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Question 1

If x+log⁡10(1+2x)=xlog⁡105+log⁡106x + {\log _{10}}\left( {1 + {2^x}} \right) = x{\log _{10}}5 + {\log _{10}}6 then x is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    2, -3

  2. BOption (b)

    2 only

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    3

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

1

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Formulas and Properties of Logarithms:

  1. log⁡aa=1{\log _a}a = 1
  2. log⁡a(x.y)=;log⁡ax+log⁡ay{\log _a}\left( {x.y} \right) = ;{\log _a}x + {\log _a}y
  3. log⁡a(xy)=;log⁡ax−log⁡ay{\log _a}\left( {\frac{x}{y}} \right) = ;{\log _a}x - {\log _a}y
  4. log⁡a(1x)=−log⁡ax{\log _a}(\frac{1}{x}) = - {\log _a}x
  5. log⁡axp=plog⁡ax{\log _a}{x^p} = p{\log _a}x

CALCULATION:

Given:

\({\rm{x}} + {\rm{;lo}}{{\rm{g}}{10}}\left( {1 + {2^{\rm{x}}}} \right) = {\rm{xlo}}{{\rm{g}}{10}}5 + {\rm{lo}}{{\rm{g}}_{10}}6\)

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⇒x−xlog5=log6−log⁡(1+2x) ⇒x(1−log5)=log6−log⁡(1+2x) ⇒x(log10−log5)=log6−log⁡(1+2x);(;logaa=1)\begin{array}{l} \Rightarrow {\rm{x}} - {\rm{xlog}}5 = {\rm{log}}6 - \log \left( {1 + {2^{\rm{x}}}} \right)\ \Rightarrow {\rm{x}}\left( {1 - {\rm{log}}5} \right) = {\rm{log}}6 - \log \left( {1 + {2^{\rm{x}}}} \right)\ \Rightarrow {\rm{x}}\left( {{\rm{log}}10 - {\rm{log}}5} \right) = {\rm{log}}6 - \log \left( {1 + {2^{\rm{x}}}} \right){\rm{;}}\left( {{\rm{;log}}_{\rm{a}}^{\rm{a}} = 1} \right) \end{array}

\(\Rightarrow {\rm{xlog}}\left( {\frac{{10}}{5}} \right) = \log \left( {\frac{6}{{1 + {2^{\rm{x}}}}}} \right){\rm{;}}\left( {{\rm{lo}}{{\rm{g}}{\rm{a}}}\left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\rm{y}}}} \right) = {\rm{;lo}}{{\rm{g}}{\rm{a}}}{\rm{x}} - {\rm{;lo}}{{\rm{g}}_{\rm{a}}}{\rm{y}}} \right)\)

⇒xlog(2)=log⁡(61+2x)\Rightarrow {\rm{xlog}}\left( 2 \right) = \log \left( {\frac{6}{{1 + {2^{\rm{x}}}}}} \right)

\(\Rightarrow \log \left( {{2^{\rm{x}}}} \right) = \log \left( {\frac{6}{{1 + {2^{\rm{x}}}}}} \right){\rm{;}}\left( {{\rm{lo}}{{\rm{g}}{\rm{a}}}{{\rm{x}}^{\rm{p}}} = {\rm{plo}}{{\rm{g}}{\rm{a}}}{\rm{x}}} \right)\)

Taking “ANTILOG” on both sides

⇒2x=61+2x\Rightarrow {2^{\rm{x}}} = \frac{6}{{1 + {2^{\rm{x}}}}}

Now simplify this equation

⇒ 2x (1 + 2x) = 6

Let’s take 2x = u

⇒ u(1 + u) = 6

⇒ u2 + u = 6

⇒ u2 + u - 6 = 0

⇒ u2 + 3u - 2u - 6 = 0

⇒ u(u + 3) - 2(u + 3) = 0

⇒ (u + 3) (u - 2) = 0

⇒ u = -3, 2

Now replace “u” with “2x”

⇒ 2x = 2, 2x = -3

Observe both equations.

Clearly, 2x = -3 is impossible

So, 2x = 2

⇒ x = 1

Question 2

The remainder and quotient of the binary division (101110)2 by (110)2 are respectively

  1. AOption (a)

    (111)2 and (100)2

  2. BOption (b)

    (100)2 and (111)2

  3. COption (c)

    (101)2 and (101)2

  4. DOption (d)

    (100)2 and (100)2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

(100)2 and (111)2

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

BINARY TO DECIMAL CONVERSION:

For Example, to convert 10011011 into decimal the following process must be followed.

DECIMAL TO BINARY CONVERSION:

To convert 57 from decimal to binary, the following two methods can be used.

CALCULATION:

The easiest way to solve this problem is by converting the given binary numbers into decimal numbers.

(101110)2 = (1 × 25) + (0 × 24) + (1 × 23) + (1 × 22) + (1 × 21) + (1 × 20)

= 32 + 0 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 0

= (46)10

(110)2 = (1 × 22) + (1 × 21) + (0 × 20)

= 4 + 2 + 0

= (6)10

Now divide the decimal numbers,

46/6 ⇒ Quotient =7, Remainder = 4

Now again convert 7, 4 into binary numbers

⇒ (7)10 = (1 × 22) + (1 × 21) + (1 × 20)

= (111)2

(4)10 = (1 × 22) + (0 × 21) + (1 × 20)

= (100)2

Hence, Remainder = (100)2 and Quotient = (111)2

Question 3

The matrix A has x rows and x + 5 columns. The matrix B has y rows and 11 - y columns. Both AB and BA exist. What are the values of x and y respectively?

  1. AOption (a)

    8 and 3

  2. BOption (b)

    3 and 4

  3. COption (c)

    3 and 8

  4. DOption (d)

    8 and 8

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

3 and 8

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

If A, B are two matrices, then matrix AB exist when “No. of columns of Matrix A = No. of rows of Matrix B “

Similarly, matrix BA exist when “No. of columns of Matrix B = No. of rows of Matrix A “

CALCULATION:

For Matrix AB to exist, No. of columns of Matrix A = No. of rows of Matrix B)

⇒ x + 5 = y

For Matrix BA to exist, No. of columns of Matrix B = No. of rows of Matrix A

⇒ 11 - y = x

Solving both the equations, we get: x = 3, y = 8.

Question 4

If Sn=nP+n(n−1)Q2{S_n} = nP + \frac{{n\left( {n - 1} \right)Q}}{2}, where Sn denotes the sum of the first n terms of an AP, then the common difference is

  1. AOption (a)

    P + Q

  2. BOption (b)

    2P + 3Q

  3. COption (c)

    2Q

  4. DOption (d)

    Q

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Q

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Arithmetic Progression:

The standard form of arithmetic progression (AP) is given by: a, a + d, a + 2d, a + 3d……. so on.

The nth term of an AP series is Tn = a + (n-1) d,

Sum of n terms of an A.P is Sn = n/2 [2a + (n − 1) d] 

where ‘a’= first term and ‘d’= common difference.

CALCULATION:

Given, Sn=nP+n(n−1)Q2{{\rm{S}}_{\rm{n}}} = {\rm{nP}} + \frac{{{\rm{n}}\left( {{\rm{n}} - 1} \right){\rm{Q}}}}{2}

Comparing the given equation with the formula of Sn of an A.P

⇒nP+n(n−1)Q2=n2[2a+(n−1)d]\Rightarrow {\rm{nP}} + \frac{{{\rm{n}}\left( {{\rm{n}} - 1} \right){\rm{Q}}}}{2} = \frac{{\rm{n}}}{2}\left[ {2{\rm{a}} + \left( {{\rm{n}} - 1} \right){\rm{d}}} \right]

RHS equation can be written as,

⇒n2[2P+(n−1)Q]=n2[2a+(n−1)d]\Rightarrow \frac{{\rm{n}}}{2}\left[ {2{\rm{P}} + \left( {{\rm{n}} - 1} \right){\rm{Q}}\left] { = \frac{{\rm{n}}}{2}} \right[2{\rm{a}} + \left( {{\rm{n}} - 1} \right){\rm{d}}} \right]

By comparing LHS and RHS, we get: a = P and d = Q

So, common difference d = Q.

Question 5

The roots of the equation (q - r)x2 + (r - p)x + (p - q) = 0 are

  1. AOption (a)

    (r - p)/(q - r), 1/2

  2. BOption (b)

    (p - q)/(q - r), 1

  3. COption (c)

    (q - r)/(p - q), 1

  4. DOption (d)

    (r - p)/(p - q), 1/2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

(p - q)/(q - r), 1

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Quadratic Equation:

The standard quadratic equation is given by: f(x) = ax2 + bx + c = 0

The roots of a quadratic equation can be calculated by making f(x) = 0

Thus, the roots of a quadratic function are given by: x=;−b;±b2−4ac2ax = ;\frac{{ - b; \pm \sqrt {{b^2} - 4ac} }}{{2a}}

CALCULATION:

Given: (q - r)x2 + (r - p)x + (p - q) = 0

By Comparing the given equation with the standard quadratic equation, ax2 + bx + c = 0 , we get: a = (q − r), b = (r − p) and c = (p − q)

So, Discriminant b2- 4ac = (r - p)2 - {4 × (p - q) × (q - r)}

⇒ b2 - 4ac = r2 +p2 - 2rp - 4[pq - rp - q2 + rq]

⇒ b2 - 4ac = r2 +p2 - 2rp - 4pq + 4rp - 4q2 - 4rq

⇒ b2 - 4ac = r2 +p2 - 4pq + 2rp - 4q2 - 4rq

⇒ b2 - 4ac = (r + p - 2q)2

Roots of the given Quadratic Equation is given by: x=−(r−p);±(r+p−2q;)22(q−r){\rm{x}} = \frac{{ - \left( {{\rm{r}} - {\rm{p}}} \right){\rm{;}} \pm \sqrt {{{\left( {{\rm{r}} + {\rm{p}} - 2{\rm{q;}}} \right)}^2}} }}{{2\left( {{\rm{q}} - {\rm{r}}} \right)}}

⇒x=−(r−p)+(r+p−2q;)22(q−r);,;x=;−(r−p)−(r+p−2q;)22(q−r)\Rightarrow {\rm{x}} = \frac{{ - \left( {{\rm{r}} - {\rm{p}}} \right) + \sqrt {{{\left( {{\rm{r}} + {\rm{p}} - 2{\rm{q;}}} \right)}^2}} }}{{2\left( {{\rm{q}} - {\rm{r}}} \right)}}{\rm{;}},{\rm{;x}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{ - \left( {{\rm{r}} - {\rm{p}}} \right) - \sqrt {{{\left( {{\rm{r}} + {\rm{p}} - 2{\rm{q;}}} \right)}^2}} }}{{2\left( {{\rm{q}} - {\rm{r}}} \right)}}

⇒x=−(r−p)+(r+p−2q)2(q−r);,;x=;−(r−p)−(r+p−2q)2(q−r)\Rightarrow {\rm{x}} = \frac{{ - \left( {{\rm{r}} - {\rm{p}}} \right) + \left( {{\rm{r}} + {\rm{p}} - 2{\rm{q}}} \right)}}{{2\left( {{\rm{q}} - {\rm{r}}} \right)}}{\rm{;}},{\rm{;x}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{ - \left( {{\rm{r}} - {\rm{p}}} \right) - \left( {{\rm{r}} + {\rm{p}} - 2{\rm{q}}} \right)}}{{2\left( {{\rm{q}} - {\rm{r}}} \right)}}

⇒x=2p−2q2(q−r);,;x=;2q−2r2(q−r)\Rightarrow {\rm{x}} = \frac{{2{\rm{p}} - 2{\rm{q}}}}{{2\left( {{\rm{q}} - {\rm{r}}} \right)}}{\rm{;}},{\rm{;x}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{2{\rm{q}} - 2{\rm{r}}}}{{2\left( {{\rm{q}} - {\rm{r}}} \right)}}

Hence, x=p−qq−r,;1{\rm{x}} = \frac{{{\rm{p}} - {\rm{q}}}}{{{\rm{q}} - {\rm{r}}}},{\rm{;}}1

Question 6

If E is the universal set and A = B ∪ C, then the set E - (E - (E - (E - (E - A)))) is same as the set

  1. AOption (a)

    B’ ∪ C’

  2. BOption (b)

    B ∪ C

  3. COption (c)

    B’ ∩ C’

  4. DOption (d)

    B ∩ C

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

B’ ∩ C’

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

If there are two sets P and Q, then

  1. n(P U Q) represents the number of elements present in both the sets P or Q.
  2. n(P ⋂ Q) represents the number of elements which are common in both the sets P & Q.
  3. n(P U Q) = n(P) + (n(Q) - n (P ⋂ Q)

 

If U is a Universal set, A is a subset, then

  1. U - A = A’ (A’ is the complement of A).
  2. U - A’ = A

 

CALCULATION:

Given that, E is a universal set and A is a set.

⇒ Here, E - A = A’ called as (A complement)

⇒ Similarly, E - A’ = A

⇒ Hence, E-(E-(E-(E-(E-A)))) = E-(E-(E-(E-A’))) (∵ E - A = A’)

= E-(E-(E-A)) (∵ E - A’ = A)

= E-(E-A’)

= E-A

= A’

= (B∪ C)’ = B’∩ C’ (∵ we were given that A = B∪ C)

Question 7

If A = {x : x is a multiple of 2}, B = {x : x is a multiple of 5} and C = {x : x is a multiple of 10}, then A ∩ (B ∩ C) is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    {x : x is a multiple of 100}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

C

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

The intersection of two or more sets is the set of elements that are common to each of the sets.

i.e If A and B are any two sets, then A ∩ B = {x : x ∈ A and B}

CALCULATION:

Given,

A = {x : x is a multiple of 2},

B = {x : x is a multiple of 5},

C = {x : x is a multiple of 10}

From the given information, it is clear that multiples of 2 include multiples of 10. So, C is subset of A.

Similarly, multiples of 5 include multiples of 10. So, C is subset of B.

Also, C = A ∩ B

But, B = A ∩ C, B ∩ c = B

Hence, (A ∩ B ∩ C) = A ∩ B = C

Question 8

If α and β are the roots of the equation 1 + x + x2 = 0, then the matrix product

\(\left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 1&\beta \ \alpha &\alpha \end{array}} \right];\left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} \alpha &\beta \ 1&\beta \end{array}} \right]\) is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 1&1\ 1&2 \end{array}} \right]\)

  2. BOption (b)

    \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - 1}&{ - 1}\ { - 1}&2 \end{array}} \right]\)

  3. COption (c)

    \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 1&{ - 1}\ { - 1}&2 \end{array}} \right]\)

  4. DOption (d)

    \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - 1}&{ - 1}\ { - 1}&{ - 2} \end{array}} \right]\)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

\(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - 1}&{ - 1}\ { - 1}&2 \end{array}} \right]\)

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Quadratic Equation Roots:

The Standard Quadratic Equation is given by: f(x) = ax2 + bx + c

The roots of a Quadratic Equation f(x) = 0, Satisfies the Given Quadratic Equation.

If α, β are roots of a Quadratic Equation f(x) = 0, then f(α) = 0 and f(β) = 0.

Sum of the roots α+β=−ba{\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{\beta }} = \frac{{ - {\rm{b}}}}{{\rm{a}}}, Product of the roots (α×β)=ca\left( {{\rm{\alpha }} \times {\rm{\beta }}} \right) = \frac{{\rm{c}}}{{\rm{a}}}

Matrix Multiplication:

If \({\rm{A}} = \left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {\rm{a}}&{\rm{b}}\ {\rm{c}}&{\rm{d}} \end{array}} \right],{\rm{;B}} = \left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {\rm{e}}&{\rm{f}}\ {\rm{g}}&{\rm{h}} \end{array}} \right],\) then AB is given by:

 \({\rm{AB}} = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {ae + bg}&{af + bh}\ {ce + dg}&{cf + dh} \end{array}} \right]\)

CALCULATION:

Given that α , β are the roots of the Quadratic Equation 1+ x + x2 = 0.

Hence, 1 + α + α2 = 0 and 1+ β + β2 = 0

⇒ Sum of the roots α+β=−ba=;−1{\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{\beta }} = \frac{{ - {\rm{b}}}}{{\rm{a}}} = {\rm{;}} - 1

⇒ Product of the roots (α×β)=ca=1;\left( {{\rm{\alpha }} \times {\rm{\beta }}} \right) = \frac{{\rm{c}}}{{\rm{a}}} = 1{\rm{;}}

\(\left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 1&{\rm{\beta }}\ {\rm{\alpha }}&{\rm{\alpha }} \end{array}} \right]\left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {\rm{\alpha }}&{\rm{\beta }}\ 1&{\rm{\beta }} \end{array}} \right] = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{\beta }}}&{{\rm{\beta }} + {{\rm{\beta }}^2}}\ {{\rm{\alpha }} + {{\rm{\alpha }}^2}}&{{\rm{\alpha \beta }} + {\rm{\alpha \beta }}} \end{array}} \right]\)

\(= \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - 1}&{ - 1}\ { - 1}&2 \end{array}} \right]\)

Question 9

If |a| denotes the absolute value of an integer, then which of the following are correct?

  1. |ab| = |a| |b|
  2. |a + b| ≤ |a| + |b|
  3. |a - b| ≥ ||a| - |b||

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. AOption (a)

    1 and 2 only

  2. BOption (b)

    2 and 3 only

  3. COption (c)

    1 and 3 only

  4. DOption (d)

    1, 2 and 3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

1, 2 and 3

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

PROPERTIES OF MODULUS FUNCTION:

  1. |ab| = |a||b|
  2. |a + b| ≤ |a| + |b|
  3. |a - b| ≥ ||a| - |b||

 

EXPLANATION:

Given that,

Statement 1: |ab| = |a||b|

⇒ From the properties of Modulus Function, it is clear that Statement 1 is true.

Statement 2: |a + b|

⇒ From the properties of Modulus Function, it is clear that Statement 2 is true.

Statement 3: |a - b|

⇒ From the properties of Modulus Function, it is clear that Statement 3 is true.

Hence, All the given statements are true.

Question 10

How many different permutations can be made out of the letters of the word ‘PERMUTATION’?

  1. AOption (a)

    11!2!\frac{{11!}}{{2!}}

  2. BOption (b)

    10!2!\frac{{10!}}{{2!}}

  3. COption (c)

    11!3!\frac{{11!}}{{3!}}

  4. DOption (d)

    10!3!\frac{{10!}}{{3!}}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

11!2!\frac{{11!}}{{2!}}

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

PERMUTATION:

Number of Permutations of ‘n’ things taken ‘r’ at a time:

p(n,;r)=n!(n−r)!{\rm{p}}\left( {{\rm{n}},{\rm{;r}}} \right) = \frac{{{\rm{n}}!}}{{\left( {{\rm{n}} - {\rm{r}}} \right)!}}

Number of Permutations of ‘n’ objects where there are n1 repeated items, n2 repeated items, ….. nk repeated items taken ‘r’ at a time:

\({\rm{p}}\left( {{\rm{n}},{\rm{;r}}} \right) = \frac{{{\rm{n}}!}}{{{{\rm{n}}_1}!{{\rm{n}}_2}!{{\rm{n}}3}! \ldots .{{\rm{n}}{\rm{k}}}!}}\)

CALCULATION:

For the given word ‘PERMUTATION’

The number of letters in the given word is 11.

The letter ‘t’ is repeated 2 times and there is no repetition of any other letter.

So, different permutations that can be made out of the letters of the word ‘PERMUTATION’ is: 11!2!\frac{{11!}}{{2!}}

Question 11

If \(A = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {4i - 6}&{10i}\ {14i}&{6 + 4i} \end{array}} \right]\) and k=12ik = \frac{1}{{2i}}, where i=−1i = \sqrt { - 1}, then kA is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {2 + 3i}&5\ 7&{2 - 3i} \end{array}} \right]\)

  2. BOption (b)

    \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {2 - 3i}&5\ 7&{2 + 3i} \end{array}} \right]\)

  3. COption (c)

    \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {2 - 3i}&7\ 5&{2 + 3i} \end{array}} \right]\)

  4. DOption (d)

    \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {2 + 3i}&5\ 7&{2 + 3i} \end{array}} \right]\)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

\(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {2 + 3i}&5\ 7&{2 - 3i} \end{array}} \right]\)

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Scalar multiplication:

If A = (aij) is a matrix and k is any scalar then the matrix kA is obtained by multiplying every element of matrix A by a scalar k.

CALCULATION:

Given: \(A = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {4i - 6}&{10i}\ {14i}&{6 + 4i} \end{array}} \right]\) and k=12ik = \frac{1}{{2i}}

\(\Rightarrow kA = \frac{1}{{2i}} \times \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {4i - 6}&{10i}\ {14i}&{6 + 4i} \end{array}} \right]\)

\(\Rightarrow kA = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\frac{1}{{2i}} \times \left( {4i - 6} \right)}&{\frac{1}{{2i}} \times \left( {10i} \right)}\ {\frac{1}{{2i}} \times \left( {14i} \right)}&{\frac{1}{{2i}} \times \left( {6 + 4i} \right)} \end{array}} \right]\)

\(\Rightarrow kA = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {2 - \frac{3}{i}}&5\ 7&{\frac{3}{i} + 2} \end{array}} \right]\)

\(\Rightarrow kA = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {2 - \frac{3}{i}\left( {\frac{i}{i}} \right)}&5\ 7&{\frac{3}{i}\left( {\frac{i}{i}} \right) + 2} \end{array}} \right]\)     …(by multiplying and dividing by “i”)

\(\Rightarrow kA = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {2 + 3i}&5\ 7&{2 - 3i} \end{array}} \right]\)

Hence, \(kA = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {2 + 3i}&5\ 7&{2 - 3i} \end{array}} \right]\)

Question 12

The sum of all real roots of the equation |x - 3|2 + |x - 3| - 2 = 0 is

  1. AOption (a)

    2

  2. BOption (b)

    3

  3. COption (c)

    4

  4. DOption (d)

    6

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

6

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Modulus function:

Modulus of a real number x, denoted by |x| is the non-negative value of x without regard to its sign. Namely, |x| = x if x is positive, and |x| = -x if x is negative.

The modulus function is defined as: \({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left| {\rm{x}} \right| = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - x,;;x < 0}\ {x,;;x \ge 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

CALCULATION:

Given equation is |x – 3|2 + |x – 3| - 2 = 0

Let us assume x – 3 = t     …equation (1)

So, |t|2 + |t| - 2 = 0

We know that*,* \(\left| {\rm{t}} \right| = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - t,;;t < 0}\ {t,;;t \ge 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

Case 1: (t ≥ 0)

t2 + t - 2 = 0

⇒ t2 + 2t - t - 2 = 0

⇒ t(t + 2) - 1(t + 2) = 0

⇒ (t - 1) (t + 2) = 0

⇒ t = 1, -2

As we have taken in the above case that (t > 0) so, t = 1 is the possible solution.

Now substitute t = 1 in equation (1)

⇒ x – 3 = 1

⇒ x = 4.

CASE 2: (t < 0)

(-t)2 + (-t) - 2 = 0

⇒ t2 - t - 2 = 0

⇒ t2 – 2t + t - 2 = 0

⇒ t (t +1) - 2(t + 1) = 0

⇒ (t – 2) (t +1) = 0

⇒ t = -1, 2

As we have taken in the above case that (t < 0) so, t = -1 is the possible solution.

Now substitute t = -1 in equation (1)

⇒ x – 3 = -1

⇒ x = 2.

Hence, the sum of the real roots of the given equation is 6.

Question 13

It is given that the roots of the equation x2 – 4x – log3 P = 0 are real. For this, the minimum value of P is

  1. AOption (a)

    127\frac{1}{{27}}

  2. BOption (b)

    164\frac{1}{{64}}

  3. COption (c)

    181\frac{1}{{81}}

  4. DOption (d)

    1

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

181\frac{1}{{81}}

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Nature of roots of a quadratic equation:

The roots of a quadratic function are given by, x=−b±b2−4ac2ax = \frac{{ - b \pm \sqrt {{b^2} - 4ac} }}{{2a}}

We call the term b2 – 4ac as discriminant (Δ).

Case 1: If Δ = 0, then the roots are real and equal.

Case 2: If Δ > 0, then the roots are real and unequal.

Case 3: If Δ < 0, then the roots are imaginary.

CALCULATION:

Given that roots of the equation x2 – 4x – log3 P = 0 are real.

Comparing the given equation with the standard form of quadratic equation: f(x) = ax2 + bx + c = 0

⇒ a = 1

⇒ b = -4

⇒ c = -log­3 P

For roots to be real, Δ ≥ 0

⇒ Δ = b2 – 4ac = [(- 4)]2 – (4× 1× (- log3 P)

⇒ Δ = 16 + (4 × log3 P)

⇒ 16 + (4 × log3 P) ≥ 0

⇒ 4log3 P ≥ -16

⇒log3 P ≥ -4

Applying “ANTILOG” on both sides

⇒ P ≥ 3-4

⇒ P ≥ 1/81

The minimum value of P for roots to be real is 1/81.

Question 14

If A is a square matrix, then the value of adj AT – (adj A)T is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    2 |A| I, where I is the identity matrix

  3. COption (c)

    null matrix whose order is same as that of A

  4. DOption (d)

    unit matrix whose order is same as that of A

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

null matrix whose order is same as that of A

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Adjoint Matrix:

If Bn× n is a cofactor matrix of matrix An× n then the adjoint matrix of An× n is denoted by adj(A) and is defined as BT. So, adj(A) = BT.

Property of adjoint matrix:

If A is a square matrix of order ‘n’ then adj(AT) = (adj(A))T

CALCULATION:

As we know that  adj (AT) = (adj (A))T

Hence, adj (AT) - (adj (A))T = adj(AT) – adj(AT) = O (Null Matrix whose order is same as the order of A)

Question 15

The value of the product 612×614×618×6116×…{6^{\frac{1}{2}}} \times {6^{\frac{1}{4}}} \times {6^{\frac{1}{8}}} \times {6^{\frac{1}{{16}}}} \times \ldots  up to infinite terms is

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    36

  3. COption (c)

    216

  4. DOption (d)

    512

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Infinite Geometric series:

Standard infinite geometric series is given by: a1 + a1r + a1r2 + a1r3 + …… +a1rn-1 + ….

Sum of infinite geometric series is given by sn=a1−r{{\rm{s}}_{\rm{n}}} = \frac{{\rm{a}}}{{1 - {\rm{r}}}} as long as -1 < r < 1

CALCULATION:

Given that: 612×614×618×6116×⋯{6^{\frac{1}{2}}} \times {6^{\frac{1}{4}}} \times {6^{\frac{1}{8}}} \times {6^{\frac{1}{{16}}}} \times \cdots upto infinite terms

⇒ 6(12+14+18+⋯){6^{\left( {\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{8} + \cdots } \right)}}     ...(∵ am × an = am+n)

The series: 12+14+18+⋯\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{8} + \cdotsis in form of infinite geometric series.

Comparing it with standard infinite G.P series, we get a = 1/2 and r = 1/2

Sum of infinite terms of a G.P, sn=a1−r{s_n} = \frac{a}{{1 - r}}

⇒sn=(121−12) \Rightarrow {{\rm{s}}_{\rm{n}}} = \left( {\frac{{\frac{1}{2}}}{{1 - \frac{1}{2}}}} \right)

⇒sn=(1212)=1\Rightarrow {{\rm{s}}_{\rm{n}}} = \left( {\frac{{\frac{1}{2}}}{{\frac{1}{2}}}} \right) = 1

⇒6(12+14+18+⋯)=61=6\Rightarrow {6^{\left( {\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{8} + \cdots } \right)}} = {6^1} = 6

Hence, the value of product of 612×614×618×6116×⋯{6^{\frac{1}{2}}} \times {6^{\frac{1}{4}}} \times {6^{\frac{1}{8}}} \times {6^{\frac{1}{{16}}}} \times \cdots upto infinite terms = 6

Question 16

The value of the determinant \(\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{{\cos }^2}\frac{\theta }{2}}&{{{\sin }^2}\frac{\theta }{2}}\ {{{\sin }^2}\frac{\theta }{2}}&{{{\cos }^2}\frac{\theta }{2}} \end{array}} \right|\) for all values of θ, is?

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    cos θ

  3. COption (c)

    sin θ

  4. DOption (d)

    cos 2θ

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

cos θ

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Determinant of a square matrix of order two:

If \({\rm{A}} = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{a_{11}}}&{{a_{12}}}\ {{a_{21}}}&{{a_{22}}} \end{array}} \right]\) is a square matrix of order 2 then determinant is given by:

\(\det \left( A \right) = \left| A \right| = {\rm{\Delta }} = \left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{a_{11}}}&{{a_{12}}}\ {{a_{21}}}&{{a_{22}}} \end{array}} \right| = {a_{11}}{a_{22}} - ;{a_{12}}{a_{21}}\)

CALCULATION:

Given that: \(\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{{\cos }^2}\frac{\theta }{2}}&{{{\sin }^2}\frac{\theta }{2}}\ {{{\sin }^2}\frac{\theta }{2}}&{{{\cos }^2}\frac{\theta }{2}} \end{array}} \right|\)

Determinant of the given matrix is given by: Δ=cos4(θ2)−sin4(θ2){\rm{\Delta }} = co{s^4}\left( {\frac{\theta }{2}} \right) - si{n^4}\left( {\frac{\theta }{2}} \right)

⇒Δ=[cos2(θ2)−sin2(θ2)][cos2(θ2)+sin2(θ2)]\Rightarrow {\rm{\Delta }} = \left[ {co{s^2}\left( {\frac{\theta }{2}} \right) - si{n^2}\left( {\frac{\theta }{2}} \right)} \right]\left[ {co{s^2}\left( {\frac{\theta }{2}} \right) + si{n^2}\left( {\frac{\theta }{2}} \right)} \right]     …{∵ A4 – B4 = (A2 – B2)(A2 + B2)}

⇒Δ=[cos2(θ2)−;sin2(θ2)][1]\Rightarrow {\rm{\Delta }} = \left[ {co{s^2}\left( {\frac{\theta }{2}} \right) - ;si{n^2}\left( {\frac{\theta }{2}} \right)} \right]\left[ 1 \right]     …{∵ cos2A – sin2A = cos(2A)}

⇒Δ=[cos⁡(θ×22)][1]\Rightarrow {\rm{\Delta }} = [\cos \left( {\frac{{\theta \times 2}}{2}} \right)]\left[ 1 \right]

⇒ Δ = cos θ

Question 17

The number of terms in the expansion of (x + a)100 + (x - a)100 after simplification is

  1. AOption (a)

    202

  2. BOption (b)

    101

  3. COption (c)

    51

  4. DOption (d)

    50

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

51

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Binomial Theorem:

According to the theorem, it is possible to expand any non-negative power of x + y into a sum of the form:

(x + y)n = nC0 xny0 + nC1xn-1y­­1+ nC2xn-2y­­2+ nC3xn-3y­­3+ …………. + nCnx0y­­n where n≥ 0 is an integer.

CALCULATION:

(x + a)100 = 100C0 x100 + 100C1x99a­­1 + 100C2x98a­­2 + 100C3x98y­­2 +     ………… + 100C100a­­100     …equation (1)

(x – a)100 = 100C0 x100 - 100C1x99a­­1+ 100C2x98a­­2 - 100C3x98y­­2+     ………… + 100C100a­­100     …equation (2)

The above two equations are written with the help of “BINOMIAL THEOREM”

By adding equation (1) and equation (2), we get

(x + a)100 = 2× [100C0 x100 + 100C2x98a­­2 + ………… + 100C100a­­100]     …equation (3)

Total no. of terms in equation (1) = 101 (odd terms = 50, even terms = 51)

By adding equation (1) and equation (2), odd terms will get cancelled

Hence, the total no. of terms in the expansion (x + a)100 + (x - a)100 = 51

Question 18

In the expansion of (1 + x)50, the sum of the coefficients of odd powers of x is

  1. AOption (a)

    226

  2. BOption (b)

    249

  3. COption (c)

    250

  4. DOption (d)

    251

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

249

Why this answer is correct

Formula used:

(1 + x)n  = [nC0 + nC1 x + nC2 x2 + … +nCn xn]

  • C0 + C1 + C2 + … + Cn = 2n
  • C0 + C2 + C4 + … =  2n-1
  • C1 + C3 + C5 + … = 2n-1

 

Calculation:

(1 + x)50  = [50C0 + 50C1 x + 50C2 x2 + … +50Cn x50]    ----(1)

Here, n = 50

Using the above formula, the sum of odd terms of the coefficient is

S = (50C1 + 50C3­ + 50C5 + ……. + 50C49)

⇒ S = 250-1 = 249

∴ Sum of odd terms of the coefficient = 249

Question 19

If a, b, c are non-zero real numbers, then the inverse of the matrix \(A = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} a&0&0\ 0&b&0\ 0&0&c \end{array}} \right]\) is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{a^{ - 1}}}&0&0\ 0&{{b^{ - 1}}}&0\ 0&0&{{c^{ - 1}}} \end{array}} \right]\)

  2. BOption (b)

    \(\frac{1}{{abc}}\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{a^{ - 1}}}&0&0\ 0&{{b^{ - 1}}}&0\ 0&0&{{c^{ - 1}}} \end{array}} \right]\)

  3. COption (c)

    \(\frac{1}{{abc}}\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 1&0&0\ 0&1&0\ 0&0&1 \end{array}} \right]\)

  4. DOption (d)

    \(\frac{1}{{abc}}\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} a&0&0\ 0&b&0\ 0&0&c \end{array}} \right]\)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

\(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{a^{ - 1}}}&0&0\ 0&{{b^{ - 1}}}&0\ 0&0&{{c^{ - 1}}} \end{array}} \right]\)

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Inverse of a matrix: The Inverse of a n × n matrix is given by:

A−1=adj(A)∣A∣{A^{ - 1}} = \frac{{adj\left( A \right)}}{{\left| A \right|}} where adj(A) is called adjoint matrix.

Adjoint Matrix: If Bn× n is a cofactor matrix of matrix An× n then the adjoint matrix of An× n is denoted by adj(A) and is defined as BT. So, adj(A) = BT.

CALCULATION:

Given: \({\rm{A}} = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} a&0&0\ 0&b&0\ 0&0&c \end{array}} \right]\)

We know that, A−1=adj(A)∣A∣{{\rm{A}}^{ - 1}} = \frac{{adj\left( A \right)}}{{\left| A \right|}}

⇒ |A| = [a (bc - 0) - 0(0) - 0(0)]

⇒ |A| = abc

\(\Rightarrow {\rm{adj}}\left( {\rm{A}} \right) = {\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {bc}&0&0\ 0&{ac}&0\ 0&0&{ab} \end{array}} \right]^T}\)

\(\Rightarrow {\rm{adj}}\left( {\rm{A}} \right) = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {bc}&0&0\ 0&{ac}&0\ 0&0&{ab} \end{array}} \right]\)

\(\Rightarrow {A^{ - 1}} = \frac{{\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {bc}&0&0\ 0&{ac}&0\ 0&0&{ab} \end{array}} \right]}}{{abc}}\)

\(\Rightarrow {A^{ - 1}} = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{a^{ - 1}}}&0&0\ 0&{{b^{ - 1}}}&0\ 0&0&{{c^{ - 1}}} \end{array}} \right]\)

Question 20

A person is to count 4500 notes. Let an denote the number of notes he counts in the nth minute. If a1 = a2 = a3 = … = a10 = 150, and a10, a11, a12, … are in AP with the common difference -2, then the time taken by him to count all the notes is

  1. AOption (a)

    24 minutes

  2. BOption (b)

    34 minutes

  3. COption (c)

    125 minutes

  4. DOption (d)

    135 minutes

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

34 minutes

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Arithmetic progression:

The Standard form of an arithmetic progression (AP) is given by: a, a+ d, a + 2d, a + 3d ……. so on.

⇒ The nth term of an AP series is Tn = a+ (n - 1) d,

⇒ Sum of n terms of an A.P is Sn = n/2 [2a + (n − 1) d]

‘a’= first term and

‘d’= common difference.

CALCULATION:

Given that: a1 = a2 = a3 = ……. = a10 = 150 and a10, a11, a12, … are in AP.

So, the person counts 1500 notes in 10 minutes. The remaining notes which he need to count are

⇒ 4500 – 1500 = 3000

It is given that a11, a12, a13 are in AP with a common difference of -2.

Hence, a10 = 150, a11 = 148, a12 = 146, a13 = 144 … and so on.

So, the sum of all the notes must be 3000.

Hence, sn = 3000, a = 148 (as he already counted 1500 notes in 10 minutes, so we need to start from

a11 = 148, d = -2

⇒sn=n2[(2a+(n−1)d] \Rightarrow {{\rm{s}}_{\rm{n}}} = \frac{{\rm{n}}}{2}[\left( {2{\rm{a}} + \left( {{\rm{n}} - 1} \right){\rm{d}}} \right]

⇒3000=n2[(2×148)+(n−1)(−2)]\Rightarrow 3000 = \frac{{\rm{n}}}{2}\left[ {\left( {2 \times 148} \right) + \left( {{\rm{n}} - 1} \right)\left( { - 2} \right)} \right]

⇒3000=n2[296+2−2n]\Rightarrow 3000 = \frac{{\rm{n}}}{2}\left[ {296 + 2 - 2{\rm{n}}} \right]

⇒ 3000 = n (149 – n)

⇒ 3000 = 149n – n2

⇒ n2 – 149n + 3000 = 0

⇒ n2 – 125n – 24n + 3000 = 0

⇒ n (n – 125) – 24(n – 125) = 0

⇒ (n – 24) (n – 125) = 0

⇒ n = 24, 125

So, the time taken by the person to count 3000 notes is 24 minutes.

