MHT CET 2021 Mathematics Question Paper with Answer and Solution

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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The statement pattern $(p \wedge q) \wedge [(p \wedge q) \vee (\sim p \wedge q)]$ is equivalent to
A
$q$
B
$p \wedge q$
C
$p$
D
$p \vee q$

Solution

(B) Given expression: $(p \wedge q) \wedge [(p \wedge q) \vee (\sim p \wedge q)]$
Using the distributive law on the term inside the square brackets:
$(p \wedge q) \vee (\sim p \wedge q) \equiv (p \vee \sim p) \wedge q$
Since $(p \vee \sim p) \equiv T$ (Tautology),we have:
$T \wedge q \equiv q$
Substituting this back into the original expression:
$(p \wedge q) \wedge q$
Using the associative and idempotent laws:
$p \wedge (q \wedge q) \equiv p \wedge q$
Thus,the expression is equivalent to $p \wedge q$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
Given $p$: $A$ man is a judge,$q$: $A$ man is honest. If $S_1$: If a man is a judge,then he is honest; $S_2$: If a man is a judge,then he is not honest; $S_3$: $A$ man is not a judge or he is honest; $S_4$: $A$ man is a judge and he is honest. Then:
A
$S_2 \equiv S_3$
B
$S_1 \equiv S_2$
C
$S_2 \equiv S_4$
D
$S_1 \equiv S_3$

Solution

(D) We represent the given statements in logical form:
$S_1 = p \rightarrow q$
$S_2 = p \rightarrow \sim q$
$S_3 = \sim p \vee q$
$S_4 = p \wedge q$
We know the logical equivalence $p \rightarrow q \equiv \sim p \vee q$.
Comparing this with $S_1$,we get $S_1 = p \rightarrow q \equiv \sim p \vee q$.
Since $S_3 = \sim p \vee q$,it follows that $S_1 \equiv S_3$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
If $p$: It is raining and $q$: It is pleasant,then the symbolic form of "It is neither raining nor pleasant" is
A
$\sim p \wedge q$
B
$\sim p \vee q$
C
$(\sim p) \wedge (\sim q)$
D
$(\sim p) \vee (\sim q)$

Solution

(C) Given statements are:
$p$: It is raining
$q$: It is pleasant
The statement "It is neither raining nor pleasant" means "It is not raining $AND$ it is not pleasant".
This can be written as $(\sim p) \wedge (\sim q)$.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The negation of $p \wedge (q \rightarrow r)$ is
A
$\sim p \wedge (\sim q \rightarrow \sim r)$
B
$\sim p \vee (q \wedge \sim r)$
C
$\sim p \vee (\sim q \rightarrow \sim r)$
D
$p \vee (\sim q \wedge \sim r)$

Solution

(B) To find the negation of $p \wedge (q \rightarrow r)$,we apply De Morgan's Law and the properties of implication:
$\sim [p \wedge (q \rightarrow r)]$
Since $q \rightarrow r \equiv \sim q \vee r$,we have:
$\equiv \sim [p \wedge (\sim q \vee r)]$
Applying De Morgan's Law $\sim (A \wedge B) \equiv \sim A \vee \sim B$:
$\equiv \sim p \vee \sim (\sim q \vee r)$
Applying De Morgan's Law again $\sim (A \vee B) \equiv \sim A \wedge \sim B$:
$\equiv \sim p \vee (q \wedge \sim r)$
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
$S_1$: If $-7$ is an integer,then $\sqrt{-7}$ is a complex number.
$S_2$: $-7$ is not an integer or $\sqrt{-7}$ is a complex number.
A
$S_1$ and $S_2$ are converse statements of each other.
B
$S_1$ and $S_2$ are negations of each other.
C
$S_1$ and $S_2$ are equivalent statements.
D
$S_1$ and $S_2$ are contrapositive of each other.

Solution

(C) Let $p: -7$ is an integer.
Let $q: \sqrt{-7}$ is a complex number.
The logical form of $S_1$ is $p \rightarrow q$.
The logical form of $S_2$ is $\sim p \lor q$.
We know that the implication $p \rightarrow q$ is logically equivalent to $\sim p \lor q$.
Therefore,$S_1$ and $S_2$ are equivalent statements.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
Negation of the statement: $3+6 > 8$ and $2+3 < 6$ is
A
$3+6 \leq 8 \text{ or } 2+3 < 6$
B
$3+6 < 8 \text{ or } 2+3 < 6$
C
$3+6 \leq 8 \text{ or } 2+3 \geq 6$
D
$3+6 > 8 \text{ or } 2+3 \geq 6$

Solution

(C) Let $p: 3+6 > 8$ and $q: 2+3 < 6$.
The logical form of the given statement is $p \wedge q$.
The negation of a conjunction is given by De Morgan's Law: $\sim(p \wedge q) \equiv \sim p \vee \sim q$.
Here,$\sim p$ is $3+6 \leq 8$ and $\sim q$ is $2+3 \geq 6$.
Therefore,the negation is $3+6 \leq 8 \text{ or } 2+3 \geq 6$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
If two triangles are congruent,then their areas are equal. What is the contrapositive of the inverse of this statement? (Where $p$: Two triangles are congruent,$q$: Their areas are equal)
A
If two triangles are not congruent,then their areas are equal.
B
If two triangles are not congruent,then their areas are not equal.
C
If areas of two triangles are equal,then they are congruent.
D
If areas of two triangles are not equal,then they are congruent.

Solution

(C) Let $p$: Two triangles are congruent.
$q$: Their areas are equal.
The logical form of the given statement is $p \rightarrow q$.
The inverse of the given statement is $\sim p \rightarrow \sim q$.
The contrapositive of the inverse is the contrapositive of $(\sim p \rightarrow \sim q)$,which is $\sim(\sim q) \rightarrow \sim(\sim p)$.
Using the law of double negation,this simplifies to $q \rightarrow p$.
Therefore,the statement is: If areas of two triangles are equal,then they are congruent.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The negation of the inverse of $\sim p \rightarrow q$ is
A
$\sim p \wedge q$
B
$\sim q \rightarrow p$
C
$p \wedge (\sim q)$
D
$p \wedge q$

Solution

(D) Given statement: $\sim p \rightarrow q$.
The inverse of a statement $A \rightarrow B$ is $\sim A \rightarrow \sim B$.
Therefore,the inverse of $\sim p \rightarrow q$ is $\sim(\sim p) \rightarrow \sim q$,which simplifies to $p \rightarrow \sim q$.
The negation of an implication $A \rightarrow B$ is $A \wedge (\sim B)$.
Thus,the negation of $p \rightarrow \sim q$ is $p \wedge \sim(\sim q)$,which simplifies to $p \wedge q$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The negation of the statement $\forall x \in N, x^2+x$ is an even number is
A
$\forall x \in N, x^2+x$ is not an even number
B
$\forall x \in N, x^2+x$ is not an odd number
C
$\exists x \in N$ such that $x^2+x$ is an even number
D
$\exists x \in N$ such that $x^2+x$ is not an even number

Solution

(D) The given statement is of the form $\forall x \in N, P(x)$,where $P(x)$ is the statement '$x^2+x$ is an even number'.
To find the negation of a universal quantifier statement $\forall x, P(x)$,we use the rule $\sim(\forall x, P(x)) \equiv \exists x, \sim P(x)$.
Here,the negation of '$x^2+x$ is an even number' is '$x^2+x$ is not an even number'.
Therefore,the negation of the statement is $\exists x \in N$ such that $x^2+x$ is not an even number.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
If $p$: It is raining. $q$: Weather is pleasant. Then the simplified form of the statement "It is not true that,if it is raining then the weather is not pleasant" is
A
It is not raining or the weather is pleasant
B
It is raining or the weather is not pleasant
C
It is raining or the weather is pleasant
D
It is raining and the weather is pleasant

Solution

(D) Let $p$: It is raining and $q$: The weather is pleasant.
The given statement is "It is not true that,if it is raining then the weather is not pleasant".
Symbolically,this is written as $\sim(p \rightarrow \sim q)$.
Using the logical equivalence $\sim(A \rightarrow B) \equiv A \wedge \sim B$,we get:
$\sim(p \rightarrow \sim q) \equiv p \wedge \sim(\sim q)$.
Since $\sim(\sim q) \equiv q$,the expression simplifies to $p \wedge q$.
Thus,the statement is "It is raining and the weather is pleasant".
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The combined equation of a pair of lines passing through the origin and inclined at $60^{\circ}$ and $30^{\circ}$ respectively with the $x$-axis is:
A
$\sqrt{3}(x^2+y^2)=2xy$
B
$\sqrt{3}(x^2+y^2)=4xy$
C
$4(x^2+y^2)=\sqrt{3}xy$
D
$2(x^2+y^2)=\sqrt{3}xy$

Solution

(B) The slopes of the lines are $m_1 = \tan(60^{\circ}) = \sqrt{3}$ and $m_2 = \tan(30^{\circ}) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
The equations of the lines are $y = \sqrt{3}x$ and $y = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}x$,which can be written as $(\sqrt{3}x - y) = 0$ and $(x - \sqrt{3}y) = 0$.
The combined equation is $(\sqrt{3}x - y)(x - \sqrt{3}y) = 0$.
Expanding this,we get $\sqrt{3}x^2 - 3xy - xy + \sqrt{3}y^2 = 0$.
$\sqrt{3}x^2 - 4xy + \sqrt{3}y^2 = 0$.
$\sqrt{3}(x^2 + y^2) = 4xy$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
If two lines represented by $ax^2+2hxy+by^2=0$ make angles $\alpha$ and $\beta$ with the positive direction of the $X$-axis,then $\tan(\alpha+\beta)=$
A
$\frac{2h}{b-a}$
B
$\frac{2h}{a-b}$
C
$\frac{h}{a+b}$
D
$\frac{2h}{a+b}$

Solution

(B) The equation of the pair of lines is $ax^2+2hxy+by^2=0$. Dividing by $x^2$,we get $b(\frac{y}{x})^2+2h(\frac{y}{x})+a=0$.
Let $m_1 = \tan \alpha$ and $m_2 = \tan \beta$ be the slopes of the lines.
Then $m_1+m_2 = -\frac{2h}{b}$ and $m_1 m_2 = \frac{a}{b}$.
We know that $\tan(\alpha+\beta) = \frac{\tan \alpha + \tan \beta}{1 - \tan \alpha \tan \beta} = \frac{m_1+m_2}{1-m_1 m_2}$.
Substituting the values,we get $\tan(\alpha+\beta) = \frac{-\frac{2h}{b}}{1-\frac{a}{b}} = \frac{-\frac{2h}{b}}{\frac{b-a}{b}} = \frac{-2h}{b-a} = \frac{2h}{a-b}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The joint equation of the pair of lines passing through the origin and forming an equilateral triangle with the line $y=3$ is
A
$x^2+3y^2=0$
B
$3x^2-y^2=0$
C
$x^2-3y^2=0$
D
$3x^2+y^2=0$

Solution

(B) Let the two lines passing through the origin be $L_1$ and $L_2$. Since they form an equilateral triangle with the line $y=3$,the angle made by these lines with the $x$-axis must be $60^{\circ}$ and $120^{\circ}$.
The slopes of these lines are $m_1 = \tan(60^{\circ}) = \sqrt{3}$ and $m_2 = \tan(120^{\circ}) = -\sqrt{3}$.
The equations of the lines are $y = \sqrt{3}x$ and $y = -\sqrt{3}x$.
Rearranging these,we get $\sqrt{3}x - y = 0$ and $\sqrt{3}x + y = 0$.
The joint equation is given by $(\sqrt{3}x - y)(\sqrt{3}x + y) = 0$.
Expanding this,we get $(\sqrt{3}x)^2 - y^2 = 0$,which simplifies to $3x^2 - y^2 = 0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
If the two lines given by $ax^2+2hxy+by^2=0$ make inclinations $\alpha$ and $\beta$ with the $x$-axis,then $\tan(\alpha+\beta)=$
A
$\frac{h}{a+b}$
B
$\frac{2h}{a+b}$
C
$\frac{h}{a-b}$
D
$\frac{2h}{a-b}$

Solution

(D) The equation of the pair of lines is $ax^2+2hxy+by^2=0$.
Let the slopes of the lines be $m_1 = \tan \alpha$ and $m_2 = \tan \beta$.
From the properties of the homogeneous equation of the second degree,we have:
$m_1+m_2 = \tan \alpha + \tan \beta = -\frac{2h}{b}$
$m_1m_2 = \tan \alpha \tan \beta = \frac{a}{b}$
Using the formula for $\tan(\alpha+\beta)$:
$\tan(\alpha+\beta) = \frac{\tan \alpha + \tan \beta}{1 - \tan \alpha \tan \beta}$
Substituting the values:
$\tan(\alpha+\beta) = \frac{-\frac{2h}{b}}{1 - \frac{a}{b}} = \frac{-\frac{2h}{b}}{\frac{b-a}{b}} = \frac{-2h}{b-a} = \frac{2h}{a-b}$
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The product of the perpendicular distances from the point $(2, -1)$ to the pair of lines represented by $2x^2 - 5xy + 2y^2 = 0$ is:
A
$\frac{9}{\sqrt{5}}$ units
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}$ units
C
$4$ units
D
$9$ units

Solution

(C) The given equation is $2x^2 - 5xy + 2y^2 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic expression: $2x^2 - 4xy - xy + 2y^2 = 0 \Rightarrow 2x(x - 2y) - y(x - 2y) = 0$.
Thus,the lines are $2x - y = 0$ and $x - 2y = 0$.
The perpendicular distance from a point $(x_1, y_1)$ to a line $ax + by + c = 0$ is given by $d = \frac{|ax_1 + by_1 + c|}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2}}$.
For the point $(2, -1)$ and line $2x - y = 0$,the distance $d_1 = \frac{|2(2) - 1(-1)|}{\sqrt{2^2 + (-1)^2}} = \frac{|4 + 1|}{\sqrt{5}} = \frac{5}{\sqrt{5}}$.
For the point $(2, -1)$ and line $x - 2y = 0$,the distance $d_2 = \frac{|1(2) - 2(-1)|}{\sqrt{1^2 + (-2)^2}} = \frac{|2 + 2|}{\sqrt{5}} = \frac{4}{\sqrt{5}}$.
The product of the distances is $d_1 \times d_2 = \frac{5}{\sqrt{5}} \times \frac{4}{\sqrt{5}} = \frac{20}{5} = 4$ units.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
If the lines $x^2-4xy+y^2=0$ make angles $\alpha$ and $\beta$ with the positive direction of the $X$-axis,then $\cot^2 \alpha + \cot^2 \beta = $
A
$14$
B
$16$
C
$18$
D
$20$

