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9451.

The length of the diagonal of a square is 10√2 cm. Its area is (a) 200 cm2 (b) 100 cm2 (c) 150 cm2 (d) 100√2cm2

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The length of the diagonal of a square is 102 cm. Its area is

(a) 200 cm2 (b) 100 cm2 (c) 150 cm2 (d) 1002cm2

9452.

Which of the following is a compulsory payment imposed on persons or companies by the government to meet the expenditure incurred on providing benefits to the people?

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Which of the following is a compulsory payment imposed on persons or companies by the government to meet the expenditure incurred on providing benefits to the people?


9453.

A cottage industry produces a certain number of toys in a day. The cost of production of each toy (in rupees) was found to be 55 minus the number of articles produced in a day. On a particular day, the total cost of production was Rs. 750. If x denotes the number of toys produced that day, form the quadratic equation of find x.

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A cottage industry produces a certain number of toys in a day. The cost of production of each toy (in rupees) was found to be 55 minus the number of articles produced in a day. On a particular day, the total cost of production was Rs. 750. If x denotes the number of toys produced that day, form the quadratic equation of find x.

9454.

Question 14If the nth terms of the AP’s 9 , 7, 5, …. and 24, 21, 18 … are the same, then find the value of n, Also that term.

Answer» Question 14

If the nth terms of the AP’s 9 , 7, 5, …. and 24, 21, 18 … are the same, then find the value of n, Also that term.
9455.

If the lines mx - ny + 5 = 0 and 2x + 3y + 6 = 0 are perpendicular to each other, then find the relation between m and n

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If the lines mx - ny + 5 = 0 and 2x + 3y + 6 = 0 are perpendicular to each other, then find the relation between m and n


9456.

Question 10 Prove that the angle between the two tangents drawn from an external point to a circle is supplementary to the angle subtended by the line-segment joining the points of contact at the centre.

Answer» Question 10
Prove that the angle between the two tangents drawn from an external point to a circle is supplementary to the angle subtended by the line-segment joining the points of contact at the centre.
9457.

The curved surface area of a cone of radius 'r', height 'h' and slant height 'l' is ___.

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The curved surface area of a cone of radius 'r', height 'h' and slant height 'l' is ___.

9458.

11. A man firing a distant target has 10% chance of hitting the target in one shot. Find the number of times he must fire at the target to have about 50% chance of hitting the target.

Answer» 11. A man firing a distant target has 10% chance of hitting the target in one shot. Find the number of times he must fire at the target to have about 50% chance of hitting the target.
9459.

In two similar triangles ABC and PQR, if their corresponding altitudes AD and PS are in the ratio 4 : 9, find the ratio of the areas of △ABC and △PQR.

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In two similar triangles ABC and PQR, if their corresponding altitudes AD and PS are in the ratio 4 : 9, find the ratio of the areas of ABC and PQR.

9460.

Question 4 (v)Find the values of p and q for the following pair of equations 2x + 3y = 7 and 2px + py = 28 – qy, if the pair of equations has infinitely many solutions.

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Question 4 (v)

Find the values of p and q for the following pair of equations 2x + 3y = 7 and 2px + py = 28 – qy, if the pair of equations has infinitely many solutions.



9461.

Question 6Let ABC be a right triangle in which AB = 6 cm, BC = 8 cm and ∠B=90∘. BD is the perpendicular from B on AC. A circle through B, C, D is drawn. Construct the tangents from A to this circle.

Answer» Question 6

Let ABC be a right triangle in which AB = 6 cm, BC = 8 cm and B=90. BD is the perpendicular from B on AC. A circle through B, C, D is drawn. Construct the tangents from A to this circle.
9462.

If cot θ=78, evaluate :(i) 1+ sin θ 1- sin θ1+cos θ 1-cos θ(ii) cot2 θ

Answer» If cot θ=78, evaluate :



(i) 1+ sin θ 1- sin θ1+cos θ 1-cos θ

(ii) cot2 θ
9463.

By selling a chair for Rs. 75, Mohan gained as much percent as its cost. Calculate the cost of the chair.

