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1.

A cylindrical water tank of diameter 1.4 m & height 2.1 m is being fed by a pipe of diameter 3.5 cm through which water flows at the rate of 2 m/sec. Calculate in minutes the time it takes to fill the tank.

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A cylindrical water tank of diameter 1.4 m & height 2.1 m is being fed by a pipe of diameter 3.5 cm through which water flows at the rate of 2 m/sec. Calculate in minutes the time it takes to fill the tank.


2.

All the vertices of a rhombus lie on a circle. Find the area of rhombus,if area of circle is 2826cm2.

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All the vertices of a rhombus lie on a circle. Find the area of rhombus,if area of circle is 2826cm2.

3.

For the polynomialx3+2x+15−72x2−x6, write(i) The degree of the polynomial(ii) The coefficient of x3(iii) The coefficient of x6(iv) The constant term

Answer» For the polynomial

x3+2x+1572x2x6, write



(i) The degree of the polynomial



(ii) The coefficient of x3



(iii) The coefficient of x6



(iv) The constant term
4.

An umbrella is made by stitching 10 triangular pieces of cloth of two different colours (see the given figure), each piece measuring 20cm, 50cm and 50cm.How much cloth of each colour is required for the umbrella?[4 MARKS]

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An umbrella is made by stitching 10 triangular pieces of cloth of two different colours (see the given figure), each piece measuring 20cm, 50cm and 50cm.How much cloth of each colour is required for the umbrella?

[4 MARKS]





5.

AB is a line segment which is inclined to line XY, such that they intersect at point O. A line PQ is drawn which intersects the line XY at point P at the same angle of inclination as AB. Line PQ is _________ to line segment AB.

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AB is a line segment which is inclined to line XY, such that they intersect at point O. A line PQ is drawn which intersects the line XY at point P at the same angle of inclination as AB. Line PQ is _________ to line segment AB.


6.

Nitro Paints Ltd. invited applications for issuing 1,60,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each at a premium of ₹ 3 per share. The amount was payable as follows: On application — ₹ 6 per share(including premium ₹1); On allotment — ₹ 3 per share(including premium ₹ 1); and The balance — on First and Final call. Applications for 1,80,000 shares were received .Applications for 10,000 shares were rejected and pro rata allotment was made to the remaining applicants.Over payment received on application was adjusted towards sums due on allotment . All calls were made and were duly received except allotment and final call from Aditya who was allotted 3,200 shares. His shares were forfeited . Half of the forfeited shares were reissued for ₹ 43,000 as fully paid-up .Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Nitro Paints Ltd.

Answer» Nitro Paints Ltd. invited applications for issuing 1,60,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each at a premium of ₹ 3 per share. The amount was payable as follows:


















On application ₹ 6 per share(including premium ₹1);
On allotment ₹ 3 per share(including premium ₹ 1); and
The balance on First and Final call.




Applications for 1,80,000 shares were received .Applications for 10,000 shares were rejected and pro rata allotment was made to the remaining applicants.Over payment received on application was adjusted towards sums due on allotment . All calls were made and were duly received except allotment and final call from Aditya who was allotted 3,200 shares. His shares were forfeited . Half of the forfeited shares were reissued for ₹ 43,000 as fully paid-up .

Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Nitro Paints Ltd.
7.

In ΔABC,AB=10cm,AC=6cm,∠A=70∘. Find the length of the side BC. [cos 70∘=0.34,sin 70∘=0.94]

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In ΔABC,AB=10cm,AC=6cm,A=70. Find the length of the side BC. [cos 70=0.34,sin 70=0.94]





8.

For what value of n, the nth term of A.P. 63,65,67,........ and nth term of A.P. 3,10,17,.......... are equal to each other?

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For what value of n, the nth term of A.P. 63,65,67,........ and nth term of A.P. 3,10,17,.......... are equal to each other?

9.

The speeds of three cars are in the ratio 2: 3: 4. The ratio between the times taken by these cars to travel the same distance is ___________

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The speeds of three cars are in the ratio 2: 3: 4. The ratio between the times taken by these cars to travel the same distance is ___________


10.

The sums of the first n, 2n and 3n terms of an AP are respectively denoted by x, y and z. Find the value of zy−x [4 MARKS]

Answer» The sums of the first n, 2n and 3n terms of an AP are respectively denoted by x, y and z. Find the value of zyx [4 MARKS]
11.