Solution

(A) The given equation of the pair of lines is $x^2-4xy+y^2=0$.
Dividing by $x^2$,we get $1-4(\frac{y}{x})+(\frac{y}{x})^2=0$.
Let $m = \tan \theta = \frac{y}{x}$,then $m^2-4m+1=0$.
The slopes of the lines are $m_1 = \tan \alpha$ and $m_2 = \tan \beta$.
From the quadratic equation,the sum of roots is $\tan \alpha + \tan \beta = 4$ and the product of roots is $\tan \alpha \cdot \tan \beta = 1$.
We need to find $\cot^2 \alpha + \cot^2 \beta = \frac{1}{\tan^2 \alpha} + \frac{1}{\tan^2 \beta} = \frac{\tan^2 \alpha + \tan^2 \beta}{(\tan \alpha \cdot \tan \beta)^2}$.
Using the identity $\tan^2 \alpha + \tan^2 \beta = (\tan \alpha + \tan \beta)^2 - 2 \tan \alpha \tan \beta$,we get:
$\tan^2 \alpha + \tan^2 \beta = (4)^2 - 2(1) = 16 - 2 = 14$.
Therefore,$\cot^2 \alpha + \cot^2 \beta = \frac{14}{1^2} = 14$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
If the slope of one of the lines represented by $ax^2+2hxy+by^2=0$ is twice that of the other,then $h^2:ab$ is
A
$8:7$
B
$7:8$
C
$9:8$
D
$8:9$

Solution

(C) For the pair of lines $ax^2+2hxy+by^2=0$,let the slopes be $m_1$ and $m_2$.
We have $m_1+m_2 = -\frac{2h}{b}$ and $m_1m_2 = \frac{a}{b}$.
Given that one slope is twice the other,let $m_1 = 2m_2$.
Substituting this into the sum of slopes: $2m_2 + m_2 = -\frac{2h}{b}$ $\Rightarrow 3m_2 = -\frac{2h}{b}$ $\Rightarrow m_2 = -\frac{2h}{3b}$.
Substituting into the product of slopes: $m_1m_2 = (2m_2)m_2 = 2m_2^2 = \frac{a}{b}$.
Thus,$2(-\frac{2h}{3b})^2 = \frac{a}{b} \Rightarrow 2(\frac{4h^2}{9b^2}) = \frac{a}{b}$.
$\frac{8h^2}{9b^2} = \frac{a}{b} \Rightarrow \frac{h^2}{ab} = \frac{9}{8}$.
Therefore,$h^2:ab = 9:8$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The joint equation of the pair of lines passing through the origin with slopes $(1+\sqrt{2})$ and $\frac{1}{(1+\sqrt{2})}$ is
A
$x^2+2xy+y^2=0$
B
$x^2-2\sqrt{2}xy-y^2=0$
C
$x^2-2\sqrt{2}xy+y^2=0$
D
$x^2+2xy-y^2=0$

Solution

(C) The slopes of the two lines are $m_1 = 1+\sqrt{2}$ and $m_2 = \frac{1}{1+\sqrt{2}}$.
Rationalizing $m_2$: $m_2 = \frac{\sqrt{2}-1}{(\sqrt{2}+1)(\sqrt{2}-1)} = \frac{\sqrt{2}-1}{2-1} = \sqrt{2}-1$.
The equations of the lines passing through the origin are $y = m_1x$ and $y = m_2x$,which are $y = (1+\sqrt{2})x$ and $y = (\sqrt{2}-1)x$.
Rearranging these gives $(1+\sqrt{2})x - y = 0$ and $(\sqrt{2}-1)x - y = 0$.
The joint equation is given by the product: $[(1+\sqrt{2})x - y][(\sqrt{2}-1)x - y] = 0$.
Expanding this: $(1+\sqrt{2})(\sqrt{2}-1)x^2 - (1+\sqrt{2})xy - (\sqrt{2}-1)xy + y^2 = 0$.
$(2-1)x^2 - (1+\sqrt{2}+\sqrt{2}-1)xy + y^2 = 0$.
$x^2 - 2\sqrt{2}xy + y^2 = 0$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
If the acute angle between the lines given by $ax^2+2hxy+by^2=0$ is $\frac{\pi}{4}$,then $4h^2=$
A
$(a+2b)(a+3b)$
B
$a^2+4ab+b^2$
C
$a^2+6ab+b^2$
D
$(a-2b)(2a+b)$

Solution

(C) The formula for the acute angle $\theta$ between the pair of lines represented by $ax^2+2hxy+by^2=0$ is given by $\tan \theta = \left| \frac{2\sqrt{h^2-ab}}{a+b} \right|$.
Given $\theta = \frac{\pi}{4}$,we have $\tan \frac{\pi}{4} = 1$.
Therefore,$1 = \left| \frac{2\sqrt{h^2-ab}}{a+b} \right|$.
Squaring both sides,we get $1 = \frac{4(h^2-ab)}{(a+b)^2}$.
This implies $(a+b)^2 = 4h^2 - 4ab$.
Expanding the left side,$a^2 + 2ab + b^2 = 4h^2 - 4ab$.
Rearranging the terms,$4h^2 = a^2 + 6ab + b^2$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The joint equation of the pair of lines passing through the origin and forming an equilateral triangle with the line $x=3$ is
A
$3x^2-y^2=0$
B
$\sqrt{3}x^2-2xy+y^2=0$
C
$x^2-3y^2=0$
D
$x^2+2xy-\sqrt{3}x^2=0$

Solution

(C) The lines pass through the origin and form an equilateral triangle with the line $x=3$.
Since the triangle is equilateral,the angle at the origin $O$ is $60^{\circ}$.
Given the symmetry about the $x$-axis,the lines make angles of $30^{\circ}$ and $-30^{\circ}$ with the $x$-axis.
The slopes of the lines are $m_1 = \tan(30^{\circ}) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$ and $m_2 = \tan(-30^{\circ}) = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
The equations of the lines are $y = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}x$ and $y = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}x$,which can be written as $x - \sqrt{3}y = 0$ and $x + \sqrt{3}y = 0$.
The joint equation is $(x - \sqrt{3}y)(x + \sqrt{3}y) = 0$,which simplifies to $x^2 - 3y^2 = 0$.
Solution diagram
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MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2021
If $(m+3n)(3m+n)=4h^2$,then the acute angle between the lines represented by $mx^2+2hxy+ny^2=0$ is
A
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{6}$
C
$\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)$
D
$\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$

Solution

(A) Given the equation of the pair of lines: $mx^2+2hxy+ny^2=0$.
The condition given is $(m+3n)(3m+n)=4h^2$.
Expanding the condition: $3m^2+mn+9mn+3n^2=4h^2 \Rightarrow 3m^2+10mn+3n^2=4h^2$.
The formula for the tangent of the angle $\theta$ between the lines $ax^2+2hxy+by^2=0$ is $\tan \theta = \left|\frac{2\sqrt{h^2-ab}}{a+b}\right|$.
Here,$a=m$ and $b=n$.
Substituting the values: $\tan \theta = \left|\frac{2\sqrt{h^2-mn}}{m+n}\right|$.
From the given condition,$4h^2 = 3m^2+10mn+3n^2$,so $h^2 = \frac{3m^2+10mn+3n^2}{4}$.
Then $h^2-mn = \frac{3m^2+10mn+3n^2-4mn}{4} = \frac{3m^2+6mn+3n^2}{4} = \frac{3(m+n)^2}{4}$.
Therefore,$\sqrt{h^2-mn} = \frac{\sqrt{3}|m+n|}{2}$.
Substituting this into the tangent formula: $\tan \theta = \left|\frac{2 \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}|m+n|}{2}}{m+n}\right| = \sqrt{3}$.
Thus,$\theta = 60^{\circ} = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
If the lines represented by $ax^2 - bxy - y^2 = 0$ make angles $\alpha$ and $\beta$ with the positive direction of the $X$-axis,then $\tan(\alpha + \beta) = $
A
$\frac{a}{a+b}$
B
$\frac{b}{1+b}$
C
$\frac{b}{1+a}$
D
$\frac{-b}{1+a}$

Solution

(D) The given equation is $ax^2 - bxy - y^2 = 0$. Dividing by $x^2$,we get $-(\frac{y}{x})^2 - b(\frac{y}{x}) + a = 0$,which is $(\frac{y}{x})^2 + b(\frac{y}{x}) - a = 0$.
Let $m_1 = \tan \alpha$ and $m_2 = \tan \beta$ be the slopes of the lines.
These are the roots of the quadratic equation $m^2 + bm - a = 0$.
From the properties of roots,we have $\tan \alpha + \tan \beta = -b$ and $\tan \alpha \tan \beta = -a$.
Using the formula $\tan(\alpha + \beta) = \frac{\tan \alpha + \tan \beta}{1 - \tan \alpha \tan \beta}$,we substitute the values:
$\tan(\alpha + \beta) = \frac{-b}{1 - (-a)} = \frac{-b}{1+a}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
If the lines represented by $(k^2+2) x^2+3 xy-6 y^2=0$ are perpendicular to each other,then the values of $k$ are
A
$\pm 3$
B
$\pm 4$
C
$\pm 1$
D
$\pm 2$

Solution

(D) The general equation of a pair of straight lines is $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$.
For the lines to be perpendicular,the condition is $a + b = 0$.
Comparing the given equation $(k^2+2) x^2 + 3xy - 6y^2 = 0$ with the general form,we have $a = (k^2+2)$ and $b = -6$.
Substituting these into the condition $a + b = 0$:
$(k^2+2) + (-6) = 0$
$k^2 - 4 = 0$
$k^2 = 4$
$k = \pm 2$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The acute angle between the lines $(x^2+y^2) \sin \theta+2xy=0$ is
A
$\theta$
B
$\frac{\pi}{2}+\theta$
C
$\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta$
D
$\frac{\theta}{2}$

Solution

(C) The given equation is $(x^2+y^2) \sin \theta + 2xy = 0$,which can be written as $(\sin \theta)x^2 + 2xy + (\sin \theta)y^2 = 0$.
Comparing this with the general form $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$,we get $a = \sin \theta$,$h = 1$,and $b = \sin \theta$.
Let $\alpha$ be the acute angle between the lines. The formula for the angle is $\tan \alpha = \left| \frac{2\sqrt{h^2 - ab}}{a+b} \right|$.
Substituting the values,we get $\tan \alpha = \left| \frac{2\sqrt{1^2 - (\sin \theta)(\sin \theta)}}{\sin \theta + \sin \theta} \right|$.
$\tan \alpha = \left| \frac{2\sqrt{1 - \sin^2 \theta}}{2 \sin \theta} \right| = \left| \frac{2\cos \theta}{2 \sin \theta} \right| = |\cot \theta|$.
Since $\alpha$ is the acute angle,$\tan \alpha = \tan(\frac{\pi}{2} - \theta)$.
Therefore,$\alpha = \frac{\pi}{2} - \theta$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
If the slopes of the lines given by the equation $ax^{2} + 2hxy + by^{2} = 0$ are in the ratio $5:3$,then the ratio $h^{2}:ab$ is:
A
$5:3$
B
$16:15$
C
$3:5$
D
$15:16$

Solution

(B) Let the slopes of the lines be $m_{1}$ and $m_{2}$.
Given the equation $ax^{2} + 2hxy + by^{2} = 0$,we have $m_{1} + m_{2} = \frac{-2h}{b}$ and $m_{1}m_{2} = \frac{a}{b}$.
Given the ratio of slopes is $m_{1}:m_{2} = 5:3$,let $m_{1} = 5k$ and $m_{2} = 3k$.
Then $m_{1} + m_{2} = 8k = \frac{-2h}{b} \Rightarrow k = \frac{-h}{4b}$.
Also $m_{1}m_{2} = 15k^{2} = \frac{a}{b}$.
Substituting $k$ in the second equation: $15 \left( \frac{-h}{4b} \right)^{2} = \frac{a}{b}$.
$15 \left( \frac{h^{2}}{16b^{2}} \right) = \frac{a}{b}$.
$\frac{15h^{2}}{16b} = a$.
Therefore,$\frac{h^{2}}{ab} = \frac{16}{15}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
If the equation $3 x^2-k x y-3 y^2=0$ represents the bisectors of the angles between the lines $x^2-3 x y-4 y^2=0$,then the value of $k$ is
A
-$6$
B
-$10$
C
$6$
D
$10$

Solution

(B) The equation of the pair of lines is $x^2-3 x y-4 y^2=0$. Comparing this with $Ax^2+2Hxy+By^2=0$,we get $A=1, H=-\frac{3}{2}, B=-4$.
The equation of the angle bisectors is given by $\frac{x^2-y^2}{A-B} = \frac{xy}{H}$.
Substituting the values,we get $\frac{x^2-y^2}{1-(-4)} = \frac{xy}{-3/2}$.
$\frac{x^2-y^2}{5} = -\frac{2xy}{3}$.
$3(x^2-y^2) = -10xy$.
$3x^2+10xy-3y^2=0$.
Comparing this with the given equation $3x^2-kxy-3y^2=0$,we have $-k=10$,which implies $k=-10$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
If one of the lines given by $k x^2 + x y - y^2 = 0$ bisects the angle between the coordinate axes,then the values of $k$ are
A
$1$ and $2$
B
$0$ and $2$
C
$0$ and $-2$
D
$-1$ and $2$

Solution

(B) The equation of the pair of lines is $k x^2 + x y - y^2 = 0$.
Since the lines bisect the angle between the coordinate axes,their slopes must be $m = \pm 1$.
Substituting $y = mx$ into the equation,we get $k x^2 + x(mx) - (mx)^2 = 0$.
Dividing by $x^2$ (assuming $x \neq 0$),we get $k + m - m^2 = 0$.
For $m = 1$,$k + 1 - 1^2 = 0 \Rightarrow k = 0$.
For $m = -1$,$k - 1 - (-1)^2 = 0$ $\Rightarrow k - 1 - 1 = 0$ $\Rightarrow k = 2$.
Thus,the values of $k$ are $0$ and $2$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
If lines represented by the equation $px^2 - qy^2 = 0$ are distinct,then
A
$pq < 0$
B
$p + q = 0$
C
$pq > 0$
D
$pq = 0$

Solution

(C) The general equation of a pair of straight lines passing through the origin is $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$.
Comparing $px^2 - qy^2 = 0$ with the general form,we get $a = p$,$h = 0$,and $b = -q$.
For the lines to be distinct and real,the condition is $h^2 - ab > 0$.
Substituting the values,we get $0^2 - (p)(-q) > 0$.
This simplifies to $pq > 0$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
If $4ab = 3h^2$,then the ratio of slopes of the lines represented by $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$ is
A
$1: 2$
B
$2: 1$
C
$1: 3$
D
$3: 1$

