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1.

A pole has to be erected at a point on the boundary of a circular park of diameter 13 metres in such a way that the difference of its distances from two diametrically opposite fixed gates A and B on the boundary is 7 metres. Is it the possible to do so? If yes, at what distances from the two gates should the pole be erected?

Answer» A pole has to be erected at a point on the boundary of a circular park of diameter 13 metres in such a way that the difference of its distances from two diametrically opposite fixed gates A and B on the boundary is 7 metres. Is it the possible to do so? If yes, at what distances from the two gates should the pole be erected?
2.

Find the values of k for whic the system 2x + ky = 1 3x - 5y = 7 will have (i) a unique solution, and (ii) no solution. Is there a value of k for which the system has infinitely many solutions?

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Find the values of k for whic the system

2x + ky = 1

3x - 5y = 7

will have (i) a unique solution, and (ii) no solution. Is there a value of k for which the system has infinitely many solutions?

3.

The sum of 4th and 8th terms of an A.P. is 24 and the sum of 6th and 10th terms is 44.Find the A.P.

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The sum of 4th and 8th terms of an A.P. is 24 and the sum of 6th and 10th terms is 44.Find the A.P.

4.

If you need to construct a triangle with point P as one of its vertices, which is the angle that you need to construct a side of the triangle?

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If you need to construct a triangle with point P as one of its vertices, which is the angle that you need to construct a side of the triangle?


5.

If a circle S(x,y)=0 touches the line x + y = 5 at the point (2, 3) and S(1, 2) = 0, then the radius of such circle is .

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If a circle S(x,y)=0 touches the line x + y = 5 at the point (2, 3) and S(1, 2) = 0, then the radius of such circle is .

6.

Find the value of k such that the line (k - 2) x + (k + 3) y - 5 = 0 is : (i) perpendicular to the line 2x - y + 7 = 0 (ii) parallel to it.

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Find the value of k such that the line (k - 2) x + (k + 3) y - 5 = 0 is :

(i) perpendicular to the line 2x - y + 7 = 0

(ii) parallel to it.

7.

Question 4 Find the mode of 14,25, 14, 28, 18,17, 18,14, 23, 22,14,18.

Answer» Question 4
Find the mode of 14,25, 14, 28, 18,17, 18,14, 23, 22,14,18.
8.

By investing Rs 45000 in 10% Rs 100 shares, and get Rs 3000 as dividend. Find the market value of the share.

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By investing Rs 45000 in 10% Rs 100 shares, and get Rs 3000 as dividend. Find the market value of the share.


9.

Draw a circle inscribing a regular hexagon of side 5.8 cm. Find the length of the radius.

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Draw a circle inscribing a regular hexagon of side 5.8 cm. Find the length of the radius.


10.

A card is drawn at random from a well- shuffled deck of 52 cards. What is the probability of getting a black king? (a) 113 (b) 126 (c) 239 (d) None of these

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A card is drawn at random from a well- shuffled deck of 52 cards. What is the probability of getting a black king?
(a) 113 (b) 126 (c) 239 (d) None of these

11.

For what value of k do the equations kx-2y=3 and 3x+y=5 represent two lines intersecting at a unique point? (a) k=3 (b) k=-3 (c) k=6 (d) all real values except -6

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For what value of k do the equations kx-2y=3 and 3x+y=5 represent two lines intersecting at a unique point?

(a) k=3 (b) k=-3

(c) k=6 (d) all real values except -6

12.

A piggy bank contains hundred 50-p coins, seventy 1 coin, fifty Rs. 2 coins and thirty 5 coins. If it is equally likely that one of the coins will fall out when the bank is turned upside down, what is the probability that the coin (i) will be a 1 coin (ii) Will not be a 5 coin (iii) Will be 50 - p or a 2 coin?

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A piggy bank contains hundred 50-p coins, seventy 1 coin, fifty Rs. 2 coins and thirty 5 coins. If it is equally likely that one of the coins will fall out when the bank is turned upside down, what is the probability that the coin

(i) will be a 1 coin

(ii) Will not be a 5 coin

(iii) Will be 50 - p or a 2 coin?

13.

Prove that the diagonals of a rectangle bisect each other and are equal.

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Prove that the diagonals of a rectangle bisect each other and are equal.

14.

If 15 cot A = 8, find the values of sin A and sec A.

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If 15 cot A = 8, find the values of sin A and sec A.

15.

A tree breaks due to storm and the broken part bends so that the top of the tree touches the ground making an angle of 30∘ with the ground. The distance between the foot of the tree to the point where the top touches the ground is 8m. Find the height of the tree.

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A tree breaks due to storm and the broken part bends so that the top of the tree touches the ground making an angle of 30 with the ground. The distance between the foot of the tree to the point where the top touches the ground is 8m. Find the height of the tree.

