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Question 1

Suppose ω is a cube root of unity with ω ≠ 1. Suppose P and Q are the points on the complex plane defined by ω and ω2. If O is the origin, then what is the angle between OP and OQ?

  1. AOption (a)

    60°

  2. BOption (b)

    90°

  3. COption (c)

    120°

  4. DOption (d)

    150°

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

120°

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • Three cube root of unity are 1,;;−12+i32;{\rm{;}} - \frac{1}{2} + \frac{{i\sqrt 3 }}{2},;;−12−i32{\rm{;;}} - \frac{1}{2} - \frac{{i\sqrt 3 }}{2}
  • The sum of three cube roots of unity is zero. ⇔  1+ω+ω2=01 + \omega + {\omega ^2} = 0
  • Square of any imaginary cube root of unity is equal to the other imaginary cube root of unity.

i.e., if ω=−12+i32;then;ω2=−12−i32{\rm{\omega }} = - \frac{1}{2} + \frac{{i\sqrt 3 }}{2};{\rm{then;}}{{\rm{\omega }}^2} = - \frac{1}{2} - \frac{{i\sqrt 3 }}{2} 

  • Slope of the line if two points are given:
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Let AB is the line such that A=(x1,y1);and;B=(x2,;y2){\rm{A}} = ({{\rm{x}}_1},{{\rm{y}}_1}){\rm{;and;B}} = \left( {{{\rm{x}}_2},{\rm{;}}{{\rm{y}}_2}} \right)

Then slope of line AB

⇒(m)=;y2−y1x2−x1\Rightarrow \left( {\bf{m}} \right) = ;\frac{{{{\bf{y}}_2} - {{\bf{y}}_1}}}{{{{\bf{x}}_2} - {{\bf{x}}_1}}}

  • Angle between the two lines if their slopes are known:

tan⁡θ=(m2−m11+m1m2)\tan {\rm{θ }} = \left( {{\frac{{{{\rm{m}}_2} - {{\rm{m}}_1}}}{{1 + {{\rm{m}}_1}{{\rm{m}}_2}}}} } \right)  

⇒θ=tan⁡−1(m2−m11+m1m2) \Rightarrow {\bf{θ }} = {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( { {\frac{{{{\bf{m}}_2} - {{\bf{m}}_1}}}{{1 + {{\bf{m}}_1}{{\bf{m}}_2}}}} } \right)

Where, ;m1;and;m2{\rm{;}}{{\rm{m}}_1}{\rm{;and;}}{{\rm{m}}_2} are slope of the lines.

Calculation:

We have, points P and Q on complex plane which are ω;and;ω2{\rm{\omega ;and;}}{{\rm{\omega }}^2}

We know ω=−12+i32;and;ω2=−12−i32{\rm{\omega }} = - \frac{1}{2} + \frac{{i\sqrt 3 }}{2};{\rm{and;}}{{\rm{\omega }}^2} = - \frac{1}{2} - \frac{{i\sqrt 3 }}{2}

For point P, ω=−12+i32{\rm{\omega }} = - \frac{1}{2} + \frac{{i\sqrt 3 }}{2}, Here real part is −12;;and;imaginary;part;is;32- \frac{1}{2};;{\rm{and;imaginary;part;is;}}\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}

Similarly, for point Q, ;ω2=−12−i32{\rm{;}}{{\rm{\omega }}^2} = - \frac{1}{2} - \frac{{i\sqrt 3 }}{2}, Here real part is −12;;and;imaginary;part;is;−32- \frac{1}{2};;{\rm{and;imaginary;part;is;}}\frac{{ - \sqrt 3 }}{2}

On complex plane point P and Q will look something like (shown in image)

∴P;(−12,;32)and;Q;(−12,−;32)∴ {\rm{P;}}\left( { - \frac{1}{2},;\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}} \right){\rm{and;Q;}}\left( { - \frac{1}{2}, - ;\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}} \right) And origin O (0, 0) 

Let’s find out slope of OP and slope of OQ:

Slope of OP (m1) = 32;−;0−12−0=−3\frac{{\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}; - ;0}}{{ - \frac{1}{2} - 0}} = - \sqrt 3                                … ( slope;(m)=;y2−y1x2−x1{\rm{slope;}}\left( {\bf{m}} \right) = ;\frac{{{{\bf{y}}_2} - {{\bf{y}}_1}}}{{{{\bf{x}}_2} - {{\bf{x}}_1}}} )

Slope of OP (m2) = −32;−;0−12−0=3\frac{{ - \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}; - ;0}}{{ - \frac{1}{2} - 0}} = \sqrt 3

Now we have slope of the lines, so we can estimate the angle between the lines OP and OQ

We have,

⇒θ=tan⁡−1(m2−m11+m1m2) \Rightarrow {\bf{θ }} = {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( { {\frac{{{{\bf{m}}_2} - {{\bf{m}}_1}}}{{1 + {{\bf{m}}_1}{{\bf{m}}_2}}}} } \right)

⇒θ=tan⁡−1(3−(−3)1+3(−3)) \Rightarrow {\rm{θ }} = {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {{\frac{{\sqrt 3 - \left( { - \sqrt 3} \right)}}{{1 + \sqrt3\left( { - \sqrt3} \right)}}} } \right)

⇒θ=tan⁡−1(231−3) \Rightarrow {\rm{θ }} = {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {{\frac{{2\sqrt3}}{{1 - 3}}} } \right)

⇒θ=tan−1(−3) \Rightarrow {\rm{θ }} = {\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left( -{\sqrt3} \right)

∴ θ = 120° 

Hence, option 1 is correct.

Additional points:

  1. ω×ω2=(−12+i32)×(−12−i32){\bf{\omega }} \times {{\bf{\omega }}^2} = \left( { - \frac{1}{2} + \frac{{i\sqrt 3 }}{2}} \right) \times \left( { - \frac{1}{2} - \frac{{i\sqrt 3 }}{2}} \right) = 1.
  2. Reciprocal of each imaginary cube roots of unity is the other.

⇒ω=1ω2\Rightarrow \omega = \frac{1}{{{\omega ^2}}}  And ω2=1ω{\omega ^2} = \frac{1}{\omega }

Question 2

Suppose there is a relation * between the positive numbers x and y given x * y if and only if x ≤ y2. Then which one of the following is correct?

  1. AOption (a)
    • is reflexive but not transitive and symmetric
  2. BOption (b)
    • is transitive but not reflexive and symmetric
  3. COption (c)
    • is symmetric and reflexive but not transitive
  4. DOption (d)

    None of these

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

None of these

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Let R be a binary relation on a set A.

1. Reflexive: Each element is related to itself.

  • R is reflexive if for all x ∈ A, xRx.
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2. Symmetric: If any one element is related to any other element, then the second element is related to the first.

  • R is symmetric if for all x, y ∈ A, if xRy, then yRx.
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3. Transitive: If any one element is related to a second and that second element is related to a third, then the first element is related to the third.

  • R is transitive if for all x, y, z ∈ A, if xRy and yRz, then xRz.
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Calculation:

Given, x, y and z are positive numbers i.e 1, 2, 3 and so on

1. Reflexive:

To show x ≤ x2

 x2 – x ≥ 0

x ( x – 1 ) ≥ 0

So, for x ≥ 1 or x ≤ 0, the above relation is true. It is given that the x > 0 so the acceptable value will be,

x ≥ 1 

So, for all x ≥ 1, the given relation will be reflexive but for the value of xϵ (0, 1), it will not be reflexive.

So, the relation is not reflexive for all the positive values of x.

2. Symmetric:

To show when x ≤ y2 leads to y ≤ x2

Considering x = 1 and y = 2

x2 = 1 and y2 = 4

Here x ≤ y2 as 1 ≤ 4 but y ≤ x2 is not true as y = 2 is greater than x2 = 1

Thus relation * is not symmetric

3. Transitive:  To show when xRy or x ≤ y2 and yRz or y ≤ z2 leads to xRz or x ≤ z2

Considering x = 5, y = 3 and z = 2

⇒ x2 = 25 , y2 = 9 and z2 = 4

Here x ≤ y2 as 5 ≤ 9, y ≤ z2 as 3 ≤ 4, but x ≤ z2 is not true as  x = 5 is greater than z2 = 4

Thus relation * is not transitive

Question 3

If x2 - px + 4 > 0 for all real values of x, then which one of the following is correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    |p| < 4

  2. BOption (b)

    |p| ≤ 4

  3. COption (c)

    |p| > 4

  4. DOption (d)

    |p| ≥ 4

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

|p| < 4

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Consider a quadratic equation: ax2+bx;+;c=;0{\rm{a}}{{\rm{x}}^2} + {\rm{bx;}} + {\rm{;c}} = {\rm{;}}0

Roots of quadratic equation are given by,

⇔ x=−b±b2−4ac2a{\rm{x}} = \frac{{ - {\rm{b}} \pm \sqrt {{{\rm{b}}^2} - 4{\rm{ac}}} }}{{2{\rm{a}}}} 

The term  b2- 4ac is called discriminant, it is important as it tells about the nature of roots.

1. ;b2−4ac<0{\rm{;}}{{\rm{b}}^2} - 4{\rm{ac}} < 0There are no real roots
1. ;b2−4ac=0{\rm{;}}{{\rm{b}}^2} - 4{\rm{ac}} = 0There is one real root
1. ;b2−4ac>0{\rm{;}}{{\rm{b}}^2} - 4{\rm{ac}} > 0There are two real roots

 

A parabola graphically represents a quadratic equation with a vertex located at the origin, below the x-axis, or above the x-axis. Therefore, a quadratic function may have one, two, or zero roots.

Calculation:

Given: x2;−;px;+;4;>;0;;∀;real;values;of;x{{\rm{x}}^2}{\rm{;}}-{\rm{;px;}} + {\rm{;}}4{\rm{;}} > {\rm{;}}0{\rm{;;}}\forall ;{\rm{real;values;of;x}} 

On comparing the given equation with the standard quadratic equation

ax2+bx;+;c=;0{\rm{a}}{{\rm{x}}^2} + {\rm{bx;}} + {\rm{;c}} = {\rm{;}}0, we get

a = 1, b = -p and c = 4

Given quadratic equation is more than zero that means it has no real roots If roots are not real (Then only the quadratic equation will not intersect the x-axis)

∴ b2−4ac<0{{\rm{b}}^2} - 4{\rm{ac}} < 0 

⇒(−p)2−4(1)(4)<0\Rightarrow {\left( { - {\rm{p}}} \right)^2} - 4\left( 1 \right)\left( 4 \right) < 0

⇒(p)2−16<0\Rightarrow {\left( {\rm{p}} \right)^2} - 16 < 0

⇒(p)2−42<0\Rightarrow {\left( {\rm{p}} \right)^2} - {4^2} < 0

⇒(p+4)(p−4)<0\Rightarrow \left( {{\rm{p}} + 4} \right)\left( {{\rm{p}} - 4} \right) < 0                     (Using a2- b2 = (a + b). (a - b))

This inequality holds if p ranges from -4 to 4 i.e., p = (-4, 4)

Only |p| < 4 satisfy the above condition

Hence, option 1 is correct.

Important Points

If the quadratic function is always more than zero, that means, when graphed on the coordinate system, the function never intersects the X-axis. That means that the quadratic equation has no real roots.

Question 4

If z=x+iy=(12−i2)−25{\rm{z}} = {\rm{x}} + {\rm{iy}} = {\left( {\frac{1}{{\sqrt 2 }} - \frac{{\rm{i}}}{{\sqrt 2 }}} \right)^{ - 25}}, where i=−1{\rm{i}} = \sqrt { - 1} , then what is the fundamental amplitude of z−2z−i2?\frac{{{\rm{z}} - \sqrt 2 }}{{{\rm{z}} - {\rm{i}}\sqrt 2 }}?

  1. AOption (a)

    π

  2. BOption (b)

    π2\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}

  3. COption (c)

    π3\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{3}

  4. DOption (d)

    π4\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4}

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

π

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • Using Euler form of complex number: cos;θ;+;i;sin;θ;=;eiθ{\rm{cos;\theta ;}} + {\rm{;i;sin;\theta ;}} = {\rm{;}}{{\rm{e}}^{{\rm{i\theta }}}}
  • For a complex number z = a + ib , the amplitude θ is given by:θ=tan⁡−1ba{\rm{\theta }} = {\tan ^{ - 1}}\frac{{\rm{b}}}{{\rm{a}}}

Calculation:

z=x+iy=(12−i2)−25=(cos⁡(π4)−i;sin(π4))−25=(cos⁡(−π4)+i;sin(−π4))−25{\rm{z}} = {\rm{x}} + {\rm{iy}} = {\left( {\frac{1}{{\sqrt 2 }} - \frac{{\rm{i}}}{{\sqrt 2 }}} \right)^{ - 25}} = {\left( {\cos \left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4}} \right) - {\rm{i;sin}}\left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4}} \right)} \right)^{ - 25}} = {\left( {\cos \left( { - \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4}} \right) + {\rm{i;sin}}\left( { - \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4}} \right)} \right)^{ - 25}}

⇒z=;(e−iπ4)−25=ei25π4=cos⁡(25π4)+i;sin(25π4)=12+i2 \Rightarrow {\rm{z}} = {\rm{;}}{\left( {{{\rm{e}}^{ - {\rm{i}}\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4}}}} \right)^{ - 25}} = {{\rm{e}}^{{\rm{i}}\frac{{25{\rm{\pi }}}}{4}}} = \cos \left( {\frac{{25{\rm{\pi }}}}{4}} \right) + {\rm{i;sin}}\left( {\frac{{25{\rm{\pi }}}}{4}} \right) = \frac{1}{{\sqrt 2 }} + \frac{{\rm{i}}}{{\sqrt 2 }}

Calculating for next part:

z−2z−i2=12+i2−212+i2−i2=;22+i22−222+i22−i2=−22+i2222−i22=−1+i;1−i;\frac{{{\rm{z}} - \sqrt 2 }}{{{\rm{z}} - {\rm{i}}\sqrt 2 }} = \frac{{\frac{1}{{\sqrt 2 }} + \frac{{\rm{i}}}{{\sqrt 2 }} - \sqrt 2 }}{{\frac{1}{{\sqrt 2 }} + \frac{{\rm{i}}}{{\sqrt 2 }} - {\rm{i}}\sqrt 2 }} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{\frac{{\sqrt 2 }}{2} + \frac{{{\rm{i}}\sqrt 2 }}{2} - \sqrt 2 }}{{\frac{{\sqrt 2 }}{2} + \frac{{{\rm{i}}\sqrt 2 }}{2} - {\rm{i}}\sqrt 2 }} = \frac{{ - \frac{{\sqrt 2 }}{2} + \frac{{{\rm{i}}\sqrt 2 }}{2}}}{{\frac{{\sqrt 2 }}{2} - \frac{{{\rm{i}}\sqrt 2 }}{2}}} = \frac{{ - 1 + {\rm{i}}}}{{{\rm{;}}1 - {\rm{i;}}}}

⇒z=−(1−i);1−i;=−1=−1+0i\Rightarrow {\rm{z}} = \frac{{ - \left( {1 - {\rm{i}}} \right)}}{{{\rm{;}}1 - {\rm{i;}}}} = - 1 = - 1 + 0{\rm{i}}

Amplitude(θ)=tan⁡−10−1=;tan⁡−10−1=;tan⁡−10=;0;,;π{\rm{Amplitude}}\left( {\rm{\theta }} \right) = {\tan ^{ - 1}}\frac{0}{{ - 1}} = {\rm{;}}{\tan ^{ - 1}}\frac{0}{{ - 1}} = {\rm{;}}{\tan ^{ - 1}}0 = {\rm{;}}0{\rm{;}},{\rm{;\pi }}

Here x is negative so amplitude (θ) is equal to π.

Question 5

If f(x1)−f(x2)=f(x1−x21−x1x2){\rm{f}}\left( {{{\rm{x}}_1}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( {{{\rm{x}}_2}} \right) = {\rm{f}}\left( {\frac{{{{\rm{x}}_1} - {{\rm{x}}_2}}}{{1 - {{\rm{x}}_1}{{\rm{x}}_2}}}} \right) for x1, x2 ∈ (-1, 1), then what is f(x) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    In;(1−x1+x){\rm{In;}}\left( {\frac{{1 - {\rm{x}}}}{{1 + {\rm{x}}}}} \right)

  2. BOption (b)

    In;(2+x1−x){\rm{In;}}\left( {\frac{{2 + {\rm{x}}}}{{1 - {\rm{x}}}}} \right)

  3. COption (c)

    tan⁡−1(1−x1+x){\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{1 - {\rm{x}}}}{{1 + {\rm{x}}}}} \right)

  4. DOption (d)

    tan⁡−1(1+x1−x){\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{1 + {\rm{x}}}}{{1 - {\rm{x}}}}} \right)

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

In;(1−x1+x){\rm{In;}}\left( {\frac{{1 - {\rm{x}}}}{{1 + {\rm{x}}}}} \right)

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

Given: f(x1)−f(x2)=f(x1−x21−x1x2){\rm{f}}\left( {{{\rm{x}}_1}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( {{{\rm{x}}_2}} \right) = {\rm{f}}\left( {\frac{{{{\rm{x}}_1} - {{\rm{x}}_2}}}{{1 - {{\rm{x}}_1}{{\rm{x}}_2}}}} \right) for x1, x2 ∈ (-1, 1)

Put x1 = x2 = 0

f(0)−f(0)=f(0−01−0){\rm{f}}\left( 0 \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( 0 \right) = {\rm{f}}\left( {\frac{{0 - 0}}{{1 - 0}}} \right)

⇒ 0 = f(0)

So, f(x) at x = 0 is zero.

For option (1), f(x)=;In;(1−x1+x){\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{;In;}}\left( {\frac{{1 - {\rm{x}}}}{{1 + {\rm{x}}}}} \right)

f(0) = ln (1) = 0.

For option (2), f(x)=In;(2+x1−x){\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{In;}}\left( {\frac{{2 + {\rm{x}}}}{{1 - {\rm{x}}}}} \right)

f(0) = ln (2)

For option, f(x)=tan⁡−1(1−x1+x){\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{1 - {\rm{x}}}}{{1 + {\rm{x}}}}} \right)

f(0) = tan-1 (1) = π/4

For option, f(x)=tan⁡−1(1+x1−x){\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{1 + {\rm{x}}}}{{1 - {\rm{x}}}}} \right)

f(0) = tan-1 (1) = π/4

Hence, option (1) is correct.

Question 6

What is the range of the function y=x21+x2{\rm{y}} = \frac{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^2}}} where x ∈ R?

  1. AOption (a)

    [0, 1)

  2. BOption (b)

    [0, 1]

  3. COption (c)

    (0, 1)

  4. DOption (d)

    (0, 1]

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

[0, 1)

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • For a quadratic equation ax2 + bx +c = 0 to have real roots: D = b2 – 4ac ≥ 0
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Calculation:

y=x21+x2{\rm{y}} = \frac{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}{{1 + {{\rm{x}}^2}}}, Where x ∈ R

On solving,

y + yx2 = x2

⇒ (y - 1) x2 + y = 0

⇒(y - 1) x2 + y = 0

Also for the quadratic equation to exist y – 1 = 0 is not possible

Which is a quadratic equation in x , on comparing ax2 + bx +c = 0 we get a = (y - 1) , b = 0 , c = y.

For x ∈ R considering D ≥ 0 so b2 – 4ac ≥ 0

0 – 4 y ( y – 1 ) ≥ 0

⇒ y ( y - 1 ) ≤ 0

Which gives the solution y ∈ [0, 1)

Question 7

A straight line intersects x and y axes at P and Q respectively. If (3, 5) is the middle point of PQ, then what is the area of the triangle OPQ?

  1. AOption (a)

    12 square units

  2. BOption (b)

    15 square units

  3. COption (c)

    20 square units

  4. DOption (d)

    30 square units

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

30 square units

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Let A(x1, y1) and B(x2, y2) be any two points on the X-Y plane. Suppose point C is the mid-point of the line segment AB, then the co-ordinates of point C is:

 

  • Midpoint;=;(x1;+;;x22,;y1;+;;y22){\rm{Midpoint;}} = {\rm{;}}\left( {\frac{{{{\rm{x}}_1}{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;;}}{{\rm{x}}_2}}}{2},{\rm{;}}\frac{{{{\rm{y}}_1}{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;;}}{{\rm{y}}_2}}}{2}} \right)
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Calculation:

Let the intersection on x axis (P) be (x, 0)

Let the intersection on y axis (Q) be (0, y)

Given mid-point of PQ: (3 , 5 )

Using midpoint formula:

0;+;x2=3\frac{{0; + ;{\rm{x}}}}{2} = 3

∴ x = 6

0;+;42=5\frac{{0; + ;4}}{2} = 5

∴ y = 10

So, P (6, 0) and Q (0, 10)

Since the triangle is formed with sides as both the coordinate axes it is right angled at O.

PO = 6

QO = 10

Area=12×PO×QO=6:×:10;2=30{\rm{Area}} = \frac{1}{2} \times {\rm{PO}} \times {\rm{QO}} = \frac{{6: \times :10{\rm{;}}}}{2} = 30

Question 8

If a circle of radius b units with center at (0, b) touches the line y = x -√2, then what is the value of b?

  1. AOption (a)

    2 + √2

  2. BOption (b)

    -2 – √2

  3. COption (c)

    2√2

  4. DOption (d)

    √2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2 + √2

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

To find distance between the straight line ax + by + c = 0 and point (x1, y1), we use

d=∣ax1+by1+ca2+b2;∣{\bf{d}} = \left| {\frac{{{\bf{a}}{{\bf{x}}_1} + {\bf{b}}{{\bf{y}}_1} + {\bf{c}}}}{{\sqrt {{{\bf{a}}^2} + {{\bf{b}}^2};} }}} \right|

Calculation:

Given:

Equation of line, y = x - √2

Radius of circle = b units

Center of circle, (0, b)

To find: Value of b =?

Let’s find out the distance of a line from the center point (0, b),

We know that d=∣ax1+by1+ca2+b2;∣{\bf{d}} = \left| {\frac{{{\bf{a}}{{\bf{x}}_1} + {\bf{b}}{{\bf{y}}_1} + {\bf{c}}}}{{\sqrt {{{\bf{a}}^2} + {{\bf{b}}^2};} }}} \right| 

Here line y = x - √2 can be written as, x - y - √2 = 0

On comparing the equation with ax + by + c = 0, we get

a = 1, b = -1, and c = -√2

Points are (x1, y1) = (0, b)

⇒d=∣ax1+by1+ca2+b2;∣\Rightarrow {\bf{d}} = \left| {\frac{{{\bf{a}}{{\bf{x}}_1} + {\bf{b}}{{\bf{y}}_1} + {\bf{c}}}}{{\sqrt {{{\bf{a}}^2} + {{\bf{b}}^2};} }}} \right|

⇒d=∣(1)(0)−(1)(b)−√212+12;∣ \Rightarrow {\rm{d}} = \left| {\frac{{\left( 1 \right)\left( 0 \right) - \left( 1 \right)\left( {\rm{b}} \right) - \surd 2}}{{\sqrt {{1^2} + {1^2}{\rm{;}}} }}} \right|

⇒d=∣(−b−2)2;∣\Rightarrow {\rm{d}} = \left| {\frac{{\left( {{\rm{-b}} -\sqrt 2 } \right)}}{{\sqrt {2{\rm{;}}} }}} \right|

Here line touches the circle

Hence Distance = Radius

∴ d = b

⇒b=(b+2)2;\Rightarrow {\rm{b}} = \frac{{\left( {{\rm{b}} + \sqrt 2 } \right)}}{{\sqrt {2{\rm{;}}} }}

⇒2;b=;b+2\Rightarrow \sqrt {2{\rm{;}}} {\rm{b}} = {\rm{;b}} + \sqrt 2

⇒2;b−;b=2\Rightarrow \sqrt {2{\rm{;}}} {\rm{b}} - {\rm{;b}} = \sqrt 2

⇒b(2;−;1)=2\Rightarrow {\rm{b}}\left( {\sqrt {2{\rm{;}}} - {\rm{;}}1} \right) = \sqrt 2

⇒b=√22;−;1\Rightarrow {\rm{b}} = \frac{{\surd 2}}{{\sqrt {2{\rm{;}}} - {\rm{;}}1}}

⇒b=√22;−;1×2;+;12;+;1\Rightarrow {\rm{b}} = \frac{{\surd 2}}{{\sqrt {2{\rm{;}}} - {\rm{;}}1}} \times \frac{{\sqrt {2{\rm{;}}} + {\rm{;}}1}}{{\sqrt {2{\rm{;}}} + {\rm{;}}1}}(\Rightarrow {\rm{b}} = ;2 + \surd 2\)

Hence, option 1 is correct

Direction: Consider the function

f(θ) = 4(sin2 θ + cos4 θ)

Question 9

What is the maximum value of the function f(θ)? 

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    3

  4. DOption (d)

    4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

4

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • Using the domain of trigonometric identities: -1 ≤ sin2θ ≤ 1
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Calculation:

Given:

f(θ) = 4(sin2 θ + cos4 θ)

⇒ f(θ) = 4(1 - cos2 θ + cos4 θ)

Which is a quadratic equation in cos2θ

⇒f(θ)=4[1−cos⁡2θ(1−cos⁡2θ)]=4(1−sin⁡2θcos⁡2θ);\Rightarrow {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{\theta }} \right) = 4\left[ {1 - {{\cos }^2}{\rm{\theta }}(1 - {{\cos }^2}{\rm{\theta }}} \right)] = 4\left( {1 - {{\sin }^2}{\rm{\theta }}{{\cos }^2}{\rm{\theta }}} \right){\rm{;}}

⇒f(θ)=;4(1−(sin⁡θcos⁡θ)2)=4−(2sin⁡θcos⁡θ)2=4−sin22θ;;\Rightarrow {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{\theta }} \right) = {\rm{;}}4\left( {1 - {{\left( {\sin {\rm{\theta }}\cos {\rm{\theta }}} \right)}^2}} \right) = 4 - {\left( {2\sin {\rm{\theta }}\cos {\rm{\theta }}} \right)^2} = 4 - {\rm{si}}{{\rm{n}}^2}2{\rm{\theta ;;}}

We know the range of sin 2θ:

-1 ≤ sin2θ ≤ 1

⇒ 0 ≤ sin2 2θ ≤ 1

⇒ -1 ≤ -sin22θ ≤ 0

⇒ 3 ≤ 4 -sin22θ ≤ 4

⇒ 3 ≤ f(θ) ≤ 4

Maximum value = 4

Question 10

What is the minimum value of the function f(θ)?

  1. AOption (a)

    0

  2. BOption (b)

    1

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

3

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

Given:

f(θ) = 4(sin2 θ + cos4 θ)

⇒ f(θ) = 4(1 - cos2 θ + cos4 θ)

Which is a quadratic equation in cos2θ

⇒f(θ)=4[1−cos⁡2θ(1−cos⁡2θ)]=4(1−sin⁡2θcos⁡2θ);\Rightarrow {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{\theta }} \right) = 4\left[ {1 - {{\cos }^2}{\rm{\theta }}(1 - {{\cos }^2}{\rm{\theta }}} \right)] = 4\left( {1 - {{\sin }^2}{\rm{\theta }}{{\cos }^2}{\rm{\theta }}} \right){\rm{;}}

⇒f(θ)=;4(1−(sin⁡θcos⁡θ)2)=4−(2sin⁡θcos⁡θ)2=4−sin22θ;;\Rightarrow {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{\theta }} \right) = {\rm{;}}4\left( {1 - {{\left( {\sin {\rm{\theta }}\cos {\rm{\theta }}} \right)}^2}} \right) = 4 - {\left( {2\sin {\rm{\theta }}\cos {\rm{\theta }}} \right)^2} = 4 - {\rm{si}}{{\rm{n}}^2}2{\rm{\theta ;;}}

We know the range of sin 2θ:

-1 ≤ sin2θ ≤ 1

⇒ 0 ≤ sin2 2θ ≤ 1

⇒ -1 ≤ -sin22θ ≤ 0

⇒ 3 ≤ 4 -sin22θ ≤ 4

⇒ 3 ≤ f(θ) ≤ 4

Minimum value = 3

Question 11

Consider the function f(θ) = 4 (sin⁡2θ+cos⁡4θ{\sin ^2}\theta + {\cos ^4}\theta) 

Consider the following statements:

  1. f (θ) = 2 has no solution 
  2. f;(θ)=72{\rm{f;}}\left( {\rm{\theta }} \right){\rm{}} = {\rm{}}\frac{7}{2} has a solution.

Which of the above statements 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: (c)C.

Both 1 and 2

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  1. sin⁡2θ+cos⁡2θ=1{\sin ^2}{\rm{\theta }} + {\cos ^2}{\rm{\theta }} = 1
  2. sin2θ=2sinθcosθ{\rm{sin}}2{\rm{\theta }} = 2{\rm{sin\theta cos\theta }}
  3. Value of sin⁡θ\sin {\rm{\theta }} cannot be less than -1 and greater than 1.

i.e., -1 < sin;θ{\bf{sin}};{\bf{\theta }} < 1

Calculation:

Given: f (θ) = 4 (sin⁡2θ+cos⁡4θ{\sin ^2}\theta + {\cos ^4}\theta)

= 4(sin⁡2θ+cos⁡2θ(1−sin⁡2θ)4\left( {{{\sin }^2}\theta + {{\cos }^2}{\rm{\theta }}(1 - {{\sin }^2}{\rm{\theta }}} \right))               ∵(sin⁡2θ+cos⁡2θ=1;)\because ({\sin ^2}{\rm{\theta }} + {\cos ^2}{\rm{\theta }} = 1;)

= 4(sin⁡2θ+cos⁡2θ−cos⁡2θsin⁡2θ))4\left( {{{\sin }^2}\theta + {{\cos }^2}{\rm{\theta }} - {{\cos }^2}\theta {{\sin }^2}\theta } \right))

= 4(1−(sinθ;cosθ)2)4\left( {1 - {{\left( {{\rm{sin\theta ;cos\theta }}} \right)}^2}} \right)                          ∵(sin⁡2θ+cos⁡2θ=1;)\because({\sin ^2}{\rm{\theta }} + {\cos ^2}{\rm{\theta }} = 1;)

= 4(1−(12sin2θ)2)4\left( {1 - {{\left( {\frac{1}{2}{\rm{sin}}2{\rm{\theta }}} \right)}^2}} \right)                            ∵(sin2θ=2sinθcosθ)\because \left( {{\rm{sin}}2{\rm{\theta }} = 2{\rm{sin\theta cos\theta }}} \right)

= 4(1−14sin⁡22θ)4\left( {1 - \frac{1}{4}{{\sin }^2}2{\rm{\theta }}} \right)

Now,

  1. f (θ) = 2

⇒4(1−14sin⁡22θ)=2\Rightarrow 4\left( {1 - \frac{1}{4}{{\sin }^2}2{\rm{\theta }}} \right) = 2  

⇒(1−14sin⁡22θ)=24\Rightarrow \left( {1 - \frac{1}{4}{{\sin }^2}2{\rm{\theta }}} \right) = \frac{2}{4}

⇒1−14sin⁡22θ=12\Rightarrow 1 - \frac{1}{4}{\sin ^2}2{\rm{\theta }} = \frac{1}{2}

⇒14sin⁡22θ=1−12\Rightarrow \frac{1}{4}{\sin ^2}2{\rm{\theta }} = 1 - \frac{1}{2}

⇒14sin⁡22θ=12\Rightarrow \frac{1}{4}{\sin ^2}2{\rm{\theta }} = \frac{1}{2}

⇒sin⁡22θ=2\Rightarrow {\sin ^2}2{\rm{\theta }} = 2

⇒sin2θ=±√2\Rightarrow {\rm{sin}}2{\rm{\theta }} = \pm \surd 2

We know that value of sinθ{\rm{sin\theta }} cannot be less than -1 and greater than 1.

Hence, f (θ) = 2 has no solution.

2. f;(θ);=;72{\rm{f;}}\left( {\rm{\theta }} \right){\rm{;}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{7}{2}

⇒4(1−14sin⁡22θ)=72 \Rightarrow 4\left( {1 - \frac{1}{4}{{\sin }^2}2{\rm{\theta }}} \right) = \frac{7}{2}

⇒(1−14sin⁡22θ)=78 \Rightarrow \left( {1 - \frac{1}{4}{{\sin }^2}2{\rm{\theta }}} \right) = \frac{7}{8}

⇒−14sin⁡22θ=78−1\Rightarrow - \frac{1}{4}{\sin ^2}2{\rm{\theta }} = \frac{7}{8} - 1

⇒14sin⁡22θ=18\Rightarrow \frac{1}{4}{\sin ^2}2{\rm{\theta }} = \frac{1}{8}

⇒sin⁡22θ=12\Rightarrow {\sin ^2}2{\rm{\theta }} = \frac{1}{2}

⇒sin⁡2θ=±12 \Rightarrow \sin 2{\rm{\theta }} = \pm \sqrt {\frac{1}{2}}

sin⁡45∘=1√2⇒±sin⁡45∘=±1√2\sin 45^\circ = \frac{1}{{\surd 2}} \Rightarrow \pm \sin 45^\circ = \pm \frac{1}{{\surd 2}}

∴sin⁡2θ=±sin45∘\therefore \sin 2{\rm{\theta }} = \pm {\rm{sin}}45^\circ

⇒2θ=±45∘\Rightarrow 2\theta = \pm 45^\circ

⇒θ=±22.5∘\Rightarrow {\rm{\theta }} = \pm 22.5^\circ

Hence, ;f;(θ)=72{\rm{;f;}}\left( {\rm{\theta }} \right){\rm{}} = {\rm{}}\frac{7}{2} has a solution.