Solution

(C) The equation of the pair of lines is $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$. Let $m_1$ and $m_2$ be the slopes of the lines.
We know that $m_1 + m_2 = -\frac{2h}{b}$ and $m_1m_2 = \frac{a}{b}$.
The difference of the slopes is given by $(m_1 - m_2)^2 = (m_1 + m_2)^2 - 4m_1m_2$.
$(m_1 - m_2)^2 = \left(-\frac{2h}{b}\right)^2 - 4\left(\frac{a}{b}\right) = \frac{4h^2}{b^2} - \frac{4a}{b} = \frac{4h^2 - 4ab}{b^2}$.
Given $4ab = 3h^2$,we substitute this into the expression:
$(m_1 - m_2)^2 = \frac{4h^2 - 3h^2}{b^2} = \frac{h^2}{b^2}$.
Thus,$m_1 - m_2 = \pm \frac{h}{b}$.
Taking $m_1 - m_2 = \frac{h}{b}$ and $m_1 + m_2 = -\frac{2h}{b}$,we solve for $m_1$ and $m_2$:
$2m_1 = -\frac{2h}{b} + \frac{h}{b} = -\frac{h}{b} \Rightarrow m_1 = -\frac{h}{2b}$.
$2m_2 = -\frac{2h}{b} - \frac{h}{b} = -\frac{3h}{b} \Rightarrow m_2 = -\frac{3h}{2b}$.
The ratio $m_1 : m_2 = \left(-\frac{h}{2b}\right) : \left(-\frac{3h}{2b}\right) = 1 : 3$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
If the sum of slopes of lines represented by $ax^2+8xy+5y^2=0$ is twice their product,then $a=$
A
-$4$
B
$5$
C
-$2$
D
-$8$

Solution

(A) The given equation is $ax^2+8xy+5y^2=0$.
Comparing this with the general equation $Ax^2+2Hxy+By^2=0$,we have $A=a$,$2H=8$ (so $H=4$),and $B=5$.
Let the slopes of the lines be $m_1$ and $m_2$.
The sum of slopes is $m_1+m_2 = -\frac{2H}{B} = -\frac{8}{5}$.
The product of slopes is $m_1m_2 = \frac{A}{B} = \frac{a}{5}$.
According to the given condition,the sum of slopes is twice their product:
$m_1+m_2 = 2(m_1m_2)$
$-\frac{8}{5} = 2\left(\frac{a}{5}\right)$
$-\frac{8}{5} = \frac{2a}{5}$
$2a = -8$
$a = -4$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The area of the triangle formed by the lines $y^2 - 9xy + 18x^2 = 0$ and $y = 9$ is
A
$9$ sq. units
B
$\frac{27}{2}$ sq. units
C
$\frac{27}{4}$ sq. units
D
$27$ sq. units

Solution

(C) The given equation is $y^2 - 9xy + 18x^2 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic equation,we get $(y - 3x)(y - 6x) = 0$.
Thus,the two lines represented by the equation are $y = 3x$ and $y = 6x$.
The third line is $y = 9$.
To find the vertices of the triangle,we find the intersection points:
$1$. Intersection of $y = 3x$ and $y = 6x$ is $(0, 0)$.
$2$. Intersection of $y = 3x$ and $y = 9$ is $(3, 9)$.
$3$. Intersection of $y = 6x$ and $y = 9$ is $(\frac{3}{2}, 9)$.
The area of the triangle with vertices $(x_1, y_1), (x_2, y_2), (x_3, y_3)$ is given by $\frac{1}{2} |x_1(y_2 - y_3) + x_2(y_3 - y_1) + x_3(y_1 - y_2)|$.
Area $= \frac{1}{2} |0(9 - 9) + 3(9 - 0) + \frac{3}{2}(0 - 9)|$
Area $= \frac{1}{2} |0 + 27 - \frac{27}{2}| = \frac{1}{2} |\frac{54 - 27}{2}| = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{27}{2} = \frac{27}{4}$ sq. units.
Solution diagram
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
If $\frac{n!}{2!(n-2)!}$ and $\frac{n!}{4!(n-4)!}$ are in the ratio $2:1$,then $n=$
A
$6$
B
$4$
C
$5$
D
$3$

Solution

(C) Given the ratio $\frac{\frac{n!}{2!(n-2)!}}{\frac{n!}{4!(n-4)!}} = \frac{2}{1}$.
This simplifies to $\frac{n!}{2!(n-2)!} \times \frac{4!(n-4)!}{n!} = 2$.
Canceling $n!$ and expanding the factorials,we get $\frac{4 \times 3 \times 2!}{2! \times (n-2)(n-3)(n-4)!} \times (n-4)! = 2$.
$\frac{12}{(n-2)(n-3)} = 2$.
$(n-2)(n-3) = 6$.
$n^2 - 5n + 6 = 6$.
$n^2 - 5n = 0$.
$n(n-5) = 0$.
Since $n \ge 4$ for the term $\frac{n!}{4!(n-4)!}$ to be defined,we have $n = 5$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2021
All the letters of the word $ABRACADABRA$ are arranged in different possible ways. The number of such arrangements in which the vowels are together is:
A
$1200$
B
$1240$
C
$1220$
D
$1260$

Solution

(D) The word $ABRACADABRA$ contains $11$ letters: $A$ ($5$ times),$B$ ($2$ times),$R$ ($2$ times),$C$ ($1$ time),$D$ ($1$ time).
There are $5$ vowels,all of which are $A$. We treat these $5$ $A$'s as a single unit $(AAAAA)$.
Now,we have the following items to arrange: $(AAAAA), B, B, R, R, C, D$.
This gives us $7$ items in total,where $B$ repeats $2$ times and $R$ repeats $2$ times.
The number of arrangements of these $7$ items is $\frac{7!}{2!2!} = \frac{5040}{4} = 1260$.
Since all the vowels are identical $(A)$,there is only $1$ way to arrange them within the unit.
84
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The number of ways in which $8$ different pearls can be arranged to form a necklace is
A
$40320$
B
$5040$
C
$2520$
D
$1260$

Solution

(C) The number of ways to arrange $n$ distinct objects in a circle is $(n-1)!$.
For a necklace,the clockwise and anti-clockwise arrangements are considered identical,so the number of ways to form a necklace with $n$ different pearls is $\frac{(n-1)!}{2}$.
Given $n = 8$,the number of ways is $\frac{(8-1)!}{2} = \frac{7!}{2}$.
$\frac{5040}{2} = 2520$.
85
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
For a set of $5$ true or false questions,no student has written all the correct answers and no two students have given the same sequence of answers. The maximum number of students in the class for this to be possible is
A
$30$
B
$31$
C
$32$
D
$16$

Solution

(B) Each of the $5$ questions can be answered in $2$ ways (True or False).
Total possible sequences of answers for $5$ questions $= 2^5 = 32$.
Since no student has written all the correct answers,we exclude the $1$ sequence that represents all correct answers.
Therefore,the maximum number of students $= 32 - 1 = 31$.
86
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
$A$ polygon has $44$ diagonals. Then the number of sides of the polygon is:
A
$11$
B
$12$
C
$10$
D
$13$

Solution

(A) The number of diagonals of an $n$-sided polygon is given by the formula: $\frac{n(n-3)}{2} = 44$.
Given that the number of diagonals is $44$,we have:
$n(n-3) = 88$
$n^2 - 3n - 88 = 0$
Factoring the quadratic equation:
$(n - 11)(n + 8) = 0$
Since the number of sides $n$ must be a positive integer,we have $n = 11$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
Out of $7$ consonants and $4$ vowels,the number of words consisting of $3$ consonants and $2$ vowels that can be formed is:
A
$3300$
B
$210$
C
$120$
D
$25200$

Solution

(D) We need to select $3$ consonants from $7$ and $2$ vowels from $4$.
Number of ways to select the letters $= {}^{7}C_{3} \times {}^{4}C_{2}$.
$= \frac{7 \times 6 \times 5}{3 \times 2 \times 1} \times \frac{4 \times 3}{2 \times 1} = 35 \times 6 = 210$.
These $5$ selected letters can be arranged among themselves in $5!$ ways.
Number of words $= 210 \times 5! = 210 \times 120 = 25200$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The number of ways to form a $7$-digit number using the digits $1, 2, 3, 4, 3, 2, 1$ such that odd digits always occupy odd places is:
A
$9$
B
$18$
C
$6$
D
$3$

Solution

(B) The given digits are $1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4$. There are $4$ odd digits $(1, 1, 3, 3)$ and $3$ even digits $(2, 2, 4)$.
In a $7$-digit number,the odd places are $1^{st}, 3^{rd}, 5^{th},$ and $7^{th}$ (total $4$ places).
The even places are $2^{nd}, 4^{th},$ and $6^{th}$ (total $3$ places).
Since odd digits must occupy odd places,we arrange the $4$ odd digits $(1, 1, 3, 3)$ in $4$ odd places. The number of ways is $\frac{4!}{2!2!} = \frac{24}{4} = 6$.
Next,we arrange the $3$ even digits $(2, 2, 4)$ in $3$ even places. The number of ways is $\frac{3!}{2!} = 3$.
Therefore,the total number of ways $= 6 \times 3 = 18$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
$A$ committee of $5$ is to be formed out of $6$ men and $4$ ladies. The number of ways this can be done,when at most $2$ ladies are included,is
A
$240$
B
$186$
C
$60$
D
$120$

Solution

(B) The committee can be formed in the following ways:
$(5 \text{ men})$,$(4 \text{ men}, 1 \text{ lady})$,$(3 \text{ men}, 2 \text{ ladies})$
$\therefore$ Number of ways $= \binom{6}{5} + (\binom{6}{4} \times \binom{4}{1}) + (\binom{6}{3} \times \binom{4}{2})$
$= 6 + (15 \times 4) + (20 \times 6)$
$= 6 + 60 + 120 = 186$
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
Two dice are rolled simultaneously. The probability that the sum of the two numbers on the dice is a prime number is:
A
$\frac{5}{11}$
B
$\frac{5}{12}$
C
$\frac{7}{12}$
D
$\frac{7}{11}$

Solution

(B) The total number of outcomes when two dice are rolled is $n(S) = 6 \times 6 = 36$.
The possible sums range from $2$ to $12$. The prime numbers in this range are $2, 3, 5, 7, 11$.
The favorable outcomes for each sum are:
Sum $= 2: (1, 1) \rightarrow 1 \text{ outcome}$
Sum $= 3: (1, 2), (2, 1) \rightarrow 2 \text{ outcomes}$
Sum $= 5: (1, 4), (2, 3), (3, 2), (4, 1) \rightarrow 4 \text{ outcomes}$
Sum $= 7: (1, 6), (2, 5), (3, 4), (4, 3), (5, 2), (6, 1) \rightarrow 6 \text{ outcomes}$
Sum $= 11: (5, 6), (6, 5) \rightarrow 2 \text{ outcomes}$
Total favorable outcomes $n(E) = 1 + 2 + 4 + 6 + 2 = 15$.
The probability is $P(E) = \frac{n(E)}{n(S)} = \frac{15}{36} = \frac{5}{12}$.
91
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
Two unbiased dice are thrown. Then the probability that neither a doublet nor a total of $10$ will appear is
A
$\frac{1}{12}$
B
$\frac{1}{36}$
C
$\frac{2}{9}$
D
$\frac{7}{9}$

Solution

(D) The total number of outcomes when two dice are thrown is $6 \times 6 = 36$.
Let $A$ be the event of getting a doublet. The outcomes are $(1,1), (2,2), (3,3), (4,4), (5,5), (6,6)$,so $n(A) = 6$.
Let $B$ be the event of getting a total of $10$. The outcomes are $(4,6), (5,5), (6,4)$,so $n(B) = 3$.
The intersection $A \cap B$ is the outcome $(5,5)$,so $n(A \cap B) = 1$.
The number of outcomes that are either a doublet or a total of $10$ is $n(A \cup B) = n(A) + n(B) - n(A \cap B) = 6 + 3 - 1 = 8$.
The number of outcomes that are neither a doublet nor a total of $10$ is $36 - 8 = 28$.
Therefore,the required probability is $\frac{28}{36} = \frac{7}{9}$.
92
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
$A$ coin is tossed and a die is thrown. The probability that the outcome will be a head or a number greater than $4$ or both,is
A
$\frac{2}{3}$
B
$\frac{1}{6}$
C
$\frac{1}{2}$
D
$\frac{1}{3}$

Solution

(A) Let $H$ be the event of getting a head and $D$ be the event of getting a number greater than $4$ on a die.
$P(H) = \frac{1}{2}$.
The numbers greater than $4$ on a die are ${5, 6}$,so $P(D) = \frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}$.
Since the events are independent,$P(H \cap D) = P(H) \times P(D) = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{1}{6}$.
We need to find the probability of $H \cup D$,which is given by $P(H \cup D) = P(H) + P(D) - P(H \cap D)$.
$P(H \cup D) = \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{6} = \frac{3+2-1}{6} = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}$.
93
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
For two events $A$ and $B$,if $P(A \cup B) = \frac{5}{6}$,$P(A) = \frac{1}{6}$,and $P(B) = \frac{2}{3}$,then $A$ and $B$ are:
A
independent
B
mutually exhaustive
C
mutually exclusive
D
complementary

Solution

(C) We know that for any two events $A$ and $B$,the probability of their union is given by:
$P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B)$
Substituting the given values:
$\frac{5}{6} = \frac{1}{6} + \frac{2}{3} - P(A \cap B)$
$\frac{5}{6} = \frac{1}{6} + \frac{4}{6} - P(A \cap B)$
$\frac{5}{6} = \frac{5}{6} - P(A \cap B)$
This implies $P(A \cap B) = 0$.
Since the probability of the intersection of events $A$ and $B$ is $0$,the events $A$ and $B$ are mutually exclusive.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The probability that at least one of the events $E_1$ and $E_2$ occurs is $0.6$. If the probability of the simultaneous occurrence of $E_1$ and $E_2$ is $0.2$,then $P(E_1') + P(E_2') = $
A
$0.4$
B
$1.6$
C
$1.2$
D
$0.8$

