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1.

Question 2 (ii) Find the roots of the following equations: (ii) 2x2+x−4=0

Answer» Question 2 (ii)
Find the roots of the following equations:
(ii) 2x2+x4=0
2.

Question 11 (ii) State whether the following are true or false. Justify your answer. (ii) sec A = 125 for some value of angle A.

Answer» Question 11 (ii)
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tate whether the following are true or false. Justify your answer.
(ii) sec A = 125 for some value of angle A.
3.

One of the two events must occur. If the chance of one is 23 of the other, then odds in favour of the other are

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One of the two events must occur. If the chance of one is 23 of the other, then odds in favour of the other are

4.

Question 6 Explain why 7×11×13+13 and 7×6×5×4×3×2×1+5 are composite numbers.

Answer» Question 6
Explain why 7×11×13+13 and 7×6×5×4×3×2×1+5 are composite numbers.
5.

Find the sum of the squares of the first n natural numbers.

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Find the sum of the squares of the first n natural numbers.


6.

If the slant height of a pyramid is 5 m and its base edge is 6 m long, then find the height of the pyramid.

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If the slant height of a pyramid is 5 m and its base edge is 6 m long, then find the height of the pyramid.


7.

Adding 6 to numerator of a fraction , the numerator becomes twice the denominator. The quadratic equation satisfying the statement is

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Adding 6 to numerator of a fraction , the numerator becomes twice the denominator. The quadratic equation satisfying the statement is


8.

Find the point where 2x-3y = -9 intersects the y axis. [1 MARK]

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Find the point where 2x-3y = -9 intersects the y axis. [1 MARK]

9.

An aeroplane is flying at a height of 300 m above a river. Flying at this height, the angles of depression from the aeroplane of two points on both banks of a river in opposite directions are 45∘ and 60∘ respectively. Find the width of the river [Use √3 = 1.7321

Answer» An aeroplane is flying at a height of 300 m above a river. Flying at this height, the angles of depression from the aeroplane of two points on both banks of a river in opposite directions are 45 and 60 respectively. Find the width of the river [Use 3 = 1.7321
10.

You have budgeted $66 a month to spend on yoga classes. Your yoga studio charges $22 per month membership fee, plus $5 per class attended. Find the possible number of classes you can attend each month.

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You have budgeted $66 a month to spend on yoga classes. Your yoga studio charges $22 per month membership fee, plus $5 per class attended. Find the possible number of classes you can attend each month.


11.

The angles of depression of two objects from the top of a 100 m hill lying to its east are found to be 45∘ and 30∘. Find the distance between the two objects. (Take √3=1.732)

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The angles of depression of two objects from the top of a 100 m hill lying to its east are found to be 45 and 30. Find the distance between the two objects. (Take 3=1.732)


12.

Find the sum : 34 + 32 + 30 + .... + 10

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Find the sum : 34 + 32 + 30 + .... + 10


13.

Find the value of secθtanθ.

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Find the value of secθtanθ.

14.

Find the area of the rhombus, the lengths of whose diagonals are 30 cm and 16 cm. Also, find the perimeter of the rhombus.

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Find the area of the rhombus, the lengths of whose diagonals are 30 cm and 16 cm. Also, find the perimeter of the rhombus.

15.

Find the value of k for which each of the following systems of equations has no solution: 3x−y−5=0,6x−2y+k=0.(k≠0).

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Find the value of k for which each of the following systems of equations has no solution:
3xy5=0,6x2y+k=0.(k0).

16.

Find the value of k for which each of the following systems of linear equations has an infinite number of solutions: kx+3y=(2k+1)2(k+1)x+9y=(7k+1).

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Find the value of k for which each of the following systems of linear equations has an infinite number of solutions:

kx+3y=(2k+1)2(k+1)x+9y=(7k+1).

17.

While computing the mean of the grouped data,we assume that the frequencies are: (a) evenly distributed over the classes (b) centred at the class marks of the classes (c) centred at the lower limits of the classes (d) centred at the upper limits of the classes

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While computing the mean of the grouped data,we assume that the frequencies are:

(a) evenly distributed over the classes

(b) centred at the class marks of the classes

(c) centred at the lower limits of the classes

(d) centred at the upper limits of the classes

18.

The given figure represents a solid consisting of a cylinder surmounted by a cone at one end and a hemisphere at the other. Find the volume of the solid.

