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13951.

Three unbiased dice are rolled such that we get outcomes in the form (a, b, c). If a, b, and c are distinct, then the probability of a, b and c forming an AP is

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Three unbiased dice are rolled such that we get outcomes in the form (a, b, c). If a, b, and c are distinct, then the probability of a, b and c forming an AP is

13952.

A mathematician trying to cross a street happened to witness a bank robbery. When the police questioned him, he stated that the number plate of the van in which the thieves escaped had its last four digits as follows: The first digit is 5. The last digit is the square of the second digit. The third digit is twice the second digit. Also he noticed the sum of digits to be “9”. What is the quadratic equation that the police need to frame to find the 2nd digit, given that ‘b’ is the second digit?

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A mathematician trying to cross a street happened to witness a bank robbery. When the police questioned him, he stated that the number plate of the van in which the thieves escaped had its last four digits as follows:
The first digit is 5. The last digit is the square of the second digit. The third digit is twice the second digit. Also he noticed the sum of digits to be “9”. What is the quadratic equation that the police need to frame to find the 2nd digit, given that ‘b’ is the second digit?

13953.

Question 5 Classify the following as constant, linear, quadratic and cubic polynomials. (i) 2–x2+x3 (ii) 3x3 (iii) 5t−√7 (iv) 4–5y2 (v) 3 (vi) 2+x (vii) y3−y (viii) 1+x+x2 (ix) t2 (x) √2x−1

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Question 5
Classify the following as constant, linear, quadratic and cubic polynomials.

(i) 2x2+x3

(ii) 3x3

(iii) 5t7

(iv) 45y2

(v) 3

(vi) 2+x

(vii) y3y

(viii) 1+x+x2

(ix) t2

(x) 2x1

13954.

Given below is a combination figure of square ABCD of side 26cm and four circles. Find the area of the shaded region.

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Given below is a combination figure of square ABCD of side 26cm and four circles. Find the area of the shaded region.





13955.

Find the value of the following trigonometric ratios (1) cosec ( -1200 ) (2) tan(-1480 ) 3) cosec 45000

Answer» Find the value of the following trigonometric ratios (1) cosec ( -1200 ) (2) tan(-1480 ) 3) cosec 45000
13956.

D and E are the points on the sides AB and AC respectively of a triangle ABC such that AD=8cm, DB=12cm, AE=6cm and CE=9cm. Prove that BC= 5/2 DE.

Answer» D and E are the points on the sides AB and AC respectively of a triangle ABC such that AD=8cm, DB=12cm, AE=6cm and CE=9cm. Prove that BC= 5/2 DE.
13957.

In Fig. 2, If DE || BC, then x equals(a) 6 cm(b) 8 cm(c) 10 cm(d) 12.5 cm

Answer» In Fig. 2, If DE || BC, then x equals



(a) 6 cm



(b) 8 cm



(c) 10 cm



(d) 12.5 cm

13958.

(iv) Rohit purchased a toy for ₹960 including sales tax. If the rate of sales tax is 20%, then the selling price ofthe toy is

Answer» (iv) Rohit purchased a toy for ₹960 including sales tax. If the rate of sales tax is 20%, then the selling price of

the toy is
13959.

Reddy Gas Agency (Puducherry Union Territory) purchased some gas cylinders for industrial use for ₹44,445, and sold them to the local customers for ₹50,000. The GST is to be paid at the rate of 5%. Find the UTGST to be paid for this transaction.(for Union Territories there is UTGST instead of SGST.)

Answer» Reddy Gas Agency (Puducherry Union Territory) purchased some gas cylinders for industrial use for ₹44,445, and sold them to the local customers for ₹50,000. The GST is to be paid at the rate of 5%. Find the UTGST to be paid for this transaction.(for Union Territories there is UTGST instead of SGST.)
13960.

ntIf [3(x-1/x)]=2 then x+1/x=?n

Answer» ntIf [3(x-1/x)]=2 then x+1/x=?n
13961.

Each wheel of a car is of diameter 80 cm. How many complete revolutions does each wheel make in 10 minutes when the car is travelling at a speed of 66 km/per hour?

