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1.

A ladder of length 6 metres makes an angle of 45° with the floor while leaning against one wall of a room. If the foot of the ladder is kept fixed on the floor and it is made to lean against the opposite wall of the room, it makes an angle of 60° with the floor. Find the distance between two walls of the room. [CBSE 2011]

Answer» A ladder of length 6 metres makes an angle of 45° with the floor while leaning against one wall of a room. If the foot of the ladder is kept fixed on the floor and it is made to lean against the opposite wall of the room, it makes an angle of 60° with the floor. Find the distance between two walls of the room. [CBSE 2011]
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12. The height of a building is one-third of the height of telephone exchange tower standing on it . If the angle of elevation of the top of the building when seen from a point on the ground is 30^° , then find the tangent of angle of elevation of the top of the telephone exchange tower when seen from the same point .

Answer» 12. The height of a building is one-third of the height of telephone exchange tower standing on it . If the angle of elevation of the top of the building when seen from a point on the ground is 30^° , then find the tangent of angle of elevation of the top of the telephone exchange tower when seen from the same point .
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Question 5 In the following question out of the four options only one is correct, write the correct answer: If 5x3−4=2x5, then the numerical value of 2x-7 is: (a) 1913 (b) −1319 (c) 0 (d) 1319

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Question 5

In the following question out of the four options only one is correct, write the correct answer:

If 5x34=2x5, then the numerical value of 2x-7 is:

(a) 1913

(b) 1319

(c) 0

(d) 1319

4.

In figure displayed below, if TP and TQ are the two tangents to a circle with centre O so that ∠POQ=110∘, then ∠PTQ is equal to

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In figure displayed below, if TP and TQ are the two tangents to a circle with centre O so that POQ=110, then PTQ is equal to


5.

In the given figure, if ∠OAB=40∘, then ∠ACB = ___.

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In the given figure, if OAB=40, then ACB = ___.





6.

1. From a point 100 metre above a lake the angle of elevation of a stationary helicopter is 30^° and the angle of depression of reflection of the helicopter in the lake is 60 degree. Find the height of the helicopter above the lake.

Answer» 1. From a point 100 metre above a lake the angle of elevation of a stationary helicopter is 30^° and the angle of depression of reflection of the helicopter in the lake is 60 degree. Find the height of the helicopter above the lake.
7.

If A and B are any two events having P(A∪B)=12 and P(A)=23 then probability of A ∩ B is (a) 12 (b) 23 (c) 16 (d) 13

Answer» If A and B are any two events having P(AB)=12 and P(A)=23 then probability of A B is

(a) 12



(b) 23



(c) 16



(d) 13
8.

For the given linear equation x−2y=1, match the different x values with their corresponding y values.

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For the given linear equation x2y=1, match the different x values with their corresponding y values.

9.

Let A be a square matrix of order n such that det(A)=10 and det(2A)2=40. Then the order of A is[1 mark]

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Let A be a square matrix of order n such that det(A)=10 and det(2A)2=40. Then the order of A is



[1 mark]

10.

A tangent is a secant with which of the following properties?

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A tangent is a secant with which of the following properties?



11.

Three pieces of timber 42 m, 49 m and 63 m long have to be divided into planks of the same length. What is the greatest possible length of each plank ? How many planks are formed ?

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Three pieces of timber 42 m, 49 m and 63 m long have to be divided into planks of the same length. What is the greatest possible length of each plank ? How many planks are formed ?

12.

Without actually performing the long division, state whether the following rational number will have a terminating decimal expansion or a non-terminating decimal expansion:7323×52 and 3×7323×3

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Without actually performing the long division, state whether the following rational number will have a terminating decimal expansion or a non-terminating decimal expansion:

7323×52 and 3×7323×3



13.

If six line segments having lengths 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 units, Find the number of different line segments which cannot form a triangles. __

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If six line segments having lengths 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 units, Find the number of different line segments which cannot form a triangles.


__
14.

Match the following to their roots.

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Match the following to their roots.

15.

