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1.

If coordinates of the triangle are A(-2,4), B(2,4) and C(-2,1), then the triangle is ______________.

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If coordinates of the triangle are A(-2,4), B(2,4) and C(-2,1), then the triangle is ______________.


2.

If the sides of a right triangle are consecutive natural numbers, then the length of the shortest side is ___.3

Answer» If the sides of a right triangle are consecutive natural numbers, then the length of the shortest side is ___.
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3.

In the figure, the radius of the circle and the semi-circles is 7 cm. Find the area of the shaded region.

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In the figure, the radius of the circle and the semi-circles is 7 cm.
Find the area of the shaded region.

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4.

Question 52 Three times a number is 200% increase in the number, then one-third of the same number is 200% decrease in the number.

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Question 52

Three times a number is 200% increase in the number, then one-third of the same number is 200% decrease in the number.

5.

Construct a triangle ABC, in which ∠B = 60∘, ∠C = 60∘ and AB + BC+ CA = 18 cm. What type of triangle is this? Find the length of each side by calculation. Verify the calculation from the construction.

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Construct a triangle ABC, in which B = 60, C = 60 and AB + BC+ CA = 18 cm. What type of triangle is this? Find the length of each side by calculation. Verify the calculation from the construction.

6.

Question 91 Solve the following. (i) 100−10(ii) 2−2×2−3(iii) (12)−2÷(12)−3

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Question 91

Solve the following.
(i) 10010(ii) 22×23(iii) (12)2÷(12)3

7.

Question 12 If an event cannot occur, then its probability is (a) 1 (b) 34 (c) 12 (d) 0

Answer» Question 12
If an event cannot occur, then its probability is
(a) 1
(b) 34
(c) 12
(d) 0
8.

Three angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 2:3:7. The mean of these angles is 64 degrees .Find all the four angles.

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Three angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 2:3:7. The mean of these angles is 64 degrees .Find all the four angles.

9.

If the arithmetic mean of 7,8,x,12,13 is x . Find the value of x .

Answer» If the arithmetic mean of 7,8,x,12,13 is x . Find the value of x .
10.

Determine the ratio in which the line 2x+y=4 divides the line segment joining the points A(2,-2) and B(3,7)

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Determine the ratio in which the line 2x+y=4 divides the line segment joining the points A(2,-2) and B(3,7)

11.

The price of a T.V set inclusive of sales tax of 9% is Rs. 13407. If the sales tax is increased to 13%, How much more does the customer have to pay for the T.V?

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The price of a T.V set inclusive of sales tax of 9% is Rs. 13407. If the sales tax is increased to 13%, How much more does the customer have to pay for the T.V?


12.

Find the positive value of 'a' for which the points A(a, 3), B(2, 1) and C(5, a) are collinear.4

Answer» Find the positive value of 'a' for which the points A(a, 3), B(2, 1) and C(5, a) are collinear.
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13.

Question 4 State whether the following is true or false. A pair of tangents can be constructed to a circle inclined at an angle of 170∘. [Thinking process : If the angle between a pair of tangents is greater than 180∘, then the pair of tangent can never be constructed to a circle.]

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Question 4
State whether the following is true or false.
A pair of tangents can be constructed to a circle inclined at an angle of 170.
[Thinking process :

If the angle between a pair of tangents is greater than 180, then the pair of tangent can never be constructed to a circle.]

14.

If a person is looking up at an object, then the angle made by man’s line of sight with his eye level is the angle of __.

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If a person is looking up at an object, then the angle made by man’s line of sight with his eye level is the angle of __.

15.

If A(-1, 0), B(5, -2) and C(8, 2) are the vertices of a △ABC then its centroid is (a) (12, 0) (b) (6, 0) (c) (0, 6) (d) (4, 0)

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If A(-1, 0), B(5, -2) and C(8, 2) are the vertices of a ABC then its centroid is

(a) (12, 0) (b) (6, 0) (c) (0, 6) (d) (4, 0)

16.

Find the value of k for which each of the following systems of equations has no solution: kx+3y=3,12x+ky=6.

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Find the value of k for which each of the following systems of equations has no solution:

kx+3y=3,12x+ky=6.

17.

If twice the son's age in years is added to the father's age, the sum is 70. But, if twice the father's age is added to the son's age, the sum is 95. Find the ages of father and son.

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If twice the son's age in years is added to the father's age, the sum is 70. But, if twice the father's age is added to the son's age, the sum is 95. Find the ages of father and son.

18.

Find the value of k for which each of the following systems of linear equations has an infinite number of solutions: 2x+3y=7,(k−1)x+(k+2)y=3k.

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Find the value of k for which each of the following systems of linear equations has an infinite number of solutions:

2x+3y=7,(k1)x+(k+2)y=3k.

19.

Find the value of x and y in the below given pair of equation. 2x + 3y = 13 5x - 4y = -2

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Find the value of x and y in the below given pair of equation.

2x + 3y = 13

5x - 4y = -2


20.

Which of the following sets are finite or infinite? (i) The set of months of a year (ii) {1, 2, 3, ....................} (iii) {1, 2, 3, .................... 99, 100} (iv) The set of positive integers greater than 100. (v) The set of prime numbers less than 99.

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Which of the following sets are finite or infinite?

(i) The set of months of a year

(ii) {1, 2, 3, ....................}

(iii) {1, 2, 3, .................... 99, 100}

(iv) The set of positive integers greater than 100.

(v) The set of prime numbers less than 99.

21.

In the given diagram, a circle is inscribed in a right angled triangle such that AF = 6 cm and EC = 15 cm. Find the difference between CD and BD :

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In the given diagram, a circle is inscribed in a right angled triangle such that AF = 6 cm and EC = 15 cm. Find the difference between CD and BD :


22.

Given P=[p002],Q=[0−q10] and R=[2−222] If QP=R2, Find the values of p and q.

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Given P=[p002],Q=[0q10] and R=[2222]

If QP=R2, Find the values of p and q.


23.

If nC0 + 3nC1 + 32nC2 + .................3nnCn = an, then a =

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If nC0 + 3nC1 + 32nC2 + .................3nnCn = an, then a =


24.

6k=k​​​​​​2 -> how does this come to be k =0 or k=6??

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6k=k​​​​​​2 -> how does this come to be k =0 or k=6??

25.

A metal pipe is 77 cm long. The inner diameter of a cross-section is 4 cm, the outer diameter being 4.4 cm. Select the statements that hold true. [Assume π=227]

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A metal pipe is 77 cm long. The inner diameter of a cross-section is 4 cm, the outer diameter being 4.4 cm. Select the statements that hold true.

[Assume π=227]


26.

Solve the following systems of equations graphically: 2x + 3y + 5 = 0 3x - 2y - 12 = 0

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Solve the following systems of equations graphically:

2x + 3y + 5 = 0

3x - 2y - 12 = 0

27.

Water is stored up to its brim in a right circular cylinder whose volume is 100 cm3. How many bottles of 10cm3 are required to empty the cylinder?

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Water is stored up to its brim in a right circular cylinder whose volume is 100 cm3. How many bottles of 10cm3 are required to empty the cylinder?


28.

The point P (1, 2) divides the line segment joining the points A (-2, 1) and B in the ratio 1: 2 Find the point B. [4 MARKS]

Answer» The point P (1, 2) divides the line segment joining the points A (-2, 1) and B in the ratio 1: 2 Find the point B.
[4 MARKS]
29.

Find the value of sinθ+cosθ when θ=45∘.

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Find the value of sinθ+cosθ when θ=45.

30.

A shopkeeper prepares 396 gulabjamuns and 342 rasgullas. He packs them into containers. Each container consists of either gulab jamun or rasgulla, but have equal number of pieces. Find the number of pieces. Find the number of pieces he should put in each container so that numbers of containers are least.

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A shopkeeper prepares 396 gulabjamuns and 342 rasgullas. He packs them into containers. Each container consists of either gulab jamun or rasgulla, but have equal number of pieces. Find the number of pieces. Find the number of pieces he should put in each container so that numbers of containers are least.

31.

If x=√a tanα and y=√a secα, then y2–x2=__

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If x=a tanα and y=a secα, then y2x2=__

32.

The total surface area of a right circular cone of radius 5 cm and slant height 9 cm is . (Take π=227)

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The total surface area of a right circular cone of radius 5 cm and slant height 9 cm is . (Take π=227)

33.

A man standing on the bank of a river observes that the angle off elevation of a tree on the opposite bank is 60o. When he moves 50 m away from the bank, he finds the angle of elevation to be 30o. Calculate:

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A man standing on the bank of a river observes that the angle off elevation of a tree on the opposite bank is 60o. When he moves 50 m away from the bank, he finds the angle of elevation to be 30o. Calculate:


34.

sec-1x + cosec-1x =

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sec-1x + cosec-1x =


35.

