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1.

“Price of a commodity is not equivalent to its value. Let us assume that one day the price of everything i.e. diesel, vegetables, courier costs, daily wage, the cost of flats, etc. got doubled. Prices then would certainly rise, but values of all things except one would not.” If prices of all things got doubled, then according to the passage which one of the following will be correct?

Answer» “Price of a commodity is not equivalent to its value. Let us assume that one day the price of everything i.e. diesel, vegetables, courier costs, daily wage, the cost of flats, etc. got doubled. Prices then would certainly rise, but values of all things except one would not.”
If prices of all things got doubled, then according to the passage which one of the following will be correct?
2.

At 4.30 pm, the equation of line along minute hand is ( x=0 ) . Therefore, a this instant, the equation of line along the hour hand will be.1- x+y = 02- x-y = 03- y = root2 x4- y = x/root2

Answer» At 4.30 pm, the equation of line along minute hand is ( x=0 ) . Therefore, a this instant, the equation of line along the hour hand will be.
1- x+y = 0
2- x-y = 0
3- y = root2 x
4- y = x/root2
3.

Mark the correct alternative in each of the following:If y=1+x1!+x22!+x33!+..., then dydx=(a) y + 1 (b) y − 1 (c) y (d) y2

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



If y=1+x1!+x22!+x33!+..., then dydx=



(a) y + 1 (b) y − 1 (c) y (d) y2
4.

Prepare a Cash Book with Cash and Bank columns from the following information for the month of December 2011 in the Books of O'Neil: 2016 Dec. 1 Cash in Hand ₹ 2,780; Bank Overdraft ₹ 3,125. 2 Cheque worth ₹ 400 issued to the petty cashier. 5 ₹ 350 was paid to Hari & Sons for the supply of stationery on this day. 7 Received a cheque worth ₹ 600 from Pramod against sale of goods. 10 Received ₹ 1,200 for sale of goods. 11 The cheque which was received from Pramod on 7th December was endorsed as favour of Morgan together with ₹ 1,400 in cash. 15 Received ₹ 950 from Sheila. 23 Murarilal paid ₹ 2,000 in cash and ₹ 3,000 in cheque after receiving a discount of ₹ 200 for goods sold to him in November. The cheque was immediately deposited into the Bank. 26 Bought goods worth ₹ 1,700 from Rustom and paid by cheque after receiving a discount of ₹ 170. 30 Interest on overdraft ₹ 50 was charged by the Bank. 30 Cash in excess of ₹ 1,000 was deposited into the Bank.

Answer» Prepare a Cash Book with Cash and Bank columns from the following information for the month of December 2011 in the Books of O'Neil:




















































2016


Dec. 1 Cash in Hand ₹ 2,780; Bank Overdraft ₹ 3,125.
2 Cheque worth ₹ 400 issued to the petty cashier.
5 ₹ 350 was paid to Hari & Sons for the supply of stationery on this day.
7 Received a cheque worth ₹ 600 from Pramod against sale of goods.
10 Received ₹ 1,200 for sale of goods.
11 The cheque which was received from Pramod on 7th December was endorsed as favour of Morgan together with ₹ 1,400 in cash.
15 Received ₹ 950 from Sheila.
23 Murarilal paid ₹ 2,000 in cash and ₹ 3,000 in cheque after receiving a discount of ₹ 200 for goods sold to him in November. The cheque was immediately deposited into the Bank.
26 Bought goods worth ₹ 1,700 from Rustom and paid by cheque after receiving a discount of ₹ 170.
30 Interest on overdraft ₹ 50 was charged by the Bank.
30 Cash in excess of ₹ 1,000 was deposited into the Bank.
5.

Question 12If an event cannot occur, then its probability is(a) 1(b) 34(c) 12(d) 0

Answer» Question 12

If an event cannot occur, then its probability is

(a) 1

(b) 34

(c) 12

(d) 0
6.

Note Take π=227, unless stated otherwise.Volume and surface area of a solid hemisphere are numerically equal. What is the diameter of the hemisphere?

Answer» Note Take π=227, unless stated otherwise.

