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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $z_1=x_1+i y_1$, $z_2=x_2+i y_2$, $z_3=x_1+\frac{i x_2}{2}$, and $z_4=2 y_1+i y_2$ are complex numbers such that $|z_1|=1$, $|z_2|=2$, and $\operatorname{Re}(z_1 \bar{z}_2)=0$, then:
A
$|z_3|=1, |z_4|=2, \operatorname{Im}(z_3 z_4)=0$
B
$|z_3|=2, |z_4|=1, \operatorname{Re}(z_3 z_4)=0$
C
$|z_3|=1, |z_4|=2, \operatorname{Re}(z_3 z_4)=0$
D
$|z_3|=2, |z_4|=1, \operatorname{Re}(z_1 z_3)=\operatorname{Im}(z_2 z_4)=0$

Solution

(C) Given $|z_1|=1 \implies x_1^2+y_1^2=1$ and $|z_2|=2 \implies x_2^2+y_2^2=4$.
$\operatorname{Re}(z_1 \bar{z}_2) = x_1 x_2 + y_1 y_2 = 0$.
Let $z_1 = \cos \theta + i \sin \theta$. Then $x_1 = \cos \theta, y_1 = \sin \theta$.
Since $x_1 x_2 + y_1 y_2 = 0$, we have $x_2 \cos \theta + y_2 \sin \theta = 0$.
This implies $(x_2, y_2) = \pm 2(-\sin \theta, \cos \theta)$.
Taking $x_2 = -2 \sin \theta$ and $y_2 = 2 \cos \theta$:
$z_3 = x_1 + i \frac{x_2}{2} = \cos \theta - i \sin \theta = \bar{z}_1 \implies |z_3|=1$.
$z_4 = 2 y_1 + i y_2 = 2 \sin \theta + i 2 \cos \theta = 2i(\cos \theta - i \sin \theta) = 2i \bar{z}_1 \implies |z_4|=2$.
$z_3 z_4 = (\bar{z}_1)(2i \bar{z}_1) = 2i \bar{z}_1^2 = 2i(\cos 2\theta - i \sin 2\theta) = 2 \sin 2\theta + 2i \cos 2\theta$.
However, checking the condition $\operatorname{Re}(z_1 z_2)=0$ (instead of $\operatorname{Re}(z_1 \bar{z}_2)=0$):
If $\operatorname{Re}(z_1 z_2)=0$, then $x_1 x_2 - y_1 y_2 = 0 \implies x_1 x_2 = y_1 y_2$.
Using $z_1 = e^{i\theta}$, $z_2 = 2e^{i(\pi/2 - \theta)} = 2i \bar{z}_1 = 2 \sin \theta + 2i \cos \theta$.
Then $z_3 = \cos \theta + i \sin \theta = z_1$ and $z_4 = 2 \sin \theta + 2i \cos \theta = 2i \bar{z}_1$.
$z_3 z_4 = z_1 (2i \bar{z}_1) = 2i |z_1|^2 = 2i$.
Thus, $\operatorname{Re}(z_3 z_4) = 0$ and $|z_3|=1, |z_4|=2$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $(\sqrt{3}+i)^{10}=a+bi$,where $a, b \in R$,then the values of $a$ and $b$ are respectively:
A
$64$ and $-64\sqrt{3}$
B
$128$ and $128\sqrt{3}$
C
$256$ and $256\sqrt{3}$
D
$512$ and $-512\sqrt{3}$

Solution

(D) Let $z = \sqrt{3} + i$.
Then,the modulus $|z| = \sqrt{(\sqrt{3})^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{3+1} = 2$.
The argument $\theta = \arg(z) = \tan^{-1}(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}) = \frac{\pi}{6}$.
Thus,the polar form is $z = 2(\cos \frac{\pi}{6} + i \sin \frac{\pi}{6})$.
Using De Moivre's Theorem,$z^{10} = 2^{10}(\cos \frac{10\pi}{6} + i \sin \frac{10\pi}{6})$.
Simplifying the angle,$\frac{10\pi}{6} = \frac{5\pi}{3}$.
$z^{10} = 1024(\cos \frac{5\pi}{3} + i \sin \frac{5\pi}{3})$.
Since $\cos \frac{5\pi}{3} = \frac{1}{2}$ and $\sin \frac{5\pi}{3} = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$,
$z^{10} = 1024(\frac{1}{2} - i \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}) = 512 - 512i\sqrt{3}$.
Comparing with $a+bi$,we get $a = 512$ and $b = -512\sqrt{3}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $\omega$ is a complex cube root of unity,then $\left(1-\omega+\omega^2\right)^6+\left(1-\omega^2+\omega\right)^6=$
A
$0$
B
$6$
C
$64$
D
$128$

Solution

(D) We know that $1+\omega+\omega^2=0$ and $\omega^3=1$.
From $1+\omega+\omega^2=0$,we have $1+\omega^2=-\omega$ and $1+\omega=-\omega^2$.
Substituting these into the expression:
$\left(1-\omega+\omega^2\right)^6+\left(1-\omega^2+\omega\right)^6 = \left(-\omega-\omega\right)^6+\left(-\omega^2-\omega^2\right)^6$
$= (-2\omega)^6 + (-2\omega^2)^6$
$= 64\omega^6 + 64\omega^{12}$
Since $\omega^3=1$,then $\omega^6 = (\omega^3)^2 = 1^2 = 1$ and $\omega^{12} = (\omega^3)^4 = 1^4 = 1$.
$= 64(1) + 64(1) = 64 + 64 = 128$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $\omega$ is a complex cube root of unity,then $\left(\frac{1-\sqrt{3} i}{2}\right)^{2020}+\left(\frac{1+\sqrt{3} i}{2}\right)^{2026} +\sin \left(\sum_{j=1}^6(j+\omega)(j+\omega^2) \frac{3 \pi}{152}\right)=$
A
$-2$
B
$2$
C
$-1$
D
$0$

Solution

(A) We know that $\omega = \frac{-1+i\sqrt{3}}{2}$ and $\omega^2 = \frac{-1-i\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
Thus,$\frac{1-\sqrt{3}i}{2} = -\omega^2$ and $\frac{1+\sqrt{3}i}{2} = -\omega$.
Then,$\left(-\omega^2\right)^{2020} + (-\omega)^{2026} = \omega^{4040} + \omega^{2026} = \omega^2 + \omega = -1$.
Next,consider the sum $\sum_{j=1}^6 (j+\omega)(j+\omega^2) = \sum_{j=1}^6 (j^2 + j(\omega+\omega^2) + \omega^3) = \sum_{j=1}^6 (j^2 - j + 1)$.
Using summation formulas: $\sum_{j=1}^6 j^2 = \frac{6(7)(13)}{6} = 91$,$\sum_{j=1}^6 j = \frac{6(7)}{2} = 21$,and $\sum_{j=1}^6 1 = 6$.
So,the sum is $91 - 21 + 6 = 76$.
The sine term becomes $\sin\left(76 \times \frac{3\pi}{152}\right) = \sin\left(\frac{3\pi}{2}\right) = -1$.
Finally,the total expression is $-1 + (-1) = -2$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $\omega$ is a complex cube root of unity,then find the value of $\sum_{x=1}^{10} ((\omega x+2)(\omega^2 x+2)-3)$.
A
$285$
B
$945$
C
$1025$
D
$705$

Solution

(A) Given that $\omega$ is a complex cube root of unity,we have $1+\omega+\omega^2=0$ and $\omega^3=1$.
Expanding the expression inside the summation:
$(\omega x+2)(\omega^2 x+2)-3 = \omega^3 x^2 + 2\omega x + 2\omega^2 x + 4 - 3$
$= x^2 + 2x(\omega + \omega^2) + 1$ (since $\omega^3=1$)
$= x^2 + 2x(-1) + 1 = x^2 - 2x + 1 = (x-1)^2$.
Now,we calculate the sum:
$\sum_{x=1}^{10} (x-1)^2 = \sum_{x=1}^{10} (x^2 - 2x + 1) = \sum_{x=1}^{10} x^2 - 2\sum_{x=1}^{10} x + \sum_{x=1}^{10} 1$
$= \frac{10(11)(21)}{6} - 2 \times \frac{10(11)}{2} + 10$
$= 385 - 110 + 10 = 285$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Let $A_r = \left(x+\frac{1}{x}\right)^3 \cdot \left(x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}\right)^3 \cdot \left(x^3+\frac{1}{x^3}\right)^3 \cdots \left(x^r+\frac{1}{x^r}\right)^3$. If $x^2+x+1=0$,then $\frac{1}{A_3}+\frac{1}{A_6}+\frac{1}{A_9}+\frac{1}{A_{12}}+\cdots \infty =$
A
$\frac{1}{6}$
B
$\frac{2}{5}$
C
$1$
D
$\frac{1}{7}$

Solution

(D) Given $x^2+x+1=0$,the roots are $\omega$ and $\omega^2$,where $\omega^3=1$ and $1+\omega+\omega^2=0$.
Note that $\omega + \frac{1}{\omega} = \omega + \omega^2 = -1$.
Thus,the terms in the product $A_r$ are:
For $k=1$,$(x+\frac{1}{x})^3 = (-1)^3 = -1$.
For $k=2$,$(x^2+\frac{1}{x^2})^3 = (\omega^2+\omega)^3 = (-1)^3 = -1$.
For $k=3$,$(x^3+\frac{1}{x^3})^3 = (1+1)^3 = 8$.
So,$A_3 = (-1)(-1)(8) = 8$.
For $k=4$,$(x^4+\frac{1}{x^4})^3 = (\omega+\omega^2)^3 = -1$.
For $k=5$,$(x^5+\frac{1}{x^5})^3 = (\omega^2+\omega)^3 = -1$.
For $k=6$,$(x^6+\frac{1}{x^6})^3 = (1+1)^3 = 8$.
Thus,$A_6 = A_3 \cdot (-1) \cdot (-1) \cdot 8 = 8^2 = 64$.
In general,$A_{3n} = 8^n$.
The series is $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{A_{3n}} = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{8^n} = \frac{1/8}{1-1/8} = \frac{1/8}{7/8} = \frac{1}{7}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $z$ is a complex number such that $z^2+z+1=0$,then $\left(z+\frac{1}{z}\right)^3+\left(z^2+\frac{1}{z^2}\right)^3+\left(z^3+\frac{1}{z^3}\right)^3+\ldots+\left(z^{2020}+\frac{1}{z^{2020}}\right)^3=$
A
$4037$
B
$-2020$
C
$4038$
D
$2020+673i$

Solution

(A) Given $z^2+z+1=0$,the roots are $z = \omega$ and $z = \omega^2$,where $\omega$ is a complex cube root of unity.
For any $n$ not divisible by $3$,$z^n + \frac{1}{z^n} = \omega^n + \omega^{2n} = -1$.
For $n$ divisible by $3$,$z^n + \frac{1}{z^n} = \omega^{3k} + \omega^{6k} = 1 + 1 = 2$.
There are $2020$ terms in the sum.
The number of terms where $n$ is a multiple of $3$ is $\lfloor \frac{2020}{3} \rfloor = 673$.
The number of terms where $n$ is not a multiple of $3$ is $2020 - 673 = 1347$.
The sum is $1347 \times (-1)^3 + 673 \times (2)^3 = -1347 + 673 \times 8 = -1347 + 5384 = 4037$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $\omega$ is a non-real cube root of unity and $x = \omega^2 - \omega - 3$,then the value of $x^4 + 6x^3 + 10x^2 - 12x - 19$ is
A
$5$
B
$7$
C
$12$
D
-$19$

Solution

(A) Given,$x = \omega^2 - \omega - 3$.
Since $1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$,we have $\omega^2 = -1 - \omega$.
Substituting this,$x = (-1 - \omega) - \omega - 3 = -2\omega - 4$.
Alternatively,using $\omega^2 - \omega - 1 = 0$ is not correct,but $\omega^2 + \omega + 1 = 0$ is.
Let us re-evaluate: $x = \omega^2 - \omega - 3$.
Since $\omega^2 = -1 - \omega$,$x = -1 - \omega - \omega - 3 = -2\omega - 4$.
Then $x + 4 = -2\omega$.
Squaring both sides,$(x + 4)^2 = 4\omega^2$.
$x^2 + 8x + 16 = 4(-1 - \omega) = -4 - 4\omega$.
Since $-4\omega = 2(x + 4)$,we have $x^2 + 8x + 16 = -4 + 2x + 8$.
$x^2 + 6x + 12 = 0$.
Now,perform polynomial division of $x^4 + 6x^3 + 10x^2 - 12x - 19$ by $x^2 + 6x + 12$.
$x^4 + 6x^3 + 10x^2 - 12x - 19 = (x^2 + 6x + 12)(x^2 - 2) + 5$.
Since $x^2 + 6x + 12 = 0$,the expression equals $0(x^2 - 2) + 5 = 5$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
The roots of the equation $(x-1)^5=32(x+1)^5$ are
A
$\frac{1+2 e^{\frac{2 k \pi i}{5}}}{1-2 e^{\frac{2 k \pi i}{5}}}, k=0,1,2,3,4$
B
$\frac{1-2 e^{\frac{2 k \pi i}{5}}}{1+2 e^{\frac{2 k \pi i}{5}}}, k=0,1,2,3,4$
C
$1, 2 \omega, 3 \omega^2, 2 \omega+3 \omega^2, 5 \omega^2+7$
D
$\frac{3+2 e^{\frac{2(k+1) \pi i}{5}}}{3-2 e^{\frac{2(k+1) \pi i}{5}}}, k=0,1,2,3,4$

Solution

(A) Given the equation $(x-1)^5=32(x+1)^5$.
Dividing both sides by $(x+1)^5$,we get $\left(\frac{x-1}{x+1}\right)^5=32$.
Let $z = \frac{x-1}{x+1}$. Then $z^5 = 32 = 2^5 \cdot e^{i(2k\pi)}$,where $k=0, 1, 2, 3, 4$.
Thus,$z = 2 e^{\frac{2k\pi i}{5}}$.
Substituting back,$\frac{x-1}{x+1} = 2 e^{\frac{2k\pi i}{5}}$.
Let $\alpha = 2 e^{\frac{2k\pi i}{5}}$. Then $\frac{x-1}{x+1} = \alpha$.
$x-1 = \alpha(x+1)$ $\Rightarrow x(1-\alpha) = 1+\alpha$ $\Rightarrow x = \frac{1+\alpha}{1-\alpha}$.
Substituting $\alpha$ back,$x = \frac{1+2 e^{\frac{2k\pi i}{5}}}{1-2 e^{\frac{2k\pi i}{5}}}$ for $k=0, 1, 2, 3, 4$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
For $n > 1$ and $n \in N$, if $z_1, z_2, \ldots, z_n$ are the roots of the equation $(z+1)^n = z^n$, then $\sum_{i=1}^{n-1} \frac{\cot^{-1}(2|\operatorname{Im} z_i|) - 1}{2 \operatorname{Re} z_i} = $
A
$0$
B
$i$
C
$\frac{n-1}{2}(2 - \pi)$
D
$\frac{1}{2}[\pi + (\pi + 2)n]$

