs PaymentsRs Balance b/d :Crockery purchased2,650 Cash3,520Maintenance6,820 Bank27,380Match Expenses13,240 Fixed Deposit at 6% p.a.30,000Salaries11,000Membership SubscriptionConveyance820 (including Rs 6,000 for the yearUpkeep of lawn4,240 year ending 31st March, 2013)40,000Postage Stamps1,050Entrance Fees2,750Purchase of Cricket Materials9,720Donation5,010Sundry Expenses2,000Interest on Fixed Deposit900Investments5,700Tournament Fund20,000Tournament Expenses18,800Sales of CrockeryBalance c/d : (Book value Rs 1,200)2,000 Cash2,200 Bank23,320Fixed Deposit at6% p.a.30,000––––––––55,520¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯1,31,560––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯1,31,560–––––––––– Informations :- (a) Monthly Salary is Rs 1,000; (b) The value of unused Postage Stamps is as follows : 31st March, 2013, Rs 750; 31st March, 2014, Rs 900. (c) Stock of Cricket Materials is as follows : 31st March, 2013, Rs 3,210; 31st March, 2014, Rs 2,800. (d) Arrear of membership subscriptions : On 31st March, 2013, Rs 6,600; On 31st March, 2014, (for 2013-14) Rs 8,000. (e) Donation and Entrance Fees are not to be capitalised

Answer»

From the following Receipts and Payments Account of a Cricket club and the additional information, prepare an Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended on 31st March, 2014 and a Balance Sheet as at that date :

ReceiptsRs PaymentsRs Balance b/d :Crockery purchased2,650 Cash3,520Maintenance6,820 Bank27,380Match Expenses13,240 Fixed Deposit at 6% p.a.30,000Salaries11,000Membership SubscriptionConveyance820 (including Rs 6,000 for the yearUpkeep of lawn4,240 year ending 31st March, 2013)40,000Postage Stamps1,050Entrance Fees2,750Purchase of Cricket Materials9,720Donation5,010Sundry Expenses2,000Interest on Fixed Deposit900Investments5,700Tournament Fund20,000Tournament Expenses18,800Sales of CrockeryBalance c/d : (Book value Rs 1,200)2,000 Cash2,200 Bank23,320Fixed Deposit at6% p.a.30,000––––––55,520¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯1,31,560––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯1,31,560––––––––

Informations :- (a) Monthly Salary is Rs 1,000;

(b) The value of unused Postage Stamps is as follows :

31st March, 2013, Rs 750;

31st March, 2014, Rs 900.

(c) Stock of Cricket Materials is as follows :

31st March, 2013, Rs 3,210;

31st March, 2014, Rs 2,800.

(d) Arrear of membership subscriptions :

On 31st March, 2013, Rs 6,600;

On 31st March, 2014, (for 2013-14) Rs 8,000.

(e) Donation and Entrance Fees are not to be capitalised

23.

The sum of integral value(s) of x satisfying the equation |x+9||x−5|=8 is

Answer» The sum of integral value(s) of x satisfying the equation |x+9||x5|=8 is
24.

A focal chord is drawn on the parabola y2=8x. if one end of it is (8,8) what is the other end?

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A focal chord is drawn on the parabola y2=8x. if one end of it is (8,8) what is the other end?


25.

Latus rectum of the parabola whose focus is (3,4) and whose tangent at vertex has the equation x + y = 7 + 5√2 is ?

Answer»

Latus rectum of the parabola whose focus is (3,4) and whose tangent at vertex has the equation x + y = 7 + 5√2 is ?

26.

The point at which the line joining the points (2, -3, 1) and (3, -4, -5) intersects the plane 2x + y + z = 7 is [DSSE 1987; MP PET 1991]

Answer»

The point at which the line joining the points (2, -3, 1) and (3, -4, -5)
intersects the plane 2x + y + z = 7 is

[DSSE 1987; MP PET 1991]


27.

The sum of the intercepts on the coordinate axes of the plane passing through the point (–2,–2,2) and containing the line joining the points (1,–1,2) and (1,1,1), is :

Answer»

The sum of the intercepts on the coordinate axes of the plane passing through the point (2,2,2) and containing the line joining the points (1,1,2) and (1,1,1), is :

28.

Consider the first 10 positive integers. If we multiply each number by -1 and then add 1 to each number, the variance of the numbers so obtained is

Answer»

Consider the first 10 positive integers. If we multiply each number by -1 and then add 1 to each number, the variance of the numbers so obtained is


29.

The number of ways of selecting 15 teams from 15 men and 15 women, such that each team consists of a man and a woman, is :

Answer»

The number of ways of selecting 15 teams from 15 men and 15 women, such that each team consists of a man and a woman, is :

30.

The set of solutions for 4x3−94&lt;x+34 and 7x−13−7x+26&gt;x is

Answer»

The set of solutions for 4x394<x+34 and 7x137x+26>x is

31.

Find the equation of a parabola with vertex at the origin,the axis along x-axis and passing through (2,3).

Answer»

Find the equation of a parabola with vertex at the origin,the axis along x-axis and passing through (2,3).

32.

Sketch the graph of the following functions: y= tan 2x

Answer»

Sketch the graph of the following functions:
y= tan 2x

33.

Of the students in a school,it is known that 30% have 100% attendance and 70% students are irregular.Previous year results report that 70% of all students who have 100% attendance attain A grade and 10% irregular students attain A grade in their annual examination.At the end of the year,one student is chosen at random from the school and he was found to have an A grade.What is the probability that the student has 100% attendance? Is regularity required only in school? Justify your answer.

Answer»

Of the students in a school,it is known that 30% have 100% attendance and 70% students are irregular.Previous year results report that 70% of all students who have 100% attendance attain A grade and 10% irregular students attain A grade in their annual examination.At the end of the year,one student is chosen at random from the school and he was found to have an A grade.What is the probability that the student has 100% attendance? Is regularity required only in school? Justify your answer.

34.

If xloge(logex)−x2+y2=4 (y&gt;0), then dydx at x=e is equal to :

Answer»

If xloge(logex)x2+y2=4 (y>0), then dydx at x=e is equal to :

35.

Let F(x)=x2+π6∫x2cos2t dt for all x∈R and f:[0,12]→[0,∞) be a continuous function. For a∈[0,12], if F′(a)+2 is the area of the region bounded by x=0,y=0,y=f(x) and x=a, then f(0) is

Answer» Let F(x)=x2+π6x2cos2t dt for all xR and f:[0,12][0,) be a continuous function. For a[0,12], if F(a)+2 is the area of the region bounded by x=0,y=0,y=f(x) and x=a, then f(0) is
36.

Let PS be the median of the triangle with vertices P(2,2),Q(6,−1) and R(7,3). The equation of the line passing through (1,−1) and parallel to PS is

Answer»

Let PS be the median of the triangle with vertices P(2,2),Q(6,1) and R(7,3). The equation of the line passing through (1,1) and parallel to PS is

37.

If y=(tan−1x)2,then(x2+1)2y2+2x(x2+1)y1 is equal to

Answer»

If y=(tan1x)2,then(x2+1)2y2+2x(x2+1)y1 is equal to


38.

Find the length of subnormal at x= 2 on the curve y = x3. ___

Answer»

Find the length of subnormal at x= 2 on the curve y = x3.


___
39.

Refer to question 7, maximum value of Z + minimum value of Z is equal to (a)13 (b)1 (c)-13 (d)-17

Answer»

Refer to question 7, maximum value of Z + minimum value of Z is equal to
(a)13
(b)1
(c)-13
(d)-17

40.

Differentiate the following functions with respect to x : (2x−1x2+1)

Answer»

Differentiate the following functions with respect to x :

(2x1x2+1)

41.

Integrate the following functions w.r.t. x. ∫sin xsin(x−a)dx.

Answer»

Integrate the following functions w.r.t. x.

sin xsin(xa)dx.

42.

If f(x)={ex−10≤x≤1x+1−{x},1&lt;x&lt;3 and g(x)=x2−ax+b, such that f(x). g(x) is continuous in [0,3) then the values of a and b is

Answer»

If f(x)={ex10x1x+1{x},1<x<3 and g(x)=x2ax+b, such that f(x). g(x) is continuous in [0,3) then the values of a and b is


43.

If ^a,^b and ^c are unit vectors, and the maximum value of ∣∣2^a−3^b∣∣2+∣∣2^b−3^c∣∣2+|2^c−3^a|2 is p, then the value of [p10] is (Here, [.] denotes the greatest integer function.)

Answer» If ^a,^b and ^c are unit vectors, and the maximum value of 2^a3^b2+2^b3^c2+|2^c3^a|2 is p, then the value of [p10] is
(Here, [.] denotes the greatest integer function.)
44.

If a=cosα+isinα, b=cosβ+isinβ, c=cosγ+isinγ and bc+ca+ab=1,Then cos(β-γ)+cos(γ-α)+cos(α-β) is equal to

Answer»

If a=cosα+isinα, b=cosβ+isinβ,

c=cosγ+isinγ and bc+ca+ab=1,Then

cos(β-γ)+cos(γ-α)+cos(α-β) is equal to


45.

If [2 1 3] ⎡⎢⎣−1 0 −1−1 1 00 1 1⎤⎥⎦⎡⎢⎣10−1⎤⎥⎦=A, then find the value of A.

Answer»

If [2 1 3] 1 0 11 1 00 1 1101=A, then find the value of A.

46.

The straight line x+2y=1 meets the coordinate axes at A and B. A circle is drawn through A,B and the origin. Then the sum of perpendicular distances from A and B on the tangent to the circle at the origin is :

Answer»

The straight line x+2y=1 meets the coordinate axes at A and B. A circle is drawn through A,B and the origin. Then the sum of perpendicular distances from A and B on the tangent to the circle at the origin is :

47.

Write the coordinates of the foci of the hyperbola9x2−16y2=144

Answer»

Write the coordinates of the foci of the hyperbola9x216y2=144

48.

The number of ordered pairs (r,k) for which 6⋅35Cr=(k2−3)⋅36Cr+1, where k is an integer, is :

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The number of ordered pairs (r,k) for which 635Cr=(k23)36Cr+1, where k is an integer, is :

49.

The value of (0.16)log2.5(13+132+⋯∞) is

Answer» The value of (0.16)log2.5(13+132+) is
50.

In order to supplement daily diet, a person wishes to take some X and some wishes Y tablets. The contents of iron, calcium and vitamins in X and Y (in mg/tablet) are given as below TabletsIronCalciumVitaminX632Y234 The person needs atleast 18 mg of iron, 21 mg of calcium and 16 mg of vitamins. The price of each tablet of X and Y is Rs 2 and R1, respectively. How many tablets of each should the person take in order to stisfy the above requirement at the minimum cost?

Answer»

In order to supplement daily diet, a person wishes to take some X and some wishes Y tablets. The contents of iron, calcium and vitamins in X and Y (in mg/tablet) are given as below

TabletsIronCalciumVitaminX632Y234

The person needs atleast 18 mg of iron, 21 mg of calcium and 16 mg of vitamins. The price of each tablet of X and Y is Rs 2 and R1, respectively. How many tablets of each should the person take in order to stisfy the above requirement at the minimum cost?