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601.

Write the following by using ∑ notation(1) ab(a + b) + bc(b + c) + ca(c + a)(2) a2 + b2 + c2 − ab − bc − ca(3) x(y2 + z2) + y(z2 − x2) + z(x2 − y2)(4) ab2 − ac2 − a2b + bc2 − cb2 + ca2

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Write the following by using notation



(1) ab(a + b) + bc(b + c) + ca(c + a)



(2) a2 + b2 + c2 − ab − bc − ca



(3) x(y2 + z2) + y(z2 − x2) + z(x2 − y2)



(4) ab2 − ac2 − a2b + bc2 − cb2 + ca2

602.

In the given figure, O is the centre of two concentric circles of radii 5 cm and 3 cm. From an external point P tangents PA and PB are drawn to these circles. If PA = 12 cm then PB is equal to(a) 52 cm(b) 35 cm(c) 410 cm(d) 510 cm

Answer» In the given figure, O is the centre of two concentric circles of radii 5 cm and 3 cm. From an external point P tangents PA and PB are drawn to these circles. If PA = 12 cm then PB is equal to





(a) 52 cm

(b) 35 cm

(c) 410 cm

(d) 510 cm
603.

Which of the following is an essential function for a financial institution to become a bank?

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Which of the following is an essential function for a financial institution to become a bank?


604.

If α is the angle (in degrees) of a minor sector of a circle of radius r, then the area of the major sector is

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If α is the angle (in degrees) of a minor sector of a circle of radius r, then the area of the major sector is

605.

In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and ∠DAB = 50° . Calculate the values of x and y.

Answer» In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and ∠DAB = 50° . Calculate the values of x and y.



606.

In ΔABC, BE ⊥ AC and CF ⊥ AB. BE and CF intersect at O. Show that

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In ΔABC, BE AC and CF AB. BE and CF intersect at O. Show that

607.

Solve the following systems of equations:11x+15y+23=07x-2y-20=0

Answer» Solve the following systems of equations:



11x+15y+23=07x-2y-20=0
608.

33. If m and n are the zeros of f(t)=9t2-9t+2.Find a quadratic polynomial whose zeros are (m+n)2 and (m-n)2

Answer» 33. If m and n are the zeros of f(t)=9t2-9t+2.Find a quadratic polynomial whose zeros are (m+n)2 and (m-n)2
609.

The data of rainfall of 14 days recorded at a place is given.Draw a frequency table and find the average rainfall recored.70mm, 72mm, 77mm, 81mm, 83mm, 85mm, 83mm, 81mm, 84mm, 87mm, 89mm, 77mm, 81mm and 83mm.

Answer» The data of rainfall of 14 days recorded at a place is given.Draw a frequency table and find the average rainfall recored.

70mm, 72mm, 77mm, 81mm, 83mm, 85mm, 83mm, 81mm, 84mm, 87mm, 89mm, 77mm, 81mm and 83mm.
610.

The Marked Price of an article is ₹50000. A wholeseller sells it to a dealer at 10% discount. The dealer further sells it to a customer at 20% profit. If the rate of GST at each stage is 18%, find the net tax liability of the dealer to the Government.

Answer» The Marked Price of an article is ₹50000. A wholeseller sells it to a dealer at 10% discount. The dealer further sells it to a customer at 20% profit. If the rate of GST at each stage is 18%, find the net tax liability of the dealer to the Government.
611.

In the given figure, DE || BC such that AE = (1/4) AC. If AB = 6 cm, find AD.

Answer» In the given figure, DE || BC such that AE = (1/4) AC. If AB = 6 cm, find AD.


612.

Thecylindrical tube of a spray pump has a cross-section of 8.0 cm2one end of which has 40 fine holes each of diameter 1.0 mm. If theliquid flow inside the tube is 1.5 m min–1,what is the speed of ejection of the liquid through the holes?

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The
cylindrical tube of a spray pump has a cross-section of 8.0 cm2
one end of which has 40 fine holes each of diameter 1.0 mm. If the
liquid flow inside the tube is 1.5 m min–1,
what is the speed of ejection of the liquid through the holes?

613.

If sinθ=ab, show that secθ+tanθ=b+ab-a.

Answer» If sinθ=ab, show that secθ+tanθ=b+ab-a.
614.

