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2151.

If the product of two zeros of the polynomial f(x) = 2x3 + 6x2 - 4x + 9 is 3, then its third zero is

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If the product of two zeros of the polynomial f(x) = 2x3 + 6x2 - 4x + 9 is 3, then its third zero is


2152.

Find the radius of a circle whose circumference is equal to the sum of the circumference of two circles of radii 15 cm and 18 cm .132974

Answer» Find the radius of a circle whose circumference is equal to the sum of the circumference of two circles of radii 15 cm and 18 cm .132974
2153.

Find the values of x and y in the following rectangle.

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Find the values of x and y in the following rectangle.

2154.

Arjun and Karna had an archery competition where they had to shoot a target board with 7 concurrent circles dividing the board into 8 concurrent circular strips. Score for each outcome decreases by unity with centermost circle having score of 8. Dronacharya had difficulty in deciding who the winner was after the scores were recorded. Calculate the mean deviation about the score of innermost circle so as to decide who the winner is assuming the winner is less deviated from the bulls eye. Points87654321Arjun(fi)571423111043karna(fi)58112414853

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Arjun and Karna had an archery competition where they had to shoot a target board with 7 concurrent circles dividing the board into 8 concurrent circular strips. Score for each outcome decreases by unity with centermost circle having score of 8. Dronacharya had difficulty in deciding who the winner was after the scores were recorded. Calculate the mean deviation about the score of innermost circle so as to decide who the winner is assuming the winner is less deviated from the bulls eye.

Points87654321Arjun(fi)571423111043karna(fi)58112414853


2155.

Is it possible to design a rectangular mango grove whose length is twice its breadth, and the area is 800 m2? If so, find its length and breadth.

Answer» Is it possible to design a rectangular mango grove whose length is twice its breadth, and the area is 800 m2? If so, find its length and breadth.
2156.

Show that △ABC, where A(-2, 0), B(0, 2), and C(2, 0) and △PQR where P(-4, 0), Q(4, 0), R(0, 4) are similar triangles.

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Show that ABC, where A(-2, 0), B(0, 2), and C(2, 0) and PQR where P(-4, 0), Q(4, 0), R(0, 4) are similar triangles.

2157.

Following is the Trial Balance of Mr. S. Kapur on 31st March, 2018:​ Particulars Dr. (₹) Cr. (₹) Cash in Hand 10,800 Cash at Bank 2,32,600 Purchases 8,13,500 Sales 19,75,600 Returns Inward 13,600 Returns Outward 10,000 Wages 2,09,600 Fuel and Power 94,600 Carriage Outwards 64,000 Carriage on Purchases 40,800 Stock on 1st April, 2017 1,15,200 Building 6,00,000 Computer 2,00,000 Machinery 4,00,000 Salaries 3,00,000 Patents 1,50,000 Advertisement Expenses 60,000 Insurance 12,000 Capital 16,00,000 Drawings 1,04,900 Sundry Debtors 2,90,000 Sundry Creditors 1,31,000 Input CGST 7,500 Input SGST 7,500 Output IGST 10,000 Total 37,26,600 37,26,600 ​ Taking into account the following adjustments, prepare Trading and Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet:(a) Stock in Hand on 31st March, 2018 is ₹1,36,000.(b) Machinery is to be depreciated 10% and patents 20%.(c) Salaries for the month of March, 2018 amounting to ₹30,000 were unpaid.(d) Insurance includes a premium of ₹1,700 for the year ending 31st March, 2019.(e) Wages include a sum of ₹40,000 spent on constructing a scooter shed for employees and customers.(f) Provision for Doubtful Debts is to be created to the extent of 5% on Sundry Debtors.

Answer» Following is the Trial Balance of Mr. S. Kapur on 31st March, 2018:​

























































































































































Particulars Dr.

(₹)
Cr.

(₹)
Cash in Hand 10,800
Cash at Bank 2,32,600
Purchases 8,13,500
Sales 19,75,600
Returns Inward 13,600
Returns Outward 10,000
Wages 2,09,600
Fuel and Power 94,600
Carriage Outwards 64,000
Carriage on Purchases 40,800
Stock on 1st April, 2017 1,15,200
Building 6,00,000
Computer 2,00,000
Machinery 4,00,000
Salaries 3,00,000
Patents 1,50,000
Advertisement Expenses 60,000
Insurance 12,000
Capital 16,00,000
Drawings 1,04,900
Sundry Debtors 2,90,000
Sundry Creditors 1,31,000
Input CGST 7,500
Input SGST 7,500
Output IGST 10,000
Total 37,26,600 37,26,600



Taking into account the following adjustments, prepare Trading and Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet:

(a) Stock in Hand on 31st March, 2018 is ₹1,36,000.

