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2951.

Ashok and Sandeep invested Rs 18000 each in buying shares of two different companies, Ashok buys 7.5%. Rs 100 share at a discount of 20%, whereas Sandeep buys Rs 50 share at a premium of 20%. If both receive equal dividend at the end of the year, then find the rate of dividend received by Sandeep.

Answer» Ashok and Sandeep invested Rs 18000 each in buying shares of two different companies, Ashok buys 7.5%. Rs 100 share at a discount of 20%, whereas Sandeep buys Rs 50 share at a premium of 20%. If both receive equal dividend at the end of the year, then find the rate of dividend received by Sandeep.
2952.

Question 59State whether the following statement is true or false:Two cylinders with equal volume will always have equal surface area.

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Question 59



State whether the following statement is true or false:



Two cylinders with equal volume will always have equal surface area.



2953.

Find the median term of the following cumulative frequency distribution:xfrequencyCumulative frequency221134233925458135482156930684347843884240

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Find the median term of the following cumulative frequency distribution:

xfrequencyCumulative frequency221134233925458135482156930684347843884240



2954.

If the points (a, 0), (0, b) and (1, 1) are collinear, then 1a+1b = ___________.

Answer» If the points (a, 0), (0, b) and (1, 1) are collinear, then 1a+1b = ___________.
2955.

Corresponding sides of two similar triangles are in the ratio 1 : 3. If the area of the smaller triangle in 40 cm2, find the area of the larger triangle.

Answer» Corresponding sides of two similar triangles are in the ratio 1 : 3. If the area of the smaller triangle in 40 cm2, find the area of the larger triangle.
2956.

Question 8Two solid cones A and B are placed in a cylindrical tube. The ratio of their capacities are 2:1. Find the heights and capacities of cones. Also, find the volume of the remaining portion of the cylinder.

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Question 8

Two solid cones A and B are placed in a cylindrical tube. The ratio of their capacities are 2:1. Find the heights and capacities of cones. Also, find the volume of the remaining portion of the cylinder.



2957.

In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle. If area of the shaded region is 126 cm2 and AB=AC, then area of circle is (in cm2) [use π=227]

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In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle. If area of the shaded region is 126 cm2 and AB=AC, then area of circle is (in cm2) [use π=227]


2958.

Two ships are on either side of a 100 m lighthouse. The angles of elevation from the two ships to the top of the lighthouse are 30° and 45°. Find the distance between the ships

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Two ships are on either side of a 100 m lighthouse. The angles of elevation from the two ships to the top of the lighthouse are 30° and 45°. Find the distance between the ships


2959.

A tent consists of a frustum of a cone, surmounted by a cone. If the diameters of the upper and lower circular ends of the frustum are 14 m and 26 m respectively, the height of the frustum be 8 m and the slant height of the surmounted conical portion be 12 m, find the area of the canvas required to make the tent. Assume that the radii of the upper end of the frustum and the base of the surmounted conical portion are equal. [2 MARKS]

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A tent consists of a frustum of a cone, surmounted by a cone. If the diameters of the upper and lower circular ends of the frustum are 14 m and 26 m respectively, the height of the frustum be 8 m and the slant height of the surmounted conical portion be 12 m, find the area of the canvas required to make the tent. Assume that the radii of the upper end of the frustum and the base of the surmounted conical portion are equal. [2 MARKS]



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2960.

34. A man can hit a target once in 4 shots. If he fires 4 shots in succession, what is the probability that he will hit his target? (1) 1 (2) 1/256 (3) 81/256 (4) 175/256

Answer» 34. A man can hit a target once in 4 shots. If he fires 4 shots in succession, what is the probability that he will hit his target? (1) 1 (2) 1/256 (3) 81/256 (4) 175/256
2961.

If a whole number a is divided by a non-zero whole number b such that the quotient is q, thenthe remainder is .............

Answer» If a whole number a is divided by a non-zero whole number b such that the quotient is q, then

the remainder is .............
2962.

If 'a' and 'b' are zeroes of the polynomial f(t)=t^2-5t+3,then find the value of (a^3*b^4)+(a^4*b^3).

Answer» If 'a' and 'b' are zeroes of the polynomial f(t)=t^2-5t+3,then find the value of (a^3*b^4)+(a^4*b^3).
2963.

