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1.

Prove that (n3- n) is divisible by 6

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Prove that (n3- n) is divisible by 6

2.

Determine the ratio of the volume of a cube to that of a sphere which will exactly fit inside the cube.

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Determine the ratio of the volume of a cube to that of a sphere which will exactly fit inside the cube.


3.

Three years ago Preethi ‘s age was 3 times the square of Swati’s age. Six years hence, Swati’s age will be two – third of Preethi’s age. Find their Present ages.

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Three years ago Preethi ‘s age was 3 times the square of Swati’s age. Six years hence, Swati’s age will be two – third of Preethi’s age. Find their Present ages.

4.

In an A.P. the first term is 2 and the sum of the first five terms is one fourth of the next five terms. Show that 20th terms is - 112.

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In an A.P. the first term is 2 and the sum of the first five terms is one fourth of the next five terms. Show that 20th terms is - 112.

5.

The mid-point of the line segment joining (a+b−c,2a) and (2a−b+c,2b) is (6,4). Then the values of a and b respectively are

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The mid-point of the line segment joining (a+bc,2a) and (2ab+c,2b) is (6,4). Then the values of a and b respectively are


6.

The distance between the tops of two trees 20 m and 28 m high is 17 m. The horizontal distance between the feet of the trees is

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The distance between the tops of two trees 20 m and 28 m high is 17 m. The horizontal distance between the feet of the trees is


7.

Find the roots of the following equations: (ii) 2x2+x−4=0

Answer» Find the roots of the following equations:
(ii) 2x2+x4=0
8.

In the figure P , Q and R are the points where the incircle of △ABC touches the sides : Using the information given , ∠QPR = ____

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In the figure P , Q and R are the points where the incircle of ABC touches the sides :

Using the information given , QPR = ____


9.

Mr. Gupta opened a recurring deposit account in a bank. He deposited Rs 2,500 per month for two years. At the time of maturity he got Rs 67,500. Find: (i) the total interest earned by Mr. Gupta (ii) the rate of interest per annum.

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Mr. Gupta opened a recurring deposit account in a bank. He deposited Rs 2,500 per month for two years. At the time of maturity he got Rs 67,500. Find:

(i) the total interest earned by Mr. Gupta

(ii) the rate of interest per annum.

10.

The radius of a cylindrical tank is 28m. If its capacity is equal to that of a rectangular tank of size 28m x 16m x 11m, then its depth is

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The radius of a cylindrical tank is 28m. If its capacity is equal to that of a rectangular tank of size 28m x 16m x 11m, then its depth is


11.

The figure given below shows a relation from P to Q. Complete the Range = {-2, 2, -3, 3, -5, 5, -6, __}from the diagram given? 6

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The figure given below shows a relation from P to Q. Complete the Range = {-2, 2, -3, 3, -5, 5, -6, __}from the diagram given?


  1. 6
12.

Question 9 The following is the distribution of weights (in kg) of 40 persons. Weight (in kg)40−4545−5050−5555−6060−6565−7070−7575−80Number of persons441356521 Construct a cumulative frequency distribution (of the less than type) table for the data above.

Answer» Question 9
The following is the distribution of weights (in kg) of 40 persons.
Weight (in kg)40454550505555606065657070757580Number of persons441356521
Construct a cumulative frequency distribution (of the less than type) table for the data above.
13.

The 17th term of an A.P. is 5 more than twice its 8th term. If the 11th term of the A. P. is 43, find the nth term.

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The 17th term of an A.P. is 5 more than twice its 8th term. If the 11th term of the A. P. is 43, find the nth term.

14.

Solve each of the following given systems of equations graphically and find the vertices and area of the triangle formed by these lines and the y-axis: 2x−3y+6=0,2x+3y−18=0.

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Solve each of the following given systems of equations graphically and find the vertices and area of the triangle formed by these lines and the y-axis:

2x3y+6=0,2x+3y18=0.

15.

