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3701.

'A' is a manufacturer of electric iron. The cost price of each electric iron is Rs 1,600. A sells to 'B' and 'B' sells to 'C' and 'C' sells them to 'D' the retailer. The tax rate is 12.5% and the profit is Rs 150 at each stage of the selling chain. Find (i) the total amount of VAT, and (ii) the amount that the purchaser will have to pay. [4 MARKS]

Answer» 'A' is a manufacturer of electric iron. The cost price of each electric iron is Rs 1,600. A sells to 'B' and 'B' sells to 'C' and 'C' sells them to 'D' the retailer. The tax rate is 12.5% and the profit is Rs 150 at each stage of the selling chain. Find (i) the total amount of VAT, and (ii) the amount that the purchaser will have to pay.
[4 MARKS]
3702.

Sin1/2 find all values of theta

Answer» Sin1/2 find all values of theta
3703.

In ΔABC, DE || BC and ADDB=35. If AC=5.6 cm, then AE= _____.

Answer»

In ΔABC, DE || BC and ADDB=35. If AC=5.6 cm, then AE= _____.





3704.

In the diagram, a square is drawn such that the diagonally opposite corners touch the Centre and the circumference of a circle with radius, r. what is the area of the of the square?

Answer»

In the diagram, a square is drawn such that the diagonally opposite corners touch the Centre and the circumference of a circle with radius, r. what is the area of the of the square?


3705.

Find the volume of a solid in the form of a right circular cylinder with hemi-spherical ends whose total length is 2.7 m and the diameter of each hemi-spherical end is 0.7 m.

Answer» Find the volume of a solid in the form of a right circular cylinder with hemi-spherical ends whose total length is 2.7 m and the diameter of each hemi-spherical end is 0.7 m.
3706.

Minimise Z=60x+100ySubject to constraints:10x+5y>=205x+4y>=202x+6y>=13x,y>=0

Answer» Minimise Z=60x+100y
Subject to constraints:
10x+5y>=20
5x+4y>=20
2x+6y>=13
x,y>=0
3707.

An open box is made from a square lamina of side 12cm, by cutting equal squares at the corners and folding up the remaining flaps. The volume of this box cannot be

Answer»

An open box is made from a square lamina of side 12cm, by cutting equal squares at the corners and folding up the remaining flaps. The volume of this box cannot be


3708.

Question 2 (i)Find the capacity in litres of a conical vessel with:(i) radius 7 cm, slant height 25 cm.[Assume π=227]

Answer» Question 2 (i)

Find the capacity in litres of a conical vessel with:

(i) radius 7 cm, slant height 25 cm.

[Assume π=227]
3709.

Question 8The mileage (km per litre) of 50 cars of the same model was tested by a manufacturer and details are tabulated as given belowMileage(kmL−1)10−1212−1414−1616−18Number of cars7121813Find the mean mileage.The manufacturer claimed that the mileage of the model was 16 kmL−1. Do you agree with this claim?

Answer» Question 8

The mileage (km per litre) of 50 cars of the same model was tested by a manufacturer and details are tabulated as given below

Mileage(kmL1)1012121414161618Number of cars7121813

Find the mean mileage.

The manufacturer claimed that the mileage of the model was 16 kmL1. Do you agree with this claim?
3710.

In a G.P. of positive terms, if any term is equal to the sum of the next two terms. Then the common ratio of the G.P.(a) sin 18°(b) 2 cos 18°(c) cos 18°(d) 2 sin 18°

Answer» In a G.P. of positive terms, if any term is equal to the sum of the next two terms. Then the common ratio of the G.P.

(a) sin 18°

(b) 2 cos 18°

(c) cos 18°

(d) 2 sin 18°
3711.

For what value of k is one root of the quadratic equation 9x-18x+k=0 double the other?

Answer» For what value of k is one root of the quadratic equation 9x-18x+k=0 double the other?
3712.