Answer» Each wheel of a car is of diameter 80 cm. How many complete revolutions does each wheel make in 10 minutes when the car is travelling at a speed of 66 km/per hour?
13962.

Question 6 (i)A teacher wanted to analyze the performance of two sections of students in a mathematics test of 100 marks. Looking at their performances, she found that a few students got under 20 marks and a few got 70 marks or above.So she decided to group them into intervals of varying sizes as follows : 0−20,20−30…60−70,70 − 100. Then she formed the following table:MarksNumber of student0−20720−301030−401040−502050−602060−701570−above8Total90(i) Find the probability that a student obtained less than 20% in the mathematics test.

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Question 6 (i)

A teacher wanted to analyze the performance of two sections of students in a mathematics test of 100 marks. Looking at their performances, she found that a few students got under 20 marks and a few got 70 marks or above.So she decided to group them into intervals of varying sizes as follows : 0−20,20−30…60−70,70 − 100. Then she formed the following table:

MarksNumber of student020720301030401040502050602060701570above8Total90

(i) Find the probability that a student obtained less than 20% in the mathematics

test.



13963.

If the area of the yellow sector is 12π cm2, what is the measure (in cm) of the diagonal of the square?

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If the area of the yellow sector is 12π cm2, what is the measure (in cm) of the diagonal of the square?


13964.

If the distance between (a, 2, 1) and (1, –1, 1) is 5, then a = _____________________.

Answer» If the distance between (a, 2, 1) and (1, –1, 1) is 5, then a = _____________________.
13965.

Ogives can be helpful in locating graphically the(i) mode(ii) mean(iii) median(iv) none of the above

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Ogives can be helpful in locating graphically the



(i) mode



(ii) mean



(iii) median



(iv) none of the above

13966.

Prove cos^2 θ+tan^2 θ−1sin^2 θ=tan^2 θ

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Prove cos^2 θ+tan^2 θ−1sin^2 θ=tan^2 θ

13967.

Solve each of the following systems of equations by using the method of cross multiplication: x6+y15=4,x3−y12=194.

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

x6+y15=4,x3y12=194.

13968.

Find the co-ordinates of the point P if P is the midpoint of a line segment AB with A(4,1) and B(-3,5).

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Find the co-ordinates of the point P if P is the midpoint of a line segment AB with A(4,1) and B(-3,5).

13969.

Three coins are tossed together. Find the probability of getting:(a) exactly two heads(b) at most two heads(c) at least one head and one tail.(d) no tails

Answer» Three coins are tossed together. Find the probability of getting:



(a) exactly two heads



(b) at most two heads



(c) at least one head and one tail.



(d) no tails
13970.

Solve the following by substitution method 6x+5y=11 9x+10y=21

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Solve the following by substitution method

6x+5y=11

9x+10y=21

13971.

Question 4If 1+sin2 θ=3 sin θ.cos θ, then prove that tan θ=1 or 12.

Answer» Question 4

If 1+sin2 θ=3 sin θ.cos θ, then prove that tan θ=1 or 12.
13972.

Find the sum of all natural numbers between 250 and 1000 which are exactly divisible by 3.

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Find the sum of all natural numbers between 250 and 1000 which are exactly divisible by 3.



13973.

In ΔABC, ∠ C=30∘, ∠ B=80∘, ∠ A=70∘, AB=12 cm as shown in the figure. The length of the side AC is equal to ___ ⎡⎢⎣sin 30∘=0.5sin 70∘=0.93sin 80∘=0.98⎤⎥⎦

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In ΔABC, C=30, B=80, A=70, AB=12 cm as shown in the figure. The length of the side AC is equal to ___

sin 30=0.5sin 70=0.93sin 80=0.98


13974.

What is the angle subtended at the centre of a circle of radius 6 cm by an arc of length 3 π cm?

Answer» What is the angle subtended at the centre of a circle of radius 6 cm by an arc of length 3 π cm?
13975.

