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1.

If x = √a tanα and y = √a secα. The value of y2 – x2 is ___.

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If x = a tanα and y = a secα. The value of y2x2 is ___.

2.

Is 302 is the term of 3,8,13....

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Is 302 is the term of 3,8,13....

3.

Question 3 (v) In the following APs, find the missing term in the boxes.

Answer» Question 3 (v)
In the following APs, find the missing term in the boxes.
4.

The length of cinema hall is 20m and breadth is 16m.The sum of the area of roof and four walls is equal.Find the height and volume of the hall.

Answer» The length of cinema hall is 20m and breadth is 16m.The sum of the area of roof and four walls is equal.Find the height and volume of the hall.
5.

Find the equation of the perpendicular dropped from the point (-1, 2) onto the line joining the points (1, 4) and (2, 3).

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Find the equation of the perpendicular dropped from the point (-1, 2) onto the line joining the points (1, 4) and (2, 3).

6.

Which of the following fraction is terminating decimal?

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Which of the following fraction is terminating decimal?


7.

If 2x^3 + ax^2 + bx - 6 has x-1 as a factor and leaves a remainder 2 when divided by (x-2) , find the value of "a" and "b" .

Answer» If 2x^3 + ax^2 + bx - 6 has x-1 as a factor and leaves a remainder 2 when divided by (x-2) , find the value of "a" and "b" .
8.

The shaded region consists of a chord and the arcs of the circle. Which of the following options is correct?

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The shaded region consists of a chord and the arcs of the circle. Which of the following options is correct?


9.

Find the value of PQ if (a,a),(−a,−a) and (Pa,Qa) are the vertices of an equilateral triangle.

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Find the value of PQ if (a,a),(a,a) and (Pa,Qa) are the vertices of an equilateral triangle.

10.

If the sum of first 4 terms of an AP is 40 and that of first 14 terms is 280. Find the sum of its first n terms. OR Find the sum of the first 30 positive integers divisible by 6.

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If the sum of first 4 terms of an AP is 40 and that of first 14 terms is 280. Find the sum of its first n terms.

OR

Find the sum of the first 30 positive integers divisible by 6.

11.

If the distance between the points (4,k) and( 1,0) is 5 . Then what can be possible values of k

Answer» If the distance between the points (4,k) and( 1,0) is 5 . Then what can be possible values of k
12.

The square root of a negative number is not a real number. Why?

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The square root of a negative number is not a real number. Why?

13.

Solve the following pair of linear equations (a-b)x + (a+b)y = a2 - 2ab + b2 (a+b)(x+y) = a2 + b2

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Solve the following pair of linear equations

(a-b)x + (a+b)y = a2 - 2ab + b2

(a+b)(x+y) = a2 + b2

14.

If sin x°=sinA than what is the value of A

Answer» If sin x°=sinA than what is the value of A
15.

In the centre of a rectangular lawn of dimensions 50 m×40 m, a rectangular pond has to be constructed so that the area of the grass surrounding the pond would be 1184 m2 [see figure]. Find the length and breadth of the pond.

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In the centre of a rectangular lawn of dimensions 50 m×40 m, a rectangular pond has to be constructed so that the area of the grass surrounding the pond would be 1184 m2 [see figure]. Find the length and breadth of the pond.


16.

Find the largest number which leaves the remainder 4 and 6 respectively when it divides 220 and 186

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Find the largest number which leaves the remainder 4 and 6 respectively when it divides 220 and 186

17.

If a and b are two odd positive integers such tha a>b, prove that oe of the two- (a+b)/2 and (a-b)/2 is odd and the other is even

Answer» If a and b are two odd positive integers such tha a>b, prove that oe of the two- (a+b)/2 and (a-b)/2 is odd and the other is even
18.

Find the value of 'a' for which the quadratic equation x2−2ax+2a−1=0 has equal roots.

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Find the value of 'a' for which the quadratic equation x22ax+2a1=0 has equal roots.


19.

If the second and fifth term of a G.P. is 3 and 81 respectively, then the first term of this G.P. is

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If the second and fifth term of a G.P. is 3 and 81 respectively, then the first term of this G.P. is

20.

Find the ratio in which the point P (x, 2) divides the line segment joining the points A (12, 5) and B (4, -3). Also find the value of X

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Find the ratio in which the point P (x, 2) divides the line segment joining the points A (12, 5) and B (4, -3). Also find the value of X

21.

In ∆PQR, right angled at Q and ∠P = ∠R, then sin P cos R + cos P sin R is

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In ∆PQR, right angled at Q and ∠P = ∠R, then sin P cos R + cos P sin R is


22.

