In a right circular cone, the cross-section made by a plane parallel to the base is a

Question: In a right circular cone, the cross-section made by a plane parallel to the base is a(a) sphere(b) hemisphere(c) circle(d) a semicircle Solution: (c) circleIn a right circular cone, the cross-section made by a plane parallel to the base is acircle....

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During conversion of a solid from one shape to another, the volume of the new shape will

Question: During conversion of a solid from one shape to another, the volume of the new shape will(a) decrease(b) increase(c) remain unaltered(d) be doubled Solution: (c) remain unalteredDuring conversion of a solid from one shape to another, the volume of the new shape willremain unaltered....

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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 is called

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

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If A be a square matrix such that

Question: If $A$ be a square matrix such that $|a d j A|=|A|^{2}$, then the order of $A$ is____________ Solution: Given: $A$ is a square matrix $|\operatorname{adj} A|=|A|^{2}$ As we know, $|\operatorname{adj} A|=|A|^{n-1}$, where $n$ is the order of $A$ $\Rightarrow|A|^{2}=|A|^{n-1}$ $\Rightarrow 2=n-1$ $\Rightarrow n=3$ Hence, the order of $A$ is $\underline{3}$....

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A plumbline (sahul) is a combination of

Question: Aplumbline (sahul)is a combination of (a) a hemisphere and a cone(b) a cylinder and a cone(c) a cylinder and frustum of a cone(d) a cylinder and a sphere Solution: (a) a hemisphere and a coneA plumbline (sahul) is a combination ofa hemisphere and a cone....

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A plumbline (sahul) is a combination of

Question: Aplumbline (sahul)is a combination of (a) a hemisphere and a cone(b) a cylinder and a cone(c) a cylinder and frustum of a cone(d) a cylinder and a sphere Solution: (a) a hemisphere and a coneA plumbline (sahul) is a combination ofa hemisphere and a cone....

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If one of the zeroes of the cubic

Question: If one of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial ax3+ bx2+ cx + d is zero, the product of then other two zeroes is (a) $\frac{-c}{a}$ (b) $\frac{c}{a}$ (c) 0 (d) $\frac{-b}{a}$ Solution: (b) Let p(x) =ax3+ bx2+ cx + d Given that, one of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial p(x) is zero. Let , and are the zeroes of cubic polynomial p(x), where a = 0. We know that, Sum of product of two zeroes at a time $=\frac{C}{a}$ $\Rightarrow \quad \alpha \beta+\beta \gamma+\gamma \alpha=\frac{c}{a}$ $\Ri...

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A certain sum amounts to Rs 5832 in 2 years at 8% compounded interest.

Question: A certain sum amounts to Rs 5832 in 2 years at 8% compounded interest. Find the sum. Solution: Let the sum be P. Thus, we have : $\mathrm{A}=\mathrm{P}\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{100}\right)^{\mathrm{n}}$ $5,832=\mathrm{P}\left(1+\frac{8}{100}\right)^{2}$ $5,832=1.1664 \mathrm{P}$ $\mathrm{P}=\frac{5,832}{1.1664}$ = 5,000 Thus, the required sum is Rs 5,000 ....

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The shape of the gilli used in a gilli-danda game is a combination of

Question: The shape of thegilliused in agilli-dandagame is a combination of (a) a cone and a cylinder(b) two cylinders(c) two cones and a cylinder(d) two cylinders and a cone Solution: (c) two cones and a cylinderThe shape of the gilli used in a gilli-dandagame is a combination oftwo cones and a cylinder....

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Find the rate at which a sum of money will become four times the original amount in 2 years,

Question: Find the rate at which a sum of money will become four times the original amount in 2 years, if the interest is compounded half-yearly. Solution: Let the rate percent per annum be $\mathrm{R}$. Then, $\mathrm{A}=\mathrm{P}(1+\mathrm{R})^{2 \mathrm{n}}$ $4 \mathrm{P}=\mathrm{P}\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{200}\right)^{4}$ $\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{200}\right)^{4}=4$ $\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{200}\right)=1.4142$ $\frac{\mathrm{R}}{200}=0.4142$ $\mathrm{R}=82.84$ Thus, the required rate is...

