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1.

Question 37(i) A child's game has 8 triangles of which 3 are blue and rest are red, and 10 squares of which 6 are blue and rest are red. One piece is lost at random. Find the probability that it is a triangle?

Answer» Question 37(i)
A child's game has 8 triangles of which 3 are blue and rest are red, and 10 squares of which 6 are blue and rest are red. One piece is lost at random. Find the probability that it is a triangle?
2.

Question 1 (ii) In an isosceles triangle ABC, with AB = AC, the bisectors of ∠ B and ∠ C intersect each other at O. Join A to O. Show that: AO bisects ∠ A

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Question 1 (ii)
In an isosceles triangle ABC, with AB = AC, the bisectors of B and C intersect each other at O. Join A to O. Show that:
AO bisects A

3.

A 1.8 m tall man is standing at some distance from a 31.8 m tall building. The angle of elevation from his eyes to the top of the building increases from 30∘ to 60∘ as he walks towards the building. Find the distance he walked towards the building

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A 1.8 m tall man is standing at some distance from a 31.8 m tall building. The angle of elevation from his eyes to the top of the building increases from 30 to 60 as he walks towards the building. Find the distance he walked towards the building


4.

Question 5 (c) Which of the following numbers are co-prime: 30 and 415

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Question 5 (c)

Which of the following numbers are co-prime:
30 and 415

5.

Question 9 ABCD is a trapezium in which ABIIDC and P, Q are points on AD and BC respectively, such that PQIIDC, if PD = 18 cm, BQ = 35cm and QC = 15cm, find AD.

Answer» Question 9
ABCD is a trapezium in which ABIIDC and P, Q are points on AD and BC respectively, such that PQIIDC, if PD = 18 cm, BQ = 35cm and QC = 15cm, find AD.
6.

If (secθ − tanθ) = 13, the value of (secθ + tanθ) is:

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If (secθ tanθ) = 13, the value of (secθ + tanθ) is:


7.

Question 99(iii) Find the value of x, so that: (2−1+4−1+6−1+8−1)x=1

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Question 99(iii)

Find the value of x, so that:
(21+41+61+81)x=1

8.

Consider a grouped data distribution for which the mean is found by assumed mean method. P = sum of the products of ‘d’ and frequency for each class interval Here di=xi−A Q = total number of observations A = assumed mean M = mean of given grouped data distribution Which of the following statements is true?

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Consider a grouped data distribution for which the mean is found by assumed mean method.

P = sum of the products of ‘d’ and frequency for each class interval

Here di=xiA

Q = total number of observations

A = assumed mean

M = mean of given grouped data distribution

Which of the following statements is true?


9.

Question 95 Solve the following: Express 1681 and −1681 as powers of rational number.

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Question 95

Solve the following:

Express 1681 and 1681 as powers of rational number.

10.

X^2-4ax+4a^2-b^2=0 factorize

Answer» X^2-4ax+4a^2-b^2=0 factorize
11.

Given that sin (A + B) = sin A cos B + cos A sin B, find the value of sin 75

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Given that sin (A + B) = sin A cos B + cos A sin B, find the value of sin 75

12.

Which among the following is a binomial of degree 100?

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Which among the following is a binomial of degree 100?


13.

Which of the following is the mode of a set of observations?

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Which of the following is the mode of a set of observations?


14.

Find the arithmetic mean of : (i) -5 and 41 (ii) 3x - 2y and 3x + 2y (iii) (m+n2) and (m−n)2

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Find the arithmetic mean of :

(i) -5 and 41

(ii) 3x - 2y and 3x + 2y

(iii) (m+n2) and (mn)2

15.

Solve the following inequation: −3<x−2≤9−2x xϵN. Also, graph the solution set on the number line. [4 MARKS]

Answer» Solve the following inequation: 3<x292x xϵN. Also, graph the solution set on the number line.
[4 MARKS]
16.

What is meant by secant of a circle ?( Not in terms of trigonometric ratios but with respect to a circle)

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What is meant by secant of a circle ?( Not in terms of trigonometric ratios but with respect to a circle)

17.

Question 11 In the following figure, E is a point on side CB produced, of an isosceles triangle ABC, with AB = AC. If AD ⊥ BC and EF ⊥ AC, prove that ΔABD∼ΔECF.

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Question 11
In the following figure, E is a point on side CB produced, of an isosceles triangle ABC, with AB = AC. If AD BC and EF AC, prove that ΔABDΔECF.

18.

