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Question 6 100 surnames were randomly picked up from a local telephone directory and the frequency distribution of the number of letters in the English alphabets in the surnames was obtained as follows: Number of letters1−44−77−1010−1313−1616−19Number of surnames63040644 Determine the median number of letters in the surnames. Find the mean number of letters in the surnames. Also, find the modal size of the surnames. |
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Answer» Question 6 100 surnames were randomly picked up from a local telephone directory and the frequency distribution of the number of letters in the English alphabets in the surnames was obtained as follows: Number of letters1−44−77−1010−1313−1616−19Number of surnames63040644 Determine the median number of letters in the surnames. Find the mean number of letters in the surnames. Also, find the modal size of the surnames. |
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Solve for x and y: 5x+6y=13,3x+4y=7 (x≠0). |
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Answer» Solve for x and y: 5x+6y=13,3x+4y=7 (x≠0). |
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A circle is drawn with AB as the diameter whose endpoints are A(−4,2) and B(8,10). If another circle with diameter one-third of the above circle is drawn with the same centre, what are the points that the circle cuts AB? |
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Answer» A circle is drawn with AB as the diameter whose endpoints are A(−4,2) and B(8,10). If another circle with diameter one-third of the above circle is drawn with the same centre, what are the points that the circle cuts AB? |
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PT and PS are tangents drawn to a circle, with centre C, from a point P. If ∠TPS = 50O, then the measure of ∠TCS is |
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Answer» PT and PS are tangents drawn to a circle, with centre C, from a point P. If ∠TPS = 50O, then the measure of ∠TCS is |
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if sec 3𝜃 = cosec(𝜃 − 2)where 3𝜃 and (𝜃 − 2) are acute angles, find 2𝜃. |
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Answer» if sec 3𝜃 = cosec(𝜃 − 2)where 3𝜃 and (𝜃 − 2) are acute angles, find 2𝜃. |
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Divide a line segment AB of length 9 cm in the ratio 4:4 at C. Now, divide the new line segment AC in the ratio 3:2 at M. |
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Answer» Divide a line segment AB of length 9 cm in the ratio 4:4 at C. Now, divide the new line segment AC in the ratio 3:2 at M. |
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State the two properties which are necessary for given two triangles to be similar. |
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Answer» State the two properties which are necessary for given two triangles to be similar. |
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(i) Is the line 3x + 4y + 7 = 0 perpendicular to the line 28x - 21y + 50 = 0 ? (ii) Is the line x - 3y = 4 perpendicular to the line 3x - y = 7 ? (iii) Is the line 3x + 2y = 5 parallel to the line x + 2y = 1 ? (iv) Determine x so that the slope of the line through (1, 4) and (x, 2) is 2. |
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Answer» (i) Is the line 3x + 4y + 7 = 0 perpendicular to the line 28x - 21y + 50 = 0 ? (ii) Is the line x - 3y = 4 perpendicular to the line 3x - y = 7 ? (iii) Is the line 3x + 2y = 5 parallel to the line x + 2y = 1 ? (iv) Determine x so that the slope of the line through (1, 4) and (x, 2) is 2. |
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In the figure above, DE and CE are the tangents through the point E. AF and AB are the tangents through the point F to the circle with centre M. Also, ∠DEM=30∘ and ∠AFM=10∘ What is the value of ∠MFB+∠MEC=? |
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In the figure above, DE and CE are the tangents through the point E. AF and AB are the tangents through the point F to the circle with centre M. Also, ∠DEM=30∘ and ∠AFM=10∘ What is the value of ∠MFB+∠MEC=? |
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Find the 10th term of the AP : 2, 7, 12, . . . |
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Answer» Find the 10th term of the AP : 2, 7, 12, . . . |
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If 2x, x+10, 3x+2 are in A.P, then x = ___ |
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Answer» If 2x, x+10, 3x+2 are in A.P, then x = |
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Give an example of two rational numberthe product of which is a 1) rational number 2)irrational number |
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Answer» Give an example of two rational numberthe product of which is a 1) rational number 2)irrational number |
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Find the smallest no. which when increased by 17is exactly divisible by 520 and468. |
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Answer» Find the smallest no. which when increased by 17is exactly divisible by 520 and468. |
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The image of a point P(x, y) when reflected in the X-axis is ___. |
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Answer» The image of a point P(x, y) when reflected in the X-axis is ___. |
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Question 2 (vi) Write whether the given statement is true or false. Justify your answer. If the coefficient of x2 and the constant term have the same sign and if the coefficient of x term is zero, then the quadratic equation has no real roots. |
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Answer» Question 2 (vi) |
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If a≠b≠c prove that (a,a2),(b,b2)(0,0) will not be collinear. |
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Answer» If a≠b≠c prove that (a,a2),(b,b2)(0,0) will not be collinear. |
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The decorative block shown in Fig. is made of two solids - a cube and a hemisphere. The base of the block is a cube with edge 5 cm, and the hemisphere fixed on the top has a diameter of 4.2 cm. Find the total surface area of the block. (Take π=227) [2 MARKS] |
