CBSE CLASS XI MATHEMATICS

Chapterwise Important Questions

As Per CBSE SYLLABUS

CHAPTER-1: SETS

1MARK QUESTIONS
Q.NO. QUESTIONS MARKS

1 The complement of the intersection of two sets is the union of their complements." 1
This statement is called:
(a) Complement Law (b) Associative Law
(c) Idempotent Law (d) De Morgan's Law

2 If A={1,2,3,4,5}, then the number of proper subsets of A is 1

(a) 120 (b) 30 (c) 31 (d)32

3 The set of circles passing through the origin (0,0) 1

(a)Finite set (b) infinite set (c) Null set (d) none of these

4 The shaded part of a line is in given figure can also be described as 1

A. (−∞ ,1) ∪ (2, ∞) B. (-∞, 1] ∪ [2, ∞)C.(1,2) D. [1,2]

5 Roster for set C = {x : x2 + 7x – 8 = 0, x ∈ R} is 1

(a) {– 8, 1} (b) [ - 8, 1] (c) (- 8, 1) (d) {- 1, 8}

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6 The set builder form of interval [-4, 9) is: 1
(a) {x: x∈ R, −4 ≤ x ≤ 9} (b) {x: x∈ R, −4 ≤ x < 9}
(c) {x: x∈ R, −4 < x < 9} (d) {x: x∈ R, −4 < x ≤ 9}

7 Let U = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}, A = {2, 3} and B = {3, 4, 5}.Then which one is correct 1
(a) (𝑨 ∪ 𝑩)′ = 𝑨′ ∪ 𝑩′ (b) (𝑨 ∩ 𝑩)′ = 𝑨′ ∪ 𝑩′
(c) (𝑨 ∩ 𝑩)′ = 𝑨′ ∩ 𝑩′ (d) 𝑨′ ∩ 𝑩′ = 𝑨′ ∪ 𝑩′
8 For any two sets A and B, A∩ (A ∪ B) = 1
(a)A (b) B (c) ∅ (d) none of these

9 Which of the following are examples of the singleton set? 1

(a) {𝑥: 𝑥 ∈ 𝑍, 𝑥 2 = 4} (b) {𝑥: 𝑥 ∈ 𝑍, 𝑥 + 5 = 0}
(c) {𝑥: 𝑥 ∈ 𝑍, 𝑥 2 = 16} (d) {𝑥: 𝑥 ∈ 𝑍, |𝑥| = 1}

10 Let 𝐴 = {1,2, {3,4}, 5}Which of the following are incorrect statement? 1

(a) {3,4} ⊂ 𝐴 (b) {3,5} ⊂ 𝐴 (c) {{3,4}} ⊂ 𝐴 (d) 3,4∈ 𝐴

11 If 𝐴 = 𝜙 then n[P(A)] = 1
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 0 (d) 3

12 If 𝐴 = (2,4), 𝐵 = [3,5) then 𝑨 ∩ 𝑩 = 1

(a) (3 , 4) (b) [3, 4) (c) [2, 5) (d) (3, 5)

13 Let A and B be two sets such that n(A)= 16, n(B)= 14, n(A∪B)=25 then n(A∩B) is equal to 1
(a) 30 (b)50 (c) 5 (d)none of these

14 The set A∪ A′ is 1
(a) A (b) A′ (c)∅ (d) U

15 Set A and B have 3 and 6 elements respectively. What can be the minimum number of 1
elements in A∪B?
(a) 3 (b) 6 (c) 9 (d) 8

16 For the Venn - diagram given below, the set (𝑍 − 𝑌) × (𝑋 ∪ 𝑌) is: 1

(a) {(3,4), (3,7), (3,9), (8,4), (8,7), (8,9)} (b) {(4,8), (9,8), (7,8), (4,3), (9,3), (7,3)}
(c) {(8,4), (8,9), (8,7), (4,3), (9,3), (7,3)} (d) {(4,8), (9,8), (7,8), (3,4), (3,9), (3,7)}

17 Which of the following sets is null set(s)? 1

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 (a) {0} (b) {φ} (c) φ (d) sets of even prime number

18 Which of the following is not a subset of Q? 1

(a) Set of natural numbers (b) Set of integers
(c) Set of rational numbers (d) Set of irrational numbers

19 If P={1, 2, 3, 4}, Q={2, 4, 6, 8} and R={3, 4, 5, 6} then P ∩ (Q U R) = 1

(a) {1, 2, 3, 8} (b) {2, 3, 4} (c) {1, 5, 6, 8} (d) {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8}
In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of 1
Reason (R). Choose the correct answer out of the following choices:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
20 Assertion (A): ‘The collection of all natural numbers less than 100’ is a set. 1
Reason (R) : A set is a collection of the objects.

