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1.

In a right triangle △ ABC with right angle at B, BD is a perpendicular, dropped onto the hypotenuse. Which of the following statements are true?

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In a right triangle ABC with right angle at B, BD is a perpendicular, dropped onto the hypotenuse. Which of the following statements are true?


2.

If the radii of the ends of a bucket, 45 cm high, are 28 cm and 7 cm respectively, then the total surface area of the bucket in sq.cm is:8074

Answer» If the radii of the ends of a bucket, 45 cm high, are 28 cm and 7 cm respectively, then the total surface area of the bucket in sq.cm is:
  1. 8074
3.

Question 4 (xv) Which of the following are APs? If they form an A.P. find the common difference d and write three more terms. (xv) 12,52,72,73, …

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Question 4 (xv)
Which of the following are APs? If they form an A.P. find the common difference d and write three more terms.
(xv) 12,52,72,73,

4.

If x > y ; then which of the following statement holds true for the given inequation

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If x > y ; then which of the following statement holds true for the given inequation


5.

Question 7 The sum of the 5th and the 7th terms of an AP is 52and the 10th term is 46. Find the AP.

Answer» Question 7
The sum of the 5th and the 7th terms of an AP is 52and the 10th term is 46. Find the AP.
6.

A solid cone of radius 5 cm & height 8cm is melted & made into small spheres of radius 0.5 cm. Find the number of spheres formed.

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A solid cone of radius 5 cm & height 8cm is melted & made into small spheres of radius 0.5 cm. Find the number of spheres formed.


7.

Area of a quadrant of circle whose circumference is 22 cm is : ( π = 22/7)

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Area of a quadrant of circle whose circumference is 22 cm is : ( π = 22/7)


8.

The line xa+yb−1ab=0, will meet the x- axis at ____.

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The line xa+yb1ab=0, will meet the x- axis at ____.

9.

In a right angled triangle ΔABC, a perpendicular BD is drawn on to the largest side from the opposite vertex. Which of the following does NOT give the ratios of the areas of ΔABD and Δ BCD?

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In a right angled triangle ΔABC, a perpendicular BD is drawn on to the largest side from the opposite vertex. Which of the following does NOT give the ratios of the areas of ΔABD and Δ BCD?

10.

Question 13 If an isosceles Δ ABC in which AB = AC = 6cm, is inscribed in a circle of radius 9 cm, find the area of the triangle.

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Question 13
If an isosceles Δ ABC in which AB = AC = 6cm, is inscribed in a circle of radius 9 cm, find the area of the triangle.

11.

xacosθ + ybsinθ = 1 xasinθ - ybcosθ = 1

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xacosθ + ybsinθ = 1

xasinθ - ybcosθ = 1

12.

From a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards, a card is picked at random. (i) Find the probability of the card being a queen of spades. (ii) If the card drawn at first is a queen of spade and is not replaced, what is the probability of getting a card which is a spade?

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From a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards, a card is picked at random. (i) Find the probability of the card being a queen of spades. (ii) If the card drawn at first is a queen of spade and is not replaced, what is the probability of getting a card which is a spade?


13.

A natural number, when decreased by 13, equals 140 times its reciprocal. Find the number.

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A natural number, when decreased by 13, equals 140 times its reciprocal. Find the number.


14.

Question 6 How many silver coins, 1.75 cm in diameter and of thickness 2 mm, must be melted to form a cuboid of dimensions 5.5cm×10cm×3.5cm?

Answer» Question 6
How many silver coins, 1.75 cm in diameter and of thickness 2 mm, must be melted to form a cuboid of dimensions 5.5cm×10cm×3.5cm?
15.

The equation of the circumcircle of the triangle formed by the lines x = 0, y = 0, 2x + 3y = 5 is

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The equation of the circumcircle of the triangle formed by the lines x = 0, y = 0, 2x + 3y = 5 is

16.

Which among the following will have the largest value?

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Which among the following will have the largest value?


17.

Question 5 A circular pond is 17.5 m is of diameter. It is surrounded by a 2m wide path . Find the cost of constructing the path at the rate of Rs.25 per m2

Answer» Question 5
A circular pond is 17.5 m is of diameter. It is surrounded by a 2m wide path . Find the cost of constructing the path at the rate of
Rs.25 per m2
18.

Question 9 One equation of a pair of dependent linear equations is - 5x + 7y – 2 = 0 (A) 10x + 14y + 4 = 0 (B) –10x – 14y + 4 = 0 (C) –10x + 14y + 4 = 0 (D) 10x – 14y = –4

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Question 9
One equation of a pair of dependent linear equations is - 5x + 7y – 2 = 0

(A) 10x + 14y + 4 = 0
(B) –10x – 14y + 4 = 0
(C) –10x + 14y + 4 = 0
(D) 10x – 14y = –4

19.

x = −5 can be written as equation in two variable in which of the following ways

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x = −5 can be written as equation in two variable in which of the following ways


20.