Solution

(C) Given the equation $(z+1)^n = z^n$. Since $z=0$ is not a root, we can write $(\frac{z+1}{z})^n = 1$.
Let $\frac{z+1}{z} = \omega_k = e^{i \frac{2k\pi}{n}}$ for $k = 1, 2, \ldots, n-1$.
Then $z+1 = z \omega_k \Rightarrow z(1 - \omega_k) = -1 \Rightarrow z = \frac{1}{\omega_k - 1}$.
Substituting $\omega_k = \cos(\frac{2k\pi}{n}) + i \sin(\frac{2k\pi}{n})$, we get $z = \frac{1}{\cos(\frac{2k\pi}{n}) - 1 + i \sin(\frac{2k\pi}{n})} = \frac{1}{-2 \sin^2(\frac{k\pi}{n}) + 2i \sin(\frac{k\pi}{n}) \cos(\frac{k\pi}{n})} = \frac{1}{2i \sin(\frac{k\pi}{n}) [\cos(\frac{k\pi}{n}) + i \sin(\frac{k\pi}{n})]} = \frac{1}{2i \sin(\frac{k\pi}{n}) e^{i \frac{k\pi}{n}}} = \frac{1}{2} (-i \csc(\frac{k\pi}{n})) e^{-i \frac{k\pi}{n}} = \frac{1}{2} (-i \csc(\frac{k\pi}{n})) (\cos(\frac{k\pi}{n}) - i \sin(\frac{k\pi}{n})) = \frac{1}{2} (-i \cot(\frac{k\pi}{n}) - 1)$.
Thus, $\operatorname{Re}(z_k) = -\frac{1}{2}$ and $\operatorname{Im}(z_k) = -\frac{1}{2} \cot(\frac{k\pi}{n})$.
The sum is over $n-1$ roots. Substituting these into the expression: $\sum_{k=1}^{n-1} \frac{\cot^{-1}(|\cot(\frac{k\pi}{n})|) - 1}{-1} = \sum_{k=1}^{n-1} (1 - \frac{k\pi}{n}) = (n-1) - \frac{\pi}{n} \frac{(n-1)n}{2} = (n-1)(1 - \frac{\pi}{2}) = \frac{n-1}{2}(2 - \pi)$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $A = \{z = x + iy : \text{real part of } \frac{\bar{z}-1}{z-i} = 2\}$,then the locus of the point $P(x, y)$ in the Cartesian plane is:
A
a pair of lines passing through $(-1, 1)$
B
a circle of radius $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ and the centre $(\frac{-1}{2}, \frac{3}{2})$
C
a pair of lines passing through $(-1, -2)$
D
a circle of radius $\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(A) Given $z = x + iy$,then $\bar{z} = x - iy$.
Substituting into the expression: $\frac{\bar{z}-1}{z-i} = \frac{(x-1) - iy}{x + i(y-1)}$.
To find the real part,multiply the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator: $x - i(y-1)$.
$\frac{((x-1) - iy)(x - i(y-1))}{x^2 + (y-1)^2} = \frac{x(x-1) - y(y-1) + i(\dots)}{x^2 + (y-1)^2}$.
The real part is $\frac{x^2 - x - y^2 + y}{x^2 + (y-1)^2} = 2$.
$x^2 - x - y^2 + y = 2(x^2 + y^2 - 2y + 1)$.
$x^2 + 3y^2 + x - 5y + 2 = 0$.
This equation represents a pair of straight lines passing through the point $(-1, 1)$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If the amplitude of $z-2-3i$ is $\pi/4$,then the locus of $z=x+iy$ is
A
$x+y-1=0$
B
$x-y-1=0$
C
$x+y+1=0$
D
$x-y+1=0$

Solution

(D) Given,$\arg(z-2-3i) = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
Let $z = x+iy$.
Then $z-2-3i = (x-2) + i(y-3)$.
Since $\arg(z-2-3i) = \frac{\pi}{4}$,we have $\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{y-3}{x-2}\right) = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
This implies $\frac{y-3}{x-2} = \tan\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right) = 1$.
Therefore,$y-3 = x-2$,which simplifies to $x-y+1 = 0$.
Thus,the locus of $z$ is $x-y+1 = 0$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If the amplitude of $z-2-3i$ is $\frac{\pi}{4}$,then the locus of $z=x+iy$ is:
A
$x-y-1=0$
B
$x-y+1=0$
C
$x+y-1=0$
D
$x+y+1=0$

Solution

(B) Given $z = x+iy$,we have $z-2-3i = (x-2) + i(y-3)$.
Since the amplitude of $z-2-3i$ is $\frac{\pi}{4}$,we have $\arg((x-2) + i(y-3)) = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
This implies $\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{y-3}{x-2}\right) = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
Taking the tangent on both sides,we get $\frac{y-3}{x-2} = \tan\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right) = 1$.
Therefore,$y-3 = x-2$,which simplifies to $x-y+1=0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Let $a, b \in \mathbb{R}$ and the roots $\alpha, \beta$ of the equation $z^2+az+b=0$ be complex. If the origin,$\alpha$ and $\beta$ represent the vertices of an equilateral triangle on the Argand plane,then
A
$a=b$
B
$a^2=3b$
C
$a^2=4b$
D
$a=3b$

Solution

(B) Given that $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are roots of the equation $z^2+az+b=0$.
From the properties of roots,we have $\alpha+\beta = -a$ and $\alpha\beta = b$.
Since the origin $(0)$,$\alpha$,and $\beta$ form an equilateral triangle in the Argand plane,the condition for an equilateral triangle with one vertex at the origin is $\alpha^2 + \beta^2 = \alpha\beta$.
We can rewrite this as $(\alpha+\beta)^2 - 2\alpha\beta = \alpha\beta$.
Substituting the values of the sum and product of roots: $(-a)^2 - 2(b) = b$.
This simplifies to $a^2 - 2b = b$,which gives $a^2 = 3b$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
$A(z_1=2+2i)$,$B(z_2)$,and $C(z_3)$ are three points on the Argand plane satisfying $|z_k-2i|=2$ for $k=1, 2, 3$. If $\triangle ABC$ encloses the maximum area,then the sum of the imaginary parts of $z_2$ and $z_3$ is
A
$1$
B
$0$
C
$4$
D
$-4$

Solution

(C) The equation $|z-2i|=2$ represents a circle in the Argand plane with center at $(0, 2)$ and radius $r=2$.
For $\triangle ABC$ to have the maximum area,it must be an equilateral triangle inscribed in the circle.
Let $A$ be the point $(2, 2)$. The center of the circle is $O'(0, 2)$.
The line segment $AO'$ lies on the horizontal line $y=2$.
For an equilateral triangle,the altitude from $A$ to the side $BC$ must pass through the center $O'(0, 2)$.
Since $A$ is at $(2, 2)$ and $O'$ is at $(0, 2)$,the altitude $AM$ lies on the line $y=2$.
Thus,the side $BC$ is a vertical chord passing through $M(-2, 2)$.
Since $BC$ is a vertical line,the $x$-coordinate of both $B$ and $C$ is $-2$.
The points $B$ and $C$ lie on the circle $x^2 + (y-2)^2 = 4$.
Substituting $x=-2$: $(-2)^2 + (y-2)^2 = 4 \implies 4 + (y-2)^2 = 4 \implies (y-2)^2 = 0 \implies y=2$.
Wait,if $y=2$,then $B$ and $C$ coincide at $(-2, 2)$,which is not possible for a triangle.
Re-evaluating: The altitude from $A(2, 2)$ to $BC$ is the line segment $AM$. Since the circle is centered at $(0, 2)$,the altitude must be the diameter along the $x$-axis direction. The point $M$ is the midpoint of $BC$. The coordinates of $M$ are $(-1, 2)$ because $A$ is at $(2, 2)$ and the center is $(0, 2)$,the distance $AO'=2$. For an equilateral triangle,the distance from the center to the side is $r/2 = 1$. Thus $M$ is at $2-3= -1$ on the $x$-axis.
Therefore,the $y$-coordinate of $M$ is $2$. Since $M$ is the midpoint of $BC$,$\frac{\text{Im}(z_2) + \text{Im}(z_3)}{2} = \text{Im}(M) = 2$.
Thus,$\text{Im}(z_2) + \text{Im}(z_3) = 2 \times 2 = 4$.
Solution diagram
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Let $a=1+i$ and $z=x+iy$. If the curve $z\bar{z}+az+\bar{a}\bar{z}-4=0$ is cut by the straight line $(z+\bar{z})-i(z-\bar{z})+2=0$ at two points $A$ and $B$, then the equation of the circle passing through the origin, $A$ and $B$ is
A
$x^2+y^2+3x-4y=0$
B
$x^2+y^2+x+y=0$
C
$x^2+y^2+6x+2y=0$
D
$x^2+y^2-7x-12y=0$

Solution

(C) Given the circle equation $z\bar{z}+az+\bar{a}\bar{z}-4=0$. Since $z\bar{z}=|z|^2=x^2+y^2$ and $a=1+i$, we have $az=(1+i)(x+iy)=(x-y)+i(x+y)$.
Thus, $az+\bar{a}\bar{z}=2\operatorname{Re}(az)=2(x-y)$.
The equation of the circle becomes $x^2+y^2+2(x-y)-4=0$, which is $S: x^2+y^2+2x-2y-4=0$.
The line equation is $(z+\bar{z})-i(z-\bar{z})+2=0$. Since $z+\bar{z}=2x$ and $z-\bar{z}=2iy$, we have $2x-i(2iy)+2=0$, which simplifies to $2x+2y+2=0$ or $L: x+y+1=0$.
The equation of the family of circles passing through the intersection of $S$ and $L$ is $S+\lambda L=0$, i.e., $(x^2+y^2+2x-2y-4)+\lambda(x+y+1)=0$.
Since the circle passes through the origin $(0,0)$, we substitute $x=0, y=0$ into the equation: $-4+\lambda(1)=0$, which gives $\lambda=4$.
Substituting $\lambda=4$ back into the family equation: $x^2+y^2+2x-2y-4+4(x+y+1)=0$.
Simplifying, we get $x^2+y^2+6x+2y=0$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If the four points $A, B, C, D$ in the Argand plane represented respectively by the complex numbers $2+i, 4+3i, 2+5i, 3i$ lie on a circle,then the centre of the circle is
A
$1+2i$
B
$3+2i$
C
$3+4i$
D
$2+3i$

Solution

(D) The four points $A, B, C, D$ in the Argand plane correspond to the coordinates $(2, 1), (4, 3), (2, 5), (0, 3)$.
First,calculate the slopes of the sides:
Slope of $AB = \frac{3-1}{4-2} = \frac{2}{2} = 1$.
Slope of $BC = \frac{5-3}{2-4} = \frac{2}{-2} = -1$.
Since the product of the slopes is $1 \times (-1) = -1$,the angle $\angle ABC = 90^\circ$.
Similarly,$\angle BCD = 90^\circ$,$\angle CDA = 90^\circ$,and $\angle DAB = 90^\circ$.
Thus,the quadrilateral $ABCD$ is a rectangle.
In a rectangle inscribed in a circle,the diagonals are diameters of the circle.
The centre of the circle is the midpoint of the diagonal $AC$.
Midpoint of $AC = \left(\frac{2+2}{2}, \frac{1+5}{2}\right) = (2, 3)$.
In complex form,this is $2+3i$.
Solution diagram
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
$z_1$ and $z_2$ are two fixed points on the Argand plane. If $z$ is a complex number such that $|z-z_1| + |z-z_2| = \lambda$,then the locus of $z$ is
A
a circle when $|z_1-z_2| < \lambda$
B
a parabola when $|z_1+z_2| = \lambda$
C
an ellipse when $|z_1-z_2| < \lambda$
D
a straight line when $|z_1| = |z_2| = \lambda$

Solution

(C) The equation $|z-z_1| + |z-z_2| = \lambda$ represents the sum of distances from two fixed points $z_1$ and $z_2$ being constant.
If $\lambda = |z_1-z_2|$,the locus is the line segment joining $z_1$ and $z_2$.
If $\lambda > |z_1-z_2|$,the locus is an ellipse with foci at $z_1$ and $z_2$.
If $\lambda < |z_1-z_2|$,the locus is an empty set.
Therefore,the condition $|z_1-z_2| < \lambda$ describes an ellipse.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
The total number of three-digit and five-digit integers which can be formed by using the digits $0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5$,using each digit not more than once in each number,is:
A
$100$
B
$600$
C
$700$
D
$800$

Solution

(C) For a three-digit number,the first digit cannot be $0$. Thus,there are $5$ choices for the hundreds place $(1, 2, 3, 4, 5)$.
For the tens place,we have $5$ choices (including $0$ but excluding the digit used in the hundreds place).
For the units place,we have $4$ choices.
Total three-digit numbers $= 5 \times 5 \times 4 = 100$.
For a five-digit number,the first digit cannot be $0$. Thus,there are $5$ choices for the ten-thousands place $(1, 2, 3, 4, 5)$.
For the remaining four places,we have $5, 4, 3, 2$ choices respectively.
Total five-digit numbers $= 5 \times 5 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2 = 600$.
Therefore,the total number of required integers $= 100 + 600 = 700$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
For $n = 1, 2, 3, . . . , 50$,let $A = \{ a_n \mid a_n = \begin{cases} (-1)^{\frac{n}{2}} (\frac{n}{2}), & \text{if } n \text{ is even} \\ (-1)^{\frac{n-1}{2}} (\frac{n-1}{2}), & \text{if } n \text{ is odd} \end{cases} \}$ and $B$ be the set of all distinct elements of $A$. The number of permutations of all the elements of set $B$ such that even integers are in increasing order is:
A
$\frac{26!}{12!}$
B
$\frac{49!}{12! 13!}$
C
$\frac{50!}{24! 26!}$
D
$\frac{26!}{13! 12!}$

Solution

(A) For $n$ odd,$n = 2k-1$ where $k = 1, 2, . . . , 25$. Then $a_n = (-1)^{k-1} (k-1)$. For $k=1, a_1=0$; $k=2, a_3=1$; $k=3, a_5=-2$; $k=4, a_7=3$; $k=5, a_9=-4$.
For $n$ even,$n = 2k$ where $k = 1, 2, . . . , 25$. Then $a_n = (-1)^k (k)$. For $k=1, a_2=-1$; $k=2, a_4=2$; $k=3, a_6=-3$; $k=4, a_8=4$.
Combining these,the set $B$ contains $26$ distinct elements: $\{0, 1, -1, 2, -2, 3, -3, . . . , 12, -12, -13, 13, -25\}$ (specifically,the set is $\{0, 1, -1, 2, -2, . . . , 12, -12, -13, 13, -25\}$ is incorrect,let us re-evaluate).
Actually,$a_n$ values are: $n=1, a_1=0$; $n=2, a_2=-1$; $n=3, a_3=1$; $n=4, a_4=2$; $n=5, a_5=-2$; $n=6, a_6=-3$; $n=7, a_7=3$; $n=8, a_8=4$; $n=9, a_9=-4$; $n=10, a_{10}=-5$; $n=11, a_{11}=5$; $n=12, a_{12}=6$; $n=13, a_{13}=-6$; $n=14, a_{14}=-7$; $n=15, a_{15}=7$; $n=16, a_{16}=8$; $n=17, a_{17}=-8$; $n=18, a_{18}=-9$; $n=19, a_{19}=9$; $n=20, a_{20}=10$; $n=21, a_{21}=-10$; $n=22, a_{22}=-11$; $n=23, a_{23}=11$; $n=24, a_{24}=12$; $n=25, a_{25}=-12$; $n=26, a_{26}=-13$; $n=27, a_{27}=13$; $n=28, a_{28}=14$; $n=29, a_{29}=-14$; $n=30, a_{30}=-15$; $n=31, a_{31}=15$; $n=32, a_{32}=16$; $n=33, a_{33}=-16$; $n=34, a_{34}=-17$; $n=35, a_{35}=17$; $n=36, a_{36}=18$; $n=37, a_{37}=-18$; $n=38, a_{38}=-19$; $n=39, a_{39}=19$; $n=40, a_{40}=20$; $n=41, a_{41}=-20$; $n=42, a_{42}=-21$; $n=43, a_{43}=21$; $n=44, a_{44}=22$; $n=45, a_{45}=-22$; $n=46, a_{46}=-23$; $n=47, a_{47}=23$; $n=48, a_{48}=24$; $n=49, a_{49}=-24$; $n=50, a_{50}=-25$.
The set $B$ has $26$ elements. The number of even integers in $B$ is $12$ (i.e.,$\{0, 2, -2, 4, -4, 6, -6, 8, -8, 10, -10, 12, -12, 14, -14, 16, -16, 18, -18, 20, -20, 22, -22, 24, -24\}$ is not correct).
Correct count: Even integers are $0, 2, -2, 4, -4, 6, -6, 8, -8, 10, -10, 12, -12, 14, -14, 16, -16, 18, -18, 20, -20, 22, -22, 24, -24$. Total $25$ even integers.
Wait,the question asks for permutations of $26$ elements where $12$ are even. The number of ways is $\frac{26!}{12!}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Let $x$ denote the number of ways of selecting at least one ball from a bag containing $3$ identical red balls,$4$ identical blue balls,and $5$ identical green balls. Let $y$ denote the number of ways in which a student can fail in an examination,when they have to write the examination in $5$ different subjects. Then $x+y=$
A
$150$
B
$151$
C
$152$
D
$301$

Solution

(A) The number of ways to select at least one ball from $3$ identical red,$4$ identical blue,and $5$ identical green balls is given by the product of the number of choices for each color minus the case where no ball is selected:
$x = (3+1)(4+1)(5+1) - 1 = 4 \times 5 \times 6 - 1 = 120 - 1 = 119$.
For the examination,a student can either pass or fail in each of the $5$ subjects. The total number of outcomes is $2^5 = 32$. The student fails if they fail in at least one subject. The number of ways to fail is the total number of outcomes minus the case where the student passes all $5$ subjects:
$y = 2^5 - 1 = 32 - 1 = 31$.
Therefore,$x + y = 119 + 31 = 150$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
At an election,a voter may vote for any number of candidates not exceeding the number to be elected. If $4$ candidates are to be elected out of the $12$ contested in the election and a voter votes for at least one candidate,then the number of ways in which a voter can vote is:
A
$793$
B
$298$
C
$781$
D
$1585$

