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1.

The following table shows the no. of marks obtained by 41 students of a class: [3 MARKS] Marks201517302225obtainedFrequency10254128 Find the median of marks obtained

Answer» The following table shows the no. of marks obtained by 41 students of a class: [3 MARKS]
Marks201517302225obtainedFrequency10254128
Find the median of marks obtained
2.

Following table shows marks (out of 100) of students in a class test: MarksNo. of studentsMore than or equal to 080More than or equal to 1077More than or equal to 2072More than or equal to 3065More than or equal to 4055More than or equal to 5043More than or equal to 6028More than or equal to 7016More than or equal to 8010More than or equal to 908More than or equal to 1000 Draw a 'more than type' ogive. From the curve, find the median. Also, check the value of the median by actual calculation.

Answer» Following table shows marks (out of 100) of students in a class test:
MarksNo. of studentsMore than or equal to 080More than or equal to 1077More than or equal to 2072More than or equal to 3065More than or equal to 4055More than or equal to 5043More than or equal to 6028More than or equal to 7016More than or equal to 8010More than or equal to 908More than or equal to 1000
Draw a 'more than type' ogive. From the curve, find the median. Also, check the value of the median by actual calculation.
3.

The area of an equilateral triangle is 49√3cm2. Taking each angular point as centre, circles are drawn with radius equal to half the length of the side of the triangle. Find the area of the triangle not included in the circles. [Take \sqrt{3} = 1.73.]

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The area of an equilateral triangle is 493cm2. Taking each angular point as centre, circles are drawn with radius equal to half the length of the side of the triangle. Find the area of the triangle not included in the circles. [Take \sqrt{3} = 1.73.]

4.

For which one of the following subsets, cos2A + sin2A = 1 is valid?

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For which one of the following subsets, cos2A + sin2A = 1 is valid?


5.

If one zero of the polynomial x2−4x+1 is (2+√3) , write the other zero.

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If one zero of the polynomial x24x+1 is (2+3) , write the other zero.

6.

If a, b, c are in continued proportion and a(b-c)=2b, prove that: a-c = 2(a + b) / a

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If a, b, c are in continued proportion and a(b-c)=2b, prove that:

a-c = 2(a + b) / a

7.

The angles of a triangle are in the ratio of 1:3:5. Find their measures.

Answer» The angles of a triangle are in the ratio of 1:3:5. Find their measures.
8.

Construct a triangle ABC with BC = 6.5 cm,AB = 5.5 cm.AC = 5 cm. Construct the incircle of the triangle. Measure the radius of the incircle.(approximate)

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Construct a triangle ABC with BC = 6.5 cm,AB = 5.5 cm.AC = 5 cm. Construct the incircle of the triangle. Measure the radius of the incircle.(approximate)


9.

The following data gives the information on the observed lifetime (in hours) of 225 electrical components: Life time (in hours)0−2020−4040−6060−8080−100100−120Number of components103552613829 Determine the modal lifetimes of the components.

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The following data gives the information on the observed lifetime (in hours) of 225 electrical components:
Life time (in hours)02020404060608080100100120Number of components103552613829
Determine the modal lifetimes of the components.


10.

Question 7 Show that the sum of an AP whose first term is a, the second term b and the last term c, is equal to (a+c)(b+c−2a)2(b−a)

Answer» Question 7
Show that the sum of an AP whose first term is a, the second term b and the last term c, is equal to (a+c)(b+c2a)2(ba)
11.

Draw the graph of the following pair of linear equations : x+3y=6 and 2x−3y=2 Find the ratio of the areas of the two triangles formed by first line, x=0,y=0 and second line, x=0,y=0.

Answer» Draw the graph of the following pair of linear equations :
x+3y=6 and 2x3y=2
Find the ratio of the areas of the two triangles formed by first line, x=0,y=0 and second line, x=0,y=0.
12.

Mass of two spheres is in the ratio 8:1. Assuming that both of them have same density, find the ratio of their radii.

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Mass of two spheres is in the ratio 8:1. Assuming that both of them have same density, find the ratio of their radii.

13.

Find the mode for the following data. Class intervalFrequency0−101610−202020−303230−404840−503050−6014 [2 MARKS]

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Find the mode for the following data.

Class intervalFrequency01016102020203032304048405030506014
[2 MARKS]

14.

The faces of a red cube and a yellow cube are numbered from 1 to 6. Both cubes are rolled. What is the probability that the top face of each cube will have the same number?

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The faces of a red cube and a yellow cube are numbered from 1 to 6. Both cubes are rolled. What is the probability that the top face of each cube will have the same number?

15.

HCF and LCM of two numbers are 12 and 480 respectively if the numbers are in the ratio 5:8 then find the difference of the two numbers

Answer» HCF and LCM of two numbers are 12 and 480 respectively if the numbers are in the ratio 5:8 then find the difference of the two numbers
16.

Prove that Cot A -1 / 2- sec​2 A = cot A/ 1+tan A

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Prove that Cot A -1 / 2- sec​2 A = cot A/ 1+tan A

17.

A flagstaff 6 metres high throws a shadow 2√3 m long on the ground. The angle of elevation of the top of the flagstaff from the point where the shadow ends?

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A flagstaff 6 metres high throws a shadow 23 m long on the ground. The angle of elevation of the top of the flagstaff from the point where the shadow ends?

18.

A brooch is made with silver wire in the form of a circle with diameter 35 mm. The wire is also used in making 5 diameters which divide the circle into 10 equal sectors as shown in figure. Find the total length of wire required and the area of each sector. [3 MARKS]

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A brooch is made with silver wire in the form of a circle with diameter 35 mm. The wire is also used in making 5 diameters which divide the circle into 10 equal sectors as shown in figure. Find the total length of wire required and the area of each sector. [3 MARKS]

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19.

The given figure shows the cross-section of a water channel consisting of a rectangle and a semi-circle. Assuming that the channel is always full, find the volume of water discharged through it in one minute if water is flowing at the rate of 20 cm per second. Give your answer in cubic metres correct to one place of decimal.

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The given figure shows the cross-section of a water channel consisting of a rectangle and a semi-circle. Assuming that the channel is always full, find the volume of water discharged through it in one minute if water is flowing at the rate of 20 cm per second. Give your answer in cubic metres correct to one place of decimal.

20.

In figure, △FEC≅△GBD and ∠1=∠2. Prove that △ADE∼△ABC.

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In figure, FECGBD and 1=2. Prove that ADEABC.

21.

The diameters of the front and rear wheels of a tractor are 80 cm and 2 m respectively. Find the number of revolutions that a rear wheel makes to cover the distance which the front wheel covers in 800 revolutions.

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The diameters of the front and rear wheels of a tractor are 80 cm and 2 m respectively. Find the number of revolutions that a rear wheel makes to cover the distance which the front wheel covers in 800 revolutions.

22.

Find the probability of getting the sum of two numbers, less than 3 or more than 11 when a pair of distinct dice is thrown together.

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Find the probability of getting the sum of two numbers, less than 3 or more than 11 when a pair of distinct dice is thrown together.

23.

If A = 45∘, verify that: (i) sin2A=2sin AcosA (ii) cos2A=2cos2 A−1=1−2 sin2 A

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If A = 45, verify that:

(i) sin2A=2sin AcosA (ii) cos2A=2cos2 A1=12 sin2 A

24.

The monthly income of 100 families are given as below: Income in (in Rs)Number of families0−500085000−100002610000−150004115000−200001620000−25000325000−30000330000−35000235000−400001 Calculate the modal income.

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The monthly income of 100 families are given as below:
Income in (in Rs)Number of families0500085000100002610000150004115000200001620000250003250003000033000035000235000400001
Calculate the modal income.

25.

In the figure, tangent at a point C of a circle and a diameter AB when extended intersect at P. If ∠PCA=110∘, find ∠CBA

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In the figure, tangent at a point C of a circle and a diameter AB when extended intersect at P. If PCA=110, find CBA

26.

If two zeroes of the polynomial x2−6x2−26x2+138x−35 are 2x√3. Find other zeroes.

Answer» If two zeroes of the polynomial x26x226x2+138x35 are 2x3. Find other zeroes.
27.

Surds are the_____ roots of any equation with ___ coefficients.

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Surds are the_____ roots of any equation with ___ coefficients.


28.

Write a pair of linear equations which has the unique solution x=−1,y=3.How many such pairs can you write?

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Write a pair of linear equations which has the unique solution x=1,y=3.How many such pairs can you write?

29.

Cards marked with numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, ..., 20 are well shuffled and a card is drawn at random. What is the probability that the number on the card is: (i) a prime number? (ii) divisible by 3? (iii) a perfect square? [3 MARKS]

Answer» Cards marked with numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, ..., 20 are well shuffled and a card is drawn at random. What is the probability that the number on the card is:
(i) a prime number?
(ii) divisible by 3?
(iii) a perfect square?
[3 MARKS]
30.

Prove that sin θ1−cot θ+cos θ1−tan θ=cos θ+sin θ [4 MARKS]

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Prove that
sin θ1cot θ+cos θ1tan θ=cos θ+sin θ [4 MARKS]

31.

show that the reciprocal of 3+2 root 2 is an irrational number

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show that the reciprocal of 3+2 root 2 is an irrational number

32.

All kings, jack & diamonds have been removed from a pack of 52 playing cards & the remaining cards are well shuffled. A card is drawn from remaining pack. Find the probability that the card drawn is a) a red queen b) a face card c) a heart

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All kings, jack & diamonds have been removed from a pack of 52 playing cards & the remaining cards are well shuffled. A card is drawn from remaining pack.

Find the probability that the card drawn is

a) a red queen

b) a face card

c) a heart


33.

Vikram travels 4 m east, takes a right turn and again travels for 3 m. How far is he from the starting point?

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Vikram travels 4 m east, takes a right turn and again travels for 3 m. How far is he from the starting point?


34.

How can we find mode if two classes have the highest and same frequency? How can we identify the median class if two classes are equally near to n2?

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How can we find mode if two classes have the highest and same frequency? How can we identify the median class if two classes are equally near to n2?

35.

using quadratic formula solve for x : a2b2x2 - (4b4 - 3a4) x - 12a2b2 = 0

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using quadratic formula solve for x : a2b2x2 - (4b4 - 3a4) x - 12a2b2 = 0

36.

A cylinder is having a volume of 231 sq. cm. If the height of cylinder is 6 cm, a ball will fit inside the cylinder if its radius is

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A cylinder is having a volume of 231 sq. cm. If the height of cylinder is 6 cm, a ball will fit inside the cylinder if its radius is


37.

If two digit number is four times the sum of its digits and twice the product of digits .find the number

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If two digit number is four times the sum of its digits and twice the product of digits .find the number

38.

If θ lies in Quadrant 1, √sec2θ+cosec2θ =

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If θ lies in Quadrant 1, sec2θ+cosec2θ =


39.

Question 1 (i) Complete the following statement for exhaustive events E and not E: Probability of event E + Probability of event “not E” = ___.

Answer» Question 1 (i)
Complete the following statement for exhaustive events E and not E:
Probability of event E + Probability of event “not E” = ___.
40.

The condition for equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 to be quadratic is

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The condition for equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 to be quadratic is


41.

Find the value of p+q if the equation x2+(p+q)x+ pqb=0 has equal roots.

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Find the value of p+q if the equation x2+(p+q)x+ pqb=0 has equal roots.

42.

Find the nth term of the series 3.4.7 + 4.5.9 + 5.6.11 + -------------

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Find the nth term of the series 3.4.7 + 4.5.9 + 5.6.11 + -------------


43.

In the following question, two equations numbered I and II are given. Solve both the equations and mark the appropriate option: I. 3x−2y = 3x+6y+16 II. x+2y+4 = x+5y+10

Answer» In the following question, two equations numbered I and II are given. Solve both the equations and mark the appropriate option:

I. 3x2y = 3x+6y+16
II. x+2y+4 = x+5y+10
44.

Find the sum of all three digit natural numbers, which are multiples of 7.

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Find the sum of all three digit natural numbers, which are multiples of 7.

45.

find the zeroes of 6x2-3

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find the zeroes of 6x2-3

46.

Area of the given figure will be sq. units. (Area of each square = 1 sq. unit)

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Area of the given figure will be sq. units.
(Area of each square = 1 sq. unit)

47.

One integer is chosen out of 1, 2, 3, ..…., 100. What is the probability that it is neither divisible by 4 nor by 6?

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One integer is chosen out of 1, 2, 3, ..…., 100. What is the probability that it is neither divisible by 4 nor by 6?


48.

If m times the m th term of an A.P is equal to n times it's n th term then find the(m+n)th term

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If m times the m th term of an A.P is equal to n times it's n th term then find the(m+n)th term

49.

Find the area of the colored region in the figure if the radius of the circle is 7 cm.

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Find the area of the colored region in the figure if the radius of the circle is 7 cm.

50.

M is the mid-point of the line segment joining the points A(0, 4) and B(6, 0). M also divides the line segment OP in the ratio 1 : 3.Find: (i) co-ordinates of M (ii) co-ordinates of P (iii) length of BP

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M is the mid-point of the line segment joining the points A(0, 4) and B(6, 0). M also divides the line segment OP in the ratio 1 : 3.Find:
(i) co-ordinates of M
(ii) co-ordinates of P
(iii) length of BP