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1.

The product of two consecutive positive odd numbers is 63. Select the correct options.

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The product of two consecutive positive odd numbers is 63. Select the correct options.


2.

In three line segments OA, OB, and OC, points L, M, N respectively are so chosen that LM || AB and MN || BC but neither of L, M, N nor of A, B, C are collinera. Show that LN || AC.

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In three line segments OA, OB, and OC, points L, M, N respectively are so chosen that LM || AB and MN || BC but neither of L, M, N nor of A, B, C are collinera. Show that LN || AC.

3.

cos 1∘ × cos 2∘ × cos 3∘ ×……..× cos 180∘ is equal to ____.

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cos 1 × cos 2 × cos 3 ×……..× cos 180 is equal to ____.


4.

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

5.

Question 24 Factorise (i) 2x3–3x2–17x+30 (ii) x3–6x2+11x–6 (iii) x3+x2−4x−4 (iv) 3x3–x2−3x+1

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Question 24
Factorise
(i) 2x33x217x+30

(ii) x36x2+11x6

(iii) x3+x24x4

(iv) 3x3x23x+1

6.

In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle and PQ is a diameter. If ∠ROS=40∘, then what is the value of ∠RTS?

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In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle and PQ is a diameter. If ROS=40, then what is the value of RTS?

7.

(a) A, B, C and D are rectangles. The length of the diagonal of which rectangles are not irrational and which are irrational? (b) Solve: 513−−826 [4 MARKS]

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(a)

A, B, C and D are rectangles.
The length of the diagonal of which rectangles are not irrational and which are irrational?


(b) Solve: 513826
[4 MARKS]

8.

Prove the identity: (i) cot A+tan Bcot B+tan A=cot A tan B (ii) 1+tan2 θ1+cot2 θ=(1−tan θ1−cot θ)2 [4 MARKS]

Answer» Prove the identity:
(i) cot A+tan Bcot B+tan A=cot A tan B
(ii) 1+tan2 θ1+cot2 θ=(1tan θ1cot θ)2 [4 MARKS]
9.

Two forces of 3N and 4N are acting on a particle. The forces are acting at an angle of 30∘ between them. The magnitude of the resultant force will be

Answer» Two forces of 3N and 4N are acting on a particle. The forces are acting at an angle of 30 between them. The magnitude of the resultant force will be
10.

If H=⎡⎢⎣123231312⎤⎥⎦G=⎡⎢⎣26−100−482−84⎤⎥⎦ Find 3H−12G

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If H=123231312G=2610048284

Find 3H12G


11.

Question 13 In the following question, out of the four options, only one is correct. Write the correct answer: If y be any non-zero integer, then y0 is equal to: (a) 1 (b) 0 (c) -1 (d) Not defined

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Question 13

In the following question, out of the four options, only one is correct. Write the correct answer:

If y be any non-zero integer, then y0 is equal to:
(a) 1
(b) 0
(c) -1
(d) Not defined

12.

Find the H.C.F of 54 and 82.

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Find the H.C.F of 54 and 82.


13.

If sides of a triangle are proportional then angles are equal??

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If sides of a triangle are proportional then angles are equal??

14.

Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statement on the basis of following information: Rs(i)Debit balance as per bank column of the Cash Book3,72,000(ii)Cheques issued to creditors, but not yet presented to the bank for payment72,000(iii)Dividend received by the Bank, but not entered in the Cash Book5,000(iv)Interest allowed by the Bank1,250(v)Cheques deposited into Bank for collection, but not collected by Bank15,400(vi)Bank charges200(vii)A Cheque deposited into Bank was dishonoured but no intimation received320(viii)Bank paid House Tax on our behalf, but no information received from Bank350

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Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statement on the basis of following information:

Rs(i)Debit balance as per bank column of the Cash Book3,72,000(ii)Cheques issued to creditors, but not yet presented to the bank for payment72,000(iii)Dividend received by the Bank, but not entered in the Cash Book5,000(iv)Interest allowed by the Bank1,250(v)Cheques deposited into Bank for collection, but not collected by Bank15,400(vi)Bank charges200(vii)A Cheque deposited into Bank was dishonoured but no intimation received320(viii)Bank paid House Tax on our behalf, but no information received from Bank350

15.

