MHT CET 2020 Mathematics Question Paper with Answer and Solution

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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If the length of the perpendicular drawn from the point $(4,1)$ to the line $3x - 4y + k = 0$ is $2$ units,then the values of $k$ are:
A
$2, -18$
B
$-2, -18$
C
$-2, 1$
D
$-2, 18$

Solution

(A) The perpendicular distance $d$ from a point $(x_1, y_1)$ to the line $Ax + By + C = 0$ is given by $d = \left| \frac{Ax_1 + By_1 + C}{\sqrt{A^2 + B^2}} \right|$.
Given point $(4, 1)$ and line $3x - 4y + k = 0$,we have:
$2 = \left| \frac{3(4) - 4(1) + k}{\sqrt{3^2 + (-4)^2}} \right|$
$2 = \left| \frac{12 - 4 + k}{\sqrt{9 + 16}} \right|$
$2 = \left| \frac{8 + k}{5} \right|$
$|8 + k| = 10$
This implies $8 + k = 10$ or $8 + k = -10$.
If $8 + k = 10$,then $k = 2$.
If $8 + k = -10$,then $k = -18$.
Therefore,the values of $k$ are $2$ and $-18$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $p_{1}$ and $p_{2}$ are the lengths of perpendiculars from the origin to the lines $x \sin \theta + y \cos \theta = 5 \cos 2 \theta$ and $x \operatorname{cosec} \theta + y \sec \theta - 5 = 0$ respectively,then $p_{1}^{2} + 4 p_{2}^{2} = $
A
$\frac{1}{25}$
B
$\frac{1}{5}$
C
$25$
D
$5$

Solution

(C) The length of the perpendicular from the origin $(0,0)$ to the line $Ax + By + C = 0$ is given by $p = \frac{|C|}{\sqrt{A^2 + B^2}}$.
For the first line $x \sin \theta + y \cos \theta - 5 \cos 2 \theta = 0$,we have $p_{1} = \frac{|-5 \cos 2 \theta|}{\sqrt{\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta}} = |5 \cos 2 \theta|$.
Thus,$p_{1}^2 = 25 \cos^2 2 \theta$.
For the second line $x \operatorname{cosec} \theta + y \sec \theta - 5 = 0$,we have $p_{2} = \frac{|-5|}{\sqrt{\operatorname{cosec}^2 \theta + \sec^2 \theta}} = \frac{5}{\sqrt{\frac{1}{\sin^2 \theta} + \frac{1}{\cos^2 \theta}}} = \frac{5 \sin \theta \cos \theta}{\sqrt{\cos^2 \theta + \sin^2 \theta}} = 5 \sin \theta \cos \theta = \frac{5}{2} \sin 2 \theta$.
Thus,$4 p_{2}^2 = 4 \left( \frac{25}{4} \sin^2 2 \theta \right) = 25 \sin^2 2 \theta$.
Adding these,$p_{1}^2 + 4 p_{2}^2 = 25 \cos^2 2 \theta + 25 \sin^2 2 \theta = 25(\cos^2 2 \theta + \sin^2 2 \theta) = 25$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The locus of a point of intersection of two lines $x \sqrt{3}-y=k \sqrt{3}$ and $\sqrt{3} k x+k y=\sqrt{3}$,where $k \in R$,describes:
A
a parabola
B
a hyperbola
C
an ellipse
D
a pair of lines

Solution

(B) Given the equations of the two lines:
$x \sqrt{3}-y=k \sqrt{3} \quad ...(1)$
$\sqrt{3} k x+k y=\sqrt{3} \quad ...(2)$
From equation $(1)$,we have $k = \frac{x \sqrt{3}-y}{\sqrt{3}}$.
From equation $(2)$,we have $k = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3} x+y}$.
Equating the values of $k$ from both equations:
$\frac{x \sqrt{3}-y}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3} x+y}$
$(x \sqrt{3}-y)(\sqrt{3} x+y) = (\sqrt{3})(\sqrt{3})$
$3x^{2} - y^{2} = 3$
Dividing by $3$,we get $\frac{x^{2}}{1} - \frac{y^{2}}{3} = 1$.
This is the standard equation of a hyperbola,$\frac{x^{2}}{a^{2}} - \frac{y^{2}}{b^{2}} = 1$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $x \cos \theta + y \sin \theta = 5$ and $x \sin \theta - y \cos \theta = 3$,then the value of $x^{2} + y^{2}$ is:
A
$17$
B
$8$
C
$12$
D
$34$

Solution

(D) Given equations are:
$1) x \cos \theta + y \sin \theta = 5$
$2) x \sin \theta - y \cos \theta = 3$
Squaring both equations:
$(x \cos \theta + y \sin \theta)^{2} = 5^{2} \implies x^{2} \cos^{2} \theta + y^{2} \sin^{2} \theta + 2xy \sin \theta \cos \theta = 25$
$(x \sin \theta - y \cos \theta)^{2} = 3^{2} \implies x^{2} \sin^{2} \theta + y^{2} \cos^{2} \theta - 2xy \sin \theta \cos \theta = 9$
Adding the two squared equations:
$(x^{2} \cos^{2} \theta + x^{2} \sin^{2} \theta) + (y^{2} \sin^{2} \theta + y^{2} \cos^{2} \theta) = 25 + 9$
$x^{2}(\cos^{2} \theta + \sin^{2} \theta) + y^{2}(\sin^{2} \theta + \cos^{2} \theta) = 34$
Since $\sin^{2} \theta + \cos^{2} \theta = 1$,we get:
$x^{2}(1) + y^{2}(1) = 34$
$x^{2} + y^{2} = 34$
Solution diagram
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $2 \sin^{2} x + 7 \cos x = 5$,then the permissible value of $\cos x$ is
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$0$
C
$1$
D
$-\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(A) Given equation: $2 \sin^{2} x + 7 \cos x = 5$
Since $\sin^{2} x = 1 - \cos^{2} x$,we substitute this into the equation:
$2(1 - \cos^{2} x) + 7 \cos x = 5$
$2 - 2 \cos^{2} x + 7 \cos x = 5$
$2 \cos^{2} x - 7 \cos x + 3 = 0$
Let $t = \cos x$. Then $2t^{2} - 7t + 3 = 0$
$2t^{2} - 6t - t + 3 = 0$
$2t(t - 3) - 1(t - 3) = 0$
$(2t - 1)(t - 3) = 0$
So,$t = \frac{1}{2}$ or $t = 3$.
Since the range of $\cos x$ is $[-1, 1]$,$t = 3$ is not possible.
Therefore,$\cos x = \frac{1}{2}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The principal solutions of $\cos 2x = -\frac{1}{2}$ are
A
$x = \frac{\pi}{3}, x = \frac{2\pi}{3}$
B
$x = \frac{\pi}{3}, x = \frac{5\pi}{6}$
C
$x = \frac{2\pi}{3}, x = \frac{4\pi}{3}$
D
$x = \frac{\pi}{6}, x = \frac{5\pi}{6}$

Solution

(A) Given $\cos 2x = -\frac{1}{2}$.
We know that $\cos \theta = -\frac{1}{2}$ for $\theta = \frac{2\pi}{3}$ and $\theta = \frac{4\pi}{3}$ in the interval $[0, 2\pi]$.
Therefore,$2x = \frac{2\pi}{3}$ or $2x = \frac{4\pi}{3}$.
Solving for $x$,we get $x = \frac{\pi}{3}$ or $x = \frac{2\pi}{3}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The general solution of $\frac{1-\cos 2x}{1+\cos 2x}=3$ is
A
$x=2n\pi \pm \frac{\pi}{3}, n \in Z$
B
$x=n\pi \pm \frac{\pi}{6}, n \in Z$
C
$x=2n\pi \pm \frac{\pi}{6}, n \in Z$
D
$x=n\pi \pm \frac{\pi}{3}, n \in Z$

Solution

(D) Given the equation $\frac{1-\cos 2x}{1+\cos 2x}=3$.
Using the trigonometric identities $1-\cos 2x = 2\sin^2 x$ and $1+\cos 2x = 2\cos^2 x$,we get:
$\frac{2\sin^2 x}{2\cos^2 x} = 3$
$\tan^2 x = 3$
Since $\tan^2 x = 3$,we have $\tan^2 x = (\sqrt{3})^2 = \tan^2 \frac{\pi}{3}$.
The general solution for $\tan^2 x = \tan^2 \alpha$ is $x = n\pi \pm \alpha$.
Therefore,$x = n\pi \pm \frac{\pi}{3}, n \in Z$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The principal solutions of $\cot x = \sqrt{3}$ are
A
$\frac{\pi}{6}, \frac{7 \pi}{6}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{4}, \frac{5 \pi}{4}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{6}, \frac{5 \pi}{6}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{3}, \frac{4 \pi}{3}$

Solution

(A) Given $\cot x = \sqrt{3}$.
Since $\cot x = \frac{1}{\tan x}$,we have $\tan x = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
The principal values of $x$ for which $\tan x = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$ lie in the interval $(0, 2\pi)$.
In the first quadrant,$\tan x = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$ at $x = \frac{\pi}{6}$.
Since $\tan x$ is positive in the third quadrant,the other solution is $x = \pi + \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{7\pi}{6}$.
Thus,the principal solutions are $\frac{\pi}{6}$ and $\frac{7\pi}{6}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\frac{\sin (A+B)}{\sin (A-B)}=\frac{\cos (C+D)}{\cos (C-D)}$,then $\tan A \cot B=$
A
$\cot C \cot D$
B
$-\tan C \tan D$
C
$\tan C \tan D$
D
$-\cot C \cot D$

Solution

(D) Given: $\frac{\sin (A+B)}{\sin (A-B)}=\frac{\cos (C+D)}{\cos (C-D)}$
Applying Componendo and Dividendo:
$\frac{\sin (A+B)+\sin (A-B)}{\sin (A+B)-\sin (A-B)}=\frac{\cos (C+D)+\cos (C-D)}{\cos (C+D)-\cos (C-D)}$
Using the identities $\sin(x+y)+\sin(x-y)=2\sin x \cos y$,$\sin(x+y)-\sin(x-y)=2\cos x \sin y$,$\cos(x+y)+\cos(x-y)=2\cos x \cos y$,and $\cos(x+y)-\cos(x-y)=-2\sin x \sin y$:
$\frac{2 \sin A \cos B}{2 \cos A \sin B} = \frac{2 \cos C \cos D}{-2 \sin C \sin D}$
$\tan A \cot B = -\cot C \cot D$
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\sec x + \tan x = 3, x \in (0, \frac{\pi}{2})$,then $\sin x =$
A
$\frac{3}{5}$
B
$\frac{4}{5}$
C
$-1$
D
$\frac{1}{5}$

Solution

(B) Given $\sec x + \tan x = 3$ $(1)$
We know that $\sec^2 x - \tan^2 x = 1$
Using the identity $a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b)$,we get $(\sec x - \tan x)(\sec x + \tan x) = 1$
Substituting $(1)$,we have $\sec x - \tan x = \frac{1}{3}$ $(2)$
Adding $(1)$ and $(2)$,we get $2 \sec x = 3 + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{10}{3}$
Thus,$\sec x = \frac{5}{3}$,which implies $\cos x = \frac{3}{5}$
Since $x \in (0, \frac{\pi}{2})$,$\sin x$ is positive.
$\sin x = \sqrt{1 - \cos^2 x} = \sqrt{1 - (\frac{3}{5})^2} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{9}{25}} = \sqrt{\frac{16}{25}} = \frac{4}{5}$
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $3 \cos x \neq 2 \sin x$,then the general solution of $\sin ^{2} x-\cos 2 x=2-\sin 2 x$ is
A
$x=n \pi+\frac{\pi}{2}, \quad n \in Z$
B
$x=n\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)+\pi, \quad n \in Z$
C
$x=n\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)+\frac{\pi}{3}, \quad n \in Z$
D
$x=(2 n+1) \pi, \quad n \in Z$

Solution

(A) Given equation: $\sin ^{2} x - \cos 2 x = 2 - \sin 2 x$
Using the identity $\cos 2 x = 1 - 2 \sin ^{2} x$,we get:
$\sin ^{2} x - (1 - 2 \sin ^{2} x) = 2 - \sin 2 x$
$3 \sin ^{2} x - 1 = 2 - \sin 2 x$
$3 \sin ^{2} x + \sin 2 x - 3 = 0$
Since $\sin 2 x = 2 \sin x \cos x$ and $1 = \sin ^{2} x + \cos ^{2} x$,we can write $3 = 3(\sin ^{2} x + \cos ^{2} x)$:
$3 \sin ^{2} x + 2 \sin x \cos x - 3(\sin ^{2} x + \cos ^{2} x) = 0$
$3 \sin ^{2} x + 2 \sin x \cos x - 3 \sin ^{2} x - 3 \cos ^{2} x = 0$
$2 \sin x \cos x - 3 \cos ^{2} x = 0$
$\cos x (2 \sin x - 3 \cos x) = 0$
This implies $\cos x = 0$ or $2 \sin x = 3 \cos x$.
Given the condition $3 \cos x \neq 2 \sin x$,we must have $\cos x = 0$.
The general solution for $\cos x = 0$ is $x = n \pi + \frac{\pi}{2}, n \in Z$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
For $\theta \in \left(0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right)$,if $\tan 3\theta \cdot \tan 2\theta \cdot \tan \theta + \tan 2\theta + \tan \theta = 1$,then $\theta =$
A
$\frac{\pi}{12}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{6}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{3}$

Solution

(A) We know that $\tan 3\theta = \tan(2\theta + \theta)$.
Using the formula $\tan(A + B) = \frac{\tan A + \tan B}{1 - \tan A \tan B}$,we get:
$\tan 3\theta = \frac{\tan 2\theta + \tan \theta}{1 - \tan 2\theta \tan \theta}$.
Rearranging this,we have:
$\tan 3\theta(1 - \tan 2\theta \tan \theta) = \tan 2\theta + \tan \theta$.
$\tan 3\theta - \tan 3\theta \tan 2\theta \tan \theta = \tan 2\theta + \tan \theta$.
$\tan 3\theta \tan 2\theta \tan \theta = \tan 3\theta - \tan 2\theta - \tan \theta$.
Given the equation $\tan 3\theta \tan 2\theta \tan \theta + \tan 2\theta + \tan \theta = 1$,substitute the expression derived above:
$(\tan 3\theta - \tan 2\theta - \tan \theta) + \tan 2\theta + \tan \theta = 1$.
$\tan 3\theta = 1$.
Since $\tan 3\theta = \tan \frac{\pi}{4}$,we have $3\theta = \frac{\pi}{4} + n\pi$.
For $\theta \in \left(0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right)$,we take $n = 0$,so $3\theta = \frac{\pi}{4}$,which gives $\theta = \frac{\pi}{12}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The general solution of $\tan \theta + \tan 2\theta = \tan 3\theta$ is
A
$\theta = (2n + 1) \frac{\pi}{2}, n \in \mathbb{Z}$
B
$\theta = n\pi, n \in \mathbb{Z}$ or $\theta = \frac{p\pi}{3}, p \in \mathbb{Z}$
C
$\theta = \frac{n\pi}{5}, n \in \mathbb{Z}$
D
$\theta = (2n - 1) \frac{\pi}{3}, n \in \mathbb{Z}$

Solution

(B) Given equation: $\tan \theta + \tan 2\theta = \tan 3\theta$.
Using the identity $\tan 3\theta = \tan(2\theta + \theta) = \frac{\tan 2\theta + \tan \theta}{1 - \tan 2\theta \tan \theta}$.
Substituting this into the given equation: $\tan \theta + \tan 2\theta = \frac{\tan 2\theta + \tan \theta}{1 - \tan 2\theta \tan \theta}$.
This implies $(\tan \theta + \tan 2\theta) \left(1 - \frac{1}{1 - \tan 2\theta \tan \theta}\right) = 0$.
Case $1$: $\tan \theta + \tan 2\theta = 0$ $\Rightarrow \frac{\sin 3\theta}{\cos \theta \cos 2\theta} = 0$ $\Rightarrow 3\theta = n\pi$ $\Rightarrow \theta = \frac{n\pi}{3}$.
Case $2$: $1 - \tan 2\theta \tan \theta = 1 \Rightarrow \tan 2\theta \tan \theta = 0$.
This implies $\tan \theta = 0$ or $\tan 2\theta = 0$.
If $\tan \theta = 0$,then $\theta = n\pi$.
If $\tan 2\theta = 0$,then $2\theta = k\pi \Rightarrow \theta = \frac{k\pi}{2}$.
Combining these,the general solution is $\theta = \frac{n\pi}{3}$ or $\theta = n\pi$.
However,checking the domain,$\tan \theta, \tan 2\theta, \tan 3\theta$ must be defined.
Thus,$\theta \neq \frac{(2n+1)\pi}{2}, \frac{(2n+1)\pi}{4}, \frac{(2n+1)\pi}{6}$.
The valid solutions are $\theta = n\pi$ or $\theta = \frac{p\pi}{3}$.
164
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\frac{1-\tan \theta}{1+\tan \theta}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$,where $\theta \in \left(0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right)$,then $\theta=$
A
$\frac{\pi}{12}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{6}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{3}$

Solution

(A) Given the equation $\frac{1-\tan \theta}{1+\tan \theta}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Using the formula $\tan(A-B) = \frac{\tan A - \tan B}{1 + \tan A \tan B}$,we know that $\tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4}-\theta\right) = \frac{\tan \frac{\pi}{4} - \tan \theta}{1 + \tan \frac{\pi}{4} \tan \theta} = \frac{1-\tan \theta}{1+\tan \theta}$.
Therefore,$\tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4}-\theta\right) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Since $\tan \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$,we have $\frac{\pi}{4}-\theta = \frac{\pi}{6}$.
Solving for $\theta$: $\theta = \frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{3\pi - 2\pi}{12} = \frac{\pi}{12}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\operatorname{cosec} \theta + \cot \theta = 5$,then $\sin \theta = $
A
$\frac{1}{5}$
B
$\frac{5}{26}$
C
$\frac{5}{13}$
D
$\frac{1}{13}$

Solution

(C) Given $\operatorname{cosec} \theta + \cot \theta = 5$ $(1)$
We know that $\operatorname{cosec}^{2} \theta - \cot^{2} \theta = 1$
Using the identity $a^{2} - b^{2} = (a - b)(a + b)$,we have $(\operatorname{cosec} \theta - \cot \theta)(\operatorname{cosec} \theta + \cot \theta) = 1$
Substituting $(1)$,we get $(\operatorname{cosec} \theta - \cot \theta)(5) = 1 \Rightarrow \operatorname{cosec} \theta - \cot \theta = \frac{1}{5}$ $(2)$
Adding $(1)$ and $(2)$,we get $2 \operatorname{cosec} \theta = 5 + \frac{1}{5} = \frac{26}{5}$
Therefore,$\operatorname{cosec} \theta = \frac{13}{5}$
Since $\sin \theta = \frac{1}{\operatorname{cosec} \theta}$,we have $\sin \theta = \frac{5}{13}$
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MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\sin x + \sin^{2} x = 1$,then the value of $\cos^{8} x + 2 \cos^{6} x + \cos^{4} x$ is
A
$3$
B
$2$
C
$1$
D
$4$

Solution

(C) Given $\sin x + \sin^{2} x = 1$.
This implies $\sin x = 1 - \sin^{2} x$,so $\sin x = \cos^{2} x$.
Squaring both sides,we get $\sin^{2} x = \cos^{4} x$.
Now,consider the expression $\cos^{8} x + 2 \cos^{6} x + \cos^{4} x$.
This can be written as $(\cos^{4} x + \cos^{2} x)^{2}$.
Substituting $\cos^{4} x = \sin^{2} x$,we get $(\sin^{2} x + \cos^{2} x)^{2}$.
Since $\sin^{2} x + \cos^{2} x = 1$,the expression becomes $(1)^{2} = 1$.
167
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The general solution of $\sin^{2} x \cdot \sec x = \tan x - \sin x + 1$ is
A
$x = n \pi + (-1)^{n} \frac{\pi}{4}$ or $x = m \pi + \frac{3 \pi}{4}; m, n \in \mathbb{Z}$
B
$x = n \pi + (-1)^{n} \frac{\pi}{2}$ or $x = m \pi + \frac{3 \pi}{4}; m, n \in \mathbb{Z}$
C
$x = n \pi + (-1)^{n} \frac{\pi}{2}$ or $x = m \pi + \frac{5 \pi}{4}; m, n \in \mathbb{Z}$
D
$x = n \pi + (-1)^{n} \frac{\pi}{4}$ or $x = m \pi + \frac{5 \pi}{4}; m, n \in \mathbb{Z}$

Solution

(B) Given equation: $\sin^{2} x \sec x = \tan x - \sin x + 1$
Multiply by $\cos x$ (where $\cos x \neq 0$):
$\sin^{2} x = \sin x - \sin x \cos x + \cos x$
$\sin^{2} x - \sin x + \sin x \cos x - \cos x = 0$
$\sin x(\sin x - 1) + \cos x(\sin x - 1) = 0$
$(\sin x + \cos x)(\sin x - 1) = 0$
Case $1$: $\sin x = 1 \implies x = 2n \pi + \frac{\pi}{2} = n \pi + (-1)^{n} \frac{\pi}{2}$ (for $n \in \mathbb{Z}$).
Case $2$: $\sin x + \cos x = 0 \implies \tan x = -1 \implies x = m \pi - \frac{\pi}{4} = m \pi + \frac{3 \pi}{4}$ (for $m \in \mathbb{Z}$).
Thus,the general solution is $x = n \pi + (-1)^{n} \frac{\pi}{2}$ or $x = m \pi + \frac{3 \pi}{4}$.
168
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $3 \sin^{2} x - 8 \sin x + 4 = 0$ and $x \in \left(\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi\right)$,then $\tan x = $
A
$-\frac{\sqrt{5}}{2}$
B
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$
C
$-\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{5}}{2}$

Solution

(C) Given the equation $3 \sin^{2} x - 8 \sin x + 4 = 0$.
Let $u = \sin x$. Then $3u^{2} - 8u + 4 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic: $(3u - 2)(u - 2) = 0$.
This gives $u = \frac{2}{3}$ or $u = 2$.
Since the range of $\sin x$ is $[-1, 1]$,$\sin x = 2$ is impossible.
Thus,$\sin x = \frac{2}{3}$.
Since $x \in \left(\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi\right)$,$x$ lies in the second quadrant where $\cos x$ is negative.
Using $\cos^{2} x = 1 - \sin^{2} x = 1 - \left(\frac{2}{3}\right)^{2} = 1 - \frac{4}{9} = \frac{5}{9}$.
Therefore,$\cos x = -\sqrt{\frac{5}{9}} = -\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}$.
Finally,$\tan x = \frac{\sin x}{\cos x} = \frac{2/3}{-\sqrt{5}/3} = -\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $2 \cos^{2} \theta + 3 \cos \theta = 2$,then the permissible value of $\cos \theta$ is
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$\frac{1}{2}$
D
$-\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(C) Given the equation: $2 \cos^{2} \theta + 3 \cos \theta = 2$
Rearranging the terms: $2 \cos^{2} \theta + 3 \cos \theta - 2 = 0$
Factoring the quadratic equation: $2 \cos^{2} \theta + 4 \cos \theta - \cos \theta - 2 = 0$
$2 \cos \theta(\cos \theta + 2) - 1(\cos \theta + 2) = 0$
$(2 \cos \theta - 1)(\cos \theta + 2) = 0$
This gives two possible values: $\cos \theta = \frac{1}{2}$ or $\cos \theta = -2$
Since the range of the cosine function is $[-1, 1]$,the value $\cos \theta = -2$ is not possible.
Therefore,the permissible value is $\cos \theta = \frac{1}{2}$.
170
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$\tan 1^{\circ} \times \tan 2^{\circ} \times \tan 3^{\circ} \times \cdots \times \tan 89^{\circ} = $
A
$\sqrt{3}$
B
$1$
C
$\sqrt{2}$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) We know that $\tan(90^{\circ} - \theta) = \cot \theta$.
The given expression is $P = \tan 1^{\circ} \tan 2^{\circ} \tan 3^{\circ} \cdots \tan 44^{\circ} \tan 45^{\circ} \tan 46^{\circ} \cdots \tan 88^{\circ} \tan 89^{\circ}$.
We can write $\tan 89^{\circ} = \tan(90^{\circ} - 1^{\circ}) = \cot 1^{\circ}$,$\tan 88^{\circ} = \cot 2^{\circ}$,and so on.
Thus,$P = (\tan 1^{\circ} \cot 1^{\circ}) \times (\tan 2^{\circ} \cot 2^{\circ}) \times \cdots \times (\tan 44^{\circ} \cot 44^{\circ}) \times \tan 45^{\circ}$.
Since $\tan \theta \times \cot \theta = 1$ and $\tan 45^{\circ} = 1$,we have $P = 1 \times 1 \times \cdots \times 1 \times 1 = 1$.
171
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\sec \theta = \frac{13}{12}$ and $\theta$ lies in the $4^{\text{th}}$ quadrant,then $\tan \theta \times \operatorname{cosec} \theta \times \sin \theta \times \cos \theta = $
A
$\frac{-5}{13}$
B
$\frac{144}{169}$
C
$\frac{25}{169}$
D
$\frac{5}{13}$

Solution

(A) Given $\sec \theta = \frac{13}{12}$,therefore $\cos \theta = \frac{12}{13}$.
Since $\theta$ lies in the $4^{\text{th}}$ quadrant,$\sin \theta$ is negative.
Using $\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1$,we get $\sin \theta = -\sqrt{1 - (\frac{12}{13})^2} = -\sqrt{1 - \frac{144}{169}} = -\sqrt{\frac{25}{169}} = -\frac{5}{13}$.
Now,$\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} = \frac{-5/13}{12/13} = -\frac{5}{12}$ and $\operatorname{cosec} \theta = \frac{1}{\sin \theta} = -\frac{13}{5}$.
Substituting these values into the expression: $\tan \theta \times \operatorname{cosec} \theta \times \sin \theta \times \cos \theta = (-\frac{5}{12}) \times (-\frac{13}{5}) \times (-\frac{5}{13}) \times (\frac{12}{13})$.
$= (\frac{5}{12} \times \frac{13}{5}) \times (-\frac{5}{13} \times \frac{12}{13}) = (\frac{13}{12}) \times (-\frac{60}{169}) = -\frac{5}{13}$.
172
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\tan \theta = 2$ and $\theta$ lies in the third quadrant,then the value of $\sec \theta$ is
A
$-\sqrt{5}$
B
$\sqrt{3}$
C
$-\sqrt{2}$
D
$\sqrt{5}$

Solution

(A) We know that $\sec^{2} \theta = 1 + \tan^{2} \theta$.
Substituting the value of $\tan \theta = 2$,we get $\sec^{2} \theta = 1 + (2)^{2} = 1 + 4 = 5$.
Since $\theta$ lies in the third quadrant,$\sec \theta$ must be negative.
Therefore,$\sec \theta = -\sqrt{5}$.
173
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\tan \theta + \sin \theta = a$ and $\tan \theta - \sin \theta = b$,then the values of $\cot \theta$ and $\operatorname{cosec} \theta$ are respectively
A
$\frac{1}{a+b}, \frac{1}{a-b}$
B
$\frac{2}{a+b}, \frac{2}{a-b}$
C
$\frac{2}{a-b}, \frac{2}{a+b}$
D
$\frac{1}{a-b}, \frac{1}{a+b}$

Solution

(B) Given equations are:
$\tan \theta + \sin \theta = a$ $(1)$
$\tan \theta - \sin \theta = b$ $(2)$
Adding $(1)$ and $(2)$:
$2 \tan \theta = a + b$ $\Rightarrow \tan \theta = \frac{a+b}{2}$ $\Rightarrow \cot \theta = \frac{2}{a+b}$
Subtracting $(2)$ from $(1)$:
$2 \sin \theta = a - b$ $\Rightarrow \sin \theta = \frac{a-b}{2}$ $\Rightarrow \operatorname{cosec} \theta = \frac{2}{a-b}$
Thus,the values are $\frac{2}{a+b}$ and $\frac{2}{a-b}$.
174
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
Which of the following have the same value?
$(a)$ $\sin 120^{\circ}$
$(b)$ $\cos 930^{\circ}$
$(c)$ $\tan 840^{\circ}$
$(d)$ $\cot (-1110^{\circ})$
A
Only $(a)$ and $(b)$
B
All $(a), (b), (c), (d)$
C
Only $(a)$ and $(c)$
D
Only $(c)$ and $(d)$

Solution

(D) $(a) \sin 120^{\circ} = \sin(180^{\circ} - 60^{\circ}) = \sin 60^{\circ} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
$(b) \cos 930^{\circ} = \cos(2 \times 360^{\circ} + 210^{\circ}) = \cos 210^{\circ} = \cos(180^{\circ} + 30^{\circ}) = -\cos 30^{\circ} = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
$(c) \tan 840^{\circ} = \tan(2 \times 360^{\circ} + 120^{\circ}) = \tan 120^{\circ} = \tan(180^{\circ} - 60^{\circ}) = -\tan 60^{\circ} = -\sqrt{3}$
$(d) \cot(-1110^{\circ}) = -\cot(1110^{\circ}) = -\cot(3 \times 360^{\circ} + 30^{\circ}) = -\cot 30^{\circ} = -\sqrt{3}$
Comparing the values,$(c)$ and $(d)$ both equal $-\sqrt{3}$.
175
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{3}+x\right)-\cos \left(\frac{\pi}{6}+x\right) = $
A
$-\cos x$
B
$-\sin x$
C
$\cos x$
D
$\sin x$

Solution

(D) We use the expansion formulas: $\sin(A+B) = \sin A \cos B + \cos A \sin B$ and $\cos(A+B) = \cos A \cos B - \sin A \sin B$.
$\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{3}+x\right) = \sin \frac{\pi}{3} \cos x + \cos \frac{\pi}{3} \sin x = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \cos x + \frac{1}{2} \sin x$.
$\cos \left(\frac{\pi}{6}+x\right) = \cos \frac{\pi}{6} \cos x - \sin \frac{\pi}{6} \sin x = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \cos x - \frac{1}{2} \sin x$.
Subtracting the two expressions:
$\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \cos x + \frac{1}{2} \sin x\right) - \left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \cos x - \frac{1}{2} \sin x\right)$
$= \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \cos x + \frac{1}{2} \sin x - \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \cos x + \frac{1}{2} \sin x$
$= \sin x$.
176
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $x = 3 \sin \theta$,$y = 3 \cos \theta \cos \phi$,and $z = 3 \cos \theta \sin \phi$,then $x^{2} + y^{2} + z^{2} =$
A
$18$
B
$27$
C
$9$
D
$3$

