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AB and CD are two common tangents to circles which touch each other at C. If D lies on AB such that CD = 4 cm, then find the length of AB. |
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Answer» AB and CD are two common tangents to circles which touch each other at C. If D lies on AB such that CD = 4 cm, then find the length of AB. |
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Length of tangent drawn from any point of circle x2+y2+2gx+2fy+c=0 to the circle x2+y2+2gx+2fy+d=0, (d > c) is |
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Answer» Length of tangent drawn from any point of circle x2+y2+2gx+2fy+c=0 to the circle x2+y2+2gx+2fy+d=0, (d > c) is |
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Question 2 (vi) Are the following statements ‘True’ or False’? Justify your answer. vi) If all three zeroes of a cubic polynomial x3 + ax2 –bx + c are positive, then atleast one of a, b and c is non - negative. |
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Answer» Question 2 (vi) Are the following statements ‘True’ or False’? Justify your answer. vi) If all three zeroes of a cubic polynomial x3 + ax2 –bx + c are positive, then atleast one of a, b and c is non - negative. |
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Question 11 Find the area of the shaded region in figure, where arcs drawn with centres, A, B , C and D intersect in pairs at mid - point P, Q, R and S of the sides AB , BC , CD and DA, respectively of a square ABCD (use π=3.14) |
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Answer» Question 11 Find the area of the shaded region in figure, where arcs drawn with centres, A, B , C and D intersect in pairs at mid - point P, Q, R and S of the sides AB , BC , CD and DA, respectively of a square ABCD (use π=3.14)
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If the sum of the first n terms of an AP is 5n−n2, the common difference is ______ |
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Answer» If the sum of the first n terms of an AP is 5n−n2, the common difference is ______ |
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A 20 m long ladder touches the wall at a height of 10 m. The angle which the ladder makes with the horizontal is |
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Answer» A 20 m long ladder touches the wall at a height of 10 m. The angle which the ladder makes with the horizontal is |
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If a train travelled 5 km/hr faster, it would take one hour less to travel 210 km. The speed of the train is: |
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Answer» If a train travelled 5 km/hr faster, it would take one hour less to travel 210 km. The speed of the train is: |
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If 2 is one of the zeros of x3−3x2−4x−12, then find the remaining two zeroes. |
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Answer» If 2 is one of the zeros of x3−3x2−4x−12, then find the remaining two zeroes. |
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Question 1 (iii) Divide the polynomial p(x) by the polynomial g(x) and find the quotient and remainder in each of the following: p(x)=x4−5x+6, g(x)=2−x2 |
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Answer» Question 1 (iii) p(x)=x4−5x+6, g(x)=2−x2 |
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If tanθ + sinθ = m; tanθ - sinθ = n show that m2-n2 = 4(mn)1/2 |
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Answer» If tanθ + sinθ = m; tanθ - sinθ = n show that m2-n2 = 4(mn)1/2 |
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A paper is rectangular in shape with negligible thickness. A stack of papers is arranged one above the other. S1 : The resulting figure is three dimensional. S2 : The figure is called a cuboid. |
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Answer» A paper is rectangular in shape with negligible thickness. A stack of papers is arranged one above the other. S1 : The resulting figure is three dimensional. S2 : The figure is called a cuboid. |
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Find the value of k, if the line represented by the equation 3x – ky = 12 passes through the point (4,2). [2 MARKS] |
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Answer» Find the value of k, if the line represented by the equation 3x – ky = 12 passes through the point (4,2). [2 MARKS] |
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Determine the ratio in which the line 2x+y−4=0 divides the line segment joining the points A(2, -2) and B (3, 7). |
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Answer» Determine the ratio in which the line 2x+y−4=0 divides the line segment joining the points A(2, -2) and B (3, 7). |
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Radhika bought a new mobile phone and saved ₹ 1000 when a discount of 10% was given. What was the price of the mobile phone before the discount? What was the selling price of the phone? [4 MARKS] |
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Answer» Radhika bought a new mobile phone and saved ₹ 1000 when a discount of 10% was given. What was the price of the mobile phone before the discount? What was the selling price of the phone? |
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Which of the following graphs represent the solution of the inequation written below: 2x−5≤5x+4<11,xϵR |
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Answer» Which of the following graphs represent the solution of the inequation written below: 2x−5≤5x+4<11,xϵR |
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Which among the following is a polynomial in one variable? |
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Answer» Which among the following is a polynomial in one variable? |
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What is the angle between two planes having normal vectors as →n1=ˆi+2ˆj+2ˆk and →n2=4ˆi−4ˆj+2ˆk ? |
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Answer» What is the angle between two planes having normal vectors as |
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In a right angled triangle, If cot x = 4, what is the value of tan x ? |
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Answer» In a right angled triangle, If cot x = 4, what is the value of tan x ? |
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The given figure shows a trapezium in which AB is parallel to DC and diagonals AC and BD intersect at point P, If AP : CP = 2 : 3. Find - (i) ΔAPB:ΔCPB (ii) ΔDPC:ΔAPB (iii) ΔADP:ΔAPB |
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Answer» The given figure shows a trapezium in which AB is parallel to DC and diagonals AC and BD intersect at point P, If AP : CP = 2 : 3.
Find - (i) ΔAPB:ΔCPB (ii) ΔDPC:ΔAPB (iii) ΔADP:ΔAPB |
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Question 15 A contract on construction job specifies a penalty for delay of completion beyond a certain date as follows: ₹ 200 for the first day, ₹ 250 for the second day, ₹ 300 for the third day, etc., the penalty for each succeeding day being ₹ 50 more than for the preceding day. How much money the contractor has to pay as penalty if he has delayed the work by 30 days? |
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Answer» Question 15 A contract on construction job specifies a penalty for delay of completion beyond a certain date as follows: ₹ 200 for the first day, ₹ 250 for the second day, ₹ 300 for the third day, etc., the penalty for each succeeding day being ₹ 50 more than for the preceding day. How much money the contractor has to pay as penalty if he has delayed the work by 30 days? |
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The number of terms of an A.P. is even; the sum of odd term is 24, of the even terms is 30, and the last term exceeds the first by 1012, find the number of terms and the series. |
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Answer» The number of terms of an A.P. is even; the sum of odd term is 24, of the even terms is 30, and the last term exceeds the first by 1012, find the number of terms and the series. |
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ABC is a right triangle, right angled at B. A circle is inscribed in it. The lengths of the two sides containing the right angle are 6 cm and 8 cm. Find the radius of the incircle. [4 MARKS] |
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Answer» ABC is a right triangle, right angled at B. A circle is inscribed in it. The lengths of the two sides containing the right angle are 6 cm and 8 cm. Find the radius of the incircle. [4 MARKS] |
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Which among the following is irrational? |
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Answer» Which among the following is irrational? |
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The height of a tree is 10√3 m, if a boy looks at the top of the tree with an angle of elevation of 30∘, find the distance between the boy and the tree. |
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Answer» The height of a tree is 10√3 m, if a boy looks at the top of the tree with an angle of elevation of 30∘, find the distance between the boy and the tree. |
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If you are asked to construct APQ ~ ABC in the scale factor 35. In △ABC, AB = 4 cm, BC = 3 cm and ∠ABC = 90∘. |
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Answer» If you are asked to construct APQ ~ ABC in the scale factor 35. In △ABC, AB = 4 cm, BC = 3 cm and ∠ABC = 90∘. |
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A Technician has to repair a light on a pole of height 10 m. She needs to reach a point 2 m below the top of the pole to undertake the repair work. What should be the length of the ramp that she should use which, when inclined at an angle of 30∘ to the horizontal, would enable her to reach the required position? Also, how far from the foot of the pole should she place the foot of the ramp? (You may take √3 = 1.73) |
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Answer» A Technician has to repair a light on a pole of height 10 m. She needs to reach a point 2 m below the top of the pole to undertake the repair work. What should be the length of the ramp that she should use which, when inclined at an angle of 30∘ to the horizontal, would enable her to reach the required position? Also, how far from the foot of the pole should she place the foot of the ramp? (You may take √3 = 1.73) |
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Find the area of a circle whose circumference is 8π. |
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Answer» Find the area of a circle whose circumference is 8π. |
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A man invests some money in his shares. He invests 60% of his money at 10%. Rs 100 shares at Rs 110 and the rest in 20%. Rs 50 shares at Rs 60. If his total annual income from both the investments is Rs 2000, then his total investment is ____ |
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Answer» A man invests some money in his shares. He invests 60% of his money at 10%. Rs 100 shares at Rs 110 and the rest in 20%. Rs 50 shares at Rs 60. If his total annual income from both the investments is Rs 2000, then his total investment is ____ |
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If the median of the data 4,7,x−1,x−3,16,25,written in ascending order,is 13 then x is equal to (a) 13 (b) 14 (c) 15 (d) 16 |
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Answer» If the median of the data 4,7,x−1,x−3,16,25,written in ascending order,is 13 then x is equal to (a) 13 (b) 14 (c) 15 (d) 16 |
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ABC is an equilateral triangle of side 8 cm. A, B and C are the centres of circular arcs of radius 4 cm. Find the area of the shaded region correct upto 2 decimal places. (Take π=3.142 and √3=1.732) |
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Answer» ABC is an equilateral triangle of side 8 cm. A, B and C are the centres of circular arcs of radius 4 cm. Find the area of the shaded region correct upto 2 decimal places. (Take π=3.142 and √3=1.732)
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The probability of drawing an even prime from cards marked 1 to 20, is? |
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Answer» The probability of drawing an even prime from cards marked 1 to 20, is? |
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Four equal circles are described about the four corners of a square so that each touches two of the others, as shown in the figure. Find the area of the shaded region, if each side of the square measures 14 cm. |
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Four equal circles are described about the four corners of a square so that each touches two of the others, as shown in the figure. Find the area of the shaded region, if each side of the square measures 14 cm. |
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Find the LCM of all the numbers from 1 to 10 (both inclusive) |
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Answer» Find the LCM of all the numbers from 1 to 10 (both inclusive) |
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The sum of first n terms fo an AP is (5n−n2) the nth term of the AP is (a) (5-2n) (b) (6-2n) (c) (2n-5) (d) (2n-6) |
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Answer» The sum of first n terms fo an AP is (5n−n2) the nth term of the AP is |
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In a right circular cone, the cross section made by a plane parallel to the base is a (a) sphere (b) hemisphere (c) circle (d) a semicircle |
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Answer» In a right circular cone, the cross section made by a plane parallel to the base is a (a) sphere (b) hemisphere (c) circle (d) a semicircle |
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Find three consecutive largest positive integers such that the sum of one-third of first, one-fourth of second and one-fifth of the third is atmost 20. |
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Answer» Find three consecutive largest positive integers such that the sum of one-third of first, one-fourth of second and one-fifth of the third is atmost 20. |
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The perimeters of the ends of a frustum of a right circular cone are 44 cm and 33 cm. If the height of the frustum be 16 cm, find its volume, the slant surface and the total surface. |
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Answer» The perimeters of the ends of a frustum of a right circular cone are 44 cm and 33 cm. If the height of the frustum be 16 cm, find its volume, the slant surface and the total surface. |
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A girl of height 90 cm is walking away from the base of a lamp-post at a speed of 1.2 m/s. If the lamp is 3.6 m above the ground, find the length of her shadow after 4 seconds. |
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Answer» A girl of height 90 cm is walking away from the base of a lamp-post at a speed of 1.2 m/s. If the lamp is 3.6 m above the ground, find the length of her shadow after 4 seconds. |
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Prove that, Tan theta upon sec theta - 1=Tan theta + sec theta +1 upon Tan theta + sec theta - 1. |
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Answer» Prove that, Tan theta upon sec theta - 1=Tan theta + sec theta +1 upon Tan theta + sec theta - 1. |
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In a G.P. if the (m+n)th term is p and (m−n)th term is q , then its mth term is: |
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Answer» In a G.P. if the (m+n)th term is p and (m−n)th term is q , then its mth term is: |
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Kapil purchased goods for Rs. 21,000 from Gaurav on 1st February, 2016 and accepted the bills of exchange drawn by Gaurav for the same amount. The bill was payable after a month. On 25th February, 2016, Gaurav sent the bill to his bank for collection. The bill was duly presented by the bank. Kapil dishonoured the bill and the bank paid Rs. 100 as noting charges. Record the necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Kapil and Gaurav. |
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Answer» Kapil purchased goods for Rs. 21,000 from Gaurav on 1st February, 2016 and accepted the bills of exchange drawn by Gaurav for the same amount. The bill was payable after a month. On 25th February, 2016, Gaurav sent the bill to his bank for collection. The bill was duly presented by the bank. Kapil dishonoured the bill and the bank paid Rs. 100 as noting charges. Record the necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Kapil and Gaurav. |
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Correct meaning, definition , and differences between rational and irrational which I can understand clearly |
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Answer» Correct meaning, definition , and differences between rational and irrational which I can understand clearly |
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If numbers n-2, 4n-1, 5n+2 are in AP, find the values of n and it's next two terms. GIVEN ANSWER: n=1 and AP = -1, 3, 7, 11, 15, ...... [SOLVE] |
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Answer» If numbers n-2, 4n-1, 5n+2 are in AP, find the values of n and it's next two terms. GIVEN ANSWER: n=1 and AP = -1, 3, 7, 11, 15, ...... [SOLVE] |
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In the adjoining figure, O is the centre of the circle and AB is a tangent to it at point B. ∠ BDC = 65o. Find ∠ BAO. |
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Answer» In the adjoining figure, O is the centre of the circle and AB is a tangent to it at point B. ∠ BDC = 65o. Find ∠ BAO.
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Consider a circle of diameter 7 cm which is confined in a square of the side 7cm. A point is chosen at random in the plane of the square. What is the probability that the chosen point lies in the circle? |
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Answer» Consider a circle of diameter 7 cm which is confined in a square of the side 7cm. A point is chosen at random in the plane of the square. What is the probability that the chosen point lies in the circle? |
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Taking θ=30∘, verify that: (i)sin 3θ=3 sin θ−4 sin3 θ (ii)cos 3θ=4 cos3 θ−3 cos θ [2 MARKS] |
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Answer» Taking θ=30∘, verify that: (i)sin 3θ=3 sin θ−4 sin3 θ (ii)cos 3θ=4 cos3 θ−3 cos θ [2 MARKS] |
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Question 1 (i) Solve the following pair of linear equations by the elimination method and the substitution method: x + y =5 and 2x - 3y = 4 |
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Answer» Question 1 (i) Solve the following pair of linear equations by the elimination method and the substitution method: x + y =5 and 2x - 3y = 4 |
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Apply the division algorithm to find the quotient and remainder on dividing f(x) by g(x). f(x)=x3−3x2+5x−3, g(x)=x2−2 [4 MARKS] |
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Answer» Apply the division algorithm to find the quotient and remainder on dividing f(x) by g(x). f(x)=x3−3x2+5x−3, g(x)=x2−2 [4 MARKS] |
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The probability of getting 53 Fridays in a leap year is . |
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Answer» The probability of getting 53 Fridays in a leap year is |
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Which of the following is an empty set |
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Answer» Which of the following is an empty set |
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