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1.

Ahyperbola x225−y216=1 is given and a normal is drawn at the point (5√3,4√2). What is the abscissa of the point at which it meets the x-axis.

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Ahyperbola x225y216=1 is given and a normal is drawn at the point (53,42).

What is the abscissa of the point at which it meets the x-axis.


2.

For any four points P,Q,R,S,|−−→PQ×−−→RS−−−→QR×−→PS+−−→RP×−−→QS| is equal to 4 times the area of the triangle

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For any four points P,Q,R,S,

|PQ×RSQR×PS+RP×QS| is equal to 4 times the area of the triangle

3.

If (n+1)!= 90 [(n-1)!], find n.

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If (n+1)!= 90 [(n-1)!], find n.

4.

6,(х + 5)2 + (у-3)2-36

Answer» 6,(х + 5)2 + (у-3)2-36
5.

Solve the equation:Cos⁷x+sin⁴x =1

Answer» Solve the equation:
Cos⁷x+sin⁴x =1
6.

What is the angle between two vectors →A=3^j−4^k and →B=−2^i+^j+2^k.

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What is the angle between two vectors A=3^j4^k and B=2^i+^j+2^k.

7.

9 arithmetic means and 9 harmonic means are inserted between 2 and 3 alternatively. If A6 and H6 is the sixth AM and HM respectively, then the value of A6+2H6 is

Answer» 9 arithmetic means and 9 harmonic means are inserted between 2 and 3 alternatively. If A6 and H6 is the sixth AM and HM respectively, then the value of A6+2H6 is
8.

If a→ and b→ are unit vectors such that a→+b→=3, then the angle between a→ and b→ is ___________.

Answer» If a and b are unit vectors such that a+b=3, then the angle between a and b is ___________.
9.

If a + b + c = 0 and ∣∣∣∣a−xcbcb−xabac−x∣∣∣∣=0 then show that x = 0, x=√32(a2+b2+c2)

Answer» If a + b + c = 0 and
axcbcbxabacx
=0
then show that x = 0, x=32(a2+b2+c2)
10.

The roots of the quadratic equation ax2+x+b=0 are real for all values of x. If a, 1, b are in an arithmetic progression, where a,b∈R+, then which of the following can be the possible value of ab?

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The roots of the quadratic equation ax2+x+b=0 are real for all values of x. If a, 1, b are in an arithmetic progression, where a,bR+, then which of the following can be the possible value of ab?

11.

If f(x+y+1)=(√f(x)+√f(y))2 ∀ x,y∈R and f(0)=1, then the value of f(12)+f(1)+f(2) is

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If f(x+y+1)=(f(x)+f(y))2 x,yR and f(0)=1, then the value of f(12)+f(1)+f(2) is

12.

If a hyperbola passes through the point P(10,16) and it has vertices at (±6,0), then the equation of the normal at P is:

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If a hyperbola passes through the point P(10,16) and it has vertices at (±6,0), then the equation of the normal at P is:

13.

If -1/2 is one of the roots of the equation kx^2 - kx - 3 = 0, then the value of k is?

Answer» If -1/2 is one of the roots of the equation kx^2 - kx - 3 = 0, then the value of k is?
14.

A. Something magical is happening to our planet. B. Some are calling it a paradigm shift. C. It's getting smaller. D. Others call it business transformation. (CAT 1996)

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A. Something magical is happening to our planet.
B. Some are calling it a paradigm shift.
C. It's getting smaller.
D. Others call it business transformation.

(CAT 1996)


15.

Find the number of ways of selecting 9 balls from 6 red balls, 5 white balls and 5 blue balls if each selection consists of 3 balls of each color.

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Find the number of ways of selecting 9 balls from 6 red balls, 5 white balls and 5 blue balls if each selection consists of 3 balls of each color.


16.

If a matrix B=[bij]3×2 is given by bij=12|i−3j|, then the matrix is

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If a matrix B=[bij]3×2 is given by bij=12|i3j|, then the matrix is

17.

Cot /24=2+3+4+6

Answer» Cot /24=2+3+4+6
18.

Evaluate each of the following integrals:∫π6π3sinxsinx+cosxdx

Answer» Evaluate each of the following integrals:



π6π3sinxsinx+cosxdx
19.