From above analysis we can say that both the statements are correct.

Hence, option 3 is correct.

For the next two (2) items that follow:

Consider the curves

Question 12

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{x}}\left| {\rm{x}} \right| - 1{\rm{;and;g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\frac{{3{\rm{x}}}}{2},{\rm{;x}} > 0}\ {2{\rm{x}},{\rm{;x}} \le 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

Where do the curves intersect?

  1. AOption (a)

    At (2, 3) only

  2. BOption (b)

    At (-1, -2) only

  3. COption (c)

    At (2, 3) and (-1, -2)

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither at (2, 3) nor at (-1, -2)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

At (2, 3) and (-1, -2)

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Modulus:

If f(x) = |x| then f(x) is defined as,

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {x,;x \ge 0}\ { - x,;x < 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

 

Calculation:

Given:

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{x}}\left| {\rm{x}} \right| - 1{\rm{;and;g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\frac{{3{\rm{x}}}}{2},{\rm{;x}} > 0}\ {2{\rm{x}},{\rm{;x}} \le 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

To find: Intersection point of f(x) & g(x)

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {{\rm{x}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) - 1,{\rm{;x}} \ge 0}\ {{\rm{x}}\left( { - {\rm{x}}} \right) - 1,{\rm{;x}} < 0} \end{array}} \right. = \left{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {{{\rm{x}}^2} - 1,{\rm{;x}} \ge 0}\ { - {{\rm{x}}^2} - 1,{\rm{;x}} < 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

For x > 0,

f(x) = g(x)

⇒ x2 – 1 = 3x/2

⇒ 2x2 – 3x – 2 = 0

⇒ 2x2 – 4x + x – 2 = 0

⇒ 2x (x - 2) + 1 (x – 2) = 0

⇒ (2x + 1) (x – 2) = 0

⇒ x = 2 or x = -1/2

For x > 0.

∴ x = 2

At x = 2, f (x) = g(x) = 3

Therefore Intersection point is (2, 3)

For x < 0,

F(x) = g(x)

⇒ -x2 – 1 = 2x

⇒ x2 + 2x + 1 = 0

⇒ (x + 1)2 = 0

⇒ x = -1

At x = -1, f(x) = g(x) = -2

Therefore Intersection point is (-1, -2)

Hence the intersection points are (2, 3) & (-1, -2).

Question 13

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{x}}\left| {\rm{x}} \right| - 1{\rm{;and;g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\frac{{3{\rm{x}}}}{2},{\rm{;x}} > 0}\ {2{\rm{x}},{\rm{;x}} \le 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

What is the area bounded by the curves?

  1. AOption (a)

    176\frac{{17}}{6} square units

  2. BOption (b)

    83\frac{{8}}{3} square units

  3. COption (c)

    2 square units

  4. DOption (d)

    13\frac{{1}}{3} square units

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

83\frac{{8}}{3} square units

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Area between Two Curves: Let curves are f(x) and g(x)

\({\rm{Area}} = \mathop \smallint \nolimits_{\rm{a}}^{\rm{b}} \left[ {{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) - {\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)} \right]{\rm{dx}} = \mathop \smallint \nolimits_{\rm{a}}^{\rm{b}} \left[ {{\rm{Top}} - {\rm{bottom}}} \right]{\rm{dx}}\)

Calculation:

We already calculated intersection point: Intersection points are (2, 3) & (-1, -2).

Plotting the graph,

\({\rm{Area}} = {\rm{;}}\mathop \smallint \nolimits_{\rm{a}}^{\rm{b}} \left[ {{\rm{Top}} - {\rm{bottom}}} \right]{\rm{dx}}\)

\({\rm{Area}} = \mathop \smallint \nolimits_{ - 1}^2 \left[ {{\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)} \right]{\rm{dx}}\)

\(= \left| {\mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 1}^0 \left{ {2{\rm{x}} - \left( { - {{\rm{x}}^2} - 1} \right)} \right}{\rm{dx}}} \right| + \left| {\mathop \smallint \limits_0^2 \left{ {\frac{{3{\rm{x}}}}{2} - \left( {{{\rm{x}}^2} - 1} \right)} \right}{\rm{dx}}} \right|\)

\(= \left| {\mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 1}^0 \left{ {2{\rm{x}} + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{x}}^2} + 1} \right}{\rm{dx}}} \right| + \left| {\mathop \smallint \limits_0^2 \left{ {\frac{{3{\rm{x}}}}{2} - {{\rm{x}}^2} + 1} \right}{\rm{dx}}} \right|\)

=∣x2+;x33+x∣−10+∣3x24−x33+x∣02= \left| {{{\rm{x}}^2} + {\rm{;}}\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^3}}}{3} + {\rm{x}}} \right|_{ - 1}^0 + \left| {\frac{{3{{\rm{x}}^2}}}{4} - \frac{{{{\rm{x}}^3}}}{3} + {\rm{x}}} \right|_0^2

 

= 8/3 square units

Direction: Consider the function

Question 14

f(x)=27(x23−x)4{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{27\left( {{{\rm{x}}^{\frac{2}{3}}} - {\rm{x}}} \right)}}{4}

How many solutions does the function f(x) = 1 have?

  1. AOption (a)

    One

  2. BOption (b)

    Two

  3. COption (c)

    Three

  4. DOption (d)

    Four

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Two

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

Given: f(x)=27(x23−x)4{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{27\left( {{{\rm{x}}^{\frac{2}{3}}} - {\rm{x}}} \right)}}{4} 

Let x1/3 be t

f(x) = 1

f(x)=27(t2−t3)4=1{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{27\left( {{{\rm{t}}^2} - {{\rm{t}}^3}} \right)}}{4} = 1

⇒t2−t3=427\Rightarrow {{\rm{t}}^2} - {{\rm{t}}^3} = \frac{4}{{27}}

⇒27t2−27t3=4\Rightarrow 27{{\rm{t}}^2} - 27{{\rm{t}}^3} = 4

⇒27t3−27t2+4=0\Rightarrow 27{{\rm{t}}^3} - 27{{\rm{t}}^2} + 4 = 0

⇒27t2(t−23)−9t(t−23)−6(t−23)=0\Rightarrow 27{{\rm{t}}^2}\left( {{\rm{t}} - \frac{2}{3}} \right) - 9{\rm{t}}\left( {{\rm{t}} - \frac{2}{3}} \right) - 6\left( {{\rm{t}} - \frac{2}{3}} \right) = 0

⇒3(9t2−3t−2)(t−23)=0 \Rightarrow 3\left( {9{{\rm{t}}^2} - 3{\rm{t}} - 2} \right)\left( {{\rm{t}} - \frac{2}{3}} \right) = 0

⇒(3t−2)(3t+1)(t−23)=0 \Rightarrow \left( {3{\rm{t}} - 2} \right)\left( {3{\rm{t}} + 1} \right)\left( {{\rm{t}} - \frac{2}{3}} \right) = 0

⇒(t−23)(t+13)(t−23)=0\Rightarrow \left( {{\rm{t}} - \frac{2}{3}} \right)\left( {{\rm{t}} + \frac{1}{3}} \right)\left( {{\rm{t}} - \frac{2}{3}} \right) = 0

x13=t=−13,23{{\rm{x}}^{\frac{1}{3}}} = {\rm{t}} = - \frac{1}{3},\frac{2}{3}

x13=23{{\rm{x}}^{\frac{1}{3}}} = \frac{2}{3}

⇒x=(23)3=827\Rightarrow {\rm{x}} = {\left( {\frac{2}{3}} \right)^3} = \frac{8}{{27}}

⇒x=(−13)3=−127\Rightarrow {\rm{x}} = {\left( {\frac{{ - 1}}{3}} \right)^3} = \frac{{ - 1}}{{27}}

Therefore 2 solutions

Question 15

f(x)=27(x23−x)4{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{27\left( {{{\rm{x}}^{\frac{2}{3}}} - {\rm{x}}} \right)}}{4}

How many solutions does the function f(x) = -1 have?

  1. AOption (a)

    One

  2. BOption (b)

    Two

  3. COption (c)

    Three

  4. DOption (d)

    Four

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

One

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

f(x) = -1

Let x1/3 be t

f(x)=27(x23−x)4=27(t2−t3)4=−1{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{27\left( {{{\rm{x}}^{\frac{2}{3}}} - {\rm{x}}} \right)}}{4} = \frac{{27\left( {{{\rm{t}}^2} - {{\rm{t}}^3}} \right)}}{4} = - 1

⇒t2−t3=−427 \Rightarrow {{\rm{t}}^2} - {{\rm{t}}^3} = - \frac{4}{{27}}

⇒27t2−27t3=−4\Rightarrow 27{{\rm{t}}^2} - 27{{\rm{t}}^3} = - 4

⇒g(t):27t3−27t2−4=0\Rightarrow {\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{t}} \right):27{{\rm{t}}^3} - 27{{\rm{t}}^2} - 4 = 0

⇒g′(t):81t2−54t=27t(3t−2)=0\Rightarrow {\rm{g'}}\left( {\rm{t}} \right):81{{\rm{t}}^2} - 54{\rm{t}} = 27{\rm{t}}\left( {3{\rm{t}} - 2} \right) = 0

Which gives:

t;=;0;and;t=23{\rm{t;}} = {\rm{;}}0{\rm{;and;t}} = \frac{2}{3}

at;t=0,;g(t)=−4{\rm{at;t}} = 0,{\rm{;g}}\left( {\rm{t}} \right) = - 4

at;t=23,;g(t)=−8{\rm{at;t}} = \frac{2}{3},{\rm{;g}}\left( {\rm{t}} \right) = - 8

Since at both values of t for which g’(t) = 0 ; g(t) is negative and coefficient of x3 > 0

So, g(t) = 0 will have only 1 solution which is positive

There t will have 1 positive solution.

Hence x1/3 will have 1 solution.

Direction: For the next two (2) items that follow:

Consider the functions

f(x)=xg(x);and;g(x)=[1x]{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{xg}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{;and;g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left[ {\frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}} \right]

Where [⋅] is the greatest integer function.

Question 16

What is \(\mathop \smallint \limits_{\frac{1}{3}}^{\frac{1}{2}} {\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx;}}\) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    16\frac{1}{6}

  2. BOption (b)

    13\frac{1}{3}

  3. COption (c)

    518\frac{5}{{18}}

  4. DOption (d)

    536\frac{5}{{36}}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

13\frac{1}{3}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

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+1 Then [x] = n     (n ∈ Integer)
  • Means if x lies in [n, n+1) then the Greatest Integer Function of x will be n.
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Example:

x[x]
0≤x;≤10 \le {\rm{x;}} \le 10
1≤x;≤21 \le {\rm{x;}} \le 21
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Calculation:

Given: g(x)=[1x]{\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left[ {\frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}} \right]

\({\rm{Let;I;}} = {\rm{;}}\mathop \smallint \limits_{\frac{1}{3}}^{\frac{1}{2}} {\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}}\)

Here,

13<;x;<12\frac{1}{3} < {\rm{;x;}} < \frac{1}{2}

⇒3>1x>2;or;2<1x<3 \Rightarrow 3 > \frac{1}{{\rm{x}}} > 2{\rm{;or;}}2 < \frac{1}{{\rm{x}}} < 3

∴[1x]=2\therefore \left[ {\frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}} \right] = 2

Now,

\({\rm{;I;}} = {\rm{;}}\mathop \smallint \limits_{\frac{1}{3}}^{\frac{1}{2}} {\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} = {\rm{;}}\mathop \smallint \limits_{\frac{1}{3}}^{\frac{1}{2}} \left[ {\frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}} \right]{\rm{dx}} = {\rm{;}}\mathop \smallint \limits_{\frac{1}{3}}^{\frac{1}{2}} 2{\rm{dx}} = {\rm{;}}\left[ {2{\rm{x}}} \right]_{\frac{1}{3}}^{\frac{1}{2}} = 2\left[ {\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{3}} \right] = \frac{1}{3}\)

Question 17

What is \(\mathop \smallint \limits_{\frac{1}{3}}^1 {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}}\) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    3772\frac{{37}}{{72}}

  2. BOption (b)

    23\frac{2}{3}

  3. COption (c)

    1772\frac{{17}}{{72}}

  4. DOption (d)

    37144\frac{{37}}{{144}}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

3772\frac{{37}}{{72}}

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

Given:

f(x)=xg(x);and;g(x)=[1x]{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{xg}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{;and;g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left[ {\frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}} \right]

∴f(x)=x[1x]\therefore {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{x}}\left[ {\frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}} \right]

\({\rm{Let;I}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_{\frac{1}{3}}^1 {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}}\)

\( = \mathop \smallint \limits_{\frac{1}{3}}^1 {\rm{x}}\left[ {\frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}} \right]{\rm{dx}}\)

\({\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left[ {\frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}} \right] = {\rm{;}}\left{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {\left[ {\frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}} \right],\frac{1}{3} < ;x; < \frac{1}{2}}\ {\left[ {\frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}} \right],\frac{1}{2} < ;x; < 1} \end{array}} \right. = \left{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {\left[ {\frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}} \right] = 2,;;;;2 < \frac{1}{{\rm{x}}} < 3}\ {\left[ {\frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}} \right] = 1,;;;;1 < \frac{1}{{\rm{x}}} < 2} \end{array}} \right.\)

\({\rm{I}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_{\frac{1}{3}}^1 {\rm{x}}\left[ {\frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}} \right]{\rm{dx}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_{\frac{1}{3}}^{\frac{1}{2}} 2{\rm{xdx}} + {\rm{;}}\mathop \smallint \limits_{\frac{1}{2}}^1 {\rm{xdx}}\)

\({\rm{I}} = {\rm{;}}\left[ {\frac{{2{{\rm{x}}^2}}}{2}} \right]{\frac{1}{3}}^{\frac{1}{2}} + {\rm{;}}\left[ {\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}{2}} \right]{\frac{1}{2}}^1 = {\rm{;}}\left[ {\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{9}} \right] + \frac{1}{2}\left[ {1 - \frac{1}{4}} \right] = {\rm{;}}\left[ {\frac{{9 - 4}}{{36}}} \right] + \frac{1}{2}\left[ {\frac{{4 - 1}}{4}} \right] = \frac{5}{{36}} + \frac{3}{8} = \frac{{37}}{{72}}\)

Direction: For the next five (5) items that follow:

Consider the function:

f(x) = |x - 1| + x2 Where x ∈ R

Question 18

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. AOption (a)

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

  2. BOption (b)

    f(x) is continuous but not differentiable at x = 1

  3. COption (c)

    f(x) is differentiable at x = 1

  4. DOption (d)

    f(x) is not differentiable at x = 0 and x = 1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

f(x) is continuous but not differentiable at x = 1

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  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_{{\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.
  • If f(x) is Continuous at x = a then ;lim⁡x→a+f(x);=;lim⁡x→a−f(x);=;lim⁡x→af(x){\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){\rm{;}} = {\rm{;}}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {\rm{a}}} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)
  • If f(x) is differentiable at x = a then ;lim⁡x→a+f′(x);=;lim⁡x→a−f′(x);{\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){\rm{;}}
  1. Let Standard form of quadratic Functions: ⇒ f(x) = ax2 + bx + c

Steps to Graphing Quadratic Equations

  1. Check the sign of a
  • If a > 0 the graph will be a convex parabola.
  • If a < 0 The graph will be a concave parabola
  1. Vertex = (−b2a,−D4a)\left( {\frac{{ - {\rm{b}}}}{{2{\rm{a}}}},\frac{{ - {\rm{D}}}}{{4{\rm{a}}}}} \right)
  2. Parabola is symmetric about the line that intersects x = −b2a\frac{{ - {\rm{b}}}}{{2{\rm{a}}}}
  3. Find the coordinates of the points of intersection with the x axis, we must solve the equation f(x) = 0
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Calculation:

Given: f(x) = |x – 1| + x2 Where x ∈ R

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left| {{\rm{x;}}-{\rm{;}}1} \right| + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{x}}^2} = \left{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {1 - x + {{\rm{x}}^2},;;x < 1}\ {x - 1 + {{\rm{x}}^2},;;x \ge 1} \end{array}} \right. = \left{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {{{\rm{x}}^2} - x + 1,;;x < 1}\ {{{\rm{x}}^2} + x - 1,;;x \ge 1} \end{array}} \right.\)

Differentiating with respect to x, we get

\( \Rightarrow {\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {2x - 1,;;x < 1}\ {2x + 1,;;x \ge 1} \end{array}} \right.\)

Let’s check continuity at x = 1

LHL=lim⁡x→1−f(x)=;;lim⁡x→1−(x2−x+1)=1−1+1=1{\rm{LHL}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {1^ - }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{;;}}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {1^ - }} \left( {{{\rm{x}}^2} - {\rm{x}} + 1} \right) = 1 - 1 + 1 = 1

RHL=lim⁡x→1+f(x)=;;lim⁡x→1+(x2+x−1)=1+1−1=1{\rm{RHL}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {1^ + }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{;;}}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {1^ + }} \left( {{{\rm{x}}^2} + {\rm{x}} - 1} \right) = 1 + 1 - 1 = 1

LHL = RHL

Hence f(x) is continuous at x = 1

Let’s check differentiability at x = 1

LHD=lim⁡x→1−f′(x)=;;lim⁡x→1−(2x−1)=2−1=1{\rm{LHD}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {1^ - }} {\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{;;}}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {1^ - }} \left( {2{\rm{x}} - 1} \right) = 2 - 1 = 1

RHD=lim⁡x→1+f′(x)=;;lim⁡x→1+(2x+1)=2+1=3{\rm{RHD}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {1^ + }} {\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{;;}}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {1^ + }} \left( {2{\rm{x}} + 1} \right) = 2 + 1 = 3

LHD ≠ RHD

Hence f(x) is not differentiable at x = 1

∴ Option 2 is correct answer.

Alternative method:

Graphical Approach:

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{{\rm{x}}^2} - x + 1,;;x < 1}\ {{{\rm{x}}^2} + x - 1,;;x \ge 1} \end{array}} \right.\)

Parameterx2 – x + 1 For x < 1x2 + x – 1 For  x ≥ 1
Check the sign of aa = 1 > 0 So graph will be a convex parabolaa = 1 > 0 So graph will be a convex parabola
Vertex = (−b2a,−D4a)\left( {\frac{{ - {\rm{b}}}}{{2{\rm{a}}}},\frac{{ - {\rm{D}}}}{{4{\rm{a}}}}} \right)(12,34)\left( {\frac{1}{2},\frac{3}{4}} \right)(−12,−54)\left( {\frac{{ - 1}}{2},\frac{{ - 5}}{4}} \right)
symmetricsymmetric about the line x = 1/2symmetric about the line x = -1/2

 

Dark line represent the function f(x) graph.

As we can see in graph f(x) is unbroken curve so f(x) is continuous.

At x = 1 graph has sharp corner so f(x) is not differentiable at x = 1

Question 19

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    f(x) is increasing in (−∞,12)\left( { - \infty ,\frac{1}{2}} \right) and decreasing in (12,;∞)\left( {\frac{1}{2},{\rm{;}}\infty } \right)

  2. BOption (b)

    f(x) is decreasing in (−∞,12)\left( { - \infty ,\frac{1}{2}} \right) and increasing in (12,;∞)\left( {\frac{1}{2},{\rm{;}}\infty } \right)

  3. COption (c)

    f(x) is increasing in (-∞, 1) and decreasing in (1, ∞) 

  4. DOption (d)

    f(x) is decreasing in (-∞, 1) and increasing in (1, ∞) 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

f(x) is decreasing in (−∞,12)\left( { - \infty ,\frac{1}{2}} \right) and increasing in (12,;∞)\left( {\frac{1}{2},{\rm{;}}\infty } \right)

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

We get the graph of f(x) in previous solution,

Dark line represent the function f(x) graph.

We can see that graph is decreasing up to x= 1/2 after that graph is increasing.

∴ f(x) is decreasing in (−∞,12)\left( { - \infty ,\frac{1}{2}} \right) and increasing in (12,;∞)\left( {\frac{1}{2},{\rm{;}}\infty } \right)

Question 20

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    f(x) has local minima at more than one point in (-∞, ∞)

  2. BOption (b)

    f(x) has local maxima at more than one point in (-∞, ∞)

  3. COption (c)

    f(x) has local minimum at one point only in (-∞, ∞)

  4. DOption (d)

    f(x) has neither maxima nor minima in (-∞, ∞)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

f(x) has local maxima at more than one point in (-∞, ∞)

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Let f(x) be a real-valued function and c be an interior point in the domain of f such that f’(c) = 0

a) If f’(x) > 0 at every point close to the left of c and f’(x) < 0 at every point right of c, then it is a local maximum

b) If f’(x) > 0 at every point close to the right of c and f’(x) < 0 at every point left of c, then it is a local minimum

Calculation:

As we can see at f(x) gives local maxima at x = -∞ and ∞.

∴ f(x) has local maxima at more than one point in (-∞, ∞)

Question 21

What is the area of the region bounded by x-axis, the curve y = f(x) and the two ordinates x=12{\rm{x}} = \frac{1}{2} and x = 1? (No need to solve)

  1. AOption (a)

    512\frac{5}{{12}} square unit

  2. BOption (b)

    56\frac{5}{6} square unit

  3. COption (c)

    76\frac{7}{6} square unit

  4. DOption (d)

    2 square unit

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

512\frac{5}{{12}} square unit

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Area bounded by function f(x) and g(x) is given as,

\({\rm{Area;}} = {\rm{;}}\mathop \smallint \nolimits_{\rm{a}}^{\rm{b}} \left[ {{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) - {\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)} \right]{\rm{dx}} = {\rm{;}}\mathop \smallint \nolimits_{\rm{a}}^{\rm{b}} \left[ {{\rm{Top}} - {\rm{bottom}}} \right]{\rm{dx}}\)

Calculation:

Given:

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left| {{\rm{x;}}-{\rm{;}}1} \right| + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{x}}^2} = \left{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {1 - x + {{\rm{x}}^2},;;x < 1}\ {x - 1 + {{\rm{x}}^2},;;x \ge 1} \end{array}} \right. = \left{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {{{\rm{x}}^2} - x + 1,;;x < 1}\ {{{\rm{x}}^2} + x - 1,;;x \ge 1} \end{array}} \right.\)

For x < 1

⇒ f(x) = x2 – x + 1

\({\rm{Area;}} = {\rm{;}}\mathop \smallint \nolimits_{\frac{1}{2}}^1 ({{\rm{x}}^2} - {\rm{x}} + 1){\rm{dx}}\)

\(= {\rm{;}}\left[ {\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^3}}}{3}} \right]{\frac{1}{2}}^1 - {\rm{;}}\left[ {\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}{2}} \right]{\frac{1}{2}}^1 + {\rm{;}}\left[ {\rm{x}} \right]_{\frac{1}{2}}^1 = \frac{1}{3}\left[ {1 - \frac{1}{8}} \right] - \frac{1}{2}\left[ {1 - \frac{1}{4}} \right] + \left[ {1 - \frac{1}{2}} \right] = \frac{7}{{24}} - \frac{3}{8} + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{{12}}\)

Hence Area is 5/12 square unit.

Question 22

What is the area of the region bounded by x-axis, the curve y = f(x) and the two ordinates x = 1 and x=32{\rm{x}} = \frac{3}{2}?

  1. AOption (a)

    512\frac{5}{{12}} square unit

  2. BOption (b)

    712\frac{7}{{12}} square unit

  3. COption (c)

    23\frac{2}{3} square unit

  4. DOption (d)

    1112\frac{{11}}{{12}} square unit

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

1112\frac{{11}}{{12}} square unit

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

Given:

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left| {{\rm{x;}}-{\rm{;}}1} \right| + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{x}}^2} = \left{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {1 - x + {{\rm{x}}^2},;;x < 1}\ {x - 1 + {{\rm{x}}^2},;;x \ge 1} \end{array}} \right. = \left{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {{{\rm{x}}^2} - x + 1,;;x < 1}\ {{{\rm{x}}^2} + x - 1,;;x \ge 1} \end{array}} \right.\)

For x > 1

⇒ f(x) = x2 + x – 1

\({\rm{Area;}} = {\rm{;}}\mathop \smallint \nolimits_1^{\frac{3}{2}} ({{\rm{x}}^2} + {\rm{x}} - 1){\rm{dx}}\)

=;[x33]132+;[x22]132−;[x]132=13[278−1]+12[94−1]−[32−1]=1924+58−12=1112= {\rm{;}}\left[ {\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^3}}}{3}} \right]_1^{\frac{3}{2}} + {\rm{;}}\left[ {\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}{2}} \right]_1^{\frac{3}{2}} - {\rm{;}}\left[ {\rm{x}} \right]_1^{\frac{3}{2}} = \frac{1}{3}\left[ {\frac{{27}}{8} - 1} \right] + \frac{1}{2}\left[ {\frac{9}{4} - 1} \right] - \left[ {\frac{3}{2} - 1} \right] = \frac{{19}}{{24}} + \frac{5}{8} - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{{11}}{{12}}

Hence Area is 11/12 square unit.

Direction: For the next two (2) items that follow:

Given that

Question 23

\({{\rm{a}}_{\rm{n}}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\rm{\pi }} \frac{{{{\sin }^2}\left{ {\left( {{\rm{n}} + 1} \right){\rm{x}}} \right}}}{{\sin 2{\rm{x}}}}{\rm{dx}}\)

Consider the following statements:

  1. The sequence {a2n} is in AP with common difference zero.
  2. The sequence {a2n+1} is in AP with common difference zero.

Which of the above statements 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: (c)C.

Both 1 and 2

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • sin (2π – x) = -sin x
  • sin {(2n + 1)π  – x} = -sin x
  • sin {(2n + 2)π  – x} = -sin x
  • \(\mathop \smallint \nolimits_{\rm{a}}^{\rm{b}} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} = \mathop \smallint \nolimits_{\rm{a}}^{\rm{b}} {\rm{f}}\left( {{\rm{a}} + {\rm{b}} - {\rm{;x}}} \right){\rm{dx;}}\)
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Calculation:

Given:

\({{\rm{a}}_{\rm{n}}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\rm{\pi }} \frac{{{{\sin }^2}\left{ {\left( {{\rm{n}} + 1} \right){\rm{x}}} \right}}}{{\sin 2{\rm{x}}}}{\rm{dx}}\)               

Replace n → 2n

\({{\rm{a}}_{2{\rm{n}}}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\rm{\pi }} \frac{{{{\sin }^2}\left{ {\left( {2{\rm{n}} + 1} \right){\rm{x}}} \right}}}{{\sin 2{\rm{x}}}}{\rm{dx;}}\)               

Apply property f(x) = f(a + b - x)

\({{\rm{a}}_{2{\rm{n}}}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\rm{\pi }} \frac{{{{\sin }^2}\left( {2{\rm{n}} + 1} \right)\left( {{\rm{\pi }} - {\rm{x}}} \right)} }}{{\sin 2\left( {{\rm{\pi }} - {\rm{x}}} \right)}}{\rm{dx}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\rm{\pi }} \frac{{{{\sin }^2}\left{ {\left( {2{\rm{n}} + 1} \right){\rm{\pi }} - \left( {2{\rm{n}} + 1} \right){\rm{x}}} \right}}}{{\sin \left( {2{\rm{\pi }} - 2{\rm{x}}} \right)}}{\rm{dx}}\)

\({{\rm{a}}{2{\rm{n}}}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\rm{\pi }} \frac{{{{\sin }^2}\left{ {\left( {2{\rm{n}} + 1} \right){\rm{x}}} \right}}}{{ - \sin 2{\rm{x}}}}{\rm{dx}} = {\rm{;}} - {{\rm{a}}{2{\rm{n}}}}\)

⇒ 2a2n = 0

∴ a2n = 0

Sequence is independent of n so the sequence {a2n} is in AP with common difference zero.

Hence statement 1 is correct.

Again,

Given:

\({{\rm{a}}_{\rm{n}}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\rm{\pi }} \frac{{{{\sin }^2}\left{ {\left( {{\rm{n}} + 1} \right){\rm{x}}} \right}}}{{\sin 2{\rm{x}}}}{\rm{dx}}\)               

Replace n → 2n + 1

\({{\rm{a}}_{2{\rm{n}} + 1}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\rm{\pi }} \frac{{{{\sin }^2}\left{ {\left( {2{\rm{n}} + 1 + 1} \right){\rm{x}}} \right}}}{{\sin 2{\rm{x}}}}{\rm{dx}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\rm{\pi }} \frac{{{{\sin }^2}\left{ {\left( {2{\rm{n}} + 2} \right){\rm{x}}} \right}}}{{\sin 2{\rm{x}}}}{\rm{dx}}\)              

Apply property f(x) = f(a + b - x)

\({{\rm{a}}_{2{\rm{n}} + 1}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\rm{\pi }} \frac{{{{\sin }^2}\left( {2{\rm{n}} + 2} \right)\left( {{\rm{\pi }} - {\rm{x}}} \right)} }}{{\sin 2\left( {{\rm{\pi }} - {\rm{x}}} \right)}}{\rm{dx}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\rm{\pi }} \frac{{{{\sin }^2}\left{ {\left( {2{\rm{n}} + 2} \right){\rm{\pi }} - \left( {2{\rm{n}} + 2} \right){\rm{x}}} \right}}}{{\sin \left( {2{\rm{\pi }} - 2{\rm{x}}} \right)}}{\rm{dx}}\)

\({{\rm{a}}{2{\rm{n}} + 1}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\rm{\pi }} \frac{{{{\sin }^2}\left{ {\left( {2{\rm{n}} + 2} \right){\rm{x}}} \right}}}{{ - \sin 2{\rm{x}}}}{\rm{dx}} = {\rm{;}} - {{\rm{a}}{2{\rm{n}} + 1}}\)                                     (∵ sin (2π – x) = -sin x)

⇒ 2a2n+1 = 0

∴ a2n+! = 0

Sequence is independent of n so the sequence {a2n+1} is in AP with common difference zero.

Hence statement 2 is also correct.

Question 24

\({{\rm{a}}_{\rm{n}}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\rm{\pi }} \frac{{{{\sin }^2}\left{ {\left( {{\rm{n}} + 1} \right){\rm{x}}} \right}}}{{\sin 2{\rm{x}}}}{\rm{dx}}\)

What is an-1 – an-4 equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    -1

  2. BOption (b)

    0

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

If a sequence is given in the form of Arithematic progression (A.P.) and all its terms are equal, i.e. 

a, a, a, . . .

then such A.P. are called as Constant A.P. and has a common difference = 0.

\( \smallint sin2xdx=-\frac{cos~2x}{2}\)

Calculation:

We are given the sequence \(a_n= \mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\rm{\pi }} \frac{{{{\sin }^2}\left{ {\left( {{\rm{n}} + 1} \right){\rm{x}}} \right}}}{{\sin 2{\rm{x}}}}{\rm{dx}}\)

putting n = 1,

a1=∫0πsin22xsin2xdxa_1= \smallint \limits_0^{\rm{\pi }} \frac{sin^22x}{sin2x}dx

a1=∫0πsin2xdxa_1= \smallint \limits_0^{\rm{\pi }}sin2xdx

a1=−[cos 2x2]0πa_1=-[\frac{cos~2x}{2}]^\pi _0

\(a_1=-[\frac{cos2 \pi}{2}-\frac{cos2 \times 0}{2}]\)

a1=−[12−12]a_1=-[\frac12-\frac12]

a1 = 0

putting n = 2, a2=∫0πsin23xsin2xdx=0a_2= \smallint \limits_0^{\rm{\pi }}\frac{sin^23x}{sin2x}dx=0

Similarly, we get all the terms equal to 0.

Thus, all the terms will have 0 differences.

Hence, an-1 – an-4 = 0

Direction: For the next two (2) items that follow:

Consider the equation x + |y| = 2y

Question 25

Which of the following statements are not correct?

  1. y as a function of x is not defined for all real x.
  2. y as a function of x is not continuous at x = 0
  3. y as a function of x is differentiable for all x.