16.

Draw a right triangle in which the sides (other than hypotenuse) are of lengths 4 cm and 3 cm. Then, construct another triangle whose sides are 53 times the corresponding sides of the given triangle.

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Draw a right triangle in which the sides (other than hypotenuse) are of lengths 4 cm and 3 cm. Then, construct another triangle whose sides are 53 times the corresponding sides of the given triangle.

17.

A moving boat is observed from the top of a 1550 m high cliff moving away from the cliff. The angle of depression of the boat changes from 60∘ to 45∘ in 2 mintues. Find the speed of the boat in m/h.

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A moving boat is observed from the top of a 1550 m high cliff moving away from the cliff. The angle of depression of the boat changes from 60 to 45 in 2 mintues. Find the speed of the boat in m/h.

18.

Find the condition that the point P(x, y) may lie on the line joining (3, 4) and (-5, -6).

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Find the condition that the point P(x, y) may lie on the line joining (3, 4) and (-5, -6).

19.

A die is thrown once, the probability of getting an even prime number is___

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A die is thrown once, the probability of getting an even prime number is___


20.

The model of a building is constructed with scale factor 1:30.(i)if the height of the model is 80 cm, find the actual height of the building in metres.(ii)The the actual volume of a tank at the top of the building is 27 m3,find the volume of the tank on the top of the model

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The model of a building is constructed with scale factor 1:30.(i)if the height of the model is 80 cm, find the actual height of the building in metres.(ii)The the actual volume of a tank at the top of the building is 27 m3,find the volume of the tank on the top of the model


21.

In the given figure, AX:XB=3:5 and XY||BC. If XY = 18 cm, then BC = ___ .

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In the given figure, AX:XB=3:5 and XY||BC.

If XY = 18 cm, then BC = ___ .


22.

The ratio of the sum of n terms of two A.P.’s is (7n+1):(4n+27). Find the ratio of their mth terms.

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The ratio of the sum of n terms of two A.P.’s is (7n+1):(4n+27). Find the ratio of their mth terms.

23.

Find x and y if (x−8y+2)=(2x+33y−6)

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Find x and y if (x8y+2)=(2x+33y6)


24.

One of the roots of the equation (x+1a)2−b2=0 is .

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One of the roots of the equation (x+1a)2b2=0 is .

25.

Question 1(d) Determine if the following are in proportion: 32, 48, 70, 210

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Question 1(d)

Determine if the following are in proportion:

32, 48, 70, 210

26.

Express the trigonometric ratios sin A , sec A and tan A in terms of cot A

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Express the trigonometric ratios sin A , sec A and tan A in terms of cot A

27.

Find the largest possible positive integer that will divide 398, 436 and 542 leaving remainder 7, 11, 15 respectively.

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Find the largest possible positive integer that will divide 398, 436 and 542 leaving remainder 7, 11, 15 respectively.

28.

Q83. With reference to Priority Sector Lending Certificates (PSLCs), consider the following statements: 1. They are issued to lenders who have made loans to categories eligible under PSL. 2. They are non-tradable certificates. Which of the above statement(s) is/are not correct?

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Q83. With reference to Priority Sector Lending Certificates (PSLCs), consider the following statements:

1. They are issued to lenders who have made loans to categories eligible under PSL.

2. They are non-tradable certificates.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are not correct?


29.

AB is the longest chord of a circle with centre O and P is a point on it, not coinciding with A or B. Then ∠APB=

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AB is the longest chord of a circle with centre O and P is a point on it, not coinciding with A or B. Then APB=

30.

If the zeroes of ax2+bx+c are equal then

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If the zeroes of ax2+bx+c are equal then


31.

Question 9 A two – digit number is obtained by either multiplying the sum of the digits by 8 and then subtracting 5 or by multiplying the difference of the digits by 16 and then adding 3. Find the number.

Answer» Question 9
A two – digit number is obtained by either multiplying the sum of the digits by 8 and then subtracting 5 or by multiplying the difference of the digits by 16 and then adding 3. Find the number.
32.

A rectangular paper is folded into a cylinder. The length and breadth of the paper are L and B respectively. The surface area of the cylinder is ___

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A rectangular paper is folded into a cylinder. The length and breadth of the paper are L and B respectively. The surface area of the cylinder is

___
33.

A company with 4000 shares of nominal value of Rs 110 each declares an annual dividend of 15%. (i) Calculate the total amount of dividend paid by the company (ii) Calculate the annual income of Shah Rukh who holds 88 shares in the company (iii) If he received only 10% on his investment, find the price Shah Rukh paid for each share. [4 MARKS]

Answer» A company with 4000 shares of nominal value of Rs 110 each declares an annual dividend of 15%.
(i) Calculate the total amount of dividend paid by the company
(ii) Calculate the annual income of Shah Rukh who holds 88 shares in the company
(iii) If he received only 10% on his investment, find the price Shah Rukh paid for each share.
[4 MARKS]
34.

