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The line segment joining the point A(2, 1) and B(5, –8) is trisected at the points P and Q such that P is nearer to A. If P also lies on the line given by 2x – y + k = 0, find the value of k. |
| Answer» The line segment joining the point A(2, 1) and B(5, –8) is trisected at the points P and Q such that P is nearer to A. If P also lies on the line given by 2x – y + k = 0, find the value of k. | |
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Choose the most appropriate answer. (i) In a SHG most of the decisions regarding savings and loan activities are taken by (a) Bank. (b) Members. (c) Non-government organisation. (ii) Formal sources of credit does not include (a) Banks. (b) Cooperatives. (c) Employers. |
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AB is a chord of a circle with centre O. If ∠AOB=50∘ and AB = 18 cm, the diameter of the circle will be equal to sin 25∘=0.42 |
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Answer» AB is a chord of a circle with centre O. If ∠AOB=50∘ and AB = 18 cm, the diameter of the circle will be equal to sin 25∘=0.42
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In ΔABC, B is a right angle, and BD is perpendicular to AC and DE is perpendicular to BC. Find the value of AD.DC . |
Answer» ![]() In ΔABC, B is a right angle, and BD is perpendicular to AC and DE is perpendicular to BC. Find the value of AD.DC . |
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Sarita purchases biscuits costing Rs. 158 on which the rate of Sales Tax is 6%. She also purchases some cosmetic goods costing Rs. 354 on which the rate of Sales Tax is 9%. Find the total amount to be paid by Sarita. |
| Answer» Sarita purchases biscuits costing Rs. 158 on which the rate of Sales Tax is 6%. She also purchases some cosmetic goods costing Rs. 354 on which the rate of Sales Tax is 9%. Find the total amount to be paid by Sarita. | |
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Find the 10th term of the series 1.22+2.32+3.42+−−−−−−−nterms. |
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Answer» Find the 10th term of the series 1.22+2.32+3.42+−−−−−−−nterms. |
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is the cubic polynomial whose zeroes are 2, - 3 and 4. |
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Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ and justify your answer in each of the following :(i) The length of tangents from an external point P on a circle is always greater than the radius of the circle.(ii) The length of tangents from an external point P on a circle with centre O is always less than OP. |
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Answer» Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ and justify your answer in each of the following : (i) The length of tangents from an external point P on a circle is always greater than the radius of the circle. (ii) The length of tangents from an external point P on a circle with centre O is always less than OP. |
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Question 35 Yasmeen saves Rs. 32 during the first month, Rs. 36 in the second month and Rs. 40 in the third month. If she continues to save in this manner, in how many months will she save Rs. 2000? |
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Answer» Question 35 Yasmeen saves Rs. 32 during the first month, Rs. 36 in the second month and Rs. 40 in the third month. If she continues to save in this manner, in how many months will she save Rs. 2000? |
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21. Secx.secx+cosec x.cosecx_>4 |
| Answer» 21. Secx.secx+cosec x.cosecx_>4 | |
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Find the roots of the following equations(1) x(x − 3) = 0(2) a(a + 5) = 0(3) m2 − 4m = 0(4) 3k2 + 6k = 0(5) (y + 6) (y + 9) = 0(6) (b − 3) (b − 5) = 0(7) (2n + 1) (3n − 2) = 0(8) (5z − 2) (7z + 3) = 0 |
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Answer» Find the roots of the following equations (1) x(x − 3) = 0 (2) a(a + 5) = 0 (3) m2 − 4m = 0 (4) 3k2 + 6k = 0 (5) (y + 6) (y + 9) = 0 (6) (b − 3) (b − 5) = 0 (7) (2n + 1) (3n − 2) = 0 (8) (5z − 2) (7z + 3) = 0 |
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If x=r sin A cos B, y=r sin A sin B andz=r cos A, then prove that:x2+y2+z2=r2 |
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Answer» If x=r sin A cos B, y=r sin A sin B andz=r cos A, then prove that:x2+y2+z2=r2 |
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If alpha and beta are the zeroes of x2-x-k such that alpha - beta=9 , find the value of k. |
| Answer» If alpha and beta are the zeroes of x2-x-k such that alpha - beta=9 , find the value of k. | |
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cot A+cosecA - 1/cot A- cosecA+1is equal to (1) cosecA + cotA(2) secA cotA(3) cosecA + tanA(4) cosecA - cotA |
| Answer» cot A+cosecA - 1/cot A- cosecA+1is equal to (1) cosecA + cotA(2) secA cotA(3) cosecA + tanA(4) cosecA - cotA | |
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In the following figure, ABCD is a rectangle with AB = 14 cm and BC = 7 cm. Taking DC, BC and AD as diameters, three semi-circles are drawn as shown in the figure. Find the area of the shaded region. |
Answer» In the following figure, ABCD is a rectangle with AB = 14 cm and BC = 7 cm. Taking DC, BC and AD as diameters, three semi-circles are drawn as shown in the figure. Find the area of the shaded region.
