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7001.

Question 7 The tangents to the circumcircle of an isosceles ΔABC at A, which AB=AC, is parallel to BC.

Answer» Question 7
The tangents to the circumcircle of an isosceles ΔABC at A, which AB=AC, is parallel to BC.
7002.

What is the angle of elevation of the Sun when the length of the shadow of a vetical pole is equal to its height?

Answer» What is the angle of elevation of the Sun when the length of the shadow of a vetical pole is equal to its height?
7003.

Raghu had to make a cylindrical tube with an aluminium cover. What is the area of the aluminium sheet he needs to cover the tube if the tube has a length of 1m and base radius 3.5cm? (Take π=22/7)

Answer»

Raghu had to make a cylindrical tube with an aluminium cover. What is the area of the aluminium sheet he needs to cover the tube if the tube has a length of 1m and base radius 3.5cm? (Take π=22/7)


7004.

Find the equation of the straight line that passes through (−2, 3) and (1, −2).

Answer» Find the equation of the straight line that passes through (−2, 3) and (1, −2).
7005.

A company manufactures cassettes. Its cost and revenue functions are C(x) = 26,000 + 30x and R(x) = 43x, respectively, where x is the number of cassettes produced and sold in a week. How many cassettes must be sold by the company to realize some profit?

Answer»

A company manufactures cassettes. Its cost and revenue functions are C(x) = 26,000 + 30x and R(x) = 43x, respectively, where x is the number of cassettes produced and sold in a week. How many cassettes must be sold by the company to realize some profit?



7006.

The area (in sq.units) enclosed between the curve 4x2+9y2=36 and 2x+3y≥6 is

Answer»

The area (in sq.units) enclosed between the curve 4x2+9y2=36 and 2x+3y6 is

7007.

if the roots of a quadratic equation are real and equal then the formula -b/2a can be used to find the roots?

Answer» if the roots of a quadratic equation are real and equal then the formula -b/2a can be used to find the roots?
7008.

How many times do you expect to get 6 when a die is thrown 60 times?

Answer» How many times do you expect to get 6 when a die is thrown 60 times?
7009.

An aeroplane at an altitude of 250m observes the angle of depression of two boats on opposite banks of a river to be 45o and 60o respectively. Find width of the river. ​​​​​​​

Answer»

An aeroplane at an altitude of 250m observes the angle of depression of two boats on opposite banks of a river to be 45o and 60o respectively. Find width of the river.
​​​​​​​

7010.

C divides AB in the ratio 5 : 4. If A is (2, 7 ) and B(-3,-8) find the coordinators of C. Find the equation of the line perpendicular to AB passing through C.

Answer»

C divides AB in the ratio 5 : 4. If A is (2, 7 ) and B(-3,-8) find the coordinators of C. Find the equation of the line perpendicular to AB passing through C.


7011.

If the quadratic equation 12x2–2bx+9=0 has no real root, then which of the following is always true?

Answer»

If the quadratic equation 12x22bx+9=0 has no real root, then which of the following is always true?

7012.

Find 'X' in the image if the volume of the cylinder and the sphere are equal.

Answer»

Find 'X' in the image if the volume of the cylinder and the sphere are equal.


7013.

Solve: 3x+y+2x-y=2 and 9x+y-4x-y=1.

Answer» Solve: 3x+y+2x-y=2 and 9x+y-4x-y=1.
7014.

Question 2Find the remainder when x3−ax2+6x−a is divided by x - a.

Answer» Question 2

Find the remainder when x3ax2+6xa is divided by x - a.
7015.

Find the condition that the point P(x,y) may lie on the line joining (3, 4) and (-5, -6).

Answer»

Find the condition that the point P(x,y) may lie on the line joining (3, 4) and (-5, -6).


7016.

Question 7 (iii) Solve the following pair of linear equations. xa−yb=0 ax+by=a2+b2

Answer» Question 7 (iii)
Solve the following pair of linear equations.
xayb=0
ax+by=a2+b2
7017.

The sum of the first 55 term of an A.P is 3300. Find the 28th term.

Answer» The sum of the first 55 term of an A.P is 3300. Find the 28th term.
7018.

If P(a,b) divides B(h,k) and C(l,m) such that a = pl+qhp+q. Find the ratio in which P divides BC.

Answer»

If P(a,b) divides B(h,k) and C(l,m) such that a = pl+qhp+q. Find the ratio in which P divides BC.


7019.

P, Q, R are consecutive integers. Which of the following is true?

