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1.

Question 2 (iii) Check whether the first polynomial is a factor of the second polynomial by dividing the second polynomial by the first polynomial: x3−3x+1,x5−4x3+x2+3x+1

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Question 2 (iii)
Check whether the first polynomial is a factor of the second polynomial by dividing the second polynomial by the first polynomial:

x33x+1,x54x3+x2+3x+1

2.

The angle between the tangents from (α,β) to the circle x2+y2=a2, is

Answer» The angle between the tangents from (α,β) to the circle x2+y2=a2, is
3.

From the following Receipts and Payments Account of Golden Cricket Club, New Delhi, prepare the Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended March 31, 2017: ReceiptsRs PaymentsRs Cash in hand as onPrinting and Stationery38,750 April 1, 201620,000 Lighting26,250Cash at Bank as onRates and Taxes17,000 April 1, 201635,000Telephone charges2,600SubscriptionsPostage and Courier2,000 2015−16 30,000Wages and Salaries88,000 2016−17 2,25,000Insurance Premium15,000 2017−18 10,000––––––––2,65,000Purchase of Funiture2,00,000 Donation for building60,000Cash in hand as on Entrance fees23,000 March 31, 201723,400 Life membership fee20,000Cash at Bank as on Interest18,000 March 31, 201770,000 Locker's rent42,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯4,83,000––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯4,83,000––––––––––

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From the following Receipts and Payments Account of Golden Cricket Club, New Delhi, prepare the Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended March 31, 2017:

ReceiptsRs PaymentsRs Cash in hand as onPrinting and Stationery38,750 April 1, 201620,000 Lighting26,250Cash at Bank as onRates and Taxes17,000 April 1, 201635,000Telephone charges2,600SubscriptionsPostage and Courier2,000 201516 30,000Wages and Salaries88,000 201617 2,25,000Insurance Premium15,000 201718 10,000––––––2,65,000Purchase of Funiture2,00,000 Donation for building60,000Cash in hand as on Entrance fees23,000 March 31, 201723,400 Life membership fee20,000Cash at Bank as on Interest18,000 March 31, 201770,000 Locker's rent42,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯4,83,000––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯4,83,000––––––––

4.

What are the roots of the quadratic equation (x+2)2-16 = 0?

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What are the roots of the quadratic equation (x+2)2-16 = 0?


5.

There is a circular swimming pool with centre O. There are 2 points on the wall named A and B. A rope is attached between A and B. This rope separates the shallow section of pool from deep section of pool. The shallow section is the smaller section. Which of following statements are true?

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There is a circular swimming pool with centre O. There are 2 points on the wall named A and B. A rope is attached between A and B. This rope separates the shallow section of pool from deep section of pool. The shallow section is the smaller section. Which of following statements are true?


6.

xacosθ + ybsinθ = 1 xasinθ - ybcosθ = 1 Which of the following options is correct ?

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xacosθ + ybsinθ = 1

xasinθ - ybcosθ = 1

Which of the following options is correct ?


7.

The characters in the phrase "THE END" are randomly rearranged. (This includes the six letters and the space.) What is the probability that (i) The Es will appear together. (ii) The new phrase will also have two 3 letter words. (iii) There will be one 6 letter word. [4 MARKS]

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The characters in the phrase "THE END" are randomly rearranged. (This includes the six letters and the space.) What is the probability that
(i) The Es will appear together. (ii) The new phrase will also have two 3 letter words. (iii) There will be one 6 letter word. [4 MARKS]

8.

From the top of a tower 50 m high angles of depression of the top and bottom of a pole are observed to be 45∘ and 60∘ respectively. Find the height of the pole.

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From the top of a tower 50 m high angles of depression of the top and bottom of a pole are observed to be 45 and 60 respectively. Find the height of the pole.

9.

2 triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are porportional.true or false and justification.

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2 triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are porportional.true or false and justification.

10.

Solve the following inequation; 9x+7≤2x+84; x ϵ R.

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Solve the following inequation;
9x+72x+84; x ϵ R.

11.

The sum of the radius of the base & height of a solid cylinder is 37 m. If the total surface area of solid cylinder is 1628 m2, find the circumference of its base & volume of cylinder

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The sum of the radius of the base & height of a solid cylinder is 37 m. If the total surface area of solid cylinder is 1628 m2, find the circumference of its base & volume of cylinder


12.

Two taps running together can fill a tank in 3 113 hours. If one tap takes 3 hours more than the other to fill the tank, then how much time will each tap take to fill the tank?

Answer» Two taps running together can fill a tank in 3 113 hours. If one tap takes 3 hours more than the other to fill the tank, then how much time will each tap take to fill the tank?
13.

If sin4θa+cos4θb=1a+b′, prove thatsin8θa8+cos8θb8=1a+b8

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If sin4θa+cos4θb=1a+b, prove thatsin8θa8+cos8θb8=1a+b8

14.