Determine whether the following points are collinear or not: A (3, 1), B (6,4) and C (8,6) [2 MARKS]

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Determine whether the following points are collinear or not: A (3, 1), B (6,4) and C (8,6) [2 MARKS]

21.

Question 16 The factorization of 4x2+8x+3 is A) (x+1)(x+3) B) (2x+1)(2x+3) C) (2x+2)(2x+5) ​​​​​​​D) (2x−1)(2x−3)

Answer» Question 16
The factorization of 4x2+8x+3 is

A) (x+1)(x+3)
B) (2x+1)(2x+3)
C) (2x+2)(2x+5)
​​​​​​​D) (2x1)(2x3)
22.

Solve for x if 4(2x+3)2−(2x+3)−14=0.

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Solve for x if 4(2x+3)2(2x+3)14=0.

23.

The points on a line are (-1,1), (3,1) and (5,1). Then the slope of this line is

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The points on a line are (-1,1), (3,1) and (5,1). Then the slope of this line is


24.

ABDE is a trapezium​​​​​​ with AE∥BD and ED⊥BD, and AC is drawn parallel to the side DE. Find the values of cot θ and cosec θ respectively, from the given figure.

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ABDE is a trapezium​​​​​​ with AEBD and EDBD, and AC is drawn parallel to the side DE.

Find the values of cot θ and cosec θ respectively, from the given figure.


25.

In the given figure, BCAC = 2425. Find the value of cosec2A−cot2A = ___.

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In the given figure, BCAC = 2425.
Find the value of cosec2Acot2A = ___.

26.

Find the probability of finding a head when a coin is tossed in the air?

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Find the probability of finding a head when a coin is tossed in the air?


27.

Ina trapezium ABCD, it is given that AB || CD and AB = 2CD. Its diagonals AC and BD intersect at the point O such that ar (ΔAOB)=84 cm2. Find ar (ΔCOD).

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Ina trapezium ABCD, it is given that AB || CD and AB = 2CD. Its diagonals AC and BD intersect at the point O such that ar (ΔAOB)=84 cm2. Find ar (ΔCOD).

28.

If x+1,3x and 4x+2 are the first three terms of an AP, then its 5th term is ___.

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If x+1,3x and 4x+2 are the first three terms of an AP, then its 5th term is ___.


29.

Question 10 (i) CD and GH are respectively the bisectors of ∠ACB and ∠EGF such that D and H lie on sides AB and FE of ΔABC and ΔEFG respectively. If ΔABC∼ΔFEG, Show that (i)CDGH=ACFG

Answer» Question 10 (i)
CD and GH are respectively the bisectors of ACB and EGF such that D and H lie on sides AB and FE of ΔABC and ΔEFG respectively. If ΔABCΔFEG, Show that
(i)CDGH=ACFG
30.

If ΔABD andΔAMP are two right triangles right angled at B and M respectively such that ∠MAP=∠BAC. prove that (i) ΔABC∼ΔAMP (ii) CAPA=BCMP

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If ΔABD andΔAMP are two right triangles right angled at B and M respectively such that MAP=BAC. prove that
(i) ΔABCΔAMP
(ii) CAPA=BCMP

31.

A 6 ft tall man finds that the angle of elevation of a 24 ft high pillar and the angle of depression of its base are complementary angles. Find the distance of the man from the pillar.

Answer» A 6 ft tall man finds that the angle of elevation of a 24 ft high pillar and the angle of depression of its base are complementary angles. Find the distance of the man from the pillar.
32.

Question 6 For what value of k, do the equations 3x – y + 8 = 0 and 6x – ky = - 16 represent coincident lines? (A) 12 (B) −12 (C) 2 (D) −2​​​​​​​

Answer» Question 6
For what value of k, do the equations 3x – y + 8 = 0 and 6x – ky = - 16 represent coincident lines?
(A)
12
(B) 12
(C)
2
(D) 2​​​​​​​
33.

The time taken to travel 30 km upstream and 44 km downstream is 14 hours. If the distance covered in upstream is doubled and distance covered in downstream is increased by 11 km then the total time taken is 11 hours more than earlier. Find the speed of the stream.

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The time taken to travel 30 km upstream and 44 km downstream is 14 hours. If the distance covered in upstream is doubled and distance covered in downstream is increased by 11 km then the total time taken is 11 hours more than earlier. Find the speed of the stream.


34.

If the sum of first p terms, first q terms and first r terms of an A.P. be a, b and c respectively,then ap(q - r) + bq(r - p) + cr(p - q) is equal to :

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If the sum of first p terms, first q terms and first r terms of an A.P. be a, b and c respectively,then ap(q - r) + bq(r - p) + cr(p - q) is equal to :

35.

The cost of production of each toy (in rupees) was found to be 55 minus the number of toys produced in a day. Let’s say x toys were produced on a day, what is the total cost of production in terms of x?

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The cost of production of each toy (in rupees) was found to be 55 minus the number of toys produced in a day. Let’s say x toys were produced on a day, what is the total cost of production in terms of x?


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Question 5 For all real values of c, the pair of equations x – 2y = 8 and 5x – 10y = c have a unique solution. Justify whether it is true or false.

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Question 5
For all real values of c, the pair of equations x – 2y = 8 and 5x – 10y = c have a unique solution. Justify whether it is true or false.

37.

A partner draws Rs 1,000 per month. Under the partnership deed, interest on partners drawings is to be charged 12% p.a. Calculate interest that should be charged from him if he withdraws : (i) In the beginning of every quarter. (ii) Middle of every quarter. (iii) End of every quarter.

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A partner draws Rs 1,000 per month. Under the partnership deed, interest on partners drawings is to be charged 12% p.a. Calculate interest that should be charged from him if he withdraws :

(i) In the beginning of every quarter.

(ii) Middle of every quarter.

(iii) End of every quarter.

38.

A train travels at a certain average speed for a distance 63 km and then travels a distance of 72 km at an average speed of 6 km/hr more than the original speed. If it takes 3 hours to complete total journey, what is its original average speed?

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A train travels at a certain average speed for a distance 63 km and then travels a distance of 72 km at an average speed of 6 km/hr more than the original speed. If it takes 3 hours to complete total journey, what is its original average speed?

39.

A circular pond is 17.5 m in diameter. It is surrounded by a 2 m wide path. Find the cost of constructing the path at the rate of Rs. 25 per m2.

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A circular pond is 17.5 m in diameter. It is surrounded by a 2 m wide path. Find the cost of constructing the path at the rate of Rs. 25 per m2.

40.

Question 19(i) Two dice are thrown at the same time. Find the probability of getting same number on both dice.

Answer» Question 19(i)
Two dice are thrown at the same time. Find the probability of getting same number on both dice.
41.

If - 5 is a root of the quadratic equation 2x2+px−15=0 and the quadratic equation p(x2+x)+k=0 has equal roots, find the value of k.

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If - 5 is a root of the quadratic equation 2x2+px15=0 and the quadratic equation p(x2+x)+k=0 has equal roots, find the value of k.

42.

A man saved Rs. 16500 in ten years. In each year after the first he saved Rs. 100 more than he did in the preceding year. How much did he save in the first year?

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A man saved Rs. 16500 in ten years. In each year after the first he saved Rs. 100 more than he did in the preceding year. How much did he save in the first year?

43.

The hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is 1 metre less than twice the shortest side. If the third side is 1 metre more than the shortest side, find the sides of the triangle.

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The hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is 1 metre less than twice the shortest side. If the third side is 1 metre more than the shortest side, find the sides of the triangle.

44.

An electronic device makes a beep after every 60 seconds. Another device makes a beep after every 62 seconds. They beeped together at 10 a.m. At what time will they beep together at the earliest ?

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An electronic device makes a beep after every 60 seconds. Another device makes a beep after every 62 seconds. They beeped together at 10 a.m. At what time will they beep together at the earliest ?

45.

A quadrilateral PQRS circumscribes a circle. If PS + QR = 10 cm, what is the perimeter of the quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral PQRS circumscribes a circle. If PS + QR = 10 cm, what is the perimeter of the quadrilateral?


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Question 8 If a man standing on a platform 3m above the surface of a lake observes a cloud and its reflection in the lake, then the angle of elevation of the cloud is equal to the angle of depression of its reflection.

Answer» Question 8
If a man standing on a platform 3m above the surface of a lake observes a cloud and its reflection in the lake, then the angle of elevation of the cloud is equal to the angle of depression of its reflection.
47.

There are two windows in a house. A window is at a height of 2 m above the ground and the other window is 3 m vertically above the lower window. A balloon is flying near the house. At an instant, angles of elevation of the balloon from these windows are observed as 45∘ and 30∘ from lower and upper window respectively. The height of the balloon from the ground is:

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There are two windows in a house. A window is at a height of 2 m above the ground and the other window is 3 m vertically above the lower window. A balloon is flying near the house. At an instant, angles of elevation of the balloon from these windows are observed as 45 and 30 from lower and upper window respectively. The height of the balloon from the ground is:


48.

In the figure, AB || CD and XY is the transversal. Which of the following is incorrect?

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In the figure, AB || CD and XY is the transversal.

Which of the following is incorrect?

49.

A card is drawn at random from a well shuffled pack of 52 playing cards. Find the probability of getting neither a red card nor a queen.

Answer» A card is drawn at random from a well shuffled pack of 52 playing cards. Find the probability of getting neither a red card nor a queen.
50.

Which of the following is/are rational number(s) ?

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Which of the following is/are rational number(s) ?