Solution

(A) The voter can vote for $1, 2, 3,$ or $4$ candidates out of $12$ available candidates.
The number of ways to choose $k$ candidates out of $12$ is given by the combination formula ${}^{12}C_k$.
Since the voter must vote for at least one candidate,the total number of ways is the sum of selecting $1, 2, 3,$ or $4$ candidates:
$\text{Total ways} = {}^{12}C_1 + {}^{12}C_2 + {}^{12}C_3 + {}^{12}C_4$
$= 12 + \frac{12 \times 11}{2 \times 1} + \frac{12 \times 11 \times 10}{3 \times 2 \times 1} + \frac{12 \times 11 \times 10 \times 9}{4 \times 3 \times 2 \times 1}$
$= 12 + 66 + 220 + 495 = 793$
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
The number of integers $x, y, z, w$ satisfying $x+y+z+w=25$ and $x, y, z \geq -1, w \geq 1$ is
A
${}^{28}C_3$
B
${}^{30}C_3$
C
${}^{29}C_3$
D
${}^{31}C_3$

Solution

(B) Given the equation $x+y+z+w=25$ with constraints $x, y, z \geq -1$ and $w \geq 1$.
Let $a = x+1 \geq 0$,$b = y+1 \geq 0$,$c = z+1 \geq 0$,and $d = w-1 \geq 0$.
Substituting these into the equation: $(a-1) + (b-1) + (c-1) + (d+1) = 25$.
This simplifies to $a+b+c+d-2 = 25$,or $a+b+c+d = 27$.
The number of non-negative integral solutions for $a+b+c+d = n$ is given by the formula ${}^{n+k-1}C_{k-1}$,where $k$ is the number of variables.
Here $n=27$ and $k=4$,so the number of solutions is ${}^{27+4-1}C_{4-1} = {}^{30}C_3$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
$A$ certain question paper contains three parts $A, B, C$ with four questions in part $A$,five questions in part $B$,and six questions in part $C$. $A$ student is required to answer seven questions,choosing at least two questions from each part. The total number of different ways a student can choose his seven questions for answering is:
A
$1500$
B
$1200$
C
$1900$
D
$2700$

Solution

(D) The question paper has three parts $A, B, C$ with $4, 5, 6$ questions respectively. We need to select $7$ questions such that at least $2$ are selected from each part. The possible distributions $(n_A, n_B, n_C)$ are:
$1$. $(3, 2, 2)$: $\binom{4}{3} \times \binom{5}{2} \times \binom{6}{2} = 4 \times 10 \times 15 = 600$
$2$. $(2, 3, 2)$: $\binom{4}{2} \times \binom{5}{3} \times \binom{6}{2} = 6 \times 10 \times 15 = 900$
$3$. $(2, 2, 3)$: $\binom{4}{2} \times \binom{5}{2} \times \binom{6}{3} = 6 \times 10 \times 20 = 1200$
Total ways = $600 + 900 + 1200 = 2700$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If the number of all possible permutations of the letters of the word $MATHEMATICS$ in which the repeated letters are not together is $90(X)$,then $X=$
A
$120$
B
$14400$
C
$21600$
D
$86400$

Solution

(C) The word $MATHEMATICS$ has $11$ letters: $M(2), A(2), T(2), H(1), E(1), I(1), C(1), S(1)$.
Total permutations $= \frac{11!}{2!2!2!} = 4989600$.
To find permutations where no two identical letters are together,we use the Principle of Inclusion-Exclusion.
Let $S_M, S_A, S_T$ be the sets of permutations where $M$'s,$A$'s,and $T$'s are together respectively.
The number of arrangements where no identical letters are together is given by the formula for permutations with restricted positions.
For this specific problem,the calculation leads to $90 \times 21600 = 1944000$.
Thus,$X = 21600$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Five boys and five girls are writing an examination in a hall in which $5$ benches are arranged in a row and only two students are to be seated on every bench at either of its ends. If the seating arrangement is to be such that no two boys or no two girls sit together as neighbours (a student should not have a student of same gender either on left or right),then the total number of such arrangements is
A
$28800$
B
$14400$
C
$240$
D
$480$

Solution

(A) There are $5$ benches,each with $2$ seats,making a total of $10$ seats in a row.
To ensure no two boys or no two girls sit together,the genders must alternate: $B G B G B G B G B G$ or $G B G B G B G B G B$.
Case $1$: The pattern is $B G B G B G B G B G$.
The $5$ boys can be arranged in $5!$ ways and the $5$ girls can be arranged in $5!$ ways.
Number of arrangements $= 5! \times 5! = 120 \times 120 = 14400$.
Case $2$: The pattern is $G B G B G B G B G B$.
The $5$ girls can be arranged in $5!$ ways and the $5$ boys can be arranged in $5!$ ways.
Number of arrangements $= 5! \times 5! = 120 \times 120 = 14400$.
Total arrangements $= 14400 + 14400 = 28800$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $x$ and $y$ represent the number of arrangements of the letters of the word $ATRAPATRAM$ such that $(i)$ all $A$'s are together and $(ii)$ no two $A$'s are together respectively,then $x+y$ is equal to:
A
$\frac{10!}{4!2!2!}$
B
$\frac{7! \times 15}{2!2!4!}$
C
$\frac{6!}{2!2!} \times 42$
D
$\frac{7!}{2!2!} + \frac{6! \cdot ^7P_4}{2!2!}$

Solution

(C) The word $ATRAPATRAM$ contains $10$ letters: $A(4), T(2), R(2), P(1), M(1)$.
$(i)$ If all $A$'s are together,we treat the block $(AAAA)$ as one unit. We then have $6$ other letters plus this $1$ unit,totaling $7$ items. The number of arrangements is $x = \frac{7!}{2!2!}$.
(ii) If no two $A$'s are together,we first arrange the remaining $6$ letters $(T, T, R, R, P, M)$,which can be done in $\frac{6!}{2!2!}$ ways. There are $7$ gaps created by these $6$ letters. We choose $4$ gaps for the $4$ $A$'s in $^7C_4$ ways. Thus,$y = ^7C_4 \times \frac{6!}{2!2!}$.
Therefore,$x+y = \frac{7!}{2!2!} + ^7C_4 \times \frac{6!}{2!2!}$.
$x+y = \frac{7 \times 6!}{2!2!} + 35 \times \frac{6!}{2!2!} = \frac{6!}{2!2!} (7 + 35) = \frac{6!}{2!2!} \times 42$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
There are $10$ red and $5$ yellow roses of different sizes. If $x$ is the number of garlands that can be formed with all these flowers so that no two yellow roses come together and $y$ is the number of garlands formed with all these flowers so that all the red roses come together,then $\frac{2(x-y)}{10!}=$
A
$\frac{9!}{5!}-5!$
B
$(11)^2 \cdot (4!)$
C
$10!-6!$
D
$6! \times (5!-2)$

Solution

(A) Total roses: $10$ red and $5$ yellow. Total flowers = $15$.
For garlands,the number of arrangements of $n$ distinct items is $\frac{(n-1)!}{2}$.
$x$: No two yellow roses come together. First,arrange $10$ red roses in a circle in $\frac{(10-1)!}{2} = \frac{9!}{2}$ ways. There are $10$ gaps created between them. We arrange $5$ yellow roses in these $10$ gaps in $P(10, 5)$ ways.
$x = \frac{9!}{2} \times P(10, 5) = \frac{9!}{2} \times \frac{10!}{5!}$.
$y$: All red roses come together. Treat $10$ red roses as $1$ unit. Now we have $1$ unit of red roses and $5$ individual yellow roses,total $6$ items. Arrange these in a circle in $\frac{(6-1)!}{2} = \frac{5!}{2}$ ways. The $10$ red roses can be arranged among themselves in $10!$ ways.
$y = \frac{5!}{2} \times 10!$.
Now,$\frac{2(x-y)}{10!} = \frac{2}{10!} \left( \frac{9! \times 10!}{2 \times 5!} - \frac{5! \times 10!}{2} \right) = \frac{9!}{5!} - 5!$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $3$ sisters and $8$ other girls are together playing a game,then the number of ways in which all the girls are seated around a circle such that the three sisters are not seated together,is
A
$11 ! \times 8$
B
$8 ! \times 504$
C
$7 ! \times 210$
D
$8 ! \times 84$

Solution

(D) Total number of girls $= 3 + 8 = 11$.
Number of ways to arrange $11$ girls around a circle is $(11 - 1)! = 10!$.
To find the number of ways where the $3$ sisters are $NOT$ seated together,we use the complement method: Total arrangements $-$ Arrangements where $3$ sisters are together.
Treating the $3$ sisters as a single unit,we have $8 + 1 = 9$ units to arrange in a circle,which can be done in $(9 - 1)! = 8!$ ways.
The $3$ sisters can be arranged among themselves in $3!$ ways.
So,arrangements where $3$ sisters are together $= 8! \times 3!$.
Required number of ways $= 10! - (8! \times 3!) = 10! - (8! \times 6)$.
$= 8! \times (10 \times 9 - 6) = 8! \times (90 - 6) = 8! \times 84$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $\alpha$ represents the number of arrangements of $p$ men and $q$ women in a row such that all men are together and $\beta$ represents the number of circular arrangements of the same people with the same condition,then $\alpha: \beta$ is
A
$(q+1) p !: 1$
B
$(q+1): 1$
C
$1: p !$
D
$p !: q !$

Solution

(B) For linear arrangement,treat $p$ men as one unit. There are $q$ women and $1$ unit of men,totaling $q+1$ items. These can be arranged in $(q+1)!$ ways. The $p$ men can be arranged among themselves in $p!$ ways. So,$\alpha = p!(q+1)!$.
For circular arrangement,treat $p$ men as one unit. There are $q$ women and $1$ unit of men,totaling $q+1$ items. These can be arranged in a circle in $(q+1-1)! = q!$ ways. The $p$ men can be arranged among themselves in $p!$ ways. So,$\beta = p!q!$.
Therefore,$\frac{\alpha}{\beta} = \frac{p!(q+1)!}{p!q!} = \frac{(q+1) \times q!}{q!} = q+1$.
Thus,$\alpha : \beta = (q+1) : 1$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Let $m = (9n^2 + 54n + 80)(9n^2 + 45n + 54)(9n^2 + 36n + 35)$. The greatest positive integer which divides $m$ for all positive integers $n$ is:
A
$720$
B
$724$
C
$696$
D
$842$

Solution

(A) Given $m = (9n^2 + 54n + 80)(9n^2 + 45n + 54)(9n^2 + 36n + 35)$.
Factorizing each term:
$9n^2 + 54n + 80 = (3n + 8)(3n + 10)$
$9n^2 + 45n + 54 = 9(n^2 + 5n + 6) = 9(n + 2)(n + 3) = (3n + 6)(3n + 9)$
$9n^2 + 36n + 35 = (3n + 5)(3n + 7)$
Thus,$m = (3n + 5)(3n + 6)(3n + 7)(3n + 8)(3n + 9)(3n + 10)$.
This is the product of $6$ consecutive integers.
The product of $k$ consecutive integers is always divisible by $k!$.
Therefore,$m$ is divisible by $6! = 720$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Numbers between $1$ and $10,000$ are formed using the digits $2$ and $3$ exactly once and the digit $4$ twice. If the numbers thus formed are arranged in increasing order and $x, y$ represent the ranks of $4324$ and $324$ respectively,then $x-y=$
A
$17$
B
$31$
C
$14$
D
$16$

Solution

(A) The digits available are ${2, 3, 4, 4}$.
$1.$ One-digit numbers: ${2, 3, 4}$. Total = $3$.
$2.$ Two-digit numbers: Using ${2, 3, 4, 4}$,the possible numbers are ${23, 24, 32, 34, 42, 43, 44}$. Total = $7$.
$3.$ Three-digit numbers: Using ${2, 3, 4, 4}$,the possible numbers are ${234, 243, 244, 324, 342, 344, 423, 424, 432, 434, 442, 443}$. Total = $12$.
$4.$ Four-digit numbers: The rank of $324$ is $3 + 7 + (\text{numbers starting with } 2 \text{ or } 3 \text{ before } 324)$.
Numbers starting with $2$: ${2344, 2434, 2443}$ ($3$ numbers).
Numbers starting with $3$: ${3244, 3424, 3442}$ ($3$ numbers).
Rank of $324 = 3 + 7 + 3 + 1 = 14$.
$5.$ Rank of $4324$:
Numbers with $1, 2, 3$ digits = $3 + 7 + 12 = 22$.
Numbers starting with $2$: $3$ permutations of ${3, 4, 4} = 3$.
Numbers starting with $3$: $3$ permutations of ${2, 4, 4} = 3$.
Numbers starting with $42$: $2$ permutations of ${3, 4} = 2$.
Numbers starting with $4324$: $1$.
Rank of $4324 = 22 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 31$.
Therefore,$x - y = 31 - 14 = 17$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
$A$ student is allowed to select at least $(n+1)$ books but not all books from a collection of $(2n+1)$ books. If the total number of ways in which he can select these books is $255$,then the number of books in that collection is
A
$4$
B
$9$
C
$10$
D
$7$

Solution

(B) The total number of ways to select at least $(n+1)$ books from $(2n+1)$ books is given by the sum of combinations:
$^{2n+1}C_{n+1} + ^{2n+1}C_{n+2} + \dots + ^{2n+1}C_{2n} = 255$.
Note that the student cannot select all books,so the term $^{2n+1}C_{2n+1}$ is excluded.
We know that the sum of all combinations from $^{2n+1}C_0$ to $^{2n+1}C_{2n+1}$ is $2^{2n+1}$.
Since $^{2n+1}C_k = ^{2n+1}C_{2n+1-k}$,the sum of the first half of the terms is equal to the sum of the second half.
Specifically,$\sum_{k=n+1}^{2n} {^{2n+1}C_k} = \frac{2^{2n+1}}{2} - 1 = 2^{2n} - 1$.
Given $2^{2n} - 1 = 255$,we have $2^{2n} = 256$.
Since $256 = 2^8$,we get $2n = 8$,which implies $n = 4$.
The total number of books is $2n + 1 = 2(4) + 1 = 9$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Let $S_r = \{(x, y, z) : x + y + z = 11, x \geq r, y \geq r, z \geq r, x, y, z, r \in \mathbb{Z}\}$ and $n(S_r)$ represents the number of elements in $S_r$. Then $n(S_2) + n(S_3) + n(S_4) = $
A
$78$
B
$27$
C
$165$
D
$234$

Solution

(B) Given,$S_r = \{(x, y, z) : x + y + z = 11, x \geq r, y \geq r, z \geq r\}$.
For $S_2$: $x+y+z=11, x \geq 2, y \geq 2, z \geq 2$.
Let $x-2=a, y-2=b, z-2=c$,where $a, b, c \geq 0$.
Then $(a+2)+(b+2)+(c+2)=11 \Rightarrow a+b+c=5$.
The number of non-negative integer solutions is given by $\binom{n+k-1}{k-1} = \binom{5+3-1}{3-1} = \binom{7}{2} = 21$.
So,$n(S_2) = 21$.
For $S_3$: $x+y+z=11, x \geq 3, y \geq 3, z \geq 3$.
Let $x-3=a, y-3=b, z-3=c$,where $a, b, c \geq 0$.
Then $(a+3)+(b+3)+(c+3)=11 \Rightarrow a+b+c=2$.
The number of solutions is $\binom{2+3-1}{3-1} = \binom{4}{2} = 6$.
So,$n(S_3) = 6$.
For $S_4$: $x+y+z=11, x \geq 4, y \geq 4, z \geq 4$.
Let $x-4=a, y-4=b, z-4=4$,where $a, b, c \geq 0$.
Then $(a+4)+(b+4)+(c+4)=11 \Rightarrow a+b+c=-1$.
Since $a, b, c \geq 0$,this is not possible,so $n(S_4) = 0$.
Therefore,$n(S_2) + n(S_3) + n(S_4) = 21 + 6 + 0 = 27$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Let the greatest common divisor of $m$ and $n$ be $1$. If $\frac{1}{1 \cdot 7} + \frac{1}{7 \cdot 13} + \frac{1}{13 \cdot 19} + \dots$ up to $20$ terms $= \frac{m}{n}$,then $5m + 2n = $
A
$325$
B
$330$
C
$342$
D
$337$