If the first term of an AP is 3 and the common difference is 5, the nth term of the AP is .

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If the first term of an AP is 3 and the common difference is 5, the nth term of the AP is .

35.

Which of the following is true about an equilateral triangle?

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Which of the following is true about an equilateral triangle?


36.

What will be the centroid of a triangle whose vertices are (2, 4), (6, 4) and (2, 0)?

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What will be the centroid of a triangle whose vertices are (2, 4), (6, 4) and (2, 0)?


37.

Aju was standing at the corner of a square field. He started walking along the North-East direction. When he was 10√2 m away from where he started, he took a left turn and started walking again. Taking the square field as co-ordinate plane, find the equation of Aju’s current path.

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Aju was standing at the corner of a square field. He started walking along the North-East direction. When he was 102 m away from where he started, he took a left turn and started walking again. Taking the square field as co-ordinate plane, find the equation of Aju’s current path.


38.

Two water taps together can fill a tank in 938 hours. The tap of larger diameter takes 10 hours less than the smaller one to fill the tank separately. find the time in which each tap can separately fill the tank.

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Two water taps together can fill a tank in 938 hours. The tap of larger diameter takes 10 hours less than the smaller one to fill the tank separately. find the time in which each tap can separately fill the tank.

39.

The volume of a conical tent is 1232 m3 and the area of the base floor is 154 m2. Calculate the : (i) radius of the floor, (ii) height of the tent, (iii) length of the canvas required to cover this conical tent if its width is 2 m.

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The volume of a conical tent is 1232 m3 and the area of the base floor is 154 m2. Calculate the :

(i) radius of the floor,

(ii) height of the tent,

(iii) length of the canvas required to cover this conical tent if its width is 2 m.

40.

Prove that 7 root 5 is irrational

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Prove that 7 root 5 is irrational

41.

If the first term of a GP is 5 and the sum of the first three terms is 31/ 5, find the common ratio.

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If the first term of a GP is 5 and the sum of the first three terms is 31/ 5, find the common ratio.

42.

In a △ABC, ∠A=60∘, ∠B=30∘ and ∠C=90∘. Then the ratio AC:BC:AB will be equal to

Answer»

In a ABC, A=60, B=30 and C=90.

Then the ratio AC:BC:AB will be equal to


43.

Solve by substitution method. 2x/a + y/b = 2 x/a - y/b = 4 Solve by elimination method 8x + 5y = 9 3x + 2y = 4

Answer» Solve by substitution method.
2x/a + y/b = 2
x/a - y/b = 4
Solve by elimination method
8x + 5y = 9
3x + 2y = 4
44.

Given that one of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial ax3+bx2+cx+d is zero, the product of the other two zeroes is

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Given that one of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial ax3+bx2+cx+d is zero, the product of the other two zeroes is


45.

If one of the zeroes of the polynomial g(x)=(k2+4)x2+13x+4k is reciprocal of the other, then value of k is,

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If one of the zeroes of the polynomial g(x)=(k2+4)x2+13x+4k is reciprocal of the other, then value of k is,


46.

The points A(2,3), B(-5,0) and C(-2,a) are collinear , find the value of 'a'.

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The points A(2,3), B(-5,0) and C(-2,a) are collinear , find the value of 'a'.


47.

If the equation 9x2+6kx+4=0 has equal roots, then find the value of k.

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If the equation 9x2+6kx+4=0 has equal roots, then find the value of k.


48.

If a,b are the zeros of polynomial f(x)=x^2-p(x+1)-c,then (a+1)(b+1)=

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If a,b are the zeros of polynomial f(x)=x^2-p(x+1)-c,then (a+1)(b+1)=

49.

From the top of a cliff 92 m high, the angle of depression of a buoy is 20o. Calculate to the nearest metre, the distance of the buoy from the foot of the cliff. Note: tan 20 = 2.237, tan 70 = 2.747

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From the top of a cliff 92 m high, the angle of depression of a buoy is 20o. Calculate to the nearest metre, the distance of the buoy from the foot of the cliff.

Note: tan 20 = 2.237, tan 70 = 2.747


50.

A bag contains 20 balls out of which X balls are red 1) if one ball is drawn at random from the bag what is the probability that it is not read (2) if 4 more red balls are put in the bag the probability of drawing a red ball will be 5/4 times the probability of drawing a red ball in First case , find the value of x

Answer» A bag contains 20 balls out of which X balls are red 1) if one ball is drawn at random from the bag what is the probability that it is not read (2) if 4 more red balls are put in the bag the probability of drawing a red ball will be 5/4 times the probability of drawing a red ball in First case , find the value of x