A rectangular paper is folded into a cylinder. The length and breadth of the paper are L and B respectively. What is the surface area of the cylinder?

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A rectangular paper is folded into a cylinder. The length and breadth of the paper are L and B respectively. What is the surface area of the cylinder?


15.

Three consecutive positive integers are such that the sum of the square of the first and the product of other two is 46,find the integers.

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Three consecutive positive integers are such that the sum of the square of the first and the product of other two is 46,find the integers.

16.

The sum to n terms of the series 1 + 3 + 7 + 15 + . . . . . .

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The sum to n terms of the series 1 + 3 + 7 + 15 + . . . . . .


17.

Five times a number exceed 60 by 5. Find the number.

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Five times a number exceed 60 by 5. Find the number.

18.

If Pand Q are the points of trisection of the segment AB,what is the ratio of AQ:QB ?

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If Pand Q are the points of trisection of the segment AB,what is the ratio of AQ:QB ?

19.

What is the reflection of the point A(1,2) in the line x=1?

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What is the reflection of the point A(1,2) in the line x=1?


20.

In triangle ABC, DE is parallel to BC; where D and E are the points on AB and AC respectively. Also, if AD = 12 cm, BD = 24 cm and BC = 8 cm, the length of DE is

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In triangle ABC, DE is parallel to BC; where D and E are the points on AB and AC respectively. Also, if AD = 12 cm, BD = 24 cm and BC = 8 cm, the length of DE is


21.

Two dice are thrown. The probability that the sum of numbers coming up on them is 9, if it is known that the number 5 always occurs on the first die, is

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Two dice are thrown. The probability that the sum of numbers coming up on them is 9, if it is known that the number 5 always occurs on the first die, is

22.

Find the area of the dotted portion if the dimensions are as specified in the figure. r = l4.

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Find the area of the dotted portion if the dimensions are as specified in the figure. r = l4.


23.

Saraswati Ltd. issued 10,000 6% Debentures of Rs 100 each at a premium of 5% on 1st April, 2013 redeemable on March 31,2018. The issue was fully subscribed. It was decided to invest 15% of the face value of debenture to be redeemed towards Debenture Redemption Investment on 30th April 2017. Investments were encashed and Debentures were redeemed on due date. Record necessary entries for issue and redemption of deberature.

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Saraswati Ltd. issued 10,000 6% Debentures of Rs 100 each at a premium of 5% on 1st April, 2013 redeemable on March 31,2018. The issue was fully subscribed. It was decided to invest 15% of the face value of debenture to be redeemed towards Debenture Redemption Investment on 30th April 2017. Investments were encashed and Debentures were redeemed on due date. Record necessary entries for issue and redemption of deberature.

24.

If the equation px2 – 6x – 2 = 0 has real roots then, ________

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If the equation px2 – 6x – 2 = 0 has real roots then, ________


25.

Which method of purification is represented by the following equations? Ni+4CO 70∘ C−−−→ Ni(CO)4 180∘ C−−−−→ Ni+4CO

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Which method of purification is represented by the following equations?

Ni+4CO 70 C−− Ni(CO)4 180 C−−− Ni+4CO


26.

A rhombus whose side measures 20 cm has one of the angles as 60∘.. The area of the rhombus will be equal to

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A rhombus whose side measures 20 cm has one of the angles as 60.. The area of the rhombus will be equal to


27.

If an isosceles right - angled triangle has area 200cm2, then the measure of its hypotenuse is _______________ cm.

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If an isosceles right - angled triangle has area 200cm2, then the measure of its hypotenuse is _______________ cm.


28.

The value of the expression 16x2+24x+9 for x=0 is _____.

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The value of the expression 16x2+24x+9 for x=0 is _____.


29.

There are 2 questions titled A and B and there are 6 answers numbered from 1 to 6. In each of the answer options, each question is matched with an answer. Pick the correct match from the answer options. A - What is the shortest distance between center of a circle and tangent? B - What is the shortest distance between a point and a line? 1. Radius 2. Secant 3. Perpendicular 4. Chord 5. Arc 6. Tangent

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There are 2 questions titled A and B and there are 6 answers numbered from 1 to 6. In each of the answer options, each question is matched with an answer. Pick the correct match from the answer options.

A - What is the shortest distance between center of a circle and tangent?

B - What is the shortest distance between a point and a line?

1. Radius
2. Secant
3. Perpendicular
4. Chord
5. Arc
6. Tangent
30.

A line segment can be divided in any given ratio.What property of similar triangles justify this construction? [1 MARK]

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A line segment can be divided in any given ratio.What property of similar triangles justify this construction? [1 MARK]

31.

The prime factorisation of 272 is .

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The prime factorisation of 272 is .

32.

In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and SR is a tangent. If ∠SRT=65∘,then find ∠y.

Answer» In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and SR is a tangent. If SRT=65,then find y.

