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1.

By using properties of determinants ∣∣∣∣y+kyyyy+kyyyy+k∣∣∣∣=k2(3y+k)

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By using properties of determinants


y+kyyyy+kyyyy+k
=k2(3y+k)

2.

Using elementary transformations, find the inverse of the followng matrix. [1−123]

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Using elementary transformations, find the inverse of the followng matrix.

[1123]

3.

limx→0ex2−cosxsin2x is equal to:

Answer» limx0ex2cosxsin2x is equal to:
4.

Find the number of solutions for cosx=x. ___

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Find the number of solutions for cosx=x.


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5.

Three times a number increased by 19 is 100.What is the number?

Answer» Three times a number increased by 19 is 100.What is the number?
6.

If an equilateral triangle of side a is inscribed in the circle x2+y2−6x−4y+5=0, then the value of a2 is

Answer» If an equilateral triangle of side a is inscribed in the circle x2+y26x4y+5=0, then the value of a2 is
7.

If P and x are real, then e2πcot−1x(1+ixix−1)p=

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If P and x are real, then e2πcot1x(1+ixix1)p=


8.

(a) From the given figure find the value of 'x'. [4 MARKS] (b) In the figure below, x = 30∘. The value of (6y – 3x) is ___.

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(a) From the given figure find the value of 'x'. [4 MARKS]



(b) In the figure below, x = 30. The value of (6y – 3x) is ___.

9.

If a < 0 then the inequality ax2-2x + 4 > 0 has the solution represented by

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If a < 0 then the inequality ax2-2x + 4 > 0 has the solution represented by


10.

f(x)={|x−a|sin1x−a,if x≠00,if x=aat x=a Check if f(x) is continuous at x=a.

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f(x)={|xa|sin1xa,if x00,if x=aat x=a

Check if f(x) is continuous at x=a.

11.

Maximise the function Z =11x +7y, subject to the constraints x≤3,y≤2,x≤0 and y≤0

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Maximise the function Z =11x +7y, subject to the constraints x3,y2,x0 and y0

12.

If ∣∣∣x218x∣∣∣=∣∣∣62186∣∣∣, then x is equal to a) 6 b) ±6 c) -6 d) zero

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If x218x=62186, then x is equal to
a) 6
b) ±6
c) -6
d) zero

13.

Domain of 1/1+x²

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Domain of 1/1+x²

14.

Let A and B be any two sets such that n(B) = p, n(A) = q then the total number of functions f : A → B is equal to

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Let A and B be any two sets such that n(B) = p, n(A) = q then the total number of functions f : A → B is equal to

15.

85.12° in degree decimal system can be expressed in sexagesimal system as:

Answer» 85.12° in degree decimal system can be expressed in sexagesimal system as:

16.

A factory manufactures two types of screws A and B, each type requiring the use of two machines, an automatic and a hand-operated. It takes 4 minutes on the automatic and 6 minutes on the hand-operated machines to manufacture a packet of screws 'A' while it takes 6 minutes on the automatic and 3 minutes on the hand-operated machine to manufacture a packet of screws 'B'. Each machine is available for at most 4 hours on any day. The manufacturer can sell all the screws 'A' at a profit of 70 paise and screws 'B' at a profit of Rs1. Assuming that he can sell all the screws he manufactures, how many packets of each type should the factory owner produce in a day in order to maximize his profit ? Formulate the above LPP and solve it graphically and find the maximum profit.

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A factory manufactures two types of screws A and B, each type requiring the use of two machines, an automatic and a hand-operated. It takes 4 minutes on the automatic and 6 minutes on the hand-operated machines to manufacture a packet of screws 'A' while it takes 6 minutes on the automatic and 3 minutes on the hand-operated machine to manufacture a packet of screws 'B'. Each machine is available for at most 4 hours on any day. The manufacturer can sell all the screws 'A' at a profit of 70 paise and screws 'B' at a profit of Rs1. Assuming that he can sell all the screws he manufactures, how many packets of each type should the factory owner produce in a day in order to maximize his profit ? Formulate the above LPP and solve it graphically and find the maximum profit.

17.

The equation of circle which has radius of 6 units and is centred at (5,8), is

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The equation of circle which has radius of 6 units and is centred at (5,8), is

18.

Find the equation of the tangent to the circle x2+y2=a2at (a cosα,a sinα).

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Find the equation of the tangent to the circle x2+y2=a2at (a cosα,a sinα).


19.

If f(x)=30−2x−x3, then the number of positive integral value(s) of x satisfying f(f(f(x)))&gt;f(f(−x)) is (correct answer + 1, wrong answer - 0.25)

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If f(x)=302xx3, then the number of positive integral value(s) of x satisfying f(f(f(x)))>f(f(x)) is
(correct answer + 1, wrong answer - 0.25)

20.

In how many ways can five keys be put in a ring?

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In how many ways can five keys be put in a ring?


21.

What is the vertex of the quadratic function y = x2−6x+12?

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What is the vertex of the quadratic function y = x26x+12?


22.

a+ b = 5, ab = 2 find a3 + b3 __

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a+ b = 5, ab = 2 find a3 + b3


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23.

Number of words that can be formed by using the 4 letters of the word MISSISSIPPI is

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Number of words that can be formed by using the 4 letters of the word MISSISSIPPI is

24.

Write the length of the latus-rectum of the hyperbola16x2−9y2=144

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Write the length of the latus-rectum of the hyperbola16x29y2=144

25.

In how many ways can an examinee answer a set of ten true/false type questions?

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In how many ways can an examinee answer a set of ten true/false type questions?

26.

