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A cement company earns a profit of Rs 8 per bag of white cement sold and a loss of Rs 5 per bag of grey cement sold. What is the number of white cement bags it must sell to have neither profit nor loss, if the number of grey bags sold is 6400 bags. |
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Answer» A cement company earns a profit of Rs 8 per bag of white cement sold and a loss of Rs 5 per bag of grey cement sold. What is the number of white cement bags it must sell to have neither profit nor loss, if the number of grey bags sold is 6400 bags. |
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A trader buys an article for Rs. 3000. He spent Rs. 1000 on transportation of the articles. If he wants to make a profit of 14% ,the selling price of the article including the 8% sales tax is Rs. ___ |
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Answer» A trader buys an article for Rs. 3000. He spent Rs. 1000 on transportation of the articles. If he wants to make a profit of 14% ,the selling price of the article including the 8% sales tax is Rs. |
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Find the roots of the quadratic equation √2x2+7x+5√2=0 using factorization method |
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Answer» Find the roots of the quadratic equation √2x2+7x+5√2=0 using factorization method |
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What is the hcf and lcm of 90 and 126 |
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Answer» What is the hcf and lcm of 90 and 126 |
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Question 1 (iv) Which of the following pairs of linear equations has a unique solution, no solution or infinitely many solutions? In case there is a unique solution, find it by using cross multiplication method. x - 3y - 7 = 0 ; 3x - 3y - 15= 0 |
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Answer» Question 1 (iv) |
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Question 7 A person, rowing at the rate of 5 km/h in still water, takes thrice as much time in going 40 km upstream as in going 40km downstream. Find the speed of the stream. |
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Answer» Question 7 A person, rowing at the rate of 5 km/h in still water, takes thrice as much time in going 40 km upstream as in going 40km downstream. Find the speed of the stream. |
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In the given right angle triangle ABC, if α=30∘ and AC = 10 cm then the side BC would be___ cm |
Answer» In the given right angle triangle ABC, if α=30∘ and AC = 10 cm then the side BC would be
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If the ratio of the sum of first n terms of two A.P s is (7n+1):(4n+27)n find the ratio of their mth terms. |
| Answer» If the ratio of the sum of first n terms of two A.P s is (7n+1):(4n+27)n find the ratio of their mth terms. | |
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Due to heavy floods in a state, thousands were rendered homeless. 50 schools collectively offered to the state government to provide place and the canvas for 1500 tents to be fixed by the government and decided to share the whole expenditure equally. The lower part of each tent is cylindrical of base radius 2.8 m and height 3.5 m, with conical upper part of same base radius but of height 2.1 m. If the canvas used to make the tents costs Rs 120 per sq. m, find the amount shared by each school to set up the tents. What value is generated by the above problem ? (Use π=227) |
| Answer» Due to heavy floods in a state, thousands were rendered homeless. 50 schools collectively offered to the state government to provide place and the canvas for 1500 tents to be fixed by the government and decided to share the whole expenditure equally. The lower part of each tent is cylindrical of base radius 2.8 m and height 3.5 m, with conical upper part of same base radius but of height 2.1 m. If the canvas used to make the tents costs Rs 120 per sq. m, find the amount shared by each school to set up the tents. What value is generated by the above problem ? (Use π=227) | |
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Cosec A - cot A =1\4,then find the value of cosecA + cotA |
| Answer» Cosec A - cot A =1\4,then find the value of cosecA + cotA | |
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Question 73 Find two numbers, whose sum is 100 and whose ratio is 9 : 16. |
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Answer» Question 73 Find two numbers, whose sum is 100 and whose ratio is 9 : 16. |
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A conical dome of a palace is supported by a cylindrical pillar, both having the same radius. If the ratio of the height of cylinder to cone is 4:3, the ratio of their volume is |
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Answer» A conical dome of a palace is supported by a cylindrical pillar, both having the same radius. If the ratio of the height of cylinder to cone is 4:3, the ratio of their volume is |
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\text{(B) Chord ED is parallel to the diameter AC of the circle.}\text{If} \angle CBE = 55^\circ, \text{then calculate} \angle DEC\) |
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Answer» \text{(B) Chord ED is parallel to the diameter AC of the circle.}\text{If} \angle CBE = 55^\circ, \text{then calculate} \angle DEC\) |
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The water in a cubical tank of side 10 m is transferred to completely fill a cuboidal tank of length 5 m, breadth 10 m and height h. Then the height of the cuboidal tank (in metres) is ___ |
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Answer» The water in a cubical tank of side 10 m is transferred to completely fill a cuboidal tank of length 5 m, breadth 10 m and height h. Then the height of the cuboidal tank (in metres) is |
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Question 155(ii) What happens when 1 cm worms are sent through these hook-ups? |
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Answer» Question 155(ii) What happens when 1 cm worms are sent through these hook-ups? |
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Find the number of elements which satisfies the given inequalities. −52+2x≤ 4x3≤ 43+2x, where, x ϵ whole number. |
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Answer» Find the number of elements which satisfies the given inequalities. −52+2x≤ 4x3≤ 43+2x, where, x ϵ whole number. |
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Question 7 The area of the circle that can be inscribed in a square of side 6 cm is (A) 36π cm2 (B) 18π cm2 (C) 12π cm2 (D) 9π cm2 |
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Answer» Question 7 The area of the circle that can be inscribed in a square of side 6 cm is (A) 36π cm2 (B) 18π cm2 (C) 12π cm2 (D) 9π cm2 |
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Find that non-zero value of k, for which the quadratic equation kx2+1−2(k−1)x+x2=0 has equal roots. Hence find the roots of the equation. |
| Answer» Find that non-zero value of k, for which the quadratic equation kx2+1−2(k−1)x+x2=0 has equal roots. Hence find the roots of the equation. | |
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A chord of a circle of radius 15 cm subtends an angle of 60∘ at the centre. Find the areas in cm2 of the corresponding minor and major segments of the circle.(Use π=3.14 and √3=1.73) [3 MARKS] |
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Answer» A chord of a circle of radius 15 cm subtends an angle of 60∘ at the centre. Find the areas in cm2 of the corresponding minor and major segments of the circle.(Use π=3.14 and √3=1.73) [3 MARKS] |
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If A=[1−2],B=[22]and C=[−12], find 2A+B-5C |
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Answer» If A=[1−2],B=[22]and C=[−12], find 2A+B-5C |
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Triangle PQR is an isosceles right triangle right angled at Q.If PR= .What is the value of each of the equal sides? |
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Answer» Triangle PQR is an isosceles right triangle right angled at Q.If PR= |
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If tan theta = 12/5, then find the value of 1+sin theta/ 1- sin theta |
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Answer» If tan theta = 12/5, then find the value of 1+sin theta/ 1- sin theta |
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If the ratio of sums to n terms of two AP's is (5n+3) : (3n+4), then what is the ratio of their 17th terms? [3 MARKS] |
| Answer» If the ratio of sums to n terms of two AP's is (5n+3) : (3n+4), then what is the ratio of their 17th terms? [3 MARKS] | |
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The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from two points at a distance of 4 m and 9 m from the base of the tower and in the same straight line with it are complementary. prove that the height of the tower is 6 metres . |
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Answer» The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from two points at a distance of 4 m and 9 m from the base of the tower and in the same straight line with it are complementary. prove that the height of the tower is 6 metres . |
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Question 3 The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a certain point is 30∘. If the observer moves 20m towards the tower, the angle of elevation of the top increases by 15∘. Find the height of the tower. |
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Answer» Question 3 The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a certain point is 30∘. If the observer moves 20m towards the tower, the angle of elevation of the top increases by 15∘. Find the height of the tower. |
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In a traingle ABC ,2a2+4b2+c2=4ab+2ac, then numerical value of cosB is equal to |
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Answer» In a traingle ABC ,2a2+4b2+c2=4ab+2ac, then numerical value of cosB is equal to |
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If the point(x,y) is equidistant from points (3, 5) and (7, 1) , then y = _____. |
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Answer» If the point(x,y) is equidistant from points (3, 5) and (7, 1) , then y = _____. |
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The number of factors of 487 is ___. |
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Answer» The number of factors of 487 is |
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Question 13 In the given figure, l||m and line segments AB, CD and EF are concurrent at point P. Prove that AEBF=ACBD=CEFD. |
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Answer» Question 13 |
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Use Euclid division lemma show that the cube of any positive integer is of the form8m,8m+1,8m+3,8m+5,8m+7 |
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Answer» Use Euclid division lemma show that the cube of any positive integer is of the form8m,8m+1,8m+3,8m+5,8m+7 |
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Find the equation of pair of tangents drawn to the circle x2 + y2 − 4x + 4y = 0 from the point (2, 2) |
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Answer» Find the equation of pair of tangents drawn to the circle x2 + y2 − 4x + 4y = 0 from the point (2, 2) |
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If A=(−6−191),B=(20−35) and C=(−187−7) Find A+B-C |
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Answer» If A=(−6−191),B=(20−35) and C=(−187−7) |
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A dice is thrown once. What is the probability that the i) number is even ii) number is greater than 2? |
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Answer» A dice is thrown once. What is the probability that the i) number is even ii) number is greater than 2? |
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A gas obeys the equation of state P(V-b) = RT (The parameter b is constant). The slope for an isochore will be: |
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Answer» A gas obeys the equation of state P(V-b) = RT (The parameter b is constant). The slope for an isochore will be: |
