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1.

What is the solution for the following pair of linear equations?12x−1y=−11x+12y=8Where ≠0,y≠0

Answer» What is the solution for the following pair of linear equations?

12x1y=1

1x+12y=8

Where 0,y0
2.

In Fig. 7.137, AB || QR. Find the length of PB.

Answer»

In Fig. 7.137, AB || QR. Find the length of PB.

3.

The sum of the terms equidistant from the beginning and end in an A.P. is always same and is equal to the sum of ________ and ________ terms.

Answer» The sum of the terms equidistant from the beginning and end in an A.P. is always same and is equal to the sum of ________ and ________ terms.
4.

A die is rolled twice, find the probability that (i) 5 will not come up either time, (ii) 5 will come up exactly one time, (iii) 5 will come up both the times.

Answer»

A die is rolled twice, find the probability that
(i) 5 will not come up either time,
(ii) 5 will come up exactly one time,
(iii) 5 will come up both the times.

5.

6. The line segment joining the Points (1,-2) and (-3,4) is trisected . Find the co-ordinates of the points of trisection

Answer» 6. The line segment joining the Points (1,-2) and (-3,4) is trisected . Find the co-ordinates of the points of trisection
6.

37. Let there be two lines 2x+3y+a=0 and ax-3y-1=0,then values of a for which origin lies in the obtuse angle

Answer» 37. Let there be two lines 2x+3y+a=0 and ax-3y-1=0,then values of a for which origin lies in the obtuse angle
7.

If 3 cot θ = 4, find the value of 4 cos θ-sin θ2 cos θ+sin θ.

Answer» If 3 cot θ = 4, find the value of 4 cos θ-sin θ2 cos θ+sin θ.
8.

If 'm'times the'm'th term of the AP is equal to'n'times the'n'th term of the AP then find the (m+n)th term

Answer» If 'm'times the'm'th term of the AP is equal to'n'times the'n'th term of the AP then find the (m+n)th term
9.

ʃsin^6 x + cos^6x/sin^2x X cos^2 x

Answer» ʃsin^6 x + cos^6x/sin^2x X cos^2 x
10.

The perpendicular from A on side BC of a ΔABC intersect BC at D such that DB = 3 CD. Prove that 2 AB2 = 2 AC2 + BC2

Answer»

The perpendicular from A on side BC of a ΔABC intersect BC at D such that DB = 3 CD. Prove that 2 AB2 = 2 AC2 + BC2



11.

The sum total of the ages of father and son is 55yrs.if the father was to live till his son's age equal his present age,the total of their ages would be 93 yrs .find present ages

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The sum total of the ages of father and son is 55yrs.if the father was to live till his son's age equal his present age,the total of their ages would be 93 yrs .find present ages

12.

In the given figure, DE || BC and AD=12BD. If BC = 4.5 cm, find DE.

Answer» In the given figure, DE || BC and AD=12BD. If BC = 4.5 cm, find DE.



13.

Find solution of equation x=0 and y=0

Answer» Find solution of equation x=0 and y=0
14.

Are there numbers x and y for which?

Answer»

Are there numbers x and y for which?





15.

25. Find the value of x and y (x+3,5)=(5'y) (2,2y-3)=(x,7)

Answer» 25. Find the value of x and y (x+3,5)=(5'y) (2,2y-3)=(x,7)
16.

If the cost of a bike is 'x' and it is twice the cost of the scooter which is y; express it in the form of ax+by−c=0

Answer»
If the cost of a bike is 'x' and it is twice the cost of the scooter which is y; express it in the form of ax+byc=0


17.

48. An express train takes one hour less than a passenger train to travel 132 km between Mysore and Bangalore. If the average speed of the express train is 11 km/ more than the passenger train, find the average speed of the two trains by all the three methods of solving a quadratic equation

Answer» 48. An express train takes one hour less than a passenger train to travel 132 km between Mysore and Bangalore. If the average speed of the express train is 11 km/ more than the passenger train, find the average speed of the two trains by all the three methods of solving a quadratic equation
18.

If the nth term of the A.P. 9,7,5,... is same as the nth term of the A.P. 15,12,9,... find n.

Answer»

If the nth term of the A.P. 9,7,5,... is same as the nth term of the A.P. 15,12,9,... find n.

19.

Mark the correct alternative in each of the following:If 7th and 13th terms of an A.P. be 34 and 64 respectively, then its 18th term is(a) 87(b) 88(c) 89(d) 90

Answer» Mark the correct alternative in each of the following:



If 7th and 13th terms of an A.P. be 34 and 64 respectively, then its 18th term is



(a) 87



(b) 88



(c) 89



(d) 90
20.

