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State the type of the conditional clause in the sentence. You would probably have missed the mark if you had not taken the shot up close. |
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Answer» State the type of the conditional clause in the sentence. You would probably have missed the mark if you had not taken the shot up close. |
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A hemispherical piece of wood is to be mounted at the end of a cylindrical wooden log with the same base. If the length of the log is four times its width, then what is the percentage increase in its total surface area? |
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Answer» A hemispherical piece of wood is to be mounted at the end of a cylindrical wooden log with the same base. If the length of the log is four times its width, then what is the percentage increase in its total surface area? |
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A manufacturer A sells an article to a trader B for ₹ 20,000. Trader B sells to a trader C at a profit of ₹ 5000 and trader C sells it to a customer at a profit of ₹ 6000, if the rate of VAT is 10 % , find the amount of tax ( under VAT) received by the State Government on the sale of this article |
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Answer» A manufacturer A sells an article to a trader B for ₹ 20,000. Trader B sells to a trader C at a profit of ₹ 5000 and trader C sells it to a customer at a profit of ₹ 6000, if the rate of VAT is 10 % , find the amount of tax ( under VAT) received by the State Government on the sale of this article |
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By selling at Rs 77 some 9/4% shares of face value Rs 100 and investing the proceeds in 6% shares of face value Rs 100 selling at Rs 110 a person increased his income by Rs 117 per annum how many shares did he sell. |
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Answer» By selling at Rs 77 some 9/4% shares of face value Rs 100 and investing the proceeds in 6% shares of face value Rs 100 selling at Rs 110 a person increased his income by Rs 117 per annum how many shares did he sell. |
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At 't' minutes past 2pm , the time needed by the minute hand of a clock to show 3pm was found to be 3minutes less than t^2/4 find 't'. |
| Answer» At 't' minutes past 2pm , the time needed by the minute hand of a clock to show 3pm was found to be 3minutes less than t^2/4 find 't'. | |
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Prove that: (i) tan 20o tan 35o tan 45o tan 55o tan 70o=1 (ii) sin 48o sec42o+cos 48o cosec 42o=2 (iii) sin 70ocos 20o+cosec 20osec 70o−2 cos 70o cosec 20o=0 (iv) cos 80osin 10o+cos 59o cosec 31o=2 |
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Answer» Prove that: (i) tan 20o tan 35o tan 45o tan 55o tan 70o=1 (ii) sin 48o sec42o+cos 48o cosec 42o=2 (iii) sin 70ocos 20o+cosec 20osec 70o−2 cos 70o cosec 20o=0 (iv) cos 80osin 10o+cos 59o cosec 31o=2 |
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How amny terms of the AP 20,1913,1823,... must be taken so that their sum is 300 ? Explain the double answer. |
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Answer» How amny terms of the AP 20,1913,1823,... must be taken so that their sum is 300 ? Explain the double answer. |
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A person walked diagonally across a square plot of side 1 m. Approximately, what was the percent saved by not walking along the edges? |
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Answer» A person walked diagonally across a square plot of side 1 m. Approximately, what was the percent saved by not walking along the edges? |
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The angle of elevation of the top of the building from the foot of the tower is 30∘ and the angle of the top of the tower from the foot of the building is 60∘. If the tower is 50 m high, find the height of the building. |
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Answer» The angle of elevation of the top of the building from the foot of the tower is 30∘ and the angle of the top of the tower from the foot of the building is 60∘. If the tower is 50 m high, find the height of the building. |
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Question 99 (ii) Use a ruler to measure the distance in cm between the places joined by dotted lines. If the map has been drawn using the scale, 1 cm : 10 km, find the actual distances between College and Complex |
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Answer» Question 99 (ii) Use a ruler to measure the distance in cm between the places joined by dotted lines. If the map has been drawn using the scale, 1 cm : 10 km, find the actual distances between College and Complex
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How many balls each of radius 1 cm can be made by melting a bigger ball whose radius is 8 cm? |
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Answer» How many balls each of radius 1 cm can be made by melting a bigger ball whose radius is 8 cm? |
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If a and b are the zeroes of the polynomial f (X)=x² - 5x +k such that a-b =1 , find the value of k? |
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Answer» If a and b are the zeroes of the polynomial f (X)=x² - 5x +k such that a-b =1 , find the value of k? |
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What is the angle of elevation of the sun, when the length of the shadow of a tree is equal to the height of the tree? |
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Answer» What is the angle of elevation of the sun, when the length of the shadow of a tree is equal to the height of the tree? |
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If n is a natural number, then which number always ends at 6 from the following? |
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Answer» If n is a natural number, then which number always ends at 6 from the following? |
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(a) A vertical stick 12 cm long casts a shadow 8 cm long on the ground. At the same time, a tower casts a shadow 40 m long on the ground. Determine the height of the tower. (b) The perimeter of two similar triangles are 30 cm and 20 cm, respectively, If one side of the first triangle is 12 cm, determine the corresponding side of the second triangle. [6 MARKS] |
