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1.

In an AP, if a= 15, d = -3 and an = 0, then the value of n is

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In an AP, if a= 15, d = -3 and an = 0, then the value of n is


2.

If -1 is a zero of tge polynomial 2x^3-x^2-5x-2,find its other zeros

Answer» If -1 is a zero of tge polynomial 2x^3-x^2-5x-2,find its other zeros
3.

Two curves i.e. a) y=−x2 b) y=x2 are depicted in the following graph, Identify the correct relation.

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Two curves i.e.
a) y=x2
b) y=x2
are depicted in the following graph, Identify the correct relation.


4.

If the vertices of a triangle are A(k,2k), B(-2,6), C(3,1) and its area is 5 sq.units, then the values of k are

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If the vertices of a triangle are A(k,2k), B(-2,6), C(3,1) and its area is 5 sq.units, then the values of k are


5.

the triangle with largest area that can be inscribed in a circle? and how to find the area of that triangle

Answer» the triangle with largest area that can be inscribed in a circle? and how to find the area of that triangle
6.

In a right circular cone , the cross-section made by a plane parallel to the base is a (a) circle (b) frustyum of a cone (c) sphere (d) hemisphere

Answer» In a right circular cone , the cross-section made by a plane parallel to the base is a

(a) circle (b) frustyum of a cone (c) sphere (d) hemisphere
7.

Pradeep and Dhanraj were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 1. Their Balance Sheet on 31st March, 2019 was: Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ Creditors 30,000 Cash 4,000 Bills Payable 1,000 Debtors 50,000 Reserve Fund 16,000 Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts 5,000 45,000 Outstanding Salary 3,000 Stock 30,000 Capital A/cs: Bills Receivable 10,000 Pradeep 60,000 Patents 1,000 Dhanraj 20,000 80,000 Machinery 40,000 1,30,000 1,30,000 ​They admitted Leander as a new partner on this date. New profit-sharing ratio is agreed as 3 : 2 : 3. Leander brings in proportionate capital after the following adjustments:(a) Leander brings ₹ 16,000 as his share of goodwill.(b) Provisions for Doubtful Debts is to be reduced by ₹ 2,000.(c) There is an old Printer valued at ₹ 2,400. It does not appear in the books of the firm. It is now to be recorded.(d) Patents are valueless.Prepare Revaluation Account, Capital Accounts and opening Balance Sheet of Pradeep, Dhanraj and Leander.

Answer» Pradeep and Dhanraj were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 1. Their Balance Sheet on 31st March, 2019 was:





















































































Liabilities Assets
Creditors 30,000 Cash 4,000
Bills Payable 1,000 Debtors 50,000
Reserve Fund 16,000 Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts 5,000 45,000
Outstanding Salary 3,000 Stock 30,000
Capital A/cs: Bills Receivable 10,000
Pradeep 60,000 Patents 1,000

Dhanraj


20,000 80,000 Machinery 40,000
1,30,000 1,30,000



​They admitted Leander as a new partner on this date. New profit-sharing ratio is agreed as 3 : 2 : 3. Leander brings in proportionate capital after the following adjustments:

(a) Leander brings ₹ 16,000 as his share of goodwill.

(b) Provisions for Doubtful Debts is to be reduced by ₹ 2,000.

(c) There is an old Printer valued at ₹ 2,400. It does not appear in the books of the firm. It is now to be recorded.

(d) Patents are valueless.

Prepare Revaluation Account, Capital Accounts and opening Balance Sheet of Pradeep, Dhanraj and Leander.
8.

Draw over the dotted lines.Disclaimer: Kindly refer the textbook for the image.

Answer» Draw over the dotted lines.



Disclaimer: Kindly refer the textbook for the image.
9.

Lengths of diagonals of a rhombus ABCD are 16 cm and 12 cm. Find the side and perimeter of the rhombus.

Answer» Lengths of diagonals of a rhombus ABCD are 16 cm and 12 cm. Find the side and perimeter of the rhombus.
10.

In the given pattern, by what number the results of the sum of given numbers increase. Find out.

Answer» In the given pattern, by what number the results of the sum of given numbers increase. Find out.




11.

FUNCTIONS : If f(x) is a polynomial function satisfying 2 + f (x) f (y) = f (x) + f (y) + f (xy) for all x, y belonging to R and if f(2) =5, then find the value of f(f(2))

Answer» FUNCTIONS : If f(x) is a polynomial function satisfying 2 + f (x) f (y) = f (x) + f (y) + f (xy) for all x, y belonging to R and if f(2) =5, then find the value of f(f(2))
12.

For the pair of linear equations a1x + b1y + c1=0 and a2x + b2y + c2=0, the solution set are x=(b1c2−b2c1)(a1b2−a2b1) and y=(c1a2−c2a1)(a1b2−a2b1). They can also be written as:

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For the pair of linear equations a1x + b1y + c1=0 and a2x + b2y + c2=0, the solution set are x=(b1c2b2c1)(a1b2a2b1) and y=(c1a2c2a1)(a1b2a2b1). They can also be written as:




13.

Question 28(ii)The king, queen and jack of clubs are removed from a deck of 52 playing cards and then well shuffled. Now, one card is drawn at random from the remaining cards. Determine the probability that the card is a king?

Answer» Question 28(ii)

The king, queen and jack of clubs are removed from a deck of 52 playing cards and then well shuffled. Now, one card is drawn at random from the remaining cards. Determine the probability that the card is a king?
14.

Construct two similar triangles, taking the measurement of your choice. Compare the perimeters of these two triangles and write your conclusion.

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Construct two similar triangles, taking the measurement of your choice. Compare the perimeters of these two triangles and write your conclusion.

15.

Which of the following series forms an AP?(i)a–2d,a–d,a,a+d,a+2d (ii)a,a+d,a+2d,a+3d,a+4d(iii)a–3d,a–d,a+d,a+3d

Answer»

Which of the following series forms an AP?


(i)a2d,ad,a,a+d,a+2d


(ii)a,a+d,a+2d,a+3d,a+4d


(iii)a3d,ad,a+d,a+3d



16.

Two cars started moving from a point. First car travels towards north and covers 40 km distance every hour & the other car moves towards East and covers 30 km every hour. Find the shortest distance between them after 2 hours in km.

Answer» Two cars started moving from a point. First car travels towards north and covers 40 km distance every hour & the other car moves towards East and covers 30 km every hour. Find the shortest distance between them after 2 hours in km.
17.

In a circle of radius 5 cm, AB and AC are the two chords such that AB = AC = 6 cm. Find the length of the chord BC

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In a circle of radius 5 cm, AB and AC are the two chords such that AB = AC = 6 cm. Find the length of the chord BC


18.

Question 12 (i)A game of chance consists of spinning an arrow which comes to rest pointing at one of the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (see figure) and these are equally likely outcomes. What is the probability that it will point at 8?

Answer» Question 12 (i)

A game of chance consists of spinning an arrow which comes to rest pointing at one of the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (see figure) and these are equally likely outcomes. What is the probability that it will point at 8?


19.

If x=r sinα cosβ,y=r sinα sinβ and z=rcosα, then

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If x=r sinα cosβ,y=r sinα sinβ and z=rcosα, then

20.

A chord of a circle of radius 10 cm subtends a right angle at the centre. Find the area of the minor segment. [Use π = 3.14.] [CBSE 2012]

Answer» A chord of a circle of radius 10 cm subtends a right angle at the centre. Find the area of the minor segment. [Use π = 3.14.] [CBSE 2012]
21.

Question 1(a) Determine if the following are in proportion: 15, 45, 40, 120

Answer»

Question 1(a)

Determine if the following are in proportion:

15, 45, 40, 120

22.

Solve the following systems of equations:12x+2y+533x-2y=-3254x+2y-353x-2y=6160

Answer» Solve the following systems of equations:



12x+2y+533x-2y=-3254x+2y-353x-2y=6160
23.

Prepare the Vouchers: 2018 ₹ Jan. 5 Received cash from Wahi & Co. on account vide Cash receipt No. 551 10,000 Jan. 10 Commission received vide Cash receipt No. 520* 10,000 Jan. 15 Sold leather purses for cash vide Cash Memo Nos. 307-310* 6,000 Jan. 24 Sold two old machines vide Cash Memo No. 1560* 3,000 Transactions marked with * are subject to levy of CGST and SGST 6% each.

Answer» Prepare the Vouchers:






































2018
Jan. 5 Received cash from Wahi & Co. on account vide Cash receipt No. 551 10,000
Jan. 10 Commission received vide Cash receipt No. 520* 10,000
Jan. 15 Sold leather purses for cash vide Cash Memo Nos. 307-310* 6,000
Jan. 24 Sold two old machines vide Cash Memo No. 1560* 3,000



Transactions marked with * are subject to levy of CGST and SGST 6% each.
24.