Volume and surface area of a solid hemisphere are numerically equal. What is the diameter of the hemisphere?
7.

The area of an equilateral triangle ABC is 17320.5 cm2. With each vertex of the triangle as centre, a circle is drawn with radius equal to half the length of the side of the triangle (See the given figure). Find the area of shaded region. [Use π = 3.14 and]

Answer»

The area of an equilateral triangle ABC is 17320.5 cm2. With each vertex of the triangle as centre, a circle is drawn with radius equal to half the length of the side of the triangle (See the given figure). Find the area of shaded region. [Use π = 3.14 and]



8.

If 3 and -3 are two zeros of the polynomial (x4+x3−11x2−9x+18), find all the zeros of the given polynomial.

Answer» If 3 and -3 are two zeros of the polynomial (x4+x311x29x+18), find all the zeros of the given polynomial.
9.

If the points (a, 0), (0, b) and (1, 1) are collinear, then which of the following is true?

Answer»

If the points (a, 0), (0, b) and (1, 1) are collinear, then which of the following is true?



10.

Let Sn denote the sum of n terms of an A.P. whose first term is a. If the common difference d is given by d=Sn−k Sn−1+Sn−2, then k =

Answer»

Let Sn denote the sum of n terms of an A.P. whose first term is a. If the common difference d is given by d=Snk Sn1+Sn2, then k =


11.

Question 11 An aeroplane leaves an airport and flies due north at a speed of 1000 km per hour. At the same time, another aeroplane leaves the same airport and flies due west at a speed of 1200 km per hour. How far apart will the two planes be after 112 hours?

Answer» Question 11
An aeroplane leaves an airport and flies due north at a speed of 1000 km per hour. At the same time, another aeroplane leaves the same airport and flies due west at a speed of 1200 km per hour. How far apart will the two planes be after 112 hours?
12.

Get the algebraic expression in the following case using variables, constants, and arithmetic operations:Numbers x and y both squared and added.

Answer»

Get the algebraic expression in the following case using variables, constants, and arithmetic operations:



Numbers x and y both squared and added.



13.

Choose the correct answer in each of the following questions:What is 20th term from the end of the AP 3, 8, 13, ..., 253?(a) 163 (b) 158 (c) 153 (d) 148

Answer» Choose the correct answer in each of the following questions:



What is 20th term from the end of the AP 3, 8, 13, ..., 253?



(a) 163 (b) 158 (c) 153 (d) 148
14.

Which of the following ratio relates to opposite side of an angle and the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle?

Answer»

Which of the following ratio relates to opposite side of an angle and the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle?

15.

Let N be the set of natural numbers, Define a real valued functionf:N→N by f(x)=2x+1.Using this definition, complete the table given below. x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y f(1)= f(2)= f(3)= f(4)= f(5)= f(6)= f(7)=

Answer» Let N be the set of natural numbers, Define a real valued function

f:NN by f(x)=2x+1.

Using this definition, complete the table given below.























x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
y f(1)= f(2)= f(3)= f(4)= f(5)= f(6)= f(7)=


16.

Number of CupsFrequencyCumulative Frequency2113344−−−−957166420 For the above given frequency table, find the missing frequency.

Answer»

Number of CupsFrequencyCumulative Frequency2113344957166420

For the above given frequency table, find the missing frequency.


17.

The diameter of the cone is 14 cm and slant height is 9 cm. Find the total surface area of the cone.

Answer»

The diameter of the cone is 14 cm and slant height is 9 cm. Find the total surface area of the cone.



18.

34. What are the conditions for common root or roots of 2 Quadratic equations?

Answer» 34. What are the conditions for common root or roots of 2 Quadratic equations?
19.

Question 8The price of a TV is Rs 13,000. The sales tax charged on it is at the rate of 12%. Find the amount that Vinod will have to pay if he buys it.

Answer» Question 8

The price of a TV is Rs 13,000. The sales tax charged on it is at the rate of 12%. Find the amount that Vinod will have to pay if he buys it.


20.

Question 8 Zero of the zero polynomial is A) 0 B) 1 C) Any real number D) Not defined

Answer»

Question 8
Zero of the zero polynomial is

A) 0
B) 1
C) Any real number
D) Not defined

21.