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Answer» (a) A vertical stick 12 cm long casts a shadow 8 cm long on the ground. At the same time, a tower casts a shadow 40 m long on the ground. Determine the height of the tower. (b) The perimeter of two similar triangles are 30 cm and 20 cm, respectively, If one side of the first triangle is 12 cm, determine the corresponding side of the second triangle. [6 MARKS] |
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In a business Ruchi and Deepthi invested amounts in the ratio 2:1. Whereas the ratio between amounts invested by Ruchi and Amulya was 3:2. If Rs 1,57,300 was their profit, how much amount did Amulya receive? |
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Answer» In a business Ruchi and Deepthi invested amounts in the ratio 2:1. Whereas the ratio between amounts invested by Ruchi and Amulya was 3:2. If Rs 1,57,300 was their profit, how much amount did Amulya receive? |
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Let M×[1102]=[12], where M is a matrix. State the order of the matrix M. |
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Answer» Let M×[1102]=[12], where M is a matrix. State the order of the matrix M. |
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Class intervals / Frequency 15-25. 6 25-35. 11 35-45 . 7 45-55. 4 55-65. 4 65-75. 2 75-85 . 1 |
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Answer» Class intervals / Frequency 15-25. 6 25-35. 11 35-45 . 7 45-55. 4 55-65. 4 65-75. 2 75-85 . 1 |
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Statement I: If two triangles are similar, the sides are proportional. Statement II: If two triangles are similar, the angles are equal. |
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Answer» Statement I: If two triangles are similar, the sides are proportional. |
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If a person is looking down at an object, then the angle the man’s line of sight makes with the horizontal is the angle of __. |
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Answer» If a person is looking down at an object, then the angle the man’s line of sight makes with the horizontal is the angle of |
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Three different coins are tossed together. Find the probability of getting (i) exactly two heads, (ii) at least two heads (iii) at least two tails. |
| Answer» Three different coins are tossed together. Find the probability of getting (i) exactly two heads, (ii) at least two heads (iii) at least two tails. | |
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The following table gives the daiy income of 50 workers of a factory. Draw both types ("less than type" and "greater than type") ogives. Daily Income (in Rs.)No. of workers (c.f.)100−12012120−14014140−160 8160−180 6180−20010 |
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Answer» The following table gives the daiy income of 50 workers of a factory. Draw both types ("less than type" and "greater than type") ogives. Daily Income (in Rs.)No. of workers (c.f.)100−12012120−14014140−160 8160−180 6180−20010 |
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What is the ratio PRRQ for the following construction method? |
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Answer» What is the ratio PRRQ for the following construction method? |
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Shubendhu owns 560 shares of a company. The face value of each share is ₹25. The company declares a dividend of 9%. Calculate: (i) The dividend that Shubendhu will get. (ii) The rate of interest on his investment if Shubendhu had paid ₹30 for each share. |
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Answer» Shubendhu owns 560 shares of a company. The face value of each share is ₹25. The company declares a dividend of 9%. Calculate: (i) The dividend that Shubendhu will get. (ii) The rate of interest on his investment if Shubendhu had paid ₹30 for each share. |
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Solve the following system of equations 8v-3u=5uv 6v-5u=-2uv |
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Answer» Solve the following system of equations 8v-3u=5uv 6v-5u=-2uv |
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The cost of levelling a square lawn at Rs 15 per square metre is Rs 19,935.Find the cost of fencing the lawn at Rs 22 per metre. |
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Answer» The cost of levelling a square lawn at Rs 15 per square metre is Rs 19,935.Find the cost of fencing the lawn at Rs 22 per metre. |
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If a tower 30 m high, casts a shadow 10√3 m long on the ground, then what is the angle of elevation of the sun? |
| Answer» If a tower 30 m high, casts a shadow 10√3 m long on the ground, then what is the angle of elevation of the sun? | |
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From the top of a 120m high tower, a man observes two cars on the opposite sides of the tower and in straight line with the base of tower with angles of depression as 60∘ and 45∘. Find the distance between the cars. (Take √3=1.732) |
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Answer» From the top of a 120m high tower, a man observes two cars on the opposite sides of the tower and in straight line with the base of tower with angles of depression as 60∘ and 45∘. Find the distance between the cars. (Take √3=1.732) |
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If speed of boat in still water is x km/h and speed of stream is y kmh . S1 : upstream speed of boat is (x-y) kmh S2 : downstream speed is (x+y) kmh |
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Answer» If speed of boat in still water is x km/h and speed of stream is y kmh . S1 : upstream speed of boat is (x-y) kmh S2 : downstream speed is (x+y) kmh |
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Two Triangles are similar if corresponding sides are in proportion and corresponding angles are equal. By satisfying one condition is enough to say that triangles are simiar? |
| Answer» Two Triangles are similar if corresponding sides are in proportion and corresponding angles are equal. By satisfying one condition is enough to say that triangles are simiar? | |
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Find the average age of students for a particular class given below find their collective average. ClassNumber of studentsAge8120101013016 |
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Answer» Find the average age of students for a particular class given below find their collective average. ClassNumber of studentsAge8120101013016 |
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(a) A solid sphere of radius 15 cm is melted and recast into solid right circular cones of radius 2.5 cm and height 8 cm. Calculate the number of cones recast. (b) A hollow sphere of internal and external radii 6 cm and 8 cm respectively is melted and recast into small cones of base radius 2 cm and height 8 cm. Find the number of cones. [6 MARKS] |
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Answer» (a) A solid sphere of radius 15 cm is melted and recast into solid right circular cones of radius 2.5 cm and height 8 cm. Calculate the number of cones recast. (b) A hollow sphere of internal and external radii 6 cm and 8 cm respectively is melted and recast into small cones of base radius 2 cm and height 8 cm. Find the number of cones. [6 MARKS] |
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In tossing a coin 10 times, the outcomes are H, H, H, T, H, T, T, T, H, H The empirical probability of getting a head is (in decimal form) __ |
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Answer» In tossing a coin 10 times, the outcomes are H, H, H, T, H, T, T, T, H, H The empirical probability of getting a head is (in decimal form) |
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if 2 θ + 45o, 30o - θ are acute angles, the degress measure of θ satisfying tan(2θ + 45o) = cot(30o – θ) is |
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Answer» if 2 θ + 45o, 30o - θ are acute angles, the degress measure of θ satisfying tan(2θ + 45o) = cot(30o – θ) is |
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sin Asin (90−A)+cos Acos (90−A)=sec Acosec A |
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Answer» sin Asin (90−A)+cos Acos (90−A)=sec Acosec A |
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Question 3 Draw two concentric circles of radii 3 cm and 5 cm. Taking a point on outer circle construct the pair of tangents to the other. Measure the length of a tangent and verify it by actual calculation. |
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Answer» Question 3 Draw two concentric circles of radii 3 cm and 5 cm. Taking a point on outer circle construct the pair of tangents to the other. Measure the length of a tangent and verify it by actual calculation. |
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If H.C.F of x3y4z2 and x6y8z4 is 'a' and H.C.F of x5y6z3 and x6y7z4 is 'b' then ab = . |
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Answer» If H.C.F of x3y4z2 and x6y8z4 is 'a' and H.C.F of x5y6z3 and x6y7z4 is 'b' then ab = |
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A box A contains 3 red balls and 4 blue balls, box B contains 4 red balls and 3 blue balls. A ball is randomly taken from box A and kept in box B. If a ball is drawn from box B, what is the probability that the ball drawn is a red ball? |
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Answer» A box A contains 3 red balls and 4 blue balls, box B contains 4 red balls and 3 blue balls. A ball is randomly taken from box A and kept in box B. If a ball is drawn from box B, what is the probability that the ball drawn is a red ball? |
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How many zeroes a polynomial of degree x have |
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Answer» How many zeroes a polynomial of degree x have |
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If tanA=a(a+1) and tanB=1(2a+1), then the value of A+B is? |
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Answer» If tanA=a(a+1) and tanB=1(2a+1), then the value of A+B is? |
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Find the equation of a line whose slope is −1 and y-intercept is 5. |
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Answer» Find the equation of a line whose slope is −1 and y-intercept is 5. |
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Which of the following is an internal debt of the government? |
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Answer» Which of the following is an internal debt of the government? |
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A cylindrical container with diameter of base 42 cm contains sufficient water to submerge a rectangular solid of iron with dimensions 22 cm × 14 cm × 10.5 cm. Find the rise in level of the water when the solid is submerged. |
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Answer» A cylindrical container with diameter of base 42 cm contains sufficient water to submerge a rectangular solid of iron with dimensions 22 cm × 14 cm × 10.5 cm. Find the rise in level of the water when the solid is submerged. |
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If ax2+bx+c=0 is a quadratic equation, then a CANNOT be: |
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Answer» If ax2+bx+c=0 is a quadratic equation, then a CANNOT be: |
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Which of the following statements is true for θ ranging from 0∘ to 90∘? |
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Answer» Which of the following statements is true for θ ranging from 0∘ to 90∘? |
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If the points A(1,2), B(0,0) and C(a,b) are collinear, then which of the following is correct |
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Answer» If the points A(1,2), B(0,0) and C(a,b) are collinear, then which of the following is correct |
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If for an A.P. Sn=n2 + 3n What is the n th term? |
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Answer» If for an A.P. Sn=n2 + 3n |
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In right - angled triangle ABC in which ∠C=90∘, if D is the mid-point of BC, prove that AB2=4AD2−3AC2 |
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Answer» In right - angled triangle ABC in which ∠C=90∘, if D is the mid-point of BC, prove that AB2=4AD2−3AC2 |
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Question 9 Following table gives the distribution of students of sections A and B of a class according to the marks obtained by them. Section ASection BMarksFrequencyMarksFrequency0−1550−15315−301215−301630−452830−452545−603045−602760−753560−754075−901375−9010 Represent the marks of the students of both the sections on the same graph by two frequency polygons. What do you observe? |
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Answer» Question 9 |
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Solve the following inequation: −23<−x3+1. |
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Answer» Solve the following inequation: |
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