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1.

The maximum number of zeroes the polynomial x7+ x5 + x3 + x + 1 can have is

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The maximum number of zeroes the polynomial x7+ x5 + x3 + x + 1 can have is


2.

In a right angled triangle ABC (right angled at B) The value of tan A tan C=__

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In a right angled triangle ABC (right angled at B)

The value of tan A tan C=__

3.

The figure shows two concentric circles with centre O. AB and APQ are tangents to the inner circle from point A lying on the outer circle. If AB = 7.5 cm then AQ is equal to:

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The figure shows two concentric circles with centre O. AB and APQ are tangents to the inner circle from point A lying on the outer circle. If AB = 7.5 cm then AQ is equal to:


4.

Which of the following is correct about parabola y=ax2 (when a is positive)

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Which of the following is correct about parabola y=ax2 (when a is positive)


5.

Match the object in Column A to the formulae in Column B. Choose the option with correct matches. "A:B:1. Volume of Cone1. πr2h2. Volume of Sphere2. 43πr33. Volume of Cylinder3. πr2h3

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Match the object in Column A to the formulae in Column B. Choose the option with correct matches.

"A:B:1. Volume of Cone1. πr2h2. Volume of Sphere2. 43πr33. Volume of Cylinder3. πr2h3


6.

The coefficient of x in the quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0 was wrongly taken as 17 in place of 13 and its roots were found to be –2 and –15, the actual roots of the equation are

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The coefficient of x in the quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0 was wrongly taken as 17 in place of 13 and its roots were found to be –2 and –15, the actual roots of the equation are


7.

In the figure, (3, 4) is the mid-point of AB. Find: Area of ΔAOB

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In the figure, (3, 4) is the mid-point of AB.

Find: Area of ΔAOB


8.

When divided by ( – 3) the polynomials 3 – 2 + + 6 & 23 – 2 – ( + 3) – 6 leave the same remainder. Find the value of ‘’.

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When divided by ( – 3) the polynomials 32 + + 6 & 232 – ( + 3) – 6 leave the same remainder. Find the value of ‘’.


9.

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

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

10.

A(a,b), B(c,d) and C(e,f) are the vertices of a triangle. i) AB + BC > AC ii) Area of the triangle = (12)[a(c-e)+c(f-b)+e(b-d)] Which of the following are true?

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A(a,b), B(c,d) and C(e,f) are the vertices of a triangle.
i) AB + BC > AC
ii) Area of the triangle = (12)[a(c-e)+c(f-b)+e(b-d)]
Which of the following are true?


11.

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral whose diagonals intersect at a point E. If ∠DBC=70∘,∠ACD is 50∘, find ∠ADC.

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ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral whose diagonals intersect at a point E. If DBC=70,ACD is 50, find ADC.




12.

If a line passes through the point (1, 2) and cuts off positive intercepts on the x–axis and y–axis in the ratio 2 : 3, find the equation of the line.

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If a line passes through the point (1, 2) and cuts off positive intercepts on the x–axis and y–axis in the ratio 2 : 3, find the equation of the line.


13.

In △ABC , B is the right angle and BD is perpendicular to AC, then:

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In ABC , B is the right angle and BD is perpendicular to AC, then:


14.

Let GCD =x+1 and LCM =x6−1 for two given polynomials f(x) and g(x). Then, if f(x)=x3+1. what is g(x)?

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Let GCD =x+1 and LCM =x61 for two given polynomials f(x) and g(x). Then, if f(x)=x3+1. what is g(x)?


15.

Match the given angles with the corresponding slopes. Positive x−directionSlope of line1.)0op.) 02.)90oq.) −√33.)120or.) −1√34.)150os.)Not defined

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Match the given angles with the corresponding slopes.
Positive xdirectionSlope of line1.)0op.) 02.)90oq.) 33.)120or.) 134.)150os.)Not defined

16.

The condition for equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 to be linear is

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The condition for equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 to be linear is


17.

The sequence of numbers 5, - 2, -9, -16, ... is

Answer» The sequence of numbers 5, - 2, -9, -16, ... is
18.