In △ABC, B is a right angle, and BD is perpendicular to AC and DE is perpendicular to BC. Then AD.DC=

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In ABC, B is a right angle, and BD is perpendicular to AC and DE is perpendicular to BC. Then AD.DC=


16.

f(x) = ax (where a >1) defined on f: R →(0,∞) is -

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f(x) = ax (where a >1) defined on f: R (0,) is -


17.

A rectangle whose area is 180 m2has its sides respectively diminished by 7 m and 4 m so as to form a square. Find the side of the square.

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A rectangle whose area is 180 m2has its sides respectively diminished by 7 m and 4 m so as to form a square. Find the side of the square.

18.

A man has to clean a window at a height of 5 m on a building. He needs to reach a point 1.3m below the window to clean it. What should be the length of the ladder that he should use which, when inclined at an angle of 60o to the horizontal, would enable him to reach the required position?

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A man has to clean a window at a height of 5 m on a building. He needs to reach a point 1.3m below the window to clean it. What should be the length of the ladder that he should use which, when inclined at an angle of 60o to the horizontal, would enable him to reach the required position?


19.

21x+47y=110 47x+21y=162. When I solving

Answer» 21x+47y=110
47x+21y=162.

When I solving
20.

The sum of the areas of two squares is 640 m2. If the difference in the perimeters be 64 m, find the sides of the two squares.

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The sum of the areas of two squares is 640 m2. If the difference in the perimeters be 64 m, find the sides of the two squares.

21.

In the given triangle ABC which is right-angled at B, if sin A =1213, then find the value of (sinA cosA + sinC cosC).

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In the given triangle ABC which is right-angled at B, if sin A =1213, then find the value of (sinA cosA + sinC cosC).


22.

The shape of a glass (tumbler) is usually in the form of (a) a cylinder (b) frustum of a cone (c) a cone (d) a sphere

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The shape of a glass (tumbler) is usually in the form of

(a) a cylinder

(b) frustum of a cone

(c) a cone

(d) a sphere

23.

How will you make the following equation linear? 5x−1 + 1y−2 = 2 6x−1 - 3y−2 = 1

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How will you make the following equation linear?

5x1 + 1y2 = 2

6x1 - 3y2 = 1


24.

If a chord AB subtends an angle of 60o at the centre of a circle, then the angle between the tangents to the circle drawn from A and B is (a) 30o (b) 60o (c) 90o (d) 120o

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If a chord AB subtends an angle of 60o at the centre of a circle, then the angle between the tangents to the circle drawn from A and B is

(a) 30o (b) 60o (c) 90o (d) 120o

25.

What should replace the question mark in the following figure ?

Answer» What should replace the question mark in the following figure ?

26.

Write the zeros of the polynomial x2−x−6.

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Write the zeros of the polynomial x2x6.

27.

The sum of three numbers in A.P. is 12 and the sum of their cubes is 288. Find the numbers.

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The sum of three numbers in A.P. is 12 and the sum of their cubes is 288. Find the numbers.

28.

An equilateral triangle has two vertices at the points (3,4) and (-2,3) , find the coordinates of the third vertices.

Answer» An equilateral triangle has two vertices at the points (3,4) and (-2,3) , find the coordinates of the third vertices.
29.

A bucket, made of metal sheet, is in the form of a cone whose height is 35 cm and radii of circular ends are 30 cm and 12 cm. How many litres of milk it contains if it is full to the brim ? If the milk is sold at Rs. 40 per litre, find the amount received by the person.

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A bucket, made of metal sheet, is in the form of a cone whose height is 35 cm and radii of circular ends are 30 cm and 12 cm. How many litres of milk it contains if it is full to the brim ? If the milk is sold at Rs. 40 per litre, find the amount received by the person.

30.

cos3θ+sin3θcosθ+sinθ+cos3θ−sin3θcosθ−sinθ=2

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cos3θ+sin3θcosθ+sinθ+cos3θsin3θcosθsinθ=2

31.

In Fig, ABC is a quadrant of a circle of radius 14 cm and a semicircle is drawn with BC as diameter. Find the area of the shaded region.

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In Fig, ABC is a quadrant of a circle of radius 14 cm and a semicircle is drawn with BC as diameter. Find the area of the shaded region.


32.

John travels 250 m to North but then back-tracks to South for 100 m to pick up a friend. What is John’s total displacement?

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John travels 250 m to North but then back-tracks to South for 100 m to pick up a friend. What is John’s total displacement?

33.

Prove that if the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other, then it is a parallelogram. [4 MARKS]

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Prove that if the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other, then it is a parallelogram. [4 MARKS]

34.

Find the volume of water in a solid bottle in the form of cylindrical bottom and conical top. The cylinder is of radius 2.1 cm and height 14 cm . The height of the cone is 9 cm.

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Find the volume of water in a solid bottle in the form of cylindrical bottom and conical top. The cylinder is of radius 2.1 cm and height 14 cm . The height of the cone is 9 cm.

35.

If α and 1α are the zeroes of P(x)=4x2-2x+(k-4), Find k.

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If α and 1α are the zeroes of

P(x)=4x2-2x+(k-4),

Find k.

36.

Three bells toll together at intervals of 30, 36 and 45 minutes respectively. At what time will they toll together again if they toll simultaneously at 8 A.M?

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Three bells toll together at intervals of 30, 36 and 45 minutes respectively. At what time will they toll together again if they toll simultaneously at 8 A.M?


37.

Question 15 A building is in the form of a cylinder surmounted by a hemispherical vaulted dome and contains 411921m3 of air. If the internal diameter of dome is equal to its total height above the floor, find the height of the building?

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Question 15
A building is in the form of a cylinder surmounted by a hemispherical vaulted dome and contains 411921m3 of air. If the internal diameter of dome is equal to its total height above the floor, find the height of the building?

38.

If (a-b):(a+b)=1:11,find the ratio (5a+4b+15):(5a-4b+3).

Answer» If (a-b):(a+b)=1:11,find the ratio (5a+4b+15):(5a-4b+3).
39.

The points (-3, 2), (2, -1) and (a, 4) are collinear. Find a.

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The points (-3, 2), (2, -1) and (a, 4) are collinear. Find a.

40.

Can (x-3) be the remainder on the division of a polynomial polynomial p(x) by (2x+5)?justify your answer.

Answer» Can (x-3) be the remainder on the division of a polynomial polynomial p(x) by (2x+5)?justify your answer.
41.

The following table shows the class mark and frequency. Find the highest class interval that the data can have Class MarkFrequency558656751885259512

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The following table shows the class mark and frequency. Find the highest class interval that the data can have

Class MarkFrequency558656751885259512


42.

Factorise the given quadratic equation x2+5x+6=0.

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Factorise the given quadratic equation

x2+5x+6=0.


43.

We can draw one tangent to the given circle through point ____

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We can draw one tangent to the given circle through point ____


44.

By reducing the selling price of an article by Rs. 50, a gain of 5% turns into a loss of 5%. Find the original selling price of the article.

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By reducing the selling price of an article by Rs. 50, a gain of 5% turns into a loss of 5%. Find the original selling price of the article.

45.

ABCD is a parallelogram where A(x, y), B(5, 8), C(4, 7) and D(2, -4). Find : (i) co-ordinates of A (ii) equation of diagonal BD.

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ABCD is a parallelogram where A(x, y), B(5, 8), C(4, 7) and D(2, -4). Find :

(i) co-ordinates of A

(ii) equation of diagonal BD.

46.

Three circles touch each other externally. The distance between their centres is 5 cm, 6 cm and 7 cm. Find the radii of the circles.

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Three circles touch each other externally. The distance between their centres is 5 cm, 6 cm and 7 cm. Find the radii of the circles.


47.

If -1,1 & 3 are the zeroes of a cubic polynomial, which of the following is the correct expression of the polynomial?

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If -1,1 & 3 are the zeroes of a cubic polynomial, which of the following is the correct expression of the polynomial?

48.

Which of the following equations has the sum of its roots as 3?

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Which of the following equations has the sum of its roots as 3?


49.

If the probability of winning a game is 0.3, then the probability of losing it is:

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If the probability of winning a game is 0.3, then the probability of losing it is:


50.

The modal class in the following frequency distribution is:

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The modal class in the following frequency distribution is: