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1.

The rario between the interior angle and the exterior angle of a regular polygon is 2 : 1. Find : (i) each exterior angle of the polygon ; (ii) number of sides in the polygon.

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The rario between the interior angle and the exterior angle of a regular polygon is 2 : 1. Find :

(i) each exterior angle of the polygon ;

(ii) number of sides in the polygon.

2.

In each case, find whether the trinomial is a perfect square or not : (i) x2+14x+49 (ii) a2−10a+25 (iii) 4x2+4x+1 (iv) 9b2+12b+16 (v) 16x2−16xy+y2 (vi) x2−4x+16

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In each case, find whether the trinomial is a perfect square or not :

(i) x2+14x+49 (ii) a210a+25

(iii) 4x2+4x+1 (iv) 9b2+12b+16

(v) 16x216xy+y2 (vi) x24x+16


    3.

    The edges of two cubes are in the ratio 3:4 .So the ratio of their volumes is ______

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    The edges of two cubes are in the ratio 3:4 .So the ratio of their volumes is ______


    4.

    The number of cube numbers between the numbers 10 and 200 is ______ .

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    The number of cube numbers between the numbers 10 and 200 is ______ .


    5.

    Divide (8m3+9m2+10m) by 2m.

    Answer» Divide (8m3+9m2+10m) by 2m.
    6.

    When 5pq(p2−q2) is divided by 2p(p+q) and substituting p=3,q=1; the value obtained is:

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    When 5pq(p2q2) is divided by 2p(p+q) and substituting p=3,q=1; the value obtained is:


    7.

    If x2 is multiplied by its square root,then the cube root of the result = .

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    If x2 is multiplied by its square root,then the cube root of the result = .

    8.

    Question 08. Rashmi has a road map with a scale of 1 cm representing 18 km. She drives on a road for 72 km. What would be her distance covered in the map?

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    Question 08.
    Rashmi has a road map with a scale of 1 cm representing 18 km. She drives on a road for 72 km. What would be her distance covered in the map?

    9.

    Find the multiplicative inverse of [3 MARKS] i)14+16 ii)0

    Answer» Find the multiplicative inverse of
    [3 MARKS]
    i)14+16 ii)0
    10.

    Arjun has thrice as many rupees as Prateek, and Shubhendu has half as many as Arjun and Prateek put together. If Arjun has 120 rupees, then how much money do Prateek and Shubhendu have? [3 MARKS]

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    Arjun has thrice as many rupees as Prateek, and Shubhendu has half as many as Arjun and Prateek put together. If Arjun has 120 rupees, then how much money do Prateek and Shubhendu have? [3 MARKS]

    11.

    Expand (x−8)(x−10).

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    Expand (x8)(x10).

    12.

    Question 105(ii) The following histogram shows the frequency distribution of teaching experiences of 30 teachers in various schools : How many teachers are having the maximum teaching experience and how many have the least teaching experience ?

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    Question 105(ii)

    The following histogram shows the frequency distribution of teaching experiences of 30 teachers in various schools :

    How many teachers are having the maximum teaching experience and how many have the least teaching experience ?

    13.

    Which of the following is the property of a square?

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    Which of the following is the property of a square?


    14.

    (−12)5×(−12)3 is equal to

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    (12)5×(12)3 is equal to


    15.

    In given figure, if ∠ACB=∠CDA,AC=8cm and AD=3cm, then find BD.

    Answer» In given figure, if ACB=CDA,AC=8cm and AD=3cm, then find BD.
    16.

    If n(∪)=700, n(A)=200, n(B)=300 , n(A∩B)=100, then n(A′∩B′)

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    If n()=700, n(A)=200, n(B)=300 , n(AB)=100, then n(AB)


    17.

    <Two friends arguing> Arjun: If a figure can be folded along any line such that one half superimposes the other, it is known as symmetric figure. Shubh: If you can find a line in the figure which divides it in identical parts, then the figure is always symmetric.

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    <Two friends arguing>

    Arjun: If a figure can be folded along any line such that one half superimposes the other, it is known as symmetric figure.

    Shubh: If you can find a line in the figure which divides it in identical parts, then the figure is always symmetric.


    18.

    A shopkeeper marks his goods in such a way that after allowing a discount of 25% on the marked price, he still makes a profit of 50%. Find the ratio of the C.P to the M.P.

