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2451.

If A and B are square matrices of order 3 such that |A| = –1, |B| = 3, then |3AB| = _____________.

Answer» If A and B are square matrices of order 3 such that |A| = –1, |B| = 3, then |3AB| = _____________.
2452.

If the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax2 + x + a are equal, then a = ________.

Answer» If the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax2 + x + a are equal, then a = ________.
2453.

A solid metallic sphere of diameter 21 cm is melted and recast into a number of smaller cones, each of diameter 3.5 cm and height 3 cm. Find the number of cones so formed.

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A solid metallic sphere of diameter 21 cm is melted and recast into a number of smaller cones, each of diameter 3.5 cm and height 3 cm. Find the number of cones so formed.

2454.

The number of 6 letter words with or without meaning that can be made from the letters of the word MONDAY, assuming that no letter is repeated is

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The number of 6 letter words with or without meaning that can be made from the letters of the word MONDAY, assuming that no letter is repeated is

2455.

If the 9th term of an A.P. is zero then show that the 29th term is twice the 19th term.

Answer» If the 9th term of an A.P. is zero then show that the 29th term is twice the 19th term.
2456.

If the 5th term of an A.P. is 31 and 25th term is 140 more than the 5th term, find the A.P.

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If the 5th term of an A.P. is 31 and 25th term is 140 more than the 5th term, find the A.P.

2457.

If 2 is a root of the equation x2 + ax + 12 = 0 and the quadratic equation x2 + ax + q = 0 has equal roots, then q =(a) 12(b) 8(c) 20(d) 16

Answer» If 2 is a root of the equation x2 + ax + 12 = 0 and the quadratic equation x2 + ax + q = 0 has equal roots, then q =



(a) 12

(b) 8

(c) 20

(d) 16
2458.

The table shows the Distribution of the Scores obtained by 155 shooters in a shooting competition.ScoresNo. of shooters0−101010−201220−301530−40840−502050−602460−70770−801180−903090−10018Use a graph sheet to draw an ogive for the distribution.Using the graph estimate the Median.

Answer»

The table shows the Distribution of the Scores obtained by 155 shooters in a shooting competition.



ScoresNo. of shooters0101010201220301530408405020506024607077080118090309010018



Use a graph sheet to draw an ogive for the distribution.



Using the graph estimate the Median.



2459.

(i) If the point (x, y) is equidistant from the points (a + b, b − a) and (a − b, a + b), prove that bx = ay.(ii) If the distances of P(x, y) from A(5, 1) and B(–1, 5) are equal then prove that 3x = 2y.

Answer» (i) If the point (x, y) is equidistant from the points (a + b, b − a) and (a − b, a + b), prove that bx = ay.



(ii) If the distances of P(x, y) from A(5, 1) and B(–1, 5) are equal then prove that 3x = 2y.
2460.

The following table shows the marks scored by 80 students in an examination: MarksLessLessLessLessLessLessLessLessthan 5than 10than 15than 20than 25than 30than 35than 40Number ofstudents310254965737880 Calculate the mean marks correct to 2 decimal places.

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The following table shows the marks scored by 80 students in an examination:
MarksLessLessLessLessLessLessLessLessthan 5than 10than 15than 20than 25than 30than 35than 40Number ofstudents310254965737880
Calculate the mean marks correct to 2 decimal places.

2461.

A girl goes to her friend's house, which is at a distance of 12 km. She covers half of the distance at a speed of x km/hr and the remaining distance at a speed of (x + 2) km/hr. If she takes 2 hrs 30 minutes to cover the whole distance, find `x`.

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A girl goes to her friend's house, which is at a distance of 12 km. She covers half of the distance at a speed of x km/hr and the remaining distance at a speed of (x + 2) km/hr. If she takes 2 hrs 30 minutes to cover the whole distance, find `x`.

2462.

Question 3 Determine if the points (1, 5), (2, 3) and (-2, -11) are collinear.

Answer» Question 3
Determine if the points (1, 5), (2, 3) and (-2, -11) are collinear.
2463.

In a given Δ ABC, AB =20 cm, ∠A=30∘ as shown in figure. If the area of the triangle is 100cm2, then the length of AC is equal to

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In a given Δ ABC, AB =20 cm, A=30 as shown in figure. If the area of the triangle is 100cm2, then the length of AC is equal to


2464.

Construct rhombus ABCD with sides of length 4 cm and diagonal AC of length 5 cm. Find the point R on AD such that RB = RC. Then the length of AR is

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Construct rhombus ABCD with sides of length 4 cm and diagonal AC of length 5 cm. Find the point R on AD such that RB = RC. Then the length of AR is


2465.

Question 10 AB is a diameter of a circle and AC is the chord such that ∠ BAC = 30∘. If the tangent at C intersects AB extended at D, then BC = BD.

