SADVIDYA COMPOSITE PRE-UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Narayana Sastry Road, Mysore

II PUC – MIDTERM EXAMINATION – 2017
Duration: 3Hrs.15 Min. BASIC MATHEMATICS (75) Full Marks: 100

General Instructions:
1. Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
2. Figures in the right hand margin indicate full marks.
3. While answering the candidate should adhere to the word limit as far as practicable.
4. 15 minutes of extra time have been allotted for the candidates to read the questions.

Instructions:
1. Produce all relevant steps. Marks will be deducted for improper conclusion of answers.
2. Write the question numbers clearly as indicated in the question paper.

PART - A
I Answer ‘ALL’ the following questions, each carries one mark: - 10X1=10
5431 5433
1) Evaluate:| |.
5435 5437
𝑥 3
2) Find x, if | |=0.
12 𝑥
2 4
3) If A=[3 −1], then show that (Al)l = A.
4 0
5
4) If sinB= , B is acute angle, then find cosB.
13
5) How many 3 digit number can be formed by using digits 1,2,5,6,8.
6) Write the value of sin750.
1+𝑡𝑎𝑛𝐴
7) Prove that tan(450+A) =
1−𝑡𝑎𝑛𝐴
𝑥 2 −9
8) Evaluate: lim ( ) .
𝑥→3 𝑥−3
9) Given , p: 3 is an odd number,
q: Logic is easy
Write the verbal form of the compound proposition p↔q
10) Negate the proposition: ~pv~q

PART - B
II Answer any ‘TEN’ of the following: - 10X2=20
𝑥+𝑦 3 6 3
11) Find x and y, if [ ]=[ ].
4 𝑥−𝑦 4 2
12) If the truth value of p is true and q is false. Find the truth value of ~(p→~q) v ~p.
1 1 𝜋
13) If tan A = , tan B = , then prove that A+B = .
2 3 4
𝑠𝑖𝑛5𝜃.sin2 𝜃
14) Evaluate: lim ( )
𝜃→0 𝜃3

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15) If A= [ ] , then show that A2 – 4A+3I = 0, [Where I is the identity matrix of
−1 2
order A].
16) Prove that tan150 = 2 – √3
𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑥−𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥
17) Evaluate:lim ( )
𝑥→0 𝑠𝑖𝑛 3 𝑥
1−tan2 𝐴
18) Prove that cos2A =
1+tan2 𝐴
19) Prove that the value of a determinant is zero, if any two rows (or columns) are
identical.
20) Write the inverse and contrapositive of “if x is less than 1, then it is a prime number”.
𝑠𝑖𝑛3𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠3𝐴
21) Prove that − =2
𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴
22) In how many ways can the letters of the word ‘HEXAGON’ be arranged, so that the
vowels are always in even places?

PART - C
III Answer any ‘TEN’ of the following: - 10X3=30
23 1 −3
23) If A+B= [ ] and 2A – B = [ ], then find A and B.
41 2 2
2 3 −1 5
24) If A= [ ]and B=[ ] , then show that (AB)l = BlAl.
−4 1 6 2
1 1 1
25) Prove that | b c a | = (a – b) (b – c) (c – a) using properties of determinants.
b c 2 a2
2

26) Solve: 2x+3y=11: x – y – 3 =0 by Cramer’s rule.

3𝑡𝑎𝑛𝐴−tan3 𝐴
27) Prove that tan3A = .
1−3 tan2 𝐴
28) Prove that cos1300+cos1100+cos100 = 0.
𝑥 5 √𝑥−32√2
29) Evaluate: lim ( )
𝑥→2 𝑥 3 √𝑥−8√2
1 +23 +33 +⋯+𝑛3
3
30) Evaluate: lim
𝑛→∞ (Σ𝑛)(2𝑛2 +3𝑛+1)
31) Show that ~(p^q) ≡ ~pv~q.
1
32) Resolve: into partial fractions.
x(x2 −9)
1+a b c
33) Prove that | a 1+b c | = 1+a+b+c.
a b 1+c
1
34) Prove that cos20 cos40 cos800 =
0 0
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PART - D
IV Answer any ‘SIX’ of the following: - 6X5=30
35) Verify ~(p→q)v[(~p^q)↔~q] is a tautology or contradiction or neither.
x2 +1
36) Resolve: into partial fractions.
(x+1)(x−2)2
1 2 −3
37) If A = [5 0 2 ], then verify that A.(adjA)=(adjA).A=lAl.I.
1 −1 1

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38) If A+B+C=1800, then show that cos2A+cos2B+cos2C= – 1 – 4cosAcosBcosC.
39) The angles of elevation of the summit of a hill from the top and the bottom of a tower
are 300 and 600 respectively. If the height of the tower is h, show that height of the
3h
hill is .
2
40) Solve by matrix method x – y + 2z = 3;
2x+z = 1;
3x+2y+z = 4
1+x 1 1
1
41) If | 1 1+y 1 | = 0, where x≠0,y≠0, z≠0, then show that 1+∑ = 0 by using
x
1 1 1+z
properties of determinants.
3
42) Show that sin200sin400sin600sin800 = .
16

PART - E
V Answer any ‘ONE’ of the following: - 1X10=10
𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃
43) a) If 𝜃 is measured in radians, then prove that lim = 1. (6)
𝜃→0 𝜃
𝑒 5𝑥 −1
, 𝑥≠0
2𝑥
b) Find k, if 𝑓(𝑥 ) = { 𝑘+𝑥
is continuous at x = 0. (4)
, 𝑥=0
2

44) a) If ‘n’ is a rational number and ‘a’ is a non-zero real number, then prove that
𝑥 𝑛 −𝑎 𝑛
lim = 𝑛𝑎𝑛−1 (6)
𝑥→𝑎 𝑥−𝑎
b) The angles of elevation of the top of a tower from the base and the top of a building
are 600 and 300. The building is 20 mtr high, find the height of the tower. (4)

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 SADVIDYA COMPOSITE PRE-UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
No-7,Narayana Shastry Road, Mysore
II PUC – MIDTERM EXAMINATION - 2019
Duration: 3Hrs.15 Min. BASIC MATHEMATICS (75) Full Marks: 100

General Instructions:
1. Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
2. Figures in the right hand margin indicate full marks.
3. While answering the candidate should adhere to the word limit as far as practicable.
4. 15 minutes of extra time have been allotted for the candidates to read the questions.

Instructions:
1. Produce all relevant steps. Marks will be deducted for improper conclusion of answers.
2. Write the question numbers clearly as indicated in the question paper.

PART - A
I Answer ‘ALL’ the following questions, each carries one mark: - 10X1=10
1) If −2|2 x −4x |=0, then find x.
2

3 []
2) If A = −1 and B = [1 4 2]. Find AB.

|400 404|
3) Evaluate 408 412
4) If np3 : np2 = 3:1 find ‘n’.
5) Negate: ‘Mathematics is easy and today is not a holiday’.
6) Find the third proportional of 3 and 12.
7) Write the value of cos 1050.
3
x +4
8) Evaluate lim
x→ 4 1−x
( )
.
3
9) If sinA = , find sin2A.
5
dy
10) If y = xe + ex + ee , find .
dx

PART - B
II Answer any ‘TEN’ of the following: - 10X2=20
11)Find x and y, if [ x+4 y 3 =6 3
x− y ][ ]
4 2
.
12)Prove that the value of a determinant is zero, if any two rows ( or columns) are identical.
13)Solve by Cramer’s rule : 2x + y = 1; x – 3y = 4.
14)In how many ways can 3 boys and 4 girls be arranged in a row so that all the three boys are
together.
15)Write the converse and inverse of the proposition: “If x2 = y2 then x = y”.

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 16)A ratio in the lowest terms is 3:8. If the difference between the quantities is 25, find the
quantities.
17)If a:b = 2:3, b:c = 5:7 and c:d = 3:1 find a:d.
1 5
18)Expand: x− ( 2x )
using binomial theorem.
cos 2 A sin 2 A
19)Show that − =cos 3 A .
secA cosecA
sin 2 θ
20)Prove that =tanθ .
1+ cos 2θ
1 1
+
21)Evaluate: lim x 2 .
x→−2 x+2

sin3 x +7 x
22)Evaluate: lim .
x →0 4 x+ sin 2 x

23)Differentiate y = secx.tanx with respect to x.

dy
24)If y = (a2 – x2)10, find .
dx

PART - C
III Answer any ‘TEN’ of the following: - 10X3=30
2 3 1 4 1 −3
[ ]
25)If A + B = 0 5 1 and A – B = 2
4 2 6 [ −2 4 0 ]
−1 1 . Find A| and B| .

1 2 2

[ ]
26)If A = 2 1 2 , prove that A2 – 4A – 5I is a null matrix.
2 2 1
2
ab ac

| |
−a
2
27)Show that ab −b bc = 4a2b2c2 .
2
ac bc −c
1+a b c

a b|
28)Prove that a 1+b c =1+ a+b+ c .
1+c |
29)Find the number of permutations of the letter of the word ‘COMMITTEE’. How many of
these i) begin with T and end with T?
ii) have all the vowels together?
30)Prove that ~ (p → q)≡ p ⋀ ~ q.
31)x, y and z play cricket. The runs scored by x and y are in the ratio of 3:2, y’s runs to z’s
runs are in the ratio 3:2. Together they all score 342 runs. How many runs did each
score?
32)Prove that sin3x = 3sinx – 4sin3x.
33)Prove that cos1300 + cos1100 + cos100 = 0.
2−x− √ 2+ x
34)Evaluate : lim √ .
x →0 x

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 3 3 3 3
1 +2 +3 +…+ n
35)Evaluate: lim 2
n → ∞ ( ∑ n ) (2 n + 3 n+1)
.

x 2 +1 ,∧x <2
{
36)Prove that f ( x )= 5 ,∧x=2 is continuous at x = 2.
4 x−3 ,∧x >2
37)Differentiate cosx with respect to x from first principles.
e x −1
38)Differentiate: with respect to x.
e x +1

PART - D
IV Answer any ‘SIX’ of the following: - 6X5=30
39)Solve the system of the equations by matrix method.
x – y + 2z = 3, 2x + z = 1, 3x+2y+z=4
40)Find the number of permutations of the letters of the word ‘ENGINEERING’. How many
of these:
i) Begin with E and end with E.
ii) Have all the 3 E’s together.
iii) Begin with GIN and end with GRIN
iv) No two vowels are together.
41)Simplify: (1 + √ 5)5 – (1 – √ 5)5.
42)Prove that [p ⋁ (q ⋀ r)] ↔[(p ⋁ q) ⋀(p ⋁ r)] is a tautology.
x +2
43)Resolve into partial fractions.
( x+ 4 )( x+3)
3 x+ 4
44)Resolve into partial fractions.
( x+1 )2 (x−1)
cos 7 x+ cos 3 x−cos 5 x−cosx
45)Prove that =cot2 x .
sin 7 x−sin 3 x−sin 5 x +sinx
46)If A + B + C = 1800. Prove that cos2A+cos2B+cos2C = – 1 – 4cosA.cosB.cosC.
5
x √ x−32 √ 2
47)Evaluate: lim 3 .
x →2 x √ x−8 √ 2
2
dy
n
48)If y = ( x + √ x +1 ) . Prove that (x + 1)
2
dx
2
( ) =ny.2 2

PART - E
V Answer any ‘ONE’ of the following: - 1X10=10
sin θ
49)a) Prove that lim =1, where θ measured in radians. (6)
θ→0 θ
b) Using binomial theorem find the value of (99)5. (4)

n n
x −a n−1
50)a) Prove that lim =n . a for all rationals (where ‘n’ is positive, negative and
x→ a x−a
fraction) (6)

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b) The angles of elevation of the summit of a hill from the top and the bottom of a tower
are 300 and 600 respectively. If the height of the tower is h, show that the height of the hill
3h
is . (4)
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#7, Narayana Shastry Road, Mysore
II PUC – MIDTERM EXAMINATION – 2022
BASIC MATHS (75)
Time: 3Hours 15 Minutes] [Total No. of questions: 50] [Max. Marks: 100

Instructions:
1. The question paper has 5 parts A, B, C, D and E. Answer all the parts.
2. Part-A carries 10 marks. Part-B carries 20 marks. Part-C carries 30 marks. Part-D carries 30 marks and
Part-E carries 10 marks.
3. Write the question number properly as indicated in the question paper.

PART - A
I Answer ‘ALL’ the following questions, each carries one mark: - 10X1=10
1−3 5
1) If A = . Find 5A|.
6 2 4
2𝑥 −4
2) Find x, if = 0.
−2 𝑥
3) Symbolise the propositions “3x = 9 and x < 7”.
4) Negate: “If he is rich then he is happy”.
5) Find the triplicate ratio of 5:4.
6) Find the mean proportional of 9 and 16.
7) If sinA = , find cos2A.

8) Write the value of cos1050.

9) Evaluate: lim → .

10) Evaluate: lim → .

