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In these questions, certain symbols have been used to indicate relationships between elements as follows A # B means A is either equal to or greater than B. A $ B means A is equal to B. A pounds B means A is either equal to or smaller than B. A & B means A is smaller than B. A B means that A is greater than B. In each question, three statements showing relationships have been given, which are followed by two conclusions I and II. Assuming that the given statements are true, find out which conclusion(s) is/are definitely true. Statements: T & K, K # B, S # K Conclusions: I. B * T II. S pounds T |
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Answer» In these questions, certain symbols have been used to indicate relationships between elements as follows |
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∫10xex dx= |
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Answer» ∫10xex dx= |
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The straight line through (P x1, y1) inclined at an angle θ with the x-axis meets the line ax + by + c = 0 in Q. Find the length of PQ. |
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Answer» The straight line through (P x1, y1) inclined at an angle θ with the x-axis meets the line ax + by + c = 0 in Q. Find the length of PQ. |
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The following particulars relate to Madura Club for the year 31st March, 2016 : Receipts and Payments Account ReceiptsRs PaymentsRs Balance b/d60,000Salaries1,24,500Subscriptions :Stationery24,000 Arrear2,400Rates & Taxes36,000 Current1,26,600Telephone Expenses6,000 Advance 4,800––––––––––1,33,800Investments75,000Profit from Canteen90,000Advertisement10,500Miscellaneous4,500Postages10,000Sale of Old Newspapers11,200Sundry Expenses50,000Dividends48,500Balance c/d1,72,000Donation1,00,000Entrance Fee60,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯5,08,000––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯5,08,000–––––––––– You are required to prepare an Income and Expenditure Account and a Balance Sheet after making the following adjustments : (i) There are 450 members each paying an annual subscription of Rs 300; Rs 2,700 being in arrears for 2014-15 at the beginning of this year. (ii) A donation of Rs 20,000 was wrongly included in subscriptions of the current year. (iii) Entire donation and 34 of entrance fees are to be capitalised. (iv) Stock of Stationery on 31st March, 2015 was Rs 3,000; and on 31st March, 2016 was Rs 5,400. (v) Cost of Building is Rs 6,00,000. Depreciate it at 5% p.a. |
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Answer» The following particulars relate to Madura Club for the year 31st March, 2016 : Receipts and Payments Account You are required to prepare an Income and Expenditure Account and a Balance Sheet after making the following adjustments : (i) There are 450 members each paying an annual subscription of Rs 300; Rs 2,700 being in arrears for 2014-15 at the beginning of this year. (ii) A donation of Rs 20,000 was wrongly included in subscriptions of the current year. (iii) Entire donation and 34 of entrance fees are to be capitalised. (iv) Stock of Stationery on 31st March, 2015 was Rs 3,000; and on 31st March, 2016 was Rs 5,400. (v) Cost of Building is Rs 6,00,000. Depreciate it at 5% p.a. |
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Evaluate:∫1+3x√5−2x−x2dx |
| Answer» Evaluate:∫1+3x√5−2x−x2dx | |
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The value of p and qp≠0,q≠0 for which p,q are the roots of the equation: x2+px+q=0 are |
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Answer» The value of p and qp≠0,q≠0 for which p,q are the roots of the equation: x2+px+q=0 are |
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a sin x = X b cos x =Y Then what is x2÷a2+y2÷b2 |
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Answer» a sin x = X b cos x =Y Then what is x2÷a2+y2÷b2 |
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Solve: 2x=3y=6−z=(2×3)−z |
| Answer» Solve: 2x=3y=6−z=(2×3)−z | |
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The value of the determinant ⎛⎜⎝xax+ayby+bzcz+c∣∣∣∣∣ is |
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Answer» The value of the determinant ⎛⎜⎝xax+ayby+bzcz+c∣∣ |
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If h(x) = min {x,x2} for x ϵ R. Find LHD and RHD at x = 1. undefinedundefinedundefinedundefined |
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Answer» If h(x) = min {x,x2} for x ϵ R. Find LHD and RHD at x = 1.