Solve for x : | x^2 + 4x + 3 | + 2x + 5 = 0 .

Answer» Solve for x : | x^2 + 4x + 3 | + 2x + 5 = 0 .
25.

Mohan deposits Rs 80 per month in a cumulative deposit scheme for six years. Find the amount payable to him on maturity, if the rate of interest is 6% per annum. [4 MARKS]

Answer» Mohan deposits Rs 80 per month in a cumulative deposit scheme for six years. Find the amount payable to him on maturity, if the rate of interest is 6% per annum.
[4 MARKS]
26.

Find the value of y for which the points A(−3, 9), B(2, y) and C(4, −5) are collinear.

Answer» Find the value of y for which the points A(−3, 9), B(2, y) and C(4, −5) are collinear.
27.

The two opposite vertices of a square are (–1, 2) and (3, 2). Find the co-ordinates of the other two vertices.

Answer» The two opposite vertices of a square are (–1, 2) and (3, 2). Find the co-ordinates of the other two vertices.
28.

The Yin-Yang symbol can be explained by the following dimensions. What would be the area covered by the Yin (black) region if the radius of the larger circle is, R = 8 cm?

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The Yin-Yang symbol can be explained by the following dimensions. What would be the area covered by the Yin (black) region if the radius of the larger circle is, R = 8 cm?



29.

A sphere of diameter 18 cm is dropped into a cylindrical vessel of diameter 36 cm partly filled with water. If the sphere is completely submerged, then the water level rises (in cm) by

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A sphere of diameter 18 cm is dropped into a cylindrical vessel of diameter 36 cm partly filled with water. If the sphere is completely submerged, then the water level rises (in cm) by

30.

The angles of elevation of the top of a rock from the top and foot of a 100 m high tower are respectively 30∘ and 45∘ . Find the height of the rock.

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The angles of elevation of the top of a rock from the top and foot of a 100 m high tower are respectively 30 and 45 . Find the height of the rock.

31.

Verify, whether D is the mid point of .

Answer»


Verify, whether D is the mid point of
.



32.

Solve for f:0.25(4f−3)=0.05(10f−9)

Answer» Solve for f:

0.25(4f3)=0.05(10f9)
33.

A sheet of paper is in the form of a rectangle ABCD in which AB = 40 cm and AD = 28 cm. A semi-circular portion with BC as diameter is cut off. Find the area of the remaining paper.

Answer» A sheet of paper is in the form of a rectangle ABCD in which AB = 40 cm and AD = 28 cm. A semi-circular portion with BC as diameter is cut off. Find the area of the remaining paper.
34.

If one of the roots of the equation ax2+bx+c=0 is reciprocal of the other, then choose the correct option.

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If one of the roots of the equation ax2+bx+c=0 is reciprocal of the other, then choose the correct option.


35.

What will be the cost for surfing a square water tank with sides 20 m surrounded by four semi-circular grassy plots, given that cost for surfing per m2 is Rs.2.5?

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What will be the cost for surfing a square water tank with sides 20 m surrounded by four semi-circular grassy plots, given that cost for surfing per m2 is Rs.2.5?



36.

Question 6 For going to a city B from city A, there is a route via city C such that AC ⊥ CB, AC = 2x km and CB = 2(x+7) km. It is proposed to construct a 26 km highway which directly connects the two cities A and B.Ffind how much distance will be saved in reaching city B from city A after the construction of the highway.

Answer» Question 6
For going to a city B from city A, there is a route via city C such that AC CB, AC = 2x km and CB = 2(x+7) km. It is proposed to construct a 26 km highway which directly connects the two cities A and B.Ffind how much distance will be saved in reaching city B from city A after the construction of the highway.
37.

Find the median of the following data. 20,43,38,29,33,45,20,34

Answer»

Find the median of the following data.

20,43,38,29,33,45,20,34

38.

Of the three independent events E1, E2 and E3, the probability that only E1 occurs is α, only E2 occurs is β and only E3 occurs is γ. Let the probability p that none of events E1, E2 or E3 occurs satisfy the equations (α−2β)p=αβ and (β−3γ)p=2βγ. All the given probabilities are assumed to lie in the interval (0,1).Then Probability of occurrence of E1Probability of occurrence of E3=

Answer» Of the three independent events E1, E2 and E3, the probability that only E1 occurs is α, only E2 occurs is β and only E3 occurs is γ. Let the probability p that none of events E1, E2 or E3 occurs satisfy the equations (α2β)p=αβ and (β3γ)p=2βγ. All the given probabilities are assumed to lie in the interval (0,1).