PART - B
II Answer any ‘TEN’ of the following: - 10X2=20
2 3 1 1 −2 4
11) If A = and B = . Find 2A – 3B.
1 −2 0 1 3 2
𝑥+𝑦 3 4 3
12) If = , find the value of x and y.
−1 𝑥−𝑦 −1 8
13) Prove that the value of a determinant is zero, if any two rows (or columns) are identical.
14) If the truth values of the propositions p,q,r, are T,T,F respectively, then find the truth
value of compound proposition p →(q ⋀ r).

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 15) Construct the truth table for (p ⋀ q) → (p ⋁ q).
16) Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If 5 is added to each, they are in the ratio 2:3. Find the
numbers.
17) Find the ratio between two numbers such that their sum is 40 and their difference is 8.
18) If a + b: a – b = 4:3. Find the value of a and b.
19) If tanA = , tanB = , then find tan(A+B).

20) Prove that = 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴.

21) Show that 4sinA.sin(600 + A).sin(600 – A) = sin3A.

22) Evaluate: lim →

23) Evaluate: lim → .

𝐾 + 𝑥, 𝑥 = 1
24) Find K if the function 𝑓 (𝑥) = is continuous at x = 1.
4𝑥 + 3, 𝑥 ≠ 1

PART - C
III Answer any ‘TEN’ of the following: - 10X3=30
2 −1 −3 2
25) If A = and B = . Show that (AB)| = B|A|.
1 4 −1 4
1 2 2
26) If A = 2 1 2 , then prove that A2 – 4A – 5I = 0.
2 2 1
−𝑎 𝑎𝑏 𝑎𝑐
2 2 2
27) Prove that 𝑎𝑏 −𝑏 𝑏𝑐 = 4a b c .
𝑎𝑐 𝑏𝑐 −𝑐
𝑥−1 1 1
28) Solve 1 𝑥−1 1 = 0.
1 1 𝑥−1
29) Resolve into partial fraction: ( )(
.
)

30) Write the converse, inverse and contrapositive of the proposition: “If x is less than 1, then
it is a prime number”.
31) Prove that ~(𝑝 ⋀ 𝑞) ≡ ~ 𝑝 ⋁ ~ 𝑞.
32) Three numbers are in the ratio 2:3:4. If the sum of their squares is 1856. Find the
numbers.

33) If = , then prove that = .

34) Prove that cos3A = 4cos3A – 3cosA.

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35) Show that = 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐2𝜃.
( )

36) If A + B + C = . Prove that tanA.tanB + tanB.tanC + tanC.tanA = 1.

√ √
37) Evaluate: lim → .

38) Evaluate: lim →

PART - D
IV Answer any ‘SIX’ of the following: - 6X5=30
1 −3 −1
2 3 2 1 4
39) If A = and B = and C = −2 4 5 . Verify (AB)C = A(BC).
1 0 0 1 3
1 3 −2
40) Solve: x + y + z = 7,
2x + 3y + 2z = 17
and 4x + 9y + z = 37 using Cramer’s rule.
41) Solve by Matrix method : x + y + z = 5, 2x + y – z = 2, 2x – y + z = 2.
42) Resolve into partial fraction: ( ) (
.
)

43) Resolve into partial fraction ( )( )

44) Verify whether the proposition (𝑝 ∧∼ 𝑞) ∧ (∼ 𝑝 ∨ 𝑞) is a contradiction or not.

45) Prove that [𝑝 ∨ (𝑞 ∧ 𝑟)] ↔ [(𝑝 ∨ 𝑞) ∧ (𝑝 ∨ 𝑟)] is a tautology.
46) ₹ 5625 is divided among A, B and C so that A receives one half as much as B and C
together receive and B receives one fourth of what A and C together receive. Find the
share of A, B and C.
47) Two taps fill a cistern separately in 20 minutes and 40 minutes respectively and a drain
pipe can drain off 30 litres per minute. If all the three pipes are opened, the cistern fills in
72 minutes. What is the capacity of the cistern?
48) In any triangle ABC, prove that sin2A + sin2B – sin2C = 4cosA.cosB.sinC.

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 PART - E
V Answer any ‘ONE’ of the following: - 1X10=10
49) a) Prove that lim → = 1, where 𝜃 measured in radians. (6m)

b) The angles of elevation of the top of a tower from the base and the top of a building are
600 and 450. The building is 20 meters high. Find the height of the tower. (4m)

50) a) Prove that lim → = 𝑛. 𝑎 for all rationals. (where ‘n’ is positive, negative and

fraction) (6m)
b) Find the value of (0.99)4 using Binomial theorem, up to 4 decimal places. (4m)

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