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SECTION – I

1. The function f: N → R is defined by f(n) = 2ⁿ. The range of the function is:

(a) the set of all even positive integers

(b) N

(c) R

(d) a subset of set of all even positive integers

Solution:

Correct answer: (d)

Given,

f(n) = 2ⁿ

The value of 2ⁿ is an even positive integer for all natural numbers.

Hence, the range of the function is a subset of all even possible integers.

2. If a, b, c, l, m are in AP, then the value of a – 4b + 6c – 4l + m is:

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 3

(d) 0

Solution:

Correct answer: (d)

a – 4b + 6c – 4l + m

= a + 6c + m – 4(b + l)

= a + m + 6c – 4(2c) [since b + l = 2c]

= 2c +The common ratio of the GP a^{m – n}, a^m, a^{m + n} is:

(a) a^m

(b) a^-m

(c) aⁿ

(d) a^-n

6c – 4(2c) [since a + m = 2c]

= 8c – 8c

= 0

3. Solution:

Correct answer: (c)

Given ,

a^{m – n}, a^m, a^{m + n} are in GP.

Common ratio = a^m/ a^m-n

= a^{m – (m – n)}

= a^{m – m + n}

= aⁿ

4. The number of polynomials having zeroes 2 and 1 is:

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 3

(d) more than 3

Solution:

Correct answer: (d)

Let p(x) = ax² + bx + c be the quadratic polynomial.

Given, 2 and 1 are the zeroes of the polynomial.

Sum of zeroes = -b/a

2 + 1 = -b/a

⇒ -b/a = 3/1

⇒ b/a = -3/1

Thus, b = -3 and a = 1

Product of zeroes = c/a

2 × 1 = c/a

⇒ c/a = 2/1

Thus, c = 2 and a = 1

The possible expressions which satisfies the above conditions are:

p(x) = x² – 3x + 2

p(x) = kx² – 3kx + 2k, where k is a real number

p(x) = (x²/k) + (3/k)x + (2/k), where k is any non-zero real number

and so on.

Therefore, there exist more than 3 polynomials with zeroes 2 and 1.

5. The common root of the equations x² – bx + c = 0 and x² + bx – a = 0 is:

(a) (c + a)/2b

(b) (c – a)/2b

(c) (c + b)/2a

(d) (a + b)/2c

Solution:

Correct answer: (a)

x² – bx + c = 0 and x² + bx – a = 0 have a common root.

⇒ x2 – bx + c = x2 + bx – a

⇒ c + a = bx + bx

⇒ c + a = 2bx

⇒ x = (c + a)/2b

6. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

(a) A unit matrix is a scalar matrix

(b) A scalar matrix is a diagonal matrix

(c) A unit matrix is a diagonal matrix

(d) For any two matrices, the addition of matrices exists

Solution:

Correct answer: (d)

We know that,

The addition of two matrices exists, if they have the same order.

7. If the line segment joining the points A(3, 4) and B(14, -3) meets the x-axis at P, then the ratio in which P divides the segment AB is:

(a) 4 : 3

(b) 3 : 4

(c) 2 : 3

(d) 4 : 1

Solution:

Correct answer: (a)

Let P(x, 0) divide the line segment joining the points A(3, 4) and B(14, -3) in the ratio m : n.

Using section formula:

Y-coordinate of P is:

0 = [m(-3) + n(4)]/(m + n)

⇒ -3m + 4n = 0

⇒ 4n = 3m

⇒ m/n = 4/3

Therefore, the required ratio is 4 : 3.

8. The distance of the point (-2, -3) from x-axis is:

(a) -2

(b) 2

(c) -3

(d) 3

Solution:

Correct answer: (d)

Given point is (-2, -3).

We know that the distance of any point from the x-axis is the value of y-coordinate.

Hence, the required distance is 3 units.

9. The sides of two similar triangles are in the ratio 2 : 3, then their areas are in the ratio:

(a) 9 : 4

(b) 4 : 9

(c) 2 : 3

(d) 3 : 2

Solution:

Correct answer: (b)

Given,

Ratio of sides of two similar triangles = 2 : 3

Ratio of their areas = Square the ratio of sides

= 2² : 3²

= 4 : 9

10. The perimeters of two similar triangles are 24 cm and 18 cm respectively. If one side of the first triangle is 8 cm, then the corresponding side of the other triangle is:

(a) 4 cm

(b) 3 cm

(c) 9 cm

(d) 6 cm

Solution:

Correct answer: (d)

Given,

Perimeters of two similar triangles are 24 cm and 18 cm respectively.