Pass entries in the books of Ganguli & Sons. assuming all transactions have been entered in the state of West Bengal: (i) Purchased goods for ₹ 2,00,000 and payment made by cheque. (ii) Sold goods for ₹ 1,60,000 to Devki Nandan & Sons. (iii) Purchased goods for ₹ 50,000 on credit. (iv) Paid for printing and stationery ₹ 4,000. (v) Received interest ₹ 5,000. (vi) Paid for advertisement ₹ 30,000 by cheque. Assume CGST 6% and SGST 6%.

Answer» Pass entries in the books of Ganguli & Sons. assuming all transactions have been entered in the state of West Bengal:



























(i) Purchased goods for ₹ 2,00,000 and payment made by cheque.
(ii) Sold goods for ₹ 1,60,000 to Devki Nandan & Sons.
(iii) Purchased goods for ₹ 50,000 on credit.
(iv) Paid for printing and stationery ₹ 4,000.
(v) Received interest ₹ 5,000.
(vi) Paid for advertisement ₹ 30,000 by cheque.



Assume CGST 6% and SGST 6%.
22.

In a triangle ABC,a3cos(B−C)+b3cos(C−A)+c3cos(A−B)=

Answer»

In a triangle ABC,a3cos(BC)+b3cos(CA)+c3cos(AB)=


23.

The length of the tangent from an external point P to a circle of radius 5 cm is 10 cm. The distance of the point from the centre of the circle is _______.

Answer» The length of the tangent from an external point P to a circle of radius 5 cm is 10 cm. The distance of the point from the centre of the circle is _______.
24.

What must be added to f(x)=4x3+8x2−7x+3 so that resulting polynomial is divisible by g(x)=x2−x+2?

Answer»

What must be added to f(x)=4x3+8x27x+3 so that resulting polynomial is divisible by g(x)=x2x+2?

25.

The values of x satisfying the inequality [tan−1x]2−[tan−1x]−2≤0, where [.] denotes integer part function, is

Answer»

The values of x satisfying the inequality [tan1x]2[tan1x]20, where [.] denotes integer part function, is

26.

Enter the following transactions in subsidiary books, post them into Ledger and prepare a Trial Balance:The following balances existed in Sunil Bros. books on April 1, 2017:Assets : Cash in hand ₹ 27,500; Bank Balance ₹ 40,000; Debtors : Ashok ₹ 18,000, Bahadur ₹ 25,000, Charu ₹ 30,000; Stock ₹ 1,60,000 and Furniture ₹ 40,000.Liabilities : Creditors : Dinesh ₹ 20,000 and Ekta ₹ 15,000. 2017 April 1 Cash Sales ₹ 18,000. 2 Deposited into Bank ₹ 20,000. 3 Purchased from Dinesh : 300 metres Cotton ₹ 60 per metre 200 metres Silk ₹ 100 per metre 5 Cheque issued to Dinesh for ₹ 25,000. 6 Accepted a bill at one month for ₹ 15,000 drawn by Dinesh. 8 Sold to Ashok : 400 metres Cotton ₹ 80 per metre 250 metres Silk ₹ 140 per metre 10 Returned by Ashok 50 metres Silk. 12 Received Cash ₹ 8,000 and a Cheque for ₹ 40,000 from Ashok. Cheque was immediately sent to Bank. 13 Received a B/R from Bahadur for ₹ 20,000 at one month. 15 Accepted a bill at two months drawn by Ekta for the amount due to her. 16 Purchased a Computer for office use from Shiva Ltd. for ₹ 45,000 on Credit. 18 Cash purchases ₹ 10,000. 19 Received full payment from Charu by cheque, sent it to Bank. Discount allowed 2%. 20 Issued a cheque to Dinesh in full payment of his account after deducting 1% discount. 22 Settled the account of Shiva Ltd. by a cheque. 24 Proprietor took away goods worth ₹ 5,000 and Cash ₹ 6,000. 25 Purchased from Ganesh 200 metres Cotton ₹ 70 per metre subject to trade discount of 5%. 27 Paid Rent ₹ 3,000 and Salaries ₹ 8,000. 30 Interest allowed by bank ₹ 600.

Answer» Enter the following transactions in subsidiary books, post them into Ledger and prepare a Trial Balance:

The following balances existed in Sunil Bros. books on April 1, 2017:

Assets : Cash in hand ₹ 27,500; Bank Balance ₹ 40,000; Debtors : Ashok ₹ 18,000, Bahadur ₹ 25,000, Charu ₹ 30,000; Stock ₹ 1,60,000 and Furniture ₹ 40,000.

Liabilities : Creditors : Dinesh ₹ 20,000 and Ekta ₹ 15,000.





























































































































2017
April 1 Cash Sales ₹ 18,000.
2 Deposited into Bank ₹ 20,000.
3 Purchased from Dinesh :

300 metres Cotton ₹ 60 per metre


200 metres Silk ₹ 100 per metre

5 Cheque issued to Dinesh for ₹ 25,000.
6 Accepted a bill at one month for ₹ 15,000 drawn by Dinesh.
8 Sold to Ashok :

400 metres Cotton ₹ 80 per metre


250 metres Silk ₹ 140 per metre

10 Returned by Ashok 50 metres Silk.
12 Received Cash ₹ 8,000 and a Cheque for ₹ 40,000 from Ashok. Cheque was immediately sent to Bank.
13 Received a B/R from Bahadur for ₹ 20,000 at one month.
15 Accepted a bill at two months drawn by Ekta for the amount due to her.
16 Purchased a Computer for office use from Shiva Ltd. for ₹ 45,000 on Credit.
18 Cash purchases ₹ 10,000.
19 Received full payment from Charu by cheque, sent it to Bank. Discount allowed 2%.
20 Issued a cheque to Dinesh in full payment of his account after deducting 1% discount.
22 Settled the account of Shiva Ltd. by a cheque.
24 Proprietor took away goods worth ₹ 5,000 and Cash ₹ 6,000.
25 Purchased from Ganesh 200 metres Cotton ₹ 70 per metre subject to trade discount of 5%.
27 Paid Rent ₹ 3,000 and Salaries ₹ 8,000.
30 Interest allowed by bank ₹ 600.
27.

Evaluate each of the following (cosec2 45o sec2 30o)(sin2 30o+4 cot2 45o−sec2 60o)

Answer»

Evaluate each of the following

(cosec2 45o sec2 30o)(sin2 30o+4 cot2 45osec2 60o)

28.

A wooden article was made by scooping out a hemisphere from each end of a cylinder, as shown in the figure. If the height of the cylinder is 20cm and its base is of diameter 7cm, find the total surface area of the article when it is ready.

Answer»

A wooden article was made by scooping out a hemisphere from each end of a cylinder, as shown in the figure. If the height of the cylinder is 20cm and its base is of diameter 7cm, find the total surface area of the article when it is ready.

29.

Let ABCD be a trapezium with AD parallel to BC. Assume there is a point M in the interior of the segment BC such that AB = AM and DC = DM. Then the ratio of the area of the trapezium to the area of triangle AMD is.

Answer»

Let ABCD be a trapezium with AD parallel to BC. Assume there is a point M in the interior of the segment BC such that AB = AM and DC = DM. Then the ratio of the area of the trapezium to the area of triangle AMD is.



30.

A bag contains 3 red, 3 white and 3 green balls. One ball is taken out of the bag at random. What is the probability that the ball drawn is –(1) red.(2) not red(3) either red or white.

Answer» A bag contains 3 red, 3 white and 3 green balls. One ball is taken out of the bag at random. What is the probability that the ball drawn is –

(1) red.

(2) not red

(3) either red or white.
31.

In the given figure, if AOB is the diameter and MPQ is a tangent at P, then the value of ∠MPA is

Answer»

In the given figure, if AOB is the diameter and MPQ is a tangent at P, then the value of MPA is




32.

All red face cards are removed from a pack of playing cards. The remaining cards are well shuffled and then a card is drawn at random from them. Find the probability that the drawn card is: (i) a red card (ii) a face card and (iii) a card of clubs.

Answer»

All red face cards are removed from a pack of playing cards. The remaining cards are well shuffled and then a card is drawn at random from them. Find the probability that the drawn card is: (i) a red card (ii) a face card and (iii) a card of clubs.

33.

Let the base of the triangle be b. Let the height (altitude) be h. Then the area (A) of that triangle varies as :

Answer»

Let the base of the triangle be b. Let the height (altitude) be h. Then the area (A) of that triangle varies as :


34.

Solve the following quadratic equations by factorization:a+b2 x2-4abx-a-b2=0

Answer» Solve the following quadratic equations by factorization:



a+b2 x2-4abx-a-b2=0
35.

From the information given in the figure, prove that PM = PN = 3 × a

Answer» From the information given in the figure, prove that PM = PN = 3 × a

36.

If sec θ=54, find the value of sin θ-2 cos θtan θ-cot θ.

Answer» If sec θ=54, find the value of sin θ-2 cos θtan θ-cot θ.
37.

Chord ED is parallel to the diameter AC of the circle. Given ∠CBE=55°, calculate ∠DEC.

Answer»

Chord ED is parallel to the diameter AC of the circle. Given ∠CBE=55°, calculate ∠DEC.




38.

A conical vessel of radius 6 cm and height 8 cm is completely filled with water. A sphere is lowered into the water such that when it touches the sides it is just immersed. What fraction of water overflows?

Answer» A conical vessel of radius 6 cm and height 8 cm is completely filled with water. A sphere is lowered into the water such that when it touches the sides it is just immersed. What fraction of water overflows?
39.

A fraction becomes 13 when 2 is subtracted from the numerator and it becomes 12 when 1 is subtracted from the denominator. Find the fraction.

Answer» A fraction becomes 13 when 2 is subtracted from the numerator and it becomes 12 when 1 is subtracted from the denominator. Find the fraction.
40.

Which of the following trigonometric ratios will have the same value as cot 53∘?

Answer»

Which of the following trigonometric ratios will have the same value as cot 53?

41.

Find the value ofsinθ cosθ [sin(90∘−θ) cosecθ + cos(90∘−θ) secθ]

Answer»

Find the value of

sinθ cosθ [sin(90θ) cosecθ + cos(90θ) secθ]



42.

Question 1 (ii) In the following figure (ii), DE || BC. Find AD.

Answer» Question 1 (ii)
In the following figure (ii), DE || BC. Find AD.
43.

The angles of a triangle are in A.P. If the greatest angle is twice the least, find the greatest angle.

Answer» The angles of a triangle are in A.P. If the greatest angle is twice the least, find the greatest angle.
44.

Question 2 (iv)Find the roots of the quadratic equations given in Q.1 above by applying the quadratic formula.(iv) 2x2+x+4=0

Answer»

Question 2 (iv)

Find the roots of the quadratic equations given in Q.1 above by applying the quadratic formula.

(iv) 2x2+x+4=0



45.

In the given figure, □ABCD is a parallelogram, P and Q are midpoints of side AB and DC respectively, then prove □APCQ is a parallelogram.

Answer» In the given figure, ABCD is a parallelogram, P and Q are midpoints of side AB and DC respectively, then prove APCQ is a parallelogram.

46.

Which of the following sequence is not in arithmetic progression?

Answer» Which of the following sequence is not in arithmetic progression?


47.

23. If the sum of a G.P with common ratio 3 is 364 and last term is 243, then find the number of terms ?

Answer» 23. If the sum of a G.P with common ratio 3 is 364 and last term is 243, then find the number of terms ?
48.

Which of the following pairs of linear equations are consistent/ inconsistent? If consistent, obtain the solution graphically:

Answer»

Which of the following pairs of linear equations are consistent/ inconsistent? If consistent, obtain the solution graphically:



49.

If sec2A = cosec(A - 42°), where 2A is an acute angle, then find the value of A. [CBSE2008]

Answer» If sec2A = cosec(A - 42°), where 2A is an acute angle, then find the value of A. [CBSE2008]
50.

Express sinπ5+i1-cosπ5 in polar form.

Answer» Express sinπ5+i1-cosπ5 in polar form.