Now, the count will take place until a35 term because the count of 3000 notes started from a11 but not a1.

Hence, the total time required to count 4500 notes = 10 + 24 = 34 minutes

Question 21

The smallest positive integer n for which (1+i1−i)n{\left( {\frac{{1 + i}}{{1 - i}}} \right)^n} = 1?

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    4

  3. COption (c)

    8

  4. DOption (d)

    16

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

4

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

  • i2 = -1
  • i4n = 1

 

CALCULATION:

Given:

By rationalising with (1+i)

⇒((1+i)(1+i)(1−i)(1+i))n=(1+2i+i21−i2)n\Rightarrow {\left( {\frac{{\left( {1 + i} \right)\left( {1 + i} \right)}}{{\left( {1 - i} \right)\left( {1 + i} \right)}}} \right)^n} = {\left( {\frac{{1 + 2i + {i^2}}}{{1 - {i^2}}}} \right)^n} {∵ (A+ B) (A – B) = A2 – B2)}

⇒(1+2i−11+1)n=(2i2)n\Rightarrow {\left( {\frac{{1 + 2i - 1}}{{1 + 1}}} \right)^n} = {\left( {\frac{{2i}}{2}} \right)^n} {∵ i2 = -1}

⇒ in = 1

The smallest value of ‘n’ for which in = 1 is 4.

Question 22

If we define a relation R on the set N × N as (a, b) R (c, d) ⇔ a + d = b + c for all (a, b), (c, d) ∈ N × N, then the relation is

  1. AOption (a)

    symmetric only

  2. BOption (b)

    symmetric and transitive only

  3. COption (c)

    equivalence relation

  4. DOption (d)

    reflexive only

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

equivalence relation

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Equivalence Relation:

Any relation R on a non-empty set A which is reflexive, symmetric and transitive is called an equivalence relation on A.

Reflexive Relation:

For all a ∈ A, if (a, a) ∈ R, then R is called a reflexive relation on A.

Symmetric Relation:

For all a, b ∈ A, if (a, b) ∈ R⇒ (b, a) ∈ R then R is called a symmetric relation on A.

Transitive Relation:

For any a, b, c ∈ A if (a, b) ∈ R, (b, c) ∈ R ⇒ (a, c) ∈ R, then R is called a transitive relation on A.

 

CALCULATION:

Given that: (a, b) R (c, d) ⇔ a + d = b + c

Let (a, b) ∈ N × N

⇒ (a + b) = (b + a)

⇒ (a, b) R (a, b)

Hence, R is reflexive.

Let (a, b) R (c, d), where (a, b), (c, d) ∈ N × N

⇒ a + d = b + c

⇒ b + c = a + d

⇒ c + b = a + d

⇒ (c, d) R (a, b)

Hence, R is symmetric.

Given that: (a, b) R (c, d)

⇒ a + d = b + c

⇒ a – b = c – d … equation (1)

Let us suppose (c, d) R (e, f)

⇒ c + f = d + e

⇒ c – d = e – f …equation (2)

From equations (1) and (2)

⇒ a – b = e – f

⇒ a + f = b + e

⇒ (a, b) R (e, f)

Hence, R is transitive.

Relation R satisfies reflexive, symmetric and transitive.

Hence, R is an equivalence relation.

Question 23

If y = x + x2 + x3 + … up to infinite terms where x < 1, then which one of the following is correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    x=y1+yx = \frac{y}{{1 + y}}

  2. BOption (b)

    x=y1−yx = \frac{y}{{1 - y}}

  3. COption (c)

    x=1+yyx = \frac{{1 + y}}{y}

  4. DOption (d)

    x=1−yyx = \frac{{1 - y}}{y}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

x=y1+yx = \frac{y}{{1 + y}}

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Infinite Geometric series:

Standard infinite geometric series is given by: a , ar , ar2 , ar3 ,……,arn-1 , ….up to infinite terms

Sum of infinite terms of Geometric Progression is given by: sn=a1−r{{\rm{s}}_{\rm{n}}} = \frac{{\rm{a}}}{{1 - {\rm{r}}}}

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CALCULATION:

Given that: y = x + x2 + x3 + …… up to infinite terms

Comparing it with standard infinite G.P series, we get a = x and r = x

Sum of infinite terms of geometric progression is given by: sn=a1−r{{\rm{s}}_{\rm{n}}} = \frac{{\rm{a}}}{{1 - {\rm{r}}}}

⇒;sn=(x1−x)\Rightarrow ;{{\rm{s}}_{\rm{n}}} = \left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{1 - {\rm{x}}}}} \right)

⇒y=(x1−x);\Rightarrow {\rm{y}} = {\rm{}}\left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{1 - {\rm{x}}}}} \right);

⇒ y (1 – x) = x

⇒ y – xy = x

⇒ y = x + xy

⇒ y = x(1+y)

⇒x=(y1+y)\Rightarrow x = \left( {\frac{y}{{1 + y}}} \right)

Question 24

If α and β are the roots of the equation 3x2 + 2x + 1 = 0, then the equation whose roots are α + β-1 and β + α-1 is

  1. AOption (a)

    3x2 + 8x + 16 = 0

  2. BOption (b)

    3x2 – 8x – 16 = 0

  3. COption (c)

    3x2 + 8x – 16 = 0

  4. DOption (d)

    x2 + 8x + 16 = 0

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

3x2 + 8x + 16 = 0

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

If α and β are the roots of ax2 + bx + c = 0, then the equation can be written as: a (x2 – (α +β) x + α β) = 0 i.e., (x - α) (x - β) = 0 

CALCULATION:

Given that: α and β are the roots of the equation 3x2 + 2x + 1 = 0

⇒α+β=−23\Rightarrow {\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{\beta }} = \frac{{ - 2}}{3} and α×β=13{\rm{\alpha }} \times {\rm{\beta }} = \frac{1}{3}

We know that, the standard quadratic equation is given by: x2 - (sum of roots) x + (product of roots) = 0

Sum of roots is given by:

⇒(α+β−1)+(β+α−1)=α+β+(1α)+(1β)=α+β+(α+βαβ)\Rightarrow \left( {{\rm{\alpha }} + {{\rm{\beta }}^{ - 1}}} \right) + \left( {{\rm{\beta }} + {{\rm{\alpha }}^{ - 1}}} \right) = {\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{\beta }} + \left( {\frac{1}{{\rm{\alpha }}}} \right) + \left( {\frac{1}{{\rm{\beta }}}} \right) = {\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{\beta }} + \left( {\frac{{{\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{\beta }}}}{{{\rm{\alpha \beta }}}}} \right)

⇒(α+β−1)+(β+α−1)=−23+−2313=−23+(−2)=−83\Rightarrow \left( {{\rm{\alpha }} + {{\rm{\beta }}^{ - 1}}} \right) + \left( {{\rm{\beta }} + {{\rm{\alpha }}^{ - 1}}} \right) = \frac{{ - 2}}{3} + \frac{{\frac{{ - 2}}{3}}}{{\frac{1}{3}}} = \frac{{ - 2}}{3} + \left( { - 2} \right) = \frac{{ - 8}}{3}

Product of the roots is given by:

⇒(α+β−1)(β+α−1)=(αβ+1+1+1αβ)=13+1+1+3=163\Rightarrow \left( {{\rm{\alpha }} + {{\rm{\beta }}^{ - 1}}} \right)\left( {{\rm{\beta }} + {{\rm{\alpha }}^{ - 1}}} \right) = \left( {{\rm{\alpha \beta }} + 1 + 1 + \frac{1}{{{\rm{\alpha \beta }}}}} \right) = \frac{1}{3} + 1 + 1 + 3 = \frac{{16}}{3}

The quadratic equation whose roots are α + β-1 and β + α-1 is given by:

⇒x2−(−83)x+163=0\Rightarrow {x^2} - \left( {\frac{{ - 8}}{3}} \right)x + \frac{{16}}{3} = 0

⇒x2+83x+163=0\Rightarrow {x^2} + \frac{8}{3}x + \frac{{16}}{3} = 0

⇒ 3x2+ 8x + 16 = 0

Question 25

The value of 1log⁡3e+1log⁡3e2+1log⁡3e4+…\frac{1}{{{{\log }_3}e}} + \frac{1}{{{{\log }_3}{e^2}}} + \frac{1}{{{{\log }_3}{e^4}}} + \ldots  up to infinite terms is

  1. AOption (a)

    loge 9

  2. BOption (b)

    0

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    loge 3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

loge 9

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Formulas and Properties of Logarithms:

  1. \({\log {\rm{a}}}{{\rm{m}}^{\rm{n}}} = {\rm{;nlo}}{{\rm{g}}{\rm{a}}}{\rm{m}}\)
  2. 1log⁡am=;log⁡ma\frac{1}{{{{\log }_a}m}} = ;{\log _m}a

 

CALCULATION:

Given that: 1log⁡3e+1log⁡3e2+1log⁡3e4+…\frac{1}{{{{\log }_3}e}} + \frac{1}{{{{\log }_3}{e^2}}} + \frac{1}{{{{\log }_3}{e^4}}} + \ldots  up to infinite terms

⇒1log⁡3e+1log⁡3e2+1log⁡3e4+…=1log⁡3e+12log⁡3e+14log⁡3e+......\Rightarrow \frac{1}{{{{\log }_3}{\rm{e}}}} + \frac{1}{{{{\log }_3}{{\rm{e}}^2}}} + \frac{1}{{{{\log }_3}{{\rm{e}}^4}}} + \ldots = \frac{1}{{{{\log }_3}{\rm{e}}}} + \frac{1}{{2{{\log }_3}{\rm{e}}}} + \frac{1}{{4{{\log }_3}{\rm{e}}}} + ......

⇒1log⁡3e+1log⁡3e2+1log⁡3e4+…=1log⁡3e[1+12+14+18+…]\Rightarrow \frac{1}{{{{\log }_3}{\rm{e}}}} + \frac{1}{{{{\log }_3}{{\rm{e}}^2}}} + \frac{1}{{{{\log }_3}{{\rm{e}}^4}}} + \ldots = \frac{1}{{{{\log }_3}{\rm{e}}}}\left[ {1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{8} + \ldots } \right]

\(\left{\because {{{\log }{\rm{a}}}{{\rm{m}}^{\rm{n}}} = {\rm{;nlo}}{{\rm{g}}{\rm{a}}}{\rm{m}}} \right}\)

The series: 1+12+14+18+;⋯;1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{8} + {\rm{;}} \cdots {\rm{;}}is in the form of infinite geometric series.

Comparing it with standard infinite G.P series, we get a = 1 and r = 1 / 2

Sum of infinite terms of Geometric Progression is given by: sn=a1−r{{\rm{s}}_{\rm{n}}} = \frac{{\rm{a}}}{{1 - {\rm{r}}}}

⇒sn=;11−12=2\Rightarrow {{\rm{s}}_{\rm{n}}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{1}{{1 - \frac{1}{2}}} = 2

As we know that, \(\frac{1}{{{{\log }a}{\rm{m}}}} = {\rm{;log}}{\rm{m}}{\rm{a}}\), by using this property we get

\(\Rightarrow \frac{1}{{{\rm{log}}3{\rm{e}}}}\left[ {1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{8} + \ldots } \right] = \frac{2}{{{\rm{log}}3{\rm{e}}}} = 2{\rm{log}}{\rm{e}}3 = ;{\rm{log}}{\rm{e}}9\)

Question 26

A tea party is arranged for 16 people along two sides of a long table with eight chairs on each side. Four particular men wish to sit on one particular side and two particular men on the other side. The number of ways they can be seated is

  1. AOption (a)

    24 × 8! × 8!

  2. BOption (b)

    (8!)3

  3. COption (c)

    210 × 8! × 8!

  4. DOption (d)

    16!

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

210 × 8! × 8!

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Permutations:

The number of permutations of n distinct things taken r at a time is denoted by nPr = n! /(n-r)!

CALCULATION:

Let us consider the below diagram as a long table which contain two sides named as “A” side, “B” side.

Given that: 4 particular men wish to sit on one particular side and 2 particular men on the other side.

So, let us suppose that 4 particular men sat on “A” side and the other 2 sat on “B” side.

The number of ways in which 4 people can sit in 8 chairs on “A” side are 8P4 ways and the number of ways in which 2 people can sit in 8 chairs on “B” side are 8P2 ways.

Now, we are left with 10 people and there are 10 chairs remaining.

Hence, the total number of ways of arranging 10 people in 10 chairs are 10! Ways.

Hence, the required answer is 8P4 × 8P2­ × 10!  = 210 × 8! × 8! Ways

Question 27

The system of equations kx + y + z = 1, x + ky + z = k and x + y + kz = k2 has no solution if k equals

  1. AOption (a)

    0

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)
    • 1
  4. DOption (d)
    • 2
View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.
  • 2

Why this answer is correct

Concept

Let the system of equations be,

a1x + b1y + c1z = d1

a2x + b2y + c2z = d2

a3x + b3y + c3z = d3

\(; \Rightarrow \left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {{a_1}}&{{b_1}}&{{c_1}}\ {{a_2}}&{{b_2}}&{{c_2}}\ {{a_3}}&{{b_3}}&{{c_3}} \end{array}} \right];\left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} x\ y\ z \end{array}} \right] = ;\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{d_1}}\ {{d_2}}\ {{d_3}} \end{array}} \right]\)

⇒ AX = B

⇒ X = A-1 B = adj;(A)det⁡;(A);B\frac{{{\rm{adj;}}\left( {\rm{A}} \right)}}{{\det {\rm{;}}({\rm{A}})}};B

⇒ If det (A) ≠ 0, the system is consistent having unique solution.

⇒ If det (A) = 0 and (adj A). B = 0, system is consistent, with infinitely many solutions.

⇒ If det (A) = 0 and (adj A). B ≠ 0, system is inconsistent (no solution)

Calculation:

Given: 

kx + y + z = 1, x + ky + z = k and x + y + kz = k2

\( \Rightarrow {\rm{A}} = {\rm{}}\left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {\rm{k}}&1&1\ 1&{\rm{k}}&1\ 1&1&{\rm{k}} \end{array}} \right],{\rm{B}} = {\rm{}}\left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {\rm{x}}\ {\rm{y}}\ {\rm{z}} \end{array}} \right]{\rm{and;C}} = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 1\ {\rm{k}}\ {{{\rm{k}}^2}} \end{array}} \right]\)

⇒ For the given equations to have no solution, |A| = 0

\(\Rightarrow \left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\rm{k}}&1&1\ 1&{\rm{k}}&1\ 1&1&{\rm{k}} \end{array}} \right| = 0\)

⇒ k(k2 – 1) - 1(k – 1) + 1(1 – k) = 0

⇒ k3 – k – k + 1 + 1 – k = 0

⇒ k3 -3k +2 = 0

⇒ (k – 1) (k – 1) (k + 2) = 0

⇒ k = 1, -2

If we put k = 1 in the above given equations, then all the equations will become the same.

Hence, the given equations have no solution if k = - 2.

Question 28

If 1.3 + 2.32 + 3.33 + … + n.3n =(2n−1)3a+b4= \frac{{\left( {2n - 1} \right){3^a} + b}}{4} then a and b are respectively

  1. AOption (a)

    n, 2

  2. BOption (b)

    n, 3

  3. COption (c)

    n + 1, 2

  4. DOption (d)

    n + 1, 3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

n + 1, 3

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Geometric Progression:

The standard form of geometric progression is given by: a, ar, ar2, ar3, …., arn

The sum of n terms of a Geometric progression is given by: sn=a(rn−1)r−1{{\rm{s}}_{\rm{n}}} = \frac{{{\rm{a}}\left( {{{\rm{r}}^{\rm{n}}} - 1} \right)}}{{{\rm{r}} - 1}} if r≠ 1

CALCULATION:

Given that: 1.3+2.32+…+n.3n=((2n−1)3a+b)4;1.3 + {2.3^2} + \ldots + {\rm{n}}{.3^{\rm{n}}} = \frac{{\left( {\left( {2{\rm{n}} - 1} \right){3^{\rm{a}}} + {\rm{b}}} \right)}}{4}{\rm{;}}

Let L.H.S = 1.3+2.32+…+n.3n1.3 + {2.3^2} + \ldots + {\rm{n}}{.3^{\rm{n}}} = S

Let us put x = 3

⇒ L.H.S = s = 1.x + 2.x2 + ……+ n.xn … equation (1)

Multiply equation (1) with ‘x’

⇒ xs = 1.x2 + 2.x3 + …… +n.xn+1….equation(2)

Equation (1) – equation (2) ⇒ s – xs = (1.x + 2.x2 + ……+ n.xn) – (1.x2 + 2.x3 + …… +n.xn+1)

⇒ s (1 – x) = x + x2 + x3 + ……+xn – n.xn+1

⇒s(1−x)=x(1−xn)1−x−n.xn+1\Rightarrow {\rm{s}}\left( {1 - {\rm{x}}} \right) = \frac{{{\rm{x}}\left( {1 - {{\rm{x}}^{\rm{n}}}} \right)}}{{1 - {\rm{x}}}} - {\rm{n}}.{{\rm{x}}^{{\rm{n}} + 1}}   {∵ sn=a(rn−1)r−1{{\rm{s}}_{\rm{n}}} = \frac{{{\rm{a}}\left( {{{\rm{r}}^{\rm{n}}} - 1} \right)}}{{{\rm{r}} - 1}}  }

⇒s=1(x−1)[−x(xn−1)+n.xn+1(x−1)x−1]\Rightarrow {\rm{s}} = \frac{1}{{\left( {{\rm{x}} - 1} \right)}}\left[ {\frac{{ - {\rm{x}}\left( {{{\rm{x}}^{\rm{n}}} - 1} \right) + {\rm{n}}.{{\rm{x}}^{{\rm{n}} + 1}}\left( {{\rm{x}} - 1} \right)}}{{{\rm{x}} - 1}}} \right]

Put x = 3

⇒s=12(−3(3n−1)+n.3n+1(2)2)=;3n+1(2n−1)+34\Rightarrow {\rm{s}} = \frac{1}{2}\left( {\frac{{ - 3\left( {{3^{\rm{n}}} - 1} \right) + {\rm{n}}{{.3}^{{\rm{n}} + 1}}\left( 2 \right)}}{2}} \right) = {\rm{;}}\frac{{{3^{{\rm{n}} + 1}}\left( {2{\rm{n}} - 1} \right) + 3}}{4}

Comparing L.H.S with R.H.S we get,

a = n+1, b = 3.

Question 29

In ΔPQR, ∠R=π2\angle R = \frac{\pi }{2}. If tan⁡(P2)\tan \left( {\frac{P}{2}} \right) and tan⁡(Q2)\tan \left( {\frac{Q}{2}} \right) are the roots of the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0, then which one of the following is correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    a = b + c

  2. BOption (b)

    b = c + a

  3. COption (c)

    c = a + b

  4. DOption (d)

    b = c

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

c = a + b

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Trigonometric Identity:

tan⁡(α±β)=;tanα±tanβ1∓tanαtanβ\tan \left( {{\rm{\alpha }} \pm {\rm{\beta }}} \right) = {\rm{;}}\frac{{{\rm{tan\alpha }} \pm {\rm{tan\beta }}}}{{1 \mp {\rm{tan\alpha tan\beta }}}}

CALCULATION:

Given that: tan⁡(P2)\tan \left( {\frac{P}{2}} \right) and tan⁡(Q2)\tan \left( {\frac{Q}{2}} \right) are the roots of the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0,∠R=π2\angle R = \frac{\pi }{2}

⇒tan⁡(P2)+tan⁡(Q2)=−ba\Rightarrow \tan \left( {\frac{{\rm{P}}}{2}} \right) + \tan \left( {\frac{{\rm{Q}}}{2}} \right) = \frac{{ - {\rm{b}}}}{{\rm{a}}}

⇒tan⁡(P2)×tan⁡(Q2)=ca\Rightarrow \tan \left( {\frac{{\rm{P}}}{2}} \right) \times \tan \left( {\frac{{\rm{Q}}}{2}} \right) = \frac{{\rm{c}}}{{\rm{a}}}

We know that, Sum of interior angles of a triangle = π

⇒ ∠ P + ∠ Q + ∠ R = π

⇒ ∠ P + ∠ Q = π /2

We know that, tan⁡(α±β)=;tanα±tanβ1∓tanαtanβ\tan \left( {{\rm{\alpha }} \pm {\rm{\beta }}} \right) = {\rm{;}}\frac{{{\rm{tan\alpha }} \pm {\rm{tan\beta }}}}{{1 \mp {\rm{tan\alpha tan\beta }}}}

Now replace α = P/2 and β = Q/2

⇒tan⁡(P2+Q2)=tan⁡(P2)+tan⁡(Q2)1−;tan⁡(P2)tan⁡(Q2)\Rightarrow \tan \left( {\frac{{\rm{P}}}{2} + \frac{{\rm{Q}}}{2}} \right) = \frac{{\tan \left( {\frac{{\rm{P}}}{2}} \right) + \tan \left( {\frac{{\rm{Q}}}{2}} \right)}}{{1 - {\rm{;}}\tan \left( {\frac{{\rm{P}}}{2}} \right)\tan \left( {\frac{{\rm{Q}}}{2}} \right)}}

\(\Rightarrow \tan \left( {\frac{{{\rm{P}} + {\rm{Q}}}}{2}} \right) = ;\frac{{\frac{{ - b}}{a}}}{{1 - \frac{c}{a}}};\left{ \because {\tan \left( {\frac{{\rm{P}}}{2}} \right) + \tan \left( {\frac{{\rm{Q}}}{2}} \right) = \frac{{ - {\rm{b}}}}{{\rm{a}}};and{\rm{;tan}}\left( {\frac{{\rm{P}}}{2}} \right) \times \tan \left( {\frac{{\rm{Q}}}{2}} \right) = \frac{{\rm{c}}}{{\rm{a}}}} \right}\)

⇒tan⁡(π4)=;−ba−c\Rightarrow \tan \left( {\frac{\pi }{4}} \right) = ;\frac{{ - b}}{{a - c}}  {∵ ∠ P + ∠ Q = π /2}

\(\Rightarrow 1 = ;\frac{{ - b}}{{a - c}}\left{\because {\tan \left( {\frac{\pi }{4}} \right) = 1} \right}\)

⇒ a – c = (-b)

⇒ a + b = c

Question 30

If ∣z−4z∣=2\left| {z - \frac{4}{z}} \right| = 2, then the maximum value of |z| is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    1+31 + \sqrt 3

  2. BOption (b)

    1+51 + \sqrt 5

  3. COption (c)

    1−51 - \sqrt 5

  4. DOption (d)

    5−1\sqrt 5 - 1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1+51 + \sqrt 5

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Properties of Modulus Function:

  1. |ab| = |a||b|
  2. |a + b| ≤ |a| + |b|
  3. |a - b| ≤ |a| + |b|
  4. |a - b| ≥ ||a| - |b||

Quadratic Equation:

The standard quadratic equation is given by: f(x) = ax2 + bx + c = 0

The roots of a quadratic equation can be calculated by making f(x) = 0

Thus, the roots of a quadratic function are given by: x=−b;±;b2−4ac2a;{\rm{x}} = \frac{{ - {\rm{b;}} \pm {\rm{;}}\sqrt {{{\rm{b}}^2} - 4{\rm{ac}}} }}{{2{\rm{a}}}}{\rm{;}}

CALCULATION:

Given that ∣z−4z∣=2\left| {z - \frac{4}{z}} \right| = 2

∣Z∣=∣z−4z+4z∣\left| Z \right| = \left| {z - \frac{4}{z} + \frac{4}{z}} \right|

Let us consider z−4zz - \frac{4}{z} as ‘a’ and

 as ‘b’

We know that, |a + b| ≤ |a| + |b|

⇒∣z−4z+4z∣≤∣z;−4z∣+∣4z∣\Rightarrow \left| {z - \frac{4}{z} + \frac{4}{z}} \right| \le \left| {z; - \frac{4}{z}} \right| + \left| {\frac{4}{z}} \right|

⇒∣z∣≤2+∣4z∣ \Rightarrow \left| z \right| \le 2 + \left| {\frac{4}{z}} \right|   {∵ ∣z−4z∣=2\left| {z - \frac{4}{z}} \right| = 2 }

⇒∣z∣−;2−∣4z∣≤0\Rightarrow \left| z \right| - ;2 - \left| {\frac{4}{z}} \right| \le 0

⇒∣z∣2−2∣z∣−4∣z∣≤0\Rightarrow \frac{{{{\left| z \right|}^2} - 2\left| z \right| - 4}}{{\left| z \right|}} \le 0

⇒∣z∣2−2∣z∣−4≤0\Rightarrow {\left| {\rm{z}} \right|^2} - 2\left| {\rm{z}} \right| - 4 \le 0 (∵ |z| > 0)

Finding Roots of |z|2 - 2|z| - 4 = 0

⇒ |z| = −(−2);±;(−2)2;−;4;×;1;×;−42×1=2;±;202=1±5\frac{{ - \left( { - 2} \right); \pm ;\sqrt {{{\left( { - 2} \right)}^{2;}} - ;4; \times ;1; \times ; - 4} }}{{2 \times 1}} = \frac{{2; \pm ;\sqrt {20} }}{2} = 1 \pm \sqrt 5

The roots of the equation ∣z∣2−2∣z∣−4∣z∣≤0\frac{{{{\left| z \right|}^2} - 2\left| z \right| - 4}}{{\left| z \right|}} \le 0 are given by:|Z| = 1± √5

Hence, the maximum value of |Z| is given by: 1 + √5

Question 31

The angle of elevation of stationary cloud from a point 25 m above a lake is 15° and the angle of depression of its image in the lake is 45°. The height of the cloud above the lake level is 

  1. AOption (a)

    25 m

  2. BOption (b)

    253;m25\sqrt 3 ;m

  3. COption (c)

    50 m

  4. DOption (d)

    503;m50\sqrt 3 ;m

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

253;m25\sqrt 3 ;m

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Trigonometric Identities:

  • sinθ=opposite;side;hypotenuse;{\rm{sin\theta }} = \frac{{{\rm{opposite;side;}}}}{{{\rm{hypotenuse;}}}}
  • cosθ=adjacent;side;hypotenuse;{\rm{cos\theta }} = \frac{{{\rm{adjacent;side;}}}}{{{\rm{hypotenuse;}}}}
  • tanθ=opposite;side;;adjacent;side;{\rm{tan\theta }} = \frac{{{\rm{opposite;side;}}}}{{{\rm{;adjacent;side;}}}}
  • tan⁡(α±β)=tanα±tanβ1∓tanαtanβ\tan \left( {{\rm{\alpha }} \pm {\rm{\beta }}} \right) = \frac{{{\rm{tan\alpha }} \pm {\rm{tan\beta }}}}{{1 \mp {\rm{tan\alpha tan\beta }}}}

 

CALCULATION:

AB = DE = 25 m

AE = PE = x m

As we know that, tan θ = opposite side / adjacent side

In Δ AEC, tan⁡(15∘)=h−25x\tan \left( {15^\circ } \right) = \frac{{h - 25}}{x}

As we know that,

⇒tan⁡(15∘)=tan⁡(45∘−30∘)=;1−131+13=3−13+1\Rightarrow \tan \left( {15^\circ } \right) = \tan \left( {45^\circ - 30^\circ } \right) = ;\frac{{1 - \frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 }}}}{{1 + \frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 }}}} = \frac{{\sqrt 3 - 1}}{{\sqrt 3 + 1}}

⇒3−13+1=;h−25x\Rightarrow \frac{{\sqrt 3 - 1}}{{\sqrt 3 + 1}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{{\rm{h}} - 25}}{{\rm{x}}}        …equation (1)

In Δ APE, tan (45°) = AP/PE

⇒25+h;x=1\Rightarrow \frac{{25 + {\rm{h;}}}}{{\rm{x}}} = 1

⇒x=25+h;\Rightarrow {\rm{x}} = 25 + {\rm{h;}}       …equation (2)

Substituting equation (2) in equation (1)

⇒3−13+1=h−25h+25\Rightarrow \frac{{\sqrt 3 - 1}}{{\sqrt 3 + 1}} = \frac{{{\rm{h}} - 25}}{{{\rm{h}} + 25}}

⇒ (√3 – 1) (h + 25) = (√3 +1) (h – 25)

⇒ 50√3 = 2h

⇒ h = 25√3 m

Question 32

The value of tan 9° - tan 27° - tan 63° + tan 81° is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    -1

  2. BOption (b)

    0

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

4

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Trigonometric Identities:

  • Sin (90° - θ) = cos θ
  • Cos (90° - θ) = sin θ
  • tan (90° - θ) = cot θ
  • tanθ=;sinθcosθ{\rm{tan\theta }} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{{\rm{sin\theta }}}}{{{\rm{cos\theta }}}}
  • cot⁡θ=;cosθsinθ\cot {\rm{\theta }} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{{\rm{cos\theta }}}}{{{\rm{sin\theta }}}}
  • sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1
  • 2sinθcosθ = sin2θ
  • sin18∘=;5−14{\rm{sin}}18^\circ = {\rm{;}}\frac{{\sqrt 5 - 1}}{4}
  • sin54∘=5+14{\rm{sin}}54^\circ = \frac{{\sqrt 5 + 1}}{4}

 

CALCULATION:

Given that, tan 9° - tan 27° - tan 63° + tan 81°

⇒tan⁡9∘−tan⁡27∘−tan⁡(90−27)∘+tan⁡(;90−9)∘\Rightarrow \tan 9^\circ - \tan 27^\circ - \tan \left( {90 - 27} \right)^\circ + \tan \left( {{\rm{;}}90 - 9} \right)^\circ

As we know that,

⇒tan⁡9∘−tan⁡27∘−cot⁡27∘+cot⁡9∘ ⇒tan⁡9∘+cot⁡9∘−(tan⁡27∘+cot⁡27∘)\begin{array}{l} \Rightarrow \tan 9^\circ - \tan 27^\circ - \cot 27^\circ + \cot 9^\circ \ \Rightarrow \tan 9^\circ + \cot 9^\circ - (\tan 27^\circ + \cot 27^\circ ) \end{array}

As we know that, tanθ=;sinθcosθ;andcot⁡θ=;cosθsinθ{\rm{tan\theta }} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{{\rm{sin\theta }}}}{{{\rm{cos\theta }}}}{\rm{;and}}\cot {\rm{\theta }} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{{\rm{cos\theta }}}}{{{\rm{sin\theta }}}}

⇒sin⁡9;∘cos⁡9;∘+cos⁡9∘sin⁡9∘−(sin⁡27∘cos⁡27∘+cos⁡27∘sin⁡27∘)\Rightarrow \frac{{\sin 9;^\circ }}{{\cos 9;^\circ }} + \frac{{\cos 9^\circ }}{{\sin 9^\circ }} - \left( {\frac{{\sin 27^\circ }}{{\cos 27^\circ }} + \frac{{\cos 27^\circ }}{{\sin 27^\circ }}} \right)

⇒sin29∘+cos29∘cos⁡9;∘sin⁡9∘−(sin227∘+cos227∘cos⁡27∘sin⁡27∘)\Rightarrow \frac{{{\rm{si}}{{\rm{n}}^2}9^\circ + {\rm{co}}{{\rm{s}}^2}9^\circ }}{{\cos 9{\rm{;}}^\circ \sin 9^\circ }} - \left( {\frac{{{\rm{si}}{{\rm{n}}^2}27^\circ + {\rm{co}}{{\rm{s}}^2}27^\circ }}{{\cos 27^\circ \sin 27^\circ }}} \right)

As we know that, sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1

⇒1cos⁡9;∘sin⁡9∘−(1cos⁡27∘sin⁡27∘)\Rightarrow \frac{1}{{\cos 9{\rm{;}}^\circ \sin 9^\circ }} - \left( {\frac{1}{{\cos 27^\circ \sin 27^\circ }}} \right)

⇒22;cos9∘sin⁡9∘−(22;cos27∘sin⁡27∘)\Rightarrow \frac{2}{{2{\rm{;cos}}9^\circ \sin 9^\circ }} - \left( {\frac{2}{{2{\rm{;cos}}27^\circ \sin 27^\circ }}} \right)

As we know that, 2sinθcosθ = sin2θ

⇒2sin⁡18∘−(2sin⁡54∘)\Rightarrow \frac{2}{{\sin 18^\circ }} - \left( {\frac{2}{{\sin 54^\circ }}} \right)

As we know that, sin18∘=;5−14;and;sin54∘=5+14{\rm{sin}}18^\circ = {\rm{;}}\frac{{\sqrt 5 - 1}}{4}{\rm{;and;sin}}54^\circ = \frac{{\sqrt 5 + 1}}{4}

⇒25−14−;25+14\Rightarrow \frac{2}{{\frac{{\sqrt 5 - 1}}{4}}} - ;\frac{2}{{\frac{{\sqrt 5 + 1}}{4}}}

⇒85−1−(85+1)\Rightarrow \frac{8}{{\sqrt 5 - 1}} - \left( {\frac{8}{{\sqrt 5 + 1}}} \right)

⇒8(5+1)−8(5−1)(5−1)(5+1)\Rightarrow \frac{{8\left( {\sqrt 5 + 1} \right) - 8\left( {\sqrt 5 - 1} \right)}}{{\left( {\sqrt 5 - 1} \right)\left( {\sqrt 5 + 1} \right)}}

As we know that, (A + B) (A – B) = A2 – B2

⇒ 16/4 = 4

Question 33

The value of 3\sqrt3 cosec 20° - sec 20° is equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    4

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    -4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Trigonometric Identities:

  • cosecθ=1sinθ{\rm{cosec\theta }} = \frac{1}{{{\rm{sin\theta }}}}
  • secθ=1cosθ{\rm{sec\theta }} = \frac{1}{{{\rm{cos\theta }}}}
  • cos;30∘=sin;60∘=32{\rm{cos;}}30^\circ = {\rm{sin;}}60^\circ = \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}
  • cos;60∘=sin;30∘=12{\rm{cos;}}60^\circ = {\rm{sin;}}30^\circ = \frac{1}{2}
  • (cos A× cos B) – (sin A × sin B) = cos(A + B)
  • 2 × sin A × cos A = sin (2A)
  • sin (90 - θ) = cos θ

 

CALCULATION:

Given that: √3 cosec 20° – sec 20°

As we know that, cosec θ = 1/ sin θ and sec θ = 1/ cos θ

⇒3sin⁡20∘−1cos⁡20∘\Rightarrow \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{{\sin 20^\circ }} - \frac{1}{{\cos 20^\circ }}

\(\Rightarrow 2\left{ {\frac{{\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}}}{{\sin 20^\circ }} - \frac{{\frac{1}{2}}}{{\cos 20^\circ }}} \right}\)

As we know that, cos 30° = √3 / 2, sin 30° = ½

\(\Rightarrow 2\left{ {\frac{{\cos 30^\circ }}{{\sin 20^\circ }} - \frac{{\sin 30^\circ ;}}{{\cos 20^\circ }}} \right}\)

\(\Rightarrow 2\left{ {\frac{{\cos 30^\circ \cos 20^\circ - \sin 30^\circ \sin 20^\circ }}{{\sin 20^\circ \cos 20^\circ }}} \right}\)

As we know that, (cos A × cos B) – (sin A × sin B) = cos(A + B)

\(\Rightarrow 2\left{ {\frac{{\cos \left( {50^\circ } \right)}}{{\sin 20^\circ \cos 20^\circ }}} \right}\)

\(\Rightarrow 2 \times 2;\left{ {\frac{{\cos \left( {50^\circ } \right)}}{{2 \times \sin 20^\circ \cos 20^\circ }}} \right}\)

As we know that, 2 × sin A × cos A = sin (2A)

\(\Rightarrow 4\left{ {\frac{{\cos \left( {50^\circ } \right)}}{{\sin 40^\circ }}} \right}\)

\(\Rightarrow 4\left{ {\frac{{\cos \left( {50^\circ } \right)}}{{{\rm{sin}}\left( {90^\circ - 50^\circ } \right)}}} \right}\)

As we know that, sin (90 - θ) = cos θ

\(\Rightarrow 4\left{ {\frac{{\cos \left( {50^\circ } \right)}}{{\cos 50^\circ }}} \right}\)

⇒ 4

Question 34

Angle α is divided into two parts A and B such that  A – B = x and tan A: tan B = p : q. The value of sin x is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    (p+q)sin⁡αp−q\frac{{\left( {p + q} \right)\sin \alpha }}{{p - q}}

  2. BOption (b)

    psin⁡αp+q\frac{{p\sin \alpha }}{{p + q}}

  3. COption (c)

    psin⁡αp−q\frac{{p\sin \alpha }}{{p - q}}

  4. DOption (d)

    (p−q)sin⁡αp+q\frac{{\left( {p - q} \right)\sin \alpha }}{{p + q}}

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

(p−q)sin⁡αp+q\frac{{\left( {p - q} \right)\sin \alpha }}{{p + q}}

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Trigonometric Identities:

