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St. Patrick’s High School Math Exam 2023

The document is the question paper for a mid-term mathematics examination containing multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and descriptive answer questions. The multiple choice section contains 15 questions testing concepts in sets, relations, functions, matrices, proportions, and geometry. The short answer section contains 10 questions requiring students to solve problems or prove statements. Finally, the descriptive section lists 3 multi-part mathematical problems for students to solve, including solving systems of equations using different methods and proving properties of circles and sets.

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St. Patrick’s High School Math Exam 2023

The document is the question paper for a mid-term mathematics examination containing multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and descriptive answer questions. The multiple choice section contains 15 questions testing concepts in sets, relations, functions, matrices, proportions, and geometry. The short answer section contains 10 questions requiring students to solve problems or prove statements. Finally, the descriptive section lists 3 multi-part mathematical problems for students to solve, including solving systems of equations using different methods and proving properties of circles and sets.

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St.

Patrick’s High School


Afternoon Matric
Mid – Term Examination 2023 - 2024
MATHEMATICS CODE B
Class: X- (L,M) Max. Marks: 75
Time: 3 hours Date: 07-11-23

SECTION “A” MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQs)


Q1. Choose the correct answer(s) from the given options:
1. If A = { 1,2,3,4} and B = { 2,4,6 } then AΔB = ?
 {1,2}  {6}  { 1,3,6 }  { 1,4 }
2. Diameter divides the circle into parts:
 2  1  3  4
3. The fourth proportional to 3,5,12 is:
1 1
  −√3  −  √−3
√3 √3
4. If set ‘P’ has 10 elements and set ‘Q’ has 15 elements, then the number of elements in PxQ
and QxP are:
 150  10  { }  { 10,15 }

5. The solution of √𝑦 − 2 = −4 is:


 {18}  {± 4 }  { }  None
6. Which one of the following is true according to De Morgan’s law:
 (A∪B)ʼ = Aʼ∩Bʼ  (A∩B)ʼ = Aʼ∩Bʼ

 (A∪B)ʼ = U-A∪B  None of these


7. If ‘m’ denotes number of rows and ‘n’ denotes number of columns such that m = n, then
matrix is called:
 Rectangular matrix  Equal matrix

 Square matrix  Null matrix

8. If ‘y’ varies directly as ‘x’, find the constant ‘k’ when y = 10, and x = 3 :

10
 30 
3
10
3 10  √
3

9. A triangle having all three dimensions equal are called:


 Isosceles triangle  Equilateral triangle
 Right-angled triangle  Scalene triangle
10. The product of extremes and means are always:
 Positive  Equal  Unequal  Unity
1 2 −1 2
11. If we have matrices 𝐴 = [ ] 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵 = [ ], then A+B:
0 1 0 1
 [
2 4
]  [
0 4
]  [
−1 4
]  None of them
0 2 0 2 0 2
12. If the determinant of a matrix yields zero, then it is called:
 Singular matrix  Non-Singular matrix

 Skew matrix  Symmetric matrix


13. If (𝑥, 6) = (2𝑦 − 6), then x+y=?
 8  10  12  14
𝑥 𝑤
14. If = then according to componendo-dividendo property:
𝑦 𝑧
𝑥+𝑦 𝑤+𝑧 𝑦+𝑥 𝑧+𝑤
 =  =
𝑥−𝑦 𝑤−𝑧 𝑦−𝑥 𝑧−𝑤
𝑥−𝑦 𝑤−𝑧
 =  None of these
𝑥+𝑦 𝑤+𝑧

15. Into and one-one function are called:


 Surjective function  Bijective function
 Corresponding function  None of these

SECTION “B” (SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS) Marks: 30


Note: Attempt any Six (06) questions from this section. All questions carry equal marks.