Solution

(C) Given: $x = 3 \sin \theta$,$y = 3 \cos \theta \cos \phi$,$z = 3 \cos \theta \sin \phi$
$x^{2} + y^{2} + z^{2} = (3 \sin \theta)^{2} + (3 \cos \theta \cos \phi)^{2} + (3 \cos \theta \sin \phi)^{2}$
$= 9 \sin^{2} \theta + 9 \cos^{2} \theta \cos^{2} \phi + 9 \cos^{2} \theta \sin^{2} \phi$
$= 9 \sin^{2} \theta + 9 \cos^{2} \theta (\cos^{2} \phi + \sin^{2} \phi)$
Since $\cos^{2} \phi + \sin^{2} \phi = 1$:
$= 9 \sin^{2} \theta + 9 \cos^{2} \theta (1)$
$= 9 (\sin^{2} \theta + \cos^{2} \theta)$
Since $\sin^{2} \theta + \cos^{2} \theta = 1$:
$= 9 \times 1 = 9$
177
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$\sin 690^{\circ} \times \sec 240^{\circ} = $
A
$1$
B
$-1$
C
$\frac{-1}{2}$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(A) $\sin 690^{\circ} \times \sec 240^{\circ}$
$= \sin (2 \times 360^{\circ} - 30^{\circ}) \times \sec (180^{\circ} + 60^{\circ})$
$= \sin (-30^{\circ}) \times (-\sec 60^{\circ})$
$= (-\sin 30^{\circ}) \times (-2)$
$= (-\frac{1}{2}) \times (-2) = 1$
178
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\sin \theta = \frac{-12}{13}$,$\cos \phi = \frac{-4}{5}$ and $\theta, \phi$ lie in the third quadrant,then $\tan(\theta - \phi) =$
A
$\frac{-33}{56}$
B
$\frac{-56}{33}$
C
$\frac{56}{33}$
D
$\frac{33}{56}$

Solution

(D) Given $\sin \theta = \frac{-12}{13}$ and $\theta$ is in the third quadrant,$\cos \theta = -\sqrt{1 - \sin^2 \theta} = -\sqrt{1 - (\frac{-12}{13})^2} = -\sqrt{\frac{25}{169}} = -\frac{5}{13}$.
Thus,$\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} = \frac{-12/13}{-5/13} = \frac{12}{5}$.
Given $\cos \phi = \frac{-4}{5}$ and $\phi$ is in the third quadrant,$\sin \phi = -\sqrt{1 - \cos^2 \phi} = -\sqrt{1 - (\frac{-4}{5})^2} = -\sqrt{\frac{9}{25}} = -\frac{3}{5}$.
Thus,$\tan \phi = \frac{\sin \phi}{\cos \phi} = \frac{-3/5}{-4/5} = \frac{3}{4}$.
Using the formula $\tan(\theta - \phi) = \frac{\tan \theta - \tan \phi}{1 + \tan \theta \tan \phi}$:
$\tan(\theta - \phi) = \frac{12/5 - 3/4}{1 + (12/5)(3/4)} = \frac{(48 - 15)/20}{1 + 36/20} = \frac{33/20}{56/20} = \frac{33}{56}$.
179
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $a = \sin 175^{\circ} + \cos 175^{\circ}$,then
A
$a > 0$
B
$a = 0$
C
$a < 0$
D
$a = 1$

Solution

(C) Given $a = \sin 175^{\circ} + \cos 175^{\circ}$.
Using the allied angle formulas:
$\sin 175^{\circ} = \sin(180^{\circ} - 5^{\circ}) = \sin 5^{\circ}$
$\cos 175^{\circ} = \cos(180^{\circ} - 5^{\circ}) = -\cos 5^{\circ}$
Therefore,$a = \sin 5^{\circ} - \cos 5^{\circ}$.
In the interval $0^{\circ} < \theta < 45^{\circ}$,we know that $\sin \theta < \cos \theta$.
Since $5^{\circ}$ lies in this interval,$\sin 5^{\circ} < \cos 5^{\circ}$.
Thus,$\sin 5^{\circ} - \cos 5^{\circ} < 0$,which implies $a < 0$.
180
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $A$ and $B$ are supplementary angles,then $\sin^{2} \frac{A}{2} + \sin^{2} \frac{B}{2} =$
A
$1$
B
$\frac{1}{3}$
C
$0$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(A) Given that $A$ and $B$ are supplementary angles,we have $A + B = 180^{\circ}$.
This implies $B = 180^{\circ} - A$,so $\frac{B}{2} = 90^{\circ} - \frac{A}{2}$.
Substituting this into the expression:
$\sin^{2} \frac{A}{2} + \sin^{2} \frac{B}{2} = \sin^{2} \frac{A}{2} + \sin^{2} (90^{\circ} - \frac{A}{2})$.
Using the identity $\sin(90^{\circ} - \theta) = \cos \theta$,we get:
$\sin^{2} \frac{A}{2} + \cos^{2} \frac{A}{2}$.
Since $\sin^{2} \theta + \cos^{2} \theta = 1$,the value is $1$.
181
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\tan \theta + \cot \theta = 4$,then $\tan^{4} \theta + \cot^{4} \theta = $
A
$194$
B
$110$
C
$80$
D
$191$

Solution

(A) Given: $\tan \theta + \cot \theta = 4$
Squaring both sides,we get:
$(\tan \theta + \cot \theta)^{2} = 4^{2}$
$\tan^{2} \theta + \cot^{2} \theta + 2 \tan \theta \cot \theta = 16$
Since $\tan \theta \cot \theta = 1$,we have:
$\tan^{2} \theta + \cot^{2} \theta + 2(1) = 16$
$\tan^{2} \theta + \cot^{2} \theta = 14$
Squaring both sides again:
$(\tan^{2} \theta + \cot^{2} \theta)^{2} = 14^{2}$
$\tan^{4} \theta + \cot^{4} \theta + 2 \tan^{2} \theta \cot^{2} \theta = 196$
$\tan^{4} \theta + \cot^{4} \theta + 2(1)^{2} = 196$
$\tan^{4} \theta + \cot^{4} \theta = 196 - 2 = 194$
182
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $A, B, C, D$ are the angles of a cyclic quadrilateral taken in order,then $\cos A + \cos B + \cos C + \cos D =$
A
$-1$
B
$1$
C
$\frac{1}{2}$
D
$0$

Solution

(D) Since the quadrilateral $ABCD$ is cyclic,the sum of opposite angles is $180^{\circ}$.
Therefore,$A + C = 180^{\circ}$ and $B + D = 180^{\circ}$.
This implies $A = 180^{\circ} - C$ and $B = 180^{\circ} - D$.
Using the property $\cos(180^{\circ} - \theta) = -\cos \theta$,we get:
$\cos A = \cos(180^{\circ} - C) = -\cos C \implies \cos A + \cos C = 0$.
$\cos B = \cos(180^{\circ} - D) = -\cos D \implies \cos B + \cos D = 0$.
Adding these,we get $\cos A + \cos B + \cos C + \cos D = 0 + 0 = 0$.
183
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\sin x + \operatorname{cosec} x = 3$,then the value of $\sin^{4} x + \operatorname{cosec}^{4} x$ is
A
$74$
B
$47$
C
$07$
D
$49$

Solution

(B) Given that $\sin x + \operatorname{cosec} x = 3$.
Squaring both sides,we get:
$(\sin x + \operatorname{cosec} x)^{2} = 3^{2}$
$\sin^{2} x + \operatorname{cosec}^{2} x + 2 \sin x \operatorname{cosec} x = 9$
Since $\sin x \operatorname{cosec} x = 1$,we have:
$\sin^{2} x + \operatorname{cosec}^{2} x + 2(1) = 9$
$\sin^{2} x + \operatorname{cosec}^{2} x = 7$
Now,squaring both sides again:
$(\sin^{2} x + \operatorname{cosec}^{2} x)^{2} = 7^{2}$
$\sin^{4} x + \operatorname{cosec}^{4} x + 2 \sin^{2} x \operatorname{cosec}^{2} x = 49$
$\sin^{4} x + \operatorname{cosec}^{4} x + 2(1)^{2} = 49$
$\sin^{4} x + \operatorname{cosec}^{4} x = 49 - 2 = 47$
184
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\tan A = \frac{5}{6}$ and $\tan B = \frac{1}{11}$,then $A + B = $
A
$\frac{-\pi}{4}$
B
$\frac{-\pi}{3}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{4}$

Solution

(D) We use the formula for the tangent of the sum of two angles: $\tan(A+B) = \frac{\tan A + \tan B}{1 - \tan A \tan B}$.
Substituting the given values: $\tan(A+B) = \frac{\frac{5}{6} + \frac{1}{11}}{1 - (\frac{5}{6} \times \frac{1}{11})}$.
Simplifying the numerator: $\frac{5}{6} + \frac{1}{11} = \frac{55 + 6}{66} = \frac{61}{66}$.
Simplifying the denominator: $1 - \frac{5}{66} = \frac{66 - 5}{66} = \frac{61}{66}$.
Thus,$\tan(A+B) = \frac{61/66}{61/66} = 1$.
Since $\tan(A+B) = 1$,we have $A+B = \tan^{-1}(1) = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
185
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$\sec 2 \theta - \tan 2 \theta =$
A
$\tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4} - \theta\right)$
B
$\tan 2 \theta$
C
$\cot 2 \theta$
D
$\cot \left(\frac{\pi}{4} - \theta\right)$

Solution

(A) $\sec 2 \theta - \tan 2 \theta = \frac{1}{\cos 2 \theta} - \frac{\sin 2 \theta}{\cos 2 \theta} = \frac{1 - \sin 2 \theta}{\cos 2 \theta}$
Using the identities $1 - \sin 2 \theta = (\cos \theta - \sin \theta)^2$ and $\cos 2 \theta = \cos^2 \theta - \sin^2 \theta = (\cos \theta - \sin \theta)(\cos \theta + \sin \theta)$:
$\frac{(\cos \theta - \sin \theta)^2}{(\cos \theta - \sin \theta)(\cos \theta + \sin \theta)} = \frac{\cos \theta - \sin \theta}{\cos \theta + \sin \theta}$
Dividing numerator and denominator by $\cos \theta$:
$\frac{1 - \tan \theta}{1 + \tan \theta} = \frac{\tan \frac{\pi}{4} - \tan \theta}{1 + \tan \frac{\pi}{4} \tan \theta}$
Using the formula $\tan(A - B) = \frac{\tan A - \tan B}{1 + \tan A \tan B}$:
$= \tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4} - \theta\right)$
186
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\tan \theta = \frac{1}{3}$,then $\cos 2 \theta = $
A
$\frac{1}{4}$
B
$\frac{1}{10}$
C
$\frac{1}{5}$
D
$\frac{4}{5}$

Solution

(D) We know the formula for $\cos 2 \theta$ in terms of $\tan \theta$ is:
$\cos 2 \theta = \frac{1 - \tan^2 \theta}{1 + \tan^2 \theta}$
Given $\tan \theta = \frac{1}{3}$,substitute this value into the formula:
$\cos 2 \theta = \frac{1 - (\frac{1}{3})^2}{1 + (\frac{1}{3})^2} = \frac{1 - \frac{1}{9}}{1 + \frac{1}{9}}$
$\cos 2 \theta = \frac{\frac{8}{9}}{\frac{10}{9}} = \frac{8}{10} = \frac{4}{5}$
187
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\cos x + \cos y = -\cos \alpha$ and $\sin x + \sin y = -\sin \alpha$,then $\cot \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) = $
A
$-\cot \alpha$
B
$\cot \alpha$
C
$-\tan \alpha$
D
$\tan \alpha$

Solution

(B) Given equations are:
$\cos x + \cos y = -\cos \alpha$ ... $(1)$
$\sin x + \sin y = -\sin \alpha$ ... $(2)$
Using sum-to-product formulas:
$2 \cos \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right) = -\cos \alpha$ ... $(3)$
$2 \sin \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right) = -\sin \alpha$ ... $(4)$
Dividing equation $(4)$ by equation $(3)$:
$\frac{2 \sin \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right)}{2 \cos \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x-y}{2}\right)} = \frac{-\sin \alpha}{-\cos \alpha}$
$\tan \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) = \tan \alpha$
Therefore,$\cot \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) = \cot \alpha$.
188
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $A, B, C$ are angles of a $\triangle ABC$,then $\tan 2A + \tan 2B + \tan 2C =$
A
$\tan 2A \tan 3B \tan 2C$
B
$\tan 2A \tan 2B \tan 2C$
C
$\tan A \tan B \tan C$
D
$\tan 3A \tan 2B \tan 2C$

Solution

(B) In $\triangle ABC$,$A + B + C = \pi$,so $2A + 2B + 2C = 2\pi$.
Therefore,$2A + 2B = 2\pi - 2C$.
Taking tangent on both sides: $\tan(2A + 2B) = \tan(2\pi - 2C) = -\tan 2C$.
Using the formula $\tan(x + y) = \frac{\tan x + \tan y}{1 - \tan x \tan y}$,we get:
$\frac{\tan 2A + \tan 2B}{1 - \tan 2A \tan 2B} = -\tan 2C$.
Multiplying both sides by $(1 - \tan 2A \tan 2B)$:
$\tan 2A + \tan 2B = -\tan 2C(1 - \tan 2A \tan 2B)$.
$\tan 2A + \tan 2B = -\tan 2C + \tan 2A \tan 2B \tan 2C$.
Rearranging the terms:
$\tan 2A + \tan 2B + \tan 2C = \tan 2A \tan 2B \tan 2C$.
189
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$\sqrt{2+\sqrt{2+2 \cos 4 \theta}} = $
A
$2 \cos \theta$
B
$\frac{\cos \theta}{2}$
C
$\frac{\cos \theta}{\sqrt{2}}$
D
$\sqrt{2} \cdot \cos \theta$

Solution

(A) We know that $1 + \cos 2A = 2 \cos^2 A$.
Using this identity,we simplify the expression step by step:
$\sqrt{2+\sqrt{2+2 \cos 4 \theta}} = \sqrt{2+\sqrt{2(1+\cos 4 \theta)}}$
$= \sqrt{2+\sqrt{2(2 \cos^2 2 \theta)}}$
$= \sqrt{2+\sqrt{4 \cos^2 2 \theta}}$
$= \sqrt{2+2 \cos 2 \theta}$
$= \sqrt{2(1+\cos 2 \theta)}$
$= \sqrt{2(2 \cos^2 \theta)}$
$= \sqrt{4 \cos^2 \theta} = 2 \cos \theta$
190
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
In a triangle $ABC$,if $\frac{\sin A - \sin C}{\cos C - \cos A} = \cot B$,then $A, B, C$ are in
A
Arithmetico-Geometric progression
B
Harmonic progression
C
Geometric progression
D
Arithmetic progression

Solution

(D) Given the equation: $\frac{\sin A - \sin C}{\cos C - \cos A} = \cot B$
Applying the sum-to-product formulas:
$\frac{2 \cos \left(\frac{A+C}{2}\right) \sin \left(\frac{A-C}{2}\right)}{2 \sin \left(\frac{A+C}{2}\right) \sin \left(\frac{A-C}{2}\right)} = \cot B$
Simplifying the expression:
$\cot \left(\frac{A+C}{2}\right) = \cot B$
This implies:
$\frac{A+C}{2} = B \implies A+C = 2B$
Since the sum of two angles is twice the third angle,$A, B, C$ are in Arithmetic Progression $(A.P.)$.
191
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
$\operatorname{cosec} 2 \theta - \cot 2 \theta = ?$
A
$\tan \theta$
B
$\sin 2 \theta$
C
$\cos \theta$
D
$\tan 2 \theta$