Solve the following quadratic equations by factorization:1x+4-1x-7=1130, x≠4, 7

Answer» Solve the following quadratic equations by factorization:



1x+4-1x-7=1130, x4, 7
615.

Question 8The value of c for which the pair of equations cx – y = 2 and 6x – 2y = 3 will have infinitely many solutions is(A) 3(B) – 3(C) –12(D) no value

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Question 8

The value of c for which the pair of equations cx – y = 2 and 6x – 2y = 3 will have infinitely many solutions is

(A) 3

(B) – 3

(C) –12

(D) no value



616.

Write the first four terms of the sequence whose nth term is(a) Tn = 2n − 1(b) Tn = 5 − 2n(c) Tn = 3n2 + 1(d) Tn = 3n+1

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Write the first four terms of the sequence whose nth term is



(a) Tn = 2n − 1



(b) Tn = 5 − 2n



(c) Tn = 3n2 + 1



(d) Tn = 3n+1

617.

The probability of getting a composite number in a throw of an unbiased dice is___

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The probability of getting a composite number in a throw of an unbiased dice is___



618.

If x = r sin θ cos ϕ, y = r sin θ sin ϕ and z = r cos θ, then(a) x2+y2+z2=r2(b) x2+y2-z2=r2(c) x2-y2+z2=r2(d) z2+y2-x2=r2

Answer» If x = r sin θ cos ϕ, y = r sin θ sin ϕ and z = r cos θ, then



(a) x2+y2+z2=r2

(b) x2+y2-z2=r2

(c) x2-y2+z2=r2

(d) z2+y2-x2=r2
619.

If k is the ratio of the roots of polynomial x2+px−q, the value of k1+k2 is: [1 mark]

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If k is the ratio of the roots of polynomial x2+pxq, the value of k1+k2 is:



[1 mark]


620.

If a≠b≠0, prove that the points (a,a2),(b,b2),(0,0) are never collinear.

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If ab0, prove that the points (a,a2),(b,b2),(0,0) are never collinear.

621.

37. From a point on B the ground 50 metres away from the tower the angle of elevation of the tower is 45^° and top a flag situated at the top of the tower is 60^° .Find height of the tower and flag

Answer» 37. From a point on B the ground 50 metres away from the tower the angle of elevation of the tower is 45^° and top a flag situated at the top of the tower is 60^° .Find height of the tower and flag
622.

If A(–7, 5), B(–6, –7), C(–3, –8) and D(2, 3) are the vertices of a quadrilateral ABCD then find the area of the quadrilateral.

Answer» If A(–7, 5), B(–6, –7), C(–3, –8) and D(2, 3) are the vertices of a quadrilateral ABCD then find the area of the quadrilateral.
623.

Two metallic spheres S1 and S2 are made of the same material and have got identical surface finish. The mass of S1 is thrice that of S2. Both the spheres are heated to the same high temperature and placed in the same room having lower temperature but are thermally insulated from each other. The ratio of the initial rate of cooling of S1 to that S2 is

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Two metallic spheres S1 and S2 are made of the same material and have got identical surface finish. The mass of S1 is thrice that of S2. Both the spheres are heated to the same high temperature and placed in the same room having lower temperature but are thermally insulated from each other. The ratio of the initial rate of cooling of S1 to that S2 is

624.

In the given figure, \Delta ABC is right-angled at B such that BC = 6 cm and AB = 8 cm. A circle with centre O has been inscribed inside the triangle. OP ⊥ AB, OQ ⊥BC and OR ⊥ AC. if OP = OQ = OR = x cm then x = ? (a) 2 cm (b) 2.5 cm (c) 3 cm (d) 3.5 cm

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In the given figure, \Delta ABC is right-angled at B such that BC = 6 cm and AB = 8 cm. A circle with centre O has been inscribed inside the triangle. OP AB, OQ BC and OR AC. if OP = OQ = OR = x cm then x = ?

(a) 2 cm (b) 2.5 cm

(c) 3 cm (d) 3.5 cm

625.

The following table shows marks secured by 140 students in an examination:MarksNumber of students0−102010−202420−304030−403640−5020Calculate mean marks by the step deviation method.

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The following table shows marks secured by 140 students in an examination:

MarksNumber of students01020102024203040304036405020

Calculate mean marks by the step deviation method.