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Answer» The decorative block shown in Fig. is made of two solids - a cube and a hemisphere. The base of the block is a cube with edge 5 cm, and the hemisphere fixed on the top has a diameter of 4.2 cm. Find the total surface area of the block. (Take π=227) [2 MARKS] |
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Question 87 Solve the following: Find a number whose fifth part increased by 30 is equal to its fourth part decreased by 30. |
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Answer» Question 87 Solve the following: Find a number whose fifth part increased by 30 is equal to its fourth part decreased by 30. |
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Maggie owns the candy store Rs 35.Each of 5 friends will help her pay off her debt. How much will each friend pay?? |
| Answer» Maggie owns the candy store Rs 35.Each of 5 friends will help her pay off her debt. How much will each friend pay?? | |
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Points a and b are 70 km. Apart on a highway a car starts from a and another car starts from b simultaneously. If they travel in the same direction, they meet in 7 hours, but if they travel towards each otherv, they meet in 1 hour. Find the speed of the 2 cars. |
| Answer» Points a and b are 70 km. Apart on a highway a car starts from a and another car starts from b simultaneously. If they travel in the same direction, they meet in 7 hours, but if they travel towards each otherv, they meet in 1 hour. Find the speed of the 2 cars. | |
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When any natural number is divided by 10,what is the sum of all possible remainders? |
| Answer» When any natural number is divided by 10,what is the sum of all possible remainders? | |
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A and B are two fixed points. What will be the locus of the point P such that ∠ APB=90∘ |
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Answer» A and B are two fixed points. What will be the locus of the point P such that ∠ APB=90∘ |
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If a×cosβ=cosα and b×sinβ=cosα, then value of (a+b)cosβ is |
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Answer» If a×cosβ=cosα and b×sinβ=cosα, then value of (a+b)cosβ is |
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If x−2 is a factor of 2x3−x2−px−2, then find the value of p. |
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Answer» If x−2 is a factor of 2x3−x2−px−2, then find the value of p. |
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There is a hollow cylinder as shown in the figure having outer radius 7 cm, height 21 cm and inner radius 6 cm, whose inner and outer surfaces are to be painted. Calculate the area to be painted. |
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Answer» There is a hollow cylinder as shown in the figure having outer radius 7 cm, height 21 cm and inner radius 6 cm, whose inner and outer surfaces are to be painted. Calculate the area to be painted. |
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The observations 29,32,48,50,x,x+2,72,78,84,95 are arranged in ascending order.What is the value of x if the median of the data is 63? |
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Answer» The observations 29,32,48,50,x,x+2,72,78,84,95 are arranged in ascending order.What is the value of x if the median of the data is 63? |
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How to draw a triangle? |
| Answer» How to draw a triangle? | |
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ABC is an isosceles triangle with AC = BC. If AB2=2AC2, prove that ΔABC is right triangle. [1 MARK] |
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Answer» ABC is an isosceles triangle with AC = BC. If AB2=2AC2, prove that ΔABC is right triangle. [1 MARK] |
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Question 43 2__ 53=103 |
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Answer» Question 43 2__ 53=103 |
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In ΔABC, ∠A=60∘,∠B=45∘ and AB= 10cm as shown in the figure. Then the area of the triangle is equal to |
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Answer» In ΔABC, ∠A=60∘,∠B=45∘ and AB= 10cm as shown in the figure. Then the area of the triangle is equal to
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For the two particles P and Q along the diametrically opposite end of a circle (r=4 m) as shown in figure at time t=0, origin is taken at centre of the circle. If Particle P moves 6 m towards Q, along line joining them. Then position of P with respect to Q will be: |
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Answer» For the two particles P and Q along the diametrically opposite end of a circle (r=4 m) as shown in figure at time t=0, origin is taken at centre of the circle. |
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Question 75 A typist has to type a manuscript of 40 pages. She has typed 30 pages of the manuscript. What is the ratio of the number of pages typed to the number of pages left? |
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Answer» Question 75 A typist has to type a manuscript of 40 pages. She has typed 30 pages of the manuscript. What is the ratio of the number of pages typed to the number of pages left? |
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In the given figure, AP and AQ are the tangents drawn to a circle from a point A outside the circle. If ∠PAQ = 40∘ then, find ∠AQP. |
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Answer» In the given figure, AP and AQ are the tangents drawn to a circle from a point A outside the circle. If ∠PAQ = 40∘ then, find ∠AQP. |
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Plot the points A(4, 6) and B (1, 2). If A' is the image of A when reflected in the X axis and B' is the image of B when reflected in the line AA'. then the figure ABA'B' so formed is a |
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Answer» Plot the points A(4, 6) and B (1, 2). If A' is the image of A when reflected in the X axis and B' is the image of B when reflected in the line AA'. then the figure ABA'B' so formed is a |
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Alpha and Beta are zeroes of polynomial x²-5x+k such that alha-beta=1 Find value of k |
