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A computer producing factory has only two plants T1 and T2. Plant T1 produces 20% and plant T2 produces 80% of the total computers produced. 7% of computers produced in the factory turn out to be defective. It is known that P(computer turns out to be defective given that it is produced in plant T1)=10P(computer turns out to be defective given that it is produced in plant T2). Where P(E) denotes the probability of an event E. A computer produced in the factory is randomly selected and it does not turn out to be defective. Then the probability that it is produced in plant T2 is |
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Answer» A computer producing factory has only two plants T1 and T2. Plant T1 produces 20% and plant T2 produces 80% of the total computers produced. 7% of computers produced in the factory turn out to be defective. It is known that P(computer turns out to be defective given that it is produced in plant T1)=10P(computer turns out to be defective given that it is produced in plant T2). |
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If 5th term of a H.P. is 145 and 11th term is 169, then its 16th term will be |
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Answer» If 5th term of a H.P. is 145 and 11th term is 169, then its 16th term will be |
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The graph of the quadratic polynomial y=ax2+bx+c has its vertex at (4,−5) and two x intercepts, one positive and one negative. Which of the following hold(s) good? |
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Answer» The graph of the quadratic polynomial y=ax2+bx+c has its vertex at (4,−5) and two x intercepts, one positive and one negative. Which of the following hold(s) good? |
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10 bulbs out of a sample of 100 bulbs manufactured by a company are defective. The probability that 3 out of 4 bulbs, bought by a customer will not be defective, is |
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Answer» 10 bulbs out of a sample of 100 bulbs manufactured by a company are defective. The probability that 3 out of 4 bulbs, bought by a customer will not be defective, is |
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If a, b, c are in H.P. then the straight line xa+yb+1c=0 always passes through a fixed point, that point is |
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Answer» If a, b, c are in H.P. then the straight line xa+yb+1c=0 always passes through a fixed point, that point is |
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x and y are the sides of two squares such that y=x−x2. The rate of change of area of the second square with respect to that of the first square is |
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Answer» x and y are the sides of two squares such that y=x−x2. The rate of change of area of the second square with respect to that of the first square is |
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If the tangent at θ on the ellipse x2a2+y2b2=1 meets the auxiliary circle at two points which subtend a right angle at the centre, then e2(2−cos2θ)= |
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Answer» If the tangent at θ on the ellipse x2a2+y2b2=1 meets the auxiliary circle at two points which subtend a right angle at the centre, then e2(2−cos2θ)= |
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A box contains 15 transistors, 5 of which are defective. An inspector takes out one transistor at random, examines it for defects, and replaces it. After it has been replaced another inspector does the same things, and then so does a third inspector. The probability that atleast one of the inspectors finds a defective transistor, is equal to |
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Answer» A box contains 15 transistors, 5 of which are defective. An inspector takes out one transistor at random, examines it for defects, and replaces it. After it has been replaced another inspector does the same things, and then so does a third inspector. The probability that atleast one of the inspectors finds a defective transistor, is equal to |
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The degree of the differential equation is [Pb. CET 2004] |
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Answer» The degree of the differential equation [Pb. CET 2004] |
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The equation of the plane which is parallel to 2x – 3y + 5z + 7 = 0 and passing through the point (3, 4, -1) is |
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Answer» The equation of the plane which is parallel to 2x – 3y + 5z + 7 = 0 and passing through the point (3, 4, -1) is |
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∑nr=1sin−1(√r−√r−1√r(r+1)) is equal to |
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Answer» ∑nr=1sin−1(√r−√r−1√r(r+1)) is equal to |
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The nth term of a sequence is given by an=2n+7. Show that it is an A.P. Also, find its 7th term. |
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Answer» The nth term of a sequence is given by an=2n+7. Show that it is an A.P. Also, find its 7th term. |
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If a>0 and the equation ax2+bx+c=0 has two real roots α and β such that |α|≤1, |β|≤1, then |
