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1.

Question 8 The quadratic equation 2x2−√5x+1=0 has (A) two distinct real roots (B) two equal real roots (C) no real roots (D) more than 2 real roots

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Question 8
The quadratic equation 2x25x+1=0 has
(A) two distinct real roots
(B) two equal real roots
(C) no real roots
(D) more than 2 real roots

2.

A cone of height 24 cm and radius of base 6 cm is made up of modelling clay. A child reshapes it in the form of a sphere. Find the radius of the sphere. [3 MARKS]

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A cone of height 24 cm and radius of base 6 cm is made up of modelling clay. A child reshapes it in the form of a sphere. Find the radius of the sphere. [3 MARKS]

3.

Question 91 Solve the following: After 12 years, Kanwar shall be 3 times as old as he was 4 years ago. Find his present age.

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Question 91

Solve the following:

After 12 years, Kanwar shall be 3 times as old as he was 4 years ago. Find his present age.

4.

Question 92 Lemons were bought at Rs. 48 per dozen and sold at the rate of Rs. 40 per 10. Find the gain or loss per cent.

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Question 92

Lemons were bought at Rs. 48 per dozen and sold at the rate of Rs. 40 per 10. Find the gain or loss per cent.

5.

Question 27 The number of distinct prime factors of the largest 4-digit number is (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 5 (D) 11

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Question 27
The number of distinct prime factors of the largest 4-digit number is

(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 5
(D) 11

6.

In an AP, where the first term is 7 and the common difference is 4, ___ term of the AP will be five times the first term. Represent this situation in the form of an equation, where a = first term, an = nth term and d is the common difference.

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In an AP, where the first term is 7 and the common difference is 4, ___ term of the AP will be five times the first term.
Represent this situation in the form of an equation, where a = first term, an = nth term and d is the common difference.


7.

In a ΔABC, if ∠A=30∘ and b:c=2:√3,find∠B.

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In a ΔABC, if A=30 and b:c=2:3,findB.

8.

One angle of a parallelogram is twice the adjacent angle. Angles of the parallelogram are

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One angle of a parallelogram is twice the adjacent angle. Angles of the parallelogram are


9.

If in certain code, STUDENT is written as RSTEDMS, then how would TEACHER be written in the same code?

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If in certain code, STUDENT is written as RSTEDMS, then how would TEACHER be written in the same code?


10.

Question 5 To construct a triangle similar to a given ΔABC with its sides 85 of the corresponding sides of ΔABC draw a ray BX such that ∠ CBX is an acute angle and X is on the opposite side of A with respect to BC. The minimum number of points to be located at equal distances on ray BX is (A) 5 (B) 8 (C) 13 (D) 3

Answer» Question 5
To construct a triangle similar to a given ΔABC with its sides 85 of the corresponding sides of ΔABC draw a ray BX such that CBX is an acute angle and X is on the opposite side of A with respect to BC. The minimum number of points to be located at equal distances on ray BX is

(A) 5
(B) 8
(C) 13
(D) 3
11.

*For 10th grade* (Q) Use Euclid's division lemma to show that square of any positive integer is of the form 3m or 3m+1. (Kindly provide an explanation so that I can understand.... Thank you)

Answer» *For 10th grade*
(Q) Use Euclid's division lemma to show that square of any positive integer is of the form 3m or 3m+1. (Kindly provide an explanation so that I can understand.... Thank you)
12.

In triangle ABC shown below, point G is the intersection of all the medians. If the length of AP is 18 cm, then the length of AG and GP respectively are:

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In triangle ABC shown below, point G is the intersection of all the medians. If the length of AP is 18 cm, then the length of AG and GP respectively are:


13.

Solve: 1x−1y=1y−2−1x+2

Answer» Solve: 1x1y=1y21x+2
14.

(cosecθ−cotθ)2= ____________.

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(cosecθcotθ)2= ____________.


15.

If p is a prime number ,then prove that √p is irrational.

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If p is a prime number ,then prove that √p is irrational.

16.

Metal spheres, each of radius 2 cm, are packed into a rectangular box of internal dimensions 16cm×8cm×8cm. when 16 spheres are packed the box is filled with preservative liquid. Find the volume of this liquid. [use π−31.4]

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Metal spheres, each of radius 2 cm, are packed into a rectangular box of internal dimensions 16cm×8cm×8cm. when 16 spheres are packed the box is filled with preservative liquid. Find the volume of this liquid. [use π31.4]


17.

