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Pearson IIT Foundation Series
Mathematics
Seventh Edition
1. False 6. 16
2. 0.06 7. False
3. 6 8. prime number
4. irrational 9. 15625
5. True 10. No value of x
11. (i) By Euclid’s Division Lemma, for any two inte- (ii) HCF is the product of common prime factors
gers say x and y there exists unique integers say with least exponents.
q and r, such that, x = yq + r, where 0 ≤ r < y.
(iii) LCM is the product of all prime factors with
(ii) Now 264 = 72 × 3 + 48, where 48 is remainder. highest possible exponents.
(iii) Again consider 72, 48 and apply Euclid’s divi-
14. (i) Assume that 6 is not irrational, i.e., rational.
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sion lemma.
(iv) Apply this concept until we get the remainder p
zero. (ii) Let 6= (p and q have no common factor
q
(v) In this process, HCF is the divisor obtained other than 1).
when the remainder is zero.
(iii) Square the above equation.
12. (i) First of all take out 7 since it is the common factor.
(iv) Then check whether 2 is common factor of p
(ii) Now, the given number is a product of two and q.
numbers.
(iii) As neither of these numbers is 1, it is compos- 15. In the simplified form of a fraction, if the denomi-
ite number. nator has any prime factors other than 2 or 5, then
the fraction is a non-terminating decimal other-
13. (i) Prime factorize 108 and 360. wise it is a terminating decimal.
16. (i) First of all, find the HCF of 732 and 942. (ii) Now consider the quotient, then find the least
prime which divides the quotient and divide it.
732 + 942
(ii) The required number of students = . (iii) Continue this process, until you get a prime
HCF number as quotient.
17. (i) First of all, find the least prime number which (iv) 75600 is the product of all these prime
divides 75600 and divide 75600 by it. numbers.
18. (i) Find the LCM of 150 and 180. (iii) Then write
5 in terms of p and q.
(ii) LCM is the time taken to meet for the first
time at the starting point. (iv)
Then check whether it contradicts our
assumption.
19. (i) Assume that 5 − 5 is not rational.
abcde − abc
p 20. ab.cde =
(ii) So, 5 − 5 = (p and q are integers in their 990
q
lowest terms).
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1. 72x3y3 16. a2 ≠ b
2. 8ab 17. True
18. False
3. 3a − 4b
19. The product of the common factors with least
4. 6(x − 2)2 (x − 3)2 exponents is HCF.
5. any whole number 20. Factorize the given polynomials. The product of
all the factors with highest exponents is LCM.
6. a + b
21. The product of the common factors with least
7. 4 exponents is HCF.
22. Factorize the given polynomials. The product of
8. 12, 2 all the factors with highest exponents is LCM.
9. (x − 1)(x − 2)(x + 4) 23. The product of the common factors with least
exponents is HCF.
10. False
24. The product of the common factors with least
x2 + 1 exponents is HCF.
11.
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1 − x2
25. Factorize the given polynomials. The product of
1 all the factors with highest exponents is LCM.
12.
x( x − 1) 1
26. Multiplicative inverse of P(x) is .
13. False P(x )
x +1 27. Recall the definition of polynomials.
14.
x −1 28. Additive inverse of P(x) is −P(x).
15. False
31. (i) HCF is the product of all the common factors 34. (i) Factorize each of the given two polynomials.
with least exponents. (ii) By observation, (x2 + kx + 6) must have x + 2
(ii) LCM is the product of all the factors with as its factor.
highest exponents. 35. (i) Remainder theorem says that if (x − a) is a
32. (i) Factorize the given expressions. factor of f(x), then f(a) = 0.
(ii) HCF is the product of all the common factors (ii) As (x + 5) is a factor of (x2 + 6x + a), we can
with least exponents. find a by applying remainder theorem.
(iii) LCM is the product of all the factors with (iii) As (x + 2) is a factor of (x2 + 8x + b), we can
highest exponents. find b by applying remainder theorem.
Product of two polynomials 36. Use, Product of two polynomials = ±(LCM)(HCF)
33. LCM = .
HCF and proceed.
37. (i) Factorize the given expressions. 42. (a) Factorize the expression if possible.
(ii) HCF is the product of all the common factors (b) Then cancel the common factors if any.
with least exponents.
(c) 16x2 − (x2 − 9)
(iii) LCM is the product of all the factors with
(x2 + 4x − 9)(4x + 9 − x2).
highest exponents.
(d) x5 − x = x(x2 + 1)(x + 1)(x − 1)
38. Product of the two polynomials = ±(LCM)(HCF). (3x2 + 3)(4x + 4) = 12(x2 + 1)(x + 1).
39. (i) HCF is the product of all the common factors
43. Use, X2 + Y2 + XY = (x + Y)2 − XY.
with least exponents.
(ii) LCM is the product of all the factors with 44. The required expression is
highest exponents.
a b
1− − .
x +1 x−2 x +1 x−2 a −b a +b
40. + 2 = +
( x − 1)2
x − 1 ( x − 1)2 ( x + 1)( x − 1)
45. (i) LCM of the denominators is (x2 + 1)(x + 1)
LCM of (x − 1)2 and (x + 1)(x − 1) is (x − 1)2 (x + 1)
(x − 1), i.e., (x4 − 1).
41. LCM of (3x − 1) and (3x + 1) is (3x − 1)(3x + 1)
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(iii) Solve the above equations for a and b. 1 1
20. (i) Let = a and = b.
17. (i) Let the fare of each gallery seat be `x and each x+y x−y
balcony seat be `y. (ii) Solve the equations for a and b.
(ii) Given 6x + 3y = 162, (iii) Replace a and b by x + y and x – y and solve
i.e., 2x + y = 34 for x and y.
(iii) Solve the above equations. 21. (i) Let the initial salary and annual increment be
`x and `y, respectively.
18. (i) Let the numerator be x and denominator be y.
(ii) Frame the equations from the data given.
x+2 x −1 1
(ii) Given = 2 and = . (iii) Solve the equations obtained in step (ii).
y−4 y+2 3
(iii) Solve the above equations by using elimination 22. (i) Let the number be x.
method. 7x 6x
(ii) Given − = 299
6 7
1 1 1
19. (i) Let = a, = b and = c. (iii) Find the value of x by using the above equation.
x y z
(ii) Given, a + b = 6, b + c = 7 and c + a = 5 23. (i) Let the number of 25 paise and 50 paise coins
be x and y, respectively.
(iii) Add the above-obtained three equations and
find a + b + c. x y
(ii) Given x + y = 35 and + = 15.5
4 2
(iv) Find a on subtracting of b + c = 7 from a + b + c.
