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3301.

In a right angled triangle with sides a and b hypotenuse c, the altitude drawn on the hypotenuse is x. Prove that ab = cx.

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In a right angled triangle with sides a and b hypotenuse c, the altitude drawn on the hypotenuse is x. Prove that ab = cx.

3302.

The incenter of a triangle is :

Answer»

The incenter of a triangle is :


3303.

Find ∠ABF from the given figure.

Answer»

Find ABF from the given figure.




3304.

Solve: a) a)x2+6x=0 b) (x–4)(5x+2)=0 c) x2+3x–18=0

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Solve: a) a)x2+6x=0 b) (x4)(5x+2)=0 c) x2+3x18=0

3305.

Range Frequency Cumulative frequency 0−105(b)10−20(a)820−302(c)30−406(d)Fill in the missing slots and find the value of (a)+(b)+(c)+(d).

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Range Frequency Cumulative frequency 0105(b)1020(a)820302(c)30406(d)


Fill in the missing slots and find the value of (a)+(b)+(c)+(d).




3306.

Find the zeroes of the following polynomials by factorization method and verify the relations between the zeroes and the coefficient of the polynomials. 4x2+5√2x−3

Answer» Find the zeroes of the following polynomials by factorization method and verify the relations between the zeroes and the coefficient of the polynomials.

4x2+52x3
3307.

The two lines a1x + b1y = c1 and a2x + b2y = c2 are perpendicular if(a) a1a2 + b1b2 = 0(b) a1b2 + a2b1(c) a1b1 + a2b2 = 0(d) a1b2 + a2b1 = 0

Answer» The two lines a1x + b1y = c1 and a2x + b2y = c2 are perpendicular if

(a) a1a2 + b1b2 = 0

(b) a1b2 + a2b1

(c) a1b1 + a2b2 = 0

(d) a1b2 + a2b1 = 0
3308.

The volume of the greatest sphere that can be cut off from a cylindrical log of wood of base radius 1 cm and height 5 cm is(a) 43π(b) 103π(c) 5π(d) 203π

Answer» The volume of the greatest sphere that can be cut off from a cylindrical log of wood of base radius 1 cm and height 5 cm is



(a) 43π



(b) 103π



(c) 5π



(d) 203π
3309.

A group consists of 12 persons, of which 3 are extremely patient, other 6 are extremely honest and rest are extremely kind. A person from the group is selected at random. Assuming that each person is equally likely to be selected, find the probability of selecting a person who is (i) extremely patient, (ii) extremely kind or honest.

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A group consists of 12 persons, of which 3 are extremely patient, other 6 are extremely honest and rest are extremely kind. A person from the group is selected at random. Assuming that each person is equally likely to be selected, find the probability of selecting a person who is (i) extremely patient, (ii) extremely kind or honest.

3310.

Let Z be the set ofall integers and A={(x,y);x4–y4=175,x,y∈ Z}B={(x,y);x>y,x,y∈ Z}Then,the number of elementsinA∩ Bis

Answer» Let Z be the set ofall integers and A={(x,y);x4–y4=175,x,y∈ Z}B={(x,y);x>y,x,y∈ Z}Then,the number of elementsinA∩ Bis
3311.

Two dice, one blue and one grey, are thrown at the same time. Complete the following table: Event: 'Sum on two dice' 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Probability From the above table a student argues that there are 11 possible outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. Therefore, each of them has a probability 111. Do you agree with this argument?

Answer» Two dice, one blue and one grey, are thrown at the same time. Complete the following table:

































Event:

'Sum on two dice'
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Probability



From the above table a student argues that there are 11 possible outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. Therefore, each of them has a probability 111. Do you agree with this argument?
3312.

Solve the following quadratic equation: x2=18x−77

Answer» Solve the following quadratic equation:

x2=18x77
3313.

A cylindrical container of radius 6 cm and height 15 cm is filled with ice cream. The whole ice cream has to be distributed to 10 children in equal cones with hemispherical tops. If the height of the conical portion is 4 times the radius of its base, find the radius of the ice cream cone.