Solution

(C) Given that $P(E_1 \cup E_2) = 0.6$ and $P(E_1 \cap E_2) = 0.2$.
We know that $P(E_1 \cup E_2) = P(E_1) + P(E_2) - P(E_1 \cap E_2)$.
Substituting the values: $0.6 = P(E_1) + P(E_2) - 0.2$,which implies $P(E_1) + P(E_2) = 0.8$.
We need to find $P(E_1') + P(E_2')$.
Using the complement rule $P(E') = 1 - P(E)$,we have:
$P(E_1') + P(E_2') = (1 - P(E_1)) + (1 - P(E_2)) = 2 - (P(E_1) + P(E_2))$.
Substituting the sum $P(E_1) + P(E_2) = 0.8$:
$P(E_1') + P(E_2') = 2 - 0.8 = 1.2$.
95
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
With usual notations,if the angles of a triangle are in the ratio $1: 2: 3$,then their corresponding sides are in the ratio.
A
$1: 2: 3$
B
$1: \sqrt{3}: 3$
C
$\sqrt{2}: \sqrt{3}: 3$
D
$1: \sqrt{3}: 2$

Solution

(D) Let the angles be $x, 2x, 3x$.
Since the sum of angles in a triangle is $180^{\circ}$,we have $x + 2x + 3x = 180^{\circ}$ $\Rightarrow 6x = 180^{\circ}$ $\Rightarrow x = 30^{\circ}$.
Thus,the angles of the triangle are $A = 30^{\circ}, B = 60^{\circ}, C = 90^{\circ}$.
Using the Sine Rule,$\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C}$.
Substituting the values,$\frac{a}{\sin 30^{\circ}} = \frac{b}{\sin 60^{\circ}} = \frac{c}{\sin 90^{\circ}}$.
$\frac{a}{1/2} = \frac{b}{\sqrt{3}/2} = \frac{c}{1}$.
Multiplying by $1/2$,we get $a : b : c = \sin 30^{\circ} : \sin 60^{\circ} : \sin 90^{\circ} = \frac{1}{2} : \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} : 1$.
Multiplying throughout by $2$,we get $a : b : c = 1 : \sqrt{3} : 2$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
With usual notations,the perimeter of a triangle $ABC$ is $6$ times the arithmetic mean of the sines of its angles. If $a=1$,then the measure of angle $A$ is:
A
$\frac{\pi^c}{3}$
B
$\frac{\pi^c}{2}$
C
$\frac{\pi^c}{4}$
D
$\frac{\pi^c}{6}$

Solution

(D) Let $\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C} = k$.
Then $\sin A = \frac{a}{k}$,$\sin B = \frac{b}{k}$,and $\sin C = \frac{c}{k}$.
The perimeter of the triangle is $a+b+c$.
The arithmetic mean of the sines of its angles is $\frac{\sin A + \sin B + \sin C}{3}$.
According to the problem,$a+b+c = 6 \times \left( \frac{\sin A + \sin B + \sin C}{3} \right)$.
Substituting the values,we get $a+b+c = 2(\sin A + \sin B + \sin C) = 2 \left( \frac{a+b+c}{k} \right)$.
Thus,$1 = \frac{2}{k}$,which implies $k = 2$.
Since $\sin A = \frac{a}{k}$ and $a=1$,we have $\sin A = \frac{1}{2}$.
Therefore,$A = \frac{\pi^c}{6}$.
97
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
If in $\triangle ABC$,with usual notations,the angles are in $A$.$P$.,then $\frac{a}{c} \sin 2C + \frac{c}{a} \sin 2A =$
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$\sqrt{3}$
C
$2\sqrt{3}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$

Solution

(B) Given that the angles $A, B, C$ of $\triangle ABC$ are in $A$.$P$.,we have $2B = A + C$.
Since $A + B + C = 180^{\circ}$,we get $3B = 180^{\circ}$,so $B = 60^{\circ}$ and $A + C = 120^{\circ}$.
Using the Sine Rule,$\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{c}{\sin C} = k$,so $a = k \sin A$ and $c = k \sin C$.
Substituting these into the expression:
$\frac{a}{c} \sin 2C + \frac{c}{a} \sin 2A = \frac{k \sin A}{k \sin C} (2 \sin C \cos C) + \frac{k \sin C}{k \sin A} (2 \sin A \cos A)$
$= 2 \sin A \cos C + 2 \sin C \cos A$
$= 2(\sin A \cos C + \cos A \sin C)$
$= 2 \sin(A + C)$
$= 2 \sin(120^{\circ}) = 2 \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = \sqrt{3}$.
98
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
In $\triangle ABC$,with usual notations,$2ab \sin \frac{1}{2}(A+B-C) =$
A
$a^2-b^2-c^2$
B
$a^2+b^2-c^2$
C
$a^2+b^2+c^2$
D
$a^2-b^2+c^2$

Solution

(B) We know that in $\triangle ABC$,$A+B+C = \pi$,so $A+B = \pi-C$.
Substituting this into the expression:
$2ab \sin \frac{1}{2}(A+B-C) = 2ab \sin \frac{1}{2}((\pi-C)-C)$
$= 2ab \sin \frac{1}{2}(\pi-2C) = 2ab \sin (\frac{\pi}{2}-C)$
$= 2ab \cos C$
Using the cosine rule,$\cos C = \frac{a^2+b^2-c^2}{2ab}$.
Therefore,$2ab \cos C = 2ab \left(\frac{a^2+b^2-c^2}{2ab}\right) = a^2+b^2-c^2$.
99
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
With usual notations,in any $\triangle ABC$,if $a \cos B = b \cos A$,then the triangle is:
A
an isosceles triangle
B
an equilateral triangle
C
a right-angled triangle
D
a scalene triangle

Solution

(A) We know the Sine Rule: $\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B}$.
This implies $a \sin B = b \sin A$ ... $(1)$.
We are given the condition: $a \cos B = b \cos A$ ... $(2)$.
Dividing equation $(1)$ by equation $(2)$,we get:
$\frac{a \sin B}{a \cos B} = \frac{b \sin A}{b \cos A} \Rightarrow \tan B = \tan A$.
Since $A$ and $B$ are angles of a triangle,$A = B$.
Therefore,the triangle is an isosceles triangle.
100
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
In $\triangle ABC$,with usual notations,the value of $\frac{b \sin B - c \sin C}{\sin (B - C)}$ is:
A
$b$
B
$c$
C
$a$
D
$a+b+c$

Solution

(C) Using the Sine Rule,we have $\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C} = k$.
Therefore,$b = k \sin B$ and $c = k \sin C$.
Substituting these into the expression:
$\frac{b \sin B - c \sin C}{\sin (B - C)} = \frac{(k \sin B) \sin B - (k \sin C) \sin C}{\sin (B - C)}$
$= \frac{k(\sin^2 B - \sin^2 C)}{\sin (B - C)}$
Using the identity $\sin^2 B - \sin^2 C = \sin(B - C) \sin(B + C)$:
$= \frac{k \sin(B - C) \sin(B + C)}{\sin (B - C)}$
$= k \sin(B + C)$
Since $A + B + C = \pi$,we have $\sin(B + C) = \sin(\pi - A) = \sin A$.
Thus,the expression becomes $k \sin A = a$.
101
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
$\int_{\frac{-\pi}{2}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{\cos x}{1+e^x} d x=$
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$-1$
D
$0$

Solution

(A) Let $I = \int_{\frac{-\pi}{2}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{\cos x}{1+e^x} dx$ ... $(1)$
Using the property $\int_{a}^{b} f(x) dx = \int_{a}^{b} f(a+b-x) dx$,we get:
$I = \int_{\frac{-\pi}{2}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{\cos(\frac{-\pi}{2} + \frac{\pi}{2} - x)}{1+e^{(\frac{-\pi}{2} + \frac{\pi}{2} - x)}} dx$
$I = \int_{\frac{-\pi}{2}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{\cos(-x)}{1+e^{-x}} dx = \int_{\frac{-\pi}{2}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{\cos x}{1+\frac{1}{e^x}} dx$
$I = \int_{\frac{-\pi}{2}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{e^x \cos x}{e^x+1} dx$ ... $(2)$
Adding equations $(1)$ and $(2)$:
$2I = \int_{\frac{-\pi}{2}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{\cos x + e^x \cos x}{1+e^x} dx$
$2I = \int_{\frac{-\pi}{2}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{\cos x(1+e^x)}{1+e^x} dx = \int_{\frac{-\pi}{2}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cos x dx$
Since $\cos x$ is an even function,$\int_{-a}^{a} f(x) dx = 2\int_{0}^{a} f(x) dx$:
$2I = 2\int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cos x dx$
$I = \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cos x dx = [\sin x]_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} = \sin(\frac{\pi}{2}) - \sin(0) = 1 - 0 = 1$.
102
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
$\int_5^{10} \frac{d x}{(x-1)(x-2)} = $
A
$\log \left|\frac{27}{32}\right|$
B
$\log \left|\frac{3}{4}\right|$
C
$\log \left|\frac{8}{9}\right|$
D
$\log \left|\frac{32}{27}\right|$

Solution

(D) Let $I = \int_5^{10} \frac{d x}{(x-1)(x-2)}$.
Using partial fractions,$\frac{1}{(x-1)(x-2)} = \frac{1}{x-2} - \frac{1}{x-1}$.
$I = \int_5^{10} \left( \frac{1}{x-2} - \frac{1}{x-1} \right) d x$.
$I = [\log |x-2| - \log |x-1|]_5^{10}$.
$I = [\log |\frac{x-2}{x-1}|]_5^{10}$.
$I = \log |\frac{10-2}{10-1}| - \log |\frac{5-2}{5-1}|$.
$I = \log |\frac{8}{9}| - \log |\frac{3}{4}|$.
$I = \log |\frac{8}{9} \times \frac{4}{3}| = \log |\frac{32}{27}|$.
103
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
$\int_{-\pi}^\pi \frac{x \sin x}{1+\cos ^2 x} d x=$
A
$\frac{\pi^2}{2}$
B
$\pi^2$
C
$\frac{\pi^2}{4}$
D
$3 \pi$

Solution

(A) Let $f(x) = \frac{x \sin x}{1+\cos^2 x}$.
Since $f(-x) = \frac{(-x) \sin(-x)}{1+\cos^2(-x)} = \frac{(-x)(-\sin x)}{1+\cos^2 x} = f(x)$,the function is even.
Using the property $\int_{-a}^a f(x) dx = 2 \int_0^a f(x) dx$,we have $I = 2 \int_0^\pi \frac{x \sin x}{1+\cos^2 x} dx$.
Applying $\int_0^a f(x) dx = \int_0^a f(a-x) dx$,we get $I = 2 \int_0^\pi \frac{(\pi-x) \sin(\pi-x)}{1+\cos^2(\pi-x)} dx = 2 \int_0^\pi \frac{(\pi-x) \sin x}{1+\cos^2 x} dx$.
Adding the two expressions for $I$:
$2I = 2 \int_0^\pi \frac{\pi \sin x}{1+\cos^2 x} dx \Rightarrow I = \pi \int_0^\pi \frac{\sin x}{1+\cos^2 x} dx$.
Let $t = \cos x$,then $dt = -\sin x dx$. Limits change from $0$ to $\pi$ to $1$ to $-1$.
$I = \pi \int_1^{-1} \frac{-dt}{1+t^2} = \pi \int_{-1}^1 \frac{dt}{1+t^2} = 2\pi \int_0^1 \frac{dt}{1+t^2}$.
$I = 2\pi [\tan^{-1} t]_0^1 = 2\pi (\frac{\pi}{4} - 0) = \frac{\pi^2}{2}$.
104
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
$\int_0^2 |2x - 3| \, dx = $
A
$\frac{3}{10}$
B
$\frac{5}{2}$
C
$\frac{10}{3}$
D
$\frac{2}{5}$

Solution

(B) Let $I = \int_0^2 |2x - 3| \, dx$.
Since $|2x - 3| = 3 - 2x$ for $x < \frac{3}{2}$ and $|2x - 3| = 2x - 3$ for $x \ge \frac{3}{2}$,we split the integral at $x = \frac{3}{2}$.
$I = \int_0^{3/2} (3 - 2x) \, dx + \int_{3/2}^2 (2x - 3) \, dx$.
Evaluating the first part: $\int_0^{3/2} (3 - 2x) \, dx = [3x - x^2]_0^{3/2} = (3(\frac{3}{2}) - (\frac{3}{2})^2) - 0 = \frac{9}{2} - \frac{9}{4} = \frac{9}{4}$.
Evaluating the second part: $\int_{3/2}^2 (2x - 3) \, dx = [x^2 - 3x]_{3/2}^2 = (2^2 - 3(2)) - ((\frac{3}{2})^2 - 3(\frac{3}{2})) = (4 - 6) - (\frac{9}{4} - \frac{9}{2}) = -2 - (-\frac{9}{4}) = -2 + \frac{9}{4} = \frac{1}{4}$.
Adding both parts: $I = \frac{9}{4} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{10}{4} = \frac{5}{2}$.
105
MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2021
$\int_0^{\pi / 2} \log \left(\frac{4+3 \sin x}{4+3 \cos x}\right) d x=$
A
$0$
B
$4 \log 3$
C
$\frac{1}{2}$
D
$2 \log 4$

Solution

(A) Let $I = \int_0^{\pi / 2} \log \left(\frac{4+3 \sin x}{4+3 \cos x}\right) d x$ ... $(1)$
Using the property $\int_0^a f(x) dx = \int_0^a f(a-x) dx$,we get:
$I = \int_0^{\pi / 2} \log \left(\frac{4+3 \sin(\pi/2 - x)}{4+3 \cos(\pi/2 - x)}\right) d x$
$I = \int_0^{\pi / 2} \log \left(\frac{4+3 \cos x}{4+3 \sin x}\right) d x$ ... $(2)$
Adding $(1)$ and $(2)$:
$2I = \int_0^{\pi / 2} \left[ \log \left(\frac{4+3 \sin x}{4+3 \cos x}\right) + \log \left(\frac{4+3 \cos x}{4+3 \sin x}\right) \right] d x$
$2I = \int_0^{\pi / 2} \log \left( \frac{4+3 \sin x}{4+3 \cos x} \times \frac{4+3 \cos x}{4+3 \sin x} \right) d x$
$2I = \int_0^{\pi / 2} \log(1) d x$
Since $\log(1) = 0$,we have $2I = 0$,which implies $I = 0$.
106
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
Evaluate the definite integral $\int_0^4 x[x] \, dx$,where $[x]$ denotes the greatest integer function not greater than $x$.
A
$17$
B
$24$
C
$\frac{21}{2}$
D
$\frac{33}{2}$