Length of side of the first triangle = 8 cm

Let x be the side of another triangle.

Ratio of perimeters = Ratio of the corresponding sides

⇒ 24/18 = 8/x

⇒ 4/3 = 8/x

⇒ x = 24/4

⇒ x = 6

Therefore, the corresponding side of the second triangle is 6 cm.

11. 1 – [sin²θ/ (1 + cos θ)] =

(a) cos θ

(b) tan θ

(c) cot θ

(d) cosec θ

Solution:

Correct answer: (a)

1 – [sin²θ/ (1 + cos θ)]

= 1 – {[sin²θ)/ (1 + cos θ)] × [(1 – cos θ)/ (1 – cos θ)]}

= 1 – [sin²θ(1 – cos θ)/ (1 – cos²θ)]

= 1 – [sin²θ(1 – cos θ)/sin²θ]

= 1 – (1 – cos θ)

= 1 – 1 + cos θ

= cos θ

12. sin²θ + 1/(1 + tan²θ) =

(a) cosec²θ + cot²θ

(b) cosec²θ – cot²θ

(c) cot²θ – cosec²θ

(d) sin²θ – cos²θ

Solution:

Correct answer: (b)

sin²θ + 1/(1 + tan²θ)

= sin²θ + 1/sec²θ

= sin²θ + cos²θ

= 1

= cosec²θ – cot²θ [since 1 + cot²θ = cosec²θ ]

13. If the total surface area of a solid right circular cylinder is 200π cm² and its radius is 5 cm, then the sum of its height and radius is:

(a) 20 cm

(b) 25 cm

(c) 30 cm

(d) 15 cm

Solution:

Correct answer: (a)

Given,

Total surface area of cylinder = 200π cm²

Radius = r = 5 cm

Let h be the height of the cylinder.

⇒ 2πr(r + h) = 200π

⇒ 5(5 + h) = 100

⇒ 5 + h = 100/5

⇒ 5 + h = 20

⇒ h = 20 – 5 = 15 cm

Sum of the radius and height = r + h = 5 + 15 = 20 cm

14. Variance of the first 11 natural numbers is:

(a) √5

(b) √10

(c) 5√2

(d) 10

Solution:

Correct answer: (d)

We know that variance of first n natural numbers = V = (n² – 1)/12

VAriance for first 11 natural numbers = [(11)² – 1]/12

= (121 – 1)/12

= 120/12

= 10

15. There are 6 defective items in a sample of 20 items. One item is drawn at random. The probability that it is a non-defective item is:

(a) 7/10

(b) 0

(c) 3/10

(d) 2/3

Solution:

Correct answer: (a)

Given,

Total number of items = 20

Defective items = 6

Non-defective items = 20 – 6 = 14

P(non-defective item) = 14/20 = 7/10

SECTION – II

16. Define a set.

Solution:

A set is defined as the collection of well defined objects which can be separated distinctly.

For example, S = {1, 3 , 5 , 7} is a collection of the odd numbers from 1 to 7.

17. Find the 18th and 25th terms of the sequence defined by

a_n = n(n + 3), in n ∈ N and n is even

a_n = 2n/(n² + 1), if n ∈ N and n is odd

Solution:

18th term of the sequence:

n = 18 (even)

a_n = n(n + 3)

a₁₈ = 18(18 + 3)

= 18 × 21

= 378

25th term of the sequence:

n = 25 (odd)

a_n = 2n/(n² + 1)

a₂₅ = (2 × 25)/ [(25)² + 1]

= 50/ (625 + 1)

= 50/626

= 25/313

18. Using cross multiplication rule, solve:

3x + 5y = 25

7x + 6y = 30

Solution:

Given,

3x + 5y = 25

7x + 6y = 30

Comparing with the standard form,

a₁ = 3, b₁ = 5, c₁ = -25

a₂ = 7, b₂ = 6, c₂ = -30

Using cross multiplication method,

x/(b₁c₂ – b₂c₁) = y/(c₁a₂ – c₂a₁) = 1/(a₁b₂ – a₂b₁)

x/(-150 + 150) = y/(-175 + 90) = 1/(18 – 35)

x/0 = y/(-85) = 1/(-17)

x/0 = -1/17, y/(-85) = -1/17

x = 0, y = -85/-17

x = 0, y = 5

19. Form a quadratic equation whose roots are (4 + √7)/2, (4 – √7)/2.

Solution:

Let α and β be the roots of the quadratic equation.

