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1.

Match the following. i)horizontala)is the angle between line of sight and the horizontallevellevel when the object is above the horizontal line.ii)line of sightb)is he line running parallel to the plane onwhich the object is kept.iii)angle ofc)is the lined rawn from the eye of the observer to theelevationpoint in the object viewed by the observer.iv)angle ofd)is the angle between line of sight and the horizontaldepressionlevel when the object is below the horizontal line.

Answer» Match the following.
i)horizontala)is the angle between line of sight and the horizontallevellevel when the object is above the horizontal line.ii)line of sightb)is he line running parallel to the plane onwhich the object is kept.iii)angle ofc)is the lined rawn from the eye of the observer to theelevationpoint in the object viewed by the observer.iv)angle ofd)is the angle between line of sight and the horizontaldepressionlevel when the object is below the horizontal line.
2.

The sequence of numbers 5, - 2, -9, -16 ... is

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The sequence of numbers 5, - 2, -9, -16 ... is


3.

There is a circle on the co -ordinate plane with two tangent lines x - y = 3 and x - y = 0. The meeting points of the circle with the 2 lines are (32,32) and (0,- 3). Find the radius and the centre of the circle.

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There is a circle on the co -ordinate plane with two tangent lines x - y = 3 and x - y = 0. The meeting points of the circle with the 2 lines are (32,32) and (0,- 3). Find the radius and the centre of the circle.


4.

Vijay inherited a large amount of wealth from his father and by establishing a soft drinks company, he squared his wealth. He then started a company which manufactured airplane toys and incurred huge losses amounting to k (>0) times the wealth he inherited from his father. His total assets now stand at a debt of 4 crore. Comment on the value of k.

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Vijay inherited a large amount of wealth from his father and by establishing a soft drinks company, he squared his wealth. He then started a company which manufactured airplane toys and incurred huge losses amounting to k (>0) times the wealth he inherited from his father. His total assets now stand at a debt of 4 crore. Comment on the value of k.


5.

Why 1 minute had 60 seconds ​​​​​​

Answer» Why 1 minute had 60 seconds

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6.

If an A.P. consists of n terms with first term a and nth term l show that the sum of the mth term from the beginning and the mth term from the end is(a+l).

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If an A.P. consists of n terms with first term a and nth term l show that the sum of the mth term from the beginning and the mth term from the end is(a+l).

7.

If tan  + sin  = m and tan  - sin  = n , Show that (m^2 – n^2 )^2 = 16 mn .

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If tan  + sin  = m and tan  - sin  = n , Show that (m^2 – n^2 )^2 = 16 mn .

8.

Find the values of k for which the quadratic equation (k+4)x2+(k+1)x+1=0 has equal roots. Select all that apply.

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Find the values of k for which the quadratic equation (k+4)x2+(k+1)x+1=0 has equal roots.

Select all that apply.


9.

The ratio in which the point (8, 7) divides the line segment joining the points (283,223)and(203,203) is k:1. The value of k is _

Answer» The ratio in which the point (8, 7) divides the line segment joining the points (283,223)and(203,203) is k:1. The value of k is _
10.

If the first term of an AP is 4 and the common difference is -4, find the second term.

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If the first term of an AP is 4 and the common difference is -4, find the second term.


11.

The angle A of the triangle ABC is a right angle. The circle with AC as diameter cuts BC at point D. If BD = 6 cm & DC = 18 cm , calculate the length of AB.

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The angle A of the triangle ABC is a right angle. The circle with AC as diameter cuts BC at point D. If BD = 6 cm & DC = 18 cm , calculate the length of AB.


12.

Complete the following procedure of finding HCF of 1650 and 847 Solution :1650=__*1+803 ______=___*1+44 803=___*___+11 44=__*1+____ HCF of 1650 and 847 is _______

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Complete the following procedure of finding HCF of 1650 and 847

Solution :1650=__*1+803

______=___*1+44

803=___*___+11

44=__*1+____

HCF of 1650 and 847 is _______

13.

Find the solution set for the following inequation: x+52<−52+5x; xϵR

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Find the solution set for the following inequation:
x+52<52+5x; xϵR


14.

If fifth term of a G.P. is 4, then product of first nine terms is

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If fifth term of a G.P. is 4, then product of first nine terms is


15.

If A=[023−4], kA=[03a2b24],then the values of k, a, b respectively are ______ .

