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1.

ΔABC∼ΔPQR and ar ΔABC = 4 arΔPQR. If BC = 12 cm, find QR.

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ΔABCΔPQR and ar ΔABC = 4 arΔPQR. If BC = 12 cm, find QR.

2.

The mid point of 2 co-ordinates (x,y) and (a,b) is

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The mid point of 2 co-ordinates (x,y) and (a,b) is


3.

M and N are points on the sides PQ and PR respectively of a ΔPQR. For each of the following cases, whether MN || QR: (i) PM = 4 cm, QM = 4.5 cm, PN = 4 cm, NR = 4.5 cm (ii) PQ =1.28 cm, PR = 2.56 cm, PM = 0.16 cm, PN = 0.32 cm

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M and N are points on the sides PQ and PR respectively of a ΔPQR. For each of the following cases, whether MN || QR:
(i) PM = 4 cm, QM = 4.5 cm, PN = 4 cm, NR = 4.5 cm
(ii) PQ =1.28 cm, PR = 2.56 cm, PM = 0.16 cm, PN = 0.32 cm

4.

Which of the given equations are quadratic?

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Which of the given equations are quadratic?

5.

In the given figure, there are two circles with the centres O and O' touching each other internally at P. Tangents TQ and TP are drawn to the larger circle and tangents TP and TR are drawn to the smaller circle . Find TQ : TR

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In the given figure, there are two circles with the centres O and O' touching each other internally at P. Tangents TQ and TP are drawn to the larger circle and tangents TP and TR are drawn to the smaller circle . Find TQ : TR


6.

If the sum of n terms of an A.P in nP+12n(n−1)Q, where P and Q are constants, find the common difference.

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If the sum of n terms of an A.P in nP+12n(n1)Q, where P and Q are constants, find the common difference.

7.

When was the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Summer Olympics held?

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When was the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Summer Olympics held?


8.

In the given figure , PA and PB are tangents of a circle with centre O. If the radius of the circle is r , then OP × OQ = _____.

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In the given figure , PA and PB are tangents of a circle with centre O. If the radius of the circle is r ,

then OP × OQ = _____.


9.

Question 25 Which one has all the properties of a kite and a parallelogram? a) Trapezium b) Rhombus c) Rectangle d) Parallelogram

Answer» Question 25
Which one has all the properties of a kite and a parallelogram?
a) Trapezium
b) Rhombus
c) Rectangle
d) Parallelogram
10.

Match the following events with corresponding probability on tossing two coins simultaneously.

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Match the following events with corresponding probability on tossing two coins simultaneously.

11.

Question 39(ii) A die has its six faces marked 0,1,1,1,6,6. Two such dice are thrown together and the total score is recorded. What is the probability of getting a total of 7?

Answer» Question 39(ii)
A die has its six faces marked 0,1,1,1,6,6. Two such dice are thrown together and the total score is recorded.
What is the probability of getting a total of 7?
12.

If sin θ = x, write the value of cot θ.

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If sin θ = x, write the value of cot θ.

13.

A well with inner radius 4 m is dug 14 m deep. Earth taken out of it has been spread evenly all around a width of 3 m it to form an embankment. Find the height of the embankment.

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A well with inner radius 4 m is dug 14 m deep. Earth taken out of it has been spread evenly all around a width of 3 m it to form an embankment. Find the height of the embankment.

14.

If the sixth term of an AP is zero then show that its 33rd term is three times its 15th term.

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If the sixth term of an AP is zero then show that its 33rd term is three times its 15th term.

15.

Find the distance between the points : (i) A(9, 3) and B (15, 11) (ii) A (7, -4) and B(-5, 1) (iii) A(-6, -4) and B(9, -12) (iv) A (1, -3 ) and B (4, -6) (v) P (a+b, a-b) and Q (a-b, a+b) (vi) P (a sin α, a cos α) and Q (a cos α, - a sin α)

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Find the distance between the points :

(i) A(9, 3) and B (15, 11) (ii) A (7, -4) and B(-5, 1)

(iii) A(-6, -4) and B(9, -12) (iv) A (1, -3 ) and B (4, -6)

(v) P (a+b, a-b) and Q (a-b, a+b)

(vi) P (a sin α, a cos α) and Q (a cos α, - a sin α)

16.

Show that : 1+sinAcosA+cosA1+sinA=2cosA

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Show that : 1+sinAcosA+cosA1+sinA=2cosA

17.

