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1.

Vani, her father and her grandfather have an average age of 53. One-half of her grandfather's age plus one-third of her father's age plus one-fourth of Vani's age is 65. Four years ago if Vani's grandfather was four times as old as Vani then what are the three equations we can use to find their present ages?

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Vani, her father and her grandfather have an average age of 53. One-half of her grandfather's age plus one-third of her father's age plus one-fourth of Vani's age is 65. Four years ago if Vani's grandfather was four times as old as Vani then what are the three equations we can use to find their present ages?

2.

If O is the centre of a circle of radius r and AB is a chord of the circle at a distance r/2 from O, then the measure of ∠BAO is

Answer» If O is the centre of a circle of radius r and AB is a chord of the circle at a distance r/2 from O, then the measure of ∠BAO is
3.

A natural number, when increased by 84, equs 160 times its reciprocal. Find the number

Answer» A natural number, when increased by 84, equs 160 times its reciprocal. Find the number
4.

Let P be an arbitrary point having sum of the squares of the distances from the planes x+y+z=0,lx−nz=0 and x−2y+z=0, equal to 9. If the locus of the point P is x2+y2+z2=9, then the value of l−n is equal to

Answer» Let P be an arbitrary point having sum of the squares of the distances from the planes x+y+z=0,lxnz=0 and x2y+z=0, equal to 9. If the locus of the point P is x2+y2+z2=9, then the value of ln is equal to
5.

10. coins of same size are placed one above the other and a cylendrical block is obtained . the volume of this block is 67.76 cm cube. find the number of coins arranged in the block if thickness of each coin is 2mm and radius of each coin is 1.4cm

Answer» 10. coins of same size are placed one above the other and a cylendrical block is obtained . the volume of this block is 67.76 cm cube. find the number of coins arranged in the block if thickness of each coin is 2mm and radius of each coin is 1.4cm
6.

If A=⎡⎢⎣0121233a1⎤⎥⎦ and A−1=⎡⎢⎣1/2−1/21/2−43c5/2−3/21/2⎤⎥⎦, then a+c=

Answer» If A=0121233a1 and A1=1/21/21/243c5/23/21/2, then a+c=
7.

46. Two cylinders of same volume have their heights in ratio 1 : 4 . Find the ratio of their radii.

Answer» 46. Two cylinders of same volume have their heights in ratio 1 : 4 . Find the ratio of their radii.
8.

Find the mean, median and mode of the following data: [CBSE 2013] Class 0−50 50−100 100−150 150−200 200−250 250−300 300−350 Frequency 2 3 5 6 5 3 1

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Find the mean, median and mode of the following data: [CBSE 2013]


























Class 0−50 50−100 100−150 150−200 200−250 250−300 300−350
Frequency 2 3 5 6 5 3 1
9.

From the figure, identify:(a) The centre of circle (e) Two points in the interior(b) Three radii (f) a point in the exterior(c) a diameter (g) a sector(d) a chord (h) a segment

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From the figure, identify:





(a) The centre of circle (e) Two points in the interior



(b) Three radii (f) a point in the exterior



(c) a diameter (g) a sector



(d) a chord (h) a segment

10.

For what value of k are the roots of the quadratic equation kxx-25+10=0 real and equal? [CBSE 2013]

Answer» For what value of k are the roots of the quadratic equation kxx-25+10=0 real and equal? [CBSE 2013]
11.

(1+ cos A)/(1- cos A) = 4 + 4 root 3 = Find value of 1+sin1−sin

Answer» (1+ cos A)/(1- cos A) = 4 + 4 root 3 =
Find value of 1+sin1sin

12.

From the top of the tower h metre high , the angles of depression of two objects , which are in the line with the foot of the tower are α and β (β > α). Find the distance between the two objects .

Answer» From the top of the tower h metre high , the angles of depression of two objects , which are in the line with the foot of the tower are α and β (β > α). Find the distance between the two objects .
13.