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If A=45∘, then the value of cos2B+sin2(A+B)+2sinAsin(180∘+B)cos(360∘+A+B) is |
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Answer» If A=45∘, then the value of cos2B+sin2(A+B)+2sinAsin(180∘+B)cos(360∘+A+B) is |
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A coin is tossed once. Find the probability of getting a head. |
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Answer» A coin is tossed once. Find the probability of getting a head. |
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Consider a triangular plot ABC with sides AB=7m,BC=5m and CA=6m. A vertical lamp-post at the mid point D of AC subtends an angle 30∘ at B. The height (in m) of the lamp-post is : |
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Answer» Consider a triangular plot ABC with sides AB=7m,BC=5m and CA=6m. A vertical lamp-post at the mid point D of AC subtends an angle 30∘ at B. The height (in m) of the lamp-post is : |
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Find the equation of a circle with centre (h, k) and touching both the positive axes. |
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Answer» Find the equation of a circle with centre (h, k) and touching both the positive axes. |
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The image of the point A(1,2,3) relative to the plane π is B(3,6,−1). The equation of the plane π is |
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Answer» The image of the point A(1,2,3) relative to the plane π is B(3,6,−1). The equation of the plane π is |
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A wire of length 36 m is to be cut into two pieces. One of the pieces is to be made into a square and the other into a circle. What should be the length of the two pieces, so that the combined area of square and circle is minimum? |
| Answer» A wire of length 36 m is to be cut into two pieces. One of the pieces is to be made into a square and the other into a circle. What should be the length of the two pieces, so that the combined area of square and circle is minimum? | |
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Sum of all two digit numbers which when divided by 4 yield unity as remainder is |
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Answer» Sum of all two digit numbers which when divided by 4 yield unity as remainder is |
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What is the adjoint of the matrix ⎡⎢⎣123111234⎤⎥⎦? |
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Answer» What is the adjoint of the matrix ⎡⎢⎣123111234⎤⎥⎦? |
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If the line ax + by = 1 passes through point of intersection of y=x tan α+p sec α, y sin(30∘−α)−x cos (30∘−α)=p and is inclined at 30∘ with y=x tan α, then the value of a2+b2 can be |
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Answer» If the line ax + by = 1 passes through point of intersection of y=x tan α+p sec α, y sin(30∘−α)−x cos (30∘−α)=p and is inclined at 30∘ with y=x tan α, then the value of a2+b2 can be |
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Find the value of c in Rolle's Theorem for the function f(x)=x3−3x in [−√3,0]. |
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Answer» Find the value of c in Rolle's Theorem for the function f(x)=x3−3x in [−√3,0]. |
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Find the general solution of (x+2y3)dydx=y. |
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Answer» Find the general solution of (x+2y3)dydx=y. |
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Integrate the rational functions. ∫x(x2+1)(x−1)dx. |
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Answer» Integrate the rational functions. |
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A factory manufactures two types of screws A and B. Each type of screw requires the use of two machines, an automatic and a hand operated. It takes 4 min on the automatic and 6 min on hand operated machines to manufacture a package of screws A, while it takes 6 min on automatic and 3 min on the hand operated machines to manufacture a package of screws B. Each machine is available for at the most 4 h on any day. The manufacturer can sell a package of screws A at a profit on Rs. 7 and screws B at a profit of Rs.10. Assuming that he can sell all the screws he manufactured, how many packages of each type should the factory owner produce in a day in order to maximize his profit? Determine the maximum profit. |