Two circle touch each other externally at C and AB is a common tangent to the circles. Then, ∠ACB = ______.

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Two circle touch each other externally at C and AB is a common tangent to the circles. Then, ACB = ______.


18.

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. The lines OQ and OR are drawn to complete the quadrilateral OQPR. The resulting quadrilateral is a ___.

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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. The lines OQ and OR are drawn to complete the quadrilateral OQPR. The resulting quadrilateral is a ___.


19.

An Ap consists of 37 terms.The sum of the three middle most terms is 225 and the sum of the last three terms is 429. Find AP.

Answer» An Ap consists of 37 terms.The sum of the three middle most terms is 225 and the sum of the last three terms is 429. Find AP.
20.

Question 15 A ladder against a vertical wall at an inclination α to the horizontal. Its foot is pulled away from the wall through a distance p, so that is upper end slides a distance q down the wall and then the ladder makes an angle β to the horizontal. Show that pq=cos β−cos αsin α−sin β

Answer» Question 15
A ladder against a vertical wall at an inclination α to the horizontal. Its foot is pulled away from the wall through a distance p, so that is upper end slides a distance q down the wall and then the ladder makes an angle β to the horizontal. Show that pq=cos βcos αsin αsin β
21.

ΔABC is right angled at B and 5×sin A=3. Find cos C + tan A + cosec C.

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ΔABC is right angled at B and 5×sin A=3. Find cos C + tan A + cosec C.


22.

Which of the following series forms an AP? (i)a–2d,a–d,a,a+d,a+2d (ii)a,a+d,a+2d,a+3d,a+4d (iii)a–3d,a–d,a+d,a+3d

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Which of the following series forms an AP?

(i)a2d,ad,a,a+d,a+2d

(ii)a,a+d,a+2d,a+3d,a+4d

(iii)a3d,ad,a+d,a+3d


23.

IF A and B ar eany two 2×2 matrices such that AB = BA = B and B is not a zero matrix, what can you say about the matrix A?

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IF A and B ar eany two 2×2 matrices such that AB = BA = B and B is not a zero matrix, what can you say about the matrix A?

24.

Edward opened a Recurring deposit account in a bank. He deposited Rs 300 per month for 2 years. At the time of maturity he received Rs 7725. What was the rate of interest?

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Edward opened a Recurring deposit account in a bank. He deposited Rs 300 per month for 2 years. At the time of maturity he received Rs 7725. What was the rate of interest?


25.

Find the HCF of two consecutive odd number

Answer» Find the HCF of two consecutive odd number
26.

Howany silver coins, 1.75 cm in diameter and of thickness 2mm, must be melted to form a cuboid of dimensions 5.5cm x 10cm x 3.5 cm? (only calculation part)

Answer» Howany silver coins, 1.75 cm in diameter and of thickness 2mm, must be melted to form a cuboid of dimensions 5.5cm x 10cm x 3.5 cm?
(only calculation part)
27.

Find a, b, c and d, if 3[abcd]=[a6−12d]+[4a+bc+d3]

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Find a, b, c and d, if 3[abcd]=[a612d]+[4a+bc+d3]

28.

Question 6 A circular park of radius 20 m is situated in a colony. Three boys Ankur, Syed and David are sitting at equal distance on its boundary each having a toy telephone in his hands to talk each other. Find the length of the string of each phone.

Answer» Question 6
A circular park of radius 20 m is situated in a colony. Three boys Ankur, Syed and David are sitting at equal distance on its boundary each having a toy telephone in his hands to talk each other. Find the length of the string of each phone.
29.

Question 3 If a pair of linear equations is consistent, then the lines will be (A) parallel (B) always coincident (C) intersecting or coincident (D) always intersecting

Answer» Question 3
If a pair of linear equations is consistent, then the lines will be

(A) parallel
(B) always coincident
(C) intersecting or coincident
(D) always intersecting
30.

Question 2 In the given figure, ∠X=62∘∠XYZ=54∘. If YO and ZO are the bisector of ∠XYZ and ∠XZY respectively of ΔXYZ, find ∠OZY and ∠YOZ.

Answer» Question 2
In the given figure, X=62XYZ=54. If YO and ZO are the bisector of XYZ and XZY respectively of ΔXYZ, find OZY and YOZ.
31.

The range of values of x which satisfy −13≤ x2−43< 16, where x ϵ R is .

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The range of values of x which satisfy 13 x243< 16, where x ϵ R is .

32.

If first term of an AP is 5, last term is 45 and the sum of the terms is 400, then the number of terms is in the AP is ___.

