Q. 1.

The number of four-letter words that can be formed using the

letters of the word BARRACK is
A. 120
B. 144
C. 264
D. 270
Ans: Number of four-letter words formed using letters of the word
BARRACK?
BARRACK contains
B – 1, A – 2, R – 2, C – 1, K - 1
Case 1: 4 letters to be selected from 5 letters & all letters are different
4 letters to be selected from 5 letters and number of ways of
arrangement = 5C4 4!
= 5 * 4!
Case 2: 2 A and 2 R
4!
Arrangement of 2 A’s and 2 R’s =
2!2!

Case 3: 2A and 2 different letters

4!
Arrangement of 2A and 2 different letters = 4C2
2!

Case 4: 2R and 2 different letters

4!
Arrangement of 2R and 2 different letters = 4C2
2!
4! 4! 4!
Total number of arrangements = 5C4 4! + + 4C2 + 4C2
2!2! 2! 2!

= 120 + 2 *72 + 6 = 270

Option D
Q. 2. If mean = y (3median - mode), then the value of 'y' is
1
A.
2

B. 2
C. 1
3
D.
2

Ans: We know the formula, Mode = 3 Median – 2 Mean

Given that Mean = y (3Median - Mode), y =?
Mean
= (3Median - Mode);
y
Mean
Mode = 3Median - ; Compare with Mode = 3 Median – 2 Mean
y
Mean 1 1
– 2 Mean = - ;2= ;y=
y y 2

Option A
Q. 3. If (10)9 + 2 (11)1 (10)8 + 3 (11)2 (10)7 + ……. + 10 (11)9 = k
(10)9 , then k is
121
A.
100
441
B.
100
C. 100
D. 110
Ans:
109 + 2 111 108 + 3 112 107 + ……. + 10 119 = k 109
K=?
Let S = 109 + 2 111 108 + 3 112 107 + ……. + 10 119 ------------ a
 11
Multiply by
10
11 11
S= [ 10 + 2 111 108 + 3 112 107 + ……. + 10 119 ]
9
10 10
11
S = 11 108 + 2 112 107 + 3 113 106 + …..+ 9 119 + 1110 ---------- b
10
a–b:
1
− S = 109 + 11 108 + 112 107 + ….. 119 - 1110
10
a( rn −1) 11 108 11
Sn = ;r= =
(r−1) 109 10
11 11
1 109 [ ( 10)10 −1] 109 [( 10)10 −1]
10
− S= 11 - 11 = 1 - 1110
10 ( −1) ( )
10 10
1 11 10
− S = 109 [ ( ) −1 ]* 10 – 1110
10 10
1 1110 − 1010
− S = 1010 [ ] - 1110
10 1010
1
− S = 1110 − 10 10
- 1110
10
1
− S = − 1010
10
1
S = 1010
10
S = 1010 * 10
S = 1011
K 109 = S ; K 109 = 1011
K 109 = 102 109
K = 102
K = 100
Option C
Q. 4. Let A be the sum of the first 20 terms and B be the sum of the first
40 terms of the series 12 +2⋅22 +32 +2⋅42 +52 +2⋅62 +⋯. If 𝐵 − 2𝐴 = 100𝜆,
then 𝜆 is equal to:
A. 232
B. 248
C. 454
D. 496
Ans: Given series 12 + 2⋅22 + 32 + 2⋅42 + 52 + 2⋅62 + ⋯
A be the sum of the first 20 terms and B be the sum of the first 40
terms
Given 𝐵 − 2𝐴 = 100𝜆, then 𝜆 =
Let S = 12 + 2⋅22 + 32 + 2⋅42 + 52 + 2⋅62 + ⋯
A be the sum of the first 20 terms
A = 12 + 2⋅22 + 32 + 2⋅42 + 52 + 2⋅62 + ⋯ 2. 202
Rearranging, A = ( 12 + 32 + 52 + 72 + ⋯ 192 ) + (2⋅22 + 2⋅42 + 2⋅62 + ⋯
2.202 )
A = ( 12 + 32 + 52 + 72 + ⋯ 192 ) + 2(22 + 42 + 62 + ⋯ 202 )
A = ( 12 + 32 + 52 + 72 + ⋯ 192 ) + (22 + 42 + 62 + ⋯ 202 ) + (22 + 42 + 62
+ ⋯ 202 )
A = (12 + 22 + 32 + 42 + 52 + 62 + ⋯ 202 ) + (22 + 42 + 62 + ⋯ 202 )
20 (20 + 1)(2∗20+1)
A= + 22 (12 + 22 + 32 + ⋯ 102 )
6
20 ∗ 21∗41 10 (10+1)(2∗10+1)
A= + 22
6 6
20 ∗ 21∗41 10 (10+1)(2∗10+1)
A= + 22
6 6
10 (11)(21)
A = 2870 + 22 ;
6