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By selling a chair for Rs. 75, Mohan gained as much percent as its cost. Calculate the cost of the chair.

9464.

Question 17 (ii)(ii) Suppose the bulb drawn in (i) is not defective and is not replaced. Now one bulb is drawn at random from the rest. What is the probability that this bulb is not defective?

Answer» Question 17 (ii)

(ii) Suppose the bulb drawn in (i) is not defective and is not replaced. Now one bulb is drawn at random from the rest. What is the probability that this bulb is not defective?
9465.

If 5n^2+7n+6/n is an integer then what are the possible values of n

Answer» If 5n^2+7n+6/n is an integer then what are the possible values of n
9466.

If the centroid of the triangle whose vertices are (2, 4), (3, a), (4, 2) is (a, 3), then a = _________.

Answer» If the centroid of the triangle whose vertices are (2, 4), (3, a), (4, 2) is (a, 3), then a = _________.
9467.

M and N are points on the sides PQ and PR respectively of a ∆PQR. For each of the following cases, state whether MN || QR.(i) PM = 4 cm, QM = 4.5 cm, PN = 4 cm, NR = 4.5 cm(ii) PQ = 1.28 cm, PR = 2.56 cm, PM = 0.16 cm, PN = 0.32 cm

Answer» M and N are points on the sides PQ and PR respectively of a ∆PQR. For each of the following cases, state whether MN || QR.



(i) PM = 4 cm, QM = 4.5 cm, PN = 4 cm, NR = 4.5 cm

(ii) PQ = 1.28 cm, PR = 2.56 cm, PM = 0.16 cm, PN = 0.32 cm
9468.

Consider the expression (a - 1)* (((b+c)/3)+d)). Let X be the minimum number of registers required by an optimal code generation (without any register spill) algorithm for a load/store architecture, in which (i) only load and store instructions can have memory operands and (ii) arithmatic instructions can have only register or immediate operands. The value of X is

Answer» Consider the expression (a - 1)* (((b+c)/3)+d)). Let X be the minimum number of registers required by an optimal code generation (without any register spill) algorithm for a load/store architecture, in which (i) only load and store instructions can have memory operands and (ii) arithmatic instructions can have only register or immediate operands. The value of X is


9469.

If sum of 3rd and 8th terms of an A.P. is 7 and sum of 7th and 14th terms is –3 then find the 10 th term .

Answer» If sum of 3rd and 8th terms of an A.P. is 7 and sum of 7th and 14th terms is –3 then find the 10 th term .
9470.

For what value of k, −4 is a zero of the polynomial x2 − x − (2k + 2)?

Answer» For what value of k, −4 is a zero of the polynomial x2 − x − (2k + 2)?
9471.

The abscissa of the point of intersection of the less than type and of the more than type cumulative frequency curves of a grouped data gives its

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The abscissa of the point of intersection of the less than type and of the more than type cumulative frequency curves of a grouped data gives its



9472.

In the following, determine whether the given quadratic equations have real roots and if so, find the roots:(i) 16x2 = 24x + 1(ii) x2 + x + 2 = 0(iii) 3x2+10x-83=0(iv) 3x2 − 2x + 2 = 0(v) 2x2-26x+3=0(vi) 3a2x2+8abx+4b2=0, a≠0(vii) 3x2+25x-5=0(viii) x2 − 2x + 1 = 0(ix) 2x2+53x+6=0(x) 2x2+7x+52=0(xi) 2x2-22x+1=0(xii) 3x2 − 5x + 2 = 0

Answer» In the following, determine whether the given quadratic equations have real roots and if so, find the roots:



(i) 16x2 = 24x + 1

(ii) x2 + x + 2 = 0

(iii) 3x2+10x-83=0

(iv) 3x2 − 2x + 2 = 0

(v) 2x2-26x+3=0

(vi) 3a2x2+8abx+4b2=0, a0

(vii) 3x2+25x-5=0

(viii) x2 − 2x + 1 = 0

(ix) 2x2+53x+6=0

(x) 2x2+7x+52=0

(xi) 2x2-22x+1=0

(xii) 3x2 − 5x + 2 = 0
9473.

The houses of 4 friends are located at the points (6, 6), (0, 6), (3, 3) and (6, 0) as shown in the figure. A, C and B are the vertices of a right triangle. Find the coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment joining the points B(0, 6) and C(6, 6).

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The houses of 4 friends are located at the points (6, 6), (0, 6), (3, 3) and (6, 0) as shown in the figure. A, C and B are the vertices of a right triangle. Find the coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment joining the points B(0, 6) and C(6, 6).


9474.

Find the sum of n terms of the following series: (4−1n)+(4−2n)+(4−3n)+⋯

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Find the sum of n terms of the following series:
(41n)+(42n)+(43n)+

9475.

The 7th term of an AP is 4 and its common difference is −4. What is its first term?(a) 16(b) 20(c) 24(d) 28

Answer» The 7th term of an AP is 4 and its common difference is −4. What is its first term?

(a) 16

(b) 20

(c) 24

(d) 28
9476.

A military tent of height 8.25 m is in the form of a right circular cylinder of base diameter 30 m and height 5.5 m surmounted by a right circular cone of same base radius. Find the length of canvas used in making the tent, if the breadth of the canvas is 1.5 m. [CBSE 2012]

Answer» A military tent of height 8.25 m is in the form of a right circular cylinder of base diameter 30 m and height 5.5 m surmounted by a right circular cone of same base radius. Find the length of canvas used in making the tent, if the breadth of the canvas is 1.5 m. [CBSE 2012]
9477.

are the factors of the polynomial x2+2x−8.

Answer» are the factors of the polynomial x2+2x8.
9478.

If nP4 = 12 nP2 the find n.

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If nP4 = 12 nP2 the find n.

9479.

In the given figure, CP and CQ are tangents from an external point C to a circle with centre O. AB is another tangent which touches the circle at R. If CP = 11 cm and BR = 4 cm, find the length of BC.[Hint: We have, CP = 11 cm∴ CP = CQ = CQ = 11 cmNow, BR= BQ⇒ BQ = 4 cm∴ BC = CQ − BQ = (11−4)cm = 7 cm

Answer» In the given figure, CP and CQ are tangents from an external point C to a circle with centre O. AB is another tangent which touches the circle at R. If CP = 11 cm and BR = 4 cm, find the length of BC.




[Hint: We have, CP = 11 cm



∴ CP = CQ = CQ = 11 cm



Now, BR= BQ



⇒ BQ = 4 cm



∴ BC = CQ − BQ = (11−4)cm = 7 cm
9480.

Write the roots of the quadratic equation x2+8=0.

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Write the roots of the quadratic equation x2+8=0.

9481.

sec 70° sin 20° + cos 20° cosec 70° = ?(a) 0(b) 1(c) 2(d) –2

Answer» sec 70° sin 20° + cos 20° cosec 70° = ?

(a) 0

(b) 1

(c) 2

(d) –2
9482.

How many cylinder glasses of 3cm base radius and height 8cm can be refilled from a cylindrical vessel of base radius 15cm which is filled up to a height of 32 cm

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How many cylinder glasses of 3cm base radius and height 8cm can be refilled from a cylindrical vessel of base radius 15cm which is filled up to a height of 32 cm

9483.

62.The value of sin1.cos2.tan3.cot4.sec5.cosec6 is A)Positive B)Negative C)Zero

Answer» 62.The value of sin1.cos2.tan3.cot4.sec5.cosec6 is A)Positive B)Negative C)Zero
9484.

Find the discriminant of the following quadratic equation x2+5x–3=0 [1 MARK]

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Find the discriminant of the following quadratic equation
x2+5x3=0 [1 MARK]

9485.

The reflection of point A(-6, 10) about Y = 2 is (c, d). The value of c+d is ___.

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The reflection of point A(-6, 10) about Y = 2 is (c, d). The value of c+d is ___.


9486.

The difference of two numbers is 1365. On dividing the larger number by the smaller, we get 6 as quotient and 15 as remainder. What is the smaller number ?

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The difference of two numbers is 1365. On dividing the larger number by the smaller, we get 6 as quotient and 15 as remainder. What is the smaller number ?


9487.

Which one of the following has 2 solutions ?

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Which one of the following has 2 solutions ?


9488.

The lengths of two sides of a triangle are 6 centimetres and 4 centimetres; and the angle between them is 130°. What is its area?

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The lengths of two sides of a triangle are 6 centimetres and 4 centimetres; and the angle between them is 130°. What is its area?

9489.

SAT is a triangle. P and Q are points on SA and ST respectively such that PQ || AT. If M is a point on SA such that MQ || PT, then which of the following is always true?

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SAT is a triangle. P and Q are points on SA and ST respectively such that PQ || AT. If M is a point on SA such that MQ || PT, then which of the following is always true?

9490.

Let ABC be an isosceles triangle with base BC . If r is the radius of the circle inscribed in the △ABC and ρ be the radius of the circle escribed opposite to the angle A, then the product ρr can be equal to( Note: R is the circum radius of the triangle ABC)

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Let ABC be an isosceles triangle with base BC . If r is the radius of the circle inscribed in the ABC and ρ be the radius of the circle escribed opposite to the angle A, then the product ρr can be equal to

( Note: R is the circum radius of the triangle ABC)

9491.

For the A.P. : -3, -7, -11 ,....., can we find a30 - a20 withoput actually finding a30 and a20 ? Give reasons for your answer.

Answer» For the A.P. : -3, -7, -11 ,....., can we find a30 - a20 withoput actually finding a30 and a20 ? Give reasons for your answer.
9492.

In Fig. 3, AD = 4 cm, BD = 3 cm and CB = 12 cm, then cot θ equals(a) 34(b) 512(c) 43(d) 125

Answer» In Fig. 3, AD = 4 cm, BD = 3 cm and CB = 12 cm, then cot θ equals



(a) 34



(b) 512



(c) 43



(d) 125


9493.

The integer ′k′, for which the inequality x2−2(3k−1)x+8k2−7>0 is valid for every x in R is :

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The integer k, for which the inequality x22(3k1)x+8k27>0 is valid for every x in R is :

9494.

The base edges of two square pyramid are in the ratio 1 : 2 and their heights are in the ratio 1 : 3. The volume of the first pyramid is 180 cubic centimetres. What is the volume of the second?

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The base edges of two square pyramid are in the ratio 1 : 2 and their heights are in the ratio 1 : 3. The volume of the first pyramid is 180 cubic centimetres. What is the volume of the second?

9495.

The sum of the digits of a two digit number is 13 the number obtained by interchanging its digits exceeds the given number by 9 find the original number

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The sum of the digits of a two digit number is 13 the number obtained by interchanging its digits exceeds the given number by 9 find the original number

9496.

A tangent is drawn at a point P on a circle. A line through the centre O of the circle of radius 7 cm cuts the tangent at Q such that PQ = 24 cm. Find OQ.

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A tangent is drawn at a point P on a circle. A line through the centre O of the circle of radius 7 cm cuts the tangent at Q such that PQ = 24 cm. Find OQ.


9497.

Arrange the polynomials in the increasing order of their degree (bottom to top).

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Arrange the polynomials in the increasing order of their degree (bottom to top).

9498.

How many cubes of 10cm edge can be put in ca cubical box of 1m edge

Answer» How many cubes of 10cm edge can be put in ca cubical box of 1m edge
9499.

The sum of the squares of two positive integers is 208. If the square of the larger number is 18 times the smaller number, find the numbers.

Answer» The sum of the squares of two positive integers is 208. If the square of the larger number is 18 times the smaller number, find the numbers.
9500.

Question 2 (i) Write first four terms of the A.P. when the first term "a" and the common difference "d" are given as follows. (i) a = 10, d = 10

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Question 2 (i)
Write first four terms of the A.P. when the first term "a" and the common difference "d" are given as follows.
(i) a = 10, d = 10