Prepare Trading and Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet from the following balances, relating to the year ended 31st March, 2019: ₹ ₹ Capital 1,00,000 Wages 50,000 Creditors 12,000 Bank 10,000 Returns Outward 5,000 Repairs 500 Sales 1,64,000 Stock on 1st April, 2018 20,000 Bills Payable 5,000 Rent 4,000 Plant and Machinery 40,000 Manufacturing Expenses 8,000 Sundry Debtors 24,000 Trade Expenses 7,000 Drawings 10,000 Bad Debts 2,000 Purchases 1,05,000 Carriage 1,500 Returns Inward 3,000 Fuel and Power 1,000 Additional Information:(i) Closing Stock was valued at ₹ 14,500.(ii) Depreciate Plant and Machinery by ₹ 4,000.(iii) Write off Bad Debts ₹ 5,000.(iv) ₹ 400 is due for repairs.

Answer» Prepare Trading and Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet from the following balances, relating to the year ended 31st March, 2019:











































































Capital
1,00,000

Wages
50,000

Creditors
12,000

Bank
10,000

Returns Outward
5,000

Repairs
500

Sales
1,64,000

Stock on 1st April, 2018
20,000

Bills Payable
5,000

Rent
4,000

Plant and Machinery
40,000

Manufacturing Expenses
8,000

Sundry Debtors
24,000

Trade Expenses
7,000

Drawings
10,000

Bad Debts
2,000

Purchases
1,05,000

Carriage
1,500

Returns Inward
3,000

Fuel and Power
1,000




Additional Information:

(i) Closing Stock was valued at ₹ 14,500.

(ii) Depreciate Plant and Machinery by ₹ 4,000.

(iii) Write off Bad Debts ₹ 5,000.

(iv) ₹ 400 is due for repairs.
2964.

In a circus, a motorcyclist performs his stunts inside a hollow sphere. The thickness of the sphere is negligible. If the diameter of the hollow sphere is 14 m, then find the area available for the motorcyclist to perform his stunts. (use π=227)

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In a circus, a motorcyclist performs his stunts inside a hollow sphere. The thickness of the sphere is negligible. If the diameter of the hollow sphere is 14 m, then find the area available for the motorcyclist to perform his stunts.

(use π=227)



2965.

Find the value of the expression: 2√2+√2

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Find the value of the expression: 22+2


2966.

The angle of elevation of a jet plane from a point A on the ground is 60∘. After a flight of 30 seconds, the angle of elevation changes to 30∘. If the jet plane is flying at a constant height of 3600√3 metres, find the speed of the jet plane. [4 MARKS]

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The angle of elevation of a jet plane from a point A on the ground is 60. After a flight of 30 seconds, the angle of elevation changes to 30. If the jet plane is flying at a constant height of 36003 metres, find the speed of the jet plane. [4 MARKS]



2967.

If sin 3 θ = cos(θ - 60) where θ and (θ - 6) are acute angles, the value of θ is

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If sin 3 θ = cos(θ - 60) where θ and (θ - 6) are acute angles, the value of θ is


2968.

Gopi buys a fish from a shop for his aquarium. The shopkeeper takes out one fish at random from a tank containing 5 male fish and 8 female fish (see the given figure). What is the probability that the fish taken out is a male fish?

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Gopi buys a fish from a shop for his aquarium. The shopkeeper takes out one fish at random from a tank containing 5 male fish and 8 female fish (see the given figure). What is the probability that the fish taken out is a male fish?



2969.

The point P which divides the line segment joining the points A(2,−5), and B(5,2) in the ratio 2:3 lies in the quadrant (a) I (b) II (c) III (d) IV

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The point P which divides the line segment joining the points

A(2,5), and B(5,2) in the ratio 2:3 lies in the quadrant
(a) I

(b) II

(c) III

(d) IV

2970.

Determine the ratio in which y-x+2=0 divides the line joining (3,-1) and (8,9)

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Determine the ratio in which y-x+2=0 divides the line joining (3,-1) and (8,9)

2971.

Factorise the bi quadratic equationf(x) = (x+1)(x+2)(x+3)(x+4)-8

Answer» Factorise the bi quadratic equation
f(x) = (x+1)(x+2)(x+3)(x+4)-8
2972.