21 Assertion (A): 1
If 𝐴 ⊂ 𝐵 for any two sets 𝐴and 𝐵, then adjacent Venn
diagram represents correct relationship between 𝐴 and 𝐵.

Reason (R): If 𝐴 ⊂ 𝐵, then all elements of 𝐴 are also in𝐵.

2MARKS QUESTIONS
Q. QUESTION MARK
NO
1 Write the set 𝐴 = {𝑥: 𝑥 ∈ 𝑍, 𝑥 2 < 20} in roster form. 2M
2 Which of the following sets are empty sets? 2M
(i) 𝐴 = {𝑥: 𝑥 2 − 3 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 𝑖𝑠 𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙}
(ii) 𝑩 = {x ∈ R: 0 < 𝑥 < 1}
3 Write down all possible subsets of each of the following sets: 2M
(i) {1, {1}} (ii) {1,2,3}
4 Write the following as intervals: 2M
(i) {𝑥: 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅, −12 < 𝑥 < −10}
(ii) {𝑥: 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅, 3 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 4}

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5 What Universal Set would you propose for each of the following: 2M
(i) the set of isosceles triangle? (ii) the set of right triangle.
3 MARKS QUESTIONS
1 Let 𝑈 = {1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}, 𝐴 = {2,4,6,8} 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵 = {2,3,5,7}. 𝑉𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑓𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡, 3M
(𝑖)(𝐴 ∪ 𝐵)′ = 𝐴′ ∩ 𝐵 ′ (𝑖𝑖)(𝐴 ∩ 𝐵)′ = 𝐴′ ∪ 𝐵 ′ .

2 Which of the following sets are finite and which are infinite: 3M
(i) A = {𝑥: 𝑥𝜖 𝑍 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 6 = 0}
(ii) 𝐵 = {𝑥: 𝑥 𝜖 𝑍 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 2 𝑖𝑠 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛}
(iii) C = {𝑥 ∶ 𝑥 𝜖 𝑍 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 > −10}

3 Let A and B be two sets. Prove that (𝐴 − 𝐵) ∪ 𝐵 = 𝐴 𝑖𝑓 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑖𝑓 𝐵 ⊂ A. 3M

4 Let 𝑈 = {1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9} 3M
𝐴 = {1,2,3,4}, B = {2,4,6,8}, C = {3,4,5,6}.
Find (i) (𝐴 ∩ 𝐶)′ (𝑖𝑖)(𝐴′ )′ (𝑖𝑖𝑖)(𝐵 − 𝐶)′

5 Which of the following pairs of sets are equal? Justify your answer 3M
(i) 𝐴 = {𝑥: 𝑥 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑑 "𝐿𝑂𝑌𝐴𝐿"}
B = {𝑥: 𝑥 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑑 "𝐴𝐿𝐿𝑂𝑌"}.

(II) A = {𝑥: 𝑥 𝜖 𝑍 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 2 ≤ 8 }

B = {𝑥: 𝑥 𝜖 𝑅, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 3 = 0}

4 MARKS QUESTIONS
1 Three friends were having get together. Suddenly they decided to play with their names 4M
using sets. Name of friends were AARTI, CHARVI and AYSHA. They asked each other the
following questions.

(i) How letters used for AARTI are written in roster form as a set?
(a) {𝐴, 𝑅, 𝑇, 𝐼} (b) {𝑥: 𝑥 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑑 𝐴𝐴𝑅𝑇𝐼}
(c) {A,T,I} (d) none of these
(ii) What is the difference of set of letters of CHARVI and AYSHA?
(a) {𝐶, 𝑅, 𝑉, 𝐼} (b) {C,S,V,I} (c) {C,T,V,I} (d) {C,V,I}
(iii) Form a union of sets taking the letters of names of friends.