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Answer» If a>0 and the equation ax2+bx+c=0 has two real roots α and β such that |α|≤1, |β|≤1, then |
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In throwing a fair die find the probability of the event 'a number less than or equal to 4 turns up' |
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Answer» In throwing a fair die find the probability of the event 'a number less than or equal to 4 turns up' |
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Write the number of ways in which 7 men and 7 women can sit on a round table such that no two women sit together. |
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Answer» Write the number of ways in which 7 men and 7 women can sit on a round table such that no two women sit together. |
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The value of E = sin2 600 cos2 450 + 8 tan2 600 + 14cot2 600 is |
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Answer» The value of E = sin2 600 cos2 450 + 8 tan2 600 + 14cot2 600 is |
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Calculate the mean deviation from the mean for the following data : (i) 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 17 (ii) 13,17, 16, 14, 11, 13, 10, 16, 11, 18, 12, 17 (iii) 38, 70, 48, 40, 42, 55, 63, 46, 54, 44 (iv) 36, 72, 46, 42, 60, 45, 53, 46, 51, 49 (v) 57, 64, 43, 67, 49, 59, 44, 47, 61, 59 |
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Answer» Calculate the mean deviation from the mean for the following data : (i) 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 17 (ii) 13,17, 16, 14, 11, 13, 10, 16, 11, 18, 12, 17 (iii) 38, 70, 48, 40, 42, 55, 63, 46, 54, 44 (iv) 36, 72, 46, 42, 60, 45, 53, 46, 51, 49 (v) 57, 64, 43, 67, 49, 59, 44, 47, 61, 59 |
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PQR is a right angle. What is the size of the larger of the two angles? |
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PQR is a right angle. What is the size of the larger of the two angles?
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If a chord joining P(a Sec θ, a tan θ), Q(a Sec α,a tan α) on the hyperbola x2−y2=a2 is the normal at P,then T an α |
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Answer» If a chord joining P(a Sec θ, a tan θ), Q(a Sec α,a tan α) on the hyperbola x2−y2=a2 is the normal at P,then T an α |
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If Jacobsons recruited 7000 freshers as trainees in 2003, what is the difference in no of trainees being actually absorbed as employees at the two firms in 2007? ___ |
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Answer» If Jacobsons recruited 7000 freshers as trainees in 2003, what is the difference in no of trainees being actually absorbed as employees at the two firms in 2007? |
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Explain Venn diagram ? |
| Answer» Explain Venn diagram ? | |
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If k>0,|z|=k and w=z−kz+k, then Re(w) equals |
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Answer» If k>0,|z|=k and w=z−kz+k, then Re(w) equals |
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Let A and B be two sets such that n(A) = 3 and n(B) = 2. If (x, 1), (y, 2), (z, 1) are A×B, write A and B. |
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Answer» Let A and B be two sets such that n(A) = 3 and n(B) = 2. If (x, 1), (y, 2), (z, 1) are A×B, write A and B. |
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If P(5,r) = P (6,r-1), find r. |
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Answer» If P(5,r) = P (6,r-1), find r. |
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The equation of a plane passing through ¯r.(^i+^j+^k)=1 and ¯r.(2^i+^k)=2 can be given by |
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Answer» The equation of a plane passing through ¯r.(^i+^j+^k)=1 and ¯r.(2^i+^k)=2 can be given by |
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For every positive integer n, 2n<n! when |
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Answer» For every positive integer n, 2n<n! when |
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A circle of radius 2 has centre at (2, 0) another circle of radius 1 has centre at (5, 0). A line is tangent to the two circles at points in the quadrant. which of the following is the y-intercept of the line? |
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Answer» A circle of radius 2 has centre at (2, 0) another circle of radius 1 has centre at (5, 0). A line is tangent to the two circles at points in the quadrant. which of the following is the y-intercept of the line? |
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If A1, B1, C1 … are the cofactors of the elements a1, b1, c1... of the matrix ⎡⎢⎣a1b1c1a2b2c2a3b3c3⎤⎥⎦ then ∣∣∣B2C2B3C3∣∣∣= |
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Answer» If A1, B1, C1 … are the cofactors of the elements a1, b1, c1... of the matrix ⎡⎢⎣a1b1c1a2b2c2a3b3c3⎤⎥⎦ then ∣∣∣B2C2B3C3∣∣∣= |
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Find the area bounded by y=x|sinx| and the x-axis between x=0, x=2π |
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Answer» Find the area bounded by y=x|sinx| and the x-axis between x=0, x=2π |
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limx→0ax+xcosxbsinx |
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Answer» limx→0ax+xcosxbsinx |
