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1.

Factorise the following by splitting the middle term and find the roots.2x2+x–6=0

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Factorise the following by splitting the middle term and find the roots.2x2+x6=0


2.

Question 13 Vijay had some bananas and he divided them into two lots A and B. He sold the first lot at the rate of Rs. 2 for 3 bananas and the second lot at the rate of Rs. 1 per banana and got a total of Rs. 400. If he had sold the first lot at the rate of Rs. 1 per banana and the second lot at the rate of Rs. 4 for 5 bananas, his total collection would have been Rs. 460. Find the total number of bananas he had.

Answer» Question 13
Vijay had some bananas and he divided them into two lots A and B. He sold the first lot at the rate of Rs. 2 for 3 bananas and the second lot at the rate of Rs. 1 per banana and got a total of Rs. 400. If he had sold the first lot at the rate of Rs. 1 per banana and the second lot at the rate of Rs. 4 for 5 bananas, his total collection would have been Rs. 460. Find the total number of bananas he had.
3.

Which of the following list of numbers forms an AP?

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Which of the following list of numbers forms an AP?


4.

If t,s are the roots of a quadratic equation px2+qx+s, then what is value of (s)×(t)?

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If t,s are the roots of a quadratic equation px2+qx+s, then what is value of (s)×(t)?


5.

ABCD is a parallelogram as shown with two sides 2 and 4. Find the sum of the squares of the diagonals?

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ABCD is a parallelogram as shown with two sides 2 and 4.

Find the sum of the squares of the diagonals?


6.

In the given figure, DE || BC and DE : BC = 3 : 5. Calculate the ratio of the areas of ΔADE and the trapezium BCED.

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In the given figure, DE || BC and DE : BC = 3 : 5. Calculate the ratio of the areas of ΔADE and the trapezium BCED.

7.

If ΔABC is an equilateral triangle such that AD is perpendicular to BC, then AD2 = ___.

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If ΔABC is an equilateral triangle such that AD is perpendicular to BC, then AD2 = ___.


8.

Insert three numbers between 1 and 256 so that the resulting sequence is a GP.

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Insert three numbers between 1 and 256 so that the resulting sequence is a GP.

9.

ΔABC of dimesions AB=4 cm,BC=5 cm and ∠B= 60o is given. A ray BX is drawn from B making an acute angle with AB. 5 points B1,B2,B3,B4 & B5 are located on the ray such that BB1=B1B2=B2B3=B3B4=B4B5. B4 is joined to A and a line parallel to B4A is drawn through B5 to intersect the extended line AB at A′. Another line is drawn through A′ parallel to AC, intersecting the extended line BC at C′. Find the ratio of the corresponding sides of ΔABC and ΔA′BC′.

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ΔABC of dimesions AB=4 cm,BC=5 cm and ∠B= 60o is given.
A ray BX is drawn from B making an acute angle with AB.
5 points B1,B2,B3,B4 & B5 are located on the ray such that BB1=B1B2=B2B3=B3B4=B4B5.
B4 is joined to A and a line parallel to B4A is drawn through B5 to intersect the extended line AB at A.
Another line is drawn through A parallel to AC, intersecting the extended line BC at C.
Find the ratio of the corresponding sides of ΔABC and ΔABC.


10.

If the sum of the squares of first n natural numbers exceeds their sum by 330, then find the value of n.

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If the sum of the squares of first n natural numbers exceeds their sum by 330, then find the value of n.

11.

Solve for x: 1x+1+2x+2=4x+4,x≠−1,−2,−4

Answer» Solve for x: 1x+1+2x+2=4x+4,x1,2,4
12.

For what value of 'k' are the following points (7,-2), (5, 1), (3, k) collinear ?

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For what value of 'k' are the following points (7,-2), (5, 1), (3, k) collinear ?


13.

The graph below shows the ages of presidents of a country at the time of inauguration or the start of their tenure. Find the correct option(s) among the following.

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The graph below shows the ages of presidents of a country at the time of inauguration or the start of their tenure.

Find the correct option(s) among the following.


14.

From a window 'h' m high above the ground of a house on a street, the angle of elevation and depression of the top and foot of another house on the opposite side of the street are α and β respectively. The height of the opposite house is ___

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From a window 'h' m high above the ground of a house on a street, the angle of elevation and depression of the top and foot of another house on the opposite side of the street are α and β respectively.
The height of the opposite house is ___


15.

Solve graphically each of the following systems of linear equations. Also, find the coordinates of the points where the lines meet the axis of x in each system: (i) 2x + y = 6 x - 2y = -2 (ii) 2x - y = 2 4x - y = 8 (iii) x + 2y = 5 2x - 3y = -4 (iv) 2x + 3y = 8 x - 2y = -3

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Solve graphically each of the following systems of linear equations. Also, find the coordinates of the points where the lines meet the axis of x in each system:

(i) 2x + y = 6

x - 2y = -2

(ii) 2x - y = 2

4x - y = 8

(iii) x + 2y = 5

2x - 3y = -4

(iv) 2x + 3y = 8

x - 2y = -3

16.

The area of a sector of a circle of radius 5 cm is 5πcm2. Find the angle contained by the sector.

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The area of a sector of a circle of radius 5 cm is 5πcm2. Find the angle contained by the sector.

17.

From the top of a building AB, 60 m high, the angles of depression of the top and bottom of a vertical lamp-post CD are observed to be 30∘ and 60∘ respectively. Find (i) the horizontal distance between AB and CD, (ii) the height of the lamp-post, (iii) the difference between the heights of the building and the lamp-post.

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From the top of a building AB, 60 m high, the angles of depression of the top and bottom of a vertical lamp-post CD are observed to be 30 and 60 respectively. Find

(i) the horizontal distance between AB and CD,

(ii) the height of the lamp-post,

(iii) the difference between the heights of the building and the lamp-post.

18.

A kite is flying at a height of 75 m from the level ground, attached to a string inclined at 60∘ to the horizontal. Find the length of the string, assuming that there is no slack in it. [Take √3=1.732].

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A kite is flying at a height of 75 m from the level ground, attached to a string inclined at 60 to the horizontal. Find the length of the string, assuming that there is no slack in it. [Take 3=1.732].

19.

Solve the following quadratic equation by factorization. 2x+1+32(x−2)=235x;x≠0,−1,2

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Solve the following quadratic equation by factorization.
2x+1+32(x2)=235x;x0,1,2

20.

Two concertric circles are of radii 6.5 cm and 2.5cm. Find the length of the chord of the larger circle which touches the smaller circle.

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Two concertric circles are of radii 6.5 cm and 2.5cm. Find the length of the chord of the larger circle which touches the smaller circle.

21.

The mean of 20 numbers is zero.Of them,at the most,how many may be greater than zero? (a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 10 (d) 19

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The mean of 20 numbers is zero.Of them,at the most,how many may be greater than zero?

(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 10 (d) 19

22.

ABC is a right-angled triangle right angled at A. A circle is inscribed in it the lengths of the two sides containing the right angle are 6 cm and 8 cm. Find the radius of the circle.

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ABC is a right-angled triangle right angled at A. A circle is inscribed in it the lengths of the two sides containing the right angle are 6 cm and 8 cm. Find the radius of the circle.

23.

In a basket, the ratio between the number of oranges and the number of apples is 7 : 13. If 8 oranges and 11 apples are eaten, the ratio between the number of oranges and the number of apples becomes 1 : 2. Find the original number of oranges and the original number of apples in the basket.

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In a basket, the ratio between the number of oranges and the number of apples is 7 : 13. If 8 oranges and 11 apples are eaten, the ratio between the number of oranges and the number of apples becomes 1 : 2. Find the original number of oranges and the original number of apples in the basket.

24.

Find the sum of first 20 terms of an A. P. whose first term is 3 and the last term is 57.

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Find the sum of first 20 terms of an A. P. whose first term is 3 and the last term is 57.

25.

Which of the following coordinates lies on the line 2x-3y = 12?

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Which of the following coordinates lies on the line 2x-3y = 12?


26.

The expression that should be subtracted from the polynomial f(x) = x4 + 2x3 -13x2 - 12x + 21 so that the resulting polynomial is exactly divisible by g(x) = x2 – 4x + 3 is

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The expression that should be subtracted from the polynomial f(x) = x4 + 2x3 -13x2 - 12x + 21 so that the resulting polynomial is exactly divisible by g(x) = x2 – 4x + 3 is


27.

A spiral is made up of successive semicircles, with centers alternatively at A and B, starting with center at A first and then at B, with radii 0.5 cm, 1.0 cm, 1.5 cm, 2.0 cm and so on. The total length of such a spiral made up of 13 consecutive semi circles is ___. Take π=227

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A spiral is made up of successive semicircles, with centers alternatively at A and B, starting with center at A first and then at B, with radii 0.5 cm, 1.0 cm, 1.5 cm, 2.0 cm and so on. The total length of such a spiral made up of 13 consecutive semi circles is ___. Take π=227

28.

There are 60 students in a class among which 30 are girls.In another class, there are 50 students out of which 25 are boys.If one student from each class is selected, what is the probability that both are boys ?

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There are 60 students in a class among which 30 are girls.In another class, there are 50 students out of which 25 are boys.If one student from each class is selected, what is the probability that both are boys ?


29.

Let d be the HCF of 24 and 36. Find two numbers a and b Such that d=24a+36b.

Answer» Let d be the HCF of 24 and 36. Find two numbers a and b Such that d=24a+36b.
30.

In the following figure, find the value of x.

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In the following figure, find the value of x.


31.

ABCD is a rectangle whose sides AB has equation 3x-12y+5 =0. Find the slopes of the other sides of the rectangle

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ABCD is a rectangle whose sides AB has equation 3x-12y+5 =0. Find the slopes of the other sides of the rectangle

32.