(𝑎){𝐴, 𝑅, 𝑇, 𝐼, 𝐶, 𝐻, 𝑉, 𝑌, 𝑆} (b) {A,R,T,I,C,H,V,}

(c) {A,R,C,H,V,Y,S} (d) none of these
(iv) Form a set of intersection of sets taking the letters of names of friends.
(a) {A} (b) {A,R,T,I,C,H,V} (c) {A,R,C,H,V,Y,S} (d) none of
these

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3(i) To join the Indian Army under technical entry scheme the age of a candidate must be 2
more than 16½ years and not above 19½ years. Represent the age limit using the
interval.

3(ii) According to weather report of Meteorological department the hottest month in 2

Srinagar is July (minimum temperature 6°C, maximum temperature 32°C) and the coldest
are December – January (temperature is between −15°C and 0°C). Represent the range
of temperature in both the seasons as a single interval using the set

4 Sneha and Maria are best friends. Sneha likes Mathematics while Maria likes
Statistics. They have created two non-empty sets A and B given by A = {x : x is a letter
in ‘I LOVE MATHEMATICS’} and

B = {x : x is a letter in ‘I LOVE STATISTICS’} Based on this information, answer the

following questions.

4(i) Which of the following is True? (a) A = B (b) A ⊂ B (c) B ⊂ A (d) All of the above 1

4(ii) 1
A ∩ B is equal to

(a) A (b) B (c) A ∪ B (d) φ

4(iii 2
If number of proper subsets of A is n- more than number of proper subsets of B. Then
) find the value of n.

ANSWERS

1 MARK QUESTION
1 (d) De Morgan's Law

2 (c) 31 no. of proper subset = 2n - 1

3 b infinite set

4 A. (−∞ ,1) ∪ (2, ∞)

5 a {– 8, 1}

6 (b) {x: x∈ R, −4 ≤ x < 9}

7 (b) De Morgan's Law

8 (a) A use Venn diagram for this

9 (b) {𝑥: 𝑥 ∈ 𝑍, 𝑥 + 5 = 0} . Singleton set is a set having only one element.

10 (c) {{3,4}} ⊂ 𝐴

11 (a) 1 since no. of elements in 𝜙 = 0, then n[P(A)] =20 = 1

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12 (b) [3, 4)

13 (c) 5 use n ( AB ) = n ( A ) + n ( B ) – n ( A ∩ B )

14 (d) U use Venn diagram

15 (b) 6 if 𝐴 ⊂ 𝐵 then n(A∪B)= n(B) = 6

16 (a) {(3,4), (3,7), (3,9), (8,4), (8,7), (8,9)}

17 (c) φ
18 (d) Set of irrational numbers

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(b) {2, 3, 4}
20 c A set is a well-defined collection of the distinct objects

21 d

2MARKS QUESTIONS
Q. ANSWER
N
O

1 We observe that the integers whose squares are less than 20 are: 0, ±1, ±2, ±3, ±4.
Therefore, the set A in roster form is A ={−4, −3, −2,0,1,2,3,4}

2 (i) Empty Set

(ii) Non - Empty
3 (i) ∅, {1}, {{1}}, {1, {1}}
(ii) ∅, {1}, {2}, {3}, {1,2}, {1,3}, {2,3}, {1,2,3}.
4 (i) (−12, −10)
(ii) [3,4]
5 ( a) The set of all triangles in plane.
(b) The set of all triangles in plane.

3 MARKS QUESTIONS
1 (𝐴 ∪ 𝐵)′ = {1 ,9}
𝐴′ ∩ 𝐵 ′ = {1 ,9}
(𝐴 ∪ 𝐵)′ = 𝐴′ ∩ 𝐵 ′

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 (𝐴 ∩ 𝐵)′ = {1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}
𝐴′ ∪ 𝐵 ′ = {1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}
So, (𝐴 ∩ 𝐵)′ = 𝐴′ ∪ 𝐵 ′

2 𝐴 = {2, 3}
So, A is finite set.

