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1.

Find the median class for the given distribution: Weekly wages (in Rs.)0−100100−200200−300300−400400−500No. of workers4039343045

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Find the median class for the given distribution:
Weekly wages (in Rs.)0100100200200300300400400500No. of workers4039343045


2.

Question 7 Find the value of 4(216)−23+1(256)−34+2(243)−15

Answer» Question 7
Find the value of 4(216)23+1(256)34+2(243)15
3.

If the ratio of the arc AB to the circumference of a circle is 1:3,then measure of the angle subtended by the arc at the centre is

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If the ratio of the arc AB to the circumference of a circle is 1:3,then measure of the angle subtended by the arc at the centre is


4.

In a data some particular observation has not occurred, then the frequency for that observation is ___

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In a data some particular observation has not occurred, then the frequency for that observation is ___

5.

If alpha ,beta are the zeros of the polynomial P(x)=x^2-p(x+1)-c such that (alpha+1)(beta+1)=0 . What is the value of c

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If alpha ,beta are the zeros of the polynomial P(x)=x^2-p(x+1)-c such that (alpha+1)(beta+1)=0 . What is the value of c

6.

The data below shows the number of times of all outcomes of a dice. Find the frequency of getting a number greater than 2 but less than or equal to 5.

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The data below shows the number of times of all outcomes of a dice. Find the frequency of getting a number greater than 2 but less than or equal to 5.


7.

In 1994, students seeking jobs in finance earned Rs. _____ more than those opting for software (in lakhs)

Answer» In 1994, students seeking jobs in finance earned Rs. _____ more than

those opting for software (in lakhs)


8.

The infinite product x12.x14.x18........... equals ___.

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The infinite product x12.x14.x18........... equals ___.


9.

Let x=pq be a rational number, such that the prime factorization of q is not of the form 2n5m, where n, m are non-negative integers. Then, x has a decimal expansion which is ____________.

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Let x=pq be a rational number, such that the prime factorization of q is not of the form 2n5m, where n, m are non-negative integers. Then, x has a decimal expansion which is ____________.


10.

{(sin2 22o+sin2 68o)(cos2 22o+cos2 68o)+sin2 63o+cos 63o sin 27o} = ? (a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3

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{(sin2 22o+sin2 68o)(cos2 22o+cos2 68o)+sin2 63o+cos 63o sin 27o} = ?

(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3

11.

The volumes of two cubes are in the ratio 8:27. Find the ratio of their surface areas.

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The volumes of two cubes are in the ratio 8:27. Find the ratio of their surface areas.

12.

tan 5o tan 25o tan 30o tan 65o tan 85o = ? (a) √3 (b) 1√5 (c) 1 (d) none of these

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tan 5o tan 25o tan 30o tan 65o tan 85o = ?

(a) 3 (b) 15 (c) 1 (d) none of these

13.

Solve each of the following quadratic equations: x2=18x−77

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Solve each of the following quadratic equations:
x2=18x77

14.

While boarding an aeroplane, a passenger got hurt. The pilot showing promptness and concern, made arrangements to hospitalise the injured and so the plane started late by 30 minutes to reach the destination, 1500 km away in time, the pilot increased the speed by 100km/hr. Find the original speed/hour of the plane.

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While boarding an aeroplane, a passenger got hurt. The pilot showing promptness and concern, made arrangements to hospitalise the injured and so the plane started late by 30 minutes to reach the destination, 1500 km away in time, the pilot increased the speed by 100km/hr. Find the original speed/hour of the plane.

15.

A fez, the cap used by the Turks, is shaped like the frustum of a cone. If its radius on the open side is 10 cm, radius at the upper base is 4 cm and its slant height is 15 cm, find the area of material used for making it. [Use π=22/7.]

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A fez, the cap used by the Turks, is shaped like the frustum of a cone. If its radius on the open side is 10 cm, radius at the upper base is 4 cm and its slant height is 15 cm, find the area of material used for making it. [Use π=22/7.]

16.

In the given figure, find the area of the shaded region in the given figure, if ABCD is a square of side 14 cm and all circles are of the same diameter.

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In the given figure, find the area of the shaded region in the given figure, if ABCD is a square of side 14 cm and all circles are of the same diameter.

17.

Find the greatest possible length which can be used to measure exactly the lengths 7 m, 3 m 85 cm and 12 m 95 cm.

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Find the greatest possible length which can be used to measure exactly the lengths 7 m, 3 m 85 cm and 12 m 95 cm.

18.

cos 60∘ cos 30∘ −sin 60∘ sin 30∘

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cos 60 cos 30 sin 60 sin 30

19.