Question 1(iv) Check whether the following are quadratic equations: (iv)(x−3)(2x+1)=x(x+5)

Answer» Question 1(iv)
Check whether the following are quadratic equations:

(iv)(x3)(2x+1)=x(x+5)
18.

If D≠0 and at least one of D1,D2,D3 is not 0 then according to Cramer's rule the system of linear equations will have

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If D0 and at least one of D1,D2,D3 is not 0 then according to Cramer's rule the system of linear equations will have


19.

Show that one and only one out of n, n+2,n+4 is divisible by 3, where n is any positive integer.

Answer» Show that one and only one out of n, n+2,n+4 is divisible by 3, where n is any positive integer.
20.

In the given figure, ∠ABC = 90∘ and BM is a median, AB = 8cm and BC = 6 cm. Then, length BM is equal to -

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In the given figure, ∠ABC = 90 and BM is a median, AB = 8cm and BC = 6 cm. Then, length BM is equal to -


21.

(TanA +cosec B)^2-(cot B-sec A)^2=2tanAcotB(cosecA+secB)

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(TanA +cosec B)^2-(cot B-sec A)^2=2tanAcotB(cosecA+secB)

22.

The inner radius of a hollow iron sphere is 9 cm. If the iron is 1 cm thick, find the volume of iron used in the sphere.

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The inner radius of a hollow iron sphere is 9 cm. If the iron is 1 cm thick, find the volume of iron used in the sphere.


23.

Find the coordinates of the point which is 2/3rd of the way from P(0,1) to A(1,0).

Answer» Find the coordinates of the point which is 2/3rd of the way from P(0,1) to A(1,0).
24.

A fraction becomes 45 when 1 is added to each numerator and denominator. However, if we subtract 5 from each then it becomes 12. Find the fraction.

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A fraction becomes 45 when 1 is added to each numerator and denominator. However, if we subtract 5 from each then it becomes 12. Find the fraction.

25.

A drinking glass is in the shape of a frustum of a cone of height 14 cm. The diameters of its two circular ends are 4 cm and 2 cm. Find the capacity of the glass (in cm3).102.66

Answer» A drinking glass is in the shape of a frustum of a cone of height 14 cm. The diameters of its two circular ends are 4 cm and 2 cm. Find the capacity of the glass (in cm3).
  1. 102.66
26.

In an AP, the pth term is q, and the qth term is p. What is the nth term? [2 MARKS]

Answer» In an AP, the pth term is q, and the qth term is p. What is the nth term? [2 MARKS]
27.

If a, b and c are in A.P. and also in G.P., show that : a = b = c .

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If a, b and c are in A.P. and also in G.P., show that : a = b = c .

28.

From each corner of a square of side 4cm, a quadrant of a circle of radius 1 cm is cut and also a circle of diameter 2 cm is cut as shown in the figure. Find the area of the remaining portion of the square. [2 MARKS]

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From each corner of a square of side 4cm, a quadrant of a circle of radius 1 cm is cut and also a circle of diameter 2 cm is cut as shown in the figure. Find the area of the remaining portion of the square. [2 MARKS]

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29.

Question 6 Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ and justify your answer in each of the following:​​​​​​​ (tanθ+2)(2tanθ+1)=5tanθ+sec2θ

Answer» Question 6
Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ and justify your answer in each of the following:​​​​​​​
(tanθ+2)(2tanθ+1)=5tanθ+sec2θ
30.

In what ratio is the line joining A(0, 3) and B(4,-1) divided by the x-axis? Write the coordinates of the point where AB intersects the x-axis.

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In what ratio is the line joining A(0, 3) and B(4,-1) divided by the x-axis? Write the coordinates of the point where AB intersects the x-axis.

31.

A card is drawn from a deck of 52 cards. What is the probability of not getting an ace?

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A card is drawn from a deck of 52 cards. What is the probability of not getting an ace?

32.

Question 18 (ii) A box contains 90 discs which are numbered from 1 to 90. If one disc is drawn at random from the box, find the probability that it bears a perfect square number.

Answer» Question 18 (ii)
A box contains 90 discs which are numbered from 1 to 90. If one disc is drawn at random from the box, find the probability that it bears a perfect square number.
33.

If length of three sides of a trapezium other than base are equal to 5 cm, then the base length of the trapezium when the area is maximum is

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If length of three sides of a trapezium other than base are equal to 5 cm, then the base length of the trapezium when the area is maximum is

34.

Find the value of x, y in the pair of equation given below, where x≠0 & y≠0. 2x+3y=13 5x−4y=−2

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Find the value of x, y in the pair of equation given below, where x0 & y0.
2x+3y=13
5x4y=2

35.

In the graph of y = p(x) below for some polynomial p(x), the number of zeroes is

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In the graph of y = p(x) below for some polynomial p(x), the number of zeroes is


36.

ColumnAColumnB1.Areaa.67 m2.Perimeterb.Rs.6/m23.Cost per m2c.100 m2d.Rs.6 m2e.100/m2 Which of the following options show the correct match of parameters in column A with possible values in column B?

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ColumnAColumnB1.Areaa.67 m2.Perimeterb.Rs.6/m23.Cost per m2c.100 m2d.Rs.6 m2e.100/m2

Which of the following options show the correct match of parameters in column A with possible values in column B?


37.

The expansion for the identity (a–b)2 is .

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The expansion for the identity (ab)2 is .

38.

If one of the zero of x2-3kx+4k is twice the other. Find the value of k.

Answer» If one of the zero of x2-3kx+4k is twice the other. Find the value of k.
39.

In ΔABC, if a triangle is formed by joining the midpoints of the sides, the area of the triangle is___ times the area of Δ ABC.

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In ΔABC, if a triangle is formed by joining the midpoints of the sides, the area of the triangle is___ times the area of Δ ABC.


40.

In Δ ABC, the bisector AX of ∠A intersects BC at X. XL ⊥ AB and XM ⊥ AC are drawn. Is XL = XM?

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In Δ ABC, the bisector AX of A intersects BC at X. XL AB and XM AC are drawn. Is XL = XM?


41.

Convert the given class intervals in exclusive form.

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Convert the given class intervals in exclusive form.

42.

Question 88 In the given figures, identify the different shapes involved.

Answer» Question 88

In the given figures, identify the different shapes involved.

43.

In Fig., a circle inscribed in triangle ABC touches its sides AB,BC and AC at points D,E and F respectively. If AB = 12 cm, BC = 8 cm and AC = 10 cm, then find the lengths of AD, BE and CF.

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In Fig., a circle inscribed in triangle ABC touches its sides AB,BC and AC at points D,E and F respectively. If AB = 12 cm, BC = 8 cm and AC = 10 cm, then find the lengths of AD, BE and CF.


44.

Two ships are there in the sea on either side of a light house in such a way that the ships and the light house are in the same straight line. The angles of depression of two ships as observed from the top of the light house are 60∘ and 45∘. If the height of the light house is 200 m, find the distance between the two ships. [Use √3=1.73]

Answer» Two ships are there in the sea on either side of a light house in such a way that the ships and the light house are in the same straight line. The angles of depression of two ships as observed from the top of the light house are 60 and 45. If the height of the light house is 200 m, find the distance between the two ships. [Use 3=1.73]
45.

Question 9 The median of the following data is 50. Find the values of p and q, if the sum of all the frequencies is 90. MarksFrequency20−30 p30−40 1540−50 2550−60 2060−70 q70−80 880−90 10

Answer» Question 9
The median of the following data is 50. Find the values of p and q, if the sum of all the frequencies is 90.
MarksFrequency2030 p3040 154050 255060 206070 q7080 88090 10
46.

Find the sum of the integers which are divisible by 5 or 7 and lie between 1 and 100.

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Find the sum of the integers which are divisible by 5 or 7 and lie between 1 and 100.

47.

Which of the following is/are the types of common tangents?

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Which of the following is/are the types of common tangents?


48.

What is the equation of polar of the point (1, 2) with respect to the circle x2+y2+8x+2y+1 = 0

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What is the equation of polar of the point (1, 2) with respect to the circle x2+y2+8x+2y+1 = 0


49.

A(6,4), B(8,4), C(10,6) and D(2,8) are the vertices of quadrilateral ABCD. Then the point of intersection of its diagonals is

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A(6,4), B(8,4), C(10,6) and D(2,8) are the vertices of quadrilateral ABCD. Then the point of intersection of its diagonals is


50.

Two buildings on a plane ground are 30 m apart. From the top of the smaller building, one sees the base of the other building at an angle of depression of 60∘ and its top at an elevation of 35∘. The height of the bigger building is [Tan 60∘=1.7Tan 35∘=0.7] Let CD & AB be the smaller and taller building respectively. DE = AC = 30 m

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Two buildings on a plane ground are 30 m apart. From the top of the smaller building, one sees the base of the other building at an angle of depression of 60 and its top at an elevation of 35. The height of the bigger building is

[Tan 60=1.7Tan 35=0.7]

Let CD & AB be the smaller and taller building respectively.

DE = AC = 30 m