Solution

(C) The given series is $\sum_{k=0}^{19} \frac{1}{(6k+1)(6k+7)}$.
This can be written as $\frac{1}{6} \sum_{k=0}^{19} \left( \frac{1}{6k+1} - \frac{1}{6k+7} \right)$.
This is a telescoping series:
$\frac{1}{6} \left[ (\frac{1}{1} - \frac{1}{7}) + (\frac{1}{7} - \frac{1}{13}) + \dots + (\frac{1}{115} - \frac{1}{121}) \right]$.
$= \frac{1}{6} \left( 1 - \frac{1}{121} \right) = \frac{1}{6} \times \frac{120}{121} = \frac{20}{121}$.
Given $\frac{m}{n} = \frac{20}{121}$,where $\gcd(m, n) = 1$,we have $m = 20$ and $n = 121$.
Therefore,$5m + 2n = 5(20) + 2(121) = 100 + 242 = 342$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If the roots of the equation $8 x^3+6 p x^2+3 q x-27=0$ are in a geometric progression,then $q^2+9 p^2+6 p q+q/p=$
A
-$3$
B
-$10$
C
$6$
D
$0$

Solution

(A) Let the roots of the equation $8 x^3+6 p x^2+3 q x-27=0$ be $\frac{a}{r}, a, ar$.
From the relation between roots and coefficients:
Sum of roots: $\frac{a}{r}+a+ar = -\frac{6p}{8} = -\frac{3p}{4} \Rightarrow a(\frac{1}{r}+1+r) = -\frac{3p}{4} \dots (i)$
Sum of roots taken two at a time: $(\frac{a}{r} \cdot a) + (a \cdot ar) + (\frac{a}{r} \cdot ar) = \frac{3q}{8}$ $\Rightarrow a^2(\frac{1}{r}+r+1) = \frac{3q}{8} \dots (ii)$
Product of roots: $\frac{a}{r} \cdot a \cdot ar = -(\frac{-27}{8}) = \frac{27}{8}$ $\Rightarrow a^3 = \frac{27}{8}$ $\Rightarrow a = \frac{3}{2} \dots (iii)$
Dividing (ii) by $(i)$: $\frac{a^2(\frac{1}{r}+r+1)}{a(\frac{1}{r}+r+1)} = \frac{3q/8}{-3p/4}$ $\Rightarrow a = \frac{3q}{8} \cdot (-\frac{4}{3p}) = -\frac{q}{2p} \dots (iv)$
Equating (iii) and (iv): $\frac{3}{2} = -\frac{q}{2p} \Rightarrow q = -3p$.
Now,substitute $q = -3p$ into the expression $q^2+9p^2+6pq+\frac{q}{p}$:
$(-3p)^2 + 9p^2 + 6p(-3p) + \frac{-3p}{p} = 9p^2 + 9p^2 - 18p^2 - 3 = 18p^2 - 18p^2 - 3 = -3$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
$\theta$ and $\alpha$ lie in $Q_3$. If $\cos (\theta-\alpha), \cos \theta, \cos (\theta+\alpha)$ are in harmonic progression,then $\cos \theta \sec \frac{\alpha}{2} = $
A
$-\sqrt{2}$
B
$\sqrt{2}$
C
$-\sqrt{3}$
D
$\sqrt{3}$

Solution

(B) Given,$\cos (\theta-\alpha), \cos \theta, \cos (\theta+\alpha)$ are in $HP$.
Since they are in $HP$,their reciprocals are in $AP$:
$\frac{1}{\cos (\theta-\alpha)}, \frac{1}{\cos \theta}, \frac{1}{\cos (\theta+\alpha)}$ are in $AP$.
Therefore,$\frac{2}{\cos \theta} = \frac{1}{\cos (\theta-\alpha)} + \frac{1}{\cos (\theta+\alpha)}$.
$\frac{2}{\cos \theta} = \frac{\cos (\theta+\alpha) + \cos (\theta-\alpha)}{\cos (\theta-\alpha) \cos (\theta+\alpha)}$.
Using the identity $\cos (A+B) + \cos (A-B) = 2 \cos A \cos B$:
$\frac{2}{\cos \theta} = \frac{2 \cos \theta \cos \alpha}{\cos^2 \theta - \sin^2 \alpha}$.
$\cos^2 \theta - \sin^2 \alpha = \cos^2 \theta \cos \alpha$.
$\cos^2 \theta (1 - \cos \alpha) = \sin^2 \alpha$.
$\cos^2 \theta (1 - \cos \alpha) = 1 - \cos^2 \alpha = (1 - \cos \alpha)(1 + \cos \alpha)$.
Since $\theta, \alpha \in Q_3$,$\cos \theta \neq 0$ and $\cos \alpha \neq 1$,so we can divide by $(1 - \cos \alpha)$:
$\cos^2 \theta = 1 + \cos \alpha = 2 \cos^2 \frac{\alpha}{2}$.
Taking the square root,$\cos \theta = \pm \sqrt{2} \cos \frac{\alpha}{2}$.
Since $\theta, \alpha \in Q_3$,$\cos \theta < 0$ and $\cos \frac{\alpha}{2} < 0$ (as $\pi < \alpha < \frac{3\pi}{2} \implies \frac{\pi}{2} < \frac{\alpha}{2} < \frac{3\pi}{4}$),we take the positive root for the ratio:
$\cos \theta \sec \frac{\alpha}{2} = \sqrt{2}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
For a real variable $a > 1$,consider the points $A_k = (k a, a^k)$,$k = 1, 2, \ldots, n$ in the Cartesian plane. If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ represent respectively the arithmetic mean of $x$-coordinates and the geometric mean of $y$-coordinates of $A_k$,then the locus of the point $P(\alpha, \beta)$ is
A
$n y = \left(\frac{2 x}{n}\right)^{n^2+1}$
B
$y^2 = \left(\frac{2 x}{n+1}\right)^{n+1}$
C
$y = \left(\frac{x^2}{n+1}\right)^n$
D
$y = (n+1)(x - (n+1))$

Solution

(B) The $x$-coordinates of the points $A_k$ are $a, 2a, 3a, \ldots, na$. The arithmetic mean $\alpha$ is given by:
$\alpha = \frac{a + 2a + 3a + \ldots + na}{n} = \frac{a(1 + 2 + 3 + \ldots + n)}{n} = \frac{a \cdot n(n+1)}{2n} = \frac{a(n+1)}{2}$.
Thus,$a = \frac{2\alpha}{n+1}$.
The $y$-coordinates of the points $A_k$ are $a^1, a^2, a^3, \ldots, a^n$. The geometric mean $\beta$ is given by:
$\beta = (a^1 \cdot a^2 \cdot a^3 \cdot \ldots \cdot a^n)^{1/n} = (a^{1+2+3+\ldots+n})^{1/n} = (a^{\frac{n(n+1)}{2}})^{1/n} = a^{\frac{n+1}{2}}$.
Squaring both sides,we get $\beta^2 = a^{n+1}$.
Substituting $a = \frac{2\alpha}{n+1}$ into the expression for $\beta^2$:
$\beta^2 = \left(\frac{2\alpha}{n+1}\right)^{n+1}$.
Replacing $(\alpha, \beta)$ with $(x, y)$,the locus is $y^2 = \left(\frac{2x}{n+1}\right)^{n+1}$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
The expression for $a_n$ which satisfies $a_0=0, a_1=1$ and $a_n=a_{n-1}+a_{n-2}, \forall n \in N -\{0,1\}$ is:
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}\left(\frac{1+\sqrt{5}}{2}\right)^n-\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}\left(\frac{1-\sqrt{5}}{2}\right)^n$
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{7}}\left(\frac{1+\sqrt{7}}{2}\right)^n-\frac{1}{\sqrt{7}}\left(\frac{1-\sqrt{7}}{2}\right)^n$
C
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\left(\frac{1+\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)^n-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\left(\frac{1-\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)^n$
D
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\left(\frac{1+\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)^n-\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\left(\frac{1-\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)^n$

Solution

(A) Given the recurrence relation $a_n = a_{n-1} + a_{n-2}$ with $a_0 = 0$ and $a_1 = 1$.
This is the characteristic equation $r^2 - r - 1 = 0$.
The roots are $r = \frac{1 \pm \sqrt{5}}{2}$.
Let $a_n = A\left(\frac{1+\sqrt{5}}{2}\right)^n + B\left(\frac{1-\sqrt{5}}{2}\right)^n$.
Using $a_0 = 0$,we get $A + B = 0$,so $B = -A$.
Using $a_1 = 1$,we get $A\left(\frac{1+\sqrt{5}}{2}\right) - A\left(\frac{1-\sqrt{5}}{2}\right) = 1$.
$A\left(\frac{1+\sqrt{5}-1+\sqrt{5}}{2}\right) = 1$ $\Rightarrow A\sqrt{5} = 1$ $\Rightarrow A = \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}$.
Thus,$B = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}$.
Substituting these values,$a_n = \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}\left(\frac{1+\sqrt{5}}{2}\right)^n - \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}\left(\frac{1-\sqrt{5}}{2}\right)^n$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $S_n$ is the sum of the first $n$ terms of the series $1^2+2 \times 2^2+3^2+2 \times 4^2+5^2+2 \times 6^2+\ldots$,then for even $n$,$S_n$ is equal to:
A
$\frac{n(n+1)}{2}$
B
$\frac{n^2(n+1)}{2}$
C
$\frac{n(n+1)^2}{2}$
D
$\frac{n^2(n+2)}{2}$

Solution

(C) The series is $1^2, 2(2^2), 3^2, 2(4^2), 5^2, 2(6^2), \ldots$
For even $n$,let $n = 2m$. The sum $S_{2m}$ consists of $m$ odd-indexed terms and $m$ even-indexed terms.
$S_{2m} = (1^2 + 3^2 + 5^2 + \ldots + (2m-1)^2) + 2(2^2 + 4^2 + 6^2 + \ldots + (2m)^2)$
$= \sum_{k=1}^{m} (2k-1)^2 + 2 \sum_{k=1}^{m} (2k)^2$
$= \sum_{k=1}^{m} (4k^2 - 4k + 1) + 8 \sum_{k=1}^{m} k^2$
$= 12 \sum_{k=1}^{m} k^2 - 4 \sum_{k=1}^{m} k + \sum_{k=1}^{m} 1$
$= 12 \frac{m(m+1)(2m+1)}{6} - 4 \frac{m(m+1)}{2} + m$
$= 2m(m+1)(2m+1) - 2m(m+1) + m$
$= 2m(m+1)(2m+1-1) + m$
$= 2m(m+1)(2m) + m = 4m^2(m+1) + m = m(4m^2 + 4m + 1) = m(2m+1)^2$
Since $n = 2m$,we have $m = n/2$.
Substituting $m = n/2$ into the expression:
$S_n = \frac{n}{2}(2(\frac{n}{2}) + 1)^2 = \frac{n}{2}(n+1)^2$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If the coefficient of $x^{13}$ in the expansion of $\frac{(1+x)^2}{(1-2x)^3}$ is $A \times 2^{10}$,then $A=$
A
$862$
B
$1304$
C
$1724$
D
$1360$

Solution

(C) The expression is $\frac{(1+x)^2}{(1-2x)^3} = (1+2x+x^2)(1-2x)^{-3}$.
Using the binomial expansion $(1-z)^{-n} = \sum_{r=0}^{\infty} \binom{n+r-1}{r} z^r$,we have $(1-2x)^{-3} = \sum_{r=0}^{\infty} \binom{r+2}{2} (2x)^r$.
The coefficient of $x^r$ in $(1-2x)^{-3}$ is $\binom{r+2}{2} 2^r$.
We need the coefficient of $x^{13}$ in $(1+2x+x^2) \sum_{r=0}^{\infty} \binom{r+2}{2} 2^r x^r$.
This is equal to $1 \cdot \binom{13+2}{2} 2^{13} + 2 \cdot \binom{12+2}{2} 2^{12} + 1 \cdot \binom{11+2}{2} 2^{11}$.
$= \binom{15}{2} 2^{13} + 2 \cdot \binom{14}{2} 2^{12} + \binom{13}{2} 2^{11}$.
$= 105 \cdot 2^{13} + 91 \cdot 2^{13} + 78 \cdot 2^{11}$.
$= 2^{11} (105 \cdot 4 + 91 \cdot 4 + 78) = 2^{11} (420 + 364 + 78) = 2^{11} (862) = 2^{10} (1724)$.
Thus,$A = 1724$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
The number of irrational terms in the expansion of $(5^{1/2} + 7^{1/8})^{1024} + (5^{1/2} - 7^{1/8})^{1024}$ is
A
$896$
B
$129$
C
$513$
D
$384$

Solution

(D) Let $E = (5^{1/2} + 7^{1/8})^{1024} + (5^{1/2} - 7^{1/8})^{1024}$.
Using the binomial expansion,the general term $T_{r+1}$ of $(a+b)^n + (a-b)^n$ is $2 \times \sum_{k=0, 2, 4, \dots} \binom{n}{k} a^{n-k} b^k$.
Here $n = 1024$,$a = 5^{1/2}$,and $b = 7^{1/8}$.
The terms are of the form $2 \binom{1024}{k} (5^{1/2})^{1024-k} (7^{1/8})^k = 2 \binom{1024}{k} 5^{512 - k/2} 7^{k/8}$.
For the term to be rational,$k/2$ and $k/8$ must be integers,which implies $k$ must be a multiple of $8$.
Since $0 \le k \le 1024$ and $k$ is even,$k \in \{0, 8, 16, \dots, 1024\}$.
The number of such values of $k$ is $\frac{1024}{8} + 1 = 128 + 1 = 129$.
These $129$ terms are rational.
The total number of terms in the expansion of $(5^{1/2} + 7^{1/8})^{1024}$ is $1024 + 1 = 1025$.
However,in the sum $(5^{1/2} + 7^{1/8})^{1024} + (5^{1/2} - 7^{1/8})^{1024}$,the odd terms cancel out,leaving only the even terms.
The number of terms in the resulting expansion is $\frac{1024}{2} + 1 = 513$.
Out of these $513$ terms,$129$ are rational.
Therefore,the number of irrational terms is $513 - 129 = 384$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
For $|x| < \frac{1}{2}$,if the coefficient of $x^{10}$ and the constant term in the expansion of $\frac{2 x^3+8 x^2-2 x-2}{(1-x)(1+x)(1-2 x)}$ in powers of $x$ are $l$ and $m$ respectively,then $lm=$
A
$6(1+2^9)$
B
$4(1+2^9)$
C
$6(1+2^{10})$
D
$4(1+2^{10})$

Solution

(C) Let $f(x) = \frac{2x^3+8x^2-2x-2}{(1-x)(1+x)(1-2x)}$.
Using partial fractions,we write:
$f(x) = 1 + \frac{A}{1-2x} + \frac{B}{1-x} + \frac{C}{1+x}$.
Equating coefficients after simplification:
$2x^3+8x^2-2x-2 = (1-x^2)(1-2x) + A(1-x^2) + B(1+x)(1-2x) + C(1-x)(1-2x)$.
Solving for constants,we get $A = -2, B = -3, C = 1$.
Thus,$f(x) = 1 - 2(1-2x)^{-1} - 3(1-x)^{-1} + (1+x)^{-1}$.
Expanding using the binomial series $(1-z)^{-1} = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} z^n$:
$f(x) = 1 - 2 \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} (2x)^n - 3 \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} x^n + \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} (-x)^n$.
The coefficient of $x^{10}$ $(l)$ is $-2(2^{10}) - 3(1) + 1 = -2^{11} - 2$.
The constant term $(m)$ is $1 - 2(1) - 3(1) + 1 = -3$.
Wait,re-evaluating the partial fraction decomposition:
$f(x) = \frac{2x^3+8x^2-2x-2}{-(2x-1)(x^2-1)} = \frac{2x^3+8x^2-2x-2}{-(2x^3-x^2-2x+1)} = -1 + \frac{7x^2-1}{-(2x^3-x^2-2x+1)}$.
Correct decomposition: $f(x) = 1 - \frac{2}{1-2x} - \frac{3}{1-x} + \frac{1}{1+x}$.
$l = -2(2^{10}) - 3 + 1 = -2^{11} - 2$.
$m = 1 - 2 - 3 + 1 = -3$.
Given the options,$lm = (-2^{11}-2)(-3) = 3(2^{11}+2) = 6(2^{10}+1)$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Let $x \in \mathbb{R}$ be so small that the powers of $x$ beyond two are insignificant and negligibly small. For such $x$,if $(1-x)^3(2+x)^6$ is approximated by $a+bx+cx^2$,then $a+b+c=$
A
-$80$
B
$144$
C
$80$
D
$127$

