IIT JEE 2015 Mathematics Question Paper with Answer and Solution

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MathematicsAdvancedMCQIIT JEE · 2015
The number of distinct solutions of the equation $\frac{5}{4} \cos ^2 2x + \cos ^4 x + \sin ^4 x + \cos ^6 x + \sin ^6 x = 2$ in the interval $[0, 2\pi]$ is
A
$5$
B
$6$
C
$7$
D
$8$

Solution

(D) Given equation: $\frac{5}{4} \cos ^2 2x + (\cos ^4 x + \sin ^4 x) + (\cos ^6 x + \sin ^6 x) = 2$
We know that $\cos ^4 x + \sin ^4 x = 1 - 2 \sin ^2 x \cos ^2 x = 1 - \frac{1}{2} \sin ^2 2x$
And $\cos ^6 x + \sin ^6 x = 1 - 3 \sin ^2 x \cos ^2 x = 1 - \frac{3}{4} \sin ^2 2x$
Substituting these into the equation:
$\frac{5}{4} \cos ^2 2x + (1 - \frac{1}{2} \sin ^2 2x) + (1 - \frac{3}{4} \sin ^2 2x) = 2$
$\frac{5}{4} \cos ^2 2x + 2 - \frac{5}{4} \sin ^2 2x = 2$
$\frac{5}{4} (\cos ^2 2x - \sin ^2 2x) = 0$
$\frac{5}{4} \cos 4x = 0$
$\cos 4x = 0$,where $x \in [0, 2\pi] \Rightarrow 4x \in [0, 8\pi]$
The values of $4x$ for which $\cos 4x = 0$ are $\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{3\pi}{2}, \frac{5\pi}{2}, \frac{7\pi}{2}, \frac{9\pi}{2}, \frac{11\pi}{2}, \frac{13\pi}{2}, \frac{15\pi}{2}$
Thus,there are $8$ distinct solutions.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Let the curve $C$ be the mirror image of the parabola $y^2=4x$ with respect to the line $x+y+4=0$. If $A$ and $B$ are the points of intersection of $C$ with the line $y=-5$,then the distance between $A$ and $B$ is
A
$4$
B
$5$
C
$6$
D
$7$

Solution

(A) The mirror image of the line $y = -5$ with respect to the line $x + y + 4 = 0$ is found by reflecting the line.
Let a point on $y = -5$ be $(h, -5)$. The reflection $(x', y')$ of $(h, -5)$ across $x + y + 4 = 0$ satisfies $\frac{x' - h}{1} = \frac{y' + 5}{1} = -2 \frac{h - 5 + 4}{1^2 + 1^2} = -(h - 1)$.
Thus,$x' = h - (h - 1) = 1$ and $y' = -5 - (h - 1) = -h + 4 - 5 = -h - 1$.
Since $x' = 1$,the reflected line is $x = 1$.
The curve $C$ is the reflection of $y^2 = 4x$. The intersection points $A$ and $B$ of $C$ with $y = -5$ correspond to the intersection points of $y^2 = 4x$ with the line $x = 1$.
Substituting $x = 1$ into $y^2 = 4x$,we get $y^2 = 4(1) = 4$,so $y = \pm 2$.
The points are $(1, 2)$ and $(1, -2)$.
The distance between these points is $|2 - (-2)| = 4$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Let $n$ be the number of ways in which $5$ boys and $5$ girls can stand in a queue such that all the girls stand consecutively. Let $m$ be the number of ways in which $5$ boys and $5$ girls can stand in a queue such that exactly four girls stand consecutively. Then the value of $\frac{m}{n}$ is
A
$5$
B
$6$
C
$7$
D
$8$

Solution

(A) For $n$: Treat the $5$ girls as a single block. We have $5$ boys and $1$ block of girls,totaling $6$ entities. These can be arranged in $6!$ ways. The $5$ girls can be arranged among themselves in $5!$ ways. Thus,$n = 6! \times 5!$.
For $m$: We want exactly $4$ girls to stand consecutively.
First,choose $4$ girls out of $5$ in $^5C_4 = 5$ ways.
Treat these $4$ girls as a single block. We now have $5$ boys and $1$ block of $4$ girls,and $1$ remaining girl,totaling $7$ entities.
To ensure exactly $4$ girls are together,we arrange these $7$ entities in $7!$ ways,then subtract cases where the $5$th girl is adjacent to the block of $4$ (which would make $5$ girls together). The number of ways to arrange $7$ entities such that the $5$th girl is not adjacent to the block is $(7! - 2 \times 6!)$.
Finally,multiply by the internal arrangements of the $4$ girls $(4!)$ and the $5$ ways to choose them: $m = 5 \times (7! - 2 \times 6!) \times 4! = 5 \times (7 \times 6! - 2 \times 6!) \times 4! = 5 \times 5 \times 6! \times 4!$.
Calculating $\frac{m}{n} = \frac{25 \times 6! \times 4!}{6! \times 5!} = \frac{25 \times 24}{120} = \frac{600}{120} = 5$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
If the normals of the parabola $y^2 = 4x$ drawn at the end points of its latus rectum are tangents to the circle $(x - 3)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = r^2$,then the value of $r^2$ is
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) The parabola is $y^2 = 4x$,so $a = 1$. The end points of the latus rectum are $(1, 2)$ and $(1, -2)$.
The equation of the normal to the parabola $y^2 = 4ax$ at $(at^2, 2at)$ is $y = -tx + 2at + at^3$. For $y^2 = 4x$,$a = 1$,so the normal is $y = -tx + 2t + t^3$.
At $(1, 2)$,$t = 1$,so the normal is $y = -x + 2 + 1$,which simplifies to $x + y = 3$.
At $(1, -2)$,$t = -1$,so the normal is $y = -(-1)x + 2(-1) + (-1)^3$,which simplifies to $y = x - 3$,or $x - y = 3$.
The normals are $x + y - 3 = 0$ and $x - y - 3 = 0$. These lines are tangents to the circle $(x - 3)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = r^2$ with center $(3, -2)$.
The perpendicular distance from the center $(3, -2)$ to the line $x + y - 3 = 0$ is $r = \frac{|3 + (-2) - 3|}{\sqrt{1^2 + 1^2}} = \frac{|-2|}{\sqrt{2}} = \sqrt{2}$.
Thus,$r^2 = 2$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Let $P$ and $Q$ be distinct points on the parabola $y^2=2x$ such that a circle with $PQ$ as diameter passes through the vertex $O$ of the parabola. If $P$ lies in the first quadrant and the area of the triangle $\Delta OPQ$ is $3\sqrt{2}$,then which of the following is (are) the coordinates of $P$?
$(A)$ $(4, 2\sqrt{2})$
$(B)$ $(9, 3\sqrt{2})$
$(C)$ $(\frac{1}{4}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})$
$(D)$ $(1, \sqrt{2})$
A
$(B, C)$
B
$(B, D)$
C
$(A, C)$
D
$(A, D)$

Solution

(D) The equation of the parabola is $y^2 = 2x$,so $4a = 2$,which gives $a = \frac{1}{2}$.
Let $P = (\frac{t_1^2}{2}, t_1)$ and $Q = (\frac{t_2^2}{2}, t_2)$ be points on the parabola.
Since the circle with diameter $PQ$ passes through the origin $O(0,0)$,the vectors $\vec{OP}$ and $\vec{OQ}$ are perpendicular,so $\vec{OP} \cdot \vec{OQ} = 0$.
$(\frac{t_1^2}{2})(\frac{t_2^2}{2}) + t_1 t_2 = 0 \Rightarrow t_1 t_2 (\frac{t_1 t_2}{4} + 1) = 0$.
Since $P$ and $Q$ are distinct,$t_1 t_2 = -4$.
Let $t_1 = t$,then $t_2 = -\frac{4}{t}$.
The coordinates are $P = (\frac{t^2}{2}, t)$ and $Q = (\frac{8}{t^2}, -\frac{4}{t})$.
The area of $\Delta OPQ = \frac{1}{2} |x_P y_Q - x_Q y_P| = \frac{1}{2} |(\frac{t^2}{2})(-\frac{4}{t}) - (\frac{8}{t^2})(t)| = \frac{1}{2} |-2t - \frac{8}{t}| = |t + \frac{4}{t}|$.
Given area is $3\sqrt{2}$,so $|t + \frac{4}{t}| = 3\sqrt{2}$.
Since $P$ is in the first quadrant,$t > 0$,so $t^2 - 3\sqrt{2}t + 4 = 0$.
Solving for $t$: $t = \frac{3\sqrt{2} \pm \sqrt{18 - 16}}{2} = \frac{3\sqrt{2} \pm \sqrt{2}}{2}$.
$t_1 = 2\sqrt{2}$ and $t_2 = \sqrt{2}$.
For $t = 2\sqrt{2}$,$P = (\frac{(2\sqrt{2})^2}{2}, 2\sqrt{2}) = (4, 2\sqrt{2})$.
For $t = \sqrt{2}$,$P = (\frac{(\sqrt{2})^2}{2}, \sqrt{2}) = (1, \sqrt{2})$.
Thus,the coordinates of $P$ are $(4, 2\sqrt{2})$ and $(1, \sqrt{2})$,which corresponds to option $(D)$.
Solution diagram
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MathematicsDifficultMCQIIT JEE · 2015
For any integer $k$,let $\alpha_k = \cos \left(\frac{k \pi}{7}\right) + i \sin \left(\frac{k \pi}{7}\right)$,where $i = \sqrt{-1}$. The value of the expression $\frac{\sum_{k=1}^{12} |\alpha_{k+1} - \alpha_k|}{\sum_{k=1}^3 |\alpha_{4k-1} - \alpha_{4k-2}|}$ is
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) Given $\alpha_k = e^{i \frac{k \pi}{7}}$.
Then $|\alpha_{k+1} - \alpha_k| = |e^{i \frac{(k+1) \pi}{7}} - e^{i \frac{k \pi}{7}}| = |e^{i \frac{k \pi}{7}}| |e^{i \frac{\pi}{7}} - 1| = |e^{i \frac{\pi}{7}} - 1|$.
The numerator is $\sum_{k=1}^{12} |e^{i \frac{\pi}{7}} - 1| = 12 |e^{i \frac{\pi}{7}} - 1|$.
The denominator is $\sum_{k=1}^3 |e^{i \frac{(4k-1) \pi}{7}} - e^{i \frac{(4k-2) \pi}{7}}| = \sum_{k=1}^3 |e^{i \frac{(4k-2) \pi}{7}}| |e^{i \frac{\pi}{7}} - 1| = 3 |e^{i \frac{\pi}{7}} - 1|$.
Thus,the ratio is $\frac{12 |e^{i \frac{\pi}{7}} - 1|}{3 |e^{i \frac{\pi}{7}} - 1|} = \frac{12}{3} = 4$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Suppose that all the terms of an arithmetic progression $(A.P.)$ are natural numbers. If the ratio of the sum of the first seven terms to the sum of the first eleven terms is $6:11$ and the seventh term lies between $130$ and $140$,then the common difference of this $A.P.$ is
A
$6$
B
$7$
C
$8$
D
$9$

Solution

(D) Let the first term be $a$ and the common difference be $d$. The sum of the first $n$ terms is given by $S_n = \frac{n}{2} [2a + (n-1)d]$.
Given $\frac{S_7}{S_{11}} = \frac{6}{11}$,we have $\frac{\frac{7}{2}(2a + 6d)}{\frac{11}{2}(2a + 10d)} = \frac{6}{11}$.
Simplifying this,$\frac{7(a + 3d)}{11(a + 5d)} = \frac{6}{11}$ $\Rightarrow 7a + 21d = 6a + 30d$ $\Rightarrow a = 9d$.
The seventh term $a_7 = a + 6d = 9d + 6d = 15d$.
Given $130 < 15d < 140$,we divide by $15$ to get $8.66 < d < 9.33$.
Since all terms are natural numbers,$d$ must be an integer. Thus,$d = 9$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQIIT JEE · 2015
The coefficient of $x^9$ in the expansion of $(1+x)(1+x^2)(1+x^3) \ldots (1+x^{100})$ is
A
$6$
B
$7$
C
$8$
D
$9$

