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1.

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral whose side AB is a diameter of the circle through A, B, C and D. If ∠ADC=130∘, find ∠BAC.

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ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral whose side AB is a diameter of the circle through A, B, C and D. If ADC=130, find BAC.

2.

Factorize 6t2+13t+7 and verify the relationships between the zeroes and the coefficients.

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Factorize 6t2+13t+7 and verify the relationships between the zeroes and the coefficients.

3.

Quadrilateral EFGH is a rectangle in which J is the point of intersection of the diagonals. If JF = 8x+4 and EG = 24x–8, find the value of x.

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Quadrilateral EFGH is a rectangle in which J is the point of intersection of the diagonals. If JF = 8x+4 and EG = 24x8, find the value of x.


4.

Prove that if a pair of opposite angles of a quadrilateral is supplementary, then the quadrilateral is cyclic. [4 MARKS]

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Prove that if a pair of opposite angles of a quadrilateral is supplementary, then the quadrilateral is cyclic. [4 MARKS]

5.

Metallic spheres of radii 6cm, 8cm and 10cm, respectively are melted to form a single solid sphere. The radius of the resulting sphere(in cm) is ___

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Metallic spheres of radii 6cm, 8cm and 10cm, respectively are melted to form a single solid sphere. The radius of the resulting sphere(in cm) is

___
6.

Perform the following arithmetic operations. [4 MARKS] 1) 62.5−4.13+7.48−1.2 = ? 2) (2.7×4.1)−(3.5×1.7) = ? 3) (0.07×100)+(21.5×2) = ? 4) 5.07+1.53−4.014 = ?

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Perform the following arithmetic operations. [4 MARKS]

1) 62.54.13+7.481.2 = ?
2) (2.7×4.1)(3.5×1.7) = ?
3) (0.07×100)+(21.5×2) = ?
4) 5.07+1.534.014 = ?

7.

The cost of painting outer curved surface of a hollow hemispherical iron ball at rate of Rs. 2 per cm square is Rs. 1256. If thickness of the iron is 1 cm, find the cost of painting the inner curved surface of the ball.(Take π = 3.14).

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The cost of painting outer curved surface of a hollow hemispherical iron ball at rate of Rs. 2 per cm square is Rs. 1256. If thickness of the iron is 1 cm, find the cost of painting the inner curved surface of the ball.(Take π = 3.14).


8.

The area of a rectangle gets reduced by 9 square units. if its length is reduced by 5 units and breadth is increased by 3 units. However, if the length of this rectangle increases by 3 units and the breadth by 2 units, the area increases by 67 square units. Find the dimensions of the rectangle. Let the length of the rectangle = x units and its breadth = y units According to first condition : (x−5)(y+3)=xy−9 and According to second condition: (x+3)(y+2)=xy+67

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The area of a rectangle gets reduced by 9 square units. if its length is reduced by 5 units and breadth is increased by 3 units. However, if the length of this rectangle increases by 3 units and the breadth by 2 units, the area increases by 67 square units. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

Let the length of the rectangle = x units and its breadth = y units

According to first condition :
(x5)(y+3)=xy9 and

According to second condition:
(x+3)(y+2)=xy+67

9.

Find the sum of first 22 terms of an AP in which d = 7 and the 22nd term is 149.

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Find the sum of first 22 terms of an AP in which d = 7 and the 22nd term is 149.


10.

Question 18 A spiral is made up of successive semicircles, with centres alternately at A and B, starting with centre at A of radii 0.5 cm, 1.0 cm, 1.5 cm, 2.0 cm, ……… as shown the n figure. What is the total length of such a spiral made up of thirteen consecutive semicircles? (Take π=227)

Answer» Question 18
A spiral is made up of successive semicircles, with centres alternately at A and B, starting with centre at A of radii 0.5 cm, 1.0 cm, 1.5 cm, 2.0 cm, ……… as shown the n figure. What is the total length of such a spiral made up of thirteen consecutive semicircles? (Take π=227)
11.

The equation 4x2 + 3x + 5 = 0

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The equation 4x2 + 3x + 5 = 0


12.

Five different objects 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are distributed randomly in 5 places marked 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. One arrangement is picked at random. The probability that in the selected arrangement, none of the object occupies the place corresponding to its number is:

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Five different objects 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are distributed randomly in 5 places marked 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. One arrangement is picked at random. The probability that in the selected arrangement, none of the object occupies the place corresponding to its number is:

13.

Choose the limits of the inverse cosine function

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Choose the limits of the inverse cosine function


14.

Find the value of expression sin (-θ) + cos (-θ) + sec (-θ) + sin(π-θ) + cos(π-θ)+ sec(π-θ)

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Find the value of expression


sin (-θ) + cos (-θ) + sec (-θ) + sin(π-θ) + cos(π-θ)+ sec(π-θ)


15.

An equilateral triangle ABC is inscribed in a circle with centre O. Then, ∠BOC is equal to:

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An equilateral triangle ABC is inscribed in a circle with centre O. Then, BOC is equal to:


16.

During the summer months, one ice cream truck visits Dipanshu's neighbourhood every 4 days and another ice cream truck visits his neighbourhood every 5 days. If both trucks visited today, when is the next time both trucks will visit on the same day?

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During the summer months, one ice cream truck visits Dipanshu's neighbourhood every 4 days and another ice cream truck visits his neighbourhood every 5 days. If both trucks visited today, when is the next time both trucks will visit on the same day?


17.

if α and β are the zeroes of x2+5x+8 then find the value of α + β

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if α and β are the zeroes of x2+5x+8 then find the value of α + β

18.

Question 31 Find the sum of first seven numbers which are multiples of 2 as well as of 9.

Answer» Question 31
Find the sum of first seven numbers which are multiples of 2 as well as of 9.
19.

In a class of 75 students, 40 follow cricket, 38 follow hockey and 10 follow basketball. Five students follow all the three games. Then the number of students who follow exactly two of these three games are ___.

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In a class of 75 students, 40 follow cricket, 38 follow hockey and 10 follow basketball. Five students follow all the three games. Then the number of students who follow exactly two of these three games are ___.

20.

Question 9 The length of the longest pole that can be put in a room of dimensions (10m×10m×5m) is: A) 15 m B) 16 m C) 10 m D) 12 m

Answer» Question 9
The length of the longest pole that can be put in a room of dimensions (10m×10m×5m) is:

A) 15 m
B) 16 m
C) 10 m
D) 12 m
21.

If 13 and -13 are the roots of equation ax2+bx+c=0, then value of (a+b+c) is

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If 13 and -13 are the roots of equation ax2+bx+c=0, then value of (a+b+c) is


22.

Find all other zeros of the polynomial p(x) = 2x^4-7x^3+19x^2-14x+13 if 2 of its zeros are √2 & -√2

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Find all other zeros of the polynomial p(x) = 2x^4-7x^3+19x^2-14x+13 if 2 of its zeros are √2 & -√2

23.

Given A=[−332−2] and B=[4646] Find AB

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Given A=[3322] and B=[4646] Find AB


24.

Question 14 In figure , PA, QB, RC and SD are all perpendiculars to a line l, AB = 6cm, BC = 9cm, CD = 12cm and SP = 36cm. Find PQ, QR and RS.

Answer» Question 14
In figure , PA, QB, RC and SD are all perpendiculars to a line l, AB = 6cm, BC = 9cm, CD = 12cm and SP = 36cm. Find PQ, QR and RS.

25.

A cone is 8.4 cm high and the radius of its base is 2.1 cm. It is melted and recast into a sphere. The radius of the sphere is A) 4.2 cm B) 2.1 cm C) 2.4 cmD) 1.6 cm

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A cone is 8.4 cm high and the radius of its base is 2.1 cm. It is melted and recast into a sphere. The radius of the sphere is

A) 4.2 cm

B) 2.1 cm

C) 2.4 cm

D) 1.6 cm

26.

ax^2 +bx +c=k(x-alpha)(x-beta) What does this equation mean why k has been taken as a constant and for more details alpha and beta are the zeroes of the polynomial p(x)=ax^2 +bx+c

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ax^2 +bx +c=k(x-alpha)(x-beta)

What does this equation mean why k has been taken as a constant and for more details alpha and beta are the zeroes of the polynomial p(x)=ax^2 +bx+c

27.

Which of the following options represents the above figure?

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Which of the following options represents the above figure?

28.

Find three numbers are A. P. whose sum is 24 and whose product is 440.

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Find three numbers are A. P. whose sum is 24 and whose product is 440.

29.

A security guard standing on the top of a 100 m high lighthouse sees an enemy ship coming towards it. It was initially at an angle of depression of 35∘ but after 10 minutes the angle of depression changes to 55∘. The speed of enemy ship is equal to [tan 55∘=1.42, tan 35∘=0.7]

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A security guard standing on the top of a 100 m high lighthouse sees an enemy ship coming towards it. It was initially at an angle of depression of 35 but after 10 minutes the angle of depression changes to 55. The speed of enemy ship is equal to [tan 55=1.42, tan 35=0.7]


30.

If m times the mth term of an AP is equal to n times its nth term, find the (m+n)th term of that AP?

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If m times the mth term of an AP is equal to n times its nth term, find the (m+n)th term of that AP?


31.

For the following distribution the difference in the upper limit of median and modal class is

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For the following distribution the difference in the upper limit of median and modal class is


32.

If 3 cos θ = 1, then the value of cosec θ is :

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If 3 cos θ = 1, then the value of cosec θ is :


33.

The 17th term of an AP exceeds its 10th term by 7. The common difference of the AP is ___

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The 17th term of an AP exceeds its 10th term by 7. The common difference of the AP is

___
34.

Nikita invests Rs 1680 in buying 62.5 shares each of nominal value Rs 24 selling at % premium. i) Calculate the value of ii) Calculate the percentage return on the investment, if 14% dividend is declared.