A box contains 90 discs which are numbered from 1 to 90. If one disc is drawn at random from the box, find the probability that it bears(i) a two-digit number,(ii) a perfect square number,(iii) a number divisible by 5.

Answer» A box contains 90 discs which are numbered from 1 to 90. If one disc is drawn at random from the box, find the probability that it bears



(i) a two-digit number,

(ii) a perfect square number,

(iii) a number divisible by 5.
16.

Draw a triangle ABC with BC = 7 cm, ∠B = 45° and ∠C = 60°. Then construct the another triangle, whose sides are 35 times the corresponding sides of △ABC.

Answer» Draw a triangle ABC with BC = 7 cm, ∠B = 45° and ∠C = 60°. Then construct the another triangle, whose sides are 35 times the corresponding sides of △ABC.
17.

A solution of the equation cosec2θ + cot2θ = 3 is ....................

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A solution of the equation cosec2θ + cot2θ = 3 is ....................

18.

Show graphically that the following given systems of equations has infinitely many solutions:2x+3y=64x+6y=12

Answer» Show graphically that the following given systems of equations has infinitely many solutions:

2x+3y=64x+6y=12
19.

In a circle of radius 7 cm, tangent PT is drawn from a point P such that PT = 24cm. If O is the centre of the circle. then length OP = ? (a) 30 cm (b) 28 cm (c) 25 (d) 18 cm

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In a circle of radius 7 cm, tangent PT is drawn from a point P such that PT = 24cm. If O is the centre of the circle. then length OP = ?

(a) 30 cm (b) 28 cm (c) 25 (d) 18 cm

20.

The value of x, if∣∣∣2x58x∣∣∣=∣∣∣6583∣∣∣ is

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The value of x, if

2x58x=6583 is

21.

The probability of getting at least one tail in 4 throws of a coin is

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The probability of getting at least one tail in 4 throws of a coin is


22.

Solve each of the following systems of equations by using the method of cross multiplication: 1x+1y=7,2x+3y=17(x≠0 and y≠0).

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Solve each of the following systems of equations by using the method of cross multiplication:

1x+1y=7,2x+3y=17(x0 and y0).

23.

Solve the following quadratic equations by factorization:2x2+ax-a2=0

Answer» Solve the following quadratic equations by factorization:



2x2+ax-a2=0
24.

Show that for odd positive integer to be a perfect square, it should be of the form 8k + 1

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Show that for odd positive integer to be a perfect square, it should be of the form 8k + 1

25.

X- coordinate of the point that divides line segment joining A(2, 4) and B(6, 8) in the ratio 2:1 is

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X- coordinate of the point that divides line segment joining A(2, 4) and B(6, 8) in the ratio 2:1 is

26.

Define elementary event and compound event.

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Define elementary event and compound event.

27.

Find the volume of the square pyramid, if one the triangular faces is given below.

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Find the volume of the square pyramid, if one the triangular faces is given below.


28.

If Sn = n(4n + 1) is the sum of n terms of an A.P., then its common difference is __________.

Answer» If Sn = n(4n + 1) is the sum of n terms of an A.P., then its common difference is __________.
29.

Four points A, B, C, D are given on circle. Line segment AB and CD are parallel. Find the area of the figure formed by these points (in cm2).

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Four points A, B, C, D are given on circle. Line segment AB and CD are parallel. Find the area of the figure formed by these points (in cm2).





30.

Two parallel lines touch a circle at points A and B respectively. The area of the circle is 25π cm2, Find the distance between the lines.

Answer» Two parallel lines touch a circle at points A and B respectively. The area of the circle is 25π cm2, Find the distance between the lines.
31.

The radii of two cylinders are in the ratio 3 : 5. If their heights are in the ratio 2 : 3, then the ratio of their curved surface areas is(a) 2 : 5(b) 5 : 2(c) 2 : 3(d) 3 : 5

Answer» The radii of two cylinders are in the ratio 3 : 5. If their heights are in the ratio 2 : 3, then the ratio of their curved surface areas is



(a) 2 : 5



(b) 5 : 2



(c) 2 : 3



(d) 3 : 5
32.