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If A=(1011] and I=(1001], then which of the following holds for all n∈N? |
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Answer» If A=(1011] and I=(1001], then which of the following holds for all n∈N? |
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The value of tan[cos−1(−27)−π2] is |
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Answer» The value of tan[cos−1(−27)−π2] is |
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Minimum value of the expression (4sin2θ+12 cosec2θ−13) is equal to |
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Answer» Minimum value of the expression (4sin2θ+12 cosec2θ−13) is equal to |
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If tan (A + B) = p, tan (A - B) = q, then the value of tan 2A in terms of p and q is |
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Answer» If tan (A + B) = p, tan (A - B) = q, then the value of tan 2A in terms of p and q is |
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The remainder when 1+21+22+23............21999 is divided by 5 is: |
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Answer» The remainder when 1+21+22+23............21999 is divided by 5 is: |
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∫π20sinx1+cosx+sinxdx= |
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Answer» ∫π20sinx1+cosx+sinxdx= |
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If x = a cos t, y = a sin t, then d2ydx2at t = π4 is |
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Answer» If x = a cos t, y = a sin t, then d2ydx2at t = π4 is |
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Prove that : 3 sin−1x=sin−1(3x−4x3), x ϵ[−12,12] |
| Answer» Prove that : 3 sin−1x=sin−1(3x−4x3), x ϵ[−12,12] | |
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If the real valued function f(x)=ax−1xn(ax+1) is even, then n is equal to |
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Answer» If the real valued function f(x)=ax−1xn(ax+1) is even, then n is equal to |
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If odds against solving a question by three students are 2 : 1, respectively, then probability that the question is solved only by one student is [RPET 1999] |
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Answer» If odds against solving a question by three students are 2 : 1, |
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If log0.5(3−xx+2)<0, then x can be |
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Answer» If log0.5(3−xx+2)<0, then x can be |
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The differential equation of the family of curves v=Ar+B where A and B are arbitrary constants, is |
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Answer» The differential equation of the family of curves v=Ar+B where A and B are arbitrary constants, is
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The value of the definite integral ∫10x dxx3+16 lies in the interval [a, b]. The smallest such interval is. |
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Answer» The value of the definite integral ∫10x dxx3+16 lies in the interval [a, b]. The smallest such interval is. |
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If z and ω be two non-zero compex numbers such that |z|=|ω| and arg(z)+arg(ω)=π, then z equals |
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Answer» If z and ω be two non-zero compex numbers such that |z|=|ω| and arg(z)+arg(ω)=π, then z equals |
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Write the area of the figure formed by the lines a|x|+b|y|+c=0. |
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Answer» Write the area of the figure formed by the lines a|x|+b|y|+c=0. |
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The equation x22−r+y2r−5+1=0 represent an ellipse if |
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Answer» The equation x22−r+y2r−5+1=0 represent an ellipse if |
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A compound MX2 has observed and normal molar masses of 65.6 and 164 respectively. Calculate the apparent degree of dissociation. |
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Answer» A compound MX2 has observed and normal molar masses of 65.6 and 164 respectively. Calculate the apparent degree of dissociation. |
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If y=cesin−1x, then corresponding to this the differential equation is |
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Answer» If y=cesin−1x, then corresponding to this the differential equation is
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If the sides of a triangle are in G.P., and its larger angle is twice the smallest, then the common ratio r stisfies the inequality |
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Answer» If the sides of a triangle are in G.P., and its larger angle is twice the smallest, then the common ratio r stisfies the inequality |
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From the prices of shares X and Y given below : find out which is more stable in value : X:35545253565852505149Y:108107105105106107104103104101 |
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Answer» From the prices of shares X and Y given below : find out which is more stable in value : X:35545253565852505149Y:108107105105106107104103104101 |
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