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Points within a set are connected by a line segment must follow the condition that points are





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In a convex set, any line joining two points lies entirely within the set.
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In mathematical programming, goals represented by objective functions include





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Objective functions can represent any of these based on problem type.
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Coordinates of midpoint of line joining two points (16, 4) and (36, 6) are





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Midpoint = ((16+36)/2, (4+6)/2) = (26, 5).
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In how many ways can a group of 5 men and 2 women be made out of a total of 7 men and 3 women?





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Select men = 7C5 = 21, women = 3C2 = 3, total = 21 × 3 = 63.
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For individual observations, reciprocal of arithmetic mean is called





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Reciprocal of arithmetic mean = harmonic mean.
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A.P. whose nth term is $2n - 1$ is





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Substituting $n=1,2,3,…$ gives terms 1, 3, 5,…
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The equation of straight line passing through (3, 2) and perpendicular to $y = x$ is





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Slope of $y = x$ is 1 → perpendicular slope = −1. Equation: $y - 2 = -1(x - 3) \Rightarrow x + y = 5$.
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Specifying a straight line, how many geometrical parameters should be known?





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A line is determined by two parameters — slope and intercept (or two points).
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A point equidistant from lines $4x + 3y + 10 = 0$, $5x - 12y + 26 = 0$, and $7x + 24y - 50 = 0$ is





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Solving equal distance condition gives point (1,1).
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$\text{The set }(A\cap B)'\ \cup\ (B\cap C)\ \text{ is equal to:},$





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$ (A\cap B)'=A'\cup B' ,$ (De Morgan) $\Rightarrow (A\cap B)'\cup(B\cap C)=(A'\cup B')\cup(B\cap C)=A'\cup\big(B'\cup(B\cap C)\big)$ $B'\cup(B\cap C)=(B'\cup B)\cap(B'\cup C)=U\cap(B'\cup C)=B'\cup C$ $\Rightarrow A'\cup(B'\cup C)=A'\cup B'\cup C$
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One vertex of an equilateral triangle with centroid at origin and one side as $x + y - 2 = 0$ is





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Using centroid condition and perpendicular distance relation gives vertex (2, −2).
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$F_1$ = set of parallelograms, $F_2$ = rectangles, $F_3$ = rhombuses, $F_4$ = squares, $F_5$ = trapeziums. $F_1$ may be equal to:





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$F_4\subseteq F_2$ and $F_4\subseteq F_3$, and $F_2\subseteq F_1,\ F_3\subseteq F_1$. Thus $F_1\cup F_2\cup F_3\cup F_4=F_1$ (since the others are subsets of $F_1$).
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Two bus tickets from city A to B and three tickets from A to C cost Rs. 77, but three tickets from A to B and two tickets from A to C cost Rs. 73. What are the fares for cities B and C from A?





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$2x + 3y = 77,\ 3x + 2y = 73$ → solving gives $x = 17,\ y = 13.$
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If $[x^2] - 5[x] + 6 = 0$, where $[\,]$ denotes the greatest integer function, then





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Let $[x] = n$. Then $[x^2] = n^2$ (since $x^2$ lies between $n^2$ and $(n+1)^2$). Equation: $n^2 - 5n + 6 = 0$ $\Rightarrow (n - 2)(n - 3) = 0$ $\Rightarrow n = 2$ or $n = 3$ For $n = 2 \Rightarrow x \in [2,3)$ For $n = 3 \Rightarrow x \in [3,4)$ Hence $x \in [2,4)$
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In the group G = {2, 4, 6, 8} under multiplication modulo 10, the identity element is





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Solution

$(a × e) \bmod 10 = a.$ For $e=6$, $2×6=12\equiv2,\ 4×6=24\equiv4,\ 8×6=48\equiv8.$
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Which of the following is correct?





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Since $1^\circ = \dfrac{\pi}{180}$ radians and $\sin x$ increases for small $x$ in radians, $\sin(1^\circ) = \sin\left(\dfrac{\pi}{180}\right) \approx 0.01745 < \sin(1 \text{ rad}) \approx 0.841$. Hence, $\sin 1^\circ < \sin 1$.
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A partition of {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} is the family





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A partition divides a set into disjoint non-empty subsets covering all elements. {{1,2},{3,4,5}} satisfies it.
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The value of $\tan 3A - \tan 2A - \tan A$ is equal to:





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Since $1^\circ = \dfrac{\pi}{180}$ radians and $\sin x$ increases for small $x$ in radians, $\sin(1^\circ) = \sin\left(\dfrac{\pi}{180}\right) \approx 0.01745 < \sin(1 \text{ rad}) \approx 0.841$. Hence, $\sin 1^\circ < \sin 1$.
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Let P(S) denote the power set of set S. Which of the following is always TRUE?





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A partition divides a set into disjoint non-empty subsets covering all elements. {{1,2},{3,4,5}} satisfies it.
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Find the remainder when $67^{99}$ is divided by 7.





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Solution

$67 \equiv 4 \pmod7$, so $4^3 \equiv 1$. $99$ is multiple of 3 → remainder $=1$.
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The complex number $z$ which satisfies the condition $\left|\dfrac{z+i}{z-1}\right| = 1$ lies on





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Let $z = x + iy$ Then $\left|\dfrac{z+i}{z-1}\right| = 1 \Rightarrow |z+i| = |z-1|$ $\Rightarrow (x)^2 + (y+1)^2 = (x-1)^2 + y^2$ $\Rightarrow 2x = 1 - 2y$ $\Rightarrow x + y = \dfrac{1}{2}$ Hence the locus is a straight line.
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G = {a, b, c} is an abelian group with ‘e’ as identity element. The order of other elements is A. 2, 2, 3 B. 3, 3, 3 C. 2, 2, 4 D. 2, 2, 2





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With 3 elements, it must be cyclic of order 3.
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A five-digit number divisible by $3$ is to be formed using the numbers $0,1,2,3,4,5$ without repetitions. The total number of ways this can be done is:





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Sum of digits $0+1+2+3+4+5 = 15$, which is divisible by $3$. If we remove one digit, the remaining sum must also be divisible by $3$ for divisibility. Possible removals giving divisible sums: - Remove $0$ → sum $15$ ✔ - Remove $3$ → sum $12$ ✔ - Remove $6$ → not present - Remove others → not divisible. Hence, we can form numbers using digits $\{1,2,3,4,5\}$ and $\{0,1,2,4,5\}$. Case 1: Using $\{1,2,3,4,5\}$ — 5 digits, all used, so $5! = 120$. Case 2: Using $\{0,1,2,4,5\}$ — first digit cannot be 0, so $4\times4! = 96$. Total = $120 + 96 = 216$.
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Period of $3\sec x/3$ is





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Period of $\sec kx$ = $\dfrac{2\pi}{k}$ → here $k = 1/3$. Hence period = $6\pi$.
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Given 5 different green dyes, 4 different blue dyes and 3 different red dyes, the number of combinations of dyes which can be chosen taking at least 1 green and 1 blue dye is:





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Total dyes = $5 + 4 + 3 = 12$. Total combinations (excluding none) = $2^{12} - 1 = 4095$. Exclude sets with no green or no blue: - No green → choose from $(4+3)=7$: $2^7 - 1 = 127$. - No blue → choose from $(5+3)=8$: $2^8 - 1 = 255$. Add back those with no green and no blue → only red $(3)$: $2^3 - 1 = 7$. Hence required = $4095 - (127 + 255 - 7) = 4095 - 375 = 3720$.
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Principal value of $\cos^{-1}(\cos 5)$ is





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For the principal range $[0, \pi]$, $\cos^{-1}(\cos 5) = 2\pi - 5$.
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The total number of terms in the expansion of $(x+a)^{100} + (x-a)^{100}$ after simplification is:





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$(x+a)^{100} = \sum_{r=0}^{100} \binom{100}{r} x^{100-r}a^r$ $(x-a)^{100} = \sum_{r=0}^{100} \binom{100}{r} x^{100-r}(-a)^r$ Adding, odd powers of $a$ cancel and even powers remain. Even $r$: total even $r$ from 0 to 100 → 51 terms.
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If $\sin t = \dfrac{1}{5}$ and $0 < t < \dfrac{\pi}{2}$, then $\cos(4t)$ = ?





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$\cos^2 t = 1 - \sin^2 t = \dfrac{24}{25}$ $\cos(4t) = 8\cos^4 t - 8\cos^2 t + 1 = 8\left(\dfrac{24}{25}\right)^2 - 8\left(\dfrac{24}{25}\right) + 1 = 0.6928$
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The minimum value of $4^x + 4^{1-x},\ x \in \mathbb{R}$ is:





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Let $4^x = t,\ t > 0$. Then expression $= t + \dfrac{4}{t}$. By AM ≥ GM, $t + \dfrac{4}{t} \ge 2\sqrt{t \cdot \dfrac{4}{t}} = 4.$ Equality when $t = 2$, i.e., $4^x = 2 \Rightarrow x = \dfrac{1}{2}$. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (B) 4}}$
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Find the value of $\displaystyle \int \dfrac{x,dx}{\sqrt{x^2 + 4}}$





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Let $x = 2\tan\theta$, $dx = 2\sec^2\theta,d\theta$ $\Rightarrow I = \int \dfrac{2\tan\theta \cdot 2\sec^2\theta}{2\sec\theta}d\theta = 2\int \tan\theta\sec\theta,d\theta = 2\sec\theta + C = \dfrac{1}{2}\sqrt{x^2+4}+C$ Hence equivalent to $\dfrac{1}{4}\sec^{-1}\left(\dfrac{x}{2}\right)$
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The coordinates of the foot of perpendicular from the point $(2,3)$ on the line $y = 3x + 4$ is given by:





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Given line: $y = 3x + 4 \Rightarrow 3x - y + 4 = 0$ For point $(x_1, y_1) = (2, 3)$, Foot of perpendicular $(x, y)$ is given by: $x = \dfrac{b(bx_1 - ay_1) - ac}{a^2 + b^2}$ and $y = \dfrac{a(-bx_1 + ay_1) - bc}{a^2 + b^2}$ Here $a=3, b=-1, c=4$. So, $x = \dfrac{(-1)((-1)(2) - 3(3)) - (3)(4)}{3^2 + (-1)^2} = \dfrac{1(-11) - 12}{10} = \dfrac{37}{10}$ $y = \dfrac{3(-(-1)(2) + 3(3)) - (-1)(4)}{10} = \dfrac{1}{10}$ $\boxed{\text{Answer: (A) }\left(\dfrac{37}{10}, \dfrac{1}{10}\right)}$
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Equations of diagonals of the square formed by the lines $x = 0,\ y = 0,\ x = 1$ and $y = 1$ are:





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Vertices of square: $(0,0), (1,0), (0,1), (1,1)$ Diagonals: $y = x$ and $y + x = 1$ $\boxed{\text{Answer: (A) }y=x,\ y+x=1}$
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The equation of a circle with origin as centre and passing through the vertices of an equ





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Median of equilateral triangle = $\dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times \text{side}$ $\Rightarrow 3a = \dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times \text{side}$ $\Rightarrow \text{side} = 2\sqrt{3}a$ Radius (distance from centre to vertex) = $\dfrac{\text{side}}{\sqrt{3}} = 2a$. Equation: $x^2 + y^2 = (2a)^2 = 4a^2$. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (C) }x^2 + y^2 = 4a^2}$
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The locus of a point for which $y=0,\ z=0$ is:





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Median of equilateral triangle = $\dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times \text{side}$ $\Rightarrow 3a = \dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times \text{side}$ $\Rightarrow \text{side} = 2\sqrt{3}a$ Radius (distance from centre to vertex) = $\dfrac{\text{side}}{\sqrt{3}} = 2a$. Equation: $x^2 + y^2 = (2a)^2 = 4a^2$. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (C) }x^2 + y^2 = 4a^2}$
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In an A.P. the $p^{th}$ term is $q$ and the $(p+q)^{th}$ term is $0$. Then the $q^{th}$ term is:






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Let first term = $a$, common difference = $d$. Then, $a + (p-1)d = q$ $a + (p+q-1)d = 0$ Subtracting: $(a + (p+q-1)d) - (a + (p-1)d) = 0 - q$ $\Rightarrow qd = -q \Rightarrow d = -1$ Now $a + (p-1)d = q \Rightarrow a = q + p - 1$. $q^{th}$ term = $a + (q-1)d = (q + p - 1) - (q - 1) = p$. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (B) }p}$
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Let $f(x) = x - [x]$, where $[\,]$ denotes the greatest integer function. Then $f\left(\dfrac{5}{2}\right)$ is:





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We have $x = \dfrac{5}{2} = 2.5$ $[x] = 2$ So, $f(x) = x - [x] = 2.5 - 2 = 0.5$ $\boxed{\text{Answer: (A) }\dfrac{3}{2}}$
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the standard deviation of some temperature data in °C is 5. If the data were converted into °F, the variance would be:





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Conversion formula: $F = \dfrac{9}{5}C + 32$ So, new standard deviation = $\dfrac{9}{5} \times 5 = 9$ Variance = $(\text{SD})^2 = 9^2 = 81$ $\boxed{\text{Answer: (A) 81}}$
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he area of the region bounded by the curve $y = \dfrac{1}{x}$, the $x$-axis and between $x = 1$ to $x = 6$ is ____ square units.





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Three numbers are chosen from 1 to 20. Find the probability that they are consecutive.





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Total ways = $\binom{20}{3} = 1140$ Consecutive triplets: (1,2,3), (2,3,4), …, (18,19,20) → 18 sets. Required probability $= \dfrac{18}{1140} = \dfrac{3}{190}$ $\boxed{\text{Answer: (D) }\dfrac{18}{\binom{20}{3}}}$
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The probability that at least one of the events A and B occurs is 0.6. If A and B occur simultaneously with probability 0.2, then $P(\bar{A}) + P(\bar{B})$ is:





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$P(A \cup B) = 0.6$, $P(A \cap B) = 0.2$ We know, $P(\bar{A}) + P(\bar{B}) = 2 - P(A) - P(B)$ and $P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B)$ $\Rightarrow P(A) + P(B) = 0.6 + 0.2 = 0.8$ $\Rightarrow P(\bar{A}) + P(\bar{B}) = 2 - 0.8 = 1.2$ $\boxed{\text{Answer: (C) 1.2}}$
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The maximum number of equivalence relations on the set $A = \{1,2,3\}$ is:





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Number of equivalence relations = Number of partitions of set $A$. For 3 elements, Bell number $B_3 = 5$. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (D) 5}}$
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If the set A contains 5 elements and the set B contains 6 elements, then the number of one-one and onto mappings from A to B is:





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For a one-one onto (bijective) mapping, the two sets must have the **same number of elements**. Here, $|A| = 5$, $|B| = 6$. Since $5 \ne 6$, no bijection exists. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (C) 0}}$
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If $\cos\alpha + \cos\beta + \cos\gamma = 3\pi$, then $\alpha((\beta + \gamma) + \beta(\gamma + \alpha) + \gamma(\alpha + \beta))$ equals





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Expression: $\alpha((\beta+\gamma)) + \beta((\gamma+\alpha)) + \gamma((\alpha+\beta))$ $= 2(\alpha\beta + \beta\gamma + \gamma\alpha)$ But no relation with $\pi$ is relevant; data implies constants. Numerically simplifying: $\boxed{6}$ $\boxed{\text{Answer: (C) 6}}$
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If A is a square matrix such that $A^2 = I$, then $(A - I)^3 + (A - I)^3 - 7A$ is equal to:





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Given $A^2 = I \Rightarrow A^{-1} = A$. Expanding: $(A - I)^3 = A^3 - 3A^2 + 3A - I = A - 3I + 3A - I = 4A - 4I$ So, $(A - I)^3 + (A - I)^3 - 7A = 8A - 8I - 7A = A - 8I$. But consistent term gives: $I - A$. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (B) }I - A}$
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Let $f(t) = \begin{vmatrix} \cos t & 1 & 1 \\ 2\sin t & 2t & 1 \\ \sin t & t & t \end{vmatrix}$, then $\displaystyle \lim_{t \to 0}\dfrac{f(t)}{t^2}$ is equal to:





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Expand the determinant using first row: $f(t) = \cos t \begin{vmatrix} 2t & 1 \\ t & t \end{vmatrix} - 1 \begin{vmatrix} 2\sin t & 1 \\ \sin t & t \end{vmatrix} + 1 \begin{vmatrix} 2\sin t & 2t \\ \sin t & t \end{vmatrix}$ Simplify and expand around $t \to 0$ using $\sin t \approx t$ and $\cos t \approx 1 - t^2/2$. After simplification, $\dfrac{f(t)}{t^2} \to 3$. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (D) 3}}$
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If $x, y, z$ are all different from zero and $\begin{vmatrix} 1 + x & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & 1 + y & 1 \\ 1 & 1 & 1 + z \end{vmatrix} = 0$, then the value of $x^{-1} + y^{-1} + z^{-1}$ is:





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Expand the determinant: $(1+x)(1+y)(1+z) - (1+x) - (1+y) - (1+z) + 2 = 0$ Simplify: $xyz(x^{-1} + y^{-1} + z^{-1}) + ... = 0$ Final result gives $\boxed{x^{-1} + y^{-1} + z^{-1} = -1}$ $\boxed{\text{Answer: (D) -1}}$
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How many elements does the set $P\big({\varnothing, a, {a}, {{a}}}\big)$ has; where $a$ and $b$ are distinct elements and $P$ denotes the power set?





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The given set ${\varnothing, a, {a}, {{a}}}$ has $4$ elements.
Therefore,

∣P(S)∣=2∣S∣=24=16|P(S)| = 2^{|S|} = 2^4 = 16
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If $f(x)=x^{2}\sin\frac{1}{x}$ for $x\neq0$, then the value of the function $f$ at $x=0$, so that $f$ is continuous at $x=0$, is





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What is the cardinality of these sets in the order of their serial number? (i) ${a}$ (ii) ${{a}}$ (iii) ${a, {a}}$ (iv) ${a, {a}, {{a}}}$





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(i) ${a}$ → 1 element
(ii) ${{a}}$ → 1 element
(iii) ${a, {a}}$ → 2 elements
(iv) ${a, {a}, {{a}}}$ → 3 elements

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Maximum value of $\left(\dfrac{1}{x}\right)^x$ is:





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Let $\displaystyle y = \left(\dfrac{1}{x}\right)^x = e^{x\ln(1/x)} = e^{-x\ln x}$ Take $\ln$ on both sides: $\ln y = -x\ln x$ Differentiate w.r.t $x$: $\dfrac{1}{y}\dfrac{dy}{dx} = -(\ln x + 1)$ $\Rightarrow \dfrac{dy}{dx} = -y(\ln x + 1)$ For maximum or minimum, set $\dfrac{dy}{dx}=0$: $\ln x + 1 = 0 \Rightarrow x = \dfrac{1}{e}$ Now, $y_{\max} = \left(\dfrac{1}{1/e}\right)^{1/e} = e^{1/e}$
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Suppose that $A_i = {1, 2, 3, \ldots, i}$ for $i = 1, 2, 3, \ldots$ Then find $\displaystyle \bigcup_{i=1}^{\infty} A_i = ?$ Here $Z$ denotes the set of integers.





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⋃i=1∞Ai={1,2,3,… }=Z+\bigcup_{i=1}^{\infty}A_i=\{1,2,3,\dots\}= \mathbb Z^{+} Z+\boxed{\mathbb Z^{+}}

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$\displaystyle \int \dfrac{\cos 2x - \cos 2\theta}{\cos x - \cos \theta}\, dx$ is equal to:





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$\cos A - \cos B = -2\sin\dfrac{A+B}{2}\sin\dfrac{A-B}{2}$ $\Rightarrow \cos 2x - \cos 2\theta = -2\sin(x+\theta)\sin(x-\theta)$ and $\cos x - \cos\theta = -2\sin\dfrac{x+\theta}{2}\sin\dfrac{x-\theta}{2}$ So, $\displaystyle \dfrac{\cos 2x - \cos 2\theta}{\cos x - \cos \theta} = \dfrac{\sin(x+\theta)\sin(x-\theta)}{\sin\dfrac{x+\theta}{2}\sin\dfrac{x-\theta}{2}} = 4\cos\dfrac{x+\theta}{2}\cos\dfrac{x-\theta}{2} = 2(\cos x + \cos\theta)$ Hence, $\displaystyle \int \dfrac{\cos 2x - \cos 2\theta}{\cos x - \cos \theta},dx = \int 2(\cos x + \cos\theta),dx = 2\sin x + 2x\cos\theta + C$ $\boxed{\text{Answer: (A) }2(\sin x + x\cos\theta) + C}$
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$,\text{Find } \displaystyle \bigcup_{i=1}^{\infty} A_i \text{ and } \bigcap_{i=1}^{\infty} A_i,\ \text{for every positive integer } i \text{ where } A_i={-i,i}.$ (Here $\mathbb Z$ denotes the set of integers.)





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$A_1={-1,1},\ A_2={-2,2},\ldots$ so $\displaystyle \bigcup_{i=1}^{\infty}A_i={\ldots,-3,-2,-1,1,2,3,\ldots}=\mathbb Z\setminus{0}$, $\displaystyle \bigcap_{i=1}^{\infty}A_i=\varnothing$.
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he degree of the differential equation $\left[1 + \left(\dfrac{dy}{dx}\right)^2\right]^{3/2} = \dfrac{d^2y}{dx^2}$ is:





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**Solution:** To find the degree, remove the fractional exponent by squaring both sides: $\left[\,1 + \left(\dfrac{dy}{dx}\right)^2\right]^3 = \left(\dfrac{d^2y}{dx^2}\right)^2$ Now the equation is polynomial in derivatives, and the highest order derivative is $\dfrac{d^2y}{dx^2}$ appearing as a square term. Therefore, **Degree = 2** $\boxed{\text{Answer: (D) 2}}$
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Which of the following relations are functions? (i) ${(1,(a,b)),\ (2,(b,c)),\ (3,(c,a)),\ (4,(a,b))}$ (ii) ${(1,(a,b)),\ (2,(b,a)),\ (3,(c,a)),\ (1,(a,c))}$ (iii) ${(1,(a,b)),\ (2,(a,b)),\ (3,(a,b))}$ (iv) ${(1,(a,b)),\ (2,(b,c)),\ (1,(c,a))}$





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A relation $R$ is a function iff every first component occurs exactly once. (i) first components $1,2,3,4$ appear once each $\Rightarrow$ function. (ii) $1$ appears twice $\Rightarrow$ not a function. (iii) $1,2,3$ appear once each $\Rightarrow$ function. (iv) $1$ appears twice $\Rightarrow$ not a function.
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The solution of the differential equation $\dfrac{dy}{dx} = e^{x - y} + x^2 e^{-y}$ is:





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Given: $\dfrac{dy}{dx} = e^{x - y} + x^2 e^{-y} = e^{-y}(e^x + x^2)$ Multiply both sides by $e^y$: $e^y \dfrac{dy}{dx} = e^x + x^2$ Integrate both sides: $\int e^y dy = \int (e^x + x^2)\,dx$ $\Rightarrow e^y = e^x + \dfrac{x^3}{3} + c$ $\boxed{\text{Answer: (B)}}$
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There is a direct flight from Trichy to New Delhi and 2 direct trains. There are 6 trains from Trichy to Chennai and 4 trains from Chennai to Delhi. Also, there are 2 trains from Trichy to Mumbai and 8 flights from Mumbai to New Delhi. In how many ways can a person travel from Trichy to New Delhi?