Let a line meet a circle at A and B. This line is rotated about point A in clockwise direction such that B always remains on the circumference of the circle until point B coincides with A. What is the resulting line called?

Answer»

Let a line meet a circle at A and B. This line is rotated about point A in clockwise direction such that B always remains on the circumference of the circle until point B coincides with A. What is the resulting line called?


21.

Question 3 A gulab jamun contains sugar syrup up to about 30% of its volume. Find approximately how much syrup would be found in 45 gulab jamuns, each shaped like a cylinder with two hemispherical ends with length 5 cm and diameter 2.8 cm.

Answer» Question 3
A gulab jamun contains sugar syrup up to about 30% of its volume. Find approximately how much syrup would be found in 45 gulab jamuns, each shaped like a cylinder with two hemispherical ends with length 5 cm and diameter 2.8 cm.
22.

Question 16 Calculate the area of the designed region in figure common between the two quadrants of circle of radius 8 cm each.

Answer» Question 16
Calculate the area of the designed region in figure common between the two quadrants of circle of radius 8 cm each.
23.

The circle in the figure below touches all the three lines.Prove that the perimeter of the right angle triangle is equal to the diameter of the circle.

Answer»

The circle in the figure below touches all the three lines.





Prove that the perimeter of the right angle triangle is equal to the diameter of the circle.

24.

Perimeter of rhombus:

Answer» Perimeter of rhombus:
25.

ABC is an isosceles triangle right angled at C. Prove that AB2=2AC2

Answer»

ABC is an isosceles triangle right angled at C. Prove that AB2=2AC2

26.

Cards each marked with one of the numbers 4, 5, 6, ..., 20 are placed in a box and mixed thoroughly. One card is drawn at random from the box. What is the probability of getting an even number?

Answer» Cards each marked with one of the numbers 4, 5, 6, ..., 20 are placed in a box and mixed thoroughly. One card is drawn at random from the box. What is the probability of getting an even number?
27.

A building is in the form of a cylinder surrounded by a hemispherical dome. The base diameter of the dome is equal to 23 of the total height of the building . Find the height of the building , if it contains 67121m3 of air.

Answer» A building is in the form of a cylinder surrounded by a hemispherical dome. The base diameter of the dome is equal to 23 of the total height of the building . Find the height of the building , if it contains 67121m3 of air.
28.

Locate 5+\sqrt8 on the numberline.

Answer» Locate 5+\sqrt8 on the numberline.
29.

A solid consists of a circular cylinder surmounted by a right circular cone. The height of the cone is h. If the total height of the solid is 3 times the volume of the cone, then the height of the cylinder is(a) 2h(b) 3h2(c) h2(d) 2h2

Answer» A solid consists of a circular cylinder surmounted by a right circular cone. The height of the cone is h. If the total height of the solid is 3 times the volume of the cone, then the height of the cylinder is



(a) 2h



(b) 3h2



(c) h2



(d) 2h2
30.

Plot the following points P(1, 1), Q(2, -3) and R(-1, -2) and check whether they are collinear or not.

Answer» Plot the following points P(1, 1), Q(2, -3) and R(-1, -2) and check whether they are collinear or not.
31.

The equation x2+ax−a2 - 1 = 0 will have roots of opposite signs if :

Answer»

The equation x2+axa2 - 1 = 0 will have roots of opposite signs if :


32.

are the factors of the polynomial x2+2x−8.

Answer» are the factors of the polynomial x2+2x8.
33.

Rationalize the denominator of 3−√7−√9

Answer» Rationalize the denominator of 379


34.

Which of the following equations is a solution of x = 7, y = 3?

Answer»

Which of the following equations is a solution of x = 7, y = 3?


35.

The largest angle of a triangle, whose sides are 12 cm, 18 cm, and 20 cm, is bisected.Find the lengths of the segments created when the angle bisector intersects the opposite side of the triangle.

Answer» The largest angle of a triangle, whose sides are 12 cm, 18 cm, and 20 cm, is bisected.

Find the lengths of the segments created when the angle bisector intersects the opposite side of the triangle.
36.

Which is the correct relation of radius and diameter?

Answer»

Which is the correct relation of radius and diameter?



37.

Visualizing Euclid’s division algorithm, find the values of a,b and c.

Answer»

Visualizing Euclid’s division algorithm, find the values of a,b and c.





38.

Cards marked with numbers 1, 2, 3, 4……… 20 are well shuffled and a card is drawn at random. What is the probability that the number on the card is: i) a prime number ii) divisible by 3 iii) a perfect square

Answer»

Cards marked with numbers 1, 2, 3, 4……… 20 are well shuffled and a card is drawn at random. What is the probability that the number on the card is:

i) a prime number

ii) divisible by 3

iii) a perfect square


39.

The length, breadth and height of a room are 8 m 25 cm, 6 m 75 cm and 4 m 50 cm, respectively. Determine the longest rod which can measure the three dimensions of the room exactly.

Answer» The length, breadth and height of a room are 8 m 25 cm, 6 m 75 cm and 4 m 50 cm, respectively. Determine the longest rod which can measure the three dimensions of the room exactly.
40.

Question 63 The buying price of 5 kg of flour with the rate Rs 20 per kg, when 5% sales tax is added on the purchase, is Rs 21.

Answer»

Question 63

The buying price of 5 kg of flour with the rate Rs 20 per kg, when 5% sales tax is added on the purchase, is Rs 21.

41.

Prove that: (i) sin(70∘+θ)−cos(20∘−θ)=0 (ii) tan(55∘−θ)−cot(35∘+θ)=0 (iii) cosec(67∘+θ)−sec(23∘−θ)=0 (iv) cosec(65∘+θ)−sec(25∘−θ)−tan(55∘−θ)+cot(35∘+θ)=0 (v) sin(50∘+θ)−cos(40∘−θ)+tan 1∘ tan 10∘ tan 80∘ tan 89∘=1

Answer»

Prove that:

(i) sin(70+θ)cos(20θ)=0

(ii) tan(55θ)cot(35+θ)=0

(iii) cosec(67+θ)sec(23θ)=0

(iv) cosec(65+θ)sec(25θ)tan(55θ)+cot(35+θ)=0

(v) sin(50+θ)cos(40θ)+tan 1 tan 10 tan 80 tan 89=1

42.

In a circle of radius 7 cm, a square ABCD is inscribed. Find the area of the circle which is outside the square.

Answer»

In a circle of radius 7 cm, a square ABCD is inscribed. Find the area of the circle which is outside the square.

43.

50.What will be the number of maximas obtained on a circle having two sources at 3lambda distance apart

Answer» 50.What will be the number of maximas obtained on a circle having two sources at 3lambda distance apart
44.

Find the value of k , if the point P (0,2) is equidistant from (3, k ) and (k, 5) .

Answer» Find the value of k , if the point P (0,2) is equidistant from (3, k ) and (k, 5) .
45.

Two towers are 40m apart. The angle of elevation of the top of the taller tower from the base and top of the shorter tower is 70∘ and 40∘ respectively. Find the height of the shorter tower. [ Tan 40∘=0.83, Tan 70∘=2.74]

Answer»

Two towers are 40m apart. The angle of elevation of the top of the taller tower from the base and top of the shorter tower is 70 and 40 respectively. Find the height of the shorter tower. [ Tan 40=0.83, Tan 70=2.74]





46.

The numbers 6, 8, 10, 12, 13 and x are arranged in an ascending order. If the mean of the observations is equal to the median, find the value of x. [3 MARKS]

Answer» The numbers 6, 8, 10, 12, 13 and x are arranged in an ascending order. If the mean of the observations is equal to the median, find the value of x. [3 MARKS]
47.

If secθ+tanθ=p , prove that (i) secθ=12(p+1p) (ii) tanθ=12(p−1p) (iii) sinθ=p2−1p2+1

Answer»

If secθ+tanθ=p , prove that

(i) secθ=12(p+1p)

(ii) tanθ=12(p1p)

(iii) sinθ=p21p2+1

48.

14. A hexagonal hole of each side 2m is dug in the school ground to collect rain water.It is 3m deep.It now has water one metre deep.How much litres of water is in it?

Answer» 14. A hexagonal hole of each side 2m is dug in the school ground to collect rain water.It is 3m deep.It now has water one metre deep.How much litres of water is in it?
49.

What is the range of 6, 3, 9, 12, 0, 1?

Answer»

What is the range of 6, 3, 9, 12, 0, 1?



50.

The sum of first 9 terms of an A.P. is 162. The ratio of its 6th term to its 13th term is 1 : 2. Find the first and 15th term of the A.P.Disclaimer: There is a misprint in the question, 'the sum of 9 terms' should be witten instead of 'the sum of q terms'.

Answer» The sum of first 9 terms of an A.P. is 162. The ratio of its 6th term to its 13th term is 1 : 2. Find the first and 15th term of the A.P.





Disclaimer: There is a misprint in the question, 'the sum of 9 terms' should be witten instead of 'the sum of q terms'.