Earth dug out of a circular tank of diameter 17.5 m, is spread around the tank uniformly within a width of 4 m to form an emankment of height 2 m. Calculate the depth of the circular tank.

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Earth dug out of a circular tank of diameter 17.5 m, is spread around the tank uniformly within a width of 4 m to form an emankment of height 2 m. Calculate the depth of the circular tank.


36.

If the angles of elevation of a tower from two points at a distance a and b (where, b>a) from its foot and lying on the same side are 60∘ and 30∘, then height of the tower is

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If the angles of elevation of a tower from two points at a distance a and b (where, b>a) from its foot and lying on the same side are 60 and 30, then height of the tower is


37.

A pole stands vertically inside a triangular park ABC. If the angle of elevation of the top of the pole from each corner of the park is same, then in Triangle ABC, the foot of the pole is at the ___.

Answer» A pole stands vertically inside a triangular park ABC. If the angle of elevation of the top of the pole from each corner of the park is same, then in Triangle ABC, the foot of the pole is at the ___.
38.

In the given figure, the circles touch the lines at X , Y , Z , B , C and D. If PQ = 8cm , QA = 9cm and PA = 7cm, then the length PX , AZ and QY respectively are :

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In the given figure, the circles touch the lines at X , Y , Z , B , C and D.

If PQ = 8cm , QA = 9cm and PA = 7cm, then the length PX , AZ and QY respectively are :


39.

Find the value of and , if ( + 2) & ( + 3) are both factors of the expression 23 + 2 + 7 –

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Find the value of and , if ( + 2) & ( + 3) are both factors of the expression

23 + 2 + 7 –


40.

If the degree of the polynomial xa + x2 + 1 is 2, what can be said about ′a′?

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If the degree of the polynomial xa + x2 + 1 is 2, what can be said about a?


41.

The diagonal of a rectangular field is 16 m more than the shorter side. If the longer side is 14 m more than the shorter side, then find the lengths of the sides of the field.

Answer» The diagonal of a rectangular field is 16 m more than the shorter side. If the longer side is 14 m more than the shorter side, then find the lengths of the sides of the field.
42.

A tangent PQ at a point P of the circle with radius 5cm meets a line through the centre O at a point Q so that OQ is 12cm. the length of PQ is

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A tangent PQ at a point P of the circle with radius 5cm meets a line through the centre O at a point Q so that OQ is 12cm. the length of PQ is


43.

Question 5 (ii) Find the number of terms in each of the following A.P. (ii) 18,1512,13……−47

Answer» Question 5 (ii)
Find the number of terms in each of the following A.P.
(ii) 18,1512,1347
44.

In the give right angled triangle ABC. Which is the side adjacent to the angle θ?

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In the give right angled triangle ABC. Which is the side adjacent to the angle θ?


45.

What term should be substracted to a2+2ab to make it a perfect square?

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What term should be substracted to a2+2ab to make it a perfect square?


46.

Angles BAC of triangle ABC is obtuse and AB = AC. P is a point in BC such that PC = 12 cm. PQ and PR are perpendiculars to sides AB and AC respectively. If PQ = 15 cm and PR = 9 cm; then the length of PB is ___ cm.

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Angles BAC of triangle ABC is obtuse and AB = AC. P is a point in BC such that PC = 12 cm. PQ and PR are perpendiculars to sides AB and AC respectively.

If PQ = 15 cm and PR = 9 cm; then the length of PB is ___ cm.

47.

Question 3 (ii) Find the LCM and HCF of 17, 23 and 29 by applying the prime factorization method.

Answer» Question 3 (ii)
Find the LCM and HCF of 17, 23 and 29 by applying the prime factorization method.
48.

Which of the quadratic functions has the widest graph?

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Which of the quadratic functions has the widest graph?


49.

If θ+ϕ=α and sin θ=k sin ϕ, then show that tan θ=k sin α1+k cos α and tan ϕ=sin αk+cos α Or If sin x=−13 and x lies in quadrant IV, then find the value of (i) sin x2 (ii) cos x2 (iii) tan x2

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If θ+ϕ=α and sin θ=k sin ϕ, then show that tan θ=k sin α1+k cos α and tan ϕ=sin αk+cos α

Or

If sin x=13 and x lies in quadrant IV, then find the value of

(i) sin x2

(ii) cos x2

(iii) tan x2

50.

The roots of the quadratic equation √3x2 - 2√2x - 2√3 = 0 are:

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The roots of the quadratic equation √3x2 - 2√2x - 2√3 = 0 are: