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1.

Find the LCM and HCF of 8, 9 and 25 by applying the prime factorization method.

Answer» Find the LCM and HCF of 8, 9 and 25 by applying the prime factorization method.
2.

Is it possible to design a rectangular park of perimeter 80 m and area 400 m2. If so, find its length and breadth.

Answer» Is it possible to design a rectangular park of perimeter 80 m and area 400 m2. If so, find its length and breadth.
3.

A shopkeeper gives books on rent for reading . She takes a fixed charge for the first two days, and an additional charge for each day thereafter . Latika paid ₹22 for a book kept for 6 days, while Anand paid ₹16 for the book kept for four days . Find the fixed charges and charge for each extraday.

Answer» A shopkeeper gives books on rent for reading . She takes a fixed charge for the first two days, and an additional charge for each day thereafter . Latika paid ₹22 for a book kept for 6 days, while Anand paid ₹16 for the book kept for four days . Find the fixed charges and charge for each extraday.
4.

Which measure of central tendency will a shoe manufacturer make use of to determine the size(s) which he should manufacture in maximum quantity?

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Which measure of central tendency will a shoe manufacturer make use of to determine the size(s) which he should manufacture in maximum quantity?


5.

A rectangular courtyard is 20m 16cm long and 15m 60cm broad. It is to be paved with square stones of the same size. Find the least possible number of such stones.

Answer» A rectangular courtyard is 20m 16cm long and 15m 60cm broad. It is to be paved with square stones of the same size. Find the least possible number of such stones.
6.

The parallel sides of an isosceles trapezium are 12 cm and 8 cm respectively and the non-parallel side measures 10 cm and makes an angle of 120∘ with the parallel side. Then the distance between the parallel sides is [sin 60∘=0.86]

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The parallel sides of an isosceles trapezium are 12 cm and 8 cm respectively and the non-parallel side measures 10 cm and makes an angle of 120 with the parallel side. Then the distance between the parallel sides is [sin 60=0.86]


7.

From the following figures prepare the Trading and Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2019 and the Balance Sheet as at that date:- Particulars (₹) Particulars (₹) Stock (1st April, 2018) 75,000 Sundry Debtors 82,000 Purchases 8,00,000 Loan from X 10,000 Sales 12,00,000 Interest on X Loan 1,500 Motor Car 1,50,000 Furniture 20,000 Car Expenses 42,000 Land and Building 2,00,000 Rent 5,500 Capital 2,50,000 Salaries 35,200 Sundry Creditors 91,300 Bad Debts 1,500 Returns Inward 7,500 Provision for bad debts 8,100 Returns Outward 6,000 Commission (Cr.) 4,600 Cash in hand 16,400 Wages 1,25,000 Insurance 8,400 Adjustments:-(i) Commission include ₹ 1,600 being commission received in advance.(ii) Write off ₹ 2,000 as further Bad-debts and maintain Bad-debts provision at 5% on debtors.(iii) Expenses paid in advance are: Wages ₹ 5,000 and Insurance ₹ 1,200.(iv) Rent and Salaries have been paid for 11 months.(v) Loan from X has been taken at 18% p.a. interest.(vi) Depreciate furniture by 15% p.a. and Motor Car by 20% p.a.(vii) Closing Stock was valued at ₹ 60,000.

Answer» From the following figures prepare the Trading and Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2019 and the Balance Sheet as at that date:-



















































































Particulars (₹) Particulars (₹)
Stock (1st April, 2018) 75,000 Sundry Debtors 82,000
Purchases 8,00,000 Loan from X 10,000
Sales 12,00,000 Interest on X Loan 1,500
Motor Car 1,50,000 Furniture 20,000
Car Expenses 42,000 Land and Building 2,00,000
Rent 5,500 Capital 2,50,000
Salaries 35,200 Sundry Creditors 91,300
Bad Debts 1,500 Returns Inward 7,500
Provision for bad debts 8,100 Returns Outward 6,000
Commission (Cr.) 4,600 Cash in hand 16,400
Wages 1,25,000
Insurance 8,400



Adjustments:-

(i) Commission include ₹ 1,600 being commission received in advance.