  • tanθ=;sinθcosθ{\rm{tan\theta }} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{{\rm{sin\theta }}}}{{{\rm{cos\theta }}}}
  • cot⁡θ=;cosθsinθ\cot {\rm{\theta }} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{{\rm{cos\theta }}}}{{{\rm{sin\theta }}}}
  • sin (A + B) + sin (A – B) = 2 sinA cosB

 

Componendo and dividendo rule:

If a : b = c : d then a+ba−b=c+dc−d\frac{{{\rm{a}} + {\rm{b}}}}{{{\rm{a}} - {\rm{b}}}} = \frac{{{\rm{c}} + {\rm{d}}}}{{{\rm{c}} - {\rm{d}}}}

 

CALCULATION:

Given that: A + B = α, A – B = x and tan A : tan B = p : q

Let A + B = α       … equation (1)

Let A – B = x       … equation (2)

By adding equation (1) and equation (2)

⇒ 2A = α + x

⇒ A = (α + x)/2       … equation (3)

By subtracting equation (1) from equation (2)

⇒ 2B = α – x

⇒ B = (α – x)/2       … equation (4)

Now, calculate tan⁡Atan⁡B=tan⁡(α+x;2)tan⁡(α−x2)\frac{{\tan A}}{{\tan B}} = \frac{{\tan \left( {\frac{{\alpha + x;}}{2}} \right)}}{{\tan \left( {\frac{{\alpha - x}}{2}} \right)}}

As we know that tanθ=sinθcosθ;andcot⁡θ=;cosθsinθ{\rm{tan\theta }} = \frac{{{\rm{sin\theta }}}}{{{\rm{cos\theta }}}}{\rm{;and}}\cot {\rm{\theta }} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{{\rm{cos\theta }}}}{{{\rm{sin\theta }}}}

⇒tan⁡Atan⁡B=sin⁡(α+x2)cos⁡(α−x2)cos⁡(α+x2)sin⁡(α−x2)\Rightarrow \frac{{\tan {\rm{A}}}}{{\tan {\rm{B}}}} = \frac{{\sin \left( {\frac{{{\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{x}}}}{2}} \right)\cos \left( {\frac{{{\rm{\alpha }} - {\rm{x}}}}{2}} \right)}}{{\cos \left( {\frac{{{\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{x}}}}{2}} \right)\sin \left( {\frac{{{\rm{\alpha }} - {\rm{x}}}}{2}} \right)}}

⇒tan⁡Atan⁡B=2sin⁡(α+x2)cos⁡(α−x2)2cos⁡(α+x2)sin⁡(α−x2)\Rightarrow \frac{{\tan {\rm{A}}}}{{\tan {\rm{B}}}} = \frac{{2\sin \left( {\frac{{{\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{x}}}}{2}} \right)\cos \left( {\frac{{{\rm{\alpha }} - {\rm{x}}}}{2}} \right)}}{{2\cos \left( {\frac{{{\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{x}}}}{2}} \right)\sin \left( {\frac{{{\rm{\alpha }} - {\rm{x}}}}{2}} \right)}}

As we know that sin (A + B) + sin (A – B) = 2 sinA cosB

⇒tan⁡Atan⁡B=sin⁡(α+x+α−x2)+;sin(α+x−α+x2)sin⁡(α+x+α−x2)+;sin(α−x−α−x2)\Rightarrow \frac{{\tan {\rm{A}}}}{{\tan {\rm{B}}}} = \frac{{\sin \left( {\frac{{{\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{x}} + {\rm{\alpha }} - {\rm{x}}}}{2}} \right) + {\rm{;sin}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{x}} - {\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{x}}}}{2}} \right)}}{{\sin \left( {\frac{{{\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{x}} + {\rm{\alpha }} - {\rm{x}}}}{2}} \right) + {\rm{;sin}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{\alpha }} - {\rm{x}} - {\rm{\alpha }} - {\rm{x}}}}{2}} \right)}}

⇒tan⁡Atan⁡B=sin⁡(α)+;sin(x)sin⁡(α)−;sin(x)=;pq\Rightarrow \frac{{\tan {\rm{A}}}}{{\tan {\rm{B}}}} = \frac{{\sin \left( {\rm{\alpha }} \right) + {\rm{;sin}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}{{\sin \left( {\rm{\alpha }} \right) - {\rm{;sin}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)}} = ;\frac{{\rm{p}}}{{\rm{q}}}

By componendo & dividendo rule,

⇒sin⁡(α)+;sin(x)+sin⁡(α)−;sin(x)sin⁡(α)+;sin(x)−sin⁡(α)+;sin(x)=;p+qp−q\Rightarrow \frac{{\sin \left( {\rm{\alpha }} \right) + {\rm{;sin}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) + \sin \left( {\rm{\alpha }} \right) - {\rm{;sin}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}{{\sin \left( {\rm{\alpha }} \right) + {\rm{;sin}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) - \sin \left( {\rm{\alpha }} \right) + {\rm{;sin}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{{\rm{p}} + {\rm{q}}}}{{{\rm{p}} - {\rm{q}}}}

⇒sin(α)sin(x)=p+q;p−q;\Rightarrow \frac{{{\rm{sin}}\left( {\rm{\alpha }} \right)}}{{{\rm{sin}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)}} = \frac{{{\rm{p}} + {\rm{q;}}}}{{{\rm{p}} - {\rm{q}}}};

⇒sin⁡x=p−qp+qsinα\Rightarrow \sin {\rm{x}} = \frac{{{\rm{p}} - {\rm{q}}}}{{{\rm{p}} + {\rm{q}}}}{\rm{sin\alpha }}

Question 35

The value of sin⁡−1(35)+tan⁡−1(17){\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{3}{5}} \right) + {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{1}{7}} \right) is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    0

  2. BOption (b)

    π4\frac{\pi }{4}

  3. COption (c)

    π6\frac{\pi }{6}

  4. DOption (d)

    π2\frac{\pi }{2}

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

π4\frac{\pi }{4}

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Trigonometric functions:

  • sinθ=opposite;side;hypotenuse{\rm{sin\theta }} = \frac{{{\rm{opposite;side;}}}}{{{\rm{hypotenuse}}}}
  • cosθ=adjacent;sidehypotenuse{\rm{cos\theta }} = \frac{{{\rm{adjacent;side}}}}{{{\rm{hypotenuse}}}}
  • tanθ=opposite;side;adjacent;side{\rm{tan\theta }} = \frac{{{\rm{opposite;side;}}}}{{{\rm{adjacent;side}}}}

Inverse trigonometric functions:

  • \({\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}{\rm{A}} + {\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}{\rm{B}} = {\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left{ {\frac{{{\rm{A}} + {\rm{B;}}}}{{1 - \left( {{\rm{AB}}} \right)}}} \right}\)

 

CALCULATION:

Given that: sin⁡−1(35)+tan⁡−1(17){\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{3}{5}} \right) + {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{1}{7}} \right)

Let sin−1(35)=θ{\rm{si}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{3}{5}} \right) = {\rm{\theta }}

⇒sin⁡(θ)=35\Rightarrow \sin \left( \theta \right) = \frac{3}{5}

As we know that, sin θ = (Opposite side / Hypotenuse)

From Pythagoras’ theorem,

(Hypotenuse)2 = (Adjacent side)2 + (Opposite side)2

⇒ (5)2 = (Adjacent side)2 + (3)2

⇒ Adjacent side = 4

As we know that, tan θ = (Opposite side / Adjacent side)

⇒ tan θ = (3/4)

⇒θ=tan−1(34)\Rightarrow {\rm{\theta }} = {\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{3}{4}} \right)

We had already taken that, sin−1(35)=θ{\rm{si}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{3}{5}} \right) = {\rm{\theta }}

So, sin−1(35)=θ=tan−1(34){\rm{si}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{3}{5}} \right) = {\rm{\theta }} = {\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{3}{4}} \right)

The given question can be written as: tan−1(34)+tan⁡−1(17){\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{3}{4}} \right) + {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{1}{7}} \right)

As we know that, \({\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}{\rm{A}} + {\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}{\rm{B}} = {\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left{ {\frac{{{\rm{A}} + {\rm{B;}}}}{{1 - \left( {{\rm{AB}}} \right)}}} \right}\)

\(\Rightarrow {\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left{ {\frac{{\frac{3}{4} + \frac{1}{7}}}{{1 - \left( {\frac{3}{4} \times \frac{1}{7}} \right)}}} \right}\)

\(\Rightarrow {\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left{ {\frac{{\frac{{25}}{{21}}}}{{1 - \left( {\frac{3}{{28}}} \right)}}} \right}\)

As we know that, tan (π /4) = 1

\(\Rightarrow {\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left{ {\frac{{\frac{{25}}{{28}}}}{{\frac{{25}}{{28}}}}} \right} = {\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left( 1 \right) = \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4}\)

Question 36

The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from the top and foot of a pole are respectively 30° and 45°. If hT is the height of the tower and hP is the height of the pole, then which of the following are correct?

1. 2hPhT3+3=hP2\frac{{2{h_P}{h_T}}}{{3 + \sqrt 3 }} = h_P^2 2. hT−hP3+1=hP2\frac{{{h_T} - {h_P}}}{{\sqrt 3 + 1}} = \frac{{{h_P}}}{2} 3. 2(hP+hT)hP=4+3\frac{{2\left( {{h_P} + {h_T}} \right)}}{{{h_P}}} = 4 + \sqrt 3

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. AOption (a)

    1 and 3 only

  2. BOption (b)

    2 and 3 only

  3. COption (c)

    1 and 2 only

  4. DOption (d)

    1, 2 and 3

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

1 and 2 only

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Rationalisation:

It is the process by which a fraction is rewritten so that the denominator contains only rational numbers.

Trigonometric Identities:

  • tan30∘=13{\rm{tan}}30^\circ = \frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 }}
  • tan45∘=1{\rm{tan}}45^\circ = 1

CALCULATION:

In Δ ABC,

\(\Rightarrow {\rm{tan}}30^\circ = {\rm{;}}\frac{{{\rm{AB}}}}{{{\rm{BC}}}} = \frac{{{{\rm{h}}{\rm{t}}} - {{\rm{h}}{\rm{p}}}}}{{\rm{x}}}\)

\(\Rightarrow \frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 }} = \frac{{{{\rm{h}}{\rm{t}}} - {{\rm{h}}{\rm{p}}}}}{{\rm{x}}}\)

⇒ x = √3(h ­t – hp)       … equation (1)

In Δ ADE,

⇒tan45∘=ADDE=htx\Rightarrow {\rm{tan}}45^\circ = \frac{{{\rm{AD}}}}{{{\rm{DE}}}} = \frac{{{{\rm{h}}_{\rm{t}}}}}{{\rm{x}}}

⇒ x = ht­       … equation (2)

Substituting equation (1) in equation (2)

⇒ h t = √3(h ­t – hp)

⇒ √3hp = h t (√3 – 1)

\(\Rightarrow \frac{{{{\rm{h}}{\rm{p}}}}}{{{{\rm{h}}{\rm{t}}}}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{\sqrt 3 - 1}}{{\sqrt 3 }}\)

By rationalisation,

\(\Rightarrow \frac{{{{\rm{h}}{\rm{p}}}}}{{{{\rm{h}}{\rm{t}}}}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{\sqrt 3 - 1}}{{\sqrt 3 }} \times \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{{\sqrt 3 }} = ;\frac{{3 - \sqrt 3 }}{3}\)

\(\Rightarrow {{\rm{h}}{\rm{p}}} = \frac{{3 - \sqrt 3 }}{3}{\rm{;}}{{\rm{h}}{\rm{t}}}\)

Hence, options 2hPhT3+3=hP2,hT−hP3+1=hP2\frac{{2{h_P}{h_T}}}{{3 + \sqrt 3 }} = h_P^2,\frac{{{h_T} - {h_P}}}{{\sqrt 3 + 1}} = \frac{{{h_P}}}{2} are correct.

Question 37

In a triangle ABC, a – 2b + c = 0. The value of cot⁡(A2)cot⁡(C2)\cot \left( {\frac{A}{2}} \right)\cot \left( {\frac{C}{2}} \right) is

  1. AOption (a)

    92\frac{9}{2}

  2. BOption (b)

    3

  3. COption (c)

    32\frac{3}{2}

  4. DOption (d)

    1

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

3

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Properties of Triangles:

If three sides a, b and c are sides of a triangle, Δ=;s(s−a)(s−b)(s−c){\rm{\Delta }} = {\rm{;}}\sqrt {{\rm{s}}\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{a}}} \right)\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{c}}} \right)} where s=a+b+c2{\rm{s}} = \frac{{{\rm{a}} + {\rm{b}} + {\rm{c}}}}{2} where

S = semi perimeter of a triangle

Half angle formulae of a triangle:

 In Δ ABC

  • sin⁡(A2)=;(s−b((s−c)bc\sin \left( {\frac{{\rm{A}}}{2}} \right) = {\rm{;}}\sqrt {\frac{{({\rm{s}} - {\rm{b}}(\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{c}}} \right)}}{{{\rm{bc}}}}}
  • cos⁡(A2)=;s(s−a)bc\cos \left( {\frac{{\rm{A}}}{2}} \right) = {\rm{;}}\sqrt {\frac{{{\rm{s}}\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{a}}} \right)}}{{{\rm{bc}}}}}
  • tan⁡(A2)=;(s−b)(s−c)s(s−a)\tan \left( {\frac{{\rm{A}}}{2}} \right) = {\rm{;}}\sqrt {\frac{{\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{c}}} \right)}}{{{\rm{s}}\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{a}}} \right)}}}

 

CALCULATION:

Given that, a – 2b + c = 0

⇒ a + c = 2b

As we know that, S (Semi perimeter) of a triangle = (a + b + c)/2

⇒ s = (2b + b) /2 = 3b/2

As we know that, Cot;(A2)=s(s−a;)(s−b)(s−c),cot⁡(c2)=;s(s−c)(s−a)(s−b){\rm{Cot;}}\left( {\frac{{\rm{A}}}{2}} \right) = \sqrt {\frac{{{\rm{s}}\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{a;}}} \right)}}{{\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{c}}} \right)}}} ,\cot \left( {\frac{{\rm{c}}}{2}} \right) = {\rm{;}}\sqrt {\frac{{{\rm{s}}\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{c}}} \right)}}{{\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{a}}} \right)\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)}}}

⇒cot⁡(A2)cot⁡(c2)=;s(s−a;)(s−b)(s−c)s(s−c)(s−a)(s−b)\Rightarrow \cot \left( {\frac{{\rm{A}}}{2}} \right)\cot \left( {\frac{{\rm{c}}}{2}} \right) = {\rm{;}}\sqrt {\frac{{{\rm{s}}\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{a;}}} \right)}}{{\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{c}}} \right)}}} \sqrt {\frac{{{\rm{s}}\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{c}}} \right)}}{{\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{a}}} \right)\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)}}}

⇒cot⁡(A2)cot⁡(c2)=;s2(s−b)2\Rightarrow \cot \left( {\frac{{\rm{A}}}{2}} \right)\cot \left( {\frac{{\rm{c}}}{2}} \right) = {\rm{;}}\sqrt {\frac{{{{\rm{s}}^2}}}{{{{\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)}^2}}}}

⇒cot⁡(A2)cot⁡(c2)=s(s−b)\Rightarrow \cot \left( {\frac{{\rm{A}}}{2}} \right)\cot \left( {\frac{{\rm{c}}}{2}} \right) = \frac{{\rm{s}}}{{\left( {{\rm{s}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)}}

⇒cot⁡(A2)cot⁡(c2)=3b23b2−b=3\Rightarrow \cot \left( {\frac{{\rm{A}}}{2}} \right)\cot \left( {\frac{{\rm{c}}}{2}} \right) = \frac{{\frac{{3{\rm{b}}}}{2}}}{{\frac{{3{\rm{b}}}}{2} - {\rm{b}}}} = 3

Question 38

1+sin⁡A=−(sin⁡A2+cos⁡A2)\sqrt {1 + \sin A} = - \left( {\sin \frac{A}{2} + \cos \frac{A}{2}} \right) is true if

  1. AOption (a)

    3π2<A<5π2\frac{{3\pi }}{2} < A < \frac{{5\pi }}{2} only

  2. BOption (b)

    π2<A<3π2\frac{\pi }{2} < A < \frac{{3\pi }}{2} only

  3. COption (c)

    3π2<A<7π2\frac{{3\pi }}{2} < A < \frac{{7\pi }}{2}

  4. DOption (d)

    0<A<3π20 < A < \frac{{3\pi }}{2}

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

3π2<A<7π2\frac{{3\pi }}{2} < A < \frac{{7\pi }}{2}

Why this answer is correct

CALCULATION:

Given that: 1+sin⁡A=−(sin⁡A2+cos⁡A2)\sqrt {1 + \sin A} = - \left( {\sin \frac{A}{2} + \cos \frac{A}{2}} \right)

⇒1+sin⁡A=sin⁡2A+cos⁡2A+2cos⁡A2sin⁡A2=∣sin⁡A2+cos⁡A2∣\Rightarrow \sqrt {1 + \sin A} = \sqrt {{{\sin }^2}A + {{\cos }^2}A + 2\cos \frac{{\rm{A}}}{2}\sin \frac{A}{2}} = \left| {\sin \frac{A}{2} + \cos \frac{A}{2}} \right|

If 3π2<A<7π2\frac{{3{\rm{\pi }}}}{2} < {\rm{A}} < \frac{{7{\rm{\pi }}}}{2}

Than,

⇒∣sin⁡A2+cos⁡A2∣=−(sin⁡A2+cos⁡A2)\Rightarrow \left| {\sin \frac{A}{2} + \cos \frac{A}{2}} \right| = - \left( {\sin \frac{A}{2} + \cos \frac{A}{2}} \right)

Hence Option 3 is correct.

Question 39

In triangle ABC, if sin⁡2A+sin⁡2B+sin⁡2Ccos⁡2A+cos⁡2B+cos⁡2C=2\frac{{{{\sin }^2}A + {{\sin }^2}B + {{\sin }^2}C}}{{{{\cos }^2}A + {{\cos }^2}B + {{\cos }^2}C}} = 2 then the triangle is

  1. AOption (a)

    right-angled

  2. BOption (b)

    equilateral

  3. COption (c)

    isosceles

  4. DOption (d)

    obtuse-angled

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

right-angled

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Trigonometric Identities:

  • sin2 A + cos2 A = 1
  • cos (A + B) = cos A cos B – sin A sin B
  • cos2 A – sin2 B = cos(A+B) cos (A – B)
  • cos (π – A) = cos A

Sum of interior angles of a triangle = 180° = π

 

CALCULATION:

Given that,

Solution: sin⁡2A+sin⁡2B+sin⁡2Ccos⁡2A+cos⁡2B+cos⁡2C=2\frac{{{{\sin }^2}A + {{\sin }^2}B + {{\sin }^2}C}}{{{{\cos }^2}A + {{\cos }^2}B + {{\cos }^2}C}} = 2

⇒ sin2 A + sin2 B + sin2 c = 2(cos2 A + cos2 B + cos2 c)

As we know that, sin2 A + cos2 A = 1

⇒ sin2 A + sin2 B + sin2 c = 2{(1- sin2 A) + (1 – sin2 B) + (1 – sin2 c)}

⇒ sin2 A + sin2 B + sin2 c = 2{3 – sin2 A – sin2 B – sin2 B}

⇒ 3(sin2 A + sin2 B + sin2 c) = 6

⇒ sin2 A + sin2 B + sin2 c = 2

As we know that, sin2 A + cos2 A = 1

⇒ (1 – cos2 A) +(1 – cos2 B) + (1 – cos2 C) = 2

⇒ cos2A + cos2 B + cos2 C = 1

⇒ cos2A + cos2 B = 1 – cos2 C

⇒ cos2A + cos2 B = sin2 C

⇒ cos2A + cos2 B – sin2 C = 0

As we know that, cos2 A – sin2 B = cos(A+B) cos (A – B)

⇒ cos2A + cos (B + C) cos (B – C) = 0

As we know that, sum of interior angles of a triangle = A + B + C = 180°

⇒ cos2A + cos (π – A) cos (B – C) = 0

As we know that, cos (π – A) = cos A

⇒ cos2A + cos A cos (B – C) = 0

⇒ cos A (cos A – cos (B – c)) = 0

As we know that, cos (π – A) = cos A

⇒ cos A (cos (π – (B + C)) – cos (B – C) = 0

⇒ cos A (cos (B + C) – cos (B – C)) = 0

As we know that, cos (A + B) = cos A cos B – sin A sin B

⇒ cos A (cos B cos C – sin B sin C – (cos B cos C + sin B sin C)) = 0

⇒ cos A (2 cos B cos C) = 0

⇒ cos A cos B cos C = 0

The above condition is possible only when either cos A = 0 or cos B = 0 or cos C = 0

As we know that, cos (π / 2) = 0

⇒ ∠ A = π /2 or ∠ B = π /2 or ∠ C = π / 2

Hence, the given triangle is a right - angled triangle.

Question 40

The principal value of sin-1 x lies in the interval

  1. AOption (a)

    (−π2,π2)\left( { - \frac{\pi }{2},\frac{\pi }{2}} \right)

  2. BOption (b)

    [−π2,π2]\left[ { - \frac{\pi }{2},\frac{\pi }{2}} \right]

  3. COption (c)

    [0,π2]\left[ {0,\frac{\pi }{2}} \right]

  4. DOption (d)

    [0, π] 

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

[−π2,π2]\left[ { - \frac{\pi }{2},\frac{\pi }{2}} \right]

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

Inverse sine function:

The function sin-1: [ -1, 1] → [−π2,π2]\left[ {\frac{{ - \pi }}{2},\frac{\pi }{2}} \right] defined by sin-1 x = θ ⇔ θ ∈ [−π2,π2]\left[ {\frac{{ - \pi }}{2},\frac{\pi }{2}} \right] and sin θ = x, for all x ∈ [-1, 1]

 

CALCULATION:

Let us assume sin-1 x = y

⇒ x = sin y

We know that, maximum and minimum values of sine function lie between -1 to 1

⇒ -1 ≤ sin y ≤ 1

⇒ -1 ≤ x ≤ 1

Apply sin-1 for the above inequality

⇒ sin-1 (-1) ≤ sin-1 x ≤ sin-1 (1)

⇒ (-π /2) ≤ sin-1 x ≤ (π /2)

Hence, the principal value of sin-1 x lies in the interval [−π2,π2]\left[ {\frac{{ - \pi }}{2},\frac{\pi }{2}} \right]

Question 41

The points (a, b), (0, 0), (-a, -b) and (ab, b2) are

  1. AOption (a)

    the vertices of a parallelogram

  2. BOption (b)

    the vertices of a rectangle

  3. COption (c)

    the vertices of a square

  4. DOption (d)

    collinear

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

collinear

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • The slope of a line passing through the distinct points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is m=;y2;−;y1x2;−;x1{\rm{m}} = ;\frac{{{y_2}{\rm{;}} - {\rm{;}}{y_1}}}{{{x_2}{\rm{;}} - {\rm{;}}{x_1}}}
  • Equation of line is (y – y1) = m (x – x1)
  • Collinear points are points that all lie in the same line.

 

Calculation:

Let, a line passing through the points (0, 0) and (a, b)

⇒ Slope of the line  = m=;b;−;0a;−;0=ba{\rm{m}} = ;\frac{{{b}{\rm{;}} - {\rm{;}}{0}}}{{{a}{\rm{;}} - {\rm{;}}{0}}} = \frac{b}{a}

Now, Equation of line is (y – y1) = m (x – x1)

⇒ (y - 0) = (b/a) × (x - 0)

⇒ ay = bx

All given points lie on the line of the equation,

∴ All points are collinear.

Question 42

The length of the normal from origin to the plane x + 2y – 2z = 9 is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    2 units

  2. BOption (b)

    3 units

  3. COption (c)

    4 units

  4. DOption (d)

    5 units

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

3 units

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Perpendicular Distance of a Point from a Plane

Let us consider a plane given by the Cartesian equation, Ax + By + Cz = d

And a point whose coordinate is, (x1, y1, z1)

  

Now, distance = ∣Ax1;+;By1;+;Cz1−;dA2;+;;B2;+;C2∣\left| {\frac{{{\rm{A}}{{\rm{x}}_1}{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;B}}{{\rm{y}}_1}{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;C}}{{\rm{z}}_1} - {\rm{;d}}}}{{\sqrt {{{\rm{A}}^2}{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;;}}{{\rm{B}}^2}{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{C}}^2}} }}} \right|

Calculation:

We know that normal is always perpendicular to the plane,

Given: Equation of the plane is x + 2y – 2z = 9

⇒ x + 2y – 2z - 9 = 0

Now we have to find the distance from the origin (0, 0, 0)

We know that distance = ∣Ax1;+;By1;+;Cz1−;dA2;+;;B2;+;C2∣\left| {\frac{{{\rm{A}}{{\rm{x}}_1}{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;B}}{{\rm{y}}_1}{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;C}}{{\rm{z}}_1} - {\rm{;d}}}}{{\sqrt {{{\rm{A}}^2}{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;;}}{{\rm{B}}^2}{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{C}}^2}} }}} \right|

∴ Distance = ∣0+0−0−912;+;;22;+;(−2)2∣=93=3\left| {\frac{0 + 0 - 0 - 9}{{\sqrt {{{\rm{1}}^2}{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;;}}{{\rm{2}}^2}{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{(-2)}}^2}} }}} \right| = \frac{9}{3} = 3

Question 43

If α, β  and γ are the angles which the vector OP→\overrightarrow {OP}   (O being the origin) makes with the positive direction of the coordinate axes, then which of the following are correct?

  1. cos2 α + cos2 β = sin2 γ
  2. sin2 α + sin2 β = cos2 γ
  3. sin2 α  + sin2 β + sin2 γ = 2

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. AOption (a)

    1 and 2 only

  2. BOption (b)

    2 and 3 only

  3. COption (c)

    1 and 3 only

  4. DOption (d)

    1, 2 and 3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

1 and 3 only

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  1. Direction angles: If α, β, and γ are the angles made by the line segment with the coordinate axis then these angles are termed to be the direction angles.
  2. Direction cosines:  The cosines of direction angles are the direction cosines of the line. Hence, cos α, cos β and cos γ are called as the direction cosines, It is denoted by l, m and n. ⇔ l = cos α, m = cos β and n = cos γ

   

  1. The sum of squares of the direction cosines of a line is equal to unity.
  2. l2 + m2 + n2 = 1 or cos2 α + cos2 β + cos2 γ = 1
  3. Direction ratios: Any numbers which are proportional to the direction cosines of a line are called as the direction ratios. It is denoted by ‘a’, ‘b’ and ‘c’.
  4. a ∝ l, b ∝ m and c ∝ n ⇔ a = kl, b = km and c = kn Where k is a constant.

 

Calculation:

We know that sum of squares of the direction cosines of a line is equal to unity.

⇒ cos2 α + cos2 β + cos2 γ = 1

⇒ cos2 α + cos2 β  = 1 - cos2 γ

∴ cos2 α + cos2 β = sin2 γ                               (∵ sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1)

So, Statement 1 is correct.

Again, cos2 α + cos2 β + cos2 γ = 1

⇒ 1 - sin 2 α + 1 - sin2 β + 1 - sin2 γ = 1            (∵ sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1)

⇒ 3 – (sin2 α + sin2 β + sin2 γ) = 1

⇒ 3 – 1 = sin2 α + sin2 β + sin2 γ

∴ sin2 α + sin2 β + sin2 γ =  2

So, Statement 3 is correct.

Question 44

The angle between the lines x + y – 3 = 0 and x – y + 3 = 0 is α and the acute angle between the lines x- 3\sqrt3y + 23\sqrt3 = 0 and 3\sqrt3x – y + 1 = 0 is β. Which one of the following is correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    α = β 

  2. BOption (b)

    α > β 

  3. COption (c)

    α < β 

  4. DOption (d)

    α = 2β 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

α > β 

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • Angle between two lines: The angle θ between the lines having slope m1 and m2 is given by tan⁡θ=;∣m2−m11+;m1;m2∣\tan {\rm{\theta }} = {\rm{;}}\left| {\frac{{{{\rm{m}}_2} - {{\rm{m}}_1}}}{{1 + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{m}}_1}{\rm{;}}{{\rm{m}}_2}}}} \right|

 

Calculation:

Let's find the slope,

⇒ Let slope of line x + y – 3 = 0 is m1 and slope of line x – y + 3 = 0 is m2

∴ m1 = -1 and m2 = 1

Given angle between the lines x + y – 3 = 0 and x – y + 3 = 0 is α 

Hence tan α = ∣1−(−1)1+(−1)×1;∣=∞\left| {\frac{{1 - \left( { - 1} \right)}}{{1 + ( - 1) \times {1_;}}}} \right| = \infty

∴ α = 90° 

Again,

⇒ Let slope of line  x- √3y + 2√3 = 0 is m1 and √3x – y + 1 = 0 is m2

∴ m1 = (1/√3) and m2 = √3 

Given angle between the lines  x- √3y + 2√3 = 0 and √3x – y + 1 = 0 is β

Hence tan β = ∣3−;131+(3;×;13)∣=13\left| {\frac{{\sqrt 3 - {\rm{;}}\frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 }}}}{{1 + \left( {\sqrt 3 ; \times ;\frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 }}} \right)}}} \right| = \frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 }}

∴ β = 30° 

Therefore α > β

Question 45

Let α⃗=i^+2j^−k^,;β⃗=2i^−j^+3k^{\rm{\vec \alpha }} = {\rm{\hat i}} + 2{\rm{\hat j}} - {\rm{\hat k}},{\rm{;\vec \beta }} = 2{\rm{\hat i}} - {\rm{\hat j}} + 3{\rm{\hat k}} and γ⃗=2i^+j^+6k^{\rm{\vec \gamma }} = 2{\rm{\hat i}} + {\rm{\hat j}} + 6{\rm{\hat k}} be three vectors. If  α⃗{\rm{\vec \alpha }} and β⃗{\rm{\vec \beta }} are both perpendicular to the vector δ⃗{\rm{\vec \delta }}  and δ⃗⋅γ⃗=10{\rm{\vec \delta }} \cdot {\rm{\vec \gamma }} = 10 , then what is the magnitude of δ⃗{\rm{\vec \delta }} ?

  1. AOption (a)

    3\sqrt3 units

  2. BOption (b)

    23\sqrt3 units

  3. COption (c)

    32\frac{\sqrt3}{2} units

  4. DOption (d)

    13\frac{1}{\sqrt3} units

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

23\sqrt3 units

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

1. Cross multiplication method:

Let the system of equations be,

a1x + b1y + c1z = 0

a2x + b2y + c2z = 0

By cross multiplication, we get

\(\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {{{\rm{b}}_1}}&{{{\rm{c}}_1}}\ {{{\rm{b}}_2}}&{{{\rm{c}}_2}} \end{array}} \right|}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{ - {\rm{y}}}}{{\left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {{{\rm{a}}_1}}&{{{\rm{c}}_1}}\ {{{\rm{a}}_2}}&{{{\rm{c}}_2}} \end{array}} \right|}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{\rm{z}}}{{\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{{\rm{a}}_1}}&{{{\rm{b}}_1}}\ {{{\rm{a}}_2}}&{{{\rm{b}}_2}} \end{array}} \right|}} = {\rm{Constant;}}\)

 

2.  a⃗;and;b⃗{\rm{\vec a;and;\vec b}} are two vectors perpendicular to each other ⇔  a⃗.b⃗=0{\rm{\vec a}}{\rm{.\vec b}} = 0

 

Calculation:

Given:  α⃗{\rm{\vec \alpha }} and β⃗{\rm{\vec \beta }} are both perpendicular to the vector δ⃗{\rm{\vec δ }}

 ∴ α⃗⋅δ⃗=0{\rm{\vec \alpha }} \cdot {\rm{\vec δ }} = 0 and β⃗⋅δ⃗=0{\rm{\vec \beta }} \cdot {\rm{\vec δ }} = 0

Let δ⃗=ai^+bj^+ck^{\rm{\vec δ }} = {\rm{a\hat i}} + {\rm{b\hat j}} +{\rm{c\hat k}}

⇒α⃗⋅δ⃗=(i^+2j^−k^).(ai^+bj^+ck^)⇒ {\rm{\vec \alpha }} \cdot {\rm{\vec δ }} = ({\rm{\hat i}} + 2{\rm{\hat j}} - {\rm{\hat k}}).({\rm{a\hat i}} + {\rm{b\hat j}} +{\rm{c\hat k}}) = = a + 2b - c = 0

⇒α⃗⋅δ⃗⇒ {\rm{\vec \alpha }} \cdot {\rm{\vec δ }} = 0

∴  a + 2b - c = 0        .... (1)

⇒β⃗⋅δ⃗=(2i^−j^+3k^).(ai^+bj^+ck^)⇒ {\rm{\vec \beta }} \cdot {\rm{\vec δ }} = (2{\rm{\hat i}} - {\rm{\hat j}} + 3{\rm{\hat k}}).({\rm{a\hat i}} + {\rm{b\hat j}} +{\rm{c\hat k}}) = 2a - b + 3c

⇒ β⃗⋅δ⃗=0{\rm{\vec \beta }} \cdot {\rm{\vec δ }} = 0

∴ 2a - b + 3c = 0      .... (2)

Solving equation 1 and 2 by cross multiplication, we get

\(\frac{{\rm{a}}}{{\left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 2&{ - 1}\ { - 1}&3 \end{array}} \right|}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{ - {\rm{b}}}}{{\left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 1&{ - 1}\ 2&3 \end{array}} \right|}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{\rm{c}}}{{\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 1&2\ 2&{ - 1} \end{array}} \right|}} = {\rm{Constant}}\)

⇒a5=;−b5=;c−5=p ⇒ \frac{{\rm{a}}}{5} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{ - {\rm{b}}}}{5} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{\rm{c}}}{{ - 5}} = {\rm{p}}

∴ a = 5p, b = -5p and c = -5p or a = p, b = -p and c = -p     (∵ 5p = constant = p)

Now, δ⃗=pi^−pj^−pk^{\rm{\vec δ }} = {\rm{p\hat i}} - {\rm{p\hat j}} -{\rm{p\hat k}}

Given: δ⃗⋅γ⃗=10{\rm{\vec δ }} \cdot {\rm{\vec \gamma }} = 10

⇒δ⃗⋅γ⃗=(pi^−pj^−pk^).(2i^+j^+6k^)=10⇒ {\rm{\vec δ }} \cdot {\rm{\vec \gamma }} = ( {\rm{p\hat i}} - {\rm{p\hat j}} -{\rm{p\hat k}}).(2{\rm{\hat i}} + {\rm{\hat j}} + 6{\rm{\hat k}}) = 10

⇒ 2p - p - 6p = 10

⇒ -5p = 10

∴ p = -2

∴ δ⃗=−2i^+2j^+2k^{\rm{\vec δ }} = {\rm{-2\hat i}} + {\rm{2\hat j}}+{\rm{2\hat k}}

Magnitude of δ⃗{\rm{\vec δ }}= |δ| = (−2)2+;22+;22;=23\sqrt {{{\left( { - 2} \right)}^2} + ;{2^2} + ;{2^2};} = 2\sqrt 3

Question 46

If â and b̂ are two unit vectors, then the vector (â + b̂) × (â × b̂) is parallel to

  1. AOption (a)

    (â - b̂) 

  2. BOption (b)

    (â + b̂) 

  3. COption (c)

    (2â - b̂) 

  4. DOption (d)

    (2â + b̂) 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

(â - b̂) 

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Vector Triple Product: Vector Triple Product is a vector quantity.

Vector triple product of three vectors a, b, c is defined as the cross product of vector a with the cross product of vectors b and c, i.e. a × (b × c)

  • a × (b × c) = (a . c) b – (a . b) c

Calculation:

Given: â and b̂ are two unit vectors

∴ |â| = |b̂| = 1

Now, (â + b̂) × (â × b̂) 

= â × (â × b̂) + b̂ × (â × b̂)

= (â . b̂) â - (â . â) b̂ + (b̂ . b̂) â - (b̂ . â) b̂

= (â . b̂) (â - b̂) - |â|2b̂ + |b̂|2 â (∵ â . b̂ = b̂ . â)

= (â . b̂) (â - b̂) - b̂ + â

= (â . b̂) (â - b̂) + (â - b̂)

= (â . b̂ + 1) (â - b̂) (Let â . b̂ + 1 = λ)

= λ (â - b̂)

∴ (â + b̂) × (â × b̂) is parallel to (â - b̂)

Question 47

A force  F⃗=i^+3j^+2k^{\rm{\vec F}} = {\rm{\hat i}} + 3{\rm{\hat j}} + 2{\rm{\hat k}} acts on a particle to displace it from the point A(i^+2j^−3k^){\rm{A}}\left( {{\rm{\hat i}} + 2{\rm{\hat j}} - 3{\rm{\hat k}}} \right) to the point  B(3i^−j^+5k^){\rm{B}}\left( {3{\rm{\hat i}} - {\rm{\hat j}} + 5{\rm{\hat k}}} \right).The work done by the force will be

  1. AOption (a)

    5 units

  2. BOption (b)

    7 units

  3. COption (c)

    9 units

  4. DOption (d)

    10 units

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

9 units

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Work is done when a force is applied, at least partially, in the direction of the displacement of the object.

 If that force is constant then the work done by the force is the dot product of the force with the displacement:

 

Calculation:

Given: F⃗=i^+3j^+2k^{\rm{\vec F}} = {\rm{\hat i}} + 3{\rm{\hat j}} + 2{\rm{\hat k}}

Now, r⃗=AB→=B⃗−A⃗=;(3i^−j^+5k^)−;(i^+2j^−3k^)=;(2i^−3j^+8k^){\rm{\vec r}} = \overrightarrow {{\rm{AB}}} = {\rm{\vec B}} - {\rm{\vec A}} = {\rm{;}}\left( {3{\rm{\hat i}} - {\rm{\hat j}} + 5{\rm{\hat k}}} \right) - {\rm{;}}\left( {{\rm{\hat i}} + 2{\rm{\hat j}} - 3{\rm{\hat k}}} \right) = {\rm{;}}\left( {2{\rm{\hat i}} - 3{\rm{\hat j}} + 8{\rm{\hat k}}} \right)

Work done by the force = F⃗;.;r⃗=(i^+3j^+2k^).;;(2i^−3j^+8k^){\rm{\vec F}};.;{\rm{\vec r}} = \left( {{\rm{\hat i}} + 3{\rm{\hat j}} + 2{\rm{\hat k}}} \right).; {\rm{;}}\left( {2{\rm{\hat i}} - 3{\rm{\hat j}} + 8{\rm{\hat k}}} \right)

= 2 - 9 + 16 = 9 units

Question 48

For any vector a⃗{\rm{\vec a}}

∣a⃗×i^∣2+∣a⃗×j^∣2+∣a⃗×k^∣2{\left| {{\rm{\vec a}} \times {\rm{\hat i}}} \right|^2} + {\left| {{\rm{\vec a}} \times {\rm{\hat j}}} \right|^2} + {\left| {{\rm{\vec a}} \times {\rm{\hat k}}} \right|^2} is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    ∣a⃗∣2{\left| {{\rm{\vec a}}} \right|^2}

  2. BOption (b)

    2∣a⃗∣22{\left| {{\rm{\vec a}}} \right|^2}

  3. COption (c)

    3∣a⃗∣23{\left| {{\rm{\vec a}}} \right|^2}

  4. DOption (d)

    4∣a⃗∣24{\left| {{\rm{\vec a}}} \right|^2}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2∣a⃗∣22{\left| {{\rm{\vec a}}} \right|^2}

Why this answer is correct

Concept: Cross product of two vectors: The cross product can be written as a determinant.

Let a⃗\vec a and b⃗\vec b be the two vectors. ⇒ a⃗=;a1i⃗+b1j⃗+;c1k⃗;\vec a = ;{a_1}\vec i + {b_1}\vec j + ;{c_1}\vec k; and b⃗=;a2i⃗+b2j⃗+;c2k⃗\vec b = ;{a_2}\vec i + {b_2}\vec j + ;{c_2}\vec k

\(\therefore ;\vec a; \times ;\vec b = ;\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\vec i}&{\vec j}&{\vec k;}\ {{a_1}}&{{b_1}}&{{c_1}}\ {{a_2}}&{{b_2}}&{{c_2}} \end{array}} \right|\)

If \(A = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{a_{11}}}&{{a_{12}}}&{{a_{13}}}\ {{a_{21}}}&{{a_{22}}}&{{a_{23}}}\ {{a_{31}}}&{{a_{32}}}&{{a_{33}}} \end{array}} \right]\) then determinant of A is given by: 

|A| = a11 × {(a22 × a33) – (a23 × a32)} - a12 × {(a21 × a33) – (a23 × a31)} + a13 × {(a21 × a32) – (a22 × a31)}

Calculation:

Let a⃗=x;i⃗+y;j⃗+z;k⃗\vec a = x;\vec i + y;\vec j + z;\vec k 

Magnitude of vector of a = ∣a⃗∣=;x2+;y2+z2\left| {\vec a} \right| = ;\sqrt {{x^2} + ;{y^2} + {z^2}}

 

\({\rm{\vec a;}} \times {\rm{\vec i}} = {\rm{;}}\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{\rm{\vec i}}}&{{\rm{\vec j}}}&{{\rm{\vec k;}}}\ {\rm{x}}&{\rm{y}}&{\rm{z}}\ 1&0&0 \end{array}} \right| = {\rm{z\vec j}} - {\rm{y\vec k}}\)

∣a⃗×i^∣2=(a⃗×i^).(a⃗×i^)=(zj⃗−yk⃗).(zj⃗−yk⃗)=z2+y2;{\left| {{\rm{\vec a}} \times {\rm{\hat i}}} \right|^2} = \left( {{\rm{\vec a}} \times {\rm{\hat i}}} \right).\left( {{\rm{\vec a}} \times {\rm{\hat i}}} \right) = \left( {{\rm{z\vec j}} - {\rm{y\vec k}}} \right).\left( {{\rm{z\vec j}} - {\rm{y\vec k}}} \right) = {{\rm{z}}^2} + {{\rm{y}}^2}{\rm{;}}

Similarly,

∣a⃗×j^∣2=x2+z2{\left| {{\rm{\vec a}} \times {\rm{\hat j}}} \right|^2} = {{\rm{x}}^2} + {{\rm{z}}^2}

∣a⃗×k^∣2=x2+y2{\left| {{\rm{\vec a}} \times {\rm{\hat k}}} \right|^2} = {{\rm{x}}^2} + {{\rm{y}}^2}

Now, ∣a⃗×i^∣2+∣a⃗×j^∣2+∣a⃗×k^∣2{\left| {{\rm{\vec a}} \times {\rm{\hat i}}} \right|^2} + {\left| {{\rm{\vec a}} \times {\rm{\hat j}}} \right|^2} + {\left| {{\rm{\vec a}} \times {\rm{\hat k}}} \right|^2} = 2 (x2 + y2 + z2) = 2∣a⃗∣22{\left| {{\rm{\vec a}}} \right|^2}

Question 49

A man running round a racecourse notes that the sum of the distance of two flag-posts from him is always 10 m and the distance between the flag-posts is 8 m. The area of the path he encloses is

  1. AOption (a)

    18π  square metres 

  2. BOption (b)

    15π square metres

  3. COption (c)

    12π square metres

  4. DOption (d)

    8π square metres

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

15π square metres

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • Ellipse: The locus of a point which moves such that its distance from a fixed point and a fixed straight line is always less than one (Eccentricity = e < 1) ⇔ ;x2a2+y2b2=1\frac{{{\rm{;}}{{\bf{x}}^2}}}{{{{\bf{a}}^2}}} + \frac{{{{\bf{y}}^2}}}{{{{\bf{b}}^2}}} = 1 (a > b)
  • The sum of the focal distance of any point on an ellipse is constant and equal to the length of the major axis of the ellipse. ⇔ PS + PS' = 2a = Major axis

Focus: (± ae, 0)

Eccentricity: e=;1−;b2a2{\rm{e}} = {\rm{;}}\sqrt {1 - {\rm{;}}\frac{{{{\rm{b}}^2}}}{{{{\rm{a}}^2}}}}  ⇔ a2e2 = a2 - b2

Distance between Focus  = 2ae

Calculation:

Given: PS + PS' = 10

⇒ 2a = 10

∴ a = 5

Distance between Focus = 8

⇒ 2ae = 8

⇒ ae = 4

Squaring both sides, we get

⇒ a2e2 = 16

⇒ (a2 - b2) = 16

⇒ b2 = a2 - 16 = 25 - 16 = 9

∴ b = 3

The area of the path he encloses = Area of ellipse = πab = π × 5 × 3 = 15π

Question 50

The distance of the point (1, 3) from the line 2x + 3y = 6, measured parallel to the line 4x + y = 4, is

  1. AOption (a)

    513\frac{5}{{\sqrt {13} }} units

  2. BOption (b)

    313\frac{3}{{\sqrt {13} }} units

  3. COption (c)

    √17 units

  4. DOption (d)

    ;172; ;\frac{{\sqrt {17} }}{2}; units

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

;172; ;\frac{{\sqrt {17} }}{2}; units

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Let A(x1, y1) and B(x2, y2)

Distance;between;A;and;B;=;(x2−;x1)2+;(y2−;y1)2{\rm{Distance;between;A;and;B;}} = \sqrt {{\rm{;}}{{\left( {{{\rm{x}}_2} - {\rm{;}}{{\rm{x}}_1}} \right)}^2} + {\rm{;}}{{\left( {{{\rm{y}}_2} - {\rm{;}}{{\rm{y}}_1}} \right)}^2}}

Calculation:

We have to find the distance of the point (1, 3) from the line 2x + 3y = 6   .... (1)

Other line is parallel to 4x + y = 4

So the slope is same.

It can be written as y = −4x + 4

So, slope is -4.

Given point = (1, 3)

Equation of line passing through (1, 3) and slope -4 is y – 3 = −4(x − 1)

⇒ y −3 = −4x + 4

⇒ 4x + y = 7           …. (2)

Solving the equations 1 and 2, we get

⇒ x = 3/2 and y = 1

Point is (3/2, 1)

Distance between the points (1, 3) and (3/2,1) is = (32−1)2+;(1−3)2=;172;\sqrt {{{\left( {\frac{3}{2} - 1} \right)}^2} + ;{{\left( {1 - 3} \right)}^2}} = ;\frac{{\sqrt {17} }}{2};

Question 51

If the vectors ai^+j^+k^,;i^+bj^+k^a\hat i + \hat j + \hat k,;\hat i + b\hat j + \hat k and i^+j^+ck^;(a,;b,;c≠1)\hat i + \hat j + c\hat k;\left( {a,;b,;c \ne 1} \right) are coplanar, then the value of 11−a+11−b+11−c\frac{1}{{1 - a}} + \frac{1}{{1 - b}} + \frac{1}{{1 - c}} is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    a + b + c

  4. DOption (d)

    abc

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Scaler triple product of the vectors:

The scaler triple product of the vectors Aˉ=x1i^+;y1j^+;z1k^,;Bˉ=;x2i^+;y2j^+z2k^{\rm{\bar A}} = {{\rm{x}}_1}\hat i + ;{y_1}\hat j + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{z}}_1}\hat k,;\bar B = ;{x_2}\hat i + ;{y_2}\hat j + {z_2}\hat k and Cˉ=;x3i^+;y3j^+;z3k^{\rm{\bar C}} = {\rm{;}}{{\rm{x}}_3}\hat i + ;{y_3}\hat j + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{z}}_3}\hat k is given by:

\({\rm{\bar A}} \cdot \left[ {{\rm{\bar B}} \times {\rm{\bar C}}} \right] = {\rm{;}}\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{{\rm{x}}_1}}&{{{\rm{y}}_1}}&{{{\rm{z}}_1}}\ {{{\rm{x}}_2}}&{{{\rm{y}}_2}}&{{{\rm{z}}_2}}\ {{{\rm{x}}_3}}&{{{\rm{y}}_3}}&{{{\rm{z}}_3}} \end{array}} \right|\)

Coplaner vectors:

Three vectors Aˉ=x1i^+;y1j^+;z1k^,;Bˉ=;x2i^+;y2j^+z2k^{\rm{\bar A}} = {{\rm{x}}_1}\hat i + ;{y_1}\hat j + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{z}}_1}\hat k,;\bar B = ;{x_2}\hat i + ;{y_2}\hat j + {z_2}\hat k and Cˉ=;x3i^+;y3j^+;z3k^{\rm{\bar C}} = {\rm{;}}{{\rm{x}}_3}\hat i + ;{y_3}\hat j + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{z}}_3}\hat k are said to be coplaner if the scaler triple product Aˉ⋅[Bˉ×Cˉ]=0.{\bf{\bar A}} \cdot \left[ {{\bf{\bar B}} \times {\bf{\bar C}}} \right] = 0.

 

Solution:

Let the given vectors be Aˉ=ai^+;j^+;k^,;Bˉ=;i^+;bj^+k^{\rm{\bar A}} = {\rm{a}}\hat i + ;\hat j + {\rm{;}}\hat k,;\bar B = ;\hat i + ;b\hat j + \hat k and Cˉ=;i^+;j^+ck^{\rm{\bar C}} = {\rm{;}}\hat i + ;\hat j + {\rm{c}}\hat k.

It is given that the vectors are coplaner therefore the scaler triple product Aˉ⋅[Bˉ×Cˉ]=0.{\rm{\bar A}} \cdot \left[ {{\rm{\bar B}} \times {\rm{\bar C}}} \right] = 0.

Therefore,

\(\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\rm{a}}&1&1\ 1&{\rm{b}}&1\ 1&1&{\rm{c}} \end{array}} \right| = 0\)

Perform the coloumn operation C1 – C2 as follows:

\(\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{\rm{a}} - 1}&1&1\ {1 - {\rm{b}}}&{\rm{b}}&1\ 0&1&{\rm{c}} \end{array}} \right| = 0\)

Now perform another coloum operation C2 – C3 as follows:

\(\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{\rm{a}} - 1}&0&1\ {1 - {\rm{b}}}&{{\rm{b}} - 1}&1\ 0&{1 - {\rm{c}}}&{\rm{c}} \end{array}} \right| = 0\)

Take (1 - a)(1 - b)(1 - c) common. Note that it is given that a,b,c ≠ 0 therefore this action is jstified.

\(\left( {1 - {\rm{a}}} \right)\left( {1 - {\rm{b}}} \right)\left( {1 - {\rm{c}}} \right)\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - 1}&0&{\frac{1}{{1 - {\rm{a}}}}}\ 1&{ - 1}&{\frac{1}{{1 - {\rm{b}}}}}\ 0&1&{\frac{{\rm{c}}}{{1 - {\rm{c}}}}} \end{array}} \right| = 0\)

Since a, b, c ≠ 0 therefore (1 - a)(1 - b)(1 - c) ≠ 0.Therefore the determinant has to be zero.

−1(−c1−c−11−b)+;11−a=0 - 1\left( {\frac{{\rm-{c}}}{{1 - {\rm{c}}}} - {\rm{}}\frac{1}{{1 - {\rm{b}}}}} \right) + {\rm{;}}\frac{1}{{1 - {\rm{a}}}} = 0

11−b+;c1−c+;11−a=0\frac{1}{{1 - {\rm{b}}}} + {\rm{;}}\frac{{\rm{c}}}{{1 - {\rm{c}}}} + {\rm{;}}\frac{1}{{1 - {\rm{a}}}} = 0

Simplify the above expression as follows:

11−b+;11−c−;1+;11−a=0\frac{1}{{1 - {\rm{b}}}} + {\rm{;}}\frac{1}{{1 - {\rm{c}}}} - {\rm{;}}1 + {\rm{;}}\frac{1}{{1 - {\rm{a}}}} = 0

11−b+;11−c+;11−a=1\frac{1}{{1 - {\rm{b}}}} + {\rm{;}}\frac{1}{{1 - {\rm{c}}}} + {\rm{;}}\frac{1}{{1 - {\rm{a}}}} = 1

Therefore, 11−b+;11−c+;11−a=1\frac{1}{{1 - {\rm{b}}}} + {\rm{;}}\frac{1}{{1 - {\rm{c}}}} + {\rm{;}}\frac{1}{{1 - {\rm{a}}}} = 1.

Question 52

The point of intersection of the line joining the points (-3, 4, -8) and (5, -6, 4) with the XY-plane is

  1. AOption (a)

    (73,−83,:0)\left( {\frac{7}{3}, - \frac{8}{3},:0} \right)

  2. BOption (b)

    (−73,−83,;0)\left( { - \frac{7}{3}, - \frac{8}{3},{\rm{;}}0} \right)

  3. COption (c)

    (−73,83,;0)\left( { - \frac{7}{3},\frac{8}{3},{\rm{;}}0} \right)

  4. DOption (d)

    (73,83,;0)\left( {\frac{7}{3},\frac{8}{3},{\rm{;}}0} \right)

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

(73,−83,:0)\left( {\frac{7}{3}, - \frac{8}{3},:0} \right)

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Equation of line passing through two points

  • Let, points A(x1, y1, z1 ) and B(x2, y2, z2) lies on a line

 

Then equation of line: x−x1x2−x1=y−y1y2−y1=z−z1z2−z1\frac{{{\bf{x}} - {{\bf{x}}_1}}}{{{{\bf{x}}_2} - {{\bf{x}}_1}}} = \frac{{{\bf{y}} - {{\bf{y}}_1}}}{{{{\bf{y}}_2} - {{\bf{y}}_1}}} = \frac{{{\bf{z}} - {{\bf{z}}_1}}}{{{{\bf{z}}_2} - {{\bf{z}}_1}}}

 

Calculation:

Given points: (-3, 4, -8) and (5, -6, 4)

Equation of line passing through points (-3, 4, -8) and (5, -6, 4)

x−(−3)5−(−3)=y−4−6−4=z−(−8)4−(−8)\frac{{{\rm{x}} - \left( { - 3} \right)}}{{5 - \left( { - 3} \right)}} = \frac{{{\rm{y}} - 4}}{{ - 6 - 4}} = \frac{{{\rm{z}} - \left( { - 8} \right)}}{{4 - \left( { - 8} \right)}}

⇒x+38=y−4−10=z+812\Rightarrow \frac{{{\rm{x}} + 3}}{8} = \frac{{{\rm{y}} - 4}}{{ - 10}} = \frac{{{\rm{z}} + 8}}{{12}}

Let, x+38=y−4−10=z+812=λ\frac{{{\rm{x}} + 3}}{8} = \frac{{{\rm{y}} - 4}}{{ - 10}} = \frac{{{\rm{z}} + 8}}{{12}} = {\rm{\lambda }}

So, x + 3 = 8λ ⇒ x = 8λ - 3

 y - 4 = -10λ ⇒ y = -10λ + 4

z + 8 = 12λ ⇒ z = 12λ - 8     ---(1)

Now given that the line intersects the XY plane so, z = 0,

From (1),

z =12λ - 8

⇒ 12λ - 8 = 0

⇒ λ = 8/12 = 2/3

∴x = 8λ - 3

⇒ x = 8(2/3) - 3

=163−3= \frac{{16}}{3} - 3

=73= \frac{7}{3}

Also, y = -10λ + 4

⇒y=−10(23)+4\Rightarrow {\rm{y}} = - 10\left( {\frac{2}{3}} \right) + 4

=−203+4= - \frac{{20}}{3} + 4

=−83= - \frac{8}{3}

So the point of intersection (73,−83,0)\left( {\frac{7}{3}, - \frac{8}{3},0} \right)

Hence, option (1) is correct

Question 53

If the angle between the lines whose direction ratios are ⟨2,−1,;2⟩\left\langle {2, - 1,;2} \right\rangle  and ⟨x,;3,;5;⟩\left\langle {x,;3,;5;} \right\rangle is π4\frac{\pi }{4}, then the smaller value of x is

  1. AOption (a)

    52

  2. BOption (b)

    4

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    1

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

4

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  1. Angle between the lines given the direction ratios:
  • The angle between the lines with direction ratios ⟨a1,;b1,;c1⟩\left\langle {{a_1},;{b_1},;{c_1}} \right\rangle  and ⟨a2,;b2,;c2⟩\left\langle {{a_2},;{b_2},;{c_2}} \right\rangle  is given by: \(\cos {\bf{\theta }} = ;\frac{{{{\bf{a}}_1}{{\bf{a}}_2} + ;{{\bf{b}}_1}{{\bf{b}}_2} + {{\bf{c}}_1}{{\bf{c}}2};}}{{\sqrt {{\bf{a}}{1;}^2 + ;{\bf{b}}_1^2 + ;{\bf{c}}1^2} \sqrt {{\bf{a}}{2;}^2 + ;{\bf{b}}_2^2 + ;{\bf{c}}_2^2} }}\)

Solution:

It is given that the angle between the lines whose direction ratios are ⟨2,−1,;2⟩\left\langle {2, - 1,;2} \right\rangle  And ⟨x,;3,;5;⟩\left\langle {x,;3,;5;} \right\rangle is π4\frac{\pi }{4}.

Therefore from the formula for the angle between the lines we get:

cos⁡π4=2x−3+104+1+4x2+9+25\cos \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4} = {\rm{}}\frac{{2{\rm{x}} - 3 + 10}}{{\sqrt {4 + 1 + 4} \sqrt {{{\rm{x}}^2} + 9 + 25} }}

12=;2x+73x2+34\frac{1}{{\sqrt 2 }} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{2{\rm{x}} + 7}}{{3\sqrt {{{\rm{x}}^2} + 34} }}

12=(2x+7)29(x2+34)\frac{1}{2} = \frac{{{{\left( {2{\rm{x}} + 7} \right)}^2}}}{{9\left( {{{\rm{x}}^2} + 34} \right)}}     ....squaring both sides

Now simplify the above equation to form a quadratic equation as follows:

9x2+;306=;8x2+56x+989{{\rm{x}}^2} + {\rm{;}}306 = {\rm{;}}8{{\rm{x}}^2} + 56{\rm{x}} + 98

x2−56x+208=0{{\rm{x}}^2} - 56{\rm{x}} + 208 = 0

(x−52)(x−4)=0\left( {{\rm{x}} - 52} \right)\left( {{\rm{x}} - 4} \right) = 0

x = 52, 4

Therefore, the minimum value is 4.

Question 54

The position of the point (1, 2) relative to the ellipse 2x2 + 7y2 = 20 is

  1. AOption (a)

    Outside the ellipse

  2. BOption (b)

    Inside the ellipse but not at the focus

  3. COption (c)

    On the ellipse

  4. DOption (d)

    At the focus

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Outside the ellipse

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  1. Position of a point with respect to a curve:
  • For any curve F(x, y) = k in the xy-plane with k is a real number, then the point (a, b) lies on the curve if F(a, b) = k.
  • For any curve F(x, y) = k in the xy-plane with k is a real number, then the point (a, b) lies outside the curve if F(a, b) > k.
  • For any curve F(x, y) = k in the xy-plane with k is a real number, then the point (a, b) lies inside the curve if F(a, b) < k.
  1. Standard equation of an ellipse and its foci:
  • The standard equation of an ellipse is of the form x2a2+y2b2=1\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}{{{{\rm{a}}^2}}} + \frac{{{{\rm{y}}^2}}}{{{{\rm{b}}^2}}} = 1. If a2 > b2 then the ellipse is horizontal and vertical otherwise.
  • The foci of the ellipse is given by (±c, 0) if the ellipse is horizontal and it is given by (0, ±c) if the ellipse is vertical.

 

Solution:

Observe that the given equation is of the form F(x, y) = k, where F(x, y) = 2x2 + 7y2 and k = 20.

Therefore, to find the position of the given point (1, 2) with respect to ellipse substitute x = 1 and y = 2 in the equation of the ellipse..

Therefore,

2(1)2+;7(2)2=302{\left( 1 \right)^2} + {\rm{;}}7{\left( 2 \right)^2} = 30

But 30 > 20 therefore we have F(1, 2) > k and therefore the point (1, 2) lies outside the ellipse.

Question 55

The equation of a straight line which cuts off an intercept of 5 units on negative direction of y-axis and makes an angle 120° with positive direction of x-axis is

  1. AOption (a)

    y+3x+5=0{\rm{y}} + \sqrt 3 {\rm{x}} + 5 = 0

  2. BOption (b)

    y−3x+5=0{\rm{y}} - \sqrt 3 {\rm{x}} + 5 = 0

  3. COption (c)

    y+3x−5=0{\rm{y}} + \sqrt 3 {\rm{x}} - 5 = 0

  4. DOption (d)

    y−3x−5=0{\rm{y}} - \sqrt 3 {\rm{x}} - 5 = 0

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

y+3x+5=0{\rm{y}} + \sqrt 3 {\rm{x}} + 5 = 0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • Slope of line if angle is known: Slope (m) = tan (θ)
  • Equation of straight line: y - y1 = m (x - x1),

Here, m = slope and (x1, y1) is given point

 

Calculation:

Here, a straight line cuts negative Y-axis at 5 units

So, the line is passing through point (0, -5)

And the line makes an angle 120° with X-axis

So, slope of line (m) = tan (120°) = -√3                 (Slope (m) = tan (θ))

Now, equation of straight line passing through point (0, -5) having slope -√3

y - (-5) = -√3 (x - 0)

⇒ y + 5 = -√3 x

i.e., y + √3 x + 5 = 0

Hence, option (1) is correct

Question 56

The equation of the line passing through the point (2, 3) and the point of intersection of lines 2x - 3y + 7 = 0 and 7x + 4y + 2 = 0 is

  1. AOption (a)

    21x + 46y - 180 = 0

  2. BOption (b)

    21x - 46y + 96 = 0

  3. COption (c)

    46x + 21y - 155 = 0

  4. DOption (d)

    46x - 21y - 29 = 0

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

21x - 46y + 96 = 0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Let L3 is the line passing through the intersection of lines L1 and L2

Then equation of line L3 is given by L1 + (λ)L2 = 0

 

Calculation:

Equation of line passing through the intersection of lines,

2x - 3y + 7 = 0 and 7x + 4y + 2 = 0 is given by,

2x - 3y + 7 + λ (7x + 4y + 2) = 0                     (1)

Now, this line is also passing through the point (2, 3),

So, it will satisfy the equation of line 2x - 3y + 7 + λ (7x + 4y + 2) = 0

∴2(2)−3(3)+7+λ(7(2)+4(3)+2)=0 ⇒4−9+7=−λ(14+12+2)\begin{array}{l} \therefore 2\left( 2 \right) - 3\left( 3 \right) + 7 + {\rm{\lambda }}\left( {7\left( 2 \right) + 4\left( 3 \right) + 2} \right) = 0\ \Rightarrow 4 - 9 + 7 = - {\rm{\lambda }}\left( {14 + 12 + 2} \right) \end{array}

⇒−λ=228\Rightarrow - {\rm{\lambda }} = \frac{2}{{28}}

⇒λ=−114\Rightarrow {\rm{\lambda }} = - \frac{1}{{14}}

Now, putting λ=−114{\rm{\lambda }} = - \frac{1}{{14}} in (1), we get equation of line,

2x;−;3y;+;7;+(−114)(7x;+;4y;+;2)=;02{\rm{x;}} - {\rm{;}}3{\rm{y;}} + {\rm{;}}7{\rm{;}} + \left( { - \frac{1}{{14}}} \right)\left( {7{\rm{x;}} + {\rm{;}}4{\rm{y;}} + {\rm{;}}2} \right) = {\rm{;}}0

Multiply by 14,

⇒28x−42y+98−(7x;+;4y;+;2)=0 ⇒28x−7x−42y−4y+98−2=0 ⇒21x−46y+96=0\begin{array}{l} \Rightarrow 28{\rm{x}} - 42{\rm{y}} + 98 - \left( {7{\rm{x;}} + {\rm{;}}4{\rm{y;}} + {\rm{;}}2} \right) = 0\ \Rightarrow 28{\rm{x}} - 7{\rm{x}} - 42{\rm{y}} - 4{\rm{y}} + 98 - 2 = 0\ \Rightarrow 21{\rm{x}} - 46{\rm{y}} + 96 = 0 \end{array}

Hence, option (2) is correct

Question 57

The equation of the ellipse whose centre is at origin, major axis is along x-axis with eccentricity 34\frac{3}{4} and latus rectum 4 units is

  1. AOption (a)

    x21024+7y264=1\frac{{{x^2}}}{{1024}} + \frac{{7{y^2}}}{{64}} = 1

  2. BOption (b)

    49x21024+7y264=1\frac{{49{x^2}}}{{1024}} + \frac{{7{y^2}}}{{64}} = 1

  3. COption (c)

    7x21024+49y264=1\frac{{7{x^2}}}{{1024}} + \frac{{49{y^2}}}{{64}} = 1

  4. DOption (d)

    x21024+y264=1\frac{{{x^2}}}{{1024}} + \frac{{{y^2}}}{{64}} = 1

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

49x21024+7y264=1\frac{{49{x^2}}}{{1024}} + \frac{{7{y^2}}}{{64}} = 1

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  1. The length of the latus rectum of an ellipse:
  • For an ellipse with x-axis as its major axis with equation x2a2+y2b2=1\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}{{{{\rm{a}}^2}}} + \frac{{{{\rm{y}}^2}}}{{{{\rm{b}}^2}}} = 1 where a > b the length of the latus rectum is given by: l=;2b2al = ;\frac{{2{{\bf{b}}^2}}}{{\bf{a}}}
  1. The relation between major axis, minor axis and eccentricity of an ellipse:
  • For an ellipse with x-axis as its major axis with equation x2a2+y2b2=1\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}{{{{\rm{a}}^2}}} + \frac{{{{\rm{y}}^2}}}{{{{\rm{b}}^2}}} = 1 where a > b and eccentricity e the following relation always holds: b2=a2(1−e2){{\rm{b}}^2} = {{\rm{a}}^2}\left( {1 - {{\rm{e}}^2}} \right)

 

Solution:

It is given that the length of latus rectum l = 4 and eccentricity e=34e = \frac{3}{4}.

Let the equation of the ellipse be x2a2+y2b2=1\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}{{{{\rm{a}}^2}}} + \frac{{{{\rm{y}}^2}}}{{{{\rm{b}}^2}}} = 1 where a > b.

For the given ellipse we have already discovered that the relation b2=a2(1−e2){b^2} = {a^2}\left( {1 - {e^2}} \right) holds.

Therefore, the equation of the ellipse is x2a2+y2a2(1−e2);=1\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}{{{{\rm{a}}^2}}} + \frac{{{{\rm{y}}^2}}}{{{a^2}\left( {1 - {e^2}} \right){\rm{;}}}} = 1.

Given that e=;34e = ;\frac{3}{4} therefore 1−e2=;7161 - {e^2} = ;\frac{7}{{16}}.

Also we have the length of latus rectum is l=4l = 4 

Therefore, 4=;2b2a4 = ;\frac{{2{b^2}}}{a}

Substituting b2=a2(1−e2){b^2} = {a^2}\left( {1 - {e^2}} \right) in the above equation we get 4=2a2(1−e2);a4 = \frac{{2{a^2}\left( {1 - {e^2}} \right);}}{a}.

Therefore,

2=7a162 = \frac{{7a}}{{16}}

a=327a = \frac{{32}}{7}

Therefore, a2=102449{a^2} = \frac{{1024}}{{49}} and b2=;102449(716)=;647{b^2} = ;\frac{{1024}}{{49}}\left( {\frac{7}{{16}}} \right) = ;\frac{{64}}{7}.

Thus, the equation of the ellipse is 49x21024+7y264=1\frac{{49{x^2}}}{{1024}} + \frac{{7{y^2}}}{{64}} = 1.

Question 58

The equation of the circle which passes through the points (1, 0), (0, -6) and (3, 4) is

  1. AOption (a)

    4x2 + 4y2 + 142x + 47y + 140 = 0

  2. BOption (b)

    4x2 + 4y2 – 142x – 47y + 138 = 0

  3. COption (c)

    4x2 + 4y2 – 142x + 47y + 138 - 0

  4. DOption (d)

    4x2 + 4y2 + 150x – 49y + 138 = 0

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

4x2 + 4y2 – 142x + 47y + 138 - 0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  1. The general equation of a circle:
  • The general equation of a circle with centre (-g, -h) is x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0.
  1. Points on the curve:
  • For a curve F(x, y) = k if a point (a, b) lies on the curve then F (a, b) = 0.

Solution:

Let the equation of the circle be F(x, y) = x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c.

Since the point (1, 0) lies on the circle, we can write F (1, 0) = 0.

Therefore,

1 + 2g + c = 0     ...1)

Similarly, the point (0, -6) also lies on the circle therefore, F (0, -6) = 0.

Therefore,

36 - 12f + c = 0     ...2)

Similarly, the point (3, 4) also lies on the circle therefore F (3, 4) = 0.

9 + 16 + 6g + 8f + c = 0

25 + 6g + 8f + c = 0     ...3)

Solving the above three simultaneous equations we get:

g=−714,;f=;478,;c=;692g = - \frac{{71}}{4},;f = ;\frac{{47}}{8},;c = ;\frac{{69}}{2}

Therefore, the equation of the circle is given by:

x2+;y2−;2(714)x+2(478)y+;692=0{x^2} + ;{y^2} - ;2\left( {\frac{{71}}{4}} \right)x + 2\left( {\frac{{47}}{8}} \right)y + ;\frac{{69}}{2} = 0

x2+;y2−;(712)x+(474)y+;692=0{x^2} + ;{y^2} - ;\left( {\frac{{71}}{2}} \right)x + \left( {\frac{{47}}{4}} \right)y + ;\frac{{69}}{2} = 0

4x2+;4y2−;142x+47y+;138=04{x^2} + ;4{y^2} - ;142x + 47y + ;138 = 0

Therefore, the equation of the circle passing through the points (1, 0), (0, -6) and (3, 4) is

4x2+;4y2−;142x+47y+;138=04{x^2} + ;4{y^2} - ;142x + 47y + ;138 = 0.

Shortcut Trick

Substitute the given points in the options one by one in the options to see which of the equations it satisfies. The option for which all the points lie on the curve is the correct option.

Question 59

A variable plane passes through a fixed point (a, b, c) and cuts the axes in A, B and C respectively. The locus of the center of the sphere OABC, O being the origin, is

  1. AOption (a)

    xa+yb+zc=1\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\rm{a}}} + \frac{{\rm{y}}}{{\rm{b}}} + \frac{{\rm{z}}}{{\rm{c}}} = 1

  2. BOption (b)

    ax+by+cz=1\frac{{\rm{a}}}{{\rm{x}}} + \frac{{\rm{b}}}{{\rm{y}}} + \frac{{\rm{c}}}{{\rm{z}}} = 1

  3. COption (c)

    ax+by+cz=2\frac{{\rm{a}}}{{\rm{x}}} + \frac{{\rm{b}}}{{\rm{y}}} + \frac{{\rm{c}}}{{\rm{z}}} = 2

  4. DOption (d)

    xa+yb+zc=2\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\rm{a}}} + \frac{{\rm{y}}}{{\rm{b}}} + \frac{{\rm{z}}}{{\rm{c}}} = 2

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

ax+by+cz=2\frac{{\rm{a}}}{{\rm{x}}} + \frac{{\rm{b}}}{{\rm{y}}} + \frac{{\rm{c}}}{{\rm{z}}} = 2

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • Consider a plane cut at (p, 0, 0) on X-axis, (0, q, 0) on Y-axis, and (0, 0, s) on Z-axis

Then,

Intercept form of the equation of a plane

xp+yq+zs=1\frac{{\bf{x}}}{{\bf{p}}} + \frac{{\bf{y}}}{{\bf{q}}} + \frac{{\bf{z}}}{{\bf{s}}} = 1

  • The general equation of a sphere is: (x−a)2+(y−b)2+(z−c)2=r2{\left( {{\rm{x}} - {\rm{a}}} \right)^2} + {\left( {{\rm{y}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)^2} + {\left( {{\rm{z}} - {\rm{c}}} \right)^2} = {{\rm{r}}^2}

Where (a, b, c) = center of the sphere, r = radius, and x, y, and z are the coordinates of the points on the surface of the sphere.