AD, BE and CF, the altitudes of ΔABC are equal. Prove that ΔABC is an equilateral triangle

Answer» AD, BE and CF, the altitudes of ΔABC are equal. Prove that ΔABC is an equilateral triangle
2973.

Find the five rational number between 2and1.

Answer» Find the five rational number between 2and1.
2974.

Solve the following quadratic equations by factorization:(x − 4) (x + 2) = 0

Answer» Solve the following quadratic equations by factorization:



(x − 4) (x + 2) = 0
2975.

Choose the correct dilation of the below figure.

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Choose the correct dilation of the below figure.




2976.

AB is the diameter of the circle with centre O. P is a point on the circle such that PA = 2PB. If AB = d, then BP = _____.

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AB is the diameter of the circle with centre O. P is a point on the circle such that PA = 2PB. If AB = d, then BP = _____.




2977.

Find the value of ‘m’ for which the given value of the variable is a solution of the equation : 3x2+2mx–3=0;2x–1=0

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Find the value of ‘m’ for which the given value of the variable is a solution of the equation :
3x2+2mx3=0;2x1=0

2978.

A solid toy s in the form of a hemisphere surrounded by a right circular cone . The height of cone is 4 cm and the diameter of the base is 8 cm . Determine the volume of the toy. If a cube circumscribes the toy , then find the difference of the volumes of cube and the toy .

Answer» A solid toy s in the form of a hemisphere surrounded by a right circular cone . The height of cone is 4 cm and the diameter of the base is 8 cm . Determine the volume of the toy. If a cube circumscribes the toy , then find the difference of the volumes of cube and the toy .
2979.

A carton consists of 100 shirts of which 88 are good and 8 have minor defects. Rohit, a trader, will only accept the shirts which are good. But Kamal, an another trader, will only reject the shirts which have major defects. One shirt is drawn at random from the carton. What is the probability that it is acceptable to(i) Rohit,(ii) Kamal?

Answer» A carton consists of 100 shirts of which 88 are good and 8 have minor defects. Rohit, a trader, will only accept the shirts which are good. But Kamal, an another trader, will only reject the shirts which have major defects. One shirt is drawn at random from the carton. What is the probability that it is acceptable to



(i) Rohit,

(ii) Kamal?
2980.

Show that any positive odd integer is of the form 4q + 1 or 4q + 3, where q is some integer. [3 MARKS]

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Show that any positive odd integer is of the form 4q + 1 or 4q + 3, where q is some integer. [3 MARKS]

2981.

A pen stand made of wood is in the shape of a cuboid with four conical depressions to hold pens. The dimensions of cuboid are 15cm by 10cm by 3.5cm. The radius of each of the depressions is 0.5cm and the depth is 1.4cm Find the surface area of wood in the entire stand.

Answer» A pen stand made of wood is in the shape of a cuboid with four conical depressions to hold pens. The dimensions of cuboid are 15cm by 10cm by 3.5cm. The radius of each of the depressions is 0.5cm and the depth is 1.4cm Find the surface area of wood in the entire stand.
2982.

Find the coordinates of point P if P divides the line segment joining the points A(–1,7) and B(4,–3) in the ratio 2 : 3.

Answer» Find the coordinates of point P if P divides the line segment joining the points A(–1,7) and B(4,–3) in the ratio 2 : 3.
2983.

Find the cubic polynomial whose zeros are 5,3,anf-2

Answer» Find the cubic polynomial whose zeros are 5,3,anf-2
2984.

Find the point where 2x-3y = -9 cuts the y axis

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Find the point where 2x-3y = -9 cuts the y axis

2985.

From the given triangles, which of the following is true?

Answer»

From the given triangles, which of the following is true?


2986.

Which of the following sets of quantum numbers is not valid?

Answer» Which of the following sets of quantum numbers is not valid?
2987.

Max takes a paper and draws some horizontal and vertical lines. Later, she starts coloring the squares black but realises that a pattern has been formed like the one below. Help her complete the pattern by finding what will come in place of '?'.

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Max takes a paper and draws some horizontal and vertical lines. Later, she starts coloring the squares black but realises that a pattern has been formed like the one below.

Help her complete the pattern by finding what will come in place of '?'.

2988.