A = 2870 + 1540 ; A = 4410

B = 12 + 2⋅22 + 32 + 2⋅42 + 52 + 2⋅62 + ⋯ 2. 402
Rearranging, B = ( 12 + 32 + ⋯ 392 ) + (2⋅22 + 2⋅42 + ⋯ 2.402 )
B = ( 12 + 32 + ⋯ 392 ) + 2(22 + 42 + ⋯ 402 )
B = ( 12 + 32 + ⋯ 392 ) + (22 + 42 + ⋯ 402 ) + (22 + 42 + ⋯ 402 )
B = (12 + 22 + 32 + 42 + 52 + 62 + ⋯ 402 ) + (22 + 42 + ⋯ 402 )
40 (40 + 1)(2∗40+1)
B= + 22 (12 + 22 + ⋯ 202 )
6
40 ∗ 41∗81 20 (20+1)(2∗20+1)
B= + 22
6 6
40 ∗ 41∗81 20 (20+1)(2∗20+1)
B= + 22
6 6
20 (21)(41)
B = 22140 + 22 ;
6

B = 22140+ 11480; B = 33620

Given 𝐵 − 2𝐴 = 100𝜆, then 𝜆 =
B = 33620, A = 4410
33620 – 2 * 4410 = 100 𝜆; 100 𝜆 = 33620 – 8820;
100 𝜆 = 24800;
𝜆 = 248
Option B
Q. 5. The distance of the point (1, 0, 2) from the point of intersection of
x −2 y+1 z −2
the line = = and the plane x – y + z = 16 is
3 4 12

A. 2√14
B. 8
C. 3√21
D. 13
 x −2 y+1 z −2 x −2 y+1 z −2
Ans: Line is = = ; Assume = = =k
3 4 12 3 4 12

Coordinates of any point on the line (x, y, z) = (3k + 2, 4k – 1, 12k + 2)

Point (x, y, z) will satisfy the plane x – y + z = 16
3k + 2 – (4k - 1) + 12k + 2 = 16
3k + 2 - 4k + 1 + 12k + 2 = 16
11k + 5 = 16; 11k = 11; k =1;
Coordinates (x, y, z) = (5, 3, 14) is the point of intersection
Distance between (1, 0, 2) and (5, 3, 14)

= √(5 − 1)2 (3 − 0)2 (14 − 2)2 = √42 + 32 + 122

= √16 + 9 + 144
= √169
= 13
Option D
dy
Q. 6. Let y(x) be solution of differential equation (x log x) +y
dx
2x log x, (x≥1). Then y(e) is equal to
A. e
B. 0
C. 2
D. 2e
Ans: Divide by x log x
dy y
+ =2
dx x log x
 dy 1
Equation is in the form + P(x) y = Q(x) where P(x) = & Q(x) = 2
dx x log x
1 da
∫x log xdx
Integrating Factor = e∫ P(x)dx ; =e = e∫ a = eln a = a
1
Let log x = a; dx = da
x