If the value of the determinant ∣∣∣∣a111b111c∣∣∣∣ is positive, then

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If the value of the determinant
a111b111c
is positive, then

20.

If C0,C1,C2,...........Cn are the Binomial coefficients in the expansion (1+x)n. ‘n’ being even, then C0+(C0+C1)+(C0+C1+C2)+.........(C0+C1+C2+.....+Cn−1)=is equal to

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If C0,C1,C2,...........Cn are the Binomial coefficients in the expansion (1+x)n. ‘n’ being even, then C0+(C0+C1)+(C0+C1+C2)+.........(C0+C1+C2+.....+Cn1)=is equal to

21.

24. If A and B are independent events associated to some experiment E such that P(A' intersection B) = 2/15 and P(A intersection B') = 1/6, then P(B) in equal to

Answer» 24. If A and B are independent events associated to some experiment E such that P(A' intersection B) = 2/15 and P(A intersection B') = 1/6, then P(B) in equal to
22.

If the area (in sq. units) bounded by the parabola y2=4λx and the line y=λx,λ>0, is 19 , then λ is equal to :

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If the area (in sq. units) bounded by the parabola y2=4λx and the line y=λx,λ>0, is 19 , then λ is equal to :


23.

Without using trigonometric tables, prove that:(i) sin212° + sin2 78° = 1(ii) sec229° – cot261° = 1(iii) tan256° – cot234° = 0(iv) cos257° – sin233° = 0(v) sec250° – cot240° = 1(vi) cosec272° – tan218° = 1

Answer» Without using trigonometric tables, prove that:

(i) sin212° + sin2 78° = 1

(ii) sec229° – cot261° = 1

(iii) tan256° – cot234° = 0

(iv) cos257° – sin233° = 0

(v) sec250° – cot240° = 1

(vi) cosec272° – tan218° = 1
24.

Express the following linear equations in the form ax+by+c=0 and indicate the values of a, b and c in each case:(i) −2x+3y=12 (ii) x−y2−5=0 (iii) 2x+3y=9.35

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Express the following linear equations in the form ax+by+c=0 and indicate the values of a, b and c in each case:



(i) 2x+3y=12 (ii) xy25=0 (iii) 2x+3y=9.35



25.

Find ∫x(logex)dx

Answer» Find x(logex)dx
26.

24. (ax2 + sinx)(p+ qcosx)

Answer» 24. (ax2 + sinx)(p+ qcosx)
27.

If A ={(x : x ∈ W, x < 2}, B = {x : x ∈ N, 1 < x < 5} and C = 3, 5, then A × (B ∩ C) = _________.

Answer» If A ={(x : x ∈ W, x < 2}, B = {x : x ∈ N, 1 < x < 5} and C = 3, 5, then A × (B ∩ C) = _________.
28.

Three machines E1, E2, E3 in a certain factory produce 50%, 25% and 25%, respectively, of the total daily output of electric bulbs. It is known that 4% of the tubes produced one each of the machines E1 and E2 are defective, and that 5% of those produced on E3 are defective. If one tube is picked up at random from a day's production, then calculate the probability that it is defective. [NCERT EXEMPLAR, CBSE 2015]

Answer» Three machines E1, E2, E3 in a certain factory produce 50%, 25% and 25%, respectively, of the total daily output of electric bulbs. It is known that 4% of the tubes produced one each of the machines E1 and E2 are defective, and that 5% of those produced on E3 are defective. If one tube is picked up at random from a day's production, then calculate the probability that it is defective.

[NCERT EXEMPLAR, CBSE 2015]
29.

sinx=35, x lies in the second quadrant. For the given x, choose the correct pair.

Answer» sinx=35, x lies in the second quadrant. For the given x, choose the correct pair.
30.

The number of extremum point(s) of f(x)=|2x2−6|x|| in R, is

Answer» The number of extremum point(s) of f(x)=|2x26|x|| in R, is
31.

15. A circle with area A1 is in the interior of a larger circle with area A1+A2. If the radius of the larger circle is 3 and A1, A2, A1+A2 are in A.P, then radius of the smaller circle is

Answer» 15. A circle with area A1 is in the interior of a larger circle with area A1+A2. If the radius of the larger circle is 3 and A1, A2, A1+A2 are in A.P, then radius of the smaller circle is
32.