A biologist studying the genetic code is interested to know the number of possible arrangements of 12 molecules in a chain. The chain contains 4 different molecules represented by the initial A (for Adenine), C (for Cytosine), C (for Guanine) and T (for Thymine) and 3 molecules of each kind. How many different such arrangements are possible?

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A biologist studying the genetic code is interested to know the number of possible arrangements of 12 molecules in a chain. The chain contains 4 different molecules represented by the initial A (for Adenine), C (for Cytosine), C (for Guanine) and T (for Thymine) and 3 molecules of each kind. How many different such arrangements are possible?

27.

The sum of 0.2+0.004+0.00006+0.0000008+....... to ∞ is

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The sum of 0.2+0.004+0.00006+0.0000008+....... to is


28.

If tan(A+B)=x and tan(A-B) =y, find the values of tan2A and tan2B.

Answer» If tan(A+B)=x and tan(A-B) =y, find the values of tan2A and tan2B.
29.

Find dydx of each of the functions expressed in parametric form. x=t+1t,y=t−1t,

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Find dydx of each of the functions expressed in parametric form.
x=t+1t,y=t1t,

30.

Find the area of the region bounded by the parabola y2=2px, and x2=2py.

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Find the area of the region bounded by the parabola y2=2px, and x2=2py.

31.

If z1≠0 and z2 be two complex numbers such that z2z1 is a purely imaginary number, then the value of ∣∣∣2z1+3z22z1−3z2∣∣∣ is

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If z10 and z2 be two complex numbers such that z2z1 is a purely imaginary number, then the value of 2z1+3z22z13z2 is

32.

Show that 5–√3 is irrational.

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Show that 53 is irrational.

33.

In how many ways we can select a committee of 6 persons from 6boys and 3girls ,if at least two boys and at least two girls must be in the committe

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In how many ways we can select a committee of 6 persons from 6boys and 3girls ,if at least two boys and at least two girls must be in the committe

34.

Solution set of log0.25(x2+2x−8)2−log0.5(10+3x+x2)=1

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Solution set of log0.25(x2+2x8)2log0.5(10+3x+x2)=1


35.

If x2 + x + 1 =0 is a factors of 15x3 + Ax + B , Find ( A, B)

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If x2 + x + 1 =0 is a factors of 15x3 + Ax + B , Find ( A, B)


36.

A woman has 11 close friends. The number of ways in which she can invite 5 of them to dinner, if two particular of them are not on speaking terms and will not attend together, is

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A woman has 11 close friends. The number of ways in which she can invite 5 of them to dinner, if two particular of them are not on speaking terms and will not attend together, is

37.

The equation of a circle whose radius is 8 units and which touches both x−axis and y−axis is

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The equation of a circle whose radius is 8 units and which touches both xaxis and yaxis is

38.

2m - 1 = n ; 3m - 1 = n For the system of equations above, which of the following statement is true?

Answer» 2m - 1 = n ;
3m - 1 = n

For the system of equations above, which of the following statement is true?
39.

If Narsee M won 2000 rupees from third rankers, then which of the following is the total money won by Satyawati? (Use information from the previous question? ___

Answer» If Narsee M won 2000 rupees from third rankers, then which of the following is the total money won by Satyawati? (Use information from the previous question?
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40.

tan inverse x^2 + y^2 = a^2 find dy/dx

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tan inverse x^2 + y^2 = a^2 find dy/dx

41.

Let p, q, r∈R+ such that 27pqr≥(p+q+r)3 and 3p+4q+5r=12. Then the value of p+q+r is

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Let p, q, rR+ such that 27pqr(p+q+r)3 and 3p+4q+5r=12. Then the value of p+q+r is

42.

The number of real values of x, that satisfy the equation xlog√x2x=4 is

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The number of real values of x, that satisfy the equation xlogx2x=4 is

43.

Evaluate ∣∣∣cos15∘sin15∘sin75∘cos75∘∣∣∣

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Evaluate cos15sin15sin75cos75

44.

If (-2,5) is the centre of the circle which touches y-axis, then the equation of the circle is

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If (-2,5) is the centre of the circle which touches y-axis, then the equation of the circle is


45.

There are 25 trees at equal distances of 5 metres in a line with a well, the distance of the well from the nearest tree being 10 metres. A gardener waters all the trees separately starting from the well and he returns to the well after watering each tree to get water for the next. Find the total distance the gardener will cover in order to water all the trees.

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There are 25 trees at equal distances of 5 metres in a line with a well, the distance of the well from the nearest tree being 10 metres. A gardener waters all the trees separately starting from the well and he returns to the well after watering each tree to get water for the next. Find the total distance the gardener will cover in order to water all the trees.

46.

The equation of the image of the circle x2+y2+16x–24y+183=0 by the line mirror 4x + 7y + 13 = 0

Answer» The equation of the image of the circle x2+y2+16x24y+183=0 by the line mirror 4x + 7y + 13 = 0
47.

If tan−1(14)+tan−1=(29)=12cos−1x, then x is equal to

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If tan1(14)+tan1=(29)=12cos1x, then x is equal to

48.

limx→11−x2sin2πx

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limx11x2sin2πx

49.

Out of 30 consecutive integers, 2 are chosen at random. The probability that their sum is odd, is

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Out of 30 consecutive integers, 2 are chosen at random. The probability that their sum is odd, is


50.

If the sides a, b, c of a triangle ABC form successive terms of G.P. with common ratio r(&gt;1) then which of the following is correct?

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If the sides a, b, c of a triangle ABC form successive terms of G.P. with common ratio r(>1) then which of the following is correct?