Given, (4 + √7)/2, (4 – √7)/2 are the roots of the quadratic equation.

α + β = [(4 + √7)/2] + [(4 – √7)/2]

= [(4 + √7 + 4 – √7)/2]

= 8/2

= 4

αβ = [(4 + √7)/2] × [(4 – √7)/2]

= [(4)² – (√7)²]/4

= (16 – 7)/4

= 9/4

Therefore, the required quadratic equation is

x² – 4x + (9/4) = 0

⇒ 4x² – 16x + 9 = 0

20. Define a diagonal matrix.

Solution:

Diagonal matrix is a square matrix in which every element except the principal diagonal elements is zero.

Example:

21.

Solution:

22. Find the equation of the straight line passing through the points (-1, 1) and (2, -4).

Solution:

Let the given points be:

(x₁, y₁) = (-1, 1)

(x₂, y₂) = (2, -4)

Equation of the line passing through the given points is:

(y – y₁)/(y₂ – y₁) = (x – x₁)/(x₂ – x₁)

(y – 1)/(-4 – 1) = (x + 1)/(2 + 1)

(y – 1)/(-5) = (x + 1)/3

3(y – 1) = -5(x + 1)

3y – 3 = -5x – 5

5x + 3y – 3 + 5 = 0

5x + 3y + 2 = 0

23. Prove the identity (sin θ/cosec θ) + (cos θ/sec θ) = 1.

Solution:

LHS = (sin θ/cosec θ) + (cos θ/sec θ)

= sin θ . sin θ + cos θ . cos θ

= sin²θ + cos²θ

= 1

= RHS

Hence proved.

24. A solid right circular cylinder has radius 7 cm and height 20 cm. Find its total surface area. (take π = 22/7)

Solution:

Given,

Radius of right circular cylinder = r = 7 cm

Height = h = 20 cm

Total surface area = 2πr(r + h)

= 2 × (22/7) × 7 × (7 + 20)

= 2 × 22 × 27

= 1188 cm²

25. The volume of a cone with a circular base is 216π cm3. If the base radius is 9 cm, then find the height of the cone.

Solution:

Let h be the height of the cone.

Given,

Radius of cone = r = 9 cm

Volume = 216π cm³

(1/3)πr²h = 216π

(1/3) × 9 × 9 × h = 216

27h = 216

h = 216/27

h = 8 cm

Therefore, the height of the cone is 8 cm.

26. The standard deviation of 20 observations is √5. If each observation is multiplied by 2, find the standard deviation and variance of the resulting observations.

Solution:

Given,

Standard deviation = √5

Each observation is multiplied by 2, then new standard deviation = 2√5

Variance = (standard deviation)2

= (2√5)²

= 4 × 5

27. A die is thrown twice. Find the probability of getting a total of 9.

Solution:

Total number of outcomes = n(S) = 6² = 36

Let E be the event of getting a sum 9.

E = {(4, 5), (5, 4), (3, 6), (6, 3)}

Number of outcomes favourable to E = n(E) = 4

P(E) = n(E)/n(S)

= 4/36

= 1/9

Hence, the required probability is 1/9.

28. AB and CD are two chords of a circle which intersect each other externally at P. If AB = 4 cm, BP = 5 cm and PD = 3 cm, then find CD.

Solution:

Given,

AB and CD are two chords of a circle which intersect each other externally at P.

AB = 4 cm, BP = 5 cm and PD = 3 cm

Two chords AB and CD meet at P when produced.

⇒ PA × PB = PC × PD

⇒ (PB + AB) × PB = (PD + CD) × PD

⇒ (5 + 4) × 5 = (3 + CD) × 3

⇒ 9 × 5 = (3 + CD) × 3

⇒ (3 + CD) = 45/3

⇒ 3 + CD = 15

⇒ CD = 15 – 3

⇒ CD = 12 cm

29. A simple pendulum of length 40 cm subtends 60° at the vertex in one full oscillation. What will be the shortest distance between the initial position and the final position of the bob?

