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1.

Choose the correct answer in each of the following questions:Which term of the AP 25, 20, 15, ... is the first negative term?(a) 10th (b) 9th (c) 8th (d) 7th

Answer» Choose the correct answer in each of the following questions:



Which term of the AP 25, 20, 15, ... is the first negative term?



(a) 10th (b) 9th (c) 8th (d) 7th
2.

If the perimeter of a semi-circular protractor is 36 cm, then its diameter is(a) 10 cm(b) 12 cm(c) 14 cm(d) 16 cm

Answer» If the perimeter of a semi-circular protractor is 36 cm, then its diameter is



(a) 10 cm



(b) 12 cm



(c) 14 cm



(d) 16 cm
3.

If you set up the seventh harmonic on a string fixed at both ends, how many nodes and antinodes are set up in it [AMU 2000]

Answer»

If you set up the seventh harmonic on a string fixed at both ends, how many

nodes and antinodes are set up in it

[AMU 2000]


4.

If the polynomials ax3 + 4x2 + 3x – 4 and x3 – 4x + a leave the same remainder when divided by (x – 3), find the value of a.

Answer»

If the polynomials ax3 + 4x2 + 3x – 4 and x3 – 4x + a leave the same remainder when divided by (x – 3), find the value of a.


5.

Find the simplest form of : (i) 6992 (ii) 473645 (iii) 10951168 (iv) 368496

Answer»

Find the simplest form of :

(i) 6992 (ii) 473645 (iii) 10951168 (iv) 368496

6.

The probability of getting at least one tail , when a coin is thrown 4 times is

Answer»

The probability of getting at least one tail , when a coin is thrown 4 times is


7.

a circus tent is cylindrical in shape up to a height of 4.2 m and conical above it. the common diameter of the base of the cylindrical and conical parts is 6 m. if the total height of the tent from the ground is 8.2 m, find the cost of canvas needed to make the tent at the rate of Rs.160 per m2

Answer»

a circus tent is cylindrical in shape up to a height of 4.2 m and conical above it. the common diameter of the base of the cylindrical and conical parts is 6 m. if the total height of the tent from the ground is 8.2 m, find the cost of canvas needed to make the tent at the rate of Rs.160 per m2

8.

10. A (-2,7),B (1,0),C (4,3) AND D (1,2) are the vertices of the quadrilateral ABCD. Show that the sides of ABCD are parallel.

Answer» 10. A (-2,7),B (1,0),C (4,3) AND D (1,2) are the vertices of the quadrilateral ABCD. Show that the sides of ABCD are parallel.
9.

Find the ratio in which the point P34,512 divides the line segment joining the points A12,32 and B2,-5. [CBSE 2015]

Answer» Find the ratio in which the point P34,512 divides the line segment joining the points A12,32 and B2,-5. [CBSE 2015]
10.

Find the zeros of the following quadratic polynomials and verify the relationship between the zeros and the coefficients:5x2 + 10x

Answer» Find the zeros of the following quadratic polynomials and verify the relationship between the zeros and the coefficients:

5x2 + 10x
11.

If a circular metal sheet is 0.65cm thick and 50cm in diameter is melted and recast into a cylindrical bar with 8cm diameter. Then find the length of the bar?

Answer» If a circular metal sheet is 0.65cm thick and 50cm in diameter is melted and recast into a cylindrical bar with 8cm diameter. Then find the length of the bar?
12.

A box contains cards bearing numbers 6 to 70. If one card is drawn at random from the box, find the probability that it bears (i) a one digit number, (ii) a number divisible by 5, (iii) an odd number less than 30, (iv) a composite number between 50 and 70.

Answer»

A box contains cards bearing numbers 6 to 70. If one card is drawn at random from the box, find the probability that it bears (i) a one digit number, (ii) a number divisible by 5, (iii) an odd number less than 30,
(iv) a composite number between 50 and 70.

13.

The weekly expenses (₹) of 30 students of a class are given below: 62 ,80 ,110 , 75 , 84 , 73 , 60 , 62, 100 , 87 , 78 , 94 ,117, 86, 65, 68, 90, 80,118 ,72, 95, 72, 103, 96, 64, 94, 87, 85, 105, 115. Which among the given options is the correct frequency table?

Answer»

The weekly expenses (₹) of 30 students of a class are given below: 62 ,80 ,110 , 75 , 84 , 73 , 60 , 62, 100 , 87 , 78 , 94 ,117, 86, 65, 68, 90, 80,118 ,72, 95, 72, 103, 96, 64, 94, 87, 85, 105, 115. Which among the given options is the correct frequency table?



14.

Find and correct the errors (if any) in the following equations:(i) (5x−2)2=25x2+4−20x(ii) (3x+2)2=3x2+6x+4

Answer»

Find and correct the errors (if any) in the following equations:



(i) (5x2)2=25x2+420x



(ii) (3x+2)2=3x2+6x+4



15.