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:

  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_{{\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.
  • If f(x) is Continuous at x = a then ;lim⁡x→a+f(x);=;lim⁡x→a−f(x);=;lim⁡x→af(x){\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){\rm{;}} = {\rm{;}}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {\rm{a}}} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)
  • If f(x) is differentiable at x = a then ;lim⁡x→a+f′(x);=;lim⁡x→a−f′(x);{\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){\rm{;}} 2. \({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left| {\rm{x}} \right| = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - x,;;x < 0}\ {x,;;x \ge 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

Calculation:

Given equation x + |y| = 2y

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

For y ≥ 0

⇒ x + y = 2y

∴ y = x     … (1)

For y < 0

⇒ x – y = 2y

∴ y = x/3      …. (2)

\( \Rightarrow {\rm{y}} = {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{3},;;x < 0,;y < 0}\ {x,;;x \ge 0,;y \ge 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

Hence we can say that y as a function of x is defined for all real x.

Let’s check continuity at x = 0

LHL=lim⁡x→0−f(x)=limx→0−(x3)=0;{\rm{LHL}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {0^ - }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {0^ - }} \left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{3}} \right) = 0{\rm{;}}

RHL=lim⁡x→0+f(x)=limx→0+x=0{\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}} = 0

LHL = RHL

Hence function is continuous at x = 0

Let’s check differentiability

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{3},;;x < 0}\ {x,;;x \ge 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

Differentiate with respect to x, we get

\( \Rightarrow {\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\frac{1}{3},;;x < 0}\ {1,;;x \ge 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

lim⁡x→0+f′(x)≠;lim⁡x→0−f′(x)\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {0^ + }} {\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) \ne {\rm{;}}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {0^ - }} {\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)

Therefore function is not differentiable at x = 0.

Question 26

What is the derivative of y as a function of x with respect to x for x < 0?

  1. AOption (a)

    2

  2. BOption (b)

    1

  3. COption (c)

    12\frac{1}{2}

  4. DOption (d)

    13\frac{1}{3}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

13\frac{1}{3}

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{3},;;x < 0}\ {x,;;x \ge 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

Differentiate with respect to x, we get

\( \Rightarrow {\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\frac{1}{3},;;x < 0}\ {1,;;x \ge 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

For x < 0

Derivative of y as a function of x for x < 0 is 1/3

Direction: For the next two (2) items that follow:

Consider the lines y = 3x, y = 6x and y = 9

Question 27

What is the area of the triangle formed by these lines?

  1. AOption (a)

    274\frac{{27}}{4} square units

  2. BOption (b)

    272\frac{{27}}{2} square units

  3. COption (c)

    194\frac{{19}}{4} square units

  4. DOption (d)

    192\frac{{19}}{2} square units

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

274\frac{{27}}{4} square units

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • Area of a triangle whose vertices are (x1, y1), (x2, y2) and (x3, y3), is given by the expression Area = (1/2) [x1 (y2- y3) + x2 (y3-y1) + x3(y1-y2)]
  • Whose expression can be written in the form of a determinant as: \({\rm{Area}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{1}{2}\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{{\rm{x}}_1}}&{{{\rm{y}}_1}}&1\ {{{\rm{x}}_2}}&{{{\rm{y}}_2}}&1\ {{{\rm{x}}_3}}&{{{\rm{y}}_3}}&1 \end{array}} \right|\)

Calculation:

Given lines are y = 3x, y = 6x and y = 9

Let,

Side AB represent line y = 3x,

Side AC represent line y = 9 and

Side BC represent line y = 6x

So for coordinates of point A, we will consider sides AB, AC and then solve respective equation of lines

We have,

y = 3x and y = 9

⇒ 3x = 9

∴ x = 3

Therefore A = (3, 9)

Similarly, for point B,

We have,

y = 3x and y = 6x

⇒ 6x = 3x

∴ x = 0

Therefore B = (0, 0)

An also, for point C,

We have,

y = 6x and y = 9

⇒ 6x = 9

∴ x = 3/2

Therefore C = (3/2, 9)

As we know that, \({\rm{Area}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{1}{2}\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{{\rm{x}}_1}}&{{{\rm{y}}_1}}&1\ {{{\rm{x}}_2}}&{{{\rm{y}}_2}}&1\ {{{\rm{x}}_3}}&{{{\rm{y}}_3}}&1 \end{array}} \right|\)

\(\therefore {\rm{Area}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{1}{2}\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 3&9&1\ 0&0&1\ {\frac{3}{2}}&9&1 \end{array}} \right|\)

Expanding along R2, we get

Area;=∣12;×;[0+0−1(27−272)]∣=274{\rm{Area;}} = \left| {\frac{1}{2}{\rm{;}} \times {\rm{;}}\left[ {0 + 0 - 1\left( {27 - \frac{{27}}{2}} \right)} \right]} \right| = \frac{{27}}{4}

Hence area is 27/4 square units.

Question 28

The centroid of the triangle is at which one of the following points?

  1. AOption (a)

    (3, 6)

  2. BOption (b)

    (32,;6)\left( {\frac{3}{2},{\rm{;}}6} \right)

  3. COption (c)

    (3, 3)

  4. DOption (d)

    (32,;9)\left( {\frac{3}{2},{\rm{;}}9} \right)

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

(32,;6)\left( {\frac{3}{2},{\rm{;}}6} \right)

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Centroid of a Triangle: The point where the three medians of the triangle intersect.

Let’s consider a triangle. If the three vertices of the triangle are A(x1, y1), B(x2, y2), C(x3, y3).

Centroid of a triangle = (x1+;x2+;x33,y1+;y2+;y33)\left( {\frac{{{{\rm{x}}_1} + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{x}}_2} + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{x}}_3}}}{3},\frac{{{{\rm{y}}_1} + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{y}}_2} + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{y}}_3}}}{3}} \right)

Calculation:

Now we have, A = (3, 9), B = (0, 0) and C = (3/2, 9)

We know that, Centroid of a triangle = (x1+;x2+;x33,y1+;y2+;y33)\left( {\frac{{{{\rm{x}}_1} + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{x}}_2} + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{x}}_3}}}{3},\frac{{{{\rm{y}}_1} + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{y}}_2} + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{y}}_3}}}{3}} \right)

∴;Centroid;of;a;triangle;=;(3+;0+323,9+;0+;93)=;(32,6)\therefore {\rm{;Centroid;of;a;triangle;}} = {\rm{;}}\left( {\frac{{3 + {\rm{;}}0 + \frac{3}{2}}}{3},\frac{{9 + {\rm{;}}0 + {\rm{;}}9}}{3}} \right) = {\rm{;}}\left( {\frac{3}{2},6} \right)

Direction: For the next two (2) items that follow:

Consider the function

Question 29

f(x)=(x−1)2(x+1)(x−2)3{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\left( {{\rm{x}} - 1} \right)^2}\left( {{\rm{x}} + 1} \right){\left( {{\rm{x}} - 2} \right)^3}

What is the number of points of local minima of the function f(x)?

  1. AOption (a)

    None 

  2. BOption (b)

    One

  3. COption (c)

    Two

  4. DOption (d)

    Three

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Two

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Let f(x) be a real-valued function and c be an interior point in the domain of f such that f’(c) = 0

a) If f’(x) > 0 at every point close to the left of c and f’(x) < 0 at every point right of c, then it is a local maximum

b) If f’(x) > 0 at every point close to the right of c and f’(x) < 0 at every point left of c, then it is a local minimum

Calculation:

Given:

f(x) = (x - 1)2 (x + 1) (x - 2)3

Differentiate with respect to x, we get

⇒ f’(x) = 2(x – 1) (x + 1) (x - 2)3 + (x - 1)2 (x - 2)3 + 3(x - 1)2 (x + 1) (x - 2)2

⇒ f’(x) = (x – 1) (x – 2)2 × [2 (x + 1) (x – 2) + (x - 1) (x – 2) + 3(x - 1) (x + 1)]

⇒ f’(x) = (x – 1) (x – 2)2 (6x2 – 5x – 5)

For maxima and minima, f'(x) = 0

⇒ (x – 1) (x – 2)2 (6x2 – 5x – 5) = 0

Therefore x=;1,;2,;2,5±14512{\rm{x}} = {\rm{;}}1,{\rm{;}}2,{\rm{;}}2,\frac{{5 \pm 145}}{{\sqrt {12} }}

For local minima: Sign of f’(x) changed from negative to positive

So, Local minima at 5±14512\frac{{5 \pm 145}}{{\sqrt {12} }}

Hence, there are two local minima.

Question 30

f(x)=(x−1)2(x+1)(x−2)3{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\left( {{\rm{x}} - 1} \right)^2}\left( {{\rm{x}} + 1} \right){\left( {{\rm{x}} - 2} \right)^3}

What is the number of points of local maxima of the function f(x)?

  1. AOption (a)

    None

  2. BOption (b)

    One

  3. COption (c)

    Two

  4. DOption (d)

    Three

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

One

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

For local maxima: Sign of f’(x) changed from positive to negative.

So, Local minima at x = 1

Hence, there are one local maxima.

Question 31

Let f(x) and g(x) be twice differentiable functions on [0, 2] satisfying f’’(x) = g”(x), f’(1) = 4, g’(1) = 6, f(2) = 3 and g(2) = 9. Then what is f(x) – g(x) at x = 4 equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    -10

  2. BOption (b)

    -6

  3. COption (c)

    -4

  4. DOption (d)

    2

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

-10

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • ∫f′′(x)dx;=f′(x)+C1\smallint {\rm{f''}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx;}} = {\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) + {{\rm{C}}_1}
  • ∫f′(x)dx;=f(x)+C2\smallint {\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx;}} = {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) + {{\rm{C}}_2}
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Calculation:

Given f’’(x) = g’’(x)

Integrating both sides, we get

∫f′′(x)dx=∫g′′(x)dx\smallint {\rm{f''}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} = \smallint {\rm{g''}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}}

⇒ f’(x) = g’(x) + C

Using f’(1) = 4 , g’(1) = 6

f'(1) = g'(1) + C

⇒ 4 = 6 + C

⇒ C = -2

⇒ f’(x) = g’(x) - 2

Integrating both sides, we get

⇒∫f′(x)dx=∫(g′(x)−2)dx \Rightarrow \smallint {\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} = \smallint ({{\rm{g}}^{\rm{'}}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) - 2){\rm{dx}}

⇒ f(x) = g(x) - 2x + A

Using f(2) = 3 and g(2) = 9

⇒ f(2) = g(2) - (2 × 2) + A

⇒ 3 = 9 - (2 × 2) + A

⇒ A = 3 – 9 + 4 = -2

⇒ f(x) = g(x) - 2x - 2

⇒ f(x) - g(x) = -2x - 2

So, f(x) – g(x) at x = 4:

f(4) - g(4) = -(2 × 4) – 2 = -10

Direction: For the next two (2) items that follow:

Consider the curves y = |x - 1| and |x| = 2

Question 32

What is/are the point(s) of intersection of the curves?

  1. AOption (a)

    (-2, 3) only

  2. BOption (b)

    (2, 1) only

  3. COption (c)

    (-2, 3) and (2, 1)

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither (-2, 3) nor (2, 1)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

(-2, 3) and (2, 1)

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

|f(x)| = f(x) whenever f(x) ≥ 0

|f(x)| = -f(x) whenever f(x) < 0

Calculation:

\({\rm{Curve;}}1:{\rm{;y}} = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {1 - x,;x < 1}\ {x - 1,;x \ge 1} \end{array}} \right.\)

Curve;2;:y∈R;;x=2,−2{\rm{Curve;}}2{\rm{;}}:{\rm{y}} \in {\rm{R;}};{\rm{x}} = 2, - 2

For the point of intersection x = 2 is substituted in curve 1:

Since x = 2 is > 1

y = x – 1 = 2 – 1 = 1

Thus point of intersection is (2, 1)

For the point of intersection x = -2 is substituted in curve 1:

Since x = -2 is < 1

y = 1 -x = 1 – (-2) = 3

Thus point of intersection is (-2, 3)

Question 33

What is the area of region bounded by the curves and x-axis?

  1. AOption (a)

    3 square units

  2. BOption (b)

    4 square units

  3. COption (c)

    5 square units

  4. DOption (d)

    6 square units

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

5 square units

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Area under a Curve by Integration

Find the area under this curve is by summing horizontally.

In this case, we find the area is the sum of the rectangles, heights y = f(x) and width dx.

We need to sum from left to right.

\(\therefore {\rm{Area}} = \mathop \smallint \nolimits_{\rm{a}}^{\rm{b}} {\rm{ydx}} = {\rm{;}}\mathop \smallint \nolimits_{\rm{a}}^{\rm{b}} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}}\)

Calculation:

Area between the curve and x axis between x = -2 to x = 2

\({\rm{Area}} = {\rm{;}}\mathop \smallint \nolimits_{ - 2}^2 {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}}\)

\({\rm{Curve;}}1:{\rm{;y}} = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {1 - x,;x < 1}\ {x - 1,;x \ge 1} \end{array}} \right.\)

Curve;2;:y∈R;;x=2,−2{\rm{Curve;}}2{\rm{;}}:{\rm{y}} \in {\rm{R;}};{\rm{x}} = 2, - 2

Area = \( \mathop \smallint \nolimits_{ - 2}^2 {\rm{y;dx}} = \mathop \smallint \nolimits_{ - 2}^1 \left( {1 - {\rm{x}}} \right){\rm{dx}} + \mathop \smallint \nolimits_1^2 \left( {{\rm{x}} - 1} \right){\rm{dx}} = \left[ {{\rm{x}} - \frac{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}{2}} \right]_{ - 2}^1 + \left[ {\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}{2} - {\rm{x}}} \right]_1^2\)

\(\Rightarrow \mathop \smallint \nolimits_{ - 2}^2 {\rm{y;dx}} = \left[ {\left( {1 - \frac{1}{2}} \right) - \left( { - 2 - 2} \right)} \right] + \left[ {\left( {2 - 2} \right) - \left( {\frac{1}{2} - 1} \right){\rm{;}}} \right] = \frac{1}{2} + 4 + \frac{1}{2} = 5\)

Consider the function

Question 34

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{{\rm{x}}^3}}&{\sin {\rm{x}}}&{\cos {\rm{x}}}\ 6&{ - 1}&0\ {\rm{p}}&{{{\rm{p}}^2}}&{{{\rm{p}}^3}} \end{array}} \right|\), where p is a constant

What is the value of f’(0)?

  1. AOption (a)

    p3

  2. BOption (b)

    3p3

  3. COption (c)

    6p3

  4. DOption (d)

    -6p3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

-6p3

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Differentiation of the determinant of a matrix: Differentiate the first row (or column) and keep the entries of the other row untouched. Do this for all other rows (or columns). Then find the sum of all such determinants. Then you can get a determinant.

Calculation:

Given:

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{{\rm{x}}^3}}&{\sin {\rm{x}}}&{\cos {\rm{x}}}\ 6&{ - 1}&0\ {\rm{p}}&{{{\rm{p}}^2}}&{{{\rm{p}}^3}} \end{array}} \right|\)

Differentiate with respect to x, we get

 \( \Rightarrow {\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {\frac{{{\rm{d}}\left( {{{\rm{x}}^3}} \right)}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}}&{\frac{{{\rm{d}}(\sin {\rm{x}})}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}}&{\frac{{{\rm{d}}(\cos {\rm{x}})}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}}\ 6&{ - 1}&0\ {\rm{p}}&{{{\rm{p}}^2}}&{{{\rm{p}}^3}} \end{array}} \right| + {\rm{;}}\left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {{{\rm{x}}^3}}&{\sin {\rm{x}}}&{\cos {\rm{x}}}\ {\frac{{{\rm{d}}\left( 6 \right)}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}}&{\frac{{{\rm{d}}\left( { - 1} \right)}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}}&{\frac{{{\rm{d}}\left( 0 \right)}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}}\ {\rm{p}}&{{{\rm{p}}^2}}&{{{\rm{p}}^3}} \end{array}} \right| + {\rm{;}}\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{{\rm{x}}^3}}&{\sin {\rm{x}}}&{\cos {\rm{x}}}\ 6&{ - 1}&0\ {\frac{{{\rm{d}}\left( {\rm{p}} \right)}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}}&{\frac{{{\rm{d}}\left( {{{\rm{p}}^2}} \right)}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}}&{\frac{{{\rm{d}}\left( {{{\rm{p}}^3}} \right)}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}} \end{array}} \right|\)

  \( \Rightarrow {\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {3{{\rm{x}}^2}}&{\cos {\rm{x}}}&{ - \sin {\rm{x}}}\ 6&{ - 1}&0\ {\rm{p}}&{{{\rm{p}}^2}}&{{{\rm{p}}^3}} \end{array}} \right| + 0 + 0 = \left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {3{{\rm{x}}^2}}&{\cos {\rm{x}}}&{ - \sin {\rm{x}}}\ 6&{ - 1}&0\ {\rm{p}}&{{{\rm{p}}^2}}&{{{\rm{p}}^3}} \end{array}} \right|\)

Put x = 0, we get

 \( \Rightarrow {\rm{f'}}\left( 0 \right) = \left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 0&{\cos 0}&{ - \sin 0}\ 6&{ - 1}&0\ {\rm{p}}&{{{\rm{p}}^2}}&{{{\rm{p}}^3}} \end{array}} \right| = {\rm{;}}\left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 0&1&0\ 6&{ - 1}&0\ {\rm{p}}&{{{\rm{p}}^2}}&{{{\rm{p}}^3}} \end{array}} \right|\)

⇒ f’(0) = 0 – 1(6p3 – 0) + 0

∴ f’(0) = - 6p3

Question 35

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{{\rm{x}}^3}}&{\sin {\rm{x}}}&{\cos {\rm{x}}}\ 6&{ - 1}&0\ {\rm{p}}&{{{\rm{p}}^2}}&{{{\rm{p}}^3}} \end{array}} \right|\), where p is a constant

What is the value of p for which f”(0) = 0?

  1. AOption (a)

    −16;or;0 - \frac{1}{6}{\rm{;or;}}0

  2. BOption (b)

    -1 or 0

  3. COption (c)

    −16;or;1 - \frac{1}{6}{\rm{;or;}}1

  4. DOption (d)

    -1 or 1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

−16;or;0 - \frac{1}{6}{\rm{;or;}}0

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

From previous solution, we get the value of f’(x)

\({\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {3{{\rm{x}}^2}}&{\cos {\rm{x}}}&{ - \sin {\rm{x}}}\ 6&{ - 1}&0\ {\rm{p}}&{{{\rm{p}}^2}}&{{{\rm{p}}^3}} \end{array}} \right|\)

Differentiate with respect to x, we get

\( \Rightarrow {\rm{f"}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {6{\rm{x}}}&{ - \sin {\rm{x}}}&{ - \cos {\rm{x}}}\ 6&{ - 1}&0\ {\rm{p}}&{{{\rm{p}}^2}}&{{{\rm{p}}^3}} \end{array}} \right|\)

Put x = 0, we get

\( \Rightarrow {\rm{f"}}\left( 0 \right) = \left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 0&{ - \sin 0}&{ - \cos 0}\ 6&{ - 1}&0\ {\rm{p}}&{{{\rm{p}}^2}}&{{{\rm{p}}^3}} \end{array}} \right| = \left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 0&0&{ - 1}\ 6&{ - 1}&0\ {\rm{p}}&{{{\rm{p}}^2}}&{{{\rm{p}}^3}} \end{array}} \right|\)

⇒ f”(0) = 0 + 0 – 1(6p2 + p)

⇒ f”(0) = – (6p2 + p)

Given: f”(0) = 0

⇒ – (6p2 + p) = 0

⇒ p (6p + 1) = 0

∴ p = -1/6 or 0

Direction: For the next two (2) items that follow:

Consider a triangle ABC in which cos⁡A+cos⁡B+cos⁡C=3sin⁡π3\cos {\rm{A}} + \cos {\rm{B}} + \cos {\rm{C}} = \sqrt 3 \sin \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{3}

Question 36

What is the value of sin⁡A2sin⁡B2sin⁡C2;?\sin \frac{{\rm{A}}}{2}\sin \frac{{\rm{B}}}{2}\sin \frac{{\rm{C}}}{2}{\rm{;}}?

  1. AOption (a)

    12\frac{1}{2}

  2. BOption (b)

    14\frac{1}{4}

  3. COption (c)

    18\frac{1}{8}

  4. DOption (d)

    116\frac{1}{{16}}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

18\frac{1}{8}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

In a triangle since A + B + C = 180° ⇔ A + B = 180° - C

  • cos⁡A+B2;=cos⁡(90∘−C2)=sin⁡C2;;\cos \frac{{{\rm{A}} + {\rm{B}}}}{2}{\rm{;}} = \cos \left( {90^\circ - \frac{{\rm{C}}}{2}} \right) = \sin \frac{{\rm{C}}}{2}{\rm{;;}}

Calculation:

cos⁡A+cos⁡B+cos⁡C=2cos⁡(A+B2)cos⁡(A−B2)+cos⁡C=3sin⁡π3\cos {\rm{A}} + \cos {\rm{B}} + \cos {\rm{C}} = 2\cos \left( {\frac{{{\rm{A}} + {\rm{B}}}}{2}} \right)\cos \left( {\frac{{{\rm{A}} - {\rm{B}}}}{2}} \right) + \cos {\rm{C}} = \sqrt 3 \sin \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{3}

⇒2sin⁡(C2)cos⁡(A−B2)+1−2sin⁡2C2=3sin⁡π3 \Rightarrow 2\sin \left( {\frac{{\rm{C}}}{2}} \right)\cos \left( {\frac{{{\rm{A}} - {\rm{B}}}}{2}} \right) + 1 - 2{\sin ^2}\frac{{\rm{C}}}{2} = \sqrt 3 \sin \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{3}

⇒1+2;sinC2(cos⁡(A−B2)−sin⁡C2;)=3sin⁡π3\Rightarrow 1 + 2{\rm{;sin}}\frac{{\rm{C}}}{2}\left( {\cos \left( {\frac{{{\rm{A}} - {\rm{B}}}}{2}} \right) - \sin \frac{{\rm{C}}}{2}{\rm{;}}} \right) = \sqrt 3 \sin \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{3}

⇒1+2;sinC2(cos⁡(A−B2)−cos⁡(A+B2);)=3sin⁡π3\Rightarrow 1 + 2{\rm{;sin}}\frac{{\rm{C}}}{2}\left( {\cos \left( {\frac{{{\rm{A}} - {\rm{B}}}}{2}} \right) - \cos \left( {\frac{{{\rm{A}} + {\rm{B}}}}{2}} \right){\rm{;}}} \right) = \sqrt 3 \sin \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{3}

⇒1+2;sinC2(2sin⁡A2sin⁡B2;;)=3sin⁡π3 \Rightarrow 1 + 2{\rm{;sin}}\frac{{\rm{C}}}{2}\left( {2\sin \frac{{\rm{A}}}{2}\sin \frac{{\rm{B}}}{2}{\rm{;;}}} \right) = \sqrt 3 \sin \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{3}

⇒1+4;sinA2sin⁡B2;sinC2=3sin⁡π3=332=32\Rightarrow 1 + 4{\rm{;sin}}\frac{{\rm{A}}}{2}\sin \frac{{\rm{B}}}{2}{\rm{;sin}}\frac{{\rm{C}}}{2} = \sqrt 3 \sin \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{3} = \sqrt 3 \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2} = \frac{3}{2}

⇒4;sinA2sin⁡B2;sinC2=32−1;\Rightarrow 4{\rm{;sin}}\frac{{\rm{A}}}{2}\sin \frac{{\rm{B}}}{2}{\rm{;sin}}\frac{{\rm{C}}}{2} = \frac{3}{2} - 1{\rm{;}}

⇒;sinA2sin⁡B2;sinC2=18\Rightarrow {\rm{;sin}}\frac{{\rm{A}}}{2}\sin \frac{{\rm{B}}}{2}{\rm{;sin}}\frac{{\rm{C}}}{2} = \frac{1}{8}

Question 37

What is the value of cos⁡(A+B2)cos⁡(B+C2)cos⁡(C+A2)?\cos \left( {\frac{{{\rm{A}} + {\rm{B}}}}{2}} \right)\cos \left( {\frac{{{\rm{B}} + {\rm{C}}}}{2}} \right)\cos \left( {\frac{{{\rm{C}} + {\rm{A}}}}{2}} \right)?

  1. AOption (a)

    14\frac{1}{4}

  2. BOption (b)

    12\frac{1}{2}

  3. COption (c)

    116\frac{1}{{16}}

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

None of the above

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

In a triangle since A + B + C = 180°

  • cos⁡A+B2;=cos⁡(90∘−C2)=sin⁡C2;;\cos \frac{{{\rm{A}} + {\rm{B}}}}{2}{\rm{;}} = \cos \left( {90^\circ - \frac{{\rm{C}}}{2}} \right) = \sin \frac{{\rm{C}}}{2}{\rm{;;}}
  • cos⁡A+C2;=cos⁡(90∘−B2)=sin⁡B2;;\cos \frac{{{\rm{A}} + {\rm{C}}}}{2}{\rm{;}} = \cos \left( {90^\circ - \frac{{\rm{B}}}{2}} \right) = \sin \frac{{\rm{B}}}{2}{\rm{;;}}
  • cos⁡C+B2;=cos⁡(90∘−A2)=sin⁡A2;;\cos \frac{{{\rm{C}} + {\rm{B}}}}{2}{\rm{;}} = \cos \left( {90^\circ - \frac{{\rm{A}}}{2}} \right) = \sin \frac{{\rm{A}}}{2}{\rm{;;}}
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Calculation:

From the previous question:

⇒;sinA2sin⁡B2;sinC2=18 \Rightarrow {\rm{;sin}}\frac{{\rm{A}}}{2}\sin \frac{{\rm{B}}}{2}{\rm{;sin}}\frac{{\rm{C}}}{2} = \frac{1}{8}

⇒;cosA+B2cos⁡B+C2;cosA+C2=18 \Rightarrow {\rm{;cos}}\frac{{{\rm{A}} + {\rm{B}}}}{2}\cos \frac{{{\rm{B}} + {\rm{C}}}}{2}{\rm{;cos}}\frac{{{\rm{A}} + {\rm{C}}}}{2} = \frac{1}{8}

Direction: For the next two (2) items that follow:

Given that tan α and tan β are the roots of the equation x2 + bx + c = 0 with b ≠ 0

Question 38

What is tan (α + β) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    b(c - 1)

  2. BOption (b)

    c(b - 1)

  3. COption (c)

    c(b - 1)-1

  4. DOption (d)

    b(c - 1)-1

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

b(c - 1)-1

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Let us consider the standard form of a quadratic equation, ax2 + bx + c =0

Let α and β be the two roots of the above quadratic equation. 

  • The sum of the roots of a quadratic equation are:

α+β=−ba=−coefficient;of;xcoefficient;of;x2{\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{\beta }} = - \frac{{\rm{b}}}{{\rm{a}}} = - \frac{{{\rm{coefficient;of;x}}}}{{{\rm{coefficient;of;}}{{\rm{x}}^2}}}

  • The product of the roots is given by:

αβ=ca=constant;termcoefficient;of;x2{\rm{\alpha \beta }} = \frac{{\rm{c}}}{{\rm{a}}} = \frac{{{\rm{constant;term}}}}{{{\rm{coefficient;of;}}{{\rm{x}}^2}}}

Calculation:

Given:

tan α and tan β are the roots of the equation x2 + bx + c = 0

Sum of roots = tan α + tan β = -b

Product of roots = tan α × tan β = c

tan⁡(α+β)=tan⁡α+tan⁡β1−(tan⁡α×tan⁡β);=−b1−c=bc−1\tan \left( {{\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{\beta }}} \right) = \frac{{\tan {\rm{\alpha }} + \tan {\rm{\beta }}}}{{1 - (\tan {\rm{\alpha }} \times \tan {\rm{\beta }}){\rm{;}}}} = \frac{{ - {\rm{b}}}}{{1 - {\rm{c}}}} = \frac{{\rm{b}}}{{{\rm{c}} - 1}}

Question 39

What is sin (α + β) sec α sec β equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    b

  2. BOption (b)

    -b

  3. COption (c)

    c

  4. DOption (d)

    -c

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

-b

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Let us consider the standard form of a quadratic equation, ax2 + bx + c =0

Let α and β be the two roots of the above quadratic equation. 

  • The sum of the roots of a quadratic equation are:

α+β=−ba=−coefficient;of;xcoefficient;of;x2{\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{\beta }} = - \frac{{\rm{b}}}{{\rm{a}}} = - \frac{{{\rm{coefficient;of;x}}}}{{{\rm{coefficient;of;}}{{\rm{x}}^2}}}

  • The product of the roots is given by:

αβ=ca=constant;termcoefficient;of;x2{\rm{\alpha \beta }} = \frac{{\rm{c}}}{{\rm{a}}} = \frac{{{\rm{constant;term}}}}{{{\rm{coefficient;of;}}{{\rm{x}}^2}}}

Calculation:

tan α and tan β are the roots of the equation x2 + bx + c = 0

Sum of roots = tan α + tan β = -b

Product of roots = tan α × tan β = c

sin⁡(α+β)sec⁡α;sec;β=sin⁡αcos⁡β+cos⁡αsin⁡βcos⁡αcos⁡β;\sin \left( {{\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{\beta }}} \right)\sec {\rm{\alpha ;sec;\beta }} = \frac{{\sin {\rm{\alpha }}\cos {\rm{\beta }} + \cos {\rm{\alpha }}\sin {\rm{\beta }}}}{{\cos {\rm{\alpha }}\cos {\rm{\beta ;}}}}

 =sin⁡αcosα+sin⁡βcosβ = \frac{{\sin {\rm{\alpha }}}}{{{\rm{cos\alpha}}}} + \frac{{\sin {\rm{\beta }}}}{{{\rm{cos\beta }}}}

=tan⁡α+tan⁡β= \tan {\rm{\alpha }} + \tan {\rm{\beta }}

∴  sin (α + β) sec α sec β = - b

Direction: For the next two (2) items that follow:

Consider the two circles

Question 40

(x−1)2+(y−3)2=r2{\left( {{\rm{x}} - 1} \right)^2} + {\left( {{\rm{y}} - 3} \right)^2} = {{\rm{r}}^2} and x2+y2−8x+2y+8=0{{\rm{x}}^2} + {{\rm{y}}^2} - 8{\rm{x}} + 2{\rm{y}} + 8 = 0

What is the distance between the centres of the two circles?

  1. AOption (a)

    5 units

  2. BOption (b)

    6 units

  3. COption (c)

    8 units

  4. DOption (d)

    10 units

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5 units

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

1. General form of the equation of a circle, x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0

  • Centre is (-g, -f) or (−;coefficient;of;x2,;−;coefficient;of;y;2)\left( {\frac{{ - {\rm{;coefficient;of;x}}}}{2},{\rm{;}}\frac{{ - {\rm{;coefficient;of;y;}}}}{2}} \right) and radius = g2+f2−c\sqrt {{{\rm{g}}^2} + {{\rm{f}}^2} - {\rm{c}}} , where g, f and c are three constants

2. Standard Form of the equation of a circle, (x – h) 2 + (y – k) 2 = r2

  • Where the centre (h, k) and the radius r.
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Calculation:

Centre of circle (x - 1)2 + (y - 3)2 = r2 is: (1,3)

Centre of circle x2 + y2 - 8x +2y + 8 = 0 is: (4,-1)

Distance between the 2 centre points (1,3) and (-4,1) using distance formula is:

(4−1)2+(−1−3)2=(3)2+(−4)2=9+16=25=5\sqrt {{{\left( {4 - 1} \right)}^2} + {{\left( { - 1 - 3} \right)}^2}} = \sqrt {{{\left( 3 \right)}^2} + {{\left( { - 4} \right)}^2}} = \sqrt {9 + 16} = \sqrt {25} = 5

Question 41

(x−1)2+(y−3)2=r2{\left( {{\rm{x}} - 1} \right)^2} + {\left( {{\rm{y}} - 3} \right)^2} = {{\rm{r}}^2} and x2+y2−8x+2y+8=0{{\rm{x}}^2} + {{\rm{y}}^2} - 8{\rm{x}} + 2{\rm{y}} + 8 = 0

If the circles intersect at two distinct points, then which one of the following is correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    r = 1

  2. BOption (b)

    1 < r < 2

  3. COption (c)

    r = 2

  4. DOption (d)

    2 < r < 8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

2 < r < 8

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Let centre of two circles are C₁ and C₂ and radius are r₁ and r₂.

Two circles will intersect at two points: ⇒ r1 - r2 < C1C2 < r1 + r2

Calculation:

Radius of circle (x - 1)2 + (y - 3)2 = r2 is: r1 = r

Centre of circle x2 + y2 - 8x +2y + 8 = 0 is: (4, -1)

r2=42+12−8=16+1−8=9=3;{{\rm{r}}_2} = \sqrt {{4^2} + {1^2} - 8} = \sqrt {16 + 1 - 8} = \sqrt 9 = 3{\rm{;}}

From the previous question the distance between centres of 2 circles C1C2 = 5

Given circles intersect at two distinct points

∴ r1 - r2 < C1C2 < r1 + r2

⇒ r – 3 < 5 < r + 3

Which gives: 2 < r < 8

Direction: For the next two (2) items that follow:

Consider the two lines x + y + 1 = 0 and 3x + 2y + 1 = 0

Question 42

What is the equation of the line passing through the point of intersection of the given lines and parallel to x-axis?

  1. AOption (a)

    y + 1 = 0

  2. BOption (b)

    y – 1 = 0

  3. COption (c)

    y – 2 = 0

  4. DOption (d)

    y + 2 = 0

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

y + 2 = 0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • From a point (a, b) the line parallel to x axis is y = constant = b

 

Calculation:

Intersection of lines:

L1: x + y + 1 = 0

L2: 3x + 2y + 1 = 0

From line L1: y = -1 – x

Substituting in L2: 3x + 2(-1 - x) + 1 = 0

x – 2 + 1 = 0

∴ x = 1

Substituting in y = -1 – x = -1 – 1 = -2

Therefore point of intersection: (1,-2)

Line passing through intersection of both lines and parallel to x-axis is:

y = -2

y + 2 = 0

Question 43

What is the equation of the line passing through the point of intersection of the given lines and parallel to y-axis?

  1. AOption (a)

    x + 1 = 0

  2. BOption (b)

    x – 1 = 0

  3. COption (c)

    x – 2 = 0

  4. DOption (d)

    x + 2 = 0

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

x – 1 = 0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • From a point (a, b) the line parallel to y-axis is x = constant = a

 

Calculation:

From previous question the intersection of both lines is (1,-2)

Line passing through intersection of both lines and parallel to y-axis is:

x = 1

x - 1 = 0

Direction: For the next two (2) items that follow:

Consider the equation k sin x + cos 2x = 2k - 7

Question 44

If the equation possesses solution, then what is the minimum value of k?

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    4

  4. DOption (d)

    6

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  1. Let us consider the standard form of a quadratic equation, ax2 + bx + c =0, Where a, b and c are constants with a ≠ 0
  • x=;−b;±;b2−4ac2a{\rm{x}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{ - {\rm{b;}} \pm {\rm{;}}\sqrt {{{\rm{b}}^2} - 4{\rm{ac}}} }}{{2{\rm{a}}}}
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  1. cos 2x = 1 – 2 sin2x

Calculation:

Given: k sin x + cos 2x = 2k – 7

⇒ k sin x + 1 - 2 sin2x = 2k – 7

⇒ 2 sin2x - k sin x + 2k – 8

Roots of quadratic equation in sin x

sin⁡x=k±k2−4×2×(2k−8);2×2=k±k2−16k+64;4=k±(k−8)2;4\sin {\rm{x}} = \frac{{{\rm{k}} \pm \sqrt {{{\rm{k}}^2} - 4 \times 2 \times \left( {2{\rm{k}} - 8} \right)} {\rm{;}}}}{{2 \times 2}} = \frac{{{\rm{k}} \pm \sqrt {{{\rm{k}}^2} - 16{\rm{k}} + 64} {\rm{;}}}}{4} = \frac{{{\rm{k}} \pm \sqrt {{{\left( {{\rm{k}} - 8} \right)}^2}} {\rm{;}}}}{4}

⇒sin⁡x=;k−(k−8)4,k+(k−8)4 \Rightarrow \sin {\rm{x}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{{\rm{k}} - \left( {{\rm{k}} - 8} \right)}}{4},\frac{{{\rm{k}} + \left( {{\rm{k}} - 8} \right)}}{4}

⇒sin⁡x=;−2;,2k−84 \Rightarrow \sin {\rm{x}} = {\rm{;}} - 2{\rm{;}},\frac{{2{\rm{k}} - 8}}{4}

Using range of -1 ≤ sin x ≤ 1

−1≤2k−84≤1- 1 \le \frac{{2{\rm{k}} - 8}}{4} \le 1

⇒ -4 ≤ 2k – 8 ≤ 4

⇒ 4 ≤ 2k ≤ 12

⇒2 ≤ k ≤ 6

Therefore minimum value of k is 2

Question 45

If the equation possesses solution, then what is the maximum value of k?

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    4

  4. DOption (d)

    6

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

6

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • If the given equation is in quadratic form ax2 + bx + c=0, then its solution is found as x=−b±b2−4ac2ax=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}.
  • -1 ≤ sin x ≤ 1
  • cos 2x = 1 - 2sin2x

Calculation:

k sin x + cos 2x = 2k - 7

⇒ k sin x + 1 - 2sin2x = 2k - 7

⇒ -2sin2x + k sin x + 1 - 2k + 7 = 0 

⇒ -2sin2x + k sin x - 2k + 8 = 0

⇒ 2sin2x - k sinx + 2k - 8 = 0  ...(Multiply by -)

After comparing with Quadratic equation, a = 2, b = -k, c = (2k - 8)

⇒ sin x=k±k2−8(2k−8)4sin~x=\frac{k\pm\sqrt{k^2-8(2k-8)}}{4}

⇒sin x=k±k2−16k+644\Rightarrow sin~x=\frac{k\pm\sqrt{k^2-16k+64}}{4}

⇒sin x=k±(k−8)24\Rightarrow sin~x=\frac{k\pm\sqrt{(k-8)^2}}{4}

⇒sin x=k±(k−8)4\Rightarrow sin~x=\frac{k\pm{(k-8)}}{4}

⇒sin x=k+(k−8)4,k−(k−8)4\Rightarrow sin~x=\frac{k+{(k-8)}}{4},\frac{k-{(k-8)}}{4}

⇒sin x=2k−84,84\Rightarrow sin~x=\frac{2k{-8}}{4},\frac{{8}}{4}

⇒ sin x = k−42\frac{k-4}{2} and sin x = 2,

Since, sin x cannot be greater than 1,

Thus, sin x ≤ 1

k−42≤1\frac{k-4}{2}≤1

k - 4 ≤ 2

k ≤ 6

Thus, the maximum value of k is 6.

For the next two (2) items that follow:

Consider the function f(x)=a[x]+x−1[x]+x{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{{{\rm{a}}^{\left[ {\rm{x}} \right] + {\rm{x}}}} - 1}}{{\left[ {\rm{x}} \right] + {\rm{x}}}} where [.] denotes the greatest integer function.

Question 46

What is lim⁡x→0+f(x)\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {0^ + }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    In a

  3. COption (c)

    1 – a-1

  4. DOption (d)

    Limit does not exist

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

In a

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

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 + 1 Then [x] = n (n ∈ Integer)
  • Means if x lies in [n, n + 1) then the Greatest Integer Function of x will be n.

 

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}}

Formulas used: lim⁡x→0ax−1x=ln⁡a\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to 0} \frac{{{{\rm{a}}^{\rm{x}}} - 1}}{{\rm{x}}} = \ln {\rm{a}}

 

Calculation:

Given: f(x)=a[x]+x−1[x]+x{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{{{\rm{a}}^{\left[ {\rm{x}} \right] + {\rm{x}}}} - 1}}{{\left[ {\rm{x}} \right] + {\rm{x}}}}

lim⁡x→0+f(x)=lim⁡x→0+a[x]+x−1[x]+x\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {0^ + }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {0^ + }} \frac{{{{\rm{a}}^{\left[ {\rm{x}} \right] + {\rm{x}}}} - 1}}{{\left[ {\rm{x}} \right] + {\rm{x}}}}

Let x = 0 + h, for x → 0+, h→ 0

=lim⁡h→0a[h]+h−1[h]+h= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{{\rm{a}}^{\left[ {\rm{h}} \right] + {\rm{h}}}} - 1}}{{\left[ {\rm{h}} \right] + {\rm{h}}}}

=lim⁡h→0ah−1h = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{{\rm{a}}^{\rm{h}}} - 1}}{{\rm{h}}} (∵ [0] = 0)

= ln a

Question 47

What is lim⁡x→0−f(x)\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {0^ - }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    0

  2. BOption (b)

    In a

  3. COption (c)

    1 - a-1

  4. DOption (d)

    Limit does not exist

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

1 - a-1

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

Given: f(x)=a[x]+x−1[x]+x{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{{{\rm{a}}^{\left[ {\rm{x}} \right] + {\rm{x}}}} - 1}}{{\left[ {\rm{x}} \right] + {\rm{x}}}}

lim⁡x→0−f(x)=lim⁡x→0−a[x]+x−1[x]+x\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {0^ - }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {0^ - }} \frac{{{{\rm{a}}^{\left[ {\rm{x}} \right] + {\rm{x}}}} - 1}}{{\left[ {\rm{x}} \right] + {\rm{x}}}}

Let x = 0 - h, for x → 0-, h→ 0

=lim⁡h→0a[0−h]+0−h−1[0−h]+0−h= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{{\rm{a}}^{\left[ {0 - {\rm{h}}} \right] + 0 - {\rm{h}}}} - 1}}{{\left[ {0 - {\rm{h}}} \right] + 0 - {\rm{h}}}}

=lim⁡h→0a−1−h−1−1−h= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{{\rm{a}}^{ - 1 - {\rm{h}}}} - 1}}{{ - 1 - {\rm{h}}}} (∵ [- 0 .1] = -1)

=a−1−1−1=1−a−1= \frac{{{{\rm{a}}^{ - 1}} - 1}}{{ - 1}} = 1 - {{\rm{a}}^{ - 1}}

Let z1, z2 and z3 be non-zero complex numbers satisfying z2 = i z̅ , where i = √-1

Question 48

What is  Z1+Z2+Z3Z_1+Z_2+Z_3 equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    i

  2. BOption (b)

    -i

  3. COption (c)

    0

  4. DOption (d)

    1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Let z = x + iy be a complex number.

  • Modulus of z =  ∣z∣=;x2+y2=;Re(z)2+;Im;(z)2\left| {\rm{z}} \right| = {\rm{;}}\sqrt {{{\rm{x}}^2} + {{\rm{y}}^2}} = {\rm{;}}\sqrt {{\rm{Re}}{{\left( {\rm{z}} \right)}^2} + {\rm{;Im;}}{{\left( {\rm{z}} \right)}^2}}
  • arg (z) = arg (x + iy) = tan⁡−1(yx){\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{\rm{y}}}{{\rm{x}}}} \right)
  • Conjugate of z = zˉ{\rm{\bar z}} = x – iy
  • zzˉ=;∣z∣2{\rm{z\bar z}} = {\rm{;}}{\left| {\rm{z}} \right|^2}

Equality of complex numbers.

  • Two complex numbers z1 = x1 + iy1 and z2 = x2 + iy2 are equal if and only if x1 = x2 and y1 = y2 Or Re (z1) = Re (z2) and Im (z1) = Im (z2).

 

Calculation:

Given: z1, z2 and z3 are non-zero complex numbers

Let, z = x + iy

 

Given that, z2=izˉ{{\rm{z}}^2} = {\rm{i\bar z}}

 ⇒(x+iy)2=i(x+iy‾)⇒ {\left( {{\rm{x}} + {\rm{iy}}} \right)^2} = {\rm{i}}\left( {\overline {{\rm{x}} + {\rm{iy}}} } \right)

⇒;x2+2ixy−y2;=i(x−iy)⇒ {\rm{;}}{{\rm{x}}^2} + 2{\rm{ixy}} - {{\rm{y}}^2}{\rm{;}}= {\rm{i}}\left( {{\rm{x}} - {\rm{iy}}} \right)

⇒x2+2ixy−y2;=ix+y⇒ {{\rm{x}}^2} + 2{\rm{ixy}} - {{\rm{y}}^2}{\rm{;}} ={\rm{ix}} + {\rm{y}}         (i2 = -1)

On comparing real parts and imaginary we get,

x2−y2=y{{\rm{x}}^2} - {{\rm{y}}^2} = {\rm{y}}         …. (1)

And 2xy = x 

⇒ 2xy - x = 0

⇒ x (2y - 1) = 0 

∴ x = 0 or 1 – 2y = 0

 

i.e.,;x=0,;y=12{\rm{i}}.{\rm{e}}.,{\rm{;x}} = 0,{\rm{;y}} = \frac{1}{2}              …. (2)

From (1), x2−y2=y{{\rm{x}}^2} - {{\rm{y}}^2} = {\rm{y}}  

If x = 0,

⇒ 0 - y2 = y

⇒ y2 + y = 0

⇒ y (y + 1) = 0  

⇒ y = 0 or y = -1

∴ x = 0, y = 0, -1      …. (3)

If we put y=12{\rm{y}} = \frac{1}{2}  in y = x2 - y2

⇒12=x2−(12)2 ⇒ \frac{1}{2} = {{\rm{x}}^2} - {\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right)^2}

⇒x2=14+12;⇒ {{\rm{x}}^2} = \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{2}{\rm{;}}

⇒x2=34⇒ {{\rm{x}}^2} = \frac{3}{4}

⇒x=±32⇒ {\rm{x}} = \pm \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}

∴y=12,;x=32,−32∴ {\rm{y}} = \frac{1}{2},{\rm{;x}} = \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}, - \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}     …. (4)

From (3), x=0,;y=0,−1{\rm{x}} = 0,{\rm{;y}} = 0, - 1

We know that complex number z = x + iy

⇒z1 = 0 + 0i = 0                 (Given z is non zero)

Again z1 = 0 - i = -i

Now from equation (4), y=12,;x=32,−32;{\rm{y}} = \frac{1}{2},{\rm{;x}} = \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}, - \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2};

We have, z = x + iy

⇒z2=32+i(12);and;z3=−32+i(12);⇒ {{\rm{z}}_2} = \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2} + {\rm{i}}\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right){\rm{;and;}}{{\rm{z}}_3} = - \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2} + {\rm{i}}\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right){\rm{;}}

∴z1=;−i,;;z2=32+i(12);and;z3=−32+i(12)∴ {{\rm{z}}_1} = {\rm{;}} - {\rm{i}},{\rm{;;}}{{\rm{z}}_2} = \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2} + {\rm{i}}\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right){\rm{;and;}}{{\rm{z}}_3} = - \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2} + {\rm{i}}\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right)

Now,

z1 + z2 + z3 = ;−i+[32+i(12)]+[−32+i(12)] {\rm{;}} - {\rm{i}}+ [\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2} + {\rm{i}}\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right)]+ [- \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2} + {\rm{i}}\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right)] = -i + i = 0

Hence option 3rd is correct answer.

Question 49

Consider the following statements:

  1. z1 z2 z3 is purely imaginary.
  2. z1z2 + z2z3 + z3z1 is purely real.

Which of the above statements 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: (c)C.

Both 1 and 2

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

We know the value of z1=;−i,;;z2=32+i(12);and;z3=−32+i(12){{\rm{z}}_1} = {\rm{;}} - {\rm{i}},{\rm{;;}}{{\rm{z}}_2} = \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2} + {\rm{i}}\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right){\rm{;and;}}{{\rm{z}}_3} = - \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2} + {\rm{i}}\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right)

Let’s check both statements,

Statement 1:

z1z2z3=(−i)(32+i(12))(−32+i(12)){{\rm{z}}_1}{{\rm{z}}_2}{{\rm{z}}_3} = \left( { - {\rm{i}}} \right)\left( {\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2} + {\rm{i}}\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right)} \right)\left( { - \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2} + {\rm{i}}\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right)} \right)

=(−i)(32×(−32))+(−i)(i(12)×i(12))= \left( { - {\rm{i}}} \right)\left( {\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2} \times \left( { - \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}} \right)} \right) + \left( { - {\rm{i}}} \right)\left( {{\rm{i}}\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right) \times {\rm{i}}\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right)} \right)

=(i)(34)+(−i)((i12)2)= \left( {\rm{i}} \right)\left( {\frac{3}{4}} \right) + \left( { - {\rm{i}}} \right)\left( {{{\left( {{\rm{i}}\frac{1}{2}} \right)}^2}} \right)

=34i+(−i)(−14) = \frac{3}{4}{\rm{i}} + \left( { - {\rm{i}}} \right)\left( { - \frac{1}{4}} \right)

=34i+14i= \frac{3}{4}{\rm{i}} + \frac{1}{4}{\rm{i}}

=i= {\rm{i}}

Which is purely imaginary.

Hence statement 1 is correct.

Statement 2:

z1z2 + z2z3 + z3z1 = (−i)(32+i(12))+(32+i(12))(−32+i(12))+(−i)(−32+i(12))\left( { - {\rm{i}}} \right)\left( {\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2} + {\rm{i}}\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right)} \right) + \left( {\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2} + {\rm{i}}\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right)} \right)\left( { - \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2} + {\rm{i}}\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right)} \right) + \left( { - {\rm{i}}} \right)\left( { - \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2} + {\rm{i}}\left( {\frac{1}{2}} \right)} \right)

=(−32i−12i2)+(−34+14i2)+(32i−12i2)= \left( { - \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}{\rm{i}} - \frac{1}{2}{{\rm{i}}^2}} \right) + \left( { - \frac{3}{4} + \frac{1}{4}{{\rm{i}}^2}} \right) + \left( {\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}{\rm{i}} - \frac{1}{2}{{\rm{i}}^2}} \right)

=−32i+32i+12−14−34+12= - \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}{\rm{i}} + \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}{\rm{i}} + \frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{4} - \frac{3}{4} + \frac{1}{2}

=0−1−1= 0 - 1 - 1

= 0

Which purely real.

Hence statement 2 is also correct.

Therefore option 3 is correct.

Given that logx y, logz x, logy z are in GP, xyz = 64 and x3, y3, z3 are in AP.

Question 50

Which one of the following is correct?

x, y and z are

  1. AOption (a)

    In AP only 

  2. BOption (b)

    In GP only

  3. COption (c)

    In both AP and GP

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither in AP nor in GP

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

In both AP and GP

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • Arithmetic progression (AP) is a mathematical sequence in which the difference between two consecutive terms is always a constant.
  • Geometric progression (GP) is a mathematical sequence in which the common ratio (r) is always constant.
  • \(\left( {{\rm{lo}}{{\rm{g}}{\rm{b}}}{\rm{a}} = {\rm{;}}\left( {\frac{{{{\log }{\rm{m}}}{\rm{a}}}}{{{{\log }_{\rm{m}}}{\rm{b}}}}} \right)} \right)\)
  • (log⁡ma=;log⁡mb⇒a=b({\log _{\rm{m}}}{\rm{a}} = {\rm{;}}{\log _{\rm{m}}}{\rm{b}} \Rightarrow {\rm{a}} = {\rm{b}})

 

Calculation:

Here, logx y, logz x, logy z in GP it means common ratio (r) is constant.

\(\therefore \frac{{{\rm{lo}}{{\rm{g}}{\rm{z}}}{\rm{x}}}}{{{{\log }{\rm{x}}}{\rm{y}}}} = \frac{{{\rm{lo}}{{\rm{g}}{\rm{y}}}{\rm{z}}}}{{{\rm{lo}}{{\rm{g}}{\rm{z}}}{\rm{x}}}}{\rm{;;}}\)

\(\Rightarrow \frac{{\left( {\frac{{{{\log }{\rm{k}}}{\rm{x}}}}{{{{\log }{\rm{k}}}{\rm{z}}}}} \right)}}{{\left( {\frac{{{{\log }{\rm{k}}}{\rm{y}}}}{{{{\log }{\rm{k}}}{\rm{x}}}}} \right)}} = \frac{{\left( {\frac{{{{\log }{\rm{k}}}{\rm{z}}}}{{{{\log }{\rm{k}}}{\rm{y}}}}} \right)}}{{\left( {\frac{{{{\log }{\rm{k}}}{\rm{x}}}}{{{{\log }{\rm{k}}}{\rm{z}}}}} \right)}}{\rm{;;;;;;;;;;}}\left( {{\rm{lo}}{{\rm{g}}{\rm{b}}}{\rm{a}} = {\rm{;}}\left( {\frac{{{{\log }{\rm{m}}}{\rm{a}}}}{{{{\log }_{\rm{m}}}{\rm{b}}}}} \right)} \right)\)

\(\Rightarrow {\left( {\frac{{{{\log }{\rm{k}}}{\rm{x}}}}{{{{\log }{\rm{k}}}{\rm{z}}}}} \right)^2} = \left( {\frac{{{{\log }{\rm{k}}}{\rm{z}}}}{{{{\log }{\rm{k}}}{\rm{x}}}}} \right){\rm{;;}}\)

\( \Rightarrow {\left( {\frac{{{{\log }{\rm{k}}}{\rm{x}}}}{{{{\log }{\rm{k}}}{\rm{z}}}}} \right)^3} = 1\)

\(\Rightarrow {\left( {{{\log }{\rm{k}}}{\rm{x}}} \right)^3} = {\left( {{{\log }{\rm{k}}}{\rm{z}}} \right)^3}\)

⇒log⁡kx=log⁡kz\Rightarrow {\log _{\rm{k}}}{\rm{x}} = {\log _{\rm{k}}}{\rm{z}}          

⇒x=z\Rightarrow {\rm{x}} = {\rm{z}}                               …. (1)

Now, x3, y3, z3 are in AP, it means common difference is constant.

∴y3−x3=z3−y3\therefore {{\rm{y}}^3} - {{\rm{x}}^3} = {{\rm{z}}^3} - {{\rm{y}}^3}

⇒2y3=z3+x3\Rightarrow 2{{\rm{y}}^3} = {{\rm{z}}^3} + {{\rm{x}}^3}

⇒2y3=x3+x3;\Rightarrow 2{{\rm{y}}^3} = {{\rm{x}}^3} + {{\rm{x}}^3}{\rm{;}} (From (1))

⇒y3=x3\Rightarrow {{\rm{y}}^3} = {{\rm{x}}^3}

⇒y=x\Rightarrow {\rm{y}} = {\rm{x}}               …. (2)

∴x=y=z\therefore {\rm{x}} = {\rm{y}} = {\rm{z}}             (From (1) & (2))

Hence x, y, z are in both AP and GP   (∵ Common difference as well as common ratio is constant)

Hence option 3 is correct.

Question 51

Which one of the following is correct?

xy yz and zx are

  1. AOption (a)

    In AP only 

  2. BOption (b)

    In GP only 

  3. COption (c)

    In both AP and GP

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither in AP nor in GP

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

In both AP and GP

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

We know that x = y = z

∴ xy = yz = zx

Common difference as well as common ratio is constant

Hence xy yz and zx are ​in both AP and GP

For the next two (2) items that follow:

Let z be a complex number satisfying

Question 52

∣z−4z−8∣=1\left| {\frac{{{\rm{z}} - 4}}{{{\rm{z}} - 8}}} \right| = 1 and ∣zz−2∣=32\left| {\frac{{\rm{z}}}{{{\rm{z}} - 2}}} \right| = \frac{3}{2}

What is |z| equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    12

  3. COption (c)

    18

  4. DOption (d)

    36

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Let z = x + iy be a complex number.

  • Modulus of z = ∣z∣=x2+y2=Re(z)2+;Im;(z)2\left| {\rm{z}} \right| = \sqrt {{{\rm{x}}^2} + {{\rm{y}}^2}} = \sqrt {{\rm{Re}}{{\left( {\rm{z}} \right)}^2} + {\rm{;Im;}}{{\left( {\rm{z}} \right)}^2}}
  • ∣z1z2∣=;∣z1∣∣z2∣,;∣z2∣≠0\left| {\frac{{{{\rm{z}}_1}}}{{{{\rm{z}}_2}}}} \right| = {\rm{;}}\frac{{\left| {{{\rm{z}}_1}} \right|}}{{\left| {{{\rm{z}}_2}} \right|}},{\rm{;}}\left| {{{\rm{z}}_2}} \right| \ne 0

 

Calculation:

Given: ∣z−4z−8∣=1\left| {\frac{{{\rm{z}} - 4}}{{{\rm{z}} - 8}}} \right| = 1 and ∣zz−2∣=32\left| {\frac{{\rm{z}}}{{{\rm{z}} - 2}}} \right| = \frac{3}{2}

To find: |z|

Let z = x + iy

∣z−4z−8∣=1\left| {\frac{{{\rm{z}} - 4}}{{{\rm{z}} - 8}}} \right| = 1

⇒∣z−4∣∣z−8∣=1\Rightarrow \frac{{\left| {{\rm{z}} - 4} \right|}}{{\left| {{\rm{z}} - 8} \right|}} = 1

⇒ |z – 4| = |z – 8|

⇒ |x + iy – 4| = |x + iy – 8|

⇒(x−4)2+y2=(x−8)2+y2\Rightarrow \sqrt {{{\left( {{\rm{x}} - 4} \right)}^2} + {{\rm{y}}^2}} = \sqrt {{{\left( {{\rm{x}} - 8} \right)}^2} + {{\rm{y}}^2}}

Squaring both sides,

⇒ (x – 4)2 + y2 = (x – 8)2 + y2

⇒ x2 + 16 – 8x = x2 + 64 – 16x

⇒ 8x = 64

⇒ x = 6

∣zz−2∣=32\left| {\frac{{\rm{z}}}{{{\rm{z}} - 2}}} \right| = \frac{3}{2}

⇒∣z∣∣z−2∣=32 \Rightarrow \frac{{\left| {\rm{z}} \right|}}{{\left| {{\rm{z}} - 2} \right|}} = \frac{3}{2}

⇒ 2|z| = 3|z – 2|

⇒2x2+y2=3(x−2)2+y2 \Rightarrow 2\sqrt {{{\rm{x}}^2} + {{\rm{y}}^2}} = 3\sqrt {{{\left( {{\rm{x}} - 2} \right)}^2} + {{\rm{y}}^2}}

Squaring both sides,

⇒ 4x2 + 4y2 = 9(x2 + 4 – 4x) + 9y2

⇒ 5(6)2 + 36 – 36(6) + 5y2 = 0

⇒ 5y2 = 0

⇒ y = 0

∴ z = x + iy = 6

So, ∣z∣=62+02\left| {\rm{z}} \right| = \sqrt {{6^2} + {0^2}}

⇒ |z| = 6

Question 53

∣z−4z−8∣=1\left| {\frac{{{\rm{z}} - 4}}{{{\rm{z}} - 8}}} \right| = 1 and ∣zz−2∣=32\left| {\frac{{\rm{z}}}{{{\rm{z}} - 2}}} \right| = \frac{3}{2}

What is ∣z−6z+6∣\left| {\frac{{{\rm{z}} - 6}}{{{\rm{z}} + 6}}} \right| equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    0

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

0

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

To find: ∣z−6z+6∣\left| {\frac{{{\rm{z}} - 6}}{{{\rm{z}} + 6}}} \right| 

We get the value of z in previous solution, z = x + iy = 6

∴∣z−6z+6∣=∣6−66+6∣=0\therefore \left| {\frac{{{\rm{z}} - 6}}{{{\rm{z}} + 6}}} \right| = \left| {\frac{{6 - 6}}{{6 + 6}}} \right| = 0

For the next two (2) items that follow:

A function f(x) is defined as follows:

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{\rm{x}} + {\rm{\pi ;for;x}} \in \left[ { - {\rm{\pi }},{\rm{;}}0} \right)}\ {{\rm{\pi }}\cos {\rm{x;for;x}} \in \left[ {0,\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right]}\ {{{\left( {{\rm{x}} - \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right)}^2}{\rm{;for;x}} \in \left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2},{\rm{;\pi }}} \right]} \end{array}} \right.\)

Question 54

Consider the following statements:

  1. The function f(x) is continuous at x = 0
  2. The function f(x) is continuous at x=π2{\rm{x}} = \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}

Which of the above statements 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: (c)C.

Both 1 and 2

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_{{\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) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\rm{a}}^ - }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {\rm{a}}} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)

 

Calculation:

Given: \({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{\rm{x}} + {\rm{\pi ;for;x}} \in \left[ { - {\rm{\pi }},{\rm{;}}0} \right)}\ {{\rm{\pi }}\cos {\rm{x;for;x}} \in \left[ {0,\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right]}\ {{{\left( {{\rm{x}} - \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right)}^2}{\rm{;for;x}} \in \left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2},{\rm{;\pi }}} \right]} \end{array}} \right.\)

Checking continuity at x = 0,

f(0) = π

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

=lim⁡h→0(0−h+π)=π = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \left( {0 - {\rm{h}} + {\rm{\pi }}} \right) = {\rm{\pi }}

RHL=lim⁡x→0+f(x)=lim⁡x→0+(πcos⁡x){\rm{RHL}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {0^ + }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {0^ + }} \left( {{\rm{\pi }}\cos {\rm{x}}} \right)

=lim⁡h→0(πcos⁡h)=π = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \left( {{\rm{\pi }}\cos {\rm{h}}} \right) = {\rm{\pi }}

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

∴ f(x) is continuous at x = 0.

Checking continuity at x = π/2

f(π/2) = π cos (π/2) = 0

LHL=lim⁡x→π2−f(x)=lim⁡x→π2−(πcos⁡x){\rm{LHL}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}}^ - }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}}^ - }} \left( {{\rm{\pi }}\cos {\rm{x}}} \right)

=lim⁡h→0(πcos⁡(π2−h))=πlim⁡h→0(sin⁡(−h))=π×0=0= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \left( {{\rm{\pi }}\cos \left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2} - {\rm{h}}} \right)} \right) = {\rm{\pi }}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \left( {\sin \left( { - {\rm{h}}} \right)} \right) = {\rm{\pi }} \times 0 = 0

RHL=lim⁡x→π2+f(x)=lim⁡x→π2+(x−π2)2{\rm{RHL}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}}^ + }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}}^ + }} {\left( {{\rm{x}} - \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right)^2}

=lim⁡h→0(π2+h−π2)2=0 = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} {\left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2} + {\rm{h}} - \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right)^2} = 0

 

So, f(π2)=lim⁡x→π2−f(x)=lim⁡x→π2+f(x){\rm{f}}\left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}}^ - }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}}^ + }} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)

∴ f(x) is continuous at x = π/2

Hence, both statement (1) & statement (2) are correct.

Question 55

Consider the following statements:

  1. The function f(x) is differentiable at x = 0
  2. The function f(x) is differentiable at x=π2{\rm{x}} = \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}.

Which of the above statements 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: (d)D.

Neither 1 nor 2

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Differentiability: A function is differentiable at x = a in its domain, if f’(a) exists or the curve is continuous and smooth i.e., no sharp point.

f′(a)=lim⁡h→0f(a+h)−f(a)h{\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{a}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{\rm{f}}\left( {{\rm{a}} + {\rm{h}}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{a}} \right)}}{{\rm{h}}}

 

Calculation:

Given: \({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{\rm{x}} + {\rm{\pi ;for;x}} \in \left[ { - {\rm{\pi }},{\rm{;}}0} \right)}\ {{\rm{\pi }}\cos {\rm{x;for;x}} \in \left[ {0,\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right]}\ {{{\left( {{\rm{x}} - \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right)}^2}{\rm{;for;x}} \in \left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2},{\rm{;\pi }}} \right]} \end{array}} \right.\)

Checking differentiability at x = 0.

LHD=f′(0−)=lim⁡h→0−f(0−h)−f(0)−h{\rm{LHD}} = {\rm{f'}}\left( {{0^ - }} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to {0^ - }} \frac{{{\rm{f}}\left( {0 - {\rm{h}}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( 0 \right)}}{{ - {\rm{h}}}}

=lim⁡h→0−0−h+π−π−h=lim⁡h→0−−h−h=1 = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to {0^ - }} \frac{{0 - {\rm{h}} + {\rm{\pi }} - {\rm{\pi }}}}{{ - {\rm{h}}}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to {0^ - }} \frac{{ - {\rm{h}}}}{{ - {\rm{h}}}} = 1

RHD=;f′(0+)=lim⁡h→0+f(0+h)−f(0)h{\rm{RHD}} = {\rm{;f'}}\left( {{0^ + }} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to {0^ + }} \frac{{{\rm{f}}\left( {0 + {\rm{h}}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( 0 \right)}}{{\rm{h}}}

=lim⁡h→0πcos⁡(0+h)−πh=π×lim⁡h→0cos⁡h−1h= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{\rm{\pi }}\cos \left( {0 + {\rm{h}}} \right) - {\rm{\pi }}}}{{\rm{h}}} = {\rm{\pi }} \times \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{\cos {\rm{h}} - 1}}{{\rm{h}}}

 

Using L’ Hospital rule, differentiating numerator & denominator.