Answer»

P, Q, R are consecutive integers. Which of the following is true?


7020.

The largest number which leaves a remainder of 9 and 7 on dividing 285 and 1249 respectively, is?

Answer» The largest number which leaves a remainder of 9 and 7 on dividing 285 and 1249 respectively, is?
7021.

If the adjoining figure is a sector of a circle of radius 10.5 cm, what is the perimeter of the sector? (Take π=22/7)

Answer» If the adjoining figure is a sector of a circle of radius 10.5 cm, what is the perimeter of the sector? (Take π=22/7)



7022.

The angle of elevation of the top of a vertical tower from a point on the ground is 60∘. From another point 10 m vertically above the first, its angle of elevation is 30∘ . Find the height of the tower.

Answer»

The angle of elevation of the top of a vertical tower from a point on the ground is 60. From another point 10 m vertically above the first, its angle of elevation is 30 . Find the height of the tower.

7023.

Point out the mistakes in the following table. LiterateLess than 2020−3030−4040 and aboveMaleFemale

Answer»

Point out the mistakes in the following table.

LiterateLess than 202030304040 and aboveMaleFemale

7024.

A, B and C started business on 1st April, 2016 with capitals of ₹ 1,00,000; ₹ 80,000 and ₹ 60,000 respectively sharing profits (losses) in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 3 . For the year ended 31st March, 2017, the firm suffered a loss of ₹ 50,000 . Each of the partners withdrew ₹ 10,000 during the year.On 31st March, 2017, the firm was dissolved, the creditors of the firm stood at ₹ 24,000 on that date and Cash in Hand was ₹ 4,000. The assets realised ₹ 3,00,000 and Creditors were paid ₹ 23,500 in full settlement of their claims .Prepare Realisation Account and show your workings clearly.

Answer» A, B and C started business on 1st April, 2016 with capitals of ₹ 1,00,000; ₹ 80,000 and ₹ 60,000 respectively sharing profits (losses) in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 3 . For the year ended 31st March, 2017, the firm suffered a loss of ₹ 50,000 . Each of the partners withdrew ₹ 10,000 during the year.

On 31st March, 2017, the firm was dissolved, the creditors of the firm stood at ₹ 24,000 on that date and Cash in Hand was ₹ 4,000. The assets realised ₹ 3,00,000 and Creditors were paid ₹ 23,500 in full settlement of their claims .

Prepare Realisation Account and show your workings clearly.
7025.

Find the L.C.M. of the following expressions by division method.a3 − 3a2 − 10a + 24 and a3 − 2a2 − 9a + 18

Answer»

Find the L.C.M. of the following expressions by division method.



a3 − 3a2 − 10a + 24 and a3 − 2a2 − 9a + 18

7026.

With the vertices A, B and C of a triangle ABC as centres, arcs are drawn with radii 5 cm each as shown in the given figure. If AB = 14 cm, BC = 48 cm and CA = 50 cm then find the area of the shaded region. [Use π = 3.14]

Answer» With the vertices A, B and C of a triangle ABC as centres, arcs are drawn with radii 5 cm each as shown in the given figure. If AB = 14 cm, BC = 48 cm and CA = 50 cm then find the area of the shaded region. [Use π = 3.14]

7027.

Find the value of z:z=2z+535

Answer» Find the value of z:

z=2z+53
  1. 5
7028.

Ms. Mala deposited Rs. 1500 per month in a Recurring Deposite Scheme of a bank for 9 months. If she get Rs. 675 as interest at the time of maturity, find the rate of interest, if the interest is calculated at the end of each month. Find also the maturity value of the deposits.

Answer» Ms. Mala deposited Rs. 1500 per month in a Recurring Deposite Scheme of a bank for 9 months. If she get Rs. 675 as interest at the time of maturity, find the rate of interest, if the interest is calculated at the end of each month. Find also the maturity value of the deposits.
7029.

(D)a boat takes 5 hours more while going back in upstream than in downstream. If the distancbetween two places is 24 km and the speed of boat in still water be 5.5 km/h. What must be thspeed of boat in still water so that it can row downstream, 24 km, in 4 hours?(A) 1.5 km/h(C) 4.5 km/h(B) 3.5 km/h(D) 3 km/h

Answer» (D)a boat takes 5 hours more while going back in upstream than in downstream. If the distancbetween two places is 24 km and the speed of boat in still water be 5.5 km/h. What must be thspeed of boat in still water so that it can row downstream, 24 km, in 4 hours?(A) 1.5 km/h(C) 4.5 km/h(B) 3.5 km/h(D) 3 km/h
7030.