Solution:

Given,

Length of the pendulum = 40 cm

In triangle OMA,

sin 30° = AM/OA

1/2 = AM/40

AM = 40/2

AM = 20 cm

AB = 2AM = 2(20) = 40 cm

Hence, the required shortest distance is 40 cm.

30. (a) Show that the function f: N → N defined by f(n) = n + 1 is not onto, by drawing arrow diagrams.

Solution:

Given,

f(n) = n + 1

f(1) = 1 + 1 = 2

f(2) = 2 + 1 = 3

f(3) = 3 + 1 = 4

f(4) = 4 + 1 = 5

Hence, the given function is not on-to.

OR

(b) Find the equation of the perpendicular to the line x = 5, passing through the point (5, 8).

Solution:

Given,

x = 5 is a vertical line.

Thus, it doesn’t have a slope.

The line perpendicular to a vertical line will be a horizontal line. Hence, its slope is 0 (zero).

Therefore, the equation of the line ia:

y – y₁ = 0(x – x₁) (point slope form)

y – 8 = 0(x – 5)

y – 8 = 0

y = 8

SECTION – III

31. A function f : [-7, 6) → R is defined as

Find [4f(-3) + 2f(4)]/ [f(-6) – 3f(1)].

Solution:

f(-3) = -3 + 5 = 2

f(4) = 4 – 1 = 3

f(-6) = (-6)2 + 2(-6) + 1

= 36 – 12 + 1

= 25

f(1) = 1 + 5 = 6

= (8 + 6)/(25 – 18)

= 14/7

= 2

32. Find the sum of the series 5² + 7² + 9² + …. + 39².

Solution:

5² + 7² + 9² + …. + 39²

= (1² + 2² + … + 39²) – (2² + 4² + 6² + … + 38⁰) – (1² + 3²)

= (39 × 40 × 79)/6 – [4 × (19 × 20 × 39)/6] – 10

= 20540 – 9880 – 10

= 10650

33. The 4th term of a geometric sequence is 2/3 and its seventh term is 16/81. Find the geometric sequence.

Solution:

Let a be the first term and r be the common ratio of GP.

Given,

a₄ = 2/3

a₇ = 16/81

Now,

a₇/a₄ = (16/81)/ (2/3)

ar⁶/ar³ = (16 × 3)/ (81 × 2)

r³ = 8/27

r³ = (2/3)³

⇒ r = 2/3

Thus, ar³ = 2/3

a(2/3)³ = 2/3

a = (3/2)²

a = 9/4

Hence, the required GP is: 9/4, (9/4)(2/3), (9/4)(2/3)²,….

34. Show that the roots of the equation x² + 2(a + b)x + 2(a² + b²) = 0 are not real.

Solution:

Given,

x² + 2(a + b)x + 2(a² + b²) = 0

Δ = B² – 4AC

= [2(a + b)]² – 4(1)[2(a² + b²)]

= 4(a² + b² + 2ab) – 8a² – 8b²

= 4a² + 4b² + 8ab – 8a² – 8b²

= -4a² + 8ab – 4b²

= -4(a² – 2ab + b²)

= -4(a – b)² < 0

Therefore, the roots of the given equation are imaginary,i.e. not real.

35. The GCD of x⁴ + 3x³ + 5x² + 26x + 56 and x⁴ + 2x³ – 4x² – x + 28 is x² + 5x + 7. Find their LCM.

Solution:

Quotient = x² – 2x + 8

LCM = (x² – 2x + 8)(x⁴ + 2x³ – 4x² – x + 28)

36. Solve:

Solution:

Given,

(x)(x) + (1)(-2x – 15) = 0

x² – 2x – 15 = 0

x² – 5x + 3x – 15 = 0

x(x – 5) + 3(x – 5) = 0

(x – 5)(x + 3) = 0

x = 5, -3

37. If C is the midpoint of the line segment joining A(4, 0) and B(0, 6) and if O is the origin, then show that C is equidistant from all the vertices of ΔOAB.

Solution:

Given,

A(4, 0) and B(0, 6)

C = Midpoint of AB

= [(4 + 0)/2, (0 + 6)/2]

= (4/2, 6/2)

= (2, 3)

Let O(0, 0) be the origin.