When x2 - 2x + k divides the polynomial x4 - 6x3 + 16x2 - 25x + 10, the remainder is (x + a) . The value of a is _______

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When x2 - 2x + k divides the polynomial x4 - 6x3 + 16x2 - 25x + 10, the remainder is (x + a) . The value of a is _______


23.

If Karan stands at a point which is 2m from A and 4m from B, the angles of elevation of the top of the poles at points A and B are complimentary. What is the shortest distance between the topmost points of the poles, if the height of the pole at B is twice the height of the pole at A?

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If Karan stands at a point which is 2m from A and 4m from B, the angles of elevation of the top of the poles at points A and B are complimentary. What is the shortest distance between the topmost points of the poles, if the height of the pole at B is twice the height of the pole at A?


24.

An equilateral triangle is drawn with its vertices if we put a dot in it without looking into the picture, find the probability of the dot being outside the triangle?

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An equilateral triangle is drawn with its vertices if we put a dot in it without looking into the picture, find the probability of the dot being outside the triangle?


25.

Question 2 (iv) Find the roots of the quadratic equations given in Q.1 above by applying the quadratic formula. (iv) 2x2+x+4=0

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Question 2 (iv)
Find the roots of the quadratic equations given in Q.1 above by applying the quadratic formula.
(iv) 2x2+x+4=0

26.

a) Gopal purchases a scooter costing Rs 32,450. If the rate of sales tax is 9%, calculate the total amount payable by him. b) Rajeev purchased a motorcycle which was quoted at Rs 23,500. The shopkeeper charged sales tax at the rate of 10%. The shopkeeper also charges 2% extra central sales tax. Find the amount he had to pay for the motorcycle. ? [6 MARKS]

Answer» a) Gopal purchases a scooter costing Rs 32,450. If the rate of sales tax is 9%, calculate the total amount payable by him.

b) Rajeev purchased a motorcycle which was quoted at Rs 23,500. The shopkeeper charged sales tax at the rate of 10%. The shopkeeper also charges 2% extra central sales tax. Find the amount he had to pay for the motorcycle. ?

[6 MARKS]
27.

The line ax+by=ab, will meet the x- axis at _____.

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The line ax+by=ab, will meet the x- axis at _____.

28.

Question 3 (iv) Form the pair of linear equations for the following problems and find their solution by substitution method: The taxi charges in a city consist of a fixed charge together with the charge for the distance covered. For a distance of 10 km, the charge paid is Rs 105 and for a journey of 15 km, the charge paid is Rs 155. What are the fixed charges and the charge per km? How much does a person have to pay for travelling a distance of 25 km?

Answer» Question 3 (iv)
Form the pair of linear equations for the following problems and find their solution by substitution method:
The taxi charges in a city consist of a fixed charge together with the charge for the distance covered. For a distance of 10 km, the charge paid is Rs 105 and for a journey of 15 km, the charge paid is Rs 155. What are the fixed charges and the charge per km? How much does a person have to pay for travelling a distance of 25 km?
29.

In the figure, if PQ∥RS, ∠MXQ=135∘ and ∠MYR=40∘, find ∠XMY. [4 MARKS]

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In the figure, if PQRS, MXQ=135 and MYR=40, find XMY. [4 MARKS]

30.

Indians, Egyptians, Europeans and Australians reside in a village of area 200km2. If the area is equally divided among the four civilizations, what is the probability that a particular person lands on the land occupied by Indians or Europeans?

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Indians, Egyptians, Europeans and Australians reside in a village of area 200km2. If the area is equally divided among the four civilizations, what is the probability that a particular person lands on the land occupied by Indians or Europeans?


31.

If polynomial= 2x3+3x2−2x , Divisor= x−1 and quotient = 2x2+5x+3, what is the remainder ?

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If polynomial= 2x3+3x22x , Divisor= x1 and quotient = 2x2+5x+3, what is the remainder ?


32.

A set having no element is called the ___ set.

Answer» A set having no element is called the ___ set.
33.

Two different dice are tossed together. Find the probability : (i) of getting a doublet. (ii) of getting a sum 10, of the numbers on the two dive.

Answer» Two different dice are tossed together. Find the probability :
(i) of getting a doublet.
(ii) of getting a sum 10, of the numbers on the two dive.
34.

What values of x satisfy the given equation x2−3x−10=0 ?

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What values of x satisfy the given equation
x23x10=0 ?


35.

If ad ≠ bc, then prove that the equation (a2+b2)x2+2(ac+bd)x+(c2+d2)=0 has no real roots.

