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1.

How many terms of the AP: 9, 17, 25, ... must be added to get a sum of 636?___

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How many terms of the AP: 9, 17, 25, ... must be added to get a sum of 636?___

2.

Overdraft shown by the pass book of Mr Murli is Rs. 20,000. Prepare bank reconciliation statement on dated December 31, 2010. (i) Bank charges debited as per pass book, Rs. 500, (ii) Cheques recorded in the cash book but not sent to the bank for collection, Rs. 2,500. (iii) Received a payment directly from a customer, Rs. 4,600. (iv) Cheque issued but not presented for payment, Rs. 6,980. (v) Interest credited by the bank, Rs. 100. (vi) LIC paid by the bank, Rs. 2,500. (vii) Cheques deposited with the bank but not collected, Rs. 3,500.

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Overdraft shown by the pass book of Mr Murli is Rs. 20,000. Prepare bank reconciliation statement on dated December 31, 2010.

(i) Bank charges debited as per pass book, Rs. 500,

(ii) Cheques recorded in the cash book but not sent to the bank for collection, Rs. 2,500.

(iii) Received a payment directly from a customer, Rs. 4,600.

(iv) Cheque issued but not presented for payment, Rs. 6,980.

(v) Interest credited by the bank, Rs. 100.

(vi) LIC paid by the bank, Rs. 2,500.

(vii) Cheques deposited with the bank but not collected, Rs. 3,500.

3.

The sum of n terms of an AP is given by

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The sum of n terms of an AP is given by


4.

Take a one-meter rod and mark 4 points on it such that each segment is of equal length. If we take OA to be X units, then X units is equal to:

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Take a one-meter rod and mark 4 points on it such that each segment is of equal length.

If we take OA to be X units, then X units is equal to:


5.

A square pyramid covers an area of 400 m2 on the ground. If the height of the pyramid is 10 m, then the total surface area of the pyramid is .

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A square pyramid covers an area of 400 m2 on the ground.
If the height of the pyramid is 10 m, then the total surface area of the pyramid is .

6.

Solve the equation x2–2x–3=0 using quadratic formula.

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Solve the equation x22x3=0 using quadratic formula.


7.

r Two Isosceles triangles have equal vertical angles and their areas are in the ratio 36:25 find then ratio of their corresponding height.

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r Two Isosceles triangles have equal vertical angles and their areas are in the ratio 36:25 find then ratio of their corresponding height.

8.

Find the general term (nthterm) and 23rdterm of the sequence 3, 1, -1, -3, ......... .

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Find the general term (nthterm) and 23rdterm of the sequence 3, 1, -1, -3, ......... .


    9.

    Prove that root of p+root of q is irrational

    Answer» Prove that root of p+root of q is irrational
    10.

    How to find LCM and HCF of 5,15,90

    Answer» How to find LCM and HCF of 5,15,90
    11.

    What will be the angle of elevation of top of a 15 m high tower at a point 15 m away from the base of the tower?

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    What will be the angle of elevation of top of a 15 m high tower at a point 15 m away from the base of the tower?


    12.

    A point lies inside the circle. So it can have __ tangents. (Fill in the blanks with 0,1,2 or 3)

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    A point lies inside the circle. So it can have __ tangents. (Fill in the blanks with 0,1,2 or 3)

    13.

    Degree of any constant polynomial is ______________

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    Degree of any constant polynomial is ______________

    14.

    Which of the following should be the LAST sentence after rearrangement?

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    Which of the following should be the LAST sentence after rearrangement?


    15.

    If the squared difference of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial f(x)=x​​​​​​2+px+45 is equal to 144 find the value of p.

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    If the squared difference of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial f(x)=x​​​​​​2+px+45 is equal to 144 find the value of p.

    16.

    Find the ratio in which the point (2, a) divides the joining of (-4, 3) and (6, 3). Hence, find a. [4 MARKS]

    Answer» Find the ratio in which the point (2, a) divides the joining of (-4, 3) and (6, 3). Hence, find a.
    [4 MARKS]
    17.

    The photograph of a house occupies an area of 1.75cm^2 on a 35mm slide. The slide is projected on to a screen and the area of the house on the screen is 1.55m^2.what is the linear magnification of the projector-screen arrangement?