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The given figure represents a solid consisting of a cylinder surmounted by a cone at one end and a hemisphere at the other. Find the volume of the solid.

19.

The angles of a quadrilateral are x∘,(x−10)∘,(x+30)∘ and (2x)∘. Find the value of the greatest angle.

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The angles of a quadrilateral are x,(x10),(x+30) and (2x). Find the value of the greatest angle.


20.

Question 72 In the following figure, each division represents 1 cm Express numerically the ratios of the following distances (i) AC : AF (ii) AG : AD (iii) BF : AI (iv) CE : DI

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Question 72

In the following figure, each division represents 1 cm

Express numerically the ratios of the following distances

(i) AC : AF
(ii) AG : AD
(iii) BF : AI
(iv) CE : DI

21.

The radius of sphere is r cm. It is divided into two equal parts. Find the whole surface of two parts.

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The radius of sphere is r cm. It is divided into two equal parts. Find the whole surface of two parts.

22.

If the occurrence of an event precludes the occurrence of a second event, and vice versa, then the events are __

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If the occurrence of an event precludes the occurrence of a second event, and vice versa, then the events are


__
23.

A conical tomb is made up of bricks whose surface area is 5 m2. The slant height and radius of the tomb are measured to be 25 m and 7 m respectively. The approximate number of bricks used to construct the tomb are ____ (Take π=227)

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A conical tomb is made up of bricks whose surface area is 5 m2. The slant height and radius of the tomb are measured to be 25 m and 7 m respectively. The approximate number of bricks used to construct the tomb are ____ (Take π=227)


24.

The perimeter of a sector of circle with radius 5.7m is 27.2m. The length of the arc of sector (in m) is _______

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The perimeter of a sector of circle with radius 5.7m is 27.2m. The length of the arc of sector (in m) is _______


25.

AB and BC are the tangents to the circle from the points B. D is the centre of the circle. BD = 5 cm and CD = 3 cm. Find the value of AB - BC.

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AB and BC are the tangents to the circle from the points B. D is the centre of the circle. BD = 5 cm and CD = 3 cm. Find the value of AB - BC.


26.

Question 13 An archery target has three regions formed by three concentric circles as shown in figure. If the diameters of the concentric circles are in the ratio 1:2:3, then find the ratio of the areas of three regions.

Answer» Question 13
An archery target has three regions formed by three concentric circles as shown in figure. If the diameters of the concentric circles are in the ratio 1:2:3, then find the ratio of the areas of three regions.


27.

If LM ∥ AB, AL= x-3, AC = 2x, BM = x-2, BC = 2x+3. The value of AC is ___.

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If LM AB, AL= x-3, AC = 2x, BM = x-2, BC = 2x+3. The value of AC is ___.

28.

△ABC is a right angled triangle, right angled at B. BD is perpendicular to AC. What is AC . DC?

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ABC is a right angled triangle, right angled at B. BD is perpendicular to AC. What is AC . DC?


29.

The angle bisector of ∠A divides the side BC of △ABC in the ratio 2 :3. The area of △ABD = 20 cm2. Area of △ ADC =

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The angle bisector of A divides the side BC of ABC in the ratio 2 :3. The area of ABD = 20 cm2. Area of ADC =


30.

Question 11 Find the area of the quadrilateral ABCD. Here, AC = 22 cm, BM = 3 cm, DN = 3 cm and BM ⊥ AC, DN ⊥ AC.

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Question 11

Find the area of the quadrilateral ABCD.
Here, AC = 22 cm, BM = 3 cm, DN = 3 cm and BM AC, DN AC.

31.

A Ltd issued 10,000, 10% Debentures of Rs.100 each at a premium of 5% payable as follows: Rs.10 on application, Rs.20 along with premium on allotment and balance on First and Final Call. Record necessary journal entries.

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A Ltd issued 10,000, 10% Debentures of Rs.100 each at a premium of 5% payable as follows:

Rs.10 on application, Rs.20 along with premium on allotment and balance on First and Final Call. Record necessary journal entries.

32.

Question 120 Madhu's room measures 6m×3m. Her carpet covers 8 m2. What per cent of floor is covered.by the carpet?

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Question 120

Madhu's room measures 6m×3m. Her carpet covers 8 m2. What per cent of floor is covered.by the carpet?

33.

A girl is twice as old as sister. Four years hence, the product of their ages (in years) will be 160. Find their present ages.

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A girl is twice as old as sister. Four years hence, the product of their ages (in years) will be 160. Find their present ages.

34.

Describe the locus for questions 1 to 13 given below: The locus of the centres of all circles passing through two fixed points.

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Describe the locus for questions 1 to 13 given below:

The locus of the centres of all circles passing through two fixed points.

35.

Find the middle term of the AP 10, 7, 4, ... , (-62).

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Find the middle term of the AP 10, 7, 4, ... , (-62).

36.

Which one of the following is a compound surd?

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Which one of the following is a compound surd?


37.

Show that the points A(3, 1), B(0, -2),C(1,1) and D(4, 4) are the vertices of a parallelogram ABCD.

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Show that the points A(3, 1), B(0, -2),C(1,1) and D(4, 4) are the vertices of a parallelogram ABCD.

38.

If x cos θ−y sin θ=a and x sinθ+y cosθ=b, then x2+y2a2+b2 = ___.

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If x cos θy sin θ=a and x sinθ+y cosθ=b, then x2+y2a2+b2 = ___.


39.

Find the greatest number which divides 2011 and 2623 leaving remainders 9 and 5 respectively.

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Find the greatest number which divides 2011 and 2623 leaving remainders 9 and 5 respectively.

40.

If S is 6 years old and has 40 candies and R is not the youngest, find the difference between the number of candies with Q and P.___

Answer» If S is 6 years old and has 40 candies and R is not the youngest, find the difference between the number of candies with Q and P.___
41.

Find the roots of the quadratic equation 2x2 + x – 6 = 0 by factorisation.

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Find the roots of the quadratic equation 2x2 + x 6 = 0 by factorisation.

42.

A die is thrown once. The probability of getting an even number is (a) 12 (b) 13 (c) 16 (d) 56

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A die is thrown once. The probability of getting an even number is
(a) 12 (b) 13 (c) 16 (d) 56

43.

The sum of the ages of a boy and his brother is 25 years, and the product of their ages in years is 126. Find their ages.

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The sum of the ages of a boy and his brother is 25 years, and the product of their ages in years is 126. Find their ages.

44.

Find the equation of the circle passing through the points (4, 1) and (6, 5) whose centre is on the line 4x + y = 16. or A rod of length 12 cm moves with its ends always touching the coordinate axes. Determine the equation of locus of point P on the rod, which is 3 cm from the end in contact with the X-axis.

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Find the equation of the circle passing through the points (4, 1) and (6, 5) whose centre is on the line 4x + y = 16.

or

A rod of length 12 cm moves with its ends always touching the coordinate axes. Determine the equation of locus of point P on the rod, which is 3 cm from the end in contact with the X-axis.

45.

Show that the points A(7 ,10), B(-2, 5) and C(3, -4) are the vertices of an isosceles right triangle.

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Show that the points A(7 ,10), B(-2, 5) and C(3, -4) are the vertices of an isosceles right triangle.

46.

A solid metal sphere is cut through its centre into 2 equal parts.If the diameter of the sphere is 312 cm,find the total surface area of each part correct to two decimal places.

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A solid metal sphere is cut through its centre into 2 equal parts.If the diameter of the sphere is 312 cm,find the total surface area of each part correct to two decimal places.

47.

Question 1 (iii) Find the roots of the quadratic equations by using the quadratic formula in the following question. −3x2+5x+12=0

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Question 1 (iii)

Find the roots of the quadratic equations by using the quadratic formula in the following question.


3x2+5x+12=0

48.

There are 156,208 and 260 students in groups A,B and C respectively. Buses are to be hired for their picnic. Find the minimum number of buses to be hired if same numbers of students are accommodated in each bus.

Answer» There are 156,208 and 260 students in groups A,B and C respectively. Buses are to be hired for their picnic. Find the minimum number of buses to be hired if same numbers of students are accommodated in each bus.
49.

If the frequencies of the observations are doubled, then the mode will:

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If the frequencies of the observations are doubled, then the mode will:


50.

D, E, F are the mid-points of the sides BC, CA and AB respectively of a Δ. Then the ratio of the areas of ΔDEF and ΔABC is

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D, E, F are the mid-points of the sides BC, CA and AB respectively of a Δ. Then the ratio of the areas of ΔDEF and ΔABC is