MHT CET 2020 Mathematics Question Paper with Answer and Solution

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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
In $\triangle ABC$,if $\frac{\cos A}{a} = \frac{\cos B}{b} = \frac{\cos C}{c}$ with usual notations,then the triangle is
A
an isosceles triangle
B
an equilateral triangle
C
a right-angled scalene triangle
D
a scalene triangle

Solution

(B) Using the sine rule,we have $\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C} = 2R$,which implies $a = 2R \sin A$,$b = 2R \sin B$,and $c = 2R \sin C$.
Given the condition $\frac{\cos A}{a} = \frac{\cos B}{b} = \frac{\cos C}{c}$,we substitute the values of $a, b, c$:
$\frac{\cos A}{2R \sin A} = \frac{\cos B}{2R \sin B} = \frac{\cos C}{2R \sin C}$.
This simplifies to $\cot A = \cot B = \cot C$.
Since $A, B, C$ are angles of a triangle,$\cot A = \cot B = \cot C$ implies $A = B = C$.
Therefore,the triangle is an equilateral triangle.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2020
In a triangle $ABC$ with usual notations,if $\tan A, \tan B, \tan C$ are in $H.P.$,then $a^{2}, b^{2}, c^{2}$ are in
A
$A.P.$
B
Not in $A.P.$
C
$H.P.$
D
$G.P.$

Solution

(A) Given that $\tan A, \tan B, \tan C$ are in $H.P.$
$\frac{2}{\tan B} = \frac{1}{\tan A} + \frac{1}{\tan C}$
$\frac{2 \cos B}{\sin B} = \frac{\cos A}{\sin A} + \frac{\cos C}{\sin C}$
Using the sine rule $\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C} = 2R$,we have $\sin A = \frac{a}{2R}, \sin B = \frac{b}{2R}, \sin C = \frac{c}{2R}$.
Also,$\cos B = \frac{a^{2}+c^{2}-b^{2}}{2ac}, \cos A = \frac{b^{2}+c^{2}-a^{2}}{2bc}, \cos C = \frac{a^{2}+b^{2}-c^{2}}{2ab}$.
Substituting these values:
$2 \left( \frac{a^{2}+c^{2}-b^{2}}{2ac} \right) \cdot \frac{2R}{b} = \frac{b^{2}+c^{2}-a^{2}}{2bc} \cdot \frac{2R}{a} + \frac{a^{2}+b^{2}-c^{2}}{2ab} \cdot \frac{2R}{c}$
Multiplying both sides by $\frac{abc}{2R}$:
$2(a^{2}+c^{2}-b^{2}) = (b^{2}+c^{2}-a^{2}) + (a^{2}+b^{2}-c^{2})$
$2a^{2} + 2c^{2} - 2b^{2} = 2b^{2}$
$2a^{2} + 2c^{2} = 4b^{2}$
$a^{2} + c^{2} = 2b^{2}$
Thus,$a^{2}, b^{2}, c^{2}$ are in $A.P.$
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
With usual notations,in triangle $ABC$,$a=\sqrt{3}+1$,$b=\sqrt{3}-1$ and $m \angle C=60^{\circ}$,then $A-B=$ (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$45$
B
$60$
C
$30$
D
$90$

Solution

(D) Given $a=\sqrt{3}+1$,$b=\sqrt{3}-1$,$m \angle C=60^{\circ}$.
Using the tangent rule (Napier's Analogy): $\tan \left( \frac{A-B}{2} \right) = \frac{a-b}{a+b} \cot \left( \frac{C}{2} \right)$.
Substitute the values: $\frac{a-b}{a+b} = \frac{(\sqrt{3}+1)-(\sqrt{3}-1)}{(\sqrt{3}+1)+(\sqrt{3}-1)} = \frac{2}{2\sqrt{3}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
$\tan \left( \frac{A-B}{2} \right) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \cot \left( \frac{60^{\circ}}{2} \right) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \cot(30^{\circ}) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \times \sqrt{3} = 1$.
$\frac{A-B}{2} = 45^{\circ} \Rightarrow A-B = 90^{\circ}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
In a triangle $ABC$ with usual notations,if $\frac{\cos A}{a} = \frac{\cos B}{b} = \frac{\cos C}{c}$,then the triangle is equilateral. If the side length is $a = \sqrt{6}$,find the area of the triangle.
A
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ sq. units
B
$\frac{3 \sqrt{3}}{2}$ sq. units
C
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}$ sq. units
D
$\frac{5 \sqrt{3}}{2}$ sq. units

Solution

(B) We know from the Sine Rule that $\frac{\sin A}{a} = \frac{\sin B}{b} = \frac{\sin C}{c} = k$.
Given that $\frac{\cos A}{a} = \frac{\cos B}{b} = \frac{\cos C}{c}$.
Dividing the Sine Rule equation by the given equation,we get $\tan A = \tan B = \tan C$.
Since $A, B, C$ are angles of a triangle,this implies $A = B = C = 60^{\circ}$,so the triangle is equilateral.
The area of an equilateral triangle with side $a$ is given by $\text{Area} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a^2$.
Given $a = \sqrt{6}$,the area is $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} (\sqrt{6})^2 = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 6 = \frac{3 \sqrt{3}}{2}$ sq. units.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
In a $\Delta ABC$,if $2 \cos C = \sin B \cdot \operatorname{cosec} A$,then:
A
$a = b$
B
$b = c$
C
$a = c$
D
$a = b = c$

Solution

(C) Given the equation: $2 \cos C = \sin B \cdot \operatorname{cosec} A$
Since $\operatorname{cosec} A = \frac{1}{\sin A}$,we have $2 \cos C = \frac{\sin B}{\sin A}$.
Using the Sine Rule,$\frac{\sin B}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{a}$.
Thus,$2 \cos C = \frac{b}{a}$.
Using the Cosine Rule,$\cos C = \frac{a^2 + b^2 - c^2}{2ab}$.
Substituting this into the equation: $2 \left( \frac{a^2 + b^2 - c^2}{2ab} \right) = \frac{b}{a}$.
$\frac{a^2 + b^2 - c^2}{ab} = \frac{b}{a}$.
Multiplying both sides by $ab$,we get $a^2 + b^2 - c^2 = b^2$.
$a^2 - c^2 = 0 \Rightarrow a^2 = c^2$.
Since $a$ and $c$ are side lengths,$a = c$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
With usual notations,if the angles $A, B, C$ of a $\triangle ABC$ are in $A$.$P$. and $b:c = \sqrt{3}:\sqrt{2}$,then $\angle A=$ (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$55$
B
$45$
C
$35$
D
$75$

Solution

(D) Given that $A, B, C$ are in $A$.$P$.,we have $2B = A + C$.
Since $A + B + C = 180^{\circ}$,we substitute $A + C = 2B$ to get $3B = 180^{\circ}$,which implies $B = 60^{\circ}$.
Using the Sine Rule,$\frac{\sin B}{b} = \frac{\sin C}{c}$,we have $\sin C = \frac{c}{b} \sin B$.
Given $b:c = \sqrt{3}:\sqrt{2}$,we have $\frac{c}{b} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Thus,$\sin C = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}} \times \sin 60^{\circ} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
Therefore,$C = 45^{\circ}$.
Finally,$A = 180^{\circ} - (B + C) = 180^{\circ} - (60^{\circ} + 45^{\circ}) = 180^{\circ} - 105^{\circ} = 75^{\circ}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
With usual notations,if triangle $ABC$ is right-angled at $C$,then $\left(\frac{a^{2}+b^{2}}{a^{2}-b^{2}}\right) \sin (A-B) =$
A
$3$
B
$1$
C
$0$
D
$-1$

Solution

(B) Given that in $\triangle ABC, \angle C = 90^{\circ}$,so $A+B = 90^{\circ} \Rightarrow B = 90^{\circ}-A$.
Using the sine rule,$a = k \sin A$ and $b = k \sin B$.
Substituting these into the expression:
$\frac{a^{2}+b^{2}}{a^{2}-b^{2}} \sin (A-B) = \frac{\sin^{2} A + \sin^{2} B}{\sin^{2} A - \sin^{2} B} \sin (A-B)$.
Since $B = 90^{\circ}-A$,$\sin B = \cos A$ and $\cos B = \sin A$.
Thus,$\sin^{2} A + \sin^{2} B = \sin^{2} A + \cos^{2} A = 1$.
And $\sin^{2} A - \sin^{2} B = \sin^{2} A - \cos^{2} A = -\cos 2A$.
Also,$\sin (A-B) = \sin (A - (90^{\circ}-A)) = \sin (2A - 90^{\circ}) = -\cos 2A$.
Substituting these values:
$\frac{1}{-\cos 2A} \cdot (-\cos 2A) = 1$.
108
MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2020
With usual notations,in $\triangle ABC$,if $a=2, b=3, c=5$ and $\frac{\cos A}{a}+\frac{\cos B}{b}+\frac{\cos C}{c}=\frac{k+7}{30}$,then $k=$
A
$6$
B
$16$
C
$17$
D
$12$

Solution

(D) Using the cosine rule,$\cos A = \frac{b^2+c^2-a^2}{2bc}$,$\cos B = \frac{a^2+c^2-b^2}{2ac}$,and $\cos C = \frac{a^2+b^2-c^2}{2ab}$.
Substituting these into the given expression:
$\frac{b^2+c^2-a^2}{2abc} + \frac{a^2+c^2-b^2}{2abc} + \frac{a^2+b^2-c^2}{2abc} = \frac{k+7}{30}$
$\frac{a^2+b^2+c^2}{2abc} = \frac{k+7}{30}$
Given $a=2, b=3, c=5$,we have $a^2+b^2+c^2 = 4+9+25 = 38$ and $2abc = 2 \times 2 \times 3 \times 5 = 60$.
So,$\frac{38}{60} = \frac{k+7}{30}$
$\frac{38}{60} = \frac{2(k+7)}{60}$
$38 = 2k + 14$
$2k = 24 \Rightarrow k = 12$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $A, B, C$ are the angles of a $\Delta ABC$,then with usual notations,$\frac{c^{2}-a^{2}+b^{2}}{a^{2}-b^{2}+c^{2}} = $
A
$\frac{\cos B}{\cos A}$
B
$\frac{\cot B}{\cot A}$
C
$\frac{\sin B}{\sin A}$
D
$\frac{\tan B}{\tan A}$

Solution

(D) Using the cosine rule,we have $\cos A = \frac{b^2 + c^2 - a^2}{2bc}$ and $\cos B = \frac{a^2 + c^2 - b^2}{2ac}$.
Thus,$b^2 + c^2 - a^2 = 2bc \cos A$ and $a^2 + c^2 - b^2 = 2ac \cos B$.
Substituting these into the given expression:
$\frac{c^2 - a^2 + b^2}{a^2 - b^2 + c^2} = \frac{2bc \cos A}{2ac \cos B} = \frac{b \cos A}{a \cos B}$.
By the sine rule,$\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = 2R$,so $a = 2R \sin A$ and $b = 2R \sin B$.
Substituting these values:
$= \frac{(2R \sin B) \cos A}{(2R \sin A) \cos B} = \frac{\sin B \cos A}{\sin A \cos B} = \frac{\tan B}{\tan A}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
In $\Delta ABC$ with usual notations $a=4, b=3, \angle A=60^{\circ}$,then $c$ is a root of the equation
A
$c^{2}-3c-7=0$
B
$c^{2}-3c+7=0$
C
$c^{2}+3c-7=0$
D
$c^{2}+3c+7=0$

Solution

(A) Using the Law of Cosines: $\cos A = \frac{b^{2}+c^{2}-a^{2}}{2bc}$
Substituting the given values: $\cos 60^{\circ} = \frac{3^{2}+c^{2}-4^{2}}{2(3)(c)}$
$\frac{1}{2} = \frac{9+c^{2}-16}{6c}$
$\frac{1}{2} = \frac{c^{2}-7}{6c}$
$3c = c^{2}-7$
$c^{2}-3c-7 = 0$
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
In a triangle $ABC$ with usual notations,$\frac{\cos A-\cos C}{a-c}+\frac{\cos B}{b}=$
A
$\frac{1}{b}$
B
$\frac{2}{b}$
C
$\frac{-1}{b}$
D
$\frac{-2}{b}$

Solution

(C) We are given the expression $\frac{\cos A-\cos C}{a-c}+\frac{\cos B}{b}$.
By taking the common denominator,we get $\frac{b(\cos A-\cos C) + (a-c)\cos B}{b(a-c)}$.
Expanding the numerator,we have $\frac{b \cos A - b \cos C + a \cos B - c \cos B}{b(a-c)}$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $\frac{(a \cos B + b \cos A) - (b \cos C + c \cos B)}{b(a-c)}$.
Using the projection formula $c = a \cos B + b \cos A$ and $a = b \cos C + c \cos B$,the expression becomes $\frac{c - a}{b(a-c)}$.
Since $c - a = -(a - c)$,the expression simplifies to $\frac{-(a - c)}{b(a - c)} = \frac{-1}{b}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The area of the triangle $ABC$ is $10\sqrt{3} \text{ cm}^2$,angle $B$ is $60^{\circ}$ and its perimeter is $20 \text{ cm}$. Then $\ell(AC) = $ (in $\text{ cm}$)
A
$10$
B
$8$
C
$5$
D
$7$

Solution

(D) Given: $\text{Area} = 10\sqrt{3} \text{ cm}^2$,$\angle B = 60^{\circ}$,and $a+b+c = 20 \text{ cm}$.
Using the area formula: $\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2}ac \sin B$.
$10\sqrt{3} = \frac{1}{2}ac \sin 60^{\circ} \Rightarrow 10\sqrt{3} = \frac{1}{2}ac \left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)$.
$10\sqrt{3} = \frac{ac\sqrt{3}}{4} \Rightarrow ac = 40$.
Using the Law of Cosines: $b^2 = a^2 + c^2 - 2ac \cos B$.
$b^2 = (a+c)^2 - 2ac - 2ac \cos 60^{\circ}$.
Since $a+c = 20-b$,we have $b^2 = (20-b)^2 - 2(40) - 2(40)(0.5)$.
$b^2 = 400 + b^2 - 40b - 80 - 40$.
$0 = 280 - 40b$.
$40b = 280 \Rightarrow b = 7 \text{ cm}$.
Thus,$\ell(AC) = b = 7 \text{ cm}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
With usual notations,in $\Delta ABC$,if $b \cos ^{2} \frac{C}{2}+c \cos ^{2} \frac{B}{2}=\frac{3 a}{2}$,then
A
$b, a, c$ are in $A$.$P$.
B
$b, a, c$ are in $G$.$P$.
C
$a, b, c$ are in $G$.$P$.
D
$a, b, c$ are in $A$.$P$.