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Answer» A factory manufactures two types of screws A and B. Each type of screw requires the use of two machines, an automatic and a hand operated. It takes 4 min on the automatic and 6 min on hand operated machines to manufacture a package of screws A, while it takes 6 min on automatic and 3 min on the hand operated machines to manufacture a package of screws B. Each machine is available for at the most 4 h on any day. The manufacturer can sell a package of screws A at a profit on Rs. 7 and screws B at a profit of Rs.10. Assuming that he can sell all the screws he manufactured, how many packages of each type should the factory owner produce in a day in order to maximize his profit? Determine the maximum profit. |
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Find the general solution of dydx+ay=emx. |
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Answer» Find the general solution of dydx+ay=emx. |
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If A=⎡⎢⎣102021203⎤⎥⎦, prove that A3−6A2+7A+2I=0. |
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Answer» If A=⎡⎢⎣102021203⎤⎥⎦, prove that A3−6A2+7A+2I=0. |
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∣∣∣∣∣1aa21bb21cc2∣∣∣∣∣=(a−b)(b−c)(c−a) ∣∣∣∣111abca3b3c3∣∣∣∣=(a−b)(b−c)(c−a)(a+b+c) |
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Answer» ∣∣ ∣∣ |
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Explain why the experiment of tossing a coin three times is said to have Binomial distribution. |
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Answer» Explain why the experiment of tossing a coin three times is said to have Binomial distribution. |
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If tan−1x−3x−4+tan−1x+3x+4=π4,then find the value of x. |
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Answer» If tan−1x−3x−4+tan−1x+3x+4=π4,then find the value of x. |
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What is the condition for the circle x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c=0 to cut the x-axis at more than one point. |
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Answer» What is the condition for the circle x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c=0 to cut the x-axis at more than one point. |
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Show that (i)[5−167][2134]≠[2134][5−167] (ii)⎡⎢⎣123010110⎤⎥⎦⎡⎢⎣−1100−11234⎤⎥⎦≠⎡⎢⎣−1100−11234⎤⎥⎦⎡⎢⎣123010110⎤⎥⎦ |
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Answer» Show that (i)[5−167][2134]≠[2134][5−167] (ii)⎡⎢⎣123010110⎤⎥⎦⎡⎢⎣−1100−11234⎤⎥⎦≠⎡⎢⎣−1100−11234⎤⎥⎦⎡⎢⎣123010110⎤⎥⎦ |
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3√108×4√64÷4√81,evaluate |
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Answer» 3√108×4√64÷4√81,evaluate |
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Find the coordinates of the focus, axis of the parabola, the equation of the directrix and the length of the latus rectum. y2=10x |
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Answer» Find the coordinates of the focus, axis of the parabola, the equation of the directrix and the length of the latus rectum. |
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Solve the equation, z2=¯z, where z is a complex number. |
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Answer» Solve the equation, z2=¯z, where z is a complex number. |
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Describe the sample space for the indicated experiment. A coin is tossed and then a die is rolled only in case a head is shown on the coin. |
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Answer» Describe the sample space for the indicated experiment. |
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If A and B are square matrices of order 3 such that (A+B)(A−B)=A2−B2, then (ABA−1)2 is - |
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Answer» If A and B are square matrices of order 3 such that (A+B)(A−B)=A2−B2, then (ABA−1)2 is - |
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A man bought 15 out of 100 tickets of a lottery. If the reward for the winning ticket is Rs.1000, the expectation of the man would be: |
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Answer» A man bought 15 out of 100 tickets of a lottery. If the reward for the winning ticket is Rs.1000, the expectation of the man would be: |
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If the equation of the plane containing the lines x−y−z−4=0, x+y+2z−4=0 and parallel to the line of intersection of the planes 2x+3y+z=1 and x+3y+2z=2 is x+Ay+Bz+C=0, then the value of |A+B+C| is |
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Answer» If the equation of the plane containing the lines x−y−z−4=0, x+y+2z−4=0 and parallel to the line of intersection of the planes 2x+3y+z=1 and x+3y+2z=2 is x+Ay+Bz+C=0, then the value of |A+B+C| is |
