Business Mathematics (ADL 22)

ASSIGNMENT A
1.

(A) Simplify:
[(a+x)1/2 + (a-x)1/2] / [(a+x)1/2 (a-x)1/2] = a / x
1

( a x) 2 (a x)
1

( a x) 2 (a x )
1

(a x) 2 (a x)
1

( a x ) 2 (a x )

1
1

1
1

2
2

a
x
1

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(a x) 2 (a x)
1

(a x) 2 (a x)

1
1

2
2

a
x

(a x) 2(a x) 2 (a x) 2 (a x) a

(a x) (a x)
x
a ( a x )(a x ) a

x
x

(B) Prove by way of Mathematical Induction :

13+23+33+43+ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + n3 = [n2(n+1)2] / 4
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Let P(n) = 13 + 23 +33 + +n3 = [n2(n + 1)2]/4
Basis:
For n = 1, P(1) = [12(1+1)2]/4 = 1. Therefore, P(n) is true for n = 1.
Inductive Step:
If P(n) is true, then P(n+1) is true.

For P(n+1):

13 2 3 33 n 3 (n 1) 3

P ( n) ( n 1) 3

(n 1) 2 (n 1 1) 2
4

(n 1) 2 (n 2) 2
4

n 2 (n 1) 2
(n 1) 2 ( n 2) 2
( n 1) 3
4
4
n2

(n 1) 2 (n 2) 2
(n 1)
4
4

( n 1) 2

n 2 4n 4
( n 1) 2 (n 2) 2

4
4

( n 1) 2

(n 1) 2 (n 2) 2 (n 1) 2 (n 2) 2

4
4

2.

Prove the following Trigonometric Identity:

2(Sin6A + Cos6A) 3(Sin4A + Cos4A) + 1 = 0

2(Sin6A + Cos6A) 3(Sin4A + Cos4A) + 1 = 0

2(Sin2A + Cos2A)(Sin4A Sin2ACos2A + Cos4A) 3(Sin4A + Cos4A) + 1 = 0
2(Sin4A + Cos4A) 2(Sin2ACos2A) 3(Sin4A + Cos4A) + 1 = 0
2(Sin2ACos2A) (Sin4A + Cos4A) + 1 = 0
2[Sin2A(1 Sin2A)] (Sin4A + Cos4A) + 1 = 0
2Sin2A + 2Sin4A Sin4A Cos4A + 1 = 0
2Sin2A + (Sin4A Cos4A) + 1 = 0

2Sin2A + (Sin2A + Cos2A)(Sin2A Cos2A) + 1 = 0

2Sin2A + Sin2A Cos2A + 1 = 0
2Sin2A + Sin2A 1 + Sin2A + 1 = 0
0=0
3.

Draw the Graph of the following In-Equations and find the Common Feasible
Solution along with the Vertices :
x+y <= 4 ; 3x+y >= 3 ; x+4y >= 4 ; x <= 3 ; y >= 2
3
Solution: Triangle bounded by the lines x+y=4, 3x+y=3 and y=2
Vertices:

4.

Vertex 1:

Intersection of x+y=4 and 3x+y=3. (-1/2,9,2)

Vertex 2:

Intersection of x+y=4 and y=2. (2,2)

Vertex 3:

Intersection of 3x+y=3 and y=2. (1/3,2)

(A) Show whether the following is a Tautology or a Contradiction ?

((p q) (q r)) (p r)
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pq

qr

(p q) (q r)

p r

((p q) (q r)) (p r)

Therefore, ((p q) (q r)) (p r) is a Tautology.

(B) For what values of k the terms :
1 + k , 5/6 + k , 13/18 + k are in Geometric Progression ?
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If 1 + k, 5/6 + k, 13/18 + k are in geometric progression, then
5
13
k
k
6
18
5
1 k
k
6

5.

Simplifying, we have k = 1/2

Find dy/dx if :
(tan-1x)y + (y)cotx = 1

(tan 1 x ) y y cot x 1

Take the logarithm and we have

y ln(tan 1 x ) (cot x)(ln y ) 0

Now, differentiate implicitly

y
y ' cot x
y ' ln(tan 1 x)
(csc 2 x )(ln y ) 0
1
y
(1 x ) tan x
2

y
y ' cot x
y ' ln(tan 1 x)
(csc 2 x )(ln y ) 0
1
y
(1 x ) tan x
2

y'

(1 x 2 )(csc 2 x tan 1 x) y ln y
(1 x 2 )(tan 1 x )( y ln tan 1 x cot x )

ASSIGNMENT B

1.

(A)

If a , b , c are in Arithmetic Progression prove :

1 / (b1/2+c1/2) , 1 / (c1/2+a1/2) , 1 / (a1/2+b1/2) are also in A.P.

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(B)

Integrate the following function :

(x) / [(x+1)(x-1)3]

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Using partial fraction decomposition:

x
A
B
C
D

3
2
x 1 x 1 ( x 1)
( x 1)( x 1)
( x 1) 3

Solving for A, B, C & D we have: A = 1/8, B = -1/8, C = and D = . Thus,

xdx

( x 1)( x 1)

1 dx
1 dx
1
dx
1
dx



2

8 x 1 8 x 1 4 ( x 1)
2 ( x 1) 3

Integrating and simplifying, we have

xdx

( x 1)( x 1)

xdx

( x 1)( x 1)
2.
f
l

1 ( x 1)
x
ln

C
8 ( x 1) 4( x 1) 2

1
ln
4

x 1
x

C
x 1 ( x 1) 2

The angle of elevation of a jet plane from a point A on the ground is 60 . After a
flight of 15 seconds, the angle of elevation changes to 30 . If the jet plane is f
flying at a constant height of 15003m, find the Speed of the jet plane.
5

Let x = distance travelled by the plane in t = 15 sec, then speed v = x/t = x/15
From the figure below,

t=0

t=15

1500 3

tan 30

1500 3
x y

1500 3
tan 60

and

1500 3
y

and tan 60

x y

1500 3
tan 30

, then

Solving for x, we have x = 3000m. Finally, speed v = 3000/15 = 200 m/sec.

4.

(A)

Solve the following System of Equations in Matrix Form :

2/x + 3/y + 10/z = 4
4/x 6/y + 5/z = 1
6/x + 9/y 20/z = 2

System:
2/x + 3/y + 10/z = 4
4/x 6/y + 5/z = 1
6/x + 9/y 20/z = 2
Augmented Matrix:

2
4

10

6
9

5
20

1
2

a. add -2 times row 1 to row 2

b. add -3 times row 1 to row 3
2
0

3
12

10
15

50

c. divide row 1 by 2

4
7

10

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d. divide row 2 by -12

e. divide row 3 by -50
1
0

3/ 2
1

5
5/ 4

2
7 / 12
1 / 5

Converting back to a system of equations:

1/x + 3/(2y) +5/z = 2
1/y +5/(4z) = 7/12
1/z = 1/5
Solving for the variables, we have z = 5, y = 3 and x = 2
(B)

A survey has been taken on methods of computer travel. Each respondent was
Asked to check BUS, TRAIN, or AUTOMOBILE as a major method of
traveling to work. More than one answer was permitted. The results reported
was as follows : BUS 30 people; TRAIN 35 people; AUTOMOBILE 100
people; BUS and TRAIN 15 people; BUS and AUTOMOBILE 15 people;
TRAIN and AUTOMOBILE 20 people; and all three methods 5 people.
How many people completed the survey form.
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Using Venn Diagrams:

Bus

Train
5

10
10

5
15

70

Automobile

Solution:
a.

We start with the number of respondents using all three modes of travel = 5 and
place that in the intersection of the three circles

b.

The number of respondents using Bus and Train is 15 but 5 are already in the
Venn diagram. So we subtract 5 from 15 and place the result which is 10 and place
this in the intersection of the circles representing bus and train.

c.

Follow the same procedure in (b) for bus and automobile, and train and
automobile

d.

We then fill-up the circle representing Bus with the number of respondents using
Bus which is 30. But, there are already 10+10+5 or 25 people in the circle so only
5 will be added to complete the 30.

e.