Now,

OC = √(2² + 3²) = √(4 + 9) = √13

AC = √[(2 – 4)² + (3 – 0)²]

= √(4 + 9)

= √13

BC = √[(2 – 0)² + (3 – 6)²]

= √(4 + 9)

= √13

Therefore, OC = AC = BC

Hence, C is equidistant from all the vertices of ΔOAB.

38. The points D and E are on the sides AB and AC of ΔABC respectively, such that DE || BC. If AB = 3AD and the area of ΔABC is 72 cm², then find the area of the quadrilateral DBCE.

Solution:

Given,

The points D and E are on the sides AB and AC of ΔABC respectively, such that DE || BC.

AB = 3AD

In ΔADE and ΔABC

∠ADE = ∠ABC (corresponding angles)

∠DEA = ∠BCA (corresponding angles)

∴ ΔAED ∼ ΔACB

Similarly,

ΔAGD ∼ ΔAFB (where AF ⊥ BC)

⇒ AF = 3AG (∵ given AB = 3AD) ….(i)

Also,

BC = 3 × DE ….(ii)

Now,

(1/2) × BC × AF = (1/2) × (3 × DE) × (3 × AG) [From (i) and (ii)]

(1/2) × BC × AF = 9 × (1/2) × DE × AG

⇒ Area of triangle ABC = 9 × Area of triangle ADE

Thus, area of triangle ADE = 72/9 = 8 cm²

Area of quadrilateral BCED = Area of triangle ABC – Area of triangle ADE

= 72 – 8

= 64 cm²

39. A boy is standing at some distance from a 30 m tall building and his eye level from the ground is 1.5 m. The angle of elevation from his eye to the top of the building increases from 30° to 60° as he walks towards the building. Find the distance he walked towards the building.

Solution:

Let AB be the building.

C and D be the points of observation.

AG = 30 – 1.5 = 28.5 m

In right triangle AGF,

tan 60° = AG/FG

√3 = 28.5/FG

FG = 28.5/√3

FG = 9.5√3 m

In right triangle AGE,

tan 30° = AG/GE

1/√3 = 28.5/(EF + 9.5√3)

EF + 9.5√3 = 28.5√3

EF = 28.5√3 – 9.5√3

EF = 19√3 m

Hence, the boy walked 19√3 m towards the building.

40. The diameter of a road roller of length 120 cm is 84 cm. If it takes 500 complete revolutions to level a playground, then find the cost of levelling it at the cost of 75 paise per square meter. (take π = 22/7)

Solution:

Given,

Diameter = 84 cm

Length = h = 120 cm

Radius = r = 84/2 = 42 cm

Surface area of roller = 2πrh

= 2 × (22/7) × 42 × 120

= 44 × 6 × 120

= 31680 cm²

Area covered for 500 revolutions = 31680 × 500

= 15840000 cm²

= 1584 sq.m

Cost of levelling 1 sq.m = 75 paise = Rs. 0.75

Cost of levelling the ground = 1584 × Rs. 075 = Rs. 1188

41. For a collection of data, if ∑x = 35, n = 5, ∑(x – 9)² = 82, then find ∑x² and ∑(x – x bar)².

Solution:

Given,

∑x = 35, n = 5, ∑(x – 9)² = 82

x bar = ∑x/n = 35/5 = 7

∑(x – 9)² = 82

∑(x² – 18x + 81) = 82

∑x² – 18∑x + 81∑1 = 82

∑x² – 18(35) + 81(5) = 82

∑x² – 630 + 405 = 82

∑x² = 630 + 82 – 405

∑x² = 307

Similarly,

∑(x – 9)² = 82

∑(x – 7 – 2)² = 82

∑[(x – 7) – 2]² = 82

∑(x – 7)² – 4∑(x – 7) + 4∑1 = 82

∑(x – x bar)² – 4∑(x – x bar) + 4(5) = 82

∑(x – x bar)² – 4(0) + 20 = 82

∑(x – x bar)² = 82 – 20

∑(x – x bar)² = 62

42. The probability that A, B and C can solve a problem are 4/5, 2/3 and 3/7 respectively. The probability of the problem being solved by A and B is 8/15, B and C is 2/7, A and C is 12/35. The probability of the problem being solved by all the three is 8/35. Find the probability that the problem can be solved by at least one of them.

