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1.

8th term of the series 2√2+√2+0+.... will be

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8th term of the series 22+2+0+.... will be

2.

If a1a2=b1b2=c1c2 for the system of equations a1x+b1y+c1=0 and a2x+b2y+c2=0

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If a1a2=b1b2=c1c2 for the system of equations a1x+b1y+c1=0 and a2x+b2y+c2=0


3.

Find the median from the following data: Class1−56−1011−1516−2021−2526−3031−3536−4041−45Frequency710163224161152

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Find the median from the following data: Class156101115162021252630313536404145Frequency710163224161152

4.

A wire when bent in the form of an equilateral triangle encloses an area of 121√3 cm2. The same wire is bent to form a circle. Find the area enclosed by the circle.

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A wire when bent in the form of an equilateral triangle encloses an area of 1213 cm2. The same wire is bent to form a circle. Find the area enclosed by the circle.

5.

The angle of elevation of an aeroplane from a point on the ground is 45∘. After flying for 15 seconds, the elevation changes to 30∘. If the aeroplane is flying at a height of 2500 metres, find the speed of the aeroplane.

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The angle of elevation of an aeroplane from a point on the ground is 45. After flying for 15 seconds, the elevation changes to 30. If the aeroplane is flying at a height of 2500 metres, find the speed of the aeroplane.

6.

Using prime factorisation, find the HCF and LCM of : (i) 8, 9, 25 (ii) 12, 15, 21 (iii) 17, 23, 29 (iv) 24, 36, 40 (v) 30, 72, 432 (vi) 21, 28, 36, 45

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Using prime factorisation, find the HCF and LCM of :

(i) 8, 9, 25 (ii) 12, 15, 21 (iii) 17, 23, 29

(iv) 24, 36, 40 (v) 30, 72, 432 (vi) 21, 28, 36, 45

7.

In triangle ABC, right angled at B, find the expressions of cos A and sin C.

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In triangle ABC, right angled at B, find the expressions of cos A and sin C.


8.

Show that the equation 2(a2+b2)x2+2(a+b)x+1=0 has no real roots, when a≠b.

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Show that the equation 2(a2+b2)x2+2(a+b)x+1=0 has no real roots, when ab.

9.

Find the term of the arithmetic progression 9,12,15,18,... which is 39 more than is 36th term.

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Find the term of the arithmetic progression 9,12,15,18,... which is 39 more than is 36th term.

10.

A factory is designed as shown in the figure. There are 150 people working in the factory and each occupy a space of 0.5 m3. Find the maximum volume available to place machinery in the factory. (Take π=227)

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A factory is designed as shown in the figure. There are 150 people working in the factory and each occupy a space of 0.5 m3. Find the maximum volume available to place machinery in the factory. (Take π=227)


11.

In a cricket tournament following was the number of runs scored by the cricketers. Plot a frequency plot of the data. RunsNumber Of Cricketers0−101010−20320−301430−402540−5011 [2 MARKS]

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In a cricket tournament following was the number of runs scored by the cricketers. Plot a frequency plot of the data.

RunsNumber Of Cricketers0101010203203014304025405011
[2 MARKS]

12.

You pick a card from a standard deck. What is the probability that the card will be a number card less than 5? [2 MARKS]

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You pick a card from a standard deck. What is the probability that the card will be a number card less than 5? [2 MARKS]

13.

Question 8 (i) In right triangle ABC, right angled at C, M is the mid-point of hypotenuse AB. C is joined to M and produced to a point D such that DM = CM. Point D is joined to point B (see the given figure). Show that: ΔAMC≅ΔBMD

Answer» Question 8 (i)
In right triangle ABC, right angled at C, M is the mid-point of hypotenuse AB. C is joined to M and produced to a point D such that DM = CM. Point D is joined to point B (see the given figure). Show that:
ΔAMCΔBMD
14.

Question 30(iii) All the jacks, queens and kings are removed from a deck of 52 playing cards. The remaining cards are well shuffled and then one card is drawn at random. Giving ace a value 1 similar value for other cards, find the probability that the card has a value less than 7.

Answer» Question 30(iii)
All the jacks, queens and kings are removed from a deck of 52 playing cards. The remaining cards are well shuffled and then one card is drawn at random. Giving ace a value 1 similar value for other cards, find the probability that the card has a value less than 7.
15.

Calculate the Mean of the given distribution, using Assumed mean Method. MarksNo. of Students10−20220−30630−401040−501250−60960−70870−80480−903 48.89

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Calculate the Mean of the given distribution, using Assumed mean Method.

