SSLC Kerala Mathematics Previous Year Question

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SI.No. 33314
S.S.L.C. EXAMINATION, MARCH - 2013
MATHEMATICS (English)
Time : 2½ Hours Total Score : 80
Instructions :
1) Read the questions carefully, understand each question and then answer the
questions.
2) Give explanations wherever necessary.
3) If there is an OR between any two questions, you may answer only one among
them.

.. 4) 15 minutes will be given at the beginning as cool off time. This time may be
utilised to read and understand the questions.
5) Simplification using irrationals like n, ✓2 etc. with their approximate values is
not required if not specified in the question.

[SCORE]

�Second and fourth terms of the following arithmetic sequence are


missing. Find the numbers at these positions. [2]
11, -, 19, -, ...... :

� If (x - 2) is a factor of the polynomial 3x3 - 2x2 + kx - 6, then what


is the value of k? [2]

X' 0 A (4, 0) X

Y'
In the figure, C is the centre of the circle. X and Y axes are tangents
to the circle at the points A and B respectively. If the coordinates
of A are ( 4, 0), ftnd the coordinates of B and C. [2]

P.T.O.
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[SCORE]

�) Draw triangle ABC with AB = 10 cm, LA=50° and LB=70° .

b) Draw the incircle of triangle ABC and write the measure of its
radius.
[4]

Q� Check whether (x + l) is a factor of the polynomial


p(x) = 6x3 + 3x2.
b) What first degree polynomial added to p(x) gives a polynomial
.. for which (x2 - 1) is a factor?
[4]
OR
The remainder on dividing the polynomial q(x) by (x - a) is k and
the remainder on dividing the polynomial r(x) by (x- a) is -k.
a) Find q(a).
b) Prove that (x- a) is a factor of the polynomial q(x) + r(x).

� The table below shows the classification of 100 families in a


locality, according to the amount paid against their electricity bill. [4]
Electricity bill Number of families
(in Rupees)
0- 200 8
200 - 400 12
400 - 600 21
600 - 800 30
800 - 1000 23
1000 - 1200 6
Find the median of the amount paid.

P.T.O.

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