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1.

Question 16 The angle of elevation of the top of a vertical tower from a point on the ground is 60∘. From another point 10m vertically above the first, its angle of elevation is 45∘. Find the height of the tower.

Answer» Question 16
The angle of elevation of the top of a vertical tower from a point on the ground is 60. From another point 10m vertically above the first, its angle of elevation is 45. Find the height of the tower.
2.

Which of the following is sinθ from the unit circle?

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Which of the following is sinθ from the unit circle?


3.

How to remember the equations there is a lot of equations

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How to remember the equations there is a lot of equations

4.

Write the number of solutions of the following pair of linear equations: x+2y−8=0,2x+4y=16.

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Write the number of solutions of the following pair of linear equations:

x+2y8=0,2x+4y=16.

5.

Does HCF of two numbers only divides their LCM completely?

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Does HCF of two numbers only divides their LCM completely?

6.

Write the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x)=6x2−3.

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Write the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x)=6x23.

7.

a and b are two positive integers such that the least prime factor of a is 3 and and that of b is 5.find the least prime factor of (a+b).

Answer» a and b are two positive integers such that the least prime factor of a is 3 and and that of b is 5.find the least prime factor of (a+b).
8.

In triangle ABC, D and E are points on AB and AC such that DE || BC. If AD = 4x-3, AE = 8x-7, BD = 3x-1 and CE = 5x-3, find the value of x

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In triangle ABC, D and E are points on AB and AC such that DE || BC. If AD = 4x-3, AE = 8x-7,
BD = 3x-1 and CE = 5x-3, find the value of x


9.

Consider A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10}. Find the cardinality of P(A).

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Consider A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10}. Find the cardinality of P(A).

10.

If figure 1, O is the centre of a circle, PQ is a chord and PT is the tangent at P. If ∠POQ = 70o, then ∠TPQ is equal to

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If figure 1, O is the centre of a circle, PQ is a chord and PT is the tangent at P.

If ∠POQ = 70o, then ∠TPQ is equal to


11.

Express each of the following in terms of trigonometric ratios of angles between 0∘ and 45∘ (i)sin 75∘+cosec 75∘ (ii)tan 65∘+cot 49∘ (iii)sec 67∘+cosec 58∘ (iv)cos 83∘−sec 76∘ [4 MARKS]

Answer» Express each of the following in terms of trigonometric ratios of angles between 0 and 45

(i)sin 75+cosec 75

(ii)tan 65+cot 49

(iii)sec 67+cosec 58

(iv)cos 83sec 76 [4 MARKS]
12.

Find values of a and b. 2x-3y=7. (a+b)x - (a+b-3)y=4a+b.

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Find values of a and b. 2x-3y=7. (a+b)x - (a+b-3)y=4a+b.

13.

The informal source of credit does not include which one of the following?

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The informal source of credit does not include which one of the following?


14.

Mrs. Goswami deposits Rs 1000 every month in a Recurring Deposit Account for 3 years at 8% simple interest per annum. Find the matured value. [4 MARKS]

Answer» Mrs. Goswami deposits Rs 1000 every month in a Recurring Deposit Account for 3 years at 8% simple interest per annum. Find the matured value.
[4 MARKS]
15.

D is a point on side BC of ΔABC such that angle ADC = angle BAC. prove that CA/CD=CB/CA.

Answer» D is a point on side BC of ΔABC such that angle ADC = angle BAC. prove that CA/CD=CB/CA.
16.

What is the length of the third side in the triangle shown below?

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What is the length of the third side in the triangle shown below?

17.

A thief runs with a uniform speed of 100 m/minute. After one minute a policeman runs after the thief to catch him. He goes with a speed of 100 m/minute in the first minute and increases his speed by 10 m/minute every succeeding minute. After how many minutes the policeman will catch the thief.

Answer» A thief runs with a uniform speed of 100 m/minute. After one minute a policeman runs after the thief to catch him. He goes with a speed of 100 m/minute in the first minute and increases his speed by 10 m/minute every succeeding minute. After how many minutes the policeman will catch the thief.
18.