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    A shopkeeper marks his goods in such a way that after allowing a discount of 25% on the marked price, he still makes a profit of 50%. Find the ratio of the C.P to the M.P.

    19.

    (2−5÷2−2)=? (a)1128 (b)−1128 (c)−18 (d)18

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    (25÷22)=?

    (a)1128

    (b)1128

    (c)18

    (d)18

    20.

    8,780,000,000,000= _______.

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    8,780,000,000,000= _______.


    21.

    A bag contains 3 white, 5 black and 2 red balls, all of the same shape and size. A ball is drawn from the bag without looking into it, find the probability that the ball drawn is: (i) a black ball (ii) a red ball (iii) a white ball (iv) not a red ball (v) not a black ball

    Answer» A bag contains 3 white, 5 black and 2 red balls, all of the same shape and size. A ball is drawn from the bag without looking into it, find the probability that the ball drawn is:
    (i) a black ball
    (ii) a red ball
    (iii) a white ball
    (iv) not a red ball
    (v) not a black ball
    22.

    Question 41 All six faces of a cuboid are ___ in shape and of ___ area.

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    Question 41

    All six faces of a cuboid are ___ in shape and of ___ area.

    23.

    Find ∠ABF from the given figure.

    Answer»

    Find ABF from the given figure.


    24.

    72 men can build a small house in 30 days, working 8 hours a day. In how many days will 80 men, working 6 hours a day, complete the work?

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    72 men can build a small house in 30 days, working 8 hours a day. In how many days will 80 men, working 6 hours a day, complete the work?


    25.

    1,024 trees are planted in a grid fashion such that the number of rows is equal to the number of columns. One row and one column of trees are cut such that the number of rows and columns after cutting remain equal. Find the number of trees that were cut?

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    1,024 trees are planted in a grid fashion such that the number of rows is equal to the number of columns. One row and one column of trees are cut such that the number of rows and columns after cutting remain equal. Find the number of trees that were cut?


    26.

    In a lottery, there are 10 prizes and 25 blanks. Find the probability of getting a prize.

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    In a lottery, there are 10 prizes and 25 blanks. Find the probability of getting a prize.

    27.

    Use the given diagram to find : (i) A∪(B∩C)(ii) B−(A−C)(iii) A−B(iv) A∩B′Is A∪B′=A−B?

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    Use the given diagram to find :

    (i) A(BC)(ii) B(AC)(iii) AB(iv) ABIs AB=AB?

    28.

    Simplification of (x+3)(x+3) gives

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    Simplification of (x+3)(x+3) gives


    29.

    Factorise : 5+3a−14a2

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    Factorise : 5+3a14a2

    30.

    Division of two rational numbers is a rational number if denominator is not equal to zero.Justify.

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    Division of two rational numbers is a rational number if denominator is not equal to zero.Justify.

    31.

    Sum of the digits of a two digit number is 9. When we interchange the digits it is found that the resulting new number is greater than the original number by 27. What is the two digit number Pls guide me how to do this sum

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    Sum of the digits of a two digit number is 9. When we interchange the digits it is found that the resulting new number is greater than the original number by 27. What is the two digit number

    Pls guide me how to do this sum

    32.

    Use direct method to evaluate : (i) (x + 1)(x - 1) (ii) (2 + a)(2 - a) (iii) (3b - 1)(3b + 1) (iv) ( 4 + 5x)(4 - 5x) (v) (2a + 3)(2a - 3) (vi) (xy + 4)(xy - 4) (vii) (ab + x^2)(ab - x^2) (viii) (3x^2 + 5y^2)(3x^2 - 5y^2) (vi) (xy + 4)(xy - 4) (ix) (z−23)(z+23) (x) (35a+12)(35a−12) (xi) (0.5 - 2a)(0.5 + 2a) (xii) (a2−b2)(a2+b3)

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    Use direct method to evaluate :

    (i) (x + 1)(x - 1)

    (ii) (2 + a)(2 - a)

    (iii) (3b - 1)(3b + 1)

    (iv) ( 4 + 5x)(4 - 5x)

    (v) (2a + 3)(2a - 3)

    (vi) (xy + 4)(xy - 4)

    (vii) (ab + x^2)(ab - x^2)

    (viii) (3x^2 + 5y^2)(3x^2 - 5y^2)

    (vi) (xy + 4)(xy - 4)

    (ix) (z23)(z+23)

    (x) (35a+12)(35a12)

    (xi) (0.5 - 2a)(0.5 + 2a)

    (xii) (a2b2)(a2+b3)

    33.