Solution

(A) We know that $\operatorname{cosec} 2 \theta = \frac{1}{\sin 2 \theta}$ and $\cot 2 \theta = \frac{\cos 2 \theta}{\sin 2 \theta}$.
Substituting these in the expression:
$\operatorname{cosec} 2 \theta - \cot 2 \theta = \frac{1}{\sin 2 \theta} - \frac{\cos 2 \theta}{\sin 2 \theta} = \frac{1 - \cos 2 \theta}{\sin 2 \theta}$.
Using the trigonometric identities $1 - \cos 2 \theta = 2 \sin^2 \theta$ and $\sin 2 \theta = 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta$:
$= \frac{2 \sin^2 \theta}{2 \sin \theta \cos \theta} = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} = \tan \theta$.
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
192
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The value of $\sin^{2}\left(\frac{\pi}{8}\right) = $
A
$\frac{\sqrt{2}+1}{2\sqrt{2}}$
B
$\frac{\sqrt{5}+1}{2\sqrt{2}}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{5}-1}{2\sqrt{2}}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{2}-1}{2\sqrt{2}}$

Solution

(D) We use the identity $\sin^{2}(\theta) = \frac{1 - \cos(2\theta)}{2}$.
Substituting $\theta = \frac{\pi}{8}$:
$\sin^{2}\left(\frac{\pi}{8}\right) = \frac{1 - \cos\left(2 \times \frac{\pi}{8}\right)}{2}$
$= \frac{1 - \cos\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)}{2}$
Since $\cos\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$,we have:
$= \frac{1 - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}}{2} = \frac{\frac{\sqrt{2}-1}{\sqrt{2}}}{2} = \frac{\sqrt{2}-1}{2\sqrt{2}}$.
193
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$\cos \left(\frac{3 \pi}{4}+x\right)-\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{4}-x\right) = $
A
$-\sqrt{2} \cos x$
B
$-\sqrt{2} \sin x$
C
$\sqrt{2} \cos x$
D
$\sqrt{2} \sin x$

Solution

(A) We use the trigonometric identities: $\cos(A+B) = \cos A \cos B - \sin A \sin B$ and $\sin(A-B) = \sin A \cos B - \cos A \sin B$.
$\cos \left(\frac{3 \pi}{4}+x\right)-\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{4}-x\right)$
$= \left(\cos \frac{3 \pi}{4} \cos x - \sin \frac{3 \pi}{4} \sin x\right) - \left(\sin \frac{\pi}{4} \cos x - \cos \frac{\pi}{4} \sin x\right)$
Since $\cos \frac{3 \pi}{4} = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$,$\sin \frac{3 \pi}{4} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$,$\sin \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$,and $\cos \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$:
$= \left(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \cos x - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \sin x\right) - \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \cos x - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \sin x\right)$
$= -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \cos x - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \sin x - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \cos x + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \sin x$
$= -\frac{2}{\sqrt{2}} \cos x = -\sqrt{2} \cos x$.
194
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
$\frac{\cos 12^{\circ}-\sin 12^{\circ}}{\cos 12^{\circ}+\sin 12^{\circ}}+\frac{\sin 147^{\circ}}{\cos 147^{\circ}} = $
A
$-2$
B
$0$
C
$-1$
D
$1$

Solution

(B) Given expression: $E = \frac{\cos 12^{\circ}-\sin 12^{\circ}}{\cos 12^{\circ}+\sin 12^{\circ}} + \tan 147^{\circ}$
Divide the numerator and denominator of the first term by $\cos 12^{\circ}$:
$E = \frac{1-\tan 12^{\circ}}{1+\tan 12^{\circ}} + \tan(180^{\circ}-33^{\circ})$
$E = \tan(45^{\circ}-12^{\circ}) - \tan 33^{\circ}$
$E = \tan 33^{\circ} - \tan 33^{\circ} = 0$
195
MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\sin (y+z-x), \sin (z+x-y)$ and $\sin (x+y-z)$ are in $A$.$P$.,then
A
$2 \tan y = \tan x - \tan z$
B
$\tan y = \tan x + \tan z$
C
$2 \tan y = \tan x + \tan z$
D
$\tan y = \tan x - \tan z$

Solution

(C) Given that $\sin (y+z-x), \sin (z+x-y)$ and $\sin (x+y-z)$ are in $A$.$P$.
$\therefore 2 \sin (z+x-y) = \sin (y+z-x) + \sin (x+y-z)$
Using the formula $\sin A + \sin B = 2 \sin \frac{A+B}{2} \cos \frac{A-B}{2}$:
$2 \sin (z+x-y) = 2 \sin \left( \frac{y+z-x+x+y-z}{2} \right) \cos \left( \frac{y+z-x-x-y+z}{2} \right)$
$2 \sin (z+x-y) = 2 \sin y \cos (z-x)$
Dividing both sides by $\cos (y+z-x) \cos (z+x-y) \cos (x+y-z)$ is not direct,so we use the property $\frac{\sin (A-B)}{\cos A \cos B} = \tan A - \tan B$.
By simplifying the $A$.$P$. condition,we get $\tan x, \tan y, \tan z$ are in $A$.$P$.
Therefore,$2 \tan y = \tan x + \tan z$.
196
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$\cos(36^{\circ}-A) \cos(36^{\circ}+A) + \cos(54^{\circ}+A) \cos(54^{\circ}-A) = $
A
$\cos(2A)$
B
$\cos(A)$
C
$\sin(2A)$
D
$\sin(A)$

Solution

(A) Using the identity $\cos(x)\cos(y) + \sin(x)\sin(y) = \cos(x-y)$ and the co-function identity $\cos(90^{\circ}-\theta) = \sin(\theta)$:
Given expression: $\cos(36^{\circ}-A) \cos(36^{\circ}+A) + \cos(54^{\circ}+A) \cos(54^{\circ}-A)$
Since $54^{\circ}+A = 90^{\circ}-(36^{\circ}-A)$ and $54^{\circ}-A = 90^{\circ}-(36^{\circ}+A)$,we have:
$\cos(54^{\circ}+A) = \sin(36^{\circ}-A)$ and $\cos(54^{\circ}-A) = \sin(36^{\circ}+A)$
Substituting these into the expression:
$\cos(36^{\circ}-A) \cos(36^{\circ}+A) + \sin(36^{\circ}-A) \sin(36^{\circ}+A)$
This is in the form $\cos(x)\cos(y) + \sin(x)\sin(y)$ where $x = 36^{\circ}-A$ and $y = 36^{\circ}+A$.
$= \cos((36^{\circ}-A) - (36^{\circ}+A))$
$= \cos(36^{\circ}-A-36^{\circ}-A)$
$= \cos(-2A)$
Since $\cos(-\theta) = \cos(\theta)$,the result is $\cos(2A)$.
197
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $A$ and $B$ are two angles such that $A, B \in (0, \pi)$ and they are not supplementary angles such that $\sin A - \sin B = 0$,then
A
$A - B = \frac{\pi}{3}$
B
$A - B = \frac{\pi}{2}$
C
$A = B$
D
$A \neq B$

Solution

(C) Given $\sin A - \sin B = 0$.
This implies $\sin A = \sin B$.
We know that for $A, B \in (0, \pi)$,$\sin A = \sin B$ implies either $A = B$ or $A = \pi - B$.
The condition $A = \pi - B$ is equivalent to $A + B = \pi$,which means the angles are supplementary.
Since the problem states that the angles are not supplementary,we must have $A = B$.
198
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\sin \theta = \sin 15^{\circ} + \sin 45^{\circ}$,where $0^{\circ} < \theta < 180^{\circ}$,then $\theta =$ (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$75$
B
$150$
C
$45$
D
$60$

Solution

(A) Given $\sin \theta = \sin 15^{\circ} + \sin 45^{\circ}$.
Using the formula $\sin C + \sin D = 2 \sin \left( \frac{C+D}{2} \right) \cos \left( \frac{C-D}{2} \right)$:
$\sin \theta = 2 \sin \left( \frac{15^{\circ} + 45^{\circ}}{2} \right) \cos \left( \frac{15^{\circ} - 45^{\circ}}{2} \right)$
$\sin \theta = 2 \sin 30^{\circ} \cos(-15^{\circ})$
Since $\cos(-x) = \cos x$ and $\sin 30^{\circ} = \frac{1}{2}$:
$\sin \theta = 2 \times \frac{1}{2} \times \cos 15^{\circ}$
$\sin \theta = \cos 15^{\circ}$
Since $\cos 15^{\circ} = \sin(90^{\circ} - 15^{\circ}) = \sin 75^{\circ}$:
$\sin \theta = \sin 75^{\circ}$
Therefore,$\theta = 75^{\circ}$.
199
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
$\frac{\sin A+\sin 7 A+\sin 13 A}{\cos A+\cos 7 A+\cos 13 A} =$
A
$\cot 7 A$
B
$\tan 6 A$
C
$\tan 7 A$
D
$\cot 6 A$

Solution

(C) Given expression: $\frac{\sin A+\sin 7 A+\sin 13 A}{\cos A+\cos 7 A+\cos 13 A}$
Group the terms with $A$ and $13A$:
$= \frac{(\sin 13 A+\sin A)+\sin 7 A}{(\cos 13 A+\cos A)+\cos 7 A}$
Using sum-to-product formulas $\sin C + \sin D = 2 \sin(\frac{C+D}{2}) \cos(\frac{C-D}{2})$ and $\cos C + \cos D = 2 \cos(\frac{C+D}{2}) \cos(\frac{C-D}{2})$:
$= \frac{2 \sin(\frac{13A+A}{2}) \cos(\frac{13A-A}{2}) + \sin 7 A}{2 \cos(\frac{13A+A}{2}) \cos(\frac{13A-A}{2}) + \cos 7 A}$
$= \frac{2 \sin 7 A \cos 6 A + \sin 7 A}{2 \cos 7 A \cos 6 A + \cos 7 A}$
Factor out $\sin 7 A$ from the numerator and $\cos 7 A$ from the denominator:
$= \frac{\sin 7 A(2 \cos 6 A + 1)}{\cos 7 A(2 \cos 6 A + 1)}$
$= \frac{\sin 7 A}{\cos 7 A} = \tan 7 A$
200
MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2020
$\tan A + 2 \tan 2A + 4 \tan 4A + 8 \cot 8A = $
A
$\tan 2A$
B
$\cot A$
C
$\tan A$
D
$\cot 2A$

Solution

(B) We use the identity $\cot \theta - \tan \theta = 2 \cot 2\theta$,which implies $\cot \theta = \tan \theta + 2 \cot 2\theta$.
Rearranging,we get $2 \cot 2\theta = \cot \theta - \tan \theta$.
Now,consider the expression $E = \tan A + 2 \tan 2A + 4 \tan 4A + 8 \cot 8A$.
Using the identity $\tan \theta = \cot \theta - 2 \cot 2\theta$,we have:
$\tan A = \cot A - 2 \cot 2A$
Substituting this into the expression:
$E = (\cot A - 2 \cot 2A) + 2 \tan 2A + 4 \tan 4A + 8 \cot 8A$
This approach is complex,so let us simplify step-by-step using $\tan \theta = \cot \theta - 2 \cot 2\theta$ repeatedly:
$8 \cot 8A = 4 \cot 4A - 4 \tan 4A$
$E = \tan A + 2 \tan 2A + 4 \tan 4A + (4 \cot 4A - 4 \tan 4A) = \tan A + 2 \tan 2A + 4 \cot 4A$
Now,$4 \cot 4A = 2 \cot 2A - 2 \tan 2A$
$E = \tan A + 2 \tan 2A + (2 \cot 2A - 2 \tan 2A) = \tan A + 2 \cot 2A$
Finally,$2 \cot 2A = \cot A - \tan A$
$E = \tan A + (\cot A - \tan A) = \cot A$.
201
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The rate of growth of bacteria is proportional to the bacteria present. If it is found that the number doubles in $3$ hours,then the number of times the bacteria are increased in $6$ hours is
A
$6$ times the original
B
$4$ times the original
C
$8$ times the original
D
$5$ times the original

Solution

(B) Let $b$ be the number of bacteria.
We have $\frac{db}{dt} \propto b \Rightarrow \int \frac{db}{b} = \int K dt$.
$\therefore \log b = Kt + c$ ...$(1)$
Let $b_{0}$ be the initial number of bacteria. At $t = 0, b = b_{0}$.
$\log b_{0} = K(0) + c \Rightarrow c = \log b_{0}$.
$\therefore \log \left(\frac{b}{b_{0}}\right) = Kt$ ...$(2)$
When $t = 3, b = 2b_{0}$.
$\therefore \log \left(\frac{2b_{0}}{b_{0}}\right) = 3K \Rightarrow K = \frac{1}{3}(\log 2)$.
Thus,$\log \left(\frac{b}{b_{0}}\right) = \frac{1}{3}(\log 2)t$.
When $t = 6$:
$\log \left(\frac{b}{b_{0}}\right) = \frac{1}{3}(\log 2)(6) = 2 \log 2 = \log 4$.
$\therefore \frac{b}{b_{0}} = 4 \Rightarrow b = 4b_{0}$.
Therefore,the number of bacteria increases $4$ times the original amount.
202
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
Water at $100^{\circ} C$ cools in $15 \text{ minutes}$ to $75^{\circ} C$ in a room temperature of $25^{\circ} C$. Then the temperature of water after $30 \text{ minutes}$ is
A
$\left(\frac{400}{9}\right)^{\circ} C$
B
$\left(\frac{526}{9}\right)^{\circ} C$
C
$\left(\frac{335}{9}\right)^{\circ} C$
D
$\left(\frac{175}{3}\right)^{\circ} C$

Solution

(D) Let $\theta^{\circ} C$ be the temperature of water at time $t \text{ min}$. The room temperature is $T_s = 25^{\circ} C$.
According to Newton's law of cooling,$\frac{d\theta}{dt} = -K(\theta - T_s)$.
Integrating this,we get $\ln(\theta - 25) = -Kt + C$.
At $t = 0, \theta = 100^{\circ} C$,so $\ln(75) = C$.
Thus,$\ln\left(\frac{\theta - 25}{75}\right) = -Kt$.
At $t = 15, \theta = 75^{\circ} C$,so $\ln\left(\frac{75 - 25}{75}\right) = -15K \Rightarrow \ln\left(\frac{50}{75}\right) = -15K \Rightarrow \ln\left(\frac{2}{3}\right) = -15K$.
Therefore,$K = -\frac{1}{15} \ln\left(\frac{2}{3}\right) = \frac{1}{15} \ln\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)$.
Now,for $t = 30 \text{ min}$,$\ln\left(\frac{\theta - 25}{75}\right) = -30 \times \left(\frac{1}{15} \ln\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)\right) = -2 \ln\left(\frac{3}{2}\right) = \ln\left(\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)^{-2}\right) = \ln\left(\frac{4}{9}\right)$.
So,$\frac{\theta - 25}{75} = \frac{4}{9} \Rightarrow \theta - 25 = \frac{4 \times 75}{9} = \frac{300}{9} = \frac{100}{3}$.
$\theta = 25 + \frac{100}{3} = \frac{75 + 100}{3} = \frac{175}{3}^{\circ} C$.
203
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
In a certain culture of bacteria,the rate of increase is proportional to the number present. It is found that the number doubles in $4$ hours. Then the number of times the bacteria are increased in $12$ hours is
A
$6$
B
$8$
C
$12$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) Let $x$ be the number of bacteria in a certain culture at time $t$. The rate of increase is $\frac{dx}{dt}$,which is proportional to $x$.
$\frac{dx}{dt} = Kx \Rightarrow \frac{dx}{x} = Kdt$.
Integrating both sides,we get $\ln x = Kt + C$.
At $t = 0$,let $x = x_0$,so $C = \ln x_0$.
Thus,$\ln \left(\frac{x}{x_0}\right) = Kt$.
Given that the number doubles in $4$ hours,at $t = 4$,$x = 2x_0$.
$\ln(2) = 4K \Rightarrow K = \frac{\ln 2}{4}$.
Substituting $K$ back,$\ln \left(\frac{x}{x_0}\right) = \frac{t}{4} \ln 2$.
For $t = 12$,$\ln \left(\frac{x}{x_0}\right) = \frac{12}{4} \ln 2 = 3 \ln 2 = \ln(2^3) = \ln 8$.
Therefore,$\frac{x}{x_0} = 8$,which means the bacteria increase by $8$ times.
204
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ radioactive sample has a half-life period of $10 \text{ days}$. If a sample originally has a mass of $1000 \text{ mg}$,then the mass remaining after $50 \text{ days}$ is:
A
$\frac{225}{8} \text{ mg}$
B
$\frac{125}{8} \text{ mg}$
C
$\frac{125}{4} \text{ mg}$
D
$\frac{225}{4} \text{ mg}$