B = {… , −6, −4, −2,0,2,4,6, … }

So, B is infinite set.

C = {−9, −8, −7, … }

So, C is infinite set.

3 Given, (𝐴 − 𝐵) ∪ 𝐵 = 𝐴
(𝐴 ∩ 𝐵 ′ ) ∪ 𝐵 = 𝐴
Or, (𝐴 ∪ 𝐵) ∩ 𝑈 = 𝐴
Or, (𝐴 ∪ 𝐵) = 𝐴
Or, 𝐵 ⊂ 𝐴

Conversely, let 𝐵 ⊂ 𝐴
(𝐴 − 𝐵) ∪ 𝐵 = (𝐴 ∩ 𝐵 ′ ) ∪ 𝐵 = 𝐴 ∪ 𝐵 = 𝐴. (Proved)

4 (i) (𝐴 ∩ 𝐶)′ = {1,2,5,6,7,8,9}

(ii) (𝐴′ )′ = {1,2,3,4}
(iii) (𝐵 − 𝐶)′ = {1,3,4,5,6,7,9}
5 (i) 𝐴=𝐵
(ii) A≠𝐵

CASE BASED 4M
1 (i) (a)
(ii) (a)
(iii) (a)
(iv) (a)

(i) (a)
(ii) (a)
2 (iii) (a)
(iv) (a)

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 𝜋
15 Find the value of tan 8

CHAPTER-4: COMPLEX NUMBERS

Q. QUESTION MARK
NO
1 Let 𝑧 = 𝑖 99 + 𝑖 118 then z lies in 1
(a) 1st quadrant (b) 2nd quadrant (c) 3rd quadrant (d) 4th quadrant
2 If (1 + 𝑖)(1 + 2𝑖)(1 + 3𝑖) … . . (1 + 𝑛𝑖) = 𝑎 − 𝑖𝑏, then value of 2 × 5 × 10 … .× (1 + 𝑛2 ) = 1
(a) 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 (b) 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 (c) 𝑎2 + 4𝑏 2 (d) 𝑎2 − 4𝑏 2
3 1
If z is a complex number such that 𝑧 2 = (𝑧̅)2 is a complex number such that

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 a) zis purely real b) zis purely imaginary

c) Either zis purely real or purely imaginary d) None of these

4 Let The amplitude of 𝑧 = 1 + 𝑖 is 𝜃 then 1 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝜃 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛4 𝜃 = 1

(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
5 3−4𝑖𝑥 1
If a real value of x satisfy the equation = 𝑎 − 𝑖𝑏 (𝑎, 𝑏 ∈ 𝑅) then 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 =
3+4𝑖𝑥
(a) 1 (b) -1 (c) 2 (d) -2
6 𝟐+𝟓𝒊 1
The conjugate of the complex number is
𝟒−𝟑𝒊
7−26𝑖 7+26𝑖 −7−26𝑖 −7+26𝑖
(a) (b) (c) (d)
25 25 25 25

7 If 𝑧 = 3 + 5𝑖, then 𝑧 3 + 𝑧̅ + 198= 1

(a) −3−5i (b)−3+5i (c) 3−5i (d) 3+5i
8 The inequality |𝑧 − 4| < |𝑧 − 2| represents the region given by 1
(a) 𝑅𝑒(𝑧) > 0 (b) 𝑅𝑒(𝑧) < 0 (c) 𝑅𝑒(𝑧) > 2 (d) None Of These
9 1+𝑖 𝑛 1
The least positive value of n, if ( ) = 1
1−𝑖
(a) 0 (b) 2 (c) 4 (d) 1
𝑦+𝑥
10 If (𝑥 + 𝑖𝑦)(2 − 3𝑖) = 4 + 𝑖 then value of = 1
𝑦−𝑥
5 14 9 19
(a) (b) (c) (d)
13 13 19 9
1
11 If (𝑥 + 𝑖𝑦) = 𝑎 + 𝑖𝑏 then prove + = 4(𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )
3
𝑥 𝑦 2
𝑎 𝑏
12 Prove (𝑥 + 1 + 𝑖)(𝑥 + 1 − 𝑖)(𝑥 − 1 + 𝑖)(𝑥 − 1 − 𝑖) = 𝑥 4 + 4 2