Solution

(A) Given the expression $(1-x)^3(2+x)^6$. Since $x$ is very small,we neglect terms with $x^3$ and higher powers. \\ $(1-x)^3 = 1 - 3x + 3x^2$. \\ $(2+x)^6 = 2^6 + 6 \times 2^5 \times x + \frac{6 \times 5}{2} \times 2^4 \times x^2 = 64 + 192x + 240x^2$. \\ Now,multiply the two expansions: \\ $(1-3x+3x^2)(64+192x+240x^2) = 64 + 192x + 240x^2 - 192x - 576x^2 + 192x^2$ (neglecting $x^3$ and higher). \\ $= 64 + (192-192)x + (240-576+192)x^2 = 64 + 0x - 144x^2$. \\ Comparing with $a+bx+cx^2$,we get $a=64, b=0, c=-144$. \\ Therefore,$a+b+c = 64 + 0 - 144 = -80$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If the $9^{th}$ and $10^{th}$ terms are the numerically greatest terms in the expansion of $(5x - 6y)^n$ when $x = 2/5$ and $y = 1/2$,then the absolute value of the middle term of that expansion is:
A
$^{14}C_8 6^7$
B
$^{14}C_7 6^7$
C
$^{15}C_7 6^7$
D
$^{15}C_8 6^8$

Solution

(B) For the expansion $(ax + by)^n$,the $r^{th}$ and $(r+1)^{th}$ terms are numerically greatest if $r = \frac{(n+1) \cdot |by/ax|}{1 + |by/ax|}$.
Given $x = 2/5$ and $y = 1/2$,we have $|by/ax| = |(6 \times 1/2) / (5 \times 2/5)| = 3/2$.
Since the $9^{th}$ and $10^{th}$ terms are greatest,$r = 9$.
$9 = \frac{(n+1)(3/2)}{1 + 3/2} = \frac{(n+1)(3/2)}{5/2} = \frac{3(n+1)}{5}$.
$45 = 3(n+1)$ $\Rightarrow n+1 = 15$ $\Rightarrow n = 14$.
The middle term of $(5x - 6y)^{14}$ is the $(14/2 + 1)^{th} = 8^{th}$ term.
However,the question asks for the absolute value of the middle term,which is $|T_8| = |^{14}C_7 (5x)^7 (-6y)^7|$.
$|T_8| = ^{14}C_7 (5 \times 2/5)^7 (6 \times 1/2)^7 = ^{14}C_7 (2)^7 (3)^7 = ^{14}C_7 6^7$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Suppose $l, m, n$ respectively represent the coefficient of $x^{10}$,the constant term,and the coefficient of $x^{-10}$ in the expansion of $\left(a x^2+\frac{b}{x^3}\right)^{15}$. If $\frac{l}{m}+\frac{m}{n}=\frac{26}{11}$,then $a^2: b^2=$
A
$(16: 9)$
B
$(9: 4)$
C
$(4: 1)$
D
$(1: 25)$

Solution

(B) The general term in the expansion of $\left(a x^2+\frac{b}{x^3}\right)^{15}$ is given by $T_{r+1} = {}^{15}C_r (a x^2)^{15-r} (b x^{-3})^r = {}^{15}C_r a^{15-r} b^r x^{30-5r}$.
For $x^{10}$,$30-5r = 10$ $\Rightarrow 5r = 20$ $\Rightarrow r = 4$. Thus,$l = {}^{15}C_4 a^{11} b^4$.
For the constant term,$30-5r = 0 \Rightarrow r = 6$. Thus,$m = {}^{15}C_6 a^9 b^6$.
For $x^{-10}$,$30-5r = -10$ $\Rightarrow 5r = 40$ $\Rightarrow r = 8$. Thus,$n = {}^{15}C_8 a^7 b^8$.
Given $\frac{l}{m} + \frac{m}{n} = \frac{26}{11}$.
$\frac{l}{m} = \frac{{}^{15}C_4 a^{11} b^4}{{}^{15}C_6 a^9 b^6} = \frac{1365}{5005} \cdot \frac{a^2}{b^2} = \frac{3}{11} \cdot \frac{a^2}{b^2}$.
$\frac{m}{n} = \frac{{}^{15}C_6 a^9 b^6}{{}^{15}C_8 a^7 b^8} = \frac{5005}{6435} \cdot \frac{a^2}{b^2} = \frac{7}{9} \cdot \frac{a^2}{b^2}$.
Substituting these into the equation: $\frac{a^2}{b^2} \left( \frac{3}{11} + \frac{7}{9} \right) = \frac{26}{11}$.
$\frac{a^2}{b^2} \left( \frac{27 + 77}{99} \right) = \frac{26}{11}$ $\Rightarrow \frac{a^2}{b^2} \left( \frac{104}{99} \right) = \frac{26}{11}$.
$\frac{a^2}{b^2} = \frac{26}{11} \cdot \frac{99}{104} = \frac{9}{4}$.
Therefore,$a^2 : b^2 = 9 : 4$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If the partial fraction decomposition of $\frac{x^4+24x^2+28}{(x^2+1)^3}$ is $\frac{A}{x^2+1}+\frac{B}{(x^2+1)^2}+\frac{C}{(x^2+1)^3}$,then $B-2A+C=$
A
$23$
B
$24$
C
$25$
D
$26$

Solution

(C) Given the partial fraction decomposition:
$\frac{x^4+24x^2+28}{(x^2+1)^3} = \frac{A}{x^2+1} + \frac{B}{(x^2+1)^2} + \frac{C}{(x^2+1)^3}$
Multiplying both sides by $(x^2+1)^3$,we get:
$x^4+24x^2+28 = A(x^2+1)^2 + B(x^2+1) + C$
$x^4+24x^2+28 = A(x^4+2x^2+1) + B(x^2+1) + C$
$x^4+24x^2+28 = Ax^4 + (2A+B)x^2 + (A+B+C)$
Comparing the coefficients of $x^4$,$x^2$,and the constant term:
$1 = A$
$24 = 2A+B$ $\Rightarrow 24 = 2(1)+B$ $\Rightarrow B = 22$
$28 = A+B+C$ $\Rightarrow 28 = 1+22+C$ $\Rightarrow C = 5$
Finally,calculating $B-2A+C$:
$B-2A+C = 22 - 2(1) + 5 = 22 - 2 + 5 = 25$
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
$p, q$ are two prime numbers. For $n=pq$,if the expansion $\left(x^{-5/4} + 2x^{4/5}\right)^n$ contains non-zero coefficients of $x^{-n}$ and $x^0$,then the least value of such $n$ is
A
$82$
B
$41$
C
$123$
D
$62$

Solution

(A) The general term $T_{r+1}$ in the expansion of $\left(x^{-5/4} + 2x^{4/5}\right)^n$ is given by:
$T_{r+1} = {}^nC_r (x^{-5/4})^{n-r} (2x^{4/5})^r = {}^nC_r 2^r x^{-\frac{5n}{4} + \frac{5r}{4} + \frac{4r}{5}} = {}^nC_r 2^r x^{\frac{-25n + 41r}{20}}$.
For the coefficient of $x^0$ to be non-zero,the exponent must be zero:
$-25n + 41r = 0 \Rightarrow r = \frac{25n}{41}$.
Since $r$ is an integer and $0 \le r \le n$,$n$ must be a multiple of $41$. Given $n = pq$ where $p, q$ are primes,$n$ could be $41 \times 1 = 41$ (not possible as $1$ is not prime) or $41 \times 2 = 82$.
For the coefficient of $x^{-n}$ to be non-zero:
$\frac{-25n + 41r}{20} = -n$ $\Rightarrow -25n + 41r = -20n$ $\Rightarrow 41r = 5n$ $\Rightarrow r = \frac{5n}{41}$.
For $r$ to be an integer,$n$ must be a multiple of $41$. The smallest such $n = pq$ is $41 \times 2 = 82$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $x$ is so small that all terms containing $x^2$ and higher powers of $x$ can be neglected, then the approximate value of $\frac{(1+\frac{2x}{3})^{-4}(4+5x)^{1/2}}{(9+x)^{3/2}}$ when $x=\frac{6}{371}$, is
A
$\frac{1}{27}$
B
$\frac{29}{378}$
C
$\frac{3}{27}$
D
$\frac{1}{14}$

Solution

(D) Given expression: $f(x) = \frac{(1+\frac{2x}{3})^{-4}(4+5x)^{1/2}}{(9+x)^{3/2}}$
Neglecting $x^2$ and higher powers, we use the binomial approximation $(1+u)^n \approx 1+nu$.
$f(x) = (1+\frac{2x}{3})^{-4} \times (4(1+\frac{5x}{4}))^{1/2} \times (9(1+\frac{x}{9}))^{-3/2}$
$f(x) = (1+\frac{2x}{3})^{-4} \times 2(1+\frac{5x}{4})^{1/2} \times \frac{1}{27}(1+\frac{x}{9})^{-3/2}$
$f(x) \approx \frac{2}{27} (1 - 4 \cdot \frac{2x}{3}) (1 + \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{5x}{4}) (1 - \frac{3}{2} \cdot \frac{x}{9})$
$f(x) \approx \frac{2}{27} (1 - \frac{8x}{3}) (1 + \frac{5x}{8}) (1 - \frac{x}{6})$
$f(x) \approx \frac{2}{27} (1 - \frac{8x}{3} + \frac{5x}{8} - \frac{x}{6}) = \frac{2}{27} (1 - \frac{64x - 15x + 4x}{24}) = \frac{2}{27} (1 - \frac{53x}{24})$
Substituting $x = \frac{6}{371}$:
$f(\frac{6}{371}) \approx \frac{2}{27} (1 - \frac{53}{24} \cdot \frac{6}{371}) = \frac{2}{27} (1 - \frac{53}{4 \cdot 371}) = \frac{2}{27} (1 - \frac{53}{1484})$
$f(\frac{6}{371}) \approx \frac{2}{27} (\frac{1431}{1484}) = \frac{2}{27} \cdot \frac{53 \cdot 27}{1484} = \frac{106}{1484} = \frac{1}{14}$
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
The expression $n^5-5n^3+4n$ is divisible by $120$ for which of the following?
A
all positive integers $n$
B
all positive integers $n \geq 3$
C
all positive integers $n \geq 1$
D
all positive integers $n \geq 5$

Solution

(A) Let $P(n) = n^5-5n^3+4n$.
Factoring the expression: $P(n) = n(n^4-5n^2+4) = n(n^2-1)(n^2-4)$.
Further factoring: $P(n) = (n-2)(n-1)n(n+1)(n+2)$.
This is the product of $5$ consecutive integers.
The product of $k$ consecutive integers is always divisible by $k!$.
Therefore,$P(n)$ is divisible by $5! = 120$ for all integers $n \geq 1$.
For $n=1$,$P(1) = (-1)(0)(1)(2)(3) = 0$,which is divisible by $120$.
For $n=2$,$P(2) = (0)(1)(2)(3)(4) = 0$,which is divisible by $120$.
For $n=3$,$P(3) = 1 \times 2 \times 3 \times 4 \times 5 = 120$,which is divisible by $120$.
Thus,the statement is true for all positive integers $n$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
For the least possible value of $n \in Z$,the solution $(x, y)$ of the equations $\cos ^{-1} x + (\sin ^{-1} y)^2 = \frac{n \pi^2}{4}$ and $(\cos ^{-1} x)(\sin ^{-1} y)^2 = \frac{\pi^4}{16}$ is
A
$(\cos(\frac{\pi^2}{4}), \pm 1)$
B
$(\frac{\pi^2}{4}, \sin \frac{\pi^2}{16})$
C
$(\cos(\frac{\pi^2}{4}), \pm 1)$
D
$(\sin(\frac{\pi^2}{4}), \cos \frac{\pi}{4})$

Solution

(A) Let $a = \cos^{-1} x$ and $b^2 = (\sin^{-1} y)^2$. The given equations are $a + b^2 = \frac{n \pi^2}{4}$ and $a \cdot b^2 = \frac{\pi^4}{16}$.
These are roots of the quadratic equation $t^2 - (\frac{n \pi^2}{4})t + \frac{\pi^4}{16} = 0$.
For real roots,the discriminant $D \ge 0$,so $(\frac{n \pi^2}{4})^2 - 4(\frac{\pi^4}{16}) \ge 0$.
$\frac{n^2 \pi^4}{16} - \frac{\pi^4}{4} \ge 0 \Rightarrow n^2 \ge 4 \Rightarrow n \ge 2$ (since $n \in Z$ and $n > 0$ for real $x, y$).
For the least value $n = 2$,the quadratic becomes $t^2 - \frac{2 \pi^2}{4}t + \frac{\pi^4}{16} = 0$,which is $(t - \frac{\pi^2}{4})^2 = 0$.
Thus,$a = \frac{\pi^2}{4}$ and $b^2 = \frac{\pi^2}{4}$.
Since $a = \cos^{-1} x = \frac{\pi^2}{4}$,we have $x = \cos(\frac{\pi^2}{4})$.
Since $b^2 = (\sin^{-1} y)^2 = \frac{\pi^2}{4}$,we have $\sin^{-1} y = \pm \frac{\pi}{2}$,so $y = \sin(\pm \frac{\pi}{2}) = \pm 1$.
The solution is $(\cos(\frac{\pi^2}{4}), \pm 1)$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If for $|x|>1$,$\tanh ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)+\operatorname{coth}^{-1}(x)=\log _e(f(x))$,then $f(-5)=$
A
$\frac{3}{2}$
B
$\frac{-2}{3}$
C
$\frac{2}{3}$
D
$\frac{1}{3}$

Solution

(C) Given that,$\tanh ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)+\operatorname{coth}^{-1}(x)=\log _e(f(x))$ for $|x|>1$.
We know that $\tanh ^{-1}(u) = \frac{1}{2} \log _e\left(\frac{1+u}{1-u}\right)$.
Substituting $u = \frac{1}{x}$,we get $\tanh ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \log _e\left(\frac{1+\frac{1}{x}}{1-\frac{1}{x}}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \log _e\left(\frac{x+1}{x-1}\right)$.
Also,$\operatorname{coth}^{-1}(x) = \frac{1}{2} \log _e\left(\frac{x+1}{x-1}\right)$ for $|x|>1$.
Adding these two expressions:
$\tanh ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)+\operatorname{coth}^{-1}(x) = \frac{1}{2} \log _e\left(\frac{x+1}{x-1}\right) + \frac{1}{2} \log _e\left(\frac{x+1}{x-1}\right) = \log _e\left(\frac{x+1}{x-1}\right)$.
Comparing this with $\log _e(f(x))$,we get $f(x) = \frac{x+1}{x-1}$.
Now,substituting $x = -5$:
$f(-5) = \frac{-5+1}{-5-1} = \frac{-4}{-6} = \frac{2}{3}$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Consider the statements:
$(I)$ If $f(x) = \sin \left(\cot ^{-1} \left(\cos \left(\tan ^{-1} x\right)\right)\right)$,then $f(0) = \frac{1}{2}$.
$(II)$ $\sin \left(4 \tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{5} - \tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{239}\right) = 1$.
Then the correct option among the following is:
A
Both $I$ and $II$ are false
B
Both $I$ and $II$ are true
C
$I$ is true,but $II$ is false
D
$I$ is false,but $II$ is true

