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1.

Question 4 Classify the following numbers as rational or irrational with justification. (i)√196 (ii)3√18 (iii)√927 (iv)√28343 (v)−√0.4 (vi)√12√75 (vii) 0.5918 (viii) (1+√5)−(4+√5) (ix) 10.124124 .... (x) 1.010010001.... To classify, use the definition a rational number is in the form of pq, where p and q are integers and q≠0 and otherwise it is an irrational number.

Answer»

Question 4
Classify the following numbers as rational or irrational with justification.
(i)196
(ii)318
(iii)927
(iv)28343
(v)0.4
(vi)1275
(vii) 0.5918
(viii) (1+5)(4+5)
(ix) 10.124124 ....
(x) 1.010010001....
To classify, use the definition a rational number is in the form of pq, where p and q are integers and q0 and otherwise it is an irrational number.

2.

Question 3Write whether the following statement is True or False?The graph given below represents the linear equation x + y = 0.

Answer» Question 3

Write whether the following statement is True or False?

The graph given below represents the linear equation x + y = 0.


3.

The probability of picking the letter K from the word TREKKING is x4. Then the value of x is ___.

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The probability of picking the letter K from the word TREKKING is x4. Then the value of x is ___.


4.

By using the method of completing the square, show that the equation 2x2+x+4=0 has no real roots.

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By using the method of completing the square, show that the equation 2x2+x+4=0 has no real roots.

5.

Question 14 sin(45∘+θ)−cos(45∘−θ) is equal to (A) 2 cos θ (B) 0​​​​​​​ (C) 2 sin θ​​​​​​​ (D) 1​​​​​​​

Answer» Question 14
sin(45+θ)cos(45θ) is equal to

(A)
2 cos θ
(B) 0​​​​​​​
(C) 2 sin θ​​​​​​​
(D) 1​​​​​​​
6.

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 l2−a2k−(l+a), then k =A. SB 2SC 3SD None of these

Answer»

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 l2a2k(l+a), then k =

A. S

B 2S

C 3S

D None of these

7.

35. Length of the rectangle is 4 less than the price of its breadth. the perimeter of the rectangle is 110. Obtain a pair of linear equations for the given information

Answer» 35. Length of the rectangle is 4 less than the price of its breadth. the perimeter of the rectangle is 110. Obtain a pair of linear equations for the given information
8.

Probability to have a holiday on 15th August in India is ___.

Answer»

Probability to have a holiday on 15th August in India is ___.



9.

In Fig. AB = 36 cm and M is mid-point of AB. Semi-circles are drawn on AB, AM and MB as diameters. A circle with centre C touches all the three circles. Find the area of the shaded region.

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In Fig. AB = 36 cm and M is mid-point of AB. Semi-circles are drawn on AB, AM and MB as diameters. A circle with centre C touches all the three circles. Find the area of the shaded region.

10.

Marbles of diameter 1.4 cm are dropped into a cylindrical beaker of diameter 7 cm containing some water . Find the number of marbles that should be dropped into the beaker so that the water level rises by 5.6 cm .

Answer» Marbles of diameter 1.4 cm are dropped into a cylindrical beaker of diameter 7 cm containing some water . Find the number of marbles that should be dropped into the beaker so that the water level rises by 5.6 cm .
11.

A cylindrical cistern whose radius is 7 cm is partly filled with water. If a conical block of iron whose radius is 3.5 cm and height is 6 cm is wholly immersed in the water, by how much will the water level rise? (Use π=227)

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A cylindrical cistern whose radius is 7 cm is partly filled with water. If a conical block of iron whose radius is 3.5 cm and height is 6 cm is wholly immersed in the water, by how much will the water level rise? (Use π=227)


12.

A ladder 5 m. long rests against a wall at a height of 4.8 m form the ground. Calculate the distance of the foot of the ladder from the wall.

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A ladder 5 m. long rests against a wall at a height of 4.8 m form the ground. Calculate the distance of the foot of the ladder from the wall.

13.

Consider the following steps. Which would be the correct order to solve the above-mentioned question?1. Find the area of each unshaded region.2. Identify the unshaded regions.3. Subtract the sum total of areas of unshaded regions from the area of the square.

Answer»

Consider the following steps. Which would be the correct order to solve the above-mentioned question?

1. Find the area of each unshaded region.

2. Identify the unshaded regions.

3. Subtract the sum total of areas of unshaded regions from the area of the square.



14.

What is the simplified form of the given expression?x3y + 4x2y2 + 3xy3 + 7x2y2 + 3x3 + 4y2 + 6xy + 7x3y + 8y2

Answer»

What is the simplified form of the given expression?

x3y + 4x2y2 + 3xy3 + 7x2y2 + 3x3 + 4y2 + 6xy + 7x3y + 8y2

15.