(iii) Solve the above equation to get the values of x
(v) Similarly, find b and c. and y.
24. (i) If a1x + b1y + c1 = 0 and a2x + b2y + c2 = 0, have (ii) Substitute the values in the above relation and
find k.
a1 b1 c1
no solution, then = ≠
a2 b2 c 2 25. Solve the equations by elimination method.
26. (i) First of all eliminate, z and obtain two equa- (ii) x + y = 25000
tions in x and y.
105x 103y
(ii) Then solve the two equations obtained above. (iii)
+ = 26010
100 100
(iii) Substitute x and y in one of the given equa-
(iv) Solve the above equations.
tions to find z.
1 1 30. (i)
Frame the linear equation and check
27. (i) Let and = b
x y possibilities.
(ii) Then write the given equations in terms of a (ii) Let the number of ice cream cups of vanilla be
and b. x and that of strawberry be y.
(iii) Then solve the equations using cancellation
(iii) Frame the equation and identify the possible
method.
values of x and y.
28. (i) Let the number of males and females at present
be x and y, respectively.
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13. x < β or x > α
(iii) Then solve the quadratic equation obtained.
14. 4
( x + 1)2
15. 6 and 8 29. m < .
x
16. Yes 30. (i) Square on both the sides of given equation and
17. 3, 2 put c c c ∞ = y.
18. True (ii) Solve the above equation for y.
36. (i) Apply Pythagoras theorem, i.e., x2 + (3x + 3)2 42. (i) If ax2 + bx + c = 0 has real and distinct roots,
= (3x + 4)2. then b2 − 4ac > 0.
(ii) Simplify and solve the quadratic equation (ii) Given a = 1, b = (m + 4) and c = 1.
obtained above.
43. (i) Squaring the given equation until we get
37. (i) Simplify LHS and RHS and frame the
quadratic equation in y.
quadratic equation.
(ii) Solve the above equation for x. (ii) Solve it.
38. (i) Factorize x2 − 2x - 63. 44. (i) In case of Umesh, the sum of the roots is
(ii) Use, (a − x) (x − b) < 0 ⇒ a < x < b (where correct.
a < b) and find x. (ii) In case of Varun, the product of the roots is
39. (i) Factorize x2 + 20x + 96. correct.
(ii) Use, (x − a) (x − b) > 0 ⇒ x < a or x > b. (iii) Use, x2 − (sum of the roots)x + product of the
roots = 0 and write the equation.
(a < b) and find the solution set of x.
40. (i) Solve x2 + 3x + 2 = 0 for x. 2 1
45. (i) Reframe the inequation as − < 0.
(ii) Substitute the values of x in the other equation 4x − 2 4x + 4
and find k. x −a
(ii) The solution of < 0 is same as the
41. (i) Put x2 = y and reframe the equation in y. x −b
(ii) Then solve for y and then replace x2 by y and solution of (x − a) (x − b) < 0.
solve for x.
46. (i) Solve −(4x + 27) < (x + 6)2 and (x + 6)2 < −4(6 49. (i) Find the values of y for the different values
+ x). (+ve and −ve) of x.
(ii) Then take common solution. (ii) Then plot the points on the graph sheet.
47. (i) Use, (x − a) (x − b) > 0 ⇒ x < a or x > b 50. (i) As y = x2, reframe the quadratic equation as y
(a < b). = x + 42
(ii)
Find the solutions of given inequations (ii) Draw the parabola and straight line which
individually and then take their common represents y = x2 and y = x + 42, respectively.
solution.
(iii) The set of x-coordinates of the common points
48. (i) Reframe the equation as x2 = 2x - 1. of the parabola and the line is the solution.
(ii) Let y = x2 and y = 2x - 1.
(iii) Draw the parabola and line which represents y
= x2 and y = 2x - 1, respectively.
(iv) The x-coordinates of the common points of
the parabola and the line is the solution.
1. False 13. ∃
2. ~p ∧ q 14. True
3. True 15. and
4. 2 is even prime 16. If x and y are statements, then Conjunction is x
and y. Implication is if x, then y.
5. some dogs bark.
17. The symbol for ‘for some’ and ‘there exists atleast
6. True
one’ is ∃.
7. True
20. Inverse of p ⇒ q is ~p ⇒ ~q.
8. True
21. Converse of converse of conditional is conditional.
9. ∃
24. p ∨ q is true if atleast one of the p, q is true.
10. True
27. Converse of p ⇒ q is q ⇒ p.
11. False
30. Contrapositive of p ⇒ q is ~q ⇒ ~p.
12. does not
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Short Answer Type Questions
31. Converse of p ⇒ q is q ⇒ p. 35. (i) First of all write all the possible truth values for
both p and q.
32. (i) Conditional: If p then q.
(ii) Then write the truth values of both ~p and ~q.
(ii) Converse: If q then p.
(iii) Then write the truth values of p ∧ q.
(iii) Inverse: If ~p then ~q.
(iv) Then negate the truth values of (p ∧ q).
(iv) Contrapositive: If ~q then ~p.
(v) Then write the truth table for ~p ∨ ~q.
33. (i) First of all, write possible truth values of both (vi) Then compare truth values in the last column
p and q. of ~(p ∧ q) and ~p ∨ ~q.
(ii) Then write the truth values of p ∨ q.
36. (i) First of all write all possible truth values of p, q
(iii) Then write truth values of p ⇒ (p ∨ q). and r.
(iv) If each truth value in the last column of p ⇒ (p (ii) Then write the truth values of ~r.
∨ q) is T, then it is a tautology.
(iii) Then write truth values of (p ∨ q) and (p ∨ q)
34. (i) Conditional: If p then q. ∨ ~r.
(ii) Converse: If q then p. 37. (i) Write the possible truth values of both p and q.
(iii) Inverse: If ~p then ~q. (ii) Then write the truth values of ~p.
(iv) Contrapositive: If ~q then ~p. (iii) Write truth values of p ⇒ q.
(iv) Write truth values of (~p ∨ q). 41. The symbol for ‘for all’ and ‘for every’ is ∀.
(v) Compare the truth values of the last columns 42. (i) First of all, write all the possible truth values of
of p ⇒ q and (~p ∨ q). both p and q.
38. (i) First of all, write possible truth values of p (ii) Write the truth values of ~p.
and q. (iii) Write the truth values of (~p ∧ q).
(ii) Then write truth values of ~q. (iv) Then write the truth values of (~p ∧ q) ∧ q.
(iii) Then write truth values for p ∧ ~q.
(v) If the truth values in the last column of (~p ∧
q) ∧ q are different, then it is contingency.
39. (i) First of all write all the possible truth values of
both p and q. 43. (i) First of all write possible truth values of p
and q.
(ii) Then write the truth values for ~q.
(ii) Then write truth values of ~p and p ∧ q.
(iii) Then write the truth values for (p ∧ q).
(iii) Write the truth values of (~p) ∨ (p ∧ q).
(iv) Then write the truth values for both (p ∧ q) ∨
~q and p ∨ q. 44. (i) First of all, write all the possible truth values of
both p and q.
(v) Then compare the truth values of both (p ∧ q)
∨ ~q and (p ∨ ~q). (ii) Then write truth values of ~p.
40. (i) Write the possible truth values of both p and q. (iii) As p ∧ ~p is always false, then (p ∧ ~q) ∧ (p ∨
q), i.e., p ∧ (p ∨ q) is also false.
(ii) Write truth values of p ∧ q.
45. Use the laws ∼(p ∨ q) = ~p ∧ ~q and ∼(p ∧ q) = ~p
(iii) Then write truth values of p ⇒ (p ∧ q).
∨ ~q.
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46. (i) Parallel connection is represented by x ∧ y. (iv) Write the truth values for (p ∧ q) ∧ (~p ∨ p).
(ii) Series connection is represented by x ∨ y. (v) When the truth value of r is T, current flows
from A to B.
(iii) Given network is represented by p ∨ (r ∨ q).
49. (i) Parallel connection represented by x ∧ y.
(iv) Write the truth values for p ∨ (r ∨ q).
(ii) Series connection represented by x ∨ y.
(v) When the truth value of s is T, current flows
from A to B. (iii) Given network is represented by (p ∨ ~p) ∧ q.
47. (i) Parallel connection represented by x ∧ y. (iv) Write the truth values of (p ∨ ~q) ∧ q (say r).
(ii) Series connection represented by x ∨ y. (v) When the truth value of r is T, then current
flows from A to B.
(iii) Given network is represented by p ∧ (q ∨ ~p).
50. (i) Parallel connection is represented by x ∧ y.
(iv) Write the truth values of p ∧ (q ∨ ~p) (say r).
(ii) Series connection is represented by x ∨ y.
(v) When the truth value of r is 0, current flows
from A to B. (iii) Given network is represented by p ∨ (q ∧ r).
48. (i) Parallel connection is represented by x ∧ y. (iv) Write the truth values of p ∨ (q ∧ r) (say r).
(ii) Series connection is represented by x ∨ y. (v) When the truth value of r is T, current flows
from A to B.
(iii) Given network is represented by (p ∧ q) ∧ (~p
∨ p).
1. A 16. symmetric
2. 1 17. 24
3. 126 18. n(A × B) = 36
4. A ∪ B 19. {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8}
5. n(A) + n(B) + n(C) − n(A ∩ B) − n(B ∩ C) − n(C 20. {3, 6}
∩ A) + n(A ∩ B ∩ C)
21. True
6. μ
22. (0, ∞)
7. A′ 15 9
23. ,
8. ϕ 2 2
9. 0 24. 4
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12. False
13. R = {(a, a), (b, b), (c, c)} 28. 100
y −6
14. 2 29. f −1( y ) =
7
15. R−1 = {(1, 7), (2, 6), (3, 5)} 30. True
31. (a) Find (A ∪ B). 36. Substitute the values of b as 1, 2 and a = 1, 2, 3 and
(b) Use, (A ∩ B)1 = μ − (A ∪ B). find (a, 2a − b).
37. (i) Draw the Venn diagrams according to the
32. X is the set of all the primes between 30 and 40.
given data.
33. Use, n(P ∪ Q) = n(P − Q) + n(Q − P) + n(P ∩ Q) (ii) Find n(X ∩ Y).
and find x.
(iii) n(X) = n(X ∩ Y1) + n(X ∩ Y) and n(Y) = n(X1
34. (i) Draw the Venn diagram according to the given ∩ Y ) + n(X ∩ Y).
data.
(iv) Use, n(X × Y) = n(X) × n(Y).
(ii) Use, Total strength = Only cricket + Only
38. Recall the properties of relation.
Tennis + Both cricket and tennis and then,
find only tennis. 39. (i) x, y ∈ {3, 5, 6, 9}.
35. n(A) = n(A ∩ C ∩ + n(A ∩ B ∩ C) + n(A ∩
B1) (ii) Find all the possibilities of (x, y) which satisfy
C ∩ B ) + n(A ∩ B ∩ C1).
1 1 x + y < 18.
40. Check whether the elements satisfy the properties 43. Apply the concept of composite function.
or not. x2 − 1
2x + 3 44. (i) First of all assume, = y.
41. (i) Let, = y. 3
4 (ii) Then write x in terms of y, i.e., f −1 (y).
(ii) Then write x in terms of y, i.e., f −1(y).
(iii) Then substitute y = -2, -1, 0, 1, 2.
3
(iii) Then substitute y = .
4 45. (i) Find f −1 (x).
42. Assume f(x) = x + 1 and proceed.
4
(ii) The domains of f −1 (x) is the range of f(x).
46. (i) Draw the Venn diagram according to the given 48. (i) First of all find f o g (x).
data.
(ii) Then find (f o g)−1 (x).
(ii) Use the formula, n(A ∪ B ∪ C) + n(A ∩ B ∩
C′) + n(A ∩ B′ ∩ C) + n(A′ ∩ B ∩ C) + 2n(A (iii) And then put x = 0.
∩ B ∩ C) = n(A) + n(B) + n(C). 49. Apply the concept of composite function.
a +a
47. (i) Put a = 1 2 in f (a ). 50. If (a, b) ∈ g and (b, c) ∈ f, then (a, c) ∈ (f o g).
1 + a1a2
a +a
(ii) Then simplify and express f 1 2 in
1 + a1a2
terms of f(a1) and f(a2).
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1. 11 16. 10
2. a + nd 17. False
3. 3 18. geometric
1
4. 5n 19.
100n
5. 7.5 20. 1 + x2 + x4 + x6 + …
6. False 21. False
n 22. arithmetic
7. [a + (n − 1)d ]
2
23. True
8. Sn – Sn–1
24. ac
9. 3n + 5
25. 2
(n + 1)(n + 2)
10. 26. 3, –2, –7.
2
11. 3 27. 25, 125, 625.
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12. geometric 1
28.
4
13. False
y
14. geometric 29. ±
x
15. True 30. 0
31. (a) Find (A ∪ B). 36. Substitute the values of b as 1, 2 and a = 1, 2, 3 and
(b) Use, (A ∩ B)1 = μ − (A ∪ B). find (a, 2a − b).