(b) Machinery is to be depreciated 10% and patents 20%.

(c) Salaries for the month of March, 2018 amounting to ₹30,000 were unpaid.

(d) Insurance includes a premium of ₹1,700 for the year ending 31st March, 2019.

(e) Wages include a sum of ₹40,000 spent on constructing a scooter shed for employees and customers.

(f) Provision for Doubtful Debts is to be created to the extent of 5% on Sundry Debtors.
2158.

If A and B are two events associated with a random experiment such that P(A) = 0.3, P(B) = 0.2 and P(A∩B) = 0.1, then of P(A∩B) =_______________.

Answer» If A and B are two events associated with a random experiment such that P(A) = 0.3, P(B) = 0.2 and P(AB) = 0.1, then of P(AB) =_______________.
2159.

Is it possible to design a rectangular park of perimeter 80 m and area 400 m2 ? If so, find its length and breadth.

Answer» Is it possible to design a rectangular park of perimeter 80 m and area 400 m2 ? If so, find its length and breadth.
2160.

If (a + b), (b – c) and (c + d) are in AP, then which of the following is in AP?

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If (a + b), (b – c) and (c + d) are in AP, then which of the following is in AP?

2161.

For an arithmetic sequence, what is the sum of three consecutive terms?

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For an arithmetic sequence, what is the sum of three consecutive terms?



2162.

Find a cubic polynomial whose zeroes are 12, 1 and −3.

Answer» Find a cubic polynomial whose zeroes are 12, 1 and −3.
2163.

ntIf p = (16+83) -(21-123) , then find p -n ntA) 8n ntB) 6n ntC) 5n ntD) 4n

Answer» ntIf p = (16+83) -(21-123) , then find p -n ntA) 8n ntB) 6n ntC) 5n ntD) 4n
2164.

3. The line joining the top of a hill to tje foot of the hill makes an angle of 30degree with the horizontal through the foot of the hill.there is one temple at the foot of the hill and a guest house halfway from the foot to the top .the top of the temple and of the guest house both make an elevation of 45 degree at the foot of the hill. If the guest house is 100 m away from the foot of the hill along the hill,find the height of the guest house and temple

Answer» 3. The line joining the top of a hill to tje foot of the hill makes an angle of 30degree with the horizontal through the foot of the hill.there is one temple at the foot of the hill and a guest house halfway from the foot to the top .the top of the temple and of the guest house both make an elevation of 45 degree at the foot of the hill. If the guest house is 100 m away from the foot of the hill along the hill,find the height of the guest house and temple
2165.

A positive number is divided into 2 parts such that the sum of the squares of 2 parts is 208. The square of the larger part is 18 times the smaller part. Taking ‘’ as the smaller part of the 2 parts, find the numbers.

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A positive number is divided into 2 parts such that the sum of the squares of 2 parts is 208. The square of the larger part is 18 times the smaller part. Taking ‘’ as the smaller part of the 2 parts, find the numbers.


2166.

What is the area of rhombus

Answer» What is the area of rhombus
2167.

The length an breadth of a rectangular garden are in the ratio 9:5.A path 3.5 m wide,running all around inside it has an area of 1911 m2.Find the dimensions of the garden.

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The length an breadth of a rectangular garden are in the ratio 9:5.A path 3.5 m wide,running all around inside it has an area of 1911 m2.Find the dimensions of the garden.

2168.

Find the value of k, if the point P (2, 4) is equidistant from the points A (5, k) and B (k, 7).

Answer» Find the value of k, if the point P (2, 4) is equidistant from the points A (5, k) and B (k, 7).
2169.

A technician has to repair a light on a pole of height 10 m. She needs to reach a point 2 m below the top of the pole to undertake the repair work. The length of the ramp (in m) that she should use which, when inclined at an angle of 30∘ to the horizontal, would enable her to reach the required position is ___ m.

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A technician has to repair a light on a pole of height 10 m. She needs to reach a point 2 m below the top of the pole to undertake the repair work. The length of the ramp (in m) that she should use which, when inclined at an angle of 30 to the horizontal, would enable her to reach the required position is ___ m.

2170.

Question 4 (ii) Which of the following are APs? If they form an A.P. find the common difference d and write three more terms. (ii) 2,52,3,72, …

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Question 4 (ii)
Which of the following are APs? If they form an A.P. find the common difference d and write three more terms.
(ii) 2,52,3,72,

2171.

Fill In The Blanks Two congruent circles have centres at O and O'. Arc AXb of circle centred at O, subtends an angle of 75∘ at the centre O and arc PYQ ( or circle centred at O') subtends an angle 25∘ at the centre O'. The ratio of the arcs AXB and PYQ is ___________.