Follow the same procedure in (d) for train and for automobile.

The number of respondents who completed the survey form (answered at least one mode of
transportation) is the total of all the numbers in the Venn Diagram which is
5+10+5+10+5+15+70 = 120.

ASSIGNMENT C
OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
1.

2.

If in a G.P. a = 4 , r = 5 then S6 = ?
a. 15265
c. 15562

b. 15625
d. 15225

The Disjunction of p and q is true if :

a. Both p and q are true
b. When p is true and q is false

c. When p is false and q is true

d. When p or q is true
3.

Value of the Determinant

Cosx
-Sinx

a. Cos2x Sin2x
b. 1

Sinx
is :
Cosx
b. 0
d. Cosx + Sinx

4.

Derivative of x + (1/x) w.r.t x is equal to :

a. 1 x
b. 1 1/x2
b. 1 + (1/x)
d. 1 + 1/x2

5.

Sum of money will double itself at 10% per year Simple Interest in :
a. 5 yrs
b. 2 yrs
c. 20 yrs
d. 10 yrs

6.

In an In-Equation x <= 2; solution for x is = ?

a. All real values less than 2.
b. Value equal to 2.
c. All real values less than and equal to 2.
d. All real values other than 2.

7.

If a + b + c = 0, value of x(a.a) / bc . x(b.b) / ac. x(c.c) / ab is = ?

a. x
b. x3
0
b. x
d. xabc

8.

If A={1,2,3,4} , B={2,4,6,8} , C={3,4,5,6} then AB is equal to :

a. AB
b. AB
c. (AB)
d. (AB)

9.

If the two Linear Equations :

(k 3)x + 3y k = 0
and
value of k will be = ?
a. k = 0
c. k = -6

kx + ky = 12 has Infinite Many Solutions, then

b. k = 6
c. None of the Above

10.

If the value of (7+35) / (3+5) is equal to (3+5) / 2 then the value of

(7-35) / (3-5) is equal to :
a. (3+5) / 2
b. 35
c. (3-5) / 2
d. 75

11.

What will be the value of A B if

A=
1 1 0
B=
0 1 0

1 0 0 0
0 1 1 0

1
0
a.

c.

12.

1
0

0
1

1 1 1 0
0 1 1 0
1 1 1 0
1 0 1 1
1 0 1 1
1 1 1 0
0 0 1 0
1 0 1 1

1
b.

d.

1
0
1
1

1
1
0
0

1
1
1
1

0
0
1
1

1
0
1
1

0
1
1
0

1
0
1
1

1
1
0
1

A tower is 1003m high. What will be the angle of elevation if its top from a
point is 100m away from its foot.
a. 30
b. 0
c. 90
d. 60

13.

If U be the set of all triangles in a plane, and A is the set of all triangles with
at least one angle different from 60 then A is :a. All triangles in a plane
b. Set of all equilateral triangles
c. Set of all triangles except equilateral triangle
d. None of the above

14

Integration of Cosec(ax+b)Cot(ax+b) is = ?
a. Cosec(ax+b)
b. Cot(ax+b)
c. [Cosec(ax+b)] / (ax+b)
d. [Cosec(ax+b] / a

15

Sum of the Sequence 15+24+33+42+51+60+69+78+87+96 is

a. 500
b. 505
c. 550
d. 555

16

In a quadratic equation if b2 < 4ac the roots are :

a. Real
b. Equal
c. Imaginary
d. Unequal

17.

Value of Cos1.Cos2.Cos3.Cos4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cos180 is

a. 0
b. 1
c. 1/2
d. 3/2

18.

If any two rows or columns of a Determinant are identical, the Value of the
Determinant becomes
a. 1
b. 0

c. No Change

d. 1

19.

101th term of an A.P. of the function [n(n+1)] / (2n-1) is :

a. 50.36
b. 50.24
c. 50.45
d. 50.13

20.

In a group of 65 people, 40 like Cricket, 10 like both Cricket & Tennis. How
many of them like only Tennis and not Cricket?
a. 25
b. 35
c. 65
d. 40

21.

