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1.

Matrix A is such that A2=2A−I, where I is the Identity matrix. Then for n≥2, An is equal to

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Matrix A is such that A2=2AI, where I is the Identity matrix. Then for n2, An is equal to


2.

For what value of 'K' will the system of equations 3x + y = 1, (2K - 1)x + (K - 1)y = 2K + 1 have no solution

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For what value of 'K' will the system of equations 3x + y = 1,
(2K - 1)x + (K - 1)y = 2K + 1 have no solution


3.

The capacity of a tub, which is of the shape of the frustum of a cone, is 16720000 cm3. The respective radii of the upper and lower bases of the tub are 90 cm and 40 cm. (Use π = 22/7) What is the slant height of the tub?

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The capacity of a tub, which is of the shape of the frustum of a cone, is 16720000 cm3. The respective radii of the upper and lower bases of the tub are 90 cm and 40 cm. (Use π = 22/7)

What is the slant height of the tub?


4.

Prove that (sec2 θ−1)(1−cosec2 θ)=−1 [2 MARKS]

Answer» Prove that

(sec2 θ1)(1cosec2 θ)=1 [2 MARKS]
5.

Find the point of y-axis which is equidistant from the points (-5, -2) and (3, 2).

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Find the point of y-axis which is equidistant from the points (-5, -2) and (3, 2).

6.

Probability of an event E + Probability of an event “not E” is equal to = ___.

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Probability of an event E + Probability of an event “not E” is equal to = ___.

7.

The below distribution shows the number of wickets taken by bowlers in one-day cricket match. Find the mean of the wickets. NUMBER OF WICKETS20−6060−100100−150150−250250−350350−450NUMBER OF BOWLERS75161223

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The below distribution shows the number of wickets taken by bowlers in one-day cricket match. Find the mean of the wickets.

NUMBER OF WICKETS206060100100150150250250350350450NUMBER OF BOWLERS75161223

8.

A student noted the number of cars passing throught a spot on a road for 100 periods each of 3 minutes and summarized it in the table gives below. The mode, median and mean of the data is

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A student noted the number of cars passing throught a spot on a road for 100 periods each of 3 minutes and summarized it in the table gives below.

The mode, median and mean of the data is


9.

Match the following: 1. sin(90∘−A) a) cosecA2. tan(90∘−A)b) cotA 3. sec(90∘−A) c) cosA

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Match the following:

1. sin(90A) a) cosecA2. tan(90A)b) cotA 3. sec(90A) c) cosA


10.

If b cos θ=a, then prove that cosec θ+cot θ=√b+ab−a [4 MARKS]

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If b cos θ=a, then prove that

cosec θ+cot θ=b+aba [4 MARKS]

11.

The number of solutions of equations represented by this graph is

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The number of solutions of equations represented by this graph is


12.

In the figure, TF is a tower. The elevation of T from A is o, where tan = 2/5 and AF = 200m. The elevation of T from B where AB = 80m is yo. Calculate /y correct to nearest degree.

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In the figure, TF is a tower. The elevation of T from A is o, where tan = 2/5 and AF = 200m. The elevation of T from B where AB = 80m is yo. Calculate /y correct to nearest degree.


13.

Find the value of 'a' if the point (a, 2a-1) lies on the line 9x -10y + 1 = 0.

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Find the value of 'a' if the point (a, 2a-1) lies on the line 9x -10y + 1 = 0.


14.

A man of height y is standing between two buildings with heights x and z respectively as shown in the figure. Then, which of the following statements is true about the relation of the heights?

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A man of height y is standing between two buildings with heights x and z respectively as shown in the figure. Then, which of the following statements is true about the relation of the heights?


15.

Question 6 A heap of rice is in the form of a cone of diameter 9 m and height 3.5 m. Find the volume of the rice. How much canvas cloth is required to just cover the heap?

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Question 6
A heap of rice is in the form of a cone of diameter 9 m and height 3.5 m. Find the volume of the rice. How much canvas cloth is required to just cover the heap?

16.

Question 2 Determine graphically, the vertices of the triangle formed by the lines y = x, 3y = x and x + y = 8.