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    The photograph of a house occupies an area of 1.75cm^2 on a 35mm slide. The slide is projected on to a screen and the area of the house on the screen is 1.55m^2.what is the linear magnification of the projector-screen arrangement?

    18.

    If x =3+2√2 then find the value of (√x-1/√x)

    Answer» If x =3+2√2
    then find the value of (√x-1/√x)
    19.

    Solve the following system of equations 1/2(x+2y)+5/3(3x-2y)=-3/2 5/4(x+2y)-3/5(3x-2y)=61/60

    Answer» Solve the following system of equations
    1/2(x+2y)+5/3(3x-2y)=-3/2
    5/4(x+2y)-3/5(3x-2y)=61/60
    20.

    Using a ruler and compasses only : (i) Construct a triangle ABC with the following data : AB = 3.5 cm, BC = 6 cm and ∠ABC=120∘ (ii) In the same diagram draw a cricle with BC as diameter. Find a point P on the circumference of the circle which is equidistant from AB and BC. (iii) Measure ∠BCP.

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    Using a ruler and compasses only :

    (i) Construct a triangle ABC with the following data :

    AB = 3.5 cm, BC = 6 cm and ABC=120

    (ii) In the same diagram draw a cricle with BC as diameter. Find a point P on the circumference of the circle which is equidistant from AB and BC.

    (iii) Measure BCP.

    21.

    Prove that Cot​​​​2 ​​​​​​A × cosec​​2​A - cot​​​​2​​​B × cosec​​2 B = cot​​​​2​​​A - cot​​​​2 B

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    Prove that

    Cot​​​​2 ​​​​​​A × cosec​​2​A - cot​​​​2​​​B × cosec​​2 B = cot​​​​2​​​A - cot​​​​2 B

    22.

    If the equation 9x2 – 6x + c = 0 has equal roots then, the value of c is

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    If the equation 9x2 – 6x + c = 0 has equal roots then, the value of c is


    23.

    The ratio between the sum of n terms of two A.Ps is 3n + 8 : 7 n + 15. Then the ratio between their 12th terms is :

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    The ratio between the sum of n terms of two A.Ps is 3n + 8 : 7 n + 15. Then the ratio between their 12th terms is :


    24.

    If a, b, c are in AP as well as GP, then which one of the following is correct?

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    If a, b, c are in AP as well as GP, then which one of the following is correct?


    25.

    If the mean and the median are 25.41 and 26.5 respectively. then the mode is

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    If the mean and the median are 25.41 and 26.5 respectively. then the mode is


    26.

    One year ago, a man was 8 times as old as his son. Now his age is equal to the square of his son's age. Find their present ages.

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    One year ago, a man was 8 times as old as his son. Now his age is equal to the square of his son's age. Find their present ages.

    27.

    Draw a line segment of length 6 cm. Using compasses and ruler, find a point P on it which divides it in the ratio 3:4.

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    Draw a line segment of length 6 cm. Using compasses and ruler, find a point P on it which divides it in the ratio 3:4.

    28.

    If the radius of the base of a right circular cylinder is halved keeping the height same, then the ratio of the volume of the cylinder thus obtained to the volume of original cylinder is

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    If the radius of the base of a right circular cylinder is halved keeping the height same, then the ratio of the volume of the cylinder thus obtained to the volume of original cylinder is


    29.

    The value of p when x3 + 9x2 + px - 10 is exactly divisible by (x+ 2 ) is ____

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    The value of p when x3 + 9x2 + px - 10 is exactly divisible by (x+ 2 ) is ____


    30.

    Household income of 31 houses has been given in the table. Calculate the median income. Monthly income (Rs)No. of households400003500007600008700005800005900003

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    Household income of 31 houses has been given in the table.

    Calculate the median income.

    Monthly income (Rs)No. of households400003500007600008700005800005900003


    31.

    If two zeros of the polynomial f(x) = x4−6x3−26x2+138x−35 are 2±√3, find other zeros.

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    If two zeros of the polynomial f(x) = x46x326x2+138x35 are 2±3, find other zeros.


    32.

    In the figure, PT touches a circle with center O at R. Diameter SQ when produced meets RT at P. ∠SPR = o, ∠QRP = yo, find the value of o + 2yo.

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    In the figure, PT touches a circle with center O at R. Diameter SQ when produced meets RT at P. ∠SPR = o, ∠QRP = yo, find the value of o + 2yo.