Then Probability of occurrence of E1Probability of occurrence of E3=
39.

If 7 sin2θ+3cos2θ=4, then sec θ+cosec θ is equal to

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If 7 sin2θ+3cos2θ=4, then sec θ+cosec θ is equal to


40.

A ray of light is incident at the glass–water interface at an angle i, it emerges finally parallel to the surface of water, then the value of μg would be

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A ray of light is incident at the glass–water interface at an angle i, it emerges finally parallel to the surface of water, then the value of μg would be

41.

(a) Anup, Azhar and Anthony have 105 marbles altogether. Anup has 40 marbles if their shares are in A.P., find the number of marbles with the other two boys.(b) The angles of a quadrilateral are in A.P. If the smalles angle is 15°, find the angles of the quadrilateral.(c) Veershree climbed 23 steps of Golgumbaz in the first minute. After that she climbed two steps less than what she had climbed in the previous minute. If she reached the whispering gallery of Glogumbaz after 7 minutes. How many steps did she climp to reach the whispering gallery?(d) Find the three numbers in A.P. whose sums and products are respectively.(i) 6 and 6 (ii) 15 and 80 (iii) 15 and 105.

Answer»

(a) Anup, Azhar and Anthony have 105 marbles altogether. Anup has 40 marbles if their shares are in A.P., find the number of marbles with the other two boys.



(b) The angles of a quadrilateral are in A.P. If the smalles angle is 15°, find the angles of the quadrilateral.



(c) Veershree climbed 23 steps of Golgumbaz in the first minute. After that she climbed two steps less than what she had climbed in the previous minute. If she reached the whispering gallery of Glogumbaz after 7 minutes. How many steps did she climp to reach the whispering gallery?



(d) Find the three numbers in A.P. whose sums and products are respectively.



(i) 6 and 6 (ii) 15 and 80 (iii) 15 and 105.

42.

If two circles which pass through the points (0, a) and (0, -a) cut each other orthogonally and touch the straight line y=mx+c, then

Answer»

If two circles which pass through the points (0, a) and (0, -a) cut each other orthogonally and touch the straight line y=mx+c, then


43.

The LCM of the smallest prime number and the smallest odd composite number is ___________.

Answer» The LCM of the smallest prime number and the smallest odd composite number is ___________.
44.

If the diameter of a sphere is decreased by 25%, then its curved surface area decreases by:

Answer»

If the diameter of a sphere is decreased by 25%, then its curved surface area decreases by:



45.

A(2, 6), B(6, 6) and C(6, 3) are the coordinates of a triangle. D, E and F are the reflection points of A, B and C respectively about X = 0. G, H and K are the reflection points of D,E and F respectively about Y = 1. The value of (sum of the y - coordinates of H and K) - (sum of the x - coordinates of G and H) is

Answer»

A(2, 6), B(6, 6) and C(6, 3) are the coordinates of a triangle. D, E and F are the reflection points of A, B and C respectively about X = 0. G, H and K are the reflection points of D,E and F respectively about Y = 1. The value of (sum of the y - coordinates of H and K) - (sum of the x - coordinates of G and H) is


46.

If x=√11+√20, y=√15+√17 and z=√14+√18, then which of the following holds true?

Answer»

If x=11+20, y=15+17 and z=14+18, then which of the following holds true?


47.

Solve: 3x−2y=0 and 2x+5y=19 Hence, find 'a' if y=ax+3.

Answer»

Solve: 3x2y=0 and 2x+5y=19

Hence, find 'a' if y=ax+3.


    48.

    If a − b, a and b are zeros of the polynomial f(x) = 2x3 − 6x2 + 5x − 7, write the value of a.

    Answer» If a − b, a and b are zeros of the polynomial f(x) = 2x3 − 6x2 + 5x − 7, write the value of a.
    49.

    The mid-point of segment AB is the point P (0, 4). If the Coordinates of B are (-2, 3) then the coordinates of A are

    Answer»

    The mid-point of segment AB is the point P (0, 4). If the Coordinates of B are (-2, 3) then the coordinates of A are


    50.

    A circus tent is cylindrical to a height of 4 m and conical above it. If its diameter is 105 m and its slant height is 40 m, then find the total area of the canvas required.

    Answer» A circus tent is cylindrical to a height of 4 m and conical above it. If its diameter is 105 m and its slant height is 40 m, then find the total area of the canvas required.