Answer» If ad bc, then prove that the equation (a2+b2)x2+2(ac+bd)x+(c2+d2)=0 has no real roots.
36.

Ram has a semicircular disc. He rotates it about its diameter by 360 degrees. When he rotates the disc, a volume of air in his room gets swept.The name of the object/shape that exactly occupies this volume is ___.

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Ram has a semicircular disc. He rotates it about its diameter by 360 degrees. When he rotates the disc, a volume of air in his room gets swept.The name of the object/shape that exactly occupies this volume is

___.
37.

A number consisting of two digits is seven times the sum of its digits.When 27 is subtracted from the number,the digits are reversed.Find the number.

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A number consisting of two digits is seven times the sum of its digits.When 27 is subtracted from the number,the digits are reversed.Find the number.

38.

Which of the following is reduced form of the equation (2x−1)2 = x2 + 2?

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Which of the following is reduced form of the equation (2x1)2 = x2 + 2?


39.

A horse is tied to a pole with 28 m long string. Find the area where the horse can graze. (Take π=227)

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A horse is tied to a pole with 28 m long string. Find the area where the horse can graze. (Take π=227)

40.

In Fig. ABCD is a trapezium with AB∥DC, AB = 18 cm, DC = 32 cm and the distance between AB and DC is 14 cm. Circles of equal radii 7 cm with centres A, B, C and D have been drawn. Then, find the area of the shaded region of the figure. (Use π=227)

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In Fig. ABCD is a trapezium with ABDC, AB = 18 cm, DC = 32 cm and the distance between AB and DC is 14 cm. Circles of equal radii 7 cm with centres A, B, C and D have been drawn. Then, find the area of the shaded region of the figure. (Use π=227)

41.

From a point on a bridge across a river, the angles of depression of the banks on opposite sides of the river are 30∘ and 45∘, respectively. If the bridge is at a height of 6 m from the banks, find the width of the river.

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From a point on a bridge across a river, the angles of depression of the banks on opposite sides of the river are 30 and 45, respectively. If the bridge is at a height of 6 m from the banks, find the width of the river.


42.

A circular field has a perimeter of 650 m. A square plot having its vertices on the circumference of the field is marked in the field. Calculate the area of the square plot.

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A circular field has a perimeter of 650 m. A square plot having its vertices on the circumference of the field is marked in the field. Calculate the area of the square plot.

43.

Factorise : 16−a4

Answer» Factorise : 16a4
44.

An observer 1.5 m tall is 28.5 m away from a tower and the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from the eye of the observer is 45∘. The height of the tower is (a) 27 m (b) 30 m (c) 28.5 m (d) none of these

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An observer 1.5 m tall is 28.5 m away from a tower and the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from the eye of the observer is 45. The height of the tower is

(a) 27 m

(b) 30 m

(c) 28.5 m

(d) none of these

45.

Prove the following trigonometric identities: (1+tan2θ)cot θcosec2θ=tan θ

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Prove the following trigonometric identities:

(1+tan2θ)cot θcosec2θ=tan θ

46.

Find a cubic polynomial with the sum, sum of the product of its zeros taken two at a time, and the product of its zeros as 5, -2 and -24 respectively.

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Find a cubic polynomial with the sum, sum of the product of its zeros taken two at a time, and the product of its zeros as 5, -2 and -24 respectively.

47.

Solve for x and y: 12x+13y=2,13x+12y=136 (x≠0,y≠0).

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Solve for x and y:

12x+13y=2,13x+12y=136 (x0,y0).

48.

In Fig. 14.58,from a cuboidal solid metallic block,of dimensions 15cm×10cm×5cm,a cylindrical hole of diameter 7 cm is drilled out.Find the surface area of the remaining block. Surface areas and volumes

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In Fig. 14.58,from a cuboidal solid metallic block,of dimensions 15cm×10cm×5cm,a cylindrical hole of diameter 7 cm is drilled out.Find the surface area of the remaining block.

Surface areas and volumes

49.

Find the roots of each of the following equations, if they exist, by applying the quadratic formula: x2+5x−(a2+a−6)=0

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Find the roots of each of the following equations, if they exist, by applying the quadratic formula:
x2+5x(a2+a6)=0

50.

The horizontal distance between two poles is 15 m. The angle of depression of the top of the first pole as seen from the top of the second pole is 30∘. If the height of the second pole is 24 m, find the height of the first pole. (√3=1.732)

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The horizontal distance between two poles is 15 m. The angle of depression of the top of the first pole as seen from the top of the second pole is 30. If the height of the second pole is 24 m, find the height of the first pole. (3=1.732)