    33.

    If A=[cosαsinα−sinαcosα], then A2=

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    If A=[cosαsinαsinαcosα], then A2=

    34.

    In the figure, O is the centre of a circle of radius 9 cm. Semicircle with Diameter OA cuts the circle at D and BC is a tangent through B. If OA = 25 cm , then BC = ____.

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    In the figure, O is the centre of a circle of radius 9 cm. Semicircle with Diameter OA cuts the circle at D and BC is a tangent through B.

    If OA = 25 cm , then BC = ____.


    35.

    If A = 115∘ and B = 110∘, then the value of 1+cotAcotA.1+cotBcotB is __ .

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    If A = 115 and B = 110, then the value of

    1+cotAcotA.1+cotBcotB is __ .

    36.

    Find the value of the following expression: cos 38o cosec 52otan 18o tan 35o tan 60o tan 72o tan 55o .

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    Find the value of the following expression:
    cos 38o cosec 52otan 18o tan 35o tan 60o tan 72o tan 55o .

    37.

    Each side of a rhombus is 10 cm. If one of its diagonals is 16 cm find the length of her other diagonal.

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    Each side of a rhombus is 10 cm. If one of its diagonals is 16 cm find the length of her other diagonal.

    38.

    In the figure, AC=10 cm, PC=15 cm, PQ=12 cm, find PB.

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    In the figure, AC=10 cm, PC=15 cm, PQ=12 cm, find PB.


    39.

    If in an A.P., Sn=n2p and Sm=m2p, where Sr denotes the sum of r terms of the A.P., then Sp is equal to

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    If in an A.P., Sn=n2p and Sm=m2p, where Sr denotes the sum of r terms of the A.P., then Sp is equal to


    40.

    Quadratic equation consists a polynomial of degree:

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    Quadratic equation consists a polynomial of degree:


    41.

    Find the median of the following data. MARKS OBTAINED2029283342384325NUMBER OF STUDENTS628241524120

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    Find the median of the following data.

    MARKS OBTAINED2029283342384325NUMBER OF STUDENTS628241524120

    42.

    The angle of elevation of a cloud from a point 'h' m above a lake is θ. The angle of depression of its reflection in the lake is 45∘. Find the height of the cloud.

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    The angle of elevation of a cloud from a point 'h' m above a lake is θ. The angle of depression of its reflection in the lake is 45. Find the height of the cloud.

    43.

    Find the additive inverse of the matrix⎡⎢⎣20−1−234−13451278⎤⎥⎦

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    Find the additive inverse of the matrix20123413451278

    44.

    The graph of the polynomial p(x) intersects the x-axis three times in distinct points, then which of the following could be an expression for p(x):

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    The graph of the polynomial p(x) intersects the x-axis three times in distinct points, then which of the following could be an expression for p(x):


    45.

    If a - 14, a - 2, a + 34 are in G.P, find the value of a. ___

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    If a - 14, a - 2, a + 34 are in G.P, find the value of a.

    ___

    46.

    If 1 is a zero of the polynomial ax2−3(a−1)x−1 then find the value of a.

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    If 1 is a zero of the polynomial ax23(a1)x1 then find the value of a.

    47.

    Prove the following trigonometric identities: sec6θ=tan6θ+3tan2θsec2θ+1

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    Prove the following trigonometric identities:

    sec6θ=tan6θ+3tan2θsec2θ+1

    48.

    For a certain distribution,mode and median were found to be 1000 and 1250 repsectively.Find mean for this distribution using an empirical relation.

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    For a certain distribution,mode and median were found to be 1000 and 1250 repsectively.Find mean for this distribution using an empirical relation.

    49.

    Suppose that all the terms of an arithmetic progression are natural numbers. If the ratio of the sum of the first seven terms to the sum of the first eleven terms is 6:11 and the seventh term lies in between 130 and 140, then the common difference of this AP is ______.

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    Suppose that all the terms of an arithmetic progression are natural numbers. If the ratio of the sum of the first seven terms to the sum of the first eleven terms is 6:11 and the seventh term lies in between 130 and 140, then the common difference of this AP is ______.


    50.

    What is the 5th term from the end of the AP 2, 7, 12, ..., 47?

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    What is the 5th term from the end of the AP 2, 7, 12, ..., 47?