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1.

If the LCM of two polynomials is (x−1)2(x−2)2 and their HCF is (x−1)(x−2), then the product of the polynomials is:

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If the LCM of two polynomials is (x1)2(x2)2 and their HCF is (x1)(x2), then the product of the polynomials is:

2.

The surface area of a sphere of radius 5 cm is 5 times the area of curved surface of a cone of radius 4 cm. Find the height and the volume of cone.

Answer» The surface area of a sphere of radius 5 cm is 5 times the area of curved surface of a cone of radius 4 cm. Find the height and the volume of cone.
3.

The line 4 – 3y + 12 = 0 meets the y-axis at A. Write down the coordinates of A. Determine the equation of the line passing through A and perpendicular to 4 – 3y + 12 = 0.

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The line 4 – 3y + 12 = 0 meets the y-axis at A. Write down the coordinates of A.

Determine the equation of the line passing through A and perpendicular to 4 – 3y + 12 = 0.


4.

Tangents from a point P are drawn onto a circle with angle between them as 120∘ . The tangents from P meet the circle at A and B. If a line is drawn from point P through the center of the circle O, the value of ∠POA is

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Tangents from a point P are drawn onto a circle with angle between them as 120 . The tangents from P meet the circle at A and B. If a line is drawn from point P through the center of the circle O, the value of POA is


5.

The length of minute hand of a clock is 5 cm. Find the area swept by the minute hand during the time period 6:05 am and 6 : 40 am.

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The length of minute hand of a clock is 5 cm. Find the area swept by the minute hand during the time period 6:05 am and 6 : 40 am.

6.

Priya withdrew Rs 2,500 at the end of each month. The partnership deed provides for charging the interest on drawings 12% p.a. Calculate interest on Priya’s drawings for the year ending 31st December, 2017

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Priya withdrew Rs 2,500 at the end of each month. The partnership deed provides for charging the interest on drawings 12% p.a. Calculate interest on Priya’s drawings for the year ending 31st December, 2017

7.

Directions:- Study the following information carefully to answer the question given below. Twelve persons are sitting in two rows containing six people, each in such a way that there is an equal distance between adjacent persons. In row 1 - A, B, C, D, E and F are seated and all of them are facing South but not necessarily in the same order. In row 2 - P, Q, R, S, T and V are seated and all of them are facing West but not necessarily in the same order. D sits third to the right of B. Either D or B sits at one of the extreme ends of the line. The one who is adjacent to B sits second to the right of T. Two persons sit between Q and V. Neither Q nor V sits at the extreme end of the line. The immediate neighbour of Q is eighth left of A. C and E are immediate neighbours of each other. R sits second to the left of T. E is fourth to the left of the immediate neighbour of S. Who amongst the following sits at extreme ends of the rows?

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Directions:- Study the following information carefully to answer the question given below.

Twelve persons are sitting in two rows containing six people, each in such a way that there is an equal distance between adjacent persons. In row 1 - A, B, C, D, E and F are seated and all of them are facing South but not necessarily in the same order. In row 2 - P, Q, R, S, T and V are seated and all of them are facing West but not necessarily in the same order. D sits third to the right of B. Either D or B sits at one of the extreme ends of the line. The one who is adjacent to B sits second to the right of T. Two persons sit between Q and V. Neither Q nor V sits at the extreme end of the line. The immediate neighbour of Q is eighth left of A. C and E are immediate neighbours of each other. R sits second to the left of T. E is fourth to the left of the immediate neighbour of S.

Who amongst the following sits at extreme ends of the rows?


8.

Two line segments AB and CD are taken. Initially, the points A & C and B & D are coincident. The line segment CD is rotated about point D such that D and B continue to be coincident till C coincides with A again and it covered a distance of x. If the distance covered by C is y, and the angle subtended by CD with respect to starting point is θ, then find the relation among x,y and θ. Assume that θ is in degrees.

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Two line segments AB and CD are taken. Initially, the points A & C and B & D are coincident. The line segment CD is rotated about point D such that D and B continue to be coincident till C coincides with A again and it covered a distance of x. If the distance covered by C is y, and the angle subtended by CD with respect to starting point is θ, then find the relation among x,y and θ. Assume that θ is in degrees.


9.

If A and B are two sets such that n(A)=3 and n(B)=5, then n(A×B)= .

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If A and B are two sets such that n(A)=3 and n(B)=5, then n(A×B)= .

10.