MarksNo. of Students102022030630401040501250609607087080480903


  1. 48.89
16.

Question 5 Find the mean salary of 60 workers of a factory from the following table: Salary (in Rs)Number of workers30001640001250001060008700068000490003100001Total60

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Question 5
Find the mean salary of 60 workers of a factory from the following table:
Salary (in Rs)Number of workers30001640001250001060008700068000490003100001Total60

17.

If x : y = 4 : 7, Find the value of (3x+ 2y) : (5x + y).

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If x : y = 4 : 7, Find the value of (3x+ 2y) : (5x + y).

18.

Three metallic solid cubes whose edges are 3 cm, 4 cm and 5 cm are melted and formed into a single cube. Find the edge of the cube so formed.

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Three metallic solid cubes whose edges are 3 cm, 4 cm and 5 cm are melted and formed into a single cube. Find the edge of the cube so formed.

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Question 108 Priyanka took a wire and bent it to form a circle of radius 14 cm. She bent it into a rectangle with one side 24 cm long. What is the length of the wire? Which figure encloses more area, the circle or the rectangle?

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Question 108

Priyanka took a wire and bent it to form a circle of radius 14 cm. She bent it into a rectangle with one side 24 cm long. What is the length of the wire? Which figure encloses more area, the circle or the rectangle?

20.

If ax+by +c = 0 , doesn’t touch the y axis , then which of the coefficients are 0?

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If ax+by +c = 0 , doesn’t touch the y axis , then which of the coefficients are 0?

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Question 5 At one end A of a diameter AB of a circle of radius 5 cm, tangent XAY is drawn to the circle. The length of the chord CD parallel to XY and at a distance 8 cm from A, is (A) 4 cm (B) 5 cm (C) 6 cm (D) 8 cm

Answer» Question 5
At one end A of a diameter AB of a circle of radius 5 cm, tangent XAY is drawn to the circle. The length of the chord CD parallel to XY and at a distance 8 cm from A, is

(A) 4 cm
(B) 5 cm
(C) 6 cm
(D) 8 cm
22.

A ball falls vertically after being dropped. The ball falls a distance d metres in a time of t seconds. d is directly proportional to the square of t. The ball falls 20 metres in a time of 2 seconds. The time (in seconds) that the ball takes to fall 605 m is

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A ball falls vertically after being dropped. The ball falls a distance d metres in a time of t seconds. d is directly proportional to the square of t.
The ball falls 20 metres in a time of 2 seconds.
The time (in seconds) that the ball takes to fall 605 m is


23.

Question 52 Solve the following: 8x=5x−1

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Question 52

Solve the following:

8x=5x1

24.

Question 5 Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 3. If they differ by 18, what are the numbers?

Answer» Question 5
Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 3. If they differ by 18, what are the numbers?
25.

Find a value of θ being given that sinθ = cos 4θ

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Find a value of θ being given that sinθ = cos 4θ

26.

Sevwn times a two digit no. Is equal to four times the no. Obtained by reversing the digits .if the difference of the digit is 3 ,determine the no.

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Sevwn times a two digit no. Is equal to four times the no. Obtained by reversing the digits .if the difference of the digit is 3 ,determine the no.

27.

An observer 1.5 m tall, is 28.5 m away from a tower 30 m high. Determine the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from his eye.

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An observer 1.5 m tall, is 28.5 m away from a tower 30 m high. Determine the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from his eye.

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28.

In which of the following expressions, prime factorization has been done:(i) 24=2×3×4(ii) 56=7×2×2×2(iii) 70=2×5×7(iv) 54=2×3×9

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In which of the following expressions, prime factorization has been done:

(i) 24=2×3×4
(ii) 56=7×2×2×2
(iii) 70=2×5×7
(iv) 54=2×3×9

29.

Two circles of radii 25cm and 9cm touch each other externally. Find the length of the direct common tangent. [4 MARKS]

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Two circles of radii 25cm and 9cm touch each other externally. Find the length of the direct common tangent. [4 MARKS]

30.

Find the value of 'a' for which the following points A(a, 3), B(2, 1) and C(5, a) are collinear.

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Find the value of 'a' for which the following points A(a, 3), B(2, 1) and C(5, a) are collinear.


31.

If A:B=5:9,B:C=2:7,C:D=14:2 then A:D=

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If A:B=5:9,B:C=2:7,C:D=14:2 then A:D=


32.

Find the smallest number which when increased by 17 is exactly divisible both 520 and 468.

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Find the smallest number which when increased by 17 is exactly divisible both 520 and 468.

33.

