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1.

A tent is in the form of a right circular cylinder surmounted by a cone. The diameter of cylinder is 24 m. The height of the cylindrical portion is 11 m while the vertex of the cone is 16 m above the ground.Find the area of canvas required for the tent.

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A tent is in the form of a right circular cylinder surmounted by a cone. The diameter of cylinder is 24 m. The height of the cylindrical portion is 11 m while the vertex of the cone is 16 m above the ground.Find the area of canvas required for the tent.

2.

If the lines given by 3x+2y=2 and 2x+5y+1=0 are parallel then the value of k is (a) −54 (b) 25 (c) 32 (d) 154

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If the lines given by 3x+2y=2 and 2x+5y+1=0 are parallel then the value of k is

(a) 54 (b) 25 (c) 32 (d) 154

3.

A square of diagonal 8 cm is inscribed in a circle. Find the area of the region lying outside the circle and inside the square.

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A square of diagonal 8 cm is inscribed in a circle. Find the area of the region lying outside the circle and inside the square.

4.

A die thrown. Find the probability of getting : (i) a prime number (ii) 2 or 4 (iii) a multiple of 2 or 3 (iv) an even prime number (v) a number greater than 5 (vi) a number lying between 2 and 6

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A die thrown. Find the probability of getting :

(i) a prime number

(ii) 2 or 4

(iii) a multiple of 2 or 3

(iv) an even prime number

(v) a number greater than 5

(vi) a number lying between 2 and 6

5.

Each of the letters in the word PILOTS is on separate cards, face down on the table. If you pick a card at random, what is the probability that its letter will be T or L?

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Each of the letters in the word PILOTS is on separate cards, face down on the table. If you pick a card at random, what is the probability that its letter will be T or L?


6.

The radii of two circles are 19 cm and 9 cm respectively. Find the radius of the circle in cm which has circumference equal to the sum of the circumferences of the two circles.

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The radii of two circles are 19 cm and 9 cm respectively. Find the radius of the circle in cm which has circumference equal to the sum of the circumferences of the two circles.

7.

Question 99 State whether the statements are True or False. Triangle is a polygon whose sum of exterior angles is double the sum of interior angles.

Answer» Question 99
State whether the statements are True or False.
Triangle is a polygon whose sum of exterior angles is double the sum of interior angles.
8.

A die is thrown thrice , if the first throw is 5, then the chance of getting 15 as the sum is

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A die is thrown thrice , if the first throw is 5, then the chance of getting 15 as the sum is

9.

a) A company with 10,000 shares of Rs 100 each declares an annual dividend of 5%. (i) What is the total amount of dividend paid by the company? (ii) What would be the annual income of a man, who has 72 shares in the company? (iii) If he received only 4% on his investment, find the price he paid for each share. b) A company with 4000 shares of nominal value of Rs 110 each declares an annual dividend of 15%, Calculate: (i) the total amount of dividend paid by the company. (ii) the annual income of Shahrukh who hold 88 shares in the company. (iii) if he received only 10% on his investment, find the price Shahrukh paid for each share. [6 MARKS]

Answer» a) A company with 10,000 shares of Rs 100 each declares an annual dividend of 5%.
(i) What is the total amount of dividend paid by the company?
(ii) What would be the annual income of a man, who has 72 shares in the company?
(iii) If he received only 4% on his investment, find the price he paid for each share.

b)
A company with 4000 shares of nominal value of Rs 110 each declares an annual dividend of 15%, Calculate:
(i) the total amount of dividend paid by the company.
(ii) the annual income of Shahrukh who hold 88 shares in the company.
(iii) if he received only 10% on his investment, find the price Shahrukh paid for each share.

[6 MARKS]
10.

Find x and y if [5x3y]=[−25−15]

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Find x and y if [5x3y]=[2515]


11.

When we use the formula for this quadratic equation 9x^2-9 (a+b)x +(2a^2×5ab+2b^2)=0

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When we use the formula for this quadratic equation 9x^2-9 (a+b)x +(2a^2×5ab+2b^2)=0

12.

Does not understand the chapter

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Does not understand the chapter

13.

In the figure, PA is a tangent to the circle. PBC is secant and AD bisects angle BAC. Select the statements that are true.

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In the figure, PA is a tangent to the circle. PBC is secant and AD bisects angle BAC. Select the statements that are true.


14.

Show that △ ABC, where A (-2, 0), B (2, 0), C (0, 2) and △ PQR , where P (-4, 0), Q (4, 0) R (0, 4) are similar.

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Show that ABC, where A (-2, 0), B (2, 0), C (0, 2) and PQR , where P (-4, 0), Q (4, 0) R (0, 4) are similar.