In Fig. 7.142, if AB⊥BC,DE⊥BC and DE⊥AC, prove that ΔCED∼ΔABC.

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In Fig. 7.142, if ABBC,DEBC and DEAC, prove that ΔCEDΔABC.

11.

Which type of ogive curve would be best suitable to determine the median? For less than type ogive type L , for more than type ogive type M Time Total Number of Questions <102<205<3010<4015<5017<6025 __

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Which type of ogive curve would be best suitable to determine the median?

For less than type ogive type L , for more than type ogive type M

Time Total Number of Questions <102<205<3010<4015<5017<6025


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12.

The radii of the circular bases of a frustum of a right cone are 12 cm and 3 cm and the height is 12 cm. Find the total surface area and the volume of the frustum.

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The radii of the circular bases of a frustum of a right cone are 12 cm and 3 cm and the height is 12 cm. Find the total surface area and the volume of the frustum.

13.

While boarding an aeroplane, a passenger got hurt, The pilot showing promptness and concern, made arrangements to hospitalise the injured and so the plane started late by 30 minutes. To reach the destination, 1500 km away, in time, the pilot increased the speed by 100 km/hour. Find the original speed of the plane. Do you appreciate the values shown by the pilot, namely promptness in providing help to the injured and his efforts to reach in time?

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While boarding an aeroplane, a passenger got hurt, The pilot showing promptness and concern, made arrangements to hospitalise the injured and so the plane started late by 30 minutes. To reach the destination, 1500 km away, in time, the pilot increased the speed by 100 km/hour. Find the original speed of the plane.
Do you appreciate the values shown by the pilot, namely promptness in providing help to the injured and his efforts to reach in time?

14.

Find the 8th term from the end of the AP 7 , 10, 13, ..., 184.

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Find the 8th term from the end of the AP 7 , 10, 13, ..., 184.

15.

A right cylinder and a right circular cone have the same radius and same volumes.The ratio of the height of the cylinder to that of the cone is

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A right cylinder and a right circular cone have the same radius and same volumes.The ratio of the height of the cylinder to that of the cone is


16.

Find the 10th term from the end of the A.P. 8,10,12,...,126.

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Find the 10th term from the end of the A.P. 8,10,12,...,126.

17.

In the frollowing determine whetehr the given quadratic equations have real roots (i)16x2=24x+1(ii)x2+x+2=0(iii)√3x2+10x−8√3=0(iv)3x2−2x+2=0(v)2x2−2√3x+3=0(vi)3a2x2+8abx+4b2=0,a≠0(vii)3x2+1√3x−5=0(viii)x2−2x+1=0(ix)2x2+5√3x+6=0(x)√2x2+7x+5√2=0(xi)2x2−2√2x+1=0(xii)3x2−5x+2=0

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In the frollowing determine whetehr the given quadratic equations have real roots
(i)16x2=24x+1(ii)x2+x+2=0(iii)3x2+10x83=0(iv)3x22x+2=0(v)2x223x+3=0(vi)3a2x2+8abx+4b2=0,a0(vii)3x2+13x5=0(viii)x22x+1=0(ix)2x2+53x+6=0(x)2x2+7x+52=0(xi)2x222x+1=0(xii)3x25x+2=0

18.

Solve for x and y: 0.4x+0.3y=1.7,0.7x−0.2y=0.8.

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Solve for x and y:

0.4x+0.3y=1.7,0.7x0.2y=0.8.

19.

Find the values of a &amp; b such that it satisfies following linear equations: 4a+b+2a−b=51a+b+1a−b=3

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Find the values of a & b such that it satisfies following linear equations:
4a+b+2ab=51a+b+1ab=3

20.

If matrix P=⎛⎜⎝01−14−343−34⎤⎥⎦= Q + R, where Q is symmetric matrix and R is skew symmetric matrix. Then find matrix Q and R.

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If matrix
P=011434334= Q + R, where Q is symmetric matrix and R is skew symmetric matrix. Then find matrix Q and R.

21.

If the radii of the circular ends of a bucket 28 cm high, are 28 cm and 7 cm, find its capacity and total surface area.

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If the radii of the circular ends of a bucket 28 cm high, are 28 cm and 7 cm, find its capacity and total surface area.

22.

In the given figure, △ABC is right-angled at A. Find the area of the shaded region if AB = 6 cm, BC = 10 cm and O is the centre of the incircle of △ABC. [Take π = 3.14 ]

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In the given figure, ABC is right-angled at A. Find the area of the shaded region if AB = 6 cm, BC = 10 cm and O is the centre of the incircle of ABC. [Take π = 3.14 ]

23.