Answer» Fill In The Blanks



Two congruent circles have centres at O and O'. Arc AXb of circle centred at O, subtends an angle of 75 at the centre O and arc PYQ ( or circle centred at O') subtends an angle 25 at the centre O'. The ratio of the arcs AXB and PYQ is ___________.
2172.

ABC is a right angled triangle with ∠ ABC = 90∘. D is any point on AB and DE is perpendicular to AC. Prove that : (i) Δ ADE~Δ ACB. (ii) If AC = 13 cm, BC = 5 cm and AE = 4 cm. Find DE and AD. (iii) Find, area of Δ ADE : area of quadrilateral BCED.

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ABC is a right angled triangle with ABC = 90. D is any point on AB and DE is perpendicular to AC. Prove that : (i) Δ ADE~Δ ACB. (ii) If AC = 13 cm, BC = 5 cm and AE = 4 cm. Find DE and AD. (iii) Find, area of Δ ADE : area of quadrilateral BCED.

2173.

Verify that points P(–2, 2), Q(2, 2) and R(2, 7) are vertices of a right angled triangle.

Answer» Verify that points P(–2, 2), Q(2, 2) and R(2, 7) are vertices of a right angled triangle.
2174.

In the given figure, ∆ACB ∼ ∆APQ. If BC = 8 cm, PQ = 4 cm, BA = 6.5 cm and AP = 2.8 cm, find CA and AQ.

Answer» In the given figure, ∆ACB ∼ ∆APQ. If BC = 8 cm, PQ = 4 cm, BA = 6.5 cm and AP = 2.8 cm, find CA and AQ.

2175.

If the discriminant of a quadratic equation is greater than 0, how many distinct real roots does it have?

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If the discriminant of a quadratic equation is greater than 0, how many distinct real roots does it have?

2176.

Find all the zeros of the polynomial x3 + 3x2 − 2x − 6, if two of its zeros are -2 and 2.

Answer» Find all the zeros of the polynomial x3 + 3x2 − 2x − 6, if two of its zeros are -2 and 2.
2177.

38. The sum of dimensions of a cuboid is 21 m. if its diagonals are 7\sqrt{}5 cm, find its surface area.

Answer» 38. The sum of dimensions of a cuboid is 21 m. if its diagonals are 7\sqrt{}5 cm, find its surface area.
2178.

Solve the following quadric equations by factorization method only x2+2x+5=0

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Solve the following quadric equations by factorization method only x2+2x+5=0

2179.

A man bought a certain number of toys for RS 180 ,he kept one for his own use and sold rest of it for one rupee each more than he gave for them , besides getting his own toy for nothing he made a profit of RS 10. Find no of toys.

Answer» A man bought a certain number of toys for RS 180 ,he kept one for his own use and sold rest of it for one rupee each more than he gave for them , besides getting his own toy for nothing he made a profit of RS 10. Find no of toys.
2180.

A room is 16m long and 13.5 m broad.Find the cost of covering its floor with 75-m-wide carpet at Rs.60 per metre.

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A room is 16m long and 13.5 m broad.Find the cost of covering its floor with 75-m-wide carpet at Rs.60 per metre.

2181.

4. AB is a line segment of length 12 cm and M is its mid point . Semi circles are drawn with AM , MB and AB as diameters on same side of the line AB . A circle with centre O and radius r is drawn so that it touches all the 3 semi circles . It touches the circle with diameter AM at the point P , the circle with diameter MB at the point Q and the circle with diameter AB at the point R . Find the value of r if L and N are the mid points of AM and MB respectively and the points O , P , L ; the points O , Q , N and the points R , O , M are collinear .

Answer» 4. AB is a line segment of length 12 cm and M is its mid point . Semi circles are drawn with AM , MB and AB as diameters on same side of the line AB . A circle with centre O and radius r is drawn so that it touches all the 3 semi circles . It touches the circle with diameter AM at the point P , the circle with diameter MB at the point Q and the circle with diameter AB at the point R . Find the value of r if L and N are the mid points of AM and MB respectively and the points O , P , L ; the points O , Q , N and the points R , O , M are collinear .
2182.

Find the Y coordinates for the points which lie on y = 2x + 1, whose X coordinates are 3, 4 and 6.

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Find the Y coordinates for the points which lie on y = 2x + 1, whose X coordinates are 3, 4 and 6.

2183.

Question 26 Encircle the odd one of the following: (a) (-3, 3) (b) (-5, 5) (c) (-6, 1) (d) (-8, 8)

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Question 26

Encircle the odd one of the following:

(a) (-3, 3)
(b) (-5, 5)
(c) (-6, 1)
(d) (-8, 8)

2184.

Which of the following points does not lie in any quadrant?(a) (3, –6)(b) (–3, 4)(c) (5, 7)(d) (0, 3)

Answer» Which of the following points does not lie in any quadrant?