 

Calculation:

Let, (p, q, s) = Center of sphere

∴equation;of;a;sphere=(x−p)2+(y−q)2+(z−s)2=r2\therefore {\rm{equation;of;a;sphere}} = {\left( {{\rm{x}} - {\rm{p}}} \right)^2} + {\left( {{\rm{y}} - {\rm{q}}} \right)^2} + {\left( {{\rm{z}} - {\rm{s}}} \right)^2} = {{\rm{r}}^2}

Now, radius;of;sphere;(r)=(p−0)2+(q−0)2+(s−0)2{\rm{radius;of;sphere;}}\left( {\rm{r}} \right) = \sqrt {{{\left( {{\rm{p}} - 0} \right)}^2} + {{\left( {{\rm{q}} - 0} \right)}^2} + {{\left( {{\rm{s}} - 0} \right)}^2}}   (distance from origin)

∴r2=p2+q2+s2 ∴equation;of;a;sphere=(x−p)2+(y−q)2+(z−s)2=p2+q2+s2 ⇒x2−2px+p2+y2−2qy+q2+z2−2zs+s2=p2+q2+s2 ⇒x2+y2+z2−2px−2qy−2zs=0⇒\begin{array}{l} \therefore {{\rm{r}}^2} = {{\rm{p}}^2} + {{\rm{q}}^2} + {{\rm{s}}^2}\ \therefore {\rm{equation;of;a;sphere}} = {\left( {{\rm{x}} - {\rm{p}}} \right)^2} + {\left( {{\rm{y}} - {\rm{q}}} \right)^2} + {\left( {{\rm{z}} - {\rm{s}}} \right)^2} = {{\rm{p}}^2} + {{\rm{q}}^2} + {{\rm{s}}^2}\ \Rightarrow {{\rm{x}}^2} - 2{\rm{px}} + {{\rm{p}}^2} + {{\rm{y}}^2} - 2{\rm{qy}} + {{\rm{q}}^2} + {{\rm{z}}^2} - 2{\rm{zs}} + {{\rm{s}}^2} = {{\rm{p}}^2} + {{\rm{q}}^2} + {{\rm{s}}^2}\ \Rightarrow {{\rm{x}}^2} + {{\rm{y}}^2} + {{\rm{z}}^2} - 2{\rm{px}} - 2{\rm{qy}} - 2{\rm{zs}} = 0 \Rightarrow \end{array}

Now, we will find point of intersection on X- axis, so y = 0, z = 0,

x2+02+02−2px−2q(0)−2(0)s=0 ⇒x2−2px=0\begin{array}{l} {{\rm{x}}^2} + {0^2} + {0^2} - 2{\rm{px}} - 2{\rm{q}}\left( 0 \right) - 2\left( 0 \right){\rm{s}} = 0\ \Rightarrow {{\rm{x}}^2} - 2{\rm{px}} = 0 \end{array}

⇒ x(x - 2p) = 0

∴ x = 0, OR x = 2p

Plane cut at point (2p, 0, 0) on X-axis

Similarly, we will find point of intersection on Y- axis, so x = 0, z = 0,

02+y2+02−2p(0)−2qy−2(0)s=0 ⇒y2−2q=0\begin{array}{l} {0^2} + {{\rm{y}}^2} + {0^2} - 2{\rm{p}}\left( 0 \right) - 2{\rm{qy}} - 2\left( 0 \right){\rm{s}} = 0\ \Rightarrow {{\rm{y}}^2} - 2{\rm{q}} = 0 \end{array}

∴ y = 0, y = 2q

Plane cut at point (0, 2q, 0) on Y-axis

Also, we will find point of intersection on Z- axis, so x = 0, y = 0,

02+02+z2−2p(0)−2q(0)−2zs=0 ⇒z2−2s=0\begin{array}{l} {0^2} + {0^2} + {{\rm{z}}^2} - 2{\rm{p}}\left( 0 \right) - 2{\rm{q}}\left( 0 \right) - 2{\rm{zs}} = 0\ \Rightarrow {{\rm{z}}^2} - 2{\rm{s}} = 0 \end{array}

∴ z = 0, z = 2s

Plane cut at point (0, 0, 2s) on Z-axis

So, equation of plane will be x2p+y2q+z2s=1\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{2{\rm{p}}}} + \frac{{\rm{y}}}{{2{\rm{q}}}} + \frac{{\rm{z}}}{{2{\rm{s}}}} = 1

⇒12(xp+yq+zs)=1\Rightarrow \frac{1}{2}\left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\rm{p}}} + \frac{{\rm{y}}}{{\rm{q}}} + \frac{{\rm{z}}}{{\rm{s}}}} \right) = 1

⇒xp+yq+zs=2\Rightarrow \frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\rm{p}}} + \frac{{\rm{y}}}{{\rm{q}}} + \frac{{\rm{z}}}{{\rm{s}}} = 2

But plane passing through fixed point (a, b, c)

∴ x = a, y = b, z = c

So, ap+bq+cs=2\frac{{\rm{a}}}{{\rm{p}}} + \frac{{\rm{b}}}{{\rm{q}}} + \frac{{\rm{c}}}{{\rm{s}}} = 2

Now, for the locus of center of sphere p = x, q = y, s = z

⇒ ax+by+cz=2\frac{{\rm{a}}}{{\rm{x}}} + \frac{{\rm{b}}}{{\rm{y}}} + \frac{{\rm{c}}}{{\rm{z}}} = 2

Hence, option (3) is correct

Question 60

The equation of the plane passing through the line of intersection of the planes x + y + z = 1, 2x + 3y + 4z = 7, and perpendicular to the plane x - 5y + 3z = 5 is given by

  1. AOption (a)

    x + 2y + 3z - 6 = 0

  2. BOption (b)

    x + 2y + 3z + 6 = 0

  3. COption (c)

    3x + 4y + 5z - 8 = 0

  4. DOption (d)

    3x + 4y + 5z + 8 = 0

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

x + 2y + 3z - 6 = 0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • If P3 is the plane passing through the line of intersection of planes P1 and P2

Then the equation of plane P3 is given by P1 + (λ)P2 = 0

  • Let, aˉ=a1x+b1y+c1{\rm{\bar a}} = {{\rm{a}}_1}{\rm{x}} + {{\rm{b}}_1}{\rm{y}} + {\rm{c_1}} and bˉ=a2x+b2y+c2{\rm{\bar b}} = {{\rm{a}}_2}{\rm{x}} + {{\rm{b}}_2}{\rm{y}} + {\rm{c_2}}

Then dot product: aˉ.bˉ=a1a2+b1b2+c1c2{\rm{\bar a}}.{\rm{\bar b}} = {{\rm{a}}_1}{\rm{a_2}} + {{\rm{b}}_1}{\rm{b_2}} + {{\rm{c}}_1}{\rm{c_2}}

  • If two planes (let’s say P1 and P2) are perpendicular, then the dot product is zero

i.e., P1∙P2 = 0

Calculation:

Let P1: x + y + z - 1= 0

P2: 2x +3y + 4z-7 = 0

Then, equation of plane passing through the line of intersection of P1 and P2 is

x + y + z - 1 + λ (2x + 3y + 4z - 7) = 0                           (1)

⇒x(1+2λ)+y(1+3λ)+z(1+4λ)−1−7λ=0\Rightarrow {\rm{x}}\left( {1 + 2{\rm{\lambda }}} \right) + {\rm{y}}\left( {1 + 3{\rm{\lambda }}} \right) + {\rm{z}}\left( {1 + 4{\rm{\lambda }}} \right) - 1 - 7{\rm{\lambda }} = 0

It is perpendicular to the plane x - 5y + 3z = 5

∴[x(1+2λ)+y(1+3λ)+z(1+4λ)−1−7λ]⋅[x;−;5y;+;3z−;5]=0 ⇒1(1+2λ)−5(1+3λ)+3(1+4λ)=0 ⇒1+2λ−5−15λ+3+12λ=0 ⇒−λ−1=0 ⇒λ=−1\begin{array}{l} \therefore \left[ {{\rm{x}}\left( {1 + 2{\rm{\lambda }}} \right) + {\rm{y}}\left( {1 + 3{\rm{\lambda }}} \right) + {\rm{z}}\left( {1 + 4{\rm{\lambda }}} \right) - 1 - 7{\rm{\lambda }}} \right] \cdot \left[ {{\rm{x;}} - {\rm{;}}5{\rm{y;}} + {\rm{;}}3{\rm{z}} - {\rm{;}}5} \right] = 0\ \Rightarrow 1\left( {1 + 2{\rm{\lambda }}} \right) - 5\left( {1 + 3{\rm{\lambda }}} \right) + 3\left( {1 + 4{\rm{\lambda }}} \right) = 0\ \Rightarrow 1 + 2{\rm{\lambda }} - 5 - 15{\rm{\lambda }} + 3 + 12{\rm{\lambda }} = 0\ \Rightarrow - {\rm{\lambda }} - 1 = 0\ \Rightarrow {\rm{\lambda }} = - 1 \end{array}

Putting λ=−1{\rm{\lambda }} = - 1 in (1), we get the equation of required plane,

x;+;y;+;z;−;1;+(−1)(2x;+;3y;+;4z;−;7)=;0 ⇒x−2x+y−3y+z−4z−1+7=0 ⇒−x−2y−3z+6=0 ⇒x+2y+3z−6=0\begin{array}{l} {\rm{x;}} + {\rm{;y;}} + {\rm{;z;}} - {\rm{;}}1{\rm{;}} + \left( { - 1} \right)\left( {2{\rm{x;}} + {\rm{;}}3{\rm{y;}} + {\rm{;}}4{\rm{z;}} - {\rm{;}}7} \right) = {\rm{;}}0\ \Rightarrow {\rm{x}} - 2{\rm{x}} + {\rm{y}} - 3{\rm{y}} + {\rm{z}} - 4{\rm{z}} - 1 + 7 = 0\ \Rightarrow - {\rm{x}} - 2{\rm{y}} - 3{\rm{z}} + 6 = 0\ \Rightarrow {\rm{x}} + 2{\rm{y}} + 3{\rm{z}} - 6 = 0 \end{array}

Hence, option (1) is correct

Question 61

The inverse of the function y = 5In x is

  1. AOption (a)

    x=y1In;5,;y>0x = {y^{\frac{1}{{In;5}}}},;y > 0

  2. BOption (b)

    x=yIn;5,;y>0x = {y^{In;5}},;y > 0

  3. COption (c)

    x=y1In;5;,;y<0x = {y^{\frac{1}{{In;5}};}},;y < 0

  4. DOption (d)

    x = 5 In y, y > 0

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

x=y1In;5,;y>0x = {y^{\frac{1}{{In;5}}}},;y > 0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Step to find inverse of a function:

  • Put y = f(x)
  • Solve the equation for x.
  • x = f-1 (y)

Properties of logarithm used:

  • ln Mp = p × ln M
  • ln M = ln N, then M = N

 

Calculation:

Given: y = 5In x

Let’s find the inverse function.

For the given function,

  • Domain: x > 0. Since, x is in logarithmic function.
  • Range: y > 0. Since, 5 to the power any arbitrary number will result a positive number.
  • The inverse function domain will be the range of the original function and range will be the domain of the original function.

Hence, for inverse function, domain y > 0 and range x > 0.

y = 5In x

Taking ln on both sides,

⇒ ln y = ln x × ln5

⇒;1ln⁡5×ln⁡y=ln⁡x\Rightarrow ;\frac{1}{{\ln 5}} \times \ln y = \ln x

⇒ ln y(1/ln 5) = ln x

∴ x=;y1In;5x = {\rm{;}}{y^{\frac{1}{{In{\rm{;}}5}}}}

Hence Option 1st is correct.

Additional info:

  • The domain of an inverse functions becomes the range of the original function and the range becomes domain of the original function.
  • For an inverse function to exist, for every y there is only one x in the original function.

Question 62

A function is defined as follows:

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right):\left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - \frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\sqrt {{{\rm{x}}^2}} }},{\rm{;x}} \ne 0}\ {0.{\rm{;x}} = 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above function?

  1. AOption (a)

    f(x) is continuous at x = 0 but not differentiable at x = 0

  2. BOption (b)

    f(x) is continuous as well as differentiable at x = 0

  3. COption (c)

    f(x) is discontinuous at x = 0

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

f(x) is discontinuous at x = 0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • We say f(x) is continuous at x = c if

LHL = RHL = value of f(c) i.e., lim⁡x→c−f(x)=lim⁡x→c+f(x)=f(c)\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\rm{c}}^ - }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\rm{c}}^ + }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{c}} \right)

  • x2=∣x∣\sqrt {{{\rm{x}}^2}} = \left| {\rm{x}} \right|
  • \({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left| {\rm{x}} \right|{\rm{;}}\left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - x,;x < 0}\ {x,;x \ge 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

 

Calculation:

Given: \({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right):\left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - \frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\sqrt {{{\rm{x}}^2}} }},{\rm{;x}} \ne 0}\ {0.{\rm{;x}} = 0} \end{array}} \right.\) 

f(x)=−xx2{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = - \frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\sqrt {{{\rm{x}}^2}} }}

⇒f(x)=−x∣x∣\Rightarrow {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = - \frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\left| {\rm{x}} \right|}}

LHL=lim⁡x→0−f(x)=−x−x=1{\rm{LHL}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {0^ - }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = - \frac{{\rm{x}}}{{ - {\rm{x}}}} = 1                      (∵ |x| = -x, if x < 0)

RHL=lim⁡x→0+f(x)=−xx=−1{\rm{RHL}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {0^ + }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = - \frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\rm{x}}} = - 1                    (∵ |x| = x, if x > 0)

Here, LHL ≠ RHL, so f(x) is discontinuous.

Hence, option (3) is correct.

Question 63

If y=(cos⁡x)(cos⁡x)(cos⁡x)...∞y = {\left( {\cos x} \right)^{{{(\cos x)}^{{{(\cos x)}^.}{{^.}^.}^\infty }}}} then dydx\frac{{dy}}{{dx}} is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    −y2tan⁡x1−y;In;(cos⁡x)- \frac{{{y^2}\tan x}}{{1 - y;In;(\cos x)}}

  2. BOption (b)

    y2tan⁡x1+y;In;(cos⁡x)\frac{{{y^2}\tan x}}{{1 + y;In;(\cos x)}}

  3. COption (c)

    y2tan⁡x1−y;In;(sin⁡x)\frac{{{y^2}\tan x}}{{1 - y;In;(\sin x)}}

  4. DOption (d)

    y2sin⁡x1+y;In;(sin⁡x)\frac{{{y^2}\sin x}}{{1 + y;In;(\sin x)}}

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

−y2tan⁡x1−y;In;(cos⁡x)- \frac{{{y^2}\tan x}}{{1 - y;In;(\cos x)}}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Logarithmic formula used:

  • ln Mp = p × ln M

Differentiation formulas used:

  • ddx(ln⁡x)=1x\frac{d}{{dx}}\left( {\ln x} \right) = \frac{1}{x}
  • ddx(f(x)g(x))=f′(x)g(x)+f(x)g′(x)\frac{d}{{dx}}\left( {f\left( x \right)g\left( x \right)} \right) = f'\left( x \right)g\left( x \right) + f\left( x \right)g'\left( x \right)
  • Chain rule: ddx(f(g(x))=f′(g(x))×g′(x)\frac{d}{{dx}}(f\left( {g\left( x \right)} \right) = f'\left( {g\left( x \right)} \right) \times g'\left( x \right)

 

Calculation:

Given: y=(cos⁡x)(cos⁡x)(cos⁡x)...∞y = {\left( {\cos x} \right)^{{{(\cos x)}^{{{(\cos x)}^.}{{^.}^.}^\infty }}}}

To find: dydx\frac{{dy}}{{dx}}

y=(cos⁡x)(cos⁡x)(cos⁡x)...∞y = {\left( {\cos x} \right)^{{{(\cos x)}^{{{(\cos x)}^.}{{^.}^.}^\infty }}}}

⇒ y = (cos x)y

Taking ln of both sides,

⇒ ln y = ln (cos x)y

⇒ ln y = y × ln (cos x) (Using ln Mp = p × ln M)

Differentiating on both sides w.r.t x

⇒1y×dydx=ycos⁡x(−sin⁡x)+dydx×ln⁡(cos⁡x)\Rightarrow \frac{1}{y} \times \frac{{dy}}{{dx}} = \frac{y}{{\cos x}}(-\sin x) + \frac{{dy}}{{dx}} \times \ln \left( {\cos x} \right)

⇒dydx(1y−ln⁡(cos⁡x))=−ytan⁡x\Rightarrow \frac{{dy}}{{dx}}\left( {\frac{1}{y} - \ln \left( {\cos x} \right)} \right) = - y\tan x

⇒dydx(1−yln⁡(cos⁡x)y)=−ytan⁡x\Rightarrow \frac{{dy}}{{dx}}\left( {\frac{{1 - y\ln \left( {\cos x} \right)}}{y}} \right) = - y\tan x

⇒dydx=−y2tan⁡x1−yln⁡(cos⁡x) \Rightarrow \frac{{dy}}{{dx}} = - \frac{{{y^2}\tan x}}{{1 - y\ln \left( {\cos x} \right)}}

Question 64

Consider the following:

  1. x + x2 is continuous at x = 0
  2. x+cos⁡1xx + \cos \frac{1}{x} is discontinuous at x = 0
  3. x2+cos⁡1x{x^2} + \cos \frac{1}{x} is continuous at x = 0

Which of the above are correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    1 and 2 only

  2. BOption (b)

    2 and 3 only

  3. COption (c)

    1 and 3 only

  4. DOption (d)

    1, 2 and 3

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1 and 2 only

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • A function f(x) is said to be continuous at a point x = a, in its domain if lim⁡x→af(x)=f(a)\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {\rm{a}}} f\left( x \right) = f\left( a \right) exists or its graph is a single unbroken curve.

f (x) is Continuous at x = a ⇔ lim⁡x→a+f(x)=lim⁡x→a−f(x)=lim⁡x→af(x)\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {{\rm{a}}^ + }} f\left( x \right){\rm{}} = {\rm{}}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {{\rm{a}}^ - }} f\left( x \right){\rm{}} = {\rm{}}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {\rm{a}}} f\left( x \right)

Calculation:

Checking the continuity of given functions:

  1. For f(x) = x + x2

lim⁡x→0f(x)=0\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} f\left( x \right) = 0

lim⁡x→0−f(x)=0\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ - }} f\left( x \right) = 0

lim⁡x→0+f(x)=0\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} f\left( x \right) = 0

Hence, the function is continuous at x = 0.

  1. For f(x)=x+cos⁡1xf\left( x \right) = x + \cos \frac{1}{x}

lim⁡x→0f(x)=0+cos⁡(10)\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} f\left( x \right) = 0 + \cos \left( {\frac{1}{0}} \right)

The value cannot be determined as (1/0) is infinite and cos (∞) cannot be determined.

Hence, the limit cannot be determined. And therefore, function is not continuous at x = 0.

  1. For f(x)=x2+cos⁡1xf\left( x \right) = {x^2} + \cos \frac{1}{x}

Here, also at x = 0, cos (∞) is generated and that cannot be determined.

Hence, limit cannot be evaluated and therefore, the function is not continuous at x = 0.

Hence, statement 1 and 2 only are correct.

Question 65

Consider the following statements:

  1. dydx\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} at a point on the curve gives slope of the tangent at that point.
  2. If a(t) denotes acceleration of a particle, then ∫ a(t) dt + c gives velocity of the particle.
  3. If s(t) gives displacement of a particle at time t, then dsdt\frac{{{\rm{ds}}}}{{{\rm{dt}}}} gives its acceleration at that instant.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    1 and 2 only

  2. BOption (b)

    2 only

  3. COption (c)

    1 only

  4. DOption (d)

    1, 2 and 3

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1 and 2 only

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • slope of any given curve at a point on it is the rate of change of one variable with respect to the other,

So, dydx\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} at a point on the curve gives slope of the tangent at that point.

  • acceleration;(a)=rate;of;change;of;velocitytime;=dvdt{\rm{acceleration;}}\left( {\rm{a}} \right) = \frac{{{\rm{rate;of;change;of;velocity}}}}{{{\rm{time;}}}} = \frac{{{\rm{dv}}}}{{{\rm{dt}}}}, v = velocity
  • velocity;(v)=dispacementtime=dsdt{\rm{velocity;}}\left( {\rm{v}} \right) = \frac{{{\rm{dispacement}}}}{{{\rm{time}}}} = \frac{{{\rm{ds}}}}{{{\rm{dt}}}}, s = displacement

 

Calculation:

  1. dydx\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} at a point on the curve gives slope of the tangent at that point.
  2. a=dvdt{\rm{a}} = \frac{{{\rm{dv}}}}{{{\rm{dt}}}}

 

⇒∫dv=∫adt+c\Rightarrow \smallint {\rm{dv}} = \smallint {\rm{adt}} + {\rm{c}}                        (integrating)

  1. We know v=dsdt,;and;a≠dsdt{\rm{v}} = \frac{{{\rm{ds}}}}{{{\rm{dt}}}},{\rm{;and;a}} \ne \frac{{{\rm{ds}}}}{{{\rm{dt}}}}

So, statement (3) is not correct.

Hence, option (1) is correct.

Question 66

If y=sec⁡−1(x+1x−1)+sin⁡−1(x−1x+1){\rm{y}} = {\sec ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} + 1}}{{{\rm{x}} - 1}}} \right) + {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} - 1}}{{{\rm{x}} + 1}}} \right), then dydx\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    0

  2. BOption (b)

    1

  3. COption (c)

    x−1x+1\frac{{{\rm{x}} - 1}}{{{\rm{x}} + 1}}

  4. DOption (d)

    x+1x−1\frac{{{\rm{x}} + 1}}{{{\rm{x}} - 1}}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • sec⁡−1A=cos−1(1A),{\sec ^{ - 1}}{\rm{A}} = {\rm{co}}{{\rm{s}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{1}{{\rm{A}}}} \right),
  • sin⁡−1x=π2−cos⁡−1x⇒sin⁡−1x+cos⁡−1x=π2{\sin ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} = \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2} - {\cos ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} \Rightarrow {\sin ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} + {\cos ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} = \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}

 

Calculation:

Given: y=sec⁡−1(x+1x−1)+sin⁡−1(x−1x+1){\rm{y}} = {\sec ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} + 1}}{{{\rm{x}} - 1}}} \right) + {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} - 1}}{{{\rm{x}} + 1}}} \right)                    …. (1)

We know, cos⁡−1x=sec⁡1(1x){\cos ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} = {\sec ^1}\left( {\frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}} \right)

∴sec⁡−1(x+1x−1)=cos⁡−1(1x+1x−1)\therefore {\sec ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} + 1}}{{{\rm{x}} - 1}}} \right) = {\cos ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{1}{{\frac{{{\rm{x}} + 1}}{{{\rm{x}} - 1}}}}} \right)

=cos−1(x−1x+1)= {\rm{co}}{{\rm{s}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} - 1}}{{{\rm{x}} + 1}}} \right)

y=sec⁡−1(x+1x−1)+sin⁡−1(x−1x+1){\rm{y}} = {\sec ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} + 1}}{{{\rm{x}} - 1}}} \right) + {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} - 1}}{{{\rm{x}} + 1}}} \right)

⇒y=cos−1(x−1x+1)+sin⁡−1(x−1x+1)\Rightarrow {\rm{y}} = {\rm{co}}{{\rm{s}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} - 1}}{{{\rm{x}} + 1}}} \right) + {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} - 1}}{{{\rm{x}} + 1}}} \right)

⇒y=cos−1(x−1x+1)+sin⁡−1(x−1x+1)\Rightarrow {\rm{y}} = {\rm{co}}{{\rm{s}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} - 1}}{{{\rm{x}} + 1}}} \right) + {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} - 1}}{{{\rm{x}} + 1}}} \right)               (sin⁡−1x+cos⁡−1x=π2)\left( {{{\sin }^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} + {{\cos }^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} = \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right)

⇒y=π2\Rightarrow {\rm{y}} = \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}

∴dydx=0\therefore \frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} = 0

Hence, option (1) is correct.

Question 67

What is ∫ tan-1 (sec x + tan x) dx equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    πx4+x24+c\frac{{\pi x}}{4} + \frac{{{x^2}}}{4} + c

  2. BOption (b)

    πx2+x24+c\frac{{\pi x}}{2} + \frac{{{x^2}}}{4} + c

  3. COption (c)

    πx4+πx24+c\frac{{\pi x}}{4} + \frac{{\pi {x^2}}}{4} + c

  4. DOption (d)

    πx4−x24+c\frac{{\pi x}}{4} - \frac{{{x^2}}}{4} + c

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

πx4+x24+c\frac{{\pi x}}{4} + \frac{{{x^2}}}{4} + c

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Trigonometric formulas used:

  • sin2 A + cos2 A = 1
  • cos 2A = cos2 A – sin2 A = 2cos2 A - 1
  • tan⁡(A+B)=tan⁡A+tan⁡B1−tan⁡Atan⁡B\tan \left( {A + B} \right) = \frac{{\tan A + \tan B}}{{1 - \tan A\tan B}}

Integral formula used:

  • ∫xn;dx=xn+1n+1\smallint {x^n};dx = \frac{{{x^n}^{ + 1}}}{{n + 1}}

 

Calculation:

I = ∫ tan-1 (sec x + tan x) dx

⇒I=∫tan⁡−1(1+sin⁡xcos⁡x)dx\Rightarrow I = \smallint {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{1 + \sin x}}{{\cos x}}} \right)dx

⇒I=∫tan⁡−1(sin⁡2x2+cos⁡2x2+2sin⁡x2cos⁡x2cos⁡2x2−sin⁡2x2)dx \Rightarrow I = \smallint {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{{\sin }^2}\frac{x}{2} + {{\cos }^2}\frac{x}{2} + 2\sin \frac{x}{2}\cos \frac{x}{2}}}{{{{\cos }^2}\frac{x}{2} - {{\sin }^2}\frac{x}{2}}}} \right)dx

⇒I=∫tan⁡−1((sin⁡x2+cos⁡x2)2(cos⁡2x2−sin⁡2x2))dx \Rightarrow I = \smallint {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{{\left( {\sin \frac{x}{2} + \cos \frac{x}{2}} \right)}^2}}}{{\left( {{{\cos }^2}\frac{x}{2} - {{\sin }^2}\frac{x}{2}} \right)}}} \right)dx

⇒I=∫tan⁡−1((sin⁡x2+cos⁡x2)2(cos⁡2x2−sin⁡2x2))dx \Rightarrow I = \smallint {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{{\left( {\sin \frac{x}{2} + \cos \frac{x}{2}} \right)}^2}}}{{\left( {{{\cos }^2}\frac{x}{2} - {{\sin }^2}\frac{x}{2}} \right)}}} \right)dx

⇒I=∫tan⁡−1((sin⁡x2+cos⁡x2)2(cos⁡x2−sin⁡x2)(cos⁡x2+sin⁡x2))dx \Rightarrow I = \smallint {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{{\left( {\sin \frac{x}{2} + \cos \frac{x}{2}} \right)}^2}}}{{\left( {\cos \frac{x}{2} - \sin \frac{x}{2}} \right)\left( {\cos \frac{x}{2} + \sin \frac{x}{2}} \right)}}} \right)dx

⇒I=∫tan⁡−1((sin⁡x2+cos⁡x2)(cos⁡x2−sin⁡x2))dx \Rightarrow I = \smallint {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{\left( {\sin \frac{x}{2} + \cos \frac{x}{2}} \right)}}{{\left( {\cos \frac{x}{2} - \sin \frac{x}{2}} \right)}}} \right)dx

⇒I=∫tan⁡−1(tan⁡x2+11−tan⁡x2)dx\Rightarrow I = \smallint {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{\tan \frac{x}{2} + 1}}{{1 - \tan \frac{x}{2}}}} \right)dx

⇒I=∫tan⁡−1(tan⁡x2+tan⁡π41−tan⁡x2tan⁡π4)dx\Rightarrow I = \smallint {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{\tan \frac{x}{2} + \tan \frac{\pi }{4}}}{{1 - \tan \frac{x}{2}\tan \frac{\pi }{4}}}} \right)dx

We know that, tan⁡(A+B)=tan⁡A+tan⁡B1−tan⁡Atan⁡B\tan \left( {A + B} \right) = \frac{{\tan A + \tan B}}{{1 - \tan A\tan B}} 

⇒I=∫tan⁡−1(tan⁡(π4+x2);dx \Rightarrow I = \smallint {\tan ^{ - 1}}(\tan \left( {\frac{\pi }{4} + \frac{x}{2}} \right);dx

⇒I=∫(π4+x2)dx \Rightarrow I = \smallint \left( {\frac{\pi }{4} + \frac{x}{2}} \right)dx

⇒I=πx4+x24+c\Rightarrow I = \frac{{\pi x}}{4} + \frac{{{x^2}}}{4} + c

Question 68

A function is defined in (0, ∞) by f(x)={1−x2for,0<x≤1 In xfor,1<x≤2 In 2−1+0.5xfor,2<x<∞ f(x) = \begin{cases} 1-x^2 & for& , 0 < x \leq 1 \quad \ In \ x & for &, 1 < x \leq 2 \ In \ 2 - 1 + 0.5x & for &, 2 < x < \infty \end{cases}

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the derivative of the function, i.e. f’(x)?

  1. AOption (a)

    f’(x) = 2x for 0 < x ≤ 1

  2. BOption (b)

    f’(x) = -2x for 0 < x ≤ 1

  3. COption (c)

    f’(x) = -2x for 0 < x < 1

  4. DOption (d)

    f’(x) = 0 for 0 < x < ∞

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

f’(x) = -2x for 0 < x < 1

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • A function is differentiable at a point when there's a defined derivative at that point.

Calculation:

Given: \({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {1 - {{\rm{x}}^2}{\rm{;for;}}0 < {\rm{x}} \le 1}\ {{\rm{In;x;for;}}1 < {\rm{x}} \le 2}\ {{\rm{In;}}2 - 1 + 0.5{\rm{x;for;}}2 < {\rm{x}} < \infty } \end{array}} \right.\)

Referring to the graph,

  • The given function is continuous through out the given domain but we will get the sharp corner at x = 1 when we will draw the graph of the function given function so at x = 1, the function is not differentiable.

Here, f(x)=1−x2;for;0<x<1{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = 1 - {{\rm{x}}^2}{\rm{;for;}}0 < {\rm{x}} < 1

∴f′(x)=ddx(f(x))\therefore {\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)} \right)

=ddx(1−x2)= \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {1 - {{\rm{x}}^2}} \right)

=−2x;for;0<x<1= - 2{\rm{x;for;}}0 < {\rm{x}} <1

  • So option 3 is correct.

Question 69

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the function f(x) = x (x - 1) (x + 1)?

  1. AOption (a)

    The local maximum value is larger than local minimum value

  2. BOption (b)

    The local maximum value is smaller than local minimum value

  3. COption (c)

    The function has no local maximum

  4. DOption (d)

    The function has no local minimum

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

The local maximum value is larger than local minimum value

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Consider a function y = f(x) on a defined interval of x.

The function attains extreme values (the value can be maximum or minimum or both).

For maxima:

  • Local maxima: A point is local maxima of a function if there is some other point where the maximum value is greater than the local maxima but that point doesn’t exist nearby local maxima.
  • Global maxima: It is the point where there is no other point has in the domain for which function has more the value than global maxima.

For minima: Same as in the maxima but in place of maximum value minimum values are considered.

Stationary Points: Points where the derivative of the function is zero i.e., f’(x) = 0. The points can be:

  • Inflection point
  • Local maxima
  • Local minima

Second derivative test: Let the function has a stationary point x = a

  • If (d2fdx2)x=a<0{\left( {\frac{{{d^2}f}}{{d{x^2}}}} \right)_{x = a}} < 0 then x = a, is point of maxima.
  • If (d2fdx2)x=a>0{\left( {\frac{{{d^2}f}}{{d{x^2}}}} \right)_{x = a}} > 0 then x = a, is point of minima.

 

Calculation:

Given: f(x) = x (x - 1) (x + 1)

Let’s find out the stationary point i.e., f’(x) = 0

f (x) = x (x - 1) (x + 1)

⇒ f (x) = x (x2 – 1)

⇒ f (x) = x3 – x

Differentiating both sides w.r.t x, we get

⇒ f’(x) = 3x2 – 1

Again differentiating w.r.t x, we get

⇒ f’’(x) = 6x

For maxima and minima f’(x) = 0

⇒ 3x2 – 1 = 0

∴ x = ± 1/√3

Stationary pointsf’’(x) at Stationary pointsMaxima or Minima
1/√3> 0Minima
- 1/√3< 0Maxima

 

At x = 1/√3 function gives minimum value ⇒ f (x = 1/√3) = -6/√3

At x = - 1/√3 function gives maximum value ⇒ f (x = -1/√3) = +6/√3

Hence, the local maximum value (6/√3) is greater than the local minimum value (-6/√3).

Question 70

Consider the following statements:

  1. Derivative of f(x) may not exist at some point.
  2. Derivative of f(x) may exist finitely at some point.
  3. Derivative of f(x) may be infinite (geometrically) at some point.

Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    1 and 2 only

  2. BOption (b)

    2 and 3 only

  3. COption (c)

    1 and 3 only

  4. DOption (d)

    1, 2 and 3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

1, 2 and 3

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

Let’s analyze each statement

  1. Let, f(x) = |x|,

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{;}}\left| {\rm{x}} \right|{\rm{;}} = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - x,;x < 0}\ {x,;x \ge 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

\({\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - 1,;x < 0}\ {1,;x \ge 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

Left hand derivative ≠ Right hand derivative

At x = 0, f’(x) doesn’t exist, so statement 1 is true.

  1. Let, f(x) = tan-1(x)

Now, f’(x) = 1/ (1 + x2) = finite value (At some points)

So Derivative of f(x) may exist finitely at some point.

Hence statement 2 is also true

  1. We know that derivative of function is undefined at some points it means derivative of f(x) may be infinite (geometrically) at some point.

So, statement 3 is also true

Hence, option (4) is correct.

Question 71

The maximum value of In;xx\frac{{{\rm{In;x}}}}{{\rm{x}}} is

  1. AOption (a)

    e

  2. BOption (b)

    1e\frac{1}{{\rm{e}}}

  3. COption (c)

    2e\frac{2}{{\rm{e}}}

  4. DOption (d)

    1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1e\frac{1}{{\rm{e}}}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • ln⁡e=1\ln {\rm{e}} = 1
  • ln⁡ab=c⇒b=ac{\ln _{\rm{a}}}{\rm{b}} = {\rm{c}} \Rightarrow {\rm{b}} = {{\rm{a}}^{\rm{c}}}

Following steps to finding maxima and minima using derivatives.

  • Find the derivative of the function.
  • Set the derivative equal to 0 and solve. This gives the values of the maximum and minimum points.
  • Now we have find second derivative.

 

I. f``(x) is less than 0 then the given function is said to be maxima

II. If f``(x) Is greater than 0 then the function is said to be minima

Quotient rule in derivative:

  • ddx[f(x)g(x)]=f′(x)g(x)−f(x)g′(x)(g(x))2\frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left[ {\frac{{{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}{{{\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}} \right] = \frac{{{\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{g'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}{{{{\left( {{\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)} \right)}^2}}}

 

Calculation:

Given: Let f(x) = In;xx\frac{{{\rm{In;x}}}}{{\rm{x}}} 

Differentiating both sides, we get

f′(x)=ddx(In;xx) =1x(x)−1(lnx)x2 ⇒f′(x)=1−ln⁡xx2\begin{array}{l} {\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{In;x}}}}{{\rm{x}}}} \right)\ = \frac{{\frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) - 1\left( {{\rm{lnx}}} \right)}}{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}\ \Rightarrow {\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{1 - \ln {\rm{x}}}}{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}} \end{array}

f′′(x)=ddx(f′(x)) =ddx(1−ln⁡xx2) =x2ddx(1−ln⁡x)−(1−ln⁡x)ddx(x2)(x2)2\begin{array}{l} {\rm{f''}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {{\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)} \right)\ = \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {\frac{{1 - \ln {\rm{x}}}}{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}} \right)\ = \frac{{{{\rm{x}}^2}\frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {1 - \ln {\rm{x}}} \right) - \left( {1 - \ln {\rm{x}}} \right)\frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {{{\rm{x}}^2}} \right)}}{{{{\left( {{{\rm{x}}^2}} \right)}^2}}} \end{array}

=x2(−1x)−(1−ln⁡x)(2x)x4 =−x−2x+2x(ln⁡x)x4 =x(−3+2(ln⁡x))x4 ⇒f′′(x)=−(3−2ln⁡x)x3\begin{array}{l} = \frac{{{{\rm{x}}^2}\left( { - \frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}} \right) - \left( {1 - \ln {\rm{x}}} \right)\left( {2{\rm{x}}} \right)}}{{{{\rm{x}}^4}}}\ = \frac{{ - {\rm{x}} - 2{\rm{x}} + 2{\rm{x}}\left( {\ln {\rm{x}}} \right)}}{{{{\rm{x}}^4}}}\ = \frac{{{\rm{x}}\left( { - 3 + 2\left( {\ln {\rm{x}}} \right)} \right)}}{{{{\rm{x}}^4}}}\ \Rightarrow {\rm{f''}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{ - \left( {3 - 2\ln {\rm{x}}} \right)}}{{{{\rm{x}}^3}}} \end{array}

 

To find the value of x,

f′(x)=0 ⇒1−ln⁡xx2=0 ⇒1−ln⁡x=0\begin{array}{l} {\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = 0\ \Rightarrow \frac{{1 - \ln {\rm{x}}}}{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}} = 0\ \Rightarrow 1 - \ln {\rm{x}} = 0 \end{array}

⇒ln⁡x=1;\Rightarrow \ln {\rm{x}} = 1{\rm{;}}

⇒x=e1=e\Rightarrow {\rm{x}} = {{\rm{e}}^1} = {\rm{e}}                  (ln⁡ab=c⇒b=ac)\left( {{{\ln }_{\rm{a}}}{\rm{b}} = {\rm{c}} \Rightarrow {\rm{b}} = {{\rm{a}}^{\rm{c}}}} \right)

Now, at x = e,

f′′(e)=−(3−2ln⁡e)e3 =−3+2e3 =−1e3<0\begin{array}{l} {\rm{f''}}\left( {\rm{e}} \right) = \frac{{ - \left( {3 - 2\ln {\rm{e}}} \right)}}{{{{\rm{e}}^3}}}\ = \frac{{ - 3 + 2}}{{{{\rm{e}}^3}}}\ = \frac{{ - 1}}{{{{\rm{e}}^3}}} < 0 \end{array}

At x = e, maximum value of f(x) obtain

∴f(x=e)=;In;xx =ln⁡ee\begin{array}{l} \therefore {\rm{f}}\left( {{\rm{x}} = {\rm{e}}} \right) = {\rm{;}}\frac{{{\rm{In;x}}}}{{\rm{x}}}\ = \frac{{\ln {\rm{e}}}}{{\rm{e}}} \end{array}

=1e= \frac{1}{{\rm{e}}}                         (∵ ln e = 1)

Hence, option (2) is correct

Question 72

The function f(x) = |x| - x3 is

  1. AOption (a)

    odd

  2. BOption (b)

    even

  3. COption (c)

    both even and odd

  4. DOption (d)

    neither even nor odd

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

neither even nor odd

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • Odd function if f(-x) = -f(x),

Even function if f(-x) = f(x).