=π×lim⁡h→0cos⁡h−1h=π×lim⁡h→0−sin⁡h1 = {\rm{\pi }} \times \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{\cos {\rm{h}} - 1}}{{\rm{h}}} = {\rm{\pi }} \times \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{ - \sin {\rm{h}}}}{1}= 0

∴ LHD ≠ RHD

∴ f(x) is not differentiable at x = 0

Checking differentiability at x = π/2

LHD=f′(π2−)=lim⁡h→0f(π2−h)−f(π2)−h{\rm{LHD}} = {\rm{f'}}\left( {{{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}}^ - }} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{\rm{f}}\left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2} - {\rm{h}}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right)}}{{ - {\rm{h}}}}

=lim⁡h→0πcos⁡(π2−h)−0−h=πlim⁡h→0sin⁡(−h)−h= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{\rm{\pi }}\cos \left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2} - {\rm{h}}} \right) - 0}}{{ - {\rm{h}}}} = {\rm{\pi }}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{\sin \left( { - {\rm{h}}} \right)}}{{ - {\rm{h}}}}

=πlim⁡h→0sin⁡(h)h=π×1=π = {\rm{\pi }}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{\sin \left( {\rm{h}} \right)}}{{\rm{h}}} = {\rm{\pi }} \times 1 = {\rm{\pi }}

RHD=f′(π2+)=lim⁡h→0+f(π2+h)−f(π2)h{\rm{RHD}} = {\rm{f'}}\left( {{{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}}^ + }} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to {0^ + }} \frac{{{\rm{f}}\left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2} + {\rm{h}}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right)}}{{\rm{h}}}

=lim⁡h→0+(π2+h−π2)2−0h=lim⁡h→0+h2h=0 = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to {0^ + }} \frac{{{{\left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2} + {\rm{h}} - \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right)}^2} - 0}}{{\rm{h}}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to {0^ + }} \frac{{{{\rm{h}}^2}}}{{\rm{h}}} = 0

∴ LHD ≠ RHD

Hence, f(x) is not differentiable at x = π/2

Hence, both statement (1) & (2) are incorrect.

For the next two (2) items that follow:

Let α and β (α < β) be the roots of the equation x2 + bx + c = 0, where b > 0 and c < 0.

Question 56

Consider the following:

  1. β < - α
  2. β < |α|

Which of the 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: (c)C.

Both 1 and 2

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Let us consider the standard form of a quadratic equation, ax2 + bx + c =0

Where a, b and c are constants with a ≠ 0

Let α and β be the two roots of the above quadratic equation. 

  • The sum of the roots of a quadratic equation are:

α+β=−ba=−coefficient;of;xcoefficient;of;x2{\rm{\alpha }} + {\rm{\beta }} = - \frac{{\rm{b}}}{{\rm{a}}} = - \frac{{{\rm{coefficient;of;x}}}}{{{\rm{coefficient;of;}}{{\rm{x}}^2}}}

  • The product of the roots is given by:

αβ=ca=constant;termcoefficient;of;x2{\rm{\alpha \beta }} = \frac{{\rm{c}}}{{\rm{a}}} = \frac{{{\rm{constant;term}}}}{{{\rm{coefficient;of;}}{{\rm{x}}^2}}}

 

Calculation:

Given: x2 + bx + c = 0, where b > 0 and c < 0. And α & β are the roots of the equation.

Sum of roots = α + β = -b

But given, b > 0.

So, α + β < 0

⇒ β < -α

∴ Statement (1) is correct.

We know, α + β < 0 and α < β.

So, β < 0.

Products of roots = αβ = c

But given, c < 0.

So, αβ < 0

∵ β < 0. So, α > 0

∴ β < |α|

Hence. Both statement (1) & (2) are correct.

Question 57

Consider the following

  1. α + β + αβ > 0
  2. α2β + β2α > 0

Which of the 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

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2 only

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

Given: x2 + bx + c = 0, where b > 0 and c < 0. And α & β are the roots of the equation.

For statement (1),

α + β + αβ = -b + c

⇒ α + β + αβ = c – b

We know, c < 0 & b > 0. So, c – b < 0.

⇒ α + β + αβ < 0

∴ Statement (1) is incorrect.

For statement (2),

α2β + β2α = αβ(α + β)

⇒ α2β + β2α = (c)(-b)

⇒ α2β + β2α = -bc

We know, c < 0 & b > 0. So, -bc > 0.

⇒ α2β + β2α > 0

∴ Statement (2) is correct.

Consider a parallelogram whose vertices are A (1, 2), B (4, y), C (x, 6) and D (3, 5) taken in order

Question 58

What is the value of AC2 – BD2

  1. AOption (a)

    25

  2. BOption (b)

    30

  3. COption (c)

    36

  4. DOption (d)

    40

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

36

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides. The opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal in length and the opposite angles are equal in measure.
  • Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.
  • Let A(x1, y1) and B(x2, y2) be any two points on the X-Y plane. Suppose point C(x, y) is the mid-point of the line segment AB, then the coordinates of point C is: (x,y)=(x1;+x22,;y1+;y22)\left( {{\rm{x}},{\rm{y}}} \right) = (\frac{{{{\rm{x}}_1}{\rm{;}} + {{\rm{x}}_2}}}{2},{\rm{;}}\frac{{{{\rm{y}}_1} + {\rm{;}}{{\rm{y}}_2}}}{2})
  • Let A(x1, y1) and B(x2, y2) be any two points on the X-Y plane. 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:

Here, A (1, 2), B (4, y), C (x, 6) and D (3, 5) are the vertices of a parallelogram.

AB = CD and AD = BC (sides of parallelogram)

AC and BD are the diagonals which bisect each other.

Suppose diagonals intersect each other at (m, n)

Using midpoint formula, we get

Midpoint of AC = (1+x2,6+22)\left( {\frac{{1 + {\rm{x}}}}{2},\frac{{6 + 2}}{2}} \right)

Midpoint of BD = (4+32,y+52)\left( {\frac{{4 + 3}}{2},\frac{{{\rm{y}} + 5}}{2}} \right)        

We know that diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.

∴ Midpoint of AC = midpoint of BD

(1+x2,6+22)=(4+32,y+52)\left( {\frac{{1 + {\rm{x}}}}{2},\frac{{6 + 2}}{2}} \right) = \left( {\frac{{4 + 3}}{2},\frac{{{\rm{y}} + 5}}{2}} \right)

∴1+x2=72;and;82=y+52∴ \frac{{1 + {\rm{x}}}}{2} = \frac{7}{2}{\rm{;and;}}\frac{8}{2} = \frac{{{\rm{y}} + 5}}{2}                  

⇒1+x=7;and;8=y+5 ⇒ 1 + {\rm{x}} = 7{\rm{;and;}}8 = {\rm{y}} + 5

⇒x=6;and;y=3⇒ {\rm{x}} = 6{\rm{;and;y}} = 3

Now, Coordinates of B (4, y) = B (4, 3) and Coordinates C (x, 6)  = (6, 6)

Let's find the distance,

AC=;(6−1)2+(6−2)2=;52+42=;25+16=41{\rm{AC}} = {\rm{;}}\sqrt {{{\left( {6 - 1} \right)}^2} + {{\left( {6 - 2} \right)}^2}} = ;\sqrt {{5^2} + {4^2}} = ;\sqrt {25 + 16} = \sqrt {41}

⇒ AC2 = 41

BD=;(3−4)2+(5−3)2=;−12+22=;1+4=5{\rm{BD}} = {\rm{;}}\sqrt {{{\left( {3 - 4} \right)}^2} + {{\left( {5 - 3} \right)}^2}} = ;\sqrt { - {1^2} + {2^2}} = ;\sqrt {1 + 4} = \sqrt 5

⇒ BD2 = 5

Now, 

AC2 – BD2 = 41 - 5 = 36

Hence option 3 is the correct answer.

Question 59

What is the point of intersection of the diagonals?

  1. AOption (a)

    (72,4)\left( {\frac{7}{2},4} \right)

  2. BOption (b)

    (3, 4)

  3. COption (c)

    (72,;5)\left( {\frac{7}{2},;5} \right)

  4. DOption (d)

    (3, 5)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

(72,4)\left( {\frac{7}{2},4} \right)

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

The point of intersection of diagonals = Midpoint of AC

(m, n) = (1+x2,6+22)\left( {\frac{{1 + {\rm{x}}}}{2},\frac{{6 + 2}}{2}} \right)

= (1+62,6+22)\left( {\frac{{1 + 6}}{2},\frac{{6 + 2}}{2}} \right)

= (72,4)\left( {\frac{7}{2},4} \right)

Hence, option 1 is correct.

Question 60

What is the area of the parallelogram?

  1. AOption (a)

    72\frac{7}{2}square units

  2. BOption (b)

    4 square units

  3. COption (c)

    112\frac{11}{2}square units

  4. DOption (d)

    7 square units

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

7 square units

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • The parallelogram whose adjacent sides are the vectors a and b then the area of the parallelogram is given by

 

Calculation:

Let AB→=;a⃗;and;AD→=b⃗\overrightarrow {{\rm{AB}}} = {\rm{;\vec a;and;}}\overrightarrow {{\rm{AD}}} = {\rm{\vec b}}

Now,

AB→=;a⃗=(4−1)i^+(3−2)j^=3i^+1j^\overrightarrow {{\rm{AB}}} = {\rm{;\vec a}} = \left( {4 - 1} \right){\rm{\hat i}} + \left( {3 - 2} \right){\rm{\hat j}} = 3{\rm{\hat i}} + 1{\rm{\hat j}}

AD→=b⃗=;(3−1)i^+(5−2)j^=2i^+3j^\overrightarrow {{\rm{AD}}} = {\rm{\vec b}} = ;\left( {3 - 1} \right){\rm{\hat i}} + \left( {5 - 2} \right){\rm{\hat j}} = 2{\rm{\hat i}} + 3{\rm{\hat j}}

Now,

\({\rm{\vec a}} \times {\rm{\vec b}} = ;\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{\rm{\hat i}}}&{{\rm{\hat j}}}&{{\rm{\hat k}}}\ 3&1&0\ 2&3&0 \end{array}} \right| = 0 - 0 + ;{\rm{\hat k}}\left( {9 - 2} \right) = 7{\rm{\hat k}};\)

Now,

area of the parallelogram = ∣a⃗×b⃗∣\left| {{\rm{\vec a}} \times {\rm{\vec b}}} \right| = 7square units

Hence, option 4 is correct.

Let f: R → R be a function such that f(x) = x3 + x2 f’(1) + x f”(2) + f”’(3) for x ∈ R

Question 61

What is f(1) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    -2

  2. BOption (b)

    -1

  3. COption (c)

    0

  4. DOption (d)

    4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

4

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • d(constant)dx=0\frac{{{\rm{d}}\left( {{\rm{constant}}} \right)}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} = 0
  • dxndx=nxn−1\frac{{{\rm{d}}{{\rm{x}}^{\rm{n}}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} = {\rm{n}}{{\rm{x}}^{{\rm{n}} - 1}}

Calculation:

Given:

f(x) = x3 + x2 f’(1) + x f”(2) + f”’(3)                 …. (1)

Differentiating with respect to x, we get

⇒ f’(x) = 3x2 + 2x f’(1) + f”(2)                        …. (2)

Again differentiating,

⇒ f”(x) = 6x + 2f’(1)                                        …. (3)

Again differentiating,

⇒ f”’(x) = 6                                    …. (4)

Put x = 3

∴ f”’(3) = 6

Put x = 1 in equation 2,

⇒ f’(1) = 3 + 2f’(1) + f”(2)

⇒ f”(2) = -3 - f’(1)                          …. (5)

Put x = 2 in equation 2,

⇒ f”(2) = 12 + 2f’(1)             

Put the value of f”(2) in equation 5,

⇒ 12 + 2f’(1) = -3 - f’(1)    

⇒ 3f’(1) = -15        

∴ f’(1) = -5                

Now put the value of f’(1)  in equation 5,

⇒ f”(2) = -3 – (-5) = -3 + 5

∴ f”(2) =2

Now,

⇒ f(x) = x3 -5x2 + 2x + 6                

Put x = 1,

⇒ f(1) = 1 - 5 + 2 + 6 = 4

Question 62

What is f’(1) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    -6

  2. BOption (b)

    -5

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    0

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

-5

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • d(constant)dx=0\frac{{{\rm{d}}\left( {{\rm{constant}}} \right)}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} = 0
  • dxndx=nxn−1\frac{{{\rm{d}}{{\rm{x}}^{\rm{n}}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} = {\rm{n}}{{\rm{x}}^{{\rm{n}} - 1}}

Calculation:

f(x) = x3 + x2f'(1) + x f''(2) + f'''(3) 

On differentiating with respect to x, 

⇒ f'(x) = 3x2 + 2xf'(1) + f''(2).....(equation 1)

On differentiating with respect to x, 

⇒ f''(x) = 6x + 2f'(1)........(equation 2)

On differentiating with respect to x, 

⇒ f'''(x) = 6.......(equation 3)

put x = 1 in equation 1,we get

f'(1) = 3 + 2f'(1) + f''(2)........(equation A)

put x = 2 in equation 2,we get

f''(2) = 12 + 2f'(1)...........(equation B)

Put the value of equation B in equation A,

f'(1) = 3 + 2f'(1) + [12 + 2f'(1)]

f'(1) - 2f'(1) - 2f'(1) = 3 + 12  

  • 3f'(1) = 15

⇒ f'(1) = -5

Question 63

What is f’’’(10) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    5

  3. COption (c)

    6

  4. DOption (d)

    8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

6

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Differentiation by-product rule is given by:

Consider f(x) = g(x) × h(x)

then, f'(x) = {g'(x) × h(x)} + {g(x) × h'(x)} 

Calculation:

f(x) = x3 + x2f'(1) + x f''(2) + f'''(3) 

On differentiating with respect to x, 

⇒ f'(x) = 3x2 + 2 x f'(1) + f''(2)

On differentiating with respect to x, 

⇒ f''(x) = 6 x + 2f'(1)

On differentiating with respect to x, 

⇒ f'''(x) = 6......(equation 1)

put x = 10 in equation 1,we get

⇒ f'''(10) = 6.

Question 64

Consider the following:

  1. f(2) = f(1) – f(0)
  2. f”(2) – 2f’(1) = 12

Which of the 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: (c)C.

Both 1 and 2

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

We know that, f(x) = x3 - 5x2 + 2x + 6         

Put x = 0

⇒ f(0) = 6

Put x = 1

⇒ f(1) = 1 – 5 + 2 + 6 = 4

Put x = 2

⇒ f(2) = 8 – 20 + 4 + 6 = -2

Now,

f(1) – f(0) = 4 – 6 = -2 = f(2)

Hence statement 1 is correct.

From 1st solution,

f”(2) = 2 and f’(1) = -5

Now,

f”(2) – 2f’(1) = 2 – 2 × (-5) = 12

Hence statement 2 is also correct.

Direction: For the next three (3) items that follow:

A plane P passes through the line of intersection of the planes 2x – y + 3z = 2, x + y – z = 1 and the point (1, 0, 1).

Question 65

What are the direction ratios of the line of intersection of the given planes?

  1. AOption (a)

    2,;−5,;−32,{\rm{;}} - 5,{\rm{;}} - 3

  2. BOption (b)

    1,;−5,;−31,{\rm{;}} - 5,{\rm{;}} - 3

  3. COption (c)

    2,;;5,;;32,{\rm{;;}}5,{\rm{;;}}3

  4. DOption (d)

    1,;;3,;;51,{\rm{;;}}3,{\rm{;;}}5

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2,;−5,;−32,{\rm{;}} - 5,{\rm{;}} - 3

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

The direction ratio of line of intersection of 2 planes is given by the cross product of direction ratios of normal.

Calculation:

Given equation of planes are 2x – y + 3z = 2 and x + y – z = 1

Direction ration of 1st plane is (2, -1, 3)

Direction ration of 2nd plane is (1, 1, -1)

Direction ratios of the line of intersection of the given planes = (i^+j^−k^)×(2i^−j^+3k^)\left( {{\rm{\hat i}} + {\rm{\hat j}} - {\rm{\hat k}}} \right) \times \left( {2{\rm{\hat i}} - {\rm{\hat j}} + 3{\rm{\hat k}}} \right)

\( \Rightarrow \left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{\rm{\hat i}}}&{{\rm{\hat j}}}&{{\rm{\hat k}}}\ 1&1&{ - 1}\ 2&{ - 1}&3 \end{array}} \right| = {\rm{\hat i}}\left( { - 1 + 3} \right) - {\rm{\hat j}}\left( {2 + 3} \right) + {\rm{\hat k}}\left( { - 2 - 1} \right) = 2{\rm{\hat i}} - 5{\rm{\hat j}} - 3{\rm{\hat k}}\)

Therefore direction ratios: <2,-5-3>

Question 66

What is the equation of the plane P?

  1. AOption (a)

    2x + 5y – 2 = 0

  2. BOption (b)

    5x + 2y – 5 = 0

  3. COption (c)

    x + z – 2 = 0

  4. DOption (d)

    2x – y – 2z = 0

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

5x + 2y – 5 = 0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Using family of planes: A plane passing through 2 arbitrary planes

a1x + b1y + c1z + d1 = 0 and a2x + b2y + c2z + d2 = 0 is: a1x + b1y + c1z + d1 + λ (a2x + b2y + c2z + d2 ) = 0

Calculation:

Equation of plane through the given 2 planes 2x – y + 3z – 2 = 0 , x + y – z – 1 = 0 :

2x – y + 3z – 2 + λ (x + y – z – 1) = 0

(2 + λ)x + (-1 + λ)y + (3 - λ)z + (-2 - λ) = 0       ….(i)

Given the plane passes through point (1,0,1)

Substituting x = 1 ; y = 0 ; z = 1 in the above equation

(2 + λ) × 1 + (-1 + λ) × 0 + (3 - λ) × 1 + (-2 - λ) = 0

2 + λ +3 – λ -2 – λ = 0

3 – λ =0

λ = 3

Substituting λ in equation (i)

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

Equation of Plane P:  5x + 2y – 5 = 0

Question 67

If the plane P touches the sphere x2 + y2 + z2 = r2, then what is r equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    229\frac{2}{{\sqrt {29} }}

  2. BOption (b)

    429\frac{4}{{\sqrt {29} }}

  3. COption (c)

    529\frac{5}{{\sqrt {29} }}

  4. DOption (d)

    1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

529\frac{5}{{\sqrt {29} }}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Perpendicular Distance of a Point from a Line

Let us consider a plane given by the Cartesian equation, Ax + By + C = 0 and a point whose coordinate is, (x1, y1)

Now, distance = ∣Ax1;+;By1;+;cA2;+;;B2;∣\left| {\frac{{{\rm{A}}{{\rm{x}}_1}{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;B}}{{\rm{y}}_1}{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;c}}}}{{\sqrt {{{\rm{A}}^2}{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;;}}{{\rm{B}}^2}{\rm{;}}} }}} \right|

  • For a plane to touch a sphere the distance of the plane from centre of sphere is equal to center of sphere.
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Calculation:

Centre of sphere x2 + y2 + z2 = r2 is (0, 0, 0)

Distance of point (0, 0, 0) from plane 5x + 2y – 5 = 0 is:

r=∣(5;×;0);+;(2;×;0)−552;+;22;+;02∣=∣−529∣=529{\rm{r}} = \left| {\frac{{\left( {5; \times ;0} \right); + ;\left( {2; \times ;0} \right) - 5}}{{\sqrt {{5^2}; + ;{2^2}; + ;{0^2}} }}} \right| = \left| {\frac{{ - 5}}{{\sqrt {29} }}} \right| = \frac{5}{{\sqrt {29} }}

Direction: For the next two (2) items that follow:

Consider the function f(x) = |x2 – 5x + 6|

Question 68

What is f’(4) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    -4

  2. BOption (b)

    -3

  3. COption (c)

    3

  4. DOption (d)

    2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

3

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

|f(x)| = f(x) whenever f(x) ≥ 0

|f(x)| = -f(x) whenever f(x) < 0

Right;hand;derivative;f′(x)=;lim⁡h→0f(x+h)−f(x)h{\rm{Right;hand;derivative;f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{;}}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{\rm{f}}\left( {{\rm{x}} + {\rm{h}}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}{{\rm{h}}}

Left;hand;derivative;f′(x)=;lim⁡h→0f(x)−f(x−h)h{\rm{Left;hand;derivative;f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{;}}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( {{\rm{x}} - {\rm{h}}} \right)}}{{\rm{h}}}, Where h > 0

Derivative exists if both right and left hand derivative is equal

Calculation:

Let g(x) be x2 - 5x + 6

Roots of g(x):

x2 - 5x + 6 = 0

(x – 2)(x - 3) = 0

So, roots of f(x) = |g(x)| are x = 2, 3

Thus g(x) is negative between x = 2 and x = 3

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left| {{\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)} \right| = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - g\left( x \right),;;g\left( x \right) < 0}\ {g\left( x \right),;;g\left( x \right) \ge 0} \end{array}} \right.\)

\({\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{{\rm{x}}^2} - 5x + 6;;x \le 2}\ { - {{\rm{x}}^2} + 5x - 6; - 2 < x \le 3}\ {{{\rm{x}}^2} - 5x + 6;x > 3} \end{array}} \right.\)

At x = 4:

Where h > 0

Right;hand;derivative:;f′(4)=;lim⁡h→0f(4+h)−f(4)h{\rm{Right;hand;derivative}}:{\rm{;f'}}\left( 4 \right) = {\rm{;}}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{\rm{f}}\left( {4 + {\rm{h}}} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( 4 \right)}}{{\rm{h}}}

f′(4)=lim⁡h→0(4+h)2−5(4+h)+6−(42−5×4+6)h=limh→0h2+8h+16−20−5h+6−2h{\rm{f'}}\left( 4 \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{{\left( {4 + {\rm{h}}} \right)}^2} - 5\left( {4 + {\rm{h}}} \right) + 6 - \left( {{4^2} - 5 \times 4 + 6} \right)}}{{\rm{h}}} = \mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{{\rm{h}}^2} + 8{\rm{h}} + 16 - 20 - 5{\rm{h}} + 6 - 2}}{{\rm{h}}}

⇒f′(4)=limh→0h2+3hh==limh→0h+3=3 \Rightarrow {{\rm{f}}^{\rm{'}}}\left( 4 \right) = \mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{{\rm{h}}^2} + 3{\rm{h}}}}{{\rm{h}}} = = \mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} {\rm{h}} + 3 = 3

Left;hand;derivative;f′(x)=;lim⁡h→0f(4)−f(4−h)h{\rm{Left;hand;derivative;f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {\rm{;}}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{{\rm{f}}\left( 4 \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( {4 - {\rm{h}}} \right)}}{{\rm{h}}}

f′(4)=lim⁡h→02−((4−h)2−5(4−h)+6)h=limh→02−(16+h2−8h−20+5h+6)h{\rm{f'}}\left( 4 \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{2 - \left( {{{\left( {4 - {\rm{h}}} \right)}^2} - 5\left( {4 - {\rm{h}}} \right) + 6} \right)}}{{\rm{h}}} = \mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{2 - \left( {16 + {{\rm{h}}^2} - 8{\rm{h}} - 20 + 5{\rm{h}} + 6} \right)}}{{\rm{h}}}

⇒f′(4)=limh→0−h2+3hh==limh→0−h+3=3\Rightarrow {{\rm{f}}^{\rm{'}}}\left( 4 \right) = \mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} \frac{{ - {{\rm{h}}^2} + 3{\rm{h}}}}{{\rm{h}}} = = \mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{h}} \to 0} - {\rm{h}} + 3 = 3

Since both derivatives are equal f’(4) = 3

Question 69

What is f’’(2.5) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    -3

  2. BOption (b)

    -2

  3. COption (c)

    0

  4. DOption (d)

    2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

-2

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

f′′(x)=d;dxf′(x){\rm{f''}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{{\rm{d;}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}{\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)

Calculation:

We know that g(x) is negative between x = 2 and x = 3

Near point x= 2.5 the function is -x2 + 5x – 6

At x = 2.5

f′(x)=ddx(−x2+5x−6)=−2x+5{\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( { - {{\rm{x}}^2} + 5{\rm{x}} - 6} \right) = - 2{\rm{x}} + 5

f′′(x)=ddxf′(x)=ddx(−2x+5)=−2{\rm{f''}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}{\rm{f'}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \frac{{\rm{d}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}\left( { - 2{\rm{x}} + 5} \right) = - 2

Direction: For the next two (2) items that follow:

Let f(x) be the greatest integer function and g(x) be the modulus function.

Question 70

What is (g;o;f)(−53)−(f;o;g)(−53)\left( {{\rm{g;o;f}}} \right)\left( { - \frac{5}{3}} \right) - \left( {{\rm{f;o;g}}} \right)\left( { - \frac{5}{3}} \right) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    -1

  2. BOption (b)

    0

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

1

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Composite functions:

gof (x) = g( f(x) )

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+1;{\rm{n}} \le {\rm{x;}} \le {\rm{n}} + 1{\rm{;}} Then [x] = n     (n ∈ Integer)
  • Means if x lies in [n, n+1) then the Greatest Integer Function of x will be n.
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Function modulus:

|f(x)| = f(x) whenever f(x) ≥ 0

|f(x)| = -f(x) whenever f(x) < 0

Calculation:

Given: f(x) be the greatest integer function and g(x) be the modulus function.

∴ f(x) = [x] and g(x) = |x|

f(−53)=−2;;;;;;g(−2)=2;;;;;;;;;;g(f(−53))=g(−2)=2{\rm{f}}\left( { - \frac{5}{3}} \right) = - 2{\rm{;;;}};{\rm{;;g}}\left( { - 2} \right) = 2{\rm{;;;;;}};{\rm{;;;;g}}\left( {{\rm{f}}\left( { - \frac{5}{3}} \right)} \right) = {\rm{g}}\left( { - 2} \right) = 2

g(−53)=53;;;;;;;;;f(53)=1;;;;;;;;;f(g(−53))=g(53)=1{\rm{g}}\left( { - \frac{5}{3}} \right) = \frac{5}{3}{\rm{;;;;;;}};{\rm{;;f}}\left( {\frac{5}{3}} \right) = 1{\rm{;;;;}};{\rm{;;;;f}}\left( {{\rm{g}}\left( { - \frac{5}{3}} \right)} \right) = {\rm{g}}\left( {\frac{5}{3}} \right) = 1

g;o;f;(−53)−f;o;g;(−53)=g(f(−53))−f(g(−53))=2−1=1{\rm{g;o;f;}}\left( { - \frac{5}{3}} \right) - {\rm{f;o;g;}}\left( { - \frac{5}{3}} \right) = {\rm{g}}\left( {{\rm{f}}\left( { - \frac{5}{3}} \right)} \right) - {\rm{f}}\left( {{\rm{g}}\left( { - \frac{5}{3}} \right)} \right) = 2 - 1 = 1

Question 71

What is (f;o;f)(−95)+(g;o;g)(−2)\left( {{\rm{f;o;f}}} \right)\left( { - \frac{9}{5}} \right) + \left( {{\rm{g;o;g}}} \right)\left( { - 2} \right) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    -1

  2. BOption (b)

    0

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

0

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

Given: f(x) be the greatest integer function and g(x) be the modulus function.

∴ f(x) = [x] and g(x) = |x|

f(−95)=−2;;;;;;f(−2)=−2;;;;;;;;;;f(f(−95))=f(−2)=−2{\rm{f}}\left( { - \frac{9}{5}} \right) = - 2{\rm{;;;}};{\rm{;;f}}\left( { - 2} \right) = - 2{\rm{;;;;;}};{\rm{;;;;f}}\left( {{\rm{f}}\left( { - \frac{9}{5}} \right)} \right) = {\rm{f}}\left( { - 2} \right) = - 2

g(−2)=2;;;;;;;;;g(2)=2;;;;;;;;;g(g(−2))=g(2)=2{\rm{g}}\left( { - 2} \right) = 2{\rm{;;;;;;}};{\rm{;;g}}\left( 2 \right) = 2{\rm{;;;;}};{\rm{;;;;g}}\left( {{\rm{g}}\left( { - 2} \right)} \right) = {\rm{g}}\left( 2 \right) = 2

f;o;f;(−95)+g;o;g;(−2)=f(f(−95))+g(g(−2))=−2+2=0{\rm{f;o;f;}}\left( { - \frac{9}{5}} \right) + {\rm{g;o;g;}}\left( { - 2} \right) = {\rm{f}}\left( {{\rm{f}}\left( { - \frac{9}{5}} \right)} \right) + {\rm{g}}\left( {{\rm{g}}\left( { - 2} \right)} \right) = - 2 + 2 = 0

Direction: For the next two (2) items that follow:

Consider a circle passing through the origin and the points (a, b) and (-b, -a)

Question 72

On which line does the centre of the circle lie?

  1. AOption (a)

    x + y = 0

  2. BOption (b)

    x – y = 0

  3. COption (c)

    x + y = a + b

  4. DOption (d)

    x – y = a2 – b2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

x + y = 0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

General form of the equation of a circle, x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0

  • Centre is (-g, -f) or (−;coefficient;of;x2,;−;coefficient;of;y;2)\left( {\frac{{ - {\rm{;coefficient;of;x}}}}{2},{\rm{;}}\frac{{ - {\rm{;coefficient;of;y;}}}}{2}} \right) and radius =g2+f2−c\sqrt {{{\rm{g}}^2} + {{\rm{f}}^2} - {\rm{c}}} , where g, f and c are three constants

 

Calculation:

Let equation of circle be x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0

Given circle passes through (0,0):

So, 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + c = 0

∴ c = 0

Given circle passes through (a, b):

a2 + b2 + 2ga + 2fb = 0      ….(i)

Given circle passes through (-a,-b):

a2 + b2 - 2gb - 2fa = 0        ….(ii)

Using a × eqn(i) + b × eqn(ii)

a(a2 + b2 + 2ga + 2fb) + b(a2 + b2 - 2gb - 2fa) = 0

( a2 + b2 )(a+b) + 2ga2 – 2gb2 = 0

g=(a2+b2)(a+b)2b2−2a2=;(a2+b2)(a+b)2(b+a)(b−a)=(a2+b2)2(b−a){\rm{g}} = \frac{{\left( {{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}} \right)\left( {{\rm{a}} + {\rm{b}}} \right)}}{{2{{\rm{b}}^2} - 2{{\rm{a}}^2}}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{({{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2})\left( {{\rm{a}} + {\rm{b}}} \right)}}{{2\left( {{\rm{b}} + {\rm{a}}} \right)\left( {{\rm{b}} - {\rm{a}}} \right)}} = \frac{{({{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2})}}{{2\left( {{\rm{b}} - {\rm{a}}} \right)}}

Using b × eqn(i) + a × eqn(ii)

b(a2 + b2 + 2ga + 2fb) + a(a2 + b2 - 2gb - 2fa) = 0

( a2 + b2 )(a+b) + 2fb2 – 2fa2 = 0

f=(a2+b2)(a+b)2a2−2b2=;(a2+b2)(a+b)2(b+a)(a−b)=(a2+b2)2(a−b){\rm{f}} = \frac{{\left( {{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}} \right)\left( {{\rm{a}} + {\rm{b}}} \right)}}{{2{{\rm{a}}^2} - 2{{\rm{b}}^2}}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{({{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2})\left( {{\rm{a}} + {\rm{b}}} \right)}}{{2\left( {{\rm{b}} + {\rm{a}}} \right)\left( {{\rm{a}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)}} = \frac{{({{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2})}}{{2\left( {{\rm{a}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)}}

Center;of;circle:(x,y)=(−g,−f)=(−(a2+b2)2(b−a),−(a2+b2)2(a−b))=((a2+b2)2(a−b),(a2+b2)2(b−a)){\rm{Center;of;circle}}:\left( {{\rm{x}},{\rm{y}}} \right) = \left( { - {\rm{g}}, - {\rm{f}}} \right) = \left( {\frac{{ - ({{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2})}}{{2\left( {{\rm{b}} - {\rm{a}}} \right)}},\frac{{ - ({{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2})}}{{2\left( {{\rm{a}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)}}} \right) = \left( {\frac{{({{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2})}}{{2\left( {{\rm{a}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)}},\frac{{({{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2})}}{{2\left( {{\rm{b}} - {\rm{a}}} \right)}}} \right)

So, x + y = 0

Question 73

What is the sum of the square of the intercept cut off by the circle on the axes?

