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Find the value of p for which the quadratic equation x²-2px+1=0 had no real roots. |
| Answer» Find the value of p for which the quadratic equation x²-2px+1=0 had no real roots. | |
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In ΔABC, AP : PB = 2 : 3, PO is parallel to BC and is extended to Q so that CQ is parallel to BA. [3 MARKS] Find: i) area ΔAPO : area ΔABC ii) area ΔAPO : area ΔCQO |
Answer» In ΔABC, AP : PB = 2 : 3, PO is parallel to BC and is extended to Q so that CQ is parallel to BA. [3 MARKS]![]() Find: i) area ΔAPO : area ΔABC ii) area ΔAPO : area ΔCQO |
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Two circles intersect as shown in the diagram below. The radii of the circles are 14 cm each and ∠AOP=45∘ What is the area of the shaded region? |
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Answer» Two circles intersect as shown in the diagram below. The radii of the circles are 14 cm each and ∠AOP=45∘ What is the area of the shaded region? |
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In the following question, two equations are given. Solve both the equations and mark the corresponding answer, if: a) x is greater than y b) x is less than y c) x is greater than or equal than y d) x is less than or equal to y e) x = y or a definite relationship between x & y cannot be established 2x2 + 3x + 1 = 0 12y2 + 7y + 1 = 0 |
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Answer» In the following question, two equations are given. Solve both the equations and mark the corresponding answer, if: a) x is greater than y b) x is less than y c) x is greater than or equal than y d) x is less than or equal to y e) x = y or a definite relationship between x & y cannot be established 2x2 + 3x + 1 = 0 12y2 + 7y + 1 = 0 |
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Which of the following sequences are in arithmetic progession ? (i) 2,6,10,14, ........ (ii) 15,12,9,6,......... (iii) 5,9,12,18,....... (iv) 12,13,14,15,..... |
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Answer» Which of the following sequences are in arithmetic progession ? (i) 2,6,10,14, ........ (ii) 15,12,9,6,......... (iii) 5,9,12,18,....... (iv) 12,13,14,15,..... |
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Question 18 If we rotate a right-angled triangle of height 5 cm and base 3 cm about its base, we get a) Cone of height 3 cm and base 3 cm b) Cone of height 5 cm and base 5 cm c) Cone of height 5 cm and base 3 cm d) Cone of height 3 cm and base 5 cm |
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A box contains 100 bolts and 50 nuts. It is given that 50% bolts and 50% nuts are rusted. Two objects are selected from the box at random. Find the probability that either both are rusted. |
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Answer» A box contains 100 bolts and 50 nuts. It is given that 50% bolts and 50% nuts are rusted. Two objects are selected from the box at random. Find the probability that either both are rusted. |
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Expand the following, using suitable identities: 1)(3a−7b−c)2. 2)(x+2y+4z)2 [4 MARKS] |
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Answer» Expand the following, using suitable identities: |
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The cost of an article is Rs 6000 to a distributor. If he sells it to a trader for Rs 7500. The trader sells it to a customer for Rs 8000. If the VAT rate is 12.5%; find the VAT paid by the: i) distributor ii) trader |
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Answer» The cost of an article is Rs 6000 to a distributor. If he sells it to a trader for Rs 7500. The trader sells it to a customer for Rs 8000. If the VAT rate is 12.5%; find the VAT paid by the: i) distributor ii) trader |
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Given a circle with O as the centre. Find the value of x. |
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Answer» Given a circle with O as the centre. Find the value of x.
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Find two solutions for the equations: (i) 2x - y = -5 (ii) y - 3x = 7 [4 MARKS] |
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Answer» Find two solutions for the equations: |
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Z-7+7xy-xyz |
| Answer» Z-7+7xy-xyz | |
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Question 119 (vii) Write two integers which are greater than -4 but their difference is smaller than -4. |
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Answer» Question 119 (vii) Write two integers which are greater than -4 but their difference is smaller than -4. |
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In the given figure, if ∠ACB=∠CDA,AC=8cm and AD=3cm, then find BD. |
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Answer» In the given figure, if ∠ACB=∠CDA,AC=8cm and AD=3cm, then find BD. |
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If x2+y2x2−y2=178, then xy? |
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Answer» If x2+y2x2−y2=178, then xy? |
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All theorems in the REAL NUMBERS |
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Answer» All theorems in the REAL NUMBERS |
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Solve for x and y: 3x + 2y = 11 and 2x + 3y = 4. Also find p if p = 8x + 5y |
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Answer» Solve for x and y: 3x + 2y = 11 and 2x + 3y = 4. Also find p if p = 8x + 5y |
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Consider A = {2x + 1: 5 ≤ x ≤ 10 and x ∈ I} and B = { 2x - 3 : 5 ≤ x ≤ 10 and x ∈ I}. Find A Δ B (A symmetric difference B) |
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Answer» Consider A = {2x + 1: 5 ≤ x ≤ 10 and x ∈ I} and B = { 2x - 3 : 5 ≤ x ≤ 10 and x ∈ I}. Find A Δ B (A symmetric difference B) |
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If S=4−9x+16x2−25x3+36x4−49x5+......∞. Find the value of S for x=−12. |
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Answer» If S=4−9x+16x2−25x3+36x4−49x5+......∞. Find the value of S for x=−12. |
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In the given figure, a circle is inscribed in a trapezium of height 14 cm and lengths of parallel sides are equal to 25 cm and 40 cm. What is the area of the shaded region? |
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Answer» In the given figure, a circle is inscribed in a trapezium of height 14 cm and lengths of parallel sides are equal to 25 cm and 40 cm. What is the area of the shaded region? |
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If n is a natural number then 8^n - 3^n is divisible by which number? |
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Answer» If n is a natural number then 8^n - 3^n is divisible by which number? |
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Which of the following functions are identical to f(x)? f(x)={x,1≤x<2x2,2≤x<3 (1 ≤ x < 3 ) |
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Answer» Which of the following functions are identical to f(x)? f(x)={x,1≤x<2x2,2≤x<3 (1 ≤ x < 3 ) |
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Which of the following are sure events? |
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Answer» Which of the following are sure events? |
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In the given series, 1.5, 0.5, -0.5, -1.5, .... , -8.5 If nth term is -8.5, find n. |
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Answer» In the given series, 1.5, 0.5, -0.5, -1.5, .... , -8.5 If nth term is -8.5, find n. |
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Prove that tanA+secA-1/tanA-secA+1=1+sinA/cosA |
| Answer» Prove that tanA+secA-1/tanA-secA+1=1+sinA/cosA | |
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Circles with centres P and Q intersect at points A and B as shown in the figure. CBD is a line segment and EBM is tangent to the circle, with centre Q, at point B. If the circles are congruent ; show that CE = BD. |
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Answer» Circles with centres P and Q intersect at points A and B as shown in the figure. CBD is a line segment and EBM is tangent to the circle, with centre Q, at point B. If the circles are congruent ; show that CE = BD.