  • \({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left| {\rm{x}} \right|{\rm{;}}\left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - x,;x < 0}\ {x,;x \ge 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

 

Calculation:

Given: f(x) = |x| - x3

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left| {\rm{x}} \right| - {{\rm{x}}^3} = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - x - {{\rm{x}}^3},;x < 0}\ {x - {{\rm{x}}^3},;x \ge 0} \end{array}} \right.\)           (∵ |x| = -x, if x < 0 and |x| = x, if x ≥ 0)

\({\rm{f}}\left( { - {\rm{x}}} \right) = \left| {\rm{x}} \right| - {{\rm{x}}^3}={\rm{;}}\left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {x + {{\rm{x}}^3},;x < 0}\ {x + {{\rm{x}}^3},;x \ge 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

Here, f (-x) ≠ - f (x) so f(x) not odd function

Also, f(-x) ≠ f(x), so f(x) is not even function

Hence, option (4) is correct.

Question 73

If l1=ddx(esin⁡x){{\rm{l}}_1} = \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {{{\rm{e}}^{\sin {\rm{x}}}}} \right)

\({{\rm{l}}2} = \mathop {\lim }\limits{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{{\rm{e}}^{\sin \left( {{\rm{x}} + {\rm{h}}} \right)}} - {{\rm{e}}^{\sin {\rm{x}}}}}}{{\rm{h}}}\)

l3=∫esin⁡xcos⁡x;dx{{\rm{l}}_3} = \smallint {{\rm{e}}^{\sin {\rm{x}}}}\cos {\rm{x;dx}}

Then which one of the following is correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    l1 ≠ l2

  2. BOption (b)

    ddx(l3)=l2\frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {{{\rm{l}}_3}} \right) = {{\rm{l}}_2}

  3. COption (c)

    ∫l3dx=l2\smallint {{\rm{l}}_3}{\rm{dx}} = {{\rm{l}}_2}

  4. DOption (d)

    l2 = l3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

ddx(l3)=l2\frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {{{\rm{l}}_3}} \right) = {{\rm{l}}_2}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • ddx(f(x))\frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)} \right) is defined as f′(x)=lim⁡h→0f(x+h)−f(x)h{\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{\rm{f}}\left( {{\rm{x}} + {\rm{h}}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}{{\rm{h}}}

 

Calculation:

Here, l1=ddx(esin⁡x){{\rm{l}}_1} = \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {{{\rm{e}}^{\sin {\rm{x}}}}} \right)       …. (1)

\({{\rm{l}}2} = {\rm{;}}\mathop {\lim }\limits{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{{\rm{e}}^{\sin \left( {{\rm{x}} + {\rm{h}}} \right)}} - {{\rm{e}}^{\sin {\rm{x}}}}}}{{\rm{h}}}\)

=ddx(esin⁡x;)= \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {{{\rm{e}}^{\sin {\rm{x;}}}}} \right)     ---(2)      (∵lim⁡h→0f(x+h)−f(x)h=ddx(f(x)))\left( \because {\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{\rm{f}}\left( {{\rm{x}} + {\rm{h}}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}{{\rm{h}}} = \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)} \right)} \right)

l3=∫esin⁡xcos⁡x;dx{{\rm{l}}_3} = \smallint {{\rm{e}}^{\sin {\rm{x}}}}\cos {\rm{x;dx}}

Put, sin x = t,

So, cos (x)dx = dt                              (taking derivative)

∴l3=∫esin⁡xcos⁡x;dx\therefore {{\rm{l}}_3} = \smallint {{\rm{e}}^{\sin {\rm{x}}}}\cos {\rm{x;dx}}

=∫etdt =et+c\begin{array}{l} = \smallint {{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}}{\rm{dt}}\ = {{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}} + {\rm{c}} \end{array}

=esinx+c= {{\rm{e}}^{{\rm{sinx}}}} + {\rm{c}}                         (∵ t = sin x)

Now take derivative, we get

ddx(l3)=ddx(esinx)\frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {{{\rm{l}}_3}} \right) = \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {{{\rm{e}}^{{\rm{sinx}}}}} \right)                          (3)

∴from;(1),;(2),;(3);l1=ddx(l3)=l2\therefore {\rm{from;}}\left( 1 \right),{\rm{;}}\left( 2 \right),{\rm{;}}\left( 3 \right){\rm{;}}{{\rm{l}}_1} = \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {{{\rm{l}}_3}} \right) = {{\rm{l}}_2}

Hence, option (2) is correct.

Question 74

The general solution of dydx=ax+hby+k\frac{{dy}}{{dx}} = \frac{{ax + h}}{{by + k}} represents a circle only when

  1. AOption (a)

    a = b = 0

  2. BOption (b)

    a = -b ≠ 0

  3. COption (c)

    a = b ≠ 0, h = k

  4. DOption (d)

    a = b ≠ 0

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

a = -b ≠ 0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • Equation of conic section: ax2 + 2hxy + by2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0
  • For Circle: Coefficient of x2 = Coefficient of y2 and Coefficient of xy = 0 (a = b & h = 0)

 

Calculation:

Given: dydx=ax+hby+k\frac{{dy}}{{dx}} = \frac{{ax + h}}{{by + k}} 

⇒ (ax + h) dx = (by + k) dy

∫ (ax + h) dx = ∫ (by + k) dy     ...(integrating both sides)

⇒ ax2/2 + hx = by2/2 + ky

⇒ ax2 + 2hx = by2 + 2ky

⇒ ax2 - by2 + 2hx - 2ky = 0

For Circle: Coefficient of x2 = Coefficient of y2

∴ a = -b ≠ 0

Hence, option 2 is correct.

Question 75

If lim⁡x→π2sin⁡xx=l\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \frac{{\sin {\rm{x}}}}{{\rm{x}}} = {\rm{l}} and lim⁡x→∞cos⁡xx=m\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to \infty } \frac{{\cos {\rm{x}}}}{{\rm{x}}} = {\rm{m}}, then which one of the following is correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    l = 1, m = 1

  2. BOption (b)

    l=2π,;m=∞{\rm{l}} = \frac{2}{{\rm{\pi }}},{\rm{;m}} = \infty

  3. COption (c)

    l=2π,;m=0{\rm{l}} = \frac{2}{{\rm{\pi }}},{\rm{;m}} = 0

  4. DOption (d)

    l = 1, m = ∞

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

l=2π,;m=0{\rm{l}} = \frac{2}{{\rm{\pi }}},{\rm{;m}} = 0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Steps to solve the limit:

  • Check the form by substituting the limit value in the function
  • After substitution if indeterminate form (0/0, ∞/∞ etc.) obtain then solve it further

 

Calculation:

Given: lim⁡x→π2sin⁡xx=l\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \frac{{\sin {\rm{x}}}}{{\rm{x}}} = {\rm{l}} and lim⁡x→∞cos⁡xx=m\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to \infty } \frac{{\cos {\rm{x}}}}{{\rm{x}}} = {\rm{m}}

l=lim⁡x→π2sin⁡xx{\rm{l}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \frac{{\sin {\rm{x}}}}{{\rm{x}}}

=sin⁡(π2)π2= \frac{{\sin \left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right)}}{{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}}}          (put x = π/2)

=1π2= \frac{1}{{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}}}                  (∵ sin(π/2) = 1)

⇒l=2π\Rightarrow {\rm{l}} = \frac{2}{{\rm{\pi }}}

And m=lim⁡x→∞cos⁡xx{\rm{m}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to \infty } \frac{{\cos {\rm{x}}}}{{\rm{x}}}

=cos⁡(∞)∞= \frac{{\cos \left( \infty \right)}}{\infty }   (cos x lies between -1 to 1)

⇒ m = 0          (1/∞ = 0)

Hence, option (3) is correct.

Question 76

What is \(\mathop \smallint \limits_0^{2{\rm{\pi }}} \sqrt {1 + \sin \frac{{\rm{x}}}{2}} {\rm{dx;}}\) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    8

  2. BOption (b)

    4

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    0

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

8

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • sin⁡2x+cos⁡2x=1{\sin ^2}{\rm{x}} + {\cos ^2}{\rm{x}} = 1
  • sin⁡2x=2sin⁡xcos⁡x\sin 2{\rm{x}} = 2\sin {\rm{x}}\cos {\rm{x}}

 

Calculation:

Let, \({\rm{I}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{2{\rm{\pi }}} \sqrt {1 + \sin \frac{{\rm{x}}}{2}} {\rm{dx}}\)

\(= \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{2{\rm{\pi }}} \sqrt {{{\sin }^2}\left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{4}} \right) + {{\cos }^2}\left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{4}} \right) + \sin \frac{{\rm{x}}}{2}} {\rm{dx}}\)                  (1 = sin⁡2(x4)+cos⁡2(x4){\sin ^2}\left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{4}} \right) + {\cos ^2}\left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{4}} \right))

\(= \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{2{\rm{\pi }}} \sqrt {{{\sin }^2}\left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{4}} \right) + {{\cos }^2}\left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{4}} \right) + 2\sin \left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{4}} \right)\cos \left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{4}} \right)} {\rm{dx}}\)             (sin⁡x2=2sin⁡(x4)cos⁡(x4))\left( {\sin \frac{{\rm{x}}}{2} = 2\sin \left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{4}} \right)\cos \left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{4}} \right)} \right)

\(\Rightarrow {\rm{I}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{2{\rm{\pi }}} \sqrt {{{\left( {\sin \left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{4}} \right) + \cos \left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{4}} \right)} \right)}^2}} {\rm{dx}}\)

\(\Rightarrow {\rm{I}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{2{\rm{\pi }}} \left| {\sin \left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{4}} \right) + \cos \left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{4}} \right)} \right|{\rm{dx}}\)

Now, put x4=t\frac{{\rm{x}}}{4} = {\rm{t}}

⇒dx4=dt\Rightarrow \frac{{{\rm{dx}}}}{4} = {\rm{dt}}                           (taking derivative)

⇒dx=4dt\Rightarrow {\rm{dx}} = 4{\rm{dt}}

When, x = 2π, t = x/4 = 2π/4 = π/2

When, x = 0, t = 0

\(\therefore {\rm{I}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{2{\rm{\pi }}} \left| {\sin \left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{4}} \right) + \cos \left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{4}} \right)} \right|{\rm{dx}}\)

\(\Rightarrow {\rm{I}} = 4\mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \left| {\sin \left( {\rm{t}} \right) + \cos \left( {\rm{t}} \right)} \right|{\rm{dt}}\)

⇒I=4[−cos⁡t+sin⁡t]0π2\Rightarrow {\rm{I}} = 4\left[ { - \cos {\rm{t}} + \sin {\rm{t}}} \right]_0^{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}}

=4[(−cos⁡(π2)+sin⁡(π2))−(−cos⁡0+sin⁡0)]= 4\left[ {\left( { - \cos \left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right) + \sin \left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right)} \right) - \left( { - \cos 0 + \sin 0} \right)} \right]

⇒I=4(1−(−1))\Rightarrow {\rm{I}} = 4\left( {1 - \left( { - 1} \right)} \right)

=4(2)= 4\left( 2 \right)

= 8

Hence, option (1) is correct.

Question 77

The area bounded by the curve |x| + |y| = 1 is

  1. AOption (a)

    1 square unit

  2. BOption (b)

    2√2 square units

  3. COption (c)

    2 square unit

  4. DOption (d)

    2√3 square unit

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

2 square unit

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • \(\left| {\rm{x}} \right|{\rm{;}} = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - x,;x < 0}\ {x,;x \ge 0} \end{array}} \right.\)
  • Area of triangle = ½ × base × height

Calculation:

Given: |x| + |y| = 1

x ≥ 0y ≥ 0x + y = 1
x ≥ 0y < 0x – y = 1
x < 0y ≥ 0-x + y = 1
x < 0y < 0-x – y = 1

 

Now, we will get x + y = 1, x - y = 1, -x + y = 0, -x - y = 1

Area of ABCD = 4 (Area of OAD)

= 4 (½ × base × height)

= 4(½ × 1 × 1)

= 2 square unit

Hence, option 3 is correct.

Question 78

If x is any real number, then x21+x4\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^4}}} belongs to which one of the following intervals?

  1. AOption (a)

    (0, 1)

  2. BOption (b)

    [0,12]\left[ {0,\frac{1}{2}} \right]

  3. COption (c)

    (0,12)\left( {0,\frac{1}{2}} \right)

  4. DOption (d)

    [0, 1]

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

[0,12]\left[ {0,\frac{1}{2}} \right]

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Let, y = f(x), then interval of y is the minimum and maximum value range of y.

 

Calculation:

Let, y=x21+x4{\rm{y}} = \frac{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^4}}},

For x = 0, y = 0, for x = -1, y = + ½ etc.

So here y ≥ 0

Now, y=x21+x4=11+x4x2=11x2+x2{\rm{y}} = \frac{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^4}}} = \frac{1}{{\frac{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^4}}}{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}}} = \frac{1}{{\frac{1}{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}} + {{\rm{x}}^2}}}

For x = 1, y = ½

For x = 1/2, y = 4/17 < ½

For x = 2, y = 4/17 etc.

So here, y ≤ ½

∴ y = (x21+x4)(\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^4}}}) ϵ [0, ½]

Hence, option (2) is correct

Question 79

The left-hand derivative of f(x) = [x] sin (πx) at x = k

Where k is an integer and [x] is the greatest integer function, is

  1. AOption (a)

    (-1)k (k - 1)π

  2. BOption (b)

    (-1)k-1 (k - 1)π

  3. COption (c)

    (-1)k kπ

  4. DOption (d)

    (-1)k-1 kπ

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

(-1)k (k - 1)π

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • lim⁡x→c−f(x)−f(c)x−c\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\rm{c}}^ - }} \frac{{{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{c}} \right)}}{{{\rm{x}} - {\rm{c}}}} OR lim⁡h→0f(c−h)−f(c)−h\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{\rm{f}}\left( {{\rm{c}} - {\rm{h}}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{c}} \right)}}{{ - {\rm{h}}}} is left hand derivative at x = c
  • sin⁡(nπ)=0\sin \left( {{\rm{n\pi }}} \right) = 0
  • The value of ⌊x⌋ is the largest integer that is less than or equal to x.

Example: [4.2] = 4, [-3.2] = -4

  • Suppose [3 - 0.5] = [2.5] = (3 - 1) = 2,
  • [k - h] = (k - 1), k = integer
  • sin (nπ - θ) = (-1)(n-1) sin(θ)
  • lim⁡x→0sin⁡xx=1\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to 0} \frac{{\sin {\rm{x}}}}{{\rm{x}}} = 1

 

Calculation:

Given: f(x) = [x] sin (πx) at x = k

LHD

=lim⁡h→0[k−h]sin⁡(π(k−h))−[k]sin⁡(kπ)−h= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{\left[ {{\rm{k}} - {\rm{h}}} \right]\sin \left( {{\rm{\pi }}\left( {{\rm{k}} - {\rm{h}}} \right)} \right) - \left[ {\rm{k}} \right]\sin \left( {{\rm{k\pi }}} \right)}}{{ - {\rm{h}}}}

=lim⁡h→0[k−h]sin⁡(π(k−h))−h= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{\left[ {{\rm{k}} - {\rm{h}}} \right]\sin \left( {{\rm{\pi }}\left( {{\rm{k}} - {\rm{h}}} \right)} \right)}}{{ - {\rm{h}}}}                  (∵ sin (kπ) = 0)

=lim⁡h→0(k−1)sin⁡(πk−πh)−h= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{\left( {{\rm{k}} - 1} \right)\sin \left( {{\rm{\pi k}} - {\rm{\pi h}}} \right)}}{{ - {\rm{h}}}}                  (∵ [k - h] = (k - 1))

=lim⁡h→0(k−1)(−1)k−1sin⁡(πh)−h= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{\left( {{\rm{k}} - 1} \right){{\left( { - 1} \right)}^{{\rm{k}} - 1}}\sin \left( {{\rm{\pi h}}} \right)}}{{ - {\rm{h}}}}                               (∵ sin (nπ - θ) = (- 1)(n-1) sin(θ))

=lim⁡h→0(−1)(k−1)(−1)k−1sin⁡(πh)h= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{\left( { - 1} \right)\left( {{\rm{k}} - 1} \right){{\left( { - 1} \right)}^{{\rm{k}} - 1}}\sin \left( {{\rm{\pi h}}} \right)}}{{\rm{h}}}

=lim⁡h→0(k−1)(−1)ksin⁡(πh)h= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{\left( {{\rm{k}} - 1} \right){{\left( { - 1} \right)}^{\rm{k}}}\sin \left( {{\rm{\pi h}}} \right)}}{{\rm{h}}}                  ((-1)(-1)(k-1) = (-1)(k-1+1) = (-1)k)

=lim⁡h→0(k−1)(−1)ksin⁡(πh)πh×π= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{\left( {{\rm{k}} - 1} \right){{\left( { - 1} \right)}^{\rm{k}}}\sin \left( {{\rm{\pi h}}} \right)}}{{{\rm{\pi h}}}} \times {\rm{\pi }}                          (multiply and divide by π)

=π((k−1)(−1)k)lim⁡h→0(sin⁡(πh)πh)= {\rm{\pi }}\left( {\left( {{\rm{k}} - 1} \right){{\left( { - 1} \right)}^{\rm{k}}}} \right)\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \left( {\frac{{\sin \left( {{\rm{\pi h}}} \right)}}{{{\rm{\pi h}}}}} \right)

=π((k−1)(−1)k)= {\rm{\pi }}\left( {\left( {{\rm{k}} - 1} \right){{\left( { - 1} \right)}^{\rm{k}}}} \right)                  (lim⁡h→0(sin⁡(πh)πh)=1)\left( {\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \left( {\frac{{\sin \left( {{\rm{\pi h}}} \right)}}{{{\rm{\pi h}}}}} \right) = 1} \right)

=(−1)k(k−1)π= {\left( { - 1} \right)^{\rm{k}}}\left( {{\rm{k}} - 1} \right){\rm{\pi }}

Hence, option (1) is correct

Question 80

If f(x)=x2−1f\left( x \right) = \frac{x}{2} - 1, then on the interval [0, π] which one of the following is correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    tan [f(x)], where [⋅] is the greatest integer function, and 1f(x)\frac{1}{{f\left( x \right)}} are both continuous

  2. BOption (b)

    tan [f(x)], where [⋅] is the greatest integer function, and f-1(x) are both continuous

  3. COption (c)

    tan [f(x)], where [⋅] is the greatest integer function, and 1f(x)\frac{1}{{f\left( x \right)}} are both discontinuous

  4. DOption (d)

    tan [f(x)], where [⋅] is the greatest integer function, is discontinuous but 1f(x)\frac{1}{{f\left( x \right)}} is continuous

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

tan [f(x)], where [⋅] is the greatest integer function, and 1f(x)\frac{1}{{f\left( x \right)}} are both discontinuous

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

1. Greatest Integer Function: Greatest Integer Function [x] indicates an integral part of the real number x which is nearest and smaller integer to x. It is also known as floor of x

  • In general, If n≤x;≤n+1n \le x; \le n + 1 Then [x] = n (n ∈ Integer)
  • Means if x lies in [n, n + 1) then the Greatest Integer Function of x will be n.

 

x[x]
0 ≤ x ≤ 10
1 ≤ x ≤ 21

 

  1. A function f(x) is said to be continuous at a point x = a, in its domain if lim⁡x→af(x)=f(a)\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {\rm{a}}} f\left( x \right) = f\left( a \right) exists or its graph is a single unbroken curve.
  • f (x) is Continuous at x = a ⇔ lim⁡x→a+f(x)=lim⁡x→a−f(x)=lim⁡x→af(x)\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {{\rm{a}}^ + }} f\left( x \right){\rm{}} = {\rm{}}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {{\rm{a}}^ - }} f\left( x \right){\rm{}} = {\rm{}}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {\rm{a}}} f\left( x \right)

 

Calculation:

Given: f (x) = x/2 - 1 for [0, π]

For 0;≤x;≤;π0; \le x; \le ;\pi 

⇒02≤x2≤π2\Rightarrow \frac{0}{2} \le \frac{x}{2} \le \frac{\pi }{2}

⇒0−1≤;x2−1≤;π2−1\Rightarrow 0 - 1 \le ;\frac{x}{2} - 1 \le ;\frac{\pi }{2} - 1

⇒−1;≤f(x)≤;π2−1\Rightarrow - 1; \le f\left( x \right) \le ;\frac{\pi }{2} - 1

Now, GIF of f (x)

\(\left[ {f\left( x \right)} \right] = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - 1,;0 \le x < 2}\ {0,;2; \le ;x < \pi } \end{array}} \right.\)

\(\Rightarrow \tan \left[ {f\left( x \right)} \right] = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\tan \left( { - 1} \right),;0 \le x < 2}\ {\tan 0,;2 \le ;x < \pi } \end{array}} \right.\)

Checking continuity of tan [f(x)] in [0, π]

RHL = lim⁡x→2+tan⁡[f(x)]=limx→2+tan⁡(−1)\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {2^ + }} \tan \left[ {f\left( x \right)} \right] = \mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{x \to {2^ + }} \tan \left( { - 1} \right) = - tan 1

LHL = lim⁡x→2−tan⁡[f(x)]=limx→2+tan⁡0\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {2^ - }} \tan \left[ {f\left( x \right)} \right] = \mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{x \to {2^ + }} \tan 0 = 0

RHL ≠ LHL so, tan [f(x)] is not continuous at x = 2

Now, f (x) = x/2 -1 = (x – 2) /2

⇒;1f(x)=2x−2\Rightarrow ;\frac{1}{{f\left( x \right)}} = \frac{2}{{x - 2}}

Clearly 1/f(x) is not continuous at x = 2.

So, tan [f(x)] and 1/f(x) both are discontinuous at x = 2

Question 81

The order and degree of the differential equation [1+(dydx)2]3=ρ2[d2ydx2]2{\left[ {1 + {{\left( {\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}} \right)}^2}} \right]^3} = {{\rm{\rho }}^2}{\left[ {\frac{{{{\rm{d}}^2}{\rm{y}}}}{{{\rm{d}}{{\rm{x}}^2}}}} \right]^2} are respectively

  1. AOption (a)

    3 and 2

  2. BOption (b)

    2 and 2

  3. COption (c)

    2 and 3

  4. DOption (d)

    1 and 3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2 and 2

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • Order: The order of a differential equation is the order of the highest derivative appearing in it.
  • Degree: The degree of a differential equation is the power of the highest derivative occurring in it, after the Equation has been expressed in a form free from radicals as far as the derivatives are concerned.

 

Calculation:

Given: [1+(dydx)2]3=ρ2[d2ydx2]2{\left[ {1 + {{\left( {\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}} \right)}^2}} \right]^3} = {{\rm{\rho }}^2}{\left[ {\frac{{{{\rm{d}}^2}{\rm{y}}}}{{{\rm{d}}{{\rm{x}}^2}}}} \right]^2}

Here, highest derivative = d2ydx2\frac{{{{\rm{d}}^2}{\rm{y}}}}{{{\rm{d}}{{\rm{x}}^2}}}

So order = 2,

And Power of the highest derivative = 2

Hence, option (2) is correct.

Question 82

If y=cos⁡−1(2x1+x2){\rm{y}} = {\cos ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{2{\rm{x}}}}{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^2}}}} \right), then dydx\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    −21+x2- \frac{2}{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^2}}} for all |x| < 1

  2. BOption (b)

    −21+x2- \frac{2}{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^2}}} for all |x| > 1

  3. COption (c)

    21+x2\frac{2}{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^2}}} for all |x| < 1

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

−21+x2- \frac{2}{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^2}}} for all |x| < 1

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • sin⁡−1x+cos⁡−1x=π2⇒cos⁡−1x=π2−sin⁡−1x{\sin ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} + {\cos ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} = \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2} \Rightarrow {\cos ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} = \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2} - {\sin ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}}
  • 2tan⁡−1x=sin⁡−1(2x1+x2),−1<x<12{\tan ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} = {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{2{\rm{x}}}}{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^2}}}} \right), - 1 < {\rm{x}} < 1
  • ddx(tan⁡−1x)=11+x2\frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {{{\tan }^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}}} \right) = \frac{1}{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^2}}}

 

Calculation:

Given: y=cos⁡−1(2x1+x2){\rm{y}} = {\cos ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{2{\rm{x}}}}{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^2}}}} \right)

We know, cos⁡−1x=π2−sin⁡−1x{\cos ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} = \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2} - {\sin ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}}

So, y=cos⁡−1(2x1+x2){\rm{y}} = {\cos ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{2{\rm{x}}}}{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^2}}}} \right)

⇒y=π2−sin⁡−1(2x1+x2)\Rightarrow {\rm{y}} = \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2} - {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{2{\rm{x}}}}{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^2}}}} \right)

We also know that, sin⁡−1(2x1+x2)=2tan⁡−1x,;−1<x<1{\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{2{\rm{x}}}}{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^2}}}} \right) = 2{\tan ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}},{\rm{;}} - 1 < {\rm{x}} < 1

∴y=π2−sin⁡−1(2x1+x2)\therefore {\rm{y}} = \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2} - {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{2{\rm{x}}}}{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^2}}}} \right)

⇒y=π2−2tan⁡−1x\Rightarrow {\rm{y}} = \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2} - 2{\tan ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} , |x| < 1

Now, dydx=ddx(π2−2tan⁡−1x)\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} = \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2} - 2{{\tan }^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}}} \right)

=−2ddx(tan⁡−1x)= - 2\frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {{{\tan }^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}}} \right)

=−21+x2= \frac{{ - 2}}{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^2}}} |x| < 1

Hence, option (1) is correct.

Question 83

The set of all points, where the function f(x)=1−e−x2{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \sqrt {1 - {{\rm{e}}^{ - {{\rm{x}}^2}}}}  is differentiable, is

  1. AOption (a)

    (0, ∞)

  2. BOption (b)

    (-∞, ∞) 

  3. COption (c)

    (-∞, 0) ∪ (0, ∞) 

  4. DOption (d)

    (-1, ∞)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

(-∞, 0) ∪ (0, ∞) 

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • A function is differentiable at a point when there's a defined derivative at that point.
  • Denominator should not be zero
  • Chain Rule: ddx[f(g(x))]=;f′(g(x))g′(x)\frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left[ {{\rm{f}}\left( {{\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)} \right)} \right] = {\rm{;f'}}\left( {{\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)} \right){\rm{g'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)

 

Calculation:

Given: f(x)=1−e−x2{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \sqrt {1 - {{\rm{e}}^{ - {{\rm{x}}^2}}}}

f′(x)=ddx(f(x)){\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)} \right)

=ddx(1−e−x2)= \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {\sqrt {1 - {{\rm{e}}^{ - {{\rm{x}}^2}}}} } \right)

=121−e−x2×ddx(1−e−x2)= \frac{1}{{2\sqrt {1 - {{\rm{e}}^{ - {{\rm{x}}^2}}}} }} \times \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {1 - {{\rm{e}}^{ - {{\rm{x}}^2}}}} \right)      (∵ddx(x)=12x)\left( \because {\frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( {\sqrt {\rm{x}} } \right) = \frac{1}{{2\sqrt {\rm{x}} }}} \right)

⇒f′(x)=121−e−x2(−e−x2)ddx(−x2)\Rightarrow {\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{1}{{2\sqrt {1 - {{\rm{e}}^{ - {{\rm{x}}^2}}}} }}\left( { - {{\rm{e}}^{ - {{\rm{x}}^2}}}} \right)\frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( { - {{\rm{x}}^2}} \right)

=(−e−x2)21−e−x2(−2x)= \frac{{\left( { - {{\rm{e}}^{ - {{\rm{x}}^2}}}} \right)}}{{2\sqrt {1 - {{\rm{e}}^{ - {{\rm{x}}^2}}}} }}\left( { - 2{\rm{x}}} \right)

=xe−x21−e−x2= \frac{{{\rm{x}}{{\rm{e}}^{ - {{\rm{x}}^2}}}}}{{\sqrt {1 - {{\rm{e}}^{ - {{\rm{x}}^2}}}} }}

Now, at x = 0, f’(x) = 0/0

So, f’(x) is defined for all values of x except x = 0

⇒ f(x) is differentiable on (-∞, 0) ∪ (0, ∞)

Hence, option (3) is correct.

Question 84

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List - I (Function)List - II (Maximum value)
A.sin x + cos x1.10\sqrt {10}
B.3 sin x + 4 cos x2.2\sqrt {2}
C.2 sin x + cos x3.5
DSin x + 3 cos x4.5\sqrt {5}
  1. AOption (a)

    A - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4

  2. BOption (b)

    A - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1

  3. COption (c)

    A - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4

  4. DOption (d)

    A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

A - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Following steps to finding maxima and minima using derivatives.

  • Find the derivative of the function.
  • Set the derivative equal to 0 and solve. This gives the values of the maximum and minimum points.
  • Now we have find second derivative.

 

I. f``(x) is less than 0 then the given function is said to be maxima

II. If f``(x) Is greater than 0 then the function is said to be minima

  • sin x = cos x when x = π/4

 

Short trick:

Maximum value of trigonometric function

a;sin;x;+;b;cos;x{\bf{a}};{\bf{sin}};{\bf{x}}; + ;{\bf{b}};{\bf{cos}};{\bf{x}} is a2+b2\sqrt {{{\bf{a}}^2} + {{\bf{b}}^2}}   

**Calculation:**​

A) f(x) = sin x + cos x

f’(x) = cos x - sin x = 0 ⇒ sin x = cos x

∴ x = π/4

f’’(x) = -sin x - cos x

⇒ f′′(π4)=−sin⁡(π4)−cos⁡(π4){\rm{f''}}\left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4}} \right) = - \sin \left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4}} \right) - \cos \left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4}} \right)

=−12−12= - \frac{1}{{\sqrt 2 }} - \frac{1}{{\sqrt 2 }}    =−2<0= - \sqrt 2 < 0

Maximum value gets at x = π/4

f(π4);=sin⁡(π4)+cos⁡(π4){\rm{f}}\left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4}} \right){\rm{;}} = \sin \left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4}} \right) + \cos \left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4}} \right)

=12+12= \frac{1}{{\sqrt 2 }} + \frac{1}{{\sqrt 2 }}  =22= \frac{2}{{\sqrt 2 }}  =2= \sqrt 2

Alternative way:

Use short trick to find maximum value of sin x + cos x

We know maximum value of a;sin;x;+;b;cos;x{\rm{a;sin;x;}} + {\rm{;b;cos;x}} is a2+b2\sqrt {{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}}

∴ Maximum value of sin x + cos x is

12+12\sqrt {{1^2} + {1^2}}    =2= \sqrt 2

A → (2)

B) f(x) = 3 sin x + 4 cos x

Use short trick to find maximum value of 3 sin x + 4 cos x

We know maximum value of a;sin;x;+;b;cos;x{\rm{a;sin;x;}} + {\rm{;b;cos;x}} is a2+b2\sqrt {{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}}

∴ Maximum value of 3 sin x + 4 cos x is

32+42=9+16=25\sqrt {{3^2} + {4^2}} = \sqrt {9 + 16} = \sqrt {25}    = 5 

B → (3)

C) f (x) = 2 sin x + cos x

Use short trick to find maximum value of 2 sin x + cos x

We know maximum value of a;sin;x;+;b;cos;x{\rm{a;sin;x;}} + {\rm{;b;cos;x}} is a2+b2\sqrt {{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}}

∴ Maximum value of 2 sin x + cos x is

22+12=4+1\sqrt {{2^2} + {1^2}} = \sqrt {4 + 1}   = √5 

C → (4)

D) f(x) = Sin x + 3 cos x

Use short trick to find maximum value of sin x + 3 cos x

We know maximum value of a;sin;x;+;b;cos;x{\rm{a;sin;x;}} + {\rm{;b;cos;x}} is a2+b2\sqrt {{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}}

∴ Maximum value of sin x + 3 cos x is

12+32=1+9\sqrt {{1^2} + {3^2}} = \sqrt {1 + 9}    = √10

D → (1)

Hence, option (2) is correct.

Question 85

If f(x)=x(x−x+1){\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{x}}\left( {\sqrt {\rm{x}} - \sqrt {{\rm{x}} + 1} } \right), then f(x) is

  1. AOption (a)

    continuous but not differentiable at x = 0

  2. BOption (b)

    differentiable at x = 0

  3. COption (c)

    not continuous at x = 0

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

differentiable at x = 0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

We say f(x) is continuous at x = c if

LHL = RHL = value of f(c)

i.e., lim⁡x→c−f(x)=lim⁡x→c+f(x)=f(c)\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\rm{c}}^ - }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\rm{c}}^ + }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{c}} \right)

We say f(x) is differentiable at x = c, if

LHD = RHD

LHD=limh→0−f(c−h)−f(c)−h{\rm{LHD}} = \mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to {0^ - }} \frac{{{\rm{f}}\left( {{\rm{c}} - {\rm{h}}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{c}} \right)}}{{ - {\rm{h}}}}

RHD=limh→0+f(c+h)−f(c)h{\rm{RHD}} = \mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to {0^ + }} \frac{{{\rm{f}}\left( {{\rm{c}} + {\rm{h}}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{c}} \right)}}{{\rm{h}}}

Calculation:

Given:

f(x)=x(x−x+1){\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{x}}\left( {\sqrt {\rm{x}} - \sqrt {{\rm{x}} + 1} } \right)

Let’s check continuity of f(x) at x = 0

LHL=;lim⁡x→0−f(x)=limx→0−x(x−x+1)=0{\rm{LHL}} = {\rm{;}}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {0^ - }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {0^ - }} {\rm{x}}\left( {\sqrt {\rm{x}} - \sqrt {{\rm{x}} + 1} } \right) = 0

RHL=lim⁡x→0+f(x)=limx→0+x(x−x+1)=0 f(0)=0(0−(0+1))=0\begin{array}{l} {\rm{RHL}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {0^ + }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {0^ + }} {\rm{x}}\left( {\sqrt {\rm{x}} - \sqrt {{\rm{x}} + 1} } \right) = 0\ {\rm{f}}\left( 0 \right) = 0\left( {\sqrt 0 - \sqrt {\left( {0 + 1} \right)} } \right) = 0 \end{array}

Here, LHL = RHL = f (0) = 0

⇒ f(x) is continuous at x = 0

Now, let’s check differentiability of f(x) at x = 0

LHD=f′(0−)=limh→0−f(0−h)−f(0)−h ⇒limh→0−−h((−h)−−h+1)−h\begin{array}{l} {\rm{LHD}} = {\rm{f'}}\left( {{0^ - }} \right)= \mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to {0^ - }} \frac{{{\rm{f}}\left( {0 - {\rm{h}}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( 0 \right)}}{{ - {\rm{h}}}}\ \Rightarrow \mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to {0^ - }} \frac{{ - {\rm{h}}\left( {\sqrt {\left( { - {\rm{h}}} \right)} - \sqrt { - {\rm{h}} + 1} } \right)}}{{ - {\rm{h}}}} \end{array}

⇒limh→0−(−h)−−h+1=0−0+1 ⇒LHD=;−1\begin{array}{l} \Rightarrow \mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to {0^ - }} \sqrt {\left( { - {\rm{h}}} \right)} - \sqrt { - {\rm{h}} + 1} = \sqrt 0 - \sqrt {0 + 1} \ \Rightarrow {\rm{LHD}} = {\rm{;}} - 1 \end{array}

Now, RHD=;f′(0+){\rm{RHD}} = {\rm{;f'}}\left( {{0^ + }} \right)

=limh→0+f(0+h)−f(0)h ⇒limh→0+h((h)−h+1)h\begin{array}{l} = \mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to {0^ + }} \frac{{{\rm{f}}\left( {0 + {\rm{h}}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( 0 \right)}}{{\rm{h}}}\ \Rightarrow \mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to {0^ + }} \frac{{{\rm{h}}\left( {\sqrt {\left( {\rm{h}} \right)} - \sqrt {{\rm{h}} + 1} } \right)}}{{\rm{h}}} \end{array}

⇒limh→0+(h)−h+1=0−0+1\begin{array}{l} \Rightarrow\mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to {0^ + }} \sqrt {\left( {\rm{h}} \right)} - \sqrt {{\rm{h}} + 1} = \sqrt 0 - \sqrt {0 + 1} \end{array}

⇒ RHD = -1

Here, LHD = RHD = -1

⇒ f(x) is differentiable at x = 0

Hence, option (2) is correct.

Question 86

Which one of the following graph represents the function f(x)=xx,;x≠0?{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\rm{x}}},{\rm{;x}} \ne 0?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

Here, f(x) = y = x/x and x ≠ 0

Now, at y = 1, x ≠ 0

But at x = 0, we get 0/0 (indeterminate form)

So, f(x) = x/x = 1 for all point except x = 0

Hence, option (3) is correct.

Question 87

Let f(n)=[14+n1000]{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{n}} \right) = \left[ {\frac{1}{4} + \frac{{\rm{n}}}{{1000}}} \right], where [x] denote the integral part of x. Then the value of \(\mathop \sum \limits_{{\rm{n}} = 1}^{1000} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{n}} \right)\) is

  1. AOption (a)

    251

  2. BOption (b)

    250

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    0

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

251

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • The value of ⌊x⌋ is the largest integer that is less than or equal to x.