  1. AOption (a)

    (a2+b2a2−b2)2{\left( {\frac{{{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}}}{{{{\rm{a}}^2} - {{\rm{b}}^2}}}} \right)^2}

  2. BOption (b)

    2(a2+b2a−b)22\left( {\frac{{{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}}}{{{\rm{a}} - {\rm{b}}}}} \right)^2

  3. COption (c)

    4(a2+b2a−b)24\left( {\frac{{{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}}}{{{\rm{a}} - {\rm{b}}}}} \right)^2

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2(a2+b2a−b)22\left( {\frac{{{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}}}{{{\rm{a}} - {\rm{b}}}}} \right)^2

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

In a circle x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0;

For x intercept: put y = 0;

x2 + 2gx + c = 0

For y intercept: put x = 0;

y2 + 2fy + c = 0

Calculation:

From previous question using:

c = 0

g=(a2+b2)(a+b)2b2−2a2=;(a2+b2)(a+b)2(b+a)(b−a)=(a2+b2)2(b−a){\rm{g}} = \frac{{\left( {{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}} \right)\left( {{\rm{a}} + {\rm{b}}} \right)}}{{2{{\rm{b}}^2} - 2{{\rm{a}}^2}}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{({{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2})\left( {{\rm{a}} + {\rm{b}}} \right)}}{{2\left( {{\rm{b}} + {\rm{a}}} \right)\left( {{\rm{b}} - {\rm{a}}} \right)}} = \frac{{({{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2})}}{{2\left( {{\rm{b}} - {\rm{a}}} \right)}}

f=(a2+b2)(a+b)2a2−2b2=;(a2+b2)(a+b)2(b+a)(a−b)=(a2+b2)2(a−b){\rm{f}} = \frac{{\left( {{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}} \right)\left( {{\rm{a}} + {\rm{b}}} \right)}}{{2{{\rm{a}}^2} - 2{{\rm{b}}^2}}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{({{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2})\left( {{\rm{a}} + {\rm{b}}} \right)}}{{2\left( {{\rm{b}} + {\rm{a}}} \right)\left( {{\rm{a}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)}} = \frac{{({{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2})}}{{2\left( {{\rm{a}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)}}

For x intercept:

Roots of x2+2gx = 0

x2+2(a2+b2)2(b−a)x=0{{\rm{x}}^2} + \frac{{2\left( {{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}} \right)}}{{2\left( {{\rm{b}} - {\rm{a}}} \right)}}{\rm{x}} = 0

⇒x(x−(a2+b2)(a−b))=0\Rightarrow {\rm{x}}\left( {{\rm{x}} - \frac{{\left( {{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}} \right)}}{{\left( {{\rm{a}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)}}} \right) = 0

⇒x;intercept:;(a2+b2)(a−b) \Rightarrow {\rm{x;intercept}}:{\rm{;}}\frac{{\left( {{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}} \right)}}{{\left( {{\rm{a}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)}}

For y intercept:

Roots of y2+2fx = 0

x2+2(a2+b2)2(a−b)x=0{{\rm{x}}^2} + \frac{{2\left( {{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}} \right)}}{{2\left( {{\rm{a}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)}}{\rm{x}} = 0

x(x−(a2+b2)(b−a))=0{\rm{x}}\left( {{\rm{x}} - \frac{{\left( {{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}} \right)}}{{\left( {{\rm{b}} - {\rm{a}}} \right)}}} \right) = 0

y;intercept:;(a2+b2)(b−a){\rm{y;intercept}}:{\rm{;}}\frac{{\left( {{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}} \right)}}{{\left( {{\rm{b}} - {\rm{a}}} \right)}}

So sum of squares of roots:

((a2+b2)(b−a))2+((a2+b2)(a−b))2=2((a2+b2)(a−b))2{\left( {\frac{{\left( {{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}} \right)}}{{\left( {{\rm{b}} - {\rm{a}}} \right)}}} \right)^2} + {\left( {\frac{{\left( {{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}} \right)}}{{\left( {{\rm{a}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)}}} \right)^2} = 2{\left( {\frac{{\left( {{{\rm{a}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2}} \right)}}{{\left( {{\rm{a}} - {\rm{b}}} \right)}}} \right)^2}

Direction: For the next two (2) items that follow:

Let â, b̂ be two unit vectors and θ be the angle between them.

Question 74

What is cos⁡(θ2)\cos \left( {\frac{{\rm{\theta }}}{2}} \right) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    ∣a^−b^∣2\frac{{\left| {{\rm{\hat a}} - {\rm{\hat b}}} \right|}}{2}

  2. BOption (b)

    ∣a^+b^∣2\frac{{\left| {{\rm{\hat a}} + {\rm{\hat b}}} \right|}}{2}

  3. COption (c)

    ∣a^−b^∣4\frac{{\left| {{\rm{\hat a}} - {\rm{\hat b}}} \right|}}{4}

  4. DOption (d)

    ∣a^+b^∣4\frac{{\left| {{\rm{\hat a}} + {\rm{\hat b}}} \right|}}{4}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

∣a^+b^∣2\frac{{\left| {{\rm{\hat a}} + {\rm{\hat b}}} \right|}}{2}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Dot Product: it is also called the inner product or scalar product.

Let the two vectors be a⃗{\rm{\vec a}} and b⃗{\rm{\vec b}}

Then, dot Product of two vector = a⃗.;b⃗{\rm{\vec a}}.{\rm{;\vec b}} = |a||b| cos θ

Where |a⃗{\rm{\vec a}}| = Magnitudes of vectors a, |b⃗{\rm{\vec b}}| = Magnitudes of vectors b and θ is angle between a and b

Calculation:

Given,

∣a⃗∣=1;;;;;;∣b⃗∣=1\left| {{\rm{\vec a}}} \right| = 1{\rm{;;;}};{\rm{;;}}\left| {{\rm{\vec b}}} \right| = 1

∣a⃗+b⃗∣2=∣a⃗∣2+∣b⃗∣2+2(a⃗;.b⃗)=1+1+2(a⃗;.b⃗)=2+2∣a⃗∣∣b⃗∣(cosθ)=2(1+cosθ){\left| {{\rm{\vec a}} + {\rm{\vec b}}} \right|^2} = {\left| {{\rm{\vec a}}} \right|^2} + {\left| {{\rm{\vec b}}} \right|^2} + 2\left( {{\rm{\vec a;}}.{\rm{\vec b}}} \right) = 1 + 1 + 2\left( {{\rm{\vec a;}}.{\rm{\vec b}}} \right) = 2 + 2\left| {{\rm{\vec a}}} \right|\left| {{\rm{\vec b}}} \right|\left( {{\rm{cos\theta }}} \right) = 2\left( {1 + {\rm{cos\theta }}} \right)       ….(i)

∣a⃗+b⃗∣2=2(1+cosθ)=4cos⁡2θ2{\left| {{\rm{\vec a}} + {\rm{\vec b}}} \right|^2} = 2\left( {1 + {\rm{cos\theta }}} \right) = 4{\cos ^2}\frac{{\rm{\theta }}}{2}         

⇒4cos⁡2θ2=∣a⃗+b⃗∣2 \Rightarrow 4{\cos ^2}\frac{{\rm{\theta }}}{2} = {\left| {{\rm{\vec a}} + {\rm{\vec b}}} \right|^2}

cos⁡θ2=∣a⃗+b⃗∣24=∣a⃗+b⃗∣2\cos \frac{{\rm{\theta }}}{2} = \sqrt {\frac{{{{\left| {{\rm{\vec a}} + {\rm{\vec b}}} \right|}^2}}}{4}} = \frac{{\left| {{\rm{\vec a}} + {\rm{\vec b}}} \right|}}{2}

Question 75

What is sin⁡(θ2)\sin \left( {\frac{{\rm{\theta }}}{2}} \right) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    ∣a^−b^∣2\frac{{\left| {{\rm{\hat a}} - {\rm{\hat b}}} \right|}}{2}

  2. BOption (b)

    ∣a^+b^∣2\frac{{\left| {{\rm{\hat a}} + {\rm{\hat b}}} \right|}}{2}

  3. COption (c)

    ∣a^−b^∣4\frac{{\left| {{\rm{\hat a}} - {\rm{\hat b}}} \right|}}{4}

  4. DOption (d)

    ∣a^+b^∣4\frac{{\left| {{\rm{\hat a}} + {\rm{\hat b}}} \right|}}{4}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

∣a^−b^∣2\frac{{\left| {{\rm{\hat a}} - {\rm{\hat b}}} \right|}}{2}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

(1−cosθ)=2sin⁡2θ2\left( {1 - {\rm{cos\theta }}} \right) = 2{\sin ^2}\frac{{\rm{\theta }}}{2}

Calculation:

From previous question:

Given,

∣a⃗∣=1;;;;;;∣b⃗∣=1\left| {{\rm{\vec a}}} \right| = 1{\rm{;;;}};{\rm{;;}}\left| {{\rm{\vec b}}} \right| = 1

∣a⃗−b⃗∣2=∣a⃗∣2+∣b⃗∣2−2(a⃗;.b⃗)=1+1−2(a⃗;.b⃗)=2−2∣a⃗∣∣b⃗∣(cosθ)=2(1−cosθ){\left| {{\rm{\vec a}} - {\rm{\vec b}}} \right|^2} = {\left| {{\rm{\vec a}}} \right|^2} + {\left| {{\rm{\vec b}}} \right|^2} - 2\left( {{\rm{\vec a;}}.{\rm{\vec b}}} \right) = 1 + 1 - 2\left( {{\rm{\vec a;}}.{\rm{\vec b}}} \right) = 2 - 2\left| {{\rm{\vec a}}} \right|\left| {{\rm{\vec b}}} \right|\left( {{\rm{cos\theta }}} \right) = 2\left( {1 - {\rm{cos\theta }}} \right)     ….(i)

∣a⃗−b⃗∣2=2(1−cosθ)=4sin⁡2θ2{\left| {{\rm{\vec a}} - {\rm{\vec b}}} \right|^2} = 2\left( {1 - {\rm{cos\theta }}} \right) = 4{\sin ^2}\frac{{\rm{\theta }}}{2}

sin⁡θ2=∣a⃗−b⃗∣24=∣a⃗−b⃗∣2\sin \frac{{\rm{\theta }}}{2} = \sqrt {\frac{{{{\left| {{\rm{\vec a}} - {\rm{\vec b}}} \right|}^2}}}{4}} = \frac{{\left| {{\rm{\vec a}} - {\rm{\vec b}}} \right|}}{2}

Question 76

Consider the following statements:

  1. There exists θ∈(−π2,π2){\rm{\theta }} \in \left( { - \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2},\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right) for which tan-1 (tan θ) ≠ θ
  2. sin⁡−1(13)−sin⁡−1(15)=sin⁡−1(22(3−1)15){\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{1}{3}} \right) - {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{1}{5}} \right) = {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{2\sqrt 2 \left( {\sqrt 3 - 1} \right)}}{{15}}} \right) 

Which of the above statements 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 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2 only

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • tan-1 (tan θ) = θ, where θ∈(−π2,π2){\rm{\theta }} \in \left( { - \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2},\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right)
  • sin⁡−1(x)−sin⁡−1(y)=sin⁡−1(x(1−y2−y(1−x2){\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) - {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\rm{y}} \right) = {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {{\rm{x}}\sqrt {(1 - {{\rm{y}}^2}} - {\rm{y}}\sqrt {(1 - {{\rm{x}}^2}} } \right)
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Calculation:

tan-1 (tan θ) = θ, where θ∈(−π2,π2){\rm{\theta }} \in \left( { - \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2},\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right)

So, 1st statement is not correct.

As we know that, sin⁡−1(x)−sin⁡−1(y)=sin⁡−1(x(1−y2−y(1−x2){\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right) - {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\rm{y}} \right) = {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {{\rm{x}}\sqrt {(1 - {{\rm{y}}^2}} - {\rm{y}}\sqrt {(1 - {{\rm{x}}^2}} } \right)

So,sin⁡−1(13)−sin⁡−1(15)=sin⁡−1(13(1−(15)2;−15(1−(13)2;){\rm{So}},{\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{1}{3}} \right) - {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{1}{5}} \right) = {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{1}{3}\sqrt {(1 - {{\left( {\frac{1}{5}} \right)}^2}{\rm{;}}} - \frac{1}{5}\sqrt {(1 - {{\left( {\frac{1}{3}} \right)}^2}{\rm{;}}} } \right)

∴ sin⁡−1(13)−sin⁡−1(15);=sin⁡−1(13(2425);−15(89);){\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{1}{3}} \right) - {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{1}{5}} \right){\rm{;}} = {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{1}{3}\sqrt {\left( {\frac{{24}}{{25}}} \right){\rm{;}}} - \frac{1}{5}\sqrt {\left( {\frac{8}{9}} \right){\rm{;}}} } \right) 

⇒sin⁡−1(13(245)−15(83)); \Rightarrow {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{1}{3}\left( {\frac{{\sqrt {24} }}{5}} \right) - \frac{1}{5}\left( {\frac{{\sqrt 8 }}{3}} \right)} \right){\rm{;}}

⇒sin⁡−1(2615−2215)\Rightarrow {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{2\sqrt 6 }}{{15}} - \frac{{2\sqrt 2 }}{{15}}} \right)

;⇒sin⁡−1(22(3−1);15){\rm{;}} \Rightarrow {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{2\sqrt 2 \left( {\sqrt 3 - 1} \right){\rm{;}}}}{{15}}} \right)

Statement (2) is correct.

Hence, option (2) is correct.

Question 77

Consider the following statements:

1. tan⁡−1x+tan⁡−1(1x)=π{\tan ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} + {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}} \right) = {\rm{\pi }} 2. There exist x, y ∈ [-1, 1], where x ≠ y such that sin-1 x + cos-1 y=π2{\rm{y}} = \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}

Which of the above statements 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: (d)D.

Neither 1 nor 2

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • tan⁡−1x+tan⁡−1(y)=tan−1(x+y1−xy){\tan ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} + {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\rm{y}} \right) = {\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} + {\rm{y}}}}{{1 - {\rm{xy}}}}} \right)
  • tan⁡(π2)=∞\tan \left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right) = \infty
  • sin⁡−1x+cos⁡−1x=π2{\sin ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} + {\cos ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} = \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}
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Calculation:

Statement 1:

LHS=tan⁡−1x+tan⁡−1(1x)=tan−1(x+1x1−x(1x)){\rm{LHS}} = {\tan ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} + {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}} \right) = {\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} + \frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}}}{{1 - {\rm{x}}\left( {\frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}} \right)}}} \right)                     (∵ tan⁡−1x+tan⁡−1(y)=tan−1(x+y1−xy){\tan ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} + {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\rm{y}} \right) = {\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} + {\rm{y}}}}{{1 - {\rm{xy}}}}} \right))

⇒tan−1(x+1x1−1) \Rightarrow {\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} + \frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}}}{{1 - 1}}} \right)

⇒tan−1(x+1x0) \Rightarrow {\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} + \frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}}}{0}} \right)

⇒tan−1(∞)\Rightarrow {\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left( \infty \right)

∴tan⁡−1x+tan⁡−1(1x)=π2\therefore {\tan ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} + {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{1}{{\rm{x}}}} \right) = \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}                           (∵ tan⁡(π2)=∞\tan \left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right) = \infty )

LHS ≠ RHS

Statement (1) is not correct.

Statement 2:

sin⁡−1x+cos⁡−1y=π2{\sin ^{ - 1}}{\rm{x}} + {\cos ^{ - 1}}{\rm{y}} = \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}  will be true if x = y

But, here x ≠ y

Statement (2) is also not correct.

Hence, option (4) is correct.

Question 78

What are the order and degree respectively of the differential equation whose solution is y = cx + c2 – 3c3/2 + 2, where c is a parameter?

  1. AOption (a)

    1, 2

  2. BOption (b)

    2, 2

  3. COption (c)

    1, 3

  4. DOption (d)

    1, 4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

1, 4

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.
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Calculation:

Given:

y = cx + c2 – 3c3/2 + 2                     …. (1)

Differentiate with respect to x, we get

⇒ dy/dx = c

Substitute the value of c in equation 1st, we get

⇒y=xdydx+;(dydx)2−3(dydx)32+2 \Rightarrow {\rm{y}} = {\rm{x}}\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} + {\rm{;}}{\left( {\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}} \right)^2} - 3{\left( {\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}} \right)^{\frac{3}{2}}} + 2

⇒3(dydx)32=(dydx)2+xdydx−y+2\Rightarrow 3{\left( {\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}} \right)^{\frac{3}{2}}} = {\left( {\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}} \right)^2} + {\rm{x}}\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}} - {\rm{y}} + 2

Squaring both sides, we get

⇒9(dydx)3=(dydx)4+…\Rightarrow 9{\left( {\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}} \right)^3} = {\left( {\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}} \right)^4} + \ldots

Hence order is 1 and degree is 4.

Question 79

What is \(\mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 2}^2 {\rm{x;dx}} - \mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 2}^2 \left[ {\rm{x}} \right]{\rm{dx}}\) equal to, where [⋅] is the greatest integer function?

  1. AOption (a)

    0

  2. BOption (b)

    1

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

2

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  1. If f(x) is periodic function with period T then,
  • \(\mathop \smallint \nolimits_0^{{\rm{nT}}} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} = {\rm{n}}\mathop \smallint \nolimits_0^{\rm{T}} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}},{\rm{;n}} \in {\rm{Z}}\)
  • \(\mathop \smallint \nolimits_{\rm{a}}^{{\rm{a}} + {\rm{;nT}}} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} = {\rm{n}}\mathop \smallint \nolimits_0^{\rm{T}} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}},{\rm{;n}} \in {\rm{Z}},{\rm{;a}} \in {\rm{R}}\)
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  1. Fractional part of x: This is the difference between x and its greatest integer part, [x]
  • The fractional part of x is given by: {x} = x – [x]
  • {x} = x for 0 ≤ x < 1
  • Period of the fractional part of x is one.
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Graph of the fractional part of x:

Calculation:

We have to find the value of \(\mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 2}^2 {\rm{x;dx}} - \mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 2}^2 \left[ {\rm{x}} \right]{\rm{dx}}\)

\({\rm{Let;I;}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 2}^2 {\rm{x;dx}} - \mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 2}^2 \left[ {\rm{x}} \right]{\rm{dx}} = {\rm{;}}\mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 2}^2 {\rm{x}} - {\rm{;}}\left[ {\rm{x}} \right]{\rm{;dx}}\)

\(\Rightarrow {\rm{I}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 2}^2 \left{ {\rm{x}} \right}{\rm{;dx}}\)                        (∵ x – [x] = {x})

As we know that period of {x} is one.

\(\Rightarrow {\rm{I}} = \mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 2}^2 \left{ {\rm{x}} \right}{\rm{;dx}} = 4 \times \mathop \smallint \limits_0^1 {\rm{x;dx}} = 4 \times {\rm{;}}\left[ {\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}{2}} \right]_0^1 = {\rm{;}}4 \times \left( {\frac{1}{2} - 0} \right) = 2\)

Question 80

If \(\mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 2}^5 {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} = 4\) and \(\mathop \smallint \limits_0^5 {\rm{( }}1 + {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{)dx}} = 7\) then what is \(\mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 2}^0 {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}}\) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    -3

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    3

  4. DOption (d)

    5

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Properties for definite Integral

  • \(\mathop \smallint \nolimits_{\rm{a}}^{\rm{c}} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} = \mathop \smallint \nolimits_{\rm{a}}^{\rm{b}} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} + \mathop \smallint \nolimits_{\rm{b}}^{\rm{c}} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx;}}\)
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Calculation:

Given:

\(\mathop \smallint \limits_0^5 {\rm{{ }}1 + {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{)dx}} = 7\)

\(\Rightarrow \mathop \smallint \limits_0^5 {\rm{dx}} + \mathop \smallint \limits_0^5 {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} = 7{\rm{;}}\)

\(\Rightarrow \left[ {\rm{x}} \right]_0^5 + \mathop \smallint \limits_0^5 {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} = 7\)

\( \Rightarrow \left( {5 - 0} \right) + \mathop \smallint \limits_0^5 {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} = 7\)

\(\therefore \mathop \smallint \limits_0^5 {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} = 2\)                          …. (1)

Now,

\(\mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 2}^5 {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} = 4\)

\(\Rightarrow \mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 2}^0 {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} + {\rm{;}}\mathop \smallint \limits_0^5 {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} = 4\)

From equation 1st, we get

\( \Rightarrow \mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 2}^0 {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} + {\rm{;}}2 = 4\)

\(\therefore \mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 2}^0 {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} = 4 - 2 = 2\)

Question 81

If lim⁡x→0ϕ(x)=a2\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to 0} \phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {{\rm{a}}^2}, where a ≠ 0, then what is limx→0ϕ(xa)\mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to 0} \phi \left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\rm{a}}}} \right) Equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    a2

  2. BOption (b)

    a-2

  3. COption (c)

    –a2

  4. DOption (d)

    -a

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

a2

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

lim⁡x→0ϕ(x)=lim⁡t→0ϕ(t)\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to 0} \phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{t}} \to 0} \phi \left( {\rm{t}} \right)

Calculation:

Given: ;lim⁡x→0ϕ(x)=a2{\rm{;}}\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to 0} \phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {{\rm{a}}^2}

Now,

limx→0ϕ(xa)\mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to 0} \phi \left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\rm{a}}}} \right)

Let x/a = t

⇒ x = at

x → 0, t → 0

limx→0ϕ(xa)=lim⁡t→0ϕ(t)\mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to 0} \phi \left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\rm{a}}}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{t}} \to 0} \phi \left( {\rm{t}} \right)

∴lim⁡t→0ϕ(t)=lim⁡x→0ϕ(x)=a2\therefore \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{t}} \to 0} \phi \left( {\rm{t}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to 0} \phi \left( {\rm{x}} \right) = {{\rm{a}}^2}

Question 82

What is limx→0;e−1x2\mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to 0} {\rm{;}}{{\rm{e}}^{ - \frac{1}{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}}} equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    0

  2. BOption (b)

    1

  3. COption (c)

    -1

  4. DOption (d)

    Limit does not exist

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

0

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

We have to find the value of limx→0;e−1x2\mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to 0} {\rm{;}}{{\rm{e}}^{ - \frac{1}{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}}}

limx→0;e−1x2=;e−10=e−∞=0\mathop {{\rm{lim}}}\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to 0} {\rm{;}}{{\rm{e}}^{ - \frac{1}{{{{\rm{x}}^2}}}}} = ;{e^{ - \frac{1}{0}}} = {e^{ - \infty }} = 0

Hence option 1st is correct answer.

Question 83

If A is a square matrix, then what is adj (A-1) – (adj A)-1 equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    2|A|

  2. BOption (b)

    Null matrix

  3. COption (c)

    Unit matrix

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Null matrix

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

adj (A-1) = (adj A)-1

Calculation:

We have to find the value of adj (A-1) – (adj A)-1

We know that adj (A-1) = (adj A)-1

∴ adj (A-1) – (adj A)-1 = 0 = Null matrix

Question 84

What is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 0.3125?

  1. AOption (a)

    0.0111

  2. BOption (b)

    0.1010

  3. COption (c)

    0.0101

  4. DOption (d)

    0.1101

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

0.0101

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Convert the decimal number into binary number: we have to do the repeated multiplication of 2 till we get 0.

Calculation:

We have to find binary equivalent of the decimal number 0.3125

0.3125 × 2 = 0.625 → carry 0

0.625 × 2 = 1.25 → carry 1

0.25 × 2 = 0.5 → carry 0

0.5 × 2 = 1.00 → carry 1

So, the binary number for (0.3125)10 can be represented as (0.0101)2

Question 85

Let R be a relation on the set N of natural numbers defined by ‘nRm ⟺ n is a factor of m’. Then which one of the following is correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    R is reflexive, symmetric but not transitive

  2. BOption (b)

    R is transitive, symmetric but not reflexive

  3. COption (c)

    R is reflexive, transitive but not symmetric 

  4. DOption (d)

    R is an equivalence relation

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

R is reflexive, transitive but not symmetric 

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Properties of relation: Let R be a relation on Z, and let x, y, z ∈ Z. 

i.ReflexivexRx
ii.SymmetricxRy implies yRx
iii.TransitivexRy and yRz implies xRz
iv.IrreflexivexRy implies x ≠ y
v.AntisymmetricxRy and yRx implies x = y

 

Calculation:

Given: ‘nRm ⟺ n is a factor of m’

R is the relation on Natural number (N), and m, n ∈ N. 

Now let’s check each property of relation

  1. Reflexive:

nRn ⟺ n is a factor of n

Any number is a factor of itself e.g., 2 is a factor of 2

It means given relation holds reflexive property

 

  1. Symmetric:

nRm ⟺ n is a factor of m

It doesn’t mean m is also factor of n

e.g., 3 is factor of 6 but 6 is not a factor of 3

It means given relation doesn’t hold symmetric property

  1. Transitive:

Assume some natural number ‘k’

If n is factor of m and m is factor of ‘k’ then n is clearly factor of k

e.g., 3 is a factor of 6, 6 is a factor of 12 which clearly implies 3 is a factor of 12.

It means given relation holds transitive property.

Hence, option 3 is correct.

Question 86

What is \(\mathop \smallint \limits_0^{4{\rm{\pi }}} \left| {\cos {\rm{x}}} \right|{\rm{dx}}\) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    0

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    4

  4. DOption (d)

    8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

8

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Properties for definite Integral

  • \({\rm{If;f}}\left( {2{\rm{a}} - {\rm{x}}} \right) = {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{;then}}\mathop \smallint \nolimits_0^{2{\rm{a}}} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} = 2\mathop \smallint \nolimits_0^{\rm{a}} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}}\)
  • If f(x) is periodic function with period T then \(\mathop \smallint \nolimits_0^{{\rm{nT}}} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} = {\rm{n}}\mathop \smallint \nolimits_0^{\rm{T}} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}},{\rm{;n}} \in {\rm{Z}}\)

 

Calculation:

\({\rm{Let;I;}} = ;\mathop \smallint \limits_0^{4{\rm{\pi }}} \left| {\cos {\rm{x}}} \right|{\rm{dx}}\)

Period of |cos x| is π

\({\rm{I;}} = {\rm{;}}4\mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\rm{\pi }} \left| {\cos {\rm{x}}} \right|{\rm{dx}}\)

\(\left| {\cos x} \right| = \left{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\cos {\rm{x}},;;0 \le x < \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}}\ { - \cos {\rm{x}},;;\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2} \le x < \pi } \end{array}} \right.\)

\({\rm{I;}} = {\rm{;}}4\left[ {\mathop \smallint \limits_0^{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \cos {\rm{xdx}} + \mathop \smallint \limits_{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}}^{\rm{\pi }} \left( { - \cos {\rm{x}}} \right){\rm{dx}}} \right]\)

\( = {\rm{;}}4{\rm{;}}\left[ {\sin x} \right]0^{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} - 4\left[ {\sin x} \right]{\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}}^{\rm{\pi }}\)

=;4;(sin⁡π2−;sin⁡0)−4;(sin⁡π−;sin⁡π2)= {\rm{;}}4{\rm{;}}\left( {\sin \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2} - ;\sin 0} \right) - 4{\rm{;}}\left( {\sin {\rm{\pi }} - ;\sin \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2}} \right)

= 4(1 – 0) – 4(0 – 1)

= 4 + 4 = 8

Question 87

What is the number of natural numbers less than or equal to 1000 which are neither divisible by 10 nor 15 nor 25?

  1. AOption (a)

    860

  2. BOption (b)

    854

  3. COption (c)

    840

  4. DOption (d)

    824

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

854

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • n(A;U;B;U;C)=;n(A)+;n(B)+;n(C)−;n(A∩B)−;n(A∩C)−;n(B∩C)+n(A∩B∩C){\rm{n}}\left( {{\rm{A;U;B;U;C}}} \right) = {\rm{;n}}\left( {\rm{A}} \right) + {\rm{;n}}\left( {\rm{B}} \right) + {\rm{;n}}\left( {\rm{C}} \right) - {\rm{;n}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cap {\rm{B}}} \right) - {\rm{;n}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cap {\rm{C}}} \right) - {\rm{;n}}\left( {{\rm{B}} \cap {\rm{C}}} \right) + {\rm{n}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cap {\rm{B}} \cap {\rm{C}}} \right)

 

Calculation:

Let,

A = Number divisible by 10,

B = Number divisible by 15,

C = Number divisible by 25

n(A)=100010=100,;{\rm{n}}\left( {\rm{A}} \right) = \frac{{1000}}{{10}} = 100,{\rm{;}}

n(B)=100015=66,;{\rm{n}}\left( {\rm{B}} \right) = \frac{{1000}}{{15}} = 66,{\rm{;}}

n(C)=100025=40{\rm{n}}\left( {\rm{C}} \right) = \frac{{1000}}{{25}} = 40

Now, number divisible by A and B, i.e., n (A ∩ B)

For that we need to find out the least number which is divisible by both 10 and 15

And that is 30

∴n(A∩B)=100030=33\therefore {\rm{n}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cap {\rm{B}}} \right) = \frac{{1000}}{{30}} = 33

Similarly,

n(A∩C)=100050=20{\rm{n}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cap {\rm{C}}} \right) = \frac{{1000}}{{50}} = 20                    (∵ The least number which is divisible by both 10 and 25 is 50)

Also,

n(B∩C)=100075=13{\rm{n}}\left( {{\rm{B}} \cap {\rm{C}}} \right) = \frac{{1000}}{{75}} = 13                    (∵ The least number which is divisible by both 15 and 25 is 75)

And

The least number which is divisible by 10, 15 and 25 is 150

n(A∩B∩C)=1000150=6{\rm{n}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cap {\rm{B}} \cap {\rm{C}}} \right) = \frac{{1000}}{{150}} = 6

Number divisible by 10, 15 or 25

I.e., n(A;U;B;U;C)=;n(A)+;n(B)+;n(C)−;n(A∩B)−;n(A∩C)−;n(B∩C)+n(A∩B∩C){\rm{n}}\left( {{\rm{A;U;B;U;C}}} \right) = {\rm{;n}}\left( {\rm{A}} \right) + {\rm{;n}}\left( {\rm{B}} \right) + {\rm{;n}}\left( {\rm{C}} \right) - {\rm{;n}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cap {\rm{B}}} \right) - {\rm{;n}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cap {\rm{C}}} \right) - {\rm{;n}}\left( {{\rm{B}} \cap {\rm{C}}} \right) + {\rm{n}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cap {\rm{B}} \cap {\rm{C}}} \right)

∴n(A;U;B;U;C)=100+66+40−33−20−13+6\therefore {\rm{n}}\left( {{\rm{A;U;B;U;C}}} \right) = 100 + 66 + 40 - 33 - 20 - 13 + 6

⇒n(A;U;B;U;C)=146 \Rightarrow {\rm{n}}\left( {{\rm{A;U;B;U;C}}} \right) = 146

Now, the number divisible neither by 10 nor 15, 25

= 1000 – 146

= 854

Hence, option (2) is correct.

Question 88

(a, 2b) is the mid-point of the line segment joining the points (10, -6) and (k, 4). If a – 2b = 7, then what is the value of k?

  1. AOption (a)

    2

  2. BOption (b)

    3

  3. COption (c)

    4

  4. DOption (d)

    5

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Let A(x1, y1) and B(x2, y2) be any two points on the X-Y plane. Suppose point C is the mid-point of the line segment AB, then the coordinates of point C is:

 (x1+x22,y1+y22)\left( {\frac{{{{\rm{x}}_1} + {{\rm{x}}_2}}}{2},\frac{{{{\rm{y}}_1} + {{\rm{y}}_2}}}{2}} \right).

Calculation:

Mid-point of (10, -6) and (k, 4) :

(a,2b)=(10+k2,−6+42)=(5+k2,−1)\left( {{\rm{a}},2{\rm{b}}} \right) = \left( {\frac{{10 + {\rm{k}}}}{2},\frac{{ - 6 + 4}}{2}} \right) = \left( {5 + \frac{{\rm{k}}}{2},-1} \right)

Therefore,

a=k2+5{\rm{a}} = \frac{{\rm{k}}}{2} + 5

2b = - 1

Given, a – 2b = 7

(k2+5;)+1=7\left( {\frac{{\rm{k}}}{2} + 5{\rm{;}}} \right) + 1 = 7

k2+6=7\frac{{\rm{k}}}{2} + 6 = 7

k2=1\frac{{\rm{k}}}{2} = 1

k = 2

Question 89

Consider the following statements:

  1. If ABC is an equilateral triangle, then 3 tan (A + B) tan C = 1
  2. If ABC is a triangle in which A = 78°, B = 66°, then tan⁡(A2+C)<tan⁡A\tan \left( {\frac{{\rm{A}}}{2} + {\rm{C}}} \right) < \tan {\rm{A}}
  3. If ABC is any triangle, then tan⁡(A+B2)sin⁡(C2)<cos⁡(C2)\tan \left( {\frac{{{\rm{A}} + {\rm{B}}}}{2}} \right)\sin \left( {\frac{{\rm{C}}}{2}} \right) < \cos \left( {\frac{{\rm{C}}}{2}} \right)

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    1 only

  2. BOption (b)

    2 only

  3. COption (c)

    1 and 2

  4. DOption (d)

    2 and 3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2 only

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • In equilateral triangle all sides are equal and each angle is 60°
  • tan (180 - θ) = - tan (θ)
  • In any triangle ABC, ∠A + ∠B + ∠ C = 180°
  • tan (90° - θ) = cot θ

 

Calculation:

  1. ABC is an equilateral triangle,

∴ ∠A = ∠B = ∠ C = 60° 

LHS = 3 tan (A + B) tan C

= 3 tan (60 + 60) tan (60)

= 3 tan (180 - 60) √3

= 3√3 (-tan (60°))

= -9

RHS = 1

LHS ≠ RHS

Statement 1 is not correct.

