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13901.

How rods and cones work.

Answer» How rods and cones work.
13902.

If cos A+cos2A=1, prove that sin12θ+3 sin10θ+3 sin8θ+sin6θ+2 sin4θ+2 sin2θ−2=1

Answer»

If cos A+cos2A=1, prove that sin12θ+3 sin10θ+3 sin8θ+sin6θ+2 sin4θ+2 sin2θ2=1

13903.

Question 9 In given figure, ABC is a triangle right angled at B and BD⊥AC. If AD =4 cm and CD = 5cm, then find BD and AB.

Answer» Question 9
In given figure, ABC is a triangle right angled at B and BDAC. If AD =4 cm and CD = 5cm, then find BD and AB.



13904.

Prove that: 1+cosθ−sin2θsinθ(1+cosθ)=cotθ

Answer»

Prove that:

1+cosθsin2θsinθ(1+cosθ)=cotθ

13905.

A contract on construction job specifies a penalty for delay of completion beyond a certain date as follows: ₹ 200 for the first day, ₹ 250 for the second day, ₹ 300 for the third day, etc., the penalty for each succeeding day being ₹ 50 more than for the preceding day. How much money the contractor has to pay as penalty if he has delayed the work by 30 days?

Answer» A contract on construction job specifies a penalty for delay of completion beyond a certain date as follows: ₹ 200 for the first day, ₹ 250 for the second day, ₹ 300 for the third day, etc., the penalty for each succeeding day being ₹ 50 more than for the preceding day. How much money the contractor has to pay as penalty if he has delayed the work by 30 days?
13906.

In what ratio does the x-axis divide the line segment joining the points (–4, –6) and (–1, 7)? Find the co-ordinates of the point of division.

Answer» In what ratio does the x-axis divide the line segment joining the points (–4, –6) and
(–1, 7)? Find the co-ordinates of the point of division.
13907.

Choose the correct answer of the following question:The length of the shadow of a tower standing on level ground is found to be 2x metres longer when the sun's elevation is 30° than when it was45°. The height of the tower is(a) 23x m (b) 32x m (c) 3-1x m (d) 3+1x m

Answer» Choose the correct answer of the following question:



The length of the shadow of a tower standing on level ground is found to be 2x metres longer when the sun's elevation is 30° than when it was

45°. The height of the tower is



(a) 23x m (b) 32x m (c) 3-1x m (d) 3+1x m
13908.

Solve the following equations by using formula(1) a2 − 2a − 4 = 0(2) x2 − 8x + 1 = 0(3) m2 − 2m − 2 = 0(4) k2 − 6k = 1(5) 2y2 + 6y = 3(6) 8r2 = r + 2(7) p = 5 − 2p2(8) 2z2 + 7z = 4 = 0(9) 3b2 + 2b = 2(10) a2 = 4a + 6

Answer»

Solve the following equations by using formula



(1) a2 − 2a − 4 = 0



(2) x2 − 8x + 1 = 0



(3) m2 − 2m − 2 = 0



(4) k2 − 6k = 1



(5) 2y2 + 6y = 3



(6) 8r2 = r + 2



(7) p = 5 − 2p2



(8) 2z2 + 7z = 4 = 0



(9) 3b2 + 2b = 2



(10) a2 = 4a + 6

13909.

Question 9Prove that (a+b+c)3–a3–b3–c3=3(a+b)(b+c)(c+a).

Answer» Question 9

Prove that (a+b+c)3a3b3c3=3(a+b)(b+c)(c+a).
13910.

Find the value of k for which each of the following system of equations have no solution :x+2y=02x+ky=5

Answer» Find the value of k for which each of the following system of equations have no solution :



x+2y=02x+ky=5
13911.

Find the LCM and HCF of the following integers by applying the prime factorisation method.

Answer»

Find the LCM and HCF of the following integers by applying the prime factorisation method.



13912.

