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1.

A flaw is detected in an underground cable of length 2000m. The flaw is equally likely to be located anywhere. What is the probability that the flaw is located within 100m from the centre? [3 MARKS]

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A flaw is detected in an underground cable of length 2000m. The flaw is equally likely to be located anywhere. What is the probability that the flaw is located within 100m from the centre? [3 MARKS]

2.

Solve the following equation using completing the square method. 2x2−x+18=0

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Solve the following equation using completing the square method.

2x2x+18=0


3.

A positive integer a is written as a=3q+r and a=4k+r, where q,k and r are whole numbers. Find the possibilities of q and k?

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A positive integer a is written as a=3q+r and a=4k+r, where q,k and r are whole numbers. Find the possibilities of q and k?

4.

The sum of 4 consecutive numbers in an AP is 32 and the ratio of the product of the first and the last term to the product of two middle terms is 7:15. find the number.

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The sum of 4 consecutive numbers in an AP is 32 and the ratio of the product of the first and the last term to the product of two middle terms is 7:15. find the number.

5.

Find the zeroes of the ploynomial 2x3-11x2+17x-6

Answer» Find the zeroes of the ploynomial
2x3-11x2+17x-6
6.

If the speed of an aeroplane is reduced by 40 km per hr, it takes 20 minutes more to cover 1200 km. Find the speed of the aeroplane.

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If the speed of an aeroplane is reduced by 40 km per hr, it takes 20 minutes more to cover 1200 km. Find the speed of the aeroplane.

7.

Find the median for the distribution given below. Wages200−300300−400400−500500−600600−700Number of labourers3520106470

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Find the median for the distribution given below.

Wages200300300400400500500600600700Number of labourers3520106


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8.

The graphical representation of Linear equation is

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The graphical representation of Linear equation is


9.

Question 1 If a hexagon ABCDEF circumscribe a circle. Prove that AB + CD + EF = BC + DE + FA

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Question 1
If a hexagon ABCDEF circumscribe a circle. Prove that AB + CD + EF = BC + DE + FA

10.

If D, E, F are the midpoints of sides BC, CA and AB of △ ABC, then the ratio of the area of △ DEF to △ ABC is:

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If D, E, F are the midpoints of sides BC, CA and AB of ABC, then the ratio of the area of DEF to ABC is:


11.

If logax>y and 0<a<1 . Then

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If logax>y and 0<a<1 . Then


12.

In a box containing 18 balls of 3 different colours red, green and blue, if 10 are red and 4 are green, then what is the probability of getting a blue ball in the first attempt?

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In a box containing 18 balls of 3 different colours red, green and blue, if 10 are red and 4 are green, then what is the probability of getting a blue ball in the first attempt?


13.

Two dice are thrown together. The probability of getting the same number on both dice is (a) 12 (b) 13 (c) 16 (d) 112

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Two dice are thrown together. The probability of getting the same number on both dice is
(a) 12 (b) 13 (c) 16 (d) 112

14.

The linear inequality representing the solution set given in fig.

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The linear inequality representing the solution set given in fig.


15.

The square of a positive integer cannot be a form/(, K is an integer) : (a) 3 k + 1 (b) 4 k + 2 (c) 5 k + 1 (d) 5 k + 4

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The square of a positive integer cannot be a form/(, K is an integer) :

(a) 3 k + 1

(b) 4 k + 2

(c) 5 k + 1

(d) 5 k + 4

16.

Expand (2+√2)2.Is it rational? [3 MARKS]

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Expand (2+2)2.Is it rational? [3 MARKS]

17.

If the height of a vertical pole is equal to the length of its shadow on the ground, the angle of elevation of the sun is (a) 0∘ (b) 30∘ (c) 45∘ (d) 60∘

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If the height of a vertical pole is equal to the length of its shadow on the ground, the angle of elevation of the sun is

(a) 0

(b) 30

(c) 45

(d) 60

18.

Find the value of x in the figure below.

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Find the value of x in the figure below.


19.

Which of the following is a solution to 3x+4y = 38 ?

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Which of the following is a solution to 3x+4y = 38 ?


20.

Four pipes each of 5 cm in diameter are to be replaced by a single pipe discharging the same quantity of water. If the speed of water remains same in both the cases, then the diameter (in cm) of the single pipe is:

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Four pipes each of 5 cm in diameter are to be replaced by a single pipe discharging the same quantity of water. If the speed of water remains same in both the cases, then the diameter (in cm) of the single pipe is:


21.

cosecAcosecA−1+cosecAcosecA+1=2sec2A

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cosecAcosecA1+cosecAcosecA+1=2sec2A

22.

The coach of a cricket team bought 7 bats and 6 balls for Rs. 3800. Later, she bought 3 bats and 5 balls for Rs. 1750. Find the cost of each bat and each ball.

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The coach of a cricket team bought 7 bats and 6 balls for Rs. 3800. Later, she bought 3 bats and 5 balls for Rs. 1750. Find the cost of each bat and each ball.

23.

Solve: (x2−x)2+5(x2−x)+4=0

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Solve: (x2x)2+5(x2x)+4=0


24.

Solve for x and y 4x+6y=15;6x−8y=14

Answer» Solve for x and y 4x+6y=15;6x8y=14
25.

The sum of first q terms of an A.P is 162 . The ratio of its 6th term of its 13th term is 1:2 . Find the first and the 15th term of the A.P .

Answer» The sum of first q terms of an A.P is 162 . The ratio of its 6th term of its 13th term is 1:2 . Find the first and the 15th term of the A.P .
26.

Prove that the squares of any terms of the sequence are not terms of the sequence.

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Prove that the squares of any terms of the sequence are not terms of the sequence.

27.