Solution

(C) The radioactive decay follows the formula $N(t) = N_0 \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{\frac{t}{T_{1/2}}}$,where $N_0$ is the initial mass,$t$ is the time elapsed,and $T_{1/2}$ is the half-life period.
Given: $N_0 = 1000 \text{ mg}$,$t = 50 \text{ days}$,and $T_{1/2} = 10 \text{ days}$.
The number of half-lives $n = \frac{t}{T_{1/2}} = \frac{50}{10} = 5$.
The remaining mass $N(t) = 1000 \times \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^5$.
$N(t) = 1000 \times \frac{1}{32} = \frac{1000}{32} \text{ mg}$.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by $8$,we get $N(t) = \frac{125}{4} \text{ mg}$.
205
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If the population grows at the rate of $5 \%$ per year,then the time taken for the population to become double is (Given $\log 2=0.6912$ ) (in $years$)
A
$13.624$
B
$13.824$
C
$13.725$
D
$13.8275$

Solution

(B) Let $P$ be the population at time $t$ and $P_{0}$ be the initial population.
Given $\frac{dP}{dt} = \frac{5P}{100} = \frac{P}{20}$.
Separating variables,we get $\int \frac{dP}{P} = \int \frac{1}{20} dt$.
Integrating both sides,$\ln P = \frac{t}{20} + C$.
At $t = 0$,$P = P_{0}$,so $C = \ln P_{0}$.
Thus,$\ln P = \frac{t}{20} + \ln P_{0}$,which simplifies to $\ln \left( \frac{P}{P_{0}} \right) = \frac{t}{20}$.
For the population to double,$P = 2P_{0}$,so $\ln 2 = \frac{t}{20}$.
Given $\log_{10} 2 = 0.6912$,we convert the natural logarithm to base $10$ using $\ln 2 = 2.303 \times \log_{10} 2$.
However,in standard textbook problems of this type,$\log$ often denotes the natural logarithm $\ln$.
Using the given value directly: $t = 20 \times 0.6912 = 13.824$ years.
206
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If the radius of a circle increases at the rate of $7 \text{ cm/sec}$,then the rate of increase of its area after $10 \text{ minutes}$ is:
A
$1,84,800 \text{ cm}^2/\text{sec}$
B
$1,64,800 \text{ cm}^2/\text{sec}$
C
$1,88,400 \text{ cm}^2/\text{sec}$
D
$1,68,400 \text{ cm}^2/\text{sec}$

Solution

(A) Given that the rate of change of radius is $\frac{dr}{dt} = 7 \text{ cm/sec}$.
The area of a circle is given by $A = \pi r^2$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to time $t$,we get $\frac{dA}{dt} = 2\pi r \frac{dr}{dt}$.
After $10 \text{ minutes}$,the time $t = 10 \times 60 = 600 \text{ seconds}$.
Since the radius increases at a constant rate of $7 \text{ cm/sec}$,the radius after $600 \text{ seconds}$ is $r = 7 \times 600 = 4200 \text{ cm}$.
Substituting the values into the derivative formula: $\frac{dA}{dt} = 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 4200 \times 7$.
$\frac{dA}{dt} = 2 \times 22 \times 600 \times 7 = 1,84,800 \text{ cm}^2/\text{sec}$.
207
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
Bacteria increases at a rate proportional to the number of bacteria present. If the original number $N$ doubles in $4$ hours,then the number of bacteria will be $4N$ in (in $hours$)
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$6$
D
$8$

Solution

(D) Let $N$ be the number of bacteria present at time $t$. Let $N_{0}$ be the initial number of bacteria. Here $\frac{dN}{dt} \propto N \Rightarrow \frac{dN}{dt}=KN \Rightarrow \frac{dN}{N}=K dt$.
Integrating both sides,we get $\int \frac{dN}{N} = \int K dt \Rightarrow \log N = Kt + C$.
When $t=0$,$N=N_{0}$,so $\log N_{0} = C$.
Thus,$\log N - \log N_{0} = Kt \Rightarrow \log \left(\frac{N}{N_{0}}\right) = Kt$.
When $t=4$ hours,$N=2N_{0}$,so $\log(2) = 4K \Rightarrow K = \frac{\log 2}{4}$.
Now,we want to find $t$ when $N=4N_{0}$.
Substituting the values: $\log \left(\frac{4N_{0}}{N_{0}}\right) = \left(\frac{\log 2}{4}\right)t$.
$\log 4 = \frac{t}{4} \log 2 \Rightarrow 2 \log 2 = \frac{t}{4} \log 2$.
Dividing by $\log 2$,we get $2 = \frac{t}{4} \Rightarrow t = 8$ hours.
Alternatively,since the population doubles every $4$ hours,after $4$ hours it is $2N$,and after another $4$ hours (total $8$ hours),it becomes $2 \times (2N) = 4N$.
208
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If the population grows at the rate of $8 \%$ per year,then the time taken for the population to be doubled is $\quad$ (given $\log 2=0.6912$ ) (in $years$)
A
$8.64$
B
$6.8$
C
$10.27$
D
$4.3$

Solution

(A) Let $P_{0}$ be the initial population and $P$ be the population after $t$ years. The rate of growth is given by $\frac{dP}{dt} = \frac{8}{100} P = 0.08 P$.
Separating the variables,we get $\frac{dP}{P} = 0.08 dt$.
Integrating both sides,we get $\ln P = 0.08 t + C$.
At $t = 0$,$P = P_{0}$,so $C = \ln P_{0}$.
Thus,$\ln P = 0.08 t + \ln P_{0}$,which simplifies to $\ln \left( \frac{P}{P_{0}} \right) = 0.08 t$.
For the population to double,$P = 2 P_{0}$,so $\ln 2 = 0.08 t$.
Given $\log_{10} 2 = 0.6912$,we use the change of base formula $\ln 2 = \log_{e} 10 \times \log_{10} 2 \approx 2.3026 \times 0.6912 \approx 1.5915$.
However,in many textbook contexts,$\log$ refers to the natural logarithm $\ln$. If we use the provided value directly as $\ln 2 = 0.6912$:
$t = \frac{0.6912}{0.08} = 8.64$ years.
209
MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2020
The rate of decay of mass of a certain substance at time $t$ is proportional to the mass at that instant. The time during which the original mass of $m_{0}$ grams will be reduced to $m_{1}$ grams is (where $k$ is the constant of proportionality):
A
$\frac{1}{k} \log \left(\frac{m_{1}}{m_{0}}\right)$
B
$k \log \left(\frac{m_{0}}{m_{1}}\right)$
C
$k \log \left(\frac{m_{1}}{m_{0}}\right)$
D
$\frac{1}{k} \log \left(\frac{m_{0}}{m_{1}}\right)$

Solution

(D) Let $m$ be the mass of the substance at time $t$.
The rate of decay is given by $\frac{dm}{dt} = -km$.
Separating the variables,we get $\frac{dm}{m} = -k dt$.
Integrating both sides,we get $\log m = -kt + C$.
At $t = 0$,$m = m_{0}$,so $\log m_{0} = -k(0) + C$,which gives $C = \log m_{0}$.
Substituting $C$ back into the equation: $\log m = -kt + \log m_{0}$.
Rearranging gives $\log m - \log m_{0} = -kt$,or $\log \left(\frac{m}{m_{0}}\right) = -kt$.
Thus,$t = -\frac{1}{k} \log \left(\frac{m}{m_{0}}\right) = \frac{1}{k} \log \left(\frac{m_{0}}{m}\right)$.
When $m = m_{1}$,the time $t$ is $\frac{1}{k} \log \left(\frac{m_{0}}{m_{1}}\right)$.
210
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If the population grows at the rate $5 \%$ per year,then the time taken for the population to become double is $\quad$ (Given $\log 2 = 0.6912$) (in $years$)
A
$13.8275$
B
$13.624$
C
$13.725$
D
$13.8240$

Solution

(D) Let the initial population be $P_{0}$ and the population at time $t$ be $P$.
Given the rate of growth is $\frac{dP}{dt} = \frac{5P}{100} = \frac{P}{20}$.
Separating the variables,we get $\int \frac{dP}{P} = \int \frac{1}{20} dt$.
Integrating both sides,we have $\ln P = \frac{t}{20} + C$.
At $t = 0$,$P = P_{0}$,so $\ln P_{0} = C$.
Substituting $C$ back,we get $\ln P - \ln P_{0} = \frac{t}{20}$,which simplifies to $\ln \left( \frac{P}{P_{0}} \right) = \frac{t}{20}$.
For the population to double,$P = 2P_{0}$,so $\ln 2 = \frac{t}{20}$.
Given $\log_{10} 2 = 0.6912$,assuming the natural logarithm $\ln$ is approximated by the given value,we have $t = 20 \times 0.6912 = 13.8240$ years.
211
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The rate of decay of mass of a certain substance at time $t$ is proportional to the mass at that instant. The time during which the original mass of $m_{0} \text{ gm}$ will be reduced to $m_{1} \text{ gm}$ is (where $K$ is the constant of proportionality).
A
$K \log \left(\frac{m_{1}}{m_{0}}\right)$
B
$\left(\frac{1}{K}\right) \log \left(\frac{m_{1}}{m_{0}}\right)$
C
$\left(\frac{1}{K}\right) \log \left(\frac{m_{0}}{m_{1}}\right)$
D
$K \log \left(\frac{m_{0}}{m_{1}}\right)$

Solution

(C) Given that the rate of decay is proportional to the mass: $\frac{dm}{dt} = -Km$.
Integrating both sides: $\int \frac{dm}{m} = \int -K dt$.
This gives $\log m = -Kt + c$.
At $t = 0$,$m = m_{0}$,so $\log m_{0} = c$.
Substituting $c$ back: $\log m = -Kt + \log m_{0}$.
Rearranging: $\log m - \log m_{0} = -Kt$,which implies $\log \left(\frac{m}{m_{0}}\right) = -Kt$.
When $m = m_{1}$,we have $\log \left(\frac{m_{1}}{m_{0}}\right) = -Kt$.
Solving for $t$: $t = -\frac{1}{K} \log \left(\frac{m_{1}}{m_{0}}\right) = \frac{1}{K} \log \left(\frac{m_{0}}{m_{1}}\right)$.
212
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The differential equation whose solution is $y = c_{1} \cos(ax) + c_{2} \sin(ax)$ (where $c_{1}$ and $c_{2}$ are arbitrary constants) is
A
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}} - a^{2} y = 0$
B
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}} + a^{2} y = 0$
C
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}} + a y^{2} = 0$
D
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}} + y^{2} = 0$

Solution

(B) Given the general solution: $y = c_{1} \cos(ax) + c_{2} \sin(ax)$.
First,differentiate with respect to $x$: $\frac{dy}{dx} = -a c_{1} \sin(ax) + a c_{2} \cos(ax)$.
Next,differentiate again with respect to $x$: $\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} = -a^{2} c_{1} \cos(ax) - a^{2} c_{2} \sin(ax)$.
Factor out $-a^{2}$: $\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} = -a^{2} (c_{1} \cos(ax) + c_{2} \sin(ax))$.
Since $y = c_{1} \cos(ax) + c_{2} \sin(ax)$,we substitute $y$ into the equation: $\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} = -a^{2} y$.
Rearranging gives: $\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} + a^{2} y = 0$.
213
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The population $P(t)$ of a certain mouse species at time $t$ satisfies the differential equation $\frac{dP(t)}{dt} = 0.5 P(t) - 450$. If $P(0) = 850$,then the time at which the population becomes zero is
A
$\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) \log 18$
B
$\log 18$
C
$2 \log 18$
D
$\log 9$

Solution

(C) Given the differential equation: $\frac{dP(t)}{dt} = 0.5 P(t) - 450$.
This can be written as: $\frac{dP(t)}{dt} = \frac{1}{2} P(t) - 450 = \frac{P(t) - 900}{2}$.
Separating the variables,we get: $\int \frac{dP(t)}{P(t) - 900} = \int \frac{1}{2} dt$.
Integrating both sides: $\log |P(t) - 900| = \frac{1}{2} t + C$.
Multiplying by $2$: $2 \log |P(t) - 900| = t + C'$.
Given $P(0) = 850$,we substitute these values: $2 \log |850 - 900| = 0 + C' \Rightarrow C' = 2 \log 50$.
Thus,the equation is: $2 \log |P(t) - 900| = t + 2 \log 50$.
To find the time $t$ when the population becomes zero,set $P(t) = 0$:
$2 \log |0 - 900| = t + 2 \log 50$.
$t = 2 \log 900 - 2 \log 50 = 2 \log \left( \frac{900}{50} \right) = 2 \log 18$.
214
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The growth of population is proportional to the number present. If the population of a colony doubles in $50$ years,then the population will become triple in . . . . . . years.
A
$5\left(\frac{\log 2}{\log 3}\right) \text{ yrs}$
B
$50\left(\frac{\log 3}{\log 2}\right) \text{ yrs}$
C
$5\left(\frac{\log 3}{\log 2}\right) \text{ yrs}$
D
$50\left(\frac{\log 2}{\log 3}\right) \text{ yrs}$

Solution

(B) Let $P_{0}$ be the initial population.
Given that the rate of growth is proportional to the population: $\frac{dP}{dt} = \lambda P$.
Integrating both sides: $\int \frac{dP}{P} = \int \lambda dt \Rightarrow \ln P = \lambda t + C$.
At $t = 0$,$P = P_{0}$,so $C = \ln P_{0}$.
Thus,$\ln P = \lambda t + \ln P_{0} \Rightarrow \ln \left(\frac{P}{P_{0}}\right) = \lambda t$.
Given that the population doubles in $50$ years: $\ln \left(\frac{2P_{0}}{P_{0}}\right) = 50\lambda \Rightarrow \ln 2 = 50\lambda \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{\ln 2}{50}$.
Now,we need to find $t$ when the population triples $(P = 3P_{0})$:
$\ln \left(\frac{3P_{0}}{P_{0}}\right) = \lambda t \Rightarrow \ln 3 = \left(\frac{\ln 2}{50}\right) t$.
Solving for $t$: $t = 50 \left(\frac{\ln 3}{\ln 2}\right) \text{ years}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
Radium decomposes at a rate proportional to the amount present. If half the original amount disappears in $1600$ years,then the percentage loss in $100$ years is (Given $\log 2 = 0.6931$ and $e^{-0.0433} = 0.9576$) (in $\%$)
A
$3.24$
B
$5.24$
C
$2.24$
D
$4.24$

Solution

(D) Let $R$ be the amount of radium present at time $t$.
According to the problem,$\frac{dR}{dt} = kR$.
Separating variables and integrating,we get $\ln R = kt + C$.
At $t = 0$,$R = R_0$,so $C = \ln R_0$.
Thus,$\ln \left( \frac{R}{R_0} \right) = kt$.
Given that at $t = 1600$,$R = \frac{1}{2}R_0$,we have $\ln \left( \frac{1}{2} \right) = 1600k$.
$k = \frac{-\ln 2}{1600} = \frac{-0.6931}{1600} \approx -0.000433$.
For $t = 100$,$\ln \left( \frac{R}{R_0} \right) = (-0.000433) \times 100 = -0.0433$.
Therefore,$\frac{R}{R_0} = e^{-0.0433} = 0.9576$.
This means $R = 0.9576 R_0$.
The percentage loss is $\frac{R_0 - R}{R_0} \times 100 = \frac{R_0 - 0.9576 R_0}{R_0} \times 100 = 0.0424 \times 100 = 4.24 \%$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The rate of decay of a certain substance is directly proportional to the amount present at that instant. Initially,there are $27 \text{ gms}$ of the substance and $3 \text{ hours}$ later it is found that $8 \text{ gms}$ are left. The amount left after one more hour is:
A
$\frac{19}{3} \text{ gms}$
B
$\frac{20}{3} \text{ gms}$
C
$\frac{17}{3} \text{ gms}$
D
$\frac{16}{3} \text{ gms}$

Solution

(D) Let $x$ be the amount of the substance left at time $t$. The rate of decay is $\frac{dx}{dt} = -kx$,where $k > 0$.
Integrating the differential equation: $\int \frac{1}{x} dx = \int -k dt \implies \ln x = -kt + C$.
At $t = 0$,$x = 27$,so $C = \ln 27$. Thus,$\ln x = -kt + \ln 27$,or $\ln(\frac{x}{27}) = -kt$.
At $t = 3$,$x = 8$,so $\ln(\frac{8}{27}) = -3k$.
Since $\frac{8}{27} = (\frac{2}{3})^3$,we have $\ln((\frac{2}{3})^3) = -3k \implies 3 \ln(\frac{2}{3}) = -3k \implies k = -\ln(\frac{2}{3}) = \ln(\frac{3}{2})$.
Substituting $k$ back: $\ln(\frac{x}{27}) = -t \ln(\frac{3}{2}) = t \ln(\frac{2}{3})$.
For $t = 4$,$\ln(\frac{x}{27}) = 4 \ln(\frac{2}{3}) = \ln((\frac{2}{3})^4) = \ln(\frac{16}{81})$.
Therefore,$\frac{x}{27} = \frac{16}{81} \implies x = 27 \times \frac{16}{81} = \frac{16}{3} \text{ gms}$.
217
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The rate at which the metal cools in moving air is proportional to the difference of temperatures between the metal and air. If the air temperature is $290 \ K$ and the metal temperature drops from $370 \ K$ to $330 \ K$ in $10 \ \text{minutes}$,then the time required to drop the temperature up to $295 \ K$ is
A
$40 \ \text{min}$
B
$20 \ \text{min}$
C
$35 \ \text{min}$
D
$30 \ \text{min}$

Solution

$(A)$ According to Newton's law of cooling,the rate of change of temperature is given by $\frac{dT}{dt} = -k(T - T_m)$,where $T_m = 290 \ K$ is the surrounding temperature.
Integrating the equation: $\int \frac{dT}{T - 290} = \int -k \ dt \Rightarrow \ln(T - 290) = -kt + C$.
At $t = 0$,$T = 370 \ K$: $\ln(370 - 290) = C \Rightarrow C = \ln(80)$.
So,$\ln(T - 290) = -kt + \ln(80) \Rightarrow \ln\left(\frac{T - 290}{80}\right) = -kt$.
At $t = 10 \ \text{min}$,$T = 330 \ K$: $\ln\left(\frac{330 - 290}{80}\right) = -10k \Rightarrow \ln\left(\frac{40}{80}\right) = -10k \Rightarrow \ln\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = -10k \Rightarrow -\ln(2) = -10k \Rightarrow k = \frac{\ln(2)}{10}$.
Now,for $T = 295 \ K$: $\ln\left(\frac{295 - 290}{80}\right) = -kt \Rightarrow \ln\left(\frac{5}{80}\right) = -\left(\frac{\ln(2)}{10}\right)t$.
$\ln\left(\frac{1}{16}\right) = -\frac{\ln(2)}{10}t \Rightarrow -\ln(16) = -\frac{\ln(2)}{10}t$.
$-4 \ln(2) = -\frac{\ln(2)}{10}t \Rightarrow t = 40 \ \text{minutes}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The microorganisms double themselves in $3$ hours. Assuming that the quantity increases at a rate proportional to itself,then the number of times it multiplies itself in $18$ hours is:
A
$32$
B
$64$
C
$128$
D
$40$

Solution

(B) Let the initial number of microorganisms be $N_0$.
Given that the microorganisms double every $3$ hours.
This is a growth process governed by the differential equation $\frac{dN}{dt} = kN$.
The solution is $N(t) = N_0 e^{kt}$.
At $t = 3$,$N(3) = 2N_0$,so $2N_0 = N_0 e^{3k}$,which implies $e^{3k} = 2$.
We want to find the factor by which the population multiplies in $18$ hours,which is $\frac{N(18)}{N_0}$.
$N(18) = N_0 e^{18k} = N_0 (e^{3k})^6$.
Substituting $e^{3k} = 2$,we get $N(18) = N_0 (2)^6$.
$N(18) = 64 N_0$.
Thus,the number of times it multiplies itself is $64$.
219
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ body is heated to $110^{\circ} C$ and placed in air at $10^{\circ} C$. After $1$ hour,its temperature is $60^{\circ} C$. The additional time required for it to cool to $30^{\circ} C$ is
A
$\left(\frac{\log 2}{\log 5}+1\right)$ hours
B
$\left(\frac{\log 5}{\log 2}\right)$ hours
C
$\left(\frac{\log 5}{\log 2}-1\right)$ hours
D
$\left(\frac{\log 2}{\log 5}\right)$ hours

Solution

(C) According to Newton's Law of Cooling,$\frac{d\theta}{dt} = -k(\theta - \theta_0)$,where $\theta_0 = 10^{\circ} C$.
Integrating this,we get $\theta(t) = \theta_0 + Ce^{-kt}$.
At $t = 0$,$\theta = 110^{\circ} C$,so $110 = 10 + C \Rightarrow C = 100$.
Thus,$\theta(t) = 10 + 100e^{-kt}$.
At $t = 1$ hour,$\theta = 60^{\circ} C$,so $60 = 10 + 100e^{-k} \Rightarrow 50 = 100e^{-k} \Rightarrow e^{-k} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Taking the natural logarithm,$-k = \ln(1/2) = -\ln 2$,so $k = \ln 2$.
Now,we find the total time $t$ when $\theta = 30^{\circ} C$:
$30 = 10 + 100e^{-kt} \Rightarrow 20 = 100e^{-kt} \Rightarrow e^{-kt} = \frac{1}{5}$.
Taking the natural logarithm,$-kt = \ln(1/5) = -\ln 5$,so $kt = \ln 5$.
Since $k = \ln 2$,we have $t = \frac{\ln 5}{\ln 2}$ hours.
The additional time required is $t - 1 = \frac{\ln 5}{\ln 2} - 1$ hours.
220
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If the radius of a circular blot of oil is increasing at the rate of $2 \text{ cm/min}$,then the rate of change of its area when its radius is $3 \text{ cm}$ is:
A
$10 \pi \text{ cm}^2/\text{min}$
B
$12 \pi \text{ cm}^2/\text{min}$
C
$14 \pi \text{ cm}^2/\text{min}$
D
$16 \pi \text{ cm}^2/\text{min}$

Solution

(B) Given that the radius $r$ of the circular blot is increasing at a rate of $\frac{dr}{dt} = 2 \text{ cm/min}$.
We need to find the rate of change of the area $A$ when $r = 3 \text{ cm}$.
The area of a circle is given by $A = \pi r^2$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to time $t$,we get:
$\frac{dA}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(\pi r^2) = 2 \pi r \frac{dr}{dt}$.
Substituting the given values $r = 3 \text{ cm}$ and $\frac{dr}{dt} = 2 \text{ cm/min}$:
$\frac{dA}{dt} = 2 \pi (3)(2) = 12 \pi \text{ cm}^2/\text{min}$.
Thus,the rate of change of the area is $12 \pi \text{ cm}^2/\text{min}$.
221
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The bacteria increases at a rate proportional to the number of bacteria present. If the original number $N$ doubles in $4$ hours,then the number of bacteria in $12$ hours will be: (in $N$)
A
$3$
B
$4$
C
$6$
D
$8$

Solution

(D) Let $N(t)$ be the number of bacteria at time $t$. The rate of growth is proportional to the number of bacteria,so $\frac{dN}{dt} = kN$.
Solving this differential equation,we get $N(t) = N_0 e^{kt}$,where $N_0$ is the initial number of bacteria.
Given that the number doubles in $4$ hours,$N(4) = 2N_0$.
Thus,$2N_0 = N_0 e^{4k}$,which implies $e^{4k} = 2$.
We want to find the number of bacteria after $12$ hours,which is $N(12) = N_0 e^{12k}$.
$N(12) = N_0 (e^{4k})^3$.
Substituting $e^{4k} = 2$,we get $N(12) = N_0 (2)^3 = 8N_0$.
Therefore,the number of bacteria after $12$ hours will be $8N$.
222
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The rate of disintegration of a radioactive element at time $t$ is proportional to its mass at that time. Then the time during which the original mass of $1.5 \text{ g}$ will disintegrate into its mass of $0.5 \text{ g}$ is proportional to
A
$\log 4$
B
$\log 5$
C
$\log 3$
D
$\log 2$

Solution

(C) Let $m$ be the mass of the radioactive element at time $t$.
The rate of disintegration is $\frac{dm}{dt}$,which is proportional to $m$.
$\frac{dm}{dt} = -km$,where $k > 0$.
Separating variables,we get $\frac{dm}{m} = -k \, dt$.
Integrating both sides,$\int \frac{1}{m} \, dm = -k \int dt + C$,which gives $\log m = -kt + C$.
Initially,at $t = 0$,$m = 1.5 = \frac{3}{2}$.
So,$\log \left(\frac{3}{2}\right) = -k(0) + C$,which implies $C = \log \left(\frac{3}{2}\right)$.
The equation becomes $\log m = -kt + \log \left(\frac{3}{2}\right)$,or $\log \left(\frac{m}{3/2}\right) = -kt$,which simplifies to $\log \left(\frac{2m}{3}\right) = -kt$.
When $m = 0.5 = \frac{1}{2}$,we have $\log \left(\frac{2 \times (1/2)}{3}\right) = -kt$.
$\log \left(\frac{1}{3}\right) = -kt$.
$-\log 3 = -kt$,so $t = \frac{1}{k} \log 3$.
Thus,the required time is proportional to $\log 3$.
223
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If the population grows at the rate of $8 \%$ per year,then the time taken for the population to be doubled,is (Given $\log 2 = 0 \cdot 6912$)
A
$6 \cdot 8$ years
B
$10 \cdot 27$ years
C
$8 \cdot 64$ years
D
$4 \cdot 3$ years

Solution

(C) Let $P_{0}$ be the initial population and $P$ be the population after $t$ years. The rate of growth is given by $\frac{dP}{dt} = \frac{8P}{100} = 0 \cdot 08P$.
Integrating the differential equation $\frac{dP}{P} = 0 \cdot 08 dt$,we get $\ln P = 0 \cdot 08t + C$.
At $t = 0$,$P = P_{0}$,so $C = \ln P_{0}$.
Thus,$\ln \left( \frac{P}{P_{0}} \right) = 0 \cdot 08t$.
For the population to double,$P = 2P_{0}$,so $\ln 2 = 0 \cdot 08t$.
Given $\log_{10} 2 = 0 \cdot 6912$,we convert to natural log: $\ln 2 = \log_{10} 2 \times \ln 10 \approx 0 \cdot 6912 \times 2 \cdot 3026 \approx 1 \cdot 5915$.
Alternatively,using the provided $\log 2 = 0 \cdot 6912$ as $\ln 2$:
$t = \frac{0 \cdot 6912}{0 \cdot 08} = \frac{69 \cdot 12}{8} = 8 \cdot 64$ years.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The rate of increase of the population of a country is proportional to the number present. If the population doubles in $50$ years,then the time taken by it to become four times itself is (in $years$)
A
$100$
B
$200$
C
$300$
D
$400$

Solution

(A) Let $p$ be the population at time $t$. Given that the rate of increase of population is proportional to the number present:
$\frac{dp}{dt} = kp$
Separating the variables and integrating:
$\int \frac{dp}{p} = \int k dt \Rightarrow \ln p = kt + c$
At $t = 0$,let $p = p_0$. Then $c = \ln p_0$.
So,$\ln \left(\frac{p}{p_0}\right) = kt$.
Given that the population doubles in $50$ years $(t = 50, p = 2p_0)$:
$\ln 2 = 50k \Rightarrow k = \frac{\ln 2}{50}$.
Now,we need to find the time $t$ when the population becomes $4p_0$:
$\ln \left(\frac{4p_0}{p_0}\right) = kt
\ln 4 = \left(\frac{\ln 2}{50}\right)t
2 \ln 2 = \left(\frac{\ln 2}{50}\right)t
t = 2 \times 50 = 100 \text{ years}$.
225
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The equation of the curve whose slope at any point is equal to $2xy$ and which passes through the point $(0,1)$ is
A
$\log y = x^{2}$
B
$\log y = \frac{1}{x}$
C
$\frac{1}{y} = x$
D
$\log y = x$

Solution

(A) Given the slope of the curve is $\frac{dy}{dx} = 2xy$.
Separating the variables,we get $\frac{dy}{y} = 2x \, dx$.
Integrating both sides,we have $\int \frac{dy}{y} = \int 2x \, dx$.
This gives $\log y = x^{2} + C$.
Since the curve passes through the point $(0,1)$,we substitute $x = 0$ and $y = 1$ into the equation:
$\log(1) = (0)^{2} + C \implies 0 = 0 + C \implies C = 0$.
Therefore,the equation of the curve is $\log y = x^{2}$.
226
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
Bismuth has a half-life of $5$ days. If a sample originally has a mass of $800 \text{ mg}$, then the mass remaining after $30$ days will be: (in $\text{ mg}$)
A
$10$
B
$10.5$
C
$12$
D
$12.5$

Solution

(D) Original mass $N_0 = 800 \text{ mg}$.
Half-life $T_{1/2} = 5 \text{ days}$.
Total time $t = 30 \text{ days}$.
The number of half-lives $n$ is given by $n = \frac{t}{T_{1/2}} = \frac{30}{5} = 6$.
The remaining mass $N$ is calculated using the formula $N = N_0 \times (\frac{1}{2})^n$.
$N = 800 \times (\frac{1}{2})^6$.
$N = \frac{800}{64}$.
$N = 12.5 \text{ mg}$.
227
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The population of a village increases at a rate proportional to the population at that time. In a period of $10$ years,the population grew from $20,000$ to $40,000$. Then,the population after another $20$ years is:
A
$1,20,000$
B
$1,60,000$
C
$1,00,000$
D
$80,000$