Solution

(A) Let $I = \int_0^4 x[x] \, dx$.
Since $[x]$ is a step function,we split the integral at integer points:
$I = \int_0^1 x[0] \, dx + \int_1^2 x[1] \, dx + \int_2^3 x[2] \, dx + \int_3^4 x[3] \, dx$.
$I = 0 + \int_1^2 x \, dx + \int_2^3 2x \, dx + \int_3^4 3x \, dx$.
$I = \left[ \frac{x^2}{2} \right]_1^2 + 2 \left[ \frac{x^2}{2} \right]_2^3 + 3 \left[ \frac{x^2}{2} \right]_3^4$.
$I = \left( \frac{4-1}{2} \right) + (9-4) + \frac{3}{2}(16-9)$.
$I = \frac{3}{2} + 5 + \frac{21}{2}$.
$I = \frac{3+21}{2} + 5 = \frac{24}{2} + 5 = 12 + 5 = 17$.
107
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
$\int_0^1 |5x - 3| dx = $
A
$\frac{13}{10}$
B
$1$
C
$\frac{3}{10}$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(A) Let $I = \int_0^1 |5x - 3| dx$.
Since $5x - 3 = 0$ at $x = \frac{3}{5}$,we split the integral at $x = \frac{3}{5}$.
For $0 \le x < \frac{3}{5}$,$|5x - 3| = -(5x - 3) = 3 - 5x$.
For $\frac{3}{5} \le x \le 1$,$|5x - 3| = 5x - 3$.
Thus,$I = \int_0^{3/5} (3 - 5x) dx + \int_{3/5}^1 (5x - 3) dx$.
$I = [3x - \frac{5x^2}{2}]_0^{3/5} + [\frac{5x^2}{2} - 3x]_{3/5}^1$.
$I = (3(\frac{3}{5}) - \frac{5}{2}(\frac{9}{25})) - (0) + ((\frac{5}{2} - 3) - (\frac{5}{2}(\frac{9}{25}) - 3(\frac{3}{5})))$.
$I = (\frac{9}{5} - \frac{9}{10}) + (-\frac{1}{2} - (\frac{9}{10} - \frac{9}{5}))$.
$I = \frac{9}{10} + (-\frac{1}{2} - (-\frac{9}{10})) = \frac{9}{10} - \frac{1}{2} + \frac{9}{10} = \frac{18}{10} - \frac{5}{10} = \frac{13}{10}$.
108
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
$\int_0^\pi x \sin x \cos^4 x \, dx = $
A
$\frac{\pi}{10}$
B
$\frac{2\pi}{5}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{5}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{8}$

Solution

(C) Let $I = \int_0^\pi x \sin x \cos^4 x \, dx \quad \dots(1)$
Using the property $\int_0^a f(x) \, dx = \int_0^a f(a-x) \, dx$,we get:
$I = \int_0^\pi (\pi - x) \sin(\pi - x) \cos^4(\pi - x) \, dx$
$I = \int_0^\pi (\pi - x) \sin x (-\cos x)^4 \, dx$
$I = \int_0^\pi (\pi - x) \sin x \cos^4 x \, dx \quad \dots(2)$
Adding $(1)$ and $(2)$:
$2I = \int_0^\pi (x + \pi - x) \sin x \cos^4 x \, dx$
$2I = \pi \int_0^\pi \sin x \cos^4 x \, dx$
Let $t = \cos x$,then $dt = -\sin x \, dx$. When $x=0, t=1$ and when $x=\pi, t=-1$.
$2I = \pi \int_1^{-1} t^4 (-dt) = \pi \int_{-1}^1 t^4 \, dt$
Since $t^4$ is an even function,$\int_{-1}^1 t^4 \, dt = 2 \int_0^1 t^4 \, dt$.
$2I = 2\pi \left[ \frac{t^5}{5} \right]_0^1 = 2\pi \left( \frac{1}{5} \right) = \frac{2\pi}{5}$
$I = \frac{\pi}{5}$
109
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
$ \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{\sin x-\cos x}{1-\sin x \cos x} d x = $
A
$ \frac{\pi}{4} $
B
$ \frac{2}{\pi} $
C
$ 0 $
D
$ \frac{\pi}{2} $

Solution

(C) Let $ I = \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{\sin x - \cos x}{1 - \sin x \cos x} dx $ $(1)$
Using the property $ \int_0^a f(x) dx = \int_0^a f(a-x) dx $,we get:
$ I = \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{\sin(\frac{\pi}{2} - x) - \cos(\frac{\pi}{2} - x)}{1 - \sin(\frac{\pi}{2} - x) \cos(\frac{\pi}{2} - x)} dx $
$ I = \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{\cos x - \sin x}{1 - \cos x \sin x} dx $ $(2)$
Adding equation $(1)$ and $(2)$:
$ 2I = \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \left( \frac{\sin x - \cos x}{1 - \sin x \cos x} + \frac{\cos x - \sin x}{1 - \sin x \cos x} \right) dx $
$ 2I = \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{\sin x - \cos x + \cos x - \sin x}{1 - \sin x \cos x} dx $
$ 2I = \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} 0 dx = 0 $
Therefore,$ I = 0 $.
110
MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2021
$\int \tan ^{-1}(\sec x+\tan x) d x=$
A
$\frac{\pi x}{4}+\frac{x^2}{4}+c$
B
$\sin x \cos x+c$
C
$\frac{\pi x}{2}+\frac{x^2}{2}+c$
D
$\sin x+\cos x+c$

Solution

(A) Let $I = \int \tan ^{-1}(\sec x+\tan x) d x$.
We know that $\sec x = \frac{1}{\cos x}$ and $\tan x = \frac{\sin x}{\cos x}$,so $\sec x + \tan x = \frac{1+\sin x}{\cos x}$.
Using half-angle formulas,$1+\sin x = (\cos \frac{x}{2} + \sin \frac{x}{2})^2$ and $\cos x = \cos^2 \frac{x}{2} - \sin^2 \frac{x}{2} = (\cos \frac{x}{2} - \sin \frac{x}{2})(\cos \frac{x}{2} + \sin \frac{x}{2})$.
Thus,$\frac{1+\sin x}{\cos x} = \frac{(\cos \frac{x}{2} + \sin \frac{x}{2})^2}{(\cos \frac{x}{2} - \sin \frac{x}{2})(\cos \frac{x}{2} + \sin \frac{x}{2})} = \frac{\cos \frac{x}{2} + \sin \frac{x}{2}}{\cos \frac{x}{2} - \sin \frac{x}{2}}$.
Dividing numerator and denominator by $\cos \frac{x}{2}$,we get $\frac{1+\tan \frac{x}{2}}{1-\tan \frac{x}{2}} = \tan(\frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{x}{2})$.
Therefore,$I = \int \tan^{-1}(\tan(\frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{x}{2})) d x = \int (\frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{x}{2}) d x$.
Integrating term by term,we get $I = \frac{\pi x}{4} + \frac{x^2}{4} + c$.
111
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
Evaluate the definite integral $\int_2^5 2[x] \, dx$,where $[x]$ denotes the greatest integer function $\leq x$.
A
$18$
B
$16$
C
$12$
D
$24$

Solution

(A) We are given the integral $I = \int_2^5 2[x] \, dx$.
Since $[x]$ is the greatest integer function,it takes constant integer values in intervals of length $1$.
We split the integral at the integers $3$ and $4$:
$I = 2 \left( \int_2^3 [x] \, dx + \int_3^4 [x] \, dx + \int_4^5 [x] \, dx \right)$
For $x \in [2, 3)$,$[x] = 2$.
For $x \in [3, 4)$,$[x] = 3$.
For $x \in [4, 5)$,$[x] = 4$.
Substituting these values:
$I = 2 \left( \int_2^3 2 \, dx + \int_3^4 3 \, dx + \int_4^5 4 \, dx \right)$
$I = 2 \left( [2x]_2^3 + [3x]_3^4 + [4x]_4^5 \right)$
$I = 2 \left( (6 - 4) + (12 - 9) + (20 - 16) \right)$
$I = 2 \left( 2 + 3 + 4 \right) = 2 \times 9 = 18$.
112
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The value of $\int_{0}^{1} \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{2 x-1}{1+x-x^{2}}\right) d x$ is
A
$1$
B
$0$
C
$-1$
D
\text{None of these}

Solution

(B) Let $I = \int_{0}^{1} \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{2 x-1}{1+x-x^{2}}\right) d x$.
We can rewrite the argument of the $\tan^{-1}$ function as:
$\frac{2x-1}{1+x-x^2} = \frac{x + (x-1)}{1 - x(x-1)}$.
Using the identity $\tan^{-1}(A) + \tan^{-1}(B) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{A+B}{1-AB}\right)$,we have:
$I = \int_{0}^{1} (\tan^{-1}(x) + \tan^{-1}(x-1)) d x$.
Using the property $\int_{0}^{a} f(x) d x = \int_{0}^{a} f(a-x) d x$,let $f(x) = \tan^{-1}(x-1)$.
Then $\int_{0}^{1} \tan^{-1}(x-1) d x = \int_{0}^{1} \tan^{-1}((1-x)-1) d x = \int_{0}^{1} \tan^{-1}(-x) d x = -\int_{0}^{1} \tan^{-1}(x) d x$.
Substituting this back into the integral:
$I = \int_{0}^{1} \tan^{-1}(x) d x - \int_{0}^{1} \tan^{-1}(x) d x = 0$.
113
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 2 & 4 \\ 1 & 2 & 1 \\ 3 & 2 & 6 \end{bmatrix}$ and $A_{ij}$ are cofactors of the elements $a_{ij}$ of $A$,then $a_{11} A_{11} + a_{12} A_{12} + a_{13} A_{13}$ is equal to
A
$8$
B
$6$
C
$4$
D
$0$

Solution

(A) The expression $a_{11} A_{11} + a_{12} A_{12} + a_{13} A_{13}$ represents the expansion of the determinant of matrix $A$ along the first row,which is equal to $|A|$.
$|A| = \begin{vmatrix} 3 & 2 & 4 \\ 1 & 2 & 1 \\ 3 & 2 & 6 \end{vmatrix}$
Expanding along the first row:
$|A| = 3(2 \times 6 - 1 \times 2) - 2(1 \times 6 - 1 \times 3) + 4(1 \times 2 - 2 \times 3)$
$|A| = 3(12 - 2) - 2(6 - 3) + 4(2 - 6)$
$|A| = 3(10) - 2(3) + 4(-4)$
$|A| = 30 - 6 - 16$
$|A| = 8$
Therefore,$a_{11} A_{11} + a_{12} A_{12} + a_{13} A_{13} = 8$.
114
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The co-factors of the elements of the second column of $\begin{bmatrix} 1 & -1 & 2 \\ 3 & 2 & 1 \\ -1 & 3 & 4 \end{bmatrix}$ are:
A
$-13, 6, 5$
B
$13, 5, 6$
C
$13, -6, -5$
D
$-13, -6, 5$

Solution

(A) Let the matrix be $A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -1 & 2 \\ 3 & 2 & 1 \\ -1 & 3 & 4 \end{bmatrix}$.
The elements of the second column are $a_{12} = -1$,$a_{22} = 2$,and $a_{32} = 3$.
The co-factor $A_{ij}$ is given by $(-1)^{i+j} M_{ij}$,where $M_{ij}$ is the minor of the element $a_{ij}$.
For $A_{12}$: $A_{12} = (-1)^{1+2} \begin{vmatrix} 3 & 1 \\ -1 & 4 \end{vmatrix} = -(12 - (-1)) = -(13) = -13$.
For $A_{22}$: $A_{22} = (-1)^{2+2} \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ -1 & 4 \end{vmatrix} = +(4 - (-2)) = +(6) = 6$.
For $A_{32}$: $A_{32} = (-1)^{3+2} \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 3 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = -(1 - 6) = -(-5) = 5$.
Thus,the co-factors are $-13, 6, 5$.
115
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 5 & 6 & 3 \\ -4 & 3 & 2 \\ -4 & -7 & 3 \end{bmatrix}$,then the cofactors of all elements of the second row are respectively:
A
$-39, 3, 11$
B
$-39, 27, 11$
C
$39, -3, -11$
D
$-39, -27, 11$

Solution

(B) The given matrix is $A = \begin{bmatrix} 5 & 6 & 3 \\ -4 & 3 & 2 \\ -4 & -7 & 3 \end{bmatrix}$.
To find the cofactors of the elements of the second row $(a_{21}, a_{22}, a_{23})$,we use the formula $C_{ij} = (-1)^{i+j} M_{ij}$,where $M_{ij}$ is the minor of the element $a_{ij}$.
$1$. For the element $a_{21} = -4$:
$C_{21} = (-1)^{2+1} \begin{vmatrix} 6 & 3 \\ -7 & 3 \end{vmatrix} = -(18 - (-21)) = -(18 + 21) = -39$.
$2$. For the element $a_{22} = 3$:
$C_{22} = (-1)^{2+2} \begin{vmatrix} 5 & 3 \\ -4 & 3 \end{vmatrix} = +(15 - (-12)) = 15 + 12 = 27$.
$3$. For the element $a_{23} = 2$:
$C_{23} = (-1)^{2+3} \begin{vmatrix} 5 & 6 \\ -4 & -7 \end{vmatrix} = -(-35 - (-24)) = -(-35 + 24) = -(-11) = 11$.
Thus,the cofactors are $-39, 27, 11$.
116
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The sum of three numbers is $6$. Thrice the third number when added to the first number gives $7$. On adding three times the first number to the sum of the second and third numbers,we get $12$. The product of these numbers is:
A
$20$
B
$3$
C
$\frac{20}{3}$
D
$\frac{5}{3}$

Solution

(C) Let the three numbers be $x, y,$ and $z$.
According to the problem,we have the following system of linear equations:
$x + y + z = 6$ $(1)$
$x + 3z = 7$ $(2)$
$3x + y + z = 12$ $(3)$
Subtracting equation $(1)$ from equation $(3)$:
$(3x + y + z) - (x + y + z) = 12 - 6$
$2x = 6 \Rightarrow x = 3$
Substitute $x = 3$ into equation $(2)$:
$3 + 3z = 7$
$3z = 4 \Rightarrow z = \frac{4}{3}$
Substitute $x = 3$ and $z = \frac{4}{3}$ into equation $(1)$:
$3 + y + \frac{4}{3} = 6$
$y = 6 - 3 - \frac{4}{3} = 3 - \frac{4}{3} = \frac{9-4}{3} = \frac{5}{3}$
The product of the numbers is $xyz = (3) \times (\frac{5}{3}) \times (\frac{4}{3}) = \frac{20}{3}$.
117
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
If $m$ is the order and $n$ is the degree of the differential equation $y = \frac{dp}{dx} + \sqrt{a^2 p^2 - b^2}$,where $p = \frac{dy}{dx}$,then the value of $m+n$ is
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$5$