Fill in the blank with a modal auxiliary showing possibility. She _____ be in the library, but I am not sure if she has your book.

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Fill in the blank with a modal auxiliary showing possibility.

She _____ be in the library, but I am not sure if she has your book.


34.

If alpha and beta are the zeros of 2x2-5x+7,then find a quadratic polynomial whose zeros are 2alpha+3beta and 2beta+3alpha

Answer» If alpha and beta are the zeros of 2x2-5x+7,then find a quadratic polynomial whose zeros are 2alpha+3beta and 2beta+3alpha
35.

Twenty-seven solid iron spheres, each of radius r and surface area S are melted to form a sphere with surface area S'. Find the ratio of S and S'.

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Twenty-seven solid iron spheres, each of radius r and surface area S are melted to form a sphere with surface area S'. Find the ratio of S and S'.


36.

Solutions of the inequalities comprising a system in variable x are represented on number lines as given below, (black color is taken in consideration)

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Solutions of the inequalities comprising a system in variable x are represented on number lines as given below, (black color is taken in consideration)


37.

Use the sign of >, < or = in the blank to make the statement true. (-4 × 2) + 10 __ (6 - 7) × -2

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Use the sign of >, < or = in the blank to make the statement true.

(-4 × 2) + 10 __ (6 - 7) × -2

38.

The sum of digit number is 9. If 27 is subtracted from the number,the digits are reversed. Find the number.

Answer» The sum of digit number is 9. If 27 is subtracted from the number,the digits are reversed. Find the number.
39.

(x-2) is a factor of the expression x^3+ax^2+bx+6 when this expression is divided by (x-3) it leaves the remainder 3. Find the values of a and b hence factorise the expression.

Answer» (x-2) is a factor of the expression x^3+ax^2+bx+6 when this expression is divided by (x-3) it leaves the remainder 3. Find the values of a and b hence factorise the expression.
40.

If the cumulative frequency for the class interval (30-40) is 70 and for class interval (50-60) is 150 , then the value of y = Class Interval0−1010−2020−3030−4040−5050−60Frequency 12 20 x 18 10 y

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If the cumulative frequency for the class interval (30-40) is 70 and for class interval (50-60) is 150 , then the value of y =

Class Interval01010202030304040505060Frequency 12 20 x 18 10 y


41.

Now that you know that for every pair of positive integers a and b, there exist a unique pair of whole numbers a and r such that a=bq+r,Give examples of a and b, satisfying r>b :

Answer» Now that you know that for every pair of positive integers a and b, there exist a unique pair of whole numbers a and r such that a=bq+r,Give examples of a and b, satisfying r>b :
42.

The sum of r terms of an AP is 2 r^2+3r. What is the nthterm??

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The sum of r terms of an AP is 2 r^2+3r. What is the nthterm??

43.

Explain closure, associative, multiplicative and distributive properties of multiplication of matrices.

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Explain closure, associative, multiplicative and distributive properties of multiplication of matrices.

44.

In the given figure, PQ is a chord of length 8 cm of a circle of radius 5 cm. The tangents at P and Q intersect at a point T. Find the length TP.

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In the given figure, PQ is a chord of length 8 cm of a circle of radius 5 cm. The tangents at P and Q intersect at a point T. Find the length TP.

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45.

If two vertices of a triangle are (6,4), (2,6) and its centroid is (4, 6), then the third vertex is

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If two vertices of a triangle are (6,4), (2,6) and its centroid is (4, 6), then the third vertex is


46.

A cubical block of side 7 cm is surmounted by a hemisphere. Find the surface area of the solid(in cm2 ).

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A cubical block of side 7 cm is surmounted by a hemisphere. Find the surface area of the solid(in cm2 ).


47.

What is the value of cos8x=?

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What is the value of cos8x=?


48.

The 20th term of AP exceeds its 15th term by 10. Find the common difference.

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The 20th term of AP exceeds its 15th term by 10. Find the common difference.


49.

A circle having radius 4cm contains a chord of length 4cm and subtends an angle of 60 degrees. Find the area (in cm2)of the minor segment of the chord.

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A circle having radius 4cm contains a chord of length 4cm and subtends an angle of 60 degrees. Find the area (in cm2)of the minor segment of the chord.


50.

From an external point P, two tangents are drawn that touch the circle at points Q and R. The centre of the circle is O. Points O and P are joined. The ratio of angles OPR and OPQ is

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From an external point P, two tangents are drawn that touch the circle at points Q and R. The centre of the circle is O. Points O and P are joined. The ratio of angles OPR and OPQ is