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451.

The cost of a machine is supposed to depreciate each year by 12% of its value at the beginning of the year. If the machine is valued at Rs. 44,000 at the beginning of 2008, find its value : (i) at the end of 2009. (ii) at the beginning of 2007.

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The cost of a machine is supposed to depreciate each year by 12% of its value at the beginning of the year. If the machine is valued at Rs. 44,000 at the beginning of 2008, find its value :

(i) at the end of 2009.

(ii) at the beginning of 2007.

452.

Which of these cannot be the area of a right-angled triangle if the hypotenuse of the triangle is 13 m and one other side is 5 m?

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Which of these cannot be the area of a right-angled triangle if the hypotenuse of the triangle is 13 m and one other side is 5 m?



453.

Which of the following figures include triangles/parallelograms on the same base and between the same parallel lines?

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Which of the following figures include triangles/parallelograms on the same base and between the same parallel lines?




454.

Construct an angle of 67.5∘ by using the ruler and compasses.

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Construct an angle of 67.5 by using the ruler and compasses.

455.

The hollow sphere, in which the circus motor cyclist performs his stunts, has a diameter of 7 m. Find the area available to the motor cyclilst for riding.

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The hollow sphere, in which the circus motor cyclist performs his stunts, has a diameter of 7 m. Find the area available to the motor cyclilst for riding.

456.

An umbrella has 8 ribs which are equally spaced. Assuming the umbrella to be a flat circle of radius 45 cm, find the area between two consecutive ribs of the umbrella.

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An umbrella has 8 ribs which are equally spaced. Assuming the umbrella to be a flat circle of radius 45 cm, find the area between two consecutive ribs of the umbrella.


457.

At what rate per cent will a sum of Rs. 4,000 yield Rs. 1,324 as compound interest in 3 years?

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At what rate per cent will a sum of Rs. 4,000 yield Rs. 1,324 as compound interest in 3 years?

458.

Draw a circle with centre at point O. Draw its two chords AB and CD such that AB is not parallel to CD. Draw the perpendicular bisectors of AB and CD. At what point do they intersect ?

Answer» Draw a circle with centre at point O. Draw its two chords AB and CD such that AB is not parallel to CD. Draw the perpendicular bisectors of AB and CD. At what point do they intersect ?
459.

Determine the point on the graph of the linear equation 2x+5y=19 whose ordinate is 1½ times of its abscissa

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Determine the point on the graph of the linear equation 2x+5y=19 whose ordinate is 1½ times of its abscissa

460.

The price of a table and a chair together is 2500 rupees. The price of 3 tables and 4 chairs of this kind is 8000 rupees. What is the price of each?

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The price of a table and a chair together is 2500 rupees. The price of 3 tables and 4 chairs of this kind is 8000 rupees. What is the price of each?

461.

In the given figure sides AB and AC of ΔABC are extended to points P and Q respectively. Also, ∠PBC<∠QCB. Show that AC > AB.

Answer» In the given figure sides AB and AC of ΔABC are extended to points P and Q respectively. Also, PBC<QCB. Show that AC > AB.


462.

In the given figure if AB || EF, ∠ABC=70∘ and ∠EFD=40∘, then find x.

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In the given figure if AB || EF, ABC=70 and EFD=40, then find x.

463.

Statement 1: In an equilateral triangle, the heights onto all the sides are equal. Statement 2: The base lengths are also equal in an equilateral triangle.

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Statement 1: In an equilateral triangle, the heights onto all the sides are equal.
Statement 2: The base lengths are also equal in an equilateral triangle.


464.

Question 4Diagonals of a trapezium PQRS intersect each other at the point O, PQIIRS and PQ = 3 RS. Find the ratio of the areas of ΔPOQ and ΔROS.

Answer» Question 4

Diagonals of a trapezium PQRS intersect each other at the point O, PQIIRS and PQ = 3 RS. Find the ratio of the areas of ΔPOQ and ΔROS.


465.