 

Example: [0.23] = 0, [4.2] = 4, [-3.2] = -4

Calculation:

Given: f(n)=[14+n1000]{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{n}} \right) = \left[ {\frac{1}{4} + \frac{{\rm{n}}}{{1000}}} \right]

To find: \(\mathop \sum \limits_{{\rm{n}} = 1}^{1000} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{n}} \right)\)

\(\begin{array}{l} \mathop \sum \limits_{{\rm{n}} = 1}^{1000} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{n}} \right) = \left[ {\frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{{1000}}} \right] + \left[ {\frac{1}{4} + \frac{2}{{1000}}} \right] + \left[ {\frac{1}{4} + \frac{3}{{1000}}} \right] + \ldots + \left[ {\frac{1}{4} + \frac{{1000}}{{1000}}} \right]\ \Rightarrow \mathop \sum \limits_{{\rm{n}} = 1}^{1000} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{n}} \right) = \left[ {0.25 + 0.001} \right] + \left[ {0.25 + 0.002} \right] + \left[ {0.25 + 0.003} \right] + \ldots \left[ {0.25 + 1} \right] \end{array}\)

Now, [0.25+0.001]=[0.251]=0\left[ {0.25 + 0.001} \right] = \left[ {0.251} \right] = 0       (∵ greatest integer [0.25] = 0)

Similarly, [0.25+0.002]=0\left[ {0.25 + 0.002} \right] = 0

[0.25+0.003]=0\left[ {0.25 + 0.003} \right] = 0

.

.

.

[0.25+0.75]=[1]=1\left[ {0.25 + 0.75} \right] = \left[ 1 \right] = 1

It means, till 750th term the value will come zero

\(\therefore \mathop \sum \limits_{{\rm{n}} = 1}^{1000} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{n}} \right) = \left[ {\frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{{1000}}} \right] + \left[ {\frac{1}{4} + \frac{2}{{1000}}} \right] + \left[ {\frac{1}{4} + \frac{3}{{1000}}} \right] + \ldots + \left[ {\frac{1}{4} + \frac{{750}}{{1000}}} \right] + \left[ {\frac{1}{4} + \frac{{752}}{{1000}}} \right] + \ldots + \left[ {\frac{1}{4} + \frac{{1000}}{{1000}}} \right]\)

Now, last term [0.25+1]=[1.25]=1\left[ {0.25 + 1} \right] = \left[ {1.25} \right] = 1

So from 750th term till end the values will be 1

\(\therefore \mathop \sum \limits_{{\rm{n}} = 1}^{1000} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{n}} \right) = 0 + 0 + 0 + \ldots 1 + 1 + 1 + \ldots + 1\)

So 1 will come: (1000 - 750) + 1(750th term) = 251 times

\(\therefore \mathop \sum \limits_{{\rm{n}} = 1}^{1000} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{n}} \right) = 251\)

Hence, option (1) is correct.

Question 88

∫ (In x)-1 dx - ∫ (In x)-2 dx is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    x (In x)-1 + c

  2. BOption (b)

    x (In x)-2 + c

  3. COption (c)

    x (In x) + c

  4. DOption (d)

    x (In x)2 + c

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

x (In x)-1 + c

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • ∫f(x)dx−∫g(x)dx=∫[f(x)−g(x)]dx\smallint {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} - \smallint {\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} = \smallint \left[ {{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) - {\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)} \right]{\rm{dx}}
  • log⁡ab=k⇒b=ak{\log _{\rm{a}}}{\rm{b}} = {\rm{k}} \Rightarrow {\rm{b}} = {{\rm{a}}^{\rm{k}}}
  • Integration by parts:

 

​⇒∫u;vdx=u;∫vdx−∫(dudx;∫vdx)dx\Rightarrow \smallint {\rm{u;vdx}} = {\rm{u;}}\smallint {\rm{vdx}} - \smallint \left( {\frac{{{\rm{du}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}{\rm{;}}\smallint {\rm{vdx}}} \right){\rm{dx}}

Where u is the function u(x) and v is the function v(x)

ILATE Rule: Usually, the preference order of this rule is based on some functions such as Inverse, Logarithm, Algebraic, Trigonometric and Exponent.

 

Calculation:

To find: ∫1ln⁡xdx−∫1(ln⁡x)2dx=?\smallint \frac{1}{{\ln {\rm{x}}}}{\rm{dx}} - \smallint \frac{1}{{{{\left( {\ln {\rm{x}}} \right)}^2}}}{\rm{dx}} = ?

Let, I=∫1ln⁡xdx−∫1(ln⁡x)2dx{\rm{I}} = \smallint \frac{1}{{\ln {\rm{x}}}}{\rm{dx}} - \smallint \frac{1}{{{{\left( {\ln {\rm{x}}} \right)}^2}}}{\rm{dx}}

⇒I=∫[1ln⁡x−1(ln⁡x)2]dx\Rightarrow {\rm{I}} = \smallint \left[ {\frac{1}{{\ln {\rm{x}}}} - \frac{1}{{{{\left( {\ln {\rm{x}}} \right)}^2}}}} \right]{\rm{dx}}

Put, ln x = t

⇒ x = et                 (log⁡ex=t⇒x=et)\left( {{{\log }_{\rm{e}}}{\rm{x}} = {\rm{t}} \Rightarrow {\rm{x}} = {{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}}} \right)

dx = et dt                              (taking derivative)

I=∫[1ln⁡x−1(ln⁡x)2]dx{\rm{I}} = \smallint \left[ {\frac{1}{{\ln {\rm{x}}}} - \frac{1}{{{{\left( {\ln {\rm{x}}} \right)}^2}}}} \right]{\rm{dx}}

=∫et[(1t)−(1t2)]dt= \smallint {{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}}\left[ {\left( {\frac{1}{{\rm{t}}}} \right) - \left( {\frac{1}{{{{\rm{t}}^2}}}} \right)} \right]{\rm{dt}}

=∫(1t)etdt−∫(1t2)etdt= \smallint \left( {\frac{1}{{\rm{t}}}} \right){{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}}{\rm{dt}} - \smallint \left( {\frac{1}{{{{\rm{t}}^2}}}} \right){{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}}{\rm{dt}}        …. (1)

Now, ∫(1t)etdt=1t∫etdt−∫ddt(1t)∫etdt;\smallint \left( {\frac{1}{{\rm{t}}}} \right){{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}}{\rm{dt}} = \frac{1}{{\rm{t}}}\smallint {{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}}{\rm{dt}} - \smallint \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dt}}}}\left( {\frac{1}{{\rm{t}}}} \right)\smallint {{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}}{\rm{dt;}}         (integration by part)

⇒∫(1t)etdt=ett−∫−ett2dt\Rightarrow \smallint \left( {\frac{1}{{\rm{t}}}} \right){{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}}{\rm{dt}} = \frac{{{{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}}}}{{\rm{t}}} - \smallint - \frac{{{{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}}}}{{{{\rm{t}}^2}}}{\rm{dt}}

=ett+∫ett2dt= \frac{{{{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}}}}{{\rm{t}}} + \smallint \frac{{{{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}}}}{{{{\rm{t}}^2}}}{\rm{dt}}     …. (2)

I=∫(1t)etdt−∫(1t2)etdt{\rm{I}} = \smallint \left( {\frac{1}{{\rm{t}}}} \right){{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}}{\rm{dt}} - \smallint \left( {\frac{1}{{{{\rm{t}}^2}}}} \right){{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}}{\rm{dt}}         (from (1))

⇒ett+∫ett2dt−∫(1t2)etdt\Rightarrow \frac{{{{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}}}}{{\rm{t}}} + \smallint \frac{{{{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}}}}{{{{\rm{t}}^2}}}{\rm{dt}} - \smallint \left( {\frac{1}{{{{\rm{t}}^2}}}} \right){{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}}{\rm{dt}}          (from (2))

=ett+C= \frac{{{{\rm{e}}^{\rm{t}}}}}{{\rm{t}}} + {\rm{C}}

Now, t = ln x

∴I=elnxlnx+c\therefore {\rm{I}} = \frac{{{{\rm{e}}^{{\rm{lnx}}}}}}{{{\rm{lnx}}}} + {\rm{c}}

⇒I=xln⁡x+c\Rightarrow {\rm{I}} = \frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\ln {\rm{x}}}} + {\rm{c}}        (eln x = x)

Hence, option (1) is correct.

Question 89

A cylindrical jar without a lid has to be constructed using a given surface area of a metal sheet. If the capacity of the jar is to be maximum, then the diameter of the jar must be k times the height of the jar. The value of k is

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    3

  4. DOption (d)

    4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • Surface area of cylinder without a lid (A) = 2πrh + πr2
  • Volume of cylinder (V) = πr2h
  • If volume is maximum, then dV/dr = 0

Here, r = radius, h = height

 

Calculation:

Given: d = k × h,

Where, d = diameter, h = height

To find: k =?

A = 2πrh + πr2

⇒ 2πrh = A - πr2

⇒h=A2πr−r2\Rightarrow {\rm{h}} = \frac{{\rm{A}}}{{2{\rm{\pi r}}}} - \frac{{\rm{r}}}{2}        (1)

We have,

V = πr2 h

=πr2(A2πr−r2;)= {\rm{\pi }}{{\rm{r}}^2}\left( {\frac{{\rm{A}}}{{2{\rm{\pi r}}}} - \frac{{\rm{r}}}{2}{\rm{;}}} \right)         (from (1))

=Ar2−πr32= \frac{{{\rm{Ar}}}}{2} - \frac{{{\rm{\pi }}{{\rm{r}}^3}}}{2}

Capacity/volume is maximum so dVdr=0\frac{{{\rm{dV}}}}{{{\rm{dr}}}} = 0,

dVdr=ddr(Ar2−πr32)\frac{{{\rm{dV}}}}{{{\rm{dr}}}} = \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dr}}}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{Ar}}}}{2} - \frac{{{\rm{\pi }}{{\rm{r}}^3}}}{2}} \right)

=A2−32πr2= \frac{{\rm{A}}}{2} - \frac{3}{2}{\rm{\pi }}{{\rm{r}}^2}

=12(A−3πr2)=0= \frac{1}{2}\left( {{\rm{A}} - 3{\rm{\pi }}{{\rm{r}}^2}} \right) = 0

⇒ A = 3πr2

Put, A = 3πr2 in equation (1),

h=3πr22πr−r2{\rm{h}} = \frac{{3{\rm{\pi }}{{\rm{r}}^2}}}{{2{\rm{\pi r}}}} - \frac{{\rm{r}}}{2}

⇒h=32r−12r\Rightarrow {\rm{h}} = \frac{3}{2}{\rm{r}} - \frac{1}{2}{\rm{r}}

⇒ h = r

We know diameter (d) = 2 × r

And given that, diameter (d) = k × h

∴ 2 × r = k × h

⇒ k = 2                 (∵ h = r)

Hence, option (2) is correct.

Question 90

The value of \(\mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4}} \sqrt {\tan {\rm{x;}}} {\rm{dx}} + \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4}} \sqrt {\cot {\rm{x}}} {\rm{dx}}\) is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    π4\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4}

  2. BOption (b)

    π2\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}

  3. COption (c)

    π22\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2\sqrt2}

  4. DOption (d)

    π2\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{\sqrt2}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

π2\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{\sqrt2}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Formulas used:

  • 2sin x cos x = 1 - (sin x - cos x)2
  • ∫dxa2−x2=sin⁡−1(xa)+c\smallint \frac{{{\rm{dx}}}}{{\sqrt {{{\rm{a}}^2} - {{\rm{x}}^2}} }} = {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\rm{a}}}} \right) + {\rm{c}}

 

Calculation:

\(\mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4}} \sqrt {\tan {\rm{x;}}} {\rm{dx}} + \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4}} \sqrt {\cot {\rm{x}}} {\rm{dx}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{{\rm{\pi }}/4} \left{ {\sqrt {\tan {\rm{x}}} + \frac{1}{{\sqrt {\tan {\rm{x}}} }}} \right}{\rm{dx}}\)

\(= \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{{\rm{\pi }}/4} \frac{{\tan {\rm{x}} + 1}}{{\sqrt {\tan {\rm{x}}} }}{\rm{;dx}}\)

\(= \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{{\rm{\pi }}/4} \frac{{\sin {\rm{x}} + \cos {\rm{x}}}}{{\sqrt {\sin {\rm{x}}\cos {\rm{x}}} }}{\rm{;dx}}\)

\(= \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{{\rm{\pi }}/4} \sqrt 2 \times \frac{{\sin {\rm{x}} + \cos {\rm{x}}}}{{\sqrt {2\sin {\rm{x}}\cos {\rm{x}}} }}{\rm{;dx}}\)

We know that, 2sin x cos x = 1 - (sin x - cos x) 2

\(= \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{{\rm{\pi }}/4} \sqrt 2 \times \frac{{\sin {\rm{x}} + \cos {\rm{x}}}}{{\sqrt {1 - {{\left( {\sin {\rm{x}} - \cos {\rm{x}}} \right)}^2}} }}{\rm{;dx}}\)

Let (sin x - cos x) = t

Differentiating both sides, we get,

⇒ (cos x + sin x) dx = dt

\(\mathop \smallint \limits_0^{{\rm{\pi }}/4} \sqrt 2 \times \frac{{\sin {\rm{x}} + \cos {\rm{x}}}}{{\sqrt {1 - {{\left( {\sin {\rm{x}} - \cos {\rm{x}}} \right)}^2}} }}{\rm{;dx}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_0^1 \sqrt 2 \times \frac{{{\rm{dt}}}}{{\sqrt {1 - {{\rm{t}}^2}} }}\)

=2[sin⁡−1x]01= \sqrt 2 \left[ {{{\sin }^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}}} \right]_0^1

=π2= \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{{\sqrt 2 }}

Question 91

Let g be the greatest integer function. Then the function f(x) = (g(x))2 - g(x) is discontinuous at

  1. AOption (a)

    all integers

  2. BOption (b)

    all integers except 0 and 1

  3. COption (c)

    all integers except 0

  4. DOption (d)

    all integers except 1

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

all integers except 1

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Greatest integer function: It is denoted as [x], it indicates the integral part of real number x which is nearest and smaller integer to x.

For example: [2.4] = 2, [4] = 4, [-3.2] = -4

Note:

  • If n is any integer, then:

 

lim⁡x→n−[x]=n−1\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\rm{n}}^ - }} \left[ {\rm{x}} \right] = {\rm{n}} - 1

lim⁡x→n+[x]=n\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\rm{n}}^ + }} \left[ {\rm{x}} \right] = {\rm{n}}

Continuity: A function f(x) is said to be continuous at a point x = a, in its domain if lim⁡x→af(x)=f(a)\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {\rm{a}}} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{a}} \right) exists or its graph is a single unbroken curve.

f(x) is Continuous at x = a ⇔ lim⁡x→a+f(x);=;lim⁡x→a−f(x);=;lim⁡x→af(x)\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\rm{a}}^ + }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{;}} = {\rm{;}}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\rm{a}}^ - }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{;}} = {\rm{;}}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {\rm{a}}} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)

 

Calculation:

Given: g is a greatest integer function

f(x) = (g(x))2 - g(x)

 

So, let g(x) = [x]

∴ f(x) = [x]2 - [x]

⇒ f(x) = [x]{[x] - 1}

Calculating the limit at x = c, where c is an integer

Left hand limit:

\(\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\rm{c}}^ - }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\rm{c}}^ - }} \left[ {\rm{x}} \right]\left{ {\left[ {\rm{x}} \right] - 1} \right}\)

\(= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \left[ {{\rm{c}} - {\rm{h}}} \right]\left{ {\left[ {{\rm{c}} - {\rm{h}}} \right] - 1} \right}\)

\(= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \left( {{\rm{c}} - 1} \right)\left{ {\left( {{\rm{c}} - 1} \right) - 1} \right}\)

=lim⁡h→0(c−1)(c−2)= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \left( {{\rm{c}} - 1} \right)\left( {{\rm{c}} - 2} \right)

= (c - 1)(c - 2)

Right hand limit:

\(\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\rm{c}}^ + }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\rm{c}}^ + }} \left[ {\rm{x}} \right]\left{ {\left[ {\rm{x}} \right] - 1} \right}\)

\(= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \left[ {{\rm{c}} + {\rm{h}}} \right]\left{ {\left[ {{\rm{c}} + {\rm{h}}} \right] - 1} \right}\)

\(= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \left( {\rm{c}} \right)\left{ {\left( {\rm{c}} \right) - 1} \right}\)

=lim⁡h→0c(c−1)= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} {\rm{c}}\left( {{\rm{c}} - 1} \right)

= c(c - 1)

 

For f(x) to be continuous left hand limit = right hand limit and that is only when c = 1.

So, f(x) is discontinuous at all integers except at x = 1.

Question 92

The differential equation of minimum order by eliminating the arbitrary constants A and C in the equation y = A [sin (x + C) + cos (x + C)] is

  1. AOption (a)

    y” + (sin x + cos x) y’ = 1

  2. BOption (b)

    y” = (sin x + cos x) y’

  3. COption (c)

    y” = (y’)2 + sin x cos x

  4. DOption (d)

    y” + y = 0

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

y” + y = 0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Eliminating arbitrary constant: Let there be n arbitrary constants in a given differential equation. So differentiate the given equation up to nth order. And from those n equations try to eliminate the arbitrary constants.

 

Calculation:

Given:

y = A [sin (x + C) + cos (x + C)] …. (1)

Since, we have to eliminate two arbitrary constant, thus we have to get a 2nd order differential equation.

Differentiating equation (1) w.r.t x

⇒ y’ = A [cos (x + C) - sin (x + C)]

Now, again differentiating w.r.t x we get,

⇒ y’’ = A [-sin (x + C) - cos (x + C)]

⇒ y’’ = -A [sin (x + C) + cos (x + C)]

⇒ y’’ = -y

⇒ y’’ + y = 0

Question 93

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: x > sin x for all x > 0

Statement II: f(x) = x - sin x is an increasing function for all x > 0

Which one of the following is correct is respect of the above statements?

  1. AOption (a)

    Both Statement I and Statement II are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

  2. BOption (b)

    Both Statement I and Statement II are true and Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

  3. COption (c)

    Statement I is true but Statement II is false

  4. DOption (d)

    Statement I is false but Statement II is true

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Both Statement I and Statement II are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Monotonic function: If a function is differentiable on the interval (a, b) and if the function is increasing/strictly increasing or decreasing/strictly decreasing, then the function is known as monotonic function.

First derivative test:

  • If df(x)dx≥0\frac{{{\rm{df}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} \ge 0 for all x in (a, b) then, f(x) is an increasing function in (a, b).
  • If df(x)dx≤0\frac{{{\rm{df}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} \le 0 for all x in (a, b) then, f(x) is an decreasing function in (a, b).

For strictly increasing or decreasing:

  • df(x)dx>0\frac{{{\rm{df}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} > 0 for strictly increasing.
  • df(x)dx<0\frac{{{\rm{df}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} < 0 for strictly decreasing.

 

Calculation:

Let f(x) = x - sin x

Now, differentiating both sides w.r.t x

⇒ f’(x) = 1 - cos x

We know, -1 ≤ cos x ≤ 1 for all x > 0

⇒ 1 ≥ -cos x ≥ -1

⇒ 2 ≥ 1 - cos x ≥ 0

∴ f’(x) ≥ 0 for all x > 0

Hence, f(x) is an increasing function for all x > 0.

And since, f(x) is an increasing function for all x > 0, then x > sin x for all x > 0.

Hence, both statement I & II are correct and statement II is correct explanation of statement I.

Question 94

The solution of the differential equation dydx=yϕ′(x)−y2ϕ(x)\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} = \frac{{{\rm{y}}\phi '\left( {\rm{x}} \right) - {{\rm{y}}^2}}}{{\phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right)}} is

  1. AOption (a)

    y=xϕ(x)+c{\rm{y}} = \frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right) + {\rm{c}}}}

  2. BOption (b)

    y=ϕ(x)x+c{\rm{y}} = \frac{{\phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}{{\rm{x}}} + {\rm{c}}

  3. COption (c)

    y=ϕ(x)+cx{\rm{y}} = \frac{{\phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right) + {\rm{c}}}}{{\rm{x}}}

  4. DOption (d)

    y=ϕ(x)x+c{\rm{y}} = \frac{{\phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}{{{\rm{x}} + {\rm{c}}}}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

y=ϕ(x)x+c{\rm{y}} = \frac{{\phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}{{{\rm{x}} + {\rm{c}}}}

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

Given: dydx=yϕ′(x)−y2ϕ(x)\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} = \frac{{{\rm{y}}\phi '\left( {\rm{x}} \right) - {{\rm{y}}^2}}}{{\phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}

dydx=yϕ′(x)−y2ϕ(x)=yϕ′(x)ϕ(x)−y.yϕ(x)\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} = \frac{{{\rm{y}}\phi '\left( {\rm{x}} \right) - {{\rm{y}}^2}}}{{\phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right)}} = \frac{{{\rm{y}}\phi '\left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}{{\phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right)}} - \frac{{{\rm{y}}.{\rm{y}}}}{{\phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}

Let,;yϕ(x)=z{\rm{Let}},{\rm{;}}\frac{{\rm{y}}}{{\phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right)}} = {\rm{z}}     ...1)

∴dydx=yϕ′(x)ϕ(x)−y.yϕ(x)=ϕ′(x)z−ϕ(x)z2\therefore \frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} = \frac{{{\rm{y}}\phi '\left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}{{\phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right)}} - \frac{{{\rm{y}}.{\rm{y}}}}{{\phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right)}} = \phi '\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{z}} - \phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right){{\rm{z}}^2}

Now, y=ϕ(x)z{\rm{y}} = \phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{z}} 

⇒dydx=ϕ(x)dzdx+ϕ′(x)z\Rightarrow \frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} = \phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right)\frac{{{\rm{dz}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} + \phi '\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{z}}

∴ϕ′(x)z−ϕ(x)z2=ϕ(x)dzdx+ϕ′(x)z\therefore \phi '\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{z}} - \phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right){{\rm{z}}^2} = \phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right)\frac{{{\rm{dz}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} + \phi '\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{z}}

⇒−z2=dzdx\Rightarrow - {{\rm{z}}^2} = \frac{{{\rm{dz}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}

⇒−dx=dzz2\Rightarrow - {\rm{dx}} = \frac{{{\rm{dz}}}}{{{{\rm{z}}^2}}}

Integrating both sides, we get

⇒x+c=1z\Rightarrow {\rm{x}} + {\rm{c}} = \frac{1}{{\rm{z}}}      

But;z=yϕ(x){\rm{But;z}} = \frac{{\rm{y}}}{{\phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}     ...(From (1)

∴x+c=ϕ(x)y\therefore {\rm{x}} + {\rm{c}} = \frac{{\phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}{{\rm{y}}}

⇒y=ϕ(x)x+c \Rightarrow {\rm{y}} = \frac{{\phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}{{{\rm{x}} + {\rm{c}}}}

Hence, option (4) is correct.

Question 95

If f(x)=4x+x41+4x3{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{4{\rm{x}} + {{\rm{x}}^4}}}{{1 + 4{{\rm{x}}^3}}} and g(x)=In;(1+x1−x){\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{In;}}\left( {\frac{{1 + {\rm{x}}}}{{1 - {\rm{x}}}}} \right), then what is the value of f;o;g;(e−1e+1){\rm{f;o;g;}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{e}} - 1}}{{{\rm{e}} + 1}}} \right) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    2

  2. BOption (b)

    1

  3. COption (c)

    0

  4. DOption (d)

    12\frac{1}{2}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Composite function: Let f: X → Y1 and g: Y2 → Z be two functions and the set D = { x ∈ X: f(x) ∈ Y2}. If D ∉ ∅ then function h is defined as:

h(x) = g{f(x)} = g o f (x)

 

Calculation:

Given: f(x)=4x+x41+4x3{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{4{\rm{x}} + {{\rm{x}}^4}}}{{1 + 4{{\rm{x}}^3}}} and g(x)=In;(1+x1−x){\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{In;}}\left( {\frac{{1 + {\rm{x}}}}{{1 - {\rm{x}}}}} \right)

To find: f;o;g;(e−1e+1){\rm{f;o;g;}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{e}} - 1}}{{{\rm{e}} + 1}}} \right)

So, we know that, f;o;g;(x)=f(g(x)){\rm{f;o;g;}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{f}}\left( {{\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)} \right)

∴ f;o;g;(e−1e+1)=f(g(e−1e+1)){\rm{f;o;g;}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{e}} - 1}}{{{\rm{e}} + 1}}} \right) = {\rm{f}}\left( {{\rm{g}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{e}} - 1}}{{{\rm{e}} + 1}}} \right)} \right)

So, g(e−1e+1)=ln⁡(1+e−1e+11−e−1e+1){\rm{g}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{e}} - 1}}{{{\rm{e}} + 1}}} \right) = \ln \left( {\frac{{1 + \frac{{{\rm{e}} - 1}}{{{\rm{e}} + 1}}}}{{1 - \frac{{{\rm{e}} - 1}}{{{\rm{e}} + 1}}}}} \right)

=ln⁡(2e2)= \ln \left( {\frac{{2{\rm{e}}}}{2}} \right)

= ln e = 1

f;o;g;(e−1e+1)=f(g(e−1e+1)){\rm{f;o;g;}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{e}} - 1}}{{{\rm{e}} + 1}}} \right) = {\rm{f}}\left( {{\rm{g}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{e}} - 1}}{{{\rm{e}} + 1}}} \right)} \right)

= f(1)

=4(1)+(1)41+4(1)3= \frac{{4\left( 1 \right) + {{\left( 1 \right)}^4}}}{{1 + 4{{\left( 1 \right)}^3}}}

= 5/5

= 1

Question 96

The value of the determinant \(\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {1 - {\rm{\alpha }}}&{{\rm{\alpha }} - {{\rm{\alpha }}^2}}&{{{\rm{\alpha }}^2}}\ {1 - {\rm{\beta }}}&{{\rm{\beta }} - {{\rm{\beta }}^2}}&{{{\rm{\beta }}^2}}\ {1 - {\rm{\gamma }}}&{{\rm{\gamma }} - {{\rm{\gamma }}^2}}&{{{\rm{\gamma }}^2}} \end{array}} \right|\) is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    (α - β)(β - γ)(α - γ) 

  2. BOption (b)

    (α - β)(β - γ)(γ - α) 

  3. COption (c)

    (α - β)(β - γ)(γ - α)(α + β + γ) 

  4. DOption (d)

    0

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

(α - β)(β - γ)(γ - α) 

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Determinant: If \({\rm{A}} = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{{\rm{a}}{11}}}&{{{\rm{a}}{12}}}&{{{\rm{a}}{13}}}\ {{{\rm{a}}{21}}}&{{{\rm{a}}{22}}}&{{{\rm{a}}{23}}}\ {{{\rm{a}}{31}}}&{{{\rm{a}}{32}}}&{{{\rm{a}}_{33}}} \end{array}} \right]\) then determinant of A is given by:

|A| = a11 × {(a22 × a33) - (a23 × a32)} - a12 × {(a21 × a33) - (a23 × a31)} + a13 × {(a21 × a32) - (a22 × a31)}

Note:

  • If row or column operations are applied, then the value of determinant doesn’t change.

 

Calculation:

Given:

\(\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {1 - {\rm{\alpha }}}&{{\rm{\alpha }} - {{\rm{\alpha }}^2}}&{{{\rm{\alpha }}^2}}\ {1 - {\rm{\beta }}}&{{\rm{\beta }} - {{\rm{\beta }}^2}}&{{{\rm{\beta }}^2}}\ {1 - {\rm{\gamma }}}&{{\rm{\gamma }} - {{\rm{\gamma }}^2}}&{{{\rm{\gamma }}^2}} \end{array}} \right|\)

Let’s apply row or column operations to simplify.

Replace C1 → C1 + C2 + C3

\(= \left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 1&{{\rm{\alpha }} - {{\rm{\alpha }}^2}}&{{{\rm{\alpha }}^2}}\ 1&{{\rm{\beta }} - {{\rm{\beta }}^2}}&{{{\rm{\beta }}^2}}\ 1&{{\rm{\gamma }} - {{\rm{\gamma }}^2}}&{{{\rm{\gamma }}^2}} \end{array}} \right|\)

Replace C2 → C2 + C3

\(= \left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 1&{\rm{\alpha }}&{{{\rm{\alpha }}^2}}\ 1&{\rm{\beta }}&{{{\rm{\beta }}^2}}\ 1&{\rm{\gamma }}&{{{\rm{\gamma }}^2}} \end{array}} \right|\)

Replace R1 → R1 - R2 & R3 → R3 - R2

\(= \left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 0&{{\rm{\alpha }} - {\rm{\beta }}}&{{{\rm{\alpha }}^2} - {{\rm{\beta }}^2}}\ 1&{\rm{\beta }}&{{{\rm{\beta }}^2}}\ 0&{{\rm{\gamma }} - {\rm{\beta }}}&{{{\rm{\gamma }}^2} - {{\rm{\beta }}^2}} \end{array}} \right|\)

= -(α - β)(γ2 - β2) + (α2 - β2)(γ - β)

= (α - β)(γ - β){ - γ - β + α + β}

= (α - β)(γ - β)(α - γ)

= (α - β)(β - γ)(γ - α)

Question 97

The adjoint of the matrix \({\rm{A}} = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 1&0&2\ 2&1&0\ 0&3&1 \end{array}} \right]\) is

  1. AOption (a)

    \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - 1}&6&2\ { - 2}&1&{ - 4}\ 6&3&1 \end{array}} \right]\)

  2. BOption (b)

    \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 1&6&{ - 2}\ { - 2}&1&4\ 6&{ - 3}&1 \end{array}} \right]\)

  3. COption (c)

    \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 6&1&2\ 4&{ - 1}&2\ 6&3&{ - 1} \end{array}} \right]\)

  4. DOption (d)

    \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - 6}&2&1\ 4&{ - 2}&1\ 3&1&{ - 6} \end{array}} \right]\)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

\(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 1&6&{ - 2}\ { - 2}&1&4\ 6&{ - 3}&1 \end{array}} \right]\)

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Steps to find adjoint of a matrix:

  • Find the minors of the matrix: Ignore the value of current row and column and calculate the determinant of remaining vales.
  • For m11 = a22 × a33 - a23 × a32. Similarly, for every element.
  • Find the co-factor of matrix formed: C = [cij]3 × 3 = (-1)(i + j) × mij
  • Take the transpose of the matrix i.e., CT: Swapping the (ij)th element with (ji)th element.

 

 

Calculation:

Given: \({\rm{A}} = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 1&0&2\ 2&1&0\ 0&3&1 \end{array}} \right]\)

To find: adj(A)

 

Minors for matrix:

m11 = 1 × 1 - 0 × 3 = 1

m12 = 2 × 1 - 0 = 2

m13 = 2 × 3 - 0 = 6

m21 = 0 × 1 - 2 × 3 = -6

m22 = 1 - 0 = 1

m23 = 3 - 0 = 3

m31 = 0 - 2 = -2

m32 = 0 - 2 × 2 = -4

m33 = 1 - 0 = 1

Co-factors: C = [cij]3 × 3 = (-1)(i + j) × mij

\({\rm{C}} = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 1&{ - 2}&6\ 6&1&{ - 3}\ -2&{ 4}&{ 1} \end{array}} \right]\)

So, adj(A) = CT

\(\therefore {\rm{adj}}\left( {\rm{A}} \right){\rm{;}} = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 1&6&-2\ { - 2}&1&{ 4}\ 6&{ - 3}&{ 1} \end{array}} \right]\)

Question 98

If \({\rm{A}} = \left( {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - 2}&2\ 2&{ - 2} \end{array}} \right)\), then which one of the following is correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    A2 = - 2A

  2. BOption (b)

    A2 = - 4A

  3. COption (c)

    A2 = - 3A

  4. DOption (d)

    A2 = 4A

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

A2 = - 4A

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Matrix Multiplication:

  • First make sure the number of columns of first matrix is equal to number of rows of second matrix.
  • Multiply elements of each row of first matrix to elements of each column of second matrix.
  • Let A = [aij]m × p & B = [bij]p × n then AB = [cij]m × n where \({{\rm{c}}{{\rm{ij}}}} = \mathop \sum \limits{{\rm{k}} = 1}^{\rm{p}} \left( {{{\rm{a}}{{\rm{ik}}}}{{\rm{b}}{{\rm{kj}}}}} \right)\).

 

Formulas used:

  • Let A = [aij]m × n be a matrix then kA = [bij]m × n where bij = kaij

 

Calculation:

Given: \({\rm{A}} = \left( {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - 2}&2\ 2&{ - 2} \end{array}} \right)\)

\({{\rm{A}}^2} = \left( {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} { - 2}&2\ 2&{ - 2} \end{array}} \right) \times \left( {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} { - 2}&2\ 2&{ - 2} \end{array}} \right)\)

\(\Rightarrow {{\rm{A}}^2} = \left( {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\left{ {\left( { - 2} \right) \times \left( { - 2} \right) + 2 \times 2} \right}}&{\left{ {\left( { - 2} \right) \times 2 + 2 \times \left( { - 2} \right)} \right}}\ {\left{ {2 \times \left( { - 2} \right) + \left( { - 2} \right) \times 2} \right}}&{\left{ {2 \times 2 + \left( { - 2} \right) \times \left( { - 2} \right)} \right}} \end{array}} \right)\)

\(\Rightarrow {{\rm{A}}^2} = \left( {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 8&{ - 8}\ { - 8}&8 \end{array}} \right)\)

\(\Rightarrow {{\rm{A}}^2} = - 4 \times \left( {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - 2}&2\ 2&{ - 2} \end{array}} \right)\)

⇒ A2 = -4A

Question 99

Geometrically Re (z2 – i) = 2, where i=−1i = \sqrt { - 1}  and Re is the real part, represents

  1. AOption (a)

    Circle

  2. BOption (b)

    Ellipse

  3. COption (c)

    Rectangular hyperbola

  4. DOption (d)

    Parabola

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Rectangular hyperbola

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • z = x + iy where x and y are real values and z is complex number.
  • Re (z) = x, imaginary part of z = y.
  • Equation of circle x2 + y2 = r2
  • Equation of ellipse x2a2;+y2b2=1\frac{{{x^2}}}{{{a^2}}}; + \frac{{{y^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1
  • Equation of Parabola y2 = 4ax, x2 = 4ay
  • Equation of hyperbola x2a2−;y2b2=1\frac{{{x^2}}}{{{a^2}}} - ;\frac{{{y^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1
  • If a2 = b2 then hyperbola is called rectangular hyperbola and x2 − y2 = a2 is the general form of rectangular hyperbola

 

Calculation:

⇒ Re (z2 – i) = 2

Put z = x + iy

Let’s find the value of z2 – i

⇒ (x + iy)2 - i

⇒ x2 + 2xyi – y2 – i     ...[(a+b)2=a2+2ab+b2][{\left( {a + b} \right)^2} = {a^2} + 2ab + {b^2}]

Now take real part and imaginary part collectively

⇒ (x2 – y2) + i (2xy – 1)

So the real part (z2 – i)

⇒ Re (z2 – i) = x2 – y2 = 2

⇒ x2 – y2 = 2

So it is a rectangular hyperbola.

Question 100

If p + q + r = a + b + c = 0, then the determinant \(\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{\rm{pa}}}&{{\rm{qb}}}&{{\rm{rc}}}\ {{\rm{qc}}}&{{\rm{ra}}}&{{\rm{pb}}}\ {{\rm{rb}}}&{{\rm{pc}}}&{{\rm{qa}}} \end{array}} \right|\) equals

  1. AOption (a)

    0

  2. BOption (b)

    1

  3. COption (c)

    pa + qb + rc

  4. DOption (d)

    pa + qb + rc + a + b + c

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Determinant: If \({\rm{A}} = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{{\rm{a}}{11}}}&{{{\rm{a}}{12}}}&{{{\rm{a}}{13}}}\ {{{\rm{a}}{21}}}&{{{\rm{a}}{22}}}&{{{\rm{a}}{23}}}\ {{{\rm{a}}{31}}}&{{{\rm{a}}{32}}}&{{{\rm{a}}_{33}}} \end{array}} \right]\) then determinant of A is given by:

|A| = a11 × {(a22 × a33) - (a23 × a32)} - a12 × {(a21 × a33) - (a23 × a31)} + a13 × {(a21 × a32) - (a22 × a31)}

 

Formulas used:

  • a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc, if a + b + c = 0.

 

Calculation:

Given: p + q + r = a + b + c = 0

To find: determinant \(\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{\rm{pa}}}&{{\rm{qb}}}&{{\rm{rc}}}\ {{\rm{qc}}}&{{\rm{ra}}}&{{\rm{pb}}}\ {{\rm{rb}}}&{{\rm{pc}}}&{{\rm{qa}}} \end{array}} \right|\)

\(\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{\rm{pa}}}&{{\rm{qb}}}&{{\rm{rc}}}\ {{\rm{qc}}}&{{\rm{ra}}}&{{\rm{pb}}}\ {{\rm{rb}}}&{{\rm{pc}}}&{{\rm{qa}}} \end{array}} \right|\)

Expanding R1,

= pa (ra × qa - pb × pc) - qb (qc × qa - pb × rb) + rc (qc × pc - ra × rb)

= pa(a2qr - p2bc) - qb(q2ac - b2pr) + rc(c2pq - r2ab)

= a3pqr - p3abc - q3abc + b3pqr + c3pqr - r3abc

= pqr(a3 + b3 + c3) - abc(p3 + q3 + r3)

Now we know that, a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc, if a + b + c = 0.