ANSWERS:

Q. NO ANSWER MARKS
1 (c)
2 (a)
3 (c)
4 d
5 a
6 c
7 d
8 (d)
9 c
10 (d)
11
12 (𝑥 + 1 + 𝑖)(𝑥 + 1 − 𝑖)(𝑥 − 1 + 𝑖)(𝑥 − 1 − 𝑖)
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 = ((𝑥 + 1)2 − 𝑖 2 )((𝑥 − 1)2 − 𝑖 2 )
=((𝑥 + 1)2 + 1)((𝑥 − 1)2 + 1)
=(𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 2)
= 𝑥4 + 4

CHAPTER-5: LINEAR INEQUALITIES

Q. QUESTION MARK
NO

Directions for questions 1 to 10: Questions from 1 to 10 are multiple choice questions.
There are 4 alternatives given for each questions from 1 to 10. Choose the best
alternative out of these four.

1 If |𝑥 + 2| ≤ 9, then

(a) 𝑥 ∈ (−11, 7) (b) 𝑥 ∈ [−11, 7] 1

(c) 𝑥 ∈ (−7, 11) (d) 𝑥 ∈ [−7, 11]

2 If 𝑥 is a real number and |𝑥| < 3, then

(a) 𝑥 ∈ (−3, 3) (b) 𝑥 ∈ [−3, 3] 1

(c) 𝑥 ∈ {(−∞, −3) ∪ (3, ∞)} (d) 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅.

3 If −3𝑥 + 17 ≤ −10, then

(a) 𝑥 ∈ [9, ∞) (b) 𝑥 ∈ (9, ∞) 1

(c) 𝑥 ∈ [−9, ∞) (d) 𝑥 ∈ (−9, ∞)

4 |𝑥−2|
If ≥ 0, then
𝑥−2
1
(a) 𝑥 ∈ (−∞, 2) (b) 𝑥 ∈ (−∞, −2)

(c) 𝑥 ∈ (2, ∞) (d) 𝑥 ∈ [2, ∞)

5 If 𝑥 < 5, then

(a) – 𝑥 < −5 (b) – 𝑥 > −5 1

(c) – 𝑥 < 5 (d) – 𝑥 > 5

6 If 4𝑥 − 13 ≤ 𝑥 − 4, then

(a) 𝑥 ∈ [−3, ∞) (b) 𝑥 ∈ (−3, ∞) 1

(c) 𝑥 ∈ (−∞, 3] (d) 𝑥 ∈ [3, ∞)

7 If −3𝑥 < −12, then

(a) 𝑥 ∈ (−4, ∞) (b) 𝑥 ∈ [4, ∞) 1

(c) 𝑥 ∈ (4, ∞) (d) 𝑥 ∈ [−4, ∞)

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8 Solve: 1 ≤ |𝑥 − 2|, then

(a) 𝑥 ∈ {(−∞, 1] ∪ [3,4] (b) 𝑥 ∈ {(−3, 1] ∪ [3,4] 1

(c) 𝑥 ∈ {(−∞, 1] ∪ [3, ∞)} (d) 𝑥 ∈ {(−3, 1] ∪ (3,4]

9 Any linear inequality can have how many distinct solution?

(a) Indefinitely many (b) only one solution 1

(c) only two solution (d) only three solution

10 How many solutions does the inequality 30𝑥 ≤ 200 have when 𝑥 is a natural number?

(a) 7 (b) 8 1

(c) 6 (d) 10

Directions for questions 11 to 15: In questions from 11 to 15 , there are two

statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the
codes provided below:
(a). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c). A is true and R is false.
(d). A is false and R is true.
(e). Both A and R are false.

11 𝑎 𝑏
Assertion: If 𝑎 < 𝑏, 𝑐 < 0 then < .
𝑐 𝑐
1
Reason: If both sides of an inequality are divided by the same negative quantity, then
the inequality is reversed.

12 Assertion: The inequality 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 ≤ 𝑐, where a, b and c are real numbers, is a linear

inequality.
Reason: The solution of the inequality 4𝑥 − 7 ≥ 9, when 𝑥 is a real number, is
1
(−∞, 4].