Answer» Question 2
Determine graphically, the vertices of the triangle formed by the lines
y = x, 3y = x and x + y = 8.
17.

Question 5 Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ and justify your answer in the following The volume of the frustum of a cone is 13πh[r21+r22−r1r2], where h is vertical height of the frustum and r1,r2 are the radii of the ends.

Answer» Question 5
Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ and justify your answer in the following
The volume of the frustum of a cone is 13πh[r21+r22r1r2], where h is vertical height of the frustum and
r1,r2 are the radii of the ends.
18.

If sinθ=12 and θ is acute, then find the value of (3cosθ−4cos3θ).

Answer» If sinθ=12
and θ is acute,
then find the value of (3cosθ4cos3θ).
19.

If a curve y=a√x+bx passes through the point (1, 2) and the area bounded by the curve, line x=4 and x-axis is 8 sq. unit, then

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If a curve y=ax+bx passes through the point (1, 2) and the area bounded by the curve, line x=4 and x-axis is 8 sq. unit, then

20.

Which of the following options are equal to √1+cos A1−cos A ?

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Which of the following options are equal to 1+cos A1cos A ?


21.

The areas of two similar triangles are 9 cm2 and 16 cm2 respectively . The ratio of their corresponding sides is ____.

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The areas of two similar triangles are 9 cm2 and 16 cm2 respectively . The ratio of their corresponding sides is ____.


22.

If TP and TQ are two tangents to a circle with center O such that ∠POQ=110o, then ∠PTQ will be .

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If TP and TQ are two tangents to a circle with center O such that POQ=110o, then PTQ will be .
23.

If the equation x2+2(k+2)x+9k=0 has equal roots, then values of k are __________.

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If the equation x2+2(k+2)x+9k=0 has equal roots, then values of k are __________.


24.

A square pyramid covers an area of 400 m2 on the ground and height of the pyramid is 10 m. Then find its total surface area of the pyramid

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A square pyramid covers an area of 400 m2 on the ground and height of the pyramid is 10 m. Then find its total surface area of the pyramid


25.

Solve the following inequation: 5x−2≥8 and 3x−6≤12 [4 MARKS]

Answer» Solve the following inequation:
5x28 and 3x612
[4 MARKS]
26.

The roots of the equation x2+2x–15=0 are

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The roots of the equation x2+2x15=0 are

27.

Without actually performing the long division, state whether the following rational numbers will have a terminating decimal expansion or a non-terminating decimal expansion: 238

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Without actually performing the long division, state whether the following rational numbers will have a terminating decimal expansion or a non-terminating decimal expansion: 238


28.

△PQR, right-angled at Q, if PR=24cm, QR=12cm, then find the value of ∠QRP.

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PQR, right-angled at Q, if PR=24cm, QR=12cm, then find the value of QRP.


29.

In Fig. 7.136, ΔACB∼ΔAPQ. If BC = 8 ~cm, [Q = 4 ~cm, BA = 6.5 cm and P= 2.8 cm, find CA and AQ.

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In Fig. 7.136, ΔACBΔAPQ. If BC = 8 ~cm, [Q = 4 ~cm, BA = 6.5 cm and P= 2.8 cm, find CA and AQ.

30.

Which of the following is an inference that could be drawn from central tendency.

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Which of the following is an inference that could be drawn from central tendency.


31.

Prove the following trigonometric identities: 1+cos θ−sin2θsin θ(1+cos θ)=cot θ

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Prove the following trigonometric identities:

1+cos θsin2θsin θ(1+cos θ)=cot θ

32.

250 lottery tickets were sold and there are 5 prizes on these tickets. If kunal has purchased one lottery ticket, what is the probability that he wins a prize?

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250 lottery tickets were sold and there are 5 prizes on these tickets. If kunal has purchased one lottery ticket, what is the probability that he wins a prize?

33.

