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1.

Question 3In a particular section of Class IX, 40 students were asked about the months of their birth and the following graph was prepared for the data so obtained: Find the probability that a student of the class was born in August.

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Question 3

In a particular section of Class IX, 40 students were asked about the months of their birth and the following graph was prepared for the data so obtained:





Find the probability that a student of the class was born in August.



2.

The points P(0, 6), Q(-5, 3) and R(3, 1) are the vertices of a triangle, which is (a) equilateral (b) isosceles (c) scalene (d) right angeled

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The points P(0, 6), Q(-5, 3) and R(3, 1) are the vertices of a triangle, which is

(a) equilateral (b) isosceles (c) scalene (d) right angeled

3.

A juice seller fills glasses from a big cylindrical container of height 35.2 cm and radius 10 cm. He charges Rs. 10 for each glass of height 10 cm and 4 cm radius. The amount of money he earns by selling juice is (Take π=227)

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A juice seller fills glasses from a big cylindrical container of height 35.2 cm and radius 10 cm. He charges Rs. 10 for each glass of height 10 cm and 4 cm radius. The amount of money he earns by selling juice is (Take π=227)


4.

Solve the following pair of equations by reducing them to a pair of linear equations: 1x−4y=21x−3y=9

Answer» Solve the following pair of equations by reducing them to a pair of linear equations:
1x4y=21x3y=9
5.

Which of the following is not correct about VAT.

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Which of the following is not correct about VAT.


6.

Question 21 (ii)A lot consists of 144 ball pens of which 20 are defective and the others are good. Nuri will buy a pen if it is good, but will not buy if it is defective. The shopkeeper draws one pen at random and gives it to her. What is the probability that she will not buy it?

Answer» Question 21 (ii)

A lot consists of 144 ball pens of which 20 are defective and the others are good. Nuri will buy a pen if it is good, but will not buy if it is defective. The shopkeeper draws one pen at random and gives it to her. What is the probability that she will not buy it?
7.

What is the distance between the points (0,6) and (0,-2)?

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What is the distance between the points (0,6) and (0,-2)?



8.

In the adjoining figure, if AD, AE, and BC are tangents to the circle at D, E, and F respectively, which of the following is true?

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In the adjoining figure, if AD, AE, and BC are tangents to the circle at D, E, and F respectively, which of the following is true?





9.

5. The first and last term of an A.P are a and l respectively. If S is the sum of all the terms of the A.P and the common difference is given by (l+a)(l-a)/k-(l+a) , then k=

Answer» 5. The first and last term of an A.P are a and l respectively. If S is the sum of all the terms of the A.P and the common difference is given by (l+a)(l-a)/k-(l+a) , then k=
10.

State fundamental theorem of arithmatic.

Answer» State fundamental theorem of arithmatic.
11.

Solve the following quadratic equations by factorization:9x2 − 3x − 2 = 0

Answer» Solve the following quadratic equations by factorization:



9x2 − 3x − 2 = 0
12.

In ΔABC, the lengths of sides AC and AB are 12 cm and 5 cm, respectively. If the area of ΔABC is 30 cm2 and R and r are respectively the radii of circumcircle and incircle of ΔABC, then the value of 2R+r (in cm) is equal to

Answer» In ΔABC, the lengths of sides AC and AB are 12 cm and 5 cm, respectively. If the area of ΔABC is 30 cm2 and R and r are respectively the radii of circumcircle and incircle of ΔABC, then the value of 2R+r (in cm) is equal to
13.

If f = {(1, 2), (2, b), (3, c)} is a constant function, find the values of b and c.

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If f = {(1, 2), (2, b), (3, c)} is a constant function, find the values of b and c.

14.

Solve the following systems of equations:x+2y=322x+y=32

Answer» Solve the following systems of equations:



x+2y=322x+y=32
15.

In the given figure if 'O' is the centre of the circle then ∠ AOB =___

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In the given figure if 'O' is the centre of the circle then AOB =___


16.

The equation of the straight line that has y - intercept of 5 units and is parallel to the straight line x - 3y = 3 is .

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The equation of the straight line that has y - intercept of 5 units and is parallel to the straight line x - 3y = 3 is .

17.

The frequency polygon of a frequency distribution is shown below.Answer the following about the distribution from the histogram.(i) What is the frequency of the class interval whose class mark is 15?(ii) What is the class interval whose class mark is 45?(iii) Construct a frequency table for the distribution.

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The frequency polygon of a frequency distribution is shown below.



