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1.

Question 1 In the given figure, sides QP and RQ of ΔPQR are produced to point S and T respectively, If ∠SPR=135∘ and ∠PQT=110∘, find ∠PRQ.

Answer» Question 1
In the given figure, sides QP and RQ of ΔPQR are produced to point S and T respectively, If SPR=135 and PQT=110, find PRQ.

2.

sec 17∘cosec 73∘+tan 68∘cot 22∘−[cos2 44∘+cos2 46∘]=___.

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sec 17cosec 73+tan 68cot 22[cos2 44+cos2 46]=___.


3.

Question 4 (ix) Which of the following are APs? If they form an A.P. find the common difference d and write three more terms. (ix) 1, 3, 9, 27 …

Answer» Question 4 (ix)
Which of the following are APs? If they form an A.P. find the common difference d and write three more terms.
(ix) 1, 3, 9, 27 …
4.

Two people working together can finish the work in 2255 minutes. If one person takes 8 minutes more than the other person to finish it, find the second degree equation from which we can find time in which the faster person would finish the work.

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Two people working together can finish the work in 2255 minutes. If one person takes 8 minutes more than the other person to finish it, find the second degree equation from which we can find time in which the faster person would finish the work.


5.

A survey was conducted on 20 families in a locality by a group of students .What will be the mode of the data? Age of family member0−2020−4040−6060−8080−100 Number of students78221

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A survey was conducted on 20 families in a locality by a group of students .What will be the mode of the data?

Age of family member02020404060608080100 Number of students78221


6.

Question 2 Write down the decimal expansions of those rational numbers in Question 1 above which have terminating decimal expansions.

Answer» Question 2
Write down the decimal expansions of those rational numbers in Question 1 above which have terminating decimal expansions.
7.

In an equilateral triangle, prove that the centroid and the centre of the circumcircle (circumcentre) coincide. [4 MARKS]

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In an equilateral triangle, prove that the centroid and the centre of the circumcircle (circumcentre) coincide. [4 MARKS]

8.

Compare the area of regions I and II.

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Compare the area of regions I and II.



9.

Write the arithmetic progression when first then a and common difference d are as follows: (i) a=4,d=−3 (ii) a=−1,d=12 (iii) a=−1.5,d=−0.5

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Write the arithmetic progression when first then a and common difference d are as follows:
(i) a=4,d=3
(ii) a=1,d=12
(iii) a=1.5,d=0.5

10.

5 chairs and 4 tables together cost Rs.5600,while 4 chairs and 3 tables together cost Rs.4340.Find the cost of a chair and that of a table.

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5 chairs and 4 tables together cost Rs.5600,while 4 chairs and 3 tables together cost Rs.4340.Find the cost of a chair and that of a table.

11.

Can two numbers have 16 as their HCF and 380 as their LCM? Give reason.

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Can two numbers have 16 as their HCF and 380 as their LCM? Give reason.

12.

The points A(-4, 0), B(4, 0) and C(0, 3) are the vertices of a triangle, which is (a) isosceles (b) equilateral (c) scalene (d) right angled

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The points A(-4, 0), B(4, 0) and C(0, 3) are the vertices of a triangle, which is

(a) isosceles (b) equilateral (c) scalene (d) right angled

13.

The area of a rhombus is 480 cm2, and one of its diagonals measures 48 cm. Find (i) the length of the other diagonal, (ii) the length of each of its sides, and (iii) its perimeter.

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The area of a rhombus is 480 cm2, and one of its diagonals measures 48 cm. Find (i) the length of the other diagonal, (ii) the length of each of its sides, and (iii) its perimeter.

14.

A vertical tower stands on a horizontal plane and is surmounted by a vertical flag-staff. At a point on the plane 70 metres away from the tower, an observer notices that the angles of elevation of the top and the bottom of the flag-staff are respectively 60∘ and 45∘. Find the height of the flag-staff and that of the tower.

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A vertical tower stands on a horizontal plane and is surmounted by a vertical flag-staff. At a point on the plane 70 metres away from the tower, an observer notices that the angles of elevation of the top and the bottom of the flag-staff are respectively 60 and 45. Find the height of the flag-staff and that of the tower.

15.

Prove the following trigonometric identities: (sec θ+cos θ)(sec θ−cos θ)=tan2θ+sin2θ

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Prove the following trigonometric identities:

(sec θ+cos θ)(sec θcos θ)=tan2θ+sin2θ

16.

2. (i)Which term of the A.P. 3,8,13,...is 248? (ii) Which term of the A.P. 84,80,76,... is 0? (iii) Which term of the A.P. 4,9,14,... is 254? (iv) Which term of the A.P. 21,42,63,84,...is 420? (v) Which term of the A.P. 121,117,113,... is its first negative term?

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2. (i)Which term of the A.P. 3,8,13,...is 248?
(ii) Which term of the A.P. 84,80,76,... is 0?
(iii) Which term of the A.P. 4,9,14,... is 254?
(iv) Which term of the A.P. 21,42,63,84,...is 420?
(v) Which term of the A.P. 121,117,113,... is its first negative term?

17.

What is the importance of finding areas and perimeters of circular shapes?

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What is the importance of finding areas and perimeters of circular shapes?

18.

Find the values of k for which the given quadratic equation has real and distinct roots: (i) kx2+6x+1=0 (ii) x2−kx+9=0 (iii) 9x2+3kx+4=0 (iv) 5x2−kx+1=0

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Find the values of k for which the given quadratic equation has real and distinct roots:


(i) kx2+6x+1=0

(ii) x2kx+9=0


(iii) 9x2+3kx+4=0

(iv) 5x2kx+1=0

19.

The internal and external diameters of a hollow hemispherical shell are 6cm and 10cm respectively. It is melted and recast into a solid cone of base diameter 14cm. Find the height of the cone so formed.

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The internal and external diameters of a hollow hemispherical shell are 6cm and 10cm respectively. It is melted and recast into a solid cone of base diameter 14cm. Find the height of the cone so formed.

20.

If you jumble up the following words randomly, what is the probability that the jumbled words start with the letter E? (i) EERIE (ii) DEEP (iii) SHARK (iv) VEHEMENT

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If you jumble up the following words randomly, what is the probability that the jumbled words start with the letter E?
(i) EERIE (ii) DEEP (iii) SHARK (iv) VEHEMENT

21.

A wheat hut is in the form of a cone has a radius of 3m and height of 14m. Find the capacity of the hut to store the wheat. [2 MARKS]

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A wheat hut is in the form of a cone has a radius of 3m and height of 14m. Find the capacity of the hut to store the wheat. [2 MARKS]

22.

Solve for x and y: 5x−3y=1,32x+23y=5 (x≠0,y≠0).

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Solve for x and y:

5x3y=1,32x+23y=5 (x0,y0).

23.

Question 1 Which of the following expressions are polynomials in one variable and which are not? (i) 4x2−3x+7 (ii) y2+√2 (iii) 3√t+t√2 (iv) y+2y (v) x10+y3+t50

Answer» Question 1
Which of the following expressions are polynomials in one variable and which are not?
(i) 4x23x+7
(ii) y2+2
(iii) 3t+t2
(iv) y+2y
(v) x10+y3+t50
24.

From a well-shuffled pack of 52 cards, a card is drawn at random, find the probability that it is a spade.

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From a well-shuffled pack of 52 cards, a card is drawn at random, find the probability that it is a spade.


25.

Euclid's division lemma states that for any positive integers a and b, there exist unique integers q and r such that a = bq + r, where r must satisfy (a) 1 < r < b (b) 0<r≤b (c) 0≤r<b (d) 0 < r < b

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Euclid's division lemma states that for any positive integers a and b, there exist unique integers q and r such that a = bq + r, where r must satisfy

(a) 1 < r < b (b) 0<rb (c) 0r<b (d) 0 < r < b

26.

Question 18 The weight of coffee in 70 packets are shown in the following table Weight 200-201 201-202 202-203 203-204 204-205 205-206 Number of packets 12 26 20 9 2 1Determine the model weight.

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Question 18
The weight of coffee in 70 packets are shown in the following table

Weight
200-201
201-202
202-203 203-204 204-205 205-206
Number of packets
12 26 20 9 2 1


Determine the model weight.

27.

Question 92 For the celebrating children's day, students of class VII bought sweets for Rs 740.36 and cold drink for Rs 70. If 35 students contributed equally what amount was contributed by each student?

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Question 92

For the celebrating children's day, students of class VII bought sweets for Rs 740.36 and cold drink for Rs 70. If 35 students contributed equally what amount was contributed by each student?

28.

Evaluate: 812−358

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Evaluate:
812358

29.

State the co-ordinates of the following points under reflection in the line y - 0; (i) (-3, 0) (ii) (8, -5) (iii) (-1, -3)

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State the co-ordinates of the following points under reflection in the line y - 0;

(i) (-3, 0) (ii) (8, -5) (iii) (-1, -3)

30.

P and Q have co-ordinates (-2, 3) and (5, 4) respectively. Reflect P in the x-axis to P' and Q in the y-axis to Q'. State the co-ordinates of P' and Q'.

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P and Q have co-ordinates (-2, 3) and (5, 4) respectively. Reflect P in the x-axis to P' and Q in the y-axis to Q'. State the co-ordinates of P' and Q'.

31.