Find the equation of line passing through (2, 3) and perpendicular to the line 3x + 4 y - 5 = 0.

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Find the equation of line passing through (2, 3) and perpendicular to the line 3x + 4 y - 5 = 0.

19.

CM and RN are respectively the medians of ΔABC and ΔPQR. If ΔABC∼ΔPQR, prove that: (i) ΔAMC∼ΔPNR (ii) CMRN=ABPQ (iii) ΔCMB∼ΔRNQ [3 MARKS]

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CM and RN are respectively the medians of ΔABC and ΔPQR. If ΔABCΔPQR, prove that:

(i) ΔAMCΔPNR

(ii) CMRN=ABPQ

(iii) ΔCMBΔRNQ
[3 MARKS]

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20.

Find the volume of the cuboid with length = 5 km, breadth = 6 m and height = 1.5 m.

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Find the volume of the cuboid with length = 5 km, breadth = 6 m and height = 1.5 m.

21.

Factorise x2+8x+16.

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Factorise x2+8x+16.

22.

Decide whether 52.123456789 is a rational number or not. If rational (in the form pq), what can you say about the prime factors of q?

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Decide whether 52.123456789 is a rational number or not. If rational (in the form pq), what can you say about the prime factors of q?


23.

The angle between the minute hand and the hour hand of a clock when the time is 04:20, is

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The angle between the minute hand and the hour hand of a clock when the time is 04:20, is


24.

The radii of the ends of a bucket of height h cm are r1 cm and r2 cm. The capacity of bucket in (cm2) is

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The radii of the ends of a bucket of height h cm are r1 cm and r2 cm. The capacity of bucket in (cm2) is


25.

If [aij] is an element of matrix A then it lies in row of the matrix.

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If [aij] is an element of matrix A then it lies in row of the matrix.

26.

Twice the sum of 5 consecutive odd numbers and thrice the sum of 4 consecutive even numbers is 178. Thrice the sum of 5 consecutive odd numbers and twice the sum of 4 consecutive even numbers is 177. The middle number when all the numbers are arranged in ascending order is

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Twice the sum of 5 consecutive odd numbers and thrice the sum of 4 consecutive even numbers is 178. Thrice the sum of 5 consecutive odd numbers and twice the sum of 4 consecutive even numbers is 177. The middle number when all the numbers are arranged in ascending order is


27.

If sin θ=ab, then find the value of (sec θ+tan θ).

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If sin θ=ab, then find the value of (sec θ+tan θ).

28.

1√2 is (a) a fraction (b) a rational number (c) an irrational number (d) none of these

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12 is

(a) a fraction (b) a rational number

(c) an irrational number (d) none of these

29.

If cos A=35, find the value of sin A+ tan A.

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If cos A=35, find the value of sin A+ tan A.

30.

The sum of all zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = 5x5−20x4+5x3+50x2−20x−40 is ___ and the product is ___ .

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The sum of all zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = 5x520x4+5x3+50x220x40 is

___

and the product is

___ .
31.

___ multiples of 4 lie between 10 and 250.

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___ multiples of 4 lie between 10 and 250.

32.

For an A.P, first term a = 5 and common difference d = 3. The sum of first 8 terms is ___

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For an A.P, first term a = 5 and common difference d = 3. The sum of first 8 terms is ___

33.

Question 1 (b) Convert the following temperatures to the Celsius scale. (b) 470 K.

Answer» Question 1 (b)
Convert the following temperatures to the Celsius scale.
(b) 470 K.
34.

Prove that the tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the point of contact. Using the above, do the following: In fig., O is the center of the two concentric circles. AB is a chord of the larger circle touching the smaller circle at C. Prove that AC = BC

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Prove that the tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the point of contact. Using the above, do the following:

In fig., O is the center of the two concentric circles. AB is a chord of the larger circle touching the smaller circle at C. Prove that AC = BC

35.

Solve the following quadratic equation by factorization. a(x2+1)−x(a2+1)=0

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Solve the following quadratic equation by factorization.
a(x2+1)x(a2+1)=0

36.

The surface area of a sphere is 2464 cm2,Find its volume.

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The surface area of a sphere is 2464 cm2,Find its volume.

37.

IF 1+4+7+⋯+x=287, find the value of x.

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IF 1+4+7++x=287, find the value of x.

38.

Question 8 The price of a TV is Rs 13,000. The sales tax charged on it is at the rate of 12%. Find the amount that Vinod will have to pay if he buys it.

Answer» Question 8
The price of a TV is Rs 13,000. The sales tax charged on it is at the rate of 12%. Find the amount that Vinod will have to pay if he buys it.
39.

In the given fig, find the perimeter of ΔABC, if AP = 10 cm

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In the given fig, find the perimeter of ΔABC, if AP = 10 cm

40.

A toy company manufactures two types of toys A and B. Demand for toy B is atmost half of that if type A. Write the corresponding constraint if x toys of type A and y toys of type B are manufactured.

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A toy company manufactures two types of toys A and B. Demand for toy B is atmost half of that if type A. Write the corresponding constraint if x toys of type A and y toys of type B are manufactured.


41.

If two opposite vertices of a square are (3,4) and (1,–1), find the coordinates of the other two vertices.

Answer» If two opposite vertices of a square are (3,4) and (1,–1), find the coordinates of the other two vertices.
42.

Alpha drives 8 km to the north and 15 km to the east. Find the distance between the starting point and the terminating point

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Alpha drives 8 km to the north and 15 km to the east. Find the distance between the starting point and the terminating point


43.

Question 5 Find the mean salary of 60 workers of a factory from the following table: Salary (in Rs)Number of workers30001640001250001060008700068000490003100001Total60

Answer» Question 5
Find the mean salary of 60 workers of a factory from the following table:
Salary (in Rs)Number of workers30001640001250001060008700068000490003100001Total60
44.

Prove that cosec θ(cosec θ−1)+cosec θ(cosec θ+1)=2 sec2 θ [2 MARKS]

Answer» Prove that

cosec θ(cosec θ1)+cosec θ(cosec θ+1)=2 sec2 θ [2 MARKS]
45.

Find the area of the shaded region in the figure, where arcs drawn with centres, A, B , C and D intersect at mid - points P, Q, R and S of the sides AB , BC , CD and DA, respectively of a square ABCD (use π=3.14)

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Find the area of the shaded region in the figure, where arcs drawn with centres, A, B , C and D intersect at mid - points P, Q, R and S of the sides AB , BC , CD and DA, respectively of a square ABCD (use π=3.14)


46.

In a right triangle ABC right-angled at C, P and Q are the points on the sides CA and CB respectively, which divide these sides in the ratio 2:1. Prove that [4 MARKS] (i) 9AQ2=9AC2+4BC2 (ii) 9BP2=9BC2+4AC2 (iii) 9(AQ2+BP2)=13AB2

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In a right triangle ABC right-angled at C, P and Q are the points on the sides CA and CB respectively, which divide these sides in the ratio 2:1.


Prove that [4 MARKS]

(i) 9AQ2=9AC2+4BC2

(ii) 9BP2=9BC2+4AC2

(iii) 9(AQ2+BP2)=13AB2

47.

Question 1 Visualize 3.765 on the number line using successive magnification.

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Question 1
Visualize 3.765 on the number line using successive magnification.

48.

The area of a sector is one-twelfth that of the complete circle. Find the angle of the sector.

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The area of a sector is one-twelfth that of the complete circle. Find the angle of the sector.

49.

Let say if the mode of a series exceeds its mean by 24, then the mode exceeds median by:

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Let say if the mode of a series exceeds its mean by 24, then the mode exceeds median by:


50.

Find the sum of (i) the first 15 multiples of 8 (ii) the first 40 positive integers divisible by (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 6. (iii) all 3-digit natural numbers, which are divisible by 13. (iv) all 3-digit natural numbers, which are multiples of 11. (v) all 2-digit natural numbers divisible by 4.

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Find the sum of
(i) the first 15 multiples of 8
(ii) the first 40 positive integers divisible by (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 6.
(iii) all 3-digit natural numbers, which are divisible by 13.
(iv) all 3-digit natural numbers, which are multiples of 11.
(v) all 2-digit natural numbers divisible by 4.