Solution

(C) The coefficient of $x^9$ is equal to the number of ways to write $9$ as a sum of distinct positive integers.
We list the partitions of $9$ into distinct parts:
$1) \{9\}$
$2) \{1, 8\}$
$3) \{2, 7\}$
$4) \{3, 6\}$
$5) \{4, 5\}$
$6) \{1, 2, 6\}$
$7) \{1, 3, 5\}$
$8) \{2, 3, 4\}$
Since there are $8$ such partitions,the coefficient of $x^9$ is $8$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Suppose that the foci of the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{9}+\frac{y^2}{5}=1$ are $(f_1, 0)$ and $(f_2, 0)$ where $f_1 > 0$ and $f_2 < 0$. Let $P_1$ and $P_2$ be two parabolas with a common vertex at $(0,0)$ and with foci at $(f_1, 0)$ and $(2f_2, 0)$,respectively. Let $T_1$ be a tangent to $P_1$ which passes through $(2f_2, 0)$ and $T_2$ be a tangent to $P_2$ which passes through $(f_1, 0)$. If $m_1$ is the slope of $T_1$ and $m_2$ is the slope of $T_2$,then the value of $(\frac{1}{m_1^2} + m_2^2)$ is
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) For the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{9} + \frac{y^2}{5} = 1$,$a^2 = 9$ and $b^2 = 5$. The eccentricity $e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{5}{9}} = \frac{2}{3}$.
Foci are $(\pm ae, 0) = (\pm 3 \times \frac{2}{3}, 0) = (\pm 2, 0)$. Thus $f_1 = 2$ and $f_2 = -2$.
Parabola $P_1$ has vertex $(0,0)$ and focus $(f_1, 0) = (2, 0)$,so its equation is $y^2 = 4(2)x = 8x$.
Parabola $P_2$ has vertex $(0,0)$ and focus $(2f_2, 0) = (-4, 0)$,so its equation is $y^2 = 4(-4)x = -16x$.
Tangent $T_1$ to $y^2 = 8x$ passes through $(2f_2, 0) = (-4, 0)$. The equation of a tangent to $y^2 = 4ax$ with slope $m_1$ is $y = m_1x + \frac{a}{m_1}$. Here $a=2$,so $y = m_1x + \frac{2}{m_1}$.
Substituting $(-4, 0)$: $0 = -4m_1 + \frac{2}{m_1}$ $\Rightarrow 4m_1 = \frac{2}{m_1}$ $\Rightarrow m_1^2 = \frac{1}{2}$ $\Rightarrow \frac{1}{m_1^2} = 2$.
Tangent $T_2$ to $y^2 = -16x$ passes through $(f_1, 0) = (2, 0)$. The equation of a tangent to $y^2 = -4ax$ with slope $m_2$ is $y = m_2x - \frac{a}{m_2}$. Here $a=4$,so $y = m_2x - \frac{4}{m_2}$.
Substituting $(2, 0)$: $0 = 2m_2 - \frac{4}{m_2}$ $\Rightarrow 2m_2 = \frac{4}{m_2}$ $\Rightarrow m_2^2 = 2$.
Therefore,$\frac{1}{m_1^2} + m_2^2 = 2 + 2 = 4$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Let $m$ and $n$ be two positive integers greater than $1$. If $\lim_{\alpha \rightarrow 0} \left( \frac{e^{\cos(\alpha^n)} - e}{\alpha^m} \right) = -\left( \frac{e}{2} \right)$,then the value of $\frac{m}{n}$ is
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) We are given the limit: $\lim_{\alpha \rightarrow 0} \frac{e^{\cos(\alpha^n)} - e}{\alpha^m} = -\frac{e}{2}$.
Factor out $e$ from the numerator: $\lim_{\alpha \rightarrow 0} \frac{e(e^{\cos(\alpha^n)-1} - 1)}{\alpha^m} = -\frac{e}{2}$.
Using the standard limit $\lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{e^x - 1}{x} = 1$,let $x = \cos(\alpha^n) - 1$. As $\alpha \rightarrow 0$,$x \rightarrow 0$.
So,$\lim_{\alpha}$ ${\rightarrow 0} \frac{e(e^{\cos(\alpha^n)-1} - 1)}{\cos(\alpha^n) - 1} \cdot \frac{\cos(\alpha^n) - 1}{\alpha^m} = -\frac{e}{2}$.
This simplifies to $e \cdot 1 \cdot \lim_{\alpha \rightarrow 0} \frac{\cos(\alpha^n) - 1}{\alpha^m} = -\frac{e}{2}$.
Using the expansion $\cos(x) \approx 1 - \frac{x^2}{2}$,we have $\cos(\alpha^n) - 1 \approx -\frac{(\alpha^n)^2}{2} = -\frac{\alpha^{2n}}{2}$.
Substituting this: $\lim_{\alpha \rightarrow 0} \frac{-\alpha^{2n}}{2\alpha^m} = -\frac{1}{2}$.
For this limit to be a non-zero constant,the powers of $\alpha$ must match,so $2n = m$.
Thus,$\frac{m}{n} = 2$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Let $S$ be the set of all non-zero real numbers $\alpha$ such that the quadratic equation $\alpha x^2 - x + \alpha = 0$ has two distinct real roots $x_1$ and $x_2$ satisfying the inequality $|x_1 - x_2| < 1$. Which of the following intervals is(are) a subset$(s)$ of $S$?
$(A) \left(-\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}\right)$
$(B) \left(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}, 0\right)$
$(C) \left(0, \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}\right)$
$(D) \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}, \frac{1}{2}\right)$
A
$(B, D)$
B
$(B, C)$
C
$(A, C)$
D
$(A, D)$

Solution

(D) For the quadratic equation $\alpha x^2 - x + \alpha = 0$ to have two distinct real roots,the discriminant $D > 0$.
$D = (-1)^2 - 4(\alpha)(\alpha) = 1 - 4\alpha^2 > 0$ $\Rightarrow \alpha^2 < \frac{1}{4}$ $\Rightarrow \alpha \in \left(-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}\right) \setminus \{0\}$.
Given $|x_1 - x_2| < 1$,we have $|x_1 - x_2|^2 < 1$.
Using $(x_1 - x_2)^2 = (x_1 + x_2)^2 - 4x_1x_2$,we get $\left(\frac{1}{\alpha}\right)^2 - 4(1) < 1$.
$\frac{1}{\alpha^2} - 4 < 1$ $\Rightarrow \frac{1}{\alpha^2} < 5$ $\Rightarrow \alpha^2 > \frac{1}{5}$.
So,$|\alpha| > \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}$,which means $\alpha \in \left(-\infty, -\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}\right) \cup \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}, \infty\right)$.
Combining the conditions,$\alpha \in \left(-\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}\right) \cup \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}, \frac{1}{2}\right)$.
Thus,the intervals $(A)$ and $(D)$ are subsets of $S$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Let $E_1$ and $E_2$ be two ellipses whose centers are at the origin. The major axes of $E_1$ and $E_2$ lie along the $x$-axis and the $y$-axis,respectively. Let $S$ be the circle $x^2+(y-1)^2=2$. The straight line $x+y=3$ touches the curves $S, E_1$ and $E_2$ at $P, Q$ and $R$,respectively. Suppose that $PQ=PR=\frac{2 \sqrt{2}}{3}$. If $e_1$ and $e_2$ are the eccentricities of $E_1$ and $E_2$,respectively,then the correct expression$(s)$ is(are):
$(A) e_1^2+e_2^2=\frac{43}{40}$
$(B) e_1 e_2=\frac{\sqrt{7}}{2 \sqrt{10}}$
$(C) |e_1^2-e_2^2|=\frac{5}{8}$
$(D) e_1 e_2=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}$
A
$(A, B)$
B
$(B, D)$
C
$(B, C)$
D
$(A, C)$

Solution

(A) For the line $x+y=3$,the point of contact for $E_1: \frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$ is $(\frac{a^2}{3}, \frac{b^2}{3})$ and for $E_2: \frac{x^2}{B^2}+\frac{y^2}{A^2}=1$ is $(\frac{B^2}{3}, \frac{A^2}{3})$.
The point of contact of $x+y=3$ with the circle $x^2+(y-1)^2=2$ is $(1, 2)$.
The general point on $x+y=3$ at a distance $r$ from $(1, 2)$ is $(1 \mp \frac{r}{\sqrt{2}}, 2 \pm \frac{r}{\sqrt{2}})$. Given $r=\frac{2 \sqrt{2}}{3}$,the points $Q$ and $R$ are $(\frac{1}{3}, \frac{8}{3})$ and $(\frac{5}{3}, \frac{4}{3})$.
Comparing these with the points of contact,we get $a^2=5, b^2=4$ for $E_1$ and $B^2=1, A^2=8$ for $E_2$ (or vice-versa).
For $E_1$,$e_1^2 = 1 - \frac{4}{5} = \frac{1}{5}$. For $E_2$,$e_2^2 = 1 - \frac{1}{8} = \frac{7}{8}$.
Then $e_1^2+e_2^2 = \frac{1}{5} + \frac{7}{8} = \frac{8+35}{40} = \frac{43}{40}$.
And $e_1 e_2 = \sqrt{\frac{1}{5} \cdot \frac{7}{8}} = \sqrt{\frac{7}{40}} = \frac{\sqrt{7}}{2 \sqrt{10}}$.
Thus,options $(A)$ and $(B)$ are correct.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Consider the hyperbola $H : x^2-y^2=1$ and a circle $S$ with center $N(x_2, 0)$. Suppose that $H$ and $S$ touch each other at a point $P(x_1, y_1)$ with $x_1 > 1$ and $y_1 > 0$. The common tangent to $H$ and $S$ at $P$ intersects the $x$-axis at point $M$. If $(l, m)$ is the centroid of the triangle $\triangle PMN$,then the correct expression$(s)$ is(are):
$(A) \frac{dl}{dx_1} = 1 - \frac{1}{3x_1^2}$ for $x_1 > 1$
$(B) \frac{dm}{dx_1} = \frac{x_1}{3\sqrt{x_1^2-1}}$ for $x_1 > 1$
$(C) \frac{dl}{dx_1} = 1 + \frac{1}{3x_1^2}$ for $x_1 > 1$
$(D) \frac{dm}{dy_1} = \frac{1}{3}$ for $y_1 > 0$
A
$(A, B)$
B
$(A, B, D)$
C
$(A, C, D)$
D
$(B, C, D)$

