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The cost of a car purchased 2 years ago, depreciates at the rate of 20% every year. If its present worth is Rs.315600, find its value after 4 years of purchase. |
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Answer» The cost of a car purchased 2 years ago, depreciates at the rate of 20% every year. If its present worth is Rs.315600, find its value after 4 years of purchase. |
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For the equation, x+3y=5, x in terms of y can be written as____ and y in terms of x can be written as ______. |
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Answer» For the equation, x+3y=5, x in terms of y can be written as____ and y in terms of x can be written as ______. |
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Question 3(iv) Work out the following divisions 9x2y2(3z−24)÷27xy(z−8) |
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Answer» Question 3(iv) Work out the following divisions 9x2y2(3z−24)÷27xy(z−8) |
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Question 49 If a tree 24 m high casts a shadow of 15 m, then the height of a pole that casts a shadow of 6 m under similar conditions is 9.6 m. |
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Answer» Question 49 If a tree 24 m high casts a shadow of 15 m, then the height of a pole that casts a shadow of 6 m under similar conditions is 9.6 m. |
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If two circles which pass through the points (0, a) and (0, -a) cut each other orthogonally and touch the straight line y=mx+c, then |
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Answer» If two circles which pass through the points (0, a) and (0, -a) cut each other orthogonally and touch the straight line y=mx+c, then |
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Question 20 When two quantities x and y are in ___proportion or vary ___, they are written as x∝1y. |
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Answer» Question 20 When two quantities x and y are in |
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Find the volume of a cuboid of length 5 m, breadth 3.5 m and height 2.4 m. How much of volume should be added to this cuboid to make it into a cube with equal sides? Calculate the length of each side. [ 4 MARKS ] |
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Answer» Find the volume of a cuboid of length 5 m, breadth 3.5 m and height 2.4 m. How much of volume should be added to this cuboid to make it into a cube with equal sides? Calculate the length of each side. [ 4 MARKS ] |
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A cylindrical rod of height 10 m and radius 7m is melted into 7 identical cylindrical pistons of radius 14m and height 514m Then, (1) The volume of the cylindrical rod is equal to the sum of the volume of all 7 pistons . (2) The total surface area of the cylindrical rod is equal to the sum of total surface area of the cylindrical piston. |
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Answer» A cylindrical rod of height 10 m and radius 7m is melted into 7 identical cylindrical pistons of radius 14m and height 514m Then, (1) The volume of the cylindrical rod is equal to the sum of the volume of all 7 pistons . (2) The total surface area of the cylindrical rod is equal to the sum of total surface area of the cylindrical piston. |
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The collection of all the points in a plane, which are at a fixed distance from a fixed point in the plane, is called: |
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Answer» The collection of all the points in a plane, which are at a fixed distance from a fixed point in the plane, is called: |
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What is the angle formed between the diagonals of a square? |
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Answer» What is the angle formed between the diagonals of a square? |
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In an election between two candidates, one, candidate secured 47% of votes polled and lost the election by 12,366 votes. Find the total votes polled and the votes secured by the winning candidate. |
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Answer» In an election between two candidates, one, candidate secured 47% of votes polled and lost the election by 12,366 votes. Find the total votes polled and the votes secured by the winning candidate. |
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A polynomial P(x)=x2+2x+3 leaves a remainder of ___ when divided by x–1. |
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Answer» A polynomial |
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A principal of ₹ 50,000 is invested at the rate of 10% for 2 years in compound interest. Find the compound interest and the difference between C.I and S.I. |
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Answer» A principal of ₹ 50,000 is invested at the rate of 10% for 2 years in compound interest. Find the compound interest and the difference between C.I and S.I. |
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Question 1(i) Find the value of: (i) 26 |
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Answer» Question 1(i) |
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Question 109(ii) Verify the property x×(y×z)=(x×y)×z of rational numbers by using x=23,y=−37 and z=12 and what is the name of this property? |
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Answer» Question 109(ii) |