For what value of m, the system of equations mx + 3y = m - 3 , 12x + my = m will have no solution

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For what value of m, the system of equations mx + 3y = m - 3 , 12x + my = m will have no solution


19.

Show that 1.272727...=1.27 can be expressed in the form of p/q,where p and q are integers and q≠0

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Show that 1.272727...=1.27 can be expressed in the form of p/q,where p and q are integers and q≠0

20.

A toy is in the form of a cone of radius 3.5 cm mounted on a hemisphere of same radius. The total height of the toy is 15.5 cm. Find the total surface area of the toy. [4 MARKS]

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A toy is in the form of a cone of radius 3.5 cm mounted on a hemisphere of same radius. The total height of the toy is 15.5 cm. Find the total surface area of the toy. [4 MARKS]

21.

What are the minimum and maximum numbers of distinct real roots a quadratic equation can have ?

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What are the minimum and maximum numbers of distinct real roots a quadratic equation can have ?


22.

At 03:40, the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock form an angle of

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At 03:40, the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock form an angle of


23.

Find the dimensions of the square whose area is equal to area of rectangle (with dimensions 5 cm × 4 cm) [Use construction]

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Find the dimensions of the square whose area is equal to area of rectangle (with dimensions 5 cm × 4 cm) [Use construction]


24.

From a point Q, the length of the tangent to a circle is 24 cm and the distance of Q from the center is 25 cm. The radius of the circle is ___ cm.

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From a point Q, the length of the tangent to a circle is 24 cm and the distance of Q from the center is 25 cm. The radius of the circle is ___ cm.

25.

There is a circle with center O. P is a point from where only one tangent can be drawn to this circle. What can we say about P?

Answer» There is a circle with center O. P is a point from where only one tangent can be drawn to this circle. What can we say about P?
26.

Ruhi’s mother is 26 years older than her. The product of their ages (in years) 3 years from now will be 360. Form a Quadratic equation so as to find Ruhi’s age

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Ruhi’s mother is 26 years older than her. The product of their ages (in years) 3 years from now will be 360. Form a Quadratic equation so as to find Ruhi’s age

27.

Question 4 The distance between the points (0, 5 ) and ( - 5, 0) is: (A) 5 (B) 5√2 (C) 2√5 (D) 10

Answer» Question 4
The distance between the points (0, 5 ) and ( - 5, 0) is:

(A) 5
(B) 52
(C) 25
(D) 10
28.

must be added to a2+2ab to make it a perfect square.

Answer» must be added to a2+2ab to make it a perfect square.
29.

What is the discriminant of the equation 2x2−5x−2=0 ?

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What is the discriminant of the equation 2x25x2=0 ?

30.

Question 28 Expand the following (i) (4a−b+2c)2 (ii) (3a–5b–c)2 (iii) (−x+2y−3z)2

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Question 28
Expand the following
(i)
(4ab+2c)2

(ii) (3a5bc)2

(iii) (x+2y3z)2

31.

An n-digit number is a positive number with exactly n digits. Atleast nine hundred distinct n-digit numbers are to be formed using only the three digits 2, 5 and 7. The smallest value of n for which this is possible is

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An n-digit number is a positive number with exactly n digits. Atleast nine hundred distinct n-digit numbers are to be formed using only the three digits 2, 5 and 7. The smallest value of n for which this is possible is


32.

Two tangents are drawn from an external point P that touches the circle at points Q and R respectively. The centre of the circle is O. The lines OQ and OR are drawn to complete the quadrilateral OQPR. The resulting quadrilateral is a ________necessarily.

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Two tangents are drawn from an external point P that touches the circle at points Q and R respectively. The centre of the circle is O. The lines OQ and OR are drawn to complete the quadrilateral OQPR. The resulting quadrilateral is a ________necessarily.


33.

The locus of the mid points of the chords of the circle x2+y2−ax−by=0 which subtend a right angle at (a2,b2) is :

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The locus of the mid points of the chords of the circle x2+y2axby=0 which subtend a right angle at (a2,b2) is :


34.

Question 7 (ii) If cotθ = 78, evaluate: (ii) cot2θ

Answer» Question 7 (ii)
If cotθ = 78, evaluate:
(ii) cot2θ
35.