Answer the following about the distribution from the histogram.



(i) What is the frequency of the class interval whose class mark is 15?



(ii) What is the class interval whose class mark is 45?



(iii) Construct a frequency table for the distribution.



18.

(i) A path of 8 m width runs around the outside of a circular park whose radius is 17 m. Find the area of the path.(ii) A park is of the shape of a circle of diameter 7 m. It is surrounded by a path of width of 0.7 m. Find the expenditure of cementing the path, if its cost is ₹ 110 per sq m.

Answer» (i) A path of 8 m width runs around the outside of a circular park whose radius is 17 m. Find the area of the path.

(ii) A park is of the shape of a circle of diameter 7 m. It is surrounded by a path of width of 0.7 m. Find the expenditure of cementing the path, if its cost is ₹ 110 per sq m.
19.

Solve the given equation by undoing the operations:x5=4

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Solve the given equation by undoing the operations:

x5=4

20.

Rationalising factor of 1√3+√5 is

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Rationalising factor of 13+5 is


21.

Two dice are thrown together. The probability that sum of the two numbers will be 2 is:

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Two dice are thrown together. The probability that sum of the two numbers will be 2 is:

22.

Find the solution of the given system of equations.x+y−82=x+2y−148=3x+y−1211

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Find the solution of the given system of equations.


x+y82=x+2y148=3x+y1211



23.

the sum of the first n terms of an AP is (5n22+3n2). Find the nth term and the 20th term of this AP.

Answer» the sum of the first n terms of an AP is (5n22+3n2). Find the nth term and the 20th term of this AP.
24.

Prove that :(i) tan 20° tan 35° tan 45° tan 55° tan 70° = 1(ii) sin 48° sec 42° + cos 48° cosec 42° = 2(iii) sin 70°cos 20°+cosec 20°sec 70°-2 cos 70° cosec 20°=0(iv) cos 80°sin 10°+cos 59° cosec 31°=2

Answer» Prove that :



(i) tan 20° tan 35° tan 45° tan 55° tan 70° = 1

(ii) sin 48° sec 42° + cos 48° cosec 42° = 2

(iii) sin 70°cos 20°+cosec 20°sec 70°-2 cos 70° cosec 20°=0

(iv) cos 80°sin 10°+cos 59° cosec 31°=2
25.

If alpha and bita are the zeros of quadratic polynomial f(x)=x^2-1,find the quadratic polynomial whose zeros 2 alpha/bita and 2 bita/alpha.

Answer» If alpha and bita are the zeros of quadratic polynomial f(x)=x^2-1,find the quadratic polynomial whose zeros 2 alpha/bita and 2 bita/alpha.
26.

Écrivez les nombres en lettres.

Answer» Écrivez les nombres en lettres.
27.

Question 3 (i)Find the LCM and HCF of 12, 15 and 21 by applying the prime factorization method.

Answer» Question 3 (i)

Find the LCM and HCF of 12, 15 and 21 by applying the prime factorization method.
28.

The number of goals scored by Messi in champion's league for past 10 years is a follows: {1, 1, 6, 9, 8, 12, 14, 8, 8, 10}. Find the mean deviation about the median.

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The number of goals scored by Messi in champion's league for past 10 years is a follows: {1, 1, 6, 9, 8, 12, 14, 8, 8, 10}. Find the mean deviation about the median.

29.

A die is thrown once. The probability of getting an odd number greater than 3 is [CBSE 2013C](a) 13(b) 16(c) 12(d) 0

Answer» A die is thrown once. The probability of getting an odd number greater than 3 is [CBSE 2013C]





(a) 13

(b) 16

(c) 12

(d) 0
30.

Mukesh Khanna has not kept proper books. However, he gives you the following information relating to the year 2011-12: Summary of his Cash Book (₹) (₹) To Balance b/d 8,100 By Payment to Creditors 56,200 To Received from Debtors 75,000 By Carriage 1,270 To Cash Sales 52,000 By Salaries 24,000 To Sales of Old Newspapers 420 By Rent 16,000 To Loan from Mrs. Khanna 15%p.a. on 1st July, 2011 8,000 By Purchases of Cycle for his son 1,500 By Furniture Purchased 12,000 By Balance c/d 32,550 1,43,520 1,43,520 The following balances existed on 1st April, 2011 - Debtors ₹ 24,200; Furniture ₹ 18,000; Stock ₹ 30,000; Creditors ₹ 18,000.The following balances existed on 31st March, 2012 - Debtors ₹ 20,800; Furniture ₹ 30,000; Stock ₹ 35,950; Creditors ₹ 34,600.Adjustments:-(1) Depreciate Furniture by 10%.(2) Provide upto-date interest on Mrs. Khanna's Loan.Prepare trading and Profit and Loss A/c for the year ending 31st March, 2012 and a Balance Sheet as at that date.