Find the sum of the first 15 terms of each of the following sequences having nth term as (i) an=3+4n (ii) bn=5+2n (iii) xn=6−n (iv) yn=9−5n

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Find the sum of the first 15 terms of each of the following sequences having nth term as
(i) an=3+4n (ii) bn=5+2n (iii) xn=6n (iv) yn=95n

24.

Show that the roots of the equation x2+px−q2=0 are real for all real values of p and q

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Show that the roots of the equation x2+pxq2=0 are real for all real values of p and q

25.

If f:R→R is a twice differentiable function such that f"(x)&gt;0 for all xϵR, and f(12)=12, f(1) = 1, then,

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If f:RR is a twice differentiable function such that f"(x)>0 for all xϵR, and f(12)=12, f(1) = 1, then,

26.

Find the missing variable from a, d, n and an, where a is the first term, d is the common difference and an is the nth term of AP. (i) a= 7, d = 3, n = 8 (ii) a = -18, n= 10, an=0 (iii)d = -3, n = 18, an=−5

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Find the missing variable from a, d, n and an, where a is the first term, d is the common difference and an is the nth term of AP.
(i) a= 7, d = 3, n = 8
(ii) a = -18, n= 10, an=0
(iii)d = -3, n = 18, an=−5

27.

Given the linear equation 2x + 3y - 8 = 0, write another linear equation in two variables such that the geometrical representation of the pair so formed is (i) intersecting lines (ii) Parallel lines (iii) coincident lines

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Given the linear equation 2x + 3y - 8 = 0, write another linear equation in two variables such that the geometrical representation of the pair so formed is

(i) intersecting lines (ii) Parallel lines (iii) coincident lines

28.

A part of monthly expenses of a family is constant and the remaining vary with the number of members in the family. For a family of 4 persons. the total monthly expenses are Rs. 10.400: whereas for a family of 7 persons. the total monthly expenses are Rs. 15,800. Find the constant expenses per month and the monthly expenses on each member of a family. Let the constant monthly expenses be Rs. x and for each member of the family the monthly expenses be Ra. y. ∴ x+4y=10,400 and x+7y=15,800.

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A part of monthly expenses of a family is constant and the remaining vary with the number of members in the family. For a family of 4 persons. the total monthly expenses are Rs. 10.400: whereas for a family of 7 persons. the total monthly expenses are Rs. 15,800. Find the constant expenses per month and the monthly expenses on each member of a family.

Let the constant monthly expenses be Rs. x and for each member of the family the monthly expenses be Ra. y.

x+4y=10,400 and x+7y=15,800.

29.

Question 14 What is the sum of all the angles of a pentagon? a) 180∘ b) 360∘ c) 540∘ d) 720∘

Answer» Question 14
What is the sum of all the angles of a pentagon?
a) 180
b) 360
c) 540
d) 720
30.

Question 12 In a quadrilateral ABCD, ∠A+∠D=90∘. Prove that AC2+BD2=AD2+BC2.

Answer» Question 12
In a quadrilateral ABCD, A+D=90. Prove that AC2+BD2=AD2+BC2.
31.

Question 123 A student used the proportion n100=532 to find 5 % of 32. What did the student do wrong ?

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Question 123

A student used the proportion n100=532 to find 5 % of 32. What did the student do wrong ?

32.

Ashok and Sandeep invested Rs 18000 each in buying shares of two different companies, Ashok buys 7.5%. Rs 100 share at a discount of 20%, whereas Sandeep buys Rs 50 share at a premium of 20%. If both receive equal dividend at the end of the year, then the rate of dividend received by Sandeep is ___

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Ashok and Sandeep invested Rs 18000 each in buying shares of two different companies, Ashok buys 7.5%. Rs 100 share at a discount of 20%, whereas Sandeep buys Rs 50 share at a premium of 20%. If both receive equal dividend at the end of the year, then the rate of dividend received by Sandeep is ___


33.

In the figure, the ∠ABC=30°. If CB=18 m , then AC = ________.

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In the figure, the ABC=30°. If CB=18 m , then AC = ________.

34.

In the given figure, RS is the diameter of the circle. NM is parallel to RS and ∠MRS=29o. Calculate ∠RNM

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In the given figure, RS is the diameter of the circle. NM is parallel to RS and MRS=29o. Calculate RNM


35.