Rationalize the denominator 1(√7−√6)

Answer»

Rationalize the denominator

1(76)


16.

Consider the following AP sequence: 134, 104, 74,… The 6thterm is

Answer»

Consider the following AP sequence: 134, 104, 74,… The 6thterm is


17.

Question 10 (i) Show that a1,a2……,an,…… form an AP where an is defined as below. (i) an=3+4n Also find the sum of the first 15 terms in each case.

Answer» Question 10 (i)
Show that a1,a2,an, form an AP where an is defined as below.
(i) an=3+4n

Also find the sum of the first 15 terms in each case.
18.

If the ratio of the height of a tower and the length of its shadow is 3:1, what is the angle of elevation of the Sun?

Answer» If the ratio of the height of a tower and the length of its shadow is 3:1, what is the angle of elevation of the Sun?
19.

You are to open the books of Rajesh Prabhu, Gurugram (Haryana) a trader, through the Journal to record the assets and liabilities and then post the transactions to the Ledger for the month of April, 2019. 2019 April 1 Assets: Premises ₹ 2,00,000; Delivery Van ₹ 50,000; Fixtures ₹ 5,000; Stock ₹ 75,000; Debtors: Hariharan ₹ 30,000; Rajhans ₹ 50,000; Cash at Bank ₹ 45,000; Cash in Hand ₹ 30,000 Liabilities: Creditors: Jawahar ₹ 1,00,000; Vikas ₹ 45,000; Telephone Expenses Payable ₹ 4,000; Output CGST ₹ 240; Output SGST ₹ 240; Electricity Expenses Payable ₹ 4,520; Salaries Payable ₹ 7,000. April 1 Paid rent by cheque ₹ 5,000 April 2 Goods purchased on credit from Prabhat, Delhi ₹ 15,000; Rajan, Delhi ₹ 8,000; Passi, Delhi ₹ 7,000 April 3 Goods sold on credit to Rakesh, Gurugram ₹ 17,000; Devender, Delhi ₹ 25,000; Paid Telephone Expenses payable by Cheque* April 4 Paid the bill of petrol expenses for Delivery Van ₹ 5,700* April 5 Cash drawings by Rajesh Prabhu ₹ 4,000* April 7 Paid salaries for the month of March, 2019 ₹ 7,000* April 9 Cash sales ₹ 5,000 April 11 Goods returned by Rakesh ₹ 5,000; Devender ₹ 1,000 April 12 Received cheques from debtors: Hariharan ₹ 20,000; Rajhans ₹ 40,000* April 16 Goods returned to Prabhat ₹ 4,000; Rajan ₹ 1,000 April 20 Cheques issued to creditors: Jawahar ₹ 50,000; Vikas ₹ 10,000* April 22 Received cheques from Hariharan ₹ 10,000; Rajhans ₹ 10,000; Rakesh ₹ 10,000; Devender ₹ 5,000; Cheques received from Rakesh and Devender are dated 25th May, 2019*. April 24 Cheques from Rakesh and Devender were discounted from bank paying interest 10% p.a.* April 25 Received cash from Devender in full settlement ₹ 21,000* Inter-state transactions are subject to levy of IGST 12% and Intra-state transactions are subject to levy of CGST and SGST 6% each. GST is not levied on transactions marked with (*).

Answer» You are to open the books of Rajesh Prabhu, Gurugram (Haryana) a trader, through the Journal to record the assets and liabilities and then post the transactions to the Ledger for the month of April, 2019.















































































2019
April 1 Assets: Premises ₹ 2,00,000; Delivery Van ₹ 50,000; Fixtures ₹ 5,000; Stock ₹ 75,000; Debtors: Hariharan ₹ 30,000;
Rajhans ₹ 50,000; Cash at Bank ₹ 45,000; Cash in Hand ₹ 30,000

Liabilities: Creditors: Jawahar ₹ 1,00,000; Vikas ₹ 45,000; Telephone Expenses Payable ₹ 4,000; Output CGST ₹ 240; Output SGST ₹ 240; Electricity Expenses Payable ₹ 4,520; Salaries Payable ₹ 7,000.
April 1 Paid rent by cheque ₹ 5,000
April 2 Goods purchased on credit from Prabhat, Delhi ₹ 15,000; Rajan, Delhi ₹ 8,000; Passi, Delhi ₹ 7,000
April 3 Goods sold on credit to Rakesh, Gurugram ₹ 17,000; Devender, Delhi ₹ 25,000;