Two circles touch each other externally at P. AB is a common tangent to the circle touching them at A and B. The value of ∠APB is(a) 30º (b) 45º (c) 60º (d) 90º [CBSE 2014]

Answer» Two circles touch each other externally at P. AB is a common tangent to the circle touching them at A and B. The value of APB is



(a) 30º (b) 45º (c) 60º (d) 90º [CBSE 2014]
12.

If a/b=b/c, then find the value of 1/(b-c)+1/(c-a)

Answer» If a/b=b/c, then find the value of 1/(b-c)+1/(c-a)
13.

which of the following polynomials has the factors (x+3) (x-4) ?

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which of the following polynomials has the factors (x+3) (x-4) ?


14.

If the diameter of a circle is equal to the diagonal of a square, then the ratio of their areas is(a) 7:1 (b) 1:1 (c) 11:7 (d) 22:7

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If the diameter of a circle is equal to the diagonal of a square, then the ratio of their areas is
(a) 7:1 (b) 1:1 (c) 11:7 (d) 22:7

15.

Let ABCD be a square of side 2a. Find the coordinates of the vertices of this square when(i) A coincides with the origin and AB and AD are along OX and OY respectively.(ii) The centre of the square is at the origin and coordinate axes are parallel to the sides AB and AD respectively.

Answer» Let ABCD be a square of side 2a. Find the coordinates of the vertices of this square when



(i) A coincides with the origin and AB and AD are along OX and OY respectively.

(ii) The centre of the square is at the origin and coordinate axes are parallel to the sides AB and AD respectively.
16.

Question 126 (i) If Δ is an operation, such that for integers a and b. We have aΔb=a×b−2×a×b+b×b (−a)×b+b×b, then find 4 Δ (−3) Also, show that 4 Δ (−3) ≠ (−3) Δ 4

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Question 126 (i)

If Δ is an operation, such that for integers a and b. We have aΔb=a×b2×a×b+b×b (a)×b+b×b, then find
4 Δ (3)
Also, show that 4 Δ (3) (3) Δ 4

17.

If two positive integers P and Q are written as P=A² B³and Q=A³b, A, B are prime numbers, then Verify LCM (p,q)× HCF (p, q) =pq ?

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If two positive integers P and Q are written as P=A² B³and Q=A³b, A, B are prime numbers, then Verify LCM (p,q)× HCF (p, q) =pq ?

18.

In the adjoining figure, AB = AC and AP ⊥ BC.Which of the following option is correct?

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In the adjoining figure, AB = AC and AP BC.




Which of the following option is correct?



19.

Consider the arithmetic sequence with first termand common difference. Is 1 a term of this sequence? What about 2?Write the algebraic form of this sequence. Prove that all natural numbers occur in this sequence.

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Consider the arithmetic sequence with first termand common difference. Is 1 a term of this sequence? What about 2?



Write the algebraic form of this sequence. Prove that all natural numbers occur in this sequence.

20.

Land and Building (book value) ₹ 1,60,000 sold for ₹ 3,00,000 through a broker who charged 2% commission on the deal. Journalise the transaction, at the time of dissolution of the firm.

Answer» Land and Building (book value) ₹ 1,60,000 sold for ₹ 3,00,000 through a broker who charged 2% commission on the deal. Journalise the transaction, at the time of dissolution of the firm.
21.

Arjun and Karna had an archery competition where they had to shoot a target board with 7 concurrent circles dividing the board into 8 concurrent circular strips. Score for each outcome decreases by unity with centermost circle having score of 8. Dronacharya had difficulty in deciding who the winner was after the scores were recorded. Calculate the mean deviation about the score of innermost circle so as to decide who the winner is assuming the winner is less deviated from the bulls eye. Points87654321Arjun(fi)571423111043karana(fi)58112414853

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Arjun and Karna had an archery competition where they had to shoot a target board with 7 concurrent circles dividing the board into 8 concurrent circular strips. Score for each outcome decreases by unity with centermost circle having score of 8. Dronacharya had difficulty in deciding who the winner was after the scores were recorded. Calculate the mean deviation about the score of innermost circle so as to decide who the winner is assuming the winner is less deviated from the bulls eye.

Points87654321Arjun(fi)571423111043karana(fi)58112414853


22.

I have a total of rupees 300 in coins of denominations rupee 1, rupee 2, and rupee 5. The number of rupee 2 coins is 3 times the number of rupee 5 coins. The total number of coins is 160. How many coins of each denomination are with me?

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I have a total of rupees 300 in coins of denominations rupee 1, rupee 2, and rupee 5. The number of rupee 2 coins is 3 times the number of rupee 5 coins. The total number of coins is 160. How many coins of each denomination are with me?

23.

Find the value of sin48° sec42°+cos48° cosec42°.

Answer» Find the value of sin48° sec42°+cos48° cosec42°.
24.

Write the steps of construction for drawing a pair of tangents to a circle of radius 3 cm, which are inclined to each other at an angle of 60º. [CBSE 2011, '12, '14]

Answer» Write the steps of construction for drawing a pair of tangents to a circle of radius 3 cm, which are inclined to each other at an angle of 60º.

[CBSE 2011, '12, '14]
25.

The circumferences of two circles are in the ratio 3 : 4. The ratio of their area is (a) 3 : 4 (b) 4 : 3 (c) 9 : 16 (d) 16 : 9

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The circumferences of two circles are in the ratio 3 : 4. The ratio of their area is

(a) 3 : 4 (b) 4 : 3 (c) 9 : 16 (d) 16 : 9

26.

Which of the following refers to administrative revenue fees?

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Which of the following refers to administrative revenue fees?


27.

The volume of 10 ml H2O2 REQUIRED to liberate 500 cm3 of O2 at stp is ?

Answer» The volume of 10 ml H2O2 REQUIRED to liberate 500 cm3 of O2 at stp is ?
28.

Which of the following is a random experiment? 1) Tossing a coin 2) Throwing a die 3) Drawing a card out from a deck of 52 cards

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Which of the following is a random experiment?

1) Tossing a coin

2) Throwing a die

3) Drawing a card out from a deck of 52 cards


29.

Evaluate each of the following tan2 30o+tan2 60o+tan2 45o

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Evaluate each of the following

tan2 30o+tan2 60o+tan2 45o

30.

A metalic solid cone is melted to form a solid cylinder of equal radius. If the height of the cylinder is 6 cm, then the height of the cone was(a) 10 cm(b) 12 cm(c) 18 cm(d) 24 cm [CBSE 2014]

Answer» A metalic solid cone is melted to form a solid cylinder of equal radius. If the height of the cylinder is 6 cm, then the height of the cone was

(a) 10 cm

(b) 12 cm

(c) 18 cm

(d) 24 cm [CBSE 2014]
31.

If a,b and c are three nonzero numbers and the polynomial p(x) = x3 + ax2 + bx - c factors as (x - a) (x - b ) (x - c ), then the value of p(3) is

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If a,b and c are three nonzero numbers and the polynomial p(x) = x3 + ax2 + bx - c factors as (x - a) (x - b ) (x - c ), then the value of p(3) is



32.

Determine the value of k so that the following system of equation have no solution (3k+1)x+3y-2=0 (K^2+1)x+(k-2)y-5=0

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Determine the value of k so that the following system of equation have no solution

(3k+1)x+3y-2=0

(K^2+1)x+(k-2)y-5=0

33.

Question 68(ii) Find the SP, if MP = Rs. 1300 and discount = 1.5%

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Question 68(ii)

Find the SP, if
MP = Rs. 1300 and discount = 1.5%

34.

In the adjoining figure, ABCD and BQSC are two parallelograms. Prove that ar(∆RSC) = ar(∆PQB).

Answer» In the adjoining figure, ABCD and BQSC are two parallelograms. Prove that ar(∆RSC) = ar(∆PQB).

35.

33.Surface area of a cube changing at the rate of 5m/sec sq. find the rate of change of body diagonal when the side length is 1m.

Answer» 33.Surface area of a cube changing at the rate of 5m/sec sq. find the rate of change of body diagonal when the side length is 1m.
36.

Given A=[2−620],B=[−3240]andC=[4002] Find the matrix X such that A + 2X = 2B + C.

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Given A=[2620],B=[3240]andC=[4002] Find the matrix X such that
A + 2X = 2B + C.

37.

Let ABC be an acute angled triangle. Let D and F be mid points of BC and AB respectively. Let perpendiculars from F to AC and perpendicular from B on BC meet at N . Prove that ND is the circumradius of AB

Answer» Let ABC be an acute angled triangle. Let D and F be mid points of BC and AB respectively. Let perpendiculars from F to AC and perpendicular from B on BC meet at N . Prove that ND is the circumradius of AB
38.

In an equilateral triangle with side a prove that area=34a2.

Answer» In an equilateral triangle with side a prove that area=34a2.
39.

Ankita travels 14 km to her home partly by rickshaw and partly by bus. She takes half a hour if she travels 2 km by rickshaw, and the remaining distance by bus. On the other hand, if she travels 4 km by rickshaw and the remaining distance by bus, she takes 9 minutes longer. Find the speed of the rickshaw and the bus in km/hr respectively.

Answer» Ankita travels 14 km to her home partly by rickshaw and partly by bus. She takes half a hour if she travels 2 km by rickshaw, and the remaining distance by bus. On the other hand, if she travels 4 km by rickshaw and the remaining distance by bus, she takes 9 minutes longer. Find the speed of the rickshaw and the bus in km/hr respectively.
40.

Find the roots of the following quadratic equations, if they exist, by the method of completing the square:2x2−7x+3=0

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Find the roots of the following quadratic equations, if they exist, by the method of completing the square:
2x27x+3=0

41.

An observer 2.25 m tall is 42.75 m away from a chimney. The angle of elevation of the top of the chimney from her eyes is 45∘. What is the height of the chimney?

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An observer 2.25 m tall is 42.75 m away from a chimney. The angle of elevation of the top of the chimney from her eyes is 45. What is the height of the chimney?


42.

Let p be a prime number. If p divides a2 then p divides a, where a is a positive integer. Which theorem is this statement previously based on?

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Let p be a prime number. If p divides a2 then p divides a, where a is a positive integer. Which theorem is this statement previously based on?



43.

Find the zeros of the following quadratic polynomials and verify the relationship between the zeros and the coefficients : x2−2x−8

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Find the zeros of the following quadratic polynomials and verify the relationship between the zeros and the coefficients :

x22x8

44.

A water †an k 11m × 6m × 5m is full of water . The †an k is emptied through a pipe of cross section 33 cm ^2 in 20 hours . Find the rate of flow of water ( in kmph

Answer» A water †an k 11m × 6m × 5m is full of water . The †an k is emptied through a pipe of cross section 33 cm ^2 in 20 hours . Find the rate of flow of water ( in kmph
45.

A class teacher has the following absentee record of 40 students of a class for the whole term. Find the mean number of days a student was absent. Number of days 0 − 6 6 − 12 12 − 18 18 − 24 24 − 30 30 – 36 36 – 42 Number of students 10 11 7 4 4 3 1

Answer» A class teacher has the following absentee record of 40 students of a class for the whole term. Find the mean number of days a student was absent.

























Number of days 0 − 6 6 − 12 12 − 18 18 − 24 24 − 30 30 – 36 36 – 42
Number of students 10 11 7 4 4 3 1
46.

The median of the following data is:

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The median of the following data is:


47.

Write each of the polynomial listed below as a product of two first degree polynomials:(i) 2x2 + 5x + 3(ii) x2 + 2x − 1(iii) x2 + 3x + 2(iv) x2 − 2(v) 4x2 + 20x + 25(vi) x2 − x − 1

Answer»

Write each of the polynomial listed below as a product of two first degree polynomials:



(i) 2x2 + 5x + 3



(ii) x2 + 2x − 1



(iii) x2 + 3x + 2



(iv) x2 − 2



(v) 4x2 + 20x + 25



(vi) x2 − x − 1

48.

Solve each of the following systems of eqautions by the method of cross-multiplication: xa=yb ax+by=a2+b2

Answer»

Solve each of the following systems of eqautions by the method of cross-multiplication:

xa=yb

ax+by=a2+b2

49.

Find the 12th term from the end of the A.P −2,−4,−6,...−100.

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Find the 12th term from the end of the A.P 2,4,6,...100.

50.

A contractor plans to install two slides for the children to play in a park for elder children. She wants to have a steep slide at a height of 6 m, and inclined at an angle of 60∘ to the ground. What should be the length of the slide (in m)?

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A contractor plans to install two slides for the children to play in a park for elder children. She wants to have a steep slide at a height of 6 m, and inclined at an angle of 60 to the ground. What should be the length of the slide (in m)?