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The length of the tangent from an external point P to a circle of radius 5 cm is 10 cm. The distance of the point from the centre of the circle is (a) 8 cm (b) √104 cm (c) 12 cm (d) √125 cm |
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Answer» The length of the tangent from an external point P to a circle of radius 5 cm is 10 cm. The distance of the point from the centre of the circle is (a) 8 cm (b) √104 cm (c) 12 cm (d) √125 cm |
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How to find domain and range of a function by looking at a graph ? |
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Answer» How to find domain and range of a function by looking at a graph ? |
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The radii of two cylinders are in the ratio of 2 : 3 and their heights are in the ratio of 5 : 3. Find the ratio of theri volumes. |
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Answer» The radii of two cylinders are in the ratio of 2 : 3 and their heights are in the ratio of 5 : 3. Find the ratio of theri volumes. |
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A contract on construction job specifies a penalty for delay of completion beyond a certain date as follows: 200 for the first day, 250 for the second day, Rs. 300 for the third day, etc., the penalty for each succeeding day being Rs. 50 more than for the preceding day. How much money the contractor has to pay the penalty if he has delayed the work by 30 days? |
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Answer» A contract on construction job specifies a penalty for delay of completion beyond a certain date as follows: 200 for the first day, 250 for the second day, Rs. 300 for the third day, etc., the penalty for each succeeding day being Rs. 50 more than for the preceding day. How much money the contractor has to pay the penalty if he has delayed the work by 30 days? |
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Prove that: (i) tan 5∘ tan 25∘ tan 30∘ tan 65∘ tan 85∘=1√3 (ii) cot 12∘ cot 38∘ cot 52∘ cot 60∘ cot 78∘=1√3 (iii) cos 15∘ cos 35∘ cosec 55∘ cos 60∘ cosec 75∘=12 (iv) cos 1∘ cos 2∘ cos 3∘...cos 180∘=0 (v) (sin 49∘cos 41∘)2+(cos 41∘sin 49∘)2=2 |
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Answer» Prove that: (i) tan 5∘ tan 25∘ tan 30∘ tan 65∘ tan 85∘=1√3 (ii) cot 12∘ cot 38∘ cot 52∘ cot 60∘ cot 78∘=1√3 (iii) cos 15∘ cos 35∘ cosec 55∘ cos 60∘ cosec 75∘=12 (iv) cos 1∘ cos 2∘ cos 3∘...cos 180∘=0 (v) (sin 49∘cos 41∘)2+(cos 41∘sin 49∘)2=2 |
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In __ theorem, the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. |
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Answer» In |
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Find the H.C.F. of (x2+x+1) and (x4+x2+1) by using the division method. |
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Answer» Find the H.C.F. of (x2+x+1) and (x4+x2+1) by using the division method. |
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The diameters of the top and bottom of a bucket are 40 cm and 20 cm respectively. If the depth of the bucket is 12 cm then its volume will be |
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Answer» The diameters of the top and bottom of a bucket are 40 cm and 20 cm respectively. If the depth of the bucket is 12 cm then its volume will be |
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In Δ ABC, ∠ A=50∘, BC=8 cm. Find the circumdiameter of the triangle [sin 50∘=0.77] |
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Answer» In Δ ABC, ∠ A=50∘, BC=8 cm. Find the circumdiameter of the triangle [sin 50∘=0.77]
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The given figure represents a hemisphere surmounted by a conical block of wood. The diameter of their bases is 6 cm each and the slant height of the cone is 5 cm. Calculate: (i) the height of the cone. (ii) the volume of the solid. [4 MARKS] |
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Answer» The given figure represents a hemisphere surmounted by a conical block of wood. The diameter of their bases is 6 cm each and the slant height of the cone is 5 cm. Calculate: (i) the height of the cone. (ii) the volume of the solid. [4 MARKS] |
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Question 7 The runs scored by two teams A and B on the first 60 balls in a cricket match are given below: Number of ballsTeam ATeam B1−6257−121613−188219−2491025−304531−365637−426343−4810449−546855−60210 Represent the data of both the teams on the same graph by frequency polygons. |
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Answer» Question 7 |
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Question 148 In rhombus BEAM, find ∠AME and ∠AEM. |
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Answer» Question 148 In rhombus BEAM, find ∠AME and ∠AEM.
