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1.

Consider the following frequency distribution :Class: 0-5 6-11 12-17 18-23 24-29Frequency: 13 10 15 8 11The upper limit of the median class is (a) 17 (b) 17.5 (c) 18 (d) 18.5

Answer» Consider the following frequency distribution :

Class: 0-5 6-11 12-17 18-23 24-29



Frequency: 13 10 15 8 11



The upper limit of the median class is

(a) 17 (b) 17.5 (c) 18 (d) 18.5
2.

Calculate the mean, variance and standard deviation of the following frequency distribution. Class: 1–10 10–20 20–30 30–40 40–50 50–60 Frequency: 11 29 18 4 5 3

Answer» Calculate the mean, variance and standard deviation of the following frequency distribution.























Class: 1–10 10–20 20–30 30–40 40–50 50–60
Frequency: 11 29 18 4 5 3
3.

Classify the following into Capital, Revenue and Deferred Revenue expenditure, stating reasons in each case:(a) A sum of ₹ 32,000 has been spent on a machine as follows: (i) ₹ 20,000 for addition to double the output, (ii) ₹ 5,000 for repairs necessitated by negligence and (iii) ₹ 7,000 for replacement of worn-out parts.(b) Total expenditure on a cinema building during the year was ₹ 2,00,000 out of which 20% related to repairs and 80% represented improvements and additions.(c) Compensation paid to a retrenched employee for the loss of employment.(d) Second-hand furniture worth ₹ 40,000 was purchased and repairing of this furniture cost ₹ 15,000. The furniture was installed by own workmen-wages for this being ₹ 5,000.(e) A person was injured by the motor car of the company. ₹ 10,000 was paid to him by way of compensation.(f) Advertisement expenditure in special advertisement drive.

Answer» Classify the following into Capital, Revenue and Deferred Revenue expenditure, stating reasons in each case:

(a) A sum of ₹ 32,000 has been spent on a machine as follows: (i) ₹ 20,000 for addition to double the output, (ii) ₹ 5,000 for repairs necessitated by negligence and (iii) ₹ 7,000 for replacement of worn-out parts.

(b) Total expenditure on a cinema building during the year was ₹ 2,00,000 out of which 20% related to repairs and 80% represented improvements and additions.

(c) Compensation paid to a retrenched employee for the loss of employment.

(d) Second-hand furniture worth ₹ 40,000 was purchased and repairing of this furniture cost ₹ 15,000. The furniture was installed by own workmen-wages for this being ₹ 5,000.

(e) A person was injured by the motor car of the company. ₹ 10,000 was paid to him by way of compensation.

(f) Advertisement expenditure in special advertisement drive.
4.

What are the coordinates of the points A and B in the figure below?

Answer»

What are the coordinates of the points A and B in the figure below?



5.

The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a point on the ground, which is 30m away from the foot of the tower is 30∘. Find the height of the tower.

Answer»

The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a point on the ground, which is 30m away from the foot of the tower is 30. Find the height of the tower.



6.

Question 28If the sum of first 6 terms of an AP is 36 and that of the first 16 terms is 256, then find the sum of first 10 terms.

Answer» Question 28

If the sum of first 6 terms of an AP is 36 and that of the first 16 terms is 256, then find the sum of first 10 terms.
7.

Multiply each odd number by 2 and add 1. If these numbers are written in order, does it form and arithmetic sequence? Write the algebraic form of this sequence. Now consider the odd numbers not in this sequence. Do they form and arithmetic sequence? What is its algebraic form?

Answer»

Multiply each odd number by 2 and add 1. If these numbers are written in order, does it form and arithmetic sequence? Write the algebraic form of this sequence. Now consider the odd numbers not in this sequence. Do they form and arithmetic sequence? What is its algebraic form?

8.

There are three figures of areas x2, 12x and z respectively, as shown. Figures A and C are squares while B is a rectangle, with length of one side as x. What should be the value of z so that all the three figures can be arranged to form a square of side (x+6)?

Answer»

There are three figures of areas x2, 12x and z respectively, as shown. Figures A and C are squares while B is a rectangle, with length of one side as x. What should be the value of z so that all the three figures can be arranged to form a square of side (x+6)?


