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1.

A line segment having its end points on the circle is called a

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A line segment having its end points on the circle is called a


2.

Write the product of n geometric means between two numbers a and b.

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Write the product of n geometric means between two numbers a and b.

3.

If α, β are the roots of the equation x2−5x+6=0, the value of α2−β2 is:

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If α, β are the roots of the equation x25x+6=0, the value of α2β2 is:

4.

In a ΔABC, AD is the bisector of ∠A, meeting side BC at D. (i) If BD= 2.5 cm, AB = 5 cm and AC = 4.2 cm, find DC. (ii) If BD= 2 cm, AB = 5 cm and DC = 3 cm, find AC. (iii) If AB= 3.5 cm, AC = 4.2 cm and DC = 2.8 cm, find BD. (iv) If AB =10 cm, AC =14 cm and BC = 6 cm, find BD and DC. (v) If AC = 4.2 cm, DC = 6 cm and BC = 10 cm, find AB. (vi) If AD= 5.6 cm, AC = 6 cm and DC = 3 cm, find BC. (vii) If AB= 3.6 cm, BC e 6 cm and BD = 32 cm, find AC. (viii) If AB =10 cm, AC = 6 cm and BC = 12 cm, find BD and DC

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In a ΔABC, AD is the bisector of A, meeting side BC at D.
(i) If BD= 2.5 cm, AB = 5 cm and AC = 4.2 cm, find DC.
(ii) If BD= 2 cm, AB = 5 cm and DC = 3 cm, find AC.
(iii) If AB= 3.5 cm, AC = 4.2 cm and DC = 2.8 cm, find BD.
(iv) If AB =10 cm, AC =14 cm and BC = 6 cm, find BD and DC.
(v) If AC = 4.2 cm, DC = 6 cm and BC = 10 cm, find AB.
(vi) If AD= 5.6 cm, AC = 6 cm and DC = 3 cm, find BC.
(vii) If AB= 3.6 cm, BC e 6 cm and BD = 32 cm, find AC.
(viii) If AB =10 cm, AC = 6 cm and BC = 12 cm, find BD and DC

5.

Find the ratio of the areas of two similar triangles shown in the figure.

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Find the ratio of the areas of two similar triangles shown in the figure.


6.

The sum of probabilities of all outcomes in an experiment is__.

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The sum of probabilities of all outcomes in an experiment is__.

7.

Construct two tangents to a circle of radius 6 cm from a point 10 cm away from its centre. Write the steps of construction. [3 MARKS]

Answer» Construct two tangents to a circle of radius 6 cm from a point 10 cm away from its centre. Write the steps of construction. [3 MARKS]
8.

If 'd' is the HCF of 30,72,find the value of 'x' and 'y' satisfying d=30x+72y.

Answer» If 'd' is the HCF of 30,72,find the value of 'x' and 'y' satisfying d=30x+72y.
9.

How to identify two points P and Q on a line segment AB such that AP:PQ = 1:2 and PQ:QB = 4:5?

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How to identify two points P and Q on a line segment AB such that AP:PQ = 1:2 and PQ:QB = 4:5?


10.

Find the co-ordinate of the mid point of the line segment joining the points ( 2 ,1) (4,7)

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Find the co-ordinate of the mid point of the line segment joining the points ( 2 ,1) (4,7)

11.

AB is a chord of a circle. AB divides the circumference of the circle into two parts. The part with the longer length is called ____ and the part with shorter length is called ____.

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AB is a chord of a circle. AB divides the circumference of the circle into two parts. The part with the longer length is called ____ and the part with shorter length is called ____.


12.

6/x+y =7/x-y +3 1/2(x+y) =1/3(x-y)

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6/x+y =7/x-y +3

1/2(x+y) =1/3(x-y)

13.

If area(ΔAOB) = area(ΔCOD) And ΔAOC~ΔBOD Then does area(ΔAOC) + ΔAOC ~ area(ΔCOD) + ΔBOD Still true, above equation is true?

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If area(ΔAOB) = area(ΔCOD)

And ΔAOC~ΔBOD

Then does

area(ΔAOC) + ΔAOC ~ area(ΔCOD) + ΔBOD

Still true, above equation is true?

14.

The catalogue price of a computer set is Rs 45,000. The shopkeeper gives a discount of 7% on the listed price. He gives a further off-season discount of 4% on the balance. However, sales tax at 8% is charged on the remaining amount Find : i) the amount of sales tax a customer has to pay ii) the final price he has to pay for the computer set. [4 MARKS]

Answer» The catalogue price of a computer set is Rs 45,000. The shopkeeper gives a discount of 7% on the listed price. He gives a further off-season discount of 4% on the balance. However, sales tax at 8% is charged on the remaining amount Find :
i) the amount of sales tax a customer has to pay
ii) the final price he has to pay for the computer set.
[4 MARKS]
15.

The height of a tree is √3 times the length of its shadow. Find the angle of elevation of the sun.

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The height of a tree is 3 times the length of its shadow. Find the angle of elevation of the sun.

16.