Marks obtained by 200 students in an examination are given below: Draw an ogive for the given distribution taking 2 cm = 10 marks on one axis and 2 cm = 20 students on the other axis. Using the graph, determine (i) The median marks. (ii) The number of students who failed if minimum marks required to pass in the exam is 40. (iii) If scoring 85 and more marks is considered as grade one, find the number of students who secured grade one in the examination.

Answer»

Marks obtained by 200 students in an examination are given below: Draw an ogive for the given distribution taking 2 cm = 10 marks on one axis and 2 cm = 20 students on the other axis. Using the graph, determine

(i) The median marks.

(ii) The number of students who failed if minimum marks required to pass in the exam is 40.

(iii) If scoring 85 and more marks is considered as grade one, find the number of students who secured grade one in the examination.


16.

If ΔABC∼ΔDEF such that 2AB = DE and BC = 6 cm, find EF.

Answer»

If ΔABCΔDEF such that 2AB = DE and BC = 6 cm, find EF.

17.

Out of 200 students who are trying to improve their vocabulary, 120 students read newspaper H, 50 read newspaper T and 30 read both newspaper H and T. Which of the following are correct.

Answer»

Out of 200 students who are trying to improve their vocabulary, 120 students read newspaper H, 50 read newspaper T and 30 read both newspaper H and T. Which of the following are correct.


18.

During conversion of a solid from one shape to another, the volume of the new shape

Answer»

During conversion of a solid from one shape to another, the volume of the new shape

19.

Question2 (ii) Are the following statements ‘True’ or False’? Justify your answer. ii) If the graph of a polynomial intersects the x-axis at only one point, it cannot be a quadratic polynomial

Answer» Question2 (ii)
Are the following statements ‘True’ or False’? Justify your answer.
ii) If the graph of a polynomial intersects the x-axis at only one point, it cannot be a quadratic polynomial

20.

Solve using the quadratic formula, 2 – 4+ 1 = 0.

Answer»

Solve using the quadratic formula, 2 – 4+ 1 = 0.


21.

In a given question how to find out whether to solve for LCM or HCF.

Answer»

In a given question how to find out whether to solve for LCM or HCF.

22.

Lowest value of sec^2x+cosec^2x

Answer» Lowest value of sec^2x+cosec^2x
23.

Solve for x and y: 9x−4y=8,13x+7y=101 (x≠0,y≠0).

Answer»

Solve for x and y:

9x4y=8,13x+7y=101 (x0,y0).

24.

Data represented through a histogram can help in finding graphically the(i) mean(ii) mode(iii) median(iv) all the above

Answer»

Data represented through a histogram can help in finding graphically the



(i) mean



(ii) mode



(iii) median



(iv) all the above

25.

A man observes a car from the top of a tower, which is moving towards the tower with a uniform speed, If the angle of depression of the car changes from 30∘ to 45∘ in 12 minutes, find the time taken by the car now to reach the tower.

Answer»

A man observes a car from the top of a tower, which is moving towards the tower with a uniform speed, If the angle of depression of the car changes from 30 to 45 in 12 minutes, find the time taken by the car now to reach the tower.

26.

49. Number of significant figure in 10.400.4

Answer» 49. Number of significant figure in 10.400.4
27.

If α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x)=x2−3x−2, find a quadratic polynomial whose zeros are 12α+β and 12β+α

Answer»

If α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x)=x23x2, find a quadratic polynomial whose zeros are 12α+β and 12β+α

28.

Question 3 (iii)Write the first three terms of the AP’s, when a and d are as given below:a=√2,d=1√2

Answer» Question 3 (iii)

Write the first three terms of the AP’s, when a and d are as given below:

a=2,d=12
29.

How many 4-inch quilt blocks do you need to complete a 36-inch row?

Answer»

How many 4-inch quilt blocks do you need to complete a 36-inch row?



30.

The area of the triangle formed by the line xa+yb=1 with the coordinate axes is(a) ab(b) 2ab(c) 12ab(d) 14ab

Answer»

The area of the triangle formed by the line xa+yb=1 with the coordinate axes is



(a) ab

(b) 2ab

(c) 12ab

(d) 14ab

31.

The diagonals AC and BD of a parallelogram ABCD intersect each other at the point O.If ∠DAC = 32° and ∠AOB = 70°, then find the measure of ∠DBC.

Answer»

The diagonals AC and BD of a parallelogram ABCD intersect each other at the point O.


If ∠DAC = 32° and ∠AOB = 70°, then find the measure of ∠DBC.




32.

In the given figure, three sectors of a circle of radius 7 cm, making angles of 60°, 80° and 40° at the centre are shaded. Find the area of the shaded region. [CBSE 2012]

Answer» In the given figure, three sectors of a circle of radius 7 cm, making angles of 60°, 80° and 40° at the centre are shaded. Find the area of the shaded region. [CBSE 2012]

33.

On Jan 01, 2006 Rao sold goods Rs 10,000 to Reddy. Half of the payment was made immediately and for the remaining half Rao drew a bill of exchange upon Reddy payable after 30 days. Reddy accepted the bill and returned it to Rao. On the due date Rao presented the bill to Reddy and received the payment Journalise the above transactions in the books Rao and prepare of Rao’s account in the books of Reddy.

Answer»

On Jan 01, 2006 Rao sold goods Rs 10,000 to Reddy. Half of the payment was made immediately and for the remaining half Rao drew a bill of exchange upon Reddy payable after 30 days. Reddy accepted the bill and returned it to Rao. On the due date Rao presented the bill to Reddy and received the payment Journalise the above transactions in the books Rao and prepare of Rao’s account in the books of Reddy.






34.

In an AP the sum of first n terms is 3n2÷2+5n÷2 then find the 25th term.

Answer»

In an AP the sum of first n terms is 3n2÷2+5n÷2 then find the 25th term.

35.

Prove that: †an^2A× sec^2B-sec^2A׆an^2B is equal to †an^2A-†an^2B.

Answer» Prove that: †an^2A× sec^2B-sec^2A׆an^2B is equal to †an^2A-†an^2B.
36.

A hemispherical bowl of internal radius 9 cm is full of water. Its contents are emptied into a cylindrical vessel of internal radius 6 cm. Find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel.

Answer»

A hemispherical bowl of internal radius 9 cm is full of water. Its contents are emptied into a cylindrical vessel of internal radius 6 cm. Find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel.

37.

In the following figure, PQ is the tangent to the circle at A, DB is the diameter and O is the centre of the circle. If ∠ADB = 30o and ∠CBD = 60o, calculate : (i) ∠ QAB, (ii) ∠ PAD, (iii) ∠ CDB.

Answer»

In the following figure, PQ is the tangent to the circle at A, DB is the diameter and O is the centre of the circle. If ADB = 30o and CBD = 60o, calculate :

(i) QAB,

(ii) PAD,

(iii) CDB.

38.

In figure lines l1 and l2 intersect at O, forming angles as shown in the figure.If a=35∘, find the values of b, c and d. [3 MARKS]

Answer»

In figure lines l1 and l2 intersect at O, forming angles as shown in the figure.If a=35, find the values of b, c and d. [3 MARKS]

39.

∑fx = 5x + 2, ∑f = 12. If the mean of the distribution is 6, what is the value of x?

Answer»

fx = 5x + 2, f = 12. If the mean of the distribution is 6, what is the value of x?



40.

The following are the balances extracted from the books of Raghunath Ji as on 31st March, 2019. 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 Adjustments:-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, 2019. 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



Adjustments:-

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.
41.

Statements: Some wires are queens. Some queens are papers. Some papers are buttons. Conclusions: I. Some buttons are queens. II. Some papers are wires.

Answer»

Statements:

Some wires are queens.

Some queens are papers.

Some papers are buttons.

Conclusions:

I. Some buttons are queens.

II. Some papers are wires.


42.

Find the area of the major segment APB of a circle of radius 35 cm and ∠AOB = 90 ∘, as shown in the given figure.

Answer»

Find the area of the major segment APB of a circle of radius 35 cm and AOB = 90 , as shown in the given figure.

43.

Which of the following point(s) lies on the line joining points A(−2,1,−1) and B(2,−3,−4) ?

Answer»

Which of the following point(s) lies on the line joining points A(2,1,1) and B(2,3,4) ?

44.

Find five different solutions of each of the following equations:(i) 2x – 3y = 6(ii) 2x5+3y10=3(iii) 3y = 4x

Answer» Find five different solutions of each of the following equations:

(i) 2x – 3y = 6

(ii) 2x5+3y10=3

(iii) 3y = 4x
45.

Find the value of a + b, if 1 is a root of the equation ax2+bx+1 = 0

Answer»

Find the value of a + b, if 1 is a root of the equation ax2+bx+1 = 0


46.

water is running out of a conical funnel at the rate of 5 cubic cm per sec. If the radius of the base of the funnel is 10cm and altitude is 20 cm, find the rate at which water level is dropping when it is 5 cm from the top.

Answer» water is running out of a conical funnel at the rate of 5 cubic cm per sec. If the radius of the base of the funnel is 10cm and altitude is 20 cm, find the rate at which water level is dropping when it is 5 cm from the top.
47.

If the vertices of a triangle are (a, b - c), (b, c - a) and (c, a - b), then the centroid of the triangle lies

Answer»

If the vertices of a triangle are (a, b - c), (b, c - a) and (c, a - b), then the centroid of the triangle lies


48.

PAQ is a tangent to the circle with center O at a point A as shown in figure. If ∠OBA=35∘, find the value of ∠BAQ and ∠ACB. [4 MARKS]

Answer»

PAQ is a tangent to the circle with center O at a point A as shown in figure. If OBA=35, find the value of BAQ and ACB. [4 MARKS]

49.

In the given right angled triangle ABC, if α=30∘ and AC=10 cm then the side BC would be ___ cm

Answer»

In the given right angled triangle ABC, if α=30 and AC=10 cm then the side BC would be ___ cm

50.

If pth term of an AP is a and its qth term is b, then what is the sum of the first (p + q) terms of the AP? [4 MARKS]

Answer» If pth term of an AP is a and its qth term is b, then what is the sum of the first (p + q) terms of the AP? [4 MARKS]