GRAND TEST-3 S.

SWAMYNATH

01) The distance of the point having posi on vector −𝑖 ̅ + 2𝚥̅ + 6𝑘 from the straight line passing
through the point (2,3, −4) and parallel to the vector 6𝑖 ̅ + 3𝚥̅ − 4𝑘 is

(𝑎) 4√3 (𝑏) 7 (𝑐) 2√13 (𝑑) 6

SOL). B (−1,2,6)

= = (6𝜆 + 2,3𝜆 + 3, −4𝜆 − 4)

Dr’s ⟨6𝜆 + 3,3𝜆 + 1, −4𝜆 − 10⟩

Lines are ⊥. 6(6𝜆 + 3) + 3(3𝜆 + 1) + (−4)(−4𝜆 − 10) = 0

61𝜆 + 61 = 0
𝜆 = −1
Then the point will be (−4,0,0)

Now , distance √9 + 4 + 36 = 7

NOTE : = = ⇒ 𝑟⃗ = 𝑎⃗ + 𝜆𝑏⃗. , where 𝑎⃗ = 𝑥 𝑖 ̅ + 𝑦 𝚥̅ + 𝑧 𝑘 passing

point and 𝑏⃗ is parallel vector which contain either direc on ra o’s or cosines

Any random point on the line will be (𝑥 + 𝜆𝑎, 𝑦 + 𝜆𝑏, 𝑧 + 𝜆𝑐)

𝐵(𝑥 , 𝑦 , 𝑧 )
𝐴(𝑥 , 𝑦 , 𝑧 ) direc on ra o’s AB ⟨𝑥 − 𝑥 , 𝑦 − 𝑦 , 𝑧 − 𝑧 ⟩

02) For a triangle , ABC , if 𝐴𝐵⃗ = −2𝚤̃ + 𝚥̅ + 3𝑘 , 𝐶𝐵⃗ = 𝛼𝑖 ̅ + 𝛽𝚥̅ + 𝑟𝑘 , 𝐶𝐴⃗ = 4𝑖 ̅ + 3𝚥̅ + 8𝑘 , then 𝐶𝐵⃗ ⋅
𝐶𝐴⃗
(𝑎) 60 (𝑏) 120 (𝑐) 108 (𝑑) 54

SOL) C Given 𝛥. 𝐴𝐵⃗ + 𝐵𝐶⃗ + 𝐶𝐴⃗ = 0

−2𝚤̃ + 𝚥̅ + 3𝑘 − 𝛼𝑖 ̅ − 𝛽𝚥̅ − 𝑟𝑘 + 4𝑖 ̅ + 3𝚥̅ + 8𝑘 = 0

𝛼=2 , 𝛽=4 , 𝑟=1

𝐶𝐵⃗ ⋅ 𝐶𝐴⃗ = 4𝛼 + 3𝛽 + 8𝛾 = 8 + 12 + 88 = 108

NOTE : 𝐴(𝑎⃗)

If the vectors form a triangle

𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗ + 𝑐⃗ = 0

𝐵 𝑏⃗ 𝐶(𝑐⃗)

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03) If the system of linear equa ons 2𝑥 + 𝑎𝑦 + 𝑧 = 3 , 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 2𝑧 = 6 , 2𝑥 + 5𝑦 + 3𝑧 = 𝑏 has no

solu on , then

(𝑎) 𝑎 = −1, 𝑏 = 9 (𝑏) 𝑎 ≠ −1, 𝑏 = 9 (𝑐) 𝑎 = 1, 𝑏 ≠ 9 (𝑑) 𝑎 = −1, 𝑏 ≠ 9

2 𝑎 1
SOL) D 2 2 2 =0 ⇒ 𝑎 = −1
2 5 3
3 −1 1
Again 6 2 2 ≠ 0 ⇒𝑏≠9
𝑏 5 3
NOTE. : If for no solu on , 𝛥 = 0 , and at least one of the 𝛥 , 𝛥 , 𝛥 nonzero

04) The value of ∫ 𝑠𝑖𝑛 2𝑥 𝑙𝑜𝑔(𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝑥) 𝑑𝑥

(𝑎) 0. (𝑏) (𝑐) 1 (𝑑) 𝜋

SOL) A Given 𝐼 = ∫ 𝑠𝑖𝑛 2𝑥 𝑙𝑜𝑔(𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝑥) 𝑑𝑥