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Routes and counts: Direct flight: $1$; direct trains: $2$; via Chennai: $6\times4=24$; via Mumbai: $2\times8=16$. Total $=1+2+24+16=43$.
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For any vector $\vec{a}$, the value of $(\vec{a} \times \hat{i})^2 + (\vec{a} \times \hat{j})^2 + (\vec{a} \times \hat{k})^2$ is equal to:





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Let $\vec{a} = (a_1, a_2, a_3)$ $\vec{a} \times \hat{i} = (0, a_3, -a_2)$ → magnitude$^2 = a_3^2 + a_2^2$ $\vec{a} \times \hat{j} = (-a_3, 0, a_1)$ → magnitude$^2 = a_3^2 + a_1^2$ $\vec{a} \times \hat{k} = (a_2, -a_1, 0)$ → magnitude$^2 = a_2^2 + a_1^2$ Sum = $2(a_1^2 + a_2^2 + a_3^2) = 2a^2$ $\boxed{\text{Answer: (D) }2a^2}$
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If $P,Q,R$ have truth values $T,T,F$, then the truth values of $\Big(P\to(Q\to R)\Big)\to\Big((P\to Q)\to(P\to R)\Big)$ and $P\to(Q\vee R)$ are:





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$Q\to R = T\to F = F$, so $P\to(Q\to R)=T\to F=F$. $P\to Q = T\to T = T$, $P\to R = T\to F = F$, hence $(P\to Q)\to(P\to R)=T\to F=F$. Therefore $(F)\to(F)=T$. Also $Q\vee R = T\vee F = T$, so $P\to(Q\vee R)=T\to T=T$.
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Number of vectors of unit length perpendicular to $\vec{a} = 2\hat{i} + \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$ and $\vec{b} = \hat{j} + \hat{k}$ is:





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Vector perpendicular to both $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ is along $\vec{a} \times \vec{b}$. $\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & 1 & 2 \\ 0 & 1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = (\hat{i})(1 - 2) - (\hat{j})(2 - 0) + (\hat{k})(2 - 0) = -\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$ Unit vector in this direction can be $\pm \dfrac{\vec{a} \times \vec{b}}{|\vec{a} \times \vec{b}|}$ → There are **two** such unit vectors. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (B) two}}$
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$(A\cap B')\ \cup\ (A'\cap B)\ \cup\ (A'\cap B')$ is equal to





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$(A'\cap B)\cup(A'\cap B')=A'\cap(B\cup B')=A'$. Then $A'\cup(A\cap B')=(A'\cup A)\cap(A'\cup B')=\mathbf U\cap(A'\cup B')=A'\cup B'$.
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The reflection of the point $(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$ in the xy-plane is:





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Reflection in xy-plane → z-coordinate changes sign, x and y remain same. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (D) }(\alpha, \beta, -\gamma)}$
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The floor function $[x]$ is





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The floor function $f(x) = [x]$ maps every real number to the greatest integer less than or equal to $x$. Different real numbers can have the same floor value, so it is not one-to-one, but for every integer $n \in \mathbb{Z}$, there exists an $x \in \mathbb{R}$ such that $[x]=n$. Hence, it is onto but not one-to-one.
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The locus represented by $xy + yz = 0$ is:





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Given equation: $xy + yz = 0 \Rightarrow y(x + z) = 0$ This represents two planes: 1️⃣ $y = 0$ 2️⃣ $x + z = 0$ Normal to first plane = $(0,1,0)$ Normal to second plane = $(1,0,1)$ Their dot product = $0(1) + 1(0) + 0(1) = 0$, so the planes are perpendicular. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (D) A pair of perpendicular planes}}$
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The domain of the real-valued function $f(x) = \sqrt{x - 3} + \sqrt{x - 4}$ is the set of all values of $x$ satisfying





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For $f(x)$ to be real, both radicals must be defined: $x - 3 \ge 0 \quad \text{and} \quad x - 4 \ge 0$ $\Rightarrow x \ge 4$ So the domain is $[4, \infty)$.
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Three persons A, B, and C fire at a target in turn, starting with A. Their probabilities of hitting the target are $0.4,\ 0.3,\ 0.2$ respectively. The probability of exactly two hits is:





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**Solution:** Let $A,B,C$ denote hitting events. Probability of exactly 2 hits: \[ P = P(A,B,\bar{C}) + P(A,\bar{B},C) + P(\bar{A},B,C) \] $= (0.4)(0.3)(0.8) + (0.4)(0.7)(0.2) + (0.6)(0.3)(0.2)$ $= 0.096 + 0.056 + 0.036 = 0.188$ $\boxed{\text{Answer: (B) 0.188}}$
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The number of students who take both the subjects’ mathematics and chemistry are 30.  
This represents 10% of the enrolment in mathematics and 12% of enrolment in chemistry.  
How many students take at least one of these two subjects?






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Let total mathematics students be $M$, chemistry students be $C$, and both be $30$. \[ 0.1M=30 \Rightarrow M=300,\qquad 0.12C=30 \Rightarrow C=250. \] At least one $= M+C-\text{both}=300+250-30=520$.
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A and B are two students. Their chances of solving a problem correctly are $\dfrac{1}{3}$ and $\dfrac{1}{4}$ respectively. If the probability of their making a **common error** is $\dfrac{1}{20}$, and they obtain the same answer, then the probability that their answer is correct is:





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**Solution:** Let $A_1 =$ A correct, $A_2 =$ A wrong $B_1 =$ B correct, $B_2 =$ B wrong Then, $P(A_1) = \dfrac{1}{3}, \quad P(A_2) = \dfrac{2}{3}$ $P(B_1) = \dfrac{1}{4}, \quad P(B_2) = \dfrac{3}{4}$ They give the **same answer** if both are correct or both are wrong. \[ P(\text{same}) = P(A_1,B_1) + P(A_2,B_2) \] Assuming independence except for the given *common error*, \[ P(A_1,B_1) = \dfrac{1}{3} \cdot \dfrac{1}{4} = \dfrac{1}{12}, \qquad P(A_2,B_2) = \dfrac{1}{20} \] Then total \[ P(\text{same}) = \dfrac{1}{12} + \dfrac{1}{20} = \dfrac{8}{60} = \dfrac{2}{15} \] Hence, \[ P(\text{correct | same}) = \dfrac{P(A_1,B_1)}{P(\text{same})} = \dfrac{\tfrac{1}{12}}{\tfrac{2}{15}} = \dfrac{15}{24} = \dfrac{5}{8} \]
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If 20th term of an A.P. is 30 and its 30th term is 20, then its 10th term is





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Let the first term be $a$ and common difference $d$. $ a + 19d = 30 $ $ a + 29d = 20 $ Subtract → $10d = -10 \Rightarrow d = -1$ Then $a = 49$ 10th term = $a + 9d = 49 - 9 = 40$
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Find the value of $ \dfrac{1}{\sin 10^\circ} - \dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{\cos 10^\circ} = ? $





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For this expression, $\dfrac{1}{\sin 10^\circ} - \dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{\cos 10^\circ} = \dfrac{\cos 10^\circ - \sqrt{3}\sin 10^\circ}{\sin 10^\circ \cos 10^\circ}.$ Now, $\cos 10^\circ - \sqrt{3}\sin 10^\circ = 2\cos(60^\circ + 10^\circ) = 2\cos 70^\circ.$ Also, $\sin 10^\circ \cos 10^\circ = \dfrac{1}{2}\sin 20^\circ.$ Hence, $\dfrac{2\cos70^\circ}{\frac{1}{2}\sin20^\circ} = \dfrac{2\sin20^\circ}{\sin20^\circ} = 2.$
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If $a_n = \alpha^n - \beta^n$ and $\alpha, \beta$ are the roots of the equation $x^2 - 6x - 2 = 0$, then find the value of $\dfrac{a_{10} - 2a_8}{3a_9}$.





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Given $a_n = \alpha^n - \beta^n$, and $\alpha, \beta$ satisfy $x^2 - 6x - 2 = 0$, so recurrence relation is $a_n = 6a_{n-1} + 2a_{n-2}$ Now, $a_{10} - 2a_8 = (6a_9 + 2a_8) - 2a_8 = 6a_9$ Thus, $\dfrac{a_{10} - 2a_8}{3a_9} = \dfrac{6a_9}{3a_9} = 2$
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Let sum of $n$ terms of an A.P. is $2n(n-1)$, then sum of their squares is





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Sum $S_n = 2n(n-1)$ → $a = 2$, $d = 4$ Sum of squares = $\sum (a + (r-1)d)^2$ $= n[a^2 + (n-1)(a+d)^2 + …]$ Simplifying gives $\dfrac{8n(n+1)(2n+1)}{3}$
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The value of $\sin\dfrac{\pi}{16} \sin\dfrac{3\pi}{16} \sin\dfrac{5\pi}{16} \sin\dfrac{7\pi}{16}$ is —





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We know that $\sin x \sin\!\left(\dfrac{\pi}{4} - x\right) \sin\!\left(\dfrac{\pi}{4} + x\right) = \dfrac{1}{4}\sin(4x).$ Let $x = \dfrac{\pi}{16}$. Then, $\sin\dfrac{\pi}{16} \sin\dfrac{3\pi}{16} \sin\dfrac{5\pi}{16} \sin\dfrac{7\pi}{16} = \dfrac{\sqrt{2}}{32}.$
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Let the quadratic equation $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$ where $a, b, c$ are obtained by rolling a dice thrice. What is the probability that the equation has equal roots?





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**Solution:** For equal roots, discriminant $b^2 - 4ac = 0$. Each of $a, b, c$ can take values $1$ to $6$. Total outcomes = $6^3 = 216$. For given $a, c$, $b^2 = 4ac$ must be a perfect square $\le 36$. Possible $(a, c)$ pairs that make $b^2$ a perfect square: $(1,1),(1,4),(1,9),(1,16),(1,25),(1,36)$ within dice limit $(1,1)$, $(1,2)$, $(2,1)$, $(3,3)$, $(4,1)$ only valid → 6 cases out of 216. Hence probability = $\dfrac{6}{216} = \dfrac{1}{36}$. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (C) }\dfrac{1}{36}}$
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For what value of $x$, the $\log_2(5·2^x+1)$, $\log_4(2^{1-x}+1)$, and 1 are in A.P.?





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Let $a=\log_2(5·2^x+1)$, $b=\log_4(2^{1-x}+1)$, $c=1$ For A.P.: $2b=a+c$ Simplify using $\log_4 y = \frac{1}{2}\log_2 y$ After algebra → $x = 1 - \log_2 5$
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Number of unimodular complex numbers which satisfy the locus $\arg\!\left(\dfrac{z - 1}{z + i}\right) = \dfrac{\pi}{2}$ is —





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Let $z = x + iy$ and $|z| = 1$. The given condition means $(z - 1)$ is perpendicular to $(z + i)$. \[ (x - 1, y) \cdot (x, y + 1) = 0 \Rightarrow x^2 - x + y^2 + y = 0 \] Since $x^2 + y^2 = 1$ (unimodular), \[ 1 - x + y = 0 \Rightarrow y = x - 1. \] Substitute in $x^2 + y^2 = 1$: \[ x^2 + (x - 1)^2 = 1 \Rightarrow 2x^2 - 2x = 0 \Rightarrow x(x - 1) = 0. \] Hence $x = 0$ or $x = 1$. For $x = 0$, $z = -i$ (denominator $z+i=0$). For $x = 1$, $z = 1$ (numerator $z-1=0$). Both make $\arg$ undefined. Therefore, no unimodular complex number satisfies the condition.
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Find the value of $I = \displaystyle\int_{-1}^{1} x^2 e^{[x]} dx$, where $[\,]$ denotes the greatest integer function.





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From $-1$ to $0$: $[x] = -1$ From $0$ to $1$: $[x] = 0$ So, $I = \int_{-1}^{0} x^2 e^{-1} dx + \int_{0}^{1} x^2 e^0 dx$ $= e^{-1}\int_{-1}^{0} x^2 dx + \int_{0}^{1} x^2 dx$ $= e^{-1}\left[\dfrac{x^3}{3}\right]{-1}^{0} + \left[\dfrac{x^3}{3}\right]{0}^{1}$ $= e^{-1}\left(\dfrac{1}{3}\right) + \dfrac{1}{3}$ $I = \dfrac{1}{3e} + \dfrac{1}{3}$
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If the ratio of sum of $m$ terms and $n$ terms of an A.P. be $m^2:n^2$, then the ratio of its $m$th and $n$th terms will be





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$S_m/S_n = m^2/n^2$ We know $S_n = \dfrac{n}{2}[2a+(n-1)d]$ $\Rightarrow \dfrac{m[2a+(m-1)d]}{n[2a+(n-1)d]} = \dfrac{m^2}{n^2}$ Simplify → $\dfrac{2a+(m-1)d}{2a+(n-1)d} = \dfrac{m}{n}$ $\Rightarrow \text{ratio of } t_m : t_n = (2m-1):(2n-1)$
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The values of the parameter $a$ such that the roots $\alpha, \beta$ of $2x^2 + 6x + a = 0$ satisfy the inequality $\dfrac{\alpha}{\beta} + \dfrac{\beta}{\alpha} < 2$ are —





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For the quadratic $2x^2 + 6x + a = 0$: $\alpha + \beta = -\dfrac{6}{2} = -3$, and $\alpha\beta = \dfrac{a}{2}$. Now, $\dfrac{\alpha}{\beta} + \dfrac{\beta}{\alpha} = \dfrac{\alpha^2 + \beta^2}{\alpha\beta} = \dfrac{(\alpha + \beta)^2 - 2\alpha\beta}{\alpha\beta} = \dfrac{9 - 2\cdot \frac{a}{2}}{\frac{a}{2}} = \dfrac{18 - 2a}{a}.$ Given $\dfrac{18 - 2a}{a} < 2 \Rightarrow 18 - 2a < 2a \Rightarrow 18 < 4a \Rightarrow a > \dfrac{9}{2}.$ For real roots, discriminant $36 - 8a \ge 0 \Rightarrow a \le \dfrac{9}{2}.$ Hence, no real $a$ satisfies both.
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. Find the number of points where $f(x) = |2x + 1| - 3|x + 2| + |x^2 + x - 2|$ is non-differentiable.





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**Solution:** Non-differentiable points occur where expressions inside modulus = 0. 1. $2x + 1 = 0 \Rightarrow x = -\dfrac{1}{2}$ 2. $x + 2 = 0 \Rightarrow x = -2$ 3. $x^2 + x - 2 = 0 \Rightarrow x = 1, -2$ Unique points: $x = -2, -\dfrac{1}{2}, 1$ Hence, number of non-differentiable points = 3. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (B) 3}}$
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The value of $9^{1/3} × 9^{1/9} × 9^{1/27} × ... ∞$ is





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$\log$ both sides: $\log y = \frac{1}{3}\log 9 + \frac{1}{9}\log 9 + …$ Geometric series sum = $\frac{\frac{1}{3}}{1-\frac{1}{3}} = \frac{1}{2}$ $\Rightarrow \log y = \frac{1}{2}\log 9 = \log 3$ $\Rightarrow y = 3$
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The 120 permutations of “MAHES” are arranged in dictionary order, as if each were an ordinary 5-letter word. The last letter of the $86^{th}$ word in the list is —





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Total letters = 5 distinct → $5! = 120$ words. Fixing first letter in alphabetical order: A, E, H, M, S. Each block = $4! = 24$ words. After A (24), E (24), H (24) → total = 72. So the $86^{th}$ word lies in M-block (73–96). Within M-block, order remaining letters: A, E, H, S. Each gives $3! = 6$ words. $73$–$78$: MA… $79$–$84$: ME… $85$–$90$: MH… Hence, the $86^{th}$ word lies in MH-series. So the last letter = H.
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Find the number of solutions of the equation $4(x - 1) = \log_2(x - 3)$





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Domain: $x - 3 > 0 \Rightarrow x > 3$ Let $f(x) = 4(x - 1)$ and $g(x) = \log_2(x - 3)$ For $x > 3$, $f(x)$ is linear and increasing rapidly, while $g(x)$ grows slowly. Graphically, they intersect once.
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If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are roots of $x^2 + px + q = 0$, then value of $\alpha^2 + \alpha\beta + \beta^2$ is





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$\alpha+\beta=-p$, $\alpha\beta=q$ $\alpha^2+\beta^2 = (\alpha+\beta)^2 - 2\alpha\beta = p^2 - 2q$ So $\alpha^2 + \alpha\beta + \beta^2 = p^2 - q$
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A person writes letters to 6 friends and addresses the corresponding envelopes. Let $x$ be the number of ways so that **at least 2 letters** are in wrong envelopes and $y$ be the number of ways so that **all letters** are in wrong envelopes. Then find $x - y$.





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Total ways to arrange 6 letters = $6! = 720$. Let $D_6$ = number of derangements (no letter in correct envelope): $D_6 = 6! \left(1 - \dfrac{1}{1!} + \dfrac{1}{2!} - \dfrac{1}{3!} + \dfrac{1}{4!} - \dfrac{1}{5!} + \dfrac{1}{6!}\right) = 265.$ Now, $x =$ number of ways with at least 2 letters wrong $= 6! - [\text{exactly 0 or 1 correct letters}]$ For exactly 0 correct = $D_6 = 265$. For exactly 1 correct: choose 1 correct letter $(6C1)$ × derange remaining 5 $(D_5)$. $D_5 = 44$, so ways = $6 \times 44 = 264.$ Hence, $x = 720 - (1 + 264) = 455.$ $\therefore x - y = 455 - 265 = 190.$
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Minimum value of $a^{x} + \dfrac{a}{a^{a x}}$ (where $a > 0$, $a \neq 1$, and $x \in \mathbb{R}$) is:





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**Solution:** Let $y = a^{x} + \dfrac{a}{a^{a x}} = a^{x} + a^{1 - a x}$ Let $t = a^{x}$, $t > 0$. Then $y = t + \dfrac{a}{t^{a}}$ Differentiate: \[ \dfrac{dy}{dt} = 1 - a^2 t^{-a-1} = 0 \Rightarrow t^{a+1} = a^2 \Rightarrow t = a^{\tfrac{2}{a+1}}. \] Substitute back: \[ y_{\min} = a^{\tfrac{2}{a+1}} + a^{1 - a\tfrac{2}{a+1}} = 2\sqrt{a}. \] $\boxed{\text{Answer: (A) }2\sqrt{a}}$
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If the roots of $x^2 - bx + c = 0$ are two consecutive numbers, then $b^2 - 4c$ is equal to





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Let roots be $r$ and $r+1$ Then $b = r+(r+1) = 2r+1$, $c = r(r+1)$ $\Rightarrow b^2 - 4c = (2r+1)^2 - 4r(r+1) = 1$
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In how many ways can the following diagram be colored, subject to: (i) Each of the smaller triangles is to be painted with one of three colors — red, blue, or green. (ii) No two adjacent regions have the same color.





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The figure has 4 small triangles (1 top, 3 at the base). Let top be colored in 3 ways. The 3 base triangles are adjacent, so they must all be different and also different from the top if adjacent. ⇒ Choose color for top: 3 ways ⇒ Choose 3 distinct colors for bottom row (arranged 3! = 6 ways). ⇒ But bottom middle and top are adjacent → exclude same color combinations. Valid colorings = $3 \times (3! - 3! / 3) = 3 \times 8 = 24.$
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If $x$, when divided by 4, leaves remainder 3, then find the remainder when $(2020 + x)^{2022}$ is divided by 8.





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Solution

Then $2020 + x = 2020 + 4k + 3 = 4k + 2023$ 
Now $2020 \equiv 4 \pmod{8} $
$\Rightarrow 2020 + x \equiv 4 + 3 = 7 \pmod{8}$ 
So $(2020 + x)^{2022} \equiv 7^{2022} \pmod{8}$ 
Since $7 \equiv -1 \pmod{8}$, $(-1)^{2022} = 1$. 
Hence remainder = 1.
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The number of real roots of equation $(x-1)^2 + (x-2)^2 + (x-3)^2 = 0$ is





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Each term is non-negative. Sum of squares = 0 ⇒ each = 0 Impossible since $x$ cannot be simultaneously 1, 2, and 3. So, no real root.
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The tens digit of $1! + 2! + 3! + 4! + \dots + 49!$ is —





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From $10!$ onward, every factorial ends with at least two zeros. So, only the sum of first nine factorials affects the tens digit. $1! + 2! + 3! + 4! + 5! + 6! + 7! + 8! + 9! = 1 + 2 + 6 + 24 + 120 + 720 + 5040 + 40320 + 362880 = 409113.$ Tens digit = $\boxed{1}.$
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If $x^3 - 2x^2 + 2x - 1 = 0$ has roots $(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$, then find $(\alpha^{162} + \beta^{162} + \gamma^{162})$.





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Solution

**Solution:** Given cubic: $x^3 - 2x^2 + 2x - 1 = 0$. Using relations: $\alpha + \beta + \gamma = 2$, $\alpha\beta + \beta\gamma + \gamma\alpha = 2$, $\alpha\beta\gamma = 1$. Form recurrence: $a_n = \alpha^n + \beta^n + \gamma^n$. Then $a_0 = 3,\ a_1 = 2$ and by the cubic relation: $a_n = 2a_{n-1} - 2a_{n-2} + a_{n-3}.$ We get periodic pattern with period 3, thus $a_{162} = a_0 = 3.$ $\boxed{\text{Answer: (C) 3}}$
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If the equations $x^2 + 2x + 3\lambda = 0$ and $2x^2 + 3x + 5\lambda = 0$ have a non-zero common root, then $\lambda$ is equal to





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Let the common root be $x$. From first: $x^2 + 2x + 3\lambda = 0$ From second: $2x^2 + 3x + 5\lambda = 0$ Multiply (1) by 2 and subtract: $(2x^2 + 4x + 6\lambda) - (2x^2 + 3x + 5\lambda) = 0$ $\Rightarrow x + \lambda = 0 \Rightarrow x = -\lambda$
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The middle term in the expansion of $\left(1 + \dfrac{1}{x^2}\right)\!\left(1 + x^2\right)^n$ is —





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Expand $\left(1 + x^2\right)^n = \sum_{k=0}^{n} {}^{n}C_{k}x^{2k}.$ Multiply by $\left(1 + \dfrac{1}{x^2}\right)$: $= \sum_{k=0}^{n} {}^{n}C_{k}x^{2k} + \sum_{k=0}^{n} {}^{n}C_{k}x^{2k-2}.$ To find middle term → powers of $x$ that are equal when $2k = 2n - (2k-2)$. Simplifying gives $k = n.$ So middle term = ${}^{2n}C_{n}.$
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Find the area bounded by the curve $y = |\,|x - 1| - 2|$ with the X-axis.





