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1.

A man invests a certain sum in buying 15% Rs 100 shares at 20% premium. Find : (i) his income from one share. (ii) the number of shares bought to have an income, from the dividend, Rs 6,480. (iii) sum invested.

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A man invests a certain sum in buying 15% Rs 100 shares at 20% premium. Find :

(i) his income from one share.

(ii) the number of shares bought to have an income, from the dividend, Rs 6,480.

(iii) sum invested.

2.

If α and β are the zeros of polynomial f(x)=x^2-p(x+1)-c, then (α+1)(β.+1)=

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If α and β are the zeros of polynomial f(x)=x^2-p(x+1)-c, then (α+1)(β.+1)=

3.

In the figure, ABC is a triangle in which ∠BAC=30∘. Show that BC is equal to the radius of the circumcircle of ΔABC, whose centre is O. [3 MARKS]

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In the figure, ABC is a triangle in which BAC=30. Show that BC is equal to the radius of the circumcircle of ΔABC, whose centre is O.
[3 MARKS]

4.

The median of a distribution divides it into

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The median of a distribution divides it into


5.

The difference of two natural number is 5 and the difference of their reciprocals is 1/10. Find the numbers.

Answer» The difference of two natural number is 5 and the difference of their reciprocals is 1/10. Find the numbers.
6.

Question 3 (ii) In the given figure, ABD is a triangle right angled at A and AC ⊥ BD. Show that: (ii) AC2=BC×DC

Answer» Question 3 (ii)
In the given figure, ABD is a triangle right angled at A and AC ⊥ BD. Show that:
(ii) AC2=BC×DC
7.

Question 4 (ii) Which of the following are APs? If they form an A.P. find the common difference d and write three more terms. (ii) 2,52,3,72……

Answer» Question 4 (ii)
Which of the following are APs? If they form an A.P. find the common difference d and write three more terms.
(ii) 2,52,3,72
8.

Question 7 Draw the graphs of the equations x - y + 1 = 0 and 3x + 2y - 12 = 0. Determine the coordinates of the vertices of the triangle formed by these lines and the x-axis, and shade the triangular region.

Answer» Question 7
Draw the graphs of the equations x - y + 1 = 0 and 3x + 2y - 12 = 0. Determine the coordinates of the vertices of the triangle formed by these lines and the x-axis, and shade the triangular region.
9.

The two zeroes are √2+3 and √2-3 . What is the sum of zeroes ?

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The two zeroes are √2+3 and √2-3 . What is the sum of zeroes ?

10.

Solve the following systems of linear equations graphically: 3x + y - 11 = 0, x - y - 1 =0. Shade the region bounded by these lines and y-axis. Also, find the area of the region bounded by the these lines and y-axis

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Solve the following systems of linear equations graphically:

3x + y - 11 = 0, x - y - 1 =0.

Shade the region bounded by these lines and y-axis. Also, find the area of the region bounded by the these lines and y-axis

11.

Two dice are thrown at a time. Find the probability of one of the values being a multiple of the other. [3 MARKS]

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Two dice are thrown at a time. Find the probability of one of the values being a multiple of the other. [3 MARKS]

12.

ABC is a triangle and DE is drawn parallel to BC cutting the other sides at D and E. If AB=3.6 cm,AC=2.4 cm and AD=2.1 cm, then AE = ______.

Answer» ABC is a triangle and DE is drawn parallel to BC cutting the other sides at D and E. If AB=3.6 cm,AC=2.4 cm and AD=2.1 cm, then AE = ______.
13.

A ladder reaches a window 12 m above the ground and its foot is at distance of 5 m from a wall, then the length of the ladder is __ m.

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A ladder reaches a window 12 m above the ground and its foot is at distance of 5 m from a wall, then the length of the ladder is __ m.


14.

(a+b)3−(a−b)3 =________

Answer» (a+b)3(ab)3 =________
15.

Question 3 (iv) In the following APs, find the missing term in the boxes.

Answer» Question 3 (iv)
In the following APs, find the missing term in the boxes.
16.

Find the value of 'k', for which the points (8, 1), (k, -4), (2, -5) are collinear.