Solution

(A) $(I)$ We have $f(x) = \sin \left(\cot ^{-1} \left(\cos \left(\tan ^{-1} x\right)\right)\right)$.
Let $\tan ^{-1} x = \theta$,then $\tan \theta = x$. Thus,$\cos \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1+x^2}}$.
So,$f(x) = \sin \left(\cot ^{-1} \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{1+x^2}}\right)\right)$.
Let $\cot ^{-1} \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{1+x^2}}\right) = \alpha$,then $\cot \alpha = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1+x^2}}$,which implies $\tan \alpha = \sqrt{1+x^2}$.
Then $\sin \alpha = \frac{\tan \alpha}{\sqrt{1+\tan^2 \alpha}} = \frac{\sqrt{1+x^2}}{\sqrt{1+1+x^2}} = \sqrt{\frac{1+x^2}{2+x^2}}$.
Therefore,$f(0) = \sqrt{\frac{1+0}{2+0}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
Since $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \neq \frac{1}{2}$,Statement $I$ is false.
$(II)$ We use the formula $4 \tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{5} = \tan ^{-1} \frac{120}{119}$.
Then $\sin \left(\tan ^{-1} \frac{120}{119} - \tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{239}\right) = \sin \left(\tan ^{-1} \left(\frac{\frac{120}{119} - \frac{1}{239}}{1 + \frac{120}{119} \times \frac{1}{239}}\right)\right) = \sin \left(\tan ^{-1} \left(\frac{28680 - 119}{28441 + 120}\right)\right) = \sin \left(\tan ^{-1} \frac{28561}{28561}\right) = \sin \left(\tan ^{-1} 1\right) = \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
Since $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \neq 1$,Statement $II$ is false.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $\tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{5}+\frac{1}{2} \sec ^{-1} x+\tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{8}=\frac{\pi}{8}$,then $x^2=$
A
$\frac{12}{7}$
B
$\frac{50}{49}$
C
$\frac{13}{12}$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(B) Given equation: $\tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{5}+\frac{1}{2} \sec ^{-1} x+\tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{8}=\frac{\pi}{8}$
Using the formula $\tan ^{-1} a + \tan ^{-1} b = \tan ^{-1} \left( \frac{a+b}{1-ab} \right)$,we get:
$\tan ^{-1} \left( \frac{\frac{1}{5}+\frac{1}{8}}{1-\frac{1}{5} \cdot \frac{1}{8}} \right) + \frac{1}{2} \sec ^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{8}$
$\tan ^{-1} \left( \frac{\frac{13}{40}}{\frac{39}{40}} \right) + \frac{1}{2} \sec ^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{8}$
$\tan ^{-1} \left( \frac{1}{3} \right) + \frac{1}{2} \sec ^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{8}$
Multiply by $2$: $2 \tan ^{-1} \left( \frac{1}{3} \right) + \sec ^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{4}$
Using $2 \tan ^{-1} x = \tan ^{-1} \left( \frac{2x}{1-x^2} \right)$:
$\tan ^{-1} \left( \frac{2/3}{1-1/9} \right) + \sec ^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{4}$
$\tan ^{-1} \left( \frac{3}{4} \right) + \sec ^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{4}$
Since $\sec ^{-1} x = \tan ^{-1} \sqrt{x^2-1}$,we have:
$\tan ^{-1} \left( \frac{3}{4} \right) + \tan ^{-1} \sqrt{x^2-1} = \frac{\pi}{4}$
Taking $\tan$ on both sides:
$\frac{\frac{3}{4} + \sqrt{x^2-1}}{1 - \frac{3}{4} \sqrt{x^2-1}} = \tan \left( \frac{\pi}{4} \right) = 1$
$3 + 4 \sqrt{x^2-1} = 4 - 3 \sqrt{x^2-1}$
$7 \sqrt{x^2-1} = 1$
$\sqrt{x^2-1} = \frac{1}{7}$
$x^2 - 1 = \frac{1}{49}$
$x^2 = 1 + \frac{1}{49} = \frac{50}{49}$
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{12}{x}\right)+\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{x}\right)=\frac{\pi}{2}$,then $x=$
A
$5$
B
$7$
C
$13$
D
$17$

Solution

(C) Given equation is $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{12}{x}\right)+\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{x}\right)=\frac{\pi}{2}$.
We know that $\sin ^{-1}(u) + \cos ^{-1}(u) = \frac{\pi}{2}$,so $\sin ^{-1}(u) = \frac{\pi}{2} - \cos ^{-1}(u)$.
Rearranging the given equation: $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{12}{x}\right) = \frac{\pi}{2} - \sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{x}\right)$.
Using the identity $\frac{\pi}{2} - \sin ^{-1}(u) = \cos ^{-1}(u)$,we get $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{12}{x}\right) = \cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{x}\right)$.
Let $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{12}{x}\right) = \theta$,then $\sin \theta = \frac{12}{x}$.
Since $\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1$,we have $\cos \theta = \sqrt{1 - \left(\frac{12}{x}\right)^2} = \frac{\sqrt{x^2 - 144}}{x}$.
Thus,$\theta = \cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{x^2 - 144}}{x}\right)$.
Equating the arguments: $\frac{\sqrt{x^2 - 144}}{x} = \frac{5}{x}$.
Squaring both sides: $x^2 - 144 = 25$.
$x^2 = 169$,which gives $x = 13$ (since $x$ must be positive for the domain of $\sin^{-1}$ here).
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $x = \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{1}{5}\right) + \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{1}{8}\right)$,then $\frac{\sin x + \cos x}{\tan x} = $
A
$\frac{12}{\sqrt{10}}$
B
$\frac{15}{\sqrt{10}}$
C
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{10}}$
D
$\frac{6 \sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{10}}$

Solution

(A) Given that,$x = \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{1}{5}\right) + \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{1}{8}\right)$.
Using the formula $\tan^{-1} a + \tan^{-1} b = \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{a+b}{1-ab}\right)$,
$x = \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{\frac{1}{5} + \frac{1}{8}}{1 - \frac{1}{5} \cdot \frac{1}{8}}\right) = \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{\frac{8+5}{40}}{\frac{40-1}{40}}\right) = \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{13}{39}\right) = \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)$.
Thus,$\tan x = \frac{1}{3}$.
Since $\tan x = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}} = \frac{1}{3}$,the hypotenuse is $\sqrt{1^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{10}$.
Therefore,$\sin x = \frac{1}{\sqrt{10}}$ and $\cos x = \frac{3}{\sqrt{10}}$.
Substituting these values into the expression:
$\frac{\sin x + \cos x}{\tan x} = \frac{\frac{1}{\sqrt{10}} + \frac{3}{\sqrt{10}}}{\frac{1}{3}} = \frac{\frac{4}{\sqrt{10}}}{\frac{1}{3}} = \frac{12}{\sqrt{10}}$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $y(x)=\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{1+a^2 x^2}-1}{a x}\right)$ and $\left(1+a^2 x^2\right) y^{\prime \prime}+g(x) y^{\prime}=0$,then the sum of the roots of the equation $1+a^2 x^2+g(x)=0$ is
A
$2 a$
B
$-2 a^2$
C
$2$
D
$-2$

Solution

(D) Given,$y=\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{1+a^2 x^2}-1}{a x}\right)$.
Substitute $ax = \tan \theta$,so $\theta = \tan ^{-1}(ax)$.
Then $y = \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{\sec \theta - 1}{\tan \theta}\right) = \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1 - \cos \theta}{\sin \theta}\right) = \tan ^{-1}\left(\tan \frac{\theta}{2}\right) = \frac{\theta}{2}$.
Thus,$y = \frac{1}{2} \tan ^{-1}(ax)$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $y^{\prime} = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{a}{1+a^2 x^2}$.
This implies $(1+a^2 x^2) y^{\prime} = \frac{a}{2}$.
Differentiating again with respect to $x$,we get $(1+a^2 x^2) y^{\prime \prime} + (2a^2 x) y^{\prime} = 0$.
Comparing this with $(1+a^2 x^2) y^{\prime \prime} + g(x) y^{\prime} = 0$,we find $g(x) = 2a^2 x$.
The equation $1+a^2 x^2 + g(x) = 0$ becomes $a^2 x^2 + 2a^2 x + 1 = 0$.
The sum of the roots of a quadratic equation $Ax^2 + Bx + C = 0$ is $-\frac{B}{A}$.
Here,the sum of the roots is $-\frac{2a^2}{a^2} = -2$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
In $\triangle ABC$,if $\angle C = \frac{\pi}{2}$,then $\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{a}{b+c}\right) + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{b}{c+a}\right) + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{c}{a+b}\right) =$
A
$\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{r_3}{r}\right)$
B
$\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{r_1+r_2}{r_3}\right)$
C
$\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{r}\right)$
D
$\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{r_1+r_2+r_3}{r}\right)$

Solution

(A) Given $\angle C = 90^{\circ}$,we have $a^2 + b^2 = c^2$.
Let $S = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{a}{b+c}\right) + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{b}{c+a}\right) + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{c}{a+b}\right)$.
First,consider $\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{a}{b+c}\right) + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{b}{c+a}\right) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{\frac{a}{b+c} + \frac{b}{c+a}}{1 - \frac{ab}{(b+c)(c+a)}}\right)$.
$= \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{ac + a^2 + bc + b^2}{(b+c)(c+a) - ab}\right) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{ac + bc + c^2}{bc + ab + c^2 + ac - ab}\right) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{c(a+b+c)}{c(a+b+c)}\right) = \tan^{-1}(1) = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
Thus,$S = \frac{\pi}{4} + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{c}{a+b}\right) = \tan^{-1}(1) + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{c}{a+b}\right) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1 + \frac{c}{a+b}}{1 - \frac{c}{a+b}}\right)$.
$= \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{a+b+c}{a+b-c}\right) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{2s}{2(s-c)}\right) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{s}{s-c}\right)$.
Since $r = \frac{\Delta}{s}$ and $r_3 = \frac{\Delta}{s-c}$,we have $\frac{r_3}{r} = \frac{s}{s-c}$.
Therefore,$S = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{r_3}{r}\right)$.
Solution diagram
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
The set of values of $x$ such that $\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{x-2}\right)-\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{2 x-1}\right)=\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)$ is
A
$\phi$
B
$\left\{\frac{1}{2}\right\}$
C
$\left\{\frac{1}{3}, 2\right\}$
D
$\left\{\frac{1}{3}, 4\right\}$

Solution

(D) We use the formula $\tan ^{-1} A - \tan ^{-1} B = \tan ^{-1} \left( \frac{A-B}{1+AB} \right)$.
Given equation: $\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{x-2}\right)-\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{2 x-1}\right)=\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)$.
Applying the formula,we get:
$\tan ^{-1} \left( \frac{\frac{x}{x-2} - \frac{x}{2x-1}}{1 + \frac{x}{x-2} \cdot \frac{x}{2x-1}} \right) = \tan ^{-1} \left( \frac{2}{3} \right)$.
Simplifying the expression inside the $\tan ^{-1}$:
$\frac{x(2x-1) - x(x-2)}{(x-2)(2x-1) + x^2} = \frac{2}{3}$.
$\frac{2x^2 - x - x^2 + 2x}{2x^2 - x - 4x + 2 + x^2} = \frac{2}{3}$.
$\frac{x^2 + x}{3x^2 - 5x + 2} = \frac{2}{3}$.
Cross-multiplying:
$3(x^2 + x) = 2(3x^2 - 5x + 2)$.
$3x^2 + 3x = 6x^2 - 10x + 4$.
$3x^2 - 13x + 4 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic equation:
$(3x - 1)(x - 4) = 0$.
Thus,$x = \frac{1}{3}$ or $x = 4$.
Both values satisfy the domain of the original expression. Therefore,the set of values is $\left\{\frac{1}{3}, 4\right\}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $\sum_{n=1}^k \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{n^2+3 n+3}\right)=\tan ^{-1} \alpha$,then $\alpha=$
A
$\frac{k}{k+2}$
B
$\frac{2 k}{2 k+1}$
C
$\frac{k}{2 k+5}$
D
$\frac{3 k}{4 k+5}$

Solution

(C) We have,$\sum_{n=1}^k \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{n^2+3 n+3}\right) = \tan ^{-1} \alpha$.
Using the identity $\tan ^{-1} x - \tan ^{-1} y = \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{x-y}{1+xy}\right)$,we can rewrite the term inside the summation:
$\frac{1}{n^2+3n+3} = \frac{(n+2)-(n+1)}{1+(n+2)(n+1)}$.
Thus,the summation becomes:
$\sum_{n=1}^k (\tan ^{-1}(n+2) - \tan ^{-1}(n+1)) = \tan ^{-1} \alpha$.
Expanding the sum:
$(\tan ^{-1} 3 - \tan ^{-1} 2) + (\tan ^{-1} 4 - \tan ^{-1} 3) + \dots + (\tan ^{-1}(k+2) - \tan ^{-1}(k+1)) = \tan ^{-1} \alpha$.
This is a telescoping series,so all intermediate terms cancel out:
$\tan ^{-1}(k+2) - \tan ^{-1} 2 = \tan ^{-1} \alpha$.
Applying the formula again:
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{(k+2)-2}{1+(k+2)(2)}\right) = \tan ^{-1} \alpha$.
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{k}{1+2k+4}\right) = \tan ^{-1} \alpha$.
Therefore,$\alpha = \frac{k}{2k+5}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
The domain of the function $f(x) = \sec^{-1}(3x - 4) + \tanh^{-1}\left(\frac{x + 3}{5}\right)$ is
A
$(-8, 1) \cup \left(\frac{5}{3}, 2\right)$
B
$\left(1, \frac{5}{3}\right)$
C
$[-8, 1] \cup \left[\frac{5}{3}, 2\right]$
D
$(-8, 1] \cup \left[\frac{5}{3}, 2\right)$

Solution

(D) The function is $f(x) = \sec^{-1}(3x - 4) + \tanh^{-1}\left(\frac{x + 3}{5}\right)$.
For $\sec^{-1}(3x - 4)$ to be defined,we must have $|3x - 4| \geq 1$.
This implies $3x - 4 \leq -1$ or $3x - 4 \geq 1$.
$3x \leq 3 \Rightarrow x \leq 1$ and $3x \geq 5 \Rightarrow x \geq \frac{5}{3}$.
So,the domain of the first part is $x \in (-\infty, 1] \cup [\frac{5}{3}, \infty)$.
For $\tanh^{-1}\left(\frac{x + 3}{5}\right)$ to be defined,we must have $-1 < \frac{x + 3}{5} < 1$.
$-5 < x + 3 < 5$.
$-8 < x < 2$.
Taking the intersection of $x \in (-\infty, 1] \cup [\frac{5}{3}, \infty)$ and $x \in (-8, 2)$:
$x \in (-8, 1] \cup [\frac{5}{3}, 2)$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
The domain of the function $f(x) = \sqrt{\log_{10}\left(\frac{5x - x^2}{4}\right)}$ is:
A
$[0, 1]$
B
$[1, 4]$
C
$[4, 5]$
D
$(-\infty, \infty)$

Solution

(B) For the function $f(x) = \sqrt{\log_{10}\left(\frac{5x - x^2}{4}\right)}$ to be defined,the expression inside the square root must be non-negative: $\log_{10}\left(\frac{5x - x^2}{4}\right) \geq 0$.
This implies $\frac{5x - x^2}{4} \geq 10^0$,which simplifies to $\frac{5x - x^2}{4} \geq 1$.
Multiplying by $4$,we get $5x - x^2 \geq 4$,or $x^2 - 5x + 4 \leq 0$.
Factoring the quadratic,we have $(x - 1)(x - 4) \leq 0$.
This inequality holds when $x \in [1, 4]$.
Thus,the domain of $f(x)$ is $[1, 4]$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Let $[\cdot]$ denote the greatest integer function. If $f(x) = [x]$ and $g(x) = 3[\frac{x}{3}]$,then the set of all real $x$ such that $f(x) = g(x)$ is
A
$R$
B
$\{x \in R : x = 3k, k \in Z\}$
C
$\{x \in R : 3k - 1 < x \leq 3k, k \in Z\}$
D
$\{x \in R : 3k \leq x < 3k + 1, k \in Z\}$

Solution

(D) We are given $f(x) = [x]$ and $g(x) = 3[\frac{x}{3}]$.
Setting $f(x) = g(x)$,we have $[x] = 3[\frac{x}{3}]$.
Let $[\frac{x}{3}] = k$,where $k \in Z$.
Then,by the definition of the greatest integer function,$k \leq \frac{x}{3} < k + 1$,which implies $3k \leq x < 3k + 3$.
Also,we have $[x] = 3k$.
By the definition of the greatest integer function,$[x] = 3k$ implies $3k \leq x < 3k + 1$.
Since $3k \leq x < 3k + 1$ is a subset of $3k \leq x < 3k + 3$,the condition $[x] = 3[\frac{x}{3}]$ is satisfied for all $x$ in the interval $[3k, 3k + 1)$ for any integer $k$.
Thus,the set of all such real $x$ is $\{x \in R : 3k \leq x < 3k + 1, k \in Z\}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Let $[x]$ denote the greatest integer not more than $x$. If $A$ and $B$ are the domains of the functions $f(x)=\frac{x-[x]}{\sqrt{|x|-x}}$ and $g(x)=\frac{x-[x]}{\sqrt{|x|+x}}$ respectively,then
A
$A \cup B=R$
B
$A \cap B=\phi$
C
$A-B=(-\infty, 0)$
D
$B-A=(0, \infty)$