Question 188 Construct a rhombus whose side is 5 cm and one angle is of 60∘.

Answer» Question 188
Construct a rhombus whose side is 5 cm and one angle is of 60.
36.

If α,β are roots of the equation x2+lx+m=0, write an equation whose roots are −1α and −1β.

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If α,β are roots of the equation x2+lx+m=0, write an equation whose roots are 1α and 1β.

37.

The length of the tangent from a point A to a circle, of radius 3 cm, is 4 cm. Find the distance of A from the center of the circle.

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The length of the tangent from a point A to a circle, of radius 3 cm, is 4 cm. Find the distance of A from the center of the circle.


38.

If 4/5,a,2 are three consecutive terms of AP , find the value of ' a '

Answer» If 4/5,a,2 are three consecutive terms of AP , find the value of ' a '
39.

A Bangle of inner radius 2.1 cm and thickness 0.7 cm and height 0.5 cm. Find the volume of material used for bangle.(approx)

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A Bangle of inner radius 2.1 cm and thickness 0.7 cm and height 0.5 cm. Find the volume of material used for bangle.(approx)

40.

If d is the HCF of 45 and 27, find x and y satisfying d=27x+45y

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If d is the HCF of 45 and 27, find x and y satisfying d=27x+45y

41.

Question 7 tan θ+tan(90∘−θ)=sec θ.sec(90∘−θ)

Answer» Question 7
tan θ+tan(90θ)=sec θ.sec(90θ)
42.

Question 1 (iii) Which of the following form an AP? Justify your answer. 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, ….

Answer» Question 1 (iii)
Which of the following form an AP? Justify your answer.
1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, ….
43.

In a hostel, 60% of the students read Hindi newspaper 40% read English newspaper and 20% read both read both Hindi and English newspapers. A student is selected at random Find the probability that he/she reads neither Hindi nor English newspapers. If he/she reads Hindi newspaper, find teh probability that she reads English newspaper. IF he/she reads Hindi newspaper, find the probability that she reads English newspaper.

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In a hostel, 60% of the students read Hindi newspaper 40% read English newspaper and 20% read both read both Hindi and English newspapers. A student is selected at random
Find the probability that he/she reads neither Hindi nor English newspapers.

If he/she reads Hindi newspaper, find teh probability that she reads English newspaper.

IF he/she reads Hindi newspaper, find the probability that she reads English newspaper.

44.

Question 1 (iv) Without actually performing the long division, state whether 151600 will have a terminating decimal expansion or a non-terminating repeating decimal expansion.

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Question 1 (iv)
Without actually performing the long division, state whether 151600 will have a terminating decimal expansion or a non-terminating repeating decimal expansion.

45.

The angle of elevation of the top of tower from two points at distance of √3 and √48 from base of the tower and in the same straight line with it is complementary. then height of tower is

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The angle of elevation of the top of tower from two points at distance of 3 and 48 from base of the tower and in the same straight line with it is complementary. then height of tower is


46.

A right triangle with sides 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm is revolved about the side 8 cm. find the volume and the curved surface area of the solid so formed.

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A right triangle with sides 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm is revolved about the side 8 cm. find the volume and the curved surface area of the solid so formed.

47.

Find the sum of n terms of the series (4- 1/n)+(4- 2/n ) + (4 - 3/n ) +.....

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Find the sum of n terms of the series (4- 1/n)+(4- 2/n ) + (4 - 3/n ) +.....

48.

If P (-5, -3), Q (-4, -6) , R (2, -3) and S (1, 2) are the vertices of a quadrilateral PQRS, find its area.

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If P (-5, -3), Q (-4, -6) , R (2, -3) and S (1, 2) are the vertices of a quadrilateral PQRS, find its area.

49.

If A and B are (1, 4) and (5, 2) respectively, find the coordinates of P when APBP=34.

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If A and B are (1, 4) and (5, 2) respectively, find the coordinates of P when APBP=34.

50.

A rhombus shaped field has green grass for 36 cows to graze. If each side of the field is 30m and longer diagonal is 48m, then how much area of grass each cow will get if 216 m2 of the area is not to be grazed.(Assume each cow grazes same amount)

Answer» A rhombus shaped field has green grass for 36 cows to graze. If each side of the field is 30m and longer diagonal is 48m, then how much area of grass each cow will get if 216 m2 of the area is not to be grazed.(Assume each cow grazes same amount)