What will be the mean of 201, 205, 209, 305 and 410 ?266

Answer» What will be the mean of 201, 205, 209, 305 and 410 ?
  1. 266
13976.

Solve equation, given below, using factorisation method: 2x2−9x+10=0,when(i) xϵ N (ii) xϵ Q.

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Solve equation, given below, using factorisation method:

2x29x+10=0,when(i) xϵ N (ii) xϵ Q.

13977.

A solid is in the shape of a cone surmounted on a hemisphere, the radius of each of them is being 3.5 cm and the total height of solid is 9.5 cm. Find the volume of the solid. (Use π = 22/7).

Answer» A solid is in the shape of a cone surmounted on a hemisphere, the radius of each of them is being 3.5 cm and the total height of solid is 9.5 cm. Find the volume of the solid. (Use π = 22/7).
13978.

Find the common difference for the arithmetic progression3+2√2, 3+4√2, 3+6√2, 3+8√2

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Find the common difference for the arithmetic progression

3+22, 3+42, 3+62, 3+82
13979.

Number of solution of equation |x|-2x+5=0

Answer» Number of solution of equation |x|-2x+5=0
13980.

The curved surface area of a shpere is 5544 cm3. Find its volume.

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The curved surface area of a shpere is 5544 cm3. Find its volume.

13981.

What is the probability of getting a sum of 13 when rolling a pair of dice?

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What is the probability of getting a sum of 13 when rolling a pair of dice?



13982.

Prove that the surface area of a sphere is equal to the curved surface area of the circumscribed cylinder

Answer» Prove that the surface area of a sphere is equal to the curved surface area of the circumscribed cylinder
13983.

The coordinates of the point P dividing the line segment joining the points A(1, 3) and B(4, 6) in the ratio 2 : 1 is [CBSE 2012](a) (2, 4) (b) (3, 5) (c) (4, 2) (d) (5, 3)

Answer» The coordinates of the point P dividing the line segment joining the points A(1, 3) and B(4, 6) in the ratio 2 : 1 is [CBSE 2012]

(a) (2, 4) (b) (3, 5) (c) (4, 2) (d) (5, 3)
13984.

Given that the roots of the equation ax2+bx+c=0 are the consecutive terms of an A.P.What is the common difference of the A.P. in terms of a, b and c?

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Given that the roots of the equation ax2+bx+c=0 are the consecutive terms of an A.P.What is the common difference of the A.P. in terms of a, b and c?

13985.

By actual division, find the quotient and the remainder when the first polynomial x4+1 is divided by the polynomial (x - 1)

Answer» By actual division, find the quotient and the remainder when the first polynomial x4+1 is divided by the polynomial (x - 1)
13986.

The lock of a suitcase is a 3 digit even number. The number of favourable outcomes for units place is ____.5

Answer» The lock of a suitcase is a 3 digit even number. The number of favourable outcomes for units place is ____.
  1. 5
13987.

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:If 2x = 3y and 4y = 5z, then x : z =(a) 4 : 3 (b) 8 : 15 (c) 3 : 4 (d) 15 : 8

Answer» Mark the correct alternative in the following question:



If 2x = 3y and 4y = 5z, then x : z =



(a) 4 : 3 (b) 8 : 15 (c) 3 : 4 (d) 15 : 8
13988.

The base and hypotenuse of a right triangle are respectively 5cm and 13cm long. Its area is

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The base and hypotenuse of a right triangle are respectively 5cm and 13cm long. Its area is



13989.

A tree standing on a horizontal plane is leaning towards east. At two points situated at distances a and b exactly due west on it, the angles of elevation of the top are respectively α and β. Prove that the height of the top from the ground is(b-a)tan α tan βtan α -tan β.

Answer» A tree standing on a horizontal plane is leaning towards east. At two points situated at distances a and b exactly due west on it, the angles of elevation of the top are respectively α and β. Prove that the height of the top from the ground is



(b-a)tan α tan βtan α -tan β.
13990.

Prove that if chords of congruent circles subtend equal angles at their centres, then the chords are equal.

