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Three measuring rods is 64 cm, 80 cm and 96 cm in length. Find the least length of cloth that can be measured an exact number of times, using any of the rods. |
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Answer» Three measuring rods is 64 cm, 80 cm and 96 cm in length. Find the least length of cloth that can be measured an exact number of times, using any of the rods. |
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Prove that tan^2 theta + sin theta = cos^2 theta |
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Answer» Prove that tan^2 theta + sin theta = cos^2 theta |
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A box contains 2 red, 3 black and 5 white balls. If 3 balls are drawn at a random without replacement, find the probabilities that a) all 3 are black b) 2 are red and 1 black c) at least 1 is white |
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Answer» A box contains 2 red, 3 black and 5 white balls. If 3 balls are drawn at a random without replacement, find the probabilities that a) all 3 are black b) 2 are red and 1 black c) at least 1 is white |
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Solve the following systems of equations: 15u+2v=17 1u+1v=365 |
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Answer» Solve the following systems of equations: 15u+2v=17 1u+1v=365 |
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Metallic spheres of radii 12cm, 8cm and 10cm, respectively are melted to form a single solid sphere. Find the radius of the resulting sphere(in cm). |
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Answer» Metallic spheres of radii 12cm, 8cm and 10cm, respectively are melted to form a single solid sphere. Find the radius of the resulting sphere(in cm). |
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What price should a shopkeeper mark on an article that costs him Rs. 600 to gain 20%, after allowing a discount of 10%? |
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Answer» What price should a shopkeeper mark on an article that costs him Rs. 600 to gain 20%, after allowing a discount of 10%? |
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If R (5, 6) is the mid-point of the line segment AB joining the points A (6, 5) and B (4, y), then y equals (a) 5 (b) 7 (c) 12 (d) 6 |
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Answer» If R (5, 6) is the mid-point of the line segment AB joining the points A (6, 5) and B (4, y), then y equals (a) 5 (b) 7 (c) 12 (d) 6 |
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Is -2 a solution of the linear equations 4x−2=8 and 2x=−4 ? |
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Answer» Is -2 a solution of the linear equations 4x−2=8 and 2x=−4 ? |
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A kite is flying at a height of 30 m above the ground. The string attached to the kite is temporarily tied to a point on the ground. The inclination of the string with the ground is 30∘. Find the length of the string(in meters), assuming that there is no slack in the string. |
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Answer» A kite is flying at a height of 30 m above the ground. The string attached to the kite is temporarily tied to a point on the ground. The inclination of the string with the ground is 30∘. Find the length of the string(in meters), assuming that there is no slack in the string. |
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A farmer connects a pipe of internal diameter 20 cm from a canal into a cylindrical tank in her field, which is 10 m in diameter and 2 m deep. If water flows through the pipe at the rate of 3 km/h, in how much time will the tank be filled(in minutes)? |
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Answer» A farmer connects a pipe of internal diameter 20 cm from a canal into a cylindrical tank in her field, which is 10 m in diameter and 2 m deep. If water flows through the pipe at the rate of 3 km/h, in how much time will the tank be filled(in minutes)? |
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The external and internal radii of a hollow hemispherical vessel are 15 cm and 10 cm respectively. The approximate cost of painting it at the rate of ₹2 per sq. cm is: |
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Answer» The external and internal radii of a hollow hemispherical vessel are 15 cm and 10 cm respectively. The approximate cost of painting it at the rate of ₹2 per sq. cm is: |
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Two chords AB and CD of a circle intersect each other at a point E outside the circle. If AB = 11 cm, BE = 3 cm and DE = 3.5 cm, then CD = ? (a) 10.5 cm (b) 9.5 cm (c) 8.5 cm (d) 7.5 cm |
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Answer» Two chords AB and CD of a circle intersect each other at a point E outside the circle. If AB = 11 cm, BE = 3 cm and DE = 3.5 cm, then CD = ?