Paid Telephone Expenses payable by Cheque*
April 4 Paid the bill of petrol expenses for Delivery Van ₹ 5,700*
April 5 Cash drawings by Rajesh Prabhu ₹ 4,000*
April 7 Paid salaries for the month of March, 2019 ₹ 7,000*
April 9 Cash sales ₹ 5,000
April 11 Goods returned by Rakesh ₹ 5,000; Devender ₹ 1,000
April 12 Received cheques from debtors: Hariharan ₹ 20,000; Rajhans ₹ 40,000*
April 16 Goods returned to Prabhat ₹ 4,000; Rajan ₹ 1,000
April 20 Cheques issued to creditors: Jawahar ₹ 50,000; Vikas ₹ 10,000*
April 22 Received cheques from Hariharan ₹ 10,000; Rajhans ₹ 10,000; Rakesh ₹ 10,000; Devender ₹ 5,000;
Cheques received from Rakesh and Devender are dated 25th May, 2019*.
April 24 Cheques from Rakesh and Devender were discounted from bank paying interest 10% p.a.*
April 25 Received cash from Devender in full settlement ₹ 21,000*



Inter-state transactions are subject to levy of IGST 12% and Intra-state transactions are subject to levy of CGST and SGST 6% each. GST is not levied on transactions marked with (*).
20.

If θ and 2θ − 45° are acute angles such that sin θ = cos (2θ − 45°), then tan θ is equal to(a) 1(b) −1(c) 3(d) 13

Answer» If θ and 2θ − 45° are acute angles such that sin θ = cos (2θ − 45°), then tan θ is equal to



(a) 1

(b) −1

(c) 3

(d) 13
21.

If 1 is a zero of the polynomial ax2 − 3(a − 1) x − 1, then find the value of a.

Answer» If 1 is a zero of the polynomial ax2 − 3(a − 1) x − 1, then find the value of a.
22.

Question 3 (ii) Write the first three terms of the AP’s, when a and d are as given below: a = -5, d = - 3

Answer» Question 3 (ii)
Write the first three terms of the AP’s, when a and d are as given below:
a = -5, d = - 3
23.

If the mean of the data is 60, find the value of p Class intervalfrequency25−351235−451645−55p55−651565−75875−851985−9513

Answer» If the mean of the data is 60, find the value of p



Class intervalfrequency2535123545164555p55651565758758519859513
24.

Which of the following polynomials are binomials? (1) p(x) = x + 1 (2) q(x) = x3+x (3)r(x) = √2+x+x2 (4)r(u) = u+u2−2

Answer»

Which of the following polynomials are binomials?

(1) p(x) = x + 1

(2) q(x) = x3+x

(3)r(x) = 2+x+x2

(4)r(u) = u+u22


25.

Question 3 For which of the following, all angles are equal? a) Rectangle b) Kite c) Trapezium d) Rhombus

Answer» Question 3
For which of the following, all angles are equal?
a) Rectangle
b) Kite
c) Trapezium
d) Rhombus
26.

P(n): n2+n+1 is prime for n=1,2.......40. The least number for which the result does not hold is

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P(n): n2+n+1 is prime for n=1,2.......40. The least number for which the result does not hold is


27.

In what ratio is the line joining the points: (2, -3) & (5, 6) divided by the – axis. (3, 4) & (-2, 1) divided by the y – axis.

Answer»

In what ratio is the line joining the points:

(2, -3) & (5, 6) divided by the – axis.

(3, 4) & (-2, 1) divided by the y – axis.


28.

Question 10 If sinα=12 and cosβ=12, then the value of (α+β) is (A) 0∘ (B) 30∘ (C) 60∘ (D) 90∘

Answer» Question 10
If sinα=12 and cosβ=12, then the value of (α+β) is

(A) 0
(B) 30
(C) 60
(D) 90
29.

Question 1 (i)Find the volume of the right circular cone with:(i) radius 6 cm, height 7 cm.[Assume π=227]

Answer»

Question 1 (i)

Find the volume of the right circular cone with:

(i) radius 6 cm, height 7 cm.

[Assume π=227]



30.

In ___ theorem, the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

Answer»

In ___ theorem, the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

31.

The mid point P of the line segment joining the points A (-10, 4) and B(-2, 0) lies on the line segment joining the points C (-9, -4) and D(-4, y). Find the ratio in which P divides CD. Also, find the values of y.

Answer»

The mid point P of the line segment joining the points A (-10, 4) and B(-2, 0) lies on the line segment joining the points C (-9, -4) and D(-4, y). Find the ratio in which P divides CD. Also, find the values of y.



32.

Which one is greatest in the following : (A) √2 (B) ³√3 (C) ³√4 (D) ³√2

Answer» Which one is greatest in the following :
(A) √2
(B) ³√3
(C) ³√4
(D) ³√2
33.

If the points A(4, 3) and B(x, 5) lie on a circle with the centre O (2, 3), find the value of x.

Answer»

If the points A(4, 3) and B(x, 5) lie on a circle with the centre O (2, 3), find the value of x.

34.

Two poles of equal heights are standing opposite to each other on either side of the road which is 80 m wide. From a point P between them onthe road, the angle of elevation of the top of one pole is 60° and the angle of depression from the top of another pole at P is 30°. Find theheight of each pole and distances of the point P from the poles. [CBSE 2015]

Answer» Two poles of equal heights are standing opposite to each other on either side of the road which is 80 m wide. From a point P between them on

the road, the angle of elevation of the top of one pole is 60° and the angle of depression from the top of another pole at P is 30°. Find the

height of each pole and distances of the point P from the poles. [CBSE 2015]
35.

If (tanθ+sinθ)=m and (tanθ−sinθ)=n, prove that (m2−n2)2=16mn.

Answer»

If (tanθ+sinθ)=m and (tanθsinθ)=n, prove that

(m2n2)2=16mn.

36.

In the given figure, an isosceles triangle ABC, with AB = AC, circumscribes a circle. Prove that the point of contact P bisects the base BC.

Answer»

In the given figure, an isosceles triangle ABC, with AB = AC, circumscribes a circle. Prove that the point of contact P bisects the base BC.

37.

In the given figure, if ∠AOB = 80° and ∠ABC = 30°, then find ∠CAO.

Answer» In the given figure, if ∠AOB = 80° and ∠ABC = 30°, then find ∠CAO.

38.

The equation of the circle having (3,3) and origin as the endpoints of its diameter is

Answer»

The equation of the circle having (3,3) and origin as the endpoints of its diameter is


39.

Simplify a2+10a+21a2+6a−7×a2−1a+3

Answer» Simplify a2+10a+21a2+6a7×a21a+3
40.

Solve the following inequation: x+142≥2x+28

Answer»

Solve the following inequation:
x+1422x+28

41.

Find the value ofcot2 30∘−2cos2 60∘−34sec2 45∘−4sin2 30∘.

Answer» Find the value of

cot2 302cos2 6034sec2 454sin2 30.
42.

In Fig. 2.17, the graph of a polynomial p(x) is given. Find the zeros of the polynomial.

Answer» In Fig. 2.17, the graph of a polynomial p(x) is given. Find the zeros of the polynomial.

43.

The HCF of two numbers is 145 and their LCM is 2175 if one number is 725 find the other

Answer»

The HCF of two numbers is 145 and their LCM is 2175 if one number is 725 find the other

44.

What is the difference between a cylinder and a right circular cylinder?????

Answer» What is the difference between a cylinder and a right circular cylinder?????
45.

​The following table shows the marks scored by 80 students in an examination: Marks Less than 5 Less than 10 Less than 15 Less than 20 Less than 25 Less than 30 Less than 35 Less than 40 Number of students 3 10 25 49 65 73 78 80 Calculate the mean marks correct to 2 decimal places.

Answer» ​The following table shows the marks scored by 80 students in an examination:



























Marks Less than 5 Less than 10 Less than 15 Less than 20 Less than 25 Less than 30 Less than 35 Less than 40
Number of students 3 10 25 49 65 73 78 80



Calculate the mean marks correct to 2 decimal places.
46.

A contractor plans to install two slides for the children to play in a park. She prefers to have a slide whose top is at a height of √3m and is inclined at an angle of 60∘ to the ground. What should be the length of the slide?

Answer»

A contractor plans to install two slides for the children to play in a park. She prefers to have a slide whose top is at a height of √3m and is inclined at an angle of 60 to the ground. What should be the length of the slide?



47.

In the given figure, BDC is a tangent to the given circle at point D such that BD = 30 cm and CD = 7 cm. The other tangents BE and CF are drawn respectively from B and C to the circle and meet when produced at A making BAC a right angle triangle. Calculate (i) AF (ii) radius of the circle.

Answer» In the given figure, BDC is a tangent to the given circle at point D such that BD = 30 cm and CD = 7 cm. The other tangents BE and CF are drawn respectively from B and C to the circle and meet when produced at A making BAC a right angle triangle. Calculate (i) AF (ii) radius of the circle.


48.

If q is the mean proportional between p and r prove that : p3+q3+r3p2q2r2=1p3+1q3+1r3

Answer»

If q is the mean proportional between p and r prove that :

p3+q3+r3p2q2r2=1p3+1q3+1r3

49.

Match the zeroes of the respective polynomials.

Answer»

Match the zeroes of the respective polynomials.

50.

93.If sinA + sinB + sinC = 3 Then find the value of cosA + cosB + cosC

Answer» 93.If sinA + sinB + sinC = 3 Then find the value of cosA + cosB + cosC