Solution

(A) Given $b \cos ^{2} \frac{C}{2}+c \cos ^{2} \frac{B}{2}=\frac{3 a}{2}$.
Using the identity $\cos ^{2} \theta = \frac{1+\cos 2\theta}{2}$,we have:
$b \left( \frac{1+\cos C}{2} \right) + c \left( \frac{1+\cos B}{2} \right) = \frac{3 a}{2}$.
Multiplying by $2$ on both sides:
$b(1+\cos C) + c(1+\cos B) = 3a$.
$b + b \cos C + c + c \cos B = 3a$.
Rearranging terms:
$(b \cos C + c \cos B) + b + c = 3a$.
By the projection rule,$b \cos C + c \cos B = a$,so:
$a + b + c = 3a$.
$b + c = 2a$.
This implies that $b, a, c$ are in $A$.$P$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
With usual notations,if in $\triangle ABC$,$s$ is the semi-perimeter and $(s-a)(s-b)=s(s-c)$,then $\triangle ABC$ is
A
an equilateral triangle
B
an obtuse-angled triangle
C
a right-angled triangle
D
an acute-angled triangle

Solution

(C) We know the half-angle formulas for a triangle:
$\sin^2 \frac{C}{2} = \frac{(s-a)(s-b)}{ab}$ and $\cos^2 \frac{C}{2} = \frac{s(s-c)}{ab}$.
Given the condition $(s-a)(s-b) = s(s-c)$,we can substitute these into the expressions:
$ab \sin^2 \frac{C}{2} = ab \cos^2 \frac{C}{2}$.
Dividing both sides by $ab \cos^2 \frac{C}{2}$ (assuming $ab \neq 0$ and $\cos \frac{C}{2} \neq 0$):
$\tan^2 \frac{C}{2} = 1$.
Since $\frac{C}{2}$ must be an acute angle in a triangle,$\tan \frac{C}{2} = 1$ implies $\frac{C}{2} = 45^{\circ}$.
Therefore,$C = 90^{\circ}$.
Thus,$\triangle ABC$ is a right-angled triangle.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $m_{1}$ and $m_{2}$ are slopes of the lines represented by $(\sec^{2} \theta - \sin^{2} \theta) x^{2} - 2 \tan \theta xy + \sin^{2} \theta y^{2} = 0$,then $|m_{1} - m_{2}| = $
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$4$
D
$3$

Solution

(B) The given equation is of the form $Ax^{2} + 2Hxy + By^{2} = 0$,where $A = \sec^{2} \theta - \sin^{2} \theta$,$2H = -2 \tan \theta$,and $B = \sin^{2} \theta$.
For a pair of lines $Ax^{2} + 2Hxy + By^{2} = 0$,the sum of slopes is $m_{1} + m_{2} = -\frac{2H}{B}$ and the product of slopes is $m_{1}m_{2} = \frac{A}{B}$.
Here,$m_{1} + m_{2} = \frac{2 \tan \theta}{\sin^{2} \theta}$ and $m_{1}m_{2} = \frac{\sec^{2} \theta - \sin^{2} \theta}{\sin^{2} \theta}$.
We know that $|m_{1} - m_{2}| = \sqrt{(m_{1} + m_{2})^{2} - 4m_{1}m_{2}}$.
Substituting the values:
$|m_{1} - m_{2}| = \sqrt{\left(\frac{2 \tan \theta}{\sin^{2} \theta}\right)^{2} - 4\left(\frac{\sec^{2} \theta - \sin^{2} \theta}{\sin^{2} \theta}\right)}$
$|m_{1} - m_{2}| = \sqrt{\frac{4 \tan^{2} \theta - 4(\sec^{2} \theta - \sin^{2} \theta) \sin^{2} \theta}{\sin^{4} \theta}}$
Using $\tan^{2} \theta = \frac{\sin^{2} \theta}{\cos^{2} \theta}$ and $\sec^{2} \theta = \frac{1}{\cos^{2} \theta}$:
$|m_{1} - m_{2}| = \sqrt{\frac{4 \frac{\sin^{2} \theta}{\cos^{2} \theta} - 4(\frac{1}{\cos^{2} \theta} - \sin^{2} \theta) \sin^{2} \theta}{\sin^{4} \theta}} = \sqrt{\frac{4 \frac{\sin^{2} \theta}{\cos^{2} \theta} - 4 \frac{\sin^{2} \theta}{\cos^{2} \theta} + 4 \sin^{4} \theta}{\sin^{4} \theta}} = \sqrt{\frac{4 \sin^{4} \theta}{\sin^{4} \theta}} = \sqrt{4} = 2$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If the Arithmetic Mean ($A$.$M$.) and Geometric Mean ($G$.$M$.) of the roots of a quadratic equation in $x$ are $p$ and $q$ respectively,then the equation is:
A
$x^{2}+2px+q^{2}=0$
B
$x^{2}+px+q^{2}=0$
C
$x^{2}-px+q^{2}=0$
D
$x^{2}-2px+q^{2}=0$

Solution

(D) Let the roots of the quadratic equation be $\alpha$ and $\beta$.
Given that the Arithmetic Mean ($A$.$M$.) of the roots is $p$,we have $\frac{\alpha+\beta}{2} = p$,which implies $\alpha+\beta = 2p$.
Given that the Geometric Mean ($G$.$M$.) of the roots is $q$,we have $\sqrt{\alpha\beta} = q$,which implies $\alpha\beta = q^{2}$.
$A$ quadratic equation with roots $\alpha$ and $\beta$ is given by $x^{2} - (\text{sum of roots})x + (\text{product of roots}) = 0$.
Substituting the values,we get $x^{2} - (2p)x + q^{2} = 0$,which simplifies to $x^{2} - 2px + q^{2} = 0$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The quadratic equation whose roots are the numbers having arithmetic mean $34$ and geometric mean $16$ is
A
$x^{2}+68x-256=0$
B
$x^{2}-68x-256=0$
C
$x^{2}-68x+256=0$
D
$x^{2}+68x+256=0$

Solution

(C) Let the roots of the quadratic equation be $a$ and $b$.
Given that the arithmetic mean of $a$ and $b$ is $34$,we have $\frac{a+b}{2} = 34$,which implies $a+b = 68$.
Given that the geometric mean of $a$ and $b$ is $16$,we have $\sqrt{ab} = 16$,which implies $ab = 16^{2} = 256$.
$A$ quadratic equation with roots $a$ and $b$ is given by $x^{2} - (a+b)x + ab = 0$.
Substituting the values,we get $x^{2} - 68x + 256 = 0$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $f(x) = ax^{2} + bx + 2$ and $f(1) = 4, f(3) = 38$,then $a - b = $
A
$15$
B
$-2$
C
$2$
D
$8$

Solution

(D) Given $f(x) = ax^{2} + bx + 2$.
For $f(1) = 4$:
$a(1)^{2} + b(1) + 2 = 4 \implies a + b = 2$ ... $(1)$
For $f(3) = 38$:
$a(3)^{2} + b(3) + 2 = 38 \implies 9a + 3b = 36 \implies 3a + b = 12$ ... $(2)$
Subtracting $(1)$ from $(2)$:
$(3a + b) - (a + b) = 12 - 2
2a = 10 \implies a = 5$
Substituting $a = 5$ in $(1)$:
$5 + b = 2 \implies b = -3$
Therefore,$a - b = 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8$.
119
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
For a sequence,if $S_{n} = \frac{5^{n} - 2^{n}}{2^{n}}$,then its fourth term is
A
$\frac{375}{16}$
B
$\frac{375}{8}$
C
$\frac{251}{8}$
D
$\frac{251}{16}$

Solution

(A) Given the sum of the first $n$ terms $S_{n} = \frac{5^{n} - 2^{n}}{2^{n}} = (\frac{5}{2})^{n} - 1$.
The $n^{th}$ term $T_{n}$ is given by $T_{n} = S_{n} - S_{n-1}$ for $n > 1$.
For $n = 4$,$T_{4} = S_{4} - S_{3}$.
$S_{4} = (\frac{5}{2})^{4} - 1 = \frac{625}{16} - 1 = \frac{625 - 16}{16} = \frac{609}{16}$.
$S_{3} = (\frac{5}{2})^{3} - 1 = \frac{125}{8} - 1 = \frac{125 - 8}{8} = \frac{117}{8} = \frac{234}{16}$.
$T_{4} = \frac{609}{16} - \frac{234}{16} = \frac{375}{16}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If for an Arithmetic Progression $(AP)$,$9$ times the $9^{th}$ term is equal to $13$ times the $13^{th}$ term,then the value of the $22^{nd}$ term is:
A
$0$
B
$2$
C
$4$
D
$5$

Solution

(A) Let the first term be $a$ and the common difference be $d$ for the given $AP$.
The $n^{th}$ term of an $AP$ is given by $a_n = a + (n-1)d$.
Given that $9 \times a_9 = 13 \times a_{13}$.
Substituting the formula for the terms:
$9[a + (9-1)d] = 13[a + (13-1)d]$
$9[a + 8d] = 13[a + 12d]$
$9a + 72d = 13a + 156d$
Rearranging the terms:
$13a - 9a + 156d - 72d = 0$
$4a + 84d = 0$
Dividing by $4$:
$a + 21d = 0$
Since the $22^{nd}$ term $a_{22} = a + (22-1)d = a + 21d$,
Therefore,$a_{22} = 0$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
For a sequence $(t_{n})$,if $s_{n} = 7(3^{n} - 1)$,then $t_{n} =$
A
$7 \cdot 3^{n-1}$
B
$14 \cdot 3^{n+1}$
C
$14 \cdot 3^{n-1}$
D
$7 \cdot 3^{n+1}$

Solution

(C) Given the sum of the first $n$ terms is $s_{n} = 7(3^{n} - 1)$.
We know that the $n^{th}$ term $t_{n} = s_{n} - s_{n-1}$ for $n > 1$.
$s_{n-1} = 7(3^{n-1} - 1)$.
$t_{n} = 7(3^{n} - 1) - 7(3^{n-1} - 1)$.
$t_{n} = 7(3^{n} - 1 - 3^{n-1} + 1)$.
$t_{n} = 7(3^{n} - 3^{n-1})$.
$t_{n} = 7 \cdot 3^{n-1}(3 - 1)$.
$t_{n} = 7 \cdot 3^{n-1} \cdot 2$.
$t_{n} = 14 \cdot 3^{n-1}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The rational form of the number $1.\overline{41}$ is
A
$\frac{154}{99}$
B
$\frac{55}{99}$
C
$\frac{140}{99}$
D
$\frac{41}{99}$

Solution

(C) Let $x = 1.\overline{41} = 1.414141...$ $(i)$
Multiply both sides by $100$ to shift the decimal point:
$100x = 141.414141...$ (ii)
Subtract equation $(i)$ from equation (ii):
$100x - x = 141.414141... - 1.414141...$
$99x = 140$
$x = \frac{140}{99}$
Therefore,the rational form is $\frac{140}{99}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The sum of the first four terms of a $G.P.$ is $160$ and the common ratio is $3$. Find the $4^{th}$ term.
A
$118$
B
$100$
C
$108$
D
$102$

Solution

(C) Let the first four terms of the $G.P.$ be $a, ar, ar^2, ar^3$.
Given,common ratio $r = 3$ and the sum of the first four terms $S_4 = 160$.
The formula for the sum of the first $n$ terms is $S_n = \frac{a(r^n - 1)}{r - 1}$.
Substituting the values: $160 = \frac{a(3^4 - 1)}{3 - 1}$.
$160 = \frac{a(81 - 1)}{2} = \frac{a(80)}{2} = 40a$.
Thus,$a = \frac{160}{40} = 4$.
The $4^{th}$ term is $T_4 = ar^3$.
$T_4 = 4 \times (3)^3 = 4 \times 27 = 108$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If for the harmonic progression,$t_{7} = \frac{1}{10}$ and $t_{12} = \frac{1}{25}$,then $t_{20} =$
A
$\frac{1}{48}$
B
$49$
C
$\frac{1}{49}$
D
$48$

Solution

(C) In a harmonic progression $(HP)$,the reciprocals of the terms form an arithmetic progression $(AP)$.
Let the corresponding $AP$ have the first term $A$ and common difference $D$.
Given $t_{7} = \frac{1}{10} \Rightarrow T_{7} = 10$,where $T_{n}$ is the $n^{\text{th}}$ term of the $AP$.
Given $t_{12} = \frac{1}{25} \Rightarrow T_{12} = 25$.
Using the formula $T_{n} = A + (n-1)D$:
$A + 6D = 10$ (Equation $1$)
$A + 11D = 25$ (Equation $2$)
Subtracting Equation $1$ from Equation $2$: $5D = 15 \Rightarrow D = 3$.
Substituting $D = 3$ into Equation $1$: $A + 6(3) = 10$ $\Rightarrow A + 18 = 10$ $\Rightarrow A = -8$.
Now,find the $20^{\text{th}}$ term of the $AP$: $T_{20} = A + 19D = -8 + 19(3) = -8 + 57 = 49$.
Therefore,the $20^{\text{th}}$ term of the $HP$ is $t_{20} = \frac{1}{T_{20}} = \frac{1}{49}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\frac{1}{4}, a, b, \frac{1}{19}$ form a $H.P.$,then the values of $a$ and $b$ are respectively:
A
$\frac{1}{9}, \frac{1}{14}$
B
$\frac{1}{5}, \frac{1}{7}$
C
$\frac{1}{12}, \frac{1}{15}$
D
$\frac{1}{11}, \frac{1}{17}$

Solution

(A) Given that $\frac{1}{4}, a, b, \frac{1}{19}$ are in $H.P.$
Therefore,their reciprocals $4, \frac{1}{a}, \frac{1}{b}, 19$ are in $A.P.$
Let the $A.P.$ be $4, 4+d, 4+2d, 4+3d$.
Here,$4+3d = 19 \implies 3d = 15 \implies d = 5$.
Thus,the terms are $4, 4+5, 4+10, 19$,which are $4, 9, 14, 19$.
Comparing the terms,$\frac{1}{a} = 9 \implies a = \frac{1}{9}$ and $\frac{1}{b} = 14 \implies b = \frac{1}{14}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\frac{2+4+6+8+\dots+\text{upto } n \text{ terms}}{1+3+5+7+\dots+\text{upto } n \text{ terms}} = \frac{37}{36}$,then $n = $
A
$36$
B
$29$
C
$23$
D
$37$

Solution

(A) The sum of the first $n$ even natural numbers is given by $S_e = n(n+1)$.
The sum of the first $n$ odd natural numbers is given by $S_o = n^2$.
Given the ratio: $\frac{n(n+1)}{n^2} = \frac{37}{36}$.
Simplifying the expression: $\frac{n+1}{n} = \frac{37}{36}$.
By cross-multiplication: $36(n+1) = 37n$.
$36n + 36 = 37n$.
$37n - 36n = 36$.
Therefore,$n = 36$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$5^{2}+6^{2}+7^{2}+\ldots+20^{2} =$
A
$2860$
B
$2840$
C
$2830$
D
$2850$

Solution

(B) We need to find the sum $S = 5^{2} + 6^{2} + 7^{2} + \ldots + 20^{2}$.
This can be expressed as the difference of two sums of squares:
$S = \sum_{k=1}^{20} k^{2} - \sum_{k=1}^{4} k^{2}$.
Using the formula $\sum_{k=1}^{n} k^{2} = \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6}$:
For $n=20$: $\sum_{k=1}^{20} k^{2} = \frac{20(21)(41)}{6} = 10 \times 7 \times 41 = 2870$.
For $n=4$: $\sum_{k=1}^{4} k^{2} = \frac{4(5)(9)}{6} = 2 \times 5 \times 3 = 30$.
Therefore,$S = 2870 - 30 = 2840$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
$\frac{1^{2}}{2} + \frac{1^{2}+2^{2}}{3} + \frac{1^{2}+2^{2}+3^{2}}{4} + \frac{1^{2}+2^{2}+3^{2}+4^{2}}{5} + \dots$ up to $8$ terms $=$
A
$76$
B
$74$
C
$78$
D
$72$

Solution

(B) The $n^{th}$ term of the series is given by $T_n = \frac{\sum_{k=1}^{n} k^2}{n+1}$.
Using the formula $\sum_{k=1}^{n} k^2 = \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6}$,we get:
$T_n = \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6(n+1)} = \frac{n(2n+1)}{6} = \frac{2n^2 + n}{6}$.
We need to find the sum of the first $8$ terms,$S_8 = \sum_{n=1}^{8} T_n = \sum_{n=1}^{8} \frac{2n^2 + n}{6}$.
$S_8 = \frac{1}{6} \left[ 2 \sum_{n=1}^{8} n^2 + \sum_{n=1}^{8} n \right]$.
Using $\sum_{n=1}^{8} n^2 = \frac{8(9)(17)}{6} = 204$ and $\sum_{n=1}^{8} n = \frac{8(9)}{2} = 36$.
$S_8 = \frac{1}{6} [2(204) + 36] = \frac{1}{6} [408 + 36] = \frac{444}{6} = 74$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The sum to $10$ terms of the series $1 \times 3^{2} + 2 \times 5^{2} + 3 \times 7^{2} + \dots$ is
A
$13,495$
B
$15,595$
C
$13,000$
D
$13,695$

Solution

(D) The $n^{th}$ term of the series is given by $T_n = n(2n+1)^2$.
Expanding this,we get $T_n = n(4n^2 + 4n + 1) = 4n^3 + 4n^2 + n$.
The sum of $10$ terms is $S_{10} = \sum_{n=1}^{10} (4n^3 + 4n^2 + n)$.
Using the standard summation formulas:
$\sum_{n=1}^{10} n^3 = \left(\frac{10 \times 11}{2}\right)^2 = 55^2 = 3025$.
$\sum_{n=1}^{10} n^2 = \frac{10 \times 11 \times 21}{6} = 385$.
$\sum_{n=1}^{10} n = \frac{10 \times 11}{2} = 55$.
Therefore,$S_{10} = 4(3025) + 4(385) + 55$.
$S_{10} = 12100 + 1540 + 55 = 13695$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $A$ and $B$ are subsets of universal set $X$ such that $n(X)=200, n(A)=90, n(B)=80$ and $n(A' \cap B')=40$,then $n(A \cap B')=$
A
$70$
B
$80$
C
$20$
D
$10$

Solution

(B) Given that $n(X)=200, n(A)=90, n(B)=80$ and $n(A' \cap B')=40$.
By De Morgan's Law,$n(A' \cap B') = n((A \cup B)') = n(X) - n(A \cup B)$.
So,$40 = 200 - n(A \cup B)$,which implies $n(A \cup B) = 160$.
We know that $n(A \cup B) = n(A) + n(B) - n(A \cap B)$.
$160 = 90 + 80 - n(A \cap B) \implies 160 = 170 - n(A \cap B) \implies n(A \cap B) = 10$.
Now,$n(A \cap B') = n(A) - n(A \cap B) = 90 - 10 = 80$.
Solution diagram
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $A=\{2,4\}, B=\{3,4,5\}$,then $(A \cap B) \times (A \cup B) =$
A
$\{(3,2), (3,4), (4,4), (5,4)\}$
B
$\{(2,3), (2,4), (2,5)\}$
C
$\{(4,2), (4,3), (4,4), (4,5)\}$
D
$\{(4,3), (4,4), (4,5)\}$

Solution

(C) $A \cap B = \{4\}$
$A \cup B = \{2, 3, 4, 5\}$
Therefore,the Cartesian product is:
$(A \cap B) \times (A \cup B) = \{4\} \times \{2, 3, 4, 5\}$
$= \{(4, 2), (4, 3), (4, 4), (4, 5)\}$
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $A = \{x \mid x \text{ is a prime number, } 0 \leq x \leq 9\}$,then the number of elements of the power set of $A$ is
A
$12$
B
$4$
C
$16$
D
$8$

Solution

(C) The set $A$ consists of prime numbers between $0$ and $9$.
$A = \{2, 3, 5, 7\}$.
The number of elements in set $A$ is $n(A) = 4$.
The number of elements in the power set of $A$ is given by $2^{n(A)}$.
$2^{4} = 16$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
Given $A = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\}$ and $B = \{1, 4, 5\}$. If $R$ is a relation from $A$ to $B$ such that $(x, y) \in R$ with $x > y$,then the range of $R$ is:
A
$\{1, 4\}$
B
$\{4, 5\}$
C
$\{1, 4, 5\}$
D
$\{2, 4\}$

Solution

(A) The relation $R$ is defined from $A$ to $B$ as $R = \{(x, y) : x \in A, y \in B, x > y\}$.
We check each element $x \in A$ against $y \in B$ where $x > y$:
For $x = 2$,$y = 1$ $(2 > 1)$,so $(2, 1) \in R$.
For $x = 3$,$y = 1$ $(3 > 1)$,so $(3, 1) \in R$.
For $x = 4$,$y = 1$ $(4 > 1)$ and $y = 1$ is not the only one,$y = 1$ is valid. Also $4 > 1$,so $(4, 1) \in R$.
For $x = 5$,$y = 1$ $(5 > 1)$ and $y = 4$ $(5 > 4)$,so $(5, 1) \in R$ and $(5, 4) \in R$.
The set of all ordered pairs in $R$ is $\{(2, 1), (3, 1), (4, 1), (5, 1), (5, 4)\}$.
The range is the set of all second elements in the ordered pairs of $R$.
Range $R = \{1, 4\}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $A = \{x, y, z\}$ and $B = \{1, 2\}$,then the total number of relations from set $A$ to set $B$ is:
A
$64$
B
$16$
C
$32$
D
$8$

Solution

(A) Given sets are $A = \{x, y, z\}$ and $B = \{1, 2\}$.
Number of elements in $A$ is $n(A) = 3$.
Number of elements in $B$ is $n(B) = 2$.
The Cartesian product $A \times B$ contains $n(A) \times n(B) = 3 \times 2 = 6$ elements.
$A$ relation from $A$ to $B$ is a subset of $A \times B$.
The total number of subsets of a set with $n$ elements is $2^n$.
Therefore,the total number of relations from $A$ to $B$ is $2^6 = 64$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The Cartesian coordinates of the point whose polar coordinates are $\left(\frac{1}{2}, 120^{\circ}\right)$ are:
A
$\left(\frac{1}{4}, \frac{-\sqrt{3}}{4}\right)$
B
$\left(\frac{1}{4}, \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}\right)$
C
$\left(\frac{-1}{4}, \frac{-\sqrt{3}}{4}\right)$
D
$\left(\frac{-1}{4}, \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}\right)$

Solution

(D) Given polar coordinates are $P(r, \theta) = \left(\frac{1}{2}, 120^{\circ}\right)$,where $r = \frac{1}{2}$ and $\theta = 120^{\circ}$.
We use the conversion formulas $x = r \cos \theta$ and $y = r \sin \theta$.
For $x$: $x = \frac{1}{2} \cos 120^{\circ} = \frac{1}{2} \left(-\frac{1}{2}\right) = -\frac{1}{4}$.
For $y$: $y = \frac{1}{2} \sin 120^{\circ} = \frac{1}{2} \left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}$.
Therefore,the Cartesian coordinates are $\left(-\frac{1}{4}, \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}\right)$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $A(0,4,0)$,$B(0,0,3)$,and $C(0,4,3)$ are the vertices of $\Delta ABC$,then its incentre is
A
$(2,0,3)$
B
$(3,0,2)$
C
$(0,3,2)$
D
$(0,2,3)$

Solution

(C) The vertices are $A(0,4,0)$,$B(0,0,3)$,and $C(0,4,3)$.
Calculate the side lengths:
$a = BC = \sqrt{(0-0)^2 + (4-0)^2 + (3-3)^2} = \sqrt{0+16+0} = 4$.
$b = AC = \sqrt{(0-0)^2 + (4-4)^2 + (3-0)^2} = \sqrt{0+0+9} = 3$.
$c = AB = \sqrt{(0-0)^2 + (0-4)^2 + (3-0)^2} = \sqrt{0+16+9} = 5$.
The incentre $I(x, y, z)$ is given by the formula:
$I = \left( \frac{ax_A + bx_B + cx_C}{a+b+c}, \frac{ay_A + by_B + cy_C}{a+b+c}, \frac{az_A + bz_B + cz_C}{a+b+c} \right)$.
Substituting the values:
$x = \frac{4(0) + 3(0) + 5(0)}{4+3+5} = 0$.
$y = \frac{4(4) + 3(0) + 5(4)}{4+3+5} = \frac{16+0+20}{12} = \frac{36}{12} = 3$.
$z = \frac{4(0) + 3(3) + 5(3)}{4+3+5} = \frac{0+9+15}{12} = \frac{24}{12} = 2$.
Thus,the incentre is $(0,3,2)$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If the origin is the centroid of the triangle whose vertices are $A(2, p, -3)$,$B(q, -2, 5)$,and $C(-5, 1, r)$,then
A
$p=-1, q=3, r=-2$
B
$p=1, q=-3, r=-2$
C
$p=1, q=3, r=2$
D
$p=1, q=3, r=-2$

Solution

(D) The centroid of a triangle with vertices $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$,$(x_2, y_2, z_2)$,and $(x_3, y_3, z_3)$ is given by $(\frac{x_1+x_2+x_3}{3}, \frac{y_1+y_2+y_3}{3}, \frac{z_1+z_2+z_3}{3})$.
Given that the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ is the centroid:
For the $x$-coordinate: $\frac{2+q-5}{3} = 0$ $\Rightarrow q-3 = 0$ $\Rightarrow q = 3$.
For the $y$-coordinate: $\frac{p-2+1}{3} = 0$ $\Rightarrow p-1 = 0$ $\Rightarrow p = 1$.
For the $z$-coordinate: $\frac{-3+5+r}{3} = 0$ $\Rightarrow r+2 = 0$ $\Rightarrow r = -2$.
Thus,$p=1, q=3, r=-2$.
138
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If the points $A(5, k)$,$B(-3, 1)$ and $C(-7, -2)$ are collinear,then $k=$
A
$7$
B
$\frac{-1}{7}$
C
$\frac{1}{7}$
D
$-7$

Solution

(A) Since the points $A(5, k)$,$B(-3, 1)$,and $C(-7, -2)$ are collinear,the slope of $AB$ must be equal to the slope of $BC$.
Slope of $AB = \frac{1 - k}{-3 - 5} = \frac{1 - k}{-8}$.
Slope of $BC = \frac{-2 - 1}{-7 - (-3)} = \frac{-3}{-4} = \frac{3}{4}$.
Equating the slopes: $\frac{1 - k}{-8} = \frac{3}{4}$.
Multiplying both sides by $-8$: $1 - k = \frac{3}{4} \times (-8)$.
$1 - k = -6$.
$k = 1 + 6 = 7$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The polar coordinates of the point whose Cartesian coordinates are $(-2, -2)$ are given by
A
$(2 \sqrt{2}, \frac{5 \pi}{4})$
B
$(2 \sqrt{2}, \frac{3 \pi}{4})$
C
$(2 \sqrt{2}, \frac{7 \pi}{6})$
D
$(2 \sqrt{2}, \frac{\pi}{4})$

Solution

(A) We know that $r = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2} = \sqrt{(-2)^2 + (-2)^2} = \sqrt{4 + 4} = \sqrt{8} = 2 \sqrt{2}$.
Since the point $(-2, -2)$ lies in the $III$ quadrant,the angle $\theta$ is given by $\tan \theta = \frac{y}{x} = \frac{-2}{-2} = 1$.
Since the point is in the $III$ quadrant,$\theta = \pi + \tan^{-1}(1) = \pi + \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{5 \pi}{4}$.
Therefore,the polar coordinates $(r, \theta)$ are $(2 \sqrt{2}, \frac{5 \pi}{4})$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The points $A(-a, -b)$,$B(0, 0)$,$C(a, b)$,and $D(a^2, ab)$ are
A
collinear
B
vertices of a parallelogram
C
vertices of a square
D
vertices of a rectangle

Solution

(A) To check if the points are collinear,we can check the slopes of the line segments formed by these points.
Slope of $AB = \frac{0 - (-b)}{0 - (-a)} = \frac{b}{a}$.
Slope of $BC = \frac{b - 0}{a - 0} = \frac{b}{a}$.
Since the slope of $AB$ is equal to the slope of $BC$,the points $A, B,$ and $C$ are collinear.
Now,check the slope of $CD = \frac{ab - b}{a^2 - a} = \frac{b(a - 1)}{a(a - 1)} = \frac{b}{a}$ (for $a \neq 1, a \neq 0$).
Since the slope of $BC$ is equal to the slope of $CD$,the points $B, C,$ and $D$ are also collinear.
Since all points lie on the same line with slope $\frac{b}{a}$,the points $A, B, C,$ and $D$ are collinear.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The line passing through the points $(1, 4)$ and $(-5, 1)$ intersects the line $4x + 3y - 5 = 0$ at the point:
A
$(-1, -3)$
B
$(\frac{5}{3}, -\frac{5}{3})$
C
$(-1, 3)$
D
$(2, 1)$