626.

The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9. If 27 is added to it, the digits of the number get reversed. Then the number is ___.

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The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9. If 27 is added to it, the digits of the number get reversed. Then the number is ___.



627.

if the perimeter of a rectangle is 24 units and length exceeds the breadth by 4 units.find the are of the rectangle.

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if the perimeter of a rectangle is 24 units and length exceeds the breadth by 4 units.find the are of the rectangle.

628.

If tan x = 3 cot x then x = ? (a) 45o (b) 60o (c) 30o (d) 15o

Answer»

If tan x = 3 cot x then x = ?

(a) 45o (b) 60o (c) 30o (d) 15o

629.

The greatest four-digit number which is divisible by 15, 25, 40 and 75 is:

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The greatest four-digit number which is divisible by 15, 25, 40 and 75 is:


630.

If the number of square centimetres on the surface of a sphere is equal to the number of cubic centimetres in its volume,what is the diameter of the sphere?

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If the number of square centimetres on the surface of a sphere is equal to the number of cubic centimetres in its volume,what is the diameter of the sphere?

631.

A cylindrical tub radius 12 cm contains water to a depth of 20 cm. A spherical ball is dropped into the tub and the level of the water is raised by 6.75 cn. Find the radius of the ball.

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A cylindrical tub radius 12 cm contains water to a depth of 20 cm. A spherical ball is dropped into the tub and the level of the water is raised by 6.75 cn. Find the radius of the ball.

632.

If sin θ + cos θ = 2 cos 90°-θ, find cot θ.

Answer» If sin θ + cos θ = 2 cos 90°-θ, find cot θ.
633.

Find the median of the following data: Class interval0−1010−2020−3030−4040−50TotalFrequency81636346100

Answer»

Find the median of the following data:

Class interval0101020203030404050Total
Frequency81636346100
634.

Solve the following systems of equations: 22x+y+15x−y=5 55x+y+45x−y=14

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Solve the following systems of equations:

22x+y+15xy=5

55x+y+45xy=14

635.

Find the following table gives the distribution of the life time of 400 neon lamps: Life time (in hours) Number of lamps 1500 − 2000 14 2000 − 2500 56 2500 − 3000 60 3000 − 3500 86 3500 − 4000 74 4000 − 4500 62 4500 − 5000 48 Find the median life time of a lamp.

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Find the following table gives the distribution of the life time of 400 neon lamps:







































Life time (in hours)



Number of lamps



1500 − 2000



14



2000 − 2500



56



2500 − 3000



60



3000 − 3500



86



3500 − 4000



74



4000 − 4500



62



4500 − 5000



48




Find the median life time of a lamp.

636.

If discriminant of a quadratic equation < 0, how many distinct real roots does it have?

Answer»

If discriminant of a quadratic equation < 0, how many distinct real roots does it have?



637.

________ of the data is the difference between the maximum and the minimum values of the observations.

Answer» ________ of the data is the difference between the maximum and the minimum values of the observations.
638.

If a and b are the zeroes of a polynomial px2−5x+q,then find the values of p and q, if a + b = ab = 10.

Answer» If a and b are the zeroes of a polynomial px25x+q,then find the values of p and q, if a + b = ab = 10.
639.

The number of tangents that can be drawn from a point outside a circle is ____.

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The number of tangents that can be drawn from a point outside a circle is ____.


640.

Question 9If bisectors of opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD intersect the circle, circumscribing it at the point P and Q, prove that PQ is a diameter of the circle.

Answer» Question 9

If bisectors of opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD intersect the circle, circumscribing it at the point P and Q, prove that PQ is a diameter of the circle.
641.

In an equilateral triangleABC, D is a point on side BC such that BD=13BC. prove that 9AD=7AB.

Answer» In an equilateral triangleABC, D is a point on side BC such that BD=13BC. prove that 9AD=7AB.
642.

Find the median of the following data by making a 'less than ogive'. Marks0−1010−2020−3030−4040−5050−6060−7070−8080−9090−100Number of students5343347978

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Find the median of the following data by making a 'less than ogive'.

Marks0101020203030404050506060707080809090100Number of students5343347978

643.

If the cost of a bike x is twice the cost of a scooter y , Respresent it using equations in 2 variables in the form ax+by = 0

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If the cost of a bike x is twice the cost of a scooter y , Respresent it using equations in 2 variables in the form ax+by = 0
644.