A game consists of tossing a ₹5 coin twice and noting down its outcomes. Jesika wins if she gets exactly one head. What is the probability that she will lose the game?

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A game consists of tossing a ₹5 coin twice and noting down its outcomes. Jesika wins if she gets exactly one head. What is the probability that she will lose the game?

14.

In the given figure, TAS is a tangent to the circle, with centre O, at the point A. If ∠OBA = 32∘, find the value of x.

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In the given figure, TAS is a tangent to the circle, with centre O, at the point A. If OBA = 32, find the value of x.

15.

If A (2, 2), B (−4, −4) and C (5, −8) are the vertices of a triangle, than the length of the median through vertex C is(a) 65(b) 117(c) 85(d) 113

Answer» If A (2, 2), B (−4, −4) and C (5, −8) are the vertices of a triangle, than the length of the median through vertex C is



(a) 65



(b) 117



(c) 85



(d) 113
16.

AB is a diameter of the circle and A, P, B, R are four points on the circle. The lines AP, RB intersect at Q. Find ∠BPR.

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AB is a diameter of the circle and A, P, B, R are four points on the circle. The lines AP, RB intersect at Q. Find BPR.





17.

There are 8 members in a club of which A and B are two members. A committee of 5 is to be formed. How many of these will include A and exclude B?

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There are 8 members in a club of which A and B are two members. A committee of 5 is to be formed. How many of these will include A and exclude B?

18.

Question 1 If the radius of a sphere is 2r, then its volume will be: A) 43πr3 B) 4πr3​​​​​​​ C) 83πr3​​​​​​​ D) 323πr3​​​​​​​

Answer» Question 1
If the radius of a sphere is 2r, then its volume will be:

A)
43πr3
B) 4πr3​​​​​​​
C) 83πr3​​​​​​​
D) 323πr3​​​​​​​
19.

The angles of elevation of the top of a tower from two points on the ground at distances a metres and b metres from the base of the tower and in the same straight line are complemetary. Prove that the height of the tower is √ab metres.

Answer» The angles of elevation of the top of a tower from two points on the ground at distances a metres and b metres from the base of the tower and in the same straight line are complemetary. Prove that the height of the tower is ab metres.
20.

​In the given figure, AB = 5 cm, BC = 4 cm, AC = 3 cm. The diameter of the circle is

Answer»



In the given figure, AB = 5 cm, BC = 4 cm, AC = 3 cm. The diameter of the circle is



21.

The 21st term of the A.P. whose first two terms are – 3 and 4 is ____________.

Answer» The 21st term of the A.P. whose first two terms are – 3 and 4 is ____________.
22.

In the figure given below AB = 3 cm, AC = 5 cm and AD = 4 cm and D is the midpoint of BC. Then find the length of BD.

Answer» In the figure given below AB = 3 cm, AC = 5 cm and AD = 4 cm and D is the midpoint of BC. Then find the length of BD.
23.

Which of the following is a composite number? Options: 2 × 2 × 3 + 1 × 2 × 3 + 11 2 × 5 × 7 + 1 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 + 1 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 + 1

Answer» Which of the following is a composite number? Options: 2 × 2 × 3 + 1 × 2 × 3 + 11 2 × 5 × 7 + 1 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 + 1 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 + 1
24.

How many term are there in the A.P.? (i)7,10,13,...43. (ii)-1,−56,−23,−12,...,103 (iii) 7,13,19,...,205. (iv)18,1512,13,...,-47.

Answer»

How many term are there in the A.P.?
(i)7,10,13,...43.
(ii)-1,56,23,12,...,103
(iii) 7,13,19,...,205.
(iv)18,1512,13,...,-47.

25.

y=[2x-1] = 3[x-6]. Find the possible values of [3x+y].

Answer» y=[2x-1] = 3[x-6]. Find the possible values of [3x+y].
26.