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If A=[0234], kA=[03a2b24],then the values of k, a, b respectively are ______ .


16.

If the zeroes of the polynomial P(x)=ax2+bx+c are 1 and 2 , then find the value of a, b and c.

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If the zeroes of the polynomial P(x)=ax2+bx+c are 1 and 2 , then find the value of a, b and c.


17.

A circus artist is climbing a 20m long rope, which is tightly stretched and tied from the top of a vertical pole to the ground. The height of the pole is ___ if the angle made by the rope with the ground level is 30∘.

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A circus artist is climbing a 20m long rope, which is tightly stretched and tied from the top of a vertical pole to the ground.
The height of the pole is ___ if the angle made by the rope with the ground level is 30.

18.

Question 7 In figure , BC is a diameter of the circle, AC = 6cm and AB = 8 cm. Find the area of the shaded region. (use π=3.14)

Answer» Question 7
In figure , BC is a diameter of the circle, AC = 6cm and AB = 8 cm. Find the area of the shaded region.
(use π=3.14)

19.

If the value of sin θ=1213, then what is the value of cosec θ ?

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If the value of sin θ=1213, then what is the value of cosec θ ?

20.

If p cotθ = √q2−p2 where θ is an acute angle , then the value of sinθ is___.

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If p cotθ = q2p2 where θ is an acute angle , then the value of sinθ is___.


21.

A tangent PA is drawn from an external point P to a circle of radius 3√2 cm such that the distance of the point P from O is 6 cm as shown figure. The value of ∠APO is

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A tangent PA is drawn from an external point P to a circle of radius 3√2 cm such that the distance of the point P from O is 6 cm as shown figure. The value of ∠APO is


22.

Which of the following about x2+12 is true?

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Which of the following about x2+12 is true?


23.

Find the roots of the quadratic equation √2x2 + 7x + 5√2 = 0 using factorization method.

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Find the roots of the quadratic equation 2x2 + 7x + 52 = 0 using factorization method.


24.

In Fig.6, OABC is a square of side 7 cm. IF OAPC is a quadrant of a circle with centre O, then find the area of the shaded regions. [Use =227]

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In Fig.6, OABC is a square of side 7 cm. IF OAPC is a quadrant of a circle with centre O, then find the area of the shaded regions. [Use =227]

25.

Which of the following is an example of a direct tax?

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Which of the following is an example of a direct tax?


26.

Number of tangents can be drawn from a point which lies outside the circle is ___ .

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Number of tangents can be drawn from a point which lies outside the circle is ___ .

27.

A Pythagorean triplet is 7, 24, X. What is the value of X?

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A Pythagorean triplet is 7, 24, X. What is the value of X?


28.

Step 4. Now, change the radius to R. Draw an arc such that it intersects line XY at E and line OD at F. Draw arcs with radius R and centres at E and F respectively such that they intersect at G. The ∠GOE is __. Note: Answer in degrees.

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Step 4. Now, change the radius to R. Draw an arc such that it intersects line XY at E and line OD at F. Draw arcs with radius R and centres at E and F respectively such that they intersect at G. The GOE is __.
Note: Answer in degrees.

29.

Question 12 (i) In Fig. 12.30, OACB is a quadrant of a circle with centre O and radius 3.5 cm. If OD = 2 cm, find the area of the (i) quadrant OACB

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Question 12 (i)
In Fig. 12.30, OACB is a quadrant of a circle with centre O and radius 3.5 cm. If OD = 2 cm, find the area of the
(i) quadrant OACB

30.

There vertices of square are given in the figure below. If the fourth vertex is (2,P), find the value of P and the area of the square.

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There vertices of square are given in the figure below. If the fourth vertex is (2,P), find the value of P and the area of the square.


31.

The arithmetic mean of 10 number s is 7.The arithmetic mean of 15 number s is 12.,then the mean of all observations is

Answer» The arithmetic mean of 10 number s is 7.The arithmetic mean of 15 number s is 12.,then the mean of all observations is
32.

(3,0) is a point on the line joining the points (3x2,6x) and (3y2,6y). Then,

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(3,0) is a point on the line joining the points (3x2,6x) and (3y2,6y). Then,


33.

Find the value of √20 using geometric method.

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Find the value of 20 using geometric method.


34.

The sum of the first 100 natural numbers is greater than the sum of the even numbers between 1 and 100 (including 100) by _____.