(a) 10.5 cm (b) 9.5 cm (c) 8.5 cm (d) 7.5 cm |
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In fig, if ∠ATO=40∘, find ∠AOB. [2 MARKS] |
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Answer» In fig, if ∠ATO=40∘, find ∠AOB. [2 MARKS]
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Find the consistent pair of linear equations from the following. |
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Answer» Find the consistent pair of linear equations from the following. |
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Question 9 (i) In the following figure, ABC and AMP are two right triangles, right angled at B and M respectively, prove that (i)ΔABC∼ΔAMP |
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Answer» Question 9 (i) In the following figure, ABC and AMP are two right triangles, right angled at B and M respectively, prove that ![]() (i)ΔABC∼ΔAMP |
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The students of a class are made to stand in rows. If 3 students are extra in each row there would be one row less. If 3 students are less in a row there would be 2 rows more. Find the number of students in the class |
| Answer» The students of a class are made to stand in rows. If 3 students are extra in each row there would be one row less. If 3 students are less in a row there would be 2 rows more. Find the number of students in the class | |
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In the question, identify the equal angles in the triangles. |
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Answer» In the question, identify the equal angles in the triangles. |
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If a sequence whose nth term is given by tn = 3.23 n2– 4.81 n + 37, then which of the following is true? |
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Answer» If a sequence whose nth term is given by |
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Show that any positive odd integer of the form 6q+ 1 or 6Q + 3 or 6Q + 5 were q in some integer |
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Answer» Show that any positive odd integer of the form 6q+ 1 or 6Q + 3 or 6Q + 5 were q in some integer |
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Find the value of the following expression. tan 82∘cot 8∘+cosec 38∘sec 52∘+2 sin 35∘sec 55∘sin250∘+sin240 |
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Answer» Find the value of the following expression. |
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√1−sin A1+sin A = ? (a) sec A + tan A (b) sec A - tan A (c) sec A tan A (d) none of these |
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Answer» √1−sin A1+sin A = ? (a) sec A + tan A (b) sec A - tan A (c) sec A tan A (d) none of these |
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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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Answer» 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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Find the value(s) of k so that PQ will be parallel to RS. Given : (i) P (2, 4), Q (3, 6), R (8, 1) and S (10, k) (ii) P (3, -1), Q (7, 11), R (-1, -1) and S (1, k) (iii) P (5, -1), Q (6, 11), R (6, -4k) and S (7, k2) |
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Answer» Find the value(s) of k so that PQ will be parallel to RS. Given : (i) P (2, 4), Q (3, 6), R (8, 1) and S (10, k) (ii) P (3, -1), Q (7, 11), R (-1, -1) and S (1, k) (iii) P (5, -1), Q (6, 11), R (6, -4k) and S (7, k2) |
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If cotθ = 7/8 , then tan2θ equals to: |
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Answer» If cotθ = 7/8 , then tan2θ equals to: |
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The centres of two circles of radii 3 cm and 2 cm are 8 cm apart. Find the length of the common tangent. |
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Answer» The centres of two circles of radii 3 cm and 2 cm are 8 cm apart. Find the length of the common tangent. |
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If α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x)=6x2−x−7, then evaluate: [3 MARKS] (i) α2+β2 (ii) αβ+βα |
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Answer» If α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x)=6x2−x−7, then evaluate: [3 MARKS] (i) α2+β2 (ii) αβ+βα |
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The zero of the polynomial represented by the given graph |
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Answer» The zero of the polynomial represented by the given graph
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sinθ cosθ [sin(90∘−θ) cosecθ + cos(90∘−θ) secθ] |
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Answer» sinθ cosθ [sin(90∘−θ) cosecθ + cos(90∘−θ) secθ] |
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Question 41(i) A bag contains 24 balls of which x are red, 2x are white and 3x are blue. A ball is selected at random. What is the probability that it is not red? |
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Answer» Question 41(i) A bag contains 24 balls of which x are red, 2x are white and 3x are blue. A ball is selected at random. What is the probability that it is not red? |
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Construct a triangle ABC with BC = 6.5 cm, AB = 5.5 cm and AC = 5 cm. ∠BAC is (use protractor) |
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Answer» Construct a triangle ABC with BC = 6.5 cm, AB = 5.5 cm and AC = 5 cm. ∠BAC is (use protractor) |
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If m=a sec A+b tan A andn=a tan A + b sec A,then prove that:m2−n2=a2−b2 |
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Answer» If m=a sec A+b tan A andn=a tan A + b sec A,then prove that:m2−n2=a2−b2 |
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Question 1 (i) Solve the following pair of linear equations by the substitution method. x+ y= 14 ; x - y= 4 |
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Answer» Question 1 (i) Solve the following pair of linear equations by the substitution method. x+ y= 14 ; x - y= 4 |