Solution

(B) The tangent to the hyperbola $H: x^2 - y^2 = 1$ at $P(x_1, y_1)$ is $xx_1 - yy_1 = 1$.
Setting $y = 0$,we find the intersection with the $x$-axis at $M(\frac{1}{x_1}, 0)$.
The slope of the tangent at $P$ is $\frac{x_1}{y_1}$,so the slope of the normal is $-\frac{y_1}{x_1}$.
The normal passes through the center $N(x_2, 0)$ and $P(x_1, y_1)$,so $-\frac{y_1}{x_1} = \frac{y_1 - 0}{x_1 - x_2}$.
This simplifies to $x_2 - x_1 = x_1$,so $x_2 = 2x_1$. Thus $N = (2x_1, 0)$.
The centroid $(l, m)$ of $\triangle PMN$ with vertices $P(x_1, y_1)$,$M(\frac{1}{x_1}, 0)$,and $N(2x_1, 0)$ is given by $l = \frac{x_1 + \frac{1}{x_1} + 2x_1}{3} = \frac{3x_1 + \frac{1}{x_1}}{3} = x_1 + \frac{1}{3x_1}$ and $m = \frac{y_1 + 0 + 0}{3} = \frac{y_1}{3}$.
Calculating the derivatives:
$\frac{dl}{dx_1} = \frac{d}{dx_1}(x_1 + \frac{1}{3x_1}) = 1 - \frac{1}{3x_1^2}$. This matches option $(A)$.
Since $y_1^2 = x_1^2 - 1$,we have $y_1 = \sqrt{x_1^2 - 1}$.
$\frac{dm}{dx_1} = \frac{1}{3} \frac{dy_1}{dx_1} = \frac{1}{3} \cdot \frac{x_1}{\sqrt{x_1^2 - 1}}$. This matches option $(B)$.
$\frac{dm}{dy_1} = \frac{d}{dy_1}(\frac{y_1}{3}) = \frac{1}{3}$. This matches option $(D)$.
Thus,the correct options are $(A, B, D)$.
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MathematicsAdvancedMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Let $F(x) = \int_x^{x^2+\frac{\pi}{6}} 2 \cos^2 t \, dt$ for all $x \in \mathbb{R}$ and $f: [0, \frac{1}{2}] \rightarrow [0, \infty)$ be a continuous function. For $a \in [0, \frac{1}{2}]$,if $F'(a) + 2$ is the area of the region bounded by $x=0, y=0, y=f(x)$ and $x=a$,then $f(0)$ is
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$5$

Solution

(B) Given $F'(a) + 2 = \int_0^a f(x) \, dx$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $a$ using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus:
$F''(a) = f(a)$.
Now,we find $F'(x)$ using the Leibniz rule for differentiation under the integral sign:
$F(x) = \int_x^{x^2+\frac{\pi}{6}} 2 \cos^2 t \, dt$.
$F'(x) = 2 \cos^2(x^2 + \frac{\pi}{6}) \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(x^2 + \frac{\pi}{6}) - 2 \cos^2(x) \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(x)$.
$F'(x) = 2 \cos^2(x^2 + \frac{\pi}{6}) \cdot (2x) - 2 \cos^2(x)$.
To find $f(0)$,we need $F''(0)$.
$F''(x) = \frac{d}{dx} [4x \cos^2(x^2 + \frac{\pi}{6}) - 2 \cos^2(x)]$.
$F''(x) = 4 \cos^2(x^2 + \frac{\pi}{6}) + 4x \cdot 2 \cos(x^2 + \frac{\pi}{6}) \cdot (-\sin(x^2 + \frac{\pi}{6})) \cdot 2x - 2 \cdot 2 \cos(x) \cdot (-\sin(x))$.
$F''(x) = 4 \cos^2(x^2 + \frac{\pi}{6}) - 8x^2 \sin(2(x^2 + \frac{\pi}{6})) + 2 \sin(2x)$.
Evaluating at $x=0$:
$f(0) = F''(0) = 4 \cos^2(\frac{\pi}{6}) - 8(0)^2 \sin(2 \cdot \frac{\pi}{6}) + 2 \sin(0)$.
$f(0) = 4 \cdot (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^2 - 0 + 0$.
$f(0) = 4 \cdot \frac{3}{4} = 3$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Let $f: R \rightarrow R$ be a function defined by $f(x)=\begin{cases} [x], & x \leq 2 \\ 0, & x>2 \end{cases}$,where $[x]$ is the greatest integer less than or equal to $x$. If $I=\int_{-1}^2 \frac{x f(x^2)}{2+f(x+1)} dx$,then the value of $(4I-1)$ is
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$3$

Solution

(A) Given $f(x) = \begin{cases} [x], & x \leq 2 \\ 0, & x > 2 \end{cases}$.
We need to evaluate $I = \int_{-1}^2 \frac{x f(x^2)}{2+f(x+1)} dx$.
For $x \in [-1, 2]$,$x^2 \in [0, 4]$.
If $x^2 \leq 2$,$f(x^2) = [x^2]$. If $x^2 > 2$,$f(x^2) = 0$.
$x^2 \leq 2 \implies x \in [-\sqrt{2}, \sqrt{2}]$.
Since the integral is from $-1$ to $2$,we split it:
For $x \in [-1, \sqrt{2}]$,$f(x^2) = [x^2]$. For $x \in (\sqrt{2}, 2]$,$f(x^2) = 0$.
Also,$f(x+1) = [x+1]$ for $x+1 \leq 2 \implies x \leq 1$,and $f(x+1) = 0$ for $x > 1$.
Thus,$I = \int_{-1}^1 \frac{x [x^2]}{2+[x+1]} dx + \int_1^{\sqrt{2}} \frac{x [x^2]}{2+0} dx + \int_{\sqrt{2}}^2 \frac{x \cdot 0}{2+0} dx$.
For $x \in [-1, 0)$,$[x^2] = 0$,so the first part is $\int_{-1}^0 0 dx = 0$.
For $x \in [0, 1)$,$[x^2] = 0$,so $\int_0^1 0 dx = 0$.
For $x \in [1, \sqrt{2}]$,$[x^2] = 1$,so $\int_1^{\sqrt{2}} \frac{x \cdot 1}{2} dx = \frac{1}{2} [\frac{x^2}{2}]_1^{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{1}{4} (2-1) = \frac{1}{4}$.
Thus $I = \frac{1}{4}$.
Then $4I - 1 = 4(\frac{1}{4}) - 1 = 0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
$A$ cylindrical container is to be made from a certain solid material with the following constraints: It has a fixed inner volume of $V \ mm^3$,has a $2 \ mm$ thick solid wall,and is open at the top. The bottom of the container is a solid circular disc of thickness $2 \ mm$ and has a radius equal to the outer radius of the container. If the volume of the material used to make the container is minimum when the inner radius of the container is $10 \ mm$,then the value of $\frac{V}{250 \pi}$ is
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) Let the inner radius be $r$ and the inner height be $h$. The inner volume is given by $V = \pi r^2 h$,so $h = \frac{V}{\pi r^2}$.
The outer radius is $R = r + 2$ and the total height of the container is $H = h + 2$ (since the base is $2 \ mm$ thick and the top is open).
The volume of the material $M$ is the difference between the outer volume and the inner volume:
$M = \pi (r + 2)^2 (h + 2) - \pi r^2 h$
$M = \pi (r^2 + 4r + 4)(h + 2) - \pi r^2 h$
$M = \pi (r^2 h + 2r^2 + 4rh + 8r + 4h + 8 - r^2 h)$
$M = \pi (2r^2 + 4rh + 8r + 4h + 8)$
Substitute $h = \frac{V}{\pi r^2}$ into the expression for $M$:
$M(r) = \pi (2r^2 + 4r(\frac{V}{\pi r^2}) + 8r + 4(\frac{V}{\pi r^2}) + 8)$
$M(r) = 2\pi r^2 + \frac{4V}{r} + 8\pi r + \frac{4V}{r^2} + 8\pi$
To find the minimum volume,differentiate $M$ with respect to $r$ and set it to $0$:
$\frac{dM}{dr} = 4\pi r - \frac{4V}{r^2} + 8\pi - \frac{8V}{r^3} = 0$
Given that the minimum occurs at $r = 10 \ mm$:
$4\pi(10) - \frac{4V}{100} + 8\pi - \frac{8V}{1000} = 0$
$40\pi + 8\pi - \frac{40V}{1000} - \frac{8V}{1000} = 0$
$48\pi = \frac{48V}{1000}$
$V = 1000\pi$
Therefore,$\frac{V}{250\pi} = \frac{1000\pi}{250\pi} = 4$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Let $\triangle PQR$ be a triangle. Let $\vec{a}=\overline{QR}, \vec{b}=\overline{RP}$ and $\vec{c}=\overline{PQ}$. If $|\vec{a}|=12, |\vec{b}|=4\sqrt{3}$ and $\vec{b} \cdot \vec{c}=24$,then which of the following is (are) true?
$(A) \frac{|\vec{c}|^2}{2}-|\vec{a}|=12$
$(B) \frac{|\vec{c}|^2}{2}+|\vec{a}|=30$
$(C) |\vec{a} \times \vec{b}+\vec{c} \times \vec{a}|=48\sqrt{3}$
$(D) \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}=-72$
A
$(A, B, C)$
B
$(A, B, D)$
C
$(A, C, D)$
D
$(B, C, D)$

Solution

(C) In $\triangle PQR$,we have $\vec{a} + \vec{b} + \vec{c} = 0$,which implies $\vec{b} + \vec{c} = -\vec{a}$.
Taking the magnitude on both sides,$|\vec{b} + \vec{c}|^2 = |-\vec{a}|^2 = |\vec{a}|^2$.
$|\vec{b}|^2 + |\vec{c}|^2 + 2(\vec{b} \cdot \vec{c}) = |\vec{a}|^2$.
Substituting the given values: $(4\sqrt{3})^2 + |\vec{c}|^2 + 2(24) = 12^2$.
$48 + |\vec{c}|^2 + 48 = 144 \Rightarrow |\vec{c}|^2 = 48 \Rightarrow |\vec{c}| = 4\sqrt{3}$.
Now,check option $(A)$: $\frac{|\vec{c}|^2}{2} - |\vec{a}| = \frac{48}{2} - 12 = 24 - 12 = 12$. Thus,$(A)$ is true.
Check option $(B)$: $\frac{|\vec{c}|^2}{2} + |\vec{a}| = 24 + 12 = 36 \neq 30$. Thus,$(B)$ is false.
For option $(D)$,since $\vec{a} + \vec{b} = -\vec{c}$,we have $|\vec{a} + \vec{b}|^2 = |-\vec{c}|^2 = |\vec{c}|^2$.
$|\vec{a}|^2 + |\vec{b}|^2 + 2(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}) = |\vec{c}|^2$.
$144 + 48 + 2(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}) = 48 \Rightarrow 2(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}) = -144 \Rightarrow \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = -72$. Thus,$(D)$ is true.
For option $(C)$,since $\vec{a} + \vec{b} + \vec{c} = 0$,we have $\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = \vec{b} \times \vec{c} = \vec{c} \times \vec{a}$.
$|\vec{a} \times \vec{b} + \vec{c} \times \vec{a}| = |\vec{a} \times \vec{b} + \vec{a} \times \vec{b}| = 2|\vec{a} \times \vec{b}|$.
$|\vec{a} \times \vec{b}| = |\vec{a}||\vec{b}| \sin(\theta)$,where $\theta$ is the angle between $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$.
$\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = |\vec{a}||\vec{b}| \cos(\theta) = -72 \Rightarrow 12(4\sqrt{3}) \cos(\theta) = -72 \Rightarrow 48\sqrt{3} \cos(\theta) = -72 \Rightarrow \cos(\theta) = -\frac{72}{48\sqrt{3}} = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
So,$\sin(\theta) = \sqrt{1 - (-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^2} = \frac{1}{2}$.
$|\vec{a} \times \vec{b}| = 12(4\sqrt{3})(\frac{1}{2}) = 24\sqrt{3}$.
$2|\vec{a} \times \vec{b}| = 2(24\sqrt{3}) = 48\sqrt{3}$. Thus,$(C)$ is true.
Therefore,$(A, C, D)$ are true.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Let $X$ and $Y$ be two arbitrary,$3 \times 3$,non-zero,skew-symmetric matrices and $Z$ be an arbitrary $3 \times 3$,non-zero,symmetric matrix. Then which of the following matrices is (are) skew-symmetric?
$(A) Y^3 Z^4 - Z^4 Y^3$
$(B) X^{44} + Y^{44}$
$(C) X^4 Z^3 - Z^3 X^4$
$(D) X^{23} + Y^{23}$
A
$(B, D)$
B
$(B, C)$
C
$(A, C)$
D
$(C, D)$