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The sum of the first 100 natural numbers is greater than the sum of the even numbers between 1 and 100 (including 100) by _____.


35.

If the sum of first 10 natural numbers is S1 and that of first 10 whole numbers is S2 . Then S1−S2 is ___

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If the sum of first 10 natural numbers is S1 and that of first 10 whole numbers is S2 . Then S1S2 is ___


36.

(i) A footpath of uniform width runs all around the inside of a rectangular field 54 m long and 35 m wide. If the area of the path is 420m2, find the width of the path. (ii) A carpet is laid on the floor of a room 8 m by 5m. There is a border of constant width all around the carpet. If the area of the border is 12 m2, find its width.

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(i) A footpath of uniform width runs all around the inside of a rectangular field 54 m long and 35 m wide. If the area of the path is 420m2, find the width of the path.

(ii) A carpet is laid on the floor of a room 8 m by 5m. There is a border of constant width all around the carpet. If the area of the border is 12 m2, find its width.

37.

If (cosecθ+cotθ)=m and (cosecθ−cotθ)=n, show that mn = 1.

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If (cosecθ+cotθ)=m and (cosecθcotθ)=n, show that mn = 1.

38.

In the given figure, DE and DF are tangents from an external point D to a circle with centre A. If DE = 5 cm and DE ⊥ DF then the radius fo the circle is (a) 3 cm (b) 4 cm (c) 5 cm (d) 6 cm

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In the given figure, DE and DF are tangents from an external point D to a circle with centre A. If DE = 5 cm and DE DF then the radius fo the circle is

(a) 3 cm (b) 4 cm

(c) 5 cm (d) 6 cm

39.

The degree of a linear equation is

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The degree of a linear equation is


40.

Prove that (4, 3), (6, 4), (5, 6) and (3, 5) are the angular points of a square .

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Prove that (4, 3), (6, 4), (5, 6) and (3, 5) are the angular points of a square .

41.

The angle of elevation of an aeroplane from a point on the ground is 45∘. After a flight of 15 seconds, the elevation changes to 30∘. If the aeroplane is flying at a height of 3000 meters, find the speed of the aeroplane.

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The angle of elevation of an aeroplane from a point on the ground is 45. After a flight of 15 seconds, the elevation changes to 30. If the aeroplane is flying at a height of 3000 meters, find the speed of the aeroplane.

42.

Solve each of the following quadratic equations: 3x+1−12=23x−1,x≠−1,13

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Solve each of the following quadratic equations:
3x+112=23x1,x1,13

43.

The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 15.The number obtained by interchanging the digits exceeds the given number by 9.Find the number.

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The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 15.The number obtained by interchanging the digits exceeds the given number by 9.Find the number.

44.

A hut has cylindrical base with radius 7 m and conical top of height 3 m. The total height of the hut is 7 m. Then the Curved surface area of the hut is ____

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A hut has cylindrical base with radius 7 m and conical top of height 3 m. The total height of the hut is 7 m. Then the Curved surface area of the hut is ____

45.

A fraction becomes 14 when 1 is subtracted from the numerator and it becomes 15 when 7 is added to its denominator. Find the fraction.

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A fraction becomes 14 when 1 is subtracted from the numerator and it becomes 15 when 7 is added to its denominator. Find the fraction.
46.

I have 6 terms in order a, b, c, d, e, f. What is/are the middle term/s?

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I have 6 terms in order a, b, c, d, e, f. What is/are the middle term/s?


47.

The maximum number of common tangents that can be drawn to two given circles is

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The maximum number of common tangents that can be drawn to two given circles is


48.

Find the common difference (d) in the following APs respectively. (i) 20, 40, 60, 80, 100,.. (ii) 5, 0, -5, -10, -15, ... (iii) 2, 2, 2, 2, 2..

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Find the common difference (d) in the following APs respectively.

(i) 20, 40, 60, 80, 100,..

(ii) 5, 0, -5, -10, -15, ...

(iii) 2, 2, 2, 2, 2..


49.

For a matrix A, if A2=I where I is a unit matrix of same order, then (I - A)(I + A) is

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For a matrix A, if A2=I where I is a unit matrix of same order, then (I - A)(I + A) is


50.

If A = {x: x2 - 5x + 6 = 0}, B = {2,4} , C = {4,5}, then A×(B ∩ C) is

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If A = {x: x2 - 5x + 6 = 0}, B = {2,4} , C = {4,5}, then

A×(B C) is