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1.

Form a quadratic equation for the given situation: Vijay inherited huge wealth from his father and by establishing a soft drinks company, he squared his wealth. He started a company which manufactures aeroplane toys and incurred huge losses amounting to k (>0) times the wealth he inherited initially. His total assets now stand at a debt of 4 crores.

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Form a quadratic equation for the given situation:
Vijay inherited huge wealth from his father and by establishing a soft drinks company, he squared his wealth. He started a company which manufactures aeroplane toys and incurred huge losses amounting to k (>0) times the wealth he inherited initially. His total assets now stand at a debt of 4 crores.


2.

A letter is drawn from the word TRIANGLE. The probability that it is a vowel is

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A letter is drawn from the word TRIANGLE. The probability that it is a vowel is


3.

The value of m, if the points A(5,1), B(-2,-3), and C(8,2m) are collinear is:

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The value of m, if the points A(5,1), B(-2,-3), and C(8,2m) are collinear is:


4.

In a triangle ABC, AB =20 cm, ∠A=30∘, AC = 18 cm The area of the triangle is equal to _______.

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In a triangle ABC, AB =20 cm, A=30, AC = 18 cm The area of the triangle is equal to _______.


5.

If the sum of n terms of an A.P. is (pn+qn2) , where p and q are constant, then common difference is

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If the sum of n terms of an A.P. is (pn+qn2) , where p and q are constant, then common difference is


6.

In Fig 7.59, check whether AD is the bisector of ∠A of ΔABC in each of the following: (i) AB =5 cm,AC= 10cm, BD= 1.5 cm and CD=3.5ccm (ii) AB = 4 cm. AC = 6 cm, BD =1.6cm and CD = 2.4 cm (iii) AB =8 cm, AC=24 cm, BD=6cm and BC = 24cm (iv) AB=6cm,AC=8 cm, BD=1.5 cm and CD = 2cm (v) AB= 5 cm, AC= 12cm, BD = 2.5cm and BC = 9 cm

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In Fig 7.59, check whether AD is the bisector of A of ΔABC in each of the following:
(i) AB =5 cm,AC= 10cm, BD= 1.5 cm and CD=3.5ccm
(ii) AB = 4 cm. AC = 6 cm, BD =1.6cm and CD = 2.4 cm
(iii) AB =8 cm, AC=24 cm, BD=6cm and BC = 24cm
(iv) AB=6cm,AC=8 cm, BD=1.5 cm and CD = 2cm
(v) AB= 5 cm, AC= 12cm, BD = 2.5cm and BC = 9 cm

7.

A train travels at a certain average speed for a distance of 54 km and then travels a distance of 63 km at an average speed of 6 km/h more than the first speed. If it takes 3 hours to complete the total journey, what is its first speed?

Answer» A train travels at a certain average speed for a distance of 54 km and then travels a distance of 63 km at an average speed of 6 km/h more than the first speed. If it takes 3 hours to complete the total journey, what is its first speed?
8.

Prove that 1√3 is irrational.

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Prove that 13 is irrational.

9.

Solve each of the following systems of equations by the method of cross-multiplication: (a+2b)x+(2a−b)y=2 (a−2b)x+(2a+b)y=3

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Solve each of the following systems of equations by the method of cross-multiplication:

(a+2b)x+(2ab)y=2

(a2b)x+(2a+b)y=3

10.

Draw the graphs of the following equations: 2x - 3y + 6 = 0 2x + 3y - 18 = 0 y - 2 = 0 Find the vertices of the triangle so obtained. Also find the area of the triangle.

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Draw the graphs of the following equations:

2x - 3y + 6 = 0

2x + 3y - 18 = 0

y - 2 = 0

Find the vertices of the triangle so obtained. Also find the area of the triangle.

11.

A cone is cut by a plane parallel to its base and the upper part is removed.The part that is left over is called (a) a cone (b) a sphere (c) a cylinder (d) frustum of a cone

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A cone is cut by a plane parallel to its base and the upper part is removed.The part that is left over is called

(a) a cone (b) a sphere

(c) a cylinder (d) frustum of a cone

12.

There is a square park in the society. ₹ ______ is the cost of laying grass in the field at ₹ 10 per m2, if the length of each side is 7 m. ___

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There is a square park in the society. ______ is the cost of laying grass in the field at 10 per m2, if the length of each side is 7 m.


___
13.

A metallic solid right circular cone is of height 84 cm and the radius of its base is 21 cm. It is melted and recast into a solid sphere. Find the diameter of the sphere.

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A metallic solid right circular cone is of height 84 cm and the radius of its base is 21 cm. It is melted and recast into a solid sphere. Find the diameter of the sphere.

14.

p = 22.32.q2 (where q is a prime < 7) is the prime factorisation representation of ‘p’. What is the value of p?

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p = 22.32.q2 (where q is a prime < 7) is the prime factorisation representation of ‘p’. What is the value of p?


15.

For solving each pair of equations, use the method of eliminations by equating coefficients: x−y6=2(4−x) 2x+y=3(x−4)

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For solving each pair of equations, use the method of eliminations by equating coefficients:

xy6=2(4x)

2x+y=3(x4)

16.

Write down the decimal expansions of : 615

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Write down the decimal expansions of : 615

17.

The new fraction exceeds the original by 320. find the original number

Answer» The new fraction exceeds the original by 320. find the original number
18.

In the given figure, the length of side AB is :

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In the given figure, the length of side AB is :


19.

If the replacement set is the set of whole numbers, solve:7−3x≥−12

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If the replacement set is the set of whole numbers, solve:73x12


20.

Find the value of A so that the point (3,A) lies on the line represented by 2x-3y+5=0 .

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Find the value of A so that the point (3,A) lies on the line represented by 2x-3y+5=0 .

21.

Question 2 (ii) Find the sum of those integers from 1 to 500 which are multiples of 2 as well as of 5.

Answer» Question 2 (ii)
Find the sum of those integers from 1 to 500 which are multiples of 2 as well as of 5.
22.

A number consists two digits whose sum is 8. If 18 is added to the number its digits are reversed. Find the number. 2) Two equal sides of a triangle are each 5 metres less than twice the third side. If the perimeter of the triangle is 55 metres, find the lengths of its sides.

Answer» A number consists two digits whose sum is 8. If 18 is added to the number its digits are reversed. Find the number.
2) Two equal sides of a triangle are each 5 metres less than twice the third side. If the perimeter of the triangle is 55 metres, find the lengths of its sides.
23.

3tanA + cotA=5cosecA, find A if 0&lt;=A&lt;=90

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3tanA + cotA=5cosecA, find A if 0<=A<=90

24.

tan38° – cot22° = ? (A)1/2 cosec38°sec22° (B) 2sin22°cos38° (C) –1/2 cosec22°sec38° (D) none of these

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tan38° – cot22° = ?

(A)1/2 cosec38°sec22°

(B) 2sin22°cos38°

(C) –1/2 cosec22°sec38°

(D) none of these

25.

Find the root of equation 16x-10/x=27

Answer» Find the root of equation 16x-10/x=27
26.

The difference between squares of two numbers is 45, the square of smaller number is 4 times the larger number. Find the numbers

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The difference between squares of two numbers is 45, the square of smaller number is 4 times the larger number. Find the numbers

27.

Pet Supplies makes a profit of Rs. 5.50 per bag on its line of natural dog food. If the store wants to make a profit of no less than Rs. 5225, how many bags of dog food does it need to sell?

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Pet Supplies makes a profit of Rs. 5.50 per bag on its line of natural dog food. If the store wants to make a profit of no less than Rs. 5225, how many bags of dog food does it need to sell?


28.

The volume of a cylinder with radius = 14 cm and height = 10 cm is –––––––––––––––cm3.___

Answer» The volume of a cylinder with radius = 14 cm and height = 10 cm is –––––––––––––cm3.
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29.

A capsule of medicine is in the shape of a sphere of diameter 3.5 mm. How much medicine in mm3 is needed to fill this capsule? [Assume π=227]

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A capsule of medicine is in the shape of a sphere of diameter 3.5 mm.
How much medicine in mm3 is needed to fill this capsule?
[Assume π=227]


30.

If Sn = 5n^2 - 3n. Find Arithmetic Progression

Answer» If Sn = 5n^2 - 3n.
Find Arithmetic Progression
31.

Two ships are sailing in the sea on the two sides of a lighthouse. The angle of elevation of the top of the lighthouse is observed from the ships are 30∘ and 45∘ respectively. If the lighthouse is 100 m high, the distance between the two ships is: Take √3=1.73

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Two ships are sailing in the sea on the two sides of a lighthouse. The angle of elevation of the top of the lighthouse is observed from the ships are 30 and 45 respectively. If the lighthouse is 100 m high, the distance between the two ships is:

Take 3=1.73

32.