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Nikita invests Rs 1680 in buying 62.5 shares each of nominal value Rs 24 selling at % premium.

i) Calculate the value of

ii) Calculate the percentage return on the investment, if 14% dividend is declared.


35.

If sin(A – B) = sin A cos B – cos A sin B, then value of sin 15ois:

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If sin(A – B) = sin A cos B – cos A sin B, then value of sin 15ois:


36.

If A = [210211], B =[−2045] then find 2A + B.

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If A = [210211], B =[2045] then find 2A + B.

37.

Two numbers are in the ratio 4:7. If thrice the larger be added to twice the smaller, the sum is 59. Find the numbers.

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Two numbers are in the ratio 4:7. If thrice the larger be added to twice the smaller, the sum is 59. Find the numbers.

38.

The discriminant of x square - 3 x - k = 0 is 1.the value of X is

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The discriminant of x square - 3 x - k = 0 is 1.the value of X is

39.

Question 2 (iii) Find the sum of those integers from 1 to 500 which are multiples of 2 or 5.

Answer» Question 2 (iii)
Find the sum of those integers from 1 to 500 which are multiples of 2 or 5.
40.

In an A.P if the 12th term is - 13 & the sum of its 1st four terms is 24, then find the sum of it's first ten terms

Answer» In an A.P if the 12th term is - 13 & the sum of its 1st four terms is 24, then find the sum of it's first ten terms
41.

Question 2 (iv) Verify that each of the following is an AP and then write its next three terms. a + b, (a + 1) + b, (a + 1) + (b + 1) . . . .

Answer» Question 2 (iv)
Verify that each of the following is an AP and then write its next three terms.
a + b, (a + 1) + b, (a + 1) + (b + 1) . . . .
42.

Given below is the pulse count of 40 patients. 66, 79, 89, 67, 72, 82, 85, 80, 82, 81, 67, 87, 71, 68, 63, 74, 73, 86, 84, 75, 85, 80, 85, 61, 75, 85, 80, 85, 61, 75, 68, 69, 64, 75, 73, 72, 82, 76, 74, 77. Group the data first in discontinuous class intervals such that one of the class intervals is 70-74. Next, group the data in continuous class intervals such that one of the class intervals is 85-90. Find the second class interval and the corresponding frequency of the class for both the groupings of the data.

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Given below is the pulse count of 40 patients.

66, 79, 89, 67, 72, 82, 85, 80, 82, 81, 67, 87, 71, 68, 63, 74, 73, 86, 84, 75, 85, 80, 85, 61, 75, 85, 80, 85, 61, 75, 68, 69, 64, 75, 73, 72, 82, 76, 74, 77.
Group the data first in discontinuous class intervals such that one of the class intervals is 70-74.
Next, group the data in continuous class intervals such that one of the class intervals is 85-90.
Find the second class interval and the corresponding frequency of the class for both the groupings of the data.


43.

If f: X→Y is a function defined by f(x) = 2x2−x, check whether the function is an odd function or even function.

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If f: XY is a function defined by f(x) = 2x2x, check whether the function is an odd function or even function.

44.

The degree of the polynomial 8x³- 3x²+ 5x -9 is

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The degree of the polynomial 8x³- 3x²+ 5x -9 is


45.

The corresponding sides of two similar triangles ABC and DEF are BC = 9.1 cm and EF = 6.5 cm. If the perimeter of ΔDEF is 25 cm, find the perimeter of ΔABC.

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The corresponding sides of two similar triangles ABC and DEF are BC = 9.1 cm and EF = 6.5 cm. If the perimeter of ΔDEF is 25 cm, find the perimeter of ΔABC.

46.

Deep purchases a computer for Rs 37,206 which includes 10% rebate on the marked price and then 6% sales tax on the net price. Find the marked price of the computer.

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Deep purchases a computer for Rs 37,206 which includes 10% rebate on the marked price and then 6% sales tax on the net price. Find the marked price of the computer.


47.

Which of the following is an example of non-tax revenue?

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Which of the following is an example of non-tax revenue?


48.

If D, E and F are the mid points of sides BC, CA and AB respectively of a ΔABC, then using coordinate geometry, prove that Area of ΔDEF=14(Area ofΔABC)

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If D, E and F are the mid points of sides BC, CA and AB respectively of a ΔABC, then using coordinate geometry, prove that

Area of ΔDEF=14(Area ofΔABC)

49.

The sum of a natural number and its positive square root is 132. Find the number.

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The sum of a natural number and its positive square root is 132. Find the number.

50.

The largest cone is curved out from one face of solid cube of side 21 cm.Find the volume of the remaining solid.

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The largest cone is curved out from one face of solid cube of side 21 cm.Find the volume of the remaining solid.