(ii) Write off ₹ 2,000 as further Bad-debts and maintain Bad-debts provision at 5% on debtors.

(iii) Expenses paid in advance are: Wages ₹ 5,000 and Insurance ₹ 1,200.

(iv) Rent and Salaries have been paid for 11 months.

(v) Loan from X has been taken at 18% p.a. interest.

(vi) Depreciate furniture by 15% p.a. and Motor Car by 20% p.a.

(vii) Closing Stock was valued at ₹ 60,000.
8.

If a sequence whose nth term is given bytn = 3.23 n2– 4.81 n + 37, then which of the following is true?

Answer»

If a sequence whose nth term is given by

tn = 3.23 n2– 4.81 n + 37, then which of the following is true?



9.

Sum of the ages of 5 children born at the intervals of 3 years each is 50. What is the age of the middle child?

Answer»

Sum of the ages of 5 children born at the intervals of 3 years each is 50. What is the age of the middle child?


10.

Find the polynomial which when divided by (x+2) gives (2x-1) as the quotient and 3 as the remainder

Answer» Find the polynomial which when divided by (x+2) gives (2x-1) as the quotient and 3 as the remainder
11.

Determine the degree of each of the following polynomials.(i) 4x−5x2+6x32x(ii) y2(y−y3)(iii) (3x−2)(2x3+3x2)

Answer»

Determine the degree of each of the following polynomials.



(i) 4x5x2+6x32x



(ii) y2(yy3)



(iii) (3x2)(2x3+3x2)



12.

If S1 is the sum of an arithmetic progression of 'n' odd number of terms and S2 the sum of the terms of the series in odd places, then S1S2=

Answer»

If S1 is the sum of an arithmetic progression of 'n' odd number of terms and S2 the sum of the terms of the series in odd places, then S1S2=


13.

Construct two chords of length 6 cm and 7 cm on either sides of the centre of a circle of radius 4.5 cm. Measure the distance between the centre and the chords.

Answer»

Construct two chords of length 6 cm and 7 cm on either sides of the centre of a circle of radius 4.5 cm. Measure the distance between the centre and the chords.

14.

(i) Prove that there is a value of c(≠ 0) for which the system6x + 3y = c − 312x + cy = c has infinitely many solutions. Find this value.(ii) Find c if the system of equations cx + 3y + 3 – c = 0, 12x + cy – c = 0 has infinitely many solutions?

Answer» (i) Prove that there is a value of c(≠ 0) for which the system

6x + 3y = c − 3

12x + cy = c has infinitely many solutions. Find this value.



(ii) Find c if the system of equations cx + 3y + 3 – c = 0, 12x + cy – c = 0 has infinitely many solutions?
15.

If two tangents PT and PS are drawn to a circle with centre O and radius 'r' from an external point P and OP=2r then ∠TOP is ____.

Answer»

If two tangents PT and PS are drawn to a circle with centre O and radius 'r' from an external point P and OP=2r then TOP is ____.
16.

In a triangle, two exterior angles are given by 56∘ and 136∘. Find the third exterior angle.

Answer»

In a triangle, two exterior angles are given by 56 and 136. Find the third exterior angle.

17.

Question 88 (xi)Factorise the following expression.a3+a2+a+1

Answer» Question 88 (xi)



Factorise the following expression.



a3+a2+a+1
18.

A 6 feet tall man sees an apple on the ground, 6√3 feet away from him. What is the angle of depression (in degrees) when he is looking at the apple?60

Answer» A 6 feet tall man sees an apple on the ground, 63 feet away from him. What is the angle of depression (in degrees) when he is looking at the apple?


  1. 60
19.

The speed of a boat in still water is 19 km/hr. Find the upstream speed of the boat ?

Answer»

The speed of a boat in still water is 19 km/hr. Find the upstream speed of the boat ?


20.

If α & β are the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial p(x), and k is any constant, then what is the general form of the polynomial?

Answer»

If α & β are the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial p(x), and k is any constant, then what is the general form of the polynomial?


21.

Question 10Which of the following equations has no real roots?(A) x2−4x+3√2=0(B) x2+4x−3√2=0(C) x2−4x−3√2=0(D) 3x2− 4√3x+4=0

Answer»

Question 10

Which of the following equations has no real roots?

(A)
x24x+32=0

(B) x2+4x32=0

(C) x24x32=0

(D) 3x2 43x+4=0



22.

Evaluate each of the following 4(sin4 60o+cos4 30o)−3(tan2 60o−tan2 45o)+5 cos2 45o

Answer»

Evaluate each of the following

4(sin4 60o+cos4 30o)3(tan2 60otan2 45o)+5 cos2 45o

23.

If tan θ=34, find the value of 1-cos θ1+cos θ.

Answer» If tan θ=34, find the value of 1-cos θ1+cos θ.
24.

The inner circumference of a circular track is 440m, and the track is 14m wide. The cost of levelling the track at 25 paise/m2 will be

Answer»

The inner circumference of a circular track is 440m, and the track is 14m wide. The cost of levelling the track at 25 paise/m2 will be


25.

Question 30(i)All the jacks, queens and kings are removed from a deck of 52 playing cards. The remaining cards are well shuffled and then one card is drawn at random. Giving ace a value 1 similar value for other cards, find the probability that the card has a value 7.

Answer» Question 30(i)

All the jacks, queens and kings are removed from a deck of 52 playing cards. The remaining cards are well shuffled and then one card is drawn at random. Giving ace a value 1 similar value for other cards, find the probability that the card has a value 7.
26.

40. Find the zeros of the quadratic polynomial 4u2+8u and verify the relationship between the zeros and the coefficient

Answer» 40. Find the zeros of the quadratic polynomial 4u2+8u and verify the relationship between the zeros and the coefficient
27.

The digit of positive integers having 3-digit number are in AP and their sum is 15 . Number obtained by reversing the digit is 594 less than the original number. Find the number.

Answer»

The digit of positive integers having 3-digit number are in AP and their sum is 15 . Number obtained by reversing the digit is 594 less than the original number. Find the number.

28.

The loans sanctioned by a bank for construction of farm ponds are shown in the following table. Find the mean of the loans. Loan (Thousand Rupees) 40 - 50 50 - 60 60 - 70 70 - 80 80 - 90 No. of farm ponds 13 20 24 36 7

Answer» The loans sanctioned by a bank for construction of farm ponds are shown in the following table. Find the mean of the loans.




















Loan


(Thousand Rupees)

40 - 50 50 - 60 60 - 70 70 - 80 80 - 90
No. of farm ponds 13 20 24 36 7
29.

26 The value of k for which the system of linear equation x+ (k+2)y =3, (k+2)x+25y = 5k has infinite number of solutions, is

Answer» 26 The value of k for which the system of linear equation x+ (k+2)y =3, (k+2)x+25y = 5k has infinite number of solutions, is
30.

Find the sum of all integers between 50 and 500 which are divisible by 7.

Answer»

Find the sum of all integers between 50 and 500 which are divisible by 7.

31.

Find the 17th term from the end of the ap 1,6,11,16... 211,216

Answer»

Find the 17th term from the end of the ap 1,6,11,16... 211,216

32.

Question 38(ii)In a game, the entry fee is of Rs 5. The game consists of a tossing a coin 3 times. If one or two heads show, Sweta gets her entry fee back. If she throws 3 heads, she receives double the entry fees. Otherwise, she will lose. For tossing a coin three times, find the probability that shegets double entry fee.

Answer» Question 38(ii)

In a game, the entry fee is of Rs 5. The game consists of a tossing a coin 3 times. If one or two heads show, Sweta gets her entry fee back. If she throws 3 heads, she receives double the entry fees. Otherwise, she will lose. For tossing a coin three times, find the probability that she

gets double entry fee.
33.

Dipro Electrical company sells a Desert cooler to a dealer A for Rs 8100 including sales tax (under VAT). The dealer A sells it to a dealer B for Rs 8500 plus sales tax and the dealer B sells it to a consumer at a profit of Rs 600. If the rate of sales tax (under VAT) is 8%, find. i) the cost price of the cooler for the dealer A. ii) the amount of tax received by the Government. iii) the amount which the consumer pays for the cooler.

Answer»

Dipro Electrical company sells a Desert cooler to a dealer A for Rs 8100 including sales tax (under VAT). The dealer A sells it to a dealer B for Rs 8500 plus sales tax and the dealer B sells it to a consumer at a profit of Rs 600. If the rate of sales tax (under VAT) is 8%, find.

i) the cost price of the cooler for the dealer A.

ii) the amount of tax received by the Government.

iii) the amount which the consumer pays for the cooler.


34.

If x = 3+8, find the value of x2+1x2

Answer» If x = 3+8, find the value of x2+1x2
35.

Two pipes running together can fill a tank in 1119 minutes. If one pipe takes 5 minutes more than the other to fill the tank separately, find the time in which each pipe would fill the tank separately. [CBSE 2010]

Answer» Two pipes running together can fill a tank in 1119 minutes. If one pipe takes 5 minutes more than the other to fill the tank separately, find the time in which each pipe would fill the tank separately. [CBSE 2010]
36.

In △ PQR, if ST \parallel QR, then RT(PQ+PS) equals (1) PR+SQ+PT (2) SQ(PR+PT) (3) 2(PR+PT) (4) PR(SQ+2PT)

Answer» In △ PQR, if ST \parallel QR, then RT(PQ+PS) equals (1) PR+SQ+PT (2) SQ(PR+PT) (3) 2(PR+PT) (4) PR(SQ+2PT)
37.

Question 14 (i)One card is drawn from a well–shuffled deck of 52 cards. Find the probability of getting a king of red colour.

Answer» Question 14 (i)

One card is drawn from a well–shuffled deck of 52 cards. Find the probability of getting a king of red colour.


38.

The minimized expression for Boolean expressionf(A,B,C,D)=∑m(0,2,4,9,11)+∑d(1,5,13) can be expressed as

Answer»

The minimized expression for Boolean expression

f(A,B,C,D)=m(0,2,4,9,11)+d(1,5,13) can be expressed as

39.

Question 1 (iii) Two customers Shyam and Ekta are visiting a particular shop in the same week (Tuesday to Saturday). Each is equally likely to visit the shop on any day as on another day. What is the probability that both will visit the shop on different days?

Answer» Question 1 (iii)
Two customers Shyam and Ekta are visiting a particular shop in the same week (Tuesday to Saturday). Each is equally likely to visit the shop on any day as on another day. What is the probability that both will visit the shop on different days?
40.

Solve the following inequations: 7x+3≥3x−5 and x4−5≤54−x,xϵR. Also graph the solution set on the number line. [4 MARKS]

Answer» Solve the following inequations: 7x+33x5 and x4554x,xϵR. Also graph the solution set on the number line.
[4 MARKS]
41.

The probability of guessing the correct answer to a certain test questions is x12. If the probability of not guessing the correct answer to this question is 23, then x =(a) 2(b) 3(c) 4(d) 6

Answer» The probability of guessing the correct answer to a certain test questions is x12. If the probability of not guessing the correct answer to this question is 23, then x =



(a) 2



(b) 3



(c) 4



(d) 6
42.

A line intersects the y-axis and x-axis at P and Q , respectively. If (2, -5) is the mid-point of PQ, then the coordinates of P and Q are, respectively(a) (0, -5) and (2, 0) (b) (0, 10) and (-4, 0)(c) (0, 4) and (-10, 0 ) (d) (0, -10) and (4 , 0)

Answer» A line intersects the y-axis and x-axis at P and Q , respectively. If (2, -5) is the mid-point of PQ, then the coordinates of P and Q are, respectively

(a) (0, -5) and (2, 0) (b) (0, 10) and (-4, 0)

(c) (0, 4) and (-10, 0 ) (d) (0, -10) and (4 , 0)
43.

If the points A(k+1,2k),B(3k,2k+3) and C(5k-1,5k) are collinear, then find the value of k.

Answer»

If the points A(k+1,2k),B(3k,2k+3) and C(5k-1,5k) are collinear, then find the value of k.

44.

Question 1 (viii)Find the zeroes of the following polynomials by factorization method and verify the relations between the zeroes and the coefficient of the polynomials(viii) v2+4√3v−15

Answer» Question 1 (viii)

Find the zeroes of the following polynomials by factorization method and verify the relations between the zeroes and the coefficient of the polynomials



(viii) v2+43v15


45.

Frequency of a variable is always:

Answer»

Frequency of a variable is always:


46.

In Q.No. 1, if PB = 10 cm, what is the perimeter of Δ PCD?

Answer» In Q.No. 1, if PB = 10 cm, what is the perimeter of Δ PCD?
47.

Match the APs to their nth terms.

Answer»

Match the APs to their nth terms.

48.

Identify the odd one out from the following

Answer»

Identify the odd one out from the following


49.

From the following Trial Balance extracted from the books of Sh. Pawan Kumar, prepare a Trading Account, Profit & Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2019 and a Balance Sheet as at that date : Dr. Balances (₹) Cr. Balances (₹) Drawings 1,20,000 Capital 16,00,000 Plant and Machinery 12,00,000 Creditors 2,60,000 Horses and Carts 2,60,000 Sales 8,20,000 Debtors 3,40,000 Bills Payable 2,21,200 Purchases 2,00,000 Interest on Ram's Loan 1,800 Wages 80,000 Rent Received 12,000 Cash at Bank 2,60,000 Salaries 80,000 Repairs 5,000 Stock (1-4-2018) 70,000 Stock (31-3-2019) 92,000 Rent 45,000 Manufacturing expenses 15,000 Bad-Debts 50,000 Carriage 15,000 Income Tax 20,000 Life Insurance Premium 30,000 Loan to Ram at 12% p.a. 20,000 Insurance 12,000 Insurance Prepaid 1,000 29,15,000 29,15,000 Adjustments:- 1. Plant and Machinery includes a new machinery purchased on 1st October, 2018 for ₹ 2,00,000.2. Depreciate Plant and Machinery by 10% p.a. and Horses and Carts by 20% p.a.3. Salaries for the month of February and March 2019 are outstanding.4. Goods worth ₹ 15,000 were sold and despatched on 27th March but no entry was passed to this effect.5. Make a provision for Doubtful Debts at 5% on Debtors.

Answer» From the following Trial Balance extracted from the books of Sh. Pawan Kumar, prepare a Trading Account, Profit & Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2019 and a Balance Sheet as at that date :















































































































































Dr. Balances () Cr. Balances ()
Drawings 1,20,000 Capital 16,00,000
Plant and Machinery 12,00,000 Creditors 2,60,000
Horses and Carts 2,60,000 Sales 8,20,000
Debtors 3,40,000 Bills Payable 2,21,200
Purchases 2,00,000 Interest on Ram's Loan 1,800
Wages 80,000 Rent Received 12,000
Cash at Bank 2,60,000
Salaries 80,000
Repairs 5,000
Stock (1-4-2018) 70,000
Stock (31-3-2019) 92,000
Rent 45,000
Manufacturing expenses 15,000
Bad-Debts 50,000
Carriage 15,000
Income Tax 20,000
Life Insurance Premium 30,000
Loan to Ram at 12% p.a. 20,000
Insurance 12,000
Insurance Prepaid 1,000
29,15,000 29,15,000



Adjustments:-

1. Plant and Machinery includes a new machinery purchased on 1st October, 2018 for ₹ 2,00,000.

2. Depreciate Plant and Machinery by 10% p.a. and Horses and Carts by 20% p.a.

3. Salaries for the month of February and March 2019 are outstanding.

4. Goods worth ₹ 15,000 were sold and despatched on 27th March but no entry was passed to this effect.

5. Make a provision for Doubtful Debts at 5% on Debtors.
50.

Find the co-ordinates of the centroid of the triangle whose vertices are (4,7) , (8,4) & (7,11).

Answer»

Find the co-ordinates of the centroid of the triangle whose vertices are (4,7) , (8,4) & (7,11).