Solution

(C) The equation of the line passing through points $(x_1, y_1) = (1, 4)$ and $(x_2, y_2) = (-5, 1)$ is given by the two-point form: $\frac{y - y_1}{y_2 - y_1} = \frac{x - x_1}{x_2 - x_1}$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{y - 4}{1 - 4} = \frac{x - 1}{-5 - 1}$.
$\frac{y - 4}{-3} = \frac{x - 1}{-6}$.
$2(y - 4) = x - 1$ $\Rightarrow 2y - 8 = x - 1$ $\Rightarrow x - 2y + 7 = 0$ ...$(1)$.
We are given the second line: $4x + 3y - 5 = 0$ ...$(2)$.
From $(1)$,$x = 2y - 7$. Substituting this into $(2)$:
$4(2y - 7) + 3y - 5 = 0$.
$8y - 28 + 3y - 5 = 0$.
$11y - 33 = 0 \Rightarrow y = 3$.
Substituting $y = 3$ into $x = 2y - 7$: $x = 2(3) - 7 = 6 - 7 = -1$.
Thus,the point of intersection is $(-1, 3)$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ line cuts the $X$ and $Y$ axes at the points $A$ and $B$ respectively. If the point $(5, 6)$ divides the line segment $AB$ internally in the ratio $3: 1$,then the equation of the line is:
A
$2x + y = 16$
B
$2x + 5y = 40$
C
$2x - y = 4$
D
$2x - 5y = -20$

Solution

(B) Let $A \equiv (a, 0)$ and $B \equiv (0, b)$.
Let $P \equiv (5, 6)$ be the point that divides the line segment $AB$ internally in the ratio $3: 1$.
Using the section formula,the coordinates of $P$ are given by:
$5 = \frac{3 \times 0 + 1 \times a}{3 + 1}$ $\Rightarrow 5 = \frac{a}{4}$ $\Rightarrow a = 20$.
$6 = \frac{3 \times b + 1 \times 0}{3 + 1}$ $\Rightarrow 6 = \frac{3b}{4}$ $\Rightarrow 3b = 24$ $\Rightarrow b = 8$.
Thus,the $X$-intercept is $20$ and the $Y$-intercept is $8$.
The equation of the line in intercept form is $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 1$.
Substituting the values,we get $\frac{x}{20} + \frac{y}{8} = 1$.
Multiplying by $40$,we get $2x + 5y = 40$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The equations of the lines which make intercepts on the axes whose sum is $8$ and product is $15$ are
A
$3x - 5y + 15 = 0, 5x + 3y + 15 = 0$
B
$5x - 3y + 15 = 0, 3x + 5y + 15 = 0$
C
$3x + 5y - 15 = 0, 5x + 3y - 15 = 0$
D
$3x + 5y + 15 = 0, 5x + 3y - 15 = 0$

Solution

(C) Let $a$ and $b$ be the intercepts made by the line on the axes.
We are given $a + b = 8$ and $ab = 15$.
Solving the quadratic equation $t^2 - 8t + 15 = 0$,we get $(t - 3)(t - 5) = 0$,so $(a, b) = (3, 5)$ or $(5, 3)$.
The intercept form of the equation of a line is $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 1$.
Case $1$: When $a = 3$ and $b = 5$,the equation is $\frac{x}{3} + \frac{y}{5} = 1$,which simplifies to $5x + 3y - 15 = 0$.
Case $2$: When $a = 5$ and $b = 3$,the equation is $\frac{x}{5} + \frac{y}{3} = 1$,which simplifies to $3x + 5y - 15 = 0$.
Thus,the equations are $5x + 3y - 15 = 0$ and $3x + 5y - 15 = 0$.
144
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The equation of a line passing through the point of intersection of the lines $x - 2y + 8 = 0$ and $3x - y + 4 = 0$ and passing through the origin is
A
$4x - 5y = 0$
B
$5x - 4y = 0$
C
$5x + 4y = 0$
D
$4x + 5y = 0$

Solution

(B) Given lines are $L_1: x - 2y + 8 = 0$ and $L_2: 3x - y + 4 = 0$.
To find the point of intersection,multiply $L_2$ by $2$: $6x - 2y + 8 = 0$.
Subtract $L_1$ from this: $(6x - 2y + 8) - (x - 2y + 8) = 0$,which gives $5x = 0$,so $x = 0$.
Substituting $x = 0$ in $L_2$: $3(0) - y + 4 = 0$,which gives $y = 4$.
The point of intersection is $(0, 4)$.
$A$ line passing through $(0, 0)$ and $(0, 4)$ is the $y$-axis,which is $x = 0$.
However,checking the options,if the line passes through $(0, 0)$ and the intersection point,the slope $m = \frac{4-0}{0-0}$ is undefined. Re-evaluating the intersection: $x-2y+8=0$ and $3x-y+4=0$. $y=3x+4$. $x-2(3x+4)+8=0 \implies x-6x-8+8=0 \implies -5x=0 \implies x=0, y=4$. The line is $x=0$. Given the options,there might be a typo in the question constants. If the intersection was $(4, 5)$,the line would be $5x-4y=0$.
145
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $(a, -2a), a > 0$ is the midpoint of a line segment intercepted between the coordinate axes,then the equation of the line is
A
$x - 2y + 4a = 0$
B
$2x - y = 4a$
C
$x - 2y = 5a$
D
$2x - y + 4a = 0$

Solution

(B) Let the line intersect the $x$-axis at $(h, 0)$ and the $y$-axis at $(0, k)$.
Since $(a, -2a)$ is the midpoint of the line segment,we have:
$\frac{h + 0}{2} = a \Rightarrow h = 2a$
$\frac{0 + k}{2} = -2a \Rightarrow k = -4a$
Using the intercept form of the line equation,$\frac{x}{h} + \frac{y}{k} = 1$:
$\frac{x}{2a} + \frac{y}{-4a} = 1$
Multiplying by $4a$,we get:
$2x - y = 4a$
Thus,the equation of the line is $2x - y = 4a$.
Solution diagram
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The equation of a line passing through the point $(7, -4)$ and perpendicular to the line passing through the points $(2, 3)$ and $(1, -2)$ is
A
$x+5y+13=0$
B
$x-5y-13=0$
C
$x-2y-15=0$
D
$x+2y+1=0$

Solution

(A) The slope $m_1$ of the line passing through $(2, 3)$ and $(1, -2)$ is given by $m_1 = \frac{-2-3}{1-2} = \frac{-5}{-1} = 5$.
Since the required line is perpendicular to this line,its slope $m_2$ must satisfy $m_1 \times m_2 = -1$.
Thus,$m_2 = -\frac{1}{5}$.
Using the point-slope form $(y - y_1) = m(x - x_1)$ for the point $(7, -4)$:
$y - (-4) = -\frac{1}{5}(x - 7)$
$5(y + 4) = -(x - 7)$
$5y + 20 = -x + 7$
$x + 5y + 13 = 0$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The acute angle between the lines $x \sin \theta - y \cos \theta = 5$ and $x \sin \alpha - y \cos \alpha + 11 = 0$ is
A
$|\theta - \alpha|$
B
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
D
$\theta + \alpha$

Solution

(A) The equation of the first line is $x \sin \theta - y \cos \theta = 5$. Its slope $m_1 = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} = \tan \theta$.
The equation of the second line is $x \sin \alpha - y \cos \alpha + 11 = 0$. Its slope $m_2 = \frac{\sin \alpha}{\cos \alpha} = \tan \alpha$.
Let $\beta$ be the acute angle between the lines.
Then,$\tan \beta = \left| \frac{m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1 m_2} \right| = \left| \frac{\tan \theta - \tan \alpha}{1 + \tan \theta \tan \alpha} \right|$.
Using the trigonometric identity $\tan(\theta - \alpha) = \frac{\tan \theta - \tan \alpha}{1 + \tan \theta \tan \alpha}$,we get $\tan \beta = |\tan(\theta - \alpha)|$.
Therefore,$\beta = |\theta - \alpha|$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The acute angle between the lines given by $y - \sqrt{3}x + 1 = 0$ and $\sqrt{3}y - x + 7 = 0$ is (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$75$
B
$60$
C
$45$
D
$30$

Solution

(D) The given equations of the lines are $y = \sqrt{3}x - 1$ and $y = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}x - \frac{7}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Comparing these with $y = mx + c$,the slopes are $m_{1} = \sqrt{3}$ and $m_{2} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
The angle $\theta$ between the lines is given by $\tan \theta = \left| \frac{m_{1} - m_{2}}{1 + m_{1}m_{2}} \right|$.
Substituting the values: $\tan \theta = \left| \frac{\sqrt{3} - \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}}{1 + (\sqrt{3})(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}})} \right| = \left| \frac{\frac{3-1}{\sqrt{3}}}{1 + 1} \right| = \left| \frac{2/\sqrt{3}}{2} \right| = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Since $\tan \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$,we have $\theta = 30^{\circ}$.
149
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The distance between the lines given by $3x + 4y = 9$ and $6x + 8y = 15$ is (in $units$)
A
$5$
B
$3$
C
$0.5$
D
$0.3$

Solution

(D) The given lines are $3x + 4y = 9$ and $6x + 8y = 15$.
To find the distance between parallel lines,we first make the coefficients of $x$ and $y$ identical.
Multiply the first equation by $2$: $2(3x + 4y) = 2(9) \Rightarrow 6x + 8y = 18$.
The distance $d$ between two parallel lines $ax + by + c_1 = 0$ and $ax + by + c_2 = 0$ is given by $d = \frac{|c_1 - c_2|}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2}}$.
Here,$a = 6$,$b = 8$,$c_1 = -18$,and $c_2 = -15$.
$d = \frac{|-18 - (-15)|}{\sqrt{6^2 + 8^2}} = \frac{|-3|}{\sqrt{36 + 64}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{100}} = \frac{3}{10} = 0.3$ units.
150
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The length of the perpendicular from the point $P(a, b)$ to the line $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 1$ is
A
$\left| \frac{\sqrt{a^{2} + b^{2}}}{ab} \right|$ units
B
$\left| \frac{ab}{\sqrt{a^{2} + b^{2}}} \right|$ units
C
$\left| \frac{b^{2}}{\sqrt{a^{2} + b^{2}}} \right|$ units
D
$\left| \frac{a^{2}}{\sqrt{a^{2} + b^{2}}} \right|$ units

Solution

(B) The given line is $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 1$,which can be rewritten as $bx + ay - ab = 0$.
The length of the perpendicular from a point $(x_{1}, y_{1})$ to the line $Ax + By + C = 0$ is given by $d = \left| \frac{Ax_{1} + By_{1} + C}{\sqrt{A^{2} + B^{2}}} \right|$.
Substituting $A = b$,$B = a$,$C = -ab$,$x_{1} = a$,and $y_{1} = b$:
$d = \left| \frac{b(a) + a(b) - ab}{\sqrt{b^{2} + a^{2}}} \right| = \left| \frac{ab + ab - ab}{\sqrt{a^{2} + b^{2}}} \right| = \left| \frac{ab}{\sqrt{a^{2} + b^{2}}} \right|$ units.
151
MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2020
$\int_{-2}^{1} [x+1] \, dx =$ (Where $[x]$ is the greatest integer function not greater than $x$)
A
$1$
B
$0$
C
$-1$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) Let $I = \int_{-2}^{1} [x+1] \, dx$.
Using the property $[x+n] = [x] + n$ for any integer $n$,we have $[x+1] = [x] + 1$.
So,$I = \int_{-2}^{1} ([x] + 1) \, dx = \int_{-2}^{1} [x] \, dx + \int_{-2}^{1} 1 \, dx$.
Evaluating the second integral: $\int_{-2}^{1} 1 \, dx = [x]_{-2}^{1} = 1 - (-2) = 3$.
Evaluating the first integral: $\int_{-2}^{1} [x] \, dx = \int_{-2}^{-1} -2 \, dx + \int_{-1}^{0} -1 \, dx + \int_{0}^{1} 0 \, dx$.
$= -2[x]_{-2}^{-1} - 1[x]_{-1}^{0} + 0 = -2(-1 - (-2)) - 1(0 - (-1)) = -2(1) - 1(1) = -2 - 1 = -3$.
Therefore,$I = -3 + 3 = 0$.
152
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$\int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \sin^{2} x \, dx =$
A
$\frac{\pi}{2}$
B
$\frac{3\pi}{2}$
C
$\frac{3\pi}{4}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{4}$

Solution

(D) We use the trigonometric identity $\sin^{2} x = \frac{1 - \cos 2x}{2}$.
$\int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \sin^{2} x \, dx = \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{1 - \cos 2x}{2} \, dx$
$= \frac{1}{2} \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} (1 - \cos 2x) \, dx$
$= \frac{1}{2} \left[ x - \frac{\sin 2x}{2} \right]_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}}$
$= \frac{1}{2} \left[ \left( \frac{\pi}{2} - \frac{\sin(\pi)}{2} \right) - \left( 0 - \frac{\sin(0)}{2} \right) \right]$
$= \frac{1}{2} \left[ \frac{\pi}{2} - 0 - 0 + 0 \right]$
$= \frac{\pi}{4}$
153
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
Evaluate the definite integral $\int_{-2}^{2.24} [x] \, dx$,where $[x]$ denotes the greatest integer function.
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$-2$
D
$-1.52$