37. (i) Draw the Venn diagrams according to the
32. X is the set of all the primes between 30 and 40.
given data.
33. Use, n(P ∪ Q) = n(P − Q) + n(Q − P) + n(P ∩ Q)
(ii) Find n(X ∩ Y).
and find x.
(iii) n(X) = n(X ∩ Y1) + n(X ∩ Y) and n(Y) = n(X1
34. (i) Draw the Venn diagram according to the given ∩ Y ) + n(X ∩ Y).
data.
(iv) Use, n(X × Y) = n(X) × n(Y).
(ii) Use, Total strength = Only cricket + Only
Tennis + Both cricket and tennis and then, 38. Recall the properties of relation.
find only tennis. 39. (i) x, y ∈ {3, 5, 6, 9}.
35. n(A) = n(A ∩ C ∩ + n(A ∩ B ∩ C) + n(A ∩
B1) (ii) Find all the possibilities of (x, y) which satisfy
C ∩ B1) + n(A ∩ B1 ∩ C1). x + y < 18.
40. Check whether the elements satisfy the properties 43. Apply the concept of composite function.
or not. x2 − 1
2x + 3 44. (i) First of all assume, = y.
41. (i) Let, = y. 3
4 (ii) Then write x in terms of y, i.e., f −1 (y).
(ii) Then write x in terms of y, i.e., f −1(y).
(iii) Then substitute y = -2, -1, 0, 1, 2.
3
(iii) Then substitute y = . 45. (i) Find f −1 (x).
4
42. Assume f(x) = x + 1 and proceed.
4 (ii) The domains of f −1 (x) is the range of f(x).
46. (i) Draw the Venn diagram according to the given 48. (i) First of all find f o g (x).
data.
(ii) Then find (f o g)−1 (x).
(ii) Use the formula, n(A ∪ B ∪ C) + n(A ∩ B ∩
C′) + n(A ∩ B′ ∩ C) + n(A′ ∩ B ∩ C) + 2n(A (iii) And then put x = 0.
∩ B ∩ C) = n(A) + n(B) + n(C). 49. Apply the concept of composite function.
a +a
47. (i) Put a = 1 2 in f (a ). 50. If (a, b) ∈ g and (b, c) ∈ f, then (a, c) ∈ (f o g).
1 + a1a2
a +a
(ii) Then simplify and express f 1 2 in
1 + a1a2
terms of f(a1) and f(a2).
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D G R
12. Use the relation = = . (ii) Then find cosec θ and sin θ.
90 100 π
2 (iii) cos θ = 1 − sin 2 θ .
15. Substitute the values and simplify. 30. (i) Consider the adjacent side and opposite side as
16. As ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral, A + C = 180° 4k, 3k.
and B + D = 180°. (ii) Find hypotenuse, then find sin θ, cos θ.
31. Use formula = rθ. 36. Find sin2 θ and cos2 θ and then substitute in z = a
1 1 1 sin2 θ + b cos2 θ.
32. If a, b, c are in HP then , , are in AP.
a b c 37. (i) sin A is positive in Q1 and Q2.
7π 4π π π (ii) Then find cosA, tanA and secA according to
33. (i) Convert cot , cot ⋅angles in tan ⋅ tan . ⋅
4 0. (i) Consider LHS expression. (ii) Square on both the sides of the given equation
(ii) Multiply both the numerator and the denomi- and assumed equation.
nator by (1 + cos A). (iii) And then add the equations and find k.
(iii) Use cos2 A + sin2 A = 1 and simplify.
43. (i) Draw the diagram according to the given
41. (i) 152° = 180° − 28°. data.
62° = 90° − 28°.
Opposite side to θ
(ii) Use sin θ = to find θ.
Hypotenuse
242° = 270° − 28°.
1 (iii) Then find the required distance by using tan θ.
(ii) If tan θ = x, then cot θ = .
x 44. Square and add the given equations.
42. (i) Let 4 sin A − 3 cosA = k.
46. (i) Take sin6 x + cos6 x = 1 − 3 sin2 x cos2 x. 48. (i) Draw the diagram according to the given data.
(ii) Expand the other two terms and simplify. (ii) Let height of the building be h m.
47. (i) Replace cosec2A − cot2A by 1 in the numerator. (iii) Write tan 30° and tan 45° from the diagram.
(ii) Then take out (cot A + cosec A) as common. 49. (i) Draw the diagram according to the given data.
(iii) Then cancel the common factor.
(ii) Write tan 300 and tan 45° from the diagram.
(iv) Then write cot A in terms of cosA and sin A. 50. sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1.
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− (−2)
12. 0
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x n − an
4 (ii) Apply the formula lim = nan −1
x →a x − a
13.
5 27. Put x = 1
14. n(−a)n−1 28. Put x = 5.
15. −1 1
29. lim f
→a n
1
16. does not exist n
17. (i) First of all evaluate LHL and RHL. 7
30.
(ii) Then check whether limit exists or not. 8
31. (i) Divide each term by |x|. 34. If the degrees of both numerator and the denomi-
1 nator are equal and x → ∞, then the required limit
(ii) If | x |→ ∞ then → 0.
|x | is the ratio of the coefficients of the highest power
of x.
32. (i) Factorize both the numerator and the
denominator. x m − a m m m −n
35. Apply the formula lim = a .
(ii) Then cancel the common factor(s). x →a x n − a n n
(iii) Then put x = 2.
36. (i) Rationalize the denominator.
33. (i) Express 243 as 35.
(ii) Then cancel the common factor.
x n − an
(ii) Apply the formula lim = nan −1.
x →a x − a (iii) Then put x = 2.
37. (i) Multiply both numerator and denominator. (ii) Then cancel the common factor.
With the RF of the numerator and also with (iii) Then put x = 1.
the RF of the denominator.
41. (i) First of all rationalize the numerator.
(ii) Then cancel the common term.
(ii) Then cancel the common factor.
(iii) Then put x = 0.
(iii) Then put x = a.
38. (i) First of all rationalize the numerator.
42. (i) First of all write the sum of first n terms of the
(ii) Then cancel the common factor series.
(iii) Then put x = 0.
1 1
n
(ii) As < 1 and n → ∞, then → 0.
39. (i) Divide the numerator and the denominator 2 2
by xn.
x n − an
1 43. Use the formula, lim .
(ii) Use, x n → ∞, n → 0 and evaluate the limit. x →a x − a
x
44. When n < 4,|n − 4 |= −(n − 4 ).
40. (i) Factorize the numerator by using remainder
theorem. 45. Substitute x = 3.
46. (i) Find the sum of squares of first n natural 49. (i) Sum of n terms of AP whose first term is ‘a’
numbers. and common difference is ‘d’, is
n
(ii) If the degree of the numerator is greater than 2a + (n − d )d.
that of denominator and x → ∞, then limit is ∞. 2
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13. non-singular K
14. B-1A-1 26. bc
15. A 27. A2 + 2AB + B2
1 −3 −4 28. x, y = 3, 5 respectively
16.
−5 7 −8
29. (sx + 2y)1×1
17. 3 × 2 30. additive inverse, (-A)
37. (i)
First of all, write matrices for the given 41. (i) First of all find AB.
information.
(ii) If AB = I, then A-1 = B.
(ii) Then compute the product.
42. (i) First of all find AB and BA.
38. (i) Add the given matrix equations and get A.
(ii) Then equate the corresponding elements.
(ii) Subtract one from the other and find B.
43. Substitute A in 2X = 4A + I and then find X
39. Refer the concept of multiplication. 44. (i) Multiply each element of A by 2, for 2A.
a b (ii) Similarly find 3B and 4C.
40. (i) If A = , then A −1
c d (iii) Then add corresponding elements.
1 d −b 45. (i) Find the factors of 18 and 19.
= .
(ad − bc ) − c a (ii)
The number of different possible orders of
matrix is equal to the number of factors of the
(ii) Then find A - A-1 and 12I. total number of any elements.
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(ii) Factor is (x2 + 5x + 6), i.e., (x + 2) (x + 3).
14. 4
(iii) By using Horner’s method, get coefficients of
15. False
the quotient when f(x) is divided by (x + 2).
16. Put x = 1 in x2 + 13x + 11, the result obtained is
(iv) Again get coefficients of the new quotient
the required remainder.
when the previous quotient is divided by
1 a 3 (x + 3).
17. Substitute a = in a 2 − + and then simplify.
2 6 2
(v) If the coefficients are a and b, then the remain-
18. (i) Let f(x) = 7x - 11x + a.
2
ing factor is (ax + b).
(ii) Use f (-1) = 8 and solve for a.
28. Find p using factor theorem.
19. Use, f (-2) = 0 and solve for k.
29. Use factor theorem.
20. (i) Consider given polynomial as f(x)
(ii) Use, f(a) = 0 and solve for a 30. Use factor theorem.
31. (i) Let f (x) = 2x4 - 11x3 + mx + n. 32. (i) Let f (x) = ax + b and divisors are (2x + 1) and
(3x + 2).
(ii) Divisor is x2 - 1, i.e., (x + 1) (x - 1).
(ii) By the remainder theorem,
(iii) Use, f(1) = 0 and f(-1) = 0 and frame equations 1 2
in m and n. f − = 3, f − = 4.
2 3
(iv) Then solve the equations for m and n. (iii) Solve two equations for a and b.
(iii) As sum of the coefficient even powers of x is 50. (i) f(1) = 0, f(-1) = 0 and f(-2) = 1.
equal to the odd power of x., (x + 1) is also a
(ii) Solve for l, m and n.
factor of f(x).
(iv) Then apply Horner’s method to get the
remaining factors.
329 1 329 3
47. + x + −
4 4 4 4
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12.
2 (iii) Then find the actual mean.
13. False 27. (i) First of all, arrange the given scores in the
ascending order.
14. True
(ii) Find x, by using median = 8.
15. True
(iii) Then find the scores.
16. 27 (iv) Now, find the mean of the data.
17. 8.5 28. (i) Sum of the observations is the product of mean
and the number of observations.
18. False
(ii) Then subtract the excess value from the sum.
19. 6 (iii) Then find actual mean.
20. 4 29. (i) First of all, find sum of weight of 20 and 10
Sum of the scores students.
21. (i) Mean =
Number of scores (ii) Then find the sum of weights of 30 students.
(ii) Median is the middle-most term when the (iii) Now, find the mean weight of 30 students.
scores are arranged either in ascending or 30. (i) First of all, find mean ( x ) of the given
descending order. observations.
(iii) If there are two middle-most terms, then the (ii) Variance
median is the average of the two terms. ( x1 − x )2 + ( x 2 − x )2 + ( xn − x )2
=
22. (i) Arrange the given numbers in ascending order. n
(ii) Then find N. (iii) SD = Variance .
31. Find the frequency of each class by using tally 40. (i)
For less than cumulative frequency curve,
marks, and then tabulate. take upper boundaries on X-axis and LCF on
32. Mode = 3 median - 2 mean. Y-axis.
(ii) For greater than cumulative frequency curve,
3 3. (i) First of all, write LCF of the given frequencies.
take lower boundaries on Y-axis and GCF on
(ii) Then find N, i.e., Σfi. Y-axis.
(iii) Then find which observation is median.
41. (i) Take mid-values on X-axis.
∑ fi
⋅
− F
(ii) Identify the model class, i.e., which has highest 2
(vii) Median = L +
× C.
frequency. f
(iii) Write f, f1 and f2, i.e., frequencies of model
43. For greater than cumulative frequency curve, take
class, previous class of the model class and next lower boundaries on X-axis and GCF on Y-axis.
class of the model class. 44. (i) First of all, draw the histogram for the given
( f − f1 )C data.
(iv) Mode = L1 + where L1 is the
2 f − ( f1 + f 2 ) (ii)
Consider three consecutive bars in which
lower boundary of model class. middle one must have lengthiest bar in the
diagram.
39. (i) First of all, find the LCF. (iii) And mark four vertices and draw diagrams (for
(ii) Then find N, i.e., Σfi. this, refer the study material).
N 3N SD × 100
(iii) Then th term and th terms which are 45. CV = .
4 4 AM
Q1 and Q3.
(iv) Inter quartile range = Q3 - Q1.
46. (i) First of all, write mid-values of the classes. (iv) Then find fi μi.
(ii) Then assume one of the mid-values as A.
1
x −A (v) AM = A + ( ∑ f i µi ) × C .
(iii) Then find μi, by using µi = i . N
C
47. (i) First of all, write mid-values of the classes. 49. (i) First of all, find the mean ( x ).
(ii) Then assume one of the mid-values as A. (ii) Then find Di = ( xi − x ).
x −A
(iii) Then find ui, by using ui = i . (iii) Now find ΣfiDi2.
C
(iv) Then find fi × ui. f i Di2
1
(iv) SD = ∑ N
.
(v) AM = A + ( ∑ f i × ui ) × C
N
48. For less than cumulative frequency curve, take 50. (i) First of all, find the mid-points (xi) of classes.
upper boundaries on X-axis and LCF on Y-axis (ii) Then find mean ( x ).
N N 3N (iii) Then find Di = xi − x .
(ii) Then mark , and on Y-axis.