Question 12 Sides AB and BC and median AD of a triangle ABC are respectively proportional to sides PQ and QR and median PM of triangle PQR. Show that ΔABC∼ΔPQR.

Answer» Question 12
Sides AB and BC and median AD of a triangle ABC are respectively proportional to sides PQ and QR and median PM of triangle PQR. Show that ΔABCΔPQR.
20.

Question 1 (iii) Find the nature of the roots of the following quadratic equations. If the real roots exist, find them; (iii)2x2−6x+3=0

Answer» Question 1 (iii)
Find the nature of the roots of the following quadratic equations. If the real roots exist, find them;
(iii)2x26x+3=0
21.

If two tangents inclined at an angle 60∘ are drawn to a circle of radius 3 cm, then the length of each tangent is (A) 32√3 cm (B) 6 cm (C) 3 cm (D) 3 √3 cm

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If two tangents inclined at an angle 60 are drawn to a circle of radius 3 cm, then the length of each tangent is
(A) 323 cm
(B) 6 cm
(C) 3 cm
(D) 3 3 cm

22.

The catalogue price of a colour T.V. is Rs.24,000. The shopkeeper gives a discount of 8% on the listed price and a further off season discount of 5% on the balance. But sales tax is charged at 10% on the remaining amount. Find the final price he has to pay for the colour T.V

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The catalogue price of a colour T.V. is Rs.24,000. The shopkeeper gives a discount of 8% on the listed price and a further off season discount of 5% on the balance.

But sales tax is charged at 10% on the remaining amount. Find the final price he has to pay for the colour T.V


23.

If -5 is a root of the quadratic equation 2x2+px−15=0 and the quadratic equation p(x2+x)+k=0 has equal roots. The value of k is ___.

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If -5 is a root of the quadratic equation 2x2+px15=0 and the quadratic equation p(x2+x)+k=0 has equal roots. The value of k is ___.


24.

What is the coefficient of z in (z−5)3?

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What is the coefficient of z in (z5)3?


25.

1−3 cos2A sin2A= _______.

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13 cos2A sin2A= _______.


26.

A recurring deposit account of Rs 1,200 per month has a maturity value of Rs 12,440. If the rate of interest is 8% and the interest is calculated at the end of every month; find the time (in months) of this Recurring Deposit Account.

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A recurring deposit account of Rs 1,200 per month has a maturity value of Rs 12,440. If the rate of interest is 8% and the interest is calculated at the end of every month; find the time (in months) of this Recurring Deposit Account.

27.

If a chord subtends an angle of 90∘ at any point of the circumference of the circle. The name of the chord is __.

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If a chord subtends an angle of 90 at any point of the circumference of the circle. The name of the chord is __.

28.

If h stands for the hypotenuse, a and b stand for the perpendicular sides of a right-angled triangle, then which of the following is true?

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If h stands for the hypotenuse, a and b stand for the perpendicular sides of a right-angled triangle, then which of the following is true?

29.

In a right triangle ABC in which ∠B=90∘, a circle is drawn with AB as diameter intersecting the hypotenuse AC at P. Prove that the tangent to the cirlle at P bisects BC.

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In a right triangle ABC in which B=90, a circle is drawn with AB as diameter intersecting the hypotenuse AC at P. Prove that the tangent to the cirlle at P bisects BC.

30.

Two A.P. s have the same common difference. The first term of one A.P. is 2 and that of the other is 7. The difference between their 10th terms is the same as the difference between their 21st terms, which is the same as the difference between any two corresponding terms. Why?

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Two A.P. s have the same common difference. The first term of one A.P. is 2 and that of the other is 7. The difference between their 10th terms is the same as the difference between their 21st terms, which is the same as the difference between any two corresponding terms. Why?

31.

Question 2 (iii) Find a quadratic polynomial each with the given numbers as the sum and product of its zeroes respectively. 0,√5

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Question 2 (iii)
Find a quadratic polynomial each with the given numbers as the sum and product of its zeroes respectively.

0,5

32.

Two pipes running together can fill a cistern in 3113 minutes. If one pipe takes 3 minutes more than the other to fill it, find the time in which each pipe would fill the cistern. [4 MARKS]

Answer» Two pipes running together can fill a cistern in 3113 minutes. If one pipe takes 3 minutes more than the other to fill it, find the time in which each pipe would fill the cistern. [4 MARKS]
33.

Which of the following is a factor of x10−1 and also of x11−1 ?

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Which of the following is a factor of x101 and also of x111 ?


34.

Solve the following quadratic equation using quadratic formula . 9x2−9(a+b)x+(2a2+5ab+2b2)=0

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Solve the following quadratic equation using quadratic formula .

9x29(a+b)x+(2a2+5ab+2b2)=0


35.