Solution can be y. e∫ P(x)dx = ∫ Q(x) IF dx

y. a = ∫ 2 a dx ; substitute a = log x
y. log x = ∫ 2 log x dx ;
1
y. log x = logx 2x - ∫ 2x dx
x

y. log x = logx 2x – 2x + c
y. log x = 2x (logx – 1) + c
Then y(e) = ? Given x >= 1;
0 = 2x (logx – 1) + c
0 = 2 [0 - 1] + c
0 = -2 + c; c = 2
y. log x = 2x (logx – 1) + 2
Y (e) = ?
Let x = e
Y log e = 2e (loge - 1) + 2
Y = 2 at x =e;
Option C
log cosx
Q. 7. lim is equal to
x→0 x
A. 0
B. ∞
C. 1
D. none of these
log cosx
Ans: lim
x→0 x
0
form
0
1
cos x
∗ − sin x − sin x
= = lim − tan x = 0
1 cos x x− >0

Option A
1 2 2
Q. 8. If A = [2 1 −2] is a matrix satisfying the equation AAT = 9I,
a 2 b
where I is 3 x 3 identity matrix, then the ordered pair (a, b) is equal to
A. (2, -1)
B. (-2, 1)
C. (2, 1)
D. (-2, -1)
1 2 2
Ans: Given A = [2 1 −2]
a 2 b
1 2 a
T
A = [2 1 2]
2 −2 b
AAT = 9I
 90 0
9I = [09 0]
00 9
1 2 2 1 2 a
T
AA = [2 1 −2] [2 1 2]
a 2 b 2 −2 b
9 0 a + 4 + 2b
T
AA = [ 0 9 2a + 2 − 2b]
a + 4 + 2b 2a + 2 − 2b a2 + 4 + b 2
AAT = 9I
9 0 a + 4 + 2b 9 0 0
[ 0 9 2a + 2 − 2b] = [0 9 0]
a + 4 + 2b 2a + 2 − 2b a2 + 4 + b 2 0 0 9
a + 4 + 2b = 0; a + 2b = - 4
2a + 2 − 2b = 0; a – b = -1; a = b - 1
a2 + 4 + b2 = 9;
Solving the above equations, we can find a & b
b – 1 + 2b = - 4; 3b = - 3; b = - 1
a = -2
(a, b) = (-1, -2)
Option D
2 + 3isinθ
Q. 9. A value of θ for which is purely imaginary, is:
1 − 2isinθ
π
A.
3
π
B.
6
 √3
C. Sin−1 ( )
4
1
D. Sin−1 ( )
√3
2 + 3 isinθ
Ans: Let P = is purely imaginary
1 − 2 isinθ
2 + 3isinθ 1 + 2isinθ
*
1 − 2isinθ 1+ 2isinθ
2 + 3 isinθ + 4 isinθ+6 i2 sin2 θ 2 + 7i sinθ − 6 sin2 θ
= =
1 − 4 i2 sin2 θ 1+ 4 sin2 θ
2 − 6 sin2 θ 7i sinθ
= 1+ + ;
4 sin2 θ 1+ 4 sin2 θ
2 + 3isinθ
value of θ for which is purely imaginary;
1 − 2isinθ
2 − 6 sin2 θ
= 0; 2 − 6 sin2 θ = 0;
1+ 4 sin2 θ
2 1
2 = 6 sin2 θ ; sin2 θ = =
6 3
1 1
Sin θ = ; θ = sin−1 ( )
√3 √3

Option D
Q. 10. The equation of the line which passes through the point (-2, -1)
and cuts off equal intercepts from the axes is
A. x + y + 3 = 0
B. x + y + 1 = 0
C. 2x + y = 1
D. x + y – 3 = 0
Ans: Equation of line in the intercept form is
x y
+ = 1; Given that line cuts off equal intercepts from the axes.
a b
x y x+y
+ = 1; = 1; x + y = a
a a a
equation of the line which passes through the point (-2, -1)
x + y = a; -2 + -1 = a
a = -3
x + y = -3
x+y+3=0
Option A