33.

Water running in a cylindrical pipe of inner diameter 7 cm, is collected in a container at the rate of 192.5 litres per minute. Find the rate of flow of water in the pipe in km/hr.

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Water running in a cylindrical pipe of inner diameter 7 cm, is collected in a container at the rate of 192.5 litres per minute. Find the rate of flow of water in the pipe in km/hr.

34.

A field is in the form of a circle. A fence is to be erected around the field. The cost of fencing would be Rs. 2640 at the rate of Rs. 12 per metre. Then, the field is to be thoroughly ploughed at the cost of Rs. 0.50 per m2. What is the amount required to plough the field? [Take π=227]

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A field is in the form of a circle. A fence is to be erected around the field. The cost of fencing would be Rs. 2640 at the rate of Rs. 12 per metre. Then, the field is to be thoroughly ploughed at the cost of Rs. 0.50 per m2. What is the amount required to plough the field? [Take π=227]

35.

If an A.P. consists of n terms with first term a and nth term l show that the sum of the mth term from the beginning and the mth term from the end is (a+l).

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If an A.P. consists of n terms with first term a and nth term l show that the sum of the mth term from the beginning and the mth term from the end is (a+l).

36.

A solid cylinder of radius R3 is removed from the solid cylinder of radius R and length L. The volume of material in the hollow cylinder is x9πr2L.32

Answer» A solid cylinder of radius R3 is removed from the solid cylinder of radius R and length L. The volume of material in the hollow cylinder is x9πr2L.
  1. 32
37.

Rs. 9800 are invested partly in 9% stock at 75 and 10% stock at 80 to have equal amount of incomes. The investment in 9% stock is:

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Rs. 9800 are invested partly in 9% stock at 75 and 10% stock at 80 to have equal amount of incomes. The investment in 9% stock is:


38.

If the points A(1,2) ,O(0,0), C(a,b) are collinear then find ratio a is to b. Please give the answer based on those three methods of co-ordinate geometry and not on slope and alll

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If the points A(1,2) ,O(0,0), C(a,b) are collinear then find ratio a is to b.

Please give the answer based on those three methods of co-ordinate geometry and not on slope and alll

39.

The cost of diamond varies directly as the square of its weight. A diamond weighting 10 decigrams costs Rs. 8,000. If it breaks into two pieces whose weights are in the ratio 3:2, then the loss incurred (in rupees) is

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The cost of diamond varies directly as the square of its weight. A diamond weighting 10 decigrams costs Rs. 8,000. If it breaks into two pieces whose weights are in the ratio 3:2, then the loss incurred (in rupees) is


40.

Find the probability of having 53 Saturdays in: i) a non - leap year ii) a leap year [4 MARKS]

Answer» Find the probability of having 53 Saturdays in:
i) a non - leap year
ii) a leap year
[4 MARKS]
41.

The greatest number which when divided by 43 , 91 and 183 leaves the same remainder is......( Please explain me method in detail)

Answer» The greatest number which when divided by 43 , 91 and 183 leaves the same remainder is......( Please explain me method in detail)
42.

The sum of n terms of an A.P is 3n2 + 5n. Find the A.P Hence it's 15th term.

Answer» The sum of n terms of an A.P is 3n2 + 5n. Find the A.P Hence it's 15th term.
43.

The circumference of a circle is 123.2 cm. Calculate

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The circumference of a circle is 123.2 cm. Calculate


44.

TanA÷1-cotA+ cot A÷1-tanA=1+ sec A *cosec A

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TanA÷1-cotA+ cot A÷1-tanA=1+ sec A *cosec A

45.

A box contains 10 red flowers, 6 white flowers, 4 pink flowers, and 8 yellow flowers. When Swetha picks a flower at random, what is the probability that the flower is Pink?

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A box contains 10 red flowers, 6 white flowers, 4 pink flowers, and 8 yellow flowers. When Swetha picks a flower at random, what is the probability that the flower is Pink?


46.

The following graphs give annual data of Assets, Sales (as fraction of Assets) and Spending on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) (as percentage of Sales), of a company for the period 2004 - 2009. What was the maximum value of spending on CSR activities in the period 2004-2009 (approximately)?

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The following graphs give annual data of Assets, Sales (as fraction of Assets) and Spending on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) (as percentage of Sales), of a company for the period 2004 - 2009.

What was the maximum value of spending on CSR activities in the period 2004-2009 (approximately)?


47.

___________ = √(1+sin A1−sin A)

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___________ = (1+sin A1sin A)


48.

Find the value of x3+1/x3,if x2+1/x2=14

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Find the value of x3+1/x3,if x2+1/x2=14

49.

AB = √′___′ units __

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AB = ___ units


__

50.

Find the equation of a straight line passing through (1,2) and perpendicular to the line y=7.

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Find the equation of a straight line passing through (1,2) and perpendicular to the line y=7.