Find H.C.F of (x−2)2, x2−4 and x2+x−6. Put x=y+2.

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Find H.C.F of (x2)2, x24 and x2+x6. Put x=y+2.


16.

ABC is right Δ, right angled at C and D is the mid point of BC. Prove that AC2=4AD2-3AB2.

Answer» ABC is right Δ, right angled at C and D is the mid point of BC. Prove that AC2=4AD2-3AB2.
17.

A man has a choice to invest in hundred-rupee shares of two firms at Rs 120 or at Rs 132. The first firm pays a dividend of 5% per annum and the second firm pays a dividend of 6% per annum. Find : (i) which company is giving a better return. (ii) if a man invests Rs 26,400 with each firm, how much will be the difference between the annual returns from the two firms ?

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A man has a choice to invest in hundred-rupee shares of two firms at Rs 120 or at Rs 132. The first firm pays a dividend of 5% per annum and the second firm pays a dividend of 6% per annum. Find :

(i) which company is giving a better return.

(ii) if a man invests Rs 26,400 with each firm, how much will be the difference between the annual returns from the two firms ?

18.

AB is a diameter of a circle, where A(-3,-4) and B(3,4). Find its centre and length of diameter.

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AB is a diameter of a circle, where A(-3,-4) and B(3,4). Find its centre and length of diameter.


19.

Find the equation of the line passing through the intersection of 2x+y=8, 3x–7=y and parallel to 4x+y=11.

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Find the equation of the line passing through the intersection of 2x+y=8, 3x7=y and parallel to 4x+y=11.


20.

Which of the following should be the LAST sentence after rearrangement?

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Which of the following should be the LAST sentence after rearrangement?


21.

The numbers 11284 and 7655 when divided by a certain number of three digits, leave the same remainder. find that three digit number.

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The numbers 11284 and 7655 when divided by a certain number of three digits, leave the same remainder. find that three digit number.

22.

The weight of 50 workers is given below: Weight in KgNo. of Workers50−60460−70770−801180−901490−1006100−1105110−1203 Draw an ogive of the given distribution using a graph sheet. Take 2 cm = 10 kg on one axis and 2 cm = 5 workers along the other axis. Use a graph to estimate the following: (i) the upper and lower quartiles (ii) If weighing 95 kg and above is considered overweight, find the number of workers who are overweight. [6 MARKS]

Answer» The weight of 50 workers is given below:
Weight in KgNo. of Workers506046070770801180901490100610011051101203
Draw an ogive of the given distribution using a graph sheet. Take 2 cm = 10 kg on one axis and 2 cm = 5 workers along the other axis. Use a graph to estimate the following:
(i) the upper and lower quartiles
(ii) If weighing 95 kg and above is considered overweight, find the number of workers who are overweight. [6 MARKS]
23.

Sam sold his dining table set at a loss of 20%. If he had sold it for ₹800 more, he would have received a profit of 5%. Find the cost price.

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Sam sold his dining table set at a loss of 20%. If he had sold it for ₹800 more, he would have received a profit of 5%. Find the cost price.

24.

The quantities a, 6, 12, and b are in continued proportion. Find the values of a and b.

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The quantities a, 6, 12, and b are in continued proportion. Find the values of a and b.


25.

Two cylindrical vessels are filled with milk. The radius of one vessel is 15 cm and height is 40cm,radius of other vessel is 20cm and height is 45 cm. Find the radius of another cylindrical vessel of height 30cm which may just contain the milk which is in the two given vessels.

Answer» Two cylindrical vessels are filled with milk. The radius of one vessel is 15 cm and height is 40cm,radius of other vessel is 20cm and height is 45 cm. Find the radius of another cylindrical vessel of height 30cm which may just contain the milk which is in the two given vessels.
26.

Mention the proper order of identifying a point D on BC such that Ar(△ABD)Ar(△ADC)=23? 1) Join B5C and draw a line parallel to B5C from B2. 2) Identify the ratio in which the point D divides BC using the relation given. 3) Mark 5 points B1, B2, B3, B4 and B5 on BX such that they are equidistant. 4) Construct a ray BX which makes an acute angle with line segment BC. 5) The point of intersection of the parallel line from B2 with BC is the point D.

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Mention the proper order of identifying a point D on BC such that Ar(ABD)Ar(ADC)=23?
1) Join B5C and draw a line parallel to B5C from B2.
2) Identify the ratio in which the point D divides BC using the relation given.
3) Mark 5 points B1, B2, B3, B4 and B5 on BX such that they are equidistant.
4) Construct a ray BX which makes an acute angle with line segment BC.
5) The point of intersection of the parallel line from B2 with BC is the point D.


27.

Construct a histogram from the following distribution of total marks obtained by 65 students of X class in the final examination Marks(mid−points):150160170180190200No. of students810251273

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Construct a histogram from the following distribution of total marks obtained by 65 students of X class in the final examination

Marks(midpoints):150160170180190200No. of students810251273


28.

What is a slope?

Answer» What is a slope?
29.

Solve the following quadratic equations by factorization method: [4 MARKS] 4x2−4ax+(a2−b2)=0

Answer» Solve the following quadratic equations by factorization method: [4 MARKS]

4x24ax+(a2b2)=0

30.

When we plot a graph, as x increases, y decreases. The graph thus obtained is a __

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When we plot a graph, as x increases, y decreases. The graph thus obtained is a


__
31.

Let A={x:11x−5>7x+3,xϵR} and B={x:18x−9≥15+12x,xεR}. Find the range of set A∩B and represent it on the number line. [4 MARKS]

Answer» Let A={x:11x5>7x+3,xϵR} and
B={x:18x915+12x,xεR}. Find the range of set AB and represent it on the number line.
[4 MARKS]
32.

If 15x > 17x then the set of values of x is

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If 15x > 17x then the set of values of x is


33.

3 women and 6 men can together finish a tailoring job in 5 days, while 4 women and 7 men can finish it in 4 days. Find the time taken by 1 woman alone to finish the work, and also that taken by 1 man alone. The linear equations(in standard form) to solve this problem algebraically are

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3 women and 6 men can together finish a tailoring job in 5 days, while 4 women and 7 men can finish it in 4 days. Find the time taken by 1 woman alone to finish the work, and also that taken by 1 man alone. The linear equations(in standard form) to solve this problem algebraically are


34.

In the given figure the perpendicular drawn from A to the base BC pass through the center O of the circle. Find the value of ∠OCB if ∠BAC=60∘.

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In the given figure the perpendicular drawn from A to the base BC pass through the center O of the circle. Find the value of OCB if BAC=60.


35.

The graph given below shows graphical representation of the following polynomials. a) y=x3 b) y=x7 c) y=x2 d) y=x6 Identify the correct relation between the graphs (1 to 4) and the polynomials (a to d).

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The graph given below shows graphical representation of the following polynomials.

a) y=x3
b) y=x7
c) y=x2
d) y=x6


Identify the correct relation between the graphs (1 to 4) and the polynomials (a to d).

36.

As observed from the top of a 80 m tall light house, the angles of depression of 2 ships on the same side of the light house in horizontal line with its base are 30o & 60o respectively. Find the distance between the 2 ships. (give answer to nearest metre)

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As observed from the top of a 80 m tall light house, the angles of depression of 2 ships on the same side of the light house in horizontal line with its base are 30o & 60o respectively. Find the distance between the 2 ships. (give answer to nearest metre)


37.

Two lines intersect perpendicularly at A and a third line meets the two lines at B and C. A line is drawn from A such that the line is equidistant from the two perpendicularly intersecting lines. If ABC is an isosceles triangle, then the line drawn from A will always pass through

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Two lines intersect perpendicularly at A and a third line meets the two lines at B and C. A line is drawn from A such that the line is equidistant from the two perpendicularly intersecting lines. If ABC is an isosceles triangle, then the line drawn from A will always pass through


38.

For solving each pair of equations, use the method of eliminations by equating coefficients: y=2x−6 y=0

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For solving each pair of equations, use the method of eliminations by equating coefficients:

y=2x6

y=0

39.

If ‘a’ and ‘b’ are the roots of the equation x2 – 8x + 15 = 0, then find the value of ‘a’ and ‘b’.

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If ‘a’ and ‘b’ are the roots of the equation x2 – 8x + 15 = 0, then find the value of ‘a’ and ‘b’.

40.

The first and last terms of an A.P.are 1 and 11. If the sum of its terms is 36, then the number of terms will be

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The first and last terms of an A.P.are 1 and 11. If the sum of its terms is 36, then the number of terms will be


41.

An open metal bucket is in the shape of a frustum of a cone,mounted on a hollow cylindrical base made of the same metallic sheet. The diameters of the two Circular ends of the bucket are 45 cm and 25 cm, the total vertical height of the bucket is 40cm and that of the cylindrical base is 6cm. Find the area of the metallic sheet used to make the bucket, where we do not take into account the handle of the bucket. Also, find the volume of water the bucket can hold. (take π=227)

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An open metal bucket is in the shape of a frustum of a cone,mounted on a hollow cylindrical base made of the same metallic sheet. The diameters of the two Circular ends of the bucket are 45 cm and 25 cm, the total vertical height of the bucket is 40cm and that of the cylindrical base is 6cm. Find the area of the metallic sheet used to make the bucket, where we do not take into account the handle of the bucket. Also, find the volume of water the bucket can hold. (take π=227)

42.

Evaluate each of the following tan2 60o+4cos2 45o+3sec2 30o+5 cos2 90ocosec 30o+sec60o−cot2 30o

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Evaluate each of the following

tan2 60o+4cos2 45o+3sec2 30o+5 cos2 90ocosec 30o+sec60ocot2 30o

43.

Question 152 (iv) A rectangle MORE is shown below. Answer the following questions by giving an appropriate reason. Is ΔMYO≅ΔRXE?

Answer» Question 152 (iv)
A rectangle MORE is shown below.

Answer the following questions by giving an appropriate reason.
Is ΔMYOΔRXE?
44.

Compute the area of trapezium PQRS in the figure.

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Compute the area of trapezium PQRS in the figure.

45.

Find all the zeros of (x4+x3−23x2−3x+60), if it is given that two of its zeros are √3 and −√3.

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Find all the zeros of (x4+x323x23x+60), if it is given that two of its zeros are 3 and 3.

46.

A military tent of height 8.25 m is in the form of a right circular cylinder of base diameter 30m and height 5.5m surmounted by a right circular cone of same base radius. Find the length of canvas used in making the tent, if the breadth of the canvas is 1.5m.

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A military tent of height 8.25 m is in the form of a right circular cylinder of base diameter 30m and height 5.5m surmounted by a right circular cone of same base radius. Find the length of canvas used in making the tent, if the breadth of the canvas is 1.5m.

47.

A pendulum swings through an angle of 30∘ and describes an arc 8.8 cm in length. Find the length of the pendulum.

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A pendulum swings through an angle of 30 and describes an arc 8.8 cm in length. Find the length of the pendulum.

48.

Solve for x and y: xa+yb=2,ax−by=a2−b2.

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Solve for x and y:

xa+yb=2,axby=a2b2.

49.

On comparing the ratios a1a2,b1b2 and c1c2, and without drawing them, find out whether the lines representing the following pairs of linear equation intersect at a point, are parallel or coincide: (i) 5x−4y+8=0 7x+6y−9=0 (ii) 9x+3y+12=0 18x+6y+24=0 (iii) 6x−3y+10=0 2x−y+9=0

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On comparing the ratios a1a2,b1b2 and c1c2, and without drawing them, find out whether the lines representing the following pairs of linear equation intersect at a point, are parallel or coincide:

(i) 5x4y+8=0

7x+6y9=0

(ii) 9x+3y+12=0

18x+6y+24=0

(iii) 6x3y+10=0

2xy+9=0

50.

In the equation ax+by+c=0, if y=(cx−d)b then x =

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In the equation ax+by+c=0, if y=(cxd)b then x =