Find three rational numbers lying between 35 and 78. How many rational numbers can be determined between these two numbers?

Answer» Find three rational numbers lying between 35 and 78. How many rational numbers can be determined between these two numbers?
466.

17. Find the equation of line passing through (-1 , 3) (1) Parallel to X axis (2) Parallel to Y axis.

Answer» 17. Find the equation of line passing through (-1 , 3) (1) Parallel to X axis (2) Parallel to Y axis.
467.

Draw the pairs of angles as described below.If that is not possible, say why.(i) Complementary angles that are not adjacent.(ii) Angles in a linear pair which are not supplementary.(iii) Complementary angles that do not form a linear pair.(iv) Adjacent angles which are not in a linear pair.(v) Angles which are neither complementary nor adjacent.(vi) Angles in a linear pair which are complementary.

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Draw the pairs of angles as described below.If that is not possible, say why.


(i) Complementary angles that are not adjacent.



(ii) Angles in a linear pair which are not supplementary.

(iii) Complementary angles that do not form a linear pair.



(iv) Adjacent angles which are not in a linear pair.

(v) Angles which are neither complementary nor adjacent.


(vi) Angles in a linear pair which are complementary.
468.

11. If α, β and γ are zeroes of the polynomial x3 + ax + b, then the value of α3 + β3 + γ3 is?

Answer» 11. If α, β and γ are zeroes of the polynomial x3 + ax + b, then the value of α3 + β3 + γ3 is?
469.

There are 6 friends A,B,C,D,E and F. B does not want to sit next to D,E or F and E does not want to sit next to A,B or C. In how many ways can you arrange these 6 people around a circular table?

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There are 6 friends A,B,C,D,E and F. B does not want to sit next to D,E or F and E does not want to sit next to A,B or C. In how many ways can you arrange these 6 people around a circular table?

470.

Question 119 Find the value of n.2n×262−3=218

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Question 119



Find the value of n.

2n×2623=218



471.

ΔABC is right angled at B and 5×sin A=3. Find cos C + tan A + cosec C.

Answer» ΔABC is right angled at B and 5×sin A=3. Find cos C + tan A + cosec C.
472.

AD is a diameter of a circle and AB is a chord. If AD = 34cm, AB = 30cm. Find the distance of AB from the centre of the circle.

Answer» AD is a diameter of a circle and AB is a chord. If AD = 34cm, AB = 30cm. Find the distance of AB from the centre of the circle.


473.

The perimeter of a parallelogram is 22 cm. If the longer side measures 6.5 cm, what is the measure of the shorter side.

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The perimeter of a parallelogram is 22 cm. If the longer side measures 6.5 cm, what is the measure of the shorter side.

474.

ABC is an isosceles triangle in which AB = AC. BE and CF are its two medians. Show that BE = CF.

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ABC is an isosceles triangle in which AB = AC. BE and CF are its two medians. Show that BE = CF.

475.

39. Which of the following is a factor of 2xsquare+1+3xsquare?

Answer» 39. Which of the following is a factor of 2xsquare+1+3xsquare?
476.

Write the index form of the polynomial using variable x from its coefficient form. (i) (3, -2, 0, 7, 18) (ii) (6, 1, 0, 7) (iii) (4, 5, -3, 0)

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Write the index form of the polynomial using variable x from its coefficient form.




(i) (3, -2, 0, 7, 18)


(ii) (6, 1, 0, 7)


(iii) (4, 5, -3, 0)
477.

Express each of the following decimals in the form pq : (i) 0.39 (ii) 0.750 (iii) 2.15(iv) 7.010 (v) 9.90(vi) 1.0001

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Express each of the following decimals in the form pq :

(i) 0.39

(ii) 0.750

(iii) 2.15

(iv) 7.010

(v) 9.90

(vi) 1.0001

478.

Find the points of trisection of the line segment joining the points A(-4, 3) and B (2, -1).

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Find the points of trisection of the line segment joining the points A(-4, 3) and B (2, -1).


479.

If a tin of paint covers an area of 100 sq.metres, how many tins would you need to cover a square wall of length 10 m?

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If a tin of paint covers an area of 100 sq.metres, how many tins would you need to cover a square wall of length 10 m?



480.

If A=⎡⎢⎣1010201−14⎤⎥⎦,A=B+C,B=BT,C=−CT, then C is equal to

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If A=101020114,A=B+C,B=BT,C=CT, then C is equal to

481.

Which of the following fractions can be expressed as recurring decimal ?

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Which of the following fractions can be expressed as recurring decimal ?

482.

The diagonals of a parallelogram PQRS intersect at O. If ∠QOR = 90o and ∠QSR = 50o, then ∠ORS is:

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The diagonals of a parallelogram PQRS intersect at O. If ∠QOR = 90o and ∠QSR = 50o, then ∠ORS is:


483.

200 logs are stacked in the following manner: 20 logs in the bottom row, 19 in the next row, 18 in the row next to it and so on. In how many rows are the 200 logs placed and how many logs are in the top row?

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200 logs are stacked in the following manner: 20 logs in the bottom row, 19 in the next row, 18 in the row next to it and so on. In how many rows are the 200 logs placed and how many logs are in the top row?



484.

ABC is a triangle right angled at C. A line through the mid point M of the hypotenuse AB and parallel to BC intersects AC at D. Show that, (i) D is the mid-point of AC.(ii) MD⊥AC(iii) CM=MA=12AB

Answer» ABC is a triangle right angled at C. A line through the mid point M of the hypotenuse AB and parallel to BC intersects AC at D. Show that,

(i) D is the mid-point of AC.

(ii) MDAC

(iii) CM=MA=12AB




485.

The factorisation of a6+b6 is equal to .

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The factorisation of a6+b6 is equal to .

486.

Prepare a Cash Book with Cash and Bank Columns from the following particulars∶− 2017 (₹) Feb. 1 Cash in Hand ₹ 14,800; Bank Overdraft ₹ 32,700 4 Sold goods, received cheque (deposited same day) 4,950 5 Sold goods to Navin on Credit 10,000 8 Received from Navin a cheque for ₹ 9,500 in settlement of his account. 10 Sold goods to Murlidhar on Credit 6,000 12 Cheque received from Navin endorsed to Praveen in full settlement of his account 9,800 15 Received cheque from Ram 12,800 Allowed him discount 200 16 Paid into Bank (including Ram's cheque) 15,000 18 Cheque from Ram returned dishonoured and bank debits our account in respect of charges on this cheque ₹ 20. Discount not withdrawn. 19 Received the amount of returned cheque and bank charges in cash from Ram. 20 Instructed the bank to issue a bank draft for ₹ 5,000 in favour of Shyam. Bank charged ₹ 40 for issuing the draft. 22 Murlidhar settled his account by means of a cheque for ₹ 6,200; including ₹ 200 as the interest charged from him. Lodged the cheque into bank. 24 Paid ₹ 5,000 by cheque for cash purchases. 25 Sudhir who owed us ₹ 8,000 became bankrupt and paid us 50 paise per rupee. 28 Paid salary to Manohar Lal 3,000 28 Banked 20,000

Answer» Prepare a Cash Book with Cash and Bank Columns from the following particulars∶−






























































































2017



(₹)


Feb. 1 Cash in Hand ₹ 14,800; Bank Overdraft ₹ 32,700
4 Sold goods, received cheque (deposited same day) 4,950
5 Sold goods to Navin on Credit 10,000
8 Received from Navin a cheque for ₹ 9,500 in settlement of his account.
10 Sold goods to Murlidhar on Credit 6,000
12 Cheque received from Navin endorsed to Praveen in full settlement of his account 9,800
15 Received cheque from Ram 12,800
Allowed him discount 200
16 Paid into Bank (including Ram's cheque) 15,000
18 Cheque from Ram returned dishonoured and bank debits our account in respect of charges on this cheque ₹ 20. Discount not withdrawn.
19 Received the amount of returned cheque and bank charges in cash from Ram.
20 Instructed the bank to issue a bank draft for ₹ 5,000 in favour of Shyam. Bank charged ₹ 40 for issuing the draft.
22 Murlidhar settled his account by means of a cheque for ₹ 6,200; including ₹ 200 as the interest charged from him. Lodged the cheque into bank.
24 Paid ₹ 5,000 by cheque for cash purchases.
25 Sudhir who owed us ₹ 8,000 became bankrupt and paid us 50 paise per rupee.
28 Paid salary to Manohar Lal 3,000
28 Banked 20,000
487.

The weights of 10 students (in kg) are given below :40, 35, 42, 43, 37, 35, 37, 37, 42, 37.Find the mode of the data

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The weights of 10 students (in kg) are given below :




40, 35, 42, 43, 37, 35, 37, 37, 42, 37.



Find the mode of the data
488.

AB and CD are two chords of a circle on the same side of the center such that AB = 8 cm, CD = 10 cm and AB|| CD. If the distance between AB and CD is 2 cm, then find the radius of the circle.

Answer» AB and CD are two chords of a circle on the same side of the center such that AB = 8 cm,
CD = 10 cm and AB|| CD. If the distance between AB and CD is 2 cm, then find the radius of the circle.
489.

A hemisphere lead of radius 9 cm is cast into a right circular cone of height 72 cm. The radius of the base of cone is

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A hemisphere lead of radius 9 cm is cast into a right circular cone of height 72 cm. The radius of the base of cone is


490.

Write the following in decimal form and say what kind of decimal expansion each has:(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)

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Write the following in decimal form and say what kind of decimal expansion each has:

(i) (ii) (iii)

(iv) (v) (vi)

491.

18.Out of X-rays,infrared rays,visible rays and microwaves, the largest frequency is of

Answer» 18.Out of X-rays,infrared rays,visible rays and microwaves, the largest frequency is of
492.

In a triangle ABC, if AB = AC and AB is produced to D such that BD = BC, find ∠ACD: ∠ADC.

Answer» In a triangle ABC, if AB = AC and AB is produced to D such that BD = BC, find ∠ACD: ∠ADC.
493.

If ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which AD||BC. Prove that ∠B=∠C.

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If ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which AD||BC. Prove that B=C.

494.

Sketch the graph of the equation 3x + 5y = 15. Find the area of the figure formed by this line and the two axes.

Answer» Sketch the graph of the equation 3x + 5y = 15. Find the area of the figure formed by this line and the two axes.
495.

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:If xyz=0, then find the value of axyz+ayzx+azxy=a 3 b 2 c 1 d 0

Answer» Mark the correct alternative in the following question:



If xyz=0, then find the value of axyz+ayzx+azxy=a 3 b 2 c 1 d 0
496.

Question 3From a point in the interior of an equilateral triangle, perpendiculars are drawn on the three sides. The lengths of the perpendiculars are 14cm, 10cm and 6cm.Find the area of the triangle.

Answer» Question 3

From a point in the interior of an equilateral triangle, perpendiculars are drawn on the three sides. The lengths of the perpendiculars are 14cm, 10cm and 6cm.Find the area of the triangle.


497.

The hollow sphere, in which the circus motor cyclist performs his stunts, has a diameter of 7 m. Find the area available to the motorcyclist for riding.

Answer» The hollow sphere, in which the circus motor cyclist performs his stunts, has a diameter of 7 m. Find the area available to the motorcyclist for riding.
498.

Find the length of a chord which is at a distance of 4 cm from the centre of the circle of radius 6 cm.

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Find the length of a chord which is at a distance of 4 cm from the centre of the circle of radius 6 cm.

499.

Which of the following is not a fraction equivalent to 2127?​

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Which of the following is not a fraction equivalent to 2127?​

500.

20. Prove the pythagorus theorem

Answer» 20. Prove the pythagorus theorem