Evaluate: (i)sin2 30∘.cos2 45∘+4tan2 30∘+12sin2 90∘+18cot2 60∘ (ii)tan260∘+4 sin245∘+3 sec230∘+5 cos290∘cosec30∘+sec60∘−cot230∘ [4 MARKS]

Answer» Evaluate:

(i)sin2 30.cos2 45+4tan2 30+12sin2 90+18cot2 60

(ii)tan260+4 sin245+3 sec230+5 cos290cosec30+sec60cot230 [4 MARKS]
19.

Which of the following is the expression of 4025 as a product of prime factors?

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Which of the following is the expression of 4025 as a product of prime factors?


20.

Salman invests a sum of money in Rs 50 shares, paying 15% dividend quoted at 20% premium. If his annual dividend is Rs 600, calculate: (i) The number of shares he bought (ii) His total investment (iii) The rate of return on his investment. [3 MARKS]

Answer» Salman invests a sum of money in Rs 50 shares, paying 15% dividend quoted at 20% premium. If his annual dividend is Rs 600, calculate:
(i) The number of shares he bought
(ii) His total investment
(iii) The rate of return on his investment.
[3 MARKS]

21.

Product of two integers can be:

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Product of two integers can be:


22.

If m is the AM of two distinct real numbers l and n(l, n &gt; 1) and G1,G2 and G3 are three geometric means between l and n, then G41+2G42+G43 equals

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If m is the AM of two distinct real numbers l and n(l, n > 1) and G1,G2 and G3 are three geometric means between l and n, then G41+2G42+G43 equals

23.

Find the angle of inclination of a straight line whose slope is 1√3.

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Find the angle of inclination of a straight line whose slope is 13.


24.

A,B and C working together can plough a field in 24/5 days. A and C Together can do it in 8 days . How long would B working alone take to plough tthe field?

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A,B and C working together can plough a field in 24/5 days. A and C Together can do it in 8 days . How long would B working alone take to plough tthe field?

25.

9x+2 = 240 + 9x , what is x?

Answer» 9x+2 = 240 + 9x , what is x?
26.

The front compound wall of a house is decorated by wooden spheres of diameter 21 cm, placed on small supports as shown in the given figure. Eight such spheres are used for this purpose and are to be painted silver. Each support is a cylinder of radius 1.5 cm and height 7 cm and is to be painted black. Find the cost of paint required if silver paint costs 25 paise per cm2 and black paint costs 5 paise per cm2.

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The front compound wall of a house is decorated by wooden spheres of diameter 21 cm, placed on small supports as shown in the given figure. Eight such spheres are used for this purpose and are to be painted silver.
Each support is a cylinder of radius 1.5 cm and height 7 cm and is to be painted black.
Find the cost of paint required if silver paint costs 25 paise per cm2 and black paint costs 5 paise per cm2.


27.

Given line APB meets the axis at A, y-axis at B. P is a point (-4, 2) &amp; AP : BP = 2 : 1. Write down the coordinates of A and B.

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Given line APB meets the axis at A, y-axis at B. P is a point (-4, 2) & AP : BP = 2 : 1. Write down the coordinates of A and B.


28.

Question 1 Show that the square of any positive integer is either of the form 4q or 4q + 1 for some integer q.

Answer» Question 1
Show that the square of any positive integer is either of the form 4q or 4q + 1 for some integer q.
29.

If a pool has to be constructed with a boundary of width 14 m consisting of two straight sections 120 m long joining semi-circular ends whose inner radius is 35 m. If the cost of flooring the boundary by tiles is Rs 50 per square metre, then the cost incurred will be

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If a pool has to be constructed with a boundary of width 14 m consisting of two straight sections 120 m long joining semi-circular ends whose inner radius is 35 m. If the cost of flooring the boundary by tiles is Rs 50 per square metre, then the cost incurred will be



30.

Draw a triangle ABC in which AB = 5 cm, BC = 6 cm and ∠ ABC = 60∘. Then, construct a triangle whose sides are 57 times the corresponding sides of Δ ABC. Justify your construction. [4 MARKS]

Answer» Draw a triangle ABC in which AB = 5 cm, BC = 6 cm and ABC = 60. Then, construct a triangle whose sides are 57 times the corresponding sides of Δ ABC. Justify your construction. [4 MARKS]
31.

The image of the point (-7, -9) when refleceted in the Y axis is ___

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The image of the point (-7, -9) when refleceted in the Y axis is ___


32.

For some a and b,HCF of 55 and 210 is 55a + 210b . Find a and b

Answer» For some a and b,HCF of 55 and 210 is 55a + 210b . Find a and b
33.

Question 2 Prove that: √sec2 θ+cosec2 θ=tan θ+cot θ

Answer» Question 2
Prove that: sec2 θ+cosec2 θ=tan θ+cot θ
34.

sum of the digit of two digits number is 8 the digit in tens place is thrice the digit in unit place find the number

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sum of the digit of two digits number is 8 the digit in tens place is thrice the digit in unit place find the number

35.