A rocket is in the form of a right circular cylinder closed at the lower end and surmounted by a cone with the same radius as that of the cylinder. The diameter and height of the cylinder are 6 cm and 12 cm, respectively. If the the slant height of the conical portion is 5 cm, find the total surface area of the rocket [Use π=3.14]

Answer» A rocket is in the form of a right circular cylinder closed at the lower end and surmounted by a cone with the same radius as that of the cylinder. The diameter and height of the cylinder are 6 cm and 12 cm, respectively. If the the slant height of the conical portion is 5 cm, find the total surface area of the rocket [Use π=3.14]
2989.

ABCD is a parallelogram with vertices A (x1, y1), B x2, y2, C (x3, y3) . Find the coordinates of the fourth vertex D in terms of x1 , x2 , x3, y1, y2 and y3.

Answer» ABCD is a parallelogram with vertices A (x1, y1), B x2, y2, C (x3, y3) . Find the coordinates of the fourth vertex D in terms of x1 , x2 , x3, y1, y2 and y3.
2990.

For the AP: x−7,x−2,x+3,.... the 15th term is ____.

Answer»

For the AP: x7,x2,x+3,.... the 15th term is ____.



2991.

If one zero of the polynomial 3x2−8x+2k+1 is seven times the other, then the value of k is ___.

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If one zero of the polynomial 3x28x+2k+1 is seven times the other, then the value of k is ___.

2992.

The angle of elevation of the top of a building from the foot of the tower is 30∘ and the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from the foot of the building is 60∘. If the tower is 50 m high, find the height of the building.

Answer» The angle of elevation of the top of a building from the foot of the tower is 30 and the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from the foot of the building is 60. If the tower is 50 m high, find the height of the building.
2993.

Solve each of the following systems of equations by using the method of cross multiplication: x+2y+1=0, 2x−3y−12=0.

Answer»

Solve each of the following systems of equations by using the method of cross multiplication:

x+2y+1=0,

2x3y12=0.

2994.

Anil and Sunil are partners in a firm with fixed capitals of ₹ 3,20,000 and ₹ 2,40,000 respectively. They admitted Charu as a new partner for 1/4th share in the profits of the firm on 1st April, 2012. Charu brought ₹ 3,20,000 as her share of capital.Calculate value of goodwill and record necessary Journal entries.

Answer» Anil and Sunil are partners in a firm with fixed capitals of ₹ 3,20,000 and ₹ 2,40,000 respectively. They admitted Charu as a new partner for 1/4th share in the profits of the firm on 1st April, 2012. Charu brought ₹ 3,20,000 as her share of capital.

Calculate value of goodwill and record necessary Journal entries.
2995.

The difference of areas of two squares is A. The difference of their perimeters is P. The sum of their perimeters is

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The difference of areas of two squares is A. The difference of their perimeters is P. The sum of their perimeters is



2996.

Question 6A heap of rice is in the form of a cone of diameter 9 m and height 3.5 m. Find the volume of the rice. How much canvas cloth is required to just cover the heap?

Answer»

Question 6

A heap of rice is in the form of a cone of diameter 9 m and height 3.5 m. Find the volume of the rice. How much canvas cloth is required to just cover the heap?



2997.

Gregor J. Mendel is the father of Genetics. He conducted various experiments by mating pea plants of varying characteristics. He then calculated the number of variants produced by mating and finally calculated the probability of transmission of a particular character. This approach is called:

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Gregor J. Mendel is the father of Genetics. He conducted various experiments by mating pea plants of varying characteristics. He then calculated the number of variants produced by mating and finally calculated the probability of transmission of a particular character. This approach is called:


2998.

A spherical clay model of diameter 12cm is moulded into a frustum by a professional engineer with diameters 15cm and 10cm. What will be the slant height of the frustum obtained (in cm)?18.187

Answer» A spherical clay model of diameter 12cm is moulded into a frustum by a professional engineer with diameters 15cm and 10cm. What will be the slant height of the frustum obtained (in cm)?
  1. 18.187
2999.

PQ is a tangent to a circle with centre O at the point P. If triangle OPQ is an isosceles triangle, then angle OQP is equal to

Answer»

PQ is a tangent to a circle with centre O at the point P. If triangle OPQ is an isosceles triangle, then angle OQP is equal to


3000.

Define scalar matrix. Give an example.

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Define scalar matrix. Give an example.