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If first term of an AP is 5, last term is 45 and the sum of the terms is 400, then the number of terms is in the AP is ___.


33.

Prove that 1(sec θ−tan θ)−1cos θ=1cos θ−1(sec θ+tan θ) [4 MARKS]

Answer» Prove that

1(sec θtan θ)1cos θ=1cos θ1(sec θ+tan θ) [4 MARKS]
34.

From a solid cylinder of height 20 cm and diameter 12 cm, a conical cavity of height 8 cm and radius 6 cm is hollowed out. Find the total surface area of the remaining solid. [Use π=227]

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From a solid cylinder of height 20 cm and diameter 12 cm, a conical cavity of height 8 cm and radius 6 cm is hollowed out. Find the total surface area of the remaining solid.
[Use π=227]

35.

Which of the following is not a quadratic equation?

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Which of the following is not a quadratic equation?


36.

Prove that sin80∘cos10∘ + cos80∘sin10∘ = 1

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Prove that sin80cos10 + cos80sin10 = 1

37.

The present age of the father is 42 years and that of his son is 14 years. Find the ratio of: Present age of father to the present age of son.

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The present age of the father is 42 years and that of his son is 14 years. Find the ratio of:

Present age of father to the present age of son.

38.

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

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


39.

A vertical stick 10 cm long casts a shadow 8 cm long. At the same time, a tower casts a shadow 30 cm long. Determine the height of the tower?

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A vertical stick 10 cm long casts a shadow 8 cm long. At the same time, a tower casts a shadow 30 cm long. Determine the height of the tower?


40.

How will you make the following equations linear? 5x−1 + 1y−2 = 2 6x−1 - 3y−2 = 1

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How will you make the following equations linear?

5x1 + 1y2 = 2

6x1 - 3y2 = 1


41.

Which of the following is right angled triangle having three side given below

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Which of the following is right angled triangle having three side given below


42.

A vertically straight tree, 15 m high, is broken by the wind in such a way that its top just touches the ground and makes an angle of 60° with the ground. At what height from the ground did the tree break?

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A vertically straight tree, 15 m high, is broken by the wind in such a way that its top just touches the ground and makes an angle of 60° with the ground. At what height from the ground did the tree break?

43.

If the volume of a hemisphere is four times its total surface area, what is its radius?

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If the volume of a hemisphere is four times its total surface area, what is its radius?


44.

Two angles of a triangle are 65∘ and 45∘ then the third angle is:

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Two angles of a triangle are 65 and 45 then the third angle is:

45.

If 15 % of x is equal to 65 % of y. Find the value of x: y.

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If 15 % of x is equal to 65 % of y. Find the value of x: y.


46.

If ΔABC∼ΔPQR and AD and PM are corresponding medians of the two triangles, then

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If ΔABCΔPQR and AD and PM are corresponding medians of the two triangles, then


47.

In the figure, lines PQ and RS intersect each other at point O; ray OA and ray OB bisect ∠POR and ∠POS respectively. If ∠POA:∠POB=2:7, then find ∠SOQ and ∠BOQ. [4 MARKS]

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In the figure, lines PQ and RS intersect each other at point O; ray OA and ray OB bisect POR and POS respectively. If POA:POB=2:7, then find SOQ and BOQ. [4 MARKS]

48.

Question 3 A contractor plans to install two slides for the children to play in a park. For the children below the age of 5 years she prefers to have a slide whose top is at a height of 1.5 m and is inclined at an angle of 30∘ to the ground whereas for elder children she wants to have a steep slide at a height of 3 m and inclined at an angle of 60∘ to the ground. What should be the length of the slide in each case?

Answer» Question 3
A contractor plans to install two slides for the children to play in a park. For the children below the age of 5 years she prefers to have a slide whose top is at a height of 1.5 m and is inclined at an angle of 30 to the ground whereas for elder children she wants to have a steep slide at a height of 3 m and inclined at an angle of 60 to the ground. What should be the length of the slide in each case?
49.

If f(x)=2x2 and g(x)=13x, then fog is ___

Answer» If f(x)=2x2 and g(x)=13x, then fog is ___
50.

In fig., a circle is inscribed in a triangle ABC having side BC = 8 cm, AC = 10 cm and AB = 12 cm. Find AD, BE and CF. [3 MARKS]

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In fig., a circle is inscribed in a triangle ABC having side BC = 8 cm, AC = 10 cm and AB = 12 cm. Find AD, BE and CF. [3 MARKS]