Look at the given Table and identify the correct Histogram which can be made using the data. MarksNo.of students0−10210−20520−30930−40440−506 Take SCALE as : X-axis - 1cm = 10 Marks and Y-axis - 1cm = 2 students

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Look at the given Table and identify the correct Histogram which can be made using the data.

MarksNo.of students010210205203093040440506

Take SCALE as : X-axis - 1cm = 10 Marks and Y-axis - 1cm = 2 students


36.

A tangent is a secant with which of the following properties?

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A tangent is a secant with which of the following properties?


37.

Show that one and only one out of n, n + 2 or n + 4 is divisible by 3, where n is any positive integer. [4 MARKS]

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Show that one and only one out of n, n + 2 or n + 4 is divisible by 3, where n is any positive integer. [4 MARKS]

38.

A conical solid of radius 7 cm and height 21 cm is melted to form a wire. The area of the cross-section of the wire is 11 cm2. (Use π = 22/7) What is the length of the wire?

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A conical solid of radius 7 cm and height 21 cm is melted to form a wire. The area of the cross-section of the wire is 11 cm2. (Use π = 22/7)

What is the length of the wire?


39.

The x and y intercepts of the line 2x + 3y =12 are

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The x and y intercepts of the line 2x + 3y =12 are


40.

Which term comes next in sequence: AC, FH, KM, PR, ?

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Which term comes next in sequence: AC, FH, KM, PR, ?


41.

Find the smallest five digit number which is exactly divisible by 12,16&20

Answer» Find the smallest five digit number which is exactly divisible by 12,16&20


42.

The diameter of a copper sphere is 6 cm. The sphere is melted and recast into a wire. If the length of the wire is 36 cm, its radius is

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The diameter of a copper sphere is 6 cm. The sphere is melted and recast into a wire. If the length of the wire is 36 cm, its radius is


43.

What is the distance between the point B and the centroid of the triangle whose vertices are A(0, 0), B(3, 0) and C(0, 4)

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What is the distance between the point B and the centroid of the triangle whose vertices are A(0, 0), B(3, 0) and C(0, 4)


44.

Instead of walking along two adjacent sides of a rectangular field, a boy took a short cut along the diagonal of the field and saved a distance equal to half of the longer side. The ratio of shorter side of the rectangle to the longer side is :

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Instead of walking along two adjacent sides of a rectangular field, a boy took a short cut along the diagonal of the field and saved a distance equal to half of the longer side. The ratio of shorter side of the rectangle to the longer side is :

45.

Question 5 A kite is flying at a height of 60 m above the ground. The string attached to the kite is temporarily tied to a point on the ground. The inclination of the string with the ground is 60∘. Find the length of the string, assuming that there is no slack in the string.

Answer» Question 5
A kite is flying at a height of 60 m above the ground. The string attached to the kite is temporarily tied to a point on the ground. The inclination of the string with the ground is 60. Find the length of the string, assuming that there is no slack in the string.
46.

The equation of a line passing through the intersection of lines x = 0 and y = 0 and through the point (2, 2), is .

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The equation of a line passing through the intersection of lines x = 0 and y = 0 and through the point (2, 2), is .

47.

Prove that √sec θ−1sec θ+1+√sec θ+1sec θ−1=2 cosec θ

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Prove that

sec θ1sec θ+1+sec θ+1sec θ1=2 cosec θ


48.

In an A. P., ten times of its tenth term is equal to thirty times of its 30th term. Find the 40th term.

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In an A. P., ten times of its tenth term is equal to thirty times of its 30th term. Find the 40th term.

49.

A manufacturer marks an article for Rs.5,000. He sells it to a wholesaler at a discount of 25% on the marked price &amp; the wholesaler sells it to a retailer at a discount of 15 % on the market price. The retailer sells it to a consumer at the marked price &amp; the vat at each stage is 8 %. Calculate vat received by the government from the whole seller &amp; retailer.

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A manufacturer marks an article for Rs.5,000. He sells it to a wholesaler at a discount of 25% on the marked price & the wholesaler sells it to a retailer at a discount of 15 % on the market price. The retailer sells it to a consumer at the marked price & the vat at each stage is 8 %. Calculate vat received by the government from the whole seller & retailer.


50.

The diameter of a circle whose area is equal to the sum of the areas of the two circles of radii 40 cm and 9 cm is:

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The diameter of a circle whose area is equal to the sum of the areas of the two circles of radii 40 cm and 9 cm is: