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1.

ABCD is a parallelogram with diagonal AC. If a line XY is drawn such that it cuts the side AD at point Z and XY∥AB, then BXXC=

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ABCD is a parallelogram with diagonal AC. If a line XY is drawn such that it cuts the side AD at point Z and XYAB, then BXXC=

2.

Given that sin A = 12 and cos B = 1√2, then the value of (A + B) is ____. (Here, 0<A+B≤90∘)

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Given that sin A = 12 and cos B = 12, then the value of (A + B) is ____.

(Here, 0<A+B90)


3.

customers are asked to stand in the lines. if one customer is extra in a line , then there would be two less lines . if one customer is less in line , there would be three more lines . find number of customers

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customers are asked to stand in the lines. if one customer is extra in a line , then there would be two less lines . if one customer is less in line , there would be three more lines . find number of customers

4.

Saurabh opened a recurring deposit with a bank for 212 years. The bank paid Rs 4137.50 on maturity. If the rate of interest is 8% per annum, calculate the monthly instalment.? [4 MARKS]

Answer» Saurabh opened a recurring deposit with a bank for 212 years. The bank paid Rs 4137.50 on maturity. If the rate of interest is 8% per annum, calculate the monthly instalment.?
[4 MARKS]
5.

One card is drawn from a well - shuffled deck of 52 cards. Find the probability of getting (i) a king of red suit (ii) a face card (iii) a red face card (iv) a queen of black suit (v) a jack of hearts (vi) a spade.

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One card is drawn from a well - shuffled deck of 52 cards. Find the probability of getting
(i) a king of red suit (ii) a face card
(iii) a red face card (iv) a queen of black suit
(v) a jack of hearts (vi) a spade.

6.

ABCD is a rectangle as shown in the figure. Then AC = ___ × OB.

Answer» ABCD is a rectangle as shown in the figure. Then AC = ___ × OB.
7.

A man has only 20 paise coin and 25 Paisa coin in his purse if he has 50 coins in all totally rupees 11.25 how many coins of each kind does he have

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A man has only 20 paise coin and 25 Paisa coin in his purse if he has 50 coins in all totally rupees 11.25 how many coins of each kind does he have

8.

A spherical shell of lead whose external and internal diameters are respectively 24 cm and 18 cm, is melted and recast into a right circular cylinder 37 cm high. Find the diameter of the base of the cylinder.

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A spherical shell of lead whose external and internal diameters are respectively 24 cm and 18 cm, is melted and recast into a right circular cylinder 37 cm high. Find the diameter of the base of the cylinder.

9.

A man sold a chair and a table together for Rs.1520, thereby making a profit of 25% on a chair and 10% on the table. By selling them together for Rs.1535, he would have made a profit of 10% on the chair and 25 % on the table. Find the cost price of each.

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A man sold a chair and a table together for Rs.1520, thereby making a profit of 25% on a chair and 10% on the table. By selling them together for Rs.1535, he would have made a profit of 10% on the chair and 25 % on the table. Find the cost price of each.

10.

To draw a pair of tangents to a circle, which are inclined to each other at an angle of 45^o, we have to draw tangents at the end points of those two radii, the angle between which is (a) 105o (a) 135o (a) 140o (a) 145o

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To draw a pair of tangents to a circle, which are inclined to each other at an angle of 45^o, we have to draw tangents at the end points of those two radii, the angle between which is

(a) 105o (a) 135o (a) 140o (a) 145o

11.

5x(x+2) = 3 Solve using quadratic formula and give answer correct to 2 decimal places. The answer is 2.27,0.27 OR 2.26,0.26 ? I think answer should be 2.27,0.27 after complete rounding off. (Answer given in book is 2.26,0.26 )

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5x(x+2) = 3

Solve using quadratic formula and give answer correct to 2 decimal places.

The answer is 2.27,0.27 OR 2.26,0.26 ?

I think answer should be 2.27,0.27 after complete rounding off.

(Answer given in book is 2.26,0.26 )

12.

(i) cosecθ+cotθcosecθ−cotθ=(cosecθ+cotθ)2=1+2cot2θ+2cosecθcotθ (ii) secθ+tanθsecθ−tanθ=(secθ+tanθ)2=1+2tan2θ+2secθtanθ

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(i) cosecθ+cotθcosecθcotθ=(cosecθ+cotθ)2=1+2cot2θ+2cosecθcotθ

(ii) secθ+tanθsecθtanθ=(secθ+tanθ)2=1+2tan2θ+2secθtanθ

13.

Prove that the points (-2, 5), (0, 1) and (2, -3) are collinear.

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Prove that the points (-2, 5), (0, 1) and (2, -3) are collinear.

14.

AOBC is a rectangle whose three vertices are A(0, 3), O(0, 0) and B(5, 0). The length of each of its diagonals is (a) 5 units (b) 3 units (c) 4 units (d) √34 units

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AOBC is a rectangle whose three vertices are A(0, 3), O(0, 0) and B(5, 0). The length of each of its diagonals is

(a) 5 units (b) 3 units (c) 4 units (d) 34 units

15.

What is the maximum value of 1−x2−3x?

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What is the maximum value of 1x23x?

16.

The probability of picking the letter K if you pick a random letter from the word TREKKING is x4. Then, x = ___.

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The probability of picking the letter K if you pick a random letter from the word TREKKING is x4. Then, x = ___.

17.

In the given set of data which numbers have the frequency 2. 10, 40, 80, 100, 30, 40, 30, 40, 20, 80.

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In the given set of data which numbers have the frequency 2.

10, 40, 80, 100, 30, 40, 30, 40, 20, 80.


18.

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:6 .If 8is subtracted from each of the numbers ,the ratio becomes 4:5.Find the number.

Answer» Two numbers are in the ratio 5:6 .If 8is subtracted from each of the numbers ,the ratio becomes 4:5.Find the number.
19.

Prove the following trigonometric identities: sec A−tan Asec A+tan A=cos2A(1+sin A)2

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Prove the following trigonometric identities:

sec Atan Asec A+tan A=cos2A(1+sin A)2

20.

A kite is flying on a string of 40√3m. The string attached to the kite is temporarily tied to a point on the ground. The inclination of the string with the ground is 60∘. Find the height at which the kite is flying.

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A kite is flying on a string of 403m. The string attached to the kite is temporarily tied to a point on the ground. The inclination of the string with the ground is 60. Find the height at which the kite is flying.


21.

Three consecutive positive integers are such that the sum of the square of the first and the product of the other two is 46. Find the integers.

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Three consecutive positive integers are such that the sum of the square of the first and the product of the other two is 46. Find the integers.

22.

A tree stand svertically on a hill side which makes an angle of 15∘ with the herizontal. From the same point on the ground , the slant distance of the base of the tree is 35m. Find the height of the tree, if the angle of elevation of the to of the tree is 60∘. Write the importance of tree in out life.

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A tree stand svertically on a hill side which makes an angle of 15 with the herizontal. From the same point on the ground , the slant distance of the base of the tree is 35m. Find the height of the tree, if the angle of elevation of the to of the tree is 60.

Write the importance of tree in out life.

23.

For any positive integer n , prove that n3−n divisible by 6

Answer» For any positive integer n , prove that n3n divisible by 6
24.

Find the sum of n terms of the A.P. whose kth term is 5k + 1.

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Find the sum of n terms of the A.P. whose kth term is 5k + 1.

25.

Find the zeros and verify the relationship between zero's and the coefficients of xsquare-2x-8

Answer» Find the zeros and verify the relationship between zero's and the coefficients of xsquare-2x-8
26.

Question 110 Solve the following For what value of x is the perimeter of shape 77 cm?

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Question 110

Solve the following

For what value of x is the perimeter of shape 77 cm?

27.

(i) A circle is inscribed in a square. A point inside the square is randomly selected. What is the probability that the point is inside the circle as well? (ii) If, instead, the square was inscribed in the circle, and a point inside the circle was randomly selected, what is the probability that it is inside the square?

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(i) A circle is inscribed in a square. A point inside the square is randomly selected. What is the probability that the point is inside the circle as well?

(ii) If, instead, the square was inscribed in the circle, and a point inside the circle was randomly selected, what is the probability that it is inside the square?

28.

If 16 men can make 320 art pieces in one day, how many men will be needed to make 960 such art pieces in one day?

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If 16 men can make 320 art pieces in one day, how many men will be needed to make 960 such art pieces in one day?


29.

The sum of first 20 terms of the sequence 0.7, 0.77, 0.777,...., is

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The sum of first 20 terms of the sequence 0.7, 0.77, 0.777,...., is


30.

Rationalise and simplify the expression 1√2+√3+1√2−√5+2√5−√3

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Rationalise and simplify the expression
12+3+125+253


31.

The sum Of four consecutive numbers in an AP is 32 and the ratio of the product of the first and the last term to the product of two middle terms is 7:15 .How can I find the number ?

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The sum Of four consecutive numbers in an AP is 32 and the ratio of the product of the first and the last term to the product of two middle terms is 7:15 .How can I find the number ?

32.

Find the value of sgn(-1) + sgn(0) + sgn(1), where sgn(x) is the signum function.

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Find the value of sgn(-1) + sgn(0) + sgn(1), where sgn(x) is the signum function.

33.

If two circles intersect each other internally or externally, then in how many common tangents can be drawn?

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If two circles intersect each other internally or externally, then in how many common tangents can be drawn?


34.

7th term of the sequence √2,√10,5√2,......... is

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7th term of the sequence 2,10,52,......... is


35.

There are four children A, B, C and D. A has 6 chocolates, B has 7 chocolates, C has 8 chocolates and D has 10 chocolates. Which of these children have the average number of chocolates?

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There are four children A, B, C and D. A has 6 chocolates, B has 7 chocolates, C has 8 chocolates and D has 10 chocolates. Which of these children have the average number of chocolates?


36.

In a right angled triangle, If cot x = 4, then what is the value of tan x

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In a right angled triangle, If cot x = 4, then what is the value of tan x


37.

Which of the following statement is TRUE?

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Which of the following statement is TRUE?


38.

The angle of the major sector and the corresponding minor sector of a circle are

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The angle of the major sector and the corresponding minor sector of a circle are


39.

Prove that the perpendicular at the point of contact to the tangent of a circle passes through the centre

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Prove that the perpendicular at the point of contact to the tangent of a circle passes through the centre

40.

150 spherical marbles, each of diameter 1.4cm, are dropped in the cylindrical vessel of diameter term containing some water, which are completely immerged in water. Find the rise in the level of water in vessel. Sir/Mam what is the ans of these is it 5.6 or 216 approx???

Answer» 150 spherical marbles, each of diameter 1.4cm, are dropped in the cylindrical vessel of diameter term containing some water, which are completely immerged in water. Find the rise in the level of water in vessel.
Sir/Mam what is the ans of these is it 5.6 or 216 approx???
41.

A garage worker goes to a nearby store to buy nuts and bolts. He has ₹ 40 and he is going to buy nuts for 40 paisa and bolts for ₹ 1.5 each. Write an inequality to describe the possible number of nuts and bolts that he can buy (Take the cost price of each bolt and nut as ₹ x and ₹ y respectively).

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A garage worker goes to a nearby store to buy nuts and bolts. He has ₹ 40 and he is going to buy nuts for 40 paisa and bolts for ₹ 1.5 each. Write an inequality to describe the possible number of nuts and bolts that he can buy (Take the cost price of each bolt and nut as ₹ x and ₹ y respectively).


42.

From a point P 2 tangents PA andPB are drawn to a circle. If OP is equal to the diameter of the circle, Show that APBis equilateral.

Answer» From a point P 2 tangents PA andPB are drawn to a circle. If OP is equal to the diameter of the circle, Show that APBis equilateral.
43.

Insert4 irrational numbers between 3×root 2 and 2× root3

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Insert4 irrational numbers between 3×root 2 and 2× root3

44.

Two isosceles triangles have equal vertical angles and their areas are in the ratio 16 : 25. Find the ratio of their corresponding heights.

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Two isosceles triangles have equal vertical angles and their areas are in the ratio 16 : 25. Find the ratio of their corresponding heights.

45.

Given two finite sets A and B such that n(A) = 2, n(B) = 3. Then total number of relations from A to B is ___.

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Given two finite sets A and B such that n(A) = 2, n(B) = 3. Then total number of relations from A to B is ___.

46.

Question 185 In the following figure, AB∥DC and AD=BC. Find the value of x.

Answer» Question 185
In the following figure, ABDC and AD=BC. Find the value of x.
47.

A ladder 20 m long is placed against a vertical wall of height 10 metres. Find the distance between the foot of the ladder and the wall and also the inclination of the ladder with the ground.

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A ladder 20 m long is placed against a vertical wall of height 10 metres. Find the distance between the foot of the ladder and the wall and also the inclination of the ladder with the ground.

48.

Question 2 A rectangular piece of dimensions 3 cm x 2 cm was cut from a rectangular sheet of paper of dimensions 6 cm x 5 cm (see the figure). Area of remaining sheet of paper is (a) 30 cm2 (b) 36 cm2 (c) 24 cm2 (d) 22 cm2

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Question 2

A rectangular piece of dimensions 3 cm x 2 cm was cut from a rectangular sheet of paper of dimensions 6 cm x 5 cm (see the figure). Area of remaining sheet of paper is


(a) 30 cm2
(b) 36 cm2
(c) 24 cm2
(d) 22 cm2

49.

Question 2 Given that the zeroes of the cubic polynomial x3–6x2+3x+10 are of the form (a), (a + b) and (a + 2b) for some real numbers a and b, find the values of a and b as well as the zeroes of the given polynomial.

Answer» Question 2
Given that the zeroes of the cubic polynomial x36x2+3x+10 are of the form (a), (a + b) and (a + 2b) for some real numbers a and b, find the values of a and b as well as the zeroes of the given polynomial.
50.

The radii of two circles are 8 cm and 6 cm respectively. Find the radius of the circle in cm having area equal to the sum of the areas of the two circles. [4 MARKS]

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The radii of two circles are 8 cm and 6 cm respectively. Find the radius of the circle in cm having area equal to the sum of the areas of the two circles. [4 MARKS]