Car A travels km for every litre of petrol, while car B travels ( + 5) km for every litre. If car A uses 4 litres more than car B in covering the 400km, write down an equation in and solve it to determine the number of litres of petrol used by car B for the journey

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Car A travels km for every litre of petrol, while car B travels ( + 5) km for every litre.

If car A uses 4 litres more than car B in covering the 400km, write down an equation in and solve it to determine the number of litres of petrol used by car B for the journey


27.

The length of hypotenuse of a right triangle, whose two lags are 3 cm and 4 cm is __________.

Answer» The length of hypotenuse of a right triangle, whose two lags are 3 cm and 4 cm is __________.
28.

The area of a circle is 98.56 cm2. Find its circumference.

Answer» The area of a circle is 98.56 cm2. Find its circumference.
29.

A twenty storied building was observed from outside, each floor has a kite shaped figure which gets on magnifying as observed from the 1st to 20th floor. The area of first five kites on each floor was calculated and they were found to develop a pattern. These five areas are 10m2, 15m2 , 20m2, 25m2, 30m2 and so on. The area of the kite on the top floor is ____.

Answer»

A twenty storied building was observed from outside, each floor has a kite shaped figure which gets on magnifying as observed from the 1st to 20th floor. The area of first five kites on each floor was calculated and they were found to develop a pattern. These five areas are 10m2, 15m2 , 20m2, 25m2, 30m2 and so on. The area of the kite on the top floor is ____.



30.

Question 8If ΔABC is right angled at C, then the value of cos(A+B) is(A) 0(B) 1(C) 12(D) √32

Answer» Question 8

If ΔABC is right angled at C, then the value of cos(A+B) is



(A) 0

(B) 1

(C) 12

(D) 32

31.

OABC is a rhombus, three of whose vertices A, B, C lie on a circle with center O. If the radius of the circle is 10 cm. find the area of the rhombus.

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OABC is a rhombus, three of whose vertices A, B, C lie on a circle with center O. If the radius of the circle is 10 cm. find the area of the rhombus.


32.

Solve each of the following quadratic equations:(2x − 3)(3x + 1) = 0

Answer» Solve each of the following quadratic equations:



(2x − 3)(3x + 1) = 0
33.

Solve the following system using Cramer’s Rule. 5x+y=−13 3x−2y=0

Answer»

Solve the following system using Cramer’s Rule.

5x+y=13

3x2y=0

34.

Question 4In the following figure, DE||AC and DF||AE. Prove that BFFE=BEEC .

Answer»

Question 4

In the following figure, DE||AC and DF||AE. Prove that BFFE=BEEC .





35.

Question 6 (c) Convert given percents to decimal fractions and also to fraction in simplest forms: c) 20%

Answer» Question 6 (c)
Convert given percents to decimal fractions and also to fraction in simplest forms:

c) 20%
36.

Evaluate each of the following2 sin2 30° − 3 cos2 45° + tan2 60°

Answer» Evaluate each of the following



2 sin2 30° − 3 cos2 45° + tan2 60°
37.

5. Lines MA,MB,NC,ND are tangents to the circle with centre O at points A,B,C,D respectively . If m(arcAD)=2m(arc BC),show that angleM+angleN=3m(arcBC)

Answer» 5. Lines MA,MB,NC,ND are tangents to the circle with centre O at points A,B,C,D respectively . If m(arcAD)=2m(arc BC),show that angleM+angleN=3m(arcBC)
38.

In the figure given below DE || BC. If AD = 2.4 cm, DB = 3.6 cm, AC = 5 cm. Find AE.

Answer» In the figure given below DE || BC. If AD = 2.4 cm, DB = 3.6 cm, AC = 5 cm. Find AE.
39.

Question 1(iii)Find the roots of the following quadratic equations by factorisation:(iii) √2x2+7x+5√2=0

Answer» Question 1(iii)

Find the roots of the following quadratic equations by factorisation:

(iii) 2x2+7x+52=0
40.

