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1.

What is the common difference of an A.P. in which a21−a7=84 ?

Answer» What is the common difference of an A.P. in which

a21a7=84 ?
2.

Choose the area enclosed between the secant and the tangent.

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Choose the area enclosed between the secant and the tangent.

3.

Question 2 Only one of the four options is correct. Write the correct one. The ratio of the number of sides of a square to the number of edges of a cube is a) 1 : 2 b) 3 : 2 c) 4 : 1 d) 1 : 3

Answer»

Question 2

Only one of the four options is correct. Write the correct one.

The ratio of the number of sides of a square to the number of edges of a cube is

a) 1 : 2

b) 3 : 2

c) 4 : 1

d) 1 : 3

4.

If S1,S2,S3 are the sum of first n natural numbers, their squares and their cubes, respectively, show that 9S22=S3(1+8S1)

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If S1,S2,S3 are the sum of first n natural numbers, their squares and their cubes, respectively, show that 9S22=S3(1+8S1)

5.

ABC is a triangle and DE is drawn parallel to BC cutting the other sides at D and E. If AB = 3.6 cm, AC = 2.4 cm and AD = 2.1 cm, then AE equal to -

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ABC is a triangle and DE is drawn parallel to BC cutting the other sides at D and E. If AB = 3.6 cm, AC = 2.4 cm and AD = 2.1 cm, then AE equal to -


6.

Below is a grouped data distribution for which mean is to be found by step deviation method. Class IntervalNumber of Frequency(fi)Class mark(xi)di=xi−aui=dih0−1004050−200D......100−20039150B.....E.....200−3003425000300−400303501001400−50045450C.....F......TotalA.∑fi=...... Find the value of A, B, C, D, E and F respectively.

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Below is a grouped data distribution for which mean is to be found by step deviation method.

Class IntervalNumber of Frequency(fi)Class mark(xi)di=xiaui=dih01004050200D......10020039150B.....E.....200300342500030040030350100140050045450C.....F......TotalA.fi=......

Find the value of A, B, C, D, E and F respectively.


7.

Refer to the figure given. What is the length of the shadow that is formed by the stick AB of length 10√3 m (in metre)? ___

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Refer to the figure given. What is the length of the shadow that is formed by the stick AB of length 103 m (in metre)? ___

8.

A man wants to buy 120 shares available at ₹ 88 ( par value = ₹ 50) i) How much should he invest ? ii) If the dividend is 8.5 % , what will be his annual income ?

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A man wants to buy 120 shares available at ₹ 88 ( par value = ₹ 50)

i) How much should he invest ?

ii) If the dividend is 8.5 % , what will be his annual income ?


9.

A bus travels from A to B with a speed of 40 km/hour and it travels from B to C with a speed of 60 km/hour. What is its average speed?

Answer» A bus travels from A to B with a speed of 40 km/hour and it travels from B to C with a speed of 60 km/hour. What is its average speed?
10.

A two-digit number is such that the ten's digit exceeds twice the unit's digit by 2 and the number obtained by inter-changing the digit is 5 more than three times the sum of the digits. Find the two digit number.

Answer» A two-digit number is such that the ten's digit exceeds twice the unit's digit by 2 and the number obtained by inter-changing the digit is 5 more than three times the sum of the digits. Find the two digit number.
11.

A box contains 12 balls of which some are red in colour . If 6 more red balls are put in the box and a ball is drawn at random , the probability of drawing a red ball doubles than what it was before . Find the number of red balls in the bag

Answer» A box contains 12 balls of which some are red in colour . If 6 more red balls are put in the box and a ball is drawn at random , the probability of drawing a red ball doubles than what it was before . Find the number of red balls in the bag
12.

A pen cost ₹11 and a notebook cost ₹13. Find the number of ways in which a person can spend exactly ₹ 1000 to buy pens and notebooks.

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A pen cost ₹11 and a notebook cost ₹13. Find the number of ways in which a person can spend exactly ₹ 1000 to buy pens and notebooks.

13.

Given that x varies directly with the square of y. When x is 2 , y is also 2. Find y when x is 8. Given that it is positive.

Answer» Given that x varies directly with the square of y. When x is 2 , y is also 2. Find y when x is 8. Given that it is positive.



14.

What is the area of a triangle whose vertices are (a, b + c), (a, b - c) and (-a, c)?

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What is the area of a triangle whose vertices are (a, b + c), (a, b - c) and (-a, c)?

15.

Using the remainder Theorem, factorise each of the following completely: (i) 3x3+2x2−19x+6 (ii)2x3+x2−13x+6 (iii) 3x3+2x2−23x−30 (iv) 4x3+7x2−36x−63 (v) x3+x2−4x−4.

Answer»

Using the remainder Theorem, factorise each of the following completely:
(i) 3x3+2x219x+6
(ii)2x3+x213x+6
(iii) 3x3+2x223x30
(iv) 4x3+7x236x63
(v) x3+x24x4.

16.

The sum of ages of A and B is 50 years. A said to B, “I am twice as old as you were when I was as old as you are. Find the present age of B.

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The sum of ages of A and B is 50 years. A said to B, “I am twice as old as you were when I was as old as you are. Find the present age of B.


17.

The distance of the point P(-6, 8) from the origin is (a) 8 (b) 2√7 (c)6 (d)10

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The distance of the point P(-6, 8) from the origin is

(a) 8 (b) 27 (c)6 (d)10

18.

If the point P(x, y) is equidistant from the points A(5, 1) and B(-1, 5) prove that 3x = 2y.

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If the point P(x, y) is equidistant from the points A(5, 1) and B(-1, 5) prove that 3x = 2y.

19.

In the adjoining figure, ΔABC is right-angled at B and ∠A=45∘. If AC=3√2 cm, find (i) BC, (ii) AB.

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In the adjoining figure, ΔABC is right-angled at B and A=45. If AC=32 cm, find (i) BC, (ii) AB.

20.

cot230∘−2 cos230∘−34sec245∘+14cosec230∘

Answer»

cot2302 cos23034sec245+14cosec230

21.

The sum of the 4th and the 8th terms of an AP is 24 and the sum of its 6th and 10th terms is 44. Find the sum of its first 10 terms.

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The sum of the 4th and the 8th terms of an AP is 24 and the sum of its 6th and 10th terms is 44. Find the sum of its first 10 terms.

22.

The surface areas of two spheres are in the ratio of 4 : 25. Find the ratio of their volumes.

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The surface areas of two spheres are in the ratio of 4 : 25. Find the ratio of their volumes.

23.

Which of the following statements is not true ? (a) A tangent to a circle intersects the circle exactly at one point. (b) The point common to the circle and its tangent is called the point of contact. (c) The tangent at any point of a cricle is perpendicular to the radius of the circle through the point of contact. (d) A straight line can meet a circle at one point only.

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Which of the following statements is not true ?

(a) A tangent to a circle intersects the circle exactly at one point.

(b) The point common to the circle and its tangent is called the point of contact.

(c) The tangent at any point of a cricle is perpendicular to the radius of the circle through the point of contact.

(d) A straight line can meet a circle at one point only.

24.

The radius of a circular garden is 100 m. There is a road 10 m wide, running all around it. Find the area of the road and the cost of levelling it at Rs 20 per m2. [ Use π = 3.14]

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The radius of a circular garden is 100 m. There is a road 10 m wide, running all around it. Find the area of the road and the cost of levelling it at Rs 20 per m2. [ Use π = 3.14]

25.

If a and b are two odd positive integers such that a > b, then prove that one of the two numbers a+b2 and a−b2 is odd and the other is even.

Answer» If a and b are two odd positive integers such that a > b, then prove that one of the two numbers a+b2 and ab2 is odd and the other is even.
26.

The minute hand of a clock is 10 cm long. Fnd the area of the face of the clock described by the minute hand between 8 AM and 8.25 AM.

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The minute hand of a clock is 10 cm long. Fnd the area of the face of the clock described by the minute hand between 8 AM and 8.25 AM.

27.

In the following letter sequence, some of the letters are missing. These are given in order as one of the alternatives below. Choose the correct alternative. αβ...αα...βββ....ααα...ββ

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In the following letter sequence, some of the letters are missing. These are given in order as one of the alternatives below. Choose the correct alternative. αβ...αα...βββ....ααα...ββ


28.

The roots of the quadratic equation (x + 1)(x - 3) = 0

Answer»

The roots of the quadratic equation (x + 1)(x - 3) = 0


29.

In fig, QTPR=QRQS and ∠1=∠2. Prove that △PQS∼△TQR.

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In fig, QTPR=QRQS and 1=2. Prove that PQSTQR.

30.

In figure, if △ABE≃△ACD, prove that △ADE∼△ABC.

Answer»

In figure, if ABEACD, prove that ADEABC.

31.

What is the angle of elevation of the sun when the length of the shadow of the pole is 1√3 times the height of the pole?

Answer»

What is the angle of elevation of the sun when the length of the shadow of the pole is 13 times the height of the pole?

32.

Find the zeroes of 49x2−81.

Answer»

Find the zeroes of 49x281.


33.

If the sum of the first 14 terms of an AP is 1050 and its first term is 10, find the 20th term. __

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If the sum of the first 14 terms of an AP is 1050 and its first term is 10, find the 20th term.