Answer» Question 10
AB is a diameter of a circle and AC is the chord such that BAC = 30. If the tangent at C intersects AB extended at D, then BC = BD.
2466.

Question 1 In given figure, if ∠A=∠C, AB = 6cm, BP = 15cm, AP = 12cm and CP = 4cm, then find the lengths of PD and CD.

Answer» Question 1
In given figure, if A=C, AB = 6cm, BP = 15cm, AP = 12cm and CP = 4cm, then find the lengths of PD and CD.

2467.

How many sub-shells are possible for n = 4?

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How many sub-shells are possible for n = 4?


2468.

Cards with numbers 2 to 101 are placed in a box. A card is selected at random from the box. Find the probability that the card which is selected has a number which is a perfect square.

Answer» Cards with numbers 2 to 101 are placed in a box. A card is selected at random from the box. Find the probability that the card which is selected has a number which is a perfect square.
2469.

A is elder to B by 2 years. A’s father F is twice as old as A and B is twice as old as his sister S. If the ages of the father and sister differ by 40 years, find the age of A.

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A is elder to B by 2 years. A’s father F is twice as old as A and B is twice as old as his sister S. If the ages of the father and sister differ by 40 years, find the age of A.

2470.

zx-plane divides the line segment joining (2, 3, 1) and (6, 7, 1) in the ratio ______________.

Answer» zx-plane divides the line segment joining (2, 3, 1) and (6, 7, 1) in the ratio ______________.
2471.

Solve the following systems of equations: x2+y=0.8 7x+y2=10

Answer»

Solve the following systems of equations:

x2+y=0.8

7x+y2=10

2472.

If D is a point on the side AB of ΔABC such that AD : DB =3.2 and E is a point on BC such that DE || AC. Find the ratio of areas of ΔABC and ΔBDE.

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If D is a point on the side AB of ΔABC such that AD : DB =3.2 and E is a point on BC such that DE || AC. Find the ratio of areas of ΔABC and ΔBDE.

2473.

A point whose abscissa and ordinate both are negative lies in ____________.

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A point whose abscissa and ordinate both are negative lies in ____________.
2474.

Find the smaller distance of the vertex of the shrunk square of area 17 sq. cm from the corner of the original square having a side of 5 cm.

Answer» Find the smaller distance of the vertex of the shrunk square of area 17 sq. cm from the corner of the original square having a side of 5 cm.


2475.

Find the product of roots of the quadratic equation 2x2+24x+36=0

Answer»

Find the product of roots of the quadratic equation 2x2+24x+36=0


2476.

Construct a ∠ABC = 30∘ . Mark a point D on BC such that BD = 6 cm. Find the radius of the circle to touch AB at B and also pass through D.

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Construct a ABC = 30 . Mark a point D on BC such that BD = 6 cm. Find the radius of the circle to touch AB at B and also pass through D.


2477.

Find the ratio in which the line 2x + y = 4 divides the join of A(2, –2) and B(3, 7). Also, find the coordinates of the point of their intersection.

Answer» Find the ratio in which the line 2x + y = 4 divides the join of A(2, –2) and B(3, 7). Also, find
the coordinates of the point of their intersection.
2478.

Find the values of x and y from the following equation:2[x57y−3]+[3−412]=[761514]

Answer» Find the values of x and y from the following equation:

2[x57y3]+[3412]=[761514]
2479.

The length of a road roller is 2.1m and its diameter is 1.4m. For levelling a ground 500 rotations of the road roller were required. How much area of ground was levelled by the road roller? Find the cost of levelling at the rate of Rs. 7 per sq. m.

Answer» The length of a road roller is 2.1m and its diameter is 1.4m. For levelling a ground 500 rotations of the road roller were required. How much area of ground was levelled by the road roller? Find the cost of levelling at the rate of Rs. 7 per sq. m.
2480.

Show that the line segment joining the points of contact of two parallel tangents passes through the centre.

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Show that the line segment joining the points of contact of two parallel tangents passes through the centre.





2481.

If P(3 , 4) & Q( , -7) find ‘’ if PQ is || to Y – axis.

Answer»

If P(3 , 4) & Q( , -7) find ‘’ if PQ is || to Y – axis.


2482.

why conc hcl has less conduc†an ce than dil hcl

Answer» why conc hcl has less conduc†an ce than dil hcl
2483.

Which of the following expressions is a polynomial in one variable?

Answer»

Which of the following expressions is a polynomial in one variable?

2484.

Question 181 In parallelogram ABCD, the angle bisector of ∠A bisects BC. Will angle bisector of B also bisect AD? Give reason.

Answer» Question 181
In parallelogram ABCD, the angle bisector of A bisects BC. Will angle bisector of B also bisect AD? Give reason.
2485.

In the given figure, PQ is a chord of length 8 cm of a circle with centre O and radius 5 cm. If the tangents to the circle at the points P and Q intersect at 'T', then the length of PT is

Answer»

In the given figure, PQ is a chord of length 8 cm of a circle with centre O and radius 5 cm. If the tangents to the circle at the points P and Q intersect at 'T', then the length of PT is



2486.

ABCD is a parallelogram in which BC is produced to P such that CP = BC, as shown in the adjoining figure. AP intersects CD at M. If ar(DMB) = 7 cm2, find the area of parallelogram ABCD.

Answer» ABCD is a parallelogram in which BC is produced to P such that CP = BC, as shown in the adjoining figure. AP intersects CD at M. If ar(DMB) = 7 cm2, find the area of parallelogram ABCD.

2487.

The area of an equilateral triangle is 43cm2. Its perimeter is(a) 9 cm(b) 12 cm(c) 123 cm(d) 63 cm

Answer» The area of an equilateral triangle is 43cm2. Its perimeter is

(a) 9 cm

(b) 12 cm

(c) 123 cm

(d) 63 cm
2488.

27. Two different dice are thrown together. Find the probability that the numbers obtained have (I) Even sum, and (II) Even product

Answer» 27. Two different dice are thrown together. Find the probability that the numbers obtained have (I) Even sum, and (II) Even product
2489.

LCM of 60, 45 is

Answer»

LCM of 60, 45 is



2490.

35.Cot square pie by 7 + cot squared 2pie by 7 + cot square 4 pieby 7 equal

Answer» 35.Cot square pie by 7 + cot squared 2pie by 7 + cot square 4 pieby 7 equal
2491.

If the tangent at a point P to a circle with centre O cuts a line through O at Q such that PQ = 24 cm and OQ = 25 cm. Find the radius of the circle.

Answer» If the tangent at a point P to a circle with centre O cuts a line through O at Q such that PQ = 24 cm and OQ = 25 cm. Find the radius of the circle.
2492.

3tanθ + cotθ = 5 cosec θ. Find the value of θ, 0 < θ ≤ 90.

Answer»

3tanθ + cotθ = 5 cosec θ. Find the value of θ,

0 < θ ≤ 90.



2493.

Question 2 (i)E and F are points on the sides PQ and PR respectively of a ΔPQR. For the following case, state whether EF || QR.(i) PE = 3.9 cm, EQ = 3 cm, PF = 3.6 cm and FR = 2.4 cm

Answer»

Question 2 (i)

E and F are points on the sides PQ and PR respectively of a ΔPQR. For the following case, state whether EF || QR.

(i) PE = 3.9 cm, EQ = 3 cm, PF = 3.6 cm and FR = 2.4 cm



2494.

What is the common difference of an AP in which a27−a7=84

Answer»

What is the common difference of an AP in which a27a7=84

2495.

If the discount for students on a ticket price of $8 for a charity show is 25%, what is the price of the ticket (in $) for the students? 6

Answer» If the discount for students on a ticket price of $8 for a charity show is 25%, what is the price of the ticket (in $) for the students?
  1. 6
2496.

Question 1 (v)Find the roots of the quadratic equations by using the quadratic formula in the following question.x2+2√2x−6=0

Answer»

Question 1 (v)



Find the roots of the quadratic equations by using the quadratic formula in the following question.





x2+22x6=0



2497.

Question 8A statue, 1.6 m tall, stands on the top of a pedestal. From a point on the ground, the angle of elevation of the top of the statue is 60∘ and from the same point the angle of elevation of the top of the pedestal is 45∘. Find the height of the pedestal.

Answer»

Question 8

A statue, 1.6 m tall, stands on the top of a pedestal. From a point on the ground, the angle of elevation of the top of the statue is 60 and from the same point the angle of elevation of the top of the pedestal is 45. Find the height of the pedestal.



2498.

Write the condition to be satisfied for which equations ax2 + 2bx + c = 0 and bx2-2acx+b=0 have equal roots.

Answer» Write the condition to be satisfied for which equations ax2 + 2bx + c = 0 and bx2-2acx+b=0 have equal roots.
2499.

A solid sphere of radius 10.5 cm is cut into 2 halves. Find the total surface area of both the hemispheres.

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A solid sphere of radius 10.5 cm is cut into 2 halves. Find the total surface area of both the hemispheres.

2500.

Question 8The zeros of the quadratic polynomial x2+kx+k where k≠0(A) cannot both be positive(B) cannot both be negative(C) are always unequal(D) are always equal

Answer» Question 8

The zeros of the quadratic polynomial x2+kx+k where k0

(A) cannot both be positive

(B) cannot both be negative

(C) are always unequal

(D) are always equal