Answer» Mukesh Khanna has not kept proper books. However, he gives you the following information relating to the year 2011-12:




































































Summary of his Cash Book
(₹) (₹)
To Balance b/d 8,100 By Payment to Creditors 56,200
To Received from Debtors 75,000 By Carriage 1,270
To Cash Sales 52,000 By Salaries 24,000
To Sales of Old Newspapers 420 By Rent 16,000
To Loan from Mrs. Khanna

15%p.a. on 1st July, 2011
8,000 By Purchases of Cycle for his son 1,500
By Furniture Purchased 12,000
By Balance c/d 32,550
1,43,520 1,43,520



The following balances existed on 1st April, 2011 - Debtors ₹ 24,200; Furniture ₹ 18,000; Stock ₹ 30,000; Creditors ₹ 18,000.

The following balances existed on 31st March, 2012 - Debtors ₹ 20,800; Furniture ₹ 30,000; Stock ₹ 35,950; Creditors ₹ 34,600.



Adjustments:-

(1) Depreciate Furniture by 10%.

(2) Provide upto-date interest on Mrs. Khanna's Loan.

Prepare trading and Profit and Loss A/c for the year ending 31st March, 2012 and a Balance Sheet as at that date.
31.

The sum of the first n terms of an AP is given by Sn=(3n2–4n). Find its (i) nth term, (ii) first term, and (iii) common difference.

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The sum of the first n terms of an AP is given by Sn=(3n24n). Find its (i) nth term, (ii) first term, and (iii) common difference.

32.

Geeta planned to floor her living room of size 520 cm x 300 cm with the least number of square tiles of equal areas. If the cost for tiling is ₹ 64/tile, find the total cost (in ₹) incurred on tiling. 24960

Answer» Geeta planned to floor her living room of size 520 cm x 300 cm with the least number of square tiles of equal areas. If the cost for tiling is ₹ 64/tile, find the total cost (in ₹) incurred on tiling.
  1. 24960
33.

Let α,β be the roots of x2−x+p=0 and γ,δ be the roots of x2−4x+q=0. If α,β,γ,δ, are in G.P., then the integral values of p and q respectively, are

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Let α,β be the roots of x2x+p=0 and γ,δ be the roots of x24x+q=0. If α,β,γ,δ, are in G.P., then the integral values of p and q respectively, are


34.

Question 9Which of the following equation has two distinct real roots?(a) 2x2−3√2x+94=0(b) x2+x−5=0(c) x2+3x+2√2=0​​​​​​​(d) 5x2−3x+1=0​​​​​​​

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Question 9

Which of the following equation has two distinct real roots?

(a)
2x232x+94=0

(b) x2+x5=0

(c) x2+3x+22=0​​​​​​​

(d) 5x23x+1=0​​​​​​​



35.

For the collection of numbers 12, 15, 8, 13, 12, 15, 9, 16, 24, 20, 20, 16 and 10, answer the following:(i) What is the cumulative frequency of 16?(ii) If 15 - 20 be an overlapping class interval when the numbers are grouped, find the cumulative frequency of the class interval.(iii) If 15 - 20 be a nonoverlapping class interval when the numbers are grouped, find the cumulative frequency of the class interval.

Answer» For the collection of numbers 12, 15, 8, 13, 12, 15, 9, 16, 24, 20, 20, 16 and 10, answer the following:



(i) What is the cumulative frequency of 16?



(ii) If 15 - 20 be an overlapping class interval when the numbers are grouped, find the cumulative frequency of the class interval.



(iii) If 15 - 20 be a nonoverlapping class interval when the numbers are grouped, find the cumulative frequency of the class interval.
36.

Why the degree of zero polynomial is undefined?

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Why the degree of zero polynomial is undefined?

37.

XY is drawn parallel to BC, the base of ΔABC. If ΔAXY : Trapezium XBCY = 4:5. Show that, AX : XB = 2 : 1.

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XY is drawn parallel to BC, the base of ΔABC. If ΔAXY : Trapezium XBCY = 4:5. Show that, AX : XB = 2 : 1.

38.

9. Tangents TP and TQ are drawn from a point T to the circle x²+y²=a² . If the point T lies on the line px+qy=r find the locus of centre of circumcircleof triangle TPQ

Answer» 9. Tangents TP and TQ are drawn from a point T to the circle x²+y²=a² . If the point T lies on the line px+qy=r find the locus of centre of circumcircleof triangle TPQ
39.

Solve each of the following quadratic equations:x2+33x-30=0 [CBSE 2015]

Answer» Solve each of the following quadratic equations:



x2+33x-30=0 [CBSE 2015]
40.

Why f(x) ,if it is a cubic polynomial, is written as (x-1) (x-2) (x-3) +x^2

Answer» Why f(x) ,if it is a cubic polynomial, is written as (x-1) (x-2) (x-3) +x^2
41.

The difference of two numbers is 1365. On dividing the larger number by the smaller, we get 6 as quotient and 15 as remainder. What is the smaller number ?

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The difference of two numbers is 1365. On dividing the larger number by the smaller, we get 6 as quotient and 15 as remainder. What is the smaller number ?



42.

Given AB = 3 cm, AC = 5 cm and ∠B=30∘, ΔABC cannot be uniquely constructed, with AC as base, why?

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Given AB = 3 cm, AC = 5 cm and B=30, ΔABC cannot be uniquely constructed, with AC as base, why?


43.

In what ratio is the join of (4, 3) and (2, -6) divided by the x-axis ? Also, find the co-ordinates of the point of intersection.

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In what ratio is the join of (4, 3) and (2, -6) divided by the x-axis ? Also, find the co-ordinates of the point of intersection.

44.

This is a Yin-Yang symbol. What would be the area covered by the Yin (black) region if the radius of the larger circle is, R = 8 cm? 77

Answer» This is a Yin-Yang symbol. What would be the area covered by the Yin (black) region if the radius of the larger circle is, R = 8 cm?


  1. 77
45.

A river of 5 m width and 2 m depth flows at a speed of 20 km/hr. Water from this river is used to irrigate a field of area x m2. The field is filled with water to a height of 0.5 m. If it takes 30 minutes to irrigate the field, then find x.

Answer»

A river of 5 m width and 2 m depth flows at a speed of 20 km/hr. Water from this river is used to irrigate a field of area x m2. The field is filled with water to a height of 0.5 m. If it takes 30 minutes to irrigate the field, then find x.

46.

Taking the set of natural numbers as the universal set, write down the complements of the following set:(i) {x:x is an even natural number }(ii) {x:x is an odd narutal number}(iii) {x:x is a positive multiple of 3}(iv) {x:x is a prime number}(v) {x:x is a natural number divisible by 3 and 5}(vi) {x:x is a perfect square}(vii) {x:x is a perfect cube}(viii){x:x+5=8}(ix) {x:2x+5=9}(x) {x:x≥7}(xi) {x:x∈N and 2x+1>10}

Answer» Taking the set of natural numbers as the universal set, write down the complements of the following set:

(i) {x:x is an even natural number }

(ii) {x:x is an odd narutal number}

(iii) {x:x is a positive multiple of 3}

(iv) {x:x is a prime number}

(v) {x:x is a natural number divisible by 3 and 5}

(vi) {x:x is a perfect square}

(vii) {x:x is a perfect cube}

(viii){x:x+5=8}

(ix) {x:2x+5=9}

(x) {x:x7}

(xi) {x:xN and 2x+1>10}
47.

If sin A=34, then cos A = x and tan A = y. Choose the correct options.

Answer»

If sin A=34, then cos A = x and tan A = y.
Choose the correct options.


48.

Show graphically that each one of the following systems of equations has infinitely many solutions:x − 2y = 53x − 6y = 15

Answer» Show graphically that each one of the following systems of equations has infinitely many solutions:



x − 2y = 5

3x − 6y = 15
49.

A, B, C, D are 4 non-collinear points in a plane such that ∠ ACB=∠ ADB, then how many circle(s) can be drawn passing through all 4 points.

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A, B, C, D are 4 non-collinear points in a plane such that ACB= ADB, then how many circle(s) can be drawn passing through all 4 points.


50.

Question 6The table below shows the daily expenditure on food of 25 households in a locality.Daily expenditure (in Rs)100−150150−200200−250250−300300−350Number of households451222Find the mean daily expenditure on food by a suitable method.

Answer»

Question 6

The table below shows the daily expenditure on food of 25 households in a locality.



Daily expenditure (in Rs)100150150200200250250300300350Number of households451222



Find the mean daily expenditure on food by a suitable method.