The area of a triangle is 5 square units. Two of its vertices are (2, 1) and (3, -2) and the third vertex lies on y = x + 3, the third vertex is

Answer»

The area of a triangle is 5 square units. Two of its vertices are (2, 1) and (3, -2) and the third vertex lies on y = x + 3, the third vertex is



7031.

R. Chetan, Kolkata has the following balances in his books on 1st March, 2019:Cash ₹ 15,400; Cash at Bank ₹ 82,500; Stock ₹ 1,92,500; Plant and Machinery ₹ 4,40,000.Sundry Debtors: Rajesh ₹ 27,500; James ₹ 13,750.Sundry Creditors: Rao ₹ 19,250, Samanta; ₹ 35,750; Capital ₹ 7,16,650.The following are the transactions for the month of March 2019: 2019 ₹ March 1 Cash Sales* 2,000 March 2 Purchases machinery by cheque* 5,000 March 4 Paid salaries by cheque 2,750 March 7 Paid wages 440 March 9 Rajesh settled his account by cheque less 5% discount March 11 Sold goods on credit to James, Patna** 10,000 March 13 Sent a credit note to James for goods returned** (Including IGST reversed) 2,240 March 18 Paid to Rao by cheque in full settlement 18,000 March 20 Took loan from Bank of Baroda 50,000 March 22 Withdrawn from bank for personal purposes 2,500 March 25 Bought goods from Samanta, Delhi** 5,000 March 27 Paid corporation tax by cheque 1,155 March 30 Cash sales (Including CGST and SGST 6% each) and paid into bank 4,480 March 31 All cash in hand, with the exception of ₹ 825 retained for change, was paid into the bank Transactions marked with (*) are intra-state transactions subject to CGST and SGST 6% each. Transactions marked with (**) are inter-state transactions subject to IGST 12%.Record these transactions in his subsidiary books, post to the Ledger and prepare a Trial Balance as on 31st March, 2019.

Answer» R. Chetan, Kolkata has the following balances in his books on 1st March, 2019:

Cash ₹ 15,400; Cash at Bank ₹ 82,500; Stock ₹ 1,92,500; Plant and Machinery ₹ 4,40,000.

Sundry Debtors: Rajesh ₹ 27,500; James ₹ 13,750.

Sundry Creditors: Rao ₹ 19,250, Samanta; ₹ 35,750; Capital ₹ 7,16,650.

The following are the transactions for the month of March 2019:


















































































2019
March 1 Cash Sales* 2,000
March 2 Purchases machinery by cheque* 5,000
March 4 Paid salaries by cheque 2,750
March 7 Paid wages 440
March 9 Rajesh settled his account by cheque less 5% discount
March 11 Sold goods on credit to James, Patna** 10,000
March 13 Sent a credit note to James for goods returned** (Including IGST reversed) 2,240
March 18 Paid to Rao by cheque in full settlement 18,000
March 20 Took loan from Bank of Baroda 50,000
March 22 Withdrawn from bank for personal purposes 2,500
March 25 Bought goods from Samanta, Delhi** 5,000
March 27 Paid corporation tax by cheque 1,155
March 30 Cash sales (Including CGST and SGST 6% each) and paid into bank 4,480
March 31 All cash in hand, with the exception of ₹ 825 retained for change, was paid into the bank



Transactions marked with (*) are intra-state transactions subject to CGST and SGST 6% each. Transactions marked with (**) are inter-state transactions subject to IGST 12%.

Record these transactions in his subsidiary books, post to the Ledger and prepare a Trial Balance as on 31st March, 2019.
7032.

ifnth term of an AP is(2n+1) then find the sum of its first three terms

Answer» ifnth term of an AP is(2n+1) then find the sum of its first three terms
7033.

If points (t, 2t), (−2, 6) and (3, 1) are collinear, then t =(a) 34(b) 43(c) 53(d) 35

Answer» If points (t, 2t), (−2, 6) and (3, 1) are collinear, then t =



(a) 34



(b) 43



(c) 53



(d) 35
7034.

A hollow cylindrical pipe is 210 cm long. Its outer and inner diameters are 10 cm and 6 cm respectively. Find the volume of the copper used in making the pipe ___

Answer»

A hollow cylindrical pipe is 210 cm long. Its outer and inner diameters are 10 cm and 6 cm respectively. Find the volume of the copper used in making the pipe ___

7035.

From the following Trial Balance of Ramesh, prepare Trading, Profit and Loss Account for the year ending 31st March, 2019 and a Balance Sheet as on that date:​ Heads of Accounts Dr. (₹) Cr. (₹) Drawings 15,000 Capital 3,50,000 Plant and Machinery 2,05,000 Debtors 50,000 Creditors 28,000 Returns Inward 8,000 Returns Outward 7,000 Discount Allowed 7,000 Discount Received 6,000 Commission 15,000 Interest on Bank Loan 12,000 Furniture 55,000 Provision for Doubtful Debts 13,000 Wages 50,000 Salaries 45,000 Advertisement 15,000 Rent and Taxes 13,000 Purchases 2,60,000 Sales 4,00,000 Stock on 1st April, 2018 70,000 Carriage 5,000 Land and Building 98,000 Cash in Hand 8,000 Cash at Bank 20,000 10% Bank Loan as on 1st April, 2018 1,50,000 Input CGST 9,000 Input SGST 9,000 Output IGST 15,000 Total 9,69,000 9,69,000 ​ Adjustments:(i) Cost of stock on 31st March, 2019 was ₹ 37,000. However, its market value was ₹ 35,000.(ii) Wages outstanding were ₹ 6,000 and salaries outstanding were ₹ 5,000 on 31st March, 2019.(iii) Depreciate Land and Building 212%, Plant and Machinery 10% p.a. and Furniture 15% p.a.(iv) Purchase includes purchase of machinery for ₹ 10,000 on 1st October, 2018.(v) Debtors include bad debts of ₹ 2,000. Maintain a provision for doubtful debts 10% on Debtors.

Answer» From the following Trial Balance of Ramesh, prepare Trading, Profit and Loss Account for the year ending 31st March, 2019 and a Balance Sheet as on that date:​








































































































































































Heads of Accounts Dr.

(₹)
Cr.

(₹)
Drawings 15,000
Capital 3,50,000
Plant and Machinery 2,05,000
Debtors 50,000
Creditors 28,000
Returns Inward 8,000
Returns Outward 7,000
Discount Allowed 7,000
Discount Received 6,000
Commission 15,000
Interest on Bank Loan 12,000
Furniture 55,000
Provision for Doubtful Debts 13,000
Wages 50,000
Salaries 45,000
Advertisement 15,000
Rent and Taxes 13,000
Purchases 2,60,000
Sales 4,00,000
Stock on 1st April, 2018 70,000
Carriage 5,000
Land and Building 98,000
Cash in Hand 8,000
Cash at Bank 20,000
10% Bank Loan as on 1st April, 2018 1,50,000
Input CGST 9,000
Input SGST 9,000
Output IGST 15,000
Total 9,69,000 9,69,000



Adjustments:

(i) Cost of stock on 31st March, 2019 was ₹ 37,000. However, its market value was ₹ 35,000.

(ii) Wages outstanding were ₹ 6,000 and salaries outstanding were ₹ 5,000 on 31st March, 2019.

(iii) Depreciate Land and Building 212%, Plant and Machinery 10% p.a. and Furniture 15% p.a.

(iv) Purchase includes purchase of machinery for ₹ 10,000 on 1st October, 2018.

(v) Debtors include bad debts of ₹ 2,000. Maintain a provision for doubtful debts 10% on Debtors.
7036.

Prove that the points A (4, 3), B (6, 4), C (5, −6) and D (3, −7) in that order are the vertices of a parallelogram.

Answer» Prove that the points A (4, 3), B (6, 4), C (5, −6) and D (3, −7) in that order are the vertices of a parallelogram.
7037.

In Fig.4, an isosceles triangle ABC, with AB = AC, circumscribes a circle. Prove that the point of contact P bisects the base BC. OR In Fig.5, the chord AB of the larger of the two concentric circles, with centre O, touches the smaller circle at C. Prove that AC = CB.

Answer»

In Fig.4, an isosceles triangle ABC, with AB = AC, circumscribes a circle. Prove that the point of contact P bisects the base BC.

OR
In Fig.5, the chord AB of the larger of the two concentric circles, with centre O, touches the smaller circle at C. Prove that AC = CB.

7038.

Question 92 (xiii)Factorise the following using the identity a2−b2=(a+b)(a−b).x28−y218

Answer»

Question 92 (xiii)



Factorise the following using the identity a2b2=(a+b)(ab).



x28y218



7039.

If A, B and C are interior angles of a triangle ABC, then sin B+C2=(a) sin A2(b) cos A2(c) -sin A2(d) -cos A2

Answer» If A, B and C are interior angles of a triangle ABC, then sin B+C2=



(a) sin A2

(b) cos A2

(c) -sin A2

(d) -cos A2
7040.

In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD,A=(x+1)° , B=(y+8)°,C=(3y+23)°,,D=(4x+12)° find all the angles

Answer»

In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD,A=(x+1)° , B=(y+8)°,C=(3y+23)°,,D=(4x+12)° find all the angles

7041.

Question 16 If D (−12,52), E (7,3) and F (72,72) are the mid-points of sides of ΔABC, then find the area of the ΔABC.

Answer» Question 16
If D (12,52), E (7,3) and F (72,72) are the mid-points of sides of ΔABC, then find the area of the ΔABC.
7042.

If S is the focus of a parabola and PQ is any focal chord, then the semi-latus rectum of the parabola is

Answer»

If S is the focus of a parabola and PQ is any focal chord, then the semi-latus rectum of the parabola is


7043.

Find the solution of equations-ax + by = a-bax - by = a+b

Answer» Find the solution of equations-
ax + by = a-b
ax - by = a+b
7044.

Find AB, if A=[6923] and B=[260798].

Answer» Find AB, if A=[6923] and B=[260798].
7045.

270∘=____ radians

Answer» 270=____ radians
7046.

Taxi charges in a city consist of fixed charges and the remaining depending upon the distancetravelled in kilometres. If a man travels 80 km, he pays ₹1,330, and travelling 90 km, he pays ₹1,490. Find the fixed charges and rate per km.

Answer» Taxi charges in a city consist of fixed charges and the remaining depending upon the distance

travelled in kilometres. If a man travels 80 km, he pays ₹1,330, and travelling 90 km, he pays

₹1,490. Find the fixed charges and rate per km.
7047.

The Balance Sheet of Madhu and Vidhi who are sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 3 as at 31st March, 2016 is given below: Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ Madhu's Capital 5,20,000 Land and Building 3,00,000 Vidhi's Capital 3,00,000 Machinery 2,80,000 General Reserve 30,000 Stock 80,000 Bills Payable 1,50,000 Debtors 3,00,000 Less: Provision 10,000 2,90,000 Bank 50,000 10,00,000 10,00​,000 ​Madhu and Vidhi decided to admit Gayatri as a new partner from 1st April, 2016 and their new profit-sharing ratio will be 2 : 3 : 5. Gayatri brought ₹ 4,00,000 as her capital and her share of goodwill premium in cash.(a) Goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹ 3,00,000.(b) Land and Building was found undervalued by ₹ 26,000.(c) Provision for doubtful debts was to be made equal to 5% of the debtors.(d) There was a claim of ₹ 6,000 on account of workmen compensation.Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet of the reconstituted firm.

Answer» The Balance Sheet of Madhu and Vidhi who are sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 3 as at 31st March, 2016 is given below:



















































































Liabilities Assets
Madhu's Capital 5,20,000 Land and Building 3,00,000
Vidhi's Capital 3,00,000 Machinery 2,80,000
General Reserve 30,000 Stock 80,000
Bills Payable 1,50,000 Debtors 3,00,000
Less: Provision 10,000 2,90,000
Bank 50,000
10,00,000 10,00​,000



Madhu and Vidhi decided to admit Gayatri as a new partner from 1st April, 2016 and their new profit-sharing ratio will be 2 : 3 : 5. Gayatri brought ₹ 4,00,000 as her capital and her share of goodwill premium in cash.

(a) Goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹ 3,00,000.

(b) Land and Building was found undervalued by ₹ 26,000.

(c) Provision for doubtful debts was to be made equal to 5% of the debtors.

(d) There was a claim of ₹ 6,000 on account of workmen compensation.

Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet of the reconstituted firm.
7048.

The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a point on the ground, which is 30 m away from the foot of the tower is 30∘. Find the height of the tower. [2 MARKS]

Answer»

The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a point on the ground, which is 30 m away from the foot of the tower is 30. Find the height of the tower. [2 MARKS]



7049.

The product of (√6+√2) and (√6−√2), is___.

Answer» The product of (6+2) and (62), is___.
7050.

When 19779 and 17997 are divided by a certain number they leave the same reminder. Find the largest such divisor and reminder. How many such divisor are there?

Answer»

When 19779 and 17997 are divided by a certain number they leave the same reminder. Find the largest such divisor and reminder. How many such divisor are there?