Solution

(C) Given the differential equation $y = \frac{dp}{dx} + \sqrt{a^2 p^2 - b^2}$,where $p = \frac{dy}{dx}$.
Substituting $p = \frac{dy}{dx}$,we get $\frac{dp}{dx} = \frac{d}{dx}(\frac{dy}{dx}) = \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$.
Thus,the equation becomes $y = \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + \sqrt{a^2(\frac{dy}{dx})^2 - b^2}$.
Rearranging the terms,we have $y - \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \sqrt{a^2(\frac{dy}{dx})^2 - b^2}$.
Squaring both sides to eliminate the square root,we get $(y - \frac{d^2y}{dx^2})^2 = a^2(\frac{dy}{dx})^2 - b^2$.
Expanding the left side,$y^2 + (\frac{d^2y}{dx^2})^2 - 2y(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}) = a^2(\frac{dy}{dx})^2 - b^2$.
The highest order derivative present is $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$,so the order $m = 2$.
The highest power of the highest order derivative is $2$,so the degree $n = 2$.
Therefore,$m + n = 2 + 2 = 4$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
If $m$ is the order and $n$ is the degree of the differential equation $\left(\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)^5+4 \frac{\left(\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)}{\left(\frac{d^3 y}{d x^3}\right)}+\left(\frac{d^3 y}{d x^3}\right)=x^2-1$,then:
A
$m=3, n=1$
B
$m=3, n=2$
C
$m=3, n=3$
D
$m=3, n=5$

Solution

(B) Given the differential equation: $\left(\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)^5+4 \frac{\left(\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)}{\left(\frac{d^3 y}{d x^3}\right)}+\left(\frac{d^3 y}{d x^3}\right)=x^2-1$.
Multiply the entire equation by $\left(\frac{d^3 y}{d x^3}\right)$ to eliminate the fraction:
$\left(\frac{d^3 y}{d x^3}\right) \left(\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)^5 + 4 \left(\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right) + \left(\frac{d^3 y}{d x^3}\right)^2 = (x^2-1) \left(\frac{d^3 y}{d x^3}\right)$.
The highest order derivative present is $\frac{d^3 y}{d x^3}$,so the order $m = 3$.
The highest power of the highest order derivative after clearing fractions is $2$,so the degree $n = 2$.
Therefore,$m=3$ and $n=2$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The degree of the differential equation whose solution is $y^2=8a(x+a)$ is
A
$2$
B
$1$
C
$4$
D
$3$

Solution

(A) Given the equation: $y^2 = 8ax + 8a^2$ $(1)$
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$2y \frac{dy}{dx} = 8a$
$\Rightarrow a = \frac{y}{4} \frac{dy}{dx}$
Substituting the value of $a$ into equation $(1)$:
$y^2 = 8 \left( \frac{y}{4} \frac{dy}{dx} \right) x + 8 \left( \frac{y}{4} \frac{dy}{dx} \right)^2$
$y^2 = 2xy \frac{dy}{dx} + 8 \left( \frac{y^2}{16} \right) \left( \frac{dy}{dx} \right)^2$
$y^2 = 2xy \frac{dy}{dx} + \frac{y^2}{2} \left( \frac{dy}{dx} \right)^2$
Multiplying by $2$ to clear the fraction:
$2y^2 = 4xy \frac{dy}{dx} + y^2 \left( \frac{dy}{dx} \right)^2$
In this differential equation,the highest order derivative is $\frac{dy}{dx}$,which has an order of $1$. The highest power of the highest order derivative is $2$. Therefore,the degree is $2$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The order of the differential equation whose solution is $y=a \cos x+b \sin x+c e^{-x}$ is
A
$3$
B
$4$
C
$2$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) The given solution is $y=a \cos x+b \sin x+c e^{-x}$.
Since the solution contains $3$ arbitrary constants $(a, b, c)$,the order of the corresponding differential equation is equal to the number of arbitrary constants.
Therefore,the order of the differential equation is $3$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The order and degree of the differential equation $\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}=\sqrt{\frac{d y}{d x}}$ are respectively
A
$2, 3$
B
$3, 3$
C
$2, 2$
D
$1, 3$

Solution

(C) Given the differential equation: $\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2} = \sqrt{\frac{d y}{d x}}$
To find the degree,we must eliminate the radical sign by squaring both sides:
$\left(\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)^2 = \frac{d y}{d x}$
The order of a differential equation is the highest derivative present,which is $2$ (from $\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}$).
The degree of a differential equation is the power of the highest order derivative after the equation is made free from radicals and fractions. Here,the power of $\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}$ is $2$.
Therefore,the order is $2$ and the degree is $2$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The order and degree of the differential equation $\sqrt{\frac{dy}{dx}}-4 \frac{dy}{dx}-7x=0$ are respectively.
A
$2$ and $2$
B
$1$ and $2$
C
$1$ and $1$
D
$2$ and $1$

Solution

(B) Given differential equation is $\sqrt{\frac{dy}{dx}}-4 \frac{dy}{dx}-7x=0$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $\sqrt{\frac{dy}{dx}}=4 \frac{dy}{dx}+7x$.
Squaring both sides to eliminate the radical,we obtain $\frac{dy}{dx} = (4 \frac{dy}{dx} + 7x)^2$.
Expanding the right side,we get $\frac{dy}{dx} = 16(\frac{dy}{dx})^2 + 56x(\frac{dy}{dx}) + 49x^2$.
The highest order derivative present is $\frac{dy}{dx}$,so the order is $1$.
The highest power of the highest order derivative is $2$,so the degree is $2$.
Thus,the order is $1$ and the degree is $2$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The differential equation of all circles which pass through the origin and whose centre lie on the $Y$-axis is
A
$\left(x^2-y^2\right) \frac{d y}{d x}-2 x y=0$
B
$\left(x^2-y^2\right) \frac{d y}{d x}+2 x y=0$
C
$\left(x^2+y^2\right) \frac{d y}{d x}-2 x y=0$
D
$\left(x^2+y^2\right) \frac{d y}{d x}+2 x y=0$

Solution

(A) Let the centre of the circle be $(0, k)$. Since the circle passes through the origin $(0, 0)$,the radius of the circle is $r = \sqrt{(0-0)^2 + (k-0)^2} = |k|$.
The equation of the circle is $(x-0)^2 + (y-k)^2 = k^2$.
Expanding this,we get $x^2 + y^2 - 2ky + k^2 = k^2$,which simplifies to $x^2 + y^2 = 2ky$.
To eliminate the arbitrary constant $k$,we differentiate with respect to $x$:
$2x + 2y \frac{dy}{dx} = 2k \frac{dy}{dx}$.
From the circle equation,$k = \frac{x^2+y^2}{2y}$.
Substituting this value of $k$ into the differentiated equation:
$2x + 2y \frac{dy}{dx} = 2 \left( \frac{x^2+y^2}{2y} \right) \frac{dy}{dx}$.
$2x + 2y \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{x^2+y^2}{y} \frac{dy}{dx}$.
Multiplying by $y$:
$2xy + 2y^2 \frac{dy}{dx} = (x^2+y^2) \frac{dy}{dx}$.
Rearranging the terms:
$(x^2+y^2) \frac{dy}{dx} - 2y^2 \frac{dy}{dx} = 2xy$.
$(x^2-y^2) \frac{dy}{dx} = 2xy$.
Thus,$(x^2-y^2) \frac{dy}{dx} - 2xy = 0$.
Solution diagram
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The differential equation of an ellipse whose major axis is twice its minor axis,is
A
$x+4 y \frac{dy}{dx}=0$
B
$x-4 y \frac{dy}{dx}=0$
C
$x+2 y \frac{dy}{dx}=0$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) Let the equation of the ellipse be $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$.
Given that the major axis is twice the minor axis,we have $2a = 2(2b)$,which implies $a = 2b$.
Substituting $a = 2b$ into the equation,we get $\frac{x^2}{(2b)^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$.
This simplifies to $\frac{x^2}{4b^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$,or $x^2 + 4y^2 = 4b^2$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$,we get $\frac{d}{dx}(x^2 + 4y^2) = \frac{d}{dx}(4b^2)$.
This gives $2x + 8y \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$.
Dividing by $2$,we obtain $x + 4y \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The differential equation of the family of circles whose center lies on the $X$-axis is
A
$\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}+\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^2+1=0$
B
$y\left(\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)+\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^2+1=0$
C
$y\left(\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)-\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^2-1=0$
D
$y\left(\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)+\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^2-1=0$

Solution

(B) Let $(h, 0)$ be the center of the circle and $r$ be the radius. The equation of the circle is $(x-h)^2 + y^2 = r^2$.
Since the radius $r$ is not fixed,this family of circles has two parameters $h$ and $r$. However,for a specific radius $r$,the family is $(x-h)^2 + y^2 = r^2$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$: $2(x-h) + 2y \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$,which gives $x-h = -y \frac{dy}{dx}$.
Substituting this into the circle equation: $(-y \frac{dy}{dx})^2 + y^2 = r^2$,so $y^2 (\frac{dy}{dx})^2 + y^2 = r^2$.
Differentiating again with respect to $x$: $2y \frac{dy}{dx} (\frac{dy}{dx})^2 + y^2 (2 \frac{dy}{dx} \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}) + 2y \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$.
Dividing by $2y \frac{dy}{dx}$ (assuming $y \neq 0$ and $\frac{dy}{dx} \neq 0$): $(\frac{dy}{dx})^2 + y \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + 1 = 0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The differential equation of the family of circles touching $y$-axis at the origin is
A
$x^2-y^2-2xy\frac{dy}{dx}=0$
B
$x^2-y^2+2xy\frac{dy}{dx}=0$
C
$x^2+y^2-2xy\frac{dy}{dx}=0$
D
$x^2+y^2+2xy\frac{dy}{dx}=0$

Solution

(B) Since the circles touch the $y$-axis at the origin,their centers must lie on the $x$-axis. Let the center be $(h, 0)$ and the radius be $h$.
The equation of the circle is $(x-h)^2 + y^2 = h^2$,which simplifies to $x^2 - 2hx + h^2 + y^2 = h^2$,or $x^2 + y^2 - 2hx = 0$ $(1)$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$,we get $2x + 2y\frac{dy}{dx} - 2h = 0$,which simplifies to $h = x + y\frac{dy}{dx}$.
Substituting this value of $h$ into equation $(1)$,we get $x^2 + y^2 - 2(x + y\frac{dy}{dx})x = 0$.
Expanding this,we get $x^2 + y^2 - 2x^2 - 2xy\frac{dy}{dx} = 0$.
Rearranging the terms,we obtain $y^2 - x^2 - 2xy\frac{dy}{dx} = 0$,which is equivalent to $x^2 - y^2 + 2xy\frac{dy}{dx} = 0$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The differential equation of the family of lines $y = mx + \frac{4}{m}$ obtained by eliminating the arbitrary constant $m$ is
A
$y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) = 4$
B
$y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 + y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) + 4 = 0$
C
$x\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) + 4 = 0$
D
$x\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 - y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) + 4 = 0$

Solution

(D) Given the family of lines: $y = mx + \frac{4}{m}$ $(1)$
Differentiating with respect to $x$: $\frac{dy}{dx} = m$
Substituting the value of $m$ into equation $(1)$:
$y = \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)x + \frac{4}{\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)}$
Multiplying both sides by $\frac{dy}{dx}$:
$y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) = x\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 + 4$
Rearranging the terms:
$x\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 - y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) + 4 = 0$
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The differential equation of all parabolas having vertex at the origin and axis along the positive $Y$-axis is
A
$x \frac{dy}{dx} - 2y = 0$
B
$x \frac{dy}{dx} + 2y = 0$
C
$x \frac{dy}{dx} - y = 0$
D
$2x \frac{dy}{dx} - y = 0$

Solution

(A) The equation of a parabola with vertex at the origin and axis along the positive $Y$-axis is given by $x^2 = 4ay$,where $a > 0$ is an arbitrary constant.
To find the differential equation,we differentiate with respect to $x$:
$2x = 4a \frac{dy}{dx}$
$\Rightarrow a = \frac{2x}{4(dy/dx)} = \frac{x}{2(dy/dx)}$.
Substituting the value of $a$ back into the original equation:
$x^2 = 4 \left( \frac{x}{2(dy/dx)} \right) y$
$x^2 = \frac{2xy}{dy/dx}$
$x^2 \frac{dy}{dx} = 2xy$
Dividing by $x$ (since $x \neq 0$):
$x \frac{dy}{dx} = 2y$
$x \frac{dy}{dx} - 2y = 0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The differential equation of the family of parabolas with focus at the origin and the $X$-axis as axis,is
A
$-y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 = 2x\frac{dy}{dx} - y$
B
$y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 + 2xy\frac{dy}{dx} + y = 0$
C
$y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 + 4x\frac{dy}{dx} = 4xy$
D
$y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 + y = 2xy\frac{dy}{dx}$

Solution

(A) The equation of a parabola with focus at the origin $(0,0)$ and the $X$-axis as its axis is given by $(y-0)^2 = 4a(x+a)$,which simplifies to $y^2 = 4a(x+a)$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$,we get $2y\frac{dy}{dx} = 4a$,which implies $a = \frac{y}{2}\frac{dy}{dx}$.
Substituting the value of $a$ into the original equation $y^2 = 4a(x+a)$,we get:
$y^2 = 4\left(\frac{y}{2}\frac{dy}{dx}\right)\left(x + \frac{y}{2}\frac{dy}{dx}\right)$
$y^2 = 2y\frac{dy}{dx}\left(x + \frac{y}{2}\frac{dy}{dx}\right)$
Dividing by $y$ (assuming $y \neq 0$):
$y = 2x\frac{dy}{dx} + y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2$
Rearranging the terms,we get $y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 + 2x\frac{dy}{dx} - y = 0$,which is equivalent to $y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 = y - 2x\frac{dy}{dx}$ or $-y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 = 2x\frac{dy}{dx} - y$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
If $y=\log _{10} x+\log _x 10+\log _x x+\log _{10} 10$,then $\frac{d y}{d x}=$
A
$\frac{1}{x \log _e 10}+\frac{1}{x \log _{10} e}$
B
$\frac{1}{x \log _e 10}-\frac{\log _e 10}{x(\log _e x)^2}$
C
$\frac{1}{x \log _e 10}+\frac{1}{x \log _{10} x}$
D
$\frac{1}{x \log _e 10}-\frac{\log _e 10}{x(\log _{10} x)^2}$

Solution

(B) Given $y = \log_{10} x + \log_x 10 + \log_x x + \log_{10} 10$.
Using the change of base formula $\log_a b = \frac{\log_e b}{\log_e a}$,we have:
$y = \frac{\log_e x}{\log_e 10} + \frac{\log_e 10}{\log_e x} + 1 + 1$.
$y = \frac{\log_e x}{\log_e 10} + \frac{\log_e 10}{\log_e x} + 2$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{\log_e 10} \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(\log_e x) + \log_e 10 \cdot \frac{d}{dx}((\log_e x)^{-1}) + 0$.
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{\log_e 10} \cdot \frac{1}{x} + \log_e 10 \cdot (-1)(\log_e x)^{-2} \cdot \frac{1}{x}$.
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{x \log_e 10} - \frac{\log_e 10}{x(\log_e x)^2}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The differential equation obtained by eliminating $A$ and $B$ from $y = A \cos \omega t + B \sin \omega t$ is:
A
$\frac{d^2 y}{d t^2} + \omega^2 y = 0$
B
$\frac{d^2 y}{dt^2} + \omega y^2 = 0$
C
$\frac{d^2 y}{d t^2} - \omega^2 y = 0$
D
$\frac{d^2 y}{d t^2} - \omega y^2 = 0$

Solution

(A) Given the equation: $y = A \cos \omega t + B \sin \omega t$
Differentiating with respect to $t$:
$\frac{dy}{dt} = -A \omega \sin \omega t + B \omega \cos \omega t$
Differentiating again with respect to $t$:
$\frac{d^2y}{dt^2} = -A \omega^2 \cos \omega t - B \omega^2 \sin \omega t$
Factoring out $-\omega^2$:
$\frac{d^2y}{dt^2} = -\omega^2 (A \cos \omega t + B \sin \omega t)$
Since $y = A \cos \omega t + B \sin \omega t$,we substitute $y$ into the equation:
$\frac{d^2y}{dt^2} = -\omega^2 y$
Rearranging the terms gives:
$\frac{d^2y}{dt^2} + \omega^2 y = 0$
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MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2021
The differential equation of all parabolas whose axis is the $y$-axis is:
A
$\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}-\frac{d y}{d x}=0$
B
$\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}+\frac{d y}{d x}=0$
C
$x \frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}-\frac{d y}{d x}=0$
D
$\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}-y=0$

Solution

(C) The equation of a parabola with its axis parallel to the $y$-axis is given by $(x-h)^2 = 4a(y-k)$. Since the axis is the $y$-axis,the vertex lies on the $y$-axis,so $h=0$. Thus,the equation is $x^2 = 4a(y-k)$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$2x = 4a \frac{dy}{dx} \implies 4a = \frac{2x}{dy/dx}$.
Differentiating again with respect to $x$:
$2 = 4a \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$.
Substituting the value of $4a$ from the first derivative into the second derivative equation:
$2 = \left( \frac{2x}{dy/dx} \right) \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$.
Simplifying:
$1 = \frac{x}{dy/dx} \cdot \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$
$\implies \frac{dy}{dx} = x \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$
$\implies x \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} - \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The general solution of the differential equation $x+y \frac{dy}{dx}=\sec(x^2+y^2)$ is
A
$\sin(x^2+y^2)=2x+c$
B
$\sin(x^2+y^2)+2x=c$
C
$\sin(x^2+y^2)+x=c$
D
$\cos(x^2+y^2)=2x+c$

Solution

(A) Given the differential equation: $x+y \frac{dy}{dx}=\sec(x^2+y^2)$.
Let $u = x^2+y^2$. Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $\frac{du}{dx} = 2x + 2y \frac{dy}{dx}$.
This implies $x + y \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{2} \frac{du}{dx}$.
Substituting this into the original equation,we have $\frac{1}{2} \frac{du}{dx} = \sec(u)$.
Separating the variables,we get $\frac{du}{\sec(u)} = 2 dx$,which is $\cos(u) du = 2 dx$.
Integrating both sides,we get $\int \cos(u) du = \int 2 dx$.
This results in $\sin(u) = 2x + c$.
Substituting back $u = x^2+y^2$,the general solution is $\sin(x^2+y^2) = 2x + c$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2021
$A$ differential equation for the temperature $T$ of a hot body as a function of time,when it is placed in a bath which is held at a constant temperature of $32^{\circ} F$,is given by (where $k$ is a constant of proportionality):
A
$\frac{dT}{dt}=k(T-32)$
B
$\frac{dT}{dt}=-k(T-32)$
C
$\frac{dT}{dt}=k(T+32)$
D
$\frac{dT}{dt}=32kT$

Solution

(B) According to Newton's Law of Cooling,the rate of change of temperature of a body is proportional to the difference between the temperature of the body $T$ and the temperature of the surrounding medium $T_s$.
Here,$T_s = 32^{\circ} F$.
Since the body is hot,its temperature $T$ decreases as time $t$ increases,so $\frac{dT}{dt} < 0$.
Thus,$\frac{dT}{dt} \propto -(T - 32)$.
Introducing a positive constant of proportionality $k$,we get:
$\frac{dT}{dt} = -k(T - 32)$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The general solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{x+y+1}{x+y-1}$ is given by
A
$y = x \log(x+y) + c$
B
$x-y = \log(x+y) + c$
C
$x+y = \log(x+y) + c$
D
$y = x + \log(x+y) + c$

Solution

(D) Given the differential equation: $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{x+y+1}{x+y-1}$.
Let $u = x+y$. Then,differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $1 + \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{du}{dx}$,which implies $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{du}{dx} - 1$.
Substituting this into the equation:
$\frac{du}{dx} - 1 = \frac{u+1}{u-1}$
$\frac{du}{dx} = \frac{u+1}{u-1} + 1 = \frac{u+1+u-1}{u-1} = \frac{2u}{u-1}$.
Separating the variables:
$\left(\frac{u-1}{u}\right) du = 2 dx$
$(1 - \frac{1}{u}) du = 2 dx$.
Integrating both sides:
$\int (1 - \frac{1}{u}) du = \int 2 dx$
$u - \log|u| = 2x + c$.
Substituting $u = x+y$ back:
$(x+y) - \log|x+y| = 2x + c$
$y - x = \log|x+y| + c$ or $y = x + \log|x+y| + c$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The general solution of the differential equation $y(1+\log x)\left(\frac{dx}{dy}\right) - x \log x = 0$ is
A
$y(1+\log x)=c$
B
$x \log x=yc$
C
$x \log x=y+c$
D
$\log x-y=c$

Solution

(B) Given the differential equation: $y(1+\log x)\left(\frac{dx}{dy}\right) - x \log x = 0$
Rearranging the terms,we get: $y(1+\log x) dx = x \log x dy$
Separating the variables: $\frac{(1+\log x)}{x \log x} dx = \frac{dy}{y}$
Integrating both sides: $\int \frac{1+\log x}{x \log x} dx = \int \frac{1}{y} dy$
Split the integral on the left: $\int \frac{1}{x \log x} dx + \int \frac{\log x}{x \log x} dx = \int \frac{1}{y} dy$
$\int \frac{1}{x \log x} dx + \int \frac{1}{x} dx = \int \frac{1}{y} dy$
Let $u = \log x$,then $du = \frac{1}{x} dx$. The integral becomes: $\int \frac{1}{u} du + \int \frac{1}{x} dx = \int \frac{1}{y} dy$
Integrating gives: $\log|u| + \log|x| = \log|y| + \log|c|$
$\log|\log x| + \log|x| = \log|y| + \log|c|$
Using the property $\log a + \log b = \log(ab)$: $\log|x \log x| = \log|yc|$
Taking the exponential of both sides: $x \log x = yc$
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MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2021
The general solution of the differential equation $\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) \cos \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) dx - \left[\left(\frac{x}{y}\right) \sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) + \cos \left(\frac{y}{x}\right)\right] dy = 0$ is:
A
$y^2 \sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = k$
B
$x \sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = k$
C
$\sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = k$
D
$y \sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = k$

Solution

(D) Given differential equation: $\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) \cos \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) dx = \left[\frac{x}{y} \sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) + \cos \left(\frac{y}{x}\right)\right] dy$.
Rearranging,we get $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{\frac{y}{x} \cos \left(\frac{y}{x}\right)}{\frac{x}{y} \sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) + \cos \left(\frac{y}{x}\right)}$.
Let $v = \frac{y}{x}$,so $y = vx$ and $\frac{dy}{dx} = v + x \frac{dv}{dx}$.
Substituting these into the equation: $v + x \frac{dv}{dx} = \frac{v \cos v}{\frac{1}{v} \sin v + \cos v} = \frac{v^2 \cos v}{\sin v + v \cos v}$.
Then $x \frac{dv}{dx} = \frac{v^2 \cos v}{\sin v + v \cos v} - v = \frac{v^2 \cos v - v \sin v - v^2 \cos v}{\sin v + v \cos v} = \frac{-v \sin v}{\sin v + v \cos v}$.
Separating variables: $\frac{\sin v + v \cos v}{v \sin v} dv = -\frac{dx}{x}$.
Integrating both sides: $\int \left( \frac{1}{v} + \cot v \right) dv = -\int \frac{dx}{x}$.
$\ln |v| + \ln |\sin v| = -\ln |x| + \ln |k|$.
$\ln |v \sin v x| = \ln |k| \Rightarrow v \sin v x = k$.
Since $v = \frac{y}{x}$,we have $\frac{y}{x} \sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) x = k$,which simplifies to $y \sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = k$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The general solution of $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)=x+y$ is
A
$\tan (x+y)-\sec (x+y)=x^2+c$
B
$\tan (x+y)+\sec (x+y)=x^2+c$
C
$\tan (x+y)+\sec (x+y)=x+c$
D
$\tan (x+y)-\sec (x+y)=x+c$

Solution

(D) Given equation: $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)=x+y$
$\therefore \frac{d y}{d x}=\sin (x+y)$
Let $x+y=t$. Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $1+\frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{d t}{d x}$,so $\frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{d t}{d x}-1$.
Substituting this into the differential equation: $\frac{d t}{d x}-1=\sin t$
$\frac{d t}{d x}=1+\sin t$
Separating variables: $\int \frac{d t}{1+\sin t}=\int d x$
Multiply numerator and denominator by $(1-\sin t)$: $\int \frac{1-\sin t}{1-\sin^2 t} d t=\int d x$
$\int \frac{1-\sin t}{\cos^2 t} d t=\int d x$
$\int (\sec^2 t - \sec t \tan t) d t = \int d x$
Integrating both sides: $\tan t - \sec t = x + c$
Substituting $t = x+y$ back: $\tan (x+y) - \sec (x+y) = x + c$
139
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The particular solution of the differential equation $y(1+\log x) = (\log x^x) \frac{dy}{dx}$,given $y(e) = e^2$,is
A
$ex \log x - y = e^2$
B
$3ex \log x - y = 2e^2$
C
$ex \log x + y = 2e^2$
D
$ex \log x - y = 0$

Solution

(D) Given the differential equation: $y(1+\log x) = (\log x^x) \frac{dy}{dx}$.
Since $\log x^x = x \log x$,the equation becomes $y(1+\log x) = (x \log x) \frac{dy}{dx}$.
Separating the variables,we get: $\frac{1+\log x}{x \log x} dx = \frac{dy}{y}$.
Integrating both sides: $\int \frac{1+\log x}{x \log x} dx = \int \frac{dy}{y}$.
Let $u = \log x$,then $du = \frac{1}{x} dx$. The integral becomes $\int \frac{1+u}{u} du = \int (\frac{1}{u} + 1) du = \log |u| + u = \log |\log x| + \log x$.
Thus,$\log |\log x| + \log x = \log |y| + C$.
Using the condition $y(e) = e^2$: $\log |\log e| + \log e = \log |e^2| + C$.
Since $\log e = 1$,we have $\log |1| + 1 = 2 + C$,which gives $0 + 1 = 2 + C$,so $C = -1$.
Substituting $C$ back: $\log |\log x| + \log x = \log |y| - 1$.
Since $1 = \log e$,we have $\log |\log x| + \log x + \log e = \log |y|$.
Using $\log a + \log b = \log(ab)$,we get $\log |e \cdot x \log x| = \log |y|$.
Therefore,$y = ex \log x$,or $ex \log x - y = 0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The particular solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{y+1}{x^2-x}$,when $x=2$ and $y=1$ is
A
$xy = 4x-6$
B
$xy = 2x-2$
C
$xy = x-2$
D
$xy = -x+4$

Solution

(C) Given the differential equation: $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{y+1}{x(x-1)}$
Separating the variables,we get: $\int \frac{dy}{y+1} = \int \frac{dx}{x(x-1)}$
Using partial fractions: $\frac{1}{x(x-1)} = \frac{1}{x-1} - \frac{1}{x}$
Integrating both sides: $\int \frac{dy}{y+1} = \int \left( \frac{1}{x-1} - \frac{1}{x} \right) dx$
$\ln |y+1| = \ln |x-1| - \ln |x| + \ln C$
$\ln |y+1| = \ln \left| \frac{C(x-1)}{x} \right|$
$y+1 = \frac{C(x-1)}{x}$
Given $x=2$ and $y=1$: $1+1 = \frac{C(2-1)}{2} \Rightarrow 2 = \frac{C}{2} \Rightarrow C = 4$
Substituting $C=4$ into the equation: $y+1 = \frac{4(x-1)}{x}$
$x(y+1) = 4x-4 \Rightarrow xy+x = 4x-4 \Rightarrow xy = 3x-4$
Wait,re-evaluating the integration constant: $\ln |1+1| = \ln |2-1| - \ln |2| + \ln C \Rightarrow \ln 2 = 0 - \ln 2 + \ln C \Rightarrow \ln C = 2 \ln 2 = \ln 4 \Rightarrow C=4$.
Thus,$y+1 = \frac{4(x-1)}{x} \Rightarrow xy+x = 4x-4 \Rightarrow xy = 3x-4$.
Re-checking the options,it seems there is a discrepancy. Let's re-solve: $\ln |y+1| = \ln |x-1| - \ln |x| + \ln C \Rightarrow y+1 = \frac{C(x-1)}{x}$. For $x=2, y=1$: $2 = \frac{C(1)}{2} \Rightarrow C=4$. The equation is $y+1 = \frac{4(x-1)}{x} \Rightarrow xy+x = 4x-4 \Rightarrow xy = 3x-4$. None of the options match. Let's re-check the integral: $\int \frac{dx}{x(x-1)} = \ln |x-1| - \ln |x| + C$. Correct. If $C=2$,$y+1 = \frac{2(x-1)}{x} \Rightarrow xy+x = 2x-2 \Rightarrow xy = x-2$. This matches option $C$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The general solution of the differential equation $(2 y-1) dx - (2 x+3) dy = 0$ is
A
$(2 x+3)^2 = c(2 y-1)$
B
$\frac{2 x+3}{2 y-1} = c$
C
$(2 x+3)(2 y-1) = c$
D
$(2 x+3)(2 y-1)^2 = c$