Solution:

Given,

P(A) = 4/5

P(B) = 2/3

P(C) = 3/7

P(A ⋂ B) = 8/15

P(B ⋂ C) = 2/7

P(A ⋂ C) = 12/35

P(A ⋂ B ⋂ C) = 8/35

P(A ⋃ B ⋃ C) = P(A) + P(B) + P(C) – P(A ⋂ B) – P(B ⋂ C) – P(A ⋂ C) + P(A ⋂ B ⋂ C)

= (⅘) + (⅔) + (3/7) – (8/15) – (2/7) – (12/35) + (8/35)

= (84 + 70 + 45 – 56 – 30 – 36 + 24)/105

= 101/105

Hence, the probability of the problem can be solved by at least one of them is 101/105.

43. A triangle has vertices at (6, 7), (2, -9) and (-4, 1). Find the slopes of its medians.

Solution:

Let A(6, 7), B(2, -9) and C(-4, 1) be the vertices of triangle ABC.

BD, CE and AF be the medians of AC, AB and BC respectively.

D = Midpoint of AC

= [(6 – 4)/2, (7 + 1)/2]

= (2/2, 8/2)

= (1, 4)

E = Midpoint of AB

= [(6 + 2)/2, (7 – 9)/2]

= (8/2, -2/2)

= (4, -1)

F = Midpoint of BC

= [(2 – 4)/2, (-9 + 1)/2]

= (-2/2, -8/2)

= (-1, -4)

Slope of median AF = (-4 – 7)/(-1 – 6) = 11/7

Slope of median BD = (4 + 9)/ (1 – 2) = -13

Slope of median CE = (-1 – 1)/ (4 + 4) = -2/8 = -¼

44. A hollow cylinder pipe is of length 40 cm. Its internal and external radii are 4 cm and 12 cm respectively. It is melted and cast into a solid cylinder of length 20 cm. Find the radius of the new cylinder.

Solution:

Given,

Length of hollow cylinder = H = 40 cm

Internal radius = r = 4 cm

External radius = R = 12 cm

Length of the solid cylinder = h = 20 cm

Let r₂ be the radius of the solid cylinder.

Volume of solid cylinder = Volume of hollow cylinder

πr₂²h = πh(R² – r²)

r₂² × 20 = 40[(12)² – (4)²]

r₂² = 2[144 – 16]

r₂² = 2 × 128

r₂² = 256

r₂ = 16 cm

Hence, the required radius is 16 cm.

45. (a) Prove that A\(B ⋃ C) = (A\B) ⋂ (A\C) by using Venn diagrams.

Solution:

Hence, proved that: A\(B ⋃ C) = (A\B) ⋂ (A\C)

OR

(b) If the remainder on division x³ + 2x² + kx + 3 by x – 3 is 21, find the value of k and hence find the zeroes of the cubic polynomial x³ + 2x² + kx – 18.

Solution:

Given,

p(x) = x³ + 2x² + kx + 3

g(x) = x – 3

r(x) = 21

Thus, p(3) = 21

(3)³ + 2(3)² + k(3) + 3 = 21

27 + 18 + 3k + 3 = 21

48 + 3k = 21

3k = 21 – 48

k = -27/3

k = -9

Therefore, the cubic polynomial is f(x) = x³ + 2x² + (-9)x – 18 = x³ + 2x² – 9x – 18

Consider,

x² + 5x + 6 = 0

x² + 2x + 3x + 6 = 0

x(x + 2) + 3(x + 2) = 0

(x + 2)(x + 3) = 0

x = -2, x = -3

Hence, the required zeroes of the cubic polynomial are 3, -2, -3.

SECTION – IV

46. (a) Draw a circle of radius 4.8 cm. Take a point on the circle, draw the tangent at that point using the tangent-chord theorem.

Solution:

Hence, XAX’ is the required tangent at A on the circle of radius 4.8 cm.

OR

(b) Construct a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD in which AB = 6 cm, AC = 7 cm, BC = 6 cm and AD = 4.2 cm.

Solution:

47. (a) Draw the graph of y = -3x².

Solution:

Given,

y = -3x²

Table for the corresponding x and y values:

OR

(b) A bus travels at a speed of 40 km/hr. Write the distance – time formula and draw the graph of it. Hence, find the distance travelled in 3 hours.

Solution:

Given,

Speed = 40 km/hr

Let x be the time taken.

Distance = Speed × time

y = 40x

From the graph,

Distance travelled in 3 hours is 120 km.