What is the meaning of area of cross section??

Answer» What is the meaning of area of cross section??
33.

Find the roots of the following quadratic equations by the factorisation method. 2x2+53x−2=0

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Find the roots of the following quadratic equations by the factorisation method.
2x2+53x2=0


34.

Hcf of smallest prime and composite number

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Hcf of smallest prime and composite number

35.

Determine the equation of a line with y intercept of 12 &amp; sin Ɵ = 3/5; where Ɵ is the inclination of the line.

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Determine the equation of a line with y intercept of 12 & sin Ɵ = 3/5; where Ɵ is the inclination of the line.


36.

Question 3 Show that the square of any positive integer cannot be of the form 5q + 2 or 5q + 3 for any integer q.

Answer» Question 3
Show that the square of any positive integer cannot be of the form 5q + 2 or 5q + 3 for any integer q.
37.

Draw the graph for the data given below. No. of workers(x axis)34689 16No. of days(y axis)967248363218

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Draw the graph for the data given below.

No. of workers(x axis)34689 16No. of days(y axis)967248363218

38.

The multiplication of two irrational numbers may result in a/an

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The multiplication of two irrational numbers may result in a/an


39.

Complete the following sentence : "Mode is the _________"

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Complete the following sentence : "Mode is the _________"


40.

The difference between the sum of first 100 natural numbers and the sum of even numbers from 1 to 100.

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The difference between the sum of first 100 natural numbers and the sum of even numbers from 1 to 100.


41.

In the given figure, ABC &amp; CEF are 2 ∆’s, BA || CE &amp; AF: AC = 5: 8.

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In the given figure, ABC & CEF are 2 ∆’s, BA || CE & AF: AC = 5: 8.


42.

Question 66 State whether the statement is True or False. In the given figure, ratio of the area of Δ ABC to the area of Δ ACD is same as the ratio of base BC of Δ ABC to the base CD of Δ ACD.

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Question 66

State whether the statement is True or False.

In the given figure, ratio of the area of Δ ABC to the area of Δ ACD is same as the ratio of base BC of Δ ABC to the base CD of Δ ACD.

43.

In a family of 3 children, find the probability of having at least one boy.

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In a family of 3 children, find the probability of having at least one boy.

44.

Verify division algorithm for the polynomials f(x)=8+20x+x2−6x3 and g(x)=2+5x−3x2.

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Verify division algorithm for the polynomials f(x)=8+20x+x26x3 and g(x)=2+5x3x2.

45.

If 2 is a root of the quadratic equation 3x2+px−8=0 and the quadratic eqation 4x2−2px+k=0 has equal roots, find the value of k.

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If 2 is a root of the quadratic equation 3x2+px8=0 and the quadratic eqation 4x22px+k=0 has equal roots, find the value of k.

46.

Find the area of a circle whose circumference is 44 cm.

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Find the area of a circle whose circumference is 44 cm.

47.

The sum of a two digit number and the number obtained by interchanging the digits of the number is 121. If the digits of the number differ by 3, find the number.

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The sum of a two digit number and the number obtained by interchanging the digits of the number is 121. If the digits of the number differ by 3, find the number.

48.

Question 47 The angles P, Q, R and S of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 1 : 3 : 7 : 9. Then, PQRS is a a) Parallelogram b) Trapezium with PQ∥RS c) Trapezium with QR∥PS d) Kite

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Question 47
The angles P, Q, R and S of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 1 : 3 : 7 : 9. Then, PQRS is a
a) Parallelogram
b) Trapezium with PQRS
c) Trapezium with QRPS
d) Kite

49.

If (1,3k) lies on kx + 4y = 26, the value of k is ___.

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If (1,3k) lies on kx + 4y = 26, the value of k is ___.

50.

An employer finds that if he increases the weekly wages of each worker by Rs. 5 and employs five workers less, he increases his weekly wage will from Rs. 3,150 to Rs. 3,250. Taking the original weekly wage of each worker at Rs x ; obtain an equation in x and then solve it to find the weekly wages of each worker.

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An employer finds that if he increases the weekly wages of each worker by Rs. 5 and employs five workers less, he increases his weekly wage will from Rs. 3,150 to Rs. 3,250. Taking the original weekly wage of each worker at Rs x ; obtain an equation in x and then solve it to find the weekly wages of each worker.