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1.

Question 10 Which of the following equations has no real roots? (A) x2−4x+3√2=0 (B) x2+4x−3√2=0 (C) x2−4x−3√2=0 (D) 3x2− 4√3x+4=0

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Question 10
Which of the following equations has no real roots?
(A)
x24x+32=0
(B) x2+4x32=0
(C) x24x32=0
(D) 3x2 43x+4=0

2.

ΔABC is right angled at C with sides AB = 10 cm and AC = 6 cm. Find tan B.

Answer» ΔABC is right angled at C with sides AB = 10 cm and AC = 6 cm. Find tan B.
3.

What is the common difference of the arithmetic progression 10, 5, 0, -5?

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What is the common difference of the arithmetic progression 10, 5, 0, -5?


4.

The radii of the circular ends of a bucket of height 15 cm are 14 cm and r cm (r < 14). If the volume of bucket is 5390 cm3, find the value of r.

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The radii of the circular ends of a bucket of height 15 cm are 14 cm and r cm (r < 14). If the volume of bucket is 5390 cm3, find the value of r.

5.

A cuboid has volume equal to the polynomial, p(x)=x3+12x2+47x+60. It is given that p(−3)=p(−4)=p(−5)=0. Choose the possible sides of the cuboid.

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A cuboid has volume equal to the polynomial, p(x)=x3+12x2+47x+60. It is given that p(3)=p(4)=p(5)=0. Choose the possible sides of the cuboid.

6.

If the first term of an AP is 12 and the common difference is -2, then term of the AP will be 0.

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If the first term of an AP is 12 and the common difference is -2, then term of the AP will be 0.

7.

If d1,d2(d2&gt;d1) be the diameters of two concentric circle and c be the length of a chord of a circle which is tangent to the other circle. prove that d22=c+d21.

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If d1,d2(d2>d1) be the diameters of two concentric circle and c be the length of a chord of a circle which is tangent to the other circle. prove that d22=c+d21.

8.

A rectangular lawn, 75 m by 60 m, has two roads, each road 4 m wide, running through the middle of the lawsn, one parallel to length and the other parallel to breadth, as shown in the figure. Find the cost of gravelling the roads at Rs 50 per m2.

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A rectangular lawn, 75 m by 60 m, has two roads, each road 4 m wide, running through the middle of the lawsn, one parallel to length and the other parallel to breadth, as shown in the figure. Find the cost of gravelling the roads at Rs 50 per m2.

9.

If 1+cot2 θ=(√3+2√2−1)2, find the value of 1tan θ+sin θ1+cos θ

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If 1+cot2 θ=(3+221)2, find the value of 1tan θ+sin θ1+cos θ

10.

A kite is flying at a height of 75 metres from the ground level, attached to a string inclined at 60∘ to the horizontal. Find the length of the string to the nearest metre.

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A kite is flying at a height of 75 metres from the ground level, attached to a string inclined at 60 to the horizontal. Find the length of the string to the nearest metre.

11.

The image of the point (1, 5) when reflected in a line LM is (9, 5). Write down the equation of the line LM. (ICSE)

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The image of the point (1, 5) when reflected in a line
LM is (9, 5). Write down the equation of the line
LM.

(ICSE)

12.

Question 7 Explain why 3×5×7+7 is a composite number.

Answer» Question 7
Explain why 3×5×7+7 is a composite number.
13.

A group of 210 students have provisions for 60 days. After 10 days 60 students leave. How long will the provisions last then.

Answer» A group of 210 students have provisions for 60 days. After 10 days 60 students leave. How long will the provisions last then.
14.

90% and 97% pure acid solutions are mixed to obtain 21 litres of 95% pure acid solution.Find the quantity of each type of acids to be mixed to form the mixture.

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90% and 97% pure acid solutions are mixed to obtain 21 litres of 95% pure acid solution.Find the quantity of each type of acids to be mixed to form the mixture.

15.

A triangle is formed by the line 3x+4y=12, the x-axis and y-axis. The circumradius is

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A triangle is formed by the line 3x+4y=12, the x-axis and y-axis. The circumradius is


16.

The sum of four consecutive numbers in an AP is 32 and the ratio of the product of the first and last term to the product of two middle terms is 7:15. Find the numbers.

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The sum of four consecutive numbers in an AP is 32 and the ratio of the product of the first and last term to the product of two middle terms is 7:15. Find the numbers.

17.

In the given figure, AE and BD are two medians of a △ABC meeting at F. The ratio of the area of △ ABF and the quadrilateral FDCE is -

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In the given figure, AE and BD are two medians of a ABC meeting at F. The ratio of the area of ABF and the quadrilateral FDCE is -


18.

Question 94 A public sewer line is being installed along 8014 m of the road. The supervisor says that the labourers will be able to complete 7.5m in one day. How long will the project take to complete?

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Question 94

A public sewer line is being installed along 8014 m of the road. The supervisor says that the labourers will be able to complete 7.5m in one day. How long will the project take to complete?

19.

1-&gt;15-7x-&gt;2x

Answer» 1->15-7x->2x
20.

Define Sector of a Circle

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Define Sector of a Circle

21.

PQRS is a rhombus SRT=152∘ Find x,y and z.

Answer» PQRS is a rhombus SRT=152 Find x,y and z.
22.

Find the common root of the given quadratic equations. x2−4=0 and x2−5x+6=02

Answer» Find the common root of the given quadratic equations.
x24=0 and x25x+6=0
  1. 2
23.

Consruct an equilateral triangle ABC of side 5 cm. Draw a circle circumscribing the △ABC. Find the length of the circumradius.

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Consruct an equilateral triangle ABC of side 5 cm. Draw a circle circumscribing the ABC. Find the length of the circumradius.


24.

The statements given below are the steps that need to be followed in the method of substitution in random order. Arrange them in correct order to solve two equations. 1) Find the value of one variable, say y in terms of the x if x and y are the two variables. 2) Substitute the x we got from step 2 in either of the equation to get y. 3) Substitute this y in the second equation and it will be reduced to an equation in x, find x.

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The statements given below are the steps that need to be followed in the method of substitution in random order. Arrange them in correct order to solve two equations.

1) Find the value of one variable, say y in terms of the x if x and y are the two variables.

2) Substitute the x we got from step 2 in either of the equation to get y.

3) Substitute this y in the second equation and it will be reduced to an equation in x, find x.


25.

In the following figure, ABCD to a trapezium with AB // DC. If AB = 9 cm, DC = 18 cm, CF= 13.5 cm, AP = 6 cm and BE= 15 cm, Calculate : (i) EC (ii) AF (iii) PE

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In the following figure, ABCD to a trapezium with AB // DC. If AB = 9 cm, DC = 18 cm, CF= 13.5 cm, AP = 6 cm and BE= 15 cm, Calculate : (i) EC (ii) AF (iii) PE

26.

Find 14th term of an A. P. Whose 5th term is 25and 8th term is 64.

Answer» Find 14th term of an A. P. Whose 5th term is 25and 8th term is 64.
27.

On a map drawn to a scale of 1:2,50,000; a triangular plot of land has the following measurments : AB= 3 cm, BC= 4 cm and ∠ABC=90∘. Calculate the actual lengths of AB and BC in km. Then the area of the plot in sq. km. is

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On a map drawn to a scale of 1:2,50,000; a triangular plot of land has the following measurments : AB= 3 cm, BC= 4 cm and ABC=90.

Calculate the actual lengths of AB and BC in km. Then the area of the plot in sq. km. is


28.

If A=⎡⎢⎣123−23−1312⎤⎥⎦ and I is a unit matrix of 3rd order, then ​(A2+9I) equals

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If A=123231312 and I is a unit matrix of 3rd order, then ​(A2+9I) equals


29.

Madhav and Rama have feedback forms from 50 participants of a workshop in which participants have commented about different sessions. They want to know how the workshop was. What kind of data are they handling?

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Madhav and Rama have feedback forms from 50 participants of a workshop in which participants have commented about different sessions. They want to know how the workshop was. What kind of data are they handling?


30.

Is every polynomial a rational expression?

Answer»

Is every polynomial a rational expression?

31.

Question 1 Prove that √5 is irrational.

Answer» Question 1
Prove that 5 is irrational.
32.

With reference to the figure given, a man stands on the ground at point A, which is on the same horizontal plane as B, the foot of a vertical pole BC. The height of the pole is 10 m. The man’s eye is 2 m above the ground. He observes the angle of elevation at C, the top of the pole as , where tan = 2/5. Calculate,

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With reference to the figure given, a man stands on the ground at point A, which is on the same horizontal plane as B, the foot of a vertical pole BC. The height of the pole is 10 m. The man’s eye is 2 m above the ground. He observes the angle of elevation at C, the top of the pole as , where tan = 2/5. Calculate,


33.

Two tangent segments PA and PB are drawn to a circle with centre O such that ∠APB=120∘, Prove that OP = 2 AP

Answer» Two tangent segments PA and PB are drawn to a circle with centre O such that APB=120, Prove that OP = 2 AP
34.

Question 5 (i) In a circle of radius 21 cm, an arc subtends an angle of 60∘ at the centre. Find: (i) the length of the arc

Answer» Question 5 (i)
In a circle of radius 21 cm, an arc subtends an angle of 60 at the centre. Find:
(i) the length of the arc
35.

Question 16 The central angles of two sectors of circles of radii 7 cm and 21 cm are respectively 120∘ and 40∘. Find the areas of the two sectors as well as the lengths of the corresponding arcs, what do you observe?

Answer» Question 16
The central angles of two sectors of circles of radii 7 cm and 21 cm are respectively 120 and 40. Find the areas of the two sectors as well as the lengths of the corresponding arcs, what do you observe?
36.

When x200+1 is divided by x2+1, the remainder is equal to

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When x200+1 is divided by x2+1, the remainder is equal to


37.

Question 2 The slant height of a frustum of a cone is 4 cm and the perimeters (circumference) of its circular ends are 18 cm and 6 cm. Find the curved surface area of the frustum.

Answer» Question 2
The slant height of a frustum of a cone is 4 cm and the perimeters (circumference) of its circular ends are 18 cm and 6 cm. Find the curved surface area of the frustum.
38.

Which of the following is a zero polynomial ? [where, x≠0]

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Which of the following is a zero polynomial ?
[where, x0]

39.

Question 15 The coordinates of the point which is equivalent from the three vertices of the △AOB shown in the figure, is (A) (x,y) (B) (y,x) (C) (x2,y2) (D) (y2,x2)

Answer» Question 15
The coordinates of the point which is
equivalent from the three vertices of the AOB shown in the figure, is

(A) (x,y)
(B) (y,x)
(C) (x2,y2)
(D) (y2,x2)
40.

Rohan's mother is 26 years older than him. The product of their ages (in years) 3 years from now will be 360. What is Rohan's present age?

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Rohan's mother is 26 years older than him. The product of their ages (in years) 3 years from now will be 360. What is Rohan's present age?


41.

If the arms of one angle are respectively parallel to the arms of another angle, then the two angles are :

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If the arms of one angle are respectively parallel to the arms of another angle, then the two angles are :


42.

Comment on the nature of the roots of the equation 2x2–6x+8=0

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Comment on the nature of the roots of the equation 2x26x+8=0


43.

Find the distance between the following pair of points: (i) (-6,7) and (-1,-5) (ii) (a+b,b+c) and (a-b,c-b) (iii) (a sin α,−b cos α) and (−a cos α,b sin α) (iv) (a,0) and (0,b)

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Find the distance between the following pair of points:

(i) (-6,7) and (-1,-5)

(ii) (a+b,b+c) and (a-b,c-b)

(iii) (a sin α,b cos α) and (a cos α,b sin α)

(iv) (a,0) and (0,b)

44.

Solve 1+4+7+10.…..….......+x =590

Answer»

Solve

1+4+7+10.…..….......+x =590

45.

Which is not an important source of revenue to government?

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Which is not an important source of revenue to government?


46.

3tanθ + cotθ = 5 cosec θ, 0≤θ ≤ 90∘. Then the value of θ is __∘.

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3tanθ + cotθ = 5 cosec θ, 0θ90. Then the value of θ is __.

47.

___ and ___ are the two main stock exchanges of India.

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___ and ___ are the two main stock exchanges of India.


48.

It costs Rs. 2200 to paint the inner curved surface of a cylindrical vessel of 10 m deep. If the cost of painting is at the rate of Rs 20 per m2, find the inner curved surface area of the vessel. [Assume π=227]

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It costs Rs. 2200 to paint the inner curved surface of a cylindrical vessel of 10 m deep. If the cost of painting is at the rate of Rs 20 per m2, find the inner curved surface area of the vessel.

[Assume π=227]


49.

The radius and the slant height of a cone are in the ratio 4 : 7. If its curved surface area is 792 cm2, find its radius (use π=227) [3 MARKS]

Answer» The radius and the slant height of a cone are in the ratio 4 : 7. If its curved surface area is 792 cm2, find its radius (use π=227) [3 MARKS]
50.

The height of atriangle is 6cms more than the base.area of the triangle is 108cm2 . find the length of the base

Answer» The height of atriangle is 6cms more than the base.area of the triangle is 108cm2 . find the length of the base