𝑠𝑖𝑛 2 − 𝑥 𝑙𝑜𝑔 𝑡𝑎𝑛 − 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 = sin 2𝑥 log 𝑑𝑥 = −𝐼

So, 𝐼=0

NOTE : If. 𝐼 = 𝑓(𝑥) then 𝑓(−𝑥) = −𝑓(𝑥) ⇒ 𝐼 = −𝐼 ⇒𝐼=0

∫ 𝑙𝑜𝑔 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 = − 𝑙𝑜𝑔 2

05) If the area between the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑎𝑥 and any of its double ordinate is 𝑘 mes the area of
the rectangle formed by this double ordinate and the distance from the vertex , then the value of
𝑘 Will be

(𝑎) (𝑏) (𝑐) (𝑑) 3

SOL) A Given

𝐴 = 2 ∫ 𝑦 𝑑𝑥 = 2 √4𝑎𝑥 𝑑𝑥 = 4√𝑎 𝑥 𝑑𝑥

𝐴 = 4√𝑎 = 𝑎 𝑏

𝐴 = 𝐴 = 2√4𝑎𝑏 × 𝑏 = 4𝑎 𝑏

Now , =

NOTE : Area = ∫ 𝑦 𝑑𝑥 𝑜𝑟 ∫ 𝑥 𝑑𝑦

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06) The equa on of the common tangent in 1st quadrant to the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 16 and the ellipse
+ = 1 is

(𝑎) 2𝑥 + 𝑦√3 = 4√7 (𝑏) 2𝑥 − 𝑦√3 = 4√7 (𝑐) 3𝑥 − 𝑦√3 = 4√7 (𝑑) 3𝑥 + 𝑦√3 = 4√7

SOL) A.

𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + √25𝑚 + 4

And for the circle tangent will be 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 4√1 + 𝑚

Now , 4√1 + 𝑚 = √25𝑚 + 4

9𝑚 = 12 𝑚=±
√

Tangent is in 1st quadrant so , 𝑚 < 0

𝑦=− 𝑥+4 ⇒ 2𝑥 + 𝑦√3 = 4√7

√

NOTE. : If a line 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 tangent to circle then

𝑐 = 𝑎√1 + 𝑚 , 𝑎 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑖𝑟𝑐𝑙𝑒

If a line 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 is tangent to the ellipse, then , 𝑐 = √𝑎 𝑚 + 𝑏

, 𝑥∈ − , − {0}
07) If 𝑓(𝑥) = and 𝑓 in con nuous at 𝑥 = 0 , then 𝑘
𝑘 , 𝑥=0
(𝑎) − 1 (𝑏) (𝑐) 0 (𝑑) 1

, 𝑥∈ − , − {0}
SOL) C Given 𝑓(𝑥) =
𝑘 , 𝑥=0
𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(0)
→

𝑙𝑖𝑚 .
→

L’ hospital rule

𝑙𝑖𝑚 =0
→

NOTE : at arbitrary point 𝑥 = 𝑎 𝑙𝑖𝑚 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑙𝑖𝑚 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑎)

→ →

𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑓(𝑎 − ℎ) = 𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑓(𝑎 + ℎ) = 𝑓(𝑎)

→ →

( ) ( )
𝐿 ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑟𝑢𝑙𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑚 ( )
→ 𝑜𝑟. then 𝑙𝑖𝑚 ( )
→ →

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08) The sum of the ra onal terms in the expansion of √2 + 3 is

(𝑎) 31 (𝑏) 41 (𝑐) 51 (𝑑) 61

SOL) B. Given √2 + 3

𝑇 = 10 √2 3

𝑟 = 0 , 5 , 10 ⇒ = 0 , 2 , 4 , 6 , 8 , 10

Possible values will be 𝑟 = 0,10

Sum = 10 2 + 10 2 3 = 32 + 9 = 41

NOTE : (𝑥 + 𝑎) → 𝐺eneral term will be 𝑇 =𝑛 𝑥 𝑎

09) For the func on 𝑓(𝑥) = 4 𝑙𝑜𝑔 (𝑥 − 1) − 2𝑥 + 4𝑥 + 5, 𝑥 > 1 which one of the following is not
correct ?
(𝑎) 𝑓 is increasing in (1,2) (𝑏) 𝑓(𝑥) = −1 has exactly two solu ons.

(𝑐) 𝑓 (𝑒) − 𝑓 (2) < 0 (𝑑) 𝑓(𝑥) = 0 has a root in the internal (𝑒, 𝑒 + 1)

SOL) C Given 𝑓(𝑥) = 4 𝑙𝑜𝑔 (𝑥 − 1) − 2𝑥 + 4𝑥 + 5, 𝑥 > 1

𝑓 (𝑥) = − 4𝑥 + 4 , for 1 < 𝑥 < 2 𝑓 (𝑥) > 0

𝑓 (𝑥) = ( )
−4 ⇒ 𝑓 (2) = − 4 = −8

𝑓 (𝑒) = − 4𝑒 + 4

𝑓 (𝑒) − 𝑓 (2) = − 4(𝑒 − 1) + 8 = .

− 4(2.14) + 8 > 0

𝑓(𝑒) = 4 log (𝑒 − 1) − 2𝑒 4𝑒 + 5 > 0 𝑓(𝑒 + 1) < 0

NOTE. : If 𝑓(𝑥) is increasing func on then 𝑓 (𝑥) ≥ 0

Leibniz quo ent rule 𝑦= ⇒ =

10) Solu on of the equa on =𝑒 (𝑒 − 𝑒 )

(𝑎) 𝑒 = (𝑒 − 1) + 𝑐𝑒 (𝑏) 𝑒 = (𝑒 − 1) + 𝑐 𝑒

(𝑐) 𝑒 = (𝑒 − 1) + 𝑐𝑒 (𝑑) 𝑒 =𝑒 ⋅𝑒 +𝑐

SOL) B Given =𝑒 (𝑒 − 𝑒 )

𝑒 =𝑒 −𝑒 𝑒

Let. 𝑒 =𝑡 ⇒𝑒 =

=𝑒 −𝑒 𝑡

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+ 𝑡𝑒 = 𝑒

𝐼𝐹 = 𝑒 ∫ = 𝑒∫ =𝑒

Solu on will be 𝑡(𝐼𝐹) = ∫ 𝑒 (𝐼𝐹) 𝑑𝑥

𝑡 𝑒 = ∫𝑒 ⋅𝑒 𝑑𝑥

Let 𝑒 =𝑧 ⇒ 𝑒 𝑑𝑥 = 𝑑𝑧

𝑡 𝑒 = ∫ 𝑧𝑒 𝑑𝑧 = 𝑧𝑒 − 𝑒 + 𝑐 = 𝑒 (𝑧 − 1) + 𝑐

𝑒 𝑒 = 𝑒 (𝑒 − 1) + 𝑐

𝑒 =𝑒 −1+𝑐 𝑒

NOTE. : LDE. + 𝑃𝑦 = 𝑄 ⇒ 𝐼𝐹 = 𝑒 ∫

Solu on for the equa on will be 𝑦(𝐼𝐹) = ∫ 𝑄(𝐼𝐹) 𝑑𝑥

11) Let there be 9 fixed points on the circumference of a circle , each of these points is joined to
every one of the remaining 8 points by a straight line and the point are so posi oned on the
circumference that Atmost 2 straight lines meet in any interior point of the circle . The number of
such interior intersec on points is
(𝑎) 126 (𝑏) 351 (𝑐) 756 (𝑑) None

SOL). A. A point will be formed only when two lines intersect.

So, 4 points will be formed on the circumference of circle to make one

point of intersec on.

Total number of intersec ons 𝑛 =9 = 126

NOTE : For ge ng one point if intersec on two lines required and for the two lines to
make 4 points on the circumference of the circle and selec ng four points will be 𝑛

12) Let 𝛼, 𝛽 be the roots of the equa on 𝑥 − √2𝑥 + 2 = 0 , then 𝛼 +𝛽

(𝑎) −64√2 (𝑏) −128√2 (𝑐) −64 (𝑑) − 128

SOL) D Given 𝑥 − √2𝑥 + 2 = 0

√ ±√ √ ±√ √ √
𝑥= = = √2 𝑜𝑟 √2 = −√2𝜔 𝑂𝑟 − √2𝜔

Let. 𝛼 = −√2𝜔 , 𝛽 = −√2𝜔

𝛼 +𝛽 = 2 {𝜔 + 𝜔 } = 128{𝜔 + 𝜔 } = −128
√ √
NOTE : 𝜔= , 𝜔 = , 1+𝜔+𝜔 = 0

13) Let 𝐴𝐵 be the chord 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 5 = 0 of the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 20 = 0 . If 𝐶 = (7,1)

then the area of triangle ABC is
(𝑎) 15 (𝑏) 20 (𝑐) 24 (𝑑) 45

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SOL) C

. 𝐶(7,1)
( ) ( )
Centre to chord ⊥= =3

Length of the chord = 2√𝑟 − 𝑑 = 2√5 − 3 = 8

( ) ( )
From C to chord ⊥ distance = =6

Area = × 8 × 6 = 24

NOTE : From (𝑥 , 𝑦 ) to the line 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 is

√

14) Let 𝑓: 𝑅 → 𝑅 defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = , then

(𝑎) 𝑓 is one – one but not onto (𝑏) 𝑓 is neither one – one nor onto

(𝑐) 𝑓 is many one but not onto (𝑑) 𝑓 is one – one and onto

SOL) B Given 𝑓(𝑥) =

Let. −1 ≠ 1. But. 𝑓(−1) = 𝑓(1)

So, the given one is many one

𝑓(𝑥) = = .

Minimum value will be 0 And the maximum value will be 1

So , Range ≠ co – domain so it is not onto

Neither one – one nor onto

NOTE : For a func on to be onto ⇒ 𝑅𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 = 𝑐𝑜 − 𝑑𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛

For a func on to be one – one for every 𝑥 there will be unique 𝑦 value.

15) If two ver ces of a triangle are (−2 , 3) and (5, −1) . Orthocentre lies at the origin and centroid
on the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 7 , then the third vertex is

(𝑎) (7,4) (𝑏) (8,14) (𝑐) (12,21) (𝑑) 𝑁𝑜𝑛𝑒

SOL). D. 𝐴(ℎ, 𝑘)

orthocentre will be origin.

𝑚 =

𝐵(−2,3). 𝐶(5, −1) 𝑚 = =−

Now , 𝑚 ×𝑚 = −1

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× − = −1. ⇒ℎ= 𝑘

Mul ple of the ver ces sa sfy this condi on not possible.

NOTE : Point of intersec on of al tudes will be orthocentre

𝑚 ×𝑚 = −1
16) The quadra c equa on 𝑥 − 6𝑥 + 𝑎 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 − 𝑐𝑥 + 6 = 0 have one root in common . The other
roots of the first equa on and the second equa on are integers in the ra o 4: 3 , then the common
root will be.
(𝑎) 4 (𝑏) 3 (𝑐) 2 (𝑑) 1

SOL) C Let the roots are like (𝛼, 4𝛽). 𝐴𝑛𝑑 (𝛼, 3𝛽)

4𝛼𝛽 = 𝑎. 3𝛼𝛽 = 6

𝑎=8
So, the root of the equa on are 2 and 4

Given roots are integers so , Common root is 2.

NOTE : If 𝑎 𝑥 + 𝑏 𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎 𝑥 + 𝑏 𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0

For common root (𝑐 𝑎 − 𝑐 𝑎 ) = (𝑏 𝑐 − 𝑏 𝑐 )(𝑎 𝑏 − 𝑎 𝑏 )

17) Let R be the rela on on the set R of all real numbers defined by 𝑎𝑅𝑏 iff |𝑎 − 𝑏| ≤ 1 . Then the
rela on R is

(𝑎) Reflexive And symmetric (𝑏) Symmetric only

(𝑐) Transi ve only (𝑑) equivalence rela on

SOL). A. Given. |𝑎 − 𝑏| ≤ 1

Reflexive ⇒ |𝑎 − 𝑎| ≤ 1. ⇒0≤1

Symmetric ⇒ |𝑎 − 𝑏| ≤ 1 also ⇒ |𝑏 − 𝑎| ≤ 1

Transi ve ⇒ |𝑎 − 𝑏| ≤ 1. &. |𝑏 − 𝑎| ≤ 1. ⇏ |𝑎 − 𝑐| ≤ 1
( )
NOTE. : Reflexive rela on If 𝑎 ∈ 𝐴 , then (𝑎, 𝑎) ∈ 𝑅 ⇒2
( )
Symmetric rela on ∀𝑎, 𝑏 ∈ 𝐴 , 𝑖𝑓 (𝑎, 𝑏) ∈ 𝑅 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑛 (𝑏, 𝑎) ∈ 𝑅 ⇒2

Transi ve rela on if (𝑎, 𝑏) ∈ 𝑅, (𝑏, 𝑐) ∈ 𝑅 ⇒ (𝑎, 𝑐) ∈ 𝑅

18) The mean of 100 observa ons is 50 and their standard devia on is 5 . The sum of squares of all
the observa ons is
(𝑎) 50000 (𝑏) 250000 (𝑐) 252500 (𝑑) 255000

SOL). C. Let. 𝜎 = − (𝑥̅ )

25 = − (50)

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𝛴𝑥 = 252500

( ⃗)
NOTE. : Standard devia on

19) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠(−5) + 𝑠𝑖𝑛 (𝑠𝑖𝑛 6) − tan tan 12 is equal to

(𝑎) 3𝜋 + 1 (𝑏) 3𝜋 − 11 (𝑐) 4𝜋 − 11 (𝑑) 4𝜋 − 9

SOL). C Given 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠(−5) + 𝑠𝑖𝑛 (𝑠𝑖𝑛 6 − 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝑡𝑎𝑛 12)

2𝜋 − 5 + (6 − 2𝜋) − (12 − 4𝜋) = 4𝜋 − 11

NOTE : 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑥→ − , 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑥 → [0, 𝜋] 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝑥→ − ,

20) If 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 𝑔 (1)𝑥 + 𝑔 (2) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑓(1)𝑥 + 𝑥𝑓 (𝑥) + 𝑓 (𝑥) , then the value of
𝑓(4) − 𝑔(4) is equal to

(𝑎) 10 (𝑏) 12 (𝑐) 14 (𝑑) 16

SOL) C Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏 ⇒ 𝑔 (1) = 𝑎 , 𝑔 (2) = 𝑏

𝑓(1) = 1 + 𝑎 + 𝑏 𝑓 (𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 𝑎. 𝑓 (𝑥) = 2

𝑔(𝑥) = (1 + 𝑎 + 𝑏)𝑥 + 𝑥(2𝑥 + 𝑎) + 2 = 𝑥 (3 + 𝑎 + 𝑏) + 𝑎𝑥 + 2

𝑔 (𝑥) = 2𝑥(3 + 𝑎 + 𝑏) + 𝑎
𝑔 (𝑥) = 6 + 2𝑎 + 2𝑏
𝑎 = 2(3 + 𝑎 + 𝑏) + 𝑎. , 𝑏 = 6 + 2𝑎 + 2𝑏

Solving we get , 𝑎 = −3 , 𝑏=0

𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 3𝑥. , 𝑔(𝑥) = −3𝑥 + 2

f(4) − g(4) = 14

NOTE : 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓 (𝑥) , 𝑓 (𝑥) = 𝑓 (𝑥)

NUMERICALS

21) If the lines = = , = = 𝑎𝑛𝑑 = = are concurrent , then the value of

hk will be …..

SOL) 01 Any point on 𝐿 (𝜆 , 2𝜆 , 3𝜆 )

Any point on 𝐿 (3𝜆 − 1,2 − 𝜆 , 3 + 4𝜆 )

Now , 𝜆 = 3𝜆 . , 2𝜆 = 2 − 𝜆 . , 3𝜆 = 3 + 4𝜆

Solving we get. 𝑃(1,2,3)

Place it in line 3 ⇒ = = ⇒ℎ=2 , 𝑘= ⇒ ℎ𝑘 = 1

NOTE : Concurrent means more than 2 lines passing through fixed points

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22) If ∫ 𝑥 𝑙𝑜𝑔(1 + 2𝑥) 𝑑𝑥 = log 𝑎 , then |𝑎 − 𝑏| is

SOL) 05. Given. ∫ 𝑥 𝑙𝑜𝑔(1 + 2𝑥) 𝑑𝑥 = log(1 + 2𝑥) ⋅ − 2⋅ 𝑑𝑥

= log 3 − − ( )
𝑑𝑥

( )
= log 3 − + 𝑑𝑥

= log 3 − + − log 3 = log 3

So , |3 − 8| = 5

NOTE : Integral by parts. ∫ 𝑓(𝑥)𝑔(𝑥) 𝑑𝑥 = 𝑓(𝑥)∫ 𝑔(𝑥) 𝑑𝑥 − ∫ 𝑓(𝑥)∫ 𝑔(𝑥) 𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥

23) The number of pairs (𝐴, 𝐵) where A and B are 3 × 3 matrices such that 𝐴𝐵 − 𝐵𝐴 = 𝐼

SOL) 0. 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑒(𝐴𝐵 − 𝐵𝐴) = 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑒(𝐼)

0≠2
No solu on

NOTE : When two different matrix of same order is given their different forms of matrix can
be seen their trace of the matrix also

24) Consider the set of hyperbola 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑘 , 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅 . Let 𝑒 be the eccentricity when 𝑘 = 4 and 𝑒 be
the eccentricity when 𝑘 = 9 , then 𝑒 − 𝑒 is equal to

SOL) 00. Given 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑘

The above curve is rectangle hyperbola.