Do you speak English?

a. Is a Statement.
b. Is a Declarative Sentence and Statement.
c. Is a Declarative Sentence but not a Statement.
d. None of the Above.

22.

Differentiation of Cos3x is
a. 3Cos2xSinx
c. 3Cos2xSinx

b. 3Cos2x
d. 3CosxSinx

23.

Simple Interest on Rs. 650 for 8 Months at the rate of 5 paise per rupee per
month is
a. 65 / 3
b. 260
c. 280
d. 360

24.

For an A.P., a1,a2,a3,a4,- - - - - - - - - -if a4 / a7 = 2/3 then a6 / a8 will be :

a. 3/2
b. 4/6
c. 5/4
d. 4/5

25.

Value of 15 . 17 . 1-3 . 1-8 is :

a. 0
c. 1

b. 1
d. Infinity

26.

A software firm provides the following three characteristics for each program
that it sells:
Language : FORTRAN (f) ; PASCAL(p) ; LISP(l)
Memory : 2meg(2) ; 4meg(4) ; 8meg(8)
Operating System: UNIX (u) ; DOS (d)
The number of Categories in this Classification is :
a. 18
b. 19
c. 7
d. None of the Above

27.

For Real and Equal Roots the value of the Determinant :

a. D > 0
b. D< 0
c. D = 0
d. D = 0

28.

For what values of a does the Linear Equation :

ax + 8y + 6 = 0 & 2x + (a-1)y 7 = 0 have Unique Solution?
a. Values 4, 17, -4
b. Values between 4 and 17
c. Values other than 4, -4, 17
d. None of the Above

29.

If A = {a, b, c, d} and R be the Relation on A, whose Matrix is : 1

then R will be:
0
a. {(a,a),(a,b),(a,c)(a,d),(b,b),(c,c),(d,d)}
1
b. {(a,a),(a,c),(b,b),(b,c),(c,c),(d,d)}
0
c. {(a,a),(a,c),(b,b),(b,c),(b,d),(c,c),(d,d)}
d. {(a,a),(a,c),(b,b),(b,c),(b,d),(c,c),(c,d),(d,d)}

30.

Which term in the given Sequence is wrong?

10, 20, 40, 70, 120, 160
a. 40
b. 120
c. 160
d. 70

31.

A Sum of Rs. 2000 is invested at 16% rate of interest per annum. What will be
the Amount after 2 years if the interest is Compounded Semi annually?
a. Rs.2361.20
b. Rs.2163.20
c. Rs.2136.20
c. Rs.2613.20
e. Rs. 2720.98

32.

If A = {a, e, i, o, u}
a. a A
c. a A

33.

Integration of e5x
a. 5e5x
c. e5x / 5

0
1
1
1

0
0
1
0

0
0
0
1

b. a A
c. None of the Above

b. 5e4x
d. e

5x

34.

If the Graph of two Linear Equations represents a Single Line then the Solution
for the graph is
a. Consistent
b. Inconsistent
c. Unique
d. None of the Above

35.

Value of 2 Sin2 + Cos2 is = ?, where 45

a. 3 / 2
b. 2
c. 2 / 3
d. 3 / 2

36.

If the difference between Simple and Compound Interest on a Sum of Money for
4 years at 5% per annum is Rs. 150 the Sum will be:
a. Rs.9637.52
b. Rs.9763.25
c. Rs.9367.25
d. Rs.9673.52

37.

If A =

5 4
7 6

A-1 will be equal to

a.

5 7
4 6

b.

3
2

7/2
-5/2

c.

3 7/2
2 5/2

d.

3 -7/2
-2 5/2

38.

Differentiation of tan2x w.r.t. cos2x is:

a. tan2xcos2x
b. sec4x
c. sec4x
d. tan2x/cos2x

39.

Value of (81 / 256)-5/4 is:

a. 3 / 2
c. 1024 / 243

40.

Integration of (2x-3)2
a. 4/3x3-6x2+9x
b. 4/3x2-6x+9
c. 3/4x3-6x2+9x
d. 3/4x3-6x2+9

b. 1024 / 243
d. 3/2