4 2 4
(iv) Then find Σfi Di2
(iii) Then find Q1, Q2, Q3 on X-axis correspond-
ing to
N N
, and
3N
.
SD =
∑ f i Di2 .
4 2 4 N
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13 Geometry
1. False 16. 2
2. Agree 17. 8 cm
3. True 18. 1
4. Yes 19. ∠RPT
5. False 20. 12 cm
6. 2 and 3. 21. False
7. False 22. intersect at two distinct points
8. RS 23. 2 r1 r2
9. zero 24. 120°
32
10. cm 25. oblique sides
3
11. True 26. rectangle
15. 2 30. 8 cm
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14 Mensuration
1. 2 3 cm B
16. A =
2. 8 cm 3
3. 3 3x cm 17. 7 : 6
4. 88 cm 18. R2 : r2
5. 7 cm 19. 49 : 25
6. 0.5 cm 20. r2h
d3 21. 9 : 4
7. cu units.
3 3 22. circumference, slant height
5
8. m 23. π(R2 - r2)
3
9. 9 24. π(R2 - r2)h
10. 6 25. 21 : 88
11. W = P × H + 2A 26. 1 : 1
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1
31. Radius of a circle = of the median. 36. (i) Let the number of cubes be x.
3
32. (i) Length of newly formed cuboid is thrice the (ii) Now, equate the volume of x cubes to the vol-
length of the side of any cube. ume of cylinder (height 5 m) and find x.
(ii) Its breadth and height are equal to the length
37. (i) Capacity of a cistern is its volume.
of the side of the cube.
33. Diagonal of a cube of edge a units is 3 a = side of (ii) Area of the iron sheet is the total surface area
a square. of the cuboid.
34. The area that can be levelled by a roller for one 38. Cost of tin plating = CSA of cone × cost per cm2.
round = CSA of cylinder.
35. (i) Calculate the radius, equating circumference 39. Equate the given area to 3πr2 and solve for r.
of the base of the cylinder to the side of the 40. (i) Calculate the CSA of one tent, and multiply
square. with 10.
(ii) Now find the area of base (i.e., circle).
41. (i) Equate the base diameter of the cylinder to the (ii) Then, TSA = LSA + area of base, where LSA
diagonal of the square base. 1
= pl, where p is the perimeter of the base.
(ii) Then, find the volumes of the cuboid so 2
formed and also of the cylinder.
44. (i)
Calculate inner radius, i.e., outer radius
(iii) The required value is the difference of their
- thickness.
volumes.
(ii)
Find the inner surface area, i.e., CSA of
42. (i) The height, radius and slant height are in the hemisphere.
ratio of 1 : 1 : 2 .
45. (i) Assume the length of the wire as l cm.
(ii) Evaluate the slant height by using this ratio and
radius given. (ii) Calculate the volume of the sphere and the
volume of the wire (i.e., cylinder).
(iii) Then find CSA of the cone.
(iii) Equate the volumes obtained and find l.
43. (i) Find the slant height (l) of the pyramid.
46. CSA of a conical tent × cost per m2 = Total cost. 49. (i) One decimetre = 0.1 metre.
47. Volume of the hollow sphere = Volume of the Volume of water risen in the cylinder =
(ii)
cone formed. Volume of the total number of cubes.
volume of water filled 50. (i) Find the area of the equilateral triangle formed
48. Rise in water level =
base area of the tank by joining the centres of the circles.
volume of the frustum Area of shaded portion = Area of new
(ii)
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= .
base area of the cuboid equilateral triangle − Area of 3 sectors.
15 Geometry
1 26. (2, 2)
12. | ab | sq. units
2 27. Y-axis
1 c2 28. 2 : 1; 1 : 2
13.
2 ab 29. 2 : 3
14. 8 30. (–2, 4)
31. (i) Let the given points be A, B and C. 34. Fourth vertex is given by (x1x2 + x3, y1y2 + y3).
(ii) Check whether ABC forms a right triangle. 35. (i) Equation of line parallel to Y-axis is x = k.
If yes, then, (ii) Evaluate k by substituting the given point.
(iii) circumcentre is the mid-point of hypotenuse.
36. (i) Find slope by using m = tan θ.
32. The distance between the points (x1, y1) and
(ii) Use, y = mx + c and proceed.
( x 2 , y2 ) is ( x 2 − x1 )2 + ( y2 − y1 )2 .
37. The required equation is y = mx + c, where m is the
y − y1 slope and c is the y-intercept.
33. (i) Find the slope of AB using 2 .
x 2 − x1
x + x 2 + x3 y1 + y2 + y3
−1 38. Use, centroid = 1 , .
(ii) Slope of line perpendicular to AB = . 3 3
m
39. (i) Slope of line parallel to the given line is same (iii) C is the mid-point of QR, use mid-point for-
as its slope. mula and find R.
(ii) Use, slope-point form and find the equation of (iv) Similarly find P.
the line.
41. (i) Let the other end of the diameter be (x, y).
40. P
(ii) Find the mid-point of diameter, i.e., centre
and equate it to the given centre.
42. (i) Centroid divides the median in the ratio 2 : 1
A B from the vertex.
(ii) Use section formula to find the centroid.
43. Use elimination method of solving linear equations.
Q C R
(i) Let P, Q and R be (x1, y1), (x2, y2) and (x3, y3) mx + nx1 my2 + ny1
44. Use, 2 , and find the point P.
respectively. m+n m+n
(ii) ABCQ is the parallelogram. ⇒ Equate mid- 45. (i) Let the point on Y-axis be P(0, y).
points of diagonals of ABCQ and evaluate Q. (ii) Equate PA, PB and solve for y.
46. (i) Take the required line as 2x + 3y + k = 0 49. Substitute the mid-point of AB in the given line
(ii) Find the intercepts made by the above line. and find the value of λ.
50. (i) Find the mid-points of the sides of the quadri-
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(iii) Equate the sum of the intercepts above step to
lateral ABCD.
10 to find k and proceed.
(ii) Find the area of the triangles formed by join-
47. (i) Find the point of intersection of the given lines. ing any one of the diagonals.
(ii) Slope of a line parallel to the given line is same. (iii) Find the sum of the above areas, to get the
(iii) Then, use the slope-point form and find the
required area.
equation of the line.
48. (i) Find the slope of the line perpendicular to AB.
(ii) The required line passes through (0, –4).
(iii) Now, use slope point form and find the equa-
tion of the line.
16 Induction and
Binomial Theorem
46. (a + 1)n − (a − 1)n = 2[ nC1an −1 + nC3an −3 + + nCn a°]. 49. Use the formula to find Tr+1 and equate the expo-
nent of x to 3.
