Mathematics Basic Examination - January 2020
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The decimal expansion of the rational number $\frac{33}{22\times 5}$ will terminate after

  • 3 decimal places
  • 2 decimal places
  • 1 decimal place (correct)
  • 5 decimal places
  • If one zero of the quadratic equation $x^2 + 3x + k = 0$ is 2, then the value of k is

  • 5
  • -10 (correct)
  • 10
  • -5
  • The perimeters of two similar triangles ABC and PQR are 60 cm and 36 cm, respectively. If PQ = 9 cm, then AB equals:

  • 10 cm (correct)
  • 6 cm
  • 24 cm
  • 15 cm
  • Given that a - 1, a + 3, 3a - 1 are in Arithmetic Progression. The value of 'a' is equal to

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If 'p' is the angle (in degree) of a sector of a circle of radius 'r' , the area of the sector is

    <p>$\frac{πr^2p}{360°}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a pair of linear equations is consistent, then the corresponding lines will be:

    <p>intersecting or coincident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The distance between two parallel tangents of a circle of radius 3 cm is

    <p>6 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A tree casts a shadow of 4 m long on the ground, when the angle of elevation of the sun is 45°. The height of the tree (in metres) is

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The two roots of a quadratic equation are 2 and -1. The quadratic equation is

    <p>$x^2 - x - 2 = 0$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If two cubes each of volume $8 cm^3 $ are joined end to end, then the surface area of the resulting cuboid is:

    <p>$64 cm^2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A bag contains 3 red balls, 5 white balls and 7 black balls. The probability that a ball drawn from the bag at random will be neither red nor black is

    <p>$\frac{5}{15}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Median of a data is 53 and its mean is 54. Using empirical relationship between the three measures of central tendency, the mode is

    <p>52</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The following figure represents the graphs of the equation x - y + 1 = 0 and 3x + 2y - 12 = 0. The area of the triangle formed by these lines and y - axis is

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    P (1,1) is the mid-point of the line segment joining A and B. Find the coordinates of A, if the coordinates of B is (4,3).

    <p>( -2,-1 )</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of the roots of the quadratic equation $4x^2 - 12x - 9 = 0$?

    <p>Real and equal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Find the perimeter of a protractor whose diameter is 7cm

    <p>22cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>77 sq cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The radii of the circular ends of frustum of a cone are 20 cm and 12 cm and its height is 6cm. Find the slant height of the frustum in cm.

    <p>10 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Given that ∆ABC ~ ∆QRP and ar (∆ABC): ar(∆QRP) = 9 : 4. Find the length of QR, if AB = 18 cm

    <p>12 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using Euclid's division algorithm find the HCF of 65 and 117.

    <p>13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Find the HCF and LCM of 48, 54 by applying the Fundamental theorem of arithmetic.

    <p>HCF = 6, LCM = 432</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A and ẞ are the zeroes of $x^2 - 3x + p$. Find the value of p, if $2α + 3β = 15$.

    <p>p=18</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Find the area of the triangle with vertices (1, 2), (-2, 3) and (-3, -4)

    <p>13.5 sq units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Evaluate: $\frac{cos 70° + 4(sec^ 2 59° – cot^2 31°)}{3sin 20°} + \frac{2sin90°}{3}$

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cards marked with numbers 8, 9, 10, ....., 49 are placed in a box and mixed thoroughly. One card is drawn from the box. Find the probability that the number on the card drawn is
    (i) divisible by 7. (ii) a number which is a perfect square.

    <p>(i) 7/13, (ii) 2/13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Simon Tuffle was the umpire of cricket test match between India and Srilanka. There were two types of coins. Type (A): A fair coin Type (B): An unfair coin(having tail on both sides) i) The coin selected for toss was type A coin. Find the probability of getting a tail on type A.
    ii) Find the probability of getting a tail on type B coin.

    <p>(i) \frac{1}{2}, (ii) 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Common Rehearsal Examinations - January 2020

    • Subject: Mathematics (Basic)
    • Subject Code: 241
    • Max. Marks: 80
    • Time Allowed: 3 Hours

    General Instructions

    • All questions are compulsory.
    • The question paper is divided into four sections: A, B, C, and D.
    • Section A has 20 questions worth 1 mark each.
    • Section B has 6 questions worth 2 marks each.
    • Section C has 8 questions worth 3 marks each.
    • Section D has 6 questions worth 4 marks each.
    • No overall choice is provided.
    • Internal choice is given for some questions (1 mark, 2 marks, 3 marks, and 4 marks).
    • Use of a calculator is not permitted.

    Section A (1 mark each)

    • Questions 1-10 are multiple choice questions.
    • Candidates need to select the most appropriate answer.
    • Question 1: The decimal expansion of 33/22x5 will terminate after 5 decimal places.
    • Question 2: If one zero of x²+3x+k = 0 is 2, then k = -10.
    • Question 3: In two similar triangles ABC and PQR, if their perimeters are 60 cm and 36 cm, respectively, and PQ = 9 cm, then AB = 15 cm.

    Section B (2 marks each)

    • Section B contains 6 multiple choice questions.

    Section C (3 marks each)

    • Section C contains 8 multiple choice questions.

    Section D (4 marks each)

    • Section D contains 6 multiple choice questions.

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