A conical vessel of radius 6 cm and height 8 cm is completely filled with water. A sphere is lowered in the water and its size is such that when it touches the sides, it is just immersed. What fraction of the water overflows? [4 MARKS]

Answer» A conical vessel of radius 6 cm and height 8 cm is completely filled with water. A sphere is lowered in the water and its size is such that when it touches the sides, it is just immersed. What fraction of the water overflows? [4 MARKS]
17.

A box contains cards numbered 11 to 123.A card is drawn at random from the box. Find the probability that the number on the drawn card is: i) a square number ii) a multiple of 7

Answer» A box contains cards numbered 11 to 123.A card is drawn at random from the box.
Find the probability that the number on the drawn card is:
i) a square number
ii) a multiple of 7
18.

Construct a 3×3 matrix whose elements aij are given by aij=0 if i<j and aij=i+j if i≥j.

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Construct a 3×3 matrix whose elements aij are given by aij=0 if i<j and aij=i+j if ij.


19.

Suppose you have ₹12000 to save. You have to save some amount at 10% and the rest at 15%.how much should be saved at each rate to yield 12% on the total amount saved.

Answer» Suppose you have ₹12000 to save. You have to save some amount at 10% and the rest at 15%.how much should be saved at each rate to yield 12% on the total amount saved.
20.

Prove That: √(Sec2 A +Cosec2 A ) == Tan A + Cot A

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Prove That:

√(Sec2 A +Cosec2 A ) == Tan A + Cot A
21.

In the given frequency distribution where the marks are ordered, which 2 observations (students) are the median observations? Marks obtainedNumber of students(Frequency)2062520282429283315384422431

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In the given frequency distribution where the marks are ordered, which 2 observations (students) are the median observations?

Marks obtainedNumber of students(Frequency)2062520282429283315384422431


22.

Look at the following table below. Class intervalClass mark0−5−−5−10−−10−1515−20 Fill in the blanks with the class marks of the corresponding class intervals.

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Look at the following table below.
Class intervalClass mark0551010151520

Fill in the blanks with the class marks of the corresponding class intervals.


23.

Nandhini Iyer standing on the bank of a river observes that the angle of elevation of a tree on the opposite bank is 60°. When she moves 50m away from the bank she finds the angle of elevation to be 30°, find: the height of the tree.

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Nandhini Iyer standing on the bank of a river observes that the angle of elevation of a tree on the opposite bank is 60°. When she moves 50m away from the bank she finds the angle of elevation to be 30°, find: the height of the tree.


24.

If 2 sin 2 θ = √3 then θ is

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If 2 sin 2 θ = √3 then θ is


25.

sin70/cos20+cosec20/sec70-2cos70cosec20.Simplify

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sin70/cos20+cosec20/sec70-2cos70cosec20.Simplify

26.

A milk container is made of metal sheet in the shape of frustum of a cone whose volume is 1045937 cm3. The radii of its lower and upper circular ends are 8 cm and 20 cm respectively. Find the cost of metal sheet used in making the container at the rate of Rs 1.40 per cm2.

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A milk container is made of metal sheet in the shape of frustum of a cone whose volume is 1045937 cm3. The radii of its lower and upper circular ends are 8 cm and 20 cm respectively. Find the cost of metal sheet used in making the container at the rate of Rs 1.40 per cm2.

27.

A square water tank has its side equal to 40 m. There are four semi-circular grassy plots all round it. Find the cost of turfing the plot at Rs. 1.25 per square metre. (Take π=3.14)

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A square water tank has its side equal to 40 m. There are four semi-circular grassy plots all round it. Find the cost of turfing the plot at Rs. 1.25 per square metre. (Take π=3.14)

28.

A solid cone of radius 5 cm and height 8 cm is melted and made into small spheres of radius 0.5 cm. Find the number of spheres formed. [3 MARKS]

Answer» A solid cone of radius 5 cm and height 8 cm is melted and made into small spheres of radius 0.5 cm. Find the number of spheres formed. [3 MARKS]
29.

In the given figure, there are two circles with the centres O and O' touching each other internally at P. Tangents TQ and TP are drawn to the larger circle and tangents TP and TR are drawn to the smaller circle . Find TQ : TR.

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In the given figure, there are two circles with the centres O and O' touching each other internally at P. Tangents TQ and TP are drawn to the larger circle and tangents TP and TR are drawn to the smaller circle . Find TQ : TR.


30.

Find the sum of all two digit number which when divides by 3 leaves 1 as reminder

Answer» Find the sum of all two digit number which when divides by 3 leaves 1 as reminder
31.

How many circles can be made with two points?

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How many circles can be made with two points?


32.

Question 3 (i) On comparing the ratios a1a2, b1b2 and c1c2 find out whether the following pairs of linear equations are consistent, or inconsistent. 3x + 2y = 5 ; 2x - 3y = 7

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Question 3 (i)
On comparing the ratios a1a2, b1b2 and c1c2 find out whether the following pairs of linear equations are consistent, or inconsistent.
3x + 2y = 5 ; 2x - 3y = 7

33.

In a ΔABC; the value of cos2B−C2(b+c)2+sin2B−C2(b−c)2 is

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In a ΔABC; the value of cos2BC2(b+c)2+sin2BC2(bc)2 is

34.

Find the value of: tan2θ+cot2θ+2

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Find the value of: tan2θ+cot2θ+2


35.

The following data gives the marks obtained by students in an exam. Class intervalFrequencyBelow 105Below 2010Below 3023Below 4031Below 5045Below 6049 (i)Convert the cumulative distribution to a regular distribution. (ii)Calculate the mode. [3 MARKS]

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The following data gives the marks obtained by students in an exam.

Class intervalFrequencyBelow 105Below 2010Below 3023Below 4031Below 5045Below 6049

(i)Convert the cumulative distribution to a regular distribution.

(ii)Calculate the mode. [3 MARKS]

36.

A juice seller fills glasses from a big cylindrical container of height 35.2 cm and radius 10 cm . He charges Rs. 10 for each glass of height 10cm and 4cm radius. The amount of money he earns by selling juice is = (Take π= 227)

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A juice seller fills glasses from a big cylindrical container of height 35.2 cm and radius 10 cm . He charges Rs. 10 for each glass of height 10cm and 4cm radius. The amount of money he earns by selling juice is = (Take π= 227)


37.

TA and TB are tangents to a circle with centre O from an external point T. OT intersects the circle at point P. Prove that AP bisects the angle TAB.

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TA and TB are tangents to a circle with centre O from an external point T. OT intersects the circle at point P. Prove that AP bisects the angle TAB.

38.

Question 1(d) Fill in the blanks: 1 crore = _______________ million

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Question 1(d)

Fill in the blanks:
1 crore = _______________ million

39.

Find the distance between the points (-1, 5), (2, 1) [2 MARKS]

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Find the distance between the points (-1, 5), (2, 1) [2 MARKS]

40.

A semicircle with AB as diameter passes through the point 'P' as shown in fig. Find the centre of the given semicircle.

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A semicircle with AB as diameter passes through the point 'P' as shown in fig. Find the centre of the given semicircle.


41.

Question 13 Diagonals of a quadrilateral ABCD bisect each other. If ∠A=35∘, determine ∠B.

Answer» Question 13
Diagonals of a quadrilateral ABCD bisect each other. If A=35, determine B.
42.

Question 1(c) Estimate the following using general rule: 12,904 + 2,888

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Question 1(c)

Estimate the following using general rule:
12,904 + 2,888

43.

Construct a line segment of 10 cm. Divide this line segment in the ratio 3:2. [2 MARKS]

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Construct a line segment of 10 cm. Divide this line segment in the ratio 3:2. [2 MARKS]

44.

From a point P on the ground, the angle of elevation of the top of a 20 m tall building is 30∘. A flag is hoisted at the top of the building and the angle of elevation of the top of the flagstaff is 45∘. Find the height of the flag. (You may take √3 = 1.732)

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From a point P on the ground, the angle of elevation of the top of a 20 m tall building is 30. A flag is hoisted at the top of the building and the angle of elevation of the top of the flagstaff is 45. Find the height of the flag. (You may take 3 = 1.732)


45.

A chord of a circle of radius 12 cm subtends an angle of 120∘ at the centre. Find the area in cm2 of the corresponding segment of the circle. (Use π=3.14 and √3=1.73) [3 MARKS]

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A chord of a circle of radius 12 cm subtends an angle of 120 at the centre. Find the area in cm2 of the corresponding segment of the circle. (Use π=3.14 and 3=1.73) [3 MARKS]

46.

In fig., circles C(O,r) and C(O′,r2) touch internally at a point A and AB is a chord of the circle C (O,r) intersecting C(O′,r2) at C. Prove that AC = CB. [3 MARKS]

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In fig., circles C(O,r) and C(O,r2) touch internally at a point A and AB is a chord of the circle C (O,r) intersecting C(O,r2) at C. Prove that AC = CB. [3 MARKS]

47.

"There is a good chance that the Prime Minister of India will visit Australia". What does this statement imply?

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"There is a good chance that the Prime Minister of India will visit Australia". What does this statement imply?


48.

If a sector of radius 9 cm with central 240⁰ is folded into a cone, the slant height of cone is

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If a sector of radius 9 cm with central 240⁰ is folded into a cone, the slant height of cone is


49.

State, in each case, whether true or false. (i) √2+√3=√5 (ii) 2√4+2=6 (iii) 3√7−2√7=√7 (iv) 27 is an irrational number. (v) 511 is a rational number. (vi) All rational numbers are real numbers. (vii) All real numbers are rational numbers. (viii) Some real numbers are rational numbers.

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State, in each case, whether true or false.

(i) 2+3=5

(ii) 24+2=6

(iii) 3727=7

(iv) 27 is an irrational number.

(v) 511 is a rational number.

(vi) All rational numbers are real numbers.

(vii) All real numbers are rational numbers.

(viii) Some real numbers are rational numbers.

50.

In a triangle ABC, if AB=2x-1, AC=2√2x and BC=2x+1. Find the angle ∠BAC.

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In a triangle ABC, if AB=2x-1, AC=22x and BC=2x+1. Find the angle BAC.