47. Use the formula to find Tr+1 and equate the expo-
nent of x to −5. 50. Exponent of x should be zero in Tr+1.
48. Exponent of x should be zero in Tr+1.
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17 Modular Arithmetic
1. True 9. 3
2. False 10. True
3. 0 11. Recall the concept of modular addition.
4. 7th 12. Recall the concept of modular multiplication.
5. 1 13. Check from the options.
6. 26th 14. Check from the options.
7. False 15. Check from the options.
8. 61
16. Recall the concept of congruence modulo. 22. Apply the rule if a ≡ b (mod p), then am ≡ bm
(mod p).
17. Recall the concept of congruence modulo.
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26. Recall the method of multiplication under given 28. Apply congruence modulo 7.
modulo and construct the table.
29. 3
27. Recall the method of addition under given mod-
ulo and construct the table. 30. 4
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16. 14 (ii) Substitute (0, 0) in the given inequation, if
satisfied, then draw the region towards the
17. 33
origin, if not, then draw the region away from
18. f = 300x + 800y the origin.
19. AP and BP are the X and Y intercepts, respectively.. (iii) Check the common region formed by the
20. Substitute (0, 0) in the given inequation, if satis- regions and name the polygon formed by it.
fied, then draw the region towards the origin, if 23. Substitute the vertices in the objective function
not, then draw the region away from the origin. and find the maximum value.
21. Represent the corresponding boundary line on 24. A subset X of a plain is said to be convex, if the line
the graph. segment joining any two points P and Q in X, is
22. (i) Represent the corresponding boundary line contained in X.
on the graph. 25. Feasible solution is defined as every point in the
feasible region.
26. According to the given data, frame the inequations. 28. According to the given data, frame the inequations.
27. According to the given data, frame the inequations 29. According to the given data, frame the inequations.
and draw the graphs for inequations.
30. Find the maximum and minimum values of the
Identify the vertices of the convex polygon.
objective function.
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H I N T S A N D E X P L A N AT I O N
21. Initialize Sum = 0, i = 0. Y = (y1 + y2 + y3)/3.
Sum = Sum + i ∗ i Where (x1, y1)(x2, y2) and (x3, y3) are the given
vertices of the triangle.
If (i < = 10), i = i + 1
24. Take the sum value of N. Then initialize the vari-
22. Take the variable for Sum, and initialize such that
able for Sum of first N numbers.
P = 0, Q = 1 and Y = 3. Make Sum = Sum + Q
and let P = P + 1 and Q = Q ∗ Y. Let A = 1, If A ≤ N, then Sum = Sum + A
Repeat this loop of P till P ≤ 5, print Sum. A = A + 1, if until this condition is qualified, else
print Sum.
23. Let the centriod be (X, Y)
25. Perform the operations in the flow chart using
Then, X = (x1 + x2 + x3)/3
given values.
20 and Combinations
13. 161700 24. Select 3 men from 8 men and 2 women from 6
women.
14. (i) Use, np3 = n (n – 1)(n – 2).
(ii) Express 720 as the product of three consecu- 25. Select 3 diamond cards from 13 diamond cards.
tive integers and find n. 26. (i) One handshake requires two persons.
15. np = The number of arrangements that can be (ii) Select two persons out of 20 persons.
r
made from a group of n objects taken r objects at a 27. The number of diagonals of an n sided polygon is
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time.
n( n − 3 )
.
16. The first significant digit should be 5 or 4. 2
17. (i) Find the number of 6-letter words formed 28. A straight line is formed by joining any two points.
with 9 letters.
(ii) Find the number of 5-letter words (as I is 29. The number of diagonals of an n sided polygon is
fixed) formed with 8 letters. n( n − 3 )
.
2
18. (i) As P and R are fixed, we need to arrange
remaining 4 letters. 30. A triangle is formed by joining any three non-
(ii) Find the number of 4-letter words that are collinear points.
formed with 4 letters.
41. Select 3 letters from 9 letters. 44. Select any 7 questions out of 15 questions.
42. First and last places are filled with N and A, 45. Select 3 white balls from 5 white balls.
respectively.
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21 Probability
18. In a pack of cards, 2 red cards with number 6 and 30. (i) Find the number of ways of arranging the num-
2 red cards with number 8 exist. bers keeping units place with even numbers.
(ii) Arrange the other numbers in other places.
19. If n coins are tossed, the probability of getting
nC (iii) Find all the 5-digit numbers formed from dig-
exactly r tails is n r . its 1 to 9.
2
31. Find the number of favourable outcomes. 34. Find the number of favourable outcomes.
32. There are 4 ace cards in a pack of 52 cards. 35. Fix the end positions with C and Y and arrange
33. Find the number of favourable outcomes. (Number the other letters in other places.
should be divisible by 6). 36. There are 13 diamonds in a pack of 52 cards.
37. Find the roots of the equation. 42. Find the number of perfect cubes from 1 to 50.
38. A speaks lie in 30% cases. 43. Probability (winning) + Probability (losing) a game
39. Find, P (green ball) + P (red ball). = 1.
40. There are a total of 36 numbered cards. 44. Apply combination concept.
41. Number should be a multiple of 6. 45. Find the number of favourable outcomes.
46. The number of months in a year is 12. 49. (i) Solve inequation.
47. There are 13 spades and 13 diamonds in a pack of (ii) Find favourable values of x, the inequation is
cards. satisfied.
48. (i) If each dice is rolled, we get 3 colours. Two 50. Apply addition theorem of probability.
dice are rolled, so total outcomes are 9.
(ii) List out the favorable outcomes.
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22 Banking
11. (i) Write the transaction table. 14. Total amount received = Balance present on 15th
April + Interest.
(ii) Calculate the minimum balances for each
month specified. 15. Find product and calculate the interest on it by
12. Calculate the minimum balances of each month PTR
using, I = .
and find their sum. 1200
P ×T × R
13. Use SI =
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16. (i) Assume that list price as `x, calculate the sell- (ii) Now, calculate the sum of cost prices and tax
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ing price. on them.
(ii) Then, equating it to the given selling price, list 19. (i) Calculate the total deductions and subtract
price can be calculated. from the income.
17. (i) Calculate the amount of tax imposed, i.e., (ii) Calculate the tax according to the given scales.
Marked Price − Selling Price.
20. (i) Calculate the total deductions and subtract
(ii) Then calculate the rate of sales tax. from the income.
18. (i) Calculate the tax on each item, using (ii) Calculate the tax according to the given scales.
tax %
Tax = CP × .
100
21. (i) Calculate the total deductions and subtract (ii) Then add tax to it to obtain the cost to be paid.
from the income.