Prove that If the sides of a parallelogram touch a circle, then the parallelogram is a rhombus.

Answer» Prove that If the sides of a parallelogram touch a circle, then the parallelogram is a rhombus.
645.

Write the standard form of a cubic polynomial with real coefficients.

Answer» Write the standard form of a cubic polynomial with real coefficients.
646.

If the points A (1,2) , O (0,0) and C (a,b) are collinear , then find a : b.

Answer» If the points A (1,2) , O (0,0) and C (a,b) are collinear , then find a : b.
647.

Given below is the Balance Sheet of A and B, who are carrying on partnership business on 31st March, 2019. A and B share profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 1. BALANCE SHEET OF A AND B as at 31st March, 2019 Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ Bills Payable 10,000 Cash in Hand 10,000 Creditors 58,000 Cash at Bank 40,000 Outstanding Expenses 2,000 Sundry Debtors 60,000 Capital A/cs: Stock 40,000 A 1,80,000 Plant 1,00,000 B 1,50,000 3,30,000 Building 1,50,000 4,00,000 4,00,000 C is admitted as a partner on 1st April, 2019 on the following terms:(a) C will bring ₹ 1,00,000 as his capital and ₹ 60,000 as his share of goodwill for 1/4th share in the profits.(b) Plant is to be appreciated to ₹ 1,20,000 and the value of building is to be appreciated by 10%.(c) Stock is found overvalued by ₹ 4,000.(d) A provision for doubtful debts is to be created at 5% of sundry debtors.(e) Creditors were unrecorded to the extent of ₹ 1,000.Pass the necessary Journal entries, prepare the Revaluation Account and Partners' Capital Accounts, and show the Balance Sheet after the admission of C.

Answer» Given below is the Balance Sheet of A and B, who are carrying on partnership business on 31st March, 2019. A and B share profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 1.





























































BALANCE SHEET OF A AND B

as at 31st March, 2019

Liabilities





Assets





Bills Payable



10,000



Cash in Hand



10,000



Creditors



58,000



Cash at Bank



40,000



Outstanding Expenses



2,000


Sundry Debtors 60,000

Capital A/cs:


Stock 40,000
A

1,80,000


Plant 1,00,000
B

1,50,000



3,30,000


Building 1,50,000

4,00,000



4,00,000





C is admitted as a partner on 1st April, 2019 on the following terms:

(a) C will bring ₹ 1,00,000 as his capital and ₹ 60,000 as his share of goodwill for 1/4th share in the profits.

(b) Plant is to be appreciated to ₹ 1,20,000 and the value of building is to be appreciated by 10%.

(c) Stock is found overvalued by ₹ 4,000.

(d) A provision for doubtful debts is to be created at 5% of sundry debtors.

(e) Creditors were unrecorded to the extent of ₹ 1,000.

Pass the necessary Journal entries, prepare the Revaluation Account and Partners' Capital Accounts, and show the Balance Sheet after the admission of C.
648.

The probability of selecting a green marble at random from a jar that contains only green, white and yellow marbles is 1/4. The probability of selecting a white marble at random from the same jar is 1/3. If this jar contains 10 yellow marbles. What is the total number of marbles in the jar?

Answer» The probability of selecting a green marble at random from a jar that contains only green, white and yellow marbles is 1/4. The probability of selecting a white marble at random from the same jar is 1/3. If this jar contains 10 yellow marbles. What is the total number of marbles in the jar?
649.

Question: A mason has to fit a bathroom with square marble tiles of the largest possible size .The size of the bathroom is 10 ft.by 8ft.What would be the size in inches of the tile required that has to be cut and how many such tiles are required?

Answer» Question: A mason has to fit a bathroom with square marble tiles of the largest possible size .The size of the bathroom is 10 ft.by 8ft.What would be the size in inches of the tile required that has to be cut and how many such tiles are required?
650.

A motor boat whose speed in still water is 18 km/hr takes 1 hour more to go 24 km up stream that to return down stream to the same spot. Find the speed of the stream.

Answer» A motor boat whose speed in still water is 18 km/hr takes 1 hour more to go 24 km up stream that to return down stream to the same spot. Find the speed of the stream.