If the system of equations x−2y=1,x+ky+4=0 and 2x+y=3 is consistent, then the value of k is:

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If the system of equations x2y=1,x+ky+4=0 and 2x+y=3 is consistent, then the value of k is:

33.

The equation of a straight line passing through the origin and perpendicular to the straight line 2x +3y -7 = 0 is

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The equation of a straight line passing through the origin and perpendicular to the straight line 2x +3y -7 = 0 is


34.

2. If triangle ABC~triangle QRP, ar(ABC)/ar(PQR)=9/4,AB=18 cm and BC=15cm. Then PR is equal to 1. 10cm 2. 12cm 3. 20/3cm 4. 8cm

Answer» 2. If triangle ABC~triangle QRP, ar(ABC)/ar(PQR)=9/4,AB=18 cm and BC=15cm. Then PR is equal to 1. 10cm 2. 12cm 3. 20/3cm 4. 8cm
35.

Express in the form of pq: 0.38¯+1.27¯.

Answer» Express in the form of pq: 0.38¯+1.27¯.
36.

Value of sin(−420∘) is

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Value of sin(420) is

37.

Find the value of Cot 30∘+Cosec 30∘Cot 60∘−Cosec 60∘

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Find the value of Cot 30+Cosec 30Cot 60Cosec 60

38.

If,prove that

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If,
prove that

39.

In the given figure, POQ is the diameter of the circle with center O. Quadrilateral PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral and SQ is joined. If ∠R=138o, then find ∠PQS.

Answer» In the given figure, POQ is the diameter of the circle with center O. Quadrilateral PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral and SQ is joined. If ∠R=138o, then find ∠PQS.




40.

In the right-angled △ LMN, ∠ M = 90∘. If l(LM) = 12 cm and l(LN) = 20 cm, find the length of seg MN

Answer» In the right-angled LMN, M = 90. If l(LM) = 12 cm and l(LN) = 20 cm, find the length of seg MN




41.

Show that points P(1,–2),Q(5,2),R(3,–1),S(–1,–5) are the vertices of a parallelogram

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Show that points P(1,2),Q(5,2),R(3,1),S(1,5) are the vertices of a parallelogram

42.

What does the l in mode =l+(f1−f02f1−f0−f2)×h stand for?

Answer» What does the l in mode =l+(f1f02f1f0f2)×h stand for?
43.

The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 4 times the smallest side. The third side is √735. Find the smallest side.

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The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 4 times the smallest side. The third side is 735. Find the smallest side.


44.

Construct tangents to a circle of radius 4 cm from a point on the concentric circle of radius 6 cm and find its approximate length.

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Construct tangents to a circle of radius 4 cm from a point on the concentric circle of radius 6 cm and find its approximate length.



45.

If p(x) is a quadratic equation with p(0)=0,p(1)

Answer» If p(x) is a quadratic equation with p(0)=0,p(1)
46.

A person standing at the foot of a tower walks a distance 3a away from the tower and observes that the angle of elevation of the top of the tower is α. He then walks a distance 4a perpendicular to the previous direction and observes the angle of elevation to be β . The height of the tower is

Answer» A person standing at the foot of a tower walks a distance 3a away from the tower and observes that the angle of elevation of the top of the tower is α. He then walks a distance 4a perpendicular to the previous direction and observes the angle of elevation to be β . The height of the tower is
47.

Short-Answer QuestionsSolve: 2x2+ax-a2=0 [CBSE 2014]

Answer» Short-Answer Questions



Solve: 2x2+ax-a2=0 [CBSE 2014]
48.

Solve for x : 12abx2–(9a2−8b2)x–6ab=0

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Solve for x : 12abx2(9a28b2)x6ab=0

49.

Prove the following trigonometric identities.tanA+tanBcotA+cotB=tanA tanB

Answer» Prove the following trigonometric identities.



tanA+tanBcotA+cotB=tanA tanB
50.

Find the value of ∠ABP if ∠APT = 750

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Find the value of ABP if APT = 750