(a) (3, –6)

(b) (–3, 4)

(c) (5, 7)

(d) (0, 3)
2185.

The conditions for ax+by+c=0 to be a linear equation in two variables (x,y) are

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The conditions for ax+by+c=0 to be a linear equation in two variables (x,y) are



2186.

A card is drawn from a well-shuffled pack of 52 cards. Find the probability that the card drawn is neither a jack nor a queen.

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A card is drawn from a well-shuffled pack of 52 cards. Find the probability that the card drawn is neither a jack nor a queen.

2187.

Choose the correct answer of the following question:In the given figure, a tower AB is 20 m high and BC, its shadow on the ground is 203 m long. The sun's altitude is(a) 30° (b) 45° (c) 60° (d) none of these [CBSE 2015]

Answer» Choose the correct answer of the following question:



In the given figure, a tower AB is 20 m high and BC, its shadow on the ground is 203 m long. The sun's altitude is



(a) 30° (b) 45° (c) 60° (d) none of these [CBSE 2015]
2188.

Factorise : (i) x3−2x2−x+2 (ii) 2y3+y2−2y−1

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Factorise :
(i) x3−2x2−x+2
(ii) 2y3+y2−2y−1

2189.

If the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax2+bx+c, where a≠0 are equal then (A) c and a have opposite signs (B) c and b have opposite signs (C) c and a have the same sign (D) c and b have the same sign

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If the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax2+bx+c, where a0 are equal then
(A) c and a have opposite signs
(B) c and b have opposite signs
(C) c and a have the same sign
(D) c and b have the same sign

2190.

Non-negative root of (3x−12x+3)2−5(3x−12x+3)+4=0 is _____.

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Non-negative root of (3x12x+3)25(3x12x+3)+4=0 is _____.

2191.

If the polynomial (x4 + 2x3 + 8x2 + 12x + 18) is divided by another polynomial (x2 + 5), the remainder comes out to be (px + q). Find the values of p and q.

Answer» If the polynomial (x4 + 2x3 + 8x2 + 12x + 18) is divided by another polynomial (x2 + 5), the remainder comes out to be (px + q). Find the values of p and q.
2192.

Question 3Prove that, if a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides, then the two sides are divided in the same ratio.

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Question 3

Prove that, if a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides, then the two sides are divided in the same ratio.



2193.

56. Show that the line segment joining the mid point of the opposite sides of a quadrilateral bisect each other. Ag + I¯ → AgI + eˉ E^° = 0.152 V Ag → Ag+ + e¯ E^° = - 0.800 V What is the value of log Ksp for AgI (2.303RT/F = 0.059V )

Answer» 56. Show that the line segment joining the mid point of the opposite sides of a quadrilateral bisect each other. Ag + I¯ → AgI + eˉ E^° = 0.152 V Ag → Ag+ + e¯ E^° = - 0.800 V What is the value of log Ksp for AgI (2.303RT/F = 0.059V )
2194.

The sum of the 2nd and the 7th terms of an AP is 30. If its 15th term is 1 less than twice its 8th term, find the AP. [CBSE 2014]

Answer» The sum of the 2nd and the 7th terms of an AP is 30. If its 15th term is 1 less than twice its 8th term, find the AP. [CBSE 2014]
2195.

76 The value of x for which (5x + 2), (4x - 1) and (x + 2) are in arithmetic progression is

Answer» 76 The value of x for which (5x + 2), (4x - 1) and (x + 2) are in arithmetic progression is
2196.

Shahrukh opened a Recurring Deposit Account in a bank and deposited Rs 800 per month for 112 years. If he received Rs 15,084 at the time of maturity, find the rate of interest per annum.

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Shahrukh opened a Recurring Deposit Account in a bank and deposited Rs 800 per month for 112 years. If he received Rs 15,084 at the time of maturity, find the rate of interest per annum.

2197.

If the linex-32=y+2-1=z+43 lies in the plane lx+my-z=9, then find the value of l2+m2.

Answer» If the linex-32=y+2-1=z+43 lies in the plane lx+my-z=9, then find the value of l2+m2.
2198.

If px=2x3-11x2-4x+5 and gx=2x+1, show that g(x) is not a factor of p(x).

Answer» If px=2x3-11x2-4x+5 and gx=2x+1, show that g(x) is not a factor of p(x).
2199.

The radius of the base of a right circular cone is 21 cm and its height is 20 cm. Find its volume.

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The radius of the base of a right circular cone is 21 cm and its height is 20 cm. Find its volume.

2200.

What will rupees 5000 amount to at 8% per annum for the period from April 6, 2017 to June 18, 2017

Answer» What will rupees 5000 amount to at 8% per annum for the period from April 6, 2017 to June 18, 2017