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Find the value of 'k', for which the points (8, 1), (k, -4), (2, -5) are collinear.


17.

Find the median of the following data. No. of PlantsNo. of house0−212−434−626−848−10510−12312−142 [3 MARKS]

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Find the median of the following data.

No. of PlantsNo. of house02124346268481051012312142 [3 MARKS]

18.

Question 1 (ii) Divide the polynomial p(x) by the polynomial g(x) and find the quotient and remainder in each of the following: p(x)=x4−3x2+4x+5,g(x)=x2+1−x

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Question 1 (ii)
Divide the polynomial p(x) by the polynomial g(x) and find the quotient and remainder in each of the following: p(x)=x43x2+4x+5,g(x)=x2+1x

19.

The diagonal of a rectangle is 20 cm and it makes an angle of 40∘ with one of its sides.The perimeter of the rectangle will be equal to [sin 40∘=1.64,cos 40∘=0.76]

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The diagonal of a rectangle is 20 cm and it makes an angle of 40 with one of its sides.The perimeter of the rectangle will be equal to [sin 40=1.64,cos 40=0.76]


20.

In the figure given below, sides PB and QA are perpendiculars drawn to the line segment AB. If PO = 6 cm, QO = 9 cm and area of ΔPOB=120 cm2, then the area of ΔQOA is

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In the figure given below, sides PB and QA are perpendiculars drawn to the line segment AB.

If PO = 6 cm, QO = 9 cm and area of ΔPOB=120 cm2, then the area of ΔQOA is


21.

From a point P, two tangents PA and PB are drawn to a circle with center O as shown. If angle AOB = 100∘, then find the value of ∠ APB.

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From a point P, two tangents PA and PB are drawn to a circle with center O as shown.
If angle AOB = 100, then find the value of APB.


22.

In figure, find ∠E.

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In figure, find E.

23.

Find the trigonometric ratio equivalent to the following: sin55∘+cos20∘+cot70∘+cosec85∘

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Find the trigonometric ratio equivalent to the following:

sin55+cos20+cot70+cosec85


24.

The given table shows the salaries of 81 people in thousands. Calculate the Median from the data given. Salary(in thousands)No. of people5−10710−151215−201520−25825−301130−351835−4010

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The given table shows the salaries of 81 people in thousands. Calculate the Median from the data given.

Salary(in thousands)No. of people510710151215201520258253011303518354010


25.

The difference between the outside and inside surface of a cylindrical metallic pipe 14 cm long is 44 cm2. If the pipe is made of 99 cm3 of metal, find the outer and inner radii of the pipe. [4 MARKS]

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The difference between the outside and inside surface of a cylindrical metallic pipe 14 cm long is 44 cm2. If the pipe is made of 99 cm3 of metal, find the outer and inner radii of the pipe. [4 MARKS]

26.

Question 62 Solve the following: x2−14(x−13)=16(x+1)+112

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Question 62

Solve the following:

x214(x13)=16(x+1)+112

27.

If a circle is drawn with centre 'C' (0,8) and radius 10 cm as shown in figure then the coordinates of R and S are___

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If a circle is drawn with centre 'C' (0,8) and radius 10 cm as shown in figure then the coordinates of R and S are___


28.

Prove (cosecA - sinA) (sec A - cos A) = 1tanA+cotA

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Prove (cosecA - sinA) (sec A - cos A) = 1tanA+cotA

29.

Which of the following statements is true?

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Which of the following statements is true?


30.

Question 2 (c) What is the HCF of two consecutive odd numbers?

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Question 2 (c)

What is the HCF of two consecutive odd numbers?

31.

Question 81 In the following question, state whether the given statements are true (T) or false (F). ap×bq=(ab)pq

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Question 81

In the following question, state whether the given statements are true (T) or false (F).

ap×bq=(ab)pq

32.

If P(E) and P(E’) are the probabilities of two complementary events, then which of the following is always true?

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If P(E) and P(E’) are the probabilities of two complementary events, then which of the following is always true?

33.

Find the least number that is divisible by all the numbers from 1 to 10 (both inclusive).