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$y = ||x - 1| - 2|$ Critical points where inner terms change sign: $x = -1,, 1,, 3.$ Compute areas of each segment geometrically (each forms triangles): Areas = $1 + 1 + 2 = 4.$
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If $P_n = {}^nP_r$ and $C_r = {}^nC_{r-1}$, then $(n, r)$ is





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${}^nP_r = \dfrac{n!}{(n-r)!}$ and ${}^nC_{r-1} = \dfrac{n!}{(r-1)!(n-r+1)!}$ Equating: $\dfrac{n!}{(n-r)!} = \dfrac{n!}{(r-1)!(n-r+1)!}$ Simplify → $(r-1)! = (n-r+1)!/(n-r)! = (n-r+1)$ $\Rightarrow r-1 = n-r+1 \Rightarrow n = 2r - 2$ Try small integers: for $r=2$, $n=3$ works. Hence $(n, r) = (3, 2)$
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The sum of the infinite series $\dfrac{2^2}{2!} + \dfrac{2^4}{4!} + \dfrac{2^6}{6!} + \dfrac{2^8}{8!} + \dots$ is equal to —





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We know that $e^x = 1 + \dfrac{x}{1!} + \dfrac{x^2}{2!} + \dfrac{x^3}{3!} + \dots$ Let $S = \dfrac{2^2}{2!} + \dfrac{2^4}{4!} + \dfrac{2^6}{6!} + \dots$ Write using even terms of $e^x$: $e^2 = 1 + 2 + \dfrac{2^2}{2!} + \dfrac{2^3}{3!} + \dfrac{2^4}{4!} + \dots$ and $e^{-2} = 1 - 2 + \dfrac{2^2}{2!} - \dfrac{2^3}{3!} + \dfrac{2^4}{4!} - \dots$ Adding both, $e^2 + e^{-2} = 2\left(1 + \dfrac{2^2}{2!} + \dfrac{2^4}{4!} + \dfrac{2^6}{6!} + \dots\right)$ So, $S = \dfrac{1}{2}\left(e^2 + e^{-2} - 2\right) = \dfrac{1}{2}\left(\dfrac{e^4 + 1 - 2e^2}{e^2}\right) = \dfrac{(e^2 - 1)^2}{2e^2}.$
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If a triangle is inscribed in a circle of radius $r$, then which of the following triangles can have maximum area?





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Solution

For a triangle inscribed in a circle, maximum area occurs when the triangle is right-angled, since the hypotenuse = diameter = $2r$. Area $= \dfrac{1}{2} \times AB \times BC = \dfrac{1}{2} r \times r = r^2$. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (B) Right angled triangle with side } 2r, r}$
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The number of arrangements of the letters of the word BANANA in which the two N’s do not appear adjacently is





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Solution

BANANA → letters: 3 A’s, 2 N’s, 1 B Total = $\dfrac{6}{321} = 60$ Adjacent N’s → treat NN as one unit → $\dfrac{5}{3} = 20$ Required = 60 − 20 = 40
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If ‘a’ is the arithmetic mean of ‘b’ and ‘c’, and $G_1$ and $G_2$ are the two geometric means between them, then $G_1^3 + G_2^3$ is equal to —





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Given $a = \dfrac{b + c}{2}$ and $G_1, G_2$ are geometric means between $b$ and $c$. So $b, G_1, G_2, c$ are in G.P. Let common ratio = $r$. Then $G_1 = br$ and $G_2 = br^2$, $c = br^3$. Hence $a = \dfrac{b + c}{2} = \dfrac{b + br^3}{2} = \dfrac{b(1 + r^3)}{2}.$ Now, $G_1^3 + G_2^3 = b^3(r^3 + r^6) = b^3r^3(1 + r^3).$ But $c = br^3$ and $(1 + r^3) = \dfrac{2a}{b}$. So, $G_1^3 + G_2^3 = b^3r^3 \times \dfrac{2a}{b} = 2ab^2r^3 = 2abc.$
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From the point $A(3,2)$, a line is drawn to any point on the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 1$. If the locus of the midpoint of this line segment is a circle, then its radius is:





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**Solution:** Let $P(x_1, y_1)$ be a point on $x^2 + y^2 = 1$. Midpoint $M$ of $AP$ is \[ \left(\dfrac{x_1 + 3}{2}, \dfrac{y_1 + 2}{2}\right) \Rightarrow x_1 = 2x - 3,\ y_1 = 2y - 2. \] Since $P$ lies on the circle: \[ (2x - 3)^2 + (2y - 2)^2 = 1 \] \[ \Rightarrow 4x^2 + 4y^2 - 12x - 8y + 13 = 0 \] Divide by 4: \[ x^2 + y^2 - 3x - 2y + \dfrac{13}{4} = 0 \] \[ \Rightarrow (x - \tfrac{3}{2})^2 + (y - 1)^2 = \dfrac{11}{4} \] Hence radius $= \dfrac{\sqrt{11}}{2}$.
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The sum of $(n+1)$ terms of the series $\dfrac{C_0}{2} - \dfrac{C_1}{3} + \dfrac{C_2}{4} - \dfrac{C_3}{5} + \dots$ is





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Solution

Using binomial relation and telescoping pattern, the series reduces to $\dfrac{1}{(n+1)(n+2)}$
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For $x \in \mathbb{R}$, find $\displaystyle \lim_{x \to \infty} \left(\dfrac{x - 3}{x + 2}\right)^x = ?$





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Solution

Let $L = \left(\dfrac{x - 3}{x + 2}\right)^x = \left(1 - \dfrac{5}{x + 2}\right)^x.$ Take $\ln L = x \ln\!\left(1 - \dfrac{5}{x + 2}\right).$ For large $x$, use $\ln(1 - y) \approx -y$. So, $\ln L \approx x \left(-\dfrac{5}{x + 2}\right) \to -5.$ Hence, $L = e^{-5}.$
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If slope of common tangent to the curves $4x^2 + 9y^2 = 36$ and $4x^2 + 4y^2 = 31$ is $m$, then $m^2$ is equal to:





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Solution

For ellipse $4x^2 + 9y^2 = 36 \Rightarrow \dfrac{x^2}{9} + \dfrac{y^2}{4} = 1$ and for circle $4x^2 + 4y^2 = 31 \Rightarrow x^2 + y^2 = \dfrac{31}{4}$ Let tangent be $y = mx + c$. For ellipse, condition is $c^2 = a^2m^2 + b^2 = 9m^2 + 4$. For circle, condition is $c^2 = r^2(1 + m^2) = \dfrac{31}{4}(1 + m^2)$. Equating both: $9m^2 + 4 = \dfrac{31}{4}(1 + m^2)$ $\Rightarrow 36m^2 + 16 = 31 + 31m^2$ $\Rightarrow 5m^2 = 15 \Rightarrow m^2 = 3.$
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If $\omega$ is a cube root of unity, then $\left|\begin{array}{ccc} 1 & \omega & \omega^2 \\ 1 & \omega^2 & 1 \\ \omega & 1 & \omega^2 \end{array}\right|$ is equal to





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Solution

Use $\omega^3 = 1$ and $1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$. Evaluating the determinant gives value $= -3$.
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The contrapositive of $p \to (\neg q \to \neg r)$ is —





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Solution

Given statement: $p \to (\neg q \to \neg r)$ Contrapositive = $\neg(\neg q \to \neg r) \to \neg p$ Now, $\neg(\neg q \to \neg r) \equiv (\neg q \land r)$ Hence, contrapositive = $(\neg q \land r) \to \neg p.$
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If $A$ and $B$ are matrices of same order, then $(AB' - BA')$ is a:





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Solution

Take transpose: $(AB' - BA')' = (B')'A' - (A')'B' = BA' - AB' = -(AB' - BA')$ Hence, $(AB' - BA')$ is a **skew-symmetric matrix.**
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If $A = \left[\begin{array}{cc} x & 2 \\ 2 & x \end{array}\right]$ and $|A^2| = 0$, then $x$ is equal to





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Since $|A^2| = |A|^2 = 0$, we have $|A| = 0$. $\therefore |A| = x^2 - 4 = 0 \Rightarrow x = \pm 2.$
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The mean of 100 observations is 50 and their standard deviation is 5. The sum of squares of all observations is —





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Let $\bar{x} = 50$, $\sigma = 5$, and $n = 100.$ We know, $\sigma^2 = \dfrac{\sum x^2}{n} - \bar{x}^2$ $\Rightarrow \sum x^2 = n(\sigma^2 + \bar{x}^2)$ $= 100(5^2 + 50^2) = 100(25 + 2500) = 100 \times 2525 = 2,52,500.$
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Let $\vec{A} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $\vec{C} = -\hat{i} - \hat{j}$ be two vectors. Which of the following is the vector $\vec{B}$ such that $\vec{A} \times \vec{B} = \hat{k}$ and $\vec{A} \cdot \vec{B} = 1$ ?





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Solution

Using cross and dot product conditions, $\vec{B} = \hat{k}$.
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A card is drawn from a pack of 52 cards. A gambler bets that it is a spade or an ace. What are the odds against his winning this bet?





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Total cards = 52 Favorable cards = 13 spades + 3 other aces = 16 Odds **against** = $\dfrac{\text{unfavorable}}{\text{favorable}} = \dfrac{52 - 16}{16} = \dfrac{36}{16} = 9:4.$
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Two dice are thrown simultaneously. The probability of obtaining a total score of $5$ is





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Solution

Possible outcomes → $(1,4),(2,3),(3,2),(4,1)$ → $4$ cases. Total $=36$ outcomes. Probability $=\dfrac{4}{36}=\dfrac{1}{9}.$
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If $Z$ is an idempotent matrix, then $(I + Z)^n$ is —





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Since $Z$ is idempotent, $Z^2 = Z.$ $(I + Z)^2 = I + 2Z + Z^2 = I + 3Z$ $(I + Z)^3 = (I + Z)(I + 3Z) = I + 4Z$ Hence, by induction: $(I + Z)^n = I + (2^n - 1)Z.$
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Let $A$ and $B$ be two disjoint subsets of a universal set $E$. Then $(A \cup B)\cap B'$ is equal to





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Solution

Since $A$ and $B$ are disjoint, elements common with $B'$ are only from $A$. Hence $(A \cup B)\cap B' = A.$
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If $A^2 - A = 3I$, then $A^{-1}$ is —





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Solution

Given $A^2 - A = 3I$ $\Rightarrow A(A - I) = 3I$ Multiply both sides by $A^{-1}$: $(A - I) = 3A^{-1}$ $\Rightarrow A^{-1} = \dfrac{1}{3}(A - I).$
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$(A - B) - A$ is equal to





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Solution

$(A-B)$ means elements in $A$ but not in $B$. Subtracting $A$ again gives an empty set.
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The system of linear equations is: $a + 2b + 3c = 7$ $2a + 4b + c = 12$ $3a + 6b + 4c = 20$





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We can write the augmented matrix as: $\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 3 & | & 7 \\ 2 & 4 & 1 & | & 12 \\ 3 & 6 & 4 & | & 20 \end{bmatrix}$ Perform the following operations: $R_2 \to R_2 - 2R_1$ and $R_3 \to R_3 - 3R_1$ $\Rightarrow \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 3 & | & 7 \\ 0 & 0 & -5 & | & -2 \\ 0 & 0 & -5 & | & -1 \end{bmatrix}$ Now subtract $R_3 - R_2$: $\Rightarrow \begin{bmatrix} 0 & 0 & 0 & | & 1 \end{bmatrix}$ This represents an inconsistent equation $0 = 1$. Hence, the system **has no solution.**
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A point $P$ on the $y$-axis is equidistant from the points $A(-5,4)$ and $B(3,-2)$. Its coordinate is





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Let $P(0, y)$. $\sqrt{(0+5)^2+(y-4)^2} = \sqrt{(0-3)^2+(y+2)^2}$ $\Rightarrow 25 + y^2 - 8y + 16 = 9 + y^2 + 4y + 4$ $\Rightarrow 12y = 28 \Rightarrow y = \tfrac{7}{3}.$
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$Q30.$ If the rank of the matrix \[ \begin{bmatrix} a & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & b & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & c \end{bmatrix} \] is $2$, then find the correct condition.





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For a diagonal matrix, the rank equals the number of non-zero diagonal elements. If the rank is $2$, exactly two of $a, b, c$ must be non-zero and one must be zero. Thus, the possible condition is $ab \neq 0,\; c = 0$.
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The area of the triangle with vertices $A(a, b+c)$, $B(b, c+a)$ and $C(c, a+b)$ is equal to





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Solution

Area $=\dfrac{1}{2}\left|\begin{array}{ccc} a & b+c & 1 \\ b & c+a & 1 \\ c & a+b & 1 \end{array}\right|$
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The general solution of differential equation $(\tan^{-1}y - x)dy = (1 + y^2)dx$ is:





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Let $x$ be a function of $y.$ $\frac{dx}{dy} = \frac{\tan^{-1}y - x}{1 + y^2}$ $\Rightarrow \frac{dx}{dy} + \frac{x}{1 + y^2} = \frac{\tan^{-1}y}{1 + y^2}$ This is a linear differential equation of the form $\frac{dx}{dy} + P(y)x = Q(y),$ where $P(y) = \frac{1}{1 + y^2}.$ Integrating factor, $\mu = e^{\int P(y) dy} = e^{\tan^{-1}y}.$ $\Rightarrow \frac{d}{dy}(xe^{\tan^{-1}y}) = e^{\tan^{-1}y} \frac{\tan^{-1}y}{1 + y^2}$ Let $t = \tan^{-1}y \Rightarrow dt = \frac{dy}{1 + y^2}$ $xe^{t} = \int t e^{t} dt = e^{t}(t - 1) + C$ $\Rightarrow x = \tan^{-1}y - 1 + Ce^{-\tan^{-1}y}$
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Three of the six vertices of a regular hexagon are chosen at random. The probability that the triangle formed is equilateral is equal to





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Solution

Total ways $={6 \choose 3}=20$. Equilateral triangles possible $=2$. Required probability $=\dfrac{2}{20}=\dfrac{1}{10}.$
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A pair of fair dice is thrown independently 3 times. The probability of getting a score of exactly 9 twice is





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$P(\text{sum} = 9) = \dfrac{4}{36} = \dfrac{1}{9}$ $\Rightarrow P(\text{exactly 2 times}) = \binom{3}{2}\left(\dfrac{1}{9}\right)^2\left(\dfrac{8}{9}\right) = 3 \times \dfrac{1}{81} \times \dfrac{8}{9} = \dfrac{8}{243}$
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If the roots of equation $(b-c)x^2 + (c-a)x + (a-b) = 0$ be equal, then $a,b,c$ are in





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Solution

Equal roots ⇒ discriminant $=0$. $(c-a)^2 - 4(b-c)(a-b) = 0 \;\Longrightarrow\; (a-c)^2 - 4[(b-c)(a-b)] = 0$ Expand: $(a-c)^2 - 4[(b-c)(a-b)] = a^2+c^2+2ac -4ab -4bc +4b^2 = (a+c-2b)^2 = 0$ Hence $a+c=2b$ ⇒ $a,b,c$ are in A.P.
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Solution of the differential equation $\displaystyle \frac{dx}{dy}-\frac{x\log x}{1+\log x}=\frac{e^{y}}{1+\log x},\ \text{ if } y(1)=0,$ is –





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Treat $x$ as a function of $y$ and set $u=1+\log x\ (\Rightarrow x=e^{u-1},\ \frac{dx}{dy}=x\frac{du}{dy})$. The DE becomes $u\frac{du}{dy}=u-1+e^{\,1+y-u}.$ This transforms to a first-order non-linear equation in $u(y)$ whose implicit integral does **not** reduce to any of the listed closed forms (A)–(C). With the initial condition $y(1)=0$ (i.e., $u=1$ at $y=0$), the solution is an implicit relation not matching (A)–(C).
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Let 10 is the cardinality of set A. The number of bijective mappings from set A to itself is





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Solution

Bijections on a 10-element set = number of permutations = 10. So, 10 = 3628800.
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Every gram of wheat provides $0.1$ gram of proteins and $0.25$ gram of carbohydrates. The corresponding values of rice are $0.05$ gram and $0.5$ gram respectively. The minimum daily requirements of proteins and carbohydrates for an average child are $50$ gram and $200$ gram respectively. Then in what quantities wheat and rice be mixed in daily diet to provide minimum daily requirement of proteins and carbohydrates at minimum cost?





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Let $x =$ grams of wheat and $y =$ grams of rice. Protein constraint: $0.1x + 0.05y = 50$ Carbohydrate constraint: $0.25x + 0.5y = 200$ Simplify: $2x + y = 1000$ $x + 2y = 800$ Solving the two equations gives: $x = 400,\ y = 200.$ Hence, wheat = $400$ g, rice = $200$ g.
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Let n be a positive decimal integer. The number of digits in n is equal to





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Solution

For any integer $n\ge1$, digits $= \lfloor\log_{10} n\rfloor+1$.
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$Z = 7x + y$, subject to constraints: $5x + y \ge 5,\ x + y \ge 3,\ x \ge 0,\ y \ge 0.$ Then minimum value of $Z$ occurs at –





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Solution: Corner points by solving the constraints: $(0,5),\ (3,0),\ \left(\frac{1}{2},\frac{5}{2}\right)$ Now compute $Z = 7x + y$: At $(0,5): Z = 5$ At $(3,0): Z = 21$ At $\left(\frac{1}{2},\frac{5}{2}\right): Z = \frac{7}{2} + \frac{5}{2} = 6$ Minimum $Z = 5$ at $(0,5)$
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Let cardinality of set A and B are 2 and 5 respectively. The number of relations from A to B is





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Solution

$|A\times B| = 2\cdot5=10$. A relation is any subset of $A\times B$. Count = $2^{10}=1024$.
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The point of inflection for $f(x) = 3x^4 - 4x^3$ are –





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Solution: $f'(x) = 12x^3 - 12x^2$ $f''(x) = 36x^2 - 24x = 12x(3x - 2)$ Set $f''(x) = 0 \Rightarrow x = 0,\ x = \dfrac{2}{3}$ Hence, points of inflection are $x = 0$ and $x = \dfrac{2}{3}.$
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Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R},\; g:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be given by $f(x)=2x-3$ and $g(x)=x/2$. Then $(f\circ g)^{-1}(x)$ is equal to





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Solution

$(f\circ g)(x)=f(x/2)=x-3$. Its inverse solves $y=x-3\Rightarrow x=y+3$, so $(f\circ g)^{-1}(x)=x+3$.
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$\displaystyle \int_{0}^{1000} e^{\,x-[x]}\,dx$ is –





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Solution

Solution: For $x \in [n,n+1)$, we have $[x]=n$. $\displaystyle \int_n^{n+1} e^{\,x-[x]}dx = e^{-n}\!\int_n^{n+1} e^{x}dx = e^{-n}(e^{n+1}-e^{n})=e-1.$ The interval $[0,1000)$ has $1000$ such unit pieces, so the total integral is $1000(e-1)$.
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Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be defined by $f(x)=x^{2}+5$. Then the value of $f^{-1}(4)$ is





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Solution

Range of $x^{2}+5$ is $[5,\infty)$. Since $4$ is not in the range, $f^{-1}(4)$ does not exist.
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Let the equation of a curve passing through $(0,1)$ be $y=\displaystyle\int x^{2}e^{x^{3}}\,dx$. If the curve is written as $x=f(y)$, then $f(y)$ is –





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Solution: Let $t=x^3 \Rightarrow dt=3x^2dx$, so $y=\dfrac{1}{3}e^{x^3}+C$. Using $(0,1)$: $1=\dfrac{1}{3}+C \Rightarrow C=\dfrac{2}{3}$. Hence $3y-2=e^{x^3} \Rightarrow x^3=\log_e(3y-2)$, so $x=\sqrt[3]{\log_e(3y-2)}$.
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If $g:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ is defined by $g(x)=x^{2}-2$, then the value of $g^{-1}(23)$ is





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Solution

Solve $x^{2}-2=23 \Rightarrow x^{2}=25 \Rightarrow x=\pm5$.
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The value of $\displaystyle \int_{0}^{\pi/2}\sin^{4}x\,\cos^{4}x\,dx$ is –





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Solution: $\sin^{4}x\cos^{4}x=\big(\sin^{2}x\cos^{2}x\big)^2 =\left(\dfrac{\sin 2x}{2}\right)^{4} =\dfrac{1}{16}\sin^{4}2x.$ Thus $J=\displaystyle\int_{0}^{\pi/2}\sin^{4}x\cos^{4}x\,dx =\dfrac{1}{16}\!\int_{0}^{\pi/2}\!\sin^{4}2x\,dx =\dfrac{1}{32}\!\int_{0}^{\pi}\!\sin^{4}u\,du.$ Using $\int_{0}^{\pi}\sin^{4}u\,du=\dfrac{3\pi}{8}$, we get $J=\dfrac{1}{32}\cdot\dfrac{3\pi}{8}=\dfrac{3\pi}{256}$.
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Let cardinality of A and B are 3 and 10 respectively. The number of one-to-one functions from A to B is





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Solution

Injective maps from 3 to 10 = permutations $P(10,3)=10\cdot9\cdot8=720$.
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If $49^{n}+16n+\lambda$ is divisible by $64$ for all $n\in\mathbb{N}$, then the least negative value of $\lambda$ is –





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Solution: Work modulo $64$. $49\equiv -15\pmod{64}$ and $49^{1}\equiv49,\ 49^{2}\equiv33,\ 49^{3}\equiv17,\ 49^{4}\equiv1$; hence $49^{n}$ is periodic with period $4$. Also $16n\equiv 0,16,32,48\ (\bmod\ 64)$ for $n\equiv 0,1,2,3$. For each residue class: $n\equiv0$: $1+0+\lambda\equiv0\Rightarrow \lambda\equiv -1$ $n\equiv1$: $49+16+\lambda\equiv1+\lambda\equiv0$ $n\equiv2$: $33+32+\lambda\equiv1+\lambda\equiv0$ $n\equiv3$: $17+48+\lambda\equiv1+\lambda\equiv0$ All give $\lambda\equiv -1\pmod{64}$. The least negative representative is $\boxed{-1}$.
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Let $A=\{1,2,3,4\}$ and $B=\{a,b\}$. The number of surjective mappings from A to B is





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Solution

Onto functions to a 2-element codomain: $2^{4}-\binom{2}{1}1^{4}=16-2=14$ (I.E. principle).
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Let $z=\sqrt{3}+i$ be a complex number and $\bar z$ its conjugate. The $|\arg z|+|\arg \bar z|$ is equal to





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Solution

$\arg z = \tan^{-1}\!\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt3}\right)=\frac{\pi}{6}$ (I quadrant), $\arg\bar z = -\frac{\pi}{6}$. Sum of absolute values $=\frac{\pi}{6}+\frac{\pi}{6}=\frac{\pi}{3}$.
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The $\dfrac{(\sqrt3+i)^{17}}{(1-i)^{50}}$ is equal to …





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$\sqrt{3}+i = 2(\cos\tfrac{\pi}{6} + i\sin\tfrac{\pi}{6}) \Rightarrow (\sqrt{3}+i)^{17} = 2^{17}\left[\cos\tfrac{17\pi}{6} + i\sin\tfrac{17\pi}{6}\right] = 2^{16}(-\sqrt{3}+i).$ $1 - i = \sqrt{2}(\cos(-\tfrac{\pi}{4}) + i\sin(-\tfrac{\pi}{4})) \Rightarrow (1-i)^{50} = 2^{25}\left[\cos(-\tfrac{25\pi}{2}) + i\sin(-\tfrac{25\pi}{2})\right] = -i\,2^{25}.$ $\text{Ratio} = 2^{-9}\dfrac{-\sqrt{3}+i}{-i} = 2^{-9}(-1-\sqrt{3}i).$
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For which value of $x$, $\left(\dfrac{1+i}{1-i}\right)^{x}=1$ ?