Which of the following statement is / are correct for equation 2x - 3y + 5 = 0? 1. Slope of the straight line is 23. 2. x-intercept of the straight line is −52. 3. y-intercept of the straight line is 53.

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Which of the following statement is / are correct for equation 2x - 3y + 5 = 0?

1. Slope of the straight line is 23.

2. x-intercept of the straight line is 52.

3. y-intercept of the straight line is 53.


36.

If p,q & r are the roots of a cubic polynomial ax3+bx2+cx+d, then what will be p+q+r?

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If p,q & r are the roots of a cubic polynomial ax3+bx2+cx+d, then what will be p+q+r?

37.

A circus artist is climbing a 30 m long rope, which is tightly stretched and tied from the top of a vertical pole to the ground. Find the distance of the pole to the peg in the ground, if the angle made by the rope with the ground level is 30∘.

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A circus artist is climbing a 30 m long rope, which is tightly stretched and tied from the top of a vertical pole to the ground. Find the distance of the pole to the peg in the ground, if the angle made by the rope with the ground level is 30.


38.

In a right triangle ABC, right-angled at B, D is a point on hypotenuse such that BD∼AC. If DP∼AB and DQ∼BC then prove that (a) DQ2=DP.QC (b) DP2=DQ.AP

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In a right triangle ABC, right-angled at B, D is a point on hypotenuse such that BDAC. If DPAB and DQBC then prove that

(a) DQ2=DP.QC

(b) DP2=DQ.AP

39.

If AD⊥BC, prove that AB2+CD2=BD2+AC2. [2 MARKS]

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If ADBC, prove that AB2+CD2=BD2+AC2. [2 MARKS]

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40.

If a circle is drawn with centre 'C' (0,5) and radius 13 cm as shown in figure, then the coordinates of R and S are___

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If a circle is drawn with centre 'C' (0,5) and radius 13 cm as shown in figure, then the coordinates of R and S are___


41.

In a right triangle △ABC right angled at B, BD is a perpendicular, dropped onto the hypotenuse. If AC=2AB and area of △ABC =5 sq. units, what is the area of △ABD?

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In a right triangle ABC right angled at B, BD is a perpendicular, dropped onto the hypotenuse. If AC=2AB and area of ABC =5 sq. units, what is the area of ABD?


42.

Represent the following pair of equations graphically and write the coordinates of points where the lines intersect y-axis x + 3y = 6 2x - 3y = 12

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Represent the following pair of equations graphically and write the coordinates of points where the lines intersect y-axis

x + 3y = 6

2x - 3y = 12

43.

Consider the following AP: 24, 21, 18..... How many terms of this AP must be taken so that their sum is 78? [4 MARKS]

Answer» Consider the following AP:

24, 21, 18.....

How many terms of this AP must be taken so that their sum is 78? [4 MARKS]
44.

Passing through the point (- 4, 3) with slope 12

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Passing through the point (- 4, 3) with slope 12

45.

A company's shares has a nominal value of ₹180 and has a annual dividend of 15% . If a man gets 10% profit on his investment, find the price he paid for each share. 270

Answer» A company's shares has a nominal value of ₹180 and has a annual dividend of 15% . If a man gets 10% profit on his investment, find the price he paid for each share.


  1. 270
46.

A bag contains tickets number 1 to 30. Three tickets are drawn at random from the bag. What is the probability that the maximum number of the selected tickets exceeds 25? Or Out of 9 outstanding students in a college, there are 4 boys and 5 girls. A team of four students is to be selected for a quiz programme. Find the probability that: (i) two are boys and two are girls. (ii) one is boy and three are girls.

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A bag contains tickets number 1 to 30. Three tickets are drawn at random from the bag. What is the probability that the maximum number of the selected tickets exceeds 25?

Or

Out of 9 outstanding students in a college, there are 4 boys and 5 girls. A team of four students is to be selected for a quiz programme. Find the probability that:

(i) two are boys and two are girls.

(ii) one is boy and three are girls.

47.

Factorise : a2+10a+24

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Factorise :

a2+10a+24

48.

If the interest is calculated half-yearly , then the interest is credited to your account every ___ months.

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If the interest is calculated half-yearly , then the interest is credited to your account every ___ months.

49.

Find the median of the following cumulative frequency distribution: xfrequencyCumulative frequency221134233925458135482156930684347843884240

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Find the median of the following cumulative frequency distribution:
xfrequencyCumulative frequency221134233925458135482156930684347843884240


50.

The area of a square field is 65536m2 Find the cost of fencing it at the rate of Rs. 5 per metre

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The area of a square field is 65536m2

Find the cost of fencing it at the rate of Rs. 5 per metre