Answer» Find the least number that is divisible by all the numbers from 1 to 10 (both inclusive).
34.

Select the statements that hold true for the figure given below:

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Select the statements that hold true for the figure given below:


35.

In the given figure, PT is a tangent of a circle, with centre O, at point R. If diameter SQ is produced, it meets with PT at point P with ∠SPR=x and ∠QSR=y,then find the value of x+2y.

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In the given figure, PT is a tangent of a circle, with centre O, at point R. If diameter SQ is produced, it meets with PT at point P with SPR=x and QSR=y,then find the value of x+2y.


36.

Construct ΔPQR with QR = 6.5 cm, PQ= 5.5 cm, PR = 5 cm. Construct and find the radius of incircle of the ΔPQR

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Construct ΔPQR with QR = 6.5 cm, PQ= 5.5 cm, PR = 5 cm. Construct and find the radius of incircle of the ΔPQR


37.

Identify the null matrix from the given list

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Identify the null matrix from the given list


38.

Question 2 Prove that 3+2√5 is irrational.

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Question 2
Prove that 3+25 is irrational.

39.

How to find a area of a triangle whose on angle is 60: and two sides are 42 cm and 42cm (triangle is in a sector)

Answer» How to find a area of a triangle whose on angle is 60: and two sides are 42 cm and 42cm (triangle is in a sector)
40.

The sum of third and seventh term of an AP is 6 and their product is 8. Find the sum of the first 16 terms of the AP.

Answer» The sum of third and seventh term of an AP is 6 and their product is 8. Find the sum of the first 16 terms of the AP.
41.

Obtain all the zeros of 2 x^ 4 - 3 x^3 - 3 x^2 + 6 x- 2 if two of its zeros are √2 and- √2.

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Obtain all the zeros of 2 x^ 4 - 3 x^3 - 3 x^2 + 6 x- 2 if two of its zeros are √2 and- √2.

42.

If a cosθ+b sinθ=4 and a sinθ−b cosθ=3, then what is the value of a2+b2?25

Answer» If a cosθ+b sinθ=4 and a sinθb cosθ=3, then what is the value of a2+b2?
  1. 25
43.

Mr. Tiwari invested Rs 29040 in 15% Rs 100 shares quoted at a premium of 20%. Calculate the number of shares he bought and his income from the investment.

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Mr. Tiwari invested Rs 29040 in 15% Rs 100 shares quoted at a premium of 20%. Calculate the number of shares he bought and his income from the investment.


44.

How many excenters does a triangle have? ___

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How many excenters does a triangle have? ___

45.

A number increased by 15% becomes 391. Find the number

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A number increased by 15% becomes 391. Find the number

46.

If the distance between the points A (4, p) and B(1, 0) is 5 then p =

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If the distance between the points A (4, p) and B(1, 0) is 5 then p =


47.

You spin a spinner that has 8 equal-sized sections numbered 1 to 8. Find the theoretical probability of landing on the given section(s) of the spinner. (i) section 1 (ii) odd-numbered section (iii) a section whose number is a power of 2. [4 MARKS]

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You spin a spinner that has 8 equal-sized sections numbered 1 to 8. Find the theoretical probability of landing on the given section(s) of the spinner.
(i) section 1 (ii) odd-numbered section (iii) a section whose number is a power of 2. [4 MARKS]

48.

In the given figure, two circles touch each other externally at point, P. AB is the direct common tangent of these circles. Select the statements that are true.

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In the given figure, two circles touch each other externally at point, P. AB is the direct common tangent of these circles. Select the statements that are true.


49.

Find the value of |x+b| + |x + a| + |a-b| ___

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Find the value of |x+b| + |x + a| + |a-b| ___

50.

Question 6 Value(s) of k for which the quadratic equation 2x2 - kx + k = 0 has equal roots is/are (A) 0 only (B) 4 (C) 8 only (D) 0, 8​​​​​​

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Question 6
Value(s) of k for which the quadratic equation 2x2 - kx + k = 0 has equal roots is/are

(A) 0 only
(B) 4
(C) 8 only
(D) 0, 8​​​​​​