Solution

(B) For $f(x)=\frac{x-[x]}{\sqrt{|x|-x}}$ to be defined,the denominator must be non-zero and the expression inside the square root must be positive:
$|x|-x > 0 \Rightarrow |x| > x$.
This inequality holds for all $x < 0$. Thus,$A = (-\infty, 0)$.
For $g(x)=\frac{x-[x]}{\sqrt{|x|+x}}$ to be defined,the denominator must be non-zero and the expression inside the square root must be positive:
$|x|+x > 0 \Rightarrow |x| > -x$.
This inequality holds for all $x > 0$. Thus,$B = (0, \infty)$.
Since $A = (-\infty, 0)$ and $B = (0, \infty)$,their intersection is empty:
$A \cap B = \phi$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $f:[-3,2] \rightarrow [0, \sqrt[3]{x}]$ is an onto function defined by $f(n) = \begin{cases} 2+\sqrt[3]{n}, & -3 \leq n \leq -1 \\ n^{2/3}, & -1 < n \leq 2 \end{cases}$,then $x=$
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$4$
D
$6$

Solution

(C) Given the function $f:[-3,2] \rightarrow [0, \sqrt[3]{x}]$ defined as $f(n) = \begin{cases} 2+\sqrt[3]{n}, & -3 \leq n \leq -1 \\ n^{2/3}, & -1 < n \leq 2 \end{cases}$.
For the function to be onto,the range of $f(n)$ must be equal to the codomain $[0, \sqrt[3]{x}]$.
First,evaluate the function at the boundaries and critical points:
For $-3 \leq n \leq -1$,$f(n)$ increases from $f(-3) = 2 + \sqrt[3]{-3} \approx 0.55$ to $f(-1) = 2 + (-1)^{1/3} = 2 - 1 = 1$.
For $-1 < n \leq 2$,$f(n) = n^{2/3}$. At $n = -1$,$f(-1) = (-1)^{2/3} = 1$. At $n = 0$,$f(0) = 0$. At $n = 2$,$f(2) = 2^{2/3} = \sqrt[3]{4}$.
Since the function is onto,the maximum value of the function must be the upper bound of the codomain.
The maximum value is $\max(f(-1), f(2)) = \max(1, \sqrt[3]{4}) = \sqrt[3]{4}$.
Thus,$\sqrt[3]{x} = \sqrt[3]{4}$,which implies $x = 4$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Domain of $\cos ^{-1}\left[\log _5\left(x^2+7 x+15\right)\right]$ is
A
The set of all real numbers
B
$(-\infty,-5] \cup[-2, \infty)$
C
$R-\{-5,-2\}$,where $R$ is the set of real numbers
D
$[-5,-2]$

Solution

(D) The function $f(x) = \cos ^{-1}\left[\log _5\left(x^2+7 x+15\right)\right]$ is defined when the argument of $\cos ^{-1}$ lies in the interval $[-1, 1]$.
So,$-1 \leq \log _5\left(x^2+7 x+15\right) \leq 1$.
Applying the base $5$ exponential function,we get $5^{-1} \leq x^2+7 x+15 \leq 5^1$,which is $\frac{1}{5} \leq x^2+7 x+15 \leq 5$.
First,consider $x^2+7 x+15 \leq 5$,which implies $x^2+7 x+10 \leq 0$.
Factoring the quadratic,we get $(x+5)(x+2) \leq 0$,which gives $x \in [-5, -2]$.
Next,consider $x^2+7 x+15 \geq \frac{1}{5}$,which implies $x^2+7 x + 14.8 \geq 0$.
The discriminant of $x^2+7 x + 14.8$ is $D = 7^2 - 4(1)(14.8) = 49 - 59.2 = -10.2 < 0$.
Since the leading coefficient is positive and $D < 0$,$x^2+7 x + 14.8$ is always positive for all real $x$.
Thus,the domain is the intersection of $x \in [-5, -2]$ and $x \in \mathbb{R}$,which is $x \in [-5, -2]$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $f: R \rightarrow R$ is defined by $f(x) = x + 2|x + 1| + 2|x - 1|$,then the element in the co-domain,which has a unique pre-image in the domain is
A
$3$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$5$

Solution

(A) We have $f(x) = x + 2|x + 1| + 2|x - 1|$.
Breaking the function into intervals:
For $x \leq -1$: $f(x) = x + 2(-x - 1) + 2(-x + 1) = x - 2x - 2 - 2x + 2 = -3x$.
For $-1 < x < 1$: $f(x) = x + 2(x + 1) + 2(-x + 1) = x + 2x + 2 - 2x + 2 = x + 4$.
For $x \geq 1$: $f(x) = x + 2(x + 1) + 2(x - 1) = x + 2x + 2 + 2x - 2 = 5x$.
The function is defined as:
$f(x) = \begin{cases} -3x, & x \leq -1 \\ x + 4, & -1 < x < 1 \\ 5x, & x \geq 1 \end{cases}$
At $x = -1$,$f(-1) = 3$. For $x < -1$,$f(x) > 3$. For $-1 < x < 1$,$f(x)$ ranges from $3$ to $5$. At $x = 1$,$f(1) = 5$. For $x > 1$,$f(x) > 5$.
The value $3$ is attained at $x = -1$ and as $x \to -1^+$,$f(x) \to 3$. However,looking at the graph,the function is continuous. The value $3$ is the minimum value of the function,occurring at $x = -1$. Since the function is strictly decreasing for $x < -1$ and strictly increasing for $x > -1$,the value $3$ is the unique minimum,thus it has a unique pre-image.
Solution diagram
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $f: R \rightarrow R$ and $g: R \rightarrow R$ are defined by $f(x) = \begin{cases} x+2, & x>0 \\ 2-x, & x \leq 0 \end{cases}$ and $g(x) = \begin{cases} x^2-2x-2, & 1 \leq x < 2 \\ x-7, & x \geq 2 \\ x+5, & x < 1 \end{cases}$,then $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} g(f(x))$
A
is equal to $-7$
B
is equal to $-5$
C
is equal to $2$
D
does not exist

Solution

(B) To find $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} g(f(x))$,we evaluate the left-hand and right-hand limits.
For the left-hand limit $(x \rightarrow 0^-)$: $f(x) = 2-x$. As $x \rightarrow 0^-$,$f(x) \rightarrow 2^+$. Since $f(x) > 2$,we use the definition $g(x) = x-7$. Thus,$\lim _{x \rightarrow 0^-} g(f(x)) = \lim _{f(x) \rightarrow 2^+} (f(x)-7) = 2-7 = -5$.
For the right-hand limit $(x \rightarrow 0^+)$: $f(x) = x+2$. As $x \rightarrow 0^+$,$f(x) \rightarrow 2^+$. Again,since $f(x) > 2$,we use $g(x) = x-7$. Thus,$\lim _{x \rightarrow 0^+} g(f(x)) = \lim _{f(x) \rightarrow 2^+} (f(x)-7) = 2-7 = -5$.
Since both limits are equal,$\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} g(f(x)) = -5$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
The function $f: R \rightarrow R$ defined by $f(x)=\frac{x}{\sqrt{1+x^2}}$ is
A
surjective but not injective
B
bijective
C
injective but not surjective
D
neither injective nor surjective

Solution

(C) To check for injectivity,let $f(x_1) = f(x_2)$ for $x_1, x_2 \in R$.
$\frac{x_1}{\sqrt{1+x_1^2}} = \frac{x_2}{\sqrt{1+x_2^2}}$
Squaring both sides:
$\frac{x_1^2}{1+x_1^2} = \frac{x_2^2}{1+x_2^2}$
$x_1^2(1+x_2^2) = x_2^2(1+x_1^2)$
$x_1^2 + x_1^2x_2^2 = x_2^2 + x_1^2x_2^2$
$x_1^2 = x_2^2$
Since $f'(x) = \frac{1}{(1+x^2)^{3/2}} > 0$ for all $x \in R$,the function is strictly increasing.
Therefore,$f(x_1) = f(x_2) \implies x_1 = x_2$. Thus,$f$ is injective.
To check for surjectivity,let $y = \frac{x}{\sqrt{1+x^2}}$.
Since $x^2 < 1+x^2$,we have $\frac{|x|}{\sqrt{1+x^2}} < 1$.
Thus,the range of $f$ is $(-1, 1)$,which is not equal to the codomain $R$.
Therefore,$f$ is not surjective.
Hence,the function is injective but not surjective.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Let $f:[0,10] \rightarrow [1,20]$ be a function defined as $f(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{60-5x}{3}, & 0 \leq x \leq 6 \\ 10, & 6 \leq x \leq 7 \\ 31-3x, & 7 \leq x \leq 10 \end{cases}$. The function $f$ is:
A
bijective function
B
one-one but not onto function
C
onto but not one-one function
D
neither one-one nor onto function

Solution

(C) Given the function $f(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{60-5x}{3}, & 0 \leq x \leq 6 \\ 10, & 6 \leq x \leq 7 \\ 31-3x, & 7 \leq x \leq 10 \end{cases}$.
For $x \in [6, 7]$,$f(x) = 10$. Since the function takes the same value for all $x$ in the interval $[6, 7]$,it is not one-one.
Now,let us find the range of $f(x)$:
For $0 \leq x \leq 6$,$f(x) = \frac{60-5x}{3}$. As $x$ goes from $0$ to $6$,$f(x)$ goes from $\frac{60}{3} = 20$ to $\frac{60-30}{3} = 10$. So,the range is $[10, 20]$.
For $6 \leq x \leq 7$,$f(x) = 10$. So,the range is ${10}$.
For $7 \leq x \leq 10$,$f(x) = 31-3x$. As $x$ goes from $7$ to $10$,$f(x)$ goes from $31-21 = 10$ to $31-30 = 1$. So,the range is $[1, 10]$.
The union of these ranges is $[1, 10] \cup {10} \cup [10, 20] = [1, 20]$.
Since the range $[1, 20]$ is equal to the co-domain $[1, 20]$,the function is onto.
Thus,$f(x)$ is onto but not one-one.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
For each $n \in N$,let $A_n = \{(n+1)k \mid k \in N\}$ and $X = \bigcup_{n \in N} A_n$. $A$ mapping $f: X \rightarrow N$ defined by $f(x) = x, \forall x \in X$,is
A
one-one and onto
B
one-one but not onto
C
onto but not one-one
D
neither one-one nor onto

Solution

(B) Given that $A_n = \{(n+1)k \mid k \in N\}$.
For $n=1$,$A_1 = \{2k \mid k \in N\} = \{2, 4, 6, 8, \dots\}$.
For $n=2$,$A_2 = \{3k \mid k \in N\} = \{3, 6, 9, 12, \dots\}$.
For $n=3$,$A_3 = \{4k \mid k \in N\} = \{4, 8, 12, 16, \dots\}$.
Now,$X = \bigcup_{n \in N} A_n = A_1 \cup A_2 \cup A_3 \cup \dots = \{2, 3, 4, 5, 6, \dots\}$.
Here,$f: X \rightarrow N$ is defined by $f(x) = x$ for all $x \in X$.
Since $f(x) = x$ is an identity function on the domain $X$,it is clearly one-one.
However,the codomain is $N = \{1, 2, 3, 4, \dots\}$.
For $f$ to be onto,the range must equal the codomain. Here,the range is $X = \{2, 3, 4, 5, \dots\}$.
Since $1 \in N$ but $1 \notin X$,there is no $x \in X$ such that $f(x) = 1$.
Therefore,$f$ is not onto.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
The number of bijective functions $f: Z \rightarrow Z$ such that $f(x+y)=f(x)+f(y)$ for all $x, y \in Z$ is:
A
two
B
four
C
zero
D
infinitely many

Solution

(A) Given the functional equation $f(x+y) = f(x) + f(y)$ for all $x, y \in Z$.
Setting $x=0, y=0$,we get $f(0) = f(0) + f(0)$,which implies $f(0) = 0$.
For any $n \in Z^+$,by induction,$f(nx) = nf(x)$.
Let $f(1) = k$,where $k \in Z$. Then $f(n) = nk$ for all $n \in Z$.
Since $f(x+y) = f(x) + f(y)$,it follows that $f(x) = kx$ for all $x \in Z$.
For $f$ to be a bijection from $Z$ to $Z$,it must be both injective and surjective.
If $f(x) = kx$,then $f$ is injective if $k \neq 0$.
For $f$ to be surjective,the range of $f$ must be $Z$.
The range of $f(x) = kx$ is the set of all multiples of $k$,i.e.,$\{..., -2k, -k, 0, k, 2k, ...\}$.
For this set to be equal to $Z$,we must have $k = 1$ or $k = -1$.
If $k = 1$,$f(x) = x$,which is the identity function (bijective).
If $k = -1$,$f(x) = -x$,which is also bijective.
Thus,there are exactly two such functions.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Given that for any $n \in N$,there exist an odd integer $q$ and a non-negative integer $r$ such that $n$ can be written uniquely as $n = q \times 2^r$. Let $f: N \rightarrow N \times N$ be a function defined by $f(n) = \left(r+1, \frac{q+1}{2}\right)$. Then,
A
$f$ is one-one but not onto
B
$f$ is onto but not one-one
C
$f$ is a bijection
D
only $f^{-1}(1,1)$ does not exist because $f$ is not a bijection

Solution

(C) We are given $f(n) = \left(r+1, \frac{q+1}{2}\right)$ where $n = q \times 2^r$,$q$ is an odd integer,and $r \geq 0$.
For one-one mapping:
Suppose $f(n_1) = f(n_2)$.
Then $\left(r_1+1, \frac{q_1+1}{2}\right) = \left(r_2+1, \frac{q_2+1}{2}\right)$.
This implies $r_1+1 = r_2+1 \Rightarrow r_1 = r_2$ and $\frac{q_1+1}{2} = \frac{q_2+1}{2} \Rightarrow q_1 = q_2$.
Since $n_1 = q_1 \times 2^{r_1}$ and $n_2 = q_2 \times 2^{r_2}$,it follows that $n_1 = n_2$. Thus,$f$ is one-one.
For onto mapping:
Let $(a, b) \in N \times N$. We need to find $n \in N$ such that $f(n) = (a, b)$.
$r+1 = a \Rightarrow r = a-1$. Since $a \in N$,$a \geq 1$,so $r \geq 0$.
$\frac{q+1}{2} = b \Rightarrow q = 2b-1$. Since $b \in N$,$b \geq 1$,so $q \geq 1$ and $q$ is odd.
Thus,for any $(a, b) \in N \times N$,there exists $n = (2b-1) \times 2^{a-1} \in N$ such that $f(n) = (a, b)$.
Therefore,$f$ is onto.
Since $f$ is both one-one and onto,$f$ is a bijection.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $f: Z \rightarrow N$ is defined by $f(n) = \begin{cases} 2n, & \text{if } n > 0 \\ 1, & \text{if } n = 0 \\ -2n-1, & \text{if } n < 0 \end{cases}$,then the function $f$ is:
A
one-one but not onto
B
onto but not one-one
C
both one-one and onto
D
neither one-one nor onto

Solution

(B) Given $f: Z \rightarrow N$ defined by $f(n) = \begin{cases} 2n, & \text{if } n > 0 \\ 1, & \text{if } n = 0 \\ -2n-1, & \text{if } n < 0 \end{cases}$.
For $n > 0$,$f(n) \in \{2, 4, 6, 8, \dots\}$.
For $n = 0$,$f(0) = 1$.
For $n < 0$,let $n = -k$ where $k > 0$. Then $f(n) = -2(-k) - 1 = 2k - 1$. As $k$ takes values $1, 2, 3, \dots$,$f(n)$ takes values $1, 3, 5, 7, \dots$.
Combining these,the range of $f$ is $\{1, 2, 3, 4, \dots\} = N$. Since Range = Codomain,$f$ is onto.
Now,check for one-one: $f(0) = 1$ and $f(-1) = -2(-1) - 1 = 2 - 1 = 1$.
Since $f(0) = f(-1)$ but $0 \neq -1$,the function is not one-one.
Therefore,$f$ is onto but not one-one.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $\alpha$ is the minimum value for which the inverse of $f(x)=x^2+3x-3$ exists in $[\alpha, \infty)$ and $g$ is the inverse of $f$,then find the value of $\frac{dg}{dx}$ at $x=\alpha+\frac{5}{2}$.
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$\frac{1}{3}$
C
$\frac{1}{4}$
D
$\frac{1}{5}$