  1. A = 78°, B = 66°,

A + B + C = 180°

∴ C = 180° - (78° + 66°)

⇒ C = 36°

tan⁡(A2+C)=tan⁡(78∘2+36∘)\tan \left( {\frac{{\rm{A}}}{2} + {\rm{C}}} \right) = \tan \left( {\frac{{78^\circ }}{2} + 36^\circ } \right)

=tan⁡(75∘)= \tan \left( {75^\circ } \right)

tan⁡A=tan⁡(78∘)\tan {\rm{A}} = \tan \left( {78^\circ } \right)

∴ tan⁡(A2+C)<tan⁡A\tan \left( {\frac{{\rm{A}}}{2} + {\rm{C}}} \right) < \tan {\rm{A}}

This statement is correct.

  1. A + B + C = 180°

A + B = 180° - C

A+B2=180∘;−;C;2\frac{{{\rm{A}} + {\rm{B}}}}{2} = \frac{{180^\circ {\rm{;}} - {\rm{;C;}}}}{2}                    (divide by 2)

Now,

tan⁡(A+B2)=tan⁡(180∘;−;C;2)\tan \left( {\frac{{{\rm{A}} + {\rm{B}}}}{2}} \right) = \tan \left( {\frac{{180^\circ {\rm{;}} - {\rm{;C;}}}}{2}} \right)

⇒tan⁡(A+B2)=tan⁡(90∘−C2) \Rightarrow \tan \left( {\frac{{{\rm{A}} + {\rm{B}}}}{2}} \right) = \tan \left( {90^\circ - \frac{{\rm{C}}}{2}} \right)

⇒tan⁡(A+B2)=cot⁡(C2) \Rightarrow \tan \left( {\frac{{{\rm{A}} + {\rm{B}}}}{2}} \right) = \cot \left( {\frac{{\rm{C}}}{2}} \right)

⇒tan⁡(A+B2)=;cos⁡(C2)sin⁡(C2) \Rightarrow \tan \left( {\frac{{{\rm{A}} + {\rm{B}}}}{2}} \right) = {\rm{;}}\frac{{\cos \left( {\frac{{\rm{C}}}{2}} \right)}}{{\sin \left( {\frac{{\rm{C}}}{2}} \right)}}

⇒tan⁡(A+B2)sin⁡(C2)=cos⁡(C2)\Rightarrow \tan \left( {\frac{{{\rm{A}} + {\rm{B}}}}{2}} \right)\sin \left( {\frac{{\rm{C}}}{2}} \right) = \cos \left( {\frac{{\rm{C}}}{2}} \right)

So, this statement is not correct.

Hence, option (2) is correct.

Question 90

If A = (cos 12° - cos 36°) (sin 96° + sin 24°) and B = (sin 60° - sin 12°) (cos 48° - cos 72°), then what is AB\frac{{\rm{A}}}{{\rm{B}}} equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    -1

  2. BOption (b)

    0

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

1

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • cos⁡x−cos⁡y=−2sin⁡(x+y2)sin⁡(x−y2)\cos {\rm{x}} - \cos {\rm{y}} = - 2\sin \left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} + {\rm{y}}}}{2}} \right)\sin \left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} - {\rm{y}}}}{2}} \right)
  • sin⁡x+sin⁡y=2sin⁡(x+y2)cos⁡(x−y2)\sin {\rm{x}} + \sin {\rm{y}} = 2\sin \left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} + {\rm{y}}}}{2}} \right)\cos \left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} - {\rm{y}}}}{2}} \right)
  • sin⁡x−sin⁡y=2cos⁡(x+y2)sin⁡(x−y2)\sin {\rm{x}} - \sin {\rm{y}} = 2\cos \left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} + {\rm{y}}}}{2}} \right)\sin \left( {\frac{{{\rm{x}} - {\rm{y}}}}{2}} \right)
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Calculation:

Given:

A = (cos 12° - cos 36°) (sin 96° + sin 24°) and

B = (sin 60° - sin 12°) (cos 48° - cos 72°)

AB=(cos;12∘;−;cos;36∘);(sin;96∘;+;sin;24∘);(sin;60∘;−;sin;12∘);(cos;48∘;−;cos;72∘)\frac{{\rm{A}}}{{\rm{B}}} = \frac{{\left( {{\rm{cos;}}12^\circ {\rm{;}} - {\rm{;cos;}}36^\circ } \right){\rm{;}}\left( {{\rm{sin;}}96^\circ {\rm{;}} + {\rm{;sin;}}24^\circ } \right){\rm{;}}}}{{\left( {{\rm{sin;}}60^\circ {\rm{;}} - {\rm{;sin;}}12^\circ } \right){\rm{;}}\left( {{\rm{cos;}}48^\circ {\rm{;}} - {\rm{;cos;}}72^\circ } \right)}}

A = (cos 12° - cos 36°) (sin 96° +sin 24°)

⇒A=[−2sin⁡(12+362)sin⁡(12−362)];[2sin⁡(96+242)cos⁡(96−242)]\Rightarrow {\rm{A}} = \left[ { - 2\sin \left( {\frac{{12 + 36}}{2}} \right)\sin \left( {\frac{{12 - 36}}{2}} \right)} \right]{\rm{;}}\left[ {2\sin \left( {\frac{{96 + 24}}{2}} \right)\cos \left( {\frac{{96 - 24}}{2}} \right)} \right]   

= [-2 sin (24) sin (-12)][2 sin (60)  cos (36)]

B = (sin 60° - sin 12°) (cos 48° - cos 72°)

⇒B=[2cos⁡(60+122)sin⁡(60−122)];[−2sin⁡(48+722)sin⁡(48−722)] \Rightarrow {\rm{B}} = \left[ {2\cos \left( {\frac{{60 + 12}}{2}} \right)\sin \left( {\frac{{60 - 12}}{2}} \right)} \right]{\rm{;}}\left[ { - 2\sin \left( {\frac{{48 + 72}}{2}} \right)\sin \left( {\frac{{48 - 72}}{2}} \right)} \right]

= [2 cos (36) sin (24)]  [-2 sin (60)  sin (-12)]

= [-2 sin (24) sin (-12)][2 sin 60  cos 36]

∴AB=[−2sin⁡(24)sin⁡(−12)][2sin⁡(60)cos⁡(36)][−2sin⁡(24)sin⁡(−12)][2sin⁡60cos⁡36]\therefore \frac{{\rm{A}}}{{\rm{B}}} = \frac{{\left[ { - 2\sin \left( {24} \right)\sin \left( { - 12} \right)} \right]\left[ {2\sin \left( {60} \right)\cos \left( {36} \right)} \right]}}{{\left[ { - 2\sin \left( {24} \right)\sin \left( { - 12} \right)} \right]\left[ {2\sin 60\cos 36} \right]}}

⇒AB=1\Rightarrow \frac{{\rm{A}}}{{\rm{B}}} = 1

Hence, option (3) is correct.

Question 91

What is the mean deviation from the mean of the numbers 10, 9, 21, 16, 24 ?

  1. AOption (a)

    5.2

  2. BOption (b)

    5.0

  3. COption (c)

    4.5

  4. DOption (d)

    4.0

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5.2

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Mean deviation about the mean = \(\frac{{\mathop \sum \nolimits_{{\rm{i}} = 1}^{{\rm{i}} = {\rm{n}}} \left| {{{\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}}-{\rm{;\bar x}}} \right|}}{{\rm{n}}}\), Where xˉ{\rm{\bar x}} is mean.

Calculation:

Given numbers are 10, 9, 21, 16, 24

Total numbers = 5

Mean=xˉ=;10+9+21+16+245=805=16{\rm{Mean}} = {\rm{\bar x}} = ;\frac{{10 + 9 + 21 + 16 + 24}}{5} = \frac{{80}}{5} = 16

We know that mean deviation about the mean = \(\frac{{\mathop \sum \nolimits_{{\rm{i}} = 1}^{{\rm{i}} = {\rm{n}}} \left| {{{\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}}-{\rm{;\bar x}}} \right|}}{{\rm{n}}}\)

Mean deviation from the mean = ∣10−;16∣+∣9−;16∣+∣21−;16∣+∣16;−;16∣+∣24−;16∣;5\frac{{\left| {10-{\rm{;}}16} \right| + \left| {9-{\rm{;}}16} \right| + \left| {21-{\rm{;}}16} \right| + \left| {16{\rm{;}}-{\rm{;}}16} \right| + \left| {24-{\rm{;}}16} \right|;}}{5}

=6+7+5+0+85=265=5.2= \frac{{6 + 7 + 5 + 0 + 8}}{5} = \frac{{26}}{5} = 5.2

Question 92

Three dice are thrown simultaneously. What is the probability that the sum on the three faces is at least 5?

  1. AOption (a)

    1718\frac{{17}}{{18}}

  2. BOption (b)

    5354\frac{{53}}{{54}}

  3. COption (c)

    103108\frac{{103}}{{108}}

  4. DOption (d)

    215216\frac{{215}}{{216}}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

5354\frac{{53}}{{54}}

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

Given three dice are thrown simultaneously,

Total number of possible outcomes = 6 × 6 × 6 = 216

Let’s find sum on three faces not 5 or less. i.e. sum on faces is 3 and 4 (1, 2 is not possible because of 3 dice).

Possible cases = (1, 1, 1), (1, 2, 1), (1, 1, 2), (2, 1, 1)

No. of ways for sum on faces not 5 or more = 4

Prob. of not 5 or more = 4/216

We have to find the probability that the sum on the three faces is at least 5

Prob. of sum on three faces at least 5 = 1 - Prob. of not 5 or more =1;−4216=212216;=5354= 1;-\frac{4}{{216}} = \frac{{212}}{{216}}; = \frac{{53}}{{54}}

Question 93

Two independent events A and B have P(A)=13{\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{A}} \right) = \frac{1}{3} and P(B)=34{\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{B}} \right) = \frac{3}{4}. What is the probability that exactly one of the two events A or B occurs?

  1. AOption (a)

    14\frac{1}{4}

  2. BOption (b)

    56\frac{5}{6}

  3. COption (c)

    512\frac{5}{{12}}

  4. DOption (d)

    712\frac{7}{{12}}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

712\frac{7}{{12}}

Why this answer is correct

Complement of an event: The complement of an event is the subset of outcomes in the sample space that are not in the event. A's complement is itself an event.

The probability of the complement of an event is one minus the probability of the event.

  • P (A’) = 1 - P (A), Where P(A) be the probability of Event A and P (A’) be probability of the complement of Event A
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Calculation:

Given: A and B are two independent events.

P(A)=13{\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{A}} \right) = \frac{1}{3} and P(B)=34{\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{B}} \right) = \frac{3}{4}

Probability that exactly one of the two events A or B occurs = P(A) P(B') + P(B) P(A')

= P(A) [1 -  P(B)] + P(B) [1 - P(A)]

=13;(1−34)+34;(1−13)=13×14+34×23=112+612=712= \frac{1}{3};\left( {1 - \frac{3}{4}} \right) + \frac{3}{4};\left( {1 - \frac{1}{3}} \right) = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{1}{4} + \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{1}{{12}} + \frac{6}{{12}} = \frac{7}{{12}}

Question 94

A coin is tossed three times. What is the probability of getting head and tail alternately?

  1. AOption (a)

    18\frac{1}{8}

  2. BOption (b)

    14\frac{1}{4}

  3. COption (c)

    12\frac{1}{2}

  4. DOption (d)

    34\frac{3}{4}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

14\frac{1}{4}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Probability of an event happening = Number;of;ways;it;can;happenTotal;number;of;outcomes\frac{{{\rm{Number;of;ways;it;can;happen}}}}{{{\rm{Total;number;of;outcomes}}}} 

Calculation:

Given:

A coin is tossed 3 times

Sample Space = {(H,H,H) , (H,H,T) , (H,T,H) , (H,T,T) , (T,H,H) , (T,H,T) , (T,T,H) , (T,T,T)}

∴ Total no of Outcomes = 8

Taking head and tail alternately

Thus, Favourable outcomes are = {(H, T, H), (T, H, T)} = 2

Probability of getting head and tail alternately = 2/8 = 1/4

Question 95

If the total number of observations is 20, ∑ xi = 1000 and ∑xi2=84000\sum {\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}^2 = 84000, then what is the variance of the distribution?

  1. AOption (a)

    1500

  2. BOption (b)

    1600

  3. COption (c)

    1700

  4. DOption (d)

    1800

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

1700

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Variance = \(\frac{{\sum {{\rm{x}}{\rm{i}}}^2}}{{\rm{N}}} - \frac{{{{\left( {\sum {{\rm{x}}{\rm{i}}}} \right)}^2}}}{{{{\rm{N}}^2}}}\), Where N is number of observation.

Calculation:

Given:

Number of observation = N = 20

∑ xi = 1000 and ∑xi2=84000\sum {\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}^2 = 84000

Variance = \(\frac{{\sum {{\rm{x}}{\rm{i}}}^2}}{{\rm{N}}} - \frac{{{{\left( {\sum {{\rm{x}}{\rm{i}}}} \right)}^2}}}{{{{\rm{N}}^2}}} = \frac{{84000}}{{20}} - \frac{{{{1000}^2}}}{{{{20}^2}}} = 4200 - 2500 = 1700\)

Question 96

A card is drawn from a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards. What is the probability that it is queen of spade?

  1. AOption (a)

    152\frac{1}{{52}}

  2. BOption (b)

    113\frac{1}{{13}}

  3. COption (c)

    14\frac{1}{4}

  4. DOption (d)

    18\frac{1}{8}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

152\frac{1}{{52}}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • In a pack or deck of cards, Total number of cards = 52
  • They are divided into 4 suits i.e. spades, hearts, diamonds, clubs and there are 13 cards of each suit.
  • The cards in each suit are ace, king, queen, jack (or knaves) and 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3 and 2.
  • King, Queen and Jack (or Knaves) are called face cards. So, there are 12 face cards in the deck of 52 playing cards.
  • Cards of Spades and clubs are black cards.
  • Cards of hearts and diamonds are red cards.

 

Calculation:

Total number of cards = 52

We have 4 queens

Total number of queen of spade = 1

So probability of getting spade of queen:

\(P=\frac{TotalNumberof "QueenofSpade"}{TotalNumberofCards}\)

=152= \frac{1}{{52}}

Hence, option 1 is correct.

Question 97

If two dice are thrown, then what is the probability that the sum on the two faces is greater than or equal to 4?

  1. AOption (a)

    1318\frac{{13}}{{18}}

  2. BOption (b)

    56\frac{5}{6}

  3. COption (c)

    1112\frac{{11}}{{12}}

  4. DOption (d)

    3536\frac{{35}}{{36}}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

1112\frac{{11}}{{12}}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • Two dice thrown, sample space = n(S) = 36
  • Probability of required event = 1 – (Probability of not required event)
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Calculation:

To find:

The probability that the sum on the two faces is greater than or equal to 4

Let A be the event of getting the sum on the two faces is less than 4

∴ A’ = {(1,1), (1,2), (2,1)}

∴ n(A’) = 3

P(A′)=n(A′)n(S)=336=112{\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{A'}}} \right) = \frac{{{\rm{n}}\left( {{\rm{A'}}} \right)}}{{{\rm{n}}\left( {\rm{S}} \right)}} = \frac{3}{{36}} = \frac{1}{{12}}

But we need the probability of the sum on the two faces is greater than or equal to 4

∵ Probability of required event = 1 – Probability of not required event)

Let, that event be A,

∴P(A) = 1 - P(A')               

⇒P(A)=1−112 \Rightarrow {\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{A}} \right) = 1 - \frac{1}{{12}}

=1112= \frac{{11}}{{12}}

Hence, option (3) is correct.

Question 98

A certain type of missile hits the target with probability p = 0.3. What is the least number of missiles should be fired so that there is at least on 80% probability that the target is hit?

  1. AOption (a)

    5

  2. BOption (b)

    6

  3. COption (c)

    7

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • The binomial distribution formula is:

           P (X = r) = \({{\bf{n}}{{{\bf{C}}{\bf{r}}}}}{{\bf{p}}^{\bf{r}}}{{\bf{q}}^{{\bf{n}} - {\bf{r}}}}\)

Where,

P(X) = probability of a success on an individual trial

p = probability of “successes”

r = number of success

q = probability of “failure” OR q = 1- p

n = number of trials

  • \({{\rm{n}}{{{\rm{C}}{\rm{r}}}}} = \frac{{{\rm{n}}!}}{{\left( {{\rm{n}} - {\rm{r}}} \right)!{\rm{r}}!}}\)
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Calculation:

Given:

Probability of success, p = 0.3

To find: Number of trials for getting 80% probability (n) =?

Here, p = 0.3

So probability of missed target = q = 1 – 0.3 = 0.7

P (at least one) ≥ 0.8

Now, P(X≥1)=;{\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{X}} \ge 1} \right) = {\rm{;}}1 – P(X = 0)

= \(1 - {\rm{;}}{{\rm{n}}{{{\rm{C}}{\rm{r}}}}}{{\rm{p}}^{\rm{r}}}{{\rm{q}}^{{\rm{n}} - {\rm{r}}}}\)

=1−nC0(0.3)0(0.7)n = 1 - {{\rm{n}}_{{{\rm{C}}_0}}}{\left( {0.3} \right)^0}{\left( {0.7} \right)^{\rm{n}}} > 0.8

⇒ 1 - 1(0.7)n > 0.8  

⇒ 1 - 0.8 > (0.7)n

⇒ 0.2 ≥ (0.7)n

Now, if n = 2, 0.2 ≥ 0.49 which is not correct.

If n = 4, 0.2 ≥ 0.24

∴ n = 5 as it gives 0.2 > 0.16 which is correct

Hence, option (3) is correct.

Question 99

For two mutually exclusive events A and B, P(A) = 0.2 and P (A̅ ∩ B) = 0.3. What is P (A|(A ∪ B)) equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    12\frac{1}{2}

  2. BOption (b)

    25\frac{2}{5}

  3. COption (c)

    27\frac{2}{7}

  4. DOption (d)

    23\frac{2}{3}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

25\frac{2}{5}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • If A and B are mutually exclusive events, then (A ∩ B) = ϕ
  • P (A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B) – P (A∩B)
  • P (A̅ ∩ B) = P(B) – P (A ∩ B)
  • 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)}}
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Calculation:

Given:

P (A) = 0.2 and

P (A̅ ∩ B) = 0.3

To find: P (A|(A ∪ B)) =?

P (A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B) – P (A∩B)

Here, P (A∩B) = 0                           (∵ Mutually exclusive events)

⇒ P (A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B)            …. (1)

P (A̅ ∩ B) = P(B) – P (A ∩ B)

⇒ P (A̅ ∩ B) = P(B) – 0

⇒ P (A̅ ∩ B) = P(B) = 0.3

Put P(B) = 0.3 in (1), we get

P (A ∪ B) = 0.2 + 0.3                    (∵ P (A) = 0.2)

⇒ P (A ∪ B) = 0.5

P;(A∣(A;∪;B))=P(A∩(A∪B))P(A∪B){\rm{P;}}\left( {{\rm{A|}}\left( {{\rm{A;}} \cup {\rm{;B}}} \right)} \right) = \frac{{{\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cap \left( {{\rm{A}} \cup {\rm{B}}} \right)} \right)}}{{{\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cup {\rm{B}}} \right)}}                 (∵ 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)}})

But, P(A∩(A∪B)=P(A){\rm{P}}({\rm{A}} \cap \left( {{\rm{A}} \cup {\rm{B}}} \right) = {\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{A}} \right) 

∴P;(A∣(A;∪;B))=P(A)P(A∪B)\therefore {\rm{P;}}\left( {{\rm{A|}}\left( {{\rm{A;}} \cup {\rm{;B}}} \right)} \right) = \frac{{{\rm{P}}\left( {\rm{A}} \right)}}{{{\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{A}} \cup {\rm{B}}} \right)}}

=0.20.5= \frac{{0.2}}{{0.5}}

⇒25\Rightarrow \frac{2}{5}

Hence, option (2) is correct.

Question 100

What is the probability of having 5th Sunday in the month of December?

  1. AOption (a)

    17\frac{1}{7}

  2. BOption (b)

    27\frac{2}{7}

  3. COption (c)

    37\frac{3}{7}

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

37\frac{3}{7}

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

Month of December has 31 days

Thus 31 days = 28 days + 3 days

Now, in a week there are 7 days

So in 31 days there are 4 weeks + 3 days            (∵ 28 days = 28/7 (weeks) = 4 weeks)

We get, 4 Sundays in first 28 days

Thus if in remaining 3 days of December have a Sunday then only there will be 5 Sundays in this month

∴ n (5th Sunday) = 3 days

Now, P(getting;5th;sunday){\rm{P}}\left( {{\rm{getting;}}5{\rm{th;sunday}}} \right)

=n;(5th;Sunday)total;days;in;week= \frac{{{\rm{n;}}\left( {5{\rm{th;Sunday}}} \right)}}{{{\rm{total;days;in;week}}}}

=37= \frac{3}{7}

Hence, option (3) is correct.

Question 101

If m is the geometric mean of (yz)log⁡(yz),;(zx)log⁡(zx);and;(xy)log⁡(xy){\left( {\frac{{\rm{y}}}{{\rm{z}}}} \right)^{\log \left( {{\rm{yz}}} \right)}},{\rm{;}}{\left( {\frac{{\rm{z}}}{{\rm{x}}}} \right)^{\log \left( {{\rm{zx}}} \right)}}{\rm{;and;}}{\left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\rm{y}}}} \right)^{\log \left( {{\rm{xy}}} \right)}} then what is the value of m?

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    3

  3. COption (c)

    6

  4. DOption (d)

    9

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • Geometric mean = \({\left( {{{\rm{a}}_1} \times {{\rm{a}}2} \times \ldots . \times {{\rm{a}}{\rm{n}}}} \right)^{\left( {\frac{1}{{\rm{n}}}} \right)}}{\rm{;}}\)

Where  are given terms.

  • log (xy) = log (x) + log (y)
  • log(x/y) = log x – log y
  • log⁡(an)=n;log(a)\log \left( {{{\rm{a}}^{\rm{n}}}} \right) = {\rm{n;log}}\left( {\rm{a}} \right)
  • ln a = b ⇒ a = eb
  • am×an=am+n{{\rm{a}}^{\rm{m}}} \times {{\rm{a}}^{\rm{n}}} = {{\rm{a}}^{{\rm{m}} + {\rm{n}}}}
  • ;aman=am−n{\rm{;}}\frac{{{{\rm{a}}^{\rm{m}}}}}{{{{\rm{a}}^{\rm{n}}}}} = {{\rm{a}}^{{\rm{m}} - {\rm{n}}}}
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Calculation:

Given terms:

(yz)log⁡(yz),;(zx)log⁡(zx);and;(xy)log⁡(xy){\left( {\frac{{\rm{y}}}{{\rm{z}}}} \right)^{\log \left( {{\rm{yz}}} \right)}},{\rm{;}}{\left( {\frac{{\rm{z}}}{{\rm{x}}}} \right)^{\log \left( {{\rm{zx}}} \right)}}{\rm{;and;}}{\left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\rm{y}}}} \right)^{\log \left( {{\rm{xy}}} \right)}}

Here, number of terms = n = 3

Let,;a1=(yz)log⁡(yz),;a2=;(zx)log⁡(zx);and;a3=(xy)log⁡(xy){\rm{Let}},{\rm{;}}{{\rm{a}}_1} = {\left( {\frac{{\rm{y}}}{{\rm{z}}}} \right)^{\log \left( {{\rm{yz}}} \right)}},{\rm{;}}{{\rm{a}}_2} = {\rm{;}}{\left( {\frac{{\rm{z}}}{{\rm{x}}}} \right)^{\log \left( {{\rm{zx}}} \right)}}{\rm{;and;}}{{\rm{a}}_3} = {\left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\rm{y}}}} \right)^{\log \left( {{\rm{xy}}} \right)}}

Geometric;mean=m=(a1×a2×a3)13{\rm{Geometric;mean}} = {\rm{m}} = {\left( {{{\rm{a}}_1} \times {{\rm{a}}_2} \times {{\rm{a}}_3}} \right)^{\frac{1}{3}}}

Now,

a1×a2×a3=(yz)log⁡(y)+log⁡(z)×;(zx)log⁡(z)+log⁡(x)×;(xy)log⁡(x)+log⁡(y){{\rm{a}}_1} \times {{\rm{a}}_2} \times {{\rm{a}}_3} = {\left( {\frac{{\rm{y}}}{{\rm{z}}}} \right)^{\log \left( {\rm{y}} \right) + \log ({\rm{z}})}} \times {\rm{;}}{\left( {\frac{{\rm{z}}}{{\rm{x}}}} \right)^{\log \left( {\rm{z}} \right) + \log ({\rm{x}})}} \times {\rm{;}}{\left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\rm{y}}}} \right)^{\log \left( {\rm{x}} \right) + \log \left( {\rm{y}} \right)}}

⇒ylog⁡y×ylog⁡zzlog⁡y×zlog⁡z×zlog⁡z×zlog⁡xxlog⁡z×xlog⁡x×xlog⁡x×xlog⁡yylog⁡x×ylog⁡y\Rightarrow \frac{{{{\rm{y}}^{\log {\rm{y}}}} \times {{\rm{y}}^{\log {\rm{z}}}}}}{{{{\rm{z}}^{\log {\rm{y}}}} \times {{\rm{z}}^{\log {\rm{z}}}}}} \times \frac{{{{\rm{z}}^{\log {\rm{z}}}} \times {{\rm{z}}^{\log {\rm{x}}}}}}{{{{\rm{x}}^{\log {\rm{z}}}} \times {{\rm{x}}^{\log {\rm{x}}}}}} \times \frac{{{{\rm{x}}^{\log {\rm{x}}}} \times {{\rm{x}}^{\log {\rm{y}}}}}}{{{{\rm{y}}^{\log {\rm{x}}}} \times {{\rm{y}}^{\log {\rm{y}}}}}}                                (∵am+n=am×an\because {{\rm{a}}^{{\rm{m}} + {\rm{n}}}} = {{\rm{a}}^{\rm{m}}} \times {{\rm{a}}^{\rm{n}}})

⇒ylog⁡zzlog⁡y×zlog⁡xxlog⁡z×xlog⁡yylog⁡x\Rightarrow \frac{{{{\rm{y}}^{\log {\rm{z}}}}}}{{{{\rm{z}}^{\log {\rm{y}}}}}} \times \frac{{{{\rm{z}}^{\log {\rm{x}}}}}}{{{{\rm{x}}^{\log {\rm{z}}}}}} \times \frac{{{{\rm{x}}^{\log {\rm{y}}}}}}{{{{\rm{y}}^{\log {\rm{x}}}}}}

⇒a1×a2×a3=(yx)log⁡z×(xz)log⁡y×(zy)log⁡x \Rightarrow {{\rm{a}}_1} \times {{\rm{a}}_2} \times {{\rm{a}}_3} = {\left( {\frac{{\rm{y}}}{{\rm{x}}}} \right)^{\log {\rm{z}}}} \times {\left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\rm{z}}}} \right)^{\log {\rm{y}}}} \times {\left( {\frac{{\rm{z}}}{{\rm{y}}}} \right)^{\log {\rm{x}}}}

Take log on both sides,

log⁡(a1×a2×a3)=log⁡zlog⁡(yx)×log⁡ylog⁡(xz)×log⁡xlog⁡(zy);\log \left( {{{\rm{a}}_1} \times {{\rm{a}}_2} \times {{\rm{a}}_3}} \right) = \log {\rm{z}}\log \left( {\frac{{\rm{y}}}{{\rm{x}}}} \right) \times \log {\rm{y}}\log \left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\rm{z}}}} \right) \times \log {\rm{x}}\log \left( {\frac{{\rm{z}}}{{\rm{y}}}} \right){\rm{;}}

=(log⁡zlog⁡y−log⁡zlog⁡x)+(log⁡ylog⁡x−log⁡ylog⁡z)+(log⁡xlog⁡z−log⁡xlog⁡y)=0= \left( {\log {\rm{z}}\log {\rm{y}} - \log {\rm{z}}\log {\rm{x}}} \right) + \left( {\log {\rm{y}}\log {\rm{x}} - \log {\rm{y}}\log {\rm{z}}} \right) + \left( {\log {\rm{x}}\log {\rm{z}} - \log {\rm{x}}\log {\rm{y}}} \right) = 0                                 

⇒a1×a2×a3=e0\Rightarrow {{\rm{a}}_1} \times {{\rm{a}}_2} \times {{\rm{a}}_3} = {{\rm{e}}^0}                      …. (∵ ln a = b ⇒ a = eb)

∴ a1 × a2 × a3 = 1

Now, geometric mean = m=(a1×a2×a3)13{\rm{m}} = {\left( {{{\rm{a}}_1} \times {{\rm{a}}_2} \times {{\rm{a}}_3}} \right)^{\frac{1}{3}}}

∴ m = 1

Hence, option (3) is correct.

Question 102

A point is chosen at random inside a rectangle measuring 6 inches by 5 inches. What is the probability that the randomly selected point is at least one inch from the edge of the rectangle?

  1. AOption (a)

    23\frac{2}{3}

  2. BOption (b)

    13\frac{1}{3}

  3. COption (c)

    14\frac{1}{4}

  4. DOption (d)

    25\frac{2}{5}

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

25\frac{2}{5}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

  • Probability = required;outcome;total;outcome;\frac{{{\rm{required;outcome;}}}}{{{\rm{total;outcome;}}}}
  • Area of rectangle of length l and breadth b, A = l × b
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Calculation:

Here, total area = 6 × 5 = 30 sq. inch

Now, the randomly selected point is at least one inch from the edge of the rectangle

So, by leaving space of 1 inch inside the original rectangle will give another rectangle of length 4 inch and breadth 3 inch

So, area of required rectangle = 4 × 3 = 12 sq. inch

∴Probability=required;area;total;area;\therefore {\rm{Probability}} = \frac{{{\rm{required;area;}}}}{{{\rm{total;area;}}}}

=1230= \frac{{12}}{{30}}

=25= \frac{2}{5}

Hence, option (4) is correct.

Question 103

The mean of the series x1, x2… xn is X̅. If x2­ is replaced by λ, then what is the new mean?

  1. AOption (a)

    X̅ - x2 + λ

  2. BOption (b)

    Xˉ−x2−λn\frac{{\bar X - {x_2} - \lambda }}{n}

  3. COption (c)

    Xˉ−x2+λn\frac{{\bar X - {x_2} + \lambda }}{n}

  4. DOption (d)

    nXˉ−x2+λn\frac{{n\bar X - {x_2} + \lambda }}{n}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

nXˉ−x2+λn\frac{{n\bar X - {x_2} + \lambda }}{n}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

1. Mean: It is sum of all observations upon number of observations.

  • If x1, x2, x3, …., xn are the observations, then mean is given as ⇔ X̅ = x1+x2+…+xnn\frac{{{x_1} + {x_2} + \ldots + {x_n}}}{n}
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2. Mode: The mode of set of data is the value that appears most often.

  • For example, Data: 2, 5, 5, 6, 7, 4, 3

Mode = 5

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3. Median: It is the middle value in the given set, while the set is either in increasing or decreasing order.

  • For example, Data: 2, 5, 5, 6, 7, 4, 3

Increasing order: 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7

Median: 5

Calculation:

Given:

X̅ is mean of x1, x2, x3… xn.

To find: If x2 is replaced with λ, what is the new mean?

So, let new mean be X̅’

X̅’ = x1+λ+x3+…+xnn\frac{{{x_1} + {\rm{\lambda }} + {x_3} + \ldots + {x_n}}}{n}

⇒ X̅’ = x1+λ+x3+…+xn+x2−x2n\frac{{{x_1} + {\rm{\lambda }} + {x_3} + \ldots + {x_n} + {x_2} - {x_2}}}{n}      (Adding and subtracting x2 in the numerator)

⇒ X̅’ = x1+x2+…+xn+λ−x2n\frac{{{x_1} + {x_2} + \ldots + {x_n} + {\rm{\lambda }} - {x_2}}}{n}

⇒ X̅’ = X̅ + λ−x2n\frac{{{\rm{\lambda }} - {x_2}}}{n}         \(\because \left{ {{\rm{;\bar X;}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{{x_1} + {x_2} + \ldots + {x_n}}}{n}} \right}\) 

⇒ X̅’ = nXˉ−x2+λn\frac{{n\bar X - {x_2} + \lambda }}{n}

Question 104

For the data 3, 5, 1, 6, 5, 9, 5, 2, 8, 6 the mean, median and mode are x, y and z respectively. Which one of the following is correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    x = y ≠ z

  2. BOption (b)

    x ≠ y = z

  3. COption (c)

    x ≠ y ≠ z

  4. DOption (d)

    x = y = z

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

x = y = z

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

The mean is the average of a data set.

Mean = sum;of;the;terms;total;number;of;terms;\frac{{{\rm{sum;of;the;terms;}}}}{{{\rm{total;number;of;terms;}}}}

The median is the middle of the set of numbers, after arranging the numbers in ascending order.

If the number of terms is even, take an average of two middle values

The mode is the most common number in a data set.

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Calculation:

Given data:

3, 5, 1, 6, 5, 9, 5, 2, 8, 6

Mean = x, median = y, and mode = z

Number of terms = n = 10

mean=x=3+;5+1+6+5+9+5+2+8+610{\rm{mean}} = {\rm{x}} = \frac{{3 + {\rm{;}}5 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 9 + 5 + 2 + 8 + 6}}{{10}}

=5010= \frac{{50}}{{10}}

x = 5

Arrange given data in ascending order: 1, 2, 3, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 8, 9

Here a number of terms is even,

So, median will be average of two middle terms

i.e., y=;5th;term+6th;term;2{\rm{y}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{5{\rm{th;term}} + 6{\rm{th;term;}}}}{2} 

=5;+;52= \frac{{5; + ;5}}{2}

= 5

Now, mode is the most common number

In given set 5 is the most common number

∴ Mode = z = 5

∴ x = y = z

Hence, option (4) is correct.

Question 105

Consider the following statements in respect of a histogram:

  1. The total area of the rectangles in a histogram is equal to the total area bounded by the corresponding frequency polygon and the x-axis.
  2. When class intervals are unequal in a frequency distribution, the area of the rectangle is proportional to the frequency.

Which of the above statements 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: (c)C.

Both 1 and 2

Why this answer is correct

Explanation:

Statement (1) is correct because total area of the rectangles in a histogram is equal to the total area bounded by the corresponding frequency polygon and x-axis.

Statement (2) is also correct because class intervals are unequal in a frequency distribution change into continuous class intervals.

Question 106

A fair coin is tossed 100 times. What is the probability of getting tails an odd number of times?

  1. AOption (a)

    12\frac{1}{2}

  2. BOption (b)

    38\frac{3}{8}

  3. COption (c)

    14\frac{1}{4}

  4. DOption (d)

    18\frac{1}{8}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12\frac{1}{2}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

\({\rm{Probability;of;exactly;r;success;in;n;trials}} = {\rm{p}}\left( {{\rm{x}} = {\rm{r}}} \right) = {};^n{{\rm{C}}{\rm{r}}}{\rm{;}}{{\rm{p}}^{\rm{r}}}{{\rm{q}}^{{\rm{n}} - {\rm{r}}}}\)

Where n = number of trials; p = probability of success; q = (1 - p) = probability of failure

 

Calculation:

S: Event of tossing a coin.

X: Event of getting tail.

Probability of getting a tail when a coin is tossed = 0.5

Probability of getting tails an odd number of times = P(X = 1) + P(X = 3) + ⋯ + P(X = 99)

= 100C1(0.5)1 (0.5)99 + 100C3(0.5)3 (0.5)97 + ⋯ + 100C99(0.5)99 (0.5)1

= 100C1 (0.5)100 + 100C3 (0.5)100 + ⋯ + 100C99 (0.5)100

= (0.5)100 {100C1 + 100C3 + ⋯ + 100C99}

Now we know,

(1 + x)n = nC0 + nC1x + nC2x2 + nC3x3 + ⋯ + nCnxn   ----(1)

Put x = -1 & n = 100 in equation (1)

⇒ 0100 = 100C0 + 100C1(-1) + 100C2(-1)2 + 100C3(-1)3 + ⋯ + 100C100(-1)100

⇒ 0 = 100C0 - 100C1 + 100C2 - 100C3 + ⋯ + 100C100   ----(2)

Put x = 1 & n = 100 in equation (1) we get,

⇒ 2100 = 100C0 + 100C1(1) + 100C2(1)2 + 100C3(1)3 + ⋯ + 100C100(1)100

⇒ 2100 = 100C0 + 100C1 + 100C2 + 100C3 + ⋯ + 100C100   ----(3)

Subtracting (2) from (3)

⇒ 2100 – 0 = 2{100C1 + 100C3 + ⋯ + 100C99}

⇒ 299 = 100C1 + 100C3 + ⋯ + 100C99

So, required probability = (0.5)100 × 299

= 1/2

Question 107

What is the number of ways in which 3 holiday travel tickets are to be given to 10 employees of an organization, if each employee is eligible for any one or more of the tickets?

  1. AOption (a)

    60

  2. BOption (b)

    120

  3. COption (c)

    500

  4. DOption (d)

    1000

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

1000

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Combination: The number of selections of r objects from the given n objects is denoted by nCr

 nCr;=;n!r!(n;−;r)!^{\rm{n}}{{\rm{C}}_{\rm{r}}}{\rm{;}} = {\rm{;}}\frac{{{\rm{n}}!}}{{{\rm{r}}!\left( {{\rm{n;}} - {\rm{;r}}} \right)!}}

Note: Use combinations if a problem calls for the number of ways of selecting objects.

Calculation:

There can be three cases.

Case 1: When all three ticket is given to one of the employee.

Possible number of ways = 10C1 = 10

Case 2: When two of the tickets are given to the same employee and one ticket to another employee.

Possible number of ways = 10C2 × 3C2 × 2! = 270

Case 3: When all of the tickets are given to different employees.

Possible number of ways = 10C3 × 3! = 720

∴ total number of ways = 10 + 270 + 720 = 1000

Question 108

If one root of the equation (l−m)x2+lx+1=0\left( {{\rm{l}} - {\rm{m}}} \right){{\rm{x}}^2} + {\rm{lx}} + 1 = 0 is double the other and l is real, then what is the greatest value of m?

  1. AOption (a)

    −98- \frac{9}{8}

  2. BOption (b)

    98\frac{9}{8}

  3. COption (c)

    −89- \frac{8}{9}

  4. DOption (d)

    89\frac{8}{9}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

98\frac{9}{8}

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

Given: (l – m)x2 + lx + 1 =0

Let roots of quadratic be α and β. Given, α = 2β

Root of quadratic equation is given as,

\({\rm{\alpha }} = \frac{{ - {\rm{l}} + \sqrt {{{\rm{l}}^2} - 4\left( {{\rm{l}} - {\rm{m}}} \right)} }}{{2\left( {{\rm{l}} - {\rm{m}}} \right)}}{\rm{;}}& {\rm{;\beta }} = \frac{{ - {\rm{l}} - \sqrt {{{\rm{l}}^2} - 4\left( {{\rm{l}} - {\rm{m}}} \right)} }}{{2\left( {{\rm{l}} - {\rm{m}}} \right)}}\)

Now, α = 2β

⇒−l+l2−4(l−m)2(l−m)=2×−l−l2−4(l−m)2(l−m)\Rightarrow \frac{{ - {\rm{l}} + \sqrt {{{\rm{l}}^2} - 4\left( {{\rm{l}} - {\rm{m}}} \right)} }}{{2\left( {{\rm{l}} - {\rm{m}}} \right)}} = 2 \times \frac{{ - {\rm{l}} - \sqrt {{{\rm{l}}^2} - 4\left( {{\rm{l}} - {\rm{m}}} \right)} }}{{2\left( {{\rm{l}} - {\rm{m}}} \right)}}

⇒−l+l2−4(l−m)=−2l−2l2−4(l−m)\Rightarrow - {\rm{l}} + \sqrt {{{\rm{l}}^2} - 4\left( {{\rm{l}} - {\rm{m}}} \right)} = - 2{\rm{l}} - 2\sqrt {{{\rm{l}}^2} - 4\left( {{\rm{l}} - {\rm{m}}} \right)}

⇒l=−3l2−4(l−m)\Rightarrow {\rm{l}} = - 3\sqrt {{{\rm{l}}^2} - 4\left( {{\rm{l}} - {\rm{m}}} \right)}

Squaring both sides, we get,

⇒ l2 = 9(l2 – 4(l – m))

⇒ 8l2 – 36l + 36m = 0

Given, l is real. So, the discriminant of the quadratic in l, should be greater than zero.

D > 0

⇒ (36)2 – 4(8) (36m) > 0

⇒ 36 – 32m > 0

⇒98>m\Rightarrow \frac{9}{8} > {\rm{m}}

Hence, the, maximum value of m is 98\frac{9}{8}

Question 109

What is the number of four digit decimal number (<1) in which no digit is repeated?

  1. AOption (a)

    3024

  2. BOption (b)

    4536

  3. COption (c)

    5040

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

4536

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

Let the four-digit decimal number be given as,

.1st2nd3rd4th

 

 

For a decimal number, the last digit cannot be zero or zero is not counted as digit, if it is last digit.

So, for the 4th place, we have 9 choices.

For 3rd place, we have zero available for this time. So, we have 9 choices again.

For 2nd place, we have 8 choices.

For 1st place, we have 7 choices.

.7899

 

Therefore, total number of digits can be formed = 7 × 8 × 9 × 9

= 4536

Question 110

What is a vector of unit length orthogonal to both the vectors i^+j^+k^\hat i + \hat j + \hat k and 2i^+3j^−k^2\hat i + 3\hat j - \hat k ?

  1. AOption (a)

    −4i^+3j^−k^26\frac{{ - 4\hat i + 3\hat j - \hat k}}{{\sqrt {26} }}

  2. BOption (b)

    −4i^+3j^+k^26\frac{{ - 4\hat i + 3\hat j + \hat k}}{{\sqrt {26} }}

  3. COption (c)

    −3i^+2j^−k^14\frac{{ - 3\hat i + 2\hat j - \hat k}}{{\sqrt {14} }}

  4. DOption (d)

    −3i^+2j^+k^14\frac{{ - 3\hat i + 2\hat j + \hat k}}{{\sqrt {14} }}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

−4i^+3j^+k^26\frac{{ - 4\hat i + 3\hat j + \hat k}}{{\sqrt {26} }}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

If a⃗=a1i^+a2j^+a3k^;and;b⃗=b1i^+b2j^+b3k^\vec a = {a_1}\hat i + {a_2}\hat j + {a_3}\hat k;and;\vec b = {b_1}\hat i + {b_2}\hat j + {b_3}\hat k then \(\vec a \times ;\vec b = \left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\hat i}&{\hat j}&{\hat k}\ {{a_1}}&{{a_2}}&{{a_3}}\ {{b_1}}&{{b_2}}&{{b_3}} \end{array}} \right|\)

If a⃗\vec aand b⃗\vec b are two vectors then the vector which is orthogonal to both the vectors a⃗\vec a and b⃗\vec b is given by:a⃗×;b⃗\vec a \times ;\vec b

If a⃗\vec a is a vector then a unit vector in the direction of a⃗\vec a is given by: a^=a⃗∣a⃗∣\hat a = \frac{{\vec a}}{{\left| {\vec a} \right|}}

Calculation:

Let a⃗=i^+j^+k^\vec a = \hat i + \hat j + \hat k and b⃗=2i^+3j^−k^\vec b = 2\hat i + 3\hat j - \hat k.

As we know that, if a⃗\vec a and b⃗\vec b are two vectors then the vector which is orthogonal to both the vectors a⃗\vec a and b⃗\vec b is given by:a⃗×;b⃗\vec a \times ;\vec b

We also know that \(\vec a \times ;\vec b = \left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\hat i}&{\hat j}&{\hat k}\ {{a_1}}&{{a_2}}&{{a_3}}\ {{b_1}}&{{b_2}}&{{b_3}} \end{array}} \right|\)

\(⇒ \vec a \times ;\vec b = \left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\hat i}&{\hat j}&{\hat k}\ {{1}}&{{1}}&{{1}}\ {{2}}&{{3}}&{{-1}} \end{array}} \right| = - 4 \hat i + 3 \hat j + \hat k\)

Let c⃗=−4i^+3j^+k^\vec c = - 4 \hat i + 3 \hat j + \hat k

As we know that if a⃗\vec ais a vector then a unit vector in the direction of a⃗\vec a is given by: a^=a⃗∣a⃗∣\hat a = \frac{{\vec a}}{{\left| {\vec a} \right|}}.

So, the unit vector in the direction of c⃗\vec c is given by: c^=c⃗∣c⃗∣\hat c = \frac{{\vec c}}{{\left| {\vec c} \right|}}.

⇒∣c⃗∣=26\Rightarrow |\vec c| = \sqrt {26}

Hence, unit vector along c⃗\vec cis −4i^+3j^+k^26\frac{{ - 4\hat i + 3\hat j + \hat k}}{{\sqrt {26} }}

Question 111

If a⃗,;b⃗\vec a,;\vec b and c⃗\vec c are the position vectors of the vertices of an equilateral triangle whose orthocentre is at the origin, then which one of the following is correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    a⃗+b⃗+c⃗=0⃗\vec a + \vec b + \vec c = \vec 0

  2. BOption (b)

    a⃗+b⃗+c⃗=\vec a + \vec b + \vec c = unit vector

  3. COption (c)

    a⃗+b⃗=c⃗\vec a + \vec b = \vec c

  4. DOption (d)

    a⃗=b⃗+c⃗\vec a = \vec b + \vec c

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

a⃗+b⃗+c⃗=0⃗\vec a + \vec b + \vec c = \vec 0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

In an equilateral triangle, the centroid, orthocenter, Incenter all lie on same point.

If a⃗,;b⃗\vec a,;\vec b and c⃗\vec c are position vectors of vertices of a triangle then,

  • Centroid: Intersection of its median (line joining the vertex with midpoint of opposite side).

G⃗\vec G = a⃗+b⃗+c⃗3\frac{{\vec a + \vec b + \vec c}}{3}

  • Orthocentre: Intersection of its altitude (perpendicular line from vertex to opposite side).
  • Incentre: Intersection of internal angle bisectors of the triangle.
  • Circumcentre: Intersection of perpendicular bisectors of the triangle.
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Calculation:

Given: a⃗,;b⃗\vec a,;\vec b and c⃗\vec c are position vectors of vertices and Orthocenter of the triangle is origin.

To find: which statement is correct?

We know, the orthocenter and centroid is same point in an equilateral triangle and in this question that is origin.

So, coordinates of centroid will origin. ⇒G⃗=;0⃗\Rightarrow \vec G = ;\vec 0  

⇒ a⃗+b⃗+c⃗3=0⃗\frac{{\vec a + \vec b + \vec c}}{3} = \vec 0

⇒ a⃗+b⃗+c⃗=0⃗\vec a + \vec b + \vec c = \vec 0

Question 112

What is the area of the parallelogram having diagonals 3î + ĵ - 2k̂ and î - 3ĵ + 4k̂?

  1. AOption (a)

    5√5 square units 

  2. BOption (b)

    4√5 square units

  3. COption (c)

    5√3 square units

  4. DOption (d)

    15√2 square units

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

5√3 square units

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Considering a parallelogram ABCD, AC and BD are the diagonals that bisect each other at O.

We know that, the diagonal of the parallelogram bisects the parallelogram into two triangles of equal area.

Area of the parallelogram = 2 × area of ∆BCD.

In ∆BCD,

Base = BD and Height = CE = OC × sin θ = ½ × AC × sin θ

Area of triangle BCD = ½ × base × height = 1/2 × |BD→\overrightarrow {BD} | × |AC→2\frac{{\overrightarrow {AC} }}{2} sin θ|

So, area of the parallelogram ABCD = |BD→\overrightarrow {BD} | × |AC→2\frac{{\overrightarrow {AC} }}{2} sin θ | = 1/2 × |BD→×AC→\overrightarrow {BD} \times \overrightarrow {AC} |

Calculation:

Given:

Let us assume the diagonals AC and BD as,

AC→\overrightarrow {AC}  = 3î + ĵ - 2k̂

BD→\overrightarrow {BD} = î - 3ĵ + 4k̂

To find: Area of the parallelogram?

Area of the parallelogram = ½ × |BD→×AC→\overrightarrow {BD} \times \overrightarrow {AC} |

= ½ × \(\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} i&j&k\ 3&1&-2\ 1&-3&4 \end{array}} \right|\)

= ½ × |î {4 – 6} ĵ – {12 – (-2)} + k̂ {-9 – 1}|

= ½ × |-2î - 14ĵ – 10 k̂|

= ½ × 22+142+102\sqrt {{2^2} + {{14}^2} + {{10}^2}}

= ½ × √(4 + 196 + 100)

= ½ × √(300)

= ½ × 10√3

= 5√3

Question 113

Consider the following in respect of the matrix \({\rm{A}} = \left( {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - 1}&1\ 1&{ - 1} \end{array}} \right):\)

  1. A2 = -A
  2. A3 = 4A

Which of the 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

Calculation:

Given: \({\rm{A}} = \left( {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - 1}&1\ 1&{ - 1} \end{array}} \right)\)

\({{\rm{A}}^2} = \left( {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} { - 1}&1\ 1&{ - 1} \end{array}} \right) \times \left( {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} { - 1}&1\ 1&{ - 1} \end{array}} \right)\)

\(\Rightarrow {{\rm{A}}^2} = \left( {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\left( { - 1} \right) \times \left( { - 1} \right) + 1 \times 1}&{\left( { - 1} \right) \times 1 + 1 \times \left( { - 1} \right)}\ {1 \times \left( { - 1} \right) + \left( { - 1} \right) \times 1}&{1 \times 1 + \left( { - 1} \right) \times \left( { - 1} \right)} \end{array}} \right)\)

\(\Rightarrow {{\rm{A}}^2} = \left( {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 2&{ - 2}\ { - 2}&2 \end{array}} \right) = - 2\left( {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} { - 1}&1\ 1&{ - 1} \end{array}} \right) = - 2{\rm{A}}\)

So, statement 1 is wrong.

Now, A3 = A2 × A

\( \Rightarrow {{\rm{A}}^3} = \left( {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 2&{ - 2}\ { - 2}&2 \end{array}} \right) \times \left( {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} { - 1}&1\ 1&{ - 1} \end{array}} \right)\)

\(\Rightarrow {{\rm{A}}^3} = \left( {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\left( 2 \right) \times \left( { - 1} \right) + \left( { - 2} \right) \times 1}&{2 \times 1 + \left( { - 2} \right) \times \left( { - 1} \right)}\ {\left( { - 2} \right) \times \left( { - 1} \right) + 2 \times 1}&{\left( { - 2} \right) \times 1 + 2 \times \left( { - 1} \right)} \end{array}} \right)\)

\(\Rightarrow {{\rm{A}}^3} = \left( {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - 4}&4\ 4&{ - 4} \end{array}} \right)\)

\(\Rightarrow {{\rm{A}}^3} = 4\left( {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - 1}&1\ 1&{ - 1} \end{array}} \right)\)

⇒ A3 = 4A

So, statement 2 is true.

Question 114

Which of the following determinants have value zero?

  1. \(\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {41}&1&5\ {79}&7&9\ {29}&5&3 \end{array}} \right|\)
  2. \(\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 1&a&{b + c}\ 1&b&{c + a}\ 1&c&{a + b} \end{array}} \right|\)
  3. \(\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 0&c&b\ { - c}&0&a\ { - b}&{ - a}&0 \end{array}} \right|\)

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:

  • Elementary transformations does not changes the value of determinant of a matrix.
  • If any two rows (columns) of a matrix are same then the value of the determinant is zero
  • If all the elements of one row (column) is multiplied by the same quantity say k, then the value of new determinant is k times the value of original determinant.
  • If \(A = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{a_{11}}}&{{a_{12}}}&{{a_{13}}}\ {{a_{21}}}&{{a_{22}}}&{{a_{23}}}\ {{a_{31}}}&{{a_{32}}}&{{a_{33}}} \end{array}} \right]\) is a square matrix of order 3, then determinant of A is given by:

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

Calculation:

Code 1: \(\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {41}&1&5\ {79}&7&9\ {29}&5&3 \end{array}} \right|\)

Apply C1 ↔ C1 - 8 ⋅ C3 on the above determinant, we get

\(\Rightarrow \left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {41}&1&5\ {79}&7&9\ {29}&5&3 \end{array}} \right| = \left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {1}&1&5\ {7}&7&9\ {5}&5&3 \end{array}} \right|\)

As we know that, if any two rows (columns) of a matrix are same then the value of the determinant is zero.

\(\Rightarrow \left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {41}&1&5\ {79}&7&9\ {29}&5&3 \end{array}} \right| = 0\)

So, the matrix represented by code 1 has determinant value zero.

Code 2: \(\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 1&a&{b + c}\ 1&b&{c + a}\ 1&c&{a + b} \end{array}} \right|\)

Apply C3 ↔ C2 + C3 on the above determinant, we get

\(\Rightarrow \left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 1&a&{b + c}\ 1&b&{c + a}\ 1&c&{a + b} \end{array}} \right| = \left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 1&a&{a + b + c}\ 1&b&{b + c + a}\ 1&c&{a + b + c} \end{array}} \right|\)

As we know that if all the elements of one row (column) is multiplied by the same quantity say k, then the value of new determinant is k times the value of original determinant.

\(\Rightarrow \left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 1&a&{b + c}\ 1&b&{c + a}\ 1&c&{a + b} \end{array}} \right| = (a + b + c) \left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 1&a&{1}\ 1&b&{1}\ 1&c&{1} \end{array}} \right|\)

As we know that, if any two rows (columns) of a matrix are same then the value of the determinant is zero.

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

So, the matrix represented by code 2 has determinant value zero.

Code 3: \(\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 0&c&b\ { - c}&0&a\ { - b}&{ - a}&0 \end{array}} \right|\)

 

\(\Rightarrow \left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 0&c&b\ { - c}&0&a\ { - b}&{ - a}&0 \end{array}} \right| = 0 \cdot (0 \ + a) - c \cdot (0 \ + ab) + b \cdot (ac \ - 0) = 0\)

So, the matrix represented by code 3 has determinant value zero.

Hence, option D is correct

Question 115

What is the acute angle between the lines represented by the equations y−3x−5=0{\rm{y}} - \sqrt 3 {\rm{x}} - 5 = 0 and 3y−x+6=0\sqrt 3 {\rm{y}} - {\rm{x}} + 6 = 0?

  1. AOption (a)

    30°

  2. BOption (b)

    45°

  3. COption (c)

    60° 

  4. DOption (d)

    75°

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

30°

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:

Given: y - √3x – 5 = 0 & √3y – x + 6 = 0

y - √3x – 5 = 0

⇒ y = √3x + 5

So, slope of line, m1 = √3

√3y – x + 6 = 0

⇒y=x3−63\Rightarrow {\rm{y}} = \frac{{\rm{x}}}{{\sqrt 3 }} - \frac{6}{{\sqrt 3 }}

So, slope of the line, m2 = 13\frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 }}

Let θ be the acute angle between the lines.

tan⁡θ=∣m1−m21+m1m2∣\tan {\rm{\theta }} = \left| {\frac{{{{\rm{m}}_1} - {{\rm{m}}_2}}}{{1 + {{\rm{m}}_1}{{\rm{m}}_2}}}} \right|

⇒tan⁡θ=∣3−131+3×13∣\Rightarrow \tan {\rm{\theta }} = \left| {\frac{{\sqrt 3 - \frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 }}}}{{1 + \sqrt 3 \times \frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 }}}}} \right|

⇒tan⁡θ=∣232∣ \Rightarrow \tan {\rm{\theta }} = \left| {\frac{{\frac{2}{{\sqrt 3 }}}}{2}} \right|

⇒tan⁡θ=13\Rightarrow \tan {\rm{\theta }} = \frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 }}

⇒ θ = 30°

Question 116

The system of linear equation kx + y + z = 1, x + ky + z = 1 and x + y + kz = 1 has a unique solution under which one of the following conditions?

  1. AOption (a)

    k ≠ 1 and k ≠ -2

  2. BOption (b)

    k ≠ 1 and k ≠ 2

  3. COption (c)

    k ≠ -1 and k ≠ -2

  4. DOption (d)

    k ≠ -1 and k ≠ 2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

k ≠ 1 and k ≠ -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

\(\Rightarrow \left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {{{\rm{a}}_1}}&{{{\rm{b}}_1}}&{{{\rm{c}}_1}}\ {{{\rm{a}}_2}}&{{{\rm{b}}_2}}&{{{\rm{c}}_2}}\ {{{\rm{a}}_3}}&{{{\rm{b}}_3}}&{{{\rm{c}}_3}} \end{array}} \right]{\rm{;}}\left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {\rm{x}}\ {\rm{y}}\ {\rm{z}} \end{array}} \right] = {\rm{;}}\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{{\rm{d}}_1}}\ {{{\rm{d}}_2}}\ {{{\rm{d}}_3}} \end{array}} \right]\)

⇒ AX = B

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

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

Calculation:

Given system of linear equation are kx + y + z = 1, x + ky + z = 1 and x + y + kz = 1

Let A = \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\rm{k}}&1&1\ 1&{\rm{k}}&1\ 1&1&{\rm{k}} \end{array}} \right]\)

det (A) = |A| = k (k2 – 1) – 1(k -1) + 1 (1 – k)

⇒ |A| = k3 – k – k + 1 + 1 – k = k3 – 3k + 2

For unique solution,

det (A) ≠ 0

⇒ k3 – 3k + 2 ≠ 0

⇒ (k – 1) (k2 + k - 2) ≠ 0

⇒ (k – 1) (k – 1) (k + 2) ≠ 0

∴ k ≠ 1 and k ≠ -2

Question 117

What is the number of different messages that can be represented by three 0’s and two 1’s?

  1. AOption (a)

    10

  2. BOption (b)

    9

  3. COption (c)

    8

  4. DOption (d)

    7

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

10

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Suppose a set of n objects has n1 of one kind of object, n2 of a second kind, n3 of a third kind, and so on with n = n1 + n2 + n3  +...+ nk then the number of distinguishable permutations of the n objects is  = \(\frac{{{\rm{n}}!}}{{{{\rm{n}}_1}! \times {{\rm{n}}_2}! \times {{\rm{n}}3}! \ldots \ldots \ldots {{\rm{n}}{\rm{k}}}!}}\)

 

Calculation:

Given: Three 0’s and two 1’s

00011

 

Total number = 3 + 2 = 5

In the set of 5 number has 3 number of one kind and 2 number of the second kind.

Therefore, Number of different messages that can be represented by three 0's and two 1's = 5!3!2!=10\frac{{5!}}{{3!2!}} = 10

Question 118

If loga(ab) = x, then what is logb(ab)

  1. AOption (a)

    1x\frac{1}{x}

  2. BOption (b)

    xx+1\frac{x}{{x + 1}}

  3. COption (c)

    x1−x\frac{x}{{1 - x}}

  4. DOption (d)

    xx−1\frac{x}{{x - 1}}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

xx−1\frac{x}{{x - 1}}

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Logarithmic properties:

  • Loga (MN) = loga M + logb N
  • Loga a = 1
  • Loga b = 1log⁡ba\frac{1}{{{{\log }_b}a}}
  • Loga Mp = p × loga M
<br>

Where a ≠ 1, a > 0 and b ≠ 1, b > 0 and M, N are arbitrary positive numbers and p is any real number.

Calculation:

Given: loga(ab) = x

To find: logb(ab)

logb(ab) = logb a + logb b

⇒ logb(ab) = logb a + 1                              (∵ Loga a = 1)

⇒ logb(ab) = 1logab\frac{1}{{{\rm{lo}}{{\rm{g}}_{\rm{a}}}{\rm{b}}}} + 1                                (∵ Loga b = 1log⁡ba\frac{1}{{{{\log }_b}a}})

Let’s find out the value of loga b

loga(ab) = loga a + loga b

⇒ x = 1 + loga b

⇒ x – 1 = loga b

Now,

Logb(ab) = 1logab\frac{1}{{lo{g_a}b}} + 1

 ⇒ Logb(ab) = 1x−1\frac{1}{{x - 1}} + 1

⇒ Logb(ab) = xx−1\frac{x}{{x - 1}}

Alternative method:

Put a = b = p

Now, x = loga(ab)

⇒ x = logp(p2 )

⇒ x = 2      (∵ logp(p2) = 2logpp and logpp = 1)

Now,

logb(ab) = logp(p2) = 2

Now, let’s check options

We know x = 2 so, putting the value of x in every option,

  • For 1x\frac{1}{x}, value will be ½
  • For xx+1\frac{x}{{x + 1}} value will be 23\frac{2}{3}
  • For x1−x\frac{x}{{1 - x}} value will be ‑2
  • For xx−1\frac{x}{{x - 1}} value will be 2 i.e. equals to Logb(ab)
<br>

Hence, Option 4 is correct answer.

Question 119

If y = log10 x + logx 10 + logx x + log10 10 then what is (dydx)x=10{\left( {\frac{{dy}}{{dx}}} \right)_{x = 10}} equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    10

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    0

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

0

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Logarithmic properties:

  • Loga a = 1
  • Loga b = 1log⁡ba\frac{1}{{{{\log }_b}a}}

Differentiation formula:

  • ddx(log⁡ex)=1x\frac{d}{{dx}}\left( {{{\log }_e}x} \right) = \frac{1}{x}
  • ddx(1x)=−1x2\frac{d}{{dx}}\left( {\frac{1}{x}} \right) = - \frac{1}{{{x^2}}}
<br>

Calculation:

Given: y = log10 x + logx 10 + logx x + log10 10

To find: (dydx)x=10{\left( {\frac{{dy}}{{dx}}} \right)_{x = 10}}

Let’s first simply the given equation,

y = log10 x + logx 10 + logx x + log10 10

⇒ y = log10 x + logx 10 + 1 + 1                (∵Loga a = 1)

⇒ y = log10 x + logx 10 + 2

⇒ y = log⁡exlog⁡e10+log⁡e10log⁡ex\frac{{{{\log }_e}x}}{{{{\log }_e}10}} + \frac{{{{\log }_e}10}}{{{{\log }_e}x}} + 2

Differentiating both sides w.r.t x, we get

⇒dydx;=1log⁡e10×1x+(−log⁡e10(log⁡ex)2)×1x\Rightarrow \frac{{dy}}{{dx}}{\rm{;}} = \frac{1}{{{{\log }_e}10}} \times \frac{1}{x} + \left( { - \frac{{{{\log }_e}10}}{{{{\left( {{{\log }_e}x} \right)}^2}}}} \right) \times \frac{1}{x}

⇒(dydx)x=10=1log⁡e10×110−log⁡e10(log⁡e10)2×110\Rightarrow {\left( {\frac{{dy}}{{dx}}} \right)_{x = 10}} = \frac{1}{{{{\log }_e}10}} \times \frac{1}{{10}} - \frac{{{{\log }_e}10}}{{{{\left( {{{\log }_e}10} \right)}^2}}} \times \frac{1}{{10}}

⇒(dydx)x=10=1log⁡e10×110−1log⁡e10×110\Rightarrow {\left( {\frac{{dy}}{{dx}}} \right)_{x = 10}} = \frac{1}{{{{\log }_e}10}} \times \frac{1}{{10}} - \frac{1}{{{{\log }_e}10}} \times \frac{1}{{10}}

⇒(dydx)x=10=0\Rightarrow {\left( {\frac{{dy}}{{dx}}} \right)_{x = 10}} = 0

Question 120

Suppose ω1 and ω2 are two distinct cube roots of unity different from 1. Then what is (ω1 – ω2)2 equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    1

  3. COption (c)

    -1

  4. DOption (d)

    -3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

-3

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

Cube Roots of unity are 1, ω and ω2

Here, ω = −;1;+;i32\frac{{ - {\rm{;}}1{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;i}}\sqrt 3 }}{2} and ω2 = −;1;−;i32\frac{{ - {\rm{;}}1{\rm{;}} - {\rm{;i}}\sqrt 3 }}{2}

Calculation:

Cube roots of unity are 1, \(\frac{{ - 1 + \sqrt 3 {\rm{i}}}}{2}{\rm{;}}& {\rm{;}}\frac{{ - 1 - \sqrt 3 {\rm{i}}}}{2}\)

So, ω1=−1+3i2:and:ω2=−1−3i2{{\rm{\omega }}_1} = \frac{{ - 1 + \sqrt 3 {\rm{i}}}}{2}:and:{{\rm{\omega }}_2} = \frac{{ - 1 - \sqrt 3 {\rm{i}}}}{2}

(ω1−ω2)2=(−1+3i2−−1−3i2)2{\left( {{{\rm{\omega }}_1} - {{\rm{\omega }}_2}} \right)^2} = {\left( {\frac{{ - 1 + \sqrt 3 {\rm{i}}}}{2} - \frac{{ - 1 - \sqrt 3 {\rm{i}}}}{2}} \right)^2}

=(3i)2= {\left( {\sqrt 3 {\rm{i}}} \right)^2}

= 3(i)2

= -3

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