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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 : 151600 |
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Answer» Without actually performing the long division, state whether the following rational numbers will have a terminating decimal expansion or a non-terminating decimal expansion : 151600 |
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In triangle ABC, points D and E lie on sides AB and AC respectively such that DE is parallel to BC. If AB = 3.6 cm, AC = 2.4 cm and AD = 2.1 cm, then AE is equal to ____. |
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Answer» In triangle ABC, points D and E lie on sides AB and AC respectively such that DE is parallel to BC. |
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Why is 1 + 1 = 2 ? |
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Answer» Why is 1 + 1 = 2 ? |
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The minimum value of x satisfying the inequality 4−x+0.5−7⋅2−x≤4 is |
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Answer» The minimum value of x satisfying the inequality 4−x+0.5−7⋅2−x≤4 is |
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Find the greatest number of four digits which is exactly divisible by 15, 24 and 36. |
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Answer» Find the greatest number of four digits which is exactly divisible by 15, 24 and 36. |
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The ratio between the radius of the base and the height of a cylinder is 2 : 3. If the volume of the cylinder is 12936 cm3, find the radius of the base of the cylinder. |
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Answer» The ratio between the radius of the base and the height of a cylinder is 2 : 3. If the volume of the cylinder is 12936 cm3, find the radius of the base of the cylinder. |
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A chemist has one solution containing 50 % acid and a second one containing 25% acid.How much of each should be used to make 10 litres of a 40% acid solution? |
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Answer» A chemist has one solution containing 50 % acid and a second one containing 25% acid.How much of each should be used to make 10 litres of a 40% acid solution? |
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Find the area of the shaded region in Fig. if AC = 24 cm, BC = 10 cm and O is the center of the circle. (Use π=3.14) |
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Answer» Find the area of the shaded region in Fig. if AC = 24 cm, BC = 10 cm and O is the center of the circle. (Use π=3.14) |
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Compute the median from the following data: Marks0−77−1414−2121−2828−3535−4242−49Numbers ofstudents347110169 |
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Answer» Compute the median from the following data: |
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5 books and 7 pens together cost Rs.79 whereas 7 books and 5 pens together cost Rs.77.Find the total cost of 1 book and 2 pens. |
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Answer» 5 books and 7 pens together cost Rs.79 whereas 7 books and 5 pens together cost Rs.77.Find the total cost of 1 book and 2 pens. |
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Express 0.¯2 as a fraction in its lowest form. |
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Answer» Express 0.¯2 as a fraction in its lowest form. |
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Question 1 25×515 is equal to (a) 2625 (b) 5225 (c) 25 (d) 6 |
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Answer» Question 1 |
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Question 36 4.7÷100= ___. |
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Answer» Question 36 4.7÷100= |
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If the sum of the roots of a quadratic equation is 5 and the product of the roots is also 5, then the equation can be: |
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Answer» If the sum of the roots of a quadratic equation is 5 and the product of the roots is also 5, then the equation can be: |
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Question 98(iii) Solve the following: 49×z−37−3×10×z−5(z≠0) |
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Answer» Question 98(iii) Solve the following: 49×z−37−3×10×z−5(z≠0) |
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The following table shows data during a 1hr exam for a student. Time during exam(mins) Total number of questions solved in the exam 0−10210−20520−301030−401540−501750−6025 Plot the less than type ogive curve |
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Answer» The following table shows data during a 1hr exam for a student. Time during exam(mins) Total number of questions solved in the exam 0−10210−20520−301030−401540−501750−6025 Plot the less than type ogive curve |
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Statement 1: Square numbers can never end with 2, 3, 7 or 8. Statement 2: If a number ends with 0, 1, 4, 5, 6 or 9, it must be a square number. Which of these statement(s) is/are right? |
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Answer» Statement 1: Square numbers can never end with 2, 3, 7 or 8. Statement 2: If a number ends with 0, 1, 4, 5, 6 or 9, it must be a square number. Which of these statement(s) is/are right? |
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In the given figure, PT is a common tangent to the circles touching externally at P and AB is another common tangent touching the circles at A and B. Prove that: [3 MARKS] (i) T is the mid-point of AB (ii) ∠APB=90∘ (iii) If X and Y are centers of the two circles, show that the circle on AB as diameter touches the line XY. |
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Answer» In the given figure, PT is a common tangent to the circles touching externally at P and AB is another common tangent touching the circles at A and B. Prove that: [3 MARKS]
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A Mathematics aptitude test of 50 students was recorded as follows: MarksNo. of Students50−60460−70870−801480−901990−1005 Draw a histogram for the above data using a graph paper [4 MARKS] |
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Answer» A Mathematics aptitude test of 50 students was recorded as follows: MarksNo. of Students50−60460−70870−801480−901990−1005 Draw a histogram for the above data using a graph paper [4 MARKS] |
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A random variable X has the following probability distribution. X01234567P(X)0k2k2k3kk22k27k2+k P(0<X<3) |
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Answer» A random variable X has the following probability distribution. X01234567P(X)0k2k2k3kk22k27k2+k P(0<X<3) |
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If 1x+1y=5 and 2x−32y=3. Then value of 1y−1x is |
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Answer» If 1x+1y=5 and 2x−32y=3. Then value of 1y−1x is |
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What is the area of this trapezium? ED and BC are perpendicular to DC. ED = a, BC = b, DC = c |
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Answer» What is the area of this trapezium? ED and BC are perpendicular to DC. ED = a, BC = b, DC = c
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If the matrix A=⎡⎢⎣200020202⎤⎥⎦, then An=⎡⎢⎣a000a0b0a⎤⎥⎦,n∈N where |
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Answer» If the matrix A=⎡⎢⎣200020202⎤⎥⎦, then An=⎡⎢⎣a000a0b0a⎤⎥⎦,n∈N where |
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The probability of picking the letter K from the word TREKKING is x4. Then the value of x is ___. |
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Answer» The probability of picking the letter K from the word TREKKING is x4. Then the value of x is |
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If the work done by a body on application of a constant force is directly proportional to the distance travelled by the body, express this in the form of an equation in two variables and draw a graph of the same by taking the constant force as 5 units. Also read from the graph the work done when the distance travelled by the body is: (i)2 units (ii)0 units |
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Answer» If the work done by a body on application of a constant force is directly proportional to the distance travelled by the body, express this in the form of an equation in two variables and draw a graph of the same by taking the constant force as 5 units. Also read from the graph the work done when the distance travelled by the body is: (i)2 units (ii)0 units |
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A random survey of the number of children of various age groups playing in park was found as follows: Age (in years)Number of children1−252−333−565−7127−10910−151015−174 What are the adjusted frequency values for the classes of children in the age group 2-3, 5-7 and10-15? |
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Answer» A random survey of the number of children of various age groups playing in park was found as follows: |
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The surface area of a box which is in the form of a cuboid whose dimensions are l × b × h is: |
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Answer» The surface area of a box which is in the form of a cuboid whose dimensions are l × b × h is: |
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write the degree of zero polynomial? |
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Answer» write the degree of zero polynomial? |
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The number of arcs to be made to divide a line segment in the ratio 5 : 7 using a single ray is ____. |
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Answer» The number of arcs to be made to divide a line segment in the ratio 5 : 7 using a single ray is ____. |
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Find the roots of the quadratic equation 6x2−13x+6=0 by using the quadratic formula. |
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Answer» Find the roots of the quadratic equation 6x2−13x+6=0 by using the quadratic formula. |
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Find the discriminant of the equation: 2x2−3x−4=0 |
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Answer» Find the discriminant of the equation: 2x2−3x−4=0 |
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A RIGHT TRIANGLE HAVING SIDES 15cm AND 20cm IS MADE TO REVOLVE AROUND THE HYPOTENESE .FIND THE VOLUME AND SURFACE AREA OF THE DOUBLE CONE FORMED. [ USE pie =3.14] |
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Answer» A RIGHT TRIANGLE HAVING SIDES 15cm AND 20cm IS MADE TO REVOLVE AROUND THE HYPOTENESE .FIND THE VOLUME AND SURFACE AREA OF THE DOUBLE CONE FORMED. [ USE pie =3.14] |
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If the sum of 33 + 73 + 113 + 153 .........20 terms is s20. Find the value of s20100. __ |
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Answer» If the sum of 33 + 73 + 113 + 153 .........20 terms is s20. Find the value of s20100. |
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A cylindrical bucket, 32 cm high and with radius of base 18 cm, is filled with sand. This bucket is emptied on the ground and a conical heap of sand is formed. If the height of the conical heap is 24 cm, find the radius and slant height of the heap. [2 MARKS] |
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Answer» A cylindrical bucket, 32 cm high and with radius of base 18 cm, is filled with sand. This bucket is emptied on the ground and a conical heap of sand is formed. If the height of the conical heap is 24 cm, find the radius and slant height of the heap. [2 MARKS] |
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The sum of the squares of two positive integers is 208. If the square of the larger number is 18 times the smaller number, find the numbers. |
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Answer» The sum of the squares of two positive integers is 208. If the square of the larger number is 18 times the smaller number, find the numbers. |
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D is the hcf of 45 and 27 find x and y satisfying d=27x+45y |
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Answer» D is the hcf of 45 and 27 find x and y satisfying d=27x+45y |
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Find the sum of the series 22 + 42 + 62 + 82 +................ 20 terms. __ |
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Answer» Find the sum of the series 22 + 42 + 62 + 82 +................ 20 terms. |
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Find the sum of the first n odd natural numbers . hence, find 1+3+5+......+100 |
| Answer» Find the sum of the first n odd natural numbers . hence, find 1+3+5+......+100 | |