30. If R(x,y) is a point on line segment joining the points A(a,b) and B(b,a) then prove x+y=a+b.

Answer» 30. If R(x,y) is a point on line segment joining the points A(a,b) and B(b,a) then prove x+y=a+b.
13913.

Two persons divided hundred rupees between them and one got ten rupees more than the other. How much did each get?

Answer»

Two persons divided hundred rupees between them and one got ten rupees more than the other. How much did each get?

13914.

The area(in sq.units) bounded by the curve y=(x+1)(x+2)(x−1) and x−axis, lying between the ordinates x=−2 and x=1, is:

Answer»

The area(in sq.units) bounded by the curve y=(x+1)(x+2)(x1) and xaxis, lying between the ordinates x=2 and x=1, is:

13915.

Which of the following cannot be the probability of an event?

Answer»

Which of the following cannot be the probability of an event?



13916.

Which of the following statements are true?1) No tangents can be drawn to a circle from an interior point.2) Only two tangents, at most, can be drawn to a circle from an exterior point.

Answer» Which of the following statements are true?

1) No tangents can be drawn to a circle from an interior point.

2) Only two tangents, at most, can be drawn to a circle from an exterior point.


13917.

If [x2−2x+1x−21−x2+3x1−x2]=Ax2+Bx+C, where A,B and C are matrices, then B+C equals to

Answer»

If [x22x+1x21x2+3x1x2]=Ax2+Bx+C, where A,B and C are matrices, then B+C equals to

13918.

The given figure shows the cross-section of a cone, a cylinder and a hemisphere all with the same diameter 10 cm, and the other dimensions are as shown. Find the total surface area of the solid.

Answer»

The given figure shows the cross-section of a cone, a cylinder and a hemisphere all with the same diameter 10 cm, and the other dimensions are as shown.





Find the total surface area of the solid.



13919.

If A′=⎡⎢⎣34−1201⎤⎥⎦ and B=[−121123], then verify that: (i) (A+B)′=A′+B′(ii) (A−B)′=A′−B′

Answer» If A=341201 and B=[121123], then verify that:

(i) (A+B)=A+B

(ii) (AB)=AB
13920.

Show that one and only one out of n,n+2,n+3,n+4 is divisible by 3, where n is a positive integer

Answer»

Show that one and only one out of n,n+2,n+3,n+4 is divisible by 3, where n is a positive integer

13921.

The minimum number of parameters required to prove similarity between two triangles is ____.

Answer»

The minimum number of parameters required to prove similarity between two triangles is ____.


13922.

Find the values of cos inverse cos 13 pie by 6

Answer» Find the values of cos inverse cos 13 pie by 6
13923.

Find the sum of(i) all integers between 100 and 550, which are divisible by 9. (ii) all integers between 100 and 550 which are not divisible by 9. (iii) all integers between 1 and 500 which are multiples of 2 as well as of 5. (iv) all integers from 1 to 500 which are multiplies 2 as well as of 5. (v) all integers from 1 to 500 which are multiples of 2 or 5.

Answer»

Find the sum of

(i) all integers between 100 and 550, which are divisible by 9.
(ii) all integers between 100 and 550 which are not divisible by 9.
(iii) all integers between 1 and 500 which are multiples of 2 as well as of 5.
(iv) all integers from 1 to 500 which are multiplies 2 as well as of 5.
(v) all integers from 1 to 500 which are multiples of 2 or 5.

13924.

In a box, there are 3 blue, 4 red, and 5 green balls. What is the probability of picking up four balls such that there are 2 red balls and 1 ball each of blue and green?

Answer»

In a box, there are 3 blue, 4 red, and 5 green balls. What is the probability of picking up four balls such that there are 2 red balls and 1 ball each of blue and green?

13925.

