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5551.

The sum of a number and its reciprocal is 2130. Find the number.

Answer» The sum of a number and its reciprocal is 2130. Find the number.
5552.

The length and breadth of a cuboid are 2 m and 5 m respectively. What is the difference between total surface area and curved surface area ?

Answer»

The length and breadth of a cuboid are 2 m and 5 m respectively. What is the difference between total surface area and curved surface area ?

5553.

A vertical tower stands on a horizontal plane and is surmounted by a flag-staff of height 7 m. From a point on the plane, the angle of elevation of the bottom of the flag-staff is 30° and that of the top of the flag-staff is 45°. Find the height of the tower.

Answer» A vertical tower stands on a horizontal plane and is surmounted by a flag-staff of height 7 m. From a point on the plane, the angle of elevation of the bottom of the flag-staff is 30° and that of the top of the flag-staff is 45°. Find the height of the tower.
5554.

The sum of the squares of two consecutive multiples of 7 is 1225. Find the multiples.

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The sum of the squares of two consecutive multiples of 7 is 1225. Find the multiples.

5555.

Find the maximum number of zeroes and degree of the polynomial P(x) = 11x6 + x5 + 3x4 + x3 + x2 + x +1.

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Find the maximum number of zeroes and degree of the polynomial P(x) = 11x6 + x5 + 3x4 + x3 + x2 + x +1.


5556.

The distance between the points (a cos35∘,0) & (0,a cos55∘) is

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The distance between the points (a cos35,0) & (0,a cos55) is


5557.

\begin{vmatrix}(b+c)^2&a^2&a^2 b^2&(c+a)^2&b^2 c^2&c^2&(a+b)^{}\end{vmatrix

Answer» \begin{vmatrix}(b+c)^2&a^2&a^2 b^2&(c+a)^2&b^2 c^2&c^2&(a+b)^{}\end{vmatrix
5558.

Q. Prove that for any positive integer n, n​​​​​​3​- n is divisible by 6.

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Q. Prove that for any positive integer n, n​​​​​​3​- n is divisible by 6.

5559.

In the figure, given below, the medians BD and CE of a triangle ABC meet at G. Prove that : (i) Δ EGD~ Δ CGB and (ii) BG=2 GD from (i) above.

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In the figure, given below, the medians BD and CE of a triangle ABC meet at G. Prove that : (i) Δ EGD~ Δ CGB and (ii) BG=2 GD from (i) above.

5560.

If x+1,3x and 4x+2 are the first three terms of an AP, then its 5th term is ___.

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If x+1,3x and 4x+2 are the first three terms of an AP, then its 5th term is ___.



5561.

The rain water from a roof of 44 m × 20 m drains into a cylindrical tank having diameter of base 4 m and height 3.5 m. If the tank is just full, then find the rainfall in cm. [CBSE 2014]

Answer» The rain water from a roof of 44 m × 20 m drains into a cylindrical tank having diameter of base 4 m and height 3.5 m. If the tank is just full, then find the rainfall in cm. [CBSE 2014]
5562.

Find the centroid of the triangle whose vertices are:(i) (1, 4) (−1,−1), (3, −2)(ii) (−2, 3) (2, −1) (4, 0)

Answer» Find the centroid of the triangle whose vertices are:



(i) (1, 4) (−1,−1), (3, −2)



(ii) (−2, 3) (2, −1) (4, 0)
5563.

If ADBD=35, AC = 14 cm and DE∥BC Find EC.

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If ADBD=35, AC = 14 cm and DEBC Find EC.




5564.

The sum of the ages of Anup and his father is 100.When Anup is as old as his father now, he will be 5 times as his son,Anuj is now.Anuj will be 8 years older than Anup is now,when Anup is as old as his father .What are their ages now? Please explain in detail and write steps. thank you!!

Answer» The sum of the ages of Anup and his father is 100.When Anup is as old as his father now, he will be 5 times as his son,Anuj is now.Anuj will be 8 years older than Anup is now,when Anup is as old as his father .What are their ages now?

Please explain in detail and write steps.
thank you!!
5565.

A shooter can hit a given target with probability 14. She keeps firing a bullet at the target until she hits it successfully three times and then she stops firing. The probability that she fires exactly six bullets lies in the interval

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A shooter can hit a given target with probability 14. She keeps firing a bullet at the target until she hits it successfully three times and then she stops firing. The probability that she fires exactly six bullets lies in the interval

5566.

In an AP, the sum of the first ten terms is -80 and the sum of the next ten terms is -280. Find the AP.

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In an AP, the sum of the first ten terms is -80 and the sum of the next ten terms is -280. Find the AP.



5567.

Find the value of:sin90∘ cos0∘+sin88∘ cos2∘+sin86∘ cos4∘+..............+sin2∘ cos88∘+sin0∘ cos90∘

Answer» Find the value of:

sin90 cos0+sin88 cos2+sin86 cos4+..............+sin2 cos88+sin0 cos90
5568.

In a school there are two sections A and B there are 32 students in section A and 36 students in section B. Determine the minimum number of books required for library so that it can be distributed equally among the children.

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In a school there are two sections A and B there are 32 students in section A and 36 students in section B. Determine the minimum number of books required for library so that it can be distributed equally among the children.

5569.

If A is a square matrix of order n, such that |adj(adj A)|=|A|9, then n is

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If A is a square matrix of order n, such that |adj(adj A)|=|A|9, then n is

5570.

The sum of the digits of a 2-digit number is 12. If the new number formed by reversing the digits is greater than the original number by 54,find the original number.

Answer» The sum of the digits of a 2-digit number is 12. If the new number formed by reversing the digits is greater than the original number by 54,find the original number.
5571.

An icecream cone full of icecream having radius 5 cm and height 10 cm as shown in fig. 16.77. Calculate the volume of icecream , provided that its 1/ 6 part is left unfilled with icecream .figure

Answer» An icecream cone full of icecream having radius 5 cm and height 10 cm as shown in fig. 16.77. Calculate the volume of icecream , provided that its 1/ 6 part is left unfilled with icecream .



figure
5572.

ntif x-y = (x+y)/7= xy/4 the numerical value of xy isn ntA) 4/3n ntB) 3 /4n ntC) 1 /4n ntD) 1 /3n

Answer» ntif x-y = (x+y)/7= xy/4 the numerical value of xy isn ntA) 4/3n ntB) 3 /4n ntC) 1 /4n ntD) 1 /3n
5573.

Sheela went to a bank to withdraw ₹ 2000. She asked the cashier to give her ₹ 50 and ₹ 100 notes only. Meena got 25 notes in all. Find how many notes of ₹ 50 and ₹ 100 she received.

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Sheela went to a bank to withdraw ₹ 2000. She asked the cashier to give her ₹ 50 and ₹ 100 notes only. Meena got 25 notes in all. Find how many notes of ₹ 50 and ₹ 100 she received.

5574.

If the area of base of a cone is 49π m2 and its CSA is 175π m2, then its height is __ m.24

Answer» If the area of base of a cone is 49π m2 and its CSA is 175π m2, then its height is __ m.
  1. 24
5575.

Find the middle term of the A.P. 213,205,197,...,37.

Answer»

Find the middle term of the A.P. 213,205,197,...,37.

5576.

If x=a cosec θ and y=b cot θ, then which of the following equations is true ?

Answer»

If x=a cosec θ and y=b cot θ, then which of the following equations is true ?



5577.

In each of the following, determine whether the given values are solutions (roots) of the equation or not : (i) 3x2–2x–1 = 0; x = 1 (ii) x2+6x+5 = 0; x = – 1, x = – 5 (iii) x2+x–4=0; x = – 2

Answer»

In each of the following, determine whether the given values are solutions (roots) of the equation or not :
(i) 3x22x1 = 0; x = 1
(ii) x2+6x+5 = 0; x = – 1, x = – 5
(iii) x2+x4=0; x = – 2

5578.

If the angle of elevation of a point on the ground to the top of a 100 m tower is 30°, then the point is at a distance of ___ m from the tower.

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If the angle of elevation of a point on the ground to the top of a 100 m tower is 30°, then the point is at a distance of ___ m from the tower.




5579.

A cylinder and a cone are of the same base radius and of same height. Find the ratio of the value of the cylinder to that of the cone

Answer» A cylinder and a cone are of the same base radius and of same height. Find the ratio of the value of the cylinder to that of the cone
5580.

Prove that the perimeter of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the diameter of its incircle and twice the diameter of its circumcircle.

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Prove that the perimeter of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the diameter of its incircle and twice the diameter of its circumcircle.





5581.

The probability of certain (sure) event is ___ .

Answer»

The probability of certain (sure) event is ___ .



5582.

What will be the hypotenuse if height=6 and base=5 of a triangle

Answer» What will be the hypotenuse if height=6 and base=5 of a triangle
5583.

A two-digit number is 4 times the sum of its digits and twice the product of the digits. Find the number.

Answer» A two-digit number is 4 times the sum of its digits and twice the product of the digits. Find the number.
5584.

If 100π∫011+etanxdx=kπ, then value of k is

Answer» If 100π011+etanxdx=kπ, then value of k is
5585.

B. Ltd. issued debentures at 94% for Rs 4,00,000 on April 01, 2011 repayable by five equal drawings of Rs 80,000 each. The company prepares its final accounts on March 31 every year.Indicate the amount of discount to be written-off every accounting year assuming that the company decides to write-off the debentures discount during the life of debentures. (Amount to be written-off: 2012 Rs 8,000; 2013 Rs 6,400; 2014 Rs 4,800; 2015 Rs 2,000; 2016 Rs 1,600).

Answer»

B. Ltd. issued debentures at 94% for Rs 4,00,000 on April 01, 2011 repayable by five equal drawings of Rs 80,000 each. The company prepares its final accounts on March 31 every year.



Indicate the amount of discount to be written-off every accounting year assuming that the company decides to write-off the debentures discount during the life of debentures. (Amount to be written-off: 2012 Rs 8,000; 2013 Rs 6,400; 2014 Rs 4,800; 2015 Rs 2,000; 2016 Rs 1,600).

5586.

Choose the correct answer in each of the following questions:The 13th term of an AP is 4 times its 3rd term. If its 5th term is 16 then the sum of its first ten terms is [CBSE 2015](a) 150 (b) 175 (c) 160 (d) 135

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



The 13th term of an AP is 4 times its 3rd term. If its 5th term is 16 then the sum of its first ten terms is [CBSE 2015]



(a) 150 (b) 175 (c) 160 (d) 135
5587.

In Fig. 13.122, two circles of radii 7 cm each are shown. ABCD is a rectangle and AD and BC are the radii. The area of the shaded region is __________.

Answer» In Fig. 13.122, two circles of radii 7 cm each are shown. ABCD is a rectangle and AD and BC are the radii. The area of the shaded region is __________.



5588.

If n>2, then show that n^5 - 5n^3 + 4n is divisible by 120.

Answer» If n>2, then show that n^5 - 5n^3 + 4n is divisible by 120.
5589.

13. If arg (z+a) =pi/6 and arg (z-a)=2pi/3 :a beongs to positive real number then z= ??

Answer» 13. If arg (z+a) =pi/6 and arg (z-a)=2pi/3 :a beongs to positive real number then z= ??
5590.

In the figure given below, PA and PB are tangents to the circle from point P. Which of the following is the correct relation between PA and PB?

Answer»

In the figure given below, PA and PB are tangents to the circle from point P. Which of the following is the correct relation between PA and PB?





5591.

Two tangents are drawn from an external point P that touches the circle at points Q and R respectively. The centre of the circle is O. The lines OQ and OR are drawn to complete the quadrilateral OQPR. The resulting quadrilateral is a ________necessarily.

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Two tangents are drawn from an external point P that touches the circle at points Q and R respectively. The centre of the circle is O. The lines OQ and OR are drawn to complete the quadrilateral OQPR. The resulting quadrilateral is a ________necessarily.



5592.

Draw a line segment of length 7.6 cm and divide it in the ratio 5 : 8 Measure the two parts.

Answer» Draw a line segment of length 7.6 cm and divide it in the ratio 5 : 8 Measure the two parts.
5593.

Question 3If sin A = 34, calculate cos A and tan A.

Answer» Question 3

If sin A = 34, calculate cos A and tan A.

5594.

The sum of first 6 terms of an arithmetic progression is 42 the ratio of its 10th term to the 30th term is 1 is to 3 calculate the 1st and 13th term of the AP

Answer» The sum of first 6 terms of an arithmetic progression is 42 the ratio of its 10th term to the 30th term is 1 is to 3 calculate the 1st and 13th term of the AP
5595.

Which of the following points lie at a distance of 3 units from the y axis: (1,1), (-1,-3), (3,3), (2,0), (-2,3)?

Answer»

Which of the following points lie at a distance of 3 units from the y axis: (1,1), (-1,-3), (3,3), (2,0), (-2,3)?

5596.

The tops of two poles of height 14 m and 20 m are connected by a wire which makes an angle of 30° with the horizontal. What is the length of the wire?

Answer»

The tops of two poles of height 14 m and 20 m are connected by a wire which makes an angle of 30° with the horizontal. What is the length of the wire?



5597.

4. Three tangents are drawn at random to a given circle. Find the probability that the tangents form a triangle.

Answer» 4. Three tangents are drawn at random to a given circle. Find the probability that the tangents form a triangle.
5598.

27. The number of divisors 10800 which are divisible by 15 is? (1) 10 (2)20 (3)15 (4)30 8/112/113/116/11

Answer» 27. The number of divisors 10800 which are divisible by 15 is? (1) 10 (2)20 (3)15 (4)30 8/112/113/116/11
5599.

Question 99A river 2 m deep and 45 m wide is flowing at the rate of 3 km per hour. Find the amount of water in cubic metres that runs into the sea per minute.

Answer»

Question 99



A river 2 m deep and 45 m wide is flowing at the rate of 3 km per hour. Find the amount of water in cubic metres that runs into the sea per minute.



5600.

Question 4 For any positive integer n, prove that n3–n is divisible by 6.

Answer» Question 4
For any positive integer n, prove that n3n is divisible by 6.