Solution

(D) The integral is $\int_{-2}^{2.24} [x] \, dx$. We split the interval based on the jumps of the greatest integer function $[x]$:
$\int_{-2}^{2.24} [x] \, dx = \int_{-2}^{-1} -2 \, dx + \int_{-1}^{0} -1 \, dx + \int_{0}^{1} 0 \, dx + \int_{1}^{2} 1 \, dx + \int_{2}^{2.24} 2 \, dx$
Evaluating each part:
$\int_{-2}^{-1} -2 \, dx = -2[-1 - (-2)] = -2(1) = -2$
$\int_{-1}^{0} -1 \, dx = -1[0 - (-1)] = -1(1) = -1$
$\int_{0}^{1} 0 \, dx = 0$
$\int_{1}^{2} 1 \, dx = 1[2 - 1] = 1$
$\int_{2}^{2.24} 2 \, dx = 2[2.24 - 2] = 2(0.24) = 0.48$
Summing these values: $-2 - 1 + 0 + 1 + 0.48 = -2 + 0.48 = -1.52$.
Note: Since the provided options do not match the calculated result,the correct value is $-1.52$.
154
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$\int_{0}^{4}|x-2| d x=$
A
$0$
B
$4$
C
$8$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) We need to evaluate the definite integral $\int_{0}^{4}|x-2| d x$.
The function $|x-2|$ changes its definition at $x=2$. Specifically,$|x-2| = -(x-2) = 2-x$ for $x < 2$ and $|x-2| = x-2$ for $x \ge 2$.
Thus,we split the integral at $x=2$:
$\int_{0}^{4}|x-2| d x = \int_{0}^{2}(2-x) d x + \int_{2}^{4}(x-2) d x$
Evaluating the first part: $\int_{0}^{2}(2-x) d x = [2x - \frac{x^2}{2}]_{0}^{2} = (4 - 2) - (0 - 0) = 2$.
Evaluating the second part: $\int_{2}^{4}(x-2) d x = [\frac{x^2}{2} - 2x]_{2}^{4} = (8 - 8) - (2 - 4) = 0 - (-2) = 2$.
Adding the two parts: $2 + 2 = 4$.
155
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 & 2 \\ 2 & 1 & 3 \\ 0 & 3 & -5 \end{bmatrix}$,where $A_{ij}$ is the cofactor of the element $a_{ij}$ of matrix $A$,then $a_{21} A_{21} + a_{22} A_{22} + a_{23} A_{23} = $
A
$-26$
B
$0$
C
$-2$
D
$26$

Solution

(C) The expression $a_{21} A_{21} + a_{22} A_{22} + a_{23} A_{23}$ represents the expansion of the determinant of matrix $A$ along the second row.
By the property of determinants,the sum of the products of elements of any row (or column) with their corresponding cofactors is equal to the value of the determinant $|A|$.
First,we calculate the determinant $|A|$:
$|A| = 1 \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 3 \\ 3 & -5 \end{vmatrix} - 0 \begin{vmatrix} 2 & 3 \\ 0 & -5 \end{vmatrix} + 2 \begin{vmatrix} 2 & 1 \\ 0 & 3 \end{vmatrix}$
$|A| = 1(-5 - 9) - 0 + 2(6 - 0)$
$|A| = 1(-14) + 2(6) = -14 + 12 = -2$.
Thus,$a_{21} A_{21} + a_{22} A_{22} + a_{23} A_{23} = |A| = -2$.
156
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $AX=B$,where $A=\left[\begin{array}{ccc}1 & -1 & 1 \\ 2 & -1 & 0 \\ 3 & 3 & -4\end{array}\right]$,$B=\left[\begin{array}{l}1 \\ 1 \\ 2\end{array}\right]$ and $X=\left[\begin{array}{l}x \\ y \\ z\end{array}\right]$,then $x+y+z=$
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$6$
D
$1$

Solution

(B) Given the matrix equation $AX=B$,where $A=\left[\begin{array}{ccc}1 & -1 & 1 \\ 2 & -1 & 0 \\ 3 & 3 & -4\end{array}\right]$,$B=\left[\begin{array}{l}1 \\ 1 \\ 2\end{array}\right]$,and $X=\left[\begin{array}{l}x \\ y \\ z\end{array}\right]$.
First,we find the determinant of $A$:
$|A| = 1((-1)(-4) - (0)(3)) - (-1)((2)(-4) - (0)(3)) + 1((2)(3) - (-1)(3))$
$|A| = 1(4) + 1(-8) + 1(6+3) = 4 - 8 + 9 = 5$.
Since $|A| \neq 0$,$A^{-1}$ exists.
The adjoint of $A$,$adj(A)$,is the transpose of the cofactor matrix:
$C_{11} = 4, C_{12} = 8, C_{13} = 9$
$C_{21} = -1, C_{22} = -7, C_{23} = -6$
$C_{31} = 1, C_{32} = 2, C_{33} = 1$
$adj(A) = \left[\begin{array}{ccc}4 & -1 & 1 \\ 8 & -7 & 2 \\ 9 & -6 & 1\end{array}\right]$.
Thus,$A^{-1} = \frac{1}{|A|} adj(A) = \frac{1}{5} \left[\begin{array}{ccc}4 & -1 & 1 \\ 8 & -7 & 2 \\ 9 & -6 & 1\end{array}\right]$.
Now,$X = A^{-1}B = \frac{1}{5} \left[\begin{array}{ccc}4 & -1 & 1 \\ 8 & -7 & 2 \\ 9 & -6 & 1\end{array}\right] \left[\begin{array}{l}1 \\ 1 \\ 2\end{array}\right] = \frac{1}{5} \left[\begin{array}{l}4(1) - 1(1) + 1(2) \\ 8(1) - 7(1) + 2(2) \\ 9(1) - 6(1) + 1(2)\end{array}\right] = \frac{1}{5} \left[\begin{array}{l}5 \\ 5 \\ 5\end{array}\right] = \left[\begin{array}{l}1 \\ 1 \\ 1\end{array}\right]$.
Therefore,$x=1, y=1, z=1$.
Finally,$x+y+z = 1+1+1 = 3$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $AX=B$,where $A=\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 3 & 3 \\ 1 & 4 & 4 \\ 1 & 3 & 4 \end{bmatrix}$,$X=\begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \\ z \end{bmatrix}$ and $B=\begin{bmatrix} 12 \\ 15 \\ 13 \end{bmatrix}$,then $x^{2}+y^{2}+z^{2}=$
A
$14$
B
$19$
C
$21$
D
$6$

Solution

(A) Given the matrix equation $AX=B$:
$\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 3 & 3 \\ 1 & 4 & 4 \\ 1 & 3 & 4 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \\ z \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 12 \\ 15 \\ 13 \end{bmatrix}$
Applying row operations $R_{2} \rightarrow R_{2}-R_{1}$ and $R_{3} \rightarrow R_{3}-R_{1}$:
$\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 3 & 3 \\ 0 & 1 & 1 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \\ z \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 12 \\ 3 \\ 1 \end{bmatrix}$
This gives the system of equations:
$x + 3y + 3z = 12$
$y + z = 3$
$z = 1$
From $z = 1$,substitute into $y + z = 3$ to get $y + 1 = 3$,so $y = 2$.
Substitute $y = 2$ and $z = 1$ into $x + 3y + 3z = 12$:
$x + 3(2) + 3(1) = 12$
$x + 6 + 3 = 12$
$x + 9 = 12 \Rightarrow x = 3$
Finally,calculate $x^{2} + y^{2} + z^{2} = 3^{2} + 2^{2} + 1^{2} = 9 + 4 + 1 = 14$.
158
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
Degree of the differential equation $e^{\frac{dy}{dx}} + (\frac{dy}{dx})^3 = x$ is
A
$2$
B
$1$
C
not defined
D
$3$

Solution

(C) The degree of a differential equation is defined as the power of the highest ordered derivative,provided the equation can be expressed as a polynomial in terms of its derivatives.
In the given equation $e^{\frac{dy}{dx}} + (\frac{dy}{dx})^3 = x$,the term $e^{\frac{dy}{dx}}$ involves the derivative in the exponent,which means it cannot be expressed as a polynomial in terms of $\frac{dy}{dx}$.
Therefore,the degree of this differential equation is not defined.
159
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The order and degree of the differential equation $\left[1+\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{3}\right]^{\frac{7}{3}}=7 \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}$ are respectively.
A
$2, 1$
B
$2, 3$
C
$1, 2$
D
$3, 2$

Solution

(B) Given differential equation is $\left[1+\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{3}\right]^{\frac{7}{3}}=7 \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}$.
To find the degree,we must eliminate the fractional exponent by raising both sides to the power of $3$:
$\left(\left[1+\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{3}\right]^{\frac{7}{3}}\right)^{3} = \left(7 \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}\right)^{3}$.
This simplifies to $\left[1+\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{3}\right]^{7} = 343 \left(\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}\right)^{3}$.
The highest order derivative present is $\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}$,so the order is $2$.
The power of the highest order derivative after making the equation a polynomial in derivatives is $3$,so the degree is $3$.
Thus,the order and degree are $2$ and $3$ respectively.
160
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The order and degree of the differential equation $\sqrt{1+\frac{1}{(\frac{dy}{dx})^2}} = (\frac{d^2y}{dx^2})^{3/2}$ are respectively:
A
$2, 3$
B
$3, 2$
C
$2, 2$
D
$3, 3$

Solution

(A) Given differential equation is $\sqrt{1+\frac{1}{(\frac{dy}{dx})^2}} = (\frac{d^2y}{dx^2})^{3/2}$.
Squaring both sides,we get $1+\frac{1}{(\frac{dy}{dx})^2} = (\frac{d^2y}{dx^2})^3$.
Multiplying both sides by $(\frac{dy}{dx})^2$,we get $(\frac{dy}{dx})^2 + 1 = (\frac{d^2y}{dx^2})^3 (\frac{dy}{dx})^2$.
The highest order derivative present is $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$,so the order is $2$.
The power of the highest order derivative after making the equation free from radicals and fractions is $3$,so the degree is $3$.
Thus,the order and degree are $2$ and $3$ respectively.
161
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The order and degree of the differential equation $\left[1+\frac{1}{(\frac{dy}{dx})^{2}}\right]^{\frac{5}{3}}=5 \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}$ are respectively:
A
$2, 3$
B
$3, 2$
C
$5, 2$
D
$2, 5$

Solution

(A) Given differential equation is $\left[1+\frac{1}{(\frac{dy}{dx})^{2}}\right]^{\frac{5}{3}}=5 \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}$.
To find the order and degree,we first eliminate the fractional exponent by raising both sides to the power of $3$:
$\left[1+\frac{1}{(\frac{dy}{dx})^{2}}\right]^{5} = (5 \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}})^{3}$
$\left[\frac{(\frac{dy}{dx})^{2}+1}{(\frac{dy}{dx})^{2}}\right]^{5} = 125 (\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}})^{3}$
$((\frac{dy}{dx})^{2}+1)^{5} = 125 (\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}})^{3} (\frac{dy}{dx})^{10}$
The highest order derivative present is $\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}$,so the order is $2$.
The power of the highest order derivative after making the equation a polynomial in derivatives is $3$.
Thus,the order is $2$ and the degree is $3$.
162
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The order and degree of the differential equation $y=px+\sqrt{a^{2}p^{2}+b^{2}}$,where $p=\frac{dy}{dx}$,are respectively:
A
$1, 2$
B
$3, 1$
C
$2, 1$
D
$1, 3$

Solution

(A) Given the differential equation: $y = px + \sqrt{a^{2}p^{2} + b^{2}}$,where $p = \frac{dy}{dx}$.
Rearranging the terms,we get: $y - px = \sqrt{a^{2}p^{2} + b^{2}}$.
Squaring both sides:
$(y - px)^{2} = a^{2}p^{2} + b^{2}$
$y^{2} - 2pxy + p^{2}x^{2} = a^{2}p^{2} + b^{2}$
Substituting $p = \frac{dy}{dx}$:
$y^{2} - 2xy\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) + x^{2}\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{2} = a^{2}\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{2} + b^{2}$
The highest derivative present is $\frac{dy}{dx}$,so the order is $1$.
The highest power of the highest derivative is $2$,so the degree is $2$.
Therefore,the order and degree are $1$ and $2$ respectively.
163
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The order and the degree of the differential equation $\left[1+\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{3}\right]^{\frac{7}{3}}=7\left(\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}\right)$ are respectively
A
$2, 3$
B
$3, 3$
C
$2, 2$
D
$3, 2$

Solution

(A) Given the differential equation: $\left[1+\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{3}\right]^{\frac{7}{3}}=7\left(\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}\right)$.
To find the degree,we must eliminate the fractional exponent. Raise both sides to the power of $3$:
$\left[1+\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{3}\right]^{7} = 7^{3}\left(\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}\right)^{3}$.
The order of a differential equation is the highest derivative present,which is $\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}$,so the order is $2$.
The degree is the power of the highest order derivative after the equation is expressed as a polynomial in derivatives. Here,the power of $\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}$ is $3$.
Thus,the order is $2$ and the degree is $3$.
164
MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2020
The differential equation of the family of lines having $x$-intercept $a$ and $y$-intercept $b$ is
A
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}=-1$
B
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}=10$
C
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}=1$
D
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}=0$

Solution

(D) The equation of a line with $x$-intercept $a$ and $y$-intercept $b$ is given by $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 1$.
Multiplying by $ab$,we get $bx + ay = ab$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$,we get $b + a \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$,which implies $\frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{b}{a}$.
Differentiating again with respect to $x$,since $-\frac{b}{a}$ is a constant,we get $\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}} = 0$.
165
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The differential equation obtained by eliminating the arbitrary constants from the equation $y^{2}=(2 x+c)^{5}$ is
A
$\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^{4}-625 y^{4}=0$
B
$\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^{5}-3125 y^{3}=0$
C
$\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^{3}-125 y^{3}=0$
D
$x y \frac{d y}{d x}=5$

Solution

(B) Given equation is $y^{2}=(2 x+c)^{5}$ ...$(i)$
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$:
$2 y \frac{dy}{dx} = 5(2 x+c)^{4} \times 2$
$y \frac{dy}{dx} = 5(2 x+c)^{4}$
From this,we find $(2 x+c)$:
$(2 x+c)^{4} = \frac{y}{5} \frac{dy}{dx}$
$(2 x+c) = \left(\frac{y}{5} \frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{1/4}$
Substituting this into equation $(i)$:
$y^{2} = \left[\left(\frac{y}{5} \frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{1/4}\right]^{5}$
$y^{2} = \left(\frac{y}{5} \frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{5/4}$
Raising both sides to the power of $4$:
$(y^{2})^{4} = \left(\frac{y}{5} \frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{5}$
$y^{8} = \frac{y^{5}}{5^{5}} \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{5}$
$y^{8} = \frac{y^{5}}{3125} \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{5}$
Dividing by $y^{5}$ (assuming $y \neq 0$):
$y^{3} = \frac{1}{3125} \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{5}$
$3125 y^{3} = \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{5}$
$\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{5} - 3125 y^{3} = 0$
166
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The differential equation whose solution is $y=e^{ax}$ is
A
$y \frac{dy}{dx} = x \log y$
B
$\frac{dy}{dx} = x \log x$
C
$\frac{dy}{dx} = y \log x$
D
$x \frac{dy}{dx} = y \log y$