__
34.

The vertices of ΔABC=areA(4,6),B(1,5)andC(7,2). A line is drawn to intersect sides AB and AC at D and E respectively such that ADAB=AEAC=14 . Calculate the area of ΔADE and compare it with the area of ΔABC

Answer»

The vertices of ΔABC=areA(4,6),B(1,5)andC(7,2). A line is drawn to intersect sides AB and AC at D and E respectively such that ADAB=AEAC=14 . Calculate the area of ΔADE and compare it with the area of ΔABC

35.

sin30∘ × cos60∘ has the numerical value :

Answer»

sin30 × cos60 has the numerical value :

36.

Suppose there are two consumers in the market for a good and their demand functions are as follows: d1(p)=20−p for any price less than or equal to 20 and d1(p)=0 at any price greater than 20. d2(p)=30−2p for any price less than or equal to 15 and d1(p)=0 at any price greater than 15. Find out the market demand function.

Answer»

Suppose there are two consumers in the market for a good and their demand functions are as follows:

d1(p)=20p for any price less than or equal to 20 and d1(p)=0 at any price greater than 20.

d2(p)=302p for any price less than or equal to 15 and d1(p)=0 at any price greater than 15.

Find out the market demand function.

37.

In the given figure, XY and X1Y1 are two parallel tangents to a circle with centre O and another tangent AB with point of contact C intersecting XY at A and X1Y1 at B then ∠AOB is ___.

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In the given figure, XY and X1Y1 are two parallel tangents to a circle with centre O and another tangent AB with point of contact C intersecting XY at A and X1Y1 at B then AOB is ___.

38.

What is the y-intercept of the straight line 2x + 8y = 32?4

Answer» What is the y-intercept of the straight line 2x + 8y = 32?
  1. 4
39.

Find the value of the trigonometric functions in tan 19π3.

Answer»

Find the value of the trigonometric functions in tan 19π3.

40.

If x=3sec2A - 1 and y =3tan2A -2 then what is x -y

Answer»

If x=3sec2A - 1 and y =3tan2A -2 then what is x -y

41.

X Ltd purchased a machinery from Y for an agreed purchase consideration of Rs.4,40,000 to be satisfied by the issue of 12% Debentures of Rs.100 each at a premium of Rs.10 per Debenture. Journalise the transaction.

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X Ltd purchased a machinery from Y for an agreed purchase consideration of Rs.4,40,000 to be satisfied by the issue of 12% Debentures of Rs.100 each at a premium of Rs.10 per Debenture. Journalise the transaction.

42.

Find the sum of A.P. – 16 + 13 + 10 +…..+ (-8) = ____________.

Answer» Find the sum of A.P. – 16 + 13 + 10 +…..+ (-8) = ____________.
43.

ABC is an equilateral triangle. A circle is drawn with centre A so that it cuts AB and AC at point M and N respectively. Prove that BN = CM

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ABC is an equilateral triangle. A circle is drawn with centre A so that it cuts AB and AC at point M and N respectively. Prove that BN = CM

44.

If A=[436−8],B=[1−3−62] Find a matrix C such that C=A-2B

Answer»

If A=[4368],B=[1362]
Find a matrix C such that C=A-2B


45.

The perimeter of a rectangular field is 82m and its area is 400m2. Find the breadth of the rectangle.

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The perimeter of a rectangular field is 82m and its area is 400m2. Find the breadth of the rectangle.

46.

If sin θ =ab then cos θ = ? (a) b√b2−a2(b) √b2−a2b(c) a√b2−a2 (d) ba

Answer»

If sin θ =ab then cos θ = ?

(a) bb2a2(b) b2a2b(c) ab2a2 (d) ba

47.

In Fig. 8.59, a circle touches all the four sides of a quadrilateral ABCD with AB =6 cm, BC =7 cm and CD =4 cm. Find AD.

Answer»

In Fig. 8.59, a circle touches all the four sides of a quadrilateral ABCD with AB =6 cm, BC =7 cm and CD =4 cm. Find AD.

48.

Which side is equal to secθ ?

Answer»

Which side is equal to secθ ?


49.

In a given fraction,if 1 is subtracted from the numerator and 2 is added to the denominator,it becomes 12.if 7 is subtracted from the numerator and 2 is subtracted to the denominator,it becomes 13.The fraction is (a) 1324 (b) 1526 (c) 1627 (d) 1621

Answer»

In a given fraction,if 1 is subtracted from the numerator and 2 is added to the denominator,it becomes 12.if 7 is subtracted from the numerator and 2 is subtracted to the denominator,it becomes 13.The fraction is

(a) 1324 (b) 1526 (c) 1627 (d) 1621

50.

The areas of two similar triangles ABC and PQR are in the ratio 9 : 16. If BC = 4.5 cm, find the length of QR.

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The areas of two similar triangles ABC and PQR are in the ratio 9 : 16. If BC = 4.5 cm, find the length of QR.