15.

The curved surface area and the total surface area of a hemisphere of radius 7 cm will be

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The curved surface area and the total surface area of a hemisphere of radius 7 cm will be


16.

Suppose the daily revenue from selling x boxes of candy is given by the equation R = 12x, where R is the revenue in Rs. The daily cost of operating the store and making the candy is given by the equation C = 8x + 96, where C is the making cost in Rs. For how many boxes of candy will revenue exceed making cost?

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Suppose the daily revenue from selling x boxes of candy is given by the equation R = 12x, where R is the revenue in Rs. The daily cost of operating the store and making the candy is given by the equation C = 8x + 96, where C is the making cost in Rs. For how many boxes of candy will revenue exceed making cost?


17.

A man sold 400 (Rs 20) shares of a company, paying 5% at Rs 18 and invested the proceeds in (Rs 10) shares of another company paying 7% at Rs 12. How many (Rs 10) shares did he buy and was the change in his income ?

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A man sold 400 (Rs 20) shares of a company, paying 5% at Rs 18 and invested the proceeds in (Rs 10) shares of another company paying 7% at Rs 12. How many (Rs 10) shares did he buy and was the change in his income ?

18.

If one of the zero of the quadratic polynomial (k-1)x+kx+1 is -3. Find the value of k.

Answer» If one of the zero of the quadratic polynomial (k-1)x+kx+1 is -3. Find the value of k.
19.

Three cubes of side 4 cm each, are joined end to end. The TSA of the resultant cuboid is ___ sq. cm.224

Answer» Three cubes of side 4 cm each, are joined end to end. The TSA of the resultant cuboid is ___ sq. cm.
  1. 224
20.

An observer 1.5 m tall is 30 m away from a chimney. The angle of elevation of the top of the chimney from his eye is 60∘. Find the height of the chimney.

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An observer 1.5 m tall is 30 m away from a chimney. The angle of elevation of the top of the chimney from his eye is 60. Find the height of the chimney.

21.

What is point symmetry?

Answer» What is point symmetry?
22.

Determine the nature of the roots of the following quadratic equations; (i)(x−2a)(x−2b)=4ab(ii)9a2b2x2−24abcdx+16c2d2=0,a≠0,b≠0(iii)2(a2+b2)x2+2(a+b)x+1=0(iv)(b+c)x2−(a+b+c)x+a=0

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Determine the nature of the roots of the following quadratic equations;
(i)(x2a)(x2b)=4ab(ii)9a2b2x224abcdx+16c2d2=0,a0,b0(iii)2(a2+b2)x2+2(a+b)x+1=0(iv)(b+c)x2(a+b+c)x+a=0

23.

Factorize √3 x2 + 5x + 2√3 = 0 by splitting the middle term and find the value of x.

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Factorize 3 x2 + 5x + 23 = 0 by splitting the middle term and find the value of x.


24.

If the sum of 7 terms of an A.P. is 49 and that of 17 terms is 289, find the sum of terms.

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If the sum of 7 terms of an A.P. is 49 and that of 17 terms is 289, find the sum of terms.

25.

Fint the roots of the following quadratic equations (if they exist) by the method of completing the square. 3x2+11x+10=0

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Fint the roots of the following quadratic equations (if they exist) by the method of completing the square.
3x2+11x+10=0

26.

What is meant by statistics?

Answer» What is meant by statistics?
27.

if the roots of px2+qx+2=0 are reciprocal to each other then find the value of p

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if the roots of px2+qx+2=0 are reciprocal to each other then find the value of p

28.

Question 15 Two lines I and m intersect at the point O and P is a point on a line n passing through the point O such that P is equidistant from I and m. Prove that n is the bisector of the angle formed by I and m.

Answer» Question 15
Two lines I and m intersect at the point O and P is a point on a line n passing through the point O such that P is equidistant from I and m. Prove that n is the bisector of the angle formed by I and m.
29.

If the number of rows and columns of a matrix are not equal, then the matrix is called ___ matrix.

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If the number of rows and columns of a matrix are not equal, then the matrix is called ___ matrix.

30.

In the given right angled isosceles triangle ABC, if AC = 10 cm then the area of triangle (in cm2) is :

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In the given right angled isosceles triangle ABC, if AC = 10 cm then the area of triangle (in cm2) is :


31.

Can we write tan²24° as ( tan24°)(tan24°) ?

Answer» Can we write tan²24° as ( tan24°)(tan24°) ?
32.

Prove Remainder theorem.

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Prove Remainder theorem.

33.

The values of variables are 1, 2, 5, 7 and their respective frequencies are 10, 12, 9, 4. Find their weighted mean.

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The values of variables are 1, 2, 5, 7 and their respective frequencies are 10, 12, 9, 4. Find their weighted mean.


34.

In the given figure, diameter AB and chord CD of a circle meet at P. PT is a tangent to the circle at T. CD = 7.8 cm, PD = 5 cm, PB = 4 cm. Find : (i) AB. (ii) the length of tangent PT.

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In the given figure, diameter AB and chord CD of a circle meet at P. PT is a tangent to the circle at T. CD = 7.8 cm, PD = 5 cm, PB = 4 cm. Find :

(i) AB. (ii) the length of tangent PT.

35.

If the points A(-2. 1), B (a, b) and C (4, -1) are collinear and a-b = 1, find the values of a and b.

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If the points A(-2. 1), B (a, b) and C (4, -1) are collinear and a-b = 1, find the values of a and b.

36.

The figure shows the graph of y=x2. This graph is shifted downward by 9 units. Find the new roots of the equation.

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The figure shows the graph of y=x2. This graph is shifted downward by 9 units. Find the new roots of the equation.


37.

The internal radii of the ends of a bucket, full of milk and of internal height 16 cm are 14 cm and 7 cm. If this milk is poured into a hemispherical vessel, the vessel is completely filled. The internal diameter of the hemispherical vessel would be

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The internal radii of the ends of a bucket, full of milk and of internal height 16 cm are 14 cm and 7 cm. If this milk is poured into a hemispherical vessel, the vessel is completely filled. The internal diameter of the hemispherical vessel would be


38.

The length of the minute hand of a wall clock is 7cm.How much area does it sweep in 20min?

Answer» The length of the minute hand of a wall clock is 7cm.How much area does it sweep in 20min?

39.

A lady holds 1,800 Rs.100 shares of a company that pays 15% dividend annually. If she had bought these shares at a premium of 40%, what percentage return does she get on her investment? Give the answer correct to the nearest integer.

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A lady holds 1,800 Rs.100 shares of a company that pays 15% dividend annually. If she had bought these shares at a premium of 40%, what percentage return does she get on her investment?

Give the answer correct to the nearest integer.


40.

Find the sum of: sin2 1∘+sin2 2∘+sin2 3∘+sin2 4∘+..........sin2 89∘+sin2 90∘

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Find the sum of:
sin2 1+sin2 2+sin2 3+sin2 4+..........sin2 89+sin2 90


41.

The circumcircle of a triangle passes through _____.

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The circumcircle of a triangle passes through _____.


42.

In a parallelogram ABCD, what should be the location of a point E on AB such that if a line parallel to BC = 3 cm is drawn from E, a rhombus is formed?

Answer» In a parallelogram ABCD, what should be the location of a point E on AB such that if a line parallel to BC = 3 cm is drawn from E, a rhombus is formed?

43.

3, 7, 10, , 14, 16, 18, 20 are written in ascending order and their median is 13. Find and also their mean.

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3, 7, 10, , 14, 16, 18, 20 are written in ascending order and their median is 13. Find and also their mean.


44.

Two pipes running together can fill the tank in 11(1÷9) minutes. If one pipe tales 5 minutes more than the other to fill the tank separately. Find the time in which each pipe would fill the tank separately.

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Two pipes running together can fill the tank in 11(1÷9) minutes. If one pipe tales 5 minutes more than the other to fill the tank separately. Find the time in which each pipe would fill the tank separately.

45.

Question 2 (b) Find the area of the following circle, given that: (Take π=227) diameter = 49 m

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Question 2 (b)

Find the area of the following circle, given that: (Take π=227)
diameter = 49 m


46.

Question 12 If the height of a tower and the distance of the point of observation from its foot, both are increased by 10%, then the angle of elevation of its top remains unchanged.

Answer» Question 12
If the height of a tower and the distance of the point of observation from its foot, both are increased by 10%, then the angle of elevation of its top remains unchanged.
47.

The total surface area of a box which is in the form of a cuboid whose dimensions are l×b×h is__________.

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The total surface area of a box which is in the form of a cuboid whose dimensions are l×b×h is__________.


48.

If x+y=-2, then x3+y3+8 equals

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If x+y=-2, then x3+y3+8 equals


49.

If x=r sinα cosβ,y=r sinα sinβ and z=rcosα, then

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If x=r sinα cosβ,y=r sinα sinβ and z=rcosα, then


50.

The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a point on the ground, which is 60 m away from the foot of the tower, is 60∘. Find the height of the tower.

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The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a point on the ground, which is 60 m away from the foot of the tower, is 60. Find the height of the tower.