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AB is a line segment & M is its mid- point. Semi- circles are drawn with AM, MB and AB as diameters on the same side of the line AB. A circle C (0, r) is drawn so that it touches all the three semicircles. The length of AB is 'x' times r. Find x. ___ |
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Answer» AB is a line segment & M is its mid- point. Semi- circles are drawn with AM, MB and AB as diameters on the same side of the line AB. A circle C (0, r) is drawn so that it touches all the three semicircles. The length of AB is 'x' times r. Find x. |
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53381083527? |
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Answer» 53381083527? |
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Which of the given combinations is definitely correct? |
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Answer» Which of the given combinations is definitely correct? |
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Show that 3√2 is irrational. |
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Answer» Show that 3√2 is irrational. |
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Monthly wages of 10 employees of a factory are 3000, 3500, 3800, 3200, 3600, 4000, 3100, 3900, 3000 and 4000. Find the median wage |
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Answer» Monthly wages of 10 employees of a factory are 3000, 3500, 3800, 3200, 3600, 4000, 3100, 3900, 3000 and 4000. Find the median wage |
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In the given triangle right angled at B, which pair of angles is complementary? |
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Answer» In the given triangle right angled at B, which pair of angles is complementary? |
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The area of circle which encloses a square of side 10 cm is |
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Answer» The area of circle which encloses a square of side 10 cm is |
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Find the value of p such that the wuadratic equation (p-12)x2 - 2(p-12)x+2=0 has equal roots |
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Answer» Find the value of p such that the wuadratic equation (p-12)x2 - 2(p-12)x+2=0 has equal roots |
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A letter is chosen at random from the word 'ENTERTAINMENT. Find the probability that the chosen letter is a vowel. |
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Answer» A letter is chosen at random from the word 'ENTERTAINMENT. Find the probability that the chosen letter is a vowel. |
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A tent consists of a frustum of a cone, surmounded by a cone. If the diameters of the upper and lower circular ends of the frustum be 14 m and 26 m respectively, the height of the frustum be 8 m and the slant height of the surmounded conical portion be 12 m, find the area of the canvas required to make the tent. Assume that the radii of the upper end of the frustum and the base of surmounted conical portion are equal. [2 MARKS] |
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Answer» A tent consists of a frustum of a cone, surmounded by a cone. If the diameters of the upper and lower circular ends of the frustum be 14 m and 26 m respectively, the height of the frustum be 8 m and the slant height of the surmounded conical portion be 12 m, find the area of the canvas required to make the tent. Assume that the radii of the upper end of the frustum and the base of surmounted conical portion are equal. [2 MARKS] |
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For a body to escape from the earth, angle from horizontal at which it should be fired with the escape velocity is |
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Answer» For a body to escape from the earth, angle from horizontal at which it should be fired with the escape velocity is |
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In the following α is |
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Answer» In the following α is
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The angle of elevation of an aeroplane from a point on the ground is 450. After a flight of 15 seconds, the elevation changes to 300. If the aeroplane is flying at a height of 3000 m, find the speed of the aeroplane. |
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Answer» The angle of elevation of an aeroplane from a point on the ground is 450. After a flight of 15 seconds, the elevation changes to 300. If the aeroplane is flying at a height of 3000 m, find the speed of the aeroplane. |
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In the given right angled triangle, what is the value of Sin A? |
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Answer» In the given right angled triangle, what is the value of Sin A?
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A piece of cloth costs Rs 200. If the piece was 5m longer and each meter of cloth costs Rs 2 less the cost of the piece would have remained unchanged. How long is the piece and what is the original rate per meter? |
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Answer» A piece of cloth costs Rs 200. If the piece was 5m longer and each meter of cloth costs Rs 2 less the cost of the piece would have remained unchanged. How long is the piece and what is the original rate per meter? |
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Find the total surface area of hemisphere of radius 7 cm.(Take π = 227 ) |
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Answer» Find the total surface area of hemisphere of radius 7 cm.(Take π = 227 ) |
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The point C (–1,2) divides the line segment AB in the ratio 3:4, where the coordinates of A is (2, 5). The coordinates of B are___________. |
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Answer» The point C (–1,2) divides the line segment AB in the ratio 3:4, where the coordinates of A is (2, 5). The coordinates of B are___________. |
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Question 3 (i) In an AP: (i) Given a = 5, d = 3, an=50, find n and Sn. |
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Answer» Question 3 (i) In an AP: (i) Given a = 5, d = 3, an=50, find n and Sn. |
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