Solution

(B) Given differential equation is $(2 y-1) dx - (2 x+3) dy = 0$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $(2 y-1) dx = (2 x+3) dy$.
Separating the variables,we have $\frac{dx}{2 x+3} = \frac{dy}{2 y-1}$.
Integrating both sides,we get $\int \frac{dx}{2 x+3} = \int \frac{dy}{2 y-1}$.
This results in $\frac{1}{2} \ln|2 x+3| = \frac{1}{2} \ln|2 y-1| + C_1$.
Multiplying by $2$,we get $\ln|2 x+3| = \ln|2 y-1| + 2C_1$.
Let $2C_1 = \ln|c|$,then $\ln|2 x+3| - \ln|2 y-1| = \ln|c|$.
Using the property $\ln(a) - \ln(b) = \ln(\frac{a}{b})$,we get $\ln|\frac{2 x+3}{2 y-1}| = \ln|c|$.
Taking the exponential of both sides,we obtain $\frac{2 x+3}{2 y-1} = c$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2021
The particular solution of the differential equation $(x+y) dy + (x-y) dx = 0$ at $x=1, y=1$ is
A
$\log \left|\frac{x^2+y^2}{2}\right|=\frac{\pi}{2}-2 \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{y}{x}\right)$
B
$\log \left|x^2+y^2\right|=\frac{\pi}{2}-2 \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{y}{x}\right)$
C
$\log \left|\frac{x^2+y^2}{2}\right|=\frac{\pi}{4}-\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{y}{x}\right)$
D
$\log \left|x^2+y^2\right|=\frac{\pi}{4}-2 \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{y}{x}\right)$

Solution

(A) Given the differential equation: $(x+y) dy + (x-y) dx = 0$.
Rearranging,we get $\frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{x-y}{x+y} = \frac{y-x}{y+x}$.
This is a homogeneous differential equation. Let $y = vx$,then $\frac{dy}{dx} = v + x \frac{dv}{dx}$.
Substituting these into the equation: $v + x \frac{dv}{dx} = \frac{vx-x}{vx+x} = \frac{v-1}{v+1}$.
$x \frac{dv}{dx} = \frac{v-1}{v+1} - v = \frac{v-1-v^2-v}{v+1} = -\frac{1+v^2}{1+v}$.
Separating variables: $\int \frac{1+v}{1+v^2} dv = -\int \frac{dx}{x}$.
$\int \frac{1}{1+v^2} dv + \frac{1}{2} \int \frac{2v}{1+v^2} dv = -\log|x| + C$.
$\tan^{-1}(v) + \frac{1}{2} \log(1+v^2) = -\log|x| + C$.
Substituting $v = \frac{y}{x}$: $\tan^{-1}(\frac{y}{x}) + \frac{1}{2} \log(1+\frac{y^2}{x^2}) = -\log|x| + C$.
$\tan^{-1}(\frac{y}{x}) + \frac{1}{2} \log(\frac{x^2+y^2}{x^2}) = -\log|x| + C$.
$\tan^{-1}(\frac{y}{x}) + \frac{1}{2} \log(x^2+y^2) - \log|x| = -\log|x| + C$.
$\tan^{-1}(\frac{y}{x}) + \frac{1}{2} \log(x^2+y^2) = C$.
At $x=1, y=1$: $\tan^{-1}(1) + \frac{1}{2} \log(1^2+1^2) = C \Rightarrow \frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{1}{2} \log(2) = C$.
Substituting $C$ back: $\tan^{-1}(\frac{y}{x}) + \frac{1}{2} \log(x^2+y^2) = \frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{1}{2} \log(2)$.
$\frac{1}{2} \log(\frac{x^2+y^2}{2}) = \frac{\pi}{4} - \tan^{-1}(\frac{y}{x})$.
Multiplying by $2$: $\log(\frac{x^2+y^2}{2}) = \frac{\pi}{2} - 2 \tan^{-1}(\frac{y}{x})$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2021
The general solution of the differential equation $\frac{d y}{d x}+\frac{y^2+y+1}{x^2+x+1}=0$ is
A
$x+y+1=c(1+x+y+2 x y)$
B
$x+y+1=c(2+x+y+2 x y)$
C
$x+y+1=c(1-x-y-2 x y)$
D
$x+y+2=c(2-x-y-2 x y)$

Solution

(C) Given the differential equation: $\frac{d y}{d x}+\frac{y^2+y+1}{x^2+x+1}=0$
Separating the variables: $\frac{d y}{y^2+y+1} = -\frac{d x}{x^2+x+1}$
Completing the square in the denominators: $\int \frac{d y}{(y+\frac{1}{2})^2 + (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^2} = -\int \frac{d x}{(x+\frac{1}{2})^2 + (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^2}$
Using the formula $\int \frac{du}{u^2+a^2} = \frac{1}{a} \tan^{-1}(\frac{u}{a}) + C$:
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} \tan^{-1}(\frac{2y+1}{\sqrt{3}}) = -\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} \tan^{-1}(\frac{2x+1}{\sqrt{3}}) + C_1$
Dividing by $\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}$ and rearranging: $\tan^{-1}(\frac{2y+1}{\sqrt{3}}) + \tan^{-1}(\frac{2x+1}{\sqrt{3}}) = C_2$
Using the identity $\tan^{-1} A + \tan^{-1} B = \tan^{-1}(\frac{A+B}{1-AB})$:
$\tan^{-1} \left[ \frac{\frac{2y+1}{\sqrt{3}} + \frac{2x+1}{\sqrt{3}}}{1 - (\frac{2y+1}{\sqrt{3}})(\frac{2x+1}{\sqrt{3}})} \right] = C_2$
Simplifying the expression inside: $\frac{\frac{2(x+y+1)}{\sqrt{3}}}{\frac{3 - (4xy+2x+2y+1)}{3}} = \tan C_2$
$\frac{2(x+y+1)}{\sqrt{3}} \cdot \frac{3}{2(1-x-y-2xy)} = \tan C_2$
$\frac{\sqrt{3}(x+y+1)}{1-x-y-2xy} = \tan C_2$
Thus,$x+y+1 = c(1-x-y-2xy)$,where $c = \frac{\tan C_2}{\sqrt{3}}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2021
The general solution of the differential equation $\frac{dx}{dt} = \frac{x \log x}{t}$ is
A
$\log x = ct$
B
$e^{ct} + x = 0$
C
$\log t = x + c$
D
$e^{ct} = x$

Solution

(D) Given the differential equation: $\frac{dx}{dt} = \frac{x \log x}{t}$
Separating the variables,we get: $\int \frac{dx}{x \log x} = \int \frac{dt}{t}$
Let $u = \log x$,then $du = \frac{1}{x} dx$.
Substituting this into the integral: $\int \frac{du}{u} = \int \frac{dt}{t}$
Integrating both sides: $\log |u| = \log |t| + \log |c|$
$\log |\log x| = \log |tc|$
Taking the exponential of both sides: $\log x = tc$
Therefore,$x = e^{tc}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The general solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} = 2^{y-x}$ is
A
$2^x - 2^y = c$
B
$\frac{1}{2^x} - \frac{1}{2^y} = c$
C
$\frac{1}{2^x} + \frac{1}{2^y} = c$
D
$2^x + 2^y = c$

Solution

(B) Given the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} = 2^{y-x}$.
Using the property of exponents,we can write $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{2^y}{2^x}$.
Separating the variables,we get $\frac{dy}{2^y} = \frac{dx}{2^x}$,which is equivalent to $2^{-y} dy = 2^{-x} dx$.
Integrating both sides,we have $\int 2^{-y} dy = \int 2^{-x} dx$.
Using the formula $\int a^u du = \frac{a^u}{\ln a} + C$,we get $\frac{2^{-y}}{-\ln 2} = \frac{2^{-x}}{-\ln 2} + C_1$.
Multiplying by $-\ln 2$,we get $2^{-y} = 2^{-x} - C_1 \ln 2$.
Rearranging the terms,$2^{-x} - 2^{-y} = C_1 \ln 2$.
Letting $c = C_1 \ln 2$,we obtain $\frac{1}{2^x} - \frac{1}{2^y} = c$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The particular solution of the differential equation $y(1+\log x) \frac{dx}{dy} - x \log x = 0$ when $x=e, y=e^2$ is
A
$y^2=e^4 \log x$
B
$y=e^2 \log x$
C
$y=x^2 \log x$
D
$y=e x \log x$

Solution

(D) Given the differential equation: $y(1+\log x) \frac{dx}{dy} = x \log x$.
Rearranging the terms to separate the variables: $\frac{dy}{y} = \frac{1+\log x}{x \log x} dx$.
Integrating both sides: $\int \frac{1}{y} dy = \int \frac{1+\log x}{x \log x} dx$.
Let $u = \log x$,then $du = \frac{1}{x} dx$. The integral becomes $\int \frac{1+u}{u} du = \int (\frac{1}{u} + 1) du = \log |u| + u + C$.
Substituting back: $\log |y| = \log |\log x| + \log x + C$.
Given $x=e, y=e^2$: $\log |e^2| = \log |\log e| + \log e + C \Rightarrow 2 = \log(1) + 1 + C \Rightarrow 2 = 0 + 1 + C \Rightarrow C = 1$.
Thus,$\log |y| = \log |\log x| + \log x + 1$.
Since $1 = \log e$,we have $\log |y| = \log |\log x| + \log x + \log e = \log |e \log x \cdot x|$.
Therefore,$y = ex \log x$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2021
The general solution of the differential equation $\cos (x+y) \frac{dy}{dx} = 1$ is
A
$y = \tan (x+y) + c$
B
$y = \sec (x+y) + c$
C
$y = \tan \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) + c$
D
$y = \cot \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) + c$

Solution

(C) Given the differential equation: $\cos (x+y) \frac{dy}{dx} = 1$.
Let $x+y = V$. Then,differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $1 + \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dV}{dx}$,which implies $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dV}{dx} - 1$.
Substituting these into the original equation: $\cos V \left(\frac{dV}{dx} - 1\right) = 1$.
This simplifies to $\cos V \frac{dV}{dx} = 1 + \cos V$.
Rearranging the terms for integration: $\int \frac{\cos V}{1 + \cos V} dV = \int dx$.
We can rewrite the integrand as $\int \left[ \frac{1 + \cos V}{1 + \cos V} - \frac{1}{1 + \cos V} \right] dV = \int dx$.
This becomes $\int dV - \int \frac{1}{2 \cos^2 (V/2)} dV = \int dx$,which is $\int dV - \frac{1}{2} \int \sec^2 (V/2) dV = \int dx$.
Integrating both sides: $V - \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{\tan (V/2)}{1/2} = x + c$.
Thus,$V - \tan (V/2) = x + c$.
Substituting $V = x+y$ back: $(x+y) - \tan \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) = x + c$.
Therefore,$y = \tan \left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) + c$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The particular solution of the differential equation $(1+e^{2x}) dy + e^x(1+y^2) dx = 0$ at $x=0$ and $y=1$ is
A
$\tan^{-1} e^x - \tan^{-1} y = 0$
B
$\tan^{-1} e^x + \tan^{-1} y = \frac{\pi}{2}$
C
$\tan^{-1} e^x + \tan^{-1} y = \frac{3\pi}{4}$
D
$\tan^{-1} e^x - \tan^{-1} y = \frac{3\pi}{4}$

Solution

(B) Given differential equation is $(1+e^{2x}) dy + e^x(1+y^2) dx = 0$.
Rearranging the terms to separate variables,we get $\frac{dy}{1+y^2} = -\frac{e^x}{1+e^{2x}} dx$.
Integrating both sides,$\int \frac{dy}{1+y^2} = -\int \frac{e^x}{1+(e^x)^2} dx$.
Let $e^x = t$,then $e^x dx = dt$.
The integral becomes $\tan^{-1}(y) = -\tan^{-1}(t) + C$,which is $\tan^{-1}(y) = -\tan^{-1}(e^x) + C$.
Thus,$\tan^{-1}(y) + \tan^{-1}(e^x) = C$.
Given $x=0$ and $y=1$,we substitute these values: $\tan^{-1}(1) + \tan^{-1}(e^0) = C$.
$\frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{\pi}{4} = C$,so $C = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
The particular solution is $\tan^{-1}(y) + \tan^{-1}(e^x) = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The general solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx}=\tan \left(\frac{y}{x}\right)+\frac{y}{x}$ is
A
$\sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right)=c y$
B
$\cos \left(\frac{y}{x}\right)=c y$
C
$\cos \left(\frac{y}{x}\right)=c x$
D
$\sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right)=c x$

Solution

(D) Given the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} = \tan \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) + \frac{y}{x}$.
Substitute $\frac{y}{x} = v$,which implies $y = vx$. Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $\frac{dy}{dx} = v + x \frac{dv}{dx}$.
Substituting these into the original equation: $v + x \frac{dv}{dx} = \tan(v) + v$.
Simplifying,we get $x \frac{dv}{dx} = \tan(v)$.
Separating the variables,we have $\frac{dv}{\tan(v)} = \frac{dx}{x}$,which is $\cot(v) \, dv = \frac{dx}{x}$.
Integrating both sides: $\int \cot(v) \, dv = \int \frac{dx}{x}$.
This gives $\ln |\sin(v)| = \ln |x| + \ln |c|$.
Taking the exponential of both sides,we get $\sin(v) = cx$.
Substituting back $v = \frac{y}{x}$,the general solution is $\sin \left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = cx$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2021
The general solution of the differential equation $\cos x \sin y \, dx + \sin x \cos y \, dy = 0$ is
A
$\sin x + \sin y = c$
B
$\cos x + \cos y = c$
C
$\sin x \sin y = c$
D
$\cos x \cos y = c$

Solution

(C) Given differential equation is $\cos x \sin y \, dx + \sin x \cos y \, dy = 0$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $\sin x \cos y \, dy = -\cos x \sin y \, dx$.
Separating the variables,we have $\frac{\cos y}{\sin y} \, dy = -\frac{\cos x}{\sin x} \, dx$.
Integrating both sides,$\int \frac{\cos y}{\sin y} \, dy = -\int \frac{\cos x}{\sin x} \, dx$.
Using the formula $\int \cot \theta \, d\theta = \log |\sin \theta| + C$,we get $\log |\sin y| = -\log |\sin x| + C_1$.
Rearranging gives $\log |\sin x| + \log |\sin y| = C_1$.
Using the property $\log a + \log b = \log(ab)$,we get $\log |\sin x \sin y| = C_1$.
Taking the exponential on both sides,$\sin x \sin y = e^{C_1} = c$.

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