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Answer» Alpha and Beta are zeroes of polynomial x²-5x+k such that alha-beta=1 Find value of k |
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A solid metallic sphere of diameter 8 cm is melted and drawn into a cylindrical wire of uniform width. If the length of the wire is 12 m, find its width. |
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Answer» A solid metallic sphere of diameter 8 cm is melted and drawn into a cylindrical wire of uniform width. If the length of the wire is 12 m, find its width. |
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Graph of y=x2+7x+3 intersects the x-axis at __ number of points |
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Answer» Graph of y=x2+7x+3 intersects the x-axis at |
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Question 93 If the price of petrol, diesel and LPG is slashed as follows FuelOld price/litre (in Rs)New price/litre(in Rs) %DecreasePetrol/L45.6240.62___Diesel/L32.8630.86___LPG/14.2 kg304.70279.70___ Complete the above table. |
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Answer» Question 93 If the price of petrol, diesel and LPG is slashed as follows FuelOld price/litre (in Rs)New price/litre(in Rs) %DecreasePetrol/L45.6240.62___Diesel/L32.8630.86___LPG/14.2 kg304.70279.70___ |
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Solve: 217X+131Y=913, 131X+217Y=827 |
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Answer» Solve: 217X+131Y=913, 131X+217Y=827 |
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Rohit invested Rs 9,600 on Rs 100 shares at Rs 20 premium paying 8% dividend. Rohit sold the shares when the price rose to Rs 160. He invested the proceeds (excluding dividend) in 10% Rs 50 shares at Rs 40. Find the : (i) Original number of shares (ii) Sale proceeds (iii) New number of shares (iv) Change in the two dividends. [4 MARKS] |
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Answer» Rohit invested Rs 9,600 on Rs 100 shares at Rs 20 premium paying 8% dividend. Rohit sold the shares when the price rose to Rs 160. He invested the proceeds (excluding dividend) in 10% Rs 50 shares at Rs 40. Find the : (i) Original number of shares (ii) Sale proceeds (iii) New number of shares (iv) Change in the two dividends. [4 MARKS] |
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Mark a point P outside the circle of radius 4 cm with centre O. Construct the two tangents to the circle from P which is at the distance of 7cm from centre. Measure the length of the tangents. |
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Answer» Mark a point P outside the circle of radius 4 cm with centre O. Construct the two tangents to the circle from P which is at the distance of 7cm from centre. Measure the length of the tangents. |
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Given A = {a, b, c, d, e} B = {a, e, i, o, u} C = {c, d, e, u} . Show that A\ (B\C) ≠ (A\B)\C |
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Answer» Given A = {a, b, c, d, e} B = {a, e, i, o, u} C = {c, d, e, u} . Show that A\ (B\C) ≠ (A\B)\C |
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A single 6-sided die is rolled. What is the probability of getting a 2 or 5? |
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Answer» A single 6-sided die is rolled. What is the probability of getting a 2 or 5? |
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The radius and height of a cone are in the ratio 3:4. Then the ratio of the total surface area to the curved surface area of the cone is |
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Answer» The radius and height of a cone are in the ratio 3:4. Then the ratio of the total surface area to the curved surface area of the cone is |
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The number of possible pairs of numbers, whose product is 5400 and HCF is 30, is Ans given:- 2 pairs |
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Answer» The number of possible pairs of numbers, whose product is 5400 and HCF is 30, is Ans given:- 2 pairs |
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Rohan buys, 600, ₹ 200 share at ₹ 20 premium in a company paying 10% dividend. Then his annual income & percentage income will be |
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Answer» Rohan buys, 600, ₹ 200 share at ₹ 20 premium in a company paying 10% dividend. Then his annual income & percentage income will be |
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Given below are the weekly wages of 200 workers in a small factory. Calculate the maean weekly wages of the workers. |
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Answer» Given below are the weekly wages of 200 workers in a small factory.
Calculate the maean weekly wages of the workers. |
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2 tangents are drawn from a point P to a circle as shown . If PA : AB = 5:2 and the perimeter of triangle APB is 48 cm, the length of PB is: __ |
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Answer» 2 tangents are drawn from a point P to a circle as shown . If PA : AB = 5:2 and the perimeter of triangle APB is 48 cm, the length of PB is: |
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A boy, standing on a 50 m tall building is looking at a stone on the ground. The distance between the stone and the building is equal to the height of the building. Find the angle of depression. |
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Answer» A boy, standing on a 50 m tall building is looking at a stone on the ground. The distance between the stone and the building is equal to the height of the building. Find the angle of depression. |
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A cylindrical container of depth 20 m and radius 0.7 m is painted for Rs.8800. If the painter takes Rs.40 per sq. meter to paint the cylindrical container, then find the CSA of the cylindrical vessel. |
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Answer» A cylindrical container of depth 20 m and radius 0.7 m is painted for Rs.8800. If the painter takes Rs.40 per sq. meter to paint the cylindrical container, then find the CSA of the cylindrical vessel. |
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