Find the roots of each of the following equations, if they exist, by applying the quadratic formula: 3a2x2+8abx+4b2=0,a≠0

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Find the roots of each of the following equations, if they exist, by applying the quadratic formula:
3a2x2+8abx+4b2=0,a0

34.

cos 38o cosec 52otan 18o tan 35o tan 60o tan 72o tan 55o = ? (a) √3 (b) 13 (c) 1√3 (d) 2√3

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cos 38o cosec 52otan 18o tan 35o tan 60o tan 72o tan 55o = ?

(a) 3 (b) 13 (c) 13 (d) 23

35.

If centroid of a triangle having two of its vertices A(1, 3),B(2, 4) is (0, 0). Then the third vertex is _______ .

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If centroid of a triangle having two of its vertices A(1, 3),B(2, 4) is (0, 0). Then the third vertex is _______ .


36.

Find the total surface area of hemisphere of radius 7 cm.(Take π = 227).

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Find the total surface area of hemisphere of radius 7 cm.(Take π = 227).

37.

Mrs. Gupta repays her total loan of Rs. 1,18,000 by paying instalments every month. If the instalment for the first month is Rs. 1,000 and it increases by Rs. 100 every month, what amount will she pay as the 30th instalment of loan ? What amount of loan she still has to pay after the 30th instalment ?

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Mrs. Gupta repays her total loan of Rs. 1,18,000 by paying instalments every month. If the instalment for the first month is Rs. 1,000 and it increases by Rs. 100 every month, what amount will she pay as the 30th instalment of loan ? What amount of loan she still has to pay after the 30th instalment ?

38.

The factorisation of 2y3+10y2−48y is ____.

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The factorisation of 2y3+10y248y is ____.

39.

Trignometric identities Is there any trick or method to use so as to be able to prove identities?

Answer» Trignometric identities
Is there any trick or method to use so as to be able to prove identities?
40.

The difference between two numbers is 14 and the difference between their squares is 448. Find the numbers.

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The difference between two numbers is 14 and the difference between their squares is 448. Find the numbers.

41.

Solve the following quadratic equation by factorization. (a+b)2x2−4abx(a−b)2=0

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Solve the following quadratic equation by factorization.
(a+b)2x24abx(ab)2=0

42.

The perimeter of one face of a cube is 20 cm. Its volume will be:

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The perimeter of one face of a cube is 20 cm. Its volume will be:

43.

If an equilateral triangle ABC is drawn as shown below with A(0,0) and a side of 8 units then the other two vertices of the triangle are___

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If an equilateral triangle ABC is drawn as shown below with A(0,0) and a side of 8 units then the other two vertices of the triangle are___


44.

The height of a cone is 30 cm. A small cone is cut off at the top by a plane parallel to its base. If its volume is 127 of the volume of the given cone, at what height above the base is the section made?

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The height of a cone is 30 cm. A small cone is cut off at the top by a plane parallel to its base. If its volume is 127 of the volume of the given cone, at what height above the base is the section made?


45.

Question 71 Solve the following: 9−3y1−9y=85

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Question 71

Solve the following:

93y19y=85

46.

Draw, in the same diagram , a histogram and a frequency polygon to represent the following data which shows the monthly cost of living index of a city in a period of 2 years: Cost of living index440−460460−480480−500500−520520−540540−560560−580580−600No. of months24353214

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Draw, in the same diagram , a histogram and a frequency polygon to represent the following data which shows the monthly cost of living index of a city in a period of 2 years:

Cost of living index440460460480480500500520520540540560560580580600No. of months24353214

47.

What is the condition for the equation x2+bx−c=0 to have real roots?

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What is the condition for the equation x2+bxc=0 to have real roots?


48.

If two lines are perpendicular, then the product of their slope is _____.

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If two lines are perpendicular, then the product of their slope is _____.


49.

Using the method of completion of squares find one of the roots of the equation 2x2−7x+3=0. Also, find the equation obtained after completion of the square.

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Using the method of completion of squares find one of the roots of the equation 2x27x+3=0. Also, find the equation obtained after completion of the square.


50.

If (7,3), (6,1), (8,2) and (p,q) are the vertices of a parallelogram, taken in order, then the value of p is9

Answer» If (7,3), (6,1), (8,2) and (p,q) are the vertices of a parallelogram, taken in order, then the value of p is
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