Squaring both sides gives . The infinitely repeating term is identically , so we get . Rearranging gives .
97. The curved surface area of a cone having height 24cm and radius 10cm, is
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Answer:
(c)
Explanation:
First, find the slant height = = = = = . The curved surface area (CSA) is = .
98. From a point on the ground, which is 15m away from the foot of a vertical tower, the angle of elevation of the top of the tower is found to be . The height of the tower is
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d) 30 m
Answer:
(b)
Explanation:
In the right-angled triangle formed, $) =. Therefore, = . Solving for yields = = = .
99. The next term of the A.P. , , , … is,
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Answer:
(c)
Explanation:
We can simplify the sequence: = , = , =. The common difference is $2\sqrt{2}$. The next term is + = . Entering the 9 back into the root: $ = = .
100. The probability of occurrence of an event can never be
(a) 1
(b) greater than 1
(c) 0
(d) None of these
Answer:
(b) greater than 1
Explanation:
In probability theory, probability () is bound strictly between 0 and 1 inclusive (). It can never be greater than 1 or negative.
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