In a circle of radius 21 cm, an arc subtends an angle of 60° at the centre. Find the length of the arc.

Answer» In a circle of radius 21 cm, an arc subtends an angle of 60° at the centre. Find the length of the arc.
41.

If A =[abba] and A2 =[xyyx] , then

Answer»

If A =[abba] and A2 =[xyyx] , then


42.

Maurice applied for a job and got selected. She has been offered a job with a starting monthly salary Rs.10000. If annual increment in her salary is Rs.400, form a series for her monthly salary for first six years. Is this series an AP?

Answer»

Maurice applied for a job and got selected. She has been offered a job with a starting monthly salary Rs.10000. If annual increment in her salary is Rs.400, form a series for her monthly salary for first six years. Is this series an AP?



43.

Find the area of the triangle formed by joining the mid points of the sides of the triangle formed with coordinates A (-4, 3), B (2, 3) and C (4, 5).

Answer»

Find the area of the triangle formed by joining the mid points of the sides of the triangle formed with coordinates A (-4, 3), B (2, 3) and C (4, 5).



44.

A card is drawn from a well shuffled pack of 52 playing cards. Find the probability that it is (i) A number more than or equal to 6

Answer» A card is drawn from a well shuffled pack of 52 playing cards. Find the probability that it is
(i) A number more than or equal to 6
45.

Rachel goes to a shop to buy a box costing Rs. 2376. The rate of the sales tax is 8%. She tells the shopkeepers to allow a discount on the price of the box to such an extent that she pays Rs. 2376 inclusive all the tax. Find the discount in the price of the box.

Answer»

Rachel goes to a shop to buy a box costing Rs. 2376. The rate of the sales tax is 8%. She tells the shopkeepers to allow a discount on the price of the box to such an extent that she pays Rs. 2376 inclusive all the tax. Find the discount in the price of the box.


46.

In ΔABC, B is a right angle, and BD is perpendicular to AC and DE is perpendicular to BC. Then AD.DC =

Answer»


In ΔABC, B is a right angle, and BD is perpendicular to AC and DE is perpendicular to BC. Then AD.DC =


47.

Form a quadratic equation for the given situation: Vijay inherited huge wealth from his father and by establishing a soft drinks company, he squared his wealth. He started a company which manufactures airplane toys and incurred huge losses amounting to k (>0) times the wealth he inherited initially. His total assets now stand at debt of Rs. 4 crores.

Answer»

Form a quadratic equation for the given situation:
Vijay inherited huge wealth from his father and by establishing a soft drinks company, he squared his wealth. He started a company which manufactures airplane toys and incurred huge losses amounting to k (>0) times the wealth he inherited initially. His total assets now stand at debt of Rs. 4 crores.


48.

{ For the polynomial }f(x)=x^3+ax^2+bx+c the }}{ sum of two zeroes is }0 , then find the relation }}{ between }a,b and }c.

Answer» { For the polynomial }f(x)=x^3+ax^2+bx+c the }}{ sum of two zeroes is }0 , then find the relation }}{ between }a,b and }c.
49.

Find the mean of each of the following frequency distributions : Class interval: 0−8 8−16 16−24 24−32 32−40 Frequency: 5 9 10 8 8

Answer» Find the mean of each of the following frequency distributions :





















Class interval: 0−8 8−16 16−24 24−32 32−40
Frequency: 5 9 10 8 8
50.

Question 5A container shaped like a right circular cylinder having diameter 12 cm and height 15 cm is full of ice cream. The ice cream is to be filled into cones of height 12 cm and diameter 6 cm, having a hemispherical shape on the top. Find the number of such cones which can be filled with ice cream.

Answer» Question 5

A container shaped like a right circular cylinder having diameter 12 cm and height 15 cm is full of ice cream. The ice cream is to be filled into cones of height 12 cm and diameter 6 cm, having a hemispherical shape on the top. Find the number of such cones which can be filled with ice cream.