ABCD is a trapezium having AB || DC. Prove that O, the point of intersection of diagonals, divides the two diagonals in the same ratio. Also prove that ar∆OCDar∆OAB=19, if AB = 3 CD.

Answer» ABCD is a trapezium having AB || DC. Prove that O, the point of intersection of diagonals, divides the two diagonals in the same ratio. Also prove that arOCDarOAB=19, if AB = 3 CD.
3713.

In a village, the milk was collected from 50 milkmen at a collection center in litres as given below : 27, 75, 5, 99, 70, 12, 15, 20, 30, 35, 45, 80, 77, 90, 92, 72, 4, 33, 22, 15, 20, 28, 29, 14, 16, 20, 72, 81, 85, 10, 16, 9, 25, 23, 26, 46, 55, 56, 66, 67, 51, 57, 44, 43, 6, 65, 42, 36, 7, 35.By taking suitable classes, prepare grouped frequency distribution table.

Answer» In a village, the milk was collected from 50 milkmen at a collection center in litres as given below :


27, 75, 5, 99, 70, 12, 15, 20, 30, 35, 45, 80, 77, 90, 92, 72, 4, 33, 22, 15, 20, 28, 29, 14, 16, 20, 72, 81, 85, 10, 16, 9, 25, 23, 26, 46, 55, 56, 66, 67, 51, 57, 44, 43, 6, 65, 42, 36, 7, 35.


By taking suitable classes, prepare grouped frequency distribution table.


3714.

If two tangents inclined at an angle of 60° are drawn to a circle of radius 3 cm, then the length of each tangent is(a) 3 cm(b) 332 cm (c) 33 cm(d) 6 cm

Answer» If two tangents inclined at an angle of 60° are drawn to a circle of radius 3 cm, then the length of each tangent is



(a) 3 cm

(b) 332 cm

(c) 33 cm

(d) 6 cm
3715.

(i) A lot of 20 bulbs contain 4 defective ones. One bulb is drawn at random from the lot. What is the probability that this bulb is defective?

Answer» (i) A lot of 20 bulbs contain 4 defective ones. One bulb is drawn at random from the lot. What is the probability that this bulb is defective?
3716.

The table below classifies according to weight, the infants born during a week in a hospital: Weight (kg) Number of Infants 2,500 2,600 2,750 2,800 3,000 3,150 3,250 3,300 3,500 4 6 8 10 12 10 8 7 5 Find the median weight.

Answer»

The table below classifies according to weight, the infants born during a week in a hospital:























Weight



(kg)



Number of Infants



2,500



2,600



2,750



2,800



3,000



3,150



3,250



3,300



3,500



4



6



8



10



12



10



8



7



5




Find the median weight.

3717.

In the given figure, find the area of the shaded region, if ABCD is a square of side 14 cm and APD and BPC are semicircles.

Answer»

In the given figure, find the area of the shaded region, if ABCD is a square of side 14 cm and APD and BPC are semicircles.

3718.

If E and F are mutually exclusive events, find the probability of (E’∪ F’)

Answer»

If E and F are mutually exclusive events, find the probability of (E’ F’)


3719.

Find the Surface Area of : [2 MARKS]

Answer»

Find the Surface Area of : [2 MARKS]



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3720.

Find the mode of the following data. Class interval0−1010−2020−3030−4040−50Frequency1098176

Answer»

Find the mode of the following data.
Class interval0101020203030404050Frequency1098176

3721.

1)The angles of depressions of top and bottom of an 8m building from the top of a multi storeyed building are 30' and 45' respectively. find the height of the multistoreyed building and the distance between the two buildings.

Answer» 1)The angles of depressions of top and bottom of an 8m building from the top of a multi storeyed building are 30' and 45' respectively. find the height of the multistoreyed building and the distance between the two buildings.
3722.

Using quadratic formula solve the following quadratic equation: [3 MARKS] p2x2+(p2−q2)x−q2=0,p≠0

Answer»

Using quadratic formula solve the following quadratic equation: [3 MARKS]



p2x2+(p2q2)xq2=0,p0



3723.

At a point a, 20m above sea level of water in a lake, the angle of elevation of a cloud is 30°. The angle of depression of the reflection of the cloud in the lake is 60°. Find the distance of the cloud from a.

Answer» At a point a, 20m above sea level of water in a lake, the angle of elevation of a cloud is 30°. The angle of depression of the reflection of the cloud in the lake is 60°. Find the distance of the cloud from a.
3724.

Cards bearng numbers 2, 3, 4,..., 11 are kept in a bag. A card is drawn at random from the bag. The probability of getting a card with a prime number is (a) 12 (b) 25 (c) 310 (d) 889

Answer»

Cards bearng numbers 2, 3, 4,..., 11 are kept in a bag. A card is drawn at random from the bag. The probability of getting a card with a prime number is
(a) 12 (b) 25 (c) 310 (d) 889

3725.

A hollow sphere of internal and external diameters 4 and 8 cm respectively is melted into a cone of base diameter 8 cm. Find the height of the cone.

Answer» A hollow sphere of internal and external diameters 4 and 8 cm respectively is melted into a cone of base diameter 8 cm. Find the height of the cone.
3726.

47. The combined equation of lines passing through (1,1) making an angle π/3 with the line x-2y+1=0 is

Answer» 47. The combined equation of lines passing through (1,1) making an angle π/3 with the line x-2y+1=0 is
3727.

If A,B and C are respectively the mid points of the sides PQ, QR and PR of a triangle and PS is the perpendicular from P on QR, prove that A,C,B and S are concyclic.

Answer» If A,B and C are respectively the mid points of the sides PQ, QR and PR of a triangle and PS is the perpendicular from P on QR, prove that A,C,B and S are concyclic.
3728.

Solve the following quadric equations by factorization method only x2+1=0

Answer»

Solve the following quadric equations by factorization method only

x2+1=0

3729.

The radii of the ends of a frustum of a cone are r1 and r2 cm. If h cm is the height of the frustum then the height of the cone of which the frustum is a part, is ________.

Answer» The radii of the ends of a frustum of a cone are r1 and r2 cm. If h cm is the height of the frustum then the height of the cone of which the frustum is a part, is ________.
3730.

Prove the following trigonometric identities: 1+sin θcos θ+cos θ1+sin θ=2 sec θ

Answer»

Prove the following trigonometric identities:

1+sin θcos θ+cos θ1+sin θ=2 sec θ

3731.

The area of triangle ABC with A(3,2), B(11,8) and C(8,12) in square units is

Answer»

The area of triangle ABC with A(3,2), B(11,8) and C(8,12) in square units is


3732.

40. If a hexagon PQRSTU circumscribes a circle, prove that PQ+RS+TU= QR+ST+UP

Answer» 40. If a hexagon PQRSTU circumscribes a circle, prove that PQ+RS+TU= QR+ST+UP
3733.

A person sells 36 oranges per rupee and incurs a loss of 4%. Find how many oranges are to be sold for a rupee to have a gain of 8%?

Answer»

A person sells 36 oranges per rupee and incurs a loss of 4%. Find how many oranges are to be sold for a rupee to have a gain of 8%?


3734.

If the radius of a cylinder is reduced by 50%, then volume of the cylinder will get reduced by

Answer»

If the radius of a cylinder is reduced by 50%, then volume of the cylinder will get reduced by


3735.

In the given figure, seg EF is a diameter and seg DF is a tangent segment. The radius of the circle is r. Prove that, DE × GE = 4r2

Answer» In the given figure, seg EF is a diameter and seg DF is a tangent segment. The radius of the circle is r. Prove that, DE × GE = 4r2

3736.

Compute the mean of the following data, using direct method: Class0−100100−200200−300300−400400−500Frequency6108124

Answer»

Compute the mean of the following data, using direct method:
Class0100100200200300300400400500Frequency6108124

3737.

If 2x - 3y3z + y= z - yz - x = x + 3z2y - 3x then prove that every ratio = xy.

Answer» If 2x - 3y3z + y= z - yz - x = x + 3z2y - 3x then prove that every ratio = xy.
3738.

In the given figure, ∠A=60∘ and ∠ABC=80∘, then ∠DPC and ∠BQC are respectively ___.

Answer»

In the given figure, A=60 and ABC=80, then DPC and BQC are respectively ___.




3739.

Question 7The sum of the 5th and the 7th terms of an AP is 52and the 10th term is 46. Find the AP.

Answer» Question 7

The sum of the 5th and the 7th terms of an AP is 52and the 10th term is 46. Find the AP.
3740.

Sum of age of father and son is 55 years . If father was who lived in his son is equal to his present age , the total of their age woulbd be 93 years .find their present age.

Answer»

Sum of age of father and son is 55 years . If father was who lived in his son is equal to his present age , the total of their age woulbd be 93 years .find their present age.

3741.

In the adjoining figure, two circles with centres at A and B, and of radii 5 cm and 3 cm touch each other internally. If the perpendicular bisector of AB meets the bigger circle in P and Q, find the length of PQ.

Answer»

In the adjoining figure, two circles with centres at A and B, and of radii 5 cm and 3 cm touch each other internally. If the perpendicular bisector of AB meets the bigger circle in P and Q, find the length of PQ.



3742.

In the given figure, a circle is circumscribing ΔABC where ∠A=125∘ and side BC=8cm. The diameter of the circumcircle is equal to[sin 55∘=0.82]

Answer»

In the given figure, a circle is circumscribing ΔABC where A=125 and side BC=8cm. The diameter of the circumcircle is equal to


[sin 55=0.82]






3743.

Had Anitha scored 10 more marks in her mathematics test out of 30, 9 times these marks would have been the square of her actual marks. How many marks did she get In the test?

Answer»

Had Anitha scored 10 more marks in her mathematics test out of 30, 9 times these marks would have been the square of her actual marks. How many marks did she get In the test?

3744.

Which term of the sequence 114, 109, 104, ... is the first negative term?

Answer» Which term of the sequence 114, 109, 104, ... is the first negative term?
3745.

A triangle has two of its angles 80∘ and 60∘. Find any two angles of a triangle which is similar to the given triangle.

Answer»

A triangle has two of its angles 80 and 60. Find any two angles of a triangle which is similar to the given triangle.

3746.

A cylindrical tube open at both ends is made of metal. The internal diameter of the tube is 11.2 cm and its length is 21 cm .The metal everywhere is 0.4 cm thick. The volume of the metal used is

Answer»

A cylindrical tube open at both ends is made of metal. The internal diameter of the tube is 11.2 cm and its length is 21 cm .The metal everywhere is 0.4 cm thick. The volume of the metal used is



3747.

sec 32°cosec 58°=?(a) 23(b) 1629(c) 163(d) 1

Answer» sec 32°cosec 58°=?



(a) 23



(b) 1629



(c) 163



(d) 1
3748.

Question 1Draw the graph of linear equations y = x and y = -x on the same Cartesian plane. What do you observe?

Answer» Question 1

Draw the graph of linear equations y = x and y = -x on the same Cartesian plane. What do you observe?



3749.

Write the discriminant of the following quadratic equations: (i) 2x2−5x+3=0 (ii) x2+2x+4=0 (iii) (x−1)(2x−1)=0 (iv) x2−2x+k=0,kϵR (v) √3x2+2√2x−2√3=0 (vi) x2−x+1=0

Answer»

Write the discriminant of the following quadratic equations:
(i) 2x25x+3=0 (ii) x2+2x+4=0
(iii) (x1)(2x1)=0 (iv) x22x+k=0,kϵR
(v) 3x2+22x23=0 (vi) x2x+1=0

3750.

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 find the length of TP.

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 find the length of TP.