In the following figure, if the chords AB and CD are equal to 6cm, then find the distance of the chords AB and CD from the centre of the circle of radius 5 cm.

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In the following figure, if the chords AB and CD are equal to 6cm, then find the distance of the chords AB and CD from the centre of the circle of radius 5 cm.


28.

Degree of zero polynomial is​​_________

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Degree of zero polynomial is​​_________


29.

Two circles intersect in A and B. Quadrilaterals PCBA and ABDE are inscribed in these two circles such that PAE and CBD are line segments. ∠P=950 and∠C=400 Find the value of Z.

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Two circles intersect in A and B. Quadrilaterals PCBA and ABDE are inscribed in these two circles such that PAE and CBD are line segments.

P=950 andC=400

Find the value of Z.


30.

If one of the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial of the form x 2+ax + b is the negative of the other, then it (A) has no linear term and the constant term is negative. (B) has no linear term and the constant term is positive. (C) can have a linear term but the constant term is negative. (D) can have a linear term but the constant term is positive.

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If one of the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial of the form x
2+ax + b is the negative
of the other, then it
(A) has no linear term and the constant term is negative.
(B) has no linear term and the constant term is positive.
(C) can have a linear term but the constant term is negative.
(D) can have a linear term but the constant term is positive.

31.

If the mth term of an A.P. be 1/n and its nth term be 1/m , then show that it's mn term is 1.

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If the mth term of an A.P. be 1/n and its nth term be 1/m , then show that it's mn term is 1.

32.

In triangle ABC, ∠B=30∘ and ∠C=45∘. If AB =4 cm, then find the length of CD.

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In triangle ABC, B=30 and C=45. If AB =4 cm, then find the length of CD.


33.

Find q and r for the following pairs of positive integers a and b ,satisfying a= bq+ r. (1) a=13,b=3 (2) a=80,b=8 . From the above questions , what is the nature of q and r.?

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Find q and r for the following pairs of positive integers a and b ,satisfying a= bq+ r. (1) a=13,b=3 (2) a=80,b=8 . From the above questions , what is the nature of q and r.?

34.

Solve for x:x2−(2b−1)x+(b2−b−20)=0

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Solve for x:x2(2b1)x+(b2b20)=0

35.

Without actually performing the long division, state whether the following rational numbers will have a terminating decimal expansion or a non-terminating repeating decimal expansion. 129÷225775

Answer» Without actually performing the long division, state whether the following rational numbers will have a terminating decimal expansion or a non-terminating repeating decimal expansion.

129÷225775
36.

A test paper contains 100 true/false questions. The number of questions with answer "true" was 59. Find the probability that a question’s answer is "false".

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A test paper contains 100 true/false questions. The number of questions with answer "true" was 59. Find the probability that a question’s answer is "false".


37.

In an A.P., the sum of first n terms is 3n22+5n2. Find its 25th term

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In an A.P., the sum of first n terms is 3n22+5n2. Find its 25th term


38.

In Fig. 7.145, PA, QB and RC are each perpendicular to AC. Prove that 1x+1z=1y

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In Fig. 7.145, PA, QB and RC are each perpendicular to AC. Prove that 1x+1z=1y

39.

Ritu can row downstream 20 km in 2 hours, and uptream 4 km in 2 hours. Find her speed of rowing in still water and the speed of the current.

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Ritu can row downstream 20 km in 2 hours, and uptream 4 km in 2 hours. Find her speed of rowing in still water and the speed of the current.

40.

Find the coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment joining (i) A(3,0) and B(-5, 4) (ii) P(-11, -8) and Q(8, -2).

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Find the coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment joining

(i) A(3,0) and B(-5, 4) (ii) P(-11, -8) and Q(8, -2).

41.

Find the sum of first 51 terms of an A.P. whose second and third terms are 14 and 18 respectively.

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Find the sum of first 51 terms of an A.P. whose second and third terms are 14 and 18 respectively.

42.

Number of polynomials having 3 and 7 as zeroes are?

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Number of polynomials having 3 and 7 as zeroes are?


43.

How much should a man invest in ₹ 50 shares selling at premium of ₹ 60 to obtain an income of ₹ 1500, if the dividend % is 20

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How much should a man invest in ₹ 50 shares selling at premium of ₹ 60 to obtain an income of ₹ 1500, if the dividend % is 20


44.

2. 5. X -7 5. 2. Y. 14 Find x and y

Answer» 2. 5. X -7
5. 2. Y. 14
Find x and y
45.

Is the pair of following equations , consistent and dependent, or consistent or inconsistent. Give reasons for your answer. x = 5 y = 3

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Is the pair of following equations , consistent and dependent, or consistent or inconsistent. Give reasons for your answer.

x = 5

y = 3

46.

A cricket ball of radius r is exactly fitted in a cylindrical tin as shown in the figure below. The ratio of surface area of the cricket ball to the surface area of the tin is

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A cricket ball of radius r is exactly fitted in a cylindrical tin as shown in the figure below. The ratio of surface area of the cricket ball to the surface area of the tin is


47.

ΔABC is right angled at C with sides AB = 10 cm and AC = 6 cm. Find cos B.

Answer» ΔABC is right angled at C with sides AB = 10 cm and AC = 6 cm. Find cos B.
48.

In the above triangle ABC, point P is the centroid of the triangle. The length of AE is 15 cm. Find the length of AP and PE.

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In the above triangle ABC, point P is the centroid of the triangle. The length of AE is 15 cm. Find the length of AP and PE.


49.

Find the 20th term of the series 3 + 12(3 + 5) + 13(3 + 5 + 7) + 14(3 + 5 + 7 + 9) + .........

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Find the 20th term of the series 3 + 12(3 + 5) + 13(3 + 5 + 7) + 14(3 + 5 + 7 + 9) + .........


50.

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?