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Question 110 (i) A store is having a 25% discount sale. Sheela has a Rs.50 gift voucher and wants to use it to buy a board game marked for Rs.320. She is not sure how to calculate the concession she will get. The sales clerk has suggested two ways to calculate the amount payable. Method 1 Subtract Rs.50 from the price and take 25% off the resulting price. Method 2 Take 25% off the original price and then subtract Rs.50. Do you think both the methods will give the same result? If not, predict which method will be beneficial for her. |
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Answer» Question 110 (i) A store is having a 25% discount sale. Sheela has a Rs.50 gift voucher and wants to use it to buy a board game marked for Rs.320. She is not sure how to calculate the concession she will get. The sales clerk has suggested two ways to calculate the amount payable. Method 1 Subtract Rs.50 from the price and take 25% off the resulting price. Method 2 Take 25% off the original price and then subtract Rs.50. |
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Verify the following : (i) 37×(56+1213)=(37×56)+(37×1213) (ii) −154×(37+−125)=(−154×37)+(−154×−125) (iii) (−83+−1312)×56=(−83×56)+(−1312×56) (iv) −167×(−89+−76)=(−167×−89)+(−167×−76) |
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Answer» Verify the following : (i) 37×(56+1213)=(37×56)+(37×1213) |
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Factorize 3√3a3−b3−5√5c3−3√15abc |
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Answer» Factorize 3√3a3−b3−5√5c3−3√15abc |
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Question 93 If the length of each edge of a cube is tripled, what will be the change in its volume? |
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Answer» Question 93 If the length of each edge of a cube is tripled, what will be the change in its volume? |
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Construct a quadrilateral PQRS in which PQ = 5 cm, QR = 6.5 cm, ∠P=∠R=100∘ and ∠S=75∘. |
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Answer» Construct a quadrilateral PQRS in which PQ = 5 cm, QR = 6.5 cm, ∠P=∠R=100∘ and ∠S=75∘. |
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Evaluate : 3√125216 |
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Answer» Evaluate : |
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Factorise : x2−(b−2)x−2b |
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Answer» Factorise : x2−(b−2)x−2b |
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Solve : 3(y−5)4−4y=3−(y−3)2 |
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Answer» Solve : 3(y−5)4−4y=3−(y−3)2 |
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Construct a quadrilateral PQRS, in which PQ=3.5 cm,QR=2.5 cm, RS=4.1 cm,∠Q=75∘ and ∠R=120∘. |
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Answer» Construct a quadrilateral PQRS, in which PQ=3.5 cm,QR=2.5 cm, RS=4.1 cm,∠Q=75∘ and ∠R=120∘. |
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Solve : 5x + 7 = 2x - 8 |
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Answer» Solve : 5x + 7 = 2x - 8 |
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Find the amount and compound interest on ₹ 1600 for 2 years at the rate of 5% per annum. |
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Answer» Find the amount and compound interest on ₹ 1600 for 2 years at the rate of 5% per annum. |
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By using the formula, find the amount and compound interest on: The value of a machine depreciates at the rate of 10% per annum. It was purchased 3 years ago. If its present value is Rs 291600. for how much was it purchased ? |
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Answer» By using the formula, find the amount and compound interest on: The value of a machine depreciates at the rate of 10% per annum. It was purchased 3 years ago. If its present value is Rs 291600. for how much was it purchased ? |
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If P(A) and P(¯¯¯¯A) are complementary events and P(A) = 0.15, then P(¯¯¯¯A)= ? |
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Answer» If P(A) and P(¯¯¯¯A) are complementary events and P(A) = 0.15, then P(¯¯¯¯A)= ? |
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A worker is paid Rs. 210 for 6 days work. If his total income of the month is Rs. 875, for how many days did he work ? |
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Answer» A worker is paid Rs. 210 for 6 days work. |
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There are 30 students in a class. On independence day, different fruits that were distributed among the students (one for each student) are listed below orange,apple,apple,apple,banana,orange guava, guava, apple,guava,orange,mango mango,mango,orange,guava,guava,mango banana,banana,banana,orange,banana,mango banana,banana,guava,guava,orange,guava How many students got the fruit which is least in quantity? |
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Answer» There are 30 students in a class. On independence day, different fruits that were distributed among the students (one for each student) are listed below orange,apple,apple,apple,banana,orange guava, guava, apple,guava,orange,mango mango,mango,orange,guava,guava,mango banana,banana,banana,orange,banana,mango banana,banana,guava,guava,orange,guava How many students got the fruit which is least in quantity?
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Mukesh and Ramesh are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 1 respectively. They admit Rupesh as partner with 1/4th share in profits with guarantee that his share of profit shall be at least Rs 55,000. The net profit of the firm for the year ending 31st March 2013 was Rs 1,60,000. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account. |
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Answer» Mukesh and Ramesh are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 1 respectively. They admit Rupesh as partner with 1/4th share in profits with guarantee that his share of profit shall be at least Rs 55,000. The net profit of the firm for the year ending 31st March 2013 was Rs 1,60,000. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account. |
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Factorise: a6−b6 |
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Answer» Factorise: a6−b6 |
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Tickets numbered from 1 to 20 are mixed up together and then a ticket is drawn at random. What is the probability that the ticket has a number which is a multiple of 3 or 7? |
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Answer» Tickets numbered from 1 to 20 are mixed up together and then a ticket is drawn at random. What is the probability that the ticket has a number which is a multiple of 3 or 7? |
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A prism is the one which has congruent polygons on the opposite side and are connected with ____________. |
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Answer» A prism is the one which has congruent polygons on the opposite side and are connected with ____________. |
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Which among the following are prism? |
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Answer» Which among the following are prism? |
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Question 7 If a% is the discount per cent on marked price x, then discount is (a) xa×100 (b) ax×100 (c) x×a100 (d) 100xa |
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Answer» Question 7 If a% is the discount per cent on marked price x, then discount is |
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The sum of the scores of the lower 3 teams of group B after the first round is. |
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Answer» The sum of the scores of the lower 3 teams of group B after the first round is. |
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A natural number k is such that k^2 |
| Answer» A natural number k is such that k^2<2014<(k+1)^2 .what is the largest prime factor of k? | |
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Question 38 State whether the following statement is true (T) or false (F). A and B are together 90 years old. Hence, the ages of A and B five years back would be (x-5) years and (85-x) years, respectively. |
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Answer» Question 38 State whether the following statement is true (T) or false (F). A and B are together 90 years old. Hence, the ages of A and B five years back would be (x-5) years and (85-x) years, respectively. |
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The curved surface area of a cylinder is 1320 cm2 and its base has a radius of 10.5 cm. Find the height of cylinder. |
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Answer» The curved surface area of a cylinder is 1320 cm2 and its base has a radius of 10.5 cm. Find the height of cylinder. |
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a wheel has a diameter of 28 cm.find the distance covered by the wheel in 20 revolutions. |
| Answer» a wheel has a diameter of 28 cm.find the distance covered by the wheel in 20 revolutions. | |
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If the difference between CI and SI on the sum of money for 2years is 1percent Of the sum of money. Find the rate of interest. |
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Answer» If the difference between CI and SI on the sum of money for 2years is 1percent Of the sum of money. Find the rate of interest. |
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(1.) (a.) Is it possible to have a regular polygon with measure of each exterior angle as 22°? (b.) Can it be an interior angle of a regular polygon? Why? |
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Answer» (1.) (a.) Is it possible to have a regular polygon with measure of each exterior angle as 22°? (b.) Can it be an interior angle of a regular polygon? Why? |
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Simplify: 3(x - y) + 2(y - x) |
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Answer» Simplify: 3(x - y) + 2(y - x) |
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All integers are rational numbers. Justify the statement |
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Answer» All integers are rational numbers. Justify the statement |
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The sides (other than hypotenuse) of a right triangle are in the ration 3:4. A rectangle is described on its hypotenuse, the hypotenuse being the longer side of the rectangle. The breadth of the rectangle is 4/5 of its length. Find the shortest side of the right triangle if the perimeter of the rectangle is 180cm. |
| Answer» The sides (other than hypotenuse) of a right triangle are in the ration 3:4. A rectangle is described on its hypotenuse, the hypotenuse being the longer side of the rectangle. The breadth of the rectangle is 4/5 of its length. Find the shortest side of the right triangle if the perimeter of the rectangle is 180cm. | |
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The equations 5x + 2y = 48 and 3x + 2y = 32 represent the money collected through sales from school concert tickets during two class periods. If x represents the cost for each adult ticket and y represents the cost for each student ticket, what is the cost for each adult ticket? |
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Answer» The equations 5x + 2y = 48 and 3x + 2y = 32 represent the money collected through sales from school concert tickets during two class periods. If x represents the cost for each adult ticket and y represents the cost for each student ticket, what is the cost for each adult ticket? |
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Question 2 (viii) The following number is obviously not a perfect square. Give reasons. 505050 |
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Answer» Question 2 (viii) 505050 |
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A point (5,4) is translated through a distance of 5 units along negative x - axis and then 4 units along negative y - axis. What will be the image of the point in x - axis after these translations? |
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Answer» A point (5,4) is translated through a distance of 5 units along negative x - axis and then 4 units along negative y - axis. What will be the image of the point in x - axis after these translations? |
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Question 1 x -2 =7 |
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Answer» Question 1 x -2 =7 |
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