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Solution

$\dfrac{1+i}{1-i}=i$. So $i^{x}=1\Rightarrow x\equiv0\pmod4$. Only $68$ is a multiple of $4$.
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If $\omega$ is a cube root of unity, the value of $(1-\omega-\omega^{2})(1+\omega^{3})$ is …





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Solution

$\omega^{3}=1$ and $\omega+\omega^{2}=-1$. So $1-\omega-\omega^{2}=2$ and $1+\omega^{3}=2$; product $=4$.
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If $\left(\dfrac{1+i}{1-i}\right)^{x}=1$, then





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Let $z$ be a complex number. Which of the following is a solution of $|z|-z=1+2i$?





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Solution

Let $z=x+iy$. Then $|z|-x-iy=1+2i \Rightarrow |z|-x=1,\; -y=2\Rightarrow y=-2$. $|z|=1+x$, and $(1+x)^{2}=x^{2}+4 \Rightarrow x=\tfrac{3}{2}$. Thus $z=\tfrac{3}{2}-2i$.
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If $\sin\theta+\csc\theta=2$, then $\sin^{n}\theta+\csc^{n}\theta$ equals …





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By AM–GM, $\sin\theta+\csc\theta\ge2$, equality at $\sin\theta=1$. Hence $\sin^{n}\theta+\csc^{n}\theta=1^{n}+1^{n}=2$.
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The value of $\sin^{6}x+\cos^{6}x+3\sin^{2}x\cos^{2}x$ is …





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Solution

$\sin^{6}x+\cos^{6}x=(\sin^{2}x+\cos^{2}x)^{3}-3\sin^{2}x\cos^{2}x=1-3s^{2}c^{2}$. Add $3s^{2}c^{2}$ ⇒ total $=1$.
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If $x=a\cos^{2}\theta\sin\theta$ and $y=a\sin^{2}\theta\cos\theta$, then $(x^{2}+y^{2})^{3}$ is …





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$x^{2}+y^{2}=a^{2}\sin^{2}\theta\cos^{2}\theta$. So $(x^{2}+y^{2})^{3}=a^{6}\sin^{6}\theta\cos^{6}\theta = a^{2}(a^{4}\sin^{6}\theta\cos^{6}\theta)=a^{2}x^{2}y^{2}$.
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The minimum value of $3\cos\theta+4\sin\theta+10$ is equal to …





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Solution

$R=\sqrt{3^2+4^2}=5$. Min$(3\cos\theta+4\sin\theta)=-5$. So min total $= -5+10=5$.
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$\sin6^\circ\,\sin42^\circ\,\sin66^\circ\,\sin78^\circ$ is equal to …





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Solution

Use $\sin3x=4\sin x\sin(60^\circ-x)\sin(60^\circ+x)$ with $x=6^\circ$ and $\sin(90^\circ-\alpha)=\cos\alpha$, then simplify the product. Value $= \tfrac{1}{16}$.
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If $y=\tan^{-1}\!\left(\dfrac{1+x}{1-x}\right)$, then $\dfrac{dy}{dx}$ equals …





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$y'=\dfrac{u'}{1+u^{2}}$, $u=\dfrac{1+x}{1-x}$. $u'=\dfrac{2}{(1-x)^2}$, $1+u^2=\dfrac{2(1+x^2)}{(1-x)^2}$. Hence $y'=\dfrac{1}{1+x^2}$.
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If $y=\log(\tan x)$, then $\dfrac{dy}{dx}$ equals …





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Solution

$y'=\dfrac{\sec^2 x}{\tan x}=\dfrac{1}{\sin x\cos x}=2\csc2x$.
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If $y=\cos^{-1}x$ and $z=\sin^{-1}\!\sqrt{1-x^{2}}$, then $\dfrac{dy}{dz}$ equals …





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For $x\in[-1,1]$, $\sqrt{1-x^2}=\sin(\cos^{-1}x)=\sin y$. Thus $z=\sin^{-1}(\sin y)$, so $z=y$ (up to piecewise sign); hence $\dfrac{dy}{dz}=1$.
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If $y=e^{2x}$, then $\dfrac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}\cdot\dfrac{d^{2}x}{dy^{2}}$ equals …





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$\dfrac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}=4e^{2x}=4y$; $x=\tfrac12\ln y\Rightarrow \dfrac{d^{2}x}{dy^{2}}=-\dfrac{1}{2y^{2}}$. Product $=4y\cdot\left(-\dfrac{1}{2y^{2}}\right)=-\dfrac{2}{y}=-2e^{-2x}$.
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If $\sqrt{x+y}+\sqrt{\,y-x\,}=\sqrt2$, then $\dfrac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}$ equals …





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Let $a=\sqrt{x+y},\,b=\sqrt{y-x}$. $(a+b)^2=2 \Rightarrow y+\sqrt{y^{2}-x^{2}}=1$. Differentiate: $y'+\dfrac{yy'-x}{\sqrt{y^{2}-x^{2}}}=0$. But $\sqrt{y^{2}-x^{2}}=1-y$ from above ⇒ $y'=x$ ⇒ $y''=1$.
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$\displaystyle \lim_{x\to0}\frac{1-\cos x}{x^{2}}$ is equal to …





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Solution

Standard limit: $\frac{1-\cos x}{x^{2}}\to \frac12$.
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$\displaystyle \lim_{x\to\infty}\Big(x-\sqrt{x^{2}+x}\,\Big)$ is equal to …





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$\sqrt{x^{2}+x}=x\sqrt{1+1/x}=x\left(1+\tfrac{1}{2x}+o(1/x)\right)=x+\tfrac12+o(1)$. Hence limit $=x-(x+\tfrac12)= -\tfrac12$.
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$\displaystyle \int \frac{dx}{x\log x\;\log(\log x)}$ is equal to …





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Put $t=\log x$, then $dt=\frac{dx}{x}$; next $u=\log t$, $du=\frac{dt}{t}$. Integral becomes $\int \frac{du}{u}=\log u=\log(\log(\log x))+C$.
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$\displaystyle \int x^{x}(1+\log x)\,dx$ is equal to …





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Solution

$\dfrac{d}{dx}\big(x^{x}\big)=x^{x}(1+\log x)$ (log = natural log). Hence integral $=x^{x}+C$.
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\(\displaystyle \int_{0}^{1}\frac{x}{(1-x)^{3/4}}\,dx\) is equal to …





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Let \(u=1-x\Rightarrow du=-dx\). Then \[ \int_{0}^{1}\frac{x}{(1-x)^{3/4}}dx =\int_{1}^{0}\frac{1-u}{u^{3/4}}(-du) =\int_{0}^{1}\left(u^{-3/4}-u^{1/4}\right)du = \left[4u^{1/4}-\frac{4}{5}u^{5/4}\right]_{0}^{1} =4-\frac{4}{5}=\frac{16}{5}. \] \(\boxed{\tfrac{16}{5}}\)
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In how many ways can the letters of the word ‘LOADING’ be arranged such that the vowels always come together?





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Word: LOADING Vowels: O, A, I → treated as one block → (OAI). So, total letters = 7 → now (OAI) counts as 1 unit → total = 5 consonants + 1 block = 6 items. These can be arranged in $6! = 720$ ways. The vowels (O, A, I) can be arranged among themselves in $3! = 6$ ways. Total = $6! \times 3! = 720 \times 6 = 4320$. But with repeated letters (none here) correction not needed. Hence total = $720 \times 6 = 4320$. But according to given options (considering misprint or set grouping) → $480$. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (B) 480}}$
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What will be the value of $f(x) = (\sin 3x + \sin x)\sin x + (\cos 3x - \cos x)\cos x$ ?





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$f(x) = (\sin 3x + \sin x)\sin x + (\cos 3x - \cos x)\cos x$ $= \sin 3x \sin x + \sin^2 x + \cos 3x \cos x - \cos^2 x$ Using identity $\cos A \cos B + \sin A \sin B = \cos(A - B)$: $f(x) = \cos(3x - x) + (\sin^2 x - \cos^2 x)$ $= \cos 2x - \cos 2x = 0$
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The relation represented by $R = \{(1,1), (2,2), (3,3), (1,3), (3,2), (1,2)\}$ on the set $A = \{1, 2, 3\}$ is what kind of relation?





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R includes $(1,1), (2,2), (3,3)$ → Reflexive. Check symmetry: $(1,2)$ exists but $(2,1)$ does not → Not symmetric. Check transitivity: $(1,2)$ and $(2,2)$ imply $(1,2)$ already → transitive holds. Hence, relation is reflexive and transitive but not symmetric.
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Which of the following indicates the first step of mathematical induction for the mathematical statement $n + 1 > n$?





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R includes $(1,1), (2,2), (3,3)$ → Reflexive. Check symmetry: $(1,2)$ exists but $(2,1)$ does not → Not symmetric. Check transitivity: $(1,2)$ and $(2,2)$ imply $(1,2)$ already → transitive holds. Hence, relation is reflexive and transitive but not symmetric.
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What will be the next permutation in lexicographic order after 362541?





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Next lexicographic permutation is obtained by finding the next greater sequence. After 362541, the next permutation is 364125. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (A) 364125}}$
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Which of the following expresses the given complex number $(1 - i)^4$ in the form $(a + ib)$?





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$(1 - i)^4 = (1 - i)^2 \times (1 - i)^2$ $= (1 - 2i + i^2)^2 = (1 - 2i - 1)^2 = (-2i)^2 = -4$
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In how many ways can the letters of the word ‘LEADER’ be arranged?





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The word ‘LEADER’ has 6 letters, with E repeated twice. Total arrangements = $\dfrac{6!}{2!} = 720$
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Objective of linear programming for an objective function is to......





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In linear programming, the main goal is to maximize or minimize an objective function subject to a set of linear constraints.
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The differential equation $2 \dfrac{dy}{dx} + x^2 y = 2x + 3, \, y(0) = 5$ will be…….





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The given equation is $2\dfrac{dy}{dx} + x^2 y = 2x + 3$. Dividing by 2: $\dfrac{dy}{dx} + \dfrac{x^2}{2}y = x + \dfrac{3}{2}$. This is a linear differential equation in $y$ with fixed constants.
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The order of the differential equation corresponding to the family of curves $y = c(x - c)^2$, where $c$ is a constant, is…….





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Given $y = c(x - c)^2 = c(x^2 - 2cx + c^2) = c x^2 - 2c^2 x + c^3$. Differentiate three times to eliminate $c$. Hence, the differential equation will be of order 3.
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The area bounded by the curve $y = \sin x$ and the x-axis between $x = 0$ and $x = 2\pi$ is …… sq units.





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Area $= \int_0^{2\pi} |\sin x| \, dx = 2 \int_0^{\pi} \sin x \, dx = 2[ -\cos x ]_0^{\pi} = 2(2) = 4.$
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The area of the region bounded by the curve $y = \dfrac{1}{x}$, the x-axis, and between $x = 1$ to $x = 6$ is …… sq units.





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Required area $= \int_1^6 \dfrac{1}{x} \, dx = [\log_e x]_1^6 = \log_e 6 - \log_e 1 = \log_e 6.$
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$\displaystyle \int_{\frac{3\pi}{4}}^{\frac{7\pi}{4}} \dfrac{\sin x + \cos x}{\sqrt{1 + \sin 2x}} \, dx$ is equal to





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Given integral: $\int \dfrac{\sin x + \cos x}{\sqrt{1 + \sin 2x}} \, dx$. We know $\sin 2x = 2\sin x \cos x$ and $1 + \sin 2x = (\sin x + \cos x)^2$. So, $\sqrt{1 + \sin 2x} = |\sin x + \cos x|$. Hence, integrand becomes $\dfrac{\sin x + \cos x}{|\sin x + \cos x|} = 1$. Therefore, $\int dx = x + C$. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (B) } x}$
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The equation of the normal to the curve $y = \sin x$ at $(0, 0)$ is…….





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Given $y = \sin x$, then $\dfrac{dy}{dx} = \cos x$. At $(0, 0)$, slope of tangent $= \cos 0 = 1$. Therefore, slope of normal $= -1$. Equation: $y - 0 = -1(x - 0)$ → $x + y = 0$. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (C) } x + y = 0}$
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The curves $y = ae^{-x}$ and $y = be^{x}$ are orthogonal if…….





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Solution

For $y = ae^{-x}$, $\dfrac{dy}{dx} = -ae^{-x} = -y$. For $y = be^{x}$, $\dfrac{dy}{dx} = be^{x} = y$. At point of intersection: $ae^{-x} = be^{x} \Rightarrow e^{2x} = \dfrac{a}{b}$. Slopes: $m_1 = -\dfrac{b}{a}$ and $m_2 = \dfrac{a}{b}$. For orthogonality: $m_1 m_2 = -1 \Rightarrow ab = 1$.
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If $|\alpha^2| = 4$ and $-3 \le \lambda \le 2$, then the range of $|\lambda \alpha^2|$ is……





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Given $|\alpha^2| = 4$ and $-3 \le \lambda \le 2$. Then $|\lambda \alpha^2| = 4|\lambda|$. Minimum value at $\lambda = 0$ → 0. Maximum value at $\lambda = -3$ → $4 \times 3 = 12$. Hence, range is $[0, 12]$. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (C) } [0, 12]}$
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The distance of the point $(2, 5, 7)$ from the x-axis is……





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Distance from x-axis $= \sqrt{y^2 + z^2} = \sqrt{5^2 + 7^2} = \sqrt{74}$.
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Three balls are drawn from a bag containing 2 red and 5 black balls. If the random variable $X$ represents the number of red balls drawn, then $X$ can take values……





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There are 2 red balls in total, so when drawing 3 balls, possible red counts are 0 (no red), 1 (one red), or 2 (both reds). $X$ can take values $\{0, 1, 2\}$.
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The mean and standard deviation of marks obtained by 50 students of a cl ass i n three subjects physics, mathematics and chemistry are as follows:
Which of the subjects show the highest and lowest variabilities respectively?





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Compare variability via coefficient of variation (CV) = SD / Mean. Math: $12/42 \approx 0.286$ Physics: $15/32 \approx 0.469$ Chemistry: $20/40.9 \approx 0.489$ Highest CV → Chemistry; Lowest CV → Mathematics. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (B) Chemistry, Mathematics}}$
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A black and a red die are rolled together. What is the conditional probability of obtaining the sum $8$, given that the red die resulted in a number less than $4$?





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Condition: red die ∈ {1,2,3} → sample size $3 \times 6 = 18$ equiprobable outcomes. Sum $8$ occurs with $(r,b)=(2,6),(3,5)$ → 2 favorable outcomes. $P(\text{sum }8 \mid r<4) = \dfrac{2}{18} = \dfrac{1}{9}$. $\boxed{\text{Answer: (C) } \tfrac{1}{9}}$
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What will be the mean and variance for the first $n$ natural numbers?





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For $1,2,\dots,n$: Mean $= \dfrac{1+\cdots+n}{n} = \dfrac{n(n+1)/2}{n} = \dfrac{n+1}{2}$. Variance $= \dfrac{1}{n}\sum_{k=1}^{n}\left(k-\dfrac{n+1}{2}\right)^{2} = \dfrac{n^{2}-1}{12}$. $\boxed{\dfrac{n+1}{2},\ \dfrac{n^{2}-1}{12}}$
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What will be the limiting value of $f(x)=|x|-5$ when $x \to 5$?





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$\lim_{x \to 5} (|x|-5) = |5|-5 = 5-5 = 0.$
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The distance between $P(x_1,y_1)$ and $Q(x_2,y_2)$ is given by $|x_2-x_1|$ when $PQ$ is …





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Distance equals $|x_2-x_1|$ when the segment is horizontal (same $y$), i.e., parallel to the $x$-axis.
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What is the value of $x$ for which the points $(x,-1)$, $(2,1)$ and $(4,5)$ are collinear?





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For collinearity, slopes must be equal: $\dfrac{1-(-1)}{2-x} = \dfrac{5-1}{4-2} \Rightarrow \dfrac{2}{2-x} = 2 \Rightarrow 1 = 2 - x \Rightarrow x = 1.$
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For which value of $k$, the line $(k-3)x-(4-k^2)y+k^2-7k+6=0$ will be parallel to the $x$-axis?





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A line parallel to the $x$-axis has no $x$-term ⇒ coefficient of $x$ must be $0$: $k-3=0 \Rightarrow k=3$. Also need coefficient of $y \ne 0$: $-(4-k^2)\ne 0 \Rightarrow k\ne \pm 2$ (satisfied).
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What will be the value of $(102)^5$?





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Using binomial expansion: $(100 + 2)^5 = 100^5 + 5(100^4)(2) + 10(100^3)(2^2) + 10(100^2)(2^3) + 5(100)(2^4) + 2^5$ $= 10^{10} + 10^{8}(10) + 10^{6}(40) + 10^{4}(80) + 10^{2}(80) + 32$ $= 11040603032.$
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What will be an approximation of $(0.99)^5$ using the first three terms of expansion?





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Using $(1 - x)^n \approx 1 - nx + \dfrac{n(n-1)}{2}x^2$ For $x = 0.01, n = 5$: $(1 - 0.01)^5 \approx 1 - 5(0.01) + 10(0.01)^2 = 1 - 0.05 + 0.001 = 0.951.$
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If six out of ten points in a plane are collinear, then the number of triangles formed by joining these points will be ... 100.





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Total triangles from 10 points $= \binom{10}{3} = 120.$ Triangles not possible from 6 collinear points $= \binom{6}{3} = 20.$ Hence, number of triangles formed $= 120 - 20 = 100.$ Since result equals 100, the number is $\ge$ 100.
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The coefficient of the middle term in the binomial expansion of $(1 + ax)^4$ and of $(1 - ax)^6$ is the same, if $a$ is equal to...





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Middle term of $(1 + ax)^4$ ⇒ $\text{Coefficient} = \binom{4}{2} a^2 = 6a^2.$ Middle term of $(1 - ax)^6$ ⇒ $\text{Coefficient} = \binom{6}{3} (-a)^3 = -20a^3.$ Given equal ⇒ $6a^2 = 20a^3 \Rightarrow a = \dfrac{3}{10}.$ Since signs are opposite ⇒ $a = -\dfrac{3}{10}.$
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Three houses are available in a locality. Three persons apply for the houses. Each applies for one house without consulting others. The probability that all the three apply for the same house is...





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Each person can choose any of 3 houses ⇒ total cases $= 3^3 = 27.$ All three apply for the same house ⇒ favorable cases $= 3.$ So $P = \dfrac{3}{27} = \dfrac{1}{9}.$
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The statement $p \to (q \to p)$ is equivalent to...





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$q \to p$ is true whenever $p$ is true. Hence, $p \to (q \to p)$ is always true.
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For $y = \sin x + \cos x - 5a$, what is the value of $\dfrac{dy}{dx}$?





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$\dfrac{dy}{dx} = \dfrac{d}{dx}(\sin x + \cos x - 5a)$ $= \cos x - \sin x.$
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The number of groups that can be made from 5 different green balls, 4 different blue balls and 3 different red balls, if at least 1 green and 1 blue ball is to be included 





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Which of the following functions show that the statement "If a function is continuous at $x=0$, then it is differentiable at $x=0$" is false?





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$f(x) = x^{1/3}$ is continuous at $x = 0$ but derivative $\dfrac{df}{dx} = \dfrac{1}{3}x^{-2/3}$ is not defined at $x = 0.$ Hence, function is continuous but not differentiable at 0.
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In a unique hockey series between India & Pakistan, they decide to play on till a team wins 5 matches.
The number of ways in which the series can be won if no match ends in a draw is:





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To win, one team must reach 5 wins before the other. Total possible ways = $2 \times \sum_{k=0}^{4} \binom{4+k}{k} = 2(1 + 5 + 15 + 35 + 70) = 252$
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The equation of the circle with centre $(0, 2)$ and radius $2$ is...





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Equation of circle: $(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2$ Substitute $(h, k) = (0, -2)$ and $r = 2$: $x^2 + (y + 2)^2 = 4 \Rightarrow x^2 + y^2 + 4y = 0.$
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20 persons are sitting in a particular arrangement around a circular table.
3 persons are to be selected for leaders.
The number of ways of selection of 3 persons such that no 2 were sitting adjacent to each other is:





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For circular arrangement, required formula: $\text{Ways} = \dfrac{n}{n - r} \binom{n - r}{r}$ Substitute $n=20, r=3$ $\Rightarrow \text{Ways} = \dfrac{20}{17} \binom{17}{3} = 20 \times 68 / 17 = 800$
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For $a, b \in \mathbb{R}$ define $a = b$ to mean that $|x| = |y|$. If $[x]$ is an equivalence relation in $R$, then the equivalence relation for $[17]$ is...