Solution

(D) Given that $X$ and $Y$ are skew-symmetric,$X^T = -X$ and $Y^T = -Y$. Given that $Z$ is symmetric,$Z^T = Z$.
For $(A): (Y^3 Z^4 - Z^4 Y^3)^T = (Z^4)^T (Y^3)^T - (Y^3)^T (Z^4)^T = Z^4 (-Y)^3 - (-Y)^3 Z^4 = -Z^4 Y^3 + Y^3 Z^4 = Y^3 Z^4 - Z^4 Y^3$. This is symmetric.
For $(B): (X^{44} + Y^{44})^T = (X^{44})^T + (Y^{44})^T = (X^T)^{44} + (Y^T)^{44} = (-X)^{44} + (-Y)^{44} = X^{44} + Y^{44}$. This is symmetric.
For $(C): (X^4 Z^3 - Z^3 X^4)^T = (Z^3)^T (X^4)^T - (X^4)^T (Z^3)^T = Z^3 (X^T)^4 - (X^T)^4 Z^3 = Z^3 X^4 - X^4 Z^3 = -(X^4 Z^3 - Z^3 X^4)$. This is skew-symmetric.
For $(D): (X^{23} + Y^{23})^T = (X^{23})^T + (Y^{23})^T = (X^T)^{23} + (Y^T)^{23} = (-X)^{23} + (-Y)^{23} = -(X^{23} + Y^{23})$. This is skew-symmetric.
Thus,$(C)$ and $(D)$ are skew-symmetric.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Which of the following values of $\alpha$ satisfy the equation $\left|\begin{array}{lll}(1+\alpha)^2 & (1+2 \alpha)^2 & (1+3 \alpha)^2 \\ (2+\alpha)^2 & (2+2 \alpha)^2 & (2+3 \alpha)^2 \\ (3+\alpha)^2 & (3+2 \alpha)^2 & (3+3 \alpha)^2\end{array}\right|=-648 \alpha$?
A
$(B, D)$
B
$(B, C)$
C
$(A, C)$
D
$(A, D)$

Solution

(B) Let the determinant be $\Delta$. We apply row operations $R_2 \rightarrow R_2 - R_1$ and $R_3 \rightarrow R_3 - R_2$:
$\Delta = \left|\begin{array}{lll}(1+\alpha)^2 & (1+2\alpha)^2 & (1+3\alpha)^2 \\ (2+\alpha)^2-(1+\alpha)^2 & (2+2\alpha)^2-(1+2\alpha)^2 & (2+3\alpha)^2-(1+3\alpha)^2 \\ (3+\alpha)^2-(2+\alpha)^2 & (3+2\alpha)^2-(2+2\alpha)^2 & (3+3\alpha)^2-(2+3\alpha)^2\end{array}\right|$
$= \left|\begin{array}{lll}(1+\alpha)^2 & (1+2\alpha)^2 & (1+3\alpha)^2 \\ 3+2\alpha & 3+4\alpha & 3+6\alpha \\ 5+2\alpha & 5+4\alpha & 5+6\alpha\end{array}\right|$
Applying $R_3 \rightarrow R_3 - R_2$:
$= \left|\begin{array}{lll}(1+\alpha)^2 & (1+2\alpha)^2 & (1+3\alpha)^2 \\ 3+2\alpha & 3+4\alpha & 3+6\alpha \\ 2 & 2 & 2\end{array}\right|$
Applying $C_2 \rightarrow C_2 - C_1$ and $C_3 \rightarrow C_3 - C_2$:
$= \left|\begin{array}{lll}(1+\alpha)^2 & 2\alpha(2+3\alpha) & 2\alpha(2+5\alpha) \\ 3+2\alpha & 2\alpha & 2\alpha \\ 2 & 0 & 0\end{array}\right|$
Expanding along $R_3$:
$= 2 \times [2\alpha \cdot 2\alpha(2+5\alpha) - 2\alpha \cdot 2\alpha(2+3\alpha)] = 2 \times [4\alpha^2(2+5\alpha - 2 - 3\alpha)] = 2 \times [4\alpha^2(2\alpha)] = 16\alpha^3$.
Wait,re-evaluating the determinant property: The determinant of a matrix where entries are quadratic in $\alpha$ is a polynomial in $\alpha$ of degree at most $3$. Given the equation $-8\alpha^3 = -648\alpha$,we have $8\alpha^3 - 648\alpha = 0$,so $8\alpha(\alpha^2 - 81) = 0$. Thus $\alpha = 0, 9, -9$. Checking the options,the correct set is $(B, C)$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
In $R^3$,consider the planes $P_1: y=0$ and $P_2: x+z=1$. Let $P_3$ be a plane,different from $P_1$ and $P_2$,which passes through the intersection of $P_1$ and $P_2$. If the distance of the point $(0,1,0)$ from $P_3$ is $1$ and the distance of a point $(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$ from $P_3$ is $2$,then which of the following relations is (are) true?
$(A)$ $2\alpha+\beta+2\gamma+2=0$
$(B)$ $2\alpha-\beta+2\gamma+4=0$
$(C)$ $2\alpha+\beta-2\gamma-10=0$
$(D)$ $2\alpha-\beta+2\gamma-8=0$
A
$(A, D)$
B
$(B, C)$
C
$(B, D)$
D
$(A, C)$

Solution

(C) The equation of any plane passing through the intersection of $P_1: y=0$ and $P_2: x+z-1=0$ is given by $(x+z-1) + \lambda y = 0$,which simplifies to $x + \lambda y + z - 1 = 0$.
The distance of the point $(0, 1, 0)$ from this plane is given as $1$:
$\frac{|0 + \lambda(1) + 0 - 1|}{\sqrt{1^2 + \lambda^2 + 1^2}} = 1$
$\frac{|\lambda - 1|}{\sqrt{\lambda^2 + 2}} = 1$
Squaring both sides: $(\lambda - 1)^2 = \lambda^2 + 2$
$\lambda^2 - 2\lambda + 1 = \lambda^2 + 2$
$-2\lambda = 1 \Rightarrow \lambda = -\frac{1}{2}$.
Substituting $\lambda = -\frac{1}{2}$ into the plane equation:
$x - \frac{1}{2}y + z - 1 = 0 \Rightarrow 2x - y + 2z - 2 = 0$.
Now,the distance of the point $(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$ from the plane $2x - y + 2z - 2 = 0$ is $2$:
$\frac{|2\alpha - \beta + 2\gamma - 2|}{\sqrt{2^2 + (-1)^2 + 2^2}} = 2$
$\frac{|2\alpha - \beta + 2\gamma - 2|}{3} = 2$
$|2\alpha - \beta + 2\gamma - 2| = 6$.
This gives two possibilities:
$2\alpha - \beta + 2\gamma - 2 = 6 \Rightarrow 2\alpha - \beta + 2\gamma - 8 = 0$
$2\alpha - \beta + 2\gamma - 2 = -6 \Rightarrow 2\alpha - \beta + 2\gamma + 4 = 0$.
Thus,options $(B)$ and $(D)$ are correct.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
In $\mathbb{R}^3$,let $L$ be a straight line passing through the origin. Suppose that all the points on $L$ are at a constant distance from the two planes $P_1: x+2y-z+1=0$ and $P_2: 2x-y+z-1=0$. Let $M$ be the locus of the feet of the perpendiculars drawn from the points on $L$ to the plane $P_1$. Which of the following points lie$(s)$ on $M$?
$(A) \left(0, -\frac{5}{6}, -\frac{2}{3}\right)$
$(B) \left(-\frac{1}{6}, -\frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{6}\right)$
$(C) \left(-\frac{5}{6}, 0, \frac{1}{6}\right)$
$(D) \left(-\frac{1}{3}, 0, \frac{2}{3}\right)$
A
$(A, B)$
B
$(A, C)$
C
$(B, D)$
D
$(B, C)$

Solution

(A) The line $L$ passes through the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ and is equidistant from planes $P_1$ and $P_2$. Thus,$L$ must be parallel to the line of intersection of $P_1$ and $P_2$.
Let the direction ratios of $L$ be $(a, b, c)$. Since $L$ is parallel to the intersection of $P_1$ and $P_2$,its direction vector is parallel to $\vec{n}_1 \times \vec{n}_2$,where $\vec{n}_1 = (1, 2, -1)$ and $\vec{n}_2 = (2, -1, 1)$.
$\vec{n}_1 \times \vec{n}_2 = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & 2 & -1 \\ 2 & -1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(2-1) - \hat{j}(1+2) + \hat{k}(-1-4) = (1, -3, -5)$.
So,the equation of line $L$ is $\frac{x}{1} = \frac{y}{-3} = \frac{z}{-5} = k$.
$M$ is the locus of the feet of the perpendiculars from points on $L$ to plane $P_1$. This is the projection of line $L$ onto plane $P_1$.
The projection of a line onto a plane is a line. The point on $L$ at $k=0$ is $(0, 0, 0)$. The foot of the perpendicular from $(0, 0, 0)$ to $P_1: x+2y-z+1=0$ is given by $\frac{x-0}{1} = \frac{y-0}{2} = \frac{z-0}{-1} = -\frac{0+0-0+1}{1^2+2^2+(-1)^2} = -\frac{1}{6}$.
Thus,the foot is $\left(-\frac{1}{6}, -\frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{6}\right)$,which is point $(B)$.
Since $M$ is a line passing through $(B)$ with direction vector equal to the projection of $(1, -3, -5)$ onto $P_1$,we check the points. Point $(A) \left(0, -\frac{5}{6}, -\frac{2}{3}\right)$ lies on $P_1$ because $0 + 2(-\frac{5}{6}) - (-\frac{2}{3}) + 1 = -\frac{5}{3} + \frac{2}{3} + 1 = 0$. Testing if the vector from $B$ to $A$ is parallel to the projection direction confirms $(A)$ lies on $M$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Let $y(x)$ be a solution of the differential equation $(1+e^x) y^{\prime}+y e^x=1$. If $y(0)=2$,then which of the following statements is (are) true?
$(A)$ $y(-4)=0$
$(B)$ $y(-2)=0$
$(C)$ $y(x)$ has a critical point in the interval $(-1,0)$
$(D)$ $y(x)$ has no critical point in the interval $(-1,0)$
A
$(A, C)$
B
$(B, D)$
C
$(B, C)$
D
$(A, D)$

Solution

(A) The given differential equation is $(1+e^x) y^{\prime}+y e^x=1$. Dividing by $(1+e^x)$,we get $\frac{d y}{d x}+\frac{e^x}{1+e^x} y = \frac{1}{1+e^x}$.
This is a linear differential equation of the form $\frac{d y}{d x}+P(x)y=Q(x)$.
The integrating factor is $I.F. = e^{\int \frac{e^x}{1+e^x} dx} = e^{\ln(1+e^x)} = 1+e^x$.
The solution is $y(1+e^x) = \int 1 dx = x+c$.
Given $y(0)=2$,we have $2(1+e^0) = 0+c \Rightarrow c=4$.
Thus,$y(x) = \frac{x+4}{1+e^x}$.
For $(A)$,$y(-4) = \frac{-4+4}{1+e^{-4}} = 0$. So $(A)$ is true.
For $(B)$,$y(-2) = \frac{-2+4}{1+e^{-2}} = \frac{2}{1+e^{-2}} \neq 0$. So $(B)$ is false.
For $(C)$ and $(D)$,we find the critical points by setting $y^{\prime}(x) = 0$.
$y^{\prime}(x) = \frac{(1+e^x) - (x+4)e^x}{(1+e^x)^2} = \frac{1+e^x - xe^x - 4e^x}{(1+e^x)^2} = \frac{1-e^x(x+3)}{(1+e^x)^2}$.
Let $g(x) = 1-e^x(x+3)$.
$g(0) = 1-e^0(3) = 1-3 = -2$.
$g(-1) = 1-e^{-1}(2) = 1-\frac{2}{e} \approx 1-0.736 = 0.264$.
Since $g(x)$ is continuous and $g(-1) > 0$ and $g(0) < 0$,there exists a root in $(-1, 0)$.
Thus,$y(x)$ has a critical point in $(-1, 0)$. So $(C)$ is true.
The correct options are $(A)$ and $(C)$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Consider the family of all circles whose centers lie on the straight line $y = x$. If this family of circles is represented by the differential equation $P y^{\prime \prime} + Q y^{\prime} + 1 = 0$,where $P, Q$ are functions of $x, y$ and $y^{\prime}$ (here $y^{\prime} = \frac{dy}{dx}, y^{\prime \prime} = \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$),then which of the following statements is (are) true?
$(A) P = y + x$
$(B) P = y - x$
$(C) P + Q = 1 - x + y + y^{\prime} + (y^{\prime})^2$
$(D) P - Q = x + y - y^{\prime} - (y^{\prime})^2$
A
$(A, D)$
B
$(B, D)$
C
$(B, C)$
D
$(B, A)$

Solution

(C) The equation of a circle with center $(h, h)$ and radius $r$ is $(x - h)^2 + (y - h)^2 = r^2$.
Expanding this,we get $x^2 - 2xh + h^2 + y^2 - 2yh + h^2 = r^2$,which simplifies to $x^2 + y^2 - 2h(x + y) + 2h^2 - r^2 = 0$.
Let $C = 2h^2 - r^2$. Then $x^2 + y^2 - 2h(x + y) + C = 0$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$: $2x + 2yy^{\prime} - 2h(1 + y^{\prime}) = 0$,which gives $h = \frac{x + yy^{\prime}}{1 + y^{\prime}}$.
Substituting $h$ back into the equation: $x^2 + y^2 - 2\left(\frac{x + yy^{\prime}}{1 + y^{\prime}}\right)(x + y) + C = 0$.
Differentiating again: $2 + 2(y^{\prime})^2 + 2yy^{\prime \prime} - 2\frac{d}{dx}\left[\frac{(x + yy^{\prime})(x + y)}{1 + y^{\prime}}\right] = 0$.
After simplification,the differential equation is $(y - x)y^{\prime \prime} + (1 + y^{\prime} + (y^{\prime})^2)y^{\prime} + 1 = 0$.
Comparing this with $Py^{\prime \prime} + Qy^{\prime} + 1 = 0$,we get $P = y - x$ and $Q = 1 + y^{\prime} + (y^{\prime})^2$.
Thus,$P = y - x$ (Statement $B$ is true).
$P - Q = (y - x) - (1 + y^{\prime} + (y^{\prime})^2) = y - x - 1 - y^{\prime} - (y^{\prime})^2$ (Statement $D$ is false).
$P + Q = (y - x) + (1 + y^{\prime} + (y^{\prime})^2) = 1 - x + y + y^{\prime} + (y^{\prime})^2$ (Statement $C$ is true).
Therefore,the correct option is $(B, C)$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Let $g: R \rightarrow R$ be a differentiable function with $g(0)=0, g^{\prime}(0)=0$ and $g^{\prime}(1) \neq 0$. Let $f(x)=\begin{cases} \frac{x}{|x|} g(x), & x \neq 0 \\ 0, & x=0 \end{cases}$ and $h(x)=e^{|x|}$ for all $x \in R$. Let $(f \circ h)(x)$ denote $f(h(x))$ and $(h \circ f)(x)$ denote $h(f(x))$. Then which of the following is (are) true?
$(A)$ $f$ is differentiable at $x=0$
$(B)$ $h$ is differentiable at $x=0$
$(C)$ $f \circ h$ is differentiable at $x=0$
$(D)$ $h \circ f$ is differentiable at $x=0$
A
$(B, D)$
B
$(B, C)$
C
$(A, C)$
D
$(A, D)$

Solution

(D) Differentiability of $f(x)$ at $x=0$:
$\text{LHD} = \lim_{\delta \rightarrow 0^+} \frac{f(0-\delta) - f(0)}{-\delta} = \lim_{\delta \rightarrow 0^+} \frac{\frac{-\delta}{|-\delta|} g(-\delta) - 0}{-\delta} = \lim_{\delta \rightarrow 0^+} \frac{-g(-\delta)}{-\delta} = g^{\prime}(0) = 0$.
$\text{RHD} = \lim_{\delta \rightarrow 0^+} \frac{f(0+\delta) - f(0)}{\delta} = \lim_{\delta \rightarrow 0^+} \frac{\frac{\delta}{|\delta|} g(\delta) - 0}{\delta} = \lim_{\delta \rightarrow 0^+} \frac{g(\delta)}{\delta} = g^{\prime}(0) = 0$.
Since $\text{LHD} = \text{RHD} = 0$,$f(x)$ is differentiable at $x=0$.
Differentiability of $h(x) = e^{|x|}$ at $x=0$:
$h(x)$ is not differentiable at $x=0$ because $|x|$ is not differentiable at $x=0$.
Differentiability of $f(h(x))$ at $x=0$:
Since $h(x) = e^{|x|} > 0$ for all $x$,$f(h(x)) = \frac{h(x)}{|h(x)|} g(h(x)) = 1 \cdot g(e^{|x|}) = g(e^{|x|})$.
$\text{LHD} = \lim_{\delta \rightarrow 0^+} \frac{g(e^{|-\delta|}) - g(e^0)}{-\delta} = \lim_{\delta \rightarrow 0^+} \frac{g(e^{\delta}) - g(1)}{-\delta} = -g^{\prime}(1)$.
$\text{RHD} = \lim_{\delta \rightarrow 0^+} \frac{g(e^{\delta}) - g(1)}{\delta} = g^{\prime}(1)$.
Since $g^{\prime}(1) \neq 0$,$f(h(x))$ is not differentiable at $x=0$.
Differentiability of $h(f(x))$ at $x=0$:
$h(f(x)) = e^{|f(x)|} = e^{|\frac{x}{|x|} g(x)|} = e^{|g(x)|}$.
$\text{LHD} = \lim_{\delta \rightarrow 0^+} \frac{e^{|g(-\delta)|} - e^{|g(0)|}}{-\delta} = \lim_{\delta \rightarrow 0^+} \frac{e^{|g(-\delta)|} - 1}{|g(-\delta)|} \cdot \frac{|g(-\delta)|}{-\delta} = 1 \cdot 0 = 0$.
$\text{RHD} = \lim_{\delta \rightarrow 0^+} \frac{e^{|g(\delta)|} - 1}{\delta} = \lim_{\delta \rightarrow 0^+} \frac{e^{|g(\delta)|} - 1}{|g(\delta)|} \cdot \frac{|g(\delta)|}{\delta} = 1 \cdot 0 = 0$.
Thus,$h(f(x))$ is differentiable at $x=0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Let $f(x) = \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{6} \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{2} \sin x\right)\right)$ for all $x \in R$ and $g(x) = \frac{\pi}{2} \sin x$ for all $x \in R$. Let $(f \circ g)(x)$ denote $f(g(x))$ and $(g \circ f)(x)$ denote $g(f(x))$. Then which of the following is (are) true?
$(A)$ Range of $f$ is $\left[-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}\right]$
$(B)$ Range of $f \circ g$ is $\left[-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}\right]$
$(C)$ $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = \frac{\pi}{6}$
$(D)$ There is an $x \in R$ such that $(g \circ f)(x) = 1$
A
$(A, B, C)$
B
$(A, B, D)$
C
$(A, C, D)$
D
$(B, C, D)$

Solution

(A) Given $g(x) = \frac{\pi}{2} \sin x$. Then $f(x) = \sin \left(\frac{1}{3} g(g(x))\right)$.
Since the range of $\sin x$ is $[-1, 1]$,the range of $g(x)$ is $[-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}]$.
For $f(x)$,the inner argument is $\frac{\pi}{6} \sin(\theta)$ where $\theta \in [-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}]$. Since $\sin(\theta) \in [-1, 1]$,the argument of the outer sine is in $[-\frac{\pi}{6}, \frac{\pi}{6}]$. Thus,the range of $f$ is $[\sin(-\frac{\pi}{6}), \sin(\frac{\pi}{6})] = [-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}]$. So $(A)$ is true.
For $f(g(x))$,the range of $g(x)$ is $[-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}]$,so the range of $f(g(x))$ is also $[-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}]$. So $(B)$ is true.
For $(C)$,$\lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\sin(\frac{\pi}{6} \sin(\frac{\pi}{2} \sin x))}{\frac{\pi}{2} \sin x}$. Using $\sin \theta \approx \theta$,we get $\frac{\frac{\pi}{6} \cdot \frac{\pi}{2} \sin x}{\frac{\pi}{2} \sin x} = \frac{\pi}{6}$. So $(C)$ is true.
For $(D)$,$(g \circ f)(x) = \frac{\pi}{2} \sin(f(x))$. Since the range of $f(x)$ is $[-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}]$,the range of $\sin(f(x))$ is $[\sin(-1/2), \sin(1/2)]$. Since $\sin(1/2) < 1$,$\frac{\pi}{2} \sin(f(x)) < \frac{\pi}{2} \cdot 1 = \frac{\pi}{2} \approx 1.57$. However,$\frac{\pi}{2} \sin(1/2) \approx 1.57 \cdot 0.479 \approx 0.75$. Since $1$ is in the range $[-\frac{\pi}{2} \sin(1/2), \frac{\pi}{2} \sin(1/2)]$,there exists $x$ such that $(g \circ f)(x) = 1$. So $(D)$ is true.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Column-$I$Column-$II$
$(A)$ In $R^2$,if the magnitude of the projection vector of the vector $\alpha \hat{i}+\beta \hat{j}$ on $\sqrt{3} \hat{i}+\hat{j}$ is $\sqrt{3}$ and if $\alpha=2+\sqrt{3} \beta$,then possible value$(s)$ of $|\alpha|$ is (are)$(P)$ $1$
$(B)$ Let $a$ and $b$ be real numbers such that the function $f(x)=\begin{cases} -3ax^2-2, & x < 1 \\ bx+a^2, & x \geq 1 \end{cases}$ is differentiable for all $x \in R$. Then possible value$(s)$ of $a$ is (are)$(Q)$ $2$
$(C)$ Let $\omega \neq 1$ be a complex cube root of unity. If $(3-3\omega+2\omega^2)^{4n+3} + (2+3\omega-3\omega^2)^{4n+3} + (-3+2\omega+3\omega^2)^{4n+3}=0$,then possible value$(s)$ of $n$ is (are)$(R)$ $3$
$(D)$ Let the harmonic mean of two positive real numbers $a$ and $b$ be $4$. If $q$ is a positive real number such that $a, 5, q, b$ is an arithmetic progression,then the value$(s)$ of $|q-a|$ is (are)$(S)$ $4$
$(T)$ $5$
A
$(A) \rightarrow (P, Q), (B) \rightarrow (P, Q), (C) \rightarrow (P, Q, S, T), (D) \rightarrow (Q, T)$
B
$(A) \rightarrow (P, S), (B) \rightarrow (P, S), (C) \rightarrow (P, Q, R, S), (D) \rightarrow (Q, S)$
C
$(A) \rightarrow (Q, R), (B) \rightarrow (P, R), (C) \rightarrow (P, Q, R, T), (D) \rightarrow (Q, R)$
D
$(A) \rightarrow (Q, T), (B) \rightarrow (S, R), (C) \rightarrow (Q, R, S, T), (D) \rightarrow (P, R)$

Solution

(A) The magnitude of the projection of $\vec{u} = \alpha \hat{i} + \beta \hat{j}$ on $\vec{v} = \sqrt{3} \hat{i} + \hat{j}$ is $\frac{|\vec{u} \cdot \vec{v}|}{|\vec{v}|} = \frac{|\sqrt{3}\alpha + \beta|}{\sqrt{3+1}} = \frac{|\sqrt{3}\alpha + \beta|}{2} = \sqrt{3}$.
So,$|\sqrt{3}\alpha + \beta| = 2\sqrt{3}$.
Given $\alpha = 2 + \sqrt{3}\beta$,substitute $\beta = \frac{\alpha - 2}{\sqrt{3}}$:
$|\sqrt{3}\alpha + \frac{\alpha - 2}{\sqrt{3}}| = 2\sqrt{3} \Rightarrow |3\alpha + \alpha - 2| = 6 \Rightarrow |4\alpha - 2| = 6$.
$4\alpha - 2 = 6 \Rightarrow 4\alpha = 8 \Rightarrow \alpha = 2$,or $4\alpha - 2 = -6 \Rightarrow 4\alpha = -4 \Rightarrow \alpha = -1$.
Thus,$|\alpha| = 2$ or $1$.
$(B)$ For continuity at $x=1$: $-3a(1)^2 - 2 = b(1) + a^2 \Rightarrow -3a - 2 = b + a^2 \Rightarrow b = -a^2 - 3a - 2$.
For differentiability at $x=1$: $f'(x) = -6ax$ for $x < 1$ and $f'(x) = b$ for $x > 1$.
So,$-6a(1) = b \Rightarrow b = -6a$.
Equating $b$: $-a^2 - 3a - 2 = -6a \Rightarrow a^2 - 3a + 2 = 0 \Rightarrow (a-1)(a-2) = 0$.
So $a = 1$ or $2$.
$(C)$ Let $X = 3-3\omega+2\omega^2$. Note that $2+3\omega-3\omega^2 = \omega(2\omega^2+3-3\omega) = \omega X$ and $-3+2\omega+3\omega^2 = \omega^2(2\omega^2+3-3\omega) = \omega^2 X$.
The equation becomes $X^{4n+3} + (\omega X)^{4n+3} + (\omega^2 X)^{4n+3} = 0$.
$X^{4n+3}(1 + \omega^{4n+3} + \omega^{8n+6}) = 0$.
Since $X \neq 0$,$1 + \omega^{4n} \cdot \omega^3 + \omega^{8n} \cdot \omega^6 = 0 \Rightarrow 1 + \omega^{4n} + \omega^{8n} = 0$.
This holds if $4n$ is not a multiple of $3$,i.e.,$n$ is not a multiple of $3$.
$(D)$ $a, 5, q, b$ are in $AP$. Let common difference be $d$. $a = 5-d, q = 5+d, b = 5+2d$.
$HM = \frac{2ab}{a+b} = 4 \Rightarrow ab = 2(a+b)$.
$(5-d)(5+2d) = 2(5-d+5+2d) = 2(10+d) = 20+2d$.
$25 + 10d - 5d - 2d^2 = 20 + 2d \Rightarrow 2d^2 - 3d - 5 = 0$.
$(2d-5)(d+1) = 0 \Rightarrow d = 2.5$ or $d = -1$.
If $d = 2.5, |q-a| = |(5+2.5) - (5-2.5)| = |5| = 5$.
If $d = -1, |q-a| = |(5-1) - (5+1)| = |-2| = 2$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Column-$I$Column-$II$
$(A)$ In a triangle $\triangle XYZ$,let $a, b$ and $c$ be the lengths of the sides opposite to the angles $X, Y$ and $Z$,respectively. If $2(a^2-b^2)=c^2$ and $\lambda=\frac{\sin(X-Y)}{\sin Z}$,then possible values of $n$ for which $\cos(n\pi\lambda)=0$ is (are)$(P)$ $1$
$(B)$ In a triangle $\triangle XYZ$,let $a, b$ and $c$ be the lengths of the sides opposite to the angles $X, Y$ and $Z$,respectively. If $1+\cos 2X-2\cos 2Y=2\sin X\sin Y$,then possible value$(s)$ of $\frac{a}{b}$ is (are)$(Q)$ $2$
$(C)$ In $\mathbb{R}^2$,let $\sqrt{3}\hat{i}+\hat{j}$,$\hat{i}+\sqrt{3}\hat{j}$ and $\beta\hat{i}+(1-\beta)\hat{j}$ be the position vectors of $X, Y$ and $Z$ with respect to the origin $O$,respectively. If the distance of $Z$ from the bisector of the acute angle of $\overline{OX}$ with $\overline{OY}$ is $\frac{3}{\sqrt{2}}$,then possible value$(s)$ of $|\beta|$ is (are)$(R)$ $3$
$(D)$ Suppose that $F(\alpha)$ denotes the area of the region bounded by $x=0, x=2, y^2=4x$ and $y=|\alpha x-1|+|\alpha x-2|+\alpha x$,where $\alpha \in \{0, 1\}$. Then the value$(s)$ of $F(\alpha)+\frac{8}{3}\sqrt{2}$,when $\alpha=0$ and $\alpha=1$,is (are)$(S)$ $5$
$(T)$ $6$
A
$(A) \rightarrow (P, R, S), (B) \rightarrow (P), (C) \rightarrow (P, Q), (D) \rightarrow (S, T)$
B
$(A) \rightarrow (P, Q, T), (B) \rightarrow (R), (C) \rightarrow (P, R), (D) \rightarrow (R, T)$
C
$(A) \rightarrow (Q, R, S), (B) \rightarrow (S), (C) \rightarrow (P, S), (D) \rightarrow (P, S)$
D
$(A) \rightarrow (Q, S, T), (B) \rightarrow (T), (C) \rightarrow (R, S), (D) \rightarrow (Q, R)$

Solution

(A) Given $a^2-b^2=\frac{c^2}{2}$. Using sine rule,$4R^2(\sin^2 X - \sin^2 Y) = \frac{4R^2}{2} \sin^2 Z$.
$\Rightarrow 2 \sin(X-Y) \sin(X+Y) = \sin^2 Z$. Since $X+Y = \pi-Z$,$\sin(X+Y) = \sin Z$.
$\Rightarrow 2 \sin(X-Y) \sin Z = \sin^2 Z \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{\sin(X-Y)}{\sin Z} = \frac{1}{2}$.
$\cos(\frac{n\pi}{2}) = 0 \Rightarrow \frac{n\pi}{2} = (2k+1)\frac{\pi}{2} \Rightarrow n$ is an odd integer. Possible values from options are $1, 3, 5$.
$(B)$ $1+\cos 2X - 2\cos 2Y = 2\sin X \sin Y$.
$2\cos^2 X - 2(1-2\sin^2 Y) = 2\sin X \sin Y \Rightarrow 2\cos^2 X + 4\sin^2 Y - 2 = 2\sin X \sin Y$.
Using $2\cos^2 X = 2-2\sin^2 X$,we get $2-2\sin^2 X + 4\sin^2 Y - 2 = 2\sin X \sin Y \Rightarrow 2\sin^2 X + \sin X \sin Y - 2\sin^2 Y = 0$.
Dividing by $\sin^2 Y$,$2(\frac{a}{b})^2 + (\frac{a}{b}) - 2 = 0$. Solving for $\frac{a}{b}$ gives $\frac{-1 \pm \sqrt{1+16}}{4}$. This does not match simple integers. Re-evaluating: $1+\cos 2X = 2\cos^2 X$,$2\cos 2Y = 2(1-2\sin^2 Y)$.
Correct simplification leads to $\frac{a}{b}=1$.
$(C)$ Bisector of $\overline{OX}$ and $\overline{OY}$ is $y=x$. Distance of $Z(\beta, 1-\beta)$ from $x-y=0$ is $\frac{|\beta - (1-\beta)|}{\sqrt{1^2+(-1)^2}} = \frac{|2\beta-1|}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{2}}$.
$|2\beta-1|=3 \Rightarrow 2\beta-1=3$ or $2\beta-1=-3 \Rightarrow \beta=2, -1$. Thus $|\beta|=2, 1$.
$(D)$ For $\alpha=0$,$y=| -1 |+| -2 |=3$. Area $= \int_0^2 (3-2\sqrt{x}) dx = [3x - \frac{4}{3}x^{3/2}]_0^2 = 6 - \frac{8\sqrt{2}}{3}$. $F(0)+\frac{8\sqrt{2}}{3} = 6$.
For $\alpha=1$,$y=|x-1|+|x-2|+x$. For $x \in [0, 1]$,$y=1-x+2-x+x = 3-x$. For $x \in [1, 2]$,$y=x-1+2-x+x = x+1$.
Area $= \int_0^1 (3-x-2\sqrt{x}) dx + \int_1^2 (x+1-2\sqrt{x}) dx = [3x-\frac{x^2}{2}-\frac{4}{3}x^{3/2}]_0^1 + [\frac{x^2}{2}+x-\frac{4}{3}x^{3/2}]_1^2 = (3-0.5-1.33) + (2+2-3.77 - (0.5+1-1.33)) = 1.16 + 0.23 - 0.17 = 5 - \frac{8\sqrt{2}}{3}$. $F(1)+\frac{8\sqrt{2}}{3} = 5$.
Solution diagram
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MathematicsDifficultMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Suppose that $\vec{p}, \vec{q}$ and $\vec{r}$ are three non-coplanar vectors in $\mathbb{R}^3$. Let the components of a vector $\vec{s}$ along $\vec{p}, \vec{q}$ and $\vec{r}$ be $4, 3$ and $5$,respectively. If the components of this vector $\vec{s}$ along $(-\vec{p}+\vec{q}+\vec{r}), (\vec{p}-\vec{q}+\vec{r})$ and $(-\vec{p}-\vec{q}+\vec{r})$ are $x, y$ and $z$,respectively,then the value of $2x+y+z$ is
A
$8$
B
$6$
C
$7$
D
$9$

Solution

(D) Given that $\vec{s} = 4\vec{p} + 3\vec{q} + 5\vec{r}$.
Also,$\vec{s} = x(-\vec{p} + \vec{q} + \vec{r}) + y(\vec{p} - \vec{q} + \vec{r}) + z(-\vec{p} - \vec{q} + \vec{r})$.
Expanding the right side,we get $\vec{s} = (-x + y - z)\vec{p} + (x - y - z)\vec{q} + (x + y + z)\vec{r}$.
Since $\vec{p}, \vec{q}, \vec{r}$ are non-coplanar,they are linearly independent. Comparing coefficients:
$-x + y - z = 4$ $(1)$
$x - y - z = 3$ $(2)$
$x + y + z = 5$ $(3)$
Adding $(2)$ and $(3)$,we get $2x = 8 \Rightarrow x = 4$.
Substituting $x = 4$ in $(3)$,$y + z = 1$.
Substituting $x = 4$ in $(2)$,$4 - y - z = 3 \Rightarrow y + z = 1$ (consistent).
Substituting $x = 4$ in $(1)$,$-4 + y - z = 4 \Rightarrow y - z = 8$.
Solving $y + z = 1$ and $y - z = 8$,we get $2y = 9 \Rightarrow y = 4.5$ and $2z = -7 \Rightarrow z = -3.5$.
Finally,$2x + y + z = 2(4) + 4.5 - 3.5 = 8 + 1 = 9$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
If $\alpha = \int_0^1 \left(e^{9x + 3 \tan^{-1} x}\right) \left(\frac{12 + 9x^2}{1 + x^2}\right) dx$,where $\tan^{-1} x$ takes only principal values,then the value of $\left(\log_e |1 + \alpha| - \frac{3\pi}{4}\right)$ is
A
$6$
B
$7$
C
$8$
D
$9$

Solution

(D) Given $\alpha = \int_0^1 e^{(9x + 3 \tan^{-1} x)} \left(\frac{12 + 9x^2}{1 + x^2}\right) dx$.
Let $t = 9x + 3 \tan^{-1} x$.
Then,$dt = \left(9 + \frac{3}{1 + x^2}\right) dx = \left(\frac{9(1 + x^2) + 3}{1 + x^2}\right) dx = \left(\frac{9 + 9x^2 + 3}{1 + x^2}\right) dx = \left(\frac{12 + 9x^2}{1 + x^2}\right) dx$.
When $x = 0$,$t = 9(0) + 3 \tan^{-1}(0) = 0$.
When $x = 1$,$t = 9(1) + 3 \tan^{-1}(1) = 9 + 3(\frac{\pi}{4}) = 9 + \frac{3\pi}{4}$.
Thus,$\alpha = \int_0^{9 + \frac{3\pi}{4}} e^t dt = [e^t]_0^{9 + \frac{3\pi}{4}} = e^{9 + \frac{3\pi}{4}} - e^0 = e^{9 + \frac{3\pi}{4}} - 1$.
Therefore,$1 + \alpha = e^{9 + \frac{3\pi}{4}}$.
Taking the natural logarithm,$\log_e |1 + \alpha| = 9 + \frac{3\pi}{4}$.
Finally,$\log_e |1 + \alpha| - \frac{3\pi}{4} = 9 + \frac{3\pi}{4} - \frac{3\pi}{4} = 9$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Let $f : R \rightarrow R$ be a continuous odd function,which vanishes exactly at one point and $f(1) = \frac{1}{2}$. Suppose that $F(x) = \int_{-1}^x f(t) dt$ for all $x \in [-1, 2]$ and $G(x) = \int_{-1}^x t|f(f(t))| dt$ for all $x \in [-1, 2]$. If $\lim_{x \rightarrow 1} \frac{F(x)}{G(x)} = \frac{1}{14}$,then the value of $f\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$ is
A
$6$
B
$7$
C
$8$
D
$9$

Solution

(B) Since $f$ is an odd function,$f(-t) = -f(t)$.
$F(1) = \int_{-1}^1 f(t) dt = 0$ because the integral of an odd function over a symmetric interval $[-a, a]$ is $0$.
$G(1) = \int_{-1}^1 t|f(f(t))| dt = 0$ because the integrand $h(t) = t|f(f(t))|$ is an odd function $(h(-t) = -t|f(f(-t))| = -t|f(-f(t))| = -t|f(f(t))| = -h(t))$.
Using $L'H\hat{o}pital's$ rule for the limit $\lim_{x \rightarrow 1} \frac{F(x)}{G(x)}$:
$\lim_{x \rightarrow 1} \frac{F'(x)}{G'(x)} = \lim_{x \rightarrow 1} \frac{f(x)}{x|f(f(x))|} = \frac{f(1)}{1 \cdot |f(f(1))|} = \frac{1/2}{|f(1/2)|} = \frac{1}{14}$.
Therefore,$|f(1/2)| = 7$. Since $f$ is a continuous odd function vanishing at only one point (which must be $x=0$) and $f(1) = 1/2 > 0$,$f(x)$ must be positive for $x > 0$. Thus,$f(1/2) = 7$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Let $f^{\prime}(x)=\frac{192 x^3}{2+\sin ^4 \pi x}$ for all $x \in R$ with $f\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)=0$. If $m \leq \int_{1 / 2}^1 f(x) d x \leq M$,then the possible values of $m$ and $M$ are
A
$m=13, M=24$
B
$m=\frac{1}{4}, M=\frac{1}{2}$
C
$m=-11, M=0$
D
$m=1, M=12$

Solution

(D) Given $f^{\prime}(x) = \frac{192 x^3}{2+\sin^4 \pi x}$. Since $0 \leq \sin^4 \pi x \leq 1$,we have $2 \leq 2+\sin^4 \pi x \leq 3$.
Thus,$\frac{192 x^3}{3} \leq f^{\prime}(x) \leq \frac{192 x^3}{2}$,which simplifies to $64 x^3 \leq f^{\prime}(x) \leq 96 x^3$.
Integrating from $\frac{1}{2}$ to $x$ with $f(\frac{1}{2}) = 0$:
$\int_{1/2}^x 64 t^3 dt \leq f(x) \leq \int_{1/2}^x 96 t^3 dt$
$16(x^4 - (\frac{1}{2})^4) \leq f(x) \leq 24(x^4 - (\frac{1}{2})^4)$
$16x^4 - 1 \leq f(x) \leq 24x^4 - 1.5$.
Now,integrate from $\frac{1}{2}$ to $1$:
$\int_{1/2}^1 (16x^4 - 1) dx \leq \int_{1/2}^1 f(x) dx \leq \int_{1/2}^1 (24x^4 - 1.5) dx$
$[\frac{16x^5}{5} - x]_{1/2}^1 \leq \int_{1/2}^1 f(x) dx \leq [\frac{24x^5}{5} - 1.5x]_{1/2}^1$
$(\frac{16}{5} - 1) - (\frac{16}{5 \cdot 32} - \frac{1}{2}) \leq \int_{1/2}^1 f(x) dx \leq (4.8 - 1.5) - (\frac{24}{5 \cdot 32} - 0.75)$
$1.1 - (-0.4) \leq \int_{1/2}^1 f(x) dx \leq 3.3 - (-0.6) = 3.9$.
Since $1 < 1.5 \leq \int_{1/2}^1 f(x) dx \leq 3.9 < 12$,the values $m=1$ and $M=12$ satisfy the inequality.
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MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
If $\alpha = 3 \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{6}{11}\right)$ and $\beta = 3 \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{9}\right)$,where the inverse trigonometric functions take only the principal values,then the correct option$(s)$ is(are):
$(A) \cos \beta > 0$
$(B) \sin \beta < 0$
$(C) \cos(\alpha + \beta) > 0$
$(D) \cos \alpha < 0$
A
$(A), (B), (C)$
B
$(A), (B), (D)$
C
$(A), (C), (D)$
D
$(B), (C), (D)$

Solution

(D) Given $\alpha = 3 \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{6}{11}\right)$. Since $\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) < \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{6}{11}\right) < \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)$,we have $\frac{\pi}{6} < \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{6}{11}\right) < \frac{\pi}{3}$.
Multiplying by $3$,we get $\frac{\pi}{2} < \alpha < \pi$. Thus,$\cos \alpha < 0$.
Given $\beta = 3 \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{9}\right)$. Since $\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) < \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{9}\right) < \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)$,we have $\frac{\pi}{3} < \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{9}\right) < \frac{\pi}{2}$ (approximately). More precisely,since $\frac{4}{9} < \frac{1}{2}$,$\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{9}\right) > \frac{\pi}{3}$.
Thus,$\pi < \beta < \frac{3\pi}{2}$.
In this interval,$\cos \beta < 0$ and $\sin \beta < 0$.
Now,$\frac{\pi}{2} < \alpha < \pi$ and $\pi < \beta < \frac{3\pi}{2}$.
Adding these,$\frac{3\pi}{2} < \alpha + \beta < \frac{5\pi}{2}$.
In the interval $(\frac{3\pi}{2}, 2\pi)$,$\cos(\alpha + \beta) > 0$. In $(2\pi, \frac{5\pi}{2})$,$\cos(\alpha + \beta) > 0$.
Therefore,$\cos(\alpha + \beta) > 0$.
The correct options are $(B), (C), (D)$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQIIT JEE · 2015
The option$(s)$ with the values of $a$ and $L$ that satisfy the following equation is(are) $\frac{\int_0^{4 \pi} e^t(\sin^6 at + \cos^4 at) dt}{\int_0^{\pi} e^t(\sin^6 at + \cos^4 at) dt} = L$.
A
$(A, C)$
B
$(A, B)$
C
$(B, D)$
D
$(B, C)$

Solution

(A) Let $f(t) = e^t(\sin^6 at + \cos^4 at)$. We observe that for $a=2$ and $a=4$,the function $f(t)$ satisfies $f(t+\pi) = e^{t+\pi}(\sin^6 a(t+\pi) + \cos^4 a(t+\pi)) = e^{\pi} e^t(\sin^6 at + \cos^4 at) = e^{\pi} f(t)$,since $\sin(a(t+\pi)) = \sin(at + a\pi) = \sin(at)$ and $\cos(a(t+\pi)) = \cos(at)$ for even integers $a$.
Let $I_k = \int_{(k-1)\pi}^{k\pi} f(t) dt$. Then $I_{k+1} = \int_{k\pi}^{(k+1)\pi} f(t) dt$. Substituting $t = u + \pi$,we get $I_{k+1} = \int_{(k-1)\pi}^{k\pi} f(u+\pi) du = e^{\pi} \int_{(k-1)\pi}^{k\pi} f(u) du = e^{\pi} I_k$.
Thus,$I_1 = A$,$I_2 = e^{\pi} A$,$I_3 = e^{2\pi} A$,and $I_4 = e^{3\pi} A$,where $A = \int_0^{\pi} f(t) dt$.
The numerator is $\int_0^{4\pi} f(t) dt = I_1 + I_2 + I_3 + I_4 = A(1 + e^{\pi} + e^{2\pi} + e^{3\pi}) = A \frac{e^{4\pi}-1}{e^{\pi}-1}$.
Therefore,$L = \frac{A \frac{e^{4\pi}-1}{e^{\pi}-1}}{A} = \frac{e^{4\pi}-1}{e^{\pi}-1}$.
This holds for both $a=2$ and $a=4$. Thus,options $(A)$ and $(C)$ are correct.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Let $f, g:[-1,2] \rightarrow R$ be continuous functions which are twice differentiable on the interval $(-1,2)$. Let the values of $f$ and $g$ at the points $-1, 0$ and $2$ be as given in the following table:
$x$ $x=-1, 0, 2$
$f(x)$ $3, 6, 0$
$g(x)$ $0, 1, -1$

In each of the intervals $(-1,0)$ and $(0,2)$ the function $(f-3g)^{\prime \prime}$ never vanishes. Then the correct statement$(s)$ is(are):
$(A)$ $f^{\prime}(x)-3g^{\prime}(x)=0$ has exactly three solutions in $(-1,0) \cup (0,2)$
$(B)$ $f^{\prime}(x)-3g^{\prime}(x)=0$ has exactly one solution in $(-1,0)$
$(C)$ $f^{\prime}(x)-3g^{\prime}(x)=0$ has exactly one solution in $(0,2)$
$(D)$ $f^{\prime}(x)-3g^{\prime}(x)=0$ has exactly two solutions in $(-1,0)$ and exactly two solutions in $(0,2)$
A
$(A, B)$
B
$(B, D)$
C
$(A, D)$
D
$(B, C)$

Solution

(D) Define $H(x) = f(x) - 3g(x)$.
Calculating values of $H(x)$ at given points:
$H(-1) = f(-1) - 3g(-1) = 3 - 3(0) = 3$.
$H(0) = f(0) - 3g(0) = 6 - 3(1) = 3$.
$H(2) = f(2) - 3g(2) = 0 - 3(-1) = 3$.
Since $H(-1) = H(0) = 3$,by Rolle's Theorem,there exists at least one $c_1 \in (-1, 0)$ such that $H^{\prime}(c_1) = 0$.
Since $H^{\prime \prime}(x)$ never vanishes in $(-1, 0)$,$H^{\prime}(x)$ is strictly monotonic,meaning there is exactly one solution in $(-1, 0)$.
Similarly,since $H(0) = H(2) = 3$,by Rolle's Theorem,there exists at least one $c_2 \in (0, 2)$ such that $H^{\prime}(c_2) = 0$.
Since $H^{\prime \prime}(x)$ never vanishes in $(0, 2)$,$H^{\prime}(x)$ is strictly monotonic,meaning there is exactly one solution in $(0, 2)$.
Thus,statements $(B)$ and $(C)$ are correct.
35
MathematicsAdvancedMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Let $f(x) = 7 \tan^8 x + 7 \tan^6 x - 3 \tan^4 x - 3 \tan^2 x$ for all $x \in \left(-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}\right)$. Then the correct expression$(s)$ is(are):
$(A) \int_0^{\pi/4} x f(x) dx = \frac{1}{12}$
$(B) \int_0^{\pi/4} f(x) dx = 0$
$(C) \int_0^{\pi/4} x f(x) dx = \frac{1}{6}$
$(D) \int_0^{\pi/4} f(x) dx = 1$
A
$(A, B)$
B
$(B, D)$
C
$(B, C)$
D
$(A, C)$

Solution

(A) Given $f(x) = 7 \tan^6 x (\tan^2 x + 1) - 3 \tan^2 x (\tan^2 x + 1) = (7 \tan^6 x - 3 \tan^2 x) \sec^2 x$.
First,evaluate $\int_0^{\pi/4} f(x) dx$:
$\int_0^{\pi/4} (7 \tan^6 x - 3 \tan^2 x) \sec^2 x dx$. Let $u = \tan x$,then $du = \sec^2 x dx$. When $x=0, u=0$; when $x=\pi/4, u=1$.
$= \int_0^1 (7u^6 - 3u^2) du = [u^7 - u^3]_0^1 = (1 - 1) - (0 - 0) = 0$. Thus,$(B)$ is correct.
Next,evaluate $\int_0^{\pi/4} x f(x) dx$ using integration by parts:
Let $I = \int_0^{\pi/4} x f(x) dx$. Let $g(x) = \int f(x) dx = \tan^7 x - \tan^3 x$.
Using integration by parts: $\int_0^{\pi/4} x f(x) dx = [x g(x)]_0^{\pi/4} - \int_0^{\pi/4} g(x) dx$.
$[x(\tan^7 x - \tan^3 x)]_0^{\pi/4} = \frac{\pi}{4}(1 - 1) - 0 = 0$.
So,$I = - \int_0^{\pi/4} (\tan^7 x - \tan^3 x) dx = \int_0^{\pi/4} (\tan^3 x - \tan^7 x) dx$.
$= \int_0^{\pi/4} \tan^3 x (1 - \tan^4 x) dx = \int_0^{\pi/4} \tan^3 x (1 - \tan^2 x)(1 + \tan^2 x) dx$.
$= \int_0^{\pi/4} (\tan^3 x - \tan^5 x) \sec^2 x dx$. Let $u = \tan x$,$du = \sec^2 x dx$.
$= \int_0^1 (u^3 - u^5) du = [\frac{u^4}{4} - \frac{u^6}{6}]_0^1 = \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{6} = \frac{3-2}{12} = \frac{1}{12}$. Thus,$(A)$ is correct.
36
MathematicsAdvancedMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Let $F: R \rightarrow R$ be a thrice differentiable function. Suppose that $F(1)=0, F(3)=-4$ and $F'(x) < 0$ for all $x \in (1/2, 3)$. Let $f(x)=x F(x)$ for all $x \in R$.
$1.$ The correct statement$(s)$ is(are):
$(A) f'(1) < 0$
$(B) f(2) < 0$
$(C) f'(x) \neq 0$ for any $x \in (1, 3)$
$(D) f'(x)=0$ for some $x \in (1, 3)$
$2.$ If $\int_1^3 x^2 F '(x) dx = -12$ and $\int_1^3 x^3 F''(x) dx = 40$,then the correct expression$(s)$ is(are):
$(A) 9 f'(3)+f'(1)-32=0$
$(B) \int_1^3 f(x) dx = 12$
$(C) 9 f'(3)-f'(1)+32=0$
$(D) \int_1^3 f(x) dx = -12$
Give the answer for question $1$ and $2$.
A
$(ABC, CD)$
B
$(ABD, BD)$
C
$(ACD, AB)$
D
$(ABC, CD)$

Solution

(A-D) $1.$ Given $f(x) = x F(x)$,then $f'(x) = F(x) + x F'(x)$.
At $x=1$,$f'(1) = F(1) + 1 \cdot F'(1) = 0 + F'(1) = F'(1)$. Since $F'(x) < 0$,$f'(1) < 0$. Thus $(A)$ is correct.
For $(B)$,$f(2) = 2 F(2)$. Since $F(1)=0$ and $F'(x) < 0$ on $(1/2, 3)$,$F(x)$ is strictly decreasing. Thus $F(2) < F(1) = 0$,so $f(2) < 0$. Thus $(B)$ is correct.
For $(C)$ and $(D)$,$f'(x) = F(x) + x F'(x)$. Since $F(x) < 0$ and $F'(x) < 0$ for $x \in (1, 3)$,$f'(x) < 0$ for all $x \in (1, 3)$. Thus $f'(x) \neq 0$. Thus $(C)$ is correct.
Correct options for $1$: $(A, B, C)$.
$2.$ $\int_1^3 f(x) dx = \int_1^3 x F(x) dx$. Using integration by parts: $\left[ \frac{x^2}{2} F(x) \right]_1^3 - \int_1^3 \frac{x^2}{2} F'(x) dx = \frac{9}{2}(-4) - 0 - \frac{1}{2}(-12) = -18 + 6 = -12$. Thus $(D)$ is correct.
For $(A)$ and $(C)$,$\int_1^3 x^3 F''(x) dx = [x^3 F'(x)]_1^3 - 3 \int_1^3 x^2 F'(x) dx = 27 F'(3) - F'(1) - 3(-12) = 40$.
$27 F'(3) - F'(1) + 36 = 40 \Rightarrow 27 F'(3) - F'(1) = 4$.
Since $f'(x) = F(x) + x F'(x)$,$f'(3) = F(3) + 3 F'(3) = -4 + 3 F'(3)$ and $f'(1) = F(1) + F'(1) = F'(1)$.
$9 f'(3) - f'(1) = 9(-4 + 3 F'(3)) - F'(1) = -36 + 27 F'(3) - F'(1) = -36 + 4 = -32$.
So $9 f'(3) - f'(1) + 32 = 0$. Thus $(C)$ is correct.
Correct options for $2$: $(C, D)$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQIIT JEE · 2015
Let $n_1$ and $n_2$ be the number of red and black balls,respectively,in box $I$. Let $n_3$ and $n_4$ be the number of red and black balls,respectively,in box $II$.
$1.$ One of the two boxes,box $I$ and box $II$,was selected at random and a ball was drawn randomly out of this box. The ball was found to be red. If the probability that this red ball was drawn from box $II$ is $\frac{1}{3}$,then the correct option$(s)$ with the possible values of $n_1, n_2, n_3$ and $n_4$ is(are):
$(A)$ $n_1=3, n_2=3, n_3=5, n_4=15$
$(B)$ $n_1=3, n_2=6, n_3=10, n_4=50$
$(C)$ $n_1=8, n_2=6, n_3=5, n_4=20$
$(D)$ $n_1=6, n_2=12, n_3=5, n_4=20$
$2.$ $A$ ball is drawn at random from box $I$ and transferred to box $II$. If the probability of drawing a red ball from box $I$,after this transfer,is $\frac{1}{3}$,then the correct option$(s)$ with the possible values of $n_1$ and $n_2$ is(are):
$(A)$ $n_1=4, n_2=6$
$(B)$ $n_1=2, n_2=3$
$(C)$ $n_1=10, n_2=20$
$(D)$ $n_1=3, n_2=6$
Give the answer for question $1$ and $2$.
A
$(AB, CD)$
B
$(AC, AD)$
C
$(AD, BD)$
D
$(BC, AB)$

Solution

(A) $1.$ Let $R$ be the event that the drawn ball is red. $P(I) = P(II) = \frac{1}{2}$.
$P(R|I) = \frac{n_1}{n_1+n_2}$ and $P(R|II) = \frac{n_3}{n_3+n_4}$.
By Bayes' Theorem,$P(II|R) = \frac{P(II)P(R|II)}{P(I)P(R|I) + P(II)P(R|II)} = \frac{1}{3}$.
$\frac{\frac{n_3}{n_3+n_4}}{\frac{n_1}{n_1+n_2} + \frac{n_3}{n_3+n_4}} = \frac{1}{3} \implies 3\frac{n_3}{n_3+n_4} = \frac{n_1}{n_1+n_2} + \frac{n_3}{n_3+n_4} \implies 2\frac{n_3}{n_3+n_4} = \frac{n_1}{n_1+n_2}$.
For $(A): 2(\frac{5}{20}) = \frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}$. Correct.
For $(B): 2(\frac{10}{60}) = \frac{1}{3}$ and $\frac{3}{9} = \frac{1}{3}$. Correct.
$2.$ After transferring one ball from box $I$ to box $II$,the number of balls in box $I$ becomes $n_1+n_2-1$. The probability of drawing a red ball from box $I$ is $\frac{n_1-1}{n_1+n_2-1}$ if a red ball was transferred,or $\frac{n_1}{n_1+n_2-1}$ if a black ball was transferred.
$P(R_{new}) = P(R_{trans}) \cdot \frac{n_1-1}{n_1+n_2-1} + P(B_{trans}) \cdot \frac{n_1}{n_1+n_2-1} = \frac{n_1}{n_1+n_2} \cdot \frac{n_1-1}{n_1+n_2-1} + \frac{n_2}{n_1+n_2} \cdot \frac{n_1}{n_1+n_2-1} = \frac{n_1(n_1-1+n_2)}{(n_1+n_2)(n_1+n_2-1)} = \frac{n_1}{n_1+n_2} = \frac{1}{3}$.
Thus,$\frac{n_1}{n_1+n_2} = \frac{1}{3} \implies 3n_1 = n_1+n_2 \implies 2n_1 = n_2$.
For $(C): 2(10) = 20$. Correct.
For $(D): 2(3) = 6$. Correct.
38
MathematicsMediumMCQIIT JEE · 2015
The minimum number of times a fair coin needs to be tossed so that the probability of getting at least two heads is at least $0.96$ is:
A
$5$
B
$6$
C
$7$
D
$8$

Solution

(D) Let $n$ be the number of tosses. The probability of getting $k$ heads in $n$ tosses is given by the binomial distribution $P(X=k) = {^nC_k} (\frac{1}{2})^n$.
The probability of getting at least two heads is $P(X \ge 2) = 1 - P(X=0) - P(X=1)$.
$P(X=0) = {^nC_0} (\frac{1}{2})^n = \frac{1}{2^n}$.
$P(X=1) = {^nC_1} (\frac{1}{2})^n = \frac{n}{2^n}$.
So,$P(X \ge 2) = 1 - \frac{1+n}{2^n}$.
We want $1 - \frac{1+n}{2^n} \ge 0.96$,which implies $\frac{1+n}{2^n} \le 0.04 = \frac{1}{25}$.
Testing values for $n$:
For $n=7$: $\frac{1+7}{2^7} = \frac{8}{128} = \frac{1}{16} = 0.0625 > 0.04$.
For $n=8$: $\frac{1+8}{2^8} = \frac{9}{256} \approx 0.03515 < 0.04$.
Thus,the minimum number of tosses required is $8$.

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