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A box contains 3 black balls, 4 red balls and 3 green balls. All the balls are identical in shape and size. Rohit takes out a ball from the bag without looking into it. What is the probability that the ball drawn is a black ball? |
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Answer» A box contains 3 black balls, 4 red balls and 3 green balls. All the balls are identical in shape and size. Rohit takes out a ball from the bag without looking into it. What is the probability that the ball drawn is a black ball? |
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If the perimeter of each face of a cube is 32 cm, find its lateral surface area. |
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Answer» If the perimeter of each face of a cube is 32 cm, find its lateral surface area. |
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Show graphically that the following given systems of equations is inconsistent i.e. has no solution: 2x+y=66x+3y=20 |
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Answer» Show graphically that the following given systems of equations is inconsistent i.e. has no solution: |
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88. A wooden plank of length 1m and uniform cross section is hinged at one end to the bottom of a tank. The tank is filled with water up to a height of 0.5m. Specific gravity of the plank is 0.5. Find the angle theta that the plank makes with vertical in the equilibrium position. |
| Answer» 88. A wooden plank of length 1m and uniform cross section is hinged at one end to the bottom of a tank. The tank is filled with water up to a height of 0.5m. Specific gravity of the plank is 0.5. Find the angle theta that the plank makes with vertical in the equilibrium position. | |
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Draw a right triangle ABC is which AB = 6 cm, BC = 8 cm and ∠B=90∘. Draw BD perpendicular from B on AC and draw a circle passing through the points B, C and D. Construct tangents from A to this circle. |
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Answer» Draw a right triangle ABC is which AB = 6 cm, BC = 8 cm and ∠B=90∘. Draw BD perpendicular from B on AC and draw a circle passing through the points B, C and D. |
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If the number 91876y2 is completely divisible by 8, then the smallest whole number in place of y will be: |
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Answer» If the number 91876y2 is completely divisible by 8, then the smallest whole number in place of y will be: |
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Question 5In figure AB and CD are common tangents to two circles of unequal radii prove that AB=CD |
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Answer» Question 5 In figure AB and CD are common tangents to two circles of unequal radii prove that AB=CD ![]() |
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Which term of the A.P. 3,10,17,... will be 84 more than its 13th term? |
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Answer» Which term of the A.P. 3,10,17,... will be 84 more than its 13th term? |
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8. What is the easiest way to learn the values of cos ,,sin etc |
| Answer» 8. What is the easiest way to learn the values of cos ,,sin etc | |
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The number of points on x-axis which are at a distance c(c<3) from the points (2, 3) is |
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Answer» The number of points on x-axis which are at a distance c(c<3) from the points (2, 3) is |
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How many cubes of sides 1 cm can be placed inside the given box? |
Answer» How many cubes of sides 1 cm can be placed inside the given box?![]() |
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If the point A(3,−2,4),B(1,1,1) and C(−1,4,−2) are collinear then (CA:AB)= |
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Answer» If the point A(3,−2,4),B(1,1,1) and C(−1,4,−2) are collinear then (CA:AB)= |
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If 14 is equivalent to x28, then the value of x is(a) 6(b) 7(c) 8(d) 9Disclaimer: There is a misprint in the question, 34 is written instead of 14. |
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Answer» If is equivalent to , then the value of x is (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8 (d) 9 Disclaimer: There is a misprint in the question, is written instead of . |
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Find the point on X axis which is equidistant from (2,-5) and (-2,9) |
| Answer» Find the point on X axis which is equidistant from (2,-5) and (-2,9) | |
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A card is drawn at random from a pack of 52 cards. Find the probability that the card drawn is a red card. |
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Answer» A card is drawn at random from a pack of 52 cards. Find the probability that the card drawn is a red card. |
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Find the number that is to be added to x2+12x to make it a perfect square.36 |
Answer» Find the number that is to be added to x2+12x to make it a perfect square.