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The sum of the first p terms of an AP is equal to the sum of the first q terms. What is the sum of the first p + q terms? [4 MARKS] |
| Answer» The sum of the first p terms of an AP is equal to the sum of the first q terms. What is the sum of the first p + q terms? [4 MARKS] | |
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Which of the following rational numbers have terminating decimal?(i) 16225(ii) 518(iii) 221(iv) 7250(a) (i) and (ii)(b) (ii) and (iii)(c) (i) and (iii)(d) (i) and (iv) |
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Answer» Which of the following rational numbers have terminating decimal? (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) (i) and (iii) (d) (i) and (iv) |
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Question 7 Two cones with same base radius 8 cm and height 15 cm are joined together along their bases. Find the surface area of the shape so formed. |
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Answer» Question 7 Two cones with same base radius 8 cm and height 15 cm are joined together along their bases. Find the surface area of the shape so formed. |
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What is the ratio ACBC for the following construction:A line segment AB is drawn.A single ray is extended from A and 12 arcs of equal lengths are cut, cutting the ray at A1,A2…A12.A line is drawn from A12 to B and a line parallel to A12B is drawn, passing through the point A6 and cutting AB at C. |
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Answer» What is the ratio ACBC for the following construction: |
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44.Using Euclid's division lemma, prove that for any positive integer n, n3-n is divisible by 6. |
| Answer» 44.Using Euclid's division lemma, prove that for any positive integer n, n3-n is divisible by 6. | |
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When the polynomial 2x3 − ax2 + 9x − 8 is divided by x − 3, the remainder is 28. Find the value of a. |
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Answer» When the polynomial 2x3 − ax2 + 9x − 8 is divided by x − 3, the remainder is 28. Find the value of a. |
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14. For what value of k,-4 is a zero of the polynomial xsquare -x-(2k+2)? |
| Answer» 14. For what value of k,-4 is a zero of the polynomial xsquare -x-(2k+2)? | |
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Question 1 (i)Solve the following pairs of equations by reducing them to a pair of linear equations:12x+13y=213x+12y=136 |
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Answer» Question 1 (i) |
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In the given figure, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral, OB is the radius, PB is the tangent at point B and ∠OBC=30∘. AOC is a straight line. Then, the value of x is |
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AC and BC are two equal chords of a circle with diameter AB forming a ΔABC as shown in the figure. If the radius of the circle is 5 cm. find the length of the equal chords. |
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Answer» AC and BC are two equal chords of a circle with diameter AB forming a ΔABC as shown in the figure. If the radius of the circle is 5 cm. find the length of the equal chords.
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Two men are on opposite sides of a tower. they measure the angles of elevation of the top of the tower as 30° and 45° respectively. If the height of the tower is 50 metres, find the distance between the two men. Take 3=1.732 |
| Answer» Two men are on opposite sides of a tower. they measure the angles of elevation of the top of the tower as 30° and 45° respectively. If the height of the tower is 50 metres, find the distance between the two men. | |
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A quadrilateral ABCD is drawn to circumscribe a circle, as shown in the figure. Prove that AB + CD = AD + BC [1 MARK] |
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Answer» A quadrilateral ABCD is drawn to circumscribe a circle, as shown in the figure. Prove that AB + CD = AD + BC [1 MARK] |
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The median class for the given data is Height(in cm)Less than 140Less than 145Less than 150Less than 155Less than 160Less than 165No. of girls (cf)41129404651 |
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Answer» The median class for the given data is Height(in cm)Less than 140Less than 145Less than 150Less than 155Less than 160Less than 165No. of girls (cf)41129404651 |
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In a sequence ( in x ) follows the form 0.5x + 2x - 10 find the 10th term. |
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Answer» In a sequence ( in x ) follows the form 0.5x + 2x - 10 find the 10th term. |
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In the given figure, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which AC and BD are its diagonals. If ∠DBC=55∘ and ∠BAC=45∘, then ∠BCD = ___ . |
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Answer» In the given figure, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which AC and BD are its diagonals. If ∠DBC=55∘ and ∠BAC=45∘, then ∠BCD = ___ . |
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find the cubic polynomial with the sum , the sum of the product of its zeroes taken two at a time and the product of its zeroes as 3,-10,and -24 respectively |
| Answer» find the cubic polynomial with the sum , the sum of the product of its zeroes taken two at a time and the product of its zeroes as 3,-10,and -24 respectively | |
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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 |
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Answer» 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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The number log20 3 lies in |
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Answer» The number log20 3 lies in |
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The sum of the series 1+2.2+3.22+4.23+5.24+⋯+100.299 is |
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Answer» The sum of the series 1+2.2+3.22+4.23+5.24+⋯+100.299 is |
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If BP:PC = 1:2 and area Δ CPQ = 20 sq.cm, then which of the shaded regions has an area of 10sq.cm. |
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Answer» If BP:PC = 1:2 and area Δ CPQ = 20 sq.cm, then which of the shaded regions has an area of 10sq.cm. |
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In △ABC, AB=8 cm, ∠A=45∘, ∠B=60∘.Find the area of the triangle. |
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Answer» In △ABC, AB=8 cm, ∠A=45∘, ∠B=60∘.
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Two numbers are in the ratio of 15:11. If their H.C.F is 13, the numbers will be: |
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Answer» Two numbers are in the ratio of 15:11. If their H.C.F is 13, the numbers will be: |
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Identify the tense of the sentence. He has been drinking tea since his childhood. |
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Answer» Identify the tense of the sentence. He has been drinking tea since his childhood. |
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Factorize √5 x2 + 8x + 3√5 = 0 into the form √5 x2 + px + qx +3√5 = 0.Find the value of p and q. |
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Answer» Factorize √5 x2 + 8x + 3√5 = 0 into the form √5 x2 + px + qx +3√5 = 0.Find the value of p and q. |
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In the given figure, if PQ is the diameter, then x is equal to ? |
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Answer» In the given figure, if PQ is the diameter, then x is equal to ? |
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Some students planned a picnic. The budget for food was Rs. 500. But, 5 of them failed to go and thus the cost of food for each member increased by Rs. 5. How many students attended the picnic? |
| Answer» Some students planned a picnic. The budget for food was Rs. 500. But, 5 of them failed to go and thus the cost of food for each member increased by Rs. 5. How many students attended the picnic? | |
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A worker is paid rupees 750 for 6 days work . If he works for 23 days how much will he get? |
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Answer» A worker is paid rupees 750 for 6 days work . If he works for 23 days how much will he get? |
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The HCF and LCM of 2 numbers are 4 and 24 respectively .If one number is 8, find the other number. |
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Answer» The HCF and LCM of 2 numbers are 4 and 24 respectively .If one number is 8, find the other number. |
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Arun is instructed to clap every time the count of the instructor reaches a multiple of 3. Varun is instructed to clap every time the count reaches a multiple of 7. They would clap at the same time when the count reaches ___ |
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Answer» Arun is instructed to clap every time the count of the instructor reaches a multiple of 3. Varun is instructed to clap every time the count reaches a multiple of 7. They would clap at the same time when the count reaches
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The students of a class are made to stand in rows. If 3 students are extra in a row, there would be 1 row less. If 3 students are less in a row there would be 2 rows more. Find the number of student in the class. |
| Answer» The students of a class are made to stand in rows. If 3 students are extra in a row, there would be 1 row less. If 3 students are less in a row there would be 2 rows more. Find the number of student in the class. | |
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Question 9 A metallic spherical shell of internal and external diameters 4 cm and 8 cm, respectively is melted and recast into the form a cone of base (A) 12 cm (B) 14 cm (C) 15 cm (D) 18 cm |
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Answer» Question 9 A metallic spherical shell of internal and external diameters 4 cm and 8 cm, respectively is melted and recast into the form a cone of base (A) 12 cm (B) 14 cm (C) 15 cm (D) 18 cm |
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Question 2In figure, D and E are points on side BC of the a ΔABC such that BD = CE and AD = AE, show that ΔABD≅ΔAE show that ΔABD≅ΔACE |
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Answer» Question 2 In figure, D and E are points on side BC of the a ΔABC such that BD = CE and AD = AE, show that ΔABD≅ΔAE show that ΔABD≅ΔACE ![]() |
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The radius of a circle is given as 15 cm and chord AB subtends an angle of 131∘ at the centre C of the circle. Using trigonometry, calculate : (i) the length of AB; (ii) the distance of AB from the centre C. |
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Answer» The radius of a circle is given as 15 cm and chord AB subtends an angle of 131∘ at the centre C of the circle. Using trigonometry, calculate : (i) the length of AB; (ii) the distance of AB from the centre C. |
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Two identical cubes of side 4 cm are placed one above the other, forming a cuboid. The total surface area of the cuboid thus formed is . |
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Answer» Two identical cubes of side 4 cm are placed one above the other, forming a cuboid. The total surface area of the cuboid thus formed is |
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Choose the correct answer of the following question:A ladder makes an angle of 60° with the ground when placed against a wall. If the foot of the ladder is 2 m away from the wall, then the length of the ladder is(a) 43 m (b) 43 m (c) 22 m (d) 4 m [CBSE 2014] |
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Answer» Choose the correct answer of the following question: A ladder makes an angle of 60° with the ground when placed against a wall. If the foot of the ladder is 2 m away from the wall, then the length of the ladder is (a) m (b) m (c) m (d) 4 m [CBSE 2014] |
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