Question 37 The area of a semi-circle of radius 4r is (a) 8πr2 (b) 4πr2 (c) 12πr2 (d) 2πr2

Answer» Question 37

The area of a semi-circle of radius 4r is

(a) 8πr2
(b) 4πr2
(c) 12πr2
(d) 2πr2
32.

Question 9 3(5z−7)−2(9z−11)=4(8z−13)−17

Answer» Question 9
3(5z7)2(9z11)=4(8z13)17
33.

Question 5 The largest number which divides 70 and 125, leaving remainders 5 and 8 respectively, is A) 13 B) 65 C) 875 D) 1750

Answer» Question 5
The largest number which divides 70 and 125, leaving remainders 5 and 8 respectively, is

A) 13
B) 65
C) 875
D) 1750
34.

Is (5,2) a solution of x+y-7= 0?

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Is (5,2) a solution of x+y-7= 0?

35.

Which of the following is a polynomial in 1 variable?

Answer»

Which of the following is a polynomial in 1 variable?


36.

The product of 2 consecutive natural numbers is 56. Solve this problem using completing the square method of quadratic equation. Write the equation obtained after completing the square and also write the smaller of the 2 numbers.

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The product of 2 consecutive natural numbers is 56. Solve this problem using completing the square method of quadratic equation. Write the equation obtained after completing the square and also write the smaller of the 2 numbers.


37.

The areas of two similar triangles are 100 cm2 and 64 cm2 respectively, If a median of the smaller triangle is 5.6 cm, find the corresponding median of the other.

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The areas of two similar triangles are 100 cm2 and 64 cm2 respectively, If a median of the smaller triangle is 5.6 cm, find the corresponding median of the other.

38.

Find the area of the major sector of a circle with radius 42 cm and of angle 30°. (Use π = 227 5082

Answer» Find the area of the major sector of a circle with radius 42 cm and of angle 30°.
(Use π = 227


  1. 5082
39.

Using quadratic formula find the roots of the quadratic equation 2x2−7x+3=0 .

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Using quadratic formula find the roots of the quadratic equation 2x27x+3=0 .


40.

A ladder 15 m long just reaches the top of a vertical wall. If the ladder makes an angle of 60∘ with the wall, then find the height of the wall.

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A ladder 15 m long just reaches the top of a vertical wall. If the ladder makes an angle of 60 with the wall, then find the height of the wall.

41.

The cost of 5 oranges and 3 apples is Rs. 35 and the cost of 2 oranges and 4 apples is Rs. 28. Find the cost of an orange and an apple by cross multiplication method.

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The cost of 5 oranges and 3 apples is Rs. 35 and the cost of 2 oranges and 4 apples is Rs. 28. Find the cost of an orange and an apple by cross multiplication method.

42.

If p/q is a rational number (q is not equal to 0), what is the condition on q, so that the decimal representation of p/q is terminating?

Answer» If p/q is a rational number (q is not equal to 0), what is the condition on q, so that the decimal representation of p/q is terminating?
43.

Simplify x+2x+3+x−1x−2.

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Simplify x+2x+3+x1x2.

44.

In the given figure, △ABC ~ △BDC. Identify the equal angles in the triangles. 1. ∠DBC=□A: ∠BCA2. ∠BDC=□B: ∠BAC3. ∠DCB=□C: ∠ABC​

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In the given figure, ABC ~ BDC. Identify the equal angles in the triangles.

1. DBC=A: BCA2. BDC=B: BAC3. DCB=C: ABC


45.

When two dice are thrown simultaneously, the probability of getting a sum of 12 is___

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When two dice are thrown simultaneously, the probability of getting a sum of 12 is___


46.

If sin(A+B)=√3/2 and cos(A-B)=√3/2, then find A and B. Hence find the value of tan(A+B)+tan(A-B).

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If sin(A+B)=√3/2 and cos(A-B)=√3/2, then find A and B. Hence find the value of tan(A+B)+tan(A-B).

47.

ABC is a right angled triangle with ∠B=900,a=6cm. If the radius of the circumcircle is 5 cm, then the area of ΔABC is

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ABC is a right angled triangle with B=900,a=6cm. If the radius of the circumcircle is 5 cm, then the area of ΔABC is


48.

Why is a pair of rectangles are not said to be similar

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Why is a pair of rectangles are not said to be similar

49.

Find equation of the line parallel to the line 3x - 4y + 2 = 0 and passing through the point (-2, 3).

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Find equation of the line parallel to the line 3x - 4y + 2 = 0 and passing through the point (-2, 3).

50.

If ABC is an equilateral triangle of side a, prove that its altitude =√32a [3 MARKS]

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If ABC is an equilateral triangle of side a, prove that its altitude =32a [3 MARKS]