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1.

From an external point P, tangents PA and PB are drawn to a circle with centre O. If CD is the tangent to the circle at a point E and PA = 14 cm, find the perimeter of Δ PCD.

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From an external point P, tangents PA and PB are drawn to a circle with centre O. If CD is the tangent to the circle at a point E and PA = 14 cm, find the perimeter of Δ PCD.

2.

Prove the following trigonometric identities: (sec A−tan A)2=1−sin A1+sin A

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Prove the following trigonometric identities:

(sec Atan A)2=1sin A1+sin A

3.

4th term of an A. P. is equal to 3 times its first term 7th term exceeds twice the 3rd term by 1. Find the first term and the common difference.

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4th term of an A. P. is equal to 3 times its first term 7th term exceeds twice the 3rd term by 1. Find the first term and the common difference.

4.

Question 9 In Fig. 12.27, AB and CD are two diameters of a circle (with center O) perpendicular to each other and OD is the diameter of the smaller circle. If OA = 7 cm, find the area of the shaded region.

Answer» Question 9
In Fig. 12.27, AB and CD are two diameters of a circle (with center O) perpendicular to each other
and OD is the diameter of the smaller circle. If OA = 7 cm, find the area of the shaded region.
5.

ABCD is a flower bed. If OA = 21m and OC = 14m. Find the area of the bed in m2.

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ABCD is a flower bed. If OA = 21m and OC = 14m. Find the area of the bed in m2.


6.

The table below shows 60 children in a class sorted according to their heights : Height (cm)Number of Children140−1455145−1508150−15512155−16016160−16511165−1705170−1753 From the table , find the Median Height

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The table below shows 60 children in a class sorted according to their heights :

Height (cm)Number of Children1401455145150815015512155160161601651116517051701753

From the table , find the Median Height


7.

In the figure below, one angle of a triangle is 120∘ and its opposite side is 4cm. The diameter of its circumcenter will be equal to

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In the figure below, one angle of a triangle is 120 and its opposite side is 4cm. The diameter of its circumcenter will be equal to


8.

Question 101 A lady bought an air-conditioner for Rs. 15200 and spent Rs. 300 and Rs. 500 on its transportation and repair, respectively. At what price should she sell it to make a gain of 15 %?

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Question 101

A lady bought an air-conditioner for Rs. 15200 and spent Rs. 300 and Rs. 500 on its transportation and repair, respectively. At what price should she sell it to make a gain of 15 %?

9.

If p cotθ=√q2−p2, then the value of sinθ is___.

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If p cotθ=q2p2, then the value of sinθ is___.


10.

If the mode and mean are given as 5 and 4 respectively, find the median.

Answer» If the mode and mean are given as 5 and 4 respectively, find the median.
11.

If an= 5-11n,then find the common difference

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If an= 5-11n,then find the common difference

12.

Question 163(iii) Supply the missing information for each diagram.

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Question 163(iii)

Supply the missing information for each diagram.

13.

A point A is reflected in the origin (M0) and then in y-axis (My) after which the new point is A'. Which single transformation maps A onto A' ?

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A point A is reflected in the origin (M0) and then in y-axis (My) after which the new point is A'. Which single transformation maps A onto A' ?


14.

Find the value of x if ΔABC∼ΔPQR.

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Find the value of x if ΔABCΔPQR.

15.

The first and last terms of an AP are 1 and 5 respectively and also 5 is the 4th term of the AP. The sum of all terms of this AP is ___.

Answer» The first and last terms of an AP are 1 and 5 respectively and also 5 is the 4th term of the AP. The sum of all terms of this AP is ___.
16.

We are defining terms as monomial binomial and trinomial for 1 term 2terms and 3terms. And if we have 4 terms what we will define a polynomial

Answer» We are defining terms as monomial binomial and trinomial for 1 term 2terms and 3terms. And if we have 4 terms what we will define a polynomial
17.

Which is better investment: 7% ₹ 100 shares at ₹ 120 or 8% ₹ 10 shares at ₹ 13.50?

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Which is better investment: 7% ₹ 100 shares at ₹ 120 or 8% ₹ 10 shares at ₹ 13.50?


18.

1) ''I am 10cm shorter than my father". Can you write this as an equation? 2) My hieght is 158 cm, then what is my father's hieght?

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1) ''I am 10cm shorter than my father". Can you write this as an equation?

2) My hieght is 158 cm, then what is my father's hieght?

19.

A shopkeeper buys a number of books for Rs 80 . If he had bought 4 more for the same amount , each book would have cost Rs 1 less. How many books did he buy?

Answer» A shopkeeper buys a number of books for Rs 80 . If he had bought 4 more for the same amount , each book would have cost Rs 1 less. How many books did he buy?
20.

If roots is the equation (a–b)x2+(b–c)x+(c–a)=0 are areare equal then prove that 2a=b+c.

Answer» If roots is the equation (a–b)x2+(b–c)x+(c–a)=0 are areare equal then prove that 2a=b+c.
21.

Why cosec(-π+θ) = -cosecθ

Answer» Why cosec(-π+θ) = -cosecθ
22.

Consider the circle which is named 'A' and has a radius of 7 cm. Then the locus of a point which is at a distance of 3 cm from this circle is/are the concentric circle(s)

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Consider the circle which is named 'A' and has a radius of 7 cm. Then the locus of a point which is at a distance of 3 cm from this circle is/are the concentric circle(s)


23.

Four equal circles each of radius a ,touch each other show that the area between them is 6/7asquare

Answer» Four equal circles each of radius a ,touch each other show that the area between them is 6/7asquare
24.

A man on top of a building observes a car at an angle of depression α, where tan α=1√5 and sees that it is moving towards the base of the building. Ten minutes later the angle of depression of the car is found to be β where tan β=√5. If the car is moving with an uniform speed, then how much more time will it take to reach the base of the tower?

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A man on top of a building observes a car at an angle of depression α, where tan α=15 and sees that it is moving towards the base of the building. Ten minutes later the angle of depression of the car is found to be β where tan β=5. If the car is moving with an uniform speed, then how much more time will it take to reach the base of the tower?


25.

The length of the shadow of a tower standing on level ground is found to be 2x meters longer when the sun’s altitude is is 30° than when it was 45°. Prove that the height of the tower is x(root3 + 1) meters.

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The length of the shadow of a tower standing on level ground is found to be 2x meters longer when the sun’s altitude is is 30° than when it was 45°. Prove that the height of the tower is x(root3 + 1) meters.

26.

In the right -angles triangle QPR, PM is an altitude. Given that QR=8cm and MQ =3.5 cm, calculate the value of PR.

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In the right -angles triangle QPR, PM is an altitude. Given that QR=8cm and MQ =3.5 cm, calculate the value of PR.

27.

In the given figure, AP and AQ are the tangents drawn to a circle from a point A outside the circle. If ∠PAQ = 50∘ then, find ∠OPQ.

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In the given figure, AP and AQ are the tangents drawn to a circle from a point A outside the circle.
If PAQ = 50 then, find OPQ.

28.

In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle, PQ is a chord and PT is the tangent at P. If ∠ POQ = 70o, then ∠ TPQ is equal to (a) 35o (b) 45o (c) 55o (d) 70o

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In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle, PQ is a chord and PT is the tangent at P. If POQ = 70o, then TPQ is equal to

(a) 35o (b) 45o (c) 55o (d) 70o

29.

Three cubes of iron whose edges are 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm respectively are melted and formed into a single cube. Find the edge of the new cube formed.

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Three cubes of iron whose edges are 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm respectively are melted and formed into a single cube. Find the edge of the new cube formed.

30.

If cos cosθ=725, find the values of all T-ratios of θ

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If cos cosθ=725, find the values of all T-ratios of θ

31.

Find the quatient and the remainder when\ f(x)=x4−3x2+4x+5 is divided by g(x)=x2+1−x.

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Find the quatient and the remainder when\

f(x)=x43x2+4x+5 is divided by g(x)=x2+1x.

32.

If tanθ=x sinϕ1−xcosϕ and, tanϕ=y sinθ1−y cosθ, then find the value of xy.

Answer» If tanθ=x sinϕ1xcosϕ and,

tanϕ=y sinθ1y cosθ, then find the value of xy.
33.

The sum of first n terms of an A.P. is 5n-n2. Find the nth term of this A.P.

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The sum of first n terms of an A.P. is 5n-n2. Find the nth term of this A.P.

34.

A sector of 56∘ cut out from a circle contains area 4.4 cm2. Find the radius of the circle.

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A sector of 56 cut out from a circle contains area 4.4 cm2. Find the radius of the circle.

35.

Find the value of x.

Answer» Find the value of x.
36.

The radius of the circle is 6cm. The circle touches another circle externally and the distance between their centres is 10cm. What is the radius of the second circle?

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The radius of the circle is 6cm. The circle touches another circle externally and the distance between their centres is 10cm. What is the radius of the second circle?

37.

A tax is one in which the rate of tax remains the same irrespective of the increase in income level.

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A tax is one in which the rate of tax remains the same irrespective of the increase in income level.


38.

The sum of n terms of an AP is 4pn(n+3).The sum of squares of these terms is:

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The sum of n terms of an AP is 4pn(n+3).The sum of squares of these terms is:


39.

The value of x, for which the points (x,-1), (2,1) and (4,5) lie on a line is

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The value of x, for which the points (x,-1), (2,1) and (4,5) lie on a line is


40.

The sum of the digits of a two digit number is 8 and the difference between the number and that formed by reversing the digits is 8. Find the number.

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The sum of the digits of a two digit number is 8 and the difference between the number and that formed by reversing the digits is 8. Find the number.

41.

If a is not equal to b not equal to c, prove that the points (a,a2),(b,b2),(c,c2) can never be collinear.

Answer» If a is not equal to b not equal to c, prove that the points (a,a2),(b,b2),(c,c2) can never be collinear.
42.

If 2p.3q.5r=60, which of the following is true? Given; p, q, r are natural numbers.

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If 2p.3q.5r=60, which of the following is true? Given; p, q, r are natural numbers.


43.

If three coins are tossed, find the probability of getting at least one tail.

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If three coins are tossed, find the probability of getting at least one tail.

44.

For the construction of a triangle by the method of Triangle Construction 3, how many pieces of information/data need to be provided? __

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For the construction of a triangle by the method of Triangle Construction 3, how many pieces of information/data need to be provided?


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45.

A point O in the interior of a rectangle ABCD is joined with each of the vertices A, B, C and D. Prove that: OA2 + OC2 = OB2 + OD2.

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A point O in the interior of a rectangle ABCD is joined with each of the vertices A, B, C and D. Prove that: OA2 + OC2 = OB2 + OD2.

46.

Anushka starts walking straight towards east. After walking 75 metres, she turns to the left and walks 25 metres straight. Again she turns to the left, walks a distance of 40 metres straight, again she turns to the left and walks a distance of 25 metres. How far is she from the starting point?

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Anushka starts walking straight towards east. After walking 75 metres, she turns to the left and walks 25 metres straight. Again she turns to the left, walks a distance of 40 metres straight, again she turns to the left and walks a distance of 25 metres. How far is she from the starting point?

47.

The value of a machinery is Rs.10000, which is depreciating at the rate of 15% annually. What will be the value of the machinery after 2 years in rupees? __

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The value of a machinery is Rs.10000, which is depreciating at the rate of 15% annually. What will be the value of the machinery after 2 years in rupees?


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48.

Question 68 Solve the following: 3t+54−1=4t−35

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Question 68

Solve the following:

3t+541=4t35

49.

In the given diagram O is the center of the circle and CD is a tangent. ∠CAB and ∠ACD are supplementary to each other ∠OAC = 30∘. Find the value of ∠OCB:

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In the given diagram O is the center of the circle and CD is a tangent. CAB and ACD are supplementary to each other OAC = 30. Find the value of OCB:


50.

Question 187 In the marriage of her daughter, Leela spent Rs. 216766 on food and decoration, Rs. 122322 on jewellery, Rs. 88234 on furniture and Rs. 26780 on kitchen items. Find the total amount spent by her on the above items.

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Question 187

In the marriage of her daughter, Leela spent Rs. 216766 on food and decoration, Rs. 122322 on jewellery, Rs. 88234 on furniture and Rs. 26780 on kitchen items. Find the total amount spent by her on the above items.