13 Assertion: A line divides the Cartesian plane in two halves.

Reason: If a point P(𝛼, 𝛽) lies on the line 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0, then 𝑎𝛼 + 𝑏𝛽 + 𝑐 = 0. 1

14 Assertion: If 3𝑥 − 4 ≤ −𝑥 + 8 ⟹ 𝑥 ∈ (−∞, 3]
Reason: Both sides of an inequality can be multiplied by positive quantity and same
number can be added to both the sides of an inequality.
1

15 Assertion: The inequality 45𝑥 ≤ 300 has infinitely many solutions when 𝑥 is an
integer.
1
20
Reason: There are infinitely many integers less than or equal to .
3

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 Directions for questions 16 to 20: Questions from 16 to 20 are true false type
questions. State whether the given statement is true or false.

16 If 𝑥 ≥ −3, then 5 − 𝑥 ≤ 8. 1

17 If 𝑝 > 0 & 𝑞 < 0, then 𝑝 + 𝑞 > 𝑝. 1

𝑥 𝑦
18 If 𝑥 < 𝑦 and 𝑏 < 0, then 𝑏 > 𝑏. 1

19 If 𝑥 > −2 & 𝑥 < 9, then 𝑥 ∈ (−2, 9) 1

20 If |𝑥| ≥ 3, then 𝑥 ∈ [−3, 3]. 1

21 A manufacturer has 600 litres of a 12% solution of acid. How many litres of a 30% acid
solution must be added to it so that acid content in the resulting mixture will be more
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than 15% but less than 18%?

22 Find all pairs of consecutive odd natural numbers, both of which are larger than 10,
such that their sum is less than 40.
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ANSWERS:

Q. NO ANSWERS MARKS

1 (b) 𝑥 ∈ [−11, 7] 1

2 (a) 𝑥 ∈ (−3, 3) 1

3 (a) 𝑥 ∈ [9, ∞) 1

4 (c) 𝑥 ∈ (2, ∞) 1

5 (b) – 𝑥 > −5 1

6 (c) 𝑥 ∈ (−∞, 3] 1

7 (c) 𝑥 ∈ (4, ∞) 1

8 (c) 𝑥 ∈ {(−∞, 1] ∪ [3, ∞)} 1

9 (a) Indefinitely many 1

10 (c) 6 1

11 (d). A is false and R is true. 1

12 (c). A is true and R is false. 1

13 (b). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A. 1

14 (a). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 1

15 (a). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 1

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16 True 1

17 False 1

18 True 1

19 True 1

20 True 1

21 Let, 𝑥 litres of 30% acid solution is required to be added. Then,

Total mixture = (𝑥 + 600) litres,
Therefore, 30%. 𝑥 + 12% of 600 > 15% of (𝑥 + 600)
and 30%. 𝑥 + 12% of 600 < 18% of (𝑥 + 600) 1
30𝑥 12 15
Or, + × 600 > × (𝑥 + 600)
100 100 100
30𝑥 12 18 1
and 100 + 100 × 600 < 100 × (𝑥 + 600)

Or, 30𝑥 + 7200 > 15𝑥 + 9000

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and 30𝑥 + 7200 < 18𝑥 + 10800
Or, 15𝑥 > 9000 − 7200
and 30𝑥 − 18𝑥 < 10800 − 7200
Or, 15𝑥 > 1800 and 12𝑥 < 3600
1800 3600
Or, 𝑥 > and 𝑥 <
15 12

Or, 𝑥 > 120 and 𝑥 < 300

Combining we get, 120 < 𝑥 < 300.
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22 Let x be the smaller of the two consecutive odd natural number, so that the other 1
one is x +2. Then, we should have x > 10 ... (1)
and x + ( x + 2) < 40 ... (2)
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Solving (2), we get 2x + 2 < 40 i.e., x < 19 ... (3)
From (1) and (3), we get 10 < x < 19.
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Since x is an odd number, x can take the values 11, 13, 15, and 17.
So, the required possible pairs will be (11, 13), (13, 15), (15, 17), (17, 19)
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