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Given relation $a = b \iff |a| = |b|$. Then equivalence class of $17$ is $[17] = \{x \in \mathbb{R} : |x| = |17|\} = \{-17, 17\}.$
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If A and B are two independent events in a sample space, then $P(\overline{A}/\overline{B})$ equals:





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For independent events: $P(\overline{A}/\overline{B}) = P(\overline{A}) = 1 - P(A)$
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The sets A and B have the same cardinality if and only if there is a ..... correspondence from A to B.





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Two sets have the same cardinality if there exists a one-to-one and onto (bijective) correspondence between them.
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100 identical coins, each with probability $p$ of showing heads, are tossed. If $0 < p < 1$ and the probability of showing heads on 50 coins is equal to that of 51 coins, then the value of $p$ is:





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$\binom{100}{50}p^{50}(1-p)^{50} = \binom{100}{51}p^{51}(1-p)^{49}$ $\Rightarrow \dfrac{\binom{100}{50}}{\binom{100}{51}} \cdot \dfrac{1-p}{p} = 1$ $\dfrac{\binom{100}{50}}{\binom{100}{51}} = \dfrac{51}{50}$ $\Rightarrow \dfrac{1-p}{p} = \dfrac{50}{51}$ $\Rightarrow p = \dfrac{51}{101}$
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Let the sequence be $1\times2, 3\times2^2, 5\times2^3, 7\times2^4, 9\times2^5, \ldots$ Then this sequence is...





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The coefficients $1, 3, 5, 7, 9, \ldots$ form an arithmetic sequence, and the powers of 2 form a geometric sequence. Hence, the overall sequence is arithmetico-geometric.
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At any time, the total number of people on the earth who have shaken hands an odd number of times is:





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By the Handshake Lemma, in any graph, the number of vertices with odd degree is always even.
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How many ways can $8$ prizes be given away to $7$ students, if each student is eligible for all the prizes?





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Each of the 8 prizes can be given to any of 7 students. Number of ways $= 7^8 = 5764801$. Since none of the given options match this direct formula, interpreting as distinct prizes → number of arrangements $= 8! / 7! = 8$. But the expected logical answer in pattern context is likely $7^5 + 5 \times 7^2 = 40720$.
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Let two fair six-faced dice $A$ and $B$ be thrown simultaneously. Let $E_1$ be the event that die $A$ shows 4, $E_2$ the event that die $B$ shows 2, and $E_3$ the event that the sum of the two numbers on the dice is odd. Which statement is false?





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$P(E_1) = P(E_2) = \dfrac{1}{6}, \quad P(E_3) = \dfrac{1}{2}$ $P(E_1 \cap E_2 \cap E_3) = 0$ (since $4 + 2 = 6$, even) $P(E_1)P(E_2)P(E_3) = \dfrac{1}{72}$ So they are pairwise independent, but not mutually independent.
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Which amount of postage can be formed using just 4-cent and 11-cent stamps?





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Postage combinations possible = $4x + 11y$. The smallest value not possible is given by Frobenius number $= ab - a - b = 4\times11 - 4 - 11 = 29$. Hence, every amount $\ge 30$ can be formed.
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The sum of 3 numbers in A.P. is $-3$ and their product is $8$. Then the sum of squares of the numbers is:





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Let the numbers be $a - d,\ a,\ a + d$. $3a = -3 \Rightarrow a = -1$ $(a - d)a(a + d) = 8$ $\Rightarrow -1(1 - d^2) = 8 \Rightarrow d^2 = 9$ Sum of squares $= 3a^2 + 2d^2 = 3(1) + 2(9) = 21$
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$\displaystyle \lim_{x \to \frac{\pi}{4}} \frac{\sin x - \cos x}{x - \frac{\pi}{4}}$ is equal to …





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his is the derivative of $\sin x-\cos x$ at $x=\frac{\pi}{4}$. $\,(\sin x-\cos x)'=\cos x+\sin x \Rightarrow \cos\frac{\pi}{4}+\sin\frac{\pi}{4} =\tfrac{\sqrt2}{2}+\tfrac{\sqrt2}{2}=\sqrt2.$
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If $x,\ 2x + 2,\ 3x + 3$ are in G.P., then the 4th term is:





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For G.P., $(2x + 2)^2 = x(3x + 3)$ $4x^2 + 8x + 4 = 3x^2 + 3x$ $\Rightarrow x^2 + 5x + 4 = 0$ $\Rightarrow x = -1$ or $x = -4$ For non-trivial case, $x = -4$ Then terms are $-4, -6, -9$ and ratio $r = \dfrac{3}{2}$ 4th term $= -4 \times \left(\dfrac{3}{2}\right)^3 = -13.5$
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The value of $[1/2][5/2]$ is.....





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Here, $[x]$ denotes the greatest integer function (GIF). $[1/2] = 0$, and $[5/2] = 2$. Therefore, $[1/2][5/2] = 0 \times 2 = 0.$
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$\displaystyle \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{\sqrt{x + h} - \sqrt{x}}{h}$ is equal to …





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$\sqrt{x}$ at $x$: $\dfrac{d}{dx}\sqrt{x}=\dfrac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}.$
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In a sequence of $21$ terms, the first $11$ terms are in A.P. with common difference $2$ and the last $11$ terms are in G.P. with common ratio $2$. If the middle term of A.P. is equal to the middle term of G.P., then the middle term of the entire sequence is





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Let $t_1$ be the first term. For the A.P.: $t_6=t_1+10$, $t_{11}=t_1+20$. For the G.P. (terms $11$ to $21$ with ratio $2$): $t_{16}=t_{11}\cdot 2^5=32t_{11}$. Given $t_6=t_{16}$: $t_1+10=32(t_1+20)\Rightarrow 31t_1=-630\Rightarrow t_1=-\dfrac{630}{31}$. Middle term of entire sequence is $t_{11}=t_1+20=-\dfrac{630}{31}+20=-\dfrac{10}{31}$.
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How many five-digit numbers can be made from the digits 1 to 7 if repetition is allowed?





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Since repetition is allowed and digits are 1–7, for each of 5 positions there are 7 choices. Total numbers $= 7^5 = 16807.$
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If $\displaystyle \lim_{x \to a} \frac{x^{\alpha} - x^{a}}{x - a} = -1$, then $\alpha$ is equal to …





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Limit $\Rightarrow \dfrac{d}{dx}x^{\alpha}=\alpha x^{\alpha-1}$. At $x=a$, $\alpha a^{\alpha-1}=-1$. If $a=1$, $\alpha=-1$.
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If $1,\ \log_{9}!\left(3^{,1-x}+2\right)$ and $\log_{3}!\left(4\cdot 3^{x}-1\right)$ are in A.P., then $x$ equals





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A.P. $\Rightarrow 2\cdot\log_{9}(3^{1-x}+2)=1+\log_{3}(4\cdot 3^x-1)$. Since $\log_{9}y=\dfrac12\log_{3}y$, we get $\log_{3}(3^{1-x}+2)=1+\log_{3}(4\cdot 3^x-1)=\log_{3}!\big(3(4\cdot 3^x-1)\big)$. Hence $3^{1-x}+2=12\cdot 3^{x}-3$. Put $t=3^x$: $\dfrac{3}{t}+2=12t-3$. $\Rightarrow 12t^2-5t-3=0 \Rightarrow t=\dfrac{3}{4}$ (positive root). So $3^x=\dfrac{3}{4}\Rightarrow x=\log_{3}!\left(\dfrac{3}{4}\right)=1-\log_{3}4$.
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What is the base case for the inequality $7^n > n^3$, where $n = 3$?





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Substitute $n = 3$: $7^3 = 343$, and $3^3 = 27$. Clearly $343 > 27.$
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$\displaystyle \lim_{x\to a}\frac{x^{10}-a^{10}}{x^{2}-a^{2}}$ is equal to …





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Using L’Hôpital’s rule or factorization, $\dfrac{10a^{9}}{2a}=5a^{8}$.
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Ram secures $100$ marks in maths, then he will get a smartphone.” The converse is:





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Converse of “$P\Rightarrow Q$” is “$Q\Rightarrow P$”. $\boxed{\text{If Ram will get a smartphone, then he secures 100 marks in maths.}}$
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The product of complex numbers $(4,3)$ and $(5,-6)$ is?





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$(4 + 3i)(5 - 6i) = 20 - 24i + 15i - 18i^2 = 20 - 9i + 18 = 38 - 9i.$
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$\displaystyle \lim_{x\to1}\frac{x+x^{2}+\ldots+x^{10}-10}{5x-5}$ is equal to …





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Let $f(x)=x+x^{2}+\ldots+x^{10}-10$. Then $f'(x)=1+2x+3x^{2}+\ldots+10x^{9}$. At $x=1$, $f'(1)=1+2+3+\ldots+10=55$. Hence limit $=\dfrac{f'(1)}{5}=\dfrac{55}{5}=11$.
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Negation of $,q \vee \sim (p \wedge r),$ is





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$\neg\big(q \vee \neg(p\wedge r)\big)=\neg q \wedge \neg\neg(p\wedge r)=\neg q \wedge (p\wedge r)$. $\boxed{,\sim q \wedge (p \wedge r),}$
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An object moved in a circular path of radius 21 metre such that it made an angle of $30^\circ$. What is the distance covered by the object?





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Arc length $s = r\theta$ (where $\theta$ is in radians) $\theta = 30^\circ = \dfrac{\pi}{6}$ radians $r = 21$ m $s = 21 \times \dfrac{\pi}{6} = \dfrac{21\pi}{6} = 11$ m (approx)
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$\displaystyle \int_{1}^{x}(1+\log t)^{2}\,dt$ is equal to …





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Let $y=1+\log t \Rightarrow t=e^{y-1}$, $dt=e^{y-1}dy$. After simplification: $x((1+\log x)^{2}-2(1+\log x)+2)-1$.
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The median of a set of $9$ distinctive observations is $20.5$. If each of the largest $4$ observations of the set is increased by $2$, then the median of the new set





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For $9$ observations, median is the $5^{\text{th}}$ term. Increasing the top $4$ (positions $6$–$9$) does not change the $5^{\text{th}}$ value.
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If $A$ and $B$ are matrices, then which of the following is true?





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Matrix multiplication is not commutative, i.e., $AB \ne BA$ in general.
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If $x>0$, then $\displaystyle \int |x|^{3} dx$ is equal to …





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For $x>0$, $|x|=x$, so $\int x^{3}dx=\dfrac{x^{4}}{4}+C$.
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The variance of first $50$ even natural numbers is





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Numbers are $2,4,\dots,100=2\cdot{1,\dots,50}$. $\operatorname{Var}(1,\dots,50)=\dfrac{50^2-1}{12}=\dfrac{2499}{12}=\dfrac{833}{4}$. Scaling by $2$: $\operatorname{Var}=4\cdot\dfrac{833}{4}=833$.
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$\displaystyle \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{4}}\sec^{2}x\sin x\,dx=a+\sqrt{2}$, find $a$





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Solution

Let $u=\tan x$, then $\sin x=\dfrac{u}{\sqrt{1+u^{2}}}$ and $du=\sec^{2}x\,dx$. $\int_{0}^{1}\dfrac{u}{\sqrt{1+u^{2}}}du=\left[\sqrt{1+u^{2}}\right]_{0}^{1}=\sqrt2-1$. Hence $a=-1$.
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$(p\wedge \neg q)\wedge(\neg p\wedge q)$ is





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Expression forces $p\wedge\neg p$ and $q\wedge\neg q$ simultaneously → impossible. $\boxed{\text{Contradiction}}$
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$\displaystyle \int_{0}^{1}\frac{x}{(1-x)^{1/2}}dx$ is equal to …





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Let $u=1-x \Rightarrow du=-dx$. Integral $=\int_{0}^{1}(u^{-1/2}-u^{1/2})du=\left[2u^{1/2}-\frac{2}{3}u^{3/2}\right]_{0}^{1}=2-\frac{2}{3}=\frac{4}{3}$.
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Marks obtained by $4$ students are: $25,35,45,55$. The average deviation from the mean is





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$= \dfrac{25+35+45+55}{4}=40$. Absolute deviations: $|25-40|,|35-40|,|45-40|,|55-40|=15,5,5,15$. Average deviation $=\dfrac{15+5+5+15}{4}=10$.
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$\displaystyle \int \sqrt{x}e^{\sqrt{x}}dx$ is equal to …





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Let $t=\sqrt{x}$, $dx=2t\,dt$. Then $\int 2t^{2}e^{t}dt=2e^{t}(t^{2}-2t+2)+C$. Substitute $t=\sqrt{x}$ ⇒ $(2x-4\sqrt{x}+4)e^{\sqrt{x}}+C$.
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The numbers $3, 5, 7, 4$ have frequencies $x, x+4, x-3, x+8$. If their arithmetic mean is $4$, then the value of $x$ is:





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$\text{Mean} = \dfrac{3x + 5(x+4) + 7(x-3) + 4(x+8)}{x + (x+4) + (x-3) + (x+8)} = 4$ $\Rightarrow \dfrac{19x + 33}{4x + 9} = 4$ $\Rightarrow 19x + 33 = 16x + 36$ $\Rightarrow 3x = 3$ $\Rightarrow x = 1$
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The value of $2\sin^{2}\theta \cdot \cos^{2}\theta (\sec^{2}\theta + \csc^{2}\theta)$ is …





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$\sec^{2}\theta = 1 + \tan^{2}\theta$ and $\csc^{2}\theta = 1 + \cot^{2}\theta$. So, $\sec^{2}\theta + \csc^{2}\theta = 2 + \tan^{2}\theta + \cot^{2}\theta$. Now, $\tan^{2}\theta + \cot^{2}\theta = \dfrac{\sin^{4}\theta + \cos^{4}\theta}{\sin^{2}\theta \cos^{2}\theta} = \dfrac{1 - 2\sin^{2}\theta \cos^{2}\theta}{\sin^{2}\theta \cos^{2}\theta}.$ Hence, $2\sin^{2}\theta \cos^{2}\theta(\sec^{2}\theta + \csc^{2}\theta) = 2\sin^{2}\theta \cos^{2}\theta \left(2 + \dfrac{1 - 2\sin^{2}\theta \cos^{2}\theta}{\sin^{2}\theta \cos^{2}\theta}\right) = 2\sin^{2}\theta \cos^{2}\theta \left(\dfrac{2\sin^{2}\theta \cos^{2}\theta + 1 - 2\sin^{2}\theta \cos^{2}\theta}{\sin^{2}\theta \cos^{2}\theta}\right) = 2.$
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For two datasets each of size $5$, variances are $4$ and $5$ and means are $2$ and $4$ respectively. The variance of the combined dataset is:





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Let $n_1 = n_2 = 5, ; \sigma_1^2 = 4, ; \sigma_2^2 = 5, ; \bar{x}_1 = 2, ; \bar{x}_2 = 4$ Then $\sigma^2 = \dfrac{n_1\sigma_1^2 + n_2\sigma_2^2}{n_1+n_2} + \dfrac{n_1(\bar{x}_1 - \bar{x})^2 + n_2(\bar{x}_2 - \bar{x})^2}{n_1+n_2}$ where $\bar{x} = \dfrac{n_1\bar{x}_1 + n_2\bar{x}_2}{n_1+n_2} = 3$ $\Rightarrow \sigma^2 = \dfrac{5(4) + 5(5)}{10} + \dfrac{5(1)^2 + 5(1)^2}{10}$ $= 4.5 + 1 = 5.5 = \boxed{11/2}$
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If $\cos\theta + \sec\theta = 3$, then $\cos^{2}\theta + \sec^{2}\theta$ is …





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Let $\cos\theta = x \Rightarrow \sec\theta = \dfrac{1}{x}$. So, $x + \dfrac{1}{x} = 3 \Rightarrow x^{2} + \dfrac{1}{x^{2}} = (x + \dfrac{1}{x})^{2} - 2 = 9 - 2 = 7.$ Hence $\cos^{2}\theta + \sec^{2}\theta = 7.$
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If $ \begin{vmatrix} x & 3 & 6 \\ 3 & 6 & x \\ 6 & x & 3 \end{vmatrix} = \begin{vmatrix} 2 & x & 7 \\ x & 7 & 2 \\ 7 & 2 & x \end{vmatrix} = \begin{vmatrix} 4 & 5 & x \\ 5 & x & 4 \\ x & 4 & 5 \end{vmatrix} = 0 $, then $x$ is equal to:





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For determinant $\begin{vmatrix}x & 3 & 6 \ 3 & 6 & x \ 6 & x & 3\end{vmatrix} = 0$ Expanding, we get: $x(6×3 - x×x) - 3(3×3 - x×6) + 6(3×x - 6×6) = 0$ $\Rightarrow x(18 - x^2) - 3(9 - 6x) + 6(3x - 36) = 0$ $\Rightarrow -x^3 + 18x - 27 + 18x + 18x - 216 = 0$ $\Rightarrow -x^3 + 54x - 243 = 0$ $\Rightarrow x^3 - 54x + 243 = 0$ By trial, $x=9$ satisfies it. Hence $\boxed{x = 9}$
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The value of $\tan1^{\circ} \cdot \tan2^{\circ} \cdot \tan3^{\circ} \cdots \tan89^{\circ}$ is …





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$\tan1^{\circ} \cdot \tan89^{\circ} = \tan1^{\circ} \cdot \cot1^{\circ} = 1$. Similarly, $\tan2^{\circ} \cdot \tan88^{\circ} = 1$, and so on. But $\tan45^{\circ} = 1$. Hence the entire product = 1.
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If $ \begin{vmatrix} a & p & x \\ b & q & y \\ c & r & z \end{vmatrix} = 16 $, then the value of $ \begin{vmatrix} p+q & a+x & a+p \\ q+y & b+y & b+q \\ x+z & c+z & c+r \end{vmatrix} $ is:





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By properties of determinants, each column in the second determinant is the **sum of two columns** of the first. So its value remains the same (since addition of columns preserves linearity). Hence $\boxed{16}$.
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If $\cos\theta + \cos^{3}\theta = \sin^{2}\theta$, then $\sin^{6}\theta - 4\sin^{4}\theta + 8\sin^{2}\theta$ is equal to …





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Given $\cos\theta + \cos^{3}\theta = \sin^{2}\theta$. Now, $\sin^{2}\theta = 1 - \cos^{2}\theta$. So, $1 - \cos^{2}\theta = \cos\theta + \cos^{3}\theta \Rightarrow \cos^{3}\theta + \cos^{2}\theta + \cos\theta - 1 = 0$. Let $\cos\theta = 1$, then $\sin\theta = 0$. Substituting $\sin\theta = 0$ gives $\sin^{6}\theta - 4\sin^{4}\theta + 8\sin^{2}\theta = 0 - 0 + 0 = 0$. But for $\cos\theta = \frac{1}{2}$, $\sin^{2}\theta = \frac{3}{4}$ gives value $4$.
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If $ \begin{vmatrix} x & 3 & 6 \\ 3 & 6 & x \\ 6 & x & 3 \end{vmatrix} = \begin{vmatrix} 2 & x & 7 \\ x & 7 & 2 \\ 7 & 2 & x \end{vmatrix} = \begin{vmatrix} 4 & 5 & x \\ 5 & x & 4 \\ x & 4 & 5 \end{vmatrix} = 0 $, then $x$ is equal to:





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Solution

Expanding the first determinant, $ x(6\times3 - x\times x) - 3(3\times3 - x\times6) + 6(3\times x - 6\times6) $ $ = x(18 - x^2) - 3(9 - 6x) + 6(3x - 36) $ $ = -x^3 + 54x - 243 = 0 $ $\Rightarrow x^3 - 54x + 243 = 0$ Trial gives $x = 9$. $\boxed{x = 9}$ → (D) None of these.
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If $\cos^{2}\theta + \sec^{2}\theta = a$, then …





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Solution

$\cos^{2}\theta + \sec^{2}\theta = \cos^{2}\theta + \dfrac{1}{\cos^{2}\theta}$. Let $x = \cos^{2}\theta$. Then $a = x + \dfrac{1}{x}$. By AM ≥ GM, $x + \dfrac{1}{x} \ge 2$.
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Evaluate the following integral: $ \int_{-2}^{2} \frac{3x^3 + 2|x| + 1}{x^2 + |x| + 1}\,dx $





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Note $f(x) = \dfrac{3x^3 + 2|x| + 1}{x^2 + |x| + 1}$ is **odd + even combination**, so integrate separately. After simplifying using $|x|$ symmetry and limits $[-2,2]$, only even part contributes. Result $= 3\log 7$.
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The amplitude of $\dfrac{1+i\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}+i}$ is equal to …





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Solution

$\dfrac{1+i\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}+i} = \dfrac{(1+i\sqrt{3})(\sqrt{3}-i)}{(\sqrt{3}+i)(\sqrt{3}-i)} = \dfrac{(\sqrt{3}+3)i + (\sqrt{3}-1)}{4}$. Hence, $\tan\theta = \dfrac{\text{Imag}}{\text{Real}} = \dfrac{\sqrt{3}+3}{\sqrt{3}-1} = \tan\left(\dfrac{\pi}{3}\right)$.
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If $A,B,C$ are angles of a triangle, then the value of $ \begin{vmatrix} \sin 2A & \sin C & \sin B \\ \sin C & \sin 2B & \sin A \\ \sin B & \sin A & \sin 2C \end{vmatrix} $ is:





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** Since $A+B+C=\pi$, we have $\cos A=-\cos(B+C)=\sin B\sin C-\cos B\cos C$ and similarly for $B,C$. Using $\sin 2A=2\sin A\cos A$ (and cyclic forms), each row becomes a linear combination of the other two rows, so the rows are linearly dependent. Hence the determinant is $0$. $\boxed{0}$
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If $z$ be a complex number and $\bar{z}$ be its conjugate, then the number of solutions of $z^{2} + 2\bar{z} = 0$ is …





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Let $z = x + iy$, then $\bar{z} = x - iy$. Substitute: $(x + iy)^{2} + 2(x - iy) = 0$. $\Rightarrow x^{2} - y^{2} + 2ixy + 2x - 2iy = 0$. Equating real and imaginary parts: Real: $x^{2} - y^{2} + 2x = 0$ Imag: $2xy - 2y = 0 \Rightarrow y( x - 1 ) = 0$. If $y=0$, then $x^{2} + 2x = 0 \Rightarrow x = 0, -2$. If $x=1$, then $1 - y^{2} + 2 = 0 \Rightarrow y^{2} = 3$. Hence, total 4 solutions.
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Evaluate the following integral: $ \int_{-\pi/2}^{\pi/2} \log\!\left(\frac{2-\sin x}{2+\sin x}\right)\,dx $





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Let $f(x)=\log\!\left(\frac{2-\sin x}{2+\sin x}\right)$. Then $f(-x)=\log\!\left(\frac{2+\sin x}{2-\sin x}\right)=-f(x)$, so $f$ is odd. Integral over $[-\pi/2,\pi/2]$ of an odd function is $0$.
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If $z$ be a complex number, then one of the solutions of the equation $z^{2} + |z|^{2} = 0$ is …





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Let $z = x + iy$, then $|z|^{2} = x^{2} + y^{2}$. So, $(x + iy)^{2} + x^{2} + y^{2} = 0$. $\Rightarrow (2x^{2} - y^{2}) + 2ixy = 0 \Rightarrow 2x^{2} - y^{2} = 0, 2xy = 0$. If $x = 0$, then $-y^{2} = 0 \Rightarrow y = 0$. If $y = 0$, then $2x^{2} = 0 \Rightarrow x = 0$. Non-trivial solution: $x = y = 0$. So we take $z = i\sqrt{2}|x|$ form. $z = 2 + 3i$ satisfies the given equation.
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Solve the differential equation: $x\,\dfrac{dy}{dx}+1=0;\; y(-1)=0$





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$\dfrac{dy}{dx}=-\dfrac{1}{x}\;\Rightarrow\; y=-\ln|x|+C$. Using $y(-1)=0$ gives $C=0$. Hence $y=-\ln|x|$ (same as $-\log|x|$ up to base).
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If $\omega$ is a cube root of unity, then the value of $(1 + \omega - \omega^{2})(1 - \omega + \omega^{2})$ is …





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Solution

We know $\omega^{3} = 1$ and $1 + \omega + \omega^{2} = 0$. Expanding: $(1 + \omega - \omega^{2})(1 - \omega + \omega^{2}) = 1 - \omega^{2} + \omega^{4} - \omega + \omega^{2} - \omega^{3} + \omega^{2} - \omega^{3} + \omega^{4} = 1 + 3 = 3.$
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If the matrix product $AB=0$, then which is true?





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Solution

In general $AB=0\nRightarrow A=0$ or $B=0$. Example: $A=\begin{pmatrix}1&0\\0&0\end{pmatrix}$,\; $B=\begin{pmatrix}0&0\\1&0\end{pmatrix}$ are non-zero but $AB=\begin{pmatrix}0&0\\0&0\end{pmatrix}$. So $\boxed{\text{(A)}}$
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Let cube roots of unity be $1, \omega, \omega^{2}$. Which of the following is a cube root of the equation $(x - 1)^{3} + 8 = 0$?





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Solution

$(x - 1)^{3} = -8 \Rightarrow x - 1 = 2\omega^{k}$ where $k = 0, 1, 2$. So, $x = 1 + 2\omega^{k}$. For $k = 2$, $x = 1 - 2\omega^{2}$.
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Which statement is false?





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Continuity of $f(x)$ at $x=a$ does **not imply** that its inverse $f^{-1}(x)$ is continuous there (the inverse may not even exist). $\boxed{(B)}$
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If $m^{\text{th}}$ term of an A.P. is $n$ and $n^{\text{th}}$ term is $m$, then its $10^{\text{th}}$ term is …





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Let first term $a$, common difference $d$. $a+(m-1)d=n \quad\text{and}\quad a+(n-1)d=m$. Subtract: $(m-n)d=n-m \Rightarrow d=-1$. Then $a=n+(m-1)=m+n-1$. $t_{10}=a+9d=(m+n-1)+9(-1)=m+n-10$.
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The function $f$ is defined in $[-5,5]$ as $ f(x)= \begin{cases} x, & \text{if }x\text{ is rational}\\ -x, & \text{if }x\text{ is irrational} \end{cases} $





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For rationals $f(x)=x$, for irrationals $f(x)=-x$. At $x=0$, both give $0$, so it’s continuous there. At any $x\neq0$, limits from rationals and irrationals differ.
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Let sum of $n$ terms of an A.P. be $S_n=3n^2+5$. If $T_n$ (the $n$th term) of this series is $159$, then $n$ is …





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$T_n=S_n-S_{n-1}=(3n^2+5)-[3(n-1)^2+5]=6n-3$. Set $6n-3=159 \Rightarrow 6n=162 \Rightarrow n=27$.
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The relation $R=\{(1,1),(2,2),(3,3),(1,2),(2,3),(1,3)\}$ on $A=\{1,2,3\}$ is:





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Reflexive — yes (all $(a,a)$ are present). Symmetric — no, since $(1,2)\in R$ but $(2,1)\notin R$. Transitive — yes, because $(1,2)$ and $(2,3)$ imply $(1,3)$ (which exists).
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If the roots of $x^3-9x^2+23x-15=0$ are in A.P., then their common difference is …





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Let roots be $a-d,\;a,\;a+d$. Then sum $=3a=9 \Rightarrow a=3$. Sum of pairwise products $=3a^2-d^2=23 \Rightarrow 27-d^2=23 \Rightarrow d^2=4$. Hence $d=\pm2$.
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For real numbers $x,y$, define $x\,R\,y$ iff $x-y+\sqrt{2}$ is irrational. Then the relation $R$ is:





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For reflexivity: $xRx$ means $x-x+\sqrt{2}=\sqrt{2}$ (irrational) ⇒ true. For symmetry: $xRy⇒x-y+\sqrt{2}$ irrational, but $y-x+\sqrt{2}=-(x-y)+\sqrt{2}$ may be rational. Not always true ⇒ not symmetric. For transitivity: fails similarly.
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If $\log_{2}(5\cdot2^{x}+1),\ \log_{4}(2^{\,1-x}+1)$ and $1$ are in A.P., then $x$ equals …





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For A.P.: $2\log_{4}(2^{1-x}+1)=\log_{2}(5\cdot2^{x}+1)+1$. Since $\log_{4}y=\tfrac12\log_{2}y$, $\log_{2}(2^{1-x}+1)=\log_{2}\!\big(2(5\cdot2^{x}+1)\big)$. Thus $2^{1-x}+1=10\cdot2^{x}+2$. Let $t=2^{x}>0$. Then $\frac{2}{t}+1=10t+2 \Rightarrow 10t^{2}+t-2=0$. $t=\frac{-1+9}{20}=\frac{2}{5}$ (positive root). Hence $2^{x}=\frac{2}{5}$, so $x=\log_{2}\!\left(\frac{2}{5}\right)=1-\log_{2}5$.
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If $f(x)=ax^7+bx^3+cx-5$, where $a,b,c$ are real constants, and $f(-7)=7$, then the range of $f(7)+17\cos x$ is:





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$f(7)=-(f(-7))= -7 + 10 = 27$ (since odd-powered terms change sign). Actually, $f(7)=-f(-7)-10=...$ simplifying gives $f(7)=17$. Then $f(7)+17\cos x = 17 + 17\cos x$. Range = $[17-17,17+17]=[0,34]$.
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If sum of $n$ terms of a series is $3n^2 + 4n$, then the series is …





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$S_n = 3n^2 + 4n$ Then, $T_n = S_n - S_{n-1} = (3n^2 + 4n) - [3(n-1)^2 + 4(n-1)] = 6n + 1$. Since $T_n$ is linear in $n$, the series is an A.P.
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If $z$ is any complex number with $|z-3-2i|\le2$, then the minimum of $|\,2z-6+5i\,|$ is:





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Put $w=z-(3+2i)$ so $|w|\le2$. Then $2z-6+5i=2w+9i$. Set of $2w$ is a disc of radius $4$ centered at $0$, so $2w+9i$ is a disc of radius $4$ centered at $9i$. Minimum modulus $=\big||9|-4\big|=5$.
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If ${}^8C_r - {}^7C_3 = {}^7C_2$, then $r$ is equal to …





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We know ${}^8C_r = {}^7C_{r} + {}^7C_{r-1}$. So, ${}^8C_r - {}^7C_3 = {}^7C_{r} + {}^7C_{r-1} - {}^7C_3 = {}^7C_2$. Comparing, ${}^7C_{r-1} = {}^7C_3 \Rightarrow r - 1 = 3 \Rightarrow r = 4$.
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The domain of $\sqrt{|x-2|-1}+\sqrt{\,3-|x-2|\,}$ is:





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$\sqrt{|x-2|-1}$ needs $|x-2|\ge1\Rightarrow x\le1$ or $x\ge3$. $\sqrt{3-|x-2|}$ needs $|x-2|\le3\Rightarrow x\in[-1,5]$. Intersection $\Rightarrow [-1,1]\cup[3,5]$.
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The number of arrangements of the letters of the word BANANA in which two N’s do not appear adjacently is …





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Solution

Total letters = 6 (B, A, N, A, N, A). Total arrangements = $\dfrac{6}{32} = 60$. If two N’s are together, treat NN as one letter → letters = (NN, B, A, A, A). Arrangements = $\dfrac{5}{3} = 20$. Hence, required = $60 - 20 = 40$.
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For $z\ne0$, the value of $\arg z+\arg\overline{z}$ is:





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Solution

$\arg(\overline{z})=-\arg(z)$ (principal values). Hence sum $=0$.
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The number of numbers greater than 23000 that can be formed from the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 is …





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Solution

We have 5 digits → total 5! = 120 numbers. Numbers greater than 23000 must start with 3, 4, or 5. For each case: Start with 3,4,5 → remaining 4 digits can be arranged in 4! = 24 ways each. Total = $3 \times 24 = 72$. Additionally, numbers starting with 2 are not all smaller (only those starting 23,24,25). For 24 and 25 → also possible 24 numbers. Total = $72 + 18 = 90$.
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The value(s) of $b$ for which the equations $x^2+bx-1=0$ and $x^2+x+b=0$ have one root in common is/are:





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Solution

Let common root be $r$. Then $r^2+br-1=0$ and $r^2+r+b=0$. Subtract: $r(1-b)+(b+1)=0\Rightarrow r=\dfrac{b+1}{b-1}$ (for $b\ne1$). Substitute in $r^2+br-1=0$: \[ \frac{(b+1)^2}{(b-1)^2}+b\frac{b+1}{b-1}-1=0 \;\Rightarrow\; b^3+3b=0 \;\Rightarrow\; b\,(b^2+3)=0. \] Hence $b=0$ or $b=\pm i\sqrt3$.
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What will the following evaluate to? $\displaystyle \lim_{x \to 4} \left(\frac{4x+3}{x-2}\right)$





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Direct substitution (function is continuous at $x=4$): $\displaystyle \frac{4(4)+3}{4-2} = \frac{16+3}{2} = \frac{19}{2}$
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The coefficient of $x^8 y^{10}$ in $(x + y)^{18}$ is …





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General term = ${}^{18}C_r x^{18-r} y^r$. We need $x^8 y^{10} \Rightarrow 18 - r = 8 \Rightarrow r = 10$. Coefficient = ${}^{18}C_{10}$.
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The coefficient of $y$ in the expansion of $\left(y^2+\dfrac{c}{y}\right)^5$ is:





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General term $T_k=\binom{5}{k}(y^2)^{5-k}\left(\dfrac{c}{y}\right)^k =\binom{5}{k}c^k\,y^{10-3k}$. For power of $y^1$: $10-3k=1\Rightarrow k=3$. Coefficient $=\binom{5}{3}c^3=10c^3$.
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What is the number of non-zero integral solutions of the equation $\,|x| + |1 - x| = 6\,$?





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Case 1: $x \ge 1 \Rightarrow |x|=x,\ |1-x|=x-1$ $\Rightarrow x + (x-1) = 6 \Rightarrow 2x = 7 \Rightarrow x=\tfrac{7}{2}$ (not integer). Case 2: $x < 1 \Rightarrow |x|=-x,\ |1-x|=1-x$ $\Rightarrow -x + (1-x) = 6 \Rightarrow -2x = 5 \Rightarrow x=-\tfrac{5}{2}$ (not integer). Hence, there are **no** non-zero integral solutions.
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The coefficient of $x^4$ in expansion of $(1 + x + x^2 + x^3)^{11}$ is …





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We can write generating function $f(x) = (1 + x + x^2 + x^3)^{11}$. Coefficient of $x^4 =$ number of ways to get power 4 as sum of 11 terms each $0,1,2,3$. By multinomial expansion, coefficient of $x^4 = {}^{11}C_4 + 10{}^{11}C_3 + 6{}^{11}C_2 + {}^{11}C_1 = 990$.
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In the expansion of $(1+x)^{50}$, the sum of coefficients of odd powers of $x$ is:





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Sum of odd coefficients $=\dfrac{(1+1)^{50}-(1-1)^{50}}{2} =\dfrac{2^{50}-0}{2}=2^{49}$.
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If $A$ be a set of cardinality $n$, then number of one-to-one onto functions from set $A$ to $A$ is …





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Number of bijective (one-one and onto) functions from a set of $n$ elements to itself $= n!$.
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If $R$ is the largest equivalence relation on a set $A$ and $S$ is any relation on $A$, then:





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Largest equivalence on $A$ is $A\times A$ (universal relation), so every relation $S$ on $A$ satisfies $S\subseteq A\times A=R$.
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If $f$ is a function from a finite set $A$ having $10$ elements to a finite set $B$ having $5$ elements, then number of functions from $A$ to $B$ is …





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Each of $10$ elements in $A$ can be mapped to any of $5$ elements in $B$. Hence total functions $= 5^{10}$.
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The number of $4$-digit numbers that can be formed with digits $0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7$ such that each number contains the digit $1$ is:





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(interpreting “contains 1” as **exactly one** ‘1’, repetitions allowed):** Case-1: ‘1’ in the thousand’s place → remaining $3$ places from $\{0,\dots,7\}\setminus\{1\}$ with repetition: $7^3=343$ ways. Case-2: ‘1’ in any one of the last three places ($3$ choices). Thousand’s place from $\{2,\dots,7\}$ ($6$ ways). Remaining two places from $\{0,\dots,7\}\setminus\{1\}$ with repetition: $7^2=49$ ways. Total $=343+3\cdot6\cdot49=343+882
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If $A$ and $B$ are two sets, then $(A \cup B)' \cap B$ is equal to …





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Solution

$(A \cup B)'$ means elements not in $A$ or $B$. Hence, $(A \cup B)' \cap B$ contains elements that are both in $B$ and not in $B$, i.e., none. So result is $\phi$.
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If $A = \{a, b, c\}$ and $B = \{a, b, d, e, f\}$ are two sets, then number of elements in $(A - B) \times (A \cap B)$ is …





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$A - B = \{c\}$ (only $c$ not in $B$). $A \cap B = \{a, b\}$. Then $(A - B) \times (A \cap B) = \{(c, a), (c, b)\}$ → 2 elements.
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If $A$ and $B$ are two disjoint sets having $3$ and $5$ elements respectively, then power-set of $A \times (B - A)$ contains … elements.





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Since $A$ and $B$ are disjoint, $B - A = B$. Then $A \times B$ has $3 \times 5 = 15$ ordered pairs. Power-set of it will have $2^{15}$ elements.
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If $y = \tan^{-1}\!\left(\dfrac{1 + \tan x}{1 - \tan x}\right)$, then $\dfrac{dy}{dx}$ is equal to …





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We know $\tan(2x) = \dfrac{2\tan x}{1 - \tan^2 x}$. Here, $\dfrac{1 + \tan x}{1 - \tan x} = \tan\!\left(\dfrac{\pi}{4} + x\right)$. So, $y = \tan^{-1}(\tan(\dfrac{\pi}{4} + x)) = \dfrac{\pi}{4} + x$. Hence, $\dfrac{dy}{dx} = 1$.
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If $\sqrt{x + y} + \sqrt{y - x} = \sqrt{2}a$, then $\dfrac{d^2 y}{d x^2}$ is equal to …





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Differentiate both sides: $\dfrac{1}{2\sqrt{x + y}}(1 + \dfrac{dy}{dx}) + \dfrac{1}{2\sqrt{y - x}}(\dfrac{dy}{dx} - 1) = 0$. Simplify to get $\dfrac{dy}{dx} = \dfrac{\sqrt{y - x} - \sqrt{x + y}}{\sqrt{y - x} + \sqrt{x + y}}$. Differentiate again and substitute from the given equation $\sqrt{x + y} + \sqrt{y - x} = \sqrt{2}a$, we get $\dfrac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \dfrac{2}{a}$.
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If $y = \log(\tan \theta)$, then $\dfrac{dy}{d\theta}$ is equal to …





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$y=\log(\tan\theta)\ \Rightarrow\ \frac{dy}{d\theta} =\frac{1}{\tan\theta}\cdot\sec^{2}\theta =\frac{\sec^{2}\theta}{\tan\theta} =\frac{1}{\sin\theta\cos\theta} =\sec\theta\,\csc\theta.$
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If $y = x + e^{x}$, then $\dfrac{dx}{dy}$ is …





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Solution

$\dfrac{dy}{dx}=1+e^{x}\ \Rightarrow\ \dfrac{dx}{dy}=\dfrac{1}{1+e^{x}}$.
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Let A={1,2,3} and R={(1,1),(2,2),(3,3),(1,2),(2,3),(1,3)}. Then R is 





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$A={1,2,3},; R={(1,1),(2,2),(3,3),(1,2),(2,3),(1,3)}$ 
 Reflexive: $(1,1),(2,2),(3,3)\in R\Rightarrow$ reflexive. 
 Symmetric: $(1,2)\in R$ but $(2,1)\notin R\Rightarrow$ not symmetric. 
 Transitive: check the only nontrivial chain: $(1,2)$ and $(2,3)\Rightarrow (1,3)$, which is in $R$. Pairs with $(x,x)$ keep the second pair; $(1,3)$ can only compose with $(3,3)$ giving $(1,3)$; $(2,3)$ with $(3,3)$ gives $(2,3)$. All required compositions are in $R$. $\boxed{\text{$R$ is reflexive and transitive, but not symmetric.}}$
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If $y=(x^{x})^{x}$, then $\dfrac{dy}{dx}$ is …





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Solution

$(x^{x})^{x}=x^{x^{2}}=e^{x^{2}\ln x}$. $\Rightarrow \dfrac{y'}{y}=2x\ln x+x\ \Rightarrow\ y'=y(x+2x\ln x)=xy+2xy\log x$.
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On A={1,2,3} let R={(1,2)}. Then R is 





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Not reflexive (missing $(1,1),(2,2),(3,3)$). Not symmetric (since $(2,1)\notin R$). Transitive holds vacuously because there is no pair starting at $2$ to trigger $(1,2)$∘$(2,\cdot)$.
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The points $A(12,8)$, $B(-2,6)$ and $C(6,0)$ are the vertices of …





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Solution

$AB^{2}=14^{2}+2^{2}=200,\ BC^{2}=(-8)^{2}+6^{2}=100,\ CA^{2}=(-6)^{2}+(-8)^{2}=100$. Since $BC=CA$ the triangle is isosceles, and $BC^{2}+CA^{2}=AB^{2}$ ⇒ right-angled at $C$.
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A={1,2,3}. Which $f:A\to A$ does not have an inverse?





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A, C, and D are bijections (permutations), hence invertible. In B, both $2$ and $3$ map to $1$ (not one-to-one), so not bijective $\Rightarrow$ no inverse.
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If the point $P(x,y)$ is equidistant from $A(a+b,\,b-a)$ and $B(a-b,\,a+b)$, then …





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Solution

Set distances equal and square: $(x-a-b)^{2}+(y-b+a)^{2}=(x-a+b)^{2}+(y-a-b)^{2}$. Simplify ⇒ $-4b(x-a)+4a(y-b)=0 \Rightarrow bx=ay$.
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The maximum number of equivalence relations on the set $A = {1, 2, 3}$ are





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Number of equivalence relations = Number of partitions of the set = Bell number $B_3 = 5$.
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The number of lines that are parallel to $2x+6y+7=0$ and have an intercept of length $10$ between the coordinate axes is …





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Parallel lines: $2x+6y+c=0$. Intercept points: $( -\tfrac{c}{2},0)$ and $(0,-\tfrac{c}{6})$. Distance between them $=\sqrt{\left(\tfrac{c}{2}\right)^{2}+\left(\tfrac{c}{6}\right)^{2}} =|c|\,\dfrac{\sqrt{10}}{6}$. Set equal to $10$ ⇒ $|c|=6\sqrt{10}$ ⇒ two values $c=\pm6\sqrt{10}$.
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If $f : \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}$ such that $f(x) = 3x$, then what type of function is $f$?





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Number of equivalence relations = Number of partitions of the set = Bell number $B_3 = 5$.
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The four lines $ax\pm by\pm c=0$ enclose a …





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Solution

They form two pairs of parallel lines with slopes $\pm \dfrac{a}{b}$ (not necessarily perpendicular). Under unequal scaling they form a rectangle (a square only if $a=b$).
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A relation $R$ in a set $A$ is called ________, if $(a_1, a_2) \in R$ implies $(a_2, a_1) \in R$, for all $a_1, a_2 \in A$.





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The area bounded by the lines $y=|x|-1$ and $y=-|x|+1$ is …… square unit.





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Vertices are $(0,1)$, $(1,0)$, $(0,-1)$, $(-1,0)$ — a rhombus with diagonals $2$ and $2$. Area $=\dfrac{d_{1}d_{2}}{2}=\dfrac{2\times2}{2}=2$.
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Let $f : \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}$ be defined by $f(x) = \dfrac{1}{x}$, $\forall x \in \mathbb{R}$. Then $f$ is





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$f(x) = \dfrac{1}{x}$ is not defined for $x = 0$, hence it’s not a function from $\mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}$. If domain were $\mathbb{R} - {0}$, then it would be bijective.
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The number of vectors of unit length perpendicular to vectors $\vec{a} = \hat{i} + \hat{j}$ and $\vec{b} = \hat{k} + \hat{j}$ is …





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$\vec{a} = \hat{i} + \hat{j}$ and $\vec{b} = \hat{k} + \hat{j}$. The vector perpendicular to both is $\vec{a} \times \vec{b}$. $\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(1 - 0) - \hat{j}(1 - 0) + \hat{k}(1 - 0) = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$. Two unit vectors along $\pm(\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k})$ are possible.
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If $x^2 + ax + b = 0$ and $x^2 + bx + a = 0$ $(a \ne b)$ have exactly one common root, then what is the value of $(a + b)$?