Whose eccentricity will be √2 for the above two curves.

So , 𝑒 −𝑒 =0

NOTE. : For different constant of rectangular hyperbola the eccentric does not change.

25) Three numbers are in AP . If 8 is added to the first number , we get a GP with sum of the terms is
equal to 26 . Then the common ra o of the GP when they are wri en in th ascending order , is

SOL) 03 Let 𝑎 − 𝑑, 𝑎, 𝑎 + 𝑑 AP

𝑎 − 𝑑 + 8, 𝑎, 𝑎 + 𝑑. GP

Now , (𝑎 − 𝑑 + 8) + 𝑎 + (𝑎 + 𝑑) = 26

3𝑎 = 18. ⇒𝑎=6

𝑎 = (𝑎 − 𝑑 + 8)(𝑎 + 𝑑)
36 = (14 − 𝑑)(8 + 𝑑)
𝑑 + 8𝑑 − 48 = 0 ⇒𝑑=4 , −12
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Numbers will be 10 , 6 ,2

NOTE : If. 𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐 are in AP ⇒ 2𝑏 = 𝑎 + 𝑐 , If 𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐 are in GP ⇒ 𝑏 = 𝑎𝑐

( )
26) If 𝑙𝑖𝑚 exists finitely and is equal to 𝑘 , then the value of 12𝑘
→

! ! . !
SOL). 0.5 𝑙𝑖𝑚
→

Now for the exits of the limit − 𝑎 = 0. , value will be !

− !
=𝑘

𝑘= − = .

12𝑘 =

NOTE. : 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑥 = 1 − !
+ !
− ⋯ … .. , 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑥 = 𝑥 − !
+ !
− ⋯ … ..

27) If 𝑚 is the unit digit of 27 + 18 and 𝑛 is the remainder when 7 is divided by 5 , then the
value of (𝑚 + 𝑛)

SOL) 07 7 → 7 9 3 1 Unit digit = 9

8 → 8 4 6 2 Unit digit = 4

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Sum = 9 + 4 = 13 , unit digit = 3

7 = (49) = (50 − 1) = 5𝑘 − 1 = 5(𝑘 − 1) + 4

𝑛 = 4 will be the remaining.

𝑚+𝑛 =3+4=7
NOTE. : Power of a digit concept

28) If a right circular cone can be inscribed in a sphere of radius R then 81 ×

SOL) 24. We know that.

𝑣 = 𝑣

Now , 81 × = 3 × 8 = 24

NOTE : 𝑉 = 𝜋𝑟 ℎ , 𝑣 = 𝜋𝑟

29) A man is known to speak the truth 3 out of 4 mes . He throws a die and reports that it is three .
If the probability that it is not a three is , where 𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑛 are Co – primes , then the value of

SOL) 0.75 𝐸 → 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑘 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑒 𝐸 → 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑘 𝑙𝑖𝑒

𝑃(𝐸 ) = 𝑃(𝐸 ) = 1 − =

𝐴 → 𝑠𝑖𝑥 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑒

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𝑃 = 𝑃 =

( ) ×
Now , 𝑃 = = = =
( ) ( ) × ×

Then , = = =

( )
NOTE : Bayer’s formula 𝑃 =
( ) ( )

30) If 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃 − 𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝜃 = 𝑎 and 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 = 𝑏 , 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛 (𝑏 − 1) (𝑎 + 4) is equal to

SOL) 04 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃 − 𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝜃 = 𝑎

− = 𝑎. ⇒2 =𝑎

4 =𝑎

4 =𝑎 +4

𝑠𝑖𝑛 2𝜃 =

𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 = 𝑎. ⇒ 1 + sin 2𝜃 = 𝑏

𝑠𝑖𝑛 2𝜃 = (𝑏 − 1)

Now , (𝑏 − 1) = . ⇒ (𝑎 + 4)(𝑏 − 1) = 4

NOTE. : 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃 = =

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