Solution

(D) Given $y = e^{ax}$.
Taking the natural logarithm on both sides,we get $\log y = \log(e^{ax})$.
Since $\log(e^{ax}) = ax$,we have $\log y = ax$ ...$(1)$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$,we get $\frac{1}{y} \frac{dy}{dx} = a$.
Now,substitute the value of $a$ from the derivative into equation $(1)$:
$\log y = \left( \frac{1}{y} \frac{dy}{dx} \right) x$.
Multiplying both sides by $y$,we obtain $y \log y = x \frac{dy}{dx}$,which is $x \frac{dy}{dx} = y \log y$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$\tan ^{-1} x + \tan ^{-1} y = c$ is the general solution of the differential equation:
A
$\frac{dy}{dx} = -\left(\frac{1+y^2}{1+x^2}\right)$
B
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \left(\frac{1+y^2}{1+x^2}\right)$
C
$\frac{dy}{dx} = -\left(\frac{1+x^2}{1+y^2}\right)$
D
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \left(\frac{1+x^2}{1+y^2}\right)$

Solution

(A) Given the equation: $\tan^{-1} x + \tan^{-1} y = c$
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$:
$\frac{d}{dx}(\tan^{-1} x) + \frac{d}{dx}(\tan^{-1} y) = \frac{d}{dx}(c)$
$\frac{1}{1+x^2} + \frac{1}{1+y^2} \cdot \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$
Rearranging the terms to solve for $\frac{dy}{dx}$:
$\frac{1}{1+y^2} \cdot \frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{1}{1+x^2}$
$\frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{1+y^2}{1+x^2}$
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$If \frac{x}{x-y} = \log \left(\frac{a}{x-y}\right)$,then $\frac{dy}{dx} =$
A
$2 + \frac{1}{y}$
B
$\frac{2y - x}{y}$
C
$\frac{2x - y}{x}$
D
$\frac{x - 2y}{y}$

Solution

(B) Given $\frac{x}{x-y} = \log a - \log(x-y)$.
Rearranging,we get $\log(x-y) + \frac{x}{x-y} = \log a$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$:
$\frac{1}{x-y} \left(1 - \frac{dy}{dx}\right) + \frac{(x-y)(1) - x(1 - \frac{dy}{dx})}{(x-y)^2} = 0$.
Multiply by $(x-y)^2$:
$(x-y)(1 - \frac{dy}{dx}) + x - y - x + x \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$.
$x - y - (x-y) \frac{dy}{dx} - y + x \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$.
$x - 2y + \frac{dy}{dx} (x - (x-y)) = 0$.
$x - 2y + y \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$.
$y \frac{dy}{dx} = 2y - x$.
Therefore,$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{2y - x}{y}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$y = mx + \frac{2}{m}$ is the general solution of
A
$y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{2} = x\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) + 2$
B
$y = x \frac{dy}{dx} + 2$
C
$y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) = x\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{2} + 2$
D
$y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) = x + 2$

Solution

(C) Given the equation $y = mx + \frac{2}{m} \dots (1)$
Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $\frac{dy}{dx} = m$.
Substituting $m = \frac{dy}{dx}$ into equation $(1)$:
$y = x \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) + \frac{2}{\frac{dy}{dx}}$
Multiplying both sides by $\frac{dy}{dx}$:
$y \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) = x \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{2} + 2$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The particular solution of the differential equation $\cos \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) = a$,under the conditions $a \in \mathbb{R}$ and $y(0) = 2$ is
A
$\cos \left(\frac{x-2}{y-2}\right) = a$
B
$\cos^{-1} \left(\frac{y-2}{x}\right) = a$
C
$\cos \left(\frac{y-2}{x}\right) = a$
D
$\cos \left(\frac{x-2}{y+2}\right) = a$

Solution

(C) Given the differential equation $\cos \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) = a$.
Taking $\cos^{-1}$ on both sides,we get $\frac{dy}{dx} = \cos^{-1} a$.
Integrating both sides with respect to $x$,we have $\int dy = \int \cos^{-1} a \, dx$.
This gives $y = x \cos^{-1} a + c$ .... $(1)$.
Given the initial condition $y(0) = 2$,substitute $x = 0$ and $y = 2$ into equation $(1)$:
$2 = 0 \cdot \cos^{-1} a + c \Rightarrow c = 2$.
Substituting $c = 2$ back into equation $(1)$,we get $y = x \cos^{-1} a + 2$.
Rearranging the terms,$y - 2 = x \cos^{-1} a$,which implies $\frac{y - 2}{x} = \cos^{-1} a$.
Taking $\cos$ on both sides,we obtain $\cos \left(\frac{y - 2}{x}\right) = a$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The differential equation of the family of curves $y=e^{x}(A \cos x+B \sin x)$,where $A$ and $B$ are arbitrary constants,is
A
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}-2\frac{dy}{d x}+2 y=0$
B
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}+2\frac{dy}{d x}-2 y=0$
C
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}-2\frac{dy}{d x}-2 y=0$
D
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}+2\frac{dy}{d x}+2 y=0$

Solution

(A) Given $y=e^{x}(A \cos x+B \sin x)$ ... $(1)$
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = e^{x}(A \cos x + B \sin x) + e^{x}(-A \sin x + B \cos x)$
$\frac{dy}{dx} = y + e^{x}(-A \sin x + B \cos x)$ ... $(2)$
Differentiating again with respect to $x$:
$\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} = \frac{dy}{dx} + e^{x}(-A \sin x + B \cos x) + e^{x}(-A \cos x - B \sin x)$
Substitute $e^{x}(-A \sin x + B \cos x) = \frac{dy}{dx} - y$ from $(2)$:
$\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} = \frac{dy}{dx} + (\frac{dy}{dx} - y) - e^{x}(A \cos x + B \sin x)$
Since $e^{x}(A \cos x + B \sin x) = y$:
$\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} = 2\frac{dy}{dx} - y - y$
$\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} - 2\frac{dy}{dx} + 2y = 0$
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The differential equation obtained from the function $y=a(x-a)^{2}$ is
A
$8 y^{2}=\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^{2}\left[x-\frac{1}{4 y}\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^{2}\right]^{2}$
B
$8 y^{3}=\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^{2}\left[2x-\frac{d y}{d x}\right]$
C
$2 y^{2}=\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^{2}\left[x-\frac{1}{4 y}\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^{2}\right]^{2}$
D
$4 y^{2}=\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^{2}\left[x-\frac{1}{4 y}\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^{2}\right]^{2}$

Solution

(B) Given the function $y = a(x-a)^{2} \quad ...(1)$
Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $\frac{dy}{dx} = 2a(x-a) \quad ...(2)$
From $(2)$,$a = \frac{1}{2} \frac{dy/dx}{x-a}$. Substituting $a$ into $(1)$:
$y = \frac{1}{2} \frac{dy/dx}{x-a} (x-a)^2 = \frac{1}{2} (x-a) \frac{dy}{dx}$
Thus,$(x-a) = \frac{2y}{dy/dx}$.
Substituting $(x-a)$ back into $(2)$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = 2a \left( \frac{2y}{dy/dx} \right) \implies a = \frac{(dy/dx)^2}{4y}$.
Now,substitute $a$ and $(x-a)$ into $y = a(x-a)^2$:
$y = \left( \frac{(dy/dx)^2}{4y} \right) \left( \frac{2y}{dy/dx} \right)^2$
$y = \frac{(dy/dx)^2}{4y} \cdot \frac{4y^2}{(dy/dx)^2} = y$.
To find the differential equation,we eliminate $a$ from $y = a(x-a)^2$ and $y' = 2a(x-a)$.
From $y' = 2a(x-a)$,we have $a = x - \frac{y'}{2a}$ is not correct.
Correct approach: $x-a = \frac{y'}{2a}$. Substitute into $y = a(x-a)^2$:
$y = a \left( \frac{y'}{2a} \right)^2 = \frac{(y')^2}{4a}$.
Since $a = x - (x-a) = x - \frac{y'}{2a}$,we have $2a^2 - 2ax + y' = 0$.
Solving for $a$ and substituting leads to the relation $8y^3 = (y')^2 (2x - y')$. Option $B$ is the correct form.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The differential equation of the circles having their centres on the line $y=8$ and touching the $X$-axis is
A
$(y-8)^{2}\left[1-\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^{2}\right]=64$
B
$(y-8)^{2}\left[1+\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^{2}\right]=64$
C
$(y-8)\left[1+\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^{2}\right]=64$
D
$y^{2}\left(1+\frac{d y}{d x}\right)=64$

Solution

(B) Let $(h, 8)$ be the centre of the circle.
Since the circle touches the $X$-axis,its radius is $r = 8$.
The equation of the circle is $(x-h)^{2} + (y-8)^{2} = 8^{2} = 64$ ... $(1)$
Differentiating equation $(1)$ with respect to $x$,we get:
$2(x-h) + 2(y-8) \frac{d y}{d x} = 0$
$(x-h) = -(y-8) \frac{d y}{d x}$
Substituting the value of $(x-h)$ into equation $(1)$:
$[-(y-8) \frac{d y}{d x}]^{2} + (y-8)^{2} = 64$
$(y-8)^{2} (\frac{d y}{d x})^{2} + (y-8)^{2} = 64$
$(y-8)^{2} [1 + (\frac{d y}{d x})^{2}] = 64$
Thus,the correct option is $B$.
Solution diagram
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $x = a \sin t - b \cos t$ and $y = a \cos t + b \sin t$,then $y^{3} \frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}} + x^{2} + y^{2} = $
A
$0$
B
$2$
C
$1$
D
-$1$

Solution

(A) Given: $x = a \sin t - b \cos t$ and $y = a \cos t + b \sin t$.
Squaring and adding both equations:
$x^{2} + y^{2} = (a \sin t - b \cos t)^{2} + (a \cos t + b \sin t)^{2}$
$x^{2} + y^{2} = a^{2} \sin^{2} t + b^{2} \cos^{2} t - 2ab \sin t \cos t + a^{2} \cos^{2} t + b^{2} \sin^{2} t + 2ab \sin t \cos t$
$x^{2} + y^{2} = a^{2}(\sin^{2} t + \cos^{2} t) + b^{2}(\cos^{2} t + \sin^{2} t) = a^{2} + b^{2}$.
Differentiating $x^{2} + y^{2} = a^{2} + b^{2}$ with respect to $x$:
$2x + 2y \frac{dy}{dx} = 0 \implies y \frac{dy}{dx} = -x$.
Differentiating again with respect to $x$:
$y \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} + \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{2} = -1$.
Substitute $\frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{x}{y}$:
$y \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} + \left(-\frac{x}{y}\right)^{2} = -1$
$y \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} + \frac{x^{2}}{y^{2}} = -1$.
Multiplying by $y^{2}$:
$y^{3} \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} + x^{2} = -y^{2}$
$y^{3} \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} + x^{2} + y^{2} = 0$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The general solution of the differential equation $\sec^{2} x \tan y \, dx + \sec^{2} y \tan x \, dy = 0$ is
A
$\tan x \tan y = c$
B
$\sec x \tan y = c$
C
$\sec x \sec y = c$
D
$\tan x \sec y = c$

Solution

(A) Given the differential equation: $\sec^{2} x \tan y \, dx + \sec^{2} y \tan x \, dy = 0$
Rearranging the terms,we get: $\sec^{2} x \tan y \, dx = -\sec^{2} y \tan x \, dy$
Separating the variables: $\frac{\sec^{2} x}{\tan x} \, dx = -\frac{\sec^{2} y}{\tan y} \, dy$
Integrating both sides: $\int \frac{\sec^{2} x}{\tan x} \, dx = -\int \frac{\sec^{2} y}{\tan y} \, dy$
Let $u = \tan x$,then $du = \sec^{2} x \, dx$. Similarly,let $v = \tan y$,then $dv = \sec^{2} y \, dy$.
Thus,$\int \frac{1}{u} \, du = -\int \frac{1}{v} \, dv$
$\log |u| = -\log |v| + \log |c|$
$\log |\tan x| + \log |\tan y| = \log |c|$
$\log |\tan x \tan y| = \log |c|$
Therefore,the general solution is $\tan x \tan y = c$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The particular solution of the differential equation $x dy + 2y dx = 0$,when $x = 2$ and $y = 1$ is
A
$xy^2 = 4$
B
$x^2y = 4$
C
$x^2y = -4$
D
$xy^2 = -4$

Solution

(B) Given differential equation is $x dy + 2y dx = 0$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $x dy = -2y dx$.
Separating the variables,we have $\frac{dy}{y} = -2 \frac{dx}{x}$.
Integrating both sides,$\int \frac{dy}{y} = -2 \int \frac{dx}{x}$.
This gives $\ln|y| = -2 \ln|x| + C$.
Using properties of logarithms,$\ln|y| + 2 \ln|x| = C$,which simplifies to $\ln|y| + \ln|x^2| = C$.
Thus,$\ln|yx^2| = C$,which implies $yx^2 = e^C = k$.
Given the initial condition $x = 2$ and $y = 1$,substitute these values into $x^2y = k$:
$(2)^2(1) = k \Rightarrow 4(1) = k \Rightarrow k = 4$.
Therefore,the particular solution is $x^2y = 4$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The general solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2}} = 0$ is
A
$y^2 + 2 \sin^{-1} x = c$
B
$x + \sin^{-1} y = c$
C
$y + \sin^{-1} x = c$
D
$x^2 + 2 \sin^2 y = c$

Solution

(C) Given the differential equation: $\frac{dy}{dx} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2}} = 0$
Rearranging the terms,we get: $\frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}$
Integrating both sides with respect to $x$: $\int dy = -\int \frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2}} dx$
We know that $\int \frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2}} dx = \sin^{-1} x + c$
Therefore,the solution is: $y = -\sin^{-1} x + c$
This can be rewritten as: $y + \sin^{-1} x = c$
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The solution of the differential equation $\log \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) = 9x - 6y + 6$ is (given that $y = 1$ when $x = 0$):
A
$3e^{6y} = 2e^{9x-6} + e^{6}$
B
$3e^{6y} = 2e^{9x+6} + e^{6}$
C
$3e^{6y} = 2e^{9x+6} - e^{6}$
D
$3e^{6y} = 2e^{9x-6} - e^{6}$

Solution

(B) Given the differential equation: $\log \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) = 9x - 6y + 6$.
Taking the exponential of both sides,we get: $\frac{dy}{dx} = e^{9x - 6y + 6} = e^{9x+6} \cdot e^{-6y}$.
Separating the variables,we have: $e^{6y} dy = e^{9x+6} dx$.
Integrating both sides: $\int e^{6y} dy = \int e^{9x+6} dx$.
This gives: $\frac{e^{6y}}{6} = \frac{e^{9x+6}}{9} + C$.
Given $y = 1$ when $x = 0$: $\frac{e^{6}}{6} = \frac{e^{6}}{9} + C$.
Solving for $C$: $C = \frac{e^{6}}{6} - \frac{e^{6}}{9} = \frac{3e^{6} - 2e^{6}}{18} = \frac{e^{6}}{18}$.
Substituting $C$ back into the equation: $\frac{e^{6y}}{6} = \frac{e^{9x+6}}{9} + \frac{e^{6}}{18}$.
Multiplying by $18$: $3e^{6y} = 2e^{9x+6} + e^{6}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The particular solution of the differential equation $y(\frac{dx}{dy}) = x \log x$ at $x = e$ and $y = 1$ is
A
$e^{xy} = 2$
B
$x = e^y$
C
$xy = 2$
D
$\log x = 2y$

Solution

(B) Given the differential equation: $y \frac{dx}{dy} = x \log x$
Separate the variables: $\frac{dx}{x \log x} = \frac{dy}{y}$
Integrate both sides: $\int \frac{1}{x \log x} dx = \int \frac{1}{y} dy$
Let $u = \log x$,then $du = \frac{1}{x} dx$. The integral becomes $\int \frac{1}{u} du = \log |u| = \log |\log x|$.
So,$\log |\log x| = \log |y| + C$.
Given $x = e$ and $y = 1$: $\log |\log e| = \log |1| + C \Rightarrow \log |1| = 0 + C \Rightarrow 0 = 0 + C \Rightarrow C = 0$.
Thus,$\log |\log x| = \log |y|$.
Taking the exponential of both sides: $\log x = y$,which implies $x = e^y$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The general solution of the differential equation $(1+y^{2})+(x-e^{\tan ^{-1} y}) \frac{dy}{dx}=0$ is
A
$x \cdot e^{\tan ^{-1} y}=\frac{(e^{\tan ^{-1} y})^{2}}{2}+c$
B
$e^{\tan ^{-1} y}=(e^{\tan ^{-1} y})^{2}+c$
C
$x \cdot e^{\tan ^{-1} y}=\frac{(e^{\tan ^{-1} x})^{2}}{2}+c$
D
$x \cdot e^{\tan ^{-1} y}=(e^{\tan ^{-1} y})^{2}+c$

Solution

(A) Given the differential equation: $(1+y^{2})+(x-e^{\tan ^{-1} y}) \frac{dy}{dx}=0$
Rearranging the terms: $(x-e^{\tan ^{-1} y}) \frac{dy}{dx} = -(1+y^{2})$
Taking the reciprocal: $\frac{dx}{dy} = \frac{-(x-e^{\tan ^{-1} y})}{1+y^{2}} = \frac{-x}{1+y^{2}} + \frac{e^{\tan ^{-1} y}}{1+y^{2}}$
This is a linear differential equation of the form $\frac{dx}{dy} + P(y)x = Q(y)$,where $P(y) = \frac{1}{1+y^{2}}$ and $Q(y) = \frac{e^{\tan ^{-1} y}}{1+y^{2}}$.
The Integrating Factor ($I$.$F$.) is $e^{\int P(y) dy} = e^{\int \frac{1}{1+y^{2}} dy} = e^{\tan ^{-1} y}$.
The general solution is given by $x \cdot (I.F.) = \int Q(y) \cdot (I.F.) dy + c$.
$x \cdot e^{\tan ^{-1} y} = \int \frac{e^{\tan ^{-1} y}}{1+y^{2}} \cdot e^{\tan ^{-1} y} dy + c$.
Let $t = e^{\tan ^{-1} y}$,then $dt = \frac{e^{\tan ^{-1} y}}{1+y^{2}} dy$.
Substituting this into the integral: $x \cdot e^{\tan ^{-1} y} = \int t dt + c = \frac{t^{2}}{2} + c$.
Thus,the general solution is $x \cdot e^{\tan ^{-1} y} = \frac{(e^{\tan ^{-1} y})^{2}}{2} + c$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The solution of the differential equation $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{dy}{d x}\right)=x+y$ is
A
$x=\tan (x+y) \cdot \sec (x+y)+c$
B
$x=\tan (x+y)-\sec (x+y)+c$
C
$x=\tan (x+y)+\sec (x+y)+c$
D
$x=\tan x \cdot \tan y+c$

Solution

(B) Given the differential equation: $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)=x+y$
$\implies \frac{dy}{dx}=\sin (x+y)$
Let $x+y=t$. Then differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $1+\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{dt}{dx}$,so $\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{dt}{dx}-1$.
Substituting this into the equation: $\frac{dt}{dx}-1=\sin t$
$\implies \frac{dt}{dx}=1+\sin t$
$\implies \int \frac{dt}{1+\sin t}=\int dx$
To integrate $\frac{1}{1+\sin t}$,multiply numerator and denominator by $(1-\sin t)$:
$\int \frac{1-\sin t}{1-\sin^2 t} dt = \int dx$
$\implies \int \frac{1-\sin t}{\cos^2 t} dt = x+c$
$\implies \int (\sec^2 t - \sec t \tan t) dt = x+c$
$\implies \tan t - \sec t = x+c$
Substituting $t=x+y$ back,we get: $x = \tan (x+y) - \sec (x+y) + c$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The solution of the differential equation $x^{2} \frac{dy}{dx} = y^{2} + xy$ is
A
$\frac{x}{y} + \log |x| = c$
B
$\frac{y}{x} + \log |x| = c$
C
$\frac{x}{y} - \log |x| = c$
D
$\frac{y}{x} - \log |x| = c$

Solution

(A) Given the differential equation $x^{2} \frac{dy}{dx} = y^{2} + xy$.
Dividing by $x^{2}$,we get $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{y^{2} + xy}{x^{2}} = \left(\frac{y}{x}\right)^{2} + \frac{y}{x}$.
This is a homogeneous differential equation. Let $y = ux$,then $\frac{dy}{dx} = u + x \frac{du}{dx}$.
Substituting these into the equation: $u + x \frac{du}{dx} = u^{2} + u$.
Subtracting $u$ from both sides: $x \frac{du}{dx} = u^{2}$.
Separating the variables: $\frac{du}{u^{2}} = \frac{dx}{x}$.
Integrating both sides: $\int u^{-2} du = \int \frac{1}{x} dx$.
$-u^{-1} = \log |x| + c$.
Since $u = \frac{y}{x}$,we have $-\frac{x}{y} = \log |x| + c$.
Rearranging the terms: $\frac{x}{y} + \log |x| = -c$,which can be written as $\frac{x}{y} + \log |x| = C$ (where $C = -c$).
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The equation of the curve which passes through point $(1,0)$ and has a tangent with slope $1+\frac{y}{x}+\left(\frac{y}{x}\right)^{2}$ is
A
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{y}\right)=\log |x|$
B
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{y}\right)=\log |y|$
C
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{y}{x}\right)=\log |y|$
D
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{y}{x}\right)=\log |x|$

Solution

(D) Given the slope of the tangent is $\frac{dy}{dx} = 1 + \frac{y}{x} + \left(\frac{y}{x}\right)^2$.
This is a homogeneous differential equation.
Let $y = ux$,then $\frac{dy}{dx} = u + x\frac{du}{dx}$.
Substituting this into the equation:
$u + x\frac{du}{dx} = 1 + u + u^2$.
Subtracting $u$ from both sides:
$x\frac{du}{dx} = 1 + u^2$.
Separating the variables:
$\int \frac{du}{1 + u^2} = \int \frac{dx}{x}$.
Integrating both sides:
$\tan^{-1}(u) = \log|x| + C$.
Substituting $u = \frac{y}{x}$:
$\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = \log|x| + C$.
Since the curve passes through $(1,0)$,we have $\tan^{-1}(0) = \log|1| + C$,which gives $0 = 0 + C$,so $C = 0$.
Thus,the equation is $\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = \log|x|$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$y=c^{2}+\frac{c}{x}$ is the solution of the differential equation
A
$x^{4}\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^{2}+x\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)-y=0$
B
$x^{4}\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^{2}-x\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)-y=0$
C
$x^{4}\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^{2}-x\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)+y=0$
D
$x^{4}\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^{2}+x\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)+y=0$

Solution

(B) Given the equation $y=c^{2}+\frac{c}{x}$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$,we get:
$\frac{d y}{d x} = -\frac{c}{x^{2}}$
From this,we can express $c$ in terms of $x$ and $\frac{d y}{d x}$:
$c = -x^{2} \frac{d y}{d x}$
Now,substitute this value of $c$ back into the original equation:
$y = (-x^{2} \frac{d y}{d x})^{2} + \frac{-x^{2} \frac{d y}{d x}}{x}$
$y = x^{4} (\frac{d y}{d x})^{2} - x \frac{d y}{d x}$
Rearranging the terms to form the differential equation:
$x^{4} (\frac{d y}{d x})^{2} - x \frac{d y}{d x} - y = 0$
Thus,the correct option is $B$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The solution of the differential equation $x \cdot \sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) dy = \left[y \cdot \sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) - x\right] dx$ is
A
$\cos \left(\frac{x}{y}\right) = \log |x| + c$
B
$\cos \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = \log |y| + c$
C
$\cos \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = \log |x| + c$
D
$\cos \left(\frac{x}{y}\right) = \log |y| + c$

Solution

(C) Given the differential equation: $x \sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) dy = \left[y \sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) - x\right] dx$
Dividing both sides by $dx \cdot x \sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right)$,we get:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{y \sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) - x}{x \sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right)} = \frac{y}{x} - \frac{1}{\sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right)}$
Let $v = \frac{y}{x}$,so $y = vx$. Then $\frac{dy}{dx} = v + x \frac{dv}{dx}$.
Substituting these into the equation:
$v + x \frac{dv}{dx} = v - \frac{1}{\sin v}$
$x \frac{dv}{dx} = -\frac{1}{\sin v} = -\operatorname{cosec} v$
Separating the variables:
$\sin v \, dv = -\frac{1}{x} dx$
Integrating both sides:
$\int \sin v \, dv = -\int \frac{1}{x} dx$
$-\cos v = -\log |x| + c$
$\cos v = \log |x| + c$
Substituting $v = \frac{y}{x}$ back:
$\cos \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = \log |x| + c$
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The particular solution of the differential equation $\sin^{2} y \frac{dx}{dy} + x = \cot y$ when $x = 0$ and $y = \frac{3\pi}{4}$ is
A
$x = 1 + \cot y$
B
$xy = \cot(x + y)$
C
$xy = \cot(x - y)$
D
$y = 1 + \cot x$

Solution

(A) Given the differential equation: $\sin^{2} y \frac{dx}{dy} + x = \cot y$.
Dividing by $\sin^{2} y$,we get: $\frac{dx}{dy} + (\operatorname{cosec}^{2} y)x = \cot y \operatorname{cosec}^{2} y$.
This is a linear differential equation of the form $\frac{dx}{dy} + P(y)x = Q(y)$,where $P(y) = \operatorname{cosec}^{2} y$ and $Q(y) = \cot y \operatorname{cosec}^{2} y$.
The Integrating Factor ($I$.$F$.) is $e^{\int P(y) dy} = e^{\int \operatorname{cosec}^{2} y dy} = e^{-\cot y}$.
The solution is given by $x \cdot (I.F.) = \int Q(y) \cdot (I.F.) dy + C$.
$x e^{-\cot y} = \int \cot y \operatorname{cosec}^{2} y e^{-\cot y} dy + C$.
Let $t = -\cot y$,then $dt = \operatorname{cosec}^{2} y dy$.
$x e^{-\cot y} = \int (-t) e^{t} dt + C = -(t e^{t} - e^{t}) + C = e^{t}(1 - t) + C$.
Substituting back $t = -\cot y$: $x e^{-\cot y} = e^{-\cot y}(1 + \cot y) + C$.
Given $x = 0$ at $y = \frac{3\pi}{4}$,we have $0 = e^{-\cot(3\pi/4)}(1 + \cot(3\pi/4)) + C$.
Since $\cot(3\pi/4) = -1$,$0 = e^{1}(1 - 1) + C \implies C = 0$.
Thus,$x e^{-\cot y} = e^{-\cot y}(1 + \cot y)$,which simplifies to $x = 1 + \cot y$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The integrating factor of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} + \frac{1}{x}y = x^3 - 3$ is
A
$-y$
B
$y$
C
$x$
D
$-x$

Solution

(C) The given differential equation is $\frac{dy}{dx} + \frac{1}{x}y = x^3 - 3$.
This is a linear differential equation of the form $\frac{dy}{dx} + Py = Q$,where $P = \frac{1}{x}$ and $Q = x^3 - 3$.
The integrating factor ($I$.$F$.) is given by the formula $I.F. = e^{\int P dx}$.
Substituting $P = \frac{1}{x}$,we get $I.F. = e^{\int \frac{1}{x} dx} = e^{\ln|x|} = x$.
Therefore,the integrating factor is $x$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The solution of $r dx + (x - r^2) dr = 0$ is
A
$r^2 x = \frac{r^3}{3} + c$
B
$rx = \frac{r^2}{2} + c$
C
$x = \frac{r^3}{3} + c$
D
$rx = \frac{r^3}{3} + c$

Solution

(D) Given the differential equation $r dx + (x - r^2) dr = 0$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $r dx = -(x - r^2) dr$.
Dividing by $dr$,we have $r \frac{dx}{dr} = r^2 - x$.
Rearranging into the standard linear form $\frac{dx}{dr} + P(r)x = Q(r)$,we get $\frac{dx}{dr} + \frac{1}{r}x = r$.
The Integrating Factor ($I$.$F$.) is $e^{\int \frac{1}{r} dr} = e^{\log r} = r$.
The general solution is given by $x \cdot (I.F.) = \int Q(r) \cdot (I.F.) dr + c$.
Substituting the values,$x \cdot r = \int r \cdot r dr + c$.
Integrating the right side,$xr = \int r^2 dr + c$.
Thus,$xr = \frac{r^3}{3} + c$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} + 2y = e^{-x}$ is
A
$y e^{x} = e^{x} + c$
B
$y e^{2x} = e^{x} + c$
C
$y e^{x} = e^{2x} + c$
D
$y e^{2x} = e^{2x} + c$

Solution

(B) The given differential equation is $\frac{dy}{dx} + 2y = e^{-x}$.
This is a linear differential equation of the form $\frac{dy}{dx} + Py = Q$,where $P = 2$ and $Q = e^{-x}$.
The Integrating Factor ($I$.$F$.) is given by $I.F. = e^{\int P dx} = e^{\int 2 dx} = e^{2x}$.
The general solution is given by $y \cdot (I.F.) = \int (Q \cdot I.F.) dx + c$.
Substituting the values,we get $y e^{2x} = \int (e^{-x} \cdot e^{2x}) dx + c$.
$y e^{2x} = \int e^{x} dx + c$.
$y e^{2x} = e^{x} + c$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The general solution of the differential equation $(1-x^{2}) \frac{dy}{dx} + 2xy = x(1-x^{2})^{\frac{1}{2}}$ is
A
$y = \sqrt{1-x^{2}} + c(1-x^{2})$
B
$y = 2\sqrt{1-x^{2}} + c$
C
$y = 2\sqrt{1-x^{2}} + c(1+x^{2})$
D
$y\sqrt{1-x^{2}} = c(1-x^{2})$

Solution

(A) Given the differential equation: $(1-x^{2}) \frac{dy}{dx} + 2xy = x(1-x^{2})^{\frac{1}{2}}$
Divide by $(1-x^{2})$ to get the standard form $\frac{dy}{dx} + Py = Q$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} + \frac{2x}{1-x^{2}}y = \frac{x}{\sqrt{1-x^{2}}}$
Here,$P = \frac{2x}{1-x^{2}}$ and $Q = \frac{x}{\sqrt{1-x^{2}}}$.
Integrating Factor $(I.F.) = e^{\int P dx} = e^{\int \frac{2x}{1-x^{2}} dx} = e^{-\ln(1-x^{2})} = e^{\ln(\frac{1}{1-x^{2}})} = \frac{1}{1-x^{2}}$.
The general solution is $y \times (I.F.) = \int Q \times (I.F.) dx + c$.
$y \times \frac{1}{1-x^{2}} = \int \frac{x}{\sqrt{1-x^{2}}} \times \frac{1}{1-x^{2}} dx + c$
$y \times \frac{1}{1-x^{2}} = \int x(1-x^{2})^{-\frac{3}{2}} dx + c$
Let $u = 1-x^{2}$,then $du = -2x dx$,so $x dx = -\frac{1}{2} du$.
$y \times \frac{1}{1-x^{2}} = -\frac{1}{2} \int u^{-\frac{3}{2}} du + c = -\frac{1}{2} \left( \frac{u^{-\frac{1}{2}}}{-\frac{1}{2}} \right) + c = u^{-\frac{1}{2}} + c = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^{2}}} + c$.
Multiplying both sides by $(1-x^{2})$:
$y = \frac{1-x^{2}}{\sqrt{1-x^{2}}} + c(1-x^{2}) = \sqrt{1-x^{2}} + c(1-x^{2})$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
Find the integrating factor of the differential equation $(1+x^{2}) dt = (\tan^{-1} x - t) dx$.
A
$-e^{\frac{(\tan^{-1} x)^{2}}{2}}$
B
$-e^{\tan^{-1} x}$
C
$e^{\frac{(\tan^{-1} x)^{2}}{2}}$
D
$e^{\tan^{-1} x}$

Solution

(D) Given the differential equation: $(1+x^{2}) dt = (\tan^{-1} x - t) dx$.
Divide both sides by $(1+x^{2}) dx$:
$\frac{dt}{dx} = \frac{\tan^{-1} x - t}{1+x^{2}}$
Rearrange the equation into the standard linear form $\frac{dt}{dx} + P(x)t = Q(x)$:
$\frac{dt}{dx} + \frac{1}{1+x^{2}}t = \frac{\tan^{-1} x}{1+x^{2}}$
Here,$P(x) = \frac{1}{1+x^{2}}$.
The integrating factor ($I$.$F$.) is given by $e^{\int P(x) dx}$:
$I.F. = e^{\int \frac{1}{1+x^{2}} dx} = e^{\tan^{-1} x}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The integrating factor of the differential equation $\sin y \left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right) = \cos y (1 - x \cos y)$ is
A
$e^{-x}$
B
$e^{-\cos y}$
C
$e^{-y}$
D
$e^{\sin y}$

Solution

(A) Given differential equation: $\sin y \frac{d y}{d x} = \cos y (1 - x \cos y)$.
Expanding the right side: $\sin y \frac{d y}{d x} = \cos y - x \cos^2 y$.
Dividing both sides by $\cos^2 y$: $\frac{\sin y}{\cos^2 y} \frac{d y}{d x} = \frac{1}{\cos y} - x$.
This simplifies to: $\sec y \tan y \frac{d y}{d x} = \sec y - x$.
Rearranging the terms: $\sec y \tan y \frac{d y}{d x} - \sec y = -x$.
Let $v = \sec y$. Then $\frac{d v}{d x} = \sec y \tan y \frac{d y}{d x}$.
Substituting into the equation: $\frac{d v}{d x} - v = -x$.
This is a linear differential equation of the form $\frac{d v}{d x} + P(x)v = Q(x)$,where $P(x) = -1$.
The integrating factor ($I$.$F$.) is given by $e^{\int P(x) dx} = e^{\int -1 dx} = e^{-x}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The integrating factor of the differential equation $(1+y+x^{2}y)dx + (x+x^{3})dy = 0$ is
A
$\frac{1}{x}$
B
$x$
C
$\log x$
D
$e^{x}$

Solution

(B) Given differential equation is $(1+y+x^{2}y)dx + (x+x^{3})dy = 0$.
Rearranging the terms,we have $(x+x^{3})dy = -(1+y(1+x^{2}))dx$.
Dividing by $dx(x+x^{3})$,we get $\frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{1+y(1+x^{2})}{x(1+x^{2})}$.
This simplifies to $\frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{1}{x(1+x^{2})} - \frac{y(1+x^{2})}{x(1+x^{2})}$.
Thus,$\frac{dy}{dx} + \left(\frac{1}{x}\right)y = -\frac{1}{x(1+x^{2})}$.
This is a linear differential equation of the form $\frac{dy}{dx} + Py = Q$,where $P = \frac{1}{x}$ and $Q = -\frac{1}{x(1+x^{2})}$.
The integrating factor ($I$.$F$.) is given by $e^{\int P dx} = e^{\int \frac{1}{x} dx} = e^{\log x} = x$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The integrating factor of the differential equation $x \frac{dy}{dx} + y \log x = x^2$ is
A
$(\log x)^x$
B
$x^{\log x}$
C
$(\log x)^2$
D
$x^{\log (\sqrt{x})}$

Solution

(D) The given differential equation is $x \frac{dy}{dx} + y \log x = x^2$.
Dividing both sides by $x$,we get:
$\frac{dy}{dx} + \left(\frac{\log x}{x}\right) y = x$.
This is a linear differential equation of the form $\frac{dy}{dx} + Py = Q$,where $P = \frac{\log x}{x}$ and $Q = x$.
The integrating factor ($I$.$F$.) is given by $e^{\int P dx}$.
$I$.$F$. $= e^{\int \frac{\log x}{x} dx}$.
Let $u = \log x$,then $du = \frac{1}{x} dx$.
So,$\int \frac{\log x}{x} dx = \int u du = \frac{u^2}{2} = \frac{(\log x)^2}{2}$.
Therefore,$I$.$F$. $= e^{\frac{(\log x)^2}{2}} = (e^{\log x})^{\frac{\log x}{2}} = x^{\frac{\log x}{2}} = x^{\log (\sqrt{x})}$.
Thus,the correct option is $D$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The integrating factor of the differential equation $y \log y \left(\frac{dx}{dy}\right) + x = \log y$ is
A
$\log(\log y)$
B
$\log y$
C
$y$
D
$e^{y}$

Solution

(B) The given differential equation is $y \log y \left(\frac{dx}{dy}\right) + x = \log y$.
Dividing both sides by $y \log y$,we get:
$\frac{dx}{dy} + \frac{x}{y \log y} = \frac{\log y}{y \log y} = \frac{1}{y}$.
This is a linear differential equation of the form $\frac{dx}{dy} + Px = Q$,where $P = \frac{1}{y \log y}$ and $Q = \frac{1}{y}$.
The integrating factor ($I$.$F$.) is given by $e^{\int P dy}$.
$I$.$F$. $= e^{\int \frac{1}{y \log y} dy}$.
Let $u = \log y$,then $du = \frac{1}{y} dy$.
So,$\int \frac{1}{y \log y} dy = \int \frac{1}{u} du = \log u = \log(\log y)$.
Therefore,$I$.$F$. $= e^{\log(\log y)} = \log y$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The integrating factor of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx}(x \log x) + y = 4 \log x$ is
A
$\log(\log x)$
B
$x$
C
$e^{x}$
D
$\log x$

Solution

(D) Given the differential equation: $\frac{dy}{dx}(x \log x) + y = 4 \log x$.
Divide the entire equation by $(x \log x)$ to bring it into the standard form $\frac{dy}{dx} + Py = Q$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} + \frac{1}{x \log x} y = \frac{4 \log x}{x \log x} = \frac{4}{x}$.
Here,$P = \frac{1}{x \log x}$.
The integrating factor ($I$.$F$.) is given by $e^{\int P dx}$:
$I.F. = e^{\int \frac{1}{x \log x} dx}$.
Let $u = \log x$,then $du = \frac{1}{x} dx$.
So,$\int \frac{1}{x \log x} dx = \int \frac{1}{u} du = \log u = \log(\log x)$.
Therefore,$I.F. = e^{\log(\log x)} = \log x$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The particular solution of the differential equation $(y + x \cdot \frac{dy}{dx}) \cdot \sin(xy) = \cos x$ at $x = 0$ is
A
$\sin x + \cos(xy) = 1$
B
$\cos x - \sin(xy) = 1$
C
$\sin x - \cos(xy) = 1$
D
$\cos x + \sin(xy) = 1$

Solution

(A) Given the differential equation: $(y + x \frac{dy}{dx}) \sin(xy) = \cos x$
Let $u = xy$. Then,differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $\frac{du}{dx} = y + x \frac{dy}{dx}$.
Substituting this into the equation,we have: $\sin(u) \frac{du}{dx} = \cos x$.
Integrating both sides with respect to $x$: $\int \sin(u) du = \int \cos x dx$.
This yields: $-\cos(u) = \sin x + C$.
Substituting $u = xy$ back,we get: $-\cos(xy) = \sin x + C$.
At $x = 0$,the value of $y$ is not explicitly given,but since $\cos(xy) = -\sin x - C$,at $x=0$,$\cos(0) = -\sin(0) - C$,which implies $1 = 0 - C$,so $C = -1$.
Thus,$-\cos(xy) = \sin x - 1$,which simplifies to $\sin x + \cos(xy) = 1$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The differential equation of all lines perpendicular to the line $5x + 2y + 7 = 0$ is
A
$3dy - 2dx = 0$
B
$2dy - 5dx = 0$
C
$2dy - 3dx = 0$
D
$5dy - 2dx = 0$

Solution

(D) The given line is $5x + 2y + 7 = 0$.
Its slope is $m_1 = -\frac{5}{2}$.
Any line perpendicular to this line will have a slope $m_2 = -\frac{1}{m_1} = \frac{2}{5}$.
The equation of a family of lines with slope $\frac{2}{5}$ is $y = \frac{2}{5}x + c$,which can be written as $2x - 5y + 5c = 0$.
Let $5c = k$,so the equation is $2x - 5y + k = 0$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$,we get $2 - 5\frac{dy}{dx} = 0$.
Multiplying by $dx$,we get $2dx - 5dy = 0$,or $5dy - 2dx = 0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The rate of growth of bacteria is proportional to the number present. If initially there were $1000$ bacteria and the number doubles in $1$ hour,then the number of bacteria after $2 \frac{1}{2}$ hours is (Given $\sqrt{2} = 1.414$):
A
$4646$ approximately
B
$5056$ approximately
C
$5656$ approximately
D
$400 \sqrt{2}$ approximately

Solution

(C) The rate of growth is proportional to the number present.
$\frac{dN}{dt} = kN \Rightarrow \frac{dN}{N} = k dt$.
Integrating both sides,we get $\ln N = kt + C$.
At $t = 0$,$N = 1000$,so $C = \ln 1000$.
Thus,$\ln N = kt + \ln 1000 \Rightarrow \ln(\frac{N}{1000}) = kt \Rightarrow N = 1000 e^{kt}$.
Given that at $t = 1$,$N = 2000$,we have $2000 = 1000 e^k$,which implies $e^k = 2$.
Substituting this into the equation,$N = 1000 \times (e^k)^t = 1000 \times 2^t$.
For $t = 2 \frac{1}{2} = 2.5$ hours:
$N = 1000 \times 2^{2.5} = 1000 \times 2^2 \times 2^{0.5} = 1000 \times 4 \times \sqrt{2}$.
Given $\sqrt{2} = 1.414$,we get $N = 1000 \times 4 \times 1.414 = 5656$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ body cools according to Newton's law of cooling from $100^{\circ} C$ to $60^{\circ} C$ in $20 \text{ minutes}$. If the temperature of the surrounding is $20^{\circ} C$,then the temperature of the body after one hour is: (in $^{\circ} C$)
A
$15$
B
$30$
C
$40$
D
$20$

Solution

(B) Let $\theta$ be the temperature of the body at time $t$. The temperature of the surrounding is $\theta_s = 20^{\circ} C$. According to Newton's law of cooling,$\frac{d\theta}{dt} = -K(\theta - \theta_s)$.
Integrating this,we get $\ln(\theta - 20) = -Kt + C$.
At $t = 0$,$\theta = 100^{\circ} C$,so $\ln(100 - 20) = C \Rightarrow C = \ln(80)$.
Thus,$\ln\left(\frac{\theta - 20}{80}\right) = -Kt$.
At $t = 20 \text{ min}$,$\theta = 60^{\circ} C$,so $\ln\left(\frac{60 - 20}{80}\right) = -K(20) \Rightarrow \ln(0.5) = -20K \Rightarrow K = \frac{-\ln(0.5)}{20}$.
We need to find $\theta$ at $t = 60 \text{ min}$ (one hour).
$\ln\left(\frac{\theta - 20}{80}\right) = -\left(\frac{-\ln(0.5)}{20}\right)(60) = 3 \ln(0.5) = \ln(0.5^3) = \ln(0.125)$.
$\frac{\theta - 20}{80} = 0.125 = \frac{1}{8}$.
$\theta - 20 = 10 \Rightarrow \theta = 30^{\circ} C$.

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