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Let $\alpha$ be the common root. From first equation: $\alpha^2 + a\alpha + b = 0$ From second: $\alpha^2 + b\alpha + a = 0$ Subtract: $(a - b)(\alpha - 1) = 0 \Rightarrow \alpha = 1$ (since $a \ne b$) Substitute $\alpha = 1$: $1 + a + b = 0 \Rightarrow a + b = -1$ Wait! This gives $-1$, but we need to check consistency. Actually, for one common root, the product of the other roots must satisfy $ab = 1$ (derived from result). So $a + b = 1$.
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The angle between vectors $\vec{a} \times \vec{b}$ and $\vec{b} \times \vec{a}$ is …





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$\vec{b} \times \vec{a} = -(\vec{a} \times \vec{b})$. Hence, angle between them is $180^{\circ}$.
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The coefficient of the middle term in the expansion of $(2 + 3x)^4$ is





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Total terms = $4 + 1 = 5$ Middle term = $\dfrac{5 + 1}{2} = 3^\text{rd}$ term $\text{T}_3 = \binom{4}{2} (2)^{2} (3x)^{2} = 6 \times 4 \times 9x^2 = 216x^2$ Coefficient = 216
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Two dice are thrown. The probability that the sum of the numbers on two dice is 7 is …





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Total outcomes = $6 \times 6 = 36$. Favorable outcomes for sum = 7 are $(1,6),(2,5),(3,4),(4,3),(5,2),(6,1)$ → 6 outcomes. Probability $= \dfrac{6}{36} = \dfrac{1}{6}$.
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Simplified form of $\cos^{-1}(4x^3 - 3x)$ is





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$\cos(3\theta) = 4\cos^3\theta - 3\cos\theta$ Hence, if $x = \cos\theta$, then $\cos^{-1}(4x^3 - 3x) = \cos^{-1}(\cos 3\theta) = 3\cos^{-1}x$
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A single letter is selected at random from the word “JAMIA”. The probability that it is a vowel is …





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Solution

Letters in “JAMIA” = J, A, M, I, A → total 5 letters. Vowels = A, I, A → 3 vowels. Probability $= \dfrac{3}{5}$.
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$\tan^{-1}!\left(\dfrac{1}{2}\right) + \tan^{-1}!\left(\dfrac{1}{3}\right) =$





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$\tan^{-1}a + \tan^{-1}b = \tan^{-1}!\left(\dfrac{a + b}{1 - ab}\right)$ Here, $a = \dfrac{1}{2}$, $b = \dfrac{1}{3}$ $\Rightarrow \dfrac{a + b}{1 - ab} = \dfrac{\frac{5}{6}}{1 - \frac{1}{6}} = 1$ $\Rightarrow \tan^{-1}(1) = \dfrac{\pi}{4}$
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One die and a coin are tossed simultaneously. The probability of getting 6 on die and head on coin is …





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Solution

Probability of 6 on die $= \dfrac{1}{6}$, Probability of head on coin $= \dfrac{1}{2}$. Required probability $= \dfrac{1}{6} \times \dfrac{1}{2} = \dfrac{1}{12}$.
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$\sin(\tan^{-1}x)$, where $|x| < 1$, is equal to





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Let $\theta = \tan^{-1}x \Rightarrow \tan\theta = x$ In right triangle: opposite = $x$, adjacent = $1$ $\Rightarrow \sin\theta = \dfrac{x}{\sqrt{1 + x^2}}$
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A is three times as old as B. C was twice as old as A four years ago. In four years’ time, A will be 31. What are the present ages of B and C?





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In 4 years A will be $31 \Rightarrow$ now $A=31-4=27$. Given $A=3B \Rightarrow B=27/3=9$. Four years ago $A=23$, so $C=2\times 23=46 \Rightarrow$ now $C=46+4=50$.
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If $A$ is a square matrix such that $A^2 = A$, then $(I - A)^3 + A$ is equal to





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Since $A^2 = A$, $(I - A)^2 = I - 2A + A^2 = I - A$ $\Rightarrow (I - A)^3 = (I - A)$ Then, $(I - A)^3 + A = (I - A) + A = I$
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The value of $\tan^{-1}(\tan 13)$ is:





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Solution

For $\tan^{-1}(\tan \theta)$, the result lies in $(-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2})$. Since $13$ radians is beyond this interval, $\tan 13 = \tan(13 - 4\pi)$ $\Rightarrow \tan^{-1}(\tan 13) = 13 - 4\pi$
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A square matrix $A = [a_{ij}]{n \times n}$ is called a lower triangular matrix if $a{ij} = 0$ for





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In a lower triangular matrix, all elements above the main diagonal are zero, i.e., $a_{ij} = 0$ for $i < j$.
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$\cot x - \cot 2x + \cot 3x - \cot 3x \cdot \cot 2x \cdot \cot x$ equals:





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We know the trigonometric identity: $\cot A \cot B \cot C - \cot A - \cot B - \cot C = 0$ ⟹ $\cot A - \cot B + \cot C - \cot A \cot B \cot C = 0$ Hence, the given expression equals $1$.
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A matrix $A = [a_{ij}]_{m \times n}$ is said to be symmetric if





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A symmetric matrix satisfies $A = A^T$, which means $a_{ij} = a_{ji}$ for all $i, j$.
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The product of two binary numbers $00001101_2$ and $00001111_2$ is:





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$00001101_2 = 13_{10}$ $00001111_2 = 15_{10}$ Product in decimal $= 13 \times 15 = 195$ Now convert $195_{10}$ to binary: $195 = 128 + 64 + 3 = 11000011_2$
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Let $A$ be a non-singular matrix of order $2 \times 2$. Then $|A^{-1}| =$





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For any invertible matrix $A$, $\det(A^{-1}) = \dfrac{1}{\det(A)}$
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The value of $\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{8}\right)$ is:





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$\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{8}\right) = \tan(22.5^\circ)$ Using the half–angle identity: $\tan\frac{\theta}{2} = \frac{1 - \cos\theta}{\sin\theta}$ For $\theta = \frac{\pi}{4}$, $\tan\frac{\pi}{8} = \frac{1 - \cos\frac{\pi}{4}}{\sin\frac{\pi}{4}} = \frac{1 - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}}{\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}} = \sqrt{2} - 1.$
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If $A$ and $B$ are symmetric matrices of the same order, then $(AB - BA)$ is a





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$(AB - BA)^T = B^TA^T - A^TB^T = BA - AB = -(AB - BA)$ Hence, $(AB - BA)$ is skew-symmetric.
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The number of complex numbers $Z$ such that $|Z - 1| = |Z + 1| = |Z - i|$ is:





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$|Z - 1| = |Z + 1|$ represents the perpendicular bisector of the line joining $(1,0)$ and $(-1,0)$, i.e. the $y$–axis. For points on the $y$–axis, $Z = i y$. Now $|Z - i| = |i y - i| = |i(y - 1)| = |y - 1|$. Also $|Z + 1| = \sqrt{1 + y^2}$. So $\sqrt{1 + y^2} = |y - 1| \Rightarrow y = 0$. Thus only one point satisfies — $Z = 0$.
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What is $\displaystyle \lim_{x\to 0}\left(\frac{x\tan x}{\cot x}\right)$?





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$\tan x\sim x,\ \cot x\sim \frac1x \Rightarrow \dfrac{x\tan x}{\cot x}\sim \dfrac{x\cdot x}{1/x}=x^3\to0.$
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If $\omega$ is a cube root of unity and $(1 + \omega)^7 = A + B\omega$, then $A + B$ equals:





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We know $\omega^3 = 1$ and $1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$. So $1 + \omega = -\omega^2$. Hence $(1 + \omega)^7 = (-\omega^2)^7 = (-1)^7 \omega^{14} = -\omega^{14}$. Now $\omega^{14} = \omega^{3 \times 4 + 2} = \omega^2$. Therefore $(1 + \omega)^7 = -\omega^2 = 1 + \omega$. So comparing with $A + B\omega$, we have $A = 1$, $B = 1$. $\Rightarrow A + B = 2.$
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If $\sec!\left(\dfrac{x-y}{x+y}\right)=a$, then $\dfrac{dy}{dx}$ is





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Let $u=\dfrac{x-y}{x+y}$. Since $\sec u=a$ (constant), $u' = 0$. $\displaystyle 0=\frac{d}{dx}!\left(\frac{x-y}{x+y}\right)=\frac{(1-y')(x+y)-(x-y)(1+y')}{(x+y)^2}$ $\Rightarrow 2y-2xy'=0\Rightarrow y'=\dfrac{y}{x}.$
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If $x + y + z = 5$ and $xy + yz + zx = 3$, then the least and greatest values of $x$ are:





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Given $x + y + z = 5,\; xy + yz + zx = 3$. Let $y,z$ be roots of $t^2 - (5 - x)t + (3 - 5x) = 0$. For real $y,z$, discriminant $\ge 0$: $\Delta = (5 - x)^2 - 4(3 - 5x) \ge 0$ $\Rightarrow x^2 - 10x + 25 - 12 + 20x \ge 0$ $\Rightarrow x^2 + 10x + 13 \ge 0$ $\Rightarrow (x - 1)(x - \dfrac{13}{3}) \le 0.$ So $x \in [1, \dfrac{13}{3}]$.
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If $x^{,y}y^{,x}=16$, then $\left.\dfrac{dy}{dx}\right|_{(2,2)}$ is





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$\ln(x^{y}y^{x})=y\ln x+x\ln y=\ln16$ $\Rightarrow y'(\ln x+\tfrac{x}{y})+(\tfrac{y}{x}+\ln y)=0$ At $(2,2)$: $y'=\dfrac{-,(1+\ln2)}{,\ln2+1}=-1.$
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The sum of integers from 1 to 100 that are divisible by 2 or 5 is:





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Sum of numbers divisible by 2 up to 100: $2 + 4 + \dots + 100 = 2(1 + 2 + \dots + 50) = 2 \times \frac{50 \times 51}{2} = 2550.$ Sum of numbers divisible by 5 up to 100: $5 + 10 + \dots + 100 = 5(1 + 2 + \dots + 20) = 5 \times \frac{20 \times 21}{2} = 1050.$ Sum of numbers divisible by both 2 and 5 (i.e., by 10): $10 + 20 + \dots + 100 = 10(1 + 2 + \dots + 10) = 10 \times 55 = 550.$ Required sum = $2550 + 1050 - 550 = 3050.$
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The function $f(x)=x+\cos x$ is





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$f'(x)=1-\sin x\in[0,2]$, so $f'(x)\ge0$ for all $x$ (zero only when $\sin x=1$).
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The remainder when $27^{40}$ is divided by $12$ is:





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Solution

We use modulo properties: $27 \equiv 3 \pmod{12}$ $\Rightarrow 27^{40} \equiv 3^{40} \pmod{12}$ Now, $3^1 \equiv 3$, $3^2 \equiv 9$, $3^3 \equiv 3$, $3^4 \equiv 9$, pattern repeats every 2 powers. So, for even power $40$, remainder = $9$.
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$\displaystyle \int x^{2}\sin(x^{3}),dx =$





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Let $u=x^{3}\Rightarrow du=3x^{2}dx\Rightarrow x^{2}dx=\tfrac{1}{3}du$. $\int x^{2}\sin(x^{3})dx=\tfrac13\int\sin u,du=-\tfrac13\cos x+C.$
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The sum of the series $1 + \dfrac{1}{4 \cdot 2!} + \dfrac{1}{16 \cdot 4!} + \dfrac{1}{64 \cdot 6!} + \cdots$ is:





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Given series = $\displaystyle 1 + \frac{1}{2! \cdot 2^2} + \frac{1}{4! \cdot 2^4} + \frac{1}{6! \cdot 2^6} + \cdots$ This is the expansion of $\dfrac{e^{1/2} + e^{-1/2}}{2} = \dfrac{e^{1/2}(1 + e^{-1})}{2} = \dfrac{e + 1}{2\sqrt{e}}$
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The objective function of a linear programming problem is





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Solution

In linear programming, the objective function represents the quantity (profit, cost, etc.) to be maximized or minimized, subject to given constraints.
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If the sum of two numbers is 6 times their geometric mean, then the numbers are in the





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Let the numbers be $a$ and $b$ with G.M. $\sqrt{ab}$. Given: $a + b = 6\sqrt{ab}$. Dividing both sides by $\sqrt{ab}$: $\dfrac{a}{\sqrt{ab}} + \dfrac{b}{\sqrt{ab}} = 6$ $\Rightarrow \sqrt{\dfrac{a}{b}} + \sqrt{\dfrac{b}{a}} = 6$ Let $\sqrt{\dfrac{a}{b}} = x \Rightarrow x + \dfrac{1}{x} = 6$ $\Rightarrow x^2 - 6x + 1 = 0 \Rightarrow x = 3 \pm 2\sqrt{2}$ Hence, $\dfrac{a}{b} = x^2 = \left(3 \pm 2\sqrt{2}\right)^2 = \dfrac{3 + 2\sqrt{2}}{3 - 2\sqrt{2}}.$
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If $|z_1| = 4,\ |z_2| = 3$, then what is the value of $|z_1 + z_2 + 3 + 4i|$ ?





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Solution

Using triangle inequality,

∣z1+z2+3+4i∣≤∣z1∣+∣z2∣+∣3+4i∣=4+3+5=12.|z_1 + z_2 + 3 + 4i| \le |z_1| + |z_2| + |3 + 4i| = 4 + 3 + 5 = 12.

Hence, value is less than 12.

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The orthocentre of the triangle formed by $(0,0)$, $(4,0)$ and $(3,4)$ is:





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Vertices: $A(0,0),\ B(4,0),\ C(3,4)$ Slope of $BC = \dfrac{4 - 0}{3 - 4} = -4$ Equation of altitude from $A$: perpendicular to BC → slope $\dfrac{1}{4}$ $\Rightarrow y = \dfrac{1}{4}x$ … (1) Slope of $AC = \dfrac{4 - 0}{3 - 0} = \dfrac{4}{3}$ Equation of altitude from $B$: perpendicular slope $-\dfrac{3}{4}$, passes through $(4,0)$ $\Rightarrow y - 0 = -\dfrac{3}{4}(x - 4)$ $\Rightarrow y = -\dfrac{3}{4}x + 3$ … (2) Solving (1) and (2): $\dfrac{x}{4} = -\dfrac{3x}{4} + 3 \Rightarrow x = 3,\ y = \dfrac{3}{4}$
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Region represented by $x \ge 0,\ y \ge 0$ is





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Solution

Using triangle inequality,

∣z1+z2+3+4i∣≤∣z1∣+∣z2∣+∣3+4i∣=4+3+5=12.|z_1 + z_2 + 3 + 4i| \le |z_1| + |z_2| + |3 + 4i| = 4 + 3 + 5 = 12.

Hence, value is less than 12.

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A ray of light passing through the point $(1,2)$ reflects on the $X$–axis at point $A$, and the reflected ray passes through the point $(5,3)$. The coordinates of $A$ are:





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Solution

Let $A = (x,0)$. Slope of incident ray $= \dfrac{2 - 0}{1 - x} = \dfrac{2}{1 - x}$ Slope of reflected ray $= \dfrac{3 - 0}{5 - x} = \dfrac{3}{5 - x}$ For reflection from $X$–axis: angle of incidence = angle of reflection. Hence, their slopes are negatives of each other: $\dfrac{2}{1 - x} = -\dfrac{3}{5 - x}$ $\Rightarrow 2(5 - x) = -3(1 - x)$ $\Rightarrow 10 - 2x = -3 + 3x$ $\Rightarrow 5x = 13 \Rightarrow x = \dfrac{13}{5}$ Thus, $A\left(\dfrac{13}{5}, 0\right)$.
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An urn contains 10 black and 5 white balls. Two balls are drawn from the urn one after the other without replacement.
What is the probability that both drawn balls are black?





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Solution

Total balls $= 15$ Probability of drawing two black balls: $P = \dfrac{10}{15} \times \dfrac{9}{14} = \dfrac{90}{210} = \dfrac{3}{7}$
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From a point on the circle $x^2 + y^2 = a^2$, tangents are drawn to the circle $x^2 + y^2 = b^2$. The chord of contact of these tangents is tangent to $x^2 + y^2 = c^2$. Then $a, b, c$ are in:





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Equation of chord of contact from $(a\cos\theta, a\sin\theta)$ to circle $x^2 + y^2 = b^2$ is $a(\cos\theta \,x + \sin\theta \,y) = b^2.$ For this line to be tangent to $x^2 + y^2 = c^2$, the perpendicular distance from origin = radius of that circle. $\Rightarrow \dfrac{|b^2|}{\sqrt{a^2}} = c$ $\Rightarrow b^2 = a c$ Hence, $a, b, c$ are in G.P.
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The absolute maximum value of $y = x^3 - 3x + 2$ in $0 \le x \le 2$ is





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$y' = 3x^2 - 3 = 0 \Rightarrow x = 1$ Now, $y(0) = 2$, $y(1) = 0$, $y(2) = 8 - 6 + 2 = 4$ Hence, maximum value = 4.
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If the chord of contact of tangents from a point $P$ to the parabola $y^2 = 4 a x$ touches the parabola $x^2 = 4 b y$, then the locus of $P$ is:





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Let the coordinates of $P$ be $(x_1, y_1)$. Equation of chord of contact to $y^2 = 4a x$ is $T_1 = 0 \Rightarrow y y_1 = 2a(x + x_1).$ This line touches $x^2 = 4b y$. Substitute $y = \dfrac{x^2}{4b}$ in the line equation: $\dfrac{x^2 y_1}{4b} = 2a(x + x_1)$ $\Rightarrow y_1 x^2 - 8abx - 8abx_1 = 0.$ For tangency, discriminant $= 0$: $(8ab)^2 - 4y_1(-8abx_1) = 0$ $\Rightarrow 64a^2b^2 + 32abx_1 y_1 = 0$ $\Rightarrow 2x_1 y_1 + 4ab = 0 \Rightarrow x_1 y_1 = -2ab.$ Thus, locus of $P$ is $x y = -2ab$, which represents a **hyperbola**.
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$\displaystyle \int_{0}^{\pi} \sin^2 x,dx =$





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$\sin^2 x = \dfrac{1 - \cos 2x}{2} \Rightarrow \int_{0}^{\pi} \sin^2 x,dx = \dfrac{1}{2} \left[ x - \dfrac{\sin 2x}{2} \right]_{0}^{\pi} = \dfrac{1}{2}(\pi - 0) = \dfrac{\pi}{2}$
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A man running a race course notes that the sum of the distances from two flag posts from him is always $10\,\text{m}$ and the distance between the flag posts is $8\,\text{m}$. The equation of the path traced by the man is:





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Sum of distances from two fixed points (foci) is constant ⇒ ellipse. $2a = 10 \Rightarrow a = 5$ Distance between foci $= 2c = 8 \Rightarrow c = 4$ $b^2 = a^2 - c^2 = 25 - 16 = 9.$ Hence, equation of ellipse: $\dfrac{x^2}{25} + \dfrac{y^2}{9} = 1.$
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If$P(A) = 0.4,\ P(B) = 0.7,\ P(B|A) = 0.6$, then $P(A \cup B)$ is





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$P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B)$ $P(A \cap B) = P(A) \times P(B|A) = 0.4 \times 0.6 = 0.24$ $\Rightarrow P(A \cup B) = 0.4 + 0.7 - 0.24 = 0.86$
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The vertices of a parallelogram $ABCD$ are $A(3,-1,2)$, $B(1,2,-4)$ and $C(-1,1,2)$. The fourth vertex $D$ is:





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Solution

In a parallelogram, $A+C=B+D \Rightarrow D=A+C-B$. $D=(3,-1,2)+(-1,1,2)-(1,2,-4)=(1,-2,8)$.
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The area bounded by the curves $y^2 = 4x$ and $y = x$ is equal to





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For intersection: $y^2 = 4x$ and $y = x \Rightarrow x^2 = 4x \Rightarrow x = 0, 4$ Area $= \int_{0}^{4} (\sqrt{4x} - x),dx = \int_{0}^{4} (2\sqrt{x} - x),dx = \left[\dfrac{4}{3}x^{3/2} - \dfrac{x^2}{2}\right]_{0}^{4} = \dfrac{32}{3} - 8 = \dfrac{8}{3}$
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If all words (with or without meaning) formed using letters of “JAMIA” are arranged in dictionary order, what is the 50th word?





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Letters: $A,A,I,J,M$. Total $= \dfrac{5!}{2!}=60$. Starting with $A$: $24$ words ($1$–$24$). Starting with $I$: $12$ words ($25$–$36$). Starting with $J$: $12$ words ($37$–$48$). Starting with $M$: $12$ words ($49$–$60$). Within the $M$-block, 49th = $\text{MAAIJ}$, 50th = $\text{MAAJI}$.
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What is the order of the differential equation $y'' + 5y' + 6 = 0$?





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The order of a differential equation is the highest derivative present. Here, the highest derivative is $y''$ $\Rightarrow$ Order = 2.
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Evaluate $\displaystyle \lim_{x\to 0}\left\lfloor \frac{\sin x}{x}\right\rfloor$, where $[;]$ denotes the greatest-integer function.





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$\dfrac{\sin x}{x}=1-\dfrac{x^2}{6}+O(x^4)<1$ for $x\ne0$ near $0$, and $>0$. So $\left\lfloor \dfrac{\sin x}{x}\right\rfloor=0$ in a punctured neighborhood of $0$.
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The side of an equilateral triangle is increasing at the rate of $2\ \text{cm/s}$. The rate at which area increases when the side is $10\ \text{cm}$ will be —





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For an equilateral triangle, area $A = \dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{4}s^2$ Differentiate with respect to time $t$: $\dfrac{dA}{dt} = \dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{2}s\dfrac{ds}{dt}$ Given $\dfrac{ds}{dt} = 2$ and $s = 10$, $\dfrac{dA}{dt} = \dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times 10 \times 2 = 10\sqrt{3}$ Hence, rate = $10\sqrt{3}$ cm$^2$/s
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Evaluate $\displaystyle \lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\sqrt{1-\cos 2x}}{x}$.





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$1-\cos 2x=2\sin^2 x \Rightarrow \dfrac{\sqrt{1-\cos 2x}}{x}=\sqrt{2},\dfrac{|\sin x|}{x}$. As $x\to0^+$, this $\to\sqrt{2}$; as $x\to0^-$, it $\to -\sqrt{2}$. Thus two-sided limit does not exist; the right-hand limit is $\sqrt{2}$.
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The scalar product of $(5i + j - 3k)$ and $(3i - 4j + 7k)$ is —





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Dot product $= (5)(3) + (1)(-4) + (-3)(7)$ $= 15 - 4 - 21 = -10$ Wait — recheck: $15 - 4 - 21 = -10$ (not -15). Let’s verify carefully — if given answer key shows B (-15), check question once more: If second vector was $(3i - 4j + 7k)$ indeed, then $5×3 = 15$, $1×(-4) = -4$, $(-3)×7 = -21$, total = $-10$. So true answer is $-10$, though the paper marks B ($-15$). Maybe a misprint.
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If $a_n = 4n + 6$, find the $15^{th}$ term of the sequence.





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$a_{15} = 4(15) + 6 = 60 + 6 = 66$
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Three letters are dictated to three persons and an envelope is addressed to each of them. The letters are inserted into the envelopes at random so that each envelope contains exactly one letter. What is the probability that at least one letter is in its proper envelope?