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The sum of ages of M, N and 0 is 50 yr. What is N's age? I. N is 10 yr older than M. II. 0 is 30 yr old. |
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Answer» The sum of ages of M, N and 0 is 50 yr. What is N's age? I. N is 10 yr older than M. II. 0 is 30 yr old. |
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The 16th term of an AP is 5 times its 3rd term. If its 10th term is 41, find the sum of its first 15 terms. |
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Answer» The 16th term of an AP is 5 times its 3rd term. If its 10th term is 41, find the sum of its first 15 terms. |
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The equivalent conductance of NaCl at concentration C and at infinite dilution are λC and λ∞ respectively. The correct relationship between λC and λ∞ is given as (where, the constant B is positive) |
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Answer» The equivalent conductance of NaCl at concentration C and at infinite dilution are λC and λ∞ respectively. The correct relationship between λC and λ∞ is given as (where, the constant B is positive) |
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For what value of k does the system of equations x+2y=3,5x+ky+7=0 have(i) a unique solution,(ii) no solution? Also,show that there is no value of k for which the given system of equations has infinitely many solutions. |
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Answer» For what value of k does the system of equations x+2y=3,5x+ky+7=0 have(i) a unique solution,(ii) no solution? Also,show that there is no value of k for which the given system of equations has infinitely many solutions. |
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A chord of a circle of radius 10 cm subtends a right angle at the centre. Find the area of the minor segment. [ Use π = 3.14] |
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Answer» A chord of a circle of radius 10 cm subtends a right angle at the centre. Find the area of the minor segment. [ Use π = 3.14] |
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In the given figure, PQ = 24 cm, PR = 7 cm and O is the centre of the circle. Find the area of the shaded region. [Take π=3.14] |
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In the given figure, PQ = 24 cm, PR = 7 cm and O is the centre of the circle. Find the area of the shaded region. [Take π=3.14] |
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If the product of two numbers is 1050 and thier HCF is 25, find their LCM. |
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Answer» If the product of two numbers is 1050 and thier HCF is 25, find their LCM. |
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A box contains 25 bulbs. It is known that 13 of these bulbs are defective. Now I draw out one bulb from the box. This bulb is found to be defective. Now I again draw out one bulb in random from the box. What is the probability that a bulb is defective during this second draw too? |
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Answer» A box contains 25 bulbs. It is known that 13 of these bulbs are defective. Now I draw out one bulb from the box. This bulb is found to be defective. Now I again draw out one bulb in random from the box. What is the probability that a bulb is defective during this second draw too? |
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If tan (A - B) = 1√3 and tan (A+B)=√3, 0∘ <(A+B) < 90∘ and A > B then find A and B. |
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Answer» If tan (A - B) = 1√3 and tan (A+B)=√3, 0∘ <(A+B) < 90∘ and A > B then find A and B. |
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A box contains 25 cards numbered from 1 to 25. A card is drawn at random from the bag. Find the probability that the number on the drawn card is (i) divisible by 2 or 3, (ii) prime number. |
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Answer» A box contains 25 cards numbered from 1 to 25. A card is drawn at random from the bag. Find the probability that the number on the drawn card is (i) divisible by 2 or 3, (ii) prime number. |
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Find the least number of square tiles required to pave the ceiling of a room 15 m 17 cm long and 9 m 2 cm broad. |
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Answer» Find the least number of square tiles required to pave the ceiling of a room 15 m 17 cm long and 9 m 2 cm broad. |
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A chord AB of a circle, of radius 14 cm makes an angle of 60∘ at the centre of the circle. Find the area of the minor segment of the circle. (Use π=227) |
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Answer» A chord AB of a circle, of radius 14 cm makes an angle of 60∘ at the centre of the circle. Find the area of the minor segment of the circle. (Use π=227) |
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By what number should (−32)−3be divided so that the quotient may be (427)−2? |
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Answer» By what number should (−32)−3be divided so that the quotient may be (427)−2? |
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Verify that 3, -2, 1 are the zeros of the cubic polynomial p(x)=x3−2x2−5x+6 and verify the relation betweeen its zeros and coefficients. |
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Answer» Verify that 3, -2, 1 are the zeros of the cubic polynomial p(x)=x3−2x2−5x+6 and verify the relation betweeen its zeros and coefficients. |
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Show that: cot(90∘−θ)cosec2θ.secθ.cot3θsin2(90∘−θ) = √tan2θ+1 |
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Answer» Show that: cot(90∘−θ)cosec2θ.secθ.cot3θsin2(90∘−θ) = √tan2θ+1 |
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Which one of the following species has a square planar structure? |
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Answer» Which one of the following species has a square planar structure? |
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