Let there by three independent events E1,E2 and E3. The probability that only E1 occurs is α , only E2 occurs is β and only E3 occurs is γ. Let ′p′ denote the probability of none of events occurs that satisfies the equations (α−2β)p=αβ and (β−3γ)p=2βγ. All the given probabilities are assumed to lie in the interval (0,1)Then, probability of occurrence of E1probability of occurrence of E3 is equal to

Answer» Let there by three independent events E1,E2 and E3. The probability that only E1 occurs is α , only E2 occurs is β and only E3 occurs is γ. Let p denote the probability of none of events occurs that satisfies the equations (α2β)p=αβ and (β3γ)p=2βγ. All the given probabilities are assumed to lie in the interval (0,1)

Then, probability of occurrence of E1probability of occurrence of E3 is equal to
13926.

Construct a transverse common tangent to two circles of radii 4 cm and 3 cm whose centres are 9 cm apart.

Answer»

Construct a transverse common tangent to two circles of radii 4 cm and 3 cm whose centres are 9 cm apart.

13927.

A horse is placed for grazing inside a rectangular field 40 m by 36 m and is tethered to one corner by a rope 14 m long. Over how much area can it graze? (Take π = 22/7)

Answer» A horse is placed for grazing inside a rectangular field 40 m by 36 m and is tethered to one corner by a rope 14 m long. Over how much area can it graze? (Take π = 22/7)
13928.

let s,s1,s2 are circles of radii 9,6,3 respectively s1 and s2 touches externally and s touches both s1 and s2 internally the length of a chord of s which is common †an gent to s1 and s2 is?

Answer» let s,s1,s2 are circles of radii 9,6,3 respectively s1 and s2 touches externally and s touches both s1 and s2 internally the length of a chord of s which is common †an gent to s1 and s2 is?
13929.

In the given figure BD = DC and ∠CBD=30∘, Find ∠BAC

Answer»

In the given figure BD = DC and CBD=30, Find BAC



13930.

Construct a ΔABC with BC = 6 cm, ∠B = 60° and AB = 5 cm. Construct another triangle whose sides are 34 times the corresponding sides of ΔABC.

Answer» Construct a ΔABC with BC = 6 cm, ∠B = 60° and AB = 5 cm. Construct another triangle whose sides are 34 times the corresponding sides of ΔABC.
13931.

What comes next in the Arithmetic progression: 800, 1000, 1200, 1400, ...?

Answer»

What comes next in the Arithmetic progression: 800, 1000, 1200, 1400, ...?



13932.

A boat goes 35 km upstream and 42 km downstream in 11 hours. In 14 hours, it can go 43 km upstream and 59 km down-stream. To determine the speed of the stream and that of the boat in still water , express the information in the form of equations of the type ax + by + c = 0

Answer»

A boat goes 35 km upstream and 42 km downstream in 11 hours. In 14 hours, it can go 43 km upstream and 59 km down-stream. To determine the speed of the stream and that of the boat in still water , express the information in the form of equations of the type ax + by + c = 0


13933.

A Single letter is selected at random from the word 'PROBABILITY'. The probability that it is a vowel, is(a) 13 (b) 411 (c) 211 (d) 311

Answer» A Single letter is selected at random from the word 'PROBABILITY'. The probability that it is a vowel, is

(a) 13



(b) 411



(c) 211



(d) 311
13934.

In trapezium ABCD, as shown, AB || DC, AD = DC = BC = 20 cm and ∠A = 60∘. Find:(i) length of AB(ii) distance between AB and DC

Answer» In trapezium ABCD, as shown, AB || DC, AD = DC = BC = 20 cm and ∠A = 60. Find:

(i) length of AB

(ii) distance between AB and DC










13935.

Find the sum of the roots of the equation x2–8x+2=0.

Answer»

Find the sum of the roots of the equation x28x+2=0.



13936.

In ∆PQR, M and N are points on sides PQ and PR respectively such that PM = 15 cm and NR = 8 cm. If PQ = 25 cm and PR = 20 cm state whether MN || QR.