In the figure, AE & BC intersect each other at D. If ∠CDE = 90o, AB = 5 cm, BD = 4 cm & CD = 9 cm. Find DE.

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In the figure, AE & BC intersect each other at D. If ∠CDE = 90o, AB = 5 cm, BD = 4 cm & CD = 9 cm. Find DE.


33.

Find the next term in given series : 11, 13, 17, 25, 32, ?, 47 (1) 35 (2) 40 (3) 37 (4) 39

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Find the next term in given series :
11, 13, 17, 25, 32, ?, 47
(1) 35 (2) 40 (3) 37 (4) 39
34.

Step 5. Draw 2 arcs with centres A and B respectively with radius R. If the arcs intersect at H, value of ∠HOA is __. Note: Answer in degrees.

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Step 5. Draw 2 arcs with centres A and B respectively with radius R. If the arcs intersect at H, value of HOA is __.
Note: Answer in degrees.

35.

If tan 3A = Cot (A - 26), 3A < 90° , find the value of A.

Answer» If tan 3A = Cot (A - 26), 3A < 90° , find the value of A.
36.

Three cylinders each of height 8 cm and radius 2 cm are placed on a plane so that each touches the other two. Find the volume of the region bounded by 3 cylinders.

Answer» Three cylinders each of height 8 cm and radius 2 cm are placed on a plane so that each touches the other two. Find the volume of the region bounded by 3 cylinders.
37.

If a=2p ×3q × 5r and b= p​​​​​​2 × q​​​​​​3 × r​​​​​​5 , where p,q and r are primes, find the value of p+q+r , given that a=b.

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If a=2p ×3q × 5r and b= p​​​​​​2 × q​​​​​​3 × r​​​​​​5 , where p,q and r are primes, find the value of p+q+r , given that a=b.

38.

Two pipes running together can fill a cistern in 2811 minutes. If one pipe takes one minutemore than the other to fill the cistern, find the sum of individual time in which each pipe will fill the cistern.

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Two pipes running together can fill a cistern in 2811 minutes. If one pipe takes one minutemore than the other to fill the cistern, find the sum of individual time in which each pipe will fill the cistern.


39.

How can I find that how many 3 digit numbers are there which leave a remainder 3 on division by 7?

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How can I find that how many 3 digit numbers are there which leave a remainder 3 on division by 7?

40.

Number of real roots of x(x+2)(x​​​​​​2 -1)-1=0 are?

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Number of real roots of x(x+2)(x​​​​​​2 -1)-1=0 are?

41.

Explain the location of roots with explain and with all conditions and cases to that applied

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Explain the location of roots with explain and with all conditions and cases to that applied

42.

Determine the square root of x4−6x3+19x3−30x+25

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Determine the square root of x46x3+19x330x+25

43.

A dome of a building is in the form of a hemisphere. From inside, it was whitewashed at the cost of Rs. 498.96. If the cost of whitewashing is Rs. 2 per square meter, find the volume of the air inside the dome. [Assume π=227]

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A dome of a building is in the form of a hemisphere. From inside, it was whitewashed at the cost of Rs. 498.96. If the cost of whitewashing is Rs. 2 per square meter, find the volume of the air inside the dome.
[Assume π=227]


44.

The value of p for which the quadratic equation 2px2+6x+5=0 has real and distinct roots is :

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The value of p for which the quadratic equation 2px2+6x+5=0 has real and distinct roots is :


45.

On plotting the points O(0,0), A(3,0), B(3,4),C(0,4) and joining OA, AB, BC and CO, which of the following figure is obtained?

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On plotting the points O(0,0), A(3,0), B(3,4),C(0,4) and joining OA, AB, BC and CO, which of the following figure is obtained?


46.

In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and A, B, C are points on it, then ∠OAC+∠ABC=___.

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In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and A, B, C

are points on it, then OAC+ABC=___.


47.

Which of the following polynomials are trinomials? (1) p(x) = x+x2+π (2)q(x)= √2+x−x2 (3) r(x) = x3+x2+1 (4)t(y) = y4+y+5

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Which of the following polynomials are trinomials?

(1) p(x) = x+x2+π

(2)q(x)= 2+xx2

(3) r(x) = x3+x2+1

(4)t(y) = y4+y+5


48.

Construct a triangle ABC, with AB= 6 cm,AC=BC=9 cm.Find a point 4 cm from A and equidistant from B and C.

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Construct a triangle ABC, with AB= 6 cm,AC=BC=9 cm.Find a point 4 cm from A and equidistant from B and C.

49.

A conical pit is dug into the earth up to the depth of 12 m. It is then closed with a lid of diameter 7m which exactly fitted on it. Find the volume of petrol that can be filled in the conical pit.

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A conical pit is dug into the earth up to the depth of 12 m. It is then closed with a lid of diameter 7m which exactly fitted on it. Find the volume of petrol that can be filled in the conical pit.

50.

A letter of the English alphabet is chosen at random. Determine the probability that the letter chosen is a consonant.

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A letter of the English alphabet is chosen at random. Determine the probability that the letter chosen is a consonant.