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Let f(x)=x+2|x+1|+2|x−1|. If f(x)=k has exactly one real solution, then the value of k is |
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Answer» Let f(x)=x+2|x+1|+2|x−1|. If f(x)=k has exactly one real solution, then the value of k is |
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A(3,2,0) , B(5,3,2) and C(-9,6,-3) are three points joining a triangle and AD is bisector of the angle ∠ BAC. AD meets BC at the point |
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Answer» A(3,2,0) , B(5,3,2) and C(-9,6,-3) are three points joining a triangle and AD is bisector of the angle ∠ BAC. AD meets BC at the point |
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From the given options pick the time at which the speed of the particle is maximum? |
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Answer» From the given options pick the time at which the speed of the particle is maximum? |
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Let the ellipse C1:x2a21+y2b21=1 (a1>b1) and the hyperbola C2:x2a22−y2b22=1 have the same focus point F1 and F2. If point P is the intersection point of C1 and C2 in the first quadrant and |F1F2|=2|PF2|, then which of the following is (are) CORRECT? ( e1 and e2 are eccentricities of ellipse and hyperbola respectively.) |
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Answer» Let the ellipse C1:x2a21+y2b21=1 (a1>b1) and the hyperbola C2:x2a22−y2b22=1 have the same focus point F1 and F2. If point P is the intersection point of C1 and C2 in the first quadrant and |F1F2|=2|PF2|, then which of the following is (are) CORRECT? |
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If x = 3 sec2θ - 1, y = tan2θ - 2 then x - 3y is equal to |
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Answer» If x = 3 sec2θ - 1, y = tan2θ - 2 then x - 3y is equal to |
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An equilatral triangle inscribed in parabola y2=4ax whose one vertex is at the vertex of parabola. Then the length of the side of the triangle is |
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Answer» An equilatral triangle inscribed in parabola y2=4ax whose one vertex is at the vertex of parabola. Then the length of the side of the triangle is |
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Let for all x>0,f(x)=limn→∞n(x1/n−1), then |
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Answer» Let for all x>0,f(x)=limn→∞n(x1/n−1), then |
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An ellipse having co-ordinate axes as its axes having lengths 2a and 2b units respectively, Where a and b are middle terms of a series a1,a2,a3⋯a10, aia11−i=5√3 ∀ i∈N,i<11. If B,F,F′ are one end of minor axis and foci of the ellipse respectively,such that triangle FBF′ is an equilateral triangle, then equation of ellipse is |
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Answer» An ellipse having co-ordinate axes as its axes having lengths 2a and 2b units respectively, Where a and b are middle terms of a series a1,a2,a3⋯a10, aia11−i=5√3 ∀ i∈N,i<11. If B,F,F′ are one end of minor axis and foci of the ellipse respectively,such that triangle FBF′ is an equilateral triangle, then equation of ellipse is |
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The differential equation whose solution is is [CEE 1993; Kerala (Engg.) 2002] |
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Answer» The differential equation whose solution is [CEE 1993; Kerala (Engg.) 2002] |
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Explain nature of the roots: h2 > ab ? |
| Answer» Explain nature of the roots: h2 > ab ? | |
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Find the maximum value of z = 3x + 4y subject to constraints x + y ≤ 4, x ≥ 0 and y ≥ 0 |
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Answer» Find the maximum value of z = 3x + 4y subject to constraints x + y ≤ 4, x ≥ 0 and y ≥ 0 |
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∫dxsin4x+cos4x is equal to |
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Answer» ∫dxsin4x+cos4x is equal to |
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Let the area bounded in the first quadrant by [x]+[y]≤n, where n∈R is denoted by A(n). The value of A(n)−A(n−1)−n is equal to (Where [.] is greatest interger function) |
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Answer» Let the area bounded in the first quadrant by [x]+[y]≤n, where n∈R is denoted by A(n). The value of A(n)−A(n−1)−n is equal to (Where [.] is greatest interger function) |
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