Question 7 The numerical value of the area of a circle is greater than the numerical value of its circumference . Is this statement true? Why?

Answer» Question 7
The numerical value of the area of a circle is greater than the numerical value of its circumference . Is this statement true? Why?
36.

In a circus, a motorcyclist performs his stunts in a hollow sphere.Neglect the thickness of sphere. If the diameter of the hollow sphere is 14 m, then find the area available for the motorcyclist to perform stunts.(Take π=227)

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In a circus, a motorcyclist performs his stunts in a hollow sphere.Neglect the thickness of sphere. If the diameter of the hollow sphere is 14 m, then find the area available for the motorcyclist to perform stunts.(Take π=227)


37.

Question 3 Does a quadratic equation with integral coefficient has integral roots. Justify your answer.

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Question 3
Does a quadratic equation with integral coefficient has integral roots. Justify your answer.

38.

A man is watching a bulb glow which is 3 meters above him. If he is standing 3m away from the point directly below the bulb, what is the angle of elevation? __ in degrees ?

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A man is watching a bulb glow which is 3 meters above him. If he is standing 3m away from the point directly below the bulb, what is the angle of elevation?


__ in degrees ?
39.

If general term of an AP is given by 2 + 4n then find its common difference.

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If general term of an AP is given by 2 + 4n then find its common difference.


40.

The angles of a triangle are in A.P. If the greatest angle is three times the smallest angle, find the greatest angle in the triangle.

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The angles of a triangle are in A.P. If the greatest angle is three times the smallest angle, find the greatest angle in the triangle.


41.

The graph of a second degree polynomial is in the shape of a ___ .

Answer» The graph of a second degree polynomial is in the shape of a ___ .
42.

The product of 2nd term and 4th term of a G.P is 57600. If its 1st term is 60, then find the G.P..

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The product of 2nd term and 4th term of a G.P is 57600. If its 1st term is 60, then find the G.P..


43.

If x + a is a common factor of expressions f(x)=x2+px+q and g(x)=x2+mx+n; show that : a=n−qm−p

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If x + a is a common factor of expressions f(x)=x2+px+q and g(x)=x2+mx+n; show that : a=nqmp

44.

Question 5 (iii) Rationalize the denominators of the following: 1(√5+√2)

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Question 5 (iii)
Rationalize the denominators of the following:

1(5+2)

45.

Find the slope of the line which is perpendicular to : (i) x−y2+3=0 (ii) x3−2y=4

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Find the slope of the line which is perpendicular to :

(i) xy2+3=0

(ii) x32y=4

46.

Water is flowing at the rate of 2.52 km/hr through a cylindrical pipe into a cylindrical tank, the radius of the base is 40 cm. If the increase in the level of water in the tank, in half an hour is 3.15 m. find the internal diameter of the pipe.

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Water is flowing at the rate of 2.52 km/hr through a cylindrical pipe into a cylindrical tank, the radius of the base is 40 cm. If the increase in the level of water in the tank, in half an hour is 3.15 m. find the internal diameter of the pipe.

47.

If the tangent at a point P to a circle with centre O cuts a line through O at Q such that PQ =24 cmand OQ =25 cm. Find the radius of the circle.

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If the tangent at a point P to a circle with centre O cuts a line through O at Q such that PQ =24 cmand OQ =25 cm. Find the radius of the circle.

48.

A square is inscribed in a circle. Find the ratio of the areas of the circle and the square.

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A square is inscribed in a circle. Find the ratio of the areas of the circle and the square.

49.

Which of the following is a polynomial ? (a) x2−5x+4√x+3 (b) x32−x+x12+1 (c) x32−x+x12+1 (d) √2x2−3√3x+√6

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Which of the following is a polynomial ?

(a) x25x+4x+3 (b) x32x+x12+1

(c) x32x+x12+1 (d) 2x233x+6

50.

The area of a circle is the same as the area of a square. Their perimeters are in the ratio. (a) 1 : 1 (b) 2√π (c) π : 2 (d) √π : 2

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The area of a circle is the same as the area of a square. Their perimeters are in the ratio.

(a) 1 : 1 (b) 2π (c) π : 2 (d) π : 2