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Which all statements are true : (i) Two circles with different radii are similar. (ii) Any two rectangles are similar. (iii) If two triangles are similar then their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are equal. (iv) The length of the line segment joining the midpoints of any two sides of a triangle is equal to half the length of the third side. (v) In a ΔABC, AB=6 cm, ∠A=45o and AC=8 cm and in a ΔDEF DF = 9 cm, ∠D=45o and DE = 12 cm, then ΔABC∼ΔDEF. (vi) The polygon formed by joining the midpoints of the sides of a quadrilateral is a rhombus. (vii) The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of their corresponding angle-bisector segments. (viii) The ratio of the perimeters of two similar triangles is the same as the ratio of their corresponding medians. (ix) If O is any point inside a rectangle ABCD then OA2+OC2=OB2+OD2. (x) The sum of the squares on the sides of a rhombus is equal to the sum of the squares on its diagonals. |
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Answer» Which all statements are true : (i) Two circles with different radii are similar. (ii) Any two rectangles are similar. (iii) If two triangles are similar then their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are equal. (iv) The length of the line segment joining the midpoints of any two sides of a triangle is equal to half the length of the third side. (v) In a ΔABC, AB=6 cm, ∠A=45o and AC=8 cm and in a ΔDEF DF = 9 cm, ∠D=45o and DE = 12 cm, then ΔABC∼ΔDEF. (vi) The polygon formed by joining the midpoints of the sides of a quadrilateral is a rhombus. (vii) The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of their corresponding angle-bisector segments. (viii) The ratio of the perimeters of two similar triangles is the same as the ratio of their corresponding medians. (ix) If O is any point inside a rectangle ABCD then OA2+OC2=OB2+OD2. (x) The sum of the squares on the sides of a rhombus is equal to the sum of the squares on its diagonals. |
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The tangent to a circle is perpendicular to the radius at the ___. |
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Answer» The tangent to a circle is perpendicular to the radius at the |
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Evaluate sec theta cosec 90 degree minus theta minus 10 theta cot 90 degree minus theta + sin square 35 degree + sin square 55 degree / tan10 degree tan20 degree tan45 degree tan70 degree tan80 degree |
| Answer» Evaluate sec theta cosec 90 degree minus theta minus 10 theta cot 90 degree minus theta + sin square 35 degree + sin square 55 degree / tan10 degree tan20 degree tan45 degree tan70 degree tan80 degree | |
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The sum of the sequence 1, (12),(14), ...... till infinity is |
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Answer» The sum of the sequence 1, (12),(14), ...... till infinity is |
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In △ABC, right angled at C, AC=4cm and ∠BAC=60∘, find the length of side BC |
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Answer» In △ABC, right angled at C, AC=4cm and ∠BAC=60∘, find the length of side BC |
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The value of q if x = 2 is a solution of 8x2 + qx - 4 = 0 is _____ |
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Answer» The value of q if x = 2 is a solution of 8x2 + qx - 4 = 0 is _____ |
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A straight line AB is 8 cm long.Draw and describe the locus of a point which is: (i) always 4 cm from the line AB. (ii) equidistant from A and B. Mark the two points X and Y,which are 4 cm from AB and equidistant from A and B.Describe the figure AXBY. |
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Answer» A straight line AB is 8 cm long.Draw and describe the locus of a point which is: (i) always 4 cm from the line AB. (ii) equidistant from A and B. Mark the two points X and Y,which are 4 cm from AB and equidistant from A and B.Describe the figure AXBY. |
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The radii of the circles ends of a bucket of height 15 cm are 14 cm and r cm (r < 14 cm). If the volume of bucket is 5390 cm3, then find the value of r. [Use π=227] |
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Answer» The radii of the circles ends of a bucket of height 15 cm are 14 cm and r cm (r < 14 cm). |
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Find the centroid of the triangle with vertices A(x1,y1), B(x2,y2) and C(x3,y3). |
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Answer» Find the centroid of the triangle with vertices A(x1,y1), B(x2,y2) and C(x3,y3). |
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Calculate the height of a water-fall through which the fall of water leads to increase in its temperature by 10C. |
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Answer» Calculate the height of a water-fall through which the fall of water leads to increase in its temperature by 10C. |
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The first term of an A.P. is 12, the last term is -8, the common difference is -2. Find the sum of the A.P. |
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Answer» The first term of an A.P. is 12, the last term is -8, the common difference is -2. Find the sum of the A.P. |
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AB is the longest chord of a circle with centre O. P is any point on the circumference of the circle, not coinciding with A or B. Find the angle ∠APB in degrees. __ |
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Answer» AB is the longest chord of a circle with centre O. P is any point on the circumference of the circle, not coinciding with A or B. Find the angle ∠APB in degrees. |
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Find the odd and even extensions of f(x) = x4−x3+x2(x< 0) . [ Assume the domain and range is x < 0 for the given function ] |
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Answer» Find the odd and even extensions of f(x) = x4−x3+x2(x< 0) . [ Assume the domain and range is x < 0 for the given function ] |
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If the roots of the equation ax2+2bx+c=0 and bx2−2√acx+b=0 are simultaneously real then prove that b2=ac. |
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Answer» If the roots of the equation ax2+2bx+c=0 and bx2−2√acx+b=0 are simultaneously real then prove that b2=ac. |
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In a village, a well with 10 m inside diameter, is dug 14 m deep. Earth taken out of it is spread all around to a width of 5 m to form an embankment. Find the height of the embankment. What value of the villagers is reflected here? |
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Answer» In a village, a well with 10 m inside diameter, is dug 14 m deep. Earth taken out of it is spread all around to a width of 5 m to form an embankment. Find the height of the embankment. What value of the villagers is reflected here? |
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A park is in the form of a rectangle 120 m by 90 m. At the centre of the park, there is a circular lawn as shown in the figure. The area of the park excluding the lawn is 2950 m^2. Find the radius of the circular lawn. [Given, π = 3.14] |
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A park is in the form of a rectangle 120 m by 90 m. At the centre of the park, there is a circular lawn as shown in the figure. The area of the park excluding the lawn is 2950 m^2. Find the radius of the circular lawn. [Given, π = 3.14] |
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There are two circles each with radius 5 cm. The length of tangent AB is 26 cm. Find the length of tangent CD. |
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Answer» There are two circles each with radius 5 cm. The length of tangent AB is 26 cm. Find the length of tangent CD.
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S1 : A degree 10 equation can have 5 real roots . S2 : Complex roots always occurs in pairs. |
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Answer» S1 : A degree 10 equation can have 5 real roots . S2 : Complex roots always occurs in pairs. |
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A solid is in the form of a right circular cone mounted on a hemisphere. The radius of the hemisphere is 2.1 cm and the height of the cone is 4 cm. The solid is placed in a cylindrical tub full of water in such a way that the whole solid is submerged in water. If the radius of the cylinder is 5 cm and its height is 9.8 cm, find the volume of the water left in the tub. |
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Answer» A solid is in the form of a right circular cone mounted on a hemisphere. The radius of the hemisphere is 2.1 cm and the height of the cone is 4 cm. The solid is placed in a cylindrical tub full of water in such a way that the whole solid is submerged in water. If the radius of the cylinder is 5 cm and its height is 9.8 cm, find the volume of the water left in the tub. |
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Point A (x, 5) is reflected in the origin and its image is (2, y). Write down the values of x and y. |
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Answer» Point A (x, 5) is reflected in the origin and its image is (2, y). Write down the values of x and y. |
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The daily pocket expenses of 206 students in a school are given below. Pocket expense0−55−1010−1515−2020−2525−3030−3535−40(in rupees)Number of students1016304250301612(Frequency) Construct a frequency polygon representing the above data. [4 MARKS] |
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Answer» The daily pocket expenses of 206 students in a school are given below. |
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Question 8 If ΔABC is right angled at C, then the value of cos(A+B) is (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 12 (D) √32 |
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Answer» Question 8 If ΔABC is right angled at C, then the value of cos(A+B) is (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 12 (D) √32 |
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What is the reciprocal of cot θ? |
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Answer» What is the reciprocal of cot θ? |
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Find the value of k for which the quadratic equation (3k+1)x2+2(k+1)x+1=0 has equal roots. Also, find the roots. |
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Answer» Find the value of k for which the quadratic equation (3k+1)x2+2(k+1)x+1=0 has equal roots. Also, find the roots. |
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