Answer» In ∆PQR, M and N are points on sides PQ and PR respectively such that PM = 15 cm and NR = 8 cm. If PQ = 25 cm and PR = 20 cm state whether MN || QR.
13937.

Zeroes of quadratic polynomials are given on the left. Match them with the respective quadratic polynomials.

Answer»

Zeroes of quadratic polynomials are given on the left. Match them with the respective quadratic polynomials.

13938.

A tax burden which can be shifted to another person and the impact and the incidence of tax lies on a different person is called

Answer»

A tax burden which can be shifted to another person and the impact and the incidence of tax lies on a different person is called


13939.

ABCD is a square of side length 4 cm. A semicircle with diameter DC is drawn andtangent to the semicircle from A intersects CB at F. Find the length of EF.

Answer» ABCD is a square of side length 4 cm. A semicircle with diameter DC is drawn andtangent to the semicircle from A intersects CB at F. Find the length of EF.
13940.

A rectangle having the longer side as 9 cm makes an angle of 30∘ with the diagonal. The length of the other side and the area of the rectangle will be equal to

Answer»

A rectangle having the longer side as 9 cm makes an angle of 30 with the diagonal. The length of the other side and the area of the rectangle will be equal to


13941.

Given: 15 cot A = 8, find sin A and sec A.

Answer»

Given: 15 cot A = 8, find sin A and sec A.

13942.

Half the perimeter of a rectangular garden, whose length is 4 m more than it's breadth, is 16 m, then the dimensions of the garden are .

Answer»

Half the perimeter of a rectangular garden, whose length is 4 m more than it's breadth, is 16 m, then the dimensions of the garden are .

13943.

Choose the correct answer of the following question:A pole casts a shadow of length 23 m on the ground when the sun's elevation is 60°. The height of the pole is(a) 43 m (b) 6 m (c) 12 m (d) 3 m [CBSE 2015]

Answer» Choose the correct answer of the following question:



A pole casts a shadow of length 23 m on the ground when the sun's elevation is 60°. The height of the pole is



(a) 43 m (b) 6 m (c) 12 m (d) 3 m [CBSE 2015]
13944.

Lengths of the diagonals of a rhombus are 16.5 cm and 14.2 cm, find its area.

Answer» Lengths of the diagonals of a rhombus are 16.5 cm and 14.2 cm, find its area.
13945.

The weekly wages (in Rs.) of 30 workers in a factory are.830,835,890,810,835,836,869,845,898,890,820,860,832, 833,855,845,804,808,812,840,885,835,835,836, 878,840,868,890,806,840Using tally marks make a frequency table with intervals as 800−810,810−820 and so on.

Answer»

The weekly wages (in Rs.) of 30 workers in a factory are.

830,835,890,810,835,836,869,845,898,890,820,860,832, 833,855,845,804,808,812,840,885,835,835,836, 878,840,868,890,806,840

Using tally marks make a frequency table with intervals as 800810,810820 and so on.

13946.

Question 7 Two sides and the perimeter of a triangle are respectively three times the corresponding sides and the perimeter of the other triangle. Are the two triangles similar? Why?

Answer» Question 7
Two sides and the perimeter of a triangle are respectively three times the corresponding sides and the perimeter of the other triangle. Are the two triangles similar? Why?

13947.

Show that any number of the form 6raise to x,XEN can never end with digit zero .

Answer»

Show that any number of the form 6raise to x,XEN can never end with digit zero .

13948.

What is the probability of a sure event?

Answer»

What is the probability of a sure event?


13949.

D, E, F are the mid points of the sides BC, CA and AB respectively of △ ABC. Then △ DEF is congruent to triangle –

Answer»

D, E, F are the mid points of the sides BC, CA and AB respectively of ABC. Then DEF is congruent to triangle –


13950.

Question 47Additional expenses made after buying an article are included in the cost price and are known as Value Added Tax.

Answer»

Question 47



Additional expenses made after buying an article are included in the cost price and are known as Value Added Tax.