(iii) Then find profit or loss.
(ii) Calculate the tax according to the given scales. 24. (i) Calculate the total deductions and subtract
22. (i) Calculate total deductions and subtract from from the income.
the income. (ii) Calculate the tax according to the given slabs.
(ii) Calculate the tax according to the given slabs. 25. (i) Calculate total deductions and subtract from
23. (i) Calculate selling price using marked price and the income.
discount. (ii) Calculate the tax according to the given slabs.
24 Instalments
11. (i) First of all, amount paid in instalments is to be 14. (i) Calculate the balance to be paid in instalments.
determined. (ii) Calculate the amount to be paid in the each
(ii) Calculate the difference in actual amount and instalment.
amount paid, thereby calculate the interest. (iii) Equate the above value to the amount that has
12. (i) Down payment = 45% of 9000 and each instal- to be paid and find R.
ment = 20% of 9000. 15. Use the formula, Total present value = Each
(ii) Calculate the amount to be paid in each 1 1
instalment value + 2 and
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instalment. R
1 + R
(iii) Equate the above value to the amount that has 1 +
100 100
to be paid and find R.
evaluate R.
13. Use the formula, Total present value
4400 4300
= + 2 and evaluate R.
R R
1 + 1+
100 100
16. Use the formula, Total principal = Each instalment (iii) Equate the above value to the amount that has
1 1 1 to be paid and find R.
+ 2
+ 3
value R R R and 18. Use the formula, Total principal = Each instalment
1 + 1 + 1 +
100 100 100
1 1 1
evaluate R. + 2
+ 3
value R R R and
1 + 1 + 1 +
17. (i) First of all, the formula amount paid in instal- 100 100 100
ment is to be found.
evaluate R.
(ii) Calculate the amount to be paid in the each
instalment.
19. Use the formula, Present value at the end of 20. Use the formula, Total present value = Each
Each instalment value 1 1
the second year = and +
R
2
instalment value R 2
1 + R and
1 + 1 +
evaluate R. 100 100 100
evaluate R.
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1. shares 6. shareholder
2. face value (or) nominal value (or) par value 7. Yes
3. face value 8. No
4. Dividend 9. `207
5. market value 10. `100
11. equal to 17. (i) First of all, income from one share (on FV) is
to be found.
12. MV = FV + Premium.
(ii) Calculate the total income on 120 shares.
13. (i) Find the number of shares purchased.
18. (i) First of all, annual income from each share is to
(ii) Then income from one share (on FV) is to be
be found.
calculated.
(ii) Use, FV × Rate of dividend = MV × Rate of
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21. Find the annual income from each share of both (iv) Find the income from each share of `75 and
kinds. find total income from `75 shares.
22. (i) First of all, rate of return is to be found. (v) The income from two types shares should be
in 2 : 3 ratio and find x.
(ii) Use the formula, FV × Rate of dividend = MV
× Rate of return. 24. Use the formula, FV × Rate of dividend = MV
× Rate of return.
23. (i) Let investment made in `150 shares be `x and
`75 shares be `(45,000 − x). 25. Dividends on both the types to be found.
(ii) Find income from each share of `150.
(iii) Find total income from `150 shares.
1. greater 9. −1
2. sum 10. 6
3. two terms 11. x + 1
4. smaller 12. zero
5. partial fractions
13. zero
6. four b2
14.
7. zero or 1. b−a
8. 2 15. two
1 A B 2x 2 − 3x + 3 2x 2 − 3x + 3
16. = + . 24. = .
x −a
2 2
x+a x −a x 3 − 2x 2 + x x( x − 1)2
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2x + 5 A B 25. Split the denominator into factors and proceed in
17. (i) Take, = + and elimi-
x + 3x + 2 x + 1 x + 3
2 the same way as in the above problems.
nate denominators by taking LCM. 26. Split the denominator into factors and proceed in
(ii) Put x = −1, x = −3 and evaluate A and B. the same way as in the above problems.
3x + 4 A B x +1 A Bx + C
18. (i) Take 2 = + and proceed 27. = + 2 .
x + x − 12 x + 4 x − 3 x −1 x −1 x + x +1
3
as the previous problem.
2x 2 + 4 Ax + B ( x + 1)
2x + 5x + 8
2
A B C 28. = 2 + .
19. (i) Take = + + . x + 5x + 4
4 2
x + 1 x2 + 4
( x − 2)3
x − 2 ( x − 2)2
( x − 2)3
2x + 3 2x + 3
(ii) Proceed as the previous problems. 29. (i) Take, = 2 .
x4 + x + 1 ( x + x + 1)( x 2 − x + 1)
2
x +1 A Bx + C
20. = + 3 . (ii) Now split them into partial fractions.
( x + 2)( x + 4 ) x + 2 x + 4
2
1 1 A B Cx + D
30. = = + + 2
21. Substitute relevant values of x to find A and B. x + x x( x + 1)( x + x + 1) x x + 1 x + x + 1
4 2
x3 C D 33. Split the denominator into factors and use the rel-
31. = Ax + B + + . evant values to find its partial fractions.
( x + 1)( x + 2) x +1 x + 2
34. Split the denominator into factors and use the rel-
x − x −1
2
x − x −1
2
evant values to find its partial fractions.
32. (i) 4 = .
x + x 2 + 1 ( x 2 + x + 1)( x 2 − x + 1) x4 + 1 C D
35. = Ax 2 + B + + .
(ii) Now simplify and split into partial fractions. ( x − 2)( x + 2) x−2 x+2
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1. 2 2. 0 17. 3
3. 16 4. 103 18. 4
2
5. log 6. 5 19. 10
15
20. 25
7. 33.756 8. 3 a × b
21. Use the formula, log a + log b – log c = log
9. (1, ∞) 10. 0.4458 c
m
and m log a = log a .
11. 1 12. 0.6990
3 22. 4
13. 14. 3
10 23. 55
3 24. 3
15.
x
25. 0
1
16. (i) Express as the power of 3.
243
(ii) Use the formula, logn x = a ⇒ x = na and find x.
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Short Answer Type Questions
36. Use the formula, a log c b = b log c a and solve for x. 39. (i) Let the given equation be equal to k and equate
37. (i) Add 2pq on both sides of the equation given each term to k and evaluate aa, bb and cc.
and express LHS as a perfect square. (ii) Take the product of aa · bb · cc.
(ii) Use the laws of logarithms and prove the 4 0. 71 < 9 < 72
required result. ⇒ 1 < log7 9 < 2.
38. (i) Use the formula, m log a = log am.
ab
(ii) Then, use log a + log b – log c = log and
c
simplify.
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