Practice Test 05-Mathematical Aptitude

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Practice Test 05-Mathematical Aptitude

Domain: Total Questions: Section Details: Class X 15 Test Code: Total Time: TST2007AT204554634 90 min. Course: Admission Test 2013 Maximum Marks: 55.0
Section 1
Subjects: Topics: Total Questions: Class X Maths Geometry, Mensuration, Linear Equation in One variable, Linear Equation in Two variables, Quadratic Equations, General Topic 10
Section 2
Subjects: Topics: Total Questions: Class X Maths Quadratic Equations, Mensuration, Linear Equation in One variable, Geometry, General Topic, Rational Expressions 5
General Instructions: 1. This Test contains 15 questions spread across 2 Section(s). 2. There are No Sectional Cut-Offs but the Student is expected to display his/her performance across all the sections. 3. Section Wise time indicates the Ideal Time which should be given to a particular section. You are free to give more or less time than what is mentioned for a Section, but the Test should be Finished within the Specified time. 4. The Test is to be given in One Single Attempt. Once the Test is Started, it can't be Paused for any Breaks. 5. If the Test is Not completed before the Test Time, then as soon as the Time for the Test is completed, the Test would Automatically End and its Answer file would be generated. 6. Use of Calculators and Log Tables is Not Permitted. 7. Use of Unfair means during the Test is Strictly Prohibited. 8. For fair Result and Performance evaluation, Please Do Not discuss the Test with your peers.
Section 1
Section Title: Total No. of Questions: Section 1 10
Subjects:Class X Maths 1.
If
has roots which are numerically equal but of opposite signs, the value of m must be :
(A). (C).
(B). (D).
Correct Answer
The equation is equivalent to
Explanation
Since the coefficient of x is equal to sum of the roots, it must be zero. We have
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(Marks: 3.0, Negative Marks : 0.0).
2.
In the sets of equations
the integral roots in the order x, y, z are :
(A). (C).
3, 4, 9
(B). (D).
4, 3, 9
Correct Answer
D
From equation (i) From equation (ii)
Explanation
From equation (iii)
This equation has one integral root (Marks: 3.0, Negative Marks : 0.0).
3.
K takes 30 minutes less time than M to travel a distance of 30 km. K travels rate of travelling (with respect to time) in , then K's time for the distance is :
faster than M. If x is K's
(A). (C).
(B). (D).
Correct Answer Explanation
C
Time = distance/rate
4.
The sum of roots of
is zero, the product of roots is :
(A).
(B).
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(C).
(D).
Correct Answer
Solving,
Explanation As sum = 0,
Product =
=
5.
The price of an article was increased p%. Later the new price was decreased p%. If the last price was Re. 1, the original price was :
(A). (C).
(B). (D).
Correct Answer
Let the original price be C. Then
Explanation
6.
The roots of the equation
, can be found by solving :
(A).
(B).
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(C).
(D).
Correct Answer
Explanation
Squaring, we obtain Multiply both sides of the equation by x and obtain (Marks: 3.0, Negative Marks : 0.0).
7.
In the right triangle shown the sum of the distances BM and MA is equal to the sum of the distance BC and CA. If MB = x, CB = h and CA = d, then x-equals :
(A). (C).
(B). (D).
Correct Answer
Explanation
8.
If
then value of
is :
(A). (C).
32
(B). (D).
66 1
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Correct Answer
Explanation
9.
The surface area of a sphere and a cube are equal. Then the volumes are in ratio :
(A). (C).
(B). (D).
Correct Answer
Explanation
10. A sphere of radius R is enclosed within a frustum of a cone having r1 and r2 as the radii of its plane ends. The
sphere touches the curved surface of cone and also the plane ends of frustum at the centres of each end. The value of R is :
(A). (C).
(B). (D).
None of these
Correct Answer
Explanation
[since AO = AB, BC = CD]
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We know,
On solving (Marks: 3.0, Negative Marks : 0.0).
Section 2
Section Title: Total No. of Questions: Section 2 5
Subjects:Class X Maths 11. If (A). (C).

and , the value of is :
(B). (D).
Correct Answer
Explanation
and
12. Three boys arrange to divide a bag of marbles in the following manner. The first boy takes one more than half
the marbles. The second takes a third of the number remaining. The third boy finds that he is left with twice as many marbles as the second boy. The original number of marbles :
(A). (C).
is 8 or 38 is 20 or 26
(B). (D).
cannot be determined from the given data is 14 or 32
Correct Answer
B
Let no. of marbles be n. No. of marbles taken by first boy =
No. of marbles taken by second boy =
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No. of marbles taken by third boy =
According to question must belong to integer.
Explanation
Hence
n = 3a + 2
where a = 0, 1, 2,....... (Marks: 5.0, Negative Marks : 0.0).
13. A train travelling from Delhi to Ambala meets with an accident after 1 hr. It is stopped for
, after which it
proceeds at four-fifth of its usual rate, arriving at Ambala 2 hr. late. If the train had covered 80 km more before the accident, it would have been just 1 hr. late. The usual rate of the train is :
(A). (C).
(B). (D).
Correct Answer
Let the distance between Ambala and Delhi be d km and usual rate of traveling (speed) be v km / hr. The usual time taken be t hours. Let after traveling x distance, accident occurred. Then according to question,
And time taken = But x = v
Hence
For the second condition
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Substitute the value of x = v
Explanation
Equate (1) and (2), to get
14. If the difference between roots of (A). (C).

b = c or b + c + 4 = 0 b = c or
is same as that of the roots of
, then :
(B). (D).
b + c = 0 or b = c or b + c + 3 = 0
Correct Answer
A
(Given)
Explanation
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15. The base of a triangle is
. Two lines are drawn parallel to the base, terminating in the other two sides, and
dividing the triangle into three equal areas. The length of the parallel line closer to the base is :
(A). (C).
(B). (D).
Correct Answer
Explanation Hence
According to question,

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Practice Test 05-Mathematical Aptitude

The equation is equivalent to

(Marks: 3.0, Negative Marks : 0.0).

In the sets of equations

the integral roots in the order x, y, z are :

faster than M. If x is K's

Correct Answer Explanation

(Marks: 3.0, Negative Marks : 0.0).

The sum of roots of

is zero, the product of roots is :

Let the original price be C. Then

(Marks: 3.0, Negative Marks : 0.0).

The roots of the equation

, can be found by solving :

(Marks: 3.0, Negative Marks : 0.0).

(Marks: 3.0, Negative Marks : 0.0).

(Marks: 3.0, Negative Marks : 0.0).

[since AO = AB, BC = CD]

On solving (Marks: 3.0, Negative Marks : 0.0).

Subjects:Class X Maths 11. If (A). (C).

(Marks: 5.0, Negative Marks : 0.0).

cannot be determined from the given data is 14 or 32

No. of marbles taken by second boy =

No. of marbles taken by third boy =

According to question must belong to integer.

where a = 0, 1, 2,....... (Marks: 5.0, Negative Marks : 0.0).

And time taken = But x = v

For the second condition

Substitute the value of x = v

Equate (1) and (2), to get

(Marks: 5.0, Negative Marks : 0.0).

14. If the difference between roots of (A). (C).

is same as that of the roots of

(Marks: 5.0, Negative Marks : 0.0).

15. The base of a triangle is

(Marks: 5.0, Negative Marks : 0.0).

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