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On a graph paper, plot the triangle ABC, whose vertices are at the points A (3, 1), B(5, 0) and C (7, 4). On the same diagram, draw the image of the triangle ABC under reflection in the origin O (0, 0). |
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Answer» On a graph paper, plot the triangle ABC, whose vertices are at the points A (3, 1), B(5, 0) and C (7, 4). On the same diagram, draw the image of the triangle ABC under reflection in the origin O (0, 0). |
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An aeroplane takes 1 hour less for a journey of 1200km if its speed is increased by 100 km/hr from its usual speed of the plane. |
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Answer» An aeroplane takes 1 hour less for a journey of 1200km if its speed is increased by 100 km/hr from its usual speed of the plane. |
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Question 7 (i)Solve the following pair of linear equations.(i) px + qy = p − q qx − py = p + q |
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Answer» Question 7 (i) Solve the following pair of linear equations. (i) px + qy = p − q qx − py = p + q |
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If x - 2 is a factor for x2+ax+b and a + b = 1, find the values of a and b. |
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Answer» If x - 2 is a factor for x2+ax+b and a + b = 1, find the values of a and b. |
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Show that there is no value of n for which (2n × 5n) ends in 5. |
| Answer» Show that there is no value of n for which (2n × 5n) ends in 5. | |
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A die is thrown once. Find the probability of getting (i) an even number (ii) a number less than 5 (iii) a number greater than 2 (iv) a number between 3 and 6 (v) a number other than 3 (vi) the number 5. |
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Answer» A die is thrown once. Find the probability of getting |
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The nth term of a sequence is 3n–2. Is the sequence an A.P. ? If so, find its 10th term. |
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Answer» The nth term of a sequence is 3n–2. Is the sequence an A.P. ? If so, find its 10th term. |
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On 1st October, 2011, X Ltd. purchased a machinery for ₹ 2,50,000. A part of machinery which was purchased for ₹ 20,000 on 1st October, 2011 became obsolete and was disposed off on 1st January, 2014 (having a book value ₹ 17,100 on 1st April, 2013) for ₹ 2,000. Depreciation is charged 10% annually on written down value. Prepare Machinery Disposal Account and also show your workings. The books being closed on 31st March of every year. |
| Answer» On 1st October, 2011, X Ltd. purchased a machinery for ₹ 2,50,000. A part of machinery which was purchased for ₹ 20,000 on 1st October, 2011 became obsolete and was disposed off on 1st January, 2014 (having a book value ₹ 17,100 on 1st April, 2013) for ₹ 2,000. Depreciation is charged 10% annually on written down value. Prepare Machinery Disposal Account and also show your workings. The books being closed on 31st March of every year. | |
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Question 1 (viii) Without actually performing the long division, state whether 615 will have a terminating decimal expansion or a non-terminating repeating decimal expansion. |
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Answer» Question 1 (viii) |
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A card is drawn at random from a well shuffled pack of 52 playing cards. Find the probability that the drawn card is neither a kind nor a queen. |
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Answer» A card is drawn at random from a well shuffled pack of 52 playing cards. Find the probability that the drawn card is neither a kind nor a queen. |
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Find the value of x + y in the figure given below: |
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Answer» Find the value of x + y in the figure given below:
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Solve the following pair of equations:1x+3y=16x−12y=2(Where x≠0,y≠0) |
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Answer» Solve the following pair of equations: |
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the displacement x of a particle is given by x=A sin( omega(t) + theta), the time at which the displacement is maximum is1. ((pi/2omega) - (theta/omega))2. ((pi/omega) + (theta/omega))3. ((pi/omega) - (theta/omega))4. ((pi/2omega) + (theta/omega)) |
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Answer» the displacement x of a particle is given by x=A sin( omega(t) + theta), the time at which the displacement is maximum is 1. ((pi/2omega) - (theta/omega)) 2. ((pi/omega) + (theta/omega)) 3. ((pi/omega) - (theta/omega)) 4. ((pi/2omega) + (theta/omega)) |
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If A1, A2 are the two arithmetic means between two numbers a and b and G1, G1 are two geometric means between same two numbers, then A1+A2G1G2=_________. |
| Answer» If A1, A2 are the two arithmetic means between two numbers a and b and G1, G1 are two geometric means between same two numbers, then _________. | |
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If an object is dropped from a height of 39 feet, the function h(t)=−16t2+39 gives the height of the object after t seconds. Choose the graph of the function. |
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Answer» If an object is dropped from a height of 39 feet, the function h(t)=−16t2+39 gives the height of the object after t seconds. Choose the graph of the function. |
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Let sin−1x+cos−1y=λπ, where x+1x=2 and y+1y=−2. Then λ is equal to |
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Answer» Let sin−1x+cos−1y=λπ, where x+1x=2 and y+1y=−2. Then λ is equal to |
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Gopi buys a fish from a shop for his aquarium. The shopkeeper takes out one fish at random from a tank containing 5 male fish and 8 female fish (see figure). What is the probability that the fish taken out is a male fish? |
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Answer» Gopi buys a fish from a shop for his aquarium. The shopkeeper takes out one fish at random from a tank containing 5 male fish and 8 female fish (see figure). What is the probability that the fish taken out is a male fish? |