= pqr (3abc) - abc (3pqr)

= 0

Question 101

A committee of two persons is selected from two men and two women. The probability that the committee will have exactly one woman is

  1. AOption (a)

    16\frac{1}{6}

  2. BOption (b)

    23\frac{2}{3}

  3. COption (c)

    13\frac{1}{3}

  4. DOption (d)

    12\frac{1}{2}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

23\frac{2}{3}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Probability: It is a measure of likelihood of an event to occur.

Probability of an event to occur, P(E) =favourable;outcomestotal;outcomes= \frac{{{\rm{favourable;outcomes}}}}{{{\rm{total;outcomes}}}}

Note:

Combination is the number of ways in which we can select a group of objects from a set. For example, selecting r things from set of n things is given as nCr.

 

Calculation:

Number of ways for selecting one man and one woman = 2C1 × 2C1

Number of ways for selecting two persons from group of four = 4C2

Probability of committee having one man and one woman =;2C1;×;2C1;4C2= \frac{{{{\rm{;}}^2}{{\rm{C}}_1}{\rm{;}} \times {{\rm{;}}^2}{{\rm{C}}_1}}}{{{{\rm{;}}^4}{{\rm{C}}_2}}}

=2×24×32= \frac{{2 \times 2}}{{\frac{{4 \times 3}}{2}}}

= 2/3

Question 102

Let a die be loaded in such a way that even faces are twice likely to occur as the odd faces. What is the probability that a prime number will show up when the die is tossed?

  1. AOption (a)

    13\frac{1}{3}

  2. BOption (b)

    23\frac{2}{3}

  3. COption (c)

    49\frac{4}{9}

  4. DOption (d)

    59\frac{5}{9}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

49\frac{4}{9}

Why this answer is correct

Properties of Probability:

  • Probability of an event, 0 ≤ P(E) ≤ 1
  • The Sum of the probability of all outcomes is equal to one. Let A and B be two events then:

 

P(A) + P(B) = 1

Calculation:

Sample space = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}

Let the probability of face coming up to be odd be p.

So, the probability of face coming up to be even be 2p.

So, we know sum of probability of all outcomes is equal to one.

P(odd face) + P(even face) = 1

⇒ P(1) + P(3) + P(5) + P(2) + P(4) + P(6)

⇒ x + x + x + 2x + 2x + 2x = 1

⇒ 9x = 1

⇒ x = 1/9

Now, the prime numbers in sample space are 2, 3, 5

So, probability that a prime number will show up = P(2) + P(3) + P(5)

= 2x + x + x

= 4x

= 4/9

Question 103

Let the sample space consist of non-negative integers up to 50, X denote the numbers which are multiples of 3 and Y denote the odd numbers. Which of the following is/are correct?

1. P(X)=825{\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{X}} \right) = \frac{8}{{25}} 2. P(Y)=12{\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{Y}} \right) = \frac{1}{2}

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. AOption (a)

    1 only

  2. BOption (b)

    2 only

  3. COption (c)

    Both 1 and 2

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither 1 nor 2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Neither 1 nor 2

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Probability: It is a measure of likelihood of an event to occur.

Probability of an event to occur, P(E) =number;of;favourable;outcomesnumber;of;total;outcomes= \frac{{{\rm{number;of;favourable;outcomes}}}}{{{\rm{number;of;total;outcomes}}}}

 

Calculation:

Let,

S: Sample space consists of non-negative number up to 50.

X: Numbers which are multiple of 3

Y: Numbers which are odd.

S = {0, 1, 2, …, 50} & n(S) = 51

X = {3, 6, 9, …, 48} & n(X) = 16

Y = {1, 3, 5, …, 49} & n(Y) = 25

Probability of an event, P(E) =number;of;favourable;outcomesnumber;of;total;outcomes=n(E)n(S)= \frac{{{\rm{number;of;favourable;outcomes}}}}{{{\rm{number;of;total;outcomes}}}} = \frac{{{\rm{n}}\left( {\rm{E}} \right)}}{{{\rm{n}}\left( {\rm{S}} \right)}}

P(X) = 16/51

P(Y) = 25/51

Hence, both statement (1) & (2) are incorrect.

Question 104

For two events A and B, let P(A)=12,;P(A∪B)=23{\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{A}} \right) = \frac{1}{2},{\rm{;P}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cup {\rm{B}}} \right) = \frac{2}{3} and P(A∩B)=16{\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cap {\rm{B}}} \right) = \frac{1}{6}. What is the P(A̅ ∩ B) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    16\frac{1}{6}

  2. BOption (b)

    14\frac{1}{4}

  3. COption (c)

    13\frac{1}{3}

  4. DOption (d)

    12\frac{1}{2}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

16\frac{1}{6}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Formulas used:

  • P(A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A ∩ B)
  • P(A̅ ∩ B) = P(B) - P(A ∩ B)

 

Calculation:

Given: P(A)=12,;P(A∪B)=23{\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{A}} \right) = \frac{1}{2},{\rm{;P}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cup {\rm{B}}} \right) = \frac{2}{3} and P(A∩B)=16{\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cap {\rm{B}}} \right) = \frac{1}{6}

To find: P(A̅ ∩ B)

We know that, P(A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A ∩ B)

So, P(B) = P(A ∪ B) + P(A ∩ B) - P(A)

⇒P(B)=23+16−12\Rightarrow {\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{B}} \right) = \frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{6} - \frac{1}{2}

⇒ P(B) = 2/6

⇒ P(B) = 1/3

 

P(A̅ ∩ B) = P(B) - P(A ∩ B)

⇒ P(A̅ ∩ B) = 1/3 - 1/6

⇒ P(A̅ ∩ B) = 1/6

Question 105

Consider the following statements:

  1. Coefficient of variation depends on the unit of measurement of the variable.
  2. Range is measure of dispersion.
  3. Mean deviation is least when measured about median.

Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    1 and 2 only

  2. BOption (b)

    2 and 3 only

  3. COption (c)

    1 and 3 only

  4. DOption (d)

    1, 2 and 3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2 and 3 only

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Coefficient of variation: It is defined as ratio of standard deviation to mean.

CV=σXXˉ{\rm{CV}} = \frac{{{{\rm{\sigma }}_{\rm{X}}}}}{{{\rm{\bar X}}}}

Range: It is difference between largest value and smallest value.

Mean deviation: Let x1, x2, …, xn be n observations, then:

Mean deviation \(= \frac{{\mathop \sum \nolimits_{{\rm{i}} = 1}^{\rm{n}} \left| {{{\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}} - {\rm{\bar x}}} \right|}}{{\rm{n}}}\)

It is minimum when measure around mean.

 

Calculation:

The coefficient of variation is sometimes referred to the standard

deviation because the value of the coefficient of variation is

independent of the unit of measurement scale

So, statement (1) is incorrect.

Range is difference between largest value and smallest value. So, it defines how much the value is spread or dispread.

So, statement (2) is correct.

Mean deviation is minimum when measured around median.

So, statement (3) is correct.

Question 106

Given that the arithmetic mean and standard deviation of a sample of 15 observations are 24 and 0 respectively. Then which one of the following is the arithmetic mean of the smallest five observations in the data?

  1. AOption (a)

    0

  2. BOption (b)

    8

  3. COption (c)

    16

  4. DOption (d)

    24

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

24

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Standard deviation: Let x1, x2, …, xn be n observations of X, then:

\({\rm{\sigma }} = \sqrt {\frac{{\mathop \sum \nolimits_{{\rm{i}} = 1}^{\rm{n}} {{\left( {{{\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}} - {\rm{\bar x}}} \right)}^2}}}{{\rm{n}}}} \)

Calculation:

Given:

Number of observations (n) = 15, Mean (x̅) = 24 & Standard deviation (σ) = 0

So, \({\rm{\sigma }} = \sqrt {\frac{{\mathop \sum \nolimits_{{\rm{i}} = 1}^{\rm{n}} {{\left( {{{\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}} - {\rm{\bar x}}} \right)}^2}}}{{\rm{n}}}} \)

\(\Rightarrow 0 = \sqrt {\frac{{\mathop \sum \nolimits_{{\rm{i}} = 1}^{\rm{n}} {{\left( {{{\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}} - {\rm{\bar x}}} \right)}^2}}}{{\rm{n}}}} \)

Squaring both sides, we get,

\(\Rightarrow 0 = \frac{{\mathop \sum \nolimits_{{\rm{i}} = 1}^{\rm{n}} {{\left( {{{\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}} - {\rm{\bar x}}} \right)}^2}}}{{\rm{n}}}\)

\(\Rightarrow \mathop \sum \limits_{{\rm{i}} = 1}^{\rm{n}} {\left( {{{\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}} - {\rm{\bar x}}} \right)^2} = 0\)

⇒ (x1 - x̅)2 + (x2 - x̅)2 + … + (x15 - x̅)2 = 0

So, every deviation is squared and summed and summation is zero. This means every deviation is individually zero.

⇒ (xi - x̅)2 = 0 for i = 1, 2, …, 15

⇒ xi = x̅ for i = 1, 2, …, 15

⇒ xi = 24 for i = 1, 2, …, 15

 So, mean of smallest five observations =24+24+24+24+245= \frac{{24 + 24 + 24 + 24 + 24}}{5}

= 24

Question 107

Which one of the following can be considered as appropriate pair of values of regression coefficient of y on x and regression coefficient of x on y?

  1. AOption (a)

    (1, 1)

  2. BOption (b)

    (-1, 1)

  3. COption (c)

    (−12,;2)\left( { - \frac{1}{2},;2} \right)

  4. DOption (d)

    (13,103)\left( {\frac{1}{3},\frac{{10}}{3}} \right)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

(1, 1)

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • The product of regression coefficient of y on x and regression coefficient of x on y is always less than or equal to 1. So \({{\rm{b}}{{\rm{xy}}}} \times {{\rm{b}}{{\rm{yx}}}} \le 1\) where bxy and byx are coefficient of regression.
  • The signs of both coefficients should be same.

 

Calculation:

We know that the signs of both coefficients should be same. 

So option 2 and 3 can’t be answer because both coefficient are of different sign.

We will check 1 option and 4 option because both have same sign so we will check product of both coefficient which should be less than equal to 1.

Checking 4th option

⇒13×103≤1 \Rightarrow \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{{10}}{3} \le 1

⇒109≤1 \Rightarrow \frac{{10}}{9} \le 1

⇒1.11≤1\Rightarrow 1.11 \le 1 Not true so it can’t be answer

Checking 1st option

⇒ 1 × 1 ≤ 1

⇒1≤1 \Rightarrow 1 \le 1 It is true so it is the right answer

Question 108

Let A and B be two events with P(A)=13,;P(B)=16{\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{A}} \right) = \frac{1}{3},{\rm{;P}}\left( {\rm{B}} \right) = \frac{1}{6} and P(A∩B)=112{\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cap {\rm{B}}} \right) = \frac{1}{{12}}. What is the P(B|A̅) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    15\frac{1}{5}

  2. BOption (b)

    17\frac{1}{7}

  3. COption (c)

    18\frac{1}{8}

  4. DOption (d)

    110\frac{1}{10}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

18\frac{1}{8}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Conditional probability: It is the measure of probability of an event A is occurring given that another event B is already occurred, then:

P(B∣A)=P(A∩B)P(A){\rm{P}}({\rm{B}}|{\rm{A}}) = \frac{{{\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cap {\rm{B}}} \right)}}{{{\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{A}} \right)}}

Formulas used:

  • P(A̅ ∩ B) = P(B) - P(A ∩ B)
  • P(A̅ ) = 1 - P(A)

 

Calculation:

Given: P(A)=13,;P(B)=16{\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{A}} \right) = \frac{1}{3},{\rm{;P}}\left( {\rm{B}} \right) = \frac{1}{6} and P(A∩B)=112{\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cap {\rm{B}}} \right) = \frac{1}{{12}}

To find: P(B|A̅)

We know that, conditional probability, P(A∣B)=P(A∩B)P(B){\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{A|B}}} \right) = \frac{{{\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cap {\rm{B}}} \right)}}{{{\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{B}} \right)}}

So, P(B∣Aˉ)=P(Aˉ∩B)P(Aˉ){\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{B|\bar A}}} \right) = \frac{{{\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{\bar A}} \cap {\rm{B}}} \right)}}{{{\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{\bar A}}} \right)}}

So, P(A̅ ∩ B) = P(B) - P(A ∩ B)

⇒ P(A̅ ∩ B) = 1/6 - 1/12

⇒ P(A̅ ∩ B) = 1/12

Now, P(A̅ ) = 1 - P(A)

⇒ P(A̅) = 1 - 1/3

⇒ P(A̅) = 2/3

∴ P(B∣Aˉ)=11223;{\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{B|\bar A}}} \right) = \frac{{\frac{1}{{12}}}}{{\frac{2}{3}}}{\rm{;}}

⇒ P(B|A̅) = 1/8

Question 109

In a binomial distribution, the mean is 23\frac{2}{3} and the variance is 59\frac{5}{9}. What is the probability that X = 2?

  1. AOption (a)

    536\frac{5}{36}

  2. BOption (b)

    2536\frac{25}{36}

  3. COption (c)

    25216\frac{25}{216}

  4. DOption (d)

    2554\frac{25}{54}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

25216\frac{25}{216}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Binomial distribution: If a random variable X has binomial distribution as B (n, p) with n and p as parameters, then the probability of random variable is given as:

P( X = k) = nCk pk (1 - p)(n - k)

Where, n is number of observations, p is the probability of success & (1 - p) is probability of failure.

 

Properties:

  • Mean of the distribution (μX) = n × p
  • The variance (σ2x) = n × p × (1 - p)
  • Standard deviation (σx) = √{np(1 - p)}

 

Calculation:

Given:

Mean = n × p = 2/3    …. (1)

Variance = n × p × (1 - p) = 5/9    …. (2)

 

Dividing equation (1) by equation (2)

np(1−p)np=5923\frac{{{\rm{np}}\left( {1 - {\rm{p}}} \right)}}{{{\rm{np}}}} = \frac{{\frac{5}{9}}}{{\frac{2}{3}}}

⇒ (1 - p) = 5/6

⇒ p = 1/6

Put p = 1/6 in equation (1)

n × (1/6) = 2/3

⇒ n = 4

Now, P(X = 2) = 4C2 × (1/6)2 × (1 - 1/6)(4 - 2)

P(X = 2) = 6 × (1/6)2 × (5/6)2

⇒P(x=2)=2564\Rightarrow {\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{x}} = 2} \right) = \frac{{25}}{{{6^4}}}

⇒P(X=2)=25216\Rightarrow {\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{X}} = 2} \right) = \frac{{25}}{{216}}

Question 110

The probability that a ship safely reaches a part is 13\frac{1}{3}. The probability that out of 5 ships, at least 4 ships would arrive safely is

  1. AOption (a)

    1243\frac{1}{243}

  2. BOption (b)

    10243\frac{10}{243}

  3. COption (c)

    11243\frac{11}{243}

  4. DOption (d)

    13243\frac{13}{243}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

11243\frac{11}{243}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Binomial distribution: If a random variable X has binomial distribution as B (n, p) with n and p as parameters, then the probability of random variable is given as:

P(X = k) = nCk pk (1 - p)(n - k)

Where, n is number of observations, p is the probability of success & (1 - p) is probability of failure.

 

Calculation:

Given:

Success of a ship to reach the port safely = p = 1/3

Probability that out of 5 ships, at least 4 should arrive = P(X = 4) + P(X = 5)

= 5C4 (1/3)4 (1 - 1/3)(5 - 4) + 5C5 (1/3)5 (1 - 1/3)(5 - 5)

=5×181×23+1×1243×1= 5 \times \frac{1}{{81}} \times \frac{2}{3} + 1 \times \frac{1}{{243}} \times 1

=10243+1243= \frac{{10}}{{243}} + \frac{1}{{243}}

= 11/243

Question 111

What is the probability that at least two persons out of a group of three persons were born in the same month (disregard year)?

  1. AOption (a)

    33144\frac{{33}}{{144}}

  2. BOption (b)

    1772\frac{{17}}{{72}}

  3. COption (c)

    1144\frac{{1}}{{144}}

  4. DOption (d)

    29\frac{{2}}{{9}}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1772\frac{{17}}{{72}}

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

Let us assume that each month is equally likely as a birth month.

A: Probability that all three were born in same month.

B: Probability two of them were born in same month.

E: Probability that at least two born in same month

P(E) = P(A) + P(B)

 

So, there are 123 choices for three birthdays all together, takin in order

For all three born in same month, there are 12 choices.

P(A)=1212×12×12{\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{A}} \right) = \frac{{12}}{{12 \times 12 \times 12}}

For 2 born in same month and the one in another; selecting any two born in any 12 months and the left one in another month.

P(B)=;3C2×12×1112×12×12{\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{B}} \right) = \frac{{{{\rm{;}}^3}{{\rm{C}}_2} \times 12 \times 11}}{{12 \times 12 \times 12}}

P(E)=1212×12×12+;3C2×12×1112×12×12{\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{E}} \right) = \frac{{12}}{{12 \times 12 \times 12}} + \frac{{{{\rm{;}}^3}{{\rm{C}}_2} \times 12 \times 11}}{{12 \times 12 \times 12}}

=1144+33144= \frac{1}{{144}} + \frac{{33}}{{144}}

= 34/144

= 17/72

Question 112

It is given that X̅ = 10, Y̅ = 90, σX = 3, σY = 12 and rXY = 0.8. The regression equation of X on Y is

  1. AOption (a)

    Y = 3.2X + 58

  2. BOption (b)

    X = 3.2Y + 58

  3. COption (c)

    X = - 8 + 0.2Y

  4. DOption (d)

    Y = - 8 + 0.2X

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

X = - 8 + 0.2Y

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Regression equation: Let x and y be two variables, then equation is given as:

\(\frac{{{\rm{x}} - {\rm{\bar x}}}}{{{{\rm{\sigma }}{\rm{x}}}}} = {\rm{r}}\left[ {\frac{{{\rm{y}} - {\rm{\bar y}}}}{{{{\rm{\sigma }}{\rm{y}}}}}} \right]\)

 

Calculation:

Given: x̅ = 10, y̅ = 90, σx = 3, σy = 12 and rxy = 0.8

So, regression equation is given as,

\(\frac{{{\rm{x}} - {\rm{\bar x}}}}{{{{\rm{\sigma }}{\rm{x}}}}} = {\rm{r}}\left[ {\frac{{{\rm{y}} - {\rm{\bar y}}}}{{{{\rm{\sigma }}{\rm{y}}}}}} \right]\)

⇒x−103=0.8[y−9012]\Rightarrow \frac{{{\rm{x}} - 10}}{3} = 0.8\left[ {\frac{{{\rm{y}} - 90}}{{12}}} \right]

⇒ x - 10 = 0.2 × {y - 90}

⇒ x = 0.2y - 18 + 10

⇒ x = 0.2y - 8

⇒ X = 0.2Y - 8

Question 113

If P(B)=34,;P(A∩B∩C‾)=13P\left( B \right) = \frac{3}{4},;P\left( {A \cap B \cap \overline{C}} \right) = \frac{1}{3} and P;(A‾;∩;B;∩;C‾)=13,P;\left( {\overline{A}; \cap ;B; \cap ;\overline{C}} \right) = \frac{1}{3}, then what is P (B ∩ C) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    112\frac{1}{{12}}

  2. BOption (b)

    34\frac{3}{{4}}

  3. COption (c)

    115\frac{1}{{15}}

  4. DOption (d)

    19\frac{1}{{9}}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

112\frac{1}{{12}}

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

Given that

⇒;P(B)=34,;P(A∩B∩Cc)=13\Rightarrow ;P\left( B \right) = \frac{3}{4},;P\left( {A \cap B \cap {C^c}} \right) = \frac{1}{3} And P;(Ac∩B∩;Cc)=13P;\left( {{A^c} \cap B \cap ;{C^c}} \right) = \frac{1}{3}

Form the above diagram we can write

⇒P(B)=P(Ac;∩B;∩Cc)+P(A;∩B;∩Cc)+P(A;∩B;∩C)+P(Ac;∩B∩C)\Rightarrow {\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{B}} \right) = {\rm{P}}\left( {{{\rm{A}}^{\rm{c}}}{\rm{;}} \cap {\rm{B;}} \cap {{\rm{C}}^{\rm{c}}}} \right) + {\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{A;}} \cap {\rm{B;}} \cap {{\rm{C}}^{\rm{c}}}} \right) + {\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{A;}} \cap {\rm{B;}} \cap {\rm{C}}} \right) + {\rm{P}}\left( {{{\rm{A}}^{\rm{c}}}{\rm{;}} \cap {\rm{B}} \cap {\rm{C}}} \right)

⇒P(B∩C)=;P(A;∩B;∩C)+P(Ac;∩B∩C)\Rightarrow {\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{B}} \cap {\rm{C}}} \right) = {\rm{;P}}\left( {{\rm{A;}} \cap {\rm{B;}} \cap {\rm{C}}} \right) + {\rm{P}}\left( {{{\rm{A}}^{\rm{c}}}{\rm{;}} \cap {\rm{B}} \cap {\rm{C}}} \right)

⇒P(B)=P(Ac;∩B;∩Cc)+P(A;∩B;∩Cc)+P(B;∩C) \Rightarrow {\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{B}} \right) = {\rm{P}}\left( {{{\rm{A}}^{\rm{c}}}{\rm{;}} \cap {\rm{B;}} \cap {{\rm{C}}^{\rm{c}}}} \right) + {\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{A;}} \cap {\rm{B;}} \cap {{\rm{C}}^{\rm{c}}}} \right) + {\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{B;}} \cap {\rm{C}}} \right)

⇒P(B∩C)=P(B)−P(Ac;∩B;∩Cc)−P(A;∩B;∩Cc)\Rightarrow {\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{B}} \cap {\rm{C}}} \right) = {\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{B}} \right) - {\rm{P}}\left( {{{\rm{A}}^{\rm{c}}}{\rm{;}} \cap {\rm{B;}} \cap {{\rm{C}}^{\rm{c}}}} \right) - {\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{A;}} \cap {\rm{B;}} \cap {{\rm{C}}^{\rm{c}}}} \right)

Put all given values

⇒P(B∩C)=34−13−13\Rightarrow {\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{B}} \cap {\rm{C}}} \right) = \frac{3}{4} - \frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{3}

⇒P(B∩C)=34−23\Rightarrow {\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{B}} \cap {\rm{C}}} \right) = \frac{3}{4} - \frac{2}{3}

∴P(B∩C)=112\therefore {\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{B}} \cap {\rm{C}}} \right) = \frac{1}{{12}}

Question 114

The following table gives the monthly expenditure of two families:

Expenditure (in Rs.)
ItemsFamily AFamily B
Food3,5002,700
Clothing500800
Rent1,5001,000
Education2,0001,800
Miscellaneous2,5001,800

 

In constructing a pie diagram to the above data, the radii of the circles are to be chosen by which one of the following ratios?

  1. AOption (a)

    1 : 1

  2. BOption (b)

    10 : 9

  3. COption (c)

    100 : 91

  4. DOption (d)

    5 : 4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

10 : 9

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Pie Chart: A pie chart is a circular statistical graphic, which is divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportion.

Some properties:

  • The arc length and central of each slide is proportional to the quantity it represents.
  • The area of the pie chart denoted the total quantity.

 

Calculation:

Area of the circle = Total expenditure

Total expenditure of family A = Rs. 10000

Area of circle A = 10000

Total expenditure of family B = Rs. 8100

Area of circle B = 8100

Area;of;cirlce;AArea;of;circle;B=100008100\frac{{{\rm{Area;of;cirlce;A}}}}{{{\rm{Area;of;circle;B}}}} = \frac{{10000}}{{8100}}

\(\Rightarrow \frac{{{\rm{\pi r}}{\rm{a}}^2}}{{{\rm{\pi r}}{\rm{b}}^2}} = \frac{{100}}{{81}}\)

\(\Rightarrow \frac{{{{\rm{r}}{\rm{a}}}}}{{{{\rm{r}}{\rm{b}}}}} = \frac{{10}}{9}\)

⇒ ra : rb = 10 : 9

Question 115

If a variable takes values 0, 1, 2, 3, …, n with frequencies 1, C(n, 1), C(n, 2), C(n, 3),…, C(n, n) respectively, then the arithmetic mean is

  1. AOption (a)

    2n

  2. BOption (b)

    n + 1

  3. COption (c)

    n

  4. DOption (d)

    n2\frac{{\rm{n}}}{2}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

n2\frac{{\rm{n}}}{2}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Mean: Let X be a random variable with values xi for i = 1, 2, …, n with frequencies fi. So:

Mean \(= \frac{{\mathop \sum \nolimits_{{\rm{i}} = 0}^{\rm{n}} {{\rm{x}}{\rm{i}}}{{\rm{f}}{\rm{i}}}}}{{\mathop \sum \nolimits_{{\rm{i}} = 0}^{\rm{n}} {{\rm{f}}_{\rm{i}}}}}\)

Binomial expansion formula:

  • (1+ x)n = nC0x0 + nC1x1 + nC2x2 + … + nCnxn

 

Calculation:

Given: 

xi = i for i = 0, 1, 2, …, n

fi = nCi for i = 0, 1, 2, …, n

So, mean \(= \frac{{\mathop \sum \nolimits_{{\rm{i}} = 0}^{\rm{n}} {{\rm{x}}{\rm{i}}}{{\rm{f}}{\rm{i}}}}}{{\mathop \sum \nolimits_{{\rm{i}} = 0}^{\rm{n}} {{\rm{f}}_{\rm{i}}}}}\)

\(= \frac{{0 \times {{\rm{;}}^{\rm{n}}}{{\rm{C}}_0} + 1 \times {{\rm{;}}^{\rm{n}}}{{\rm{C}}_1} + 2 \times {{\rm{;}}^{\rm{n}}}{{\rm{C}}2} + \ldots + {\rm{n}} \times {{\rm{;}}^{\rm{n}}}{{\rm{C}}{\rm{n}}}}}{{{{\rm{;}}^{\rm{n}}}{{\rm{C}}_0} + {{\rm{;}}^{\rm{n}}}{{\rm{C}}_1} + {{\rm{;}}^{\rm{n}}}{{\rm{C}}2} + \ldots + {{\rm{;}}^{\rm{n}}}{{\rm{C}}{\rm{n}}}}}\)

Now we know that,

(1+ x)n = nC0x0 + nC1x1 + nC2x2 + … + nCnxn ----(1)

Differentiating both sides w.r.t x

⇒ n(1 + x)n-1 = 0 + 1 × nC1x + 2 × nC2x1 + … + n × nCnxn ----(2)

Put x = 1 in equation (2)

⇒ n × 2n-1 = 0 + 1 × nC1 + 2 × nC2 + … + n × nCn ----(3)

Put x = 1 in equation (1)

⇒ 2n = nC0x0 + nC1x1 + nC2x2 + … + nCnxn ----(4)

 

So, \(\frac{{0 \times {{\rm{;}}^{\rm{n}}}{{\rm{C}}_0} + 1 \times {{\rm{;}}^{\rm{n}}}{{\rm{C}}_1} + 2 \times {{\rm{;}}^{\rm{n}}}{{\rm{C}}2} + \ldots + {\rm{n}} \times {{\rm{;}}^{\rm{n}}}{{\rm{C}}{\rm{n}}}}}{{{{\rm{;}}^{\rm{n}}}{{\rm{C}}_0} + {{\rm{;}}^{\rm{n}}}{{\rm{C}}_1} + {{\rm{;}}^{\rm{n}}}{{\rm{C}}2} + \ldots + {{\rm{;}}^{\rm{n}}}{{\rm{C}}{\rm{n}}}}} = \frac{{{\rm{n}} \times {2^{{\rm{n}} - 1}}}}{{{2^{\rm{n}}}}}\) [Using equation (3) & (4)]

=n2= \frac{{\rm{n}}}{2}

Question 116

In a multiple-choice test, an examinee either knows the correct answer with probability p, or guesses with probability 1 - p. The probability of answering a question correctly is 1m\rm 1\over m , if he or she merely guesses. If the examinee answers a question correctly, the probability that he or she really knows the answer is

  1. AOption (a)

    mp1+mp\frac{{{\rm{mp}}}}{{1 + {\rm{mp}}}}

  2. BOption (b)

    mp1+(m−1)p\frac{{{\rm{mp}}}}{{1 + \left( {{\rm{m}} - 1} \right){\rm{p}}}}

  3. COption (c)

    (m−1)1+(m−1)p\frac{{\left( {{\rm{m}} - 1} \right)}}{{1 + \left( {{\rm{m}} - 1} \right){\rm{p}}}}

  4. DOption (d)

    (m−1)p1+mp\frac{{\left( {{\rm{m}} - 1} \right){\rm{p}}}}{{1 + {\rm{mp}}}}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

mp1+(m−1)p\frac{{{\rm{mp}}}}{{1 + \left( {{\rm{m}} - 1} \right){\rm{p}}}}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Probability: It is a measure of likelihood of an event to occur.

Probability of an event to occur, P(E) =favourable;outcomestotal;outcomes= \frac{{{\rm{favourable;outcomes}}}}{{{\rm{total;outcomes}}}}

 

Calculation:

Probability of knowing correct answer = p

Probability of guessing the correct answer =(1−p)×1m= \left( {1 - {\rm{p}}} \right) \times \frac{1}{{\rm{m}}}

So, probability of answering correctly =p+1−pm= {\rm{p}} + \frac{{1 - {\rm{p}}}}{{\rm{m}}}

Probability of answering correctly considering that, he or she knows the correct answer =pp+1−pm= \frac{{\rm{p}}}{{{\rm{p}} + \frac{{1 - {\rm{p}}}}{{\rm{m}}}}}

=mpmp+1−p= \frac{{{\rm{mp}}}}{{{\rm{mp}} + 1 - {\rm{p}}}}

=mp1+(m−1)p= \frac{{{\rm{mp}}}}{{1 + \left( {{\rm{m}} - 1} \right){\rm{p}}}}

Question 117

If x1 and x2 are positive quantities, then the condition for the difference between the arithmetic mean and the geometric mean to be greater than 1 is

  1. AOption (a)

    x1+x2>2x1x2{{\rm{x}}_1} + {{\rm{x}}_2} > 2\sqrt {{{\rm{x}}_1}{{\rm{x}}_2}}

  2. BOption (b)

    x1+x2>2\sqrt {{{\rm{x}}_1}} + \sqrt {{{\rm{x}}_2}} > \sqrt 2

  3. COption (c)

    ∣x1−x2∣>2\left| {\sqrt {{{\rm{x}}_1}} - \sqrt {{{\rm{x}}_2}} } \right| > \sqrt 2

  4. DOption (d)

    x1+x2<2;(x1x2+1){{\rm{x}}_1} + {{\rm{x}}_2} < 2{\rm{;}}\left( {\sqrt {{{\rm{x}}_1}{{\rm{x}}_2}} + 1} \right)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

∣x1−x2∣>2\left| {\sqrt {{{\rm{x}}_1}} - \sqrt {{{\rm{x}}_2}} } \right| > \sqrt 2

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Arithmetic mean: It is sum of all observations upon number of observations.

If x1, x2, x3, …., xn are the observations, then mean is given as:

\({\rm{\bar X}} = \frac{{{{\rm{x}}_1} + {{\rm{x}}2} + \ldots + {{\rm{x}}{\rm{n}}}}}{{\rm{n}}}\)

Geometric mean: It is the nth root of product n numbers. Let x1, x2, …, xn be n values of X, then:

Geometric mean \({{\rm{\bar X}}{{\rm{geom}}}} = \sqrt[{\rm{n}}]{{\mathop \prod \limits{{\rm{i}} = 1}^{\rm{n}} {{\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}}}}\)

Calculation:

Given: x1 & x2 are positive.

A.M. - G.M. > 1

So, x1+x22−x1x2>1\frac{{{{\rm{x}}_1} + {{\rm{x}}_2}}}{2} - \sqrt {{{\rm{x}}_1}{{\rm{x}}_2}} > 1

⇒;x1+x22>x1x2+1\Rightarrow {\rm{;}}\frac{{{{\rm{x}}_1} + {{\rm{x}}_2}}}{2} > \sqrt {{{\rm{x}}_1}{{\rm{x}}_2}} + 1

⇒ x1 + x2 > 2√(x1x2) + 2

⇒ x1 + x2 - 2√(x1x2) > 2

⇒(x1−x2)2>2\Rightarrow {\left( {\sqrt {{{\rm{x}}_1}} - \sqrt {{{\rm{x}}_2}} } \right)^2} > 2

⇒∣x1−x2∣>2\Rightarrow \left| {\sqrt {{{\rm{x}}_1}} - \sqrt {{{\rm{x}}_2}} } \right| > \sqrt 2

Question 118

Consider the following statements:

  1. Variance is unaffected by change of origin and change of scale.
  2. Coefficient of variance is independent of the unit of observations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    1 only

  2. BOption (b)

    2 only

  3. COption (c)

    Both 1 and 2

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither 1 nor 2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2 only

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • \({{\rm{\sigma }}^2} = \mathop \sum \limits_{i = 1}^N \frac{{{{\left( {{x_i} - ;\mu } \right)}^2}}}{N}\)
  • μ=∑xiN\mu = \sum \frac{{{x_i}}}{N}

Where, σ2 is variance, μ is Mean and N is Total numbers of observation

  • The coefficient of variation expresses the standard deviation as a percentage of the sample mean. ⇒CV=σμ×100\Rightarrow {\bf{CV}} = \frac{{\bf{\sigma }}}{{\bf{\mu }}} \times 100

Where, σ is standard deviation and μ is mean of population

Calculation:

  1. Variance is unaffected by change of origin and change of scale.
  • Variance is independent of change of origin as the change in origin is uniformly added to all the values and hence the mean also and hence, when (xi−μ)2{\left( {{{\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}} - {\rm{\mu }}} \right)^2} is calculated, it remains unaffected.

For example: x1 + 5, x2 + 5 ……… xn+5 than mean and xi both will change in same manner so while we calculate (xi−μ)2{\left( {{{\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}} - {\rm{\mu }}} \right)^2} it won’t change.

  • But, change of scale alters all values unevenly and hence, variance changes.

For example: 2x1, 2x2 …………. 2xn than mean and xi both will change so variance also change.

So that first statement is not completely right

  1. Coefficient of variance is independent of the unit of observations.
  • The coefficient of variation expresses the standard deviation as a percentage of the sample mean. CV=σμ×100CV = \frac{\sigma }{\mu } \times 100

Both σ, μ have same unit so it gets cancel out.

So, CV is independent of the unit of variance 2nd statement is right.

Question 119

Five sticks of length 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 feet are given. Three of these sticks are selection at random. What is the probability that the selected sticks can form a triangle?

  1. AOption (a)

    0.5

  2. BOption (b)

    0.4

  3. COption (c)

    0.3

  4. DOption (d)

    0

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

0.3

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Condition of triangle: Let a, b, c be the length of sides of the triangle, then:

Sum of smaller sides should be greater than third side, i.e., a + b > c

 

Probability: It is a measure of likelihood of an event to occur.

Probability of an event to occur, P(E) =favourable;outcomestotal;outcomes= \frac{{{\rm{favourable;outcomes}}}}{{{\rm{total;outcomes}}}}

Note:

Combination is the number of ways in which we can select a group of objects from a set. For example, selecting r things from set of n things is given as nCr

 

Calculation:

Given: five length of sticks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 feet

Condition of a triangle to be formed, if a, b, c be length of sides of triangle then:

a + b > c

Total number of cases = 5C3 = 10

Cases from which triangles can be formed:

  1. 3 + 5 > 7
  2. 3 + 7 > 9
  3. 5 + 7 > 9

 

Number of favourable outcomes = 3

So, probability that triangle will be formed = 3/10 = 0.3

Question 120

The coefficient of correlation when coefficients of regression are 0.2 and 1.8 is

  1. AOption (a)

    0.36

  2. BOption (b)

    0.2

  3. COption (c)

    0.6

  4. DOption (d)

    0.9

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

0.6

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Coefficient of Correlation: The geometric mean between two regression coefficient is equal to coefficient of correlation i.e.,

\({\rm{r}} = \sqrt {{{\rm{b}}{{\rm{yx}}}}{{\rm{b}}{{\rm{xy}}}}} \)

Some other properties of regression coefficient:

  • The regression coefficient of y on x is represented by byx and x on y as bxy.
  • Both regression coefficient must have same sign.
  • If one regression coefficient is greater than unity than others will be lesser than unity.
  • Arithmetic mean of both regression coefficient:
  • \(\frac{{{{\rm{b}}{{\rm{yx}}}} + {{\rm{b}}{{\rm{xy}}}}}}{2} \ge {\rm{r}}\)

 

Calculation:

Given: byx = 0.2 & bxy = 1.8

To find: coefficient of correlation (r)

So, coefficient of correlation = r

=0.2×1.8= \sqrt {0.2 \times 1.8}

= √(0.36)

= 0.6

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