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The number of polynomials having zeroes as -2 and 5 is

Question: The number of polynomials having zeroes as -2 and 5 is (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) more than 3 Solution: (d) Let p (x) = ax2+ bx + c be the required polynomial whose zeroes are -2 and 5. $\therefore \quad$ Sum of zeroes $=\frac{-b}{a}$ $\Rightarrow$$\frac{-b}{a}=-2+5=\frac{3}{1}=\frac{-(-3)}{1}$...(i) and product of zeroes $=\frac{c}{a}$ $\Rightarrow \quad \frac{c}{a}=-2 \times 5=\frac{-10}{1}$ .....(ii) From Eqs. (i) and (ii), $a=1, b=-3$ and $c=-10$ $\therefore$ $p(x)=a x^{2}+b x+c=1 \cdot...

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The shape of a glass (tumbler) is usually in the form of

Question: The shape of aglass (tumbler)is usually in the form of (a) a cylinder(b) frustum of a cone(c) a cone(d) a sphere Solution: (b) frustum of a coneThe shape of a glass (tumbler) is usually in the form offrustum of a cone....

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Find the rate at which a sum of money will double itself in 3 years,

Question: Find the rate at which a sum of money will double itself in 3 years, if the interest is compounded annually. Solution: Let the rate percent per annum be $R$. Then, $\mathrm{A}=\mathrm{P}\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{100}\right)^{\mathrm{n}}$ $2 \mathrm{P}=\mathrm{P}\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{100}\right)^{3}$ $\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{100}\right)^{3}=2$ $\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{100}\right)=1.2599$ $\frac{\mathrm{R}}{100}=0.2599$ $\mathrm{R}=25.99$ Thus, the required rate is $25.99 \%$ per...

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A surahi is a combination of

Question: Asurahiis a combination of (a) a sphere and a cylinder(b) a hemisphere and a cylinder(c) a cylinder and a cone(d) two hemispheres Solution: (a) a sphere and a cylinderA surahi is a combination ofa sphere and a cylinder....

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Find the rate percent per annum,

Question: Find the rate percent per annum, if Rs 2000 amount to Rs 2315.25 in an year and a half, interest being compounded six monthly. Solution: Let the rate percent per annum be $\mathrm{R}$. Because interest is compounded every six months, n will be 3 for $1.5$ years. Now, $\mathrm{A}=\mathrm{P}\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{200}\right)^{\mathrm{n}}$ $2,315.25=2,000\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{200}\right)^{3}$ $\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{200}\right)^{3}=\frac{2,315.25}{2,000}$ $\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{...

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If the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial

Question: If the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial xz+ (a +1)* + b are 2 and -3, then (a) a = -7, b = -1 (b) a = 5,b = -1 (c) a=2, b = -6 (d)a=0,b = -6 Solution: (d) Let $p\{x)=x^{2}+(a+1) x+b$ Given that, 2 and $-3$ are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial $p(x)$. $\therefore \quad p(2)=0$ and $p(-3)=0$ $\Rightarrow \quad 2^{2}+(a+1)(2)+b=0$ $\Rightarrow \quad 4+2 a+2+b=0$ $\Rightarrow \quad 2 a+b=-6 \quad \ldots$ (i) and $\quad(-3)^{2}+(a+1)(-3)+b=0$ $\Rightarrow \quad 9-3 a-3+b=0$ $\Righta...

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Kamala borrowed from Ratan a certain sum at a certain rate for two years simple interest.

Question: Kamala borrowed from Ratan a certain sum at a certain rate for two years simple interest. She lent this sum at the same rate to Hari for two years compound interest. At the end of two years she received Rs 210 as compound interest, but paid Rs 200 only as simple interest. Find the sum and the rate of interest. Solution: Let the sum be Rs P and the rate of interest be R\%. We know that Kamla paid Rs 200 as simple interest. $\therefore 200=\frac{\operatorname{PR}(2)}{100}$ $\mathrm{PR}=1...

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A funnel is a combination of

Question: Afunnelis a combination of (a) a cylinder and a cone(b) a cylinder and a hemisphere(c) a cylinder and frustum of a cone(d) a cone and hemisphere Solution: (c) a cylinder and frustum of a coneA funnel is a combination of a cylinder and frustum of a cone....

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A shuttlecock used for playing badminton is a combination of

Question: Ashuttlecockused for playing badminton is a combination of (a) cylinder and a hemisphere(b) frustum of a cone and a hemisphere(c) a cone and a hemisphere(d) a cylinder and a sphere Solution: (b) frustum of a cone and a hemisphereA shuttlecock used for playing badminton is a combination offrustum of a cone and a hemisphere....

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A cylindrical pencil sharpened at one end is a combination of

Question: Acylindrical pencilsharpened at one end is a combination of(a) a cylinder and a cone(b) a cylinder and frustum of a cone(c) a cylinder and a hemisphere(d) two cylinders Solution: (a) a cylinder and a coneA cylindrical pencil sharpened at one end is a combination ofa cylinder and a cone....

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Find the rate percent per annum if Rs 2000 amount to Rs 2662 in

Question: Find the rate percent per annum if Rs 2000 amount to Rs 2662 in $1 \frac{1}{2}$ years, interest being compounded half-yearly? Solution: Let the rate of interest be $\mathrm{R} \%$. Then, $\mathrm{A}=\mathrm{P}\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{100}\right)^{\mathrm{n}}$ $2,662=2,000\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{100}\right)^{3}$ $\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{100}\right)^{3}=\frac{2,662}{2,000}$ $\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{100}\right)^{3}=1.331$ $\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{100}\right)^{3}=(1.1)^{3}$ $\left...

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A quadratic polynomial,

Question: A quadratic polynomial, whose zeroes are -3 and 4, is (a) $x^{2}-x+12$ (b) $x^{2}+x+12$ (c) $\frac{x^{2}}{2}-\frac{x}{2}-6$ (d) $2 x^{2}+2 x-24$ Solution: (c) Let $a x^{2}+b x+c$ be a required polynomial whose zeroes are $-3$ and 4 . Then, sum of zeroes $=-3+4=1$ $\left[\because\right.$ sum of zeroes $\left.=\frac{-b}{a}\right]$ $\Rightarrow$ $\frac{-b}{a}=\frac{1}{1} \Rightarrow \frac{-b}{a}=-\frac{(-1)}{1}$ ... (i) and product of zeroes $=-3 \times 4=-12$ $\left[\because\right.$ prod...

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A cylindrical vessel with internal diameter 10 cm and height 10.5 cm

Question: A cylindrical vessel with internal diameter 10 cm and height 10.5 cm isfull of water. A solid cone of base diameter 7 cm and height 6 cm iscompletely immersed in water. Find the volume of water(i) displacedout of the cylinder(ii) left in the cylinder. Solution: We have, Internal radius of the cylindrical vessel, $R=\frac{10}{2}=5 \mathrm{~cm}$, Height of the cylindrical vessel, $H=10.5 \mathrm{~cm}$, Radius of the solid cone, $r=\frac{7}{2}=3.5 \mathrm{~cm}$ and Height of the solid con...

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If A and B are two square matrices of the same order

Question: If $A$ and $B$ are two square matrices of the same order such that $B=-A^{-1} B A$, then $(A+B)^{2}=$ Solution: Given: $B=-A^{-1} B A$ $\Rightarrow A B=-A A^{-1} B A$ $\Rightarrow A B=-I B A$ $\Rightarrow A B=-B A$ Now, $(A+B)^{2}=A^{2}+A B+B A+B^{2}$ $=A^{2}-B A+B A+B^{2} \quad(\because A B=-B A)$ $=A^{2}+B^{2}$ Hence, $(A+B)^{2}=\underline{A}^{2}+B^{2}$....

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At what rate percent compound interest per annum will Rs 640

Question: At what rate percent compound interest per annum will Rs 640 amount to Rs 774.40 in 2 years? Solution: Let the rate of interest be $\mathrm{R} \%$. Then, $\mathrm{A}=\mathrm{P}\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{100}\right)^{\mathrm{n}}$ $774.40=640\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{100}\right)^{2}$ $\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{100}\right)^{2}=\frac{774.40}{640}$ $\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{100}\right)^{2}=1.21$ $\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{100}\right)^{2}=(1.1)^{2}$ $\left(1+\frac{\mathrm{R}}{100}\right)=1.1...

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