9.

If 2 triangles have the same height, the ratio of their areas is equal to the

Answer»

If 2 triangles have the same height, the ratio of their areas is equal to the


10.

The bus fare in a city is as follows. For the first five kilometres the fare is `10 and for the subsequent distance it is `2 per km. Taking the distance covered as x km and total fare as `y, w

Answer» The bus fare in a city is as follows. For the first five kilometres the fare is `10 and for the subsequent distance
it is `2 per km. Taking the distance covered as x km and total fare as `y, w
11.

Find the equation of a line passing through the point (1,4) and intersecting the line x-2y-11=0 on the y-axis.

Answer»

Find the equation of a line passing through the point (1,4) and intersecting the line x-2y-11=0 on the y-axis.

12.

Two sides of a triangle are 7 and 6 centimetres long and the angle between them is 140°. What is the length of the third side?

Answer»

Two sides of a triangle are 7 and 6 centimetres long and the angle between them is 140°. What is the length of the third side?

13.

Identify the major segment in the image.(Tap on the correct color)

Answer»

Identify the major segment in the image.(Tap on the correct color)

14.

The annual profits earned by 30 shops of a shopping complex in a locality give rise to the following distribution: Profit (in lakhs in Rs) Number of shops (frequency) More than or equal to 5 More than or equal to 10 More than or equal to 15 More than or equal to 20 More than or equal to 25 More than or equal to 30 More than or equal to 35 30 28 16 14 10 7 3 Draw both ogives for the above data and hence obtain the median.

Answer» The annual profits earned by 30 shops of a shopping complex in a locality give rise to the following distribution:













Profit (in lakhs in Rs) Number of shops (frequency)
More than or equal to 5

More than or equal to 10

More than or equal to 15

More than or equal to 20

More than or equal to 25

More than or equal to 30

More than or equal to 35
30

28

16

14

10

7

3



Draw both ogives for the above data and hence obtain the median.
15.

Solve each of the following quadratic equations:xx+1+x+1x=2415, x≠0, -1 [CBSE 2014]

Answer» Solve each of the following quadratic equations:



xx+1+x+1x=2415, x0, -1 [CBSE 2014]
16.

From a point on the ground, 20 m away from the foot of a vertical tower, the angle elevation of the top of the tower is 60°, What is the height of the tower?

Answer» From a point on the ground, 20 m away from the foot of a vertical tower, the angle elevation of the top of the tower is 60°, What is the height of the tower?
17.

From a window (h metres high above the ground) of a house in a street, the angles of elevation and depression of the top and the foot of another house on the opposite side of the street are θ and ϕ respectively. Show that the height of the opposite house is h(1+tan θ cot ϕ) metres [3 MARKS]

Answer»

From a window (h metres high above the ground) of a house in a street, the angles of elevation and depression of the top and the foot of another house on the opposite side of the street are θ and ϕ respectively. Show that the height of the opposite house is h(1+tan θ cot ϕ) metres [3 MARKS]



18.

From the following Trial Balance prepare Trading and Profit & Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2017 and Balance Sheet as at that date:- Dr. (₹) Cr. (₹) Stock 1st April, 2016 22,300 Purchases and Purchase Return 2,30,000 5,200 Freehold Premises 1,00,000 Incidental Trade Exp. 11,200 Insurance 1,850 Audit Fees 800 Commission Received 2,700 Interest 1,400 Debtors and Creditors 32,400 24,830 Wages 30,200 Salaries 15,200 Capital 1,50,000 Drawings 12,000 Income-Tax 3,600 Investments 8,000 Discount allowed & received 7,500 4,200 Sales Return & Sales 6,400 3,17,400 B/R 5,200 Office Furniture 9,000 Rent 2,600 Cash in hand 5,080 Bank Balance 7,600 5,08,330 5,08,330 Adjustment:-1. Stock at 31st March 2017 is ₹ 70,000.2. Write of 5% Depreciation on Freehold Premises and 20% on office furniture.3. Commission earned but not received ₹ 500.4. Interest earned ₹ 600.5. ₹ 200 for rent have been received in advance.6. Charge interest on Capital 6% and ₹ 500 on Drawings.

Answer» From the following Trial Balance prepare Trading and Profit & Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2017 and Balance Sheet as at that date:-































































































































Dr.

(₹)
Cr.

(₹)
Stock 1st April, 2016 22,300
Purchases and Purchase Return 2,30,000 5,200
Freehold Premises 1,00,000
Incidental Trade Exp. 11,200
Insurance 1,850
Audit Fees 800
Commission Received 2,700
Interest 1,400
Debtors and Creditors 32,400 24,830
Wages 30,200
Salaries 15,200
Capital 1,50,000
Drawings 12,000
Income-Tax 3,600
Investments 8,000
Discount allowed & received 7,500 4,200
Sales Return & Sales 6,400 3,17,400
B/R 5,200
Office Furniture 9,000
Rent 2,600
Cash in hand 5,080
Bank Balance 7,600
5,08,330 5,08,330



Adjustment:-

1. Stock at 31st March 2017 is ₹ 70,000.

2. Write of 5% Depreciation on Freehold Premises and 20% on office furniture.

3. Commission earned but not received ₹ 500.

4. Interest earned ₹ 600.

5. ₹ 200 for rent have been received in advance.

6. Charge interest on Capital 6% and ₹ 500 on Drawings.
19.

Find the mean of the first five whole numbers.

Answer» Find the mean of the first five whole numbers.
20.

It is a mcq options are A) prime number B) composite number C)1 D)Infinite number Please give answer with method Thank You

Answer» It is a mcq options are

A) prime number
B) composite number
C)1
D)Infinite number

Please give answer with method
Thank You
21.

31. The word POLYNOMIAL is Designed from whom?

Answer» 31. The word POLYNOMIAL is Designed from whom?
22.

Question 9 (ii) Classify √225 as rational or irrational.

Answer»

Question 9 (ii)
Classify 225 as rational or irrational.

23.

Find the value of BD×DC ,if AD=5 cm.

Answer»

Find the value of BD×DC ,if AD=5 cm.




24.

Find the roots of the following quadratic equations, if they exist, by the method of completing the square: (iv) 2x2+x+4=0

Answer» Find the roots of the following quadratic equations, if they exist, by the method of completing the square:
(iv) 2x2+x+4=0
25.

Hello Joseph George sir..you have answered my previous question but i have a doubt in it (l-1)(b+4).. this you simplify and abswer me my answer is lb+4l-b-4 and yours is lb+4l+b-4..plz clear it sir

Answer»

Hello Joseph George sir..you have answered my previous question but i have a doubt in it

(l-1)(b+4).. this you simplify and abswer me my answer is lb+4l-b-4 and yours is lb+4l+b-4..plz clear it sir

26.

Question 4Draw a pair of tangents to a circle of radius 5 cm which are inclined to each other at an angle of 60∘.

Answer» Question 4

Draw a pair of tangents to a circle of radius 5 cm which are inclined to each other at an angle of 60.
27.

In △ ABC, ∠A and ∠C are given, the number of triangles that can be constructed with this data is -

Answer»

In ABC, A and C are given, the number of triangles that can be constructed with this data is -



28.

What is the sum of all 3 digit number that leaves a reminder of '2' when divided by '3' ?

Answer» What is the sum of all 3 digit number that leaves a reminder of '2' when divided by '3' ?
29.

A drinking glass is in the shape of a frustum of a cone of height 14 cm. The diameters of its two circular ends are 16 cm and 12 cm. Find the capacity of the glass.

Answer»

A drinking glass is in the shape of a frustum of a cone of height 14 cm. The diameters of its two circular ends are 16 cm and 12 cm. Find the capacity of the glass.

30.

In △ ABC right-angled at B, a perpendicular is drawn from B which meets AC at M. If the ratio of areas of △ ABC and △ AMB is 9:4, find ACAB .

Answer»

In △ ABC right-angled at B, a perpendicular is drawn from B which meets AC at M. If the ratio of areas of △ ABC and △ AMB is 9:4, find ACAB .



31.

If in an A.P. Sn = n2p and Sm = m2p, where Sr denotes the sum of r terms of the A.P., then Sp is equal to(a) 12p3(b) m n p(c) p3(d) (m + n) p2

Answer» If in an A.P. Sn = n2p and Sm = m2p, where Sr denotes the sum of r terms of the A.P., then Sp is equal to



(a) 12p3



(b) m n p



(c) p3



(d) (m + n) p2
32.

Question 29 If the number 7254*98 is divisible by 22, the digit at * is (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 6 (D) 0

Answer»

Question 29
If the number 7254*98 is divisible by 22, the digit at * is

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 6
(D) 0

33.

A water container can hold 40 litres of water. The number of ice cubes of side 5 cm that can be fitted into the container is___

Answer»

A water container can hold 40 litres of water. The number of ice cubes of side 5 cm that can be fitted into the container is___

34.

In the given figure, find the measure of side DC.

Answer»

In the given figure, find the measure of side DC.





35.

If lines a1x+a2y+a3=0 and a4x+a4y+a5=0 are parallel, then a3a5 may be equal to

Answer»

If lines a1x+a2y+a3=0 and a4x+a4y+a5=0 are parallel, then a3a5 may be equal to

36.

1) divisions on vernier scale of vernierIf (Bcallipers coincide with B divisions on main scale.The value of one main scale division is a thenleast count of the vernier callipers, is

Answer» 1) divisions on vernier scale of vernierIf (Bcallipers coincide with B divisions on main scale.The value of one main scale division is a thenleast count of the vernier callipers, is
37.

A vertical tower stands on a horizontal plane and is surmounted by a vertical flag-staff of height 5 metres. At a point on the plane, the angles of elevation of the bottom and the top of the flag-staff are respectively 30∘ and 60∘ . Find the height of the tower.

Answer»

A vertical tower stands on a horizontal plane and is surmounted by a vertical flag-staff of height 5 metres. At a point on the plane, the angles of elevation of the bottom and the top of the flag-staff are respectively 30 and 60 . Find the height of the tower.

38.

How to solve x3-6x2+11x-6 into (x-1)(x-2)(x-3)

Answer» How to solve x3-6x2+11x-6 into (x-1)(x-2)(x-3)
39.

The following table shows the birth month of 40 students of class IX.Jan.Feb.MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.342251263444Find the probability that a student was born in August.

Answer»

The following table shows the birth month of 40 students of class IX.



Jan.Feb.MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.342251263444



Find the probability that a student was born in August.



40.

The area of one face of a cube is 100 m2. Find the volume of the cube.

Answer»

The area of one face of a cube is 100 m2. Find the volume of the cube.



41.

The following are the balances extracted from the books of Raghunath Ji as on 31st March, 2017. From these balances, prepare his Trading and Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet as at that date: Dr. (₹) Cr. (₹) Opening Stock 12,000 Purchases 40,000 Sales 86,000 Discount 400 Sales Return 6,000 Buildings 50,000 Debtors 16,000 Salaries 2,400 Office Expenses 1,200 Wages 10,000 Purchase Return 4,000 Interest 800 Travelling Expenses 400 Fire Insurance Premium 800 Machinery 20,000 Carriage on Purchases 700 Commission 400 Cash in hand 2,300 Rent and Taxes 1,800 Capital 62,000 Creditors 10,800 1,64,000 1,64,000 Adjustment:-1. Closing Stock was valued at ₹ 16,000.2. Wages ₹ 2,000 and salaries ₹ 1,200 are outstanding.3. Rent for two months at the rate of ₹ 500 per month is outstanding.4. Depreciate Buildings by 5% and machinery by 10%.5. Prepaid Insurance ₹ 200.

Answer» The following are the balances extracted from the books of Raghunath Ji as on 31st March, 2017. From these balances, prepare his Trading and Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet as at that date:


























































































































Dr.

(₹)
Cr.

(₹)
Opening Stock 12,000
Purchases 40,000
Sales 86,000
Discount 400
Sales Return 6,000
Buildings 50,000
Debtors 16,000
Salaries 2,400
Office Expenses 1,200
Wages 10,000
Purchase Return 4,000
Interest 800
Travelling Expenses 400
Fire Insurance Premium 800
Machinery 20,000
Carriage on Purchases 700
Commission 400
Cash in hand 2,300
Rent and Taxes 1,800
Capital 62,000
Creditors 10,800
1,64,000 1,64,000



Adjustment:-

1. Closing Stock was valued at ₹ 16,000.

2. Wages ₹ 2,000 and salaries ₹ 1,200 are outstanding.

3. Rent for two months at the rate of ₹ 500 per month is outstanding.

4. Depreciate Buildings by 5% and machinery by 10%.

5. Prepaid Insurance ₹ 200.
42.

Question 3 (ii)In the following APs, find the missing term in the boxes.

Answer» Question 3 (ii)

In the following APs, find the missing term in the boxes.
43.

If 'a' is the length of one of the sides of an equilateral triangle ABC, base BC lies on x-axis and vertex B is at origin, find the coordinates of the vertices of the triangle ABC.

Answer»

If 'a' is the length of one of the sides of an equilateral triangle ABC, base BC lies on x-axis and vertex B is at origin, find the coordinates of the vertices of the triangle ABC.

44.

how to derive Surface area and volume of oblique frustum

Answer» how to derive
Surface area and volume of oblique frustum
45.

Two vertices of a triangle are (-4, 6) and 2, -2). Its centroid is (0,3). Find its third vertex.

Answer»

Two vertices of a triangle are (-4, 6) and 2, -2). Its centroid is (0,3). Find its third vertex.


46.

The following are the balances as on 31st March, 2019 extracted from the books of Dass: ₹ ₹ Sales 9,20,000 Postage and Courier 6,200 Purchases 6,83,000 Miscellaneous Expenses 9,000 Returns Inward 13,000 Bad Debts 4,000 Returns Outward 22,000 Debtors 2,20,000 Stock on 1st April, 2018 1,76,000 Creditors 1,28,000 Carriage Inwards 24,000 Loan from Sahil 50,000 Rent 22,000 Capital 5,25,000 Discount 37,500 Drawings 19,100 Printing 7,200 Business Premises 3,90,000 Insurance 5,000 Office Furniture 15,000 Travelling Expenses 14,000 The stock on 31st March, 2019 was valued at ₹ 2,40,000.You are required to prepare Trading Account, Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2019.

Answer» The following are the balances as on 31st March, 2019 extracted from the books of Dass:

















































































Sales
9,20,000

Postage and Courier
6,200

Purchases
6,83,000

Miscellaneous Expenses
9,000

Returns Inward 13,000 Bad Debts 4,000
Returns Outward 22,000 Debtors 2,20,000
Stock on 1st April, 2018 1,76,000 Creditors 1,28,000
Carriage Inwards 24,000 Loan from Sahil 50,000
Rent 22,000 Capital 5,25,000
Discount 37,500 Drawings 19,100
Printing 7,200 Business Premises 3,90,000
Insurance 5,000 Office Furniture 15,000
Travelling Expenses
14,000




The stock on 31st March, 2019 was valued at ₹ 2,40,000.

You are required to prepare Trading Account, Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2019.
47.

Use Euclid's division lemma to show that the square of any positive integer is either of the form 3mor 3m+1for some integer m

Answer»

Use Euclid's division lemma to show that the square of any positive integer is either of the form 3mor 3m+1for some integer m

48.

A closed cylindrical tank of radius 7 m and height 5 m is made from a sheet of metal. If the breadth of the rectanglar sheet is 10 m, then the length of the sheet is ______

Answer»

A closed cylindrical tank of radius 7 m and height 5 m is made from a sheet of metal. If the breadth of the rectanglar sheet is 10 m, then the length of the sheet is ______


49.

If x and y are odd integers then prove that x²+y² is even but not divisible by 4

Answer»

If x and y are odd integers then prove that x²+y² is even but not divisible by 4

50.

Count the number of circles in the given image.

Answer» Count the number of circles in the given image.