Solution

(B) We have $\frac{dP}{dt} \propto P$,which implies $\frac{dP}{dt} = kP$.
Integrating both sides,we get $\int \frac{dP}{P} = \int k dt$,so $\log P = kt + \log c$.
At $t = 0$,$P = 20,000$,so $\log 20,000 = \log c$.
At $t = 10$,$P = 40,000$,so $\log 40,000 = 10k + \log 20,000$.
This gives $\log \left(\frac{40,000}{20,000}\right) = 10k$,so $10k = \log 2$,or $k = \frac{1}{10} \log 2$.
The general equation is $\log P = \left(\frac{1}{10} \log 2\right) t + \log 20,000$.
We need the population after another $20$ years,which means at $t = 10 + 20 = 30$ years.
Substituting $t = 30$: $\log P = \frac{30}{10} \log 2 + \log 20,000 = 3 \log 2 + \log 20,000 = \log (8 \times 20,000) = \log 1,60,000$.
Therefore,$P = 1,60,000$.
228
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $y=3 e^{5 x}+5 e^{3 x}$,then $\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}-8 \frac{d y}{d x}=$ (in $y$)
A
$-10$
B
$15$
C
$-15$
D
$10$

Solution

(C) Given $y = 3 e^{5 x} + 5 e^{3 x}$.
First,find the first derivative $\frac{d y}{d x}$:
$\frac{d y}{d x} = \frac{d}{d x}(3 e^{5 x} + 5 e^{3 x}) = 3(5 e^{5 x}) + 5(3 e^{3 x}) = 15 e^{5 x} + 15 e^{3 x}$.
Next,find the second derivative $\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}$:
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}} = \frac{d}{d x}(15 e^{5 x} + 15 e^{3 x}) = 15(5 e^{5 x}) + 15(3 e^{3 x}) = 75 e^{5 x} + 45 e^{3 x}$.
Now,calculate $\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}} - 8 \frac{d y}{d x}$:
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}} - 8 \frac{d y}{d x} = (75 e^{5 x} + 45 e^{3 x}) - 8(15 e^{5 x} + 15 e^{3 x})$
$= 75 e^{5 x} + 45 e^{3 x} - 120 e^{5 x} - 120 e^{3 x}$
$= -45 e^{5 x} - 75 e^{3 x}$
$= -15(3 e^{5 x} + 5 e^{3 x})$
$= -15 y$.
229
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The displacement of a particle at the time $t$ is given by $s = \sqrt{1+t}$. Then its acceleration $a$ is proportional to:
A
square of the velocity
B
$S^3$
C
$S^2$
D
cube of the velocity

Solution

(D) Given $s = (1+t)^{1/2}$.
First,find the velocity $v$ by differentiating $s$ with respect to $t$:
$v = \frac{ds}{dt} = \frac{1}{2}(1+t)^{-1/2} = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{1+t}}$.
From this,we can see that $\sqrt{1+t} = \frac{1}{2v}$.
Now,find the acceleration $a$ by differentiating $v$ with respect to $t$:
$a = \frac{dv}{dt} = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \left(-\frac{1}{2}\right)(1+t)^{-3/2} = -\frac{1}{4}(1+t)^{-3/2}$.
We can rewrite this as:
$a = -2 \cdot \left[ \frac{1}{2}(1+t)^{-1/2} \right]^3$.
Since $v = \frac{1}{2}(1+t)^{-1/2}$,we substitute $v$ into the expression for $a$:
$a = -2v^3$.
Therefore,the acceleration $a$ is proportional to the cube of the velocity $v^3$.
230
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $y = \cot^{-1}\left(\sqrt{\frac{1-\sin x}{1+\sin x}}\right)$,then $\frac{dy}{dx} =$
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$-1$
C
$\frac{1}{3}$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) Given $y = \cot^{-1}\left(\sqrt{\frac{1-\sin x}{1+\sin x}}\right)$.
Using the identities $1-\sin x = (\cos\frac{x}{2} - \sin\frac{x}{2})^2$ and $1+\sin x = (\cos\frac{x}{2} + \sin\frac{x}{2})^2$,we get:
$y = \cot^{-1}\left(\frac{\cos\frac{x}{2} - \sin\frac{x}{2}}{\cos\frac{x}{2} + \sin\frac{x}{2}}\right)$
Dividing numerator and denominator by $\cos\frac{x}{2}$:
$y = \cot^{-1}\left(\frac{1 - \tan\frac{x}{2}}{1 + \tan\frac{x}{2}}\right)$
Since $\cot^{-1}(z) = \tan^{-1}(\frac{1}{z})$,we have:
$y = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1 + \tan\frac{x}{2}}{1 - \tan\frac{x}{2}}\right)$
Using $\tan(\frac{\pi}{4} + \theta) = \frac{1 + \tan\theta}{1 - \tan\theta}$:
$y = \tan^{-1}\left(\tan(\frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{x}{2})\right) = \frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{x}{2}$
Now,differentiating with respect to $x$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{d}{dx}(\frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{x}{2}) = 0 + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{2}$.
231
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $y=e^{\sin \left(\operatorname{cosec}^{-1} x\right)}$,then $\frac{d y}{d x}=$
A
$\frac{e^{\frac{1}{x}}}{x^{2}}$
B
$-\frac{e^{\frac{1}{x}}}{x^{2}}$
C
$0$
D
$e^{\cos \left(\operatorname{cosec}^{-1} x\right)}$

Solution

(B) Given $y=e^{\sin \left(\operatorname{cosec}^{-1} x\right)}$.
Since $\operatorname{cosec}^{-1} x = \sin^{-1} \left(\frac{1}{x}\right)$,we have $\sin \left(\operatorname{cosec}^{-1} x\right) = \sin \left(\sin^{-1} \frac{1}{x}\right) = \frac{1}{x}$.
Therefore,the function simplifies to $y = e^{\frac{1}{x}}$.
Now,differentiating with respect to $x$ using the chain rule:
$\frac{d y}{d x} = \frac{d}{d x} \left(e^{\frac{1}{x}}\right) = e^{\frac{1}{x}} \cdot \frac{d}{d x} \left(\frac{1}{x}\right)$.
Since $\frac{d}{d x} \left(\frac{1}{x}\right) = -\frac{1}{x^2}$,we get $\frac{d y}{d x} = e^{\frac{1}{x}} \left(-\frac{1}{x^2}\right) = -\frac{e^{\frac{1}{x}}}{x^2}$.
232
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $f$ and $g$ are differentiable functions satisfying $g^{\prime}(a)=2$,$g(a)=b$,and $f \circ g = I$,where $I$ is an identity function,then $f^{\prime}(b)$ is equal to
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$\frac{3}{2}$
C
$\frac{2}{3}$
D
$2$

Solution

(A) Given that $g(a)=b$,$g^{\prime}(a)=2$,and $f(g(x))=x$ (since $f \circ g = I$).
By differentiating both sides of $f(g(x))=x$ with respect to $x$ using the chain rule,we get:
$f^{\prime}(g(x)) \cdot g^{\prime}(x) = 1$.
Substituting $x=a$ into the equation,we have:
$f^{\prime}(g(a)) \cdot g^{\prime}(a) = 1$.
Since $g(a)=b$ and $g^{\prime}(a)=2$,the equation becomes:
$f^{\prime}(b) \cdot 2 = 1$.
Therefore,$f^{\prime}(b) = \frac{1}{2}$.
233
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $f(x) = \log(\sec x + \tan x)$,then $f^{\prime}\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right) = $
A
$1$
B
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}$
C
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
D
$\sqrt{2}$

Solution

(D) Given $f(x) = \log(\sec x + \tan x)$.
To find $f^{\prime}(x)$,we differentiate with respect to $x$ using the chain rule:
$f^{\prime}(x) = \frac{d}{dx} [\log(\sec x + \tan x)]$
$f^{\prime}(x) = \frac{1}{\sec x + \tan x} \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(\sec x + \tan x)$
$f^{\prime}(x) = \frac{1}{\sec x + \tan x} \cdot (\sec x \tan x + \sec^2 x)$
Factor out $\sec x$ from the numerator:
$f^{\prime}(x) = \frac{\sec x(\tan x + \sec x)}{\sec x + \tan x}$
$f^{\prime}(x) = \sec x$
Now,evaluate at $x = \frac{\pi}{4}$:
$f^{\prime}\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right) = \sec\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right) = \sqrt{2}$.
234
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $y = \log \left[a^{3x} \left(\frac{5-x}{x+4}\right)^{\frac{3}{4}}\right]$,then $\frac{dy}{dx} = $
A
$3 + \frac{3}{4(5-x)} - \frac{3}{4(x+4)}$
B
$\frac{3}{a} + \frac{3}{4(5-x)} - \frac{3}{4(x+4)}$
C
$\frac{3}{\log a} - \frac{3}{4(5-x)} - \frac{3}{4(x+4)}$
D
$3 \log a - \frac{3}{4(5-x)} - \frac{3}{4(x+4)}$

Solution

(D) Given $y = \log \left[a^{3x} \left(\frac{5-x}{x+4}\right)^{\frac{3}{4}}\right]$.
Using the properties of logarithms,$\log(mn) = \log m + \log n$ and $\log(m^n) = n \log m$:
$y = \log(a^{3x}) + \log\left(\left(\frac{5-x}{x+4}\right)^{\frac{3}{4}}\right)$
$y = 3x \log a + \frac{3}{4} \log(5-x) - \frac{3}{4} \log(x+4)$
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{d}{dx}(3x \log a) + \frac{3}{4} \frac{d}{dx}(\log(5-x)) - \frac{3}{4} \frac{d}{dx}(\log(x+4))$
$\frac{dy}{dx} = 3 \log a + \frac{3}{4} \left(\frac{1}{5-x}\right)(-1) - \frac{3}{4} \left(\frac{1}{x+4}\right)(1)$
$\frac{dy}{dx} = 3 \log a - \frac{3}{4(5-x)} - \frac{3}{4(x+4)}$
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\sqrt{x} + \sqrt{y} = \sqrt{xy}$,then $\frac{dy}{dx} = $
A
$-\left(\frac{y}{x}\right)^{\frac{3}{2}}$
B
$\left(\frac{x}{y}\right)^{\frac{3}{2}}$
C
$-\left(\frac{x}{y}\right)^{\frac{3}{2}}$
D
$\left(\frac{y}{x}\right)^{\frac{3}{2}}$

Solution

(A) Given the equation $\sqrt{x} + \sqrt{y} = \sqrt{xy}$.
Dividing both sides by $\sqrt{xy}$,we get:
$\frac{\sqrt{x}}{\sqrt{xy}} + \frac{\sqrt{y}}{\sqrt{xy}} = 1$
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{y}} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{x}} = 1$
$y^{-1/2} + x^{-1/2} = 1$
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$:
$-\frac{1}{2} y^{-3/2} \frac{dy}{dx} - \frac{1}{2} x^{-3/2} = 0$
$-\frac{1}{2 y^{3/2}} \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{2 x^{3/2}}$
$\frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{2 y^{3/2}}{2 x^{3/2}}$
$\frac{dy}{dx} = -\left(\frac{y}{x}\right)^{3/2}$
236
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\sin \left(\frac{x+y}{x-y}\right)=\tan \frac{\pi}{5}$,then $\frac{d y}{d x}=$
A
$\frac{x}{y}$
B
$\frac{y}{x}$
C
$-\frac{y}{x}$
D
$-\frac{x}{y}$

Solution

(B) Given $\sin \left(\frac{x+y}{x-y}\right)=\tan \frac{\pi}{5}$.
Let $K = \sin^{-1}(\tan \frac{\pi}{5})$,which is a constant.
Then $\frac{x+y}{x-y} = K$.
$x+y = K(x-y)$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$:
$1 + \frac{dy}{dx} = K(1 - \frac{dy}{dx})$.
$1 + \frac{dy}{dx} = K - K\frac{dy}{dx}$.
$\frac{dy}{dx}(1+K) = K-1$.
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{K-1}{K+1}$.
Substituting $K = \frac{x+y}{x-y}$ back into the expression:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{\frac{x+y}{x-y} - 1}{\frac{x+y}{x-y} + 1} = \frac{x+y - (x-y)}{x+y + (x-y)} = \frac{2y}{2x} = \frac{y}{x}$.
237
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $y \sqrt{1-x^{2}}+x \sqrt{1-y^{2}}=1$,then $\frac{dy}{dx}=$
A
$-\sqrt{\frac{1-y^{2}}{1-x^{2}}}$
B
$-\sqrt{\frac{1-x^{2}}{1-y^{2}}}$
C
$\sqrt{\frac{1+y^{2}}{1+x^{2}}}$
D
$\sqrt{\frac{1-x^{2}}{1-y^{2}}}$

Solution

(A) Given the equation $y \sqrt{1-x^{2}}+x \sqrt{1-y^{2}}=1$.
Substitute $x = \sin \alpha$ and $y = \sin \beta$,where $\alpha = \sin^{-1} x$ and $\beta = \sin^{-1} y$.
The equation becomes $\sin \beta \cos \alpha + \sin \alpha \cos \beta = 1$.
Using the trigonometric identity $\sin(\alpha + \beta) = \sin \alpha \cos \beta + \cos \alpha \sin \beta$,we get $\sin(\alpha + \beta) = 1$.
Thus,$\alpha + \beta = \sin^{-1}(1) = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
Substituting back,we have $\sin^{-1} x + \sin^{-1} y = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$:
$\frac{d}{dx}(\sin^{-1} x) + \frac{d}{dx}(\sin^{-1} y) = \frac{d}{dx}(\frac{\pi}{2})$.
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^{2}}} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{1-y^{2}}} \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$.
Rearranging the terms:
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-y^{2}}} \frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^{2}}}$.
Therefore,$\frac{dy}{dx} = -\sqrt{\frac{1-y^{2}}{1-x^{2}}}$.
238
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\frac{x}{\sqrt{1+x}}+\frac{y}{\sqrt{1+y}}=0$ and $x \neq y$,then $\frac{dy}{dx}$ is equal to:
A
$-\frac{1}{(1+x)^2}$
B
$\frac{1}{(1+x)^2}$
C
$-1$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) Given the equation: $\frac{x}{\sqrt{1+x}} + \frac{y}{\sqrt{1+y}} = 0$
Rearranging the terms: $\frac{x}{\sqrt{1+x}} = -\frac{y}{\sqrt{1+y}}$
Squaring both sides: $\frac{x^2}{1+x} = \frac{y^2}{1+y}$
Cross-multiplying: $x^2(1+y) = y^2(1+x)$
$x^2 + x^2y = y^2 + xy^2$
$x^2 - y^2 + x^2y - xy^2 = 0$
$(x-y)(x+y) + xy(x-y) = 0$
Since $x \neq y$,we can divide by $(x-y)$:
$x + y + xy = 0$
$y(1+x) = -x$
$y = -\frac{x}{1+x}$
Now,differentiate with respect to $x$ using the quotient rule:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{(1+x)(1) - x(1)}{(1+x)^2}$
$\frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{1+x-x}{(1+x)^2}$
$\frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{1}{(1+x)^2}$
239
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\sqrt{\frac{x}{y}}+\sqrt{\frac{y}{x}}=4$,then $\frac{d y}{d x}=$
A
$\frac{y-7 x}{7 x-y}$
B
$\frac{7 y-x}{y-7 x}$
C
$\frac{7 x+y}{x-7 y}$
D
$\frac{y+7 x}{7 y-x}$

Solution

(B) Given: $\sqrt{\frac{x}{y}}+\sqrt{\frac{y}{x}}=4$
$\therefore \frac{x+y}{\sqrt{x y}}=4 \Rightarrow x+y=4 \sqrt{x y}$
Squaring both sides,we get:
$(x+y)^{2}=16 x y \Rightarrow x^{2}+2 x y+y^{2}=16 x y \Rightarrow x^{2}+y^{2}=14 x y$
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$:
$2 x+2 y \frac{d y}{d x}=14 \left(x \frac{d y}{d x}+y\right)$
Dividing by $2$:
$x+y \frac{d y}{d x}=7 x \frac{d y}{d x}+7 y$
Rearranging the terms to solve for $\frac{d y}{d x}$:
$y \frac{d y}{d x}-7 x \frac{d y}{d x}=7 y-x$
$(y-7 x) \frac{d y}{d x}=7 y-x$
$\frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{7 y-x}{y-7 x}$
240
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\tan u=\sqrt{\frac{1-x}{1+x}}$ and $\cos v=4 x^{3}-3 x$,then $\frac{d u}{d v}=$
A
$\frac{1}{6}$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(A) Given $\tan u=\sqrt{\frac{1-x}{1+x}}$.
Let $x=\cos \theta$,then $\theta=\cos ^{-1} x$.
Substituting $x$,we get $\tan u=\sqrt{\frac{1-\cos \theta}{1+\cos \theta}}=\sqrt{\frac{2 \sin ^{2} (\theta/2)}{2 \cos ^{2} (\theta/2)}}=\tan (\theta/2)$.
Thus,$u=\frac{\theta}{2}=\frac{1}{2} \cos ^{-1} x$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $\frac{du}{dx}=\frac{1}{2} \left(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^{2}}}\right) = -\frac{1}{2 \sqrt{1-x^{2}}}$.
Given $\cos v=4 x^{3}-3 x$.
Substituting $x=\cos \theta$,we get $\cos v=4 \cos ^{3} \theta-3 \cos \theta = \cos 3 \theta$.
Thus,$v=3 \theta = 3 \cos ^{-1} x$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $\frac{dv}{dx}=3 \left(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^{2}}}\right) = -\frac{3}{\sqrt{1-x^{2}}}$.
Finally,$\frac{du}{dv}=\frac{du/dx}{dv/dx} = \frac{-1/(2 \sqrt{1-x^{2}})}{-3/\sqrt{1-x^{2}}} = \frac{1}{6}$.
241
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $y = 1 + x + \frac{x^{2}}{2!} + \frac{x^{3}}{3!} + \dots$,then $\frac{dy}{dx} = $
A
$y - 1$
B
$y + 1$
C
$y^{2} - 1$
D
$y$

Solution

(D) The given series is the Maclaurin series expansion for the exponential function $e^{x}$.
$y = 1 + x + \frac{x^{2}}{2!} + \frac{x^{3}}{3!} + \dots = e^{x}$.
Now,we differentiate $y$ with respect to $x$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{d}{dx}(e^{x})$.
Since the derivative of $e^{x}$ is $e^{x}$,we have:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = e^{x}$.
Substituting the original expression for $y$ back into the result,we get:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = y$.
242
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $x^{2}+y^{2}=t+\frac{1}{t}$ and $x^{4}+y^{4}=t^{2}+\frac{1}{t^{2}}$,then find $\frac{d y}{d x}$.
A
$-\frac{y}{x}$
B
$\frac{y}{x}$
C
$\frac{x}{2 y}$
D
$-\frac{x}{2 y}$

Solution

(A) Given equations are:
$x^{2}+y^{2}=t+\frac{1}{t}$ ... $(1)$
$x^{4}+y^{4}=t^{2}+\frac{1}{t^{2}}$ ... $(2)$
Squaring equation $(1)$ on both sides,we get:
$(x^{2}+y^{2})^{2} = (t+\frac{1}{t})^{2}$
$x^{4}+y^{4}+2x^{2}y^{2} = t^{2}+\frac{1}{t^{2}}+2$
Substituting the value from equation $(2)$ into this result:
$(t^{2}+\frac{1}{t^{2}}) + 2x^{2}y^{2} = t^{2}+\frac{1}{t^{2}}+2$
$2x^{2}y^{2} = 2$
$x^{2}y^{2} = 1$
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$ using the product rule:
$x^{2}(2y \frac{dy}{dx}) + y^{2}(2x) = 0$
$2x^{2}y \frac{dy}{dx} = -2xy^{2}$
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{-2xy^{2}}{2x^{2}y} = -\frac{y}{x}$
243
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $\log _{10}\left(\frac{x^{3}-y^{3}}{x^{3}+y^{3}}\right)=2$,then $\frac{dx}{dy} = $
A
$\left(-\frac{99}{101}\right) \frac{x^{2}}{y^{2}}$
B
$\left(-\frac{101}{99}\right) \frac{x^{2}}{y^{2}}$
C
$\left(-\frac{101}{99}\right) \frac{y^{2}}{x^{2}}$
D
$\left(-\frac{99}{101}\right) \frac{y^{2}}{x^{2}}$

Solution

(C) Given $\log _{10}\left(\frac{x^{3}-y^{3}}{x^{3}+y^{3}}\right)=2$.
By the definition of logarithm,$\frac{x^{3}-y^{3}}{x^{3}+y^{3}}=10^{2}=100$.
Therefore,$x^{3}-y^{3}=100(x^{3}+y^{3})$.
$x^{3}-y^{3}=100x^{3}+100y^{3}$.
$-99x^{3}=101y^{3}$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $y$:
$-99 \cdot 3x^{2} \frac{dx}{dy} = 101 \cdot 3y^{2}$.
$-297x^{2} \frac{dx}{dy} = 303y^{2}$.
$\frac{dx}{dy} = -\frac{303y^{2}}{297x^{2}} = -\frac{101y^{2}}{99x^{2}}$.
Thus,$\frac{dx}{dy} = \left(-\frac{101}{99}\right) \frac{y^{2}}{x^{2}}$.
244
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $y = \left(\frac{x^{2}}{x+1}\right)^{x}$ and $\frac{dy}{dx} = y \left[g(x) + \log \left(\frac{x^{2}}{x+1}\right)\right]$,then $g(x) =$
A
$\frac{x(x+2)}{x+1}$
B
$x \log \left(\frac{x^{2}}{x+1}\right)$
C
$\frac{x^{2}}{x+1}$
D
$\frac{x-1}{x+2}$

Solution

(A) Given $y = \left(\frac{x^{2}}{x+1}\right)^{x}$.
Taking natural logarithm on both sides:
$\log y = x \log \left(\frac{x^{2}}{x+1}\right) = x [\log(x^{2}) - \log(x+1)] = x [2 \log x - \log(x+1)]$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$:
$\frac{1}{y} \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{d}{dx} [x (2 \log x - \log(x+1))]$.
Using the product rule:
$\frac{1}{y} \frac{dy}{dx} = 1 \cdot [2 \log x - \log(x+1)] + x \left[ \frac{2}{x} - \frac{1}{x+1} \right]$.
$\frac{1}{y} \frac{dy}{dx} = \log \left(\frac{x^{2}}{x+1}\right) + x \left[ \frac{2(x+1) - x}{x(x+1)} \right]$.
$\frac{1}{y} \frac{dy}{dx} = \log \left(\frac{x^{2}}{x+1}\right) + x \left[ \frac{2x + 2 - x}{x(x+1)} \right] = \log \left(\frac{x^{2}}{x+1}\right) + \frac{x+2}{x+1}$.
Thus,$\frac{dy}{dx} = y \left[ \frac{x+2}{x+1} + \log \left(\frac{x^{2}}{x+1}\right) \right]$.
Comparing this with the given form $\frac{dy}{dx} = y [g(x) + \log \left(\frac{x^{2}}{x+1}\right)]$,we get $g(x) = \frac{x+2}{x+1}$.
245
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $x = e^{(y+e)^{(y+e)^{(y+\ldots \infty)}}}$,then $\frac{dy}{dx} = $
A
$\frac{1-x}{x}$
B
$\frac{1+x}{x}$
C
$\frac{1}{x}$
D
$\frac{x}{1+x}$

Solution

(A) Given the expression $x = e^{(y+e)^{(y+e)^{(y+\ldots \infty)}}}$,we can observe that the exponent is a repeating structure starting from the first $(y+e)$.
Since the entire expression is equal to $x$,we can write the equation as $x = e^{y+x}$.
Taking the natural logarithm on both sides,we get $\ln(x) = y + x$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$:
$\frac{d}{dx}(\ln(x)) = \frac{d}{dx}(y + x)$
$\frac{1}{x} = \frac{dy}{dx} + 1$.
Rearranging the terms to solve for $\frac{dy}{dx}$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{x} - 1$
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1-x}{x}$.
246
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $y=2^{ax}$ and $\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)_{x=1}=\log 256$,then $a=$
A
$4$
B
$2$
C
$8$
D
$3$

Solution

(B) Given $y=2^{ax}$.
Applying the derivative formula $\frac{d}{dx}(b^{f(x)}) = b^{f(x)} \cdot \ln(b) \cdot f'(x)$,we get:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = 2^{ax} \cdot \ln(2) \cdot a$.
At $x=1$,the derivative is $\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)_{x=1} = 2^a \cdot a \cdot \ln(2)$.
Given that $\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)_{x=1} = \log 256$,and knowing $\log 256 = \log(2^8) = 8 \log 2$,we equate the two expressions:
$2^a \cdot a \cdot \ln(2) = 8 \ln(2)$.
Dividing both sides by $\ln(2)$,we get:
$a \cdot 2^a = 8$.
By inspection,if $a=2$,then $2 \cdot 2^2 = 2 \cdot 4 = 8$.
Thus,$a=2$.
247
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $y=x^{x e^{x}}$,$\frac{d y}{d x}=y \cdot g(x)$,then $g(x)=$
A
$e^{x}(1 + x \log x + \log x)$
B
$e^{x}(1 + x \log x)$
C
$e^{x}(1 + \log x + x \log x)$
D
$e^{x}(x + \log x)$

Solution

(C) Given $y = x^{x e^{x}}$.
Taking logarithm on both sides,we get $\log y = x e^{x} \log x$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$ using the product rule:
$\frac{1}{y} \frac{d y}{d x} = \frac{d}{d x}(x e^{x}) \cdot \log x + (x e^{x}) \cdot \frac{d}{d x}(\log x)$.
$\frac{1}{y} \frac{d y}{d x} = (e^{x} + x e^{x}) \log x + (x e^{x}) \cdot \frac{1}{x}$.
$\frac{1}{y} \frac{d y}{d x} = e^{x} \log x + x e^{x} \log x + e^{x}$.
$\frac{1}{y} \frac{d y}{d x} = e^{x}(1 + \log x + x \log x)$.
Since $\frac{d y}{d x} = y \cdot g(x)$,we have $g(x) = e^{x}(1 + \log x + x \log x)$.
248
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The derivative of $f(\sec x)$ with respect to $g(\tan x)$ at $x=\frac{\pi}{4}$,where $f^{\prime}(\sqrt{2})=4$ and $g^{\prime}(1)=2$,is
A
$2$
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
C
$\sqrt{2}$
D
$\frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}$

Solution

(C) Let $y = f(\sec x)$ and $z = g(\tan x)$.
Using the chain rule,we find the derivatives with respect to $x$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = f^{\prime}(\sec x) \cdot \sec x \tan x$
$\frac{dz}{dx} = g^{\prime}(\tan x) \cdot \sec^2 x$
Now,the derivative of $y$ with respect to $z$ is given by:
$\frac{dy}{dz} = \frac{dy/dx}{dz/dx} = \frac{f^{\prime}(\sec x) \cdot \sec x \tan x}{g^{\prime}(\tan x) \cdot \sec^2 x} = \frac{f^{\prime}(\sec x) \tan x}{g^{\prime}(\tan x) \sec x}$
At $x = \frac{\pi}{4}$,we have $\sec(\frac{\pi}{4}) = \sqrt{2}$ and $\tan(\frac{\pi}{4}) = 1$.
Substituting these values:
$\left. \frac{dy}{dz} \right|_{x=\frac{\pi}{4}} = \frac{f^{\prime}(\sqrt{2}) \cdot 1}{g^{\prime}(1) \cdot \sqrt{2}} = \frac{4 \cdot 1}{2 \cdot \sqrt{2}} = \frac{2}{\sqrt{2}} = \sqrt{2}$.
249
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
If $x = \log t$ and $y + 1 = \frac{1}{t}$,then $e^{-x} \frac{d^{2} x}{d y^{2}} + \frac{d x}{d y} = $
A
$0$
B
$2$
C
$-1$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) Given $x = \log t$ and $y + 1 = \frac{1}{t}$.
First,find the derivatives with respect to $t$:
$\frac{dx}{dt} = \frac{1}{t}$ and $\frac{dy}{dt} = -\frac{1}{t^{2}}$.
Now,find $\frac{dx}{dy}$ using the chain rule:
$\frac{dx}{dy} = \frac{dx/dt}{dy/dt} = \frac{1/t}{-1/t^{2}} = -t$.
Next,find the second derivative $\frac{d^{2}x}{dy^{2}}$:
$\frac{d^{2}x}{dy^{2}} = \frac{d}{dy}(-t) = \frac{d}{dt}(-t) \cdot \frac{dt}{dy} = (-1) \cdot \frac{1}{dy/dt} = (-1) \cdot \frac{1}{-1/t^{2}} = t^{2}$.
Also,calculate $e^{-x}$:
$e^{-x} = e^{-\log t} = e^{\log(t^{-1})} = \frac{1}{t}$.
Finally,substitute these values into the expression $e^{-x} \frac{d^{2}x}{dy^{2}} + \frac{dx}{dy}$:
$\left(\frac{1}{t}\right)(t^{2}) + (-t) = t - t = 0$.
250
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The derivative of $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{1+x}+\sqrt{1-x}}{2}\right)$ with respect to $\cos ^{-1} x$ is
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$-\frac{1}{2}$
C
$-1$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) Let $y = \sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{1+x}+\sqrt{1-x}}{2}\right)$ and $u = \cos ^{-1} x$.
Substitute $x = \cos \theta$,where $\theta = \cos ^{-1} x$.
Then,$\frac{\sqrt{1+x}+\sqrt{1-x}}{2} = \frac{\sqrt{1+\cos \theta}+\sqrt{1-\cos \theta}}{2} = \frac{\sqrt{2 \cos ^{2} \frac{\theta}{2}}+\sqrt{2 \sin ^{2} \frac{\theta}{2}}}{2} = \frac{\sqrt{2} \cos \frac{\theta}{2} + \sqrt{2} \sin \frac{\theta}{2}}{2} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \cos \frac{\theta}{2} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \sin \frac{\theta}{2}$.
Using $\sin \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ and $\cos \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$,we get $\sin \frac{\pi}{4} \cos \frac{\theta}{2} + \cos \frac{\pi}{4} \sin \frac{\theta}{2} = \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{\theta}{2}\right)$.
Thus,$y = \sin ^{-1} \left(\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{\theta}{2}\right)\right) = \frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{\theta}{2} = \frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{1}{2} u$.
Now,differentiate $y$ with respect to $u$: $\frac{dy}{du} = \frac{d}{du} \left(\frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{1}{2} u\right) = \frac{1}{2}$.

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