set 2
set 2
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SECTION – A
(Questions 1 to 20 carry 1 mark each)
a) 4 b) 3 c) 2 d) 1
11. The mean deviation about mean of the data 14, 15, 16, 17, 13 is:
(a) 4 (b) 2.3 (c) 3 (d) 1.2
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𝒙𝟐 −𝟒
12. Value of 𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝒙𝟐 +𝒙−𝟔
𝒙→𝟐
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SECTION – B
(Questions 21 to 26 carry 2 marks each)
21. Let f = {(1,1), (2,3), (0,–1), (–1, –3)} be a function from Z to Z defined by f(x) = ax +
b, for some integers a, b. Determine a, b.
SECTION – C
(Questions 27 to 31 carry 3 marks each)
28. To receive Grade ‘A’ in a course, one must obtain an average of 90 marks or more in
five examinations (each of 100 marks). If Sunita’s marks in first four examinations are
87, 92, 94 and 95, find minimum marks that Sunita must obtain in fifth examination to
get grade ‘A’ in the course.
29. Using the binomial theorem, show that 6n –5n−1 is divisible by 25 for all natural value
of n.
OR
2 3 5
Expand (𝑥 + ) using binomial theorem.
𝑥
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30. Find the equation of the circle passing through the points (2, 3) and (–1, 1) and whose
diameter is the line x – 3y – 11 = 0.
OR
The cable of a uniformly loaded suspension bridge hangs in the form of a parabola. The
roadway which is horizontal and 200 m long is supported by vertical wires attached to
the cable, the longest wire being 60 m and the shortest being 12 m. Find the length of a
supporting wire attached to the roadway 36 m from the middle.
31. Find the equation of the set of points P, the sum of whose distances from A (0,5,0) and
B(0, −5,0) is equal to 20.
SECTION – D
(Questions 32 to 35 carry 5 marks each)
π π 3
32. Prove that: sin2 x + sin2 (x − 3 ) + sin2 (x + 3 ) = 2
33. The sum of two numbers is 10 times their geometric means, show that numbers are in
the ratio(5 + 2√6): (5 − 2√6).
OR
If a and b are the roots of x2– 3x + p = 0 and c, d are roots of x2 – 12x + q = 0, where
a, b, c, d form a G.P. Prove that (q + p) : (q – p) = 17:15.
sin x+2sin 3x+ sin 5x 𝑑 𝑥+cos 𝑥
34. Evaluate (a)lim 𝑥
(b)𝑑𝑥 ( tan 𝑥
) 3+2
𝑥→0
OR
Find the derivative of √𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝟑𝒙 with respect to x.
35. Calculate mean, median and mode for the following distribution.
Classes 0-30 30-60 60-90 90-120 120-150 150-180 180-210
Frequency 2 3 5 10 3 5 2
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SECTION – E (Case Study Based Questions)
(Questions 36 to 38 carry 4 marks each)
36. Equation of straight-line path is given by 2x+y-12=0. A man is standing at (2,3). He
want to reach at straight line path travelling least distance. Find on the information
above
(a)Slope of path travelled by man to reach on given path 1
(b)Equation of path through which man should travel.
2
(c)The coordinates of point on given path where man will reach. 1
37. A selection Committee wants to select a National Team. Ina Sports group of 6 girls and
8 boys, in how many ways five children are to be selected for National team such that
the team must have follow the conditions. Answer the following questions.
(a)Find the number of ways for selecting 2 girls & 3 boys.
2
(b) Find the number of ways for selecting 1 girl & 4 boys.
2
OR
Find the number of ways such that there is no girl in 5 selected children.
38. In a class of 100 students, 72 opted for NCC, 48 opted for NSS and 36 opted for both
NCCand NSS. If one of the student is selected at random, then find the probability that
(a)The student opted for NCC or NSS.
1
(b)The student opted neither NCC nor NSS. 2
(c)The student has opted NSS but not NCC. 1
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