∫ex(x2+5x+7(x+3)2) dx = ex f(x) + c then f(x) =

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ex(x2+5x+7(x+3)2) dx = ex f(x) + c then f(x) =


33.

Find the following integrals. ∫(1−x)√xdx.

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Find the following integrals.
(1x)xdx.

34.

The minimum value of (6+x)(11+x)(2+x), x≥0 is

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The minimum value of (6+x)(11+x)(2+x), x0 is

35.

Differentiate the following w.r.t. x :

Answer» Differentiate the following w.r.t. x :
36.

The difference between the greatest and least values of the function f (x) = sin(2x) – x, on (−π2,π2] is

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The difference between the greatest and least values of the function
f (x) = sin(2x) – x, on (π2,π2] is

37.

If sin x = -1, x can be

Answer»

If sin x = -1, x can be


38.

Let the random variable X have a binomial distribution with mean 8 and variance 4. If P(X≤2)=k216, then k is equal to:

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Let the random variable X have a binomial distribution with mean 8 and variance 4. If P(X2)=k216, then k is equal to:

39.

Prove that the following function does not have maxima or minima. h(x)=x3+x2+x+1

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Prove that the following function does not have maxima or minima.

h(x)=x3+x2+x+1

40.

The sum of the possible value(s) of a for which the equation2log1/25(ax+28)=−log5(12−4x−x2) (wherever defined) has coincident roots, is

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The sum of the possible value(s) of a for which the equation

2log1/25(ax+28)=log5(124xx2) (wherever defined) has coincident roots, is

41.

Find the value of the expression :sin−1(sin2π3).

Answer» Find the value of the expression :

sin1(sin2π3).
42.

If the roots of the equation x2+a2=8x+6a are real, then

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If the roots of the equation x2+a2=8x+6a are real, then

43.

The value of limx→04x−9xx(4x+9x) is

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The value of limx04x9xx(4x+9x) is

44.

The product cos(2π264−1)cos(22π264−1)⋯cos(264π264−1) equals

Answer»

The product cos(2π2641)cos(22π2641)cos(264π2641) equals

45.

The area bounded by the curve y = sin x, y = cos x and y-axis is

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The area bounded by the curve y = sin x, y = cos x and y-axis is

46.

Let A be the set of two positive integers. Let f : A --> set of positive integers be defined by f(n) = p, where p is the highest prime factor of n If range of f = {3}. Find set A. Is A uniquely determined?

Answer» Let A be the set of two positive integers. Let f : A --> set of positive integers be defined by
f(n) = p, where p is the highest prime factor of n
If range of f = {3}. Find set A. Is A uniquely determined?
47.

If A≡(−6,0),B≡(3,−3) and C≡(5,3) are three points, then the locus of the point P such that |¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯AP|2+|¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯BP|2=2|¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯CP|2 is

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If A(6,0),B(3,3) and C(5,3) are three points, then the locus of the point P such that |¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯AP|2+|¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯BP|2=2|¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯CP|2 is

48.

A standard hyperbola is given as below. Which among the points given would lie on the auxiliary circle of the hyperbola?

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A standard hyperbola is given as below. Which among the points given would lie on the auxiliary circle of the hyperbola?




49.

Describe the following sets in set-builder form : (i) A = {1,2,3,4,5,6} (ii) B = {1, 12,13,14,14,......} (iii) C = {0,3,6,9,12,.....} (iv) D = {10,11,12,13,14,15} (v) E = {0} (vi) {1,4,9,16,...., 100} (vii) {2,4,6,8, ....} (viii) {5, 25, 125, 625}

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Describe the following sets in set-builder form :

(i) A = {1,2,3,4,5,6}

(ii) B = {1, 12,13,14,14,......}

(iii) C = {0,3,6,9,12,.....}

(iv) D = {10,11,12,13,14,15}

(v) E = {0} (vi) {1,4,9,16,...., 100}

(vii) {2,4,6,8, ....}

(viii) {5, 25, 125, 625}

50.

1.Integration of sin(2x)

Answer» 1.Integration of sin(2x)