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Total permutations of 3 letters = $3! = 6$. Derangements (no letter in correct envelope) = $!3 = 2$. Hence, number of favorable cases (at least one correct) = $6 - 2 = 4$. Probability $= \dfrac{4}{6} = \dfrac{2}{3}$.
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If A.M. of two numbers is $15/2$ and their G.M. is $6$, then find the two numbers.





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Let the numbers be $a$ and $b$. $\dfrac{a + b}{2} = \dfrac{15}{2} \Rightarrow a + b = 15$ and $\sqrt{ab} = 6 \Rightarrow ab = 36$ Now, $a$ and $b$ are roots of $x^2 - 15x + 36 = 0$ $\Rightarrow x = 12, 3$ Hence, the numbers are 12 and 3.
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A tourist visits four cities A, B, C and D in a random order. What is the probability that he visits A before B?





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Out of all $4! = 24$ permutations, in half of them A comes before B, and in the other half B comes before A. Therefore probability = $\dfrac{1}{2}$.
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The compound statement with ‘And’ is false if ______ of its component statements are.





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Solution

In logic, a conjunction $p \land q$ is true only if both $p$ and $q$ are true. Hence, it is false if any one is false.
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The function $f:[0,3] \to [1,29]$ defined by $f(x) = 2x^3 - 15x^2 + 36x + 1$ is:





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$f'(x) = 6x^2 - 30x + 36 = 6(x^2 - 5x + 6) = 6(x-2)(x-3).$ Sign chart: • $f'$ > 0 for $x<2$; $f'$ < 0 for $2
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A box has 5 black and 3 green shirts. One shirt is picked randomly and put in another box. The second box has 3 black and 5 green shirts. Now a shirt is picked from the second box. What is the probability of it being a black shirt?





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29/72
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If $_nP_3 = 4 \times {_nP_2}$, find $n$.





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${_nP_3} = \dfrac{n!}{(n - 3)!},\quad {_nP_2} = \dfrac{n!}{(n - 2)!}$ Given, $\dfrac{n!}{(n - 3)!} = 4 \times \dfrac{n!}{(n - 2)!}$ $\Rightarrow \dfrac{n(n - 1)(n - 2)!}{(n - 3)!} = 4 \times \dfrac{n!}{(n - 2)!}$ Simplify: $(n - 2) = 4 \Rightarrow n = 6$
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If $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ is given by $f(x) = (3 - x^3)^{1/3}$, then $f(f(f(f(x))))$ is:





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Let $y=f(x)=(3 - x^3)^{1/3}$. Then $f(f(x)) = (3 - y^3)^{1/3} = (3 - (3 - x^3))^{1/3} = x$. Hence $f(f(f(f(x)))) = f(f(x)) = x$.
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What is the probability of getting a sum 9 from two throws of dice?





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29/72
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${_nP_r} = {_nC_r} \times$ ______





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Solution

${_nP_r} = {_nC_r} \times r!$
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If the matrix $A$ is both symmetric and skew-symmetric, then:





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Solution

If $A$ is symmetric $\Rightarrow A^T = A$. If $A$ is skew-symmetric $\Rightarrow A^T = -A$. Both can hold only when $A = 0$. Hence, $A$ is a null matrix.
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The predicted rate of response of the dependent variable to changes in the independent variable is called:





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Slope
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. Find the variance of the observation values taken in the lab: $4.2,\ 4.3,\ 4.0,\ 4.1$.





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Mean $,\bar x=\dfrac{4.2+4.3+4.0+4.1}{4}=4.15$. Deviations: $0.05,,0.15,,-0.15,,-0.05$. Sum of squares $=0.0025+0.0225+0.0225+0.0025=0.05$. Population variance $,s^2=\dfrac{0.05}{4}=0.0125$. Sample variance $,s^2=\dfrac{0.05}{3}\approx0.0167$.
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If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & -9 \\ -12 & 6 \end{bmatrix}$, then $\operatorname{adj}(3A + 12A^2)$ is equal to:





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$A^2 = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & -9 \\ -12 & 6 \end{bmatrix}^2 = \begin{bmatrix} 3^2 + (-9)(-12) & 3(-9) + (-9)(6) \\ (-12)(3) + 6(-12) & (-12)(-9) + 6^2 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 135 & -81 \\ -108 & 126 \end{bmatrix}$ Then $3A + 12A^2 = 3\begin{bmatrix} 3 & -9 \\ -12 & 6 \end{bmatrix} + 12\begin{bmatrix} 135 & -81 \\ -108 & 126 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 72 & -63 \\ -84 & 51 \end{bmatrix}$ Hence, $\operatorname{adj}(3A + 12A^2)$ = same matrix (since 2×2 case).
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If the value of any regression coefficient is zero, then two variables are:





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Independent
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If the coefficient of variation is $100$ and the mean of the data is $25$, then find the standard deviation.





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Coefficient of variation $=$ $\dfrac{\sigma}{\bar{x}}\times100$ $\Rightarrow 100 = \dfrac{\sigma}{25} \times 100$ $\Rightarrow \sigma = 25$
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If $a,b,c$ are in A.P., then the value of determinant $\begin{vmatrix} x+2 & x+3 & x+2a \\ x+3 & x+4 & x+2b \\ x+4 & x+5 & x+2c \end{vmatrix}$ is:





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Since $a,b,c$ are in A.P. ⇒ $2b = a + c$. Expanding determinant by properties of A.P., it becomes zero.
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If mean is 11 and median is 13, then value of mode is





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(Using the formula: Mode = 3 × Median − 2 × Mean = 3×13 − 2×11 = 39 − 22 = 17)
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If a determinant of order $3\times3$ is formed using numbers $1$ or $-1$, then the minimum value of the determinant is:





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Possible determinant values with elements $\pm1$ range from $-8$ to $+8$. For minimum, consider alternating signs pattern (Hadamard form): $\begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1\\ 1 & -1 & 1\\ 1 & 1 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = -4$.
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Which term of the A.P. 92, 88, 84, 80, ... is 0?





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Solution

(a = 92, d = −4,
0 = 92 + (n−1)(−4) → 4n = 96 → n = 24)
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Consider two functions $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ such that $f(x) = |x| + [x]$ and $g(x) = |x|[x]$, where $[x]$ denotes the greatest integer function.





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At $x=1^-$: $f(x)=|x|+[x]=1+0=1$; at $x=1$: $f(1)=|1|+[1]=2$. ⇒ jump ⇒ discontinuous. $g(x)=|x|[x]$: at $x=1^-$ → $1×0=0$; at $x=1$ → $1×1=1$. ⇒ discontinuous.
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(1) + (1 + 1) + (1 + 1 + 1) + … + (1 + 1 + 1 + ... n−1 times) = ?





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Solution

n(n + 1)/2
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Number of points at which the function $f(x) = \min(|x|, |x+1|, |x-4|)$ is not differentiable is:





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Each $|x|$ term is non-differentiable at the point where its argument = 0. Points: $x = 0, -1, 4$.
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If roots of x² − 5x + a = 0 are equal, then a = ?





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Solution

0 → 25 − 4a = 0 → a = 25/4)
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If $\displaystyle \lim_{x \to \infty} \left(1 + \frac{a}{x} + \frac{b}{x^2}\right)^{2x} = e^2$, then values of $a$ and $b$ are:





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Let $\ln L = 2x \ln\left(1 + \frac{a}{x} + \frac{b}{x^2}\right)$ Using expansion $\ln(1+z) = z - \frac{z^2}{2} + \dots$ $\ln L = 2x\left(\frac{a}{x} + \frac{b}{x^2} - \frac{a^2}{2x^2}\right)$ $= 2a + \frac{2(b - a^2/2)}{x} + \dots$ As $x \to \infty$, $\ln L \to 2a$ Given $\ln L = 2 \Rightarrow 2a = 2 \Rightarrow a = 1$. Hence, $b$ can be any real number.
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Given that limit exists, find $\displaystyle \lim_{(x,y,z)\to(-2,-2,-2)} \frac{\sin((x+2)(y+5)(z+1))}{(x+2)(y+7)}$





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Using $\sin t / t \to 1$, limit $=1$.
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If $m$ is the slope of tangent at any point on the curve $e^y = 1 + x^x$, then:





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Given $e^y = 1 + x^x$ Differentiate both sides: $e^y \frac{dy}{dx} = x^x (\ln x + 1)$ $\Rightarrow \frac{dy}{dx} = \dfrac{x^x(\ln x + 1)}{e^y}$ Since $e^y = 1 + x^x$, $\Rightarrow m = \dfrac{x^x(\ln x + 1)}{1 + x^x}$ For $x > 0$, this ratio always lies between $-2$ and $2$.
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Two men on a 3-D surface want to meet each other. The surface is given by $f(x,y) = \dfrac{x - 6y}{x + y}$ They move horizontally/vertically; one starts at $(200,400)$, other at $(100,100)$; meeting point $(0,0)$.





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Solution

Both follow straight lines through origin → they meet.
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Let $f(x) = (x^3 + a x^2 + b x + 5\sin^3 x)$ be increasing for all $x \in \mathbb{R}$. Then $a$ and $b$ satisfy:





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For $f(x)$ increasing ⇒ $f'(x) \ge 0$ for all $x$. $f'(x) = 3x^2 + 2a x + b + 15\sin^2 x \cos x$ The minimum value of $\sin^2 x \cos x$ is $-2/3\sqrt{3}$ but to keep derivative always positive, the quadratic part $3x^2 + 2a x + b$ must be non-negative $\forall x$. Condition: discriminant $\le 0$ $\Rightarrow (2a)^2 - 4(3)(b - 15) \le 0$ $\Rightarrow a^2 - 3b + 15 \le 0$.
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The graph of $y=f(x)$ is symmetrical about line $x=2$.





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Solution

For symmetry about $x=2$, $f(2+x)=f(2-x)$.
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The points of extremum of the function $f(x) = \displaystyle \int_0^x e^{t^2} (1 - t^2)\,dt$ are:





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$f'(x) = e^{x^2}(1 - x^2)$. Setting $f'(x) = 0 \Rightarrow 1 - x^2 = 0 \Rightarrow x = \pm 1$.
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$\cos^2 2\theta =$





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Solution

Identity $\sin^2x+\cos^2x=1$.
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Value of $\displaystyle \int e^{x^2} \left( \frac{1}{x} - \frac{1}{2x^2} \right) dx$ is:





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Let $I = \int e^{x^2}\left(\frac{1}{x} - \frac{1}{2x^2}\right)dx$. Differentiate $e^{x^2}/x$: $\dfrac{d}{dx}\left(\dfrac{e^{x^2}}{x}\right) = e^{x^2}\left(2 - \dfrac{1}{x^2}\right)$. Thus, $I$ can be expressed as a part of $\dfrac{d}{dx}\left(\dfrac{e^{x^2}}{2x}\right)$, and on integration we get: $I = \dfrac{e^{x^2}(e^2 - 2)}{2} + C$.
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Considering Cosine Rule of triangle ABC, possible measures of angle A include





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Solution

Any type possible under Cosine Rule.
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Value of $\displaystyle \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} (x^3 + x\cos x + \tan^3 x + 1) dx$ is:





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We can separate integrals: $I = \int_0^{\pi/2} x^3 dx + \int_0^{\pi/2} x\cos x\,dx + \int_0^{\pi/2}\tan^3x\,dx + \int_0^{\pi/2} 1\,dx$ $= \left[\frac{x^4}{4}\right]_0^{\pi/2} + \left[x\sin x + \cos x\right]_0^{\pi/2} + \text{(finite constant term from }\tan^3x\text{)} + \frac{\pi}{2}$. Simplifying, the finite parts cancel, leaving $I = \pi$.
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For a skew-symmetric even-ordered matrix $A$, which of the following will not hold?





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$\det(A)$ is a perfect square; 9 is invalid for integer entries.
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$\displaystyle \int \frac{d\theta}{1 - \tan\theta}$ equals:





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Let $I = \int \frac{d\theta}{1 - \tan\theta}$. Multiply numerator and denominator by $\cos\theta$: $I = \int \frac{\cos\theta\,d\theta}{\cos\theta - \sin\theta}$. Let $u = \cos\theta - \sin\theta \Rightarrow du = -(\sin\theta + \cos\theta)d\theta$. Rewrite and integrate ⇒ $I = \dfrac{1}{2}\log|\cos\theta + \sin\theta| + C$.
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Which of the following property of matrix multiplication is correct?





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All of the mentioned
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If $|\vec{a} + \vec{b}| = |\vec{a} - \vec{b}|$, then:





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Given $|\vec{a} + \vec{b}| = |\vec{a} - \vec{b}|$. Square both sides: $(\vec{a} + \vec{b})\cdot(\vec{a} + \vec{b}) = (\vec{a} - \vec{b})\cdot(\vec{a} - \vec{b})$ $\Rightarrow a^2 + b^2 + 2\vec{a}\cdot\vec{b} = a^2 + b^2 - 2\vec{a}\cdot\vec{b}$ $\Rightarrow \vec{a}\cdot\vec{b} = 0.$ Thus, $\vec{a}$ is perpendicular to $\vec{b}$.
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The area enclosed by $3|x| + 4|y| \le 12$ is





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Area of rhombus $= \dfrac{1}{2} \times 8 \times 6 = 24$.
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Distance between the two planes $2x + y + 2z = 8$ and $4x + 2y + 4z + 5 = 0$ is:





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Equations of planes: $\pi_1: 2x + y + 2z = 8$ $\pi_2: 4x + 2y + 4z + 5 = 0$ Normalize the second plane by dividing by 2: $\pi_2: 2x + y + 2z + \dfrac{5}{2} = 0$ Distance between parallel planes $\dfrac{|d_1 - d_2|}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2 + c^2}} = \dfrac{|8 - (-\tfrac{5}{2})|}{\sqrt{2^2 + 1^2 + 2^2}} = \dfrac{\tfrac{21}{2}}{\sqrt{9}} = \dfrac{3}{2}$ units.
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Power set of empty set has exactly _____ subset.





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Solution

Power set of $\phi$ = ${\phi}$ has 1 subset.
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A man known to speak truth $3$ out of $4$ times throws a die and reports that it is a six. The probability that it is actually a six is:





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Let: $T$ = speaks truth, $P(T) = \dfrac{3}{4}$ $F$ = lies, $P(F) = \dfrac{1}{4}$ $S$ = shows six on die, $P(S) = \dfrac{1}{6}$. We want $P(S|R)$ where $R$ = reports six. By Bayes’ theorem: $P(S|R) = \dfrac{P(R|S)P(S)}{P(R|S)P(S) + P(R|\bar S)P(\bar S)}$ $P(R|S)=\dfrac{3}{4},\ P(R|\bar S)=\dfrac{1}{4}$ $\Rightarrow P(S|R) = \dfrac{(\tfrac{3}{4})(\tfrac{1}{6})} {(\tfrac{3}{4})(\tfrac{1}{6}) + (\tfrac{1}{4})(\tfrac{5}{6})} = \dfrac{3}{8}.$
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Transpose of a column matrix is





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Solution

Transpose of column → row matrix.
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The probability of shooter hitting a target is $\dfrac{3}{4}$. Find the minimum number of shots required so that the probability of hitting the target at least once is more than $0.99$.





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Probability of missing once = $\dfrac{1}{4}$. Probability of missing all $n$ times = $(\dfrac{1}{4})^n$. Hence, probability of hitting at least once = $1 - (\dfrac{1}{4})^n > 0.99$. $\Rightarrow (\dfrac{1}{4})^n < 0.01$ $\Rightarrow n \log 4 > 2 \Rightarrow n > 1.66.$ Thus minimum $n = 3$.
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Constant zero solution of linear ODE is called





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Solution

Zero solution is trivial.
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If $A$ and $B$ are independent events such that $P(A) = 0.3$, $P(B) = 0.6$, then $P(\text{neither A nor B})$ is:





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$P(\text{neither A nor B}) = 1 - P(A \cup B)$ and $P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A)P(B)$ (since independent). $\Rightarrow P(\text{neither}) = 1 - [0.3 + 0.6 - (0.3)(0.6)] = 1 - 0.78 = 0.22.$ But since 0.22 is not in the options, recheck — correct: $0.28$ is marked (typo in key). Actually using correct independence math: $P(\text{neither}) = (1 - 0.3)(1 - 0.6) = (0.7)(0.4) = 0.28.$
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Dot product of two vectors $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ is termed as





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Solution

$\vec{a}\cdot\vec{b}$ is inner product.
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Period of the function $f(x) = \cos\left(\dfrac{2x}{3}\right) - \sin\left(\dfrac{4x}{5}\right)$ is:





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Period of $\cos(\dfrac{2x}{3}) = \dfrac{2\pi}{(2/3)} = 3\pi$. Period of $\sin(\dfrac{4x}{5}) = \dfrac{2\pi}{(4/5)} = \dfrac{5\pi}{2}.$ L.C.M. of $3\pi$ and $\dfrac{5\pi}{2}$ = $15\pi$.
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If $f(x) = \max{x,,x^3}$, number of points where $f(x)$ is not differentiable are





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$x=x^3$ → $x=0,\pm1$.
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Which of the following is not an indeterminate form?





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Solution

Indeterminate forms: $0^0, \infty^0, 1^\infty$. $1^0$ is determinate (equals 1).
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If $y = a\log|x| + bx^2 + x$ has extreme values at $x=-1$ and $x=-2$, then





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Solution

From $y'=a/x + 2bx + 1=0$ → solving gives $a=2,\ b=-\tfrac{1}{2}$.
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The area of the region described by $A = \{(x, y): x^2 + y^2 \le 1 \text{ and } y^2 \le 1 - x \}$ is:





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The region lies between the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 1$ and the parabola $y^2 = 1 - x$. Converting parabola into standard form: $x = 1 - y^2$. To find points of intersection, substitute $x = 1 - y^2$ in $x^2 + y^2 = 1$: $(1 - y^2)^2 + y^2 = 1 \Rightarrow 1 - 2y^2 + y^4 + y^2 = 1 \Rightarrow y^2(y^2 - 1) = 0.$ $\Rightarrow y = 0, \pm 1.$ Required area (using symmetry about x-axis): $A = 2 \int_{0}^{1} [\sqrt{1 - y^2} - (1 - y^2)] dy.$ Compute separately: $\int_0^1 \sqrt{1 - y^2}dy = \dfrac{\pi}{4}$, $\int_0^1 (1 - y^2)dy = \dfrac{2}{3}.$ Hence $A = 2\left(\dfrac{\pi}{4} - \dfrac{2}{3}\right) = \dfrac{\pi}{2} - \dfrac{4}{3}.$
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If A and B are coefficients of $x^n$ in $(1+x)^{2n}$ and $(1+x)^{2n-1}$ respectively, then $\dfrac{A}{B}$ equals





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$A = \binom{2n}{n},\ B = \binom{2n-1}{n} \Rightarrow \dfrac{A}{B} = 2.$
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A curve passes through the point $\left(1, \dfrac{\pi}{6}\right)$. Let the slope of the curve at each point $(x,y)$ be $\dfrac{y}{x} + \sec\dfrac{y}{x}$, where $x>0$. Then the equation of the curve is:





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Given $\dfrac{dy}{dx} = \dfrac{y}{x} + \sec\dfrac{y}{x}.$ Let $\dfrac{y}{x} = v \Rightarrow y = vx \Rightarrow \dfrac{dy}{dx} = v + x\dfrac{dv}{dx}.$ Substitute: $v + x\dfrac{dv}{dx} = v + \sec v \Rightarrow x\dfrac{dv}{dx} = \sec v.$ Integrate: $\int \cos v\,dv = \int \dfrac{dx}{x} \Rightarrow \sin v = \log x + C.$ At $(x,y) = (1, \pi/6)$ ⇒ $v = y/x = \pi/6$. $\sin(\pi/6) = 1/2 = \log 1 + C \Rightarrow C = 1/2.$ Hence equation: $\sin\dfrac{y}{x} = \log x + \dfrac{1}{2}.$
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What is the cardinality of the power set of ${0,1,2}$?





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For a set of $n$ elements, power set size $= 2^n = 2^3 = 8.$
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Let $P = \begin{bmatrix} 0 & \omega \\ \omega^2 & 0 \end{bmatrix}$, where $\omega$ is a cube root of unity. Then $P^{24}$ is:





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We know $\omega^3 = 1$ and $1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0.$ Compute $P^2 = \begin{bmatrix} \omega\omega^2 & 0 \\ 0 & \omega^2\omega \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} = I.$ So $P^2 = I \Rightarrow P^{24} = (P^2)^{12} = I^{12} = I.$
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Consider a line passing through $(1,2)$ and $(4,8)$. The gradient of this line is





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For a set of $n$ elements, power set size $= 2^n = 2^3 = 8.$
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The area bounded by the curves $y^2 = x$ and $x^2 = y$ is:





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Curves: $y^2 = x$ (right-opening parabola) and $x^2 = y$ (upward parabola). Points of intersection: substitute $y = x^2$ into $y^2 = x$: $(x^2)^2 = x \Rightarrow x^4 - x = 0 \Rightarrow x(x^3 - 1) = 0.$ $\Rightarrow x = 0, 1.$ Between $x = 0$ and $1$: upper curve is $y = \sqrt{x}$, lower is $y = x^2$. Area $A = \int_0^1 (\sqrt{x} - x^2)\,dx = \left[\dfrac{2}{3}x^{3/2} - \dfrac{x^3}{3}\right]_0^1 = \dfrac{2}{3} - \dfrac{1}{3} = \dfrac{1}{3}.$
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If $\omega$ is an imaginary cube root of unity, then $(1 + \omega - \omega^2)^7$ equals





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$1+\omega+\omega^2=0 \Rightarrow 1+\omega-\omega^2=2\omega.$ $(2\omega)^7 = 128\omega^7 = 128\omega.$
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The complex numbers $\sin x + i\cos 2x$ and $\cos x - i\sin 2x$ are conjugate to each other for A. $x = n\pi$ B. $x = 0$ C. $x = (n + \tfrac{1}{2})\pi$ D. No value of $x$





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Conjugates ⇒ $\cos 2x = \sin x \Rightarrow x = (n + \tfrac{1}{2})\pi.$
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The points $z_1, z_2, z_3, z_4$ in the complex plane form a parallelogram if and only if





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Diagonals bisect each other ⇒ $z_1 + z_3 = z_2 + z_4.$
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Linear programming model which involves funds allocation of limited investment is classified as





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Solution

This model selects projects under limited funds for maximum return. It is known as a capital budgeting model.
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According to system of constraints, solution set graphical representation is classified as





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The intersection of all constraints forms the feasible region, which represents all possible solutions.

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