Answer» Prove that if chords of congruent circles subtend equal angles at their centres, then the chords are equal.
13991.

The speed of an express train is km/hr & the speed of an ordinary train is 12 km/hr less than that of the express train. If the ordinary train takes 1 hour longer than express train to cover a distance of 240 km, find the speed of the express train.

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The speed of an express train is km/hr & the speed of an ordinary train is 12 km/hr less than that of the express train. If the ordinary train takes 1 hour longer than express train to cover a distance of 240 km, find the speed of the express train.


13992.

24. If from any point on the common chord of two intersecting circle tangent be drawn to the circles prove that they are equal

Answer» 24. If from any point on the common chord of two intersecting circle tangent be drawn to the circles prove that they are equal
13993.

Two water taps together can fill a tank in 938 hours. The tap of larger diameter takes 10 hours less than the smaller one to fill the tank separately. Find the time in which each tap can separately fill the tank.

Answer» Two water taps together can fill a tank in 938 hours. The tap of larger diameter takes 10 hours less than the smaller one to fill the tank separately. Find the time in which each tap can separately fill the tank.
13994.

From the following particulars, prepare Sales Book of Gupta & Co., Kolkata who deals in furniture : 2018 Jan. 5 Sold on credit to Hari & Co., Kolkata: 10 Tables ₹ 1,100 each 20 Chairs ₹ 1,000 each Charged CGST and SGST 6% each Jan. 10 Sold to M/s. Sharma & Co., Delhi on credit: 5 Almirahs ₹ 5,000 each 5 Stools ₹ 1,000 each Charged IGST 12% Jan. 20 Sold old typewriter for ₹ 600 to Raja & Co., Kolkata on credit Charged CGST and SGST 6% each Jan. 20 Sold to M/s. Sohan Lal & Bros., Kolkata on credit: 5 Tables ₹ 2,500 1 Revolving Chair ₹ 5,000 each Charged CGST and SGST 6% each

Answer» From the following particulars, prepare Sales Book of Gupta & Co., Kolkata who deals in furniture :

































































2018
Jan. 5 Sold on credit to Hari & Co., Kolkata:
10 Tables ₹ 1,100 each
20 Chairs ₹ 1,000 each
Charged CGST and SGST 6% each
Jan. 10 Sold to M/s. Sharma & Co., Delhi on credit:
5 Almirahs ₹ 5,000 each
5 Stools ₹ 1,000 each
Charged IGST 12%
Jan. 20 Sold old typewriter for ₹ 600 to Raja & Co., Kolkata on credit
Charged CGST and SGST 6% each
Jan. 20 Sold to M/s. Sohan Lal & Bros., Kolkata on credit:
5 Tables ₹ 2,500
1 Revolving Chair ₹ 5,000 each
Charged CGST and SGST 6% each
13995.

The sides of a triangle are 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm in length. Find the greatest angle of this triangle.

Answer» The sides of a triangle are 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm in length. Find the greatest angle of this triangle.
13996.

If one root of the equation 2x2+ax−48=0 is 3, then the value of a is ___________.10

Answer» If one root of the equation 2x2+ax48=0 is 3, then the value of a is ___________.
  1. 10
13997.

Question 10Obtain the mean of the following distribution.Frequency(fi)Variable(xi)44861481110312

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Question 10

Obtain the mean of the following distribution.



Frequency(fi)Variable(xi)44861481110312



13998.

The point of intersection of the three medians of a triangle is called its _______

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The point of intersection of the three medians of a triangle is called its _______



13999.

What will be the centroid of a triangle whose vertices are (2, 4), (6, 4) and (2, 0)?

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What will be the centroid of a triangle whose vertices are (2, 4), (6, 4) and (2, 0)?



14000.

Tbe base QR of an equilateral triangle PQR lies on x-axis. The coordinates of the point Q are (-4, 0) and origin is the midpoint of the base. Find the coordinates of the points P and R.

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Tbe base QR of an equilateral triangle PQR lies on x-axis. The coordinates of the point Q are (-4, 0) and origin is the midpoint of the base. Find the coordinates of the points P and R.