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Two poles of heights 6 m and 11 m stand on a plane ground. If the distance between the feet of the poles is 12 m, find the distance between their tops. |
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Answer» Two poles of heights 6 m and 11 m stand on a plane ground. If the distance between the feet of the poles is 12 m, find the distance between their tops. |
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A child has a die whose six faces show the letters as given below:The die is thrown once. What is the probability of getting A? |
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Answer» A child has a die whose six faces show the letters as given below: The die is thrown once. What is the probability of getting A? |
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A box contains 5 red marbels, 8 white marbles and 4 green marbles, One marble is taken out of the box at ramdom. What is the probability that the marble taken out will be (i) red? (ii) white?(iii) not green? |
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Answer» A box contains 5 red marbels, 8 white marbles and 4 green marbles, One marble is taken out of the box at ramdom. What is the probability that the marble taken out will be (i) red? (ii) white? (iii) not green? |
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A card is drawn at random from a well shuffled deck of 52 cards. Find the probability of getting a card bearing a number greater than 2 but less than 9. |
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Answer» A card is drawn at random from a well shuffled deck of 52 cards. Find the probability of getting a card bearing a number greater than 2 but less than 9. |
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Abhay, Babu and Charu are partners sharing profits and losses equally. They agree to admit Daman for equal share of profit. For this purpose, the value of goodwill is to be calculated on the basis of four years' purchase of average profit of last five years. These profits for the year ended 31st March, were: Year 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Profit/(Loss) (₹) 1,50,000 3,50,000 5,00,000 7,10,000 (5,90,000) On 1st April, 2018, a car costing ₹ 1,00,000 was purchased and debited to Travelling Expenses Account, on which depreciation is to be charged 25%. Interest of ₹ 10,000 on Non-trade Investments is credit to income for the year ended 31st March, 2018 and 2019.Calculate the value of goodwill after adjusting the above. |
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Answer» Abhay, Babu and Charu are partners sharing profits and losses equally. They agree to admit Daman for equal share of profit. For this purpose, the value of goodwill is to be calculated on the basis of four years' purchase of average profit of last five years. These profits for the year ended 31st March, were:
On 1st April, 2018, a car costing ₹ 1,00,000 was purchased and debited to Travelling Expenses Account, on which depreciation is to be charged 25%. Interest of ₹ 10,000 on Non-trade Investments is credit to income for the year ended 31st March, 2018 and 2019. Calculate the value of goodwill after adjusting the above. |
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the slant height of the frustum of cone is 10 cm and the primeter of its circular ends are 207.24 cm and 169.56 cm.find the CSA of the frustum(pie 3.14) |
| Answer» the slant height of the frustum of cone is 10 cm and the primeter of its circular ends are 207.24 cm and 169.56 cm.find the CSA of the frustum(pie 3.14) | |
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Find the area of the smaller part ofthe circle x2 + y2 = a2cut off by the line |
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Answer» Find the area of the smaller part of |
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If one of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial x3+ax2+bx+c=0 is -1, then the product of other two zeroes is____ |
| Answer» If one of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial x3+ax2+bx+c=0 is -1, then the product of other two zeroes is____ | |
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The area of sector is one-twelfth that of the complete circle. Find the angle of the sector . |
| Answer» The area of sector is one-twelfth that of the complete circle. Find the angle of the sector . | |
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Find the total surface area of frustum in the given figure. |
Answer» Find the total surface area of frustum in the given figure.
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If p(x) = – x 2 + px – p – 8 and p(x) < 0 for all real values of x, then the value of p cannot be |
| Answer» If p(x) = – x 2 + px – p – 8 and p(x) < 0 for all real values of x, then the value of p cannot be | |
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In ΔABC. and E are the mid-points of AB and AC respectively. Find the ratio of the areas of ΔAED and ΔABC. |
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Answer» In ΔABC. and E are the mid-points of AB and AC respectively. Find the ratio of the areas of ΔAED and ΔABC. |
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Question 14 A 1.2 m tall girl spots a balloon moving with the wind in a horizontal line at a height of 88.2 m from the ground. The angle of elevation of the balloon from the eyes of the girl at any instant is 60∘. After some time, the angle of elevation reduces to 30∘. Find the distance travelled by the balloon during the interval. |
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Answer» Question 14 |
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In the formula X¯ = a + h 1NΣfiui , for finding the mean of grouped frequency distribution ui =(a) xi + ah (b) hxi - a (c) xi- ah (d) a -xih |
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Answer» In the formula , for finding the mean of grouped frequency distribution = (a) (b) (c) (d) |
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The probability that a leap year has 53 Sundays is |
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Answer» The probability that a leap year has 53 Sundays is |
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In Fig. 5, DE || AC and DF || AE. Prove that EFBF=ECBE |
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Answer» In Fig. 5, DE || AC and DF || AE. Prove that
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Express 23150 as product of its prime factors. Is it unique? |
| Answer» Express 23150 as product of its prime factors. Is it unique? | |