    Question 113 Identify the rational number that does not belong with the other three. Explain your reasoning −511,−12,−49,−73

    Answer» Question 113
    Identify the rational number that does not belong with the other three. Explain your reasoning 511,12,49,73
    34.

    Question 89 Solve the following: Sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 11. The given number is less than the number obtained by interchanging the digits by 9. Find the number.

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    Question 89

    Solve the following:

    Sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 11. The given number is less than the number obtained by interchanging the digits by 9. Find the number.

    35.

    The number of students in a hostel, speaking different languages is given below. Display the data in a pie chart. [4 MARKS] LanguageNo. of StudentsHindi40English12Marathi9Tamil7Bengali4Total72

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    The number of students in a hostel, speaking different languages is given below. Display the data in a pie chart. [4 MARKS]

    LanguageNo. of StudentsHindi40English12Marathi9Tamil7Bengali4Total72

    36.

    Factorise: 3a5−108a3

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    Factorise:

    3a5108a3

    37.

    Expand: [√3x−√25y]2

    Answer»

    Expand: [3x25y]2


    38.

    Question 37 In the class interval 20-30, the lower class limit is ___.

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    Question 37

    In the class interval 20-30, the lower class limit is ___.

    39.

    In ∆ABC and ∆PQR, if AB = AC, ∠C = ∠P and ∠B = ∠Q, then the two triangles are:

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    In ∆ABC and ∆PQR, if AB = AC, ∠C = ∠P and ∠B = ∠Q, then the two triangles are:


    40.

    The dimensions of a cuboid are in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 3 and its Total surface area is 88 m2. The volume of cuboid is___ m3

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    The dimensions of a cuboid are in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 3 and its Total surface area is 88 m2. The volume of cuboid is___ m3

    41.

    Question 163 Find the value of x in the trapezium ABCD given below

    Answer» Question 163
    Find the value of x in the trapezium ABCD given below
    42.

    If (P + Q + R) can finish 11/97 part of work in 1 day, then (P + Q + R) can together finish the work in

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    If (P + Q + R) can finish 11/97 part of work in 1 day, then (P + Q + R) can together finish the work in


    43.

    Simplify : 0.005×102−5×10−1

    Answer»

    Simplify : 0.005×1025×101


    44.

    Which congruence criterion is used in the following? Given: ∠MLN=∠FGH,∠NML=∠HFG,ML=FG So ΔLMN≅ΔGFH [2 MARKS]

    Answer» Which congruence criterion is used in the following?
    Given: MLN=FGH,NML=HFG,ML=FG
    So ΔLMNΔGFH [2 MARKS]

    45.

    Find the area of given figure, if the diameter BC is 14 cm and AD = 16 cm.

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    Find the area of given figure, if the diameter BC is 14 cm and AD = 16 cm.


    46.

    In what time will Rs. 1000 amount to Rs. 1331 at 10% per annum compound interest.

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    In what time will Rs. 1000 amount to Rs. 1331 at 10% per annum compound interest.

    47.

    A man can do a piece of work in 5 days. He and his son working together can finish it in 3 days. In how many days can the son do it alone? 1 (a) 612 days (b) 7 days (c) 712 days (d) 8 days

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    A man can do a piece of work in 5 days. He and his son working together can finish it in 3 days. In how many days can the son do it alone? 1

    (a) 612 days

    (b) 7 days

    (c) 712 days

    (d) 8 days


    48.

    Diameter of a circle is 30 cm. If the length of a chord is 20 cm, find the distance of the chord from the centre.

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    Diameter of a circle is 30 cm. If the length of a chord is 20 cm, find the distance of the chord from the centre.


    49.

    What was the second highest rating given?___

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    What was the second highest rating given?___

    50.

    Three prizes are to be distributed in a quiz contest. Total prize is Rs.1000. Second prize will be given 34 of the first prize and third prize will be given 13 of the second prize. Find the money given to each contest. [4 MARKS]

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    Three prizes are to be distributed in a quiz contest. Total prize is Rs.1000. Second prize will be given 34 of the first prize and third prize will be given 13 of the second prize. Find the money given to each contest. [4 MARKS]