Q2. If 𝑎: 𝑏 = 𝑐: 𝑑 , prove that 𝑎 2 − 𝑏 2 ∶ 𝑎 2 + 𝑏 2 = 𝑎𝑐 − 𝑏𝑑 ∶ 𝑎𝑐 + 𝑏𝑑


Q3. Find the value of the following equation using Componendo-Dividendo theorem:
(𝑥+3)2 −(𝑥−5)2 4
=
(𝑥+3)2 +(𝑥−5)2 5
Q4. Find the value of ‘x’ in the continued proportion of 12, 3x-6, 27
Q5. If U = { 1,2,3,….,10 }, A = { 1,2,3,4,5 and B = { 1,3,5,7 } then find:
i) AʼΔBʼ ii) Aʼ∩Bʼ
Q6. If ‘y; varies inversely as (𝑥 − 5), when y = 6, and x = 8, find ‘y’ in terms of ‘x’.
Q7. If A = {5, 6} and B = {1, 2, 3} then find all the relations in BxA.
Q8. Find the fourth proportional to (𝑎 2 − 𝑏 2 )(𝑎 2 − 𝑎𝑏 + 𝑏 2 ), (𝑎 3 − 𝑏 3 ), (𝑎 3 + 𝑏 3 ).
−1 0 1 4 2 3
Q9. For the matrices 𝐴 = [ 2 1 0 ] 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵 = [−2 4 1] find A+B.
3 2 −1 3 2 1
Q10. Find the value of ‘x’ in the following:
11 − 𝑥 ∶ 8 − 𝑥 ∶ 25 − 𝑥 ∶ 16 − 𝑥
Q11. Specify the type of each of the following matrix:
3
(𝑖) [2 −1] (𝑖𝑖) [−1] (𝑖𝑖𝑖) [−2 0] (𝑖𝑣) [𝜆 0]
3 0 0 𝜆
4
SECTION “C” (DESCRIPTIVE ANSWER QUESTIONS) Marks: 30
Note: Attempt any Three (03) questions. All questions carry equal marks.

Q12. Find the solution of the following by Matrix Inversion method and Cramer’s rule.
2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 14
−4𝑥 + 𝑦 = 28
Q13. Prove that one and only one circle can pass through three non-collinear points.
Q14. If U ={1,2,3,…..,12}, A = {1,2,3,4,6,12} and B = {2,4,6,8}, then verify De Morgan’s law
1 0 1
Q15. Find the inverse of the matrix 𝐴 = [−4 1 −1] by using Adjoint method.
6 −2 1

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The fourth proportional x is determined by (a²-b²)(a²-ab+b²) : (a³-b³) as (a³-b³) : x, yielding x = (a³+b³)*(a³-b³)/((a²-b²)(a²-ab+b²)). This concept is significant in extending proportionality into more complex relationships, analyzing quantities at higher orders of relationships .

The matrix inversion method involves expressing the system of equations in matrix form as AX = B, where A is the coefficient matrix. The inverse of A, A⁻¹, is used to find X = A⁻¹B. Cramer's rule uses determinants to find the solution by computing determinants of matrices formed by replacing columns of A with the constant matrix B. Both methods yield the same solution values of x and y .

The symmetric difference AΔB = {1, 3, 6}, calculated as the elements that are in either of the sets A or B but not in their intersection. This concept is significant as it highlights elements unique to each set and is a useful operation in understanding the exclusivity of set elements .

First, find the complements: A' = {5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11}, B' = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12}. According to De Morgan's Laws, (A∪B)' should equal A'∩B'. A∪B = {1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12}, so (A∪B)' = {5, 7, 9, 10, 11}. For A'∩B' = {5, 7, 9, 10, 11}, confirming the law (A∪B)' = A'∩B' .

Given a proportion a/b = c/d, the theorem states (a+b)/(a−b) = (c+d)/(c−d). For example, if 3/4 = 9/12, (3+4)/(3−4) = (9+12)/(9−12), useful for simplifying and solving proportions that are cumbersome to approach by direct comparison, by breaking them into simpler terms .

BxA has possible relations {(1,5), (1,6), (2,5), (2,6), (3,5), (3,6)}. This illustrates the Cartesian product which forms ordered pairs from elements of each set, central in relations and functions, signifying relationships between two domains .

This theorem is significant as it establishes the uniqueness and existence of a circle given three points not on a single line, which is fundamental in geometric constructions and proofs. It also helps in understanding circumscribed circles about triangles, contributing to topics like triangle centers and circumferences .

In direct variation, y = kx implies k = y/x = 10/3. The constant k = 10/3 shows the rate at which y changes with respect to x. In real-world contexts, this could represent scenarios such as speed (where distance varies directly with time) with 10/3 as the speed .

A square matrix is determined by having the same number of rows m as columns n (m = n). This property is critical as square matrices can be invertible or have well-defined eigenvalues, are usable in determinant calculations, and are essential in defining transformations and solutions to linear equations .

A singular matrix has a determinant of zero, indicating it does not have an inverse. In the context of solving linear systems, a singular matrix means the system does not have a unique solution, which can either imply no solution or infinitely many solutions depending on the system dynamics .

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