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A cylindrical container of radius 6 cm and height 15 cm is filled with ice cream. The whole ice cream has to be distributed to 10 children in equal cones with hemispherical tops. If the height of the conical portion is 4 times the radius of its base, find the radius of the ice cream cone.

3314.

P, Q, R and S were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 1 : 1. On 1st January, 2019, S retired from the firm. On S's retirement, goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹ 4,20,000. New profit-sharing ratio among P, Q and R will be 4 : 3 : 3.Showing your working notes clearly, pass necessary Journal entry for the treatment of goodwill in the books of the firm on S's retirement.

Answer» P, Q, R and S were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 1 : 1. On 1st January, 2019, S retired from the firm. On S's retirement, goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹ 4,20,000. New profit-sharing ratio among P, Q and R will be 4 : 3 : 3.

Showing your working notes clearly, pass necessary Journal entry for the treatment of goodwill in the books of the firm on S's retirement.
3315.

If the median of the distribution is given below is 28.5, find the values of x and y. Class interval Frequency 0 − 10 5 10 − 20 x 20 − 30 20 30 − 40 15 40 − 50 y 50 − 60 5 Total 60

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If the median of the distribution is given below is 28.5, find the values of x and y.







































Class interval



Frequency



0 − 10



5



10 − 20



x



20 − 30



20



30 − 40



15



40 − 50



y



50 − 60



5



Total



60


3316.

consider set A = {x1, x2, x3, x4, x5} and set B = {y1, y2, y3} function f is defined from A to B.1.> number of onto functions from A to B such that f(x1)=y1

Answer» consider set A = {x1, x2, x3, x4, x5} and set B = {y1, y2, y3} function f is defined from A to B.
1.> number of onto functions from A to B such that f(x1)=y1
3317.

The area of the triangle formed by the lines joining the vertex of the parabola x2 = 12y to the ends of its latusrectum is(a) 12 sq. units(b) 16 sq. units(c) 18 sq. units(d) 24 sq. units

Answer» The area of the triangle formed by the lines joining the vertex of the parabola x2 = 12y to the ends of its latusrectum is

(a) 12 sq. units

(b) 16 sq. units

(c) 18 sq. units

(d) 24 sq. units
3318.

In Fig. 7.243, if ∠ACB = ∠CDA, AC = 8 cm and AD = 3 cm, then BD = ________.

Answer» In Fig. 7.243, if ∠ACB = ∠CDA, AC = 8 cm and AD = 3 cm, then BD = ________.

3319.

IF CIRCLES X^2 +Y^2 =9 AND X^2 +Y^2+2AX+2Y+1=0 TOUCH EACH OTHER INTERNALLY THEN A = +OR- 4/314/3-4/3

Answer» IF CIRCLES X^2 +Y^2 =9 AND X^2 +Y^2+2AX+2Y+1=0 TOUCH EACH OTHER INTERNALLY THEN A =
+OR- 4/3
1
4/3
-4/3
3320.

The area of a rhombus is 72 cm² . If it's perimeter is 32 cm, find the altitude .

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The area of a rhombus is 72 cm² . If it's perimeter is 32 cm, find the altitude .

3321.

A solid frustum is of height 8 cm. If the radii of its lower and upper ends are 3 cm and 9 cm respectively, then its slant height is(a) 15 cm(b) 12 cm(c) 10 cm(d) 17 cm

Answer» A solid frustum is of height 8 cm. If the radii of its lower and upper ends are 3 cm and 9 cm respectively, then its slant height is



(a) 15 cm



(b) 12 cm



(c) 10 cm



(d) 17 cm
3322.

The angles of depression of two ships from the top of a light house and on the same side of it are found to be 45° and 30° respectively. If the ships are 200 m apart, find the height of the light house. [CBSE 2012]

Answer» The angles of depression of two ships from the top of a light house and on the same side of it are found to be 45° and 30° respectively. If the ships are 200 m apart, find the height of the light house. [CBSE 2012]
3323.

A kite is flying at a height of 30 m above the ground. The string attached to the kite is temporarily tied to a point on the ground. The inclination of the string with the ground is 30∘. Find the length of the string(in meters), assuming that there is no slack in the string.

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A kite is flying at a height of 30 m above the ground. The string attached to the kite is temporarily tied to a point on the ground. The inclination of the string with the ground is 30. Find the length of the string(in meters), assuming that there is no slack in the string.



3324.

In an A.P. if mth term is n and nth term is m, where m≠n, find the pth term.

Answer» In an A.P. if mth term is n and nth term is m, where mn, find the pth term.
3325.

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

Answer» A room is 16 m long and 13.5 m broad. Find the cost of covering its floor with 75-m-wide carpet at 60 per metre.
3326.

Solve for x: 3x−2+33−x=4

Answer» Solve for x:
3x2+33x=4
3327.

LetP=(−1,0),Q=(0,0) and R=(3,3√3) be three points, then the equation of the bisector of the ∠ PQR is -

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LetP=(1,0),Q=(0,0) and R=(3,33) be three points, then the equation of the bisector of the PQR is -

3328.

Aman invests ₹.20020 in shares of par value ₹ 26 at 10% premium. The dividend is 15% per annum. Calculate: (i) the number of shares (ii) the dividend received by him annually (iii) the rate of interest he gets on his money.

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Aman invests ₹.20020 in shares of par value ₹ 26 at 10% premium. The dividend is 15% per annum. Calculate:
(i) the number of shares
(ii) the dividend received by him annually
(iii) the rate of interest he gets on his money.


3329.

If α,β and γ are the zeroes of the polynomial x3−5x2−2x+24, which of the following is the difference of two zeroes?

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If α,β and γ are the zeroes of the polynomial x35x22x+24, which of the following is the difference of two zeroes?

3330.

Question 1 (iii)Find the nature of the roots of the following quadratic equations. If the real roots exist, find them;(iii)2x2−6x+3=0

Answer» Question 1 (iii)

Find the nature of the roots of the following quadratic equations. If the real roots exist, find them;

(iii)2x26x+3=0
3331.

The capital invested by 3 people A, B and C are in the ratio of 1: 2 : 3 and profit earned by A is Rs.50 less than that earned by B. Calculate the total profit in the business.

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The capital invested by 3 people A, B and C are in the ratio of 1: 2 : 3 and profit earned by A is Rs.50 less than that earned by B. Calculate the total profit in the business.


3332.

In △ABC, D, E and F are mid points of sides AB, BC and AC respectively.How many pairs of similar triangles are there in the figure formed after joining D, E, F?

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In ABC, D, E and F are mid points of sides AB, BC and AC respectively.How many pairs of similar triangles are there in the figure formed after joining D, E, F?


3333.

Write the coordinates of the point dividing line segment joining points (2, 3) and (3, 4) internally in the ratio 1 : 5.

Answer» Write the coordinates of the point dividing line segment joining points (2, 3) and (3, 4) internally in the ratio 1 : 5.
3334.

A spherical shell of lead, whose external diameter is 18 cm, is melted and recast into a right circular cylinder, whose height is 8 cm and diameter 12 cm. The internal diameter of the shell is:

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A spherical shell of lead, whose external diameter is 18 cm, is melted and recast into a right circular cylinder, whose height is 8 cm and diameter 12 cm. The internal diameter of the shell is:


3335.

If the equation x2+2(k+2)x+9k=0 has real equal roots, then values of k are

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If the equation x2+2(k+2)x+9k=0 has real equal roots, then values of k are

3336.

Find the volume of a sphere whose diameter is:(i) 14 cm(ii) 3.5 dm(iii) 2.1 m

Answer» Find the volume of a sphere whose diameter is:



(i) 14 cm



(ii) 3.5 dm



(iii) 2.1 m
3337.

A cylinder is surmounted by a cone as shown in the figure. Find the total surface area solid formed. (in cm2). (Take π=3.14)

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A cylinder is surmounted by a cone as shown in the figure. Find the total surface area solid formed. (in cm2). (Take π=3.14)


3338.

Given that √2 is irrational, prove that (5+3√2) is an irrational number.

Answer» Given that 2 is irrational, prove that (5+32) is an irrational number.
3339.

Which among the following is the correct histogram for the following data: Class interval600−640640−680680−720720−760760−800800−840Frequency184515328817163

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Which among the following is the correct histogram for the following data:

Class interval600640640680680720720760760800800840Frequency184515328817163


3340.

Prove that the area of a circular path of uniform width h surrounding a circular region of radius r is πh(2r+h).

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Prove that the area of a circular path of uniform width h surrounding a circular region of radius r is πh(2r+h).

3341.

One of the roots of the quadratic equation x2+2√2x−16=0 is

Answer»

One of the roots of the quadratic equation x2+22x16=0 is

3342.

cosA - sinA +1/cosA + sinA -1 =cosecA + cotA

Answer» cosA - sinA +1/cosA + sinA -1 =cosecA + cotA
3343.

In the following figure find the area of the shaded region. (Use π = 3.14)

Answer» In the following figure find the area of the shaded region. (Use π = 3.14)

3344.

△ABC is an isosceles triangle in which AB = AC = 13 cm. If area of △ADC is 169 m2, then area of △EFB is equal to

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ABC is an isosceles triangle in which AB = AC = 13 cm. If area of ADC is 169 m2, then area of EFB is equal to


3345.

In the given figure, ∠GHE=∠DFE=90∘,DH=8 cm,DF=12 cm,DG=(3x−1) cm and DE=(4x+2)cm. find the length of segments DG and DE. [4 MARKS]

Answer» In the given figure, GHE=DFE=90,DH=8 cm,DF=12 cm,DG=(3x1) cm and DE=(4x+2)cm. find the length of segments DG and DE.
[4 MARKS]

3346.

A man goes 24 m due west and then 7 m due north. How far is he from the starting point?(a) 31 m(b) 17 m(c) 25 m(d) 26 m

Answer» A man goes 24 m due west and then 7 m due north. How far is he from the starting point?



(a) 31 m

(b) 17 m

(c) 25 m

(d) 26 m
3347.

For the following A.P.s, write thefirst term and the common difference.(i) 3, 1, − 1, −3 …(ii) − 5, −1, 3, 7 …(iii) (iv) 0.6, 1.7, 2.8, 3.9…

Answer»

For the following A.P.s, write the
first term and the common difference.


(i) 3, 1, − 1, −
3 …


(ii) − 5, −
1, 3, 7 …


(iii)


(iv) 0.6, 1.7, 2.8, 3.9

3348.

at 273^oC, the rate of a reaction is 'x' and at 293^oC, rate cons†an t becomes 9x. what is value of rate cons†an t at 313^oC?

Answer» at 273^oC, the rate of a reaction is 'x' and at 293^oC, rate cons†an t becomes 9x. what is value of rate cons†an t at 313^oC?
3349.

Find the values of k for which the given quadratic equation has real and distinct roots:(a) kx2 + 2x + 1 = 0(b) kx2 + 6x + 1 = 0(c) x2 − kx + 9 = 0

Answer» Find the values of k for which the given quadratic equation has real and distinct roots:



(a) kx2 + 2x + 1 = 0

(b) kx2 + 6x + 1 = 0

(c) x2 − kx + 9 = 0
3350.

A circular ground of radius 50 m has to be covered with water proof sheet. The same amount of water proof sheet is also used for making conical tents. If the base area of tent is 625 m2then the height of tent is____cm2

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A circular ground of radius 50 m has to be covered with water proof sheet. The same amount of water proof sheet is also used for making conical tents. If the base area of tent is 625 m2then the height of tent is____cm2