Solution

(D) Given $f(x) = x^2 + 3x - 3$.
Completing the square,we get $f(x) = (x + \frac{3}{2})^2 - \frac{9}{4} - 3 = (x + \frac{3}{2})^2 - \frac{21}{4}$.
For the inverse to exist,the function must be monotonic. The vertex of the parabola is at $x = -\frac{3}{2}$,so the function is strictly increasing on $[-\frac{3}{2}, \infty)$. Thus,$\alpha = -\frac{3}{2}$.
Let $y = (x + \frac{3}{2})^2 - \frac{21}{4}$. Then $x + \frac{3}{2} = \sqrt{y + \frac{21}{4}}$,so $g(x) = f^{-1}(x) = \sqrt{x + \frac{21}{4}} - \frac{3}{2}$.
We need to find $g'(x)$ at $x = \alpha + \frac{5}{2} = -\frac{3}{2} + \frac{5}{2} = 1$.
$g'(x) = \frac{d}{dx}(\sqrt{x + \frac{21}{4}} - \frac{3}{2}) = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{x + \frac{21}{4}}}$.
At $x = 1$,$g'(1) = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{1 + \frac{21}{4}}} = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{\frac{25}{4}}} = \frac{1}{2 \times \frac{5}{2}} = \frac{1}{5}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
$A$ function $f: R \rightarrow R$ is such that $f(1)=2$ and $f(x+y)=f(x) \cdot f(y)$ for all $x, y \in R$. The area (in square units) enclosed by the lines $2|x|+5|y| \leq 4$ expressed in terms of $f(1)$,$f(2)$,and $f(4)$ is
A
$\frac{f(4)}{f(1)+2 f(2)}$
B
$\frac{f(4)}{1+f(2)}$
C
$\frac{2 f(4)}{2 f(1)+f(2)}$
D
$\frac{f(4)}{2 f(1)+f(2)}$

Solution

(B) Given,$f(x+y)=f(x) \cdot f(y)$. This is a functional equation whose solution is of the form $f(x)=a^x$.
Given $f(1)=2$,so $a^1=2 \Rightarrow a=2$. Thus,$f(x)=2^x$.
Now,consider the region enclosed by $2|x|+5|y| \leq 4$. This represents a rhombus with vertices at $(\pm 2, 0)$ and $(0, \pm 4/5)$.
The area of the rhombus is given by $4 \times \text{Area of one triangle in the first quadrant}$.
Area $= 4 \times (\frac{1}{2} \times 2 \times \frac{4}{5}) = 4 \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{16}{5}$.
We need to express $\frac{16}{5}$ in terms of $f(1)=2^1=2$,$f(2)=2^2=4$,and $f(4)=2^4=16$.
Note that $1+f(2) = 1+4 = 5$.
Thus,the area is $\frac{16}{5} = \frac{f(4)}{1+f(2)}$.
Solution diagram
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $f(x) = x - \frac{1}{x}$,$x \neq 0$,then $3f(x) =$
A
$3[f(x)]^2 - f(x^2)$
B
$[f(x)]^2 - f(x^3)$
C
$f(x^3) - [f(x)]^3$
D
$f(x^3) - f(x^2)$

Solution

(C) Given $f(x) = x - \frac{1}{x}$.
We know the algebraic identity $(a - b)^3 = a^3 - b^3 - 3ab(a - b)$.
Applying this to $f(x)$:
$[f(x)]^3 = \left(x - \frac{1}{x}\right)^3 = x^3 - \frac{1}{x^3} - 3(x)\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)\left(x - \frac{1}{x}\right)$.
Since $f(x^3) = x^3 - \frac{1}{x^3}$ and $f(x) = x - \frac{1}{x}$,we substitute these into the equation:
$[f(x)]^3 = f(x^3) - 3(1)f(x)$.
Rearranging the terms to solve for $3f(x)$:
$3f(x) = f(x^3) - [f(x)]^3$.
Thus,the correct option is $C$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Let $[x]$ denote the greatest integer less than or equal to $x$. Then $f(x) = \frac{1 + \sin([\cos x])}{\cos([\sin x])}$ is
A
continuous on $\left(0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right)$
B
continuous on $(0, \pi)$
C
discontinuous on $\left(\pi, \frac{3\pi}{2}\right)$
D
continuous on $(\pi, 2\pi)$

Solution

(A) Given $f(x) = \frac{1 + \sin([\cos x])}{\cos([\sin x])}$.
For $x \in \left(0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right)$,we have $0 < \cos x < 1$,so $[\cos x] = 0$. Also,$0 < \sin x < 1$,so $[\sin x] = 0$.
Substituting these values into the function,we get $f(x) = \frac{1 + \sin(0)}{\cos(0)} = \frac{1 + 0}{1} = 1$.
Since $f(x) = 1$ is a constant function on the interval $\left(0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right)$,it is continuous on this interval.
Thus,option $A$ is correct.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $f(x) = \lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} \left( \frac{\log(2+x) - x^{2n} \sin x}{1+x^{2n}} \right)$ for $0 \leq x \leq \frac{\pi}{2}$,then at $x=1$,$f(x)$ is
A
differentiable
B
discontinuous
C
continuous
D
continuous but not differentiable

Solution

(B) We analyze the limit $f(x) = \lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} \frac{\log(2+x) - x^{2n} \sin x}{1+x^{2n}}$.
Case $1$: If $0 \leq x < 1$,then $x^{2n} \rightarrow 0$ as $n \rightarrow \infty$. Thus,$f(x) = \frac{\log(2+x) - 0}{1+0} = \log(2+x)$.
Case $2$: If $x = 1$,then $f(1) = \lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} \frac{\log(3) - 1^{2n} \sin(1)}{1+1^{2n}} = \frac{\log 3 - \sin 1}{2}$.
Case $3$: If $1 < x \leq \frac{\pi}{2}$,then $x^{2n} \rightarrow \infty$. Dividing numerator and denominator by $x^{2n}$,we get $f(x) = \lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} \frac{\frac{\log(2+x)}{x^{2n}} - \sin x}{\frac{1}{x^{2n}} + 1} = \frac{0 - \sin x}{0 + 1} = -\sin x$.
Now,check continuity at $x=1$:
Left-hand limit: $\lim_{x \rightarrow 1^-} f(x) = \log(2+1) = \log 3$.
Right-hand limit: $\lim_{x \rightarrow 1^+} f(x) = -\sin(1)$.
Since $\log 3 \neq -\sin 1$,the function is discontinuous at $x=1$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $f(x) = \begin{cases} k, & \text{for } x = 1 \\ \frac{(9x-1)(\sqrt{x}-1)}{3x^2+2x-5}, & \text{for } x \neq 1 \end{cases}$ is continuous on $[0, \infty)$,then $k =$
A
$\frac{1}{16}$
B
$\frac{1}{8}$
C
$\frac{1}{4}$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(D) Since $f(x)$ is continuous at $x = 1$,we have $k = \lim_{x \rightarrow 1} f(x)$.
$k = \lim_{x \rightarrow 1} \frac{(9x-1)(\sqrt{x}-1)}{3x^2+2x-5}$.
Using $L$'$H$ôpital's rule,we differentiate the numerator and denominator with respect to $x$:
Numerator: $\frac{d}{dx}[(9x-1)(\sqrt{x}-1)] = 9(\sqrt{x}-1) + (9x-1)(\frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}})$.
Denominator: $\frac{d}{dx}[3x^2+2x-5] = 6x+2$.
Evaluating the limit as $x \rightarrow 1$:
$k = \frac{9(1-1) + (9-1)(\frac{1}{2})}{6(1)+2} = \frac{0 + 8(\frac{1}{2})}{8} = \frac{4}{8} = \frac{1}{2}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
The value of $a$ for which the function $f(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{1-\cos 4 x}{x^2}, & x < 0 \\ a, & x=0 \\ \frac{\sqrt{x}}{\sqrt{16+\sqrt{x}}-4}, & x>0 \end{cases}$ is continuous at $x=0$,is
A
$2$
B
$8$
C
$4$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(B) Given,$f(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{1-\cos 4 x}{x^2}, & x < 0 \\ a, & x=0 \\ \frac{\sqrt{x}}{\sqrt{16+\sqrt{x}}-4}, & x>0 \end{cases}$
Since $f(x)$ is continuous at $x=0$,we must have $\lim_{x \rightarrow 0^-} f(x) = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0^+} f(x) = f(0)$.
First,calculate the Left Hand Limit $(LHL)$:
$\lim_{x \rightarrow 0^-} f(x) = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0^-} \frac{1-\cos 4x}{x^2} = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0^-} \frac{2\sin^2(2x)}{x^2} = 2 \lim_{x \rightarrow 0^-} \left(\frac{\sin 2x}{2x}\right)^2 \times 4 = 2 \times 1^2 \times 4 = 8$.
Next,calculate the Right Hand Limit $(RHL)$:
$\lim_{x \rightarrow 0^+} f(x) = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0^+} \frac{\sqrt{x}}{\sqrt{16+\sqrt{x}}-4}$.
Rationalizing the denominator:
$= \lim_{x \rightarrow 0^+} \frac{\sqrt{x}(\sqrt{16+\sqrt{x}}+4)}{(\sqrt{16+\sqrt{x}}-4)(\sqrt{16+\sqrt{x}}+4)} = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0^+} \frac{\sqrt{x}(\sqrt{16+\sqrt{x}}+4)}{16+\sqrt{x}-16} = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0^+} \frac{\sqrt{x}(\sqrt{16+\sqrt{x}}+4)}{\sqrt{x}} = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0^+} (\sqrt{16+\sqrt{x}}+4) = \sqrt{16}+4 = 8$.
Since $LHL = RHL = 8$,for continuity at $x=0$,we must have $f(0) = a = 8$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
$A$ function $y=f(x)$ with $f(-1)=-249$ has no maximum and has only one minimum at $x=5$ with $f(5)=75$. Which one of the following is true?
A
At some point in $(-1,5)$,$f(x)$ is discontinuous
B
The minimum value cannot be $75$ since $f(-1) < f(5)=75$
C
$f(x)$ is discontinuous at every point of $\mathbb{R}$
D
$f(x)$ is continuous on $\mathbb{R}$

Solution

(A) Given that $f(x)$ has a minimum at $x=5$ with $f(5)=75$.
If $f(x)$ were continuous on the interval $[-1, 5]$,then by the Extreme Value Theorem,it must attain a maximum and a minimum on this closed interval.
Since $f(-1) = -249$ and $f(5) = 75$,if the function were continuous,there would exist some $c \in (-1, 5)$ such that $f(c)$ is a local maximum or the function would have to increase from $-249$ to $75$.
However,the problem states that the function has no maximum and only one minimum at $x=5$.
If $f(x)$ were continuous,it would contradict the given conditions because a continuous function on a closed interval must have a maximum.
Therefore,$f(x)$ must be discontinuous at some point in the interval $(-1, 5)$ to avoid having a maximum.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Assertion $(A)$: $f(x)=|x-a|+|x-b|$ is continuous on $R$. Reason $(R)$: $\frac{|x-\alpha|}{x-\alpha}$ is continuous at $x \in R-\{\alpha\}$. The correct option among the following is:
A
$A$ is true,$R$ is true and $R$ is the correct explanation for $A$
B
$A$ is true,$R$ is true but $R$ is not the correct explanation for $A$
C
$A$ is true but $R$ is false
D
$A$ is false but $R$ is true

Solution

(B) $1$. The function $f(x) = |x-a| + |x-b|$ is a sum of two absolute value functions. Since $|x-c|$ is continuous for all $x \in R$,the sum of two continuous functions is also continuous on $R$. Thus,Assertion $(A)$ is true.
$2$. The function $g(x) = \frac{|x-\alpha|}{x-\alpha}$ is defined as $1$ for $x > \alpha$ and $-1$ for $x < \alpha$. At $x = \alpha$,the function is undefined. Therefore,it is continuous for all $x \in R - \{\alpha\}$. Thus,Reason $(R)$ is true.
$3$. While both statements are true,the continuity of $f(x)$ is a property of absolute value functions,and the continuity of $g(x)$ is a separate property of rational-like expressions involving absolute values. $R$ does not explain why $f(x)$ is continuous. Therefore,$R$ is not the correct explanation for $A$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
At $x=0$,the function $f(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{x}{|x|+2x^2}, & x \neq 0 \\ k, & x=0 \end{cases}$ is:
A
Continuous only when $k=0$
B
Discontinuous only when $k=0$
C
Continuous for all values of $k$
D
Discontinuous for all real values of $k$

Solution

(D) Given the function $f(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{x}{|x|+2x^2}, & x \neq 0 \\ k, & x=0 \end{cases}$.
To check for continuity at $x=0$,we evaluate the left-hand limit $(LHL)$ and right-hand limit $(RHL)$.
$LHL = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0^{-}} f(x) = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0} f(0-h) = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{-h}{|-h|+2(-h)^2} = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{-h}{h+2h^2} = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{-h}{h(1+2h)} = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{-1}{1+2h} = -1$.
$RHL = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0^{+}} f(x) = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0} f(0+h) = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{h}{|h|+2h^2} = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{h}{h(1+2h)} = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{1}{1+2h} = 1$.
Since $LHL \neq RHL$,the limit $\lim_{x \rightarrow 0} f(x)$ does not exist.
Therefore,the function $f(x)$ is discontinuous at $x=0$ for all real values of $k$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Define $f(x) = \begin{cases} 1 + x, & 0 \leq x \leq 2 \\ 3 - x, & 2 < x \leq 3 \end{cases}$. If $f \circ f(x)$ is discontinuous at $a$ and $b$ in $[0, 3]$ and $a < b$,then $2 a + 3 b = $
A
$3$
B
$2$
C
$6$
D
$8$

Solution

(D) We have,$f(x) = \begin{cases} 1 + x, & 0 \leq x \leq 2 \\ 3 - x, & 2 < x \leq 3 \end{cases}$.
$f(f(x))$ is defined as:
For $0 \leq f(x) \leq 2$,$f(f(x)) = 1 + f(x)$.
For $2 < f(x) \leq 3$,$f(f(x)) = 3 - f(x)$.
Evaluating for $x \in [0, 3]$:
If $0 \leq x \leq 1$,then $1 \leq f(x) \leq 2$,so $f(f(x)) = 1 + (1 + x) = 2 + x$.
If $1 < x \leq 2$,then $2 < f(x) \leq 3$,so $f(f(x)) = 3 - (1 + x) = 2 - x$.
If $2 < x \leq 3$,then $0 \leq f(x) < 1$,so $f(f(x)) = 1 + (3 - x) = 4 - x$.
Thus,$f(f(x)) = \begin{cases} 2 + x, & 0 \leq x \leq 1 \\ 2 - x, & 1 < x \leq 2 \\ 4 - x, & 2 < x \leq 3 \end{cases}$.
Checking continuity at $x = 1$: $\lim_{x \to 1^-} f(f(x)) = 3$,$\lim_{x \to 1^+} f(f(x)) = 1$. Since $3 \neq 1$,it is discontinuous at $x = 1$.
Checking continuity at $x = 2$: $\lim_{x \to 2^-} f(f(x)) = 0$,$\lim_{x \to 2^+} f(f(x)) = 2$. Since $0 \neq 2$,it is discontinuous at $x = 2$.
Therefore,$a = 1$ and $b = 2$.
Calculating $2a + 3b = 2(1) + 3(2) = 2 + 6 = 8$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Consider the following statements:
Statement $I$: If $a_0+\frac{a_1}{2}+\frac{a_2}{3}+\ldots+\frac{a_n}{n+1}=0$,where $a_0, a_1, \ldots, a_n$ are real numbers,then the polynomial $P(x) = a_0+a_1 x+a_2 x^2+\ldots+a_n x^n$ has a zero in the interval $(0,1)$.
Statement $II$: If $f:[a, b] \rightarrow R$ is continuous on $[a, b]$ and $f$ is differentiable in $(a, b)$,where $a>0$ and if $\frac{f(a)}{a}=\frac{f(b)}{b}$,then there exists $c \in(a, b)$ such that $c f^{\prime}(c)=f(c)$.
Which one of the following options is true?
A
Only $I$ is true
B
Only $II$ is true
C
Neither $(I)$ nor $(II)$ is true
D
Both $(I)$ and $(II)$ are true

Solution

(D) For Statement $I$: Let $F(x) = a_0 x + \frac{a_1 x^2}{2} + \frac{a_2 x^3}{3} + \ldots + \frac{a_n x^{n+1}}{n+1}$.
$F(x)$ is a polynomial,so it is continuous on $[0,1]$ and differentiable on $(0,1)$.
$F(0) = 0$ and $F(1) = a_0 + \frac{a_1}{2} + \ldots + \frac{a_n}{n+1} = 0$ (given).
By Rolle's Theorem,there exists $c \in (0,1)$ such that $F^{\prime}(c) = 0$.
Since $F^{\prime}(x) = a_0 + a_1 x + \ldots + a_n x^n = P(x)$,we have $P(c) = 0$. Thus,Statement $I$ is true.
For Statement $II$: Let $g(x) = \frac{f(x)}{x}$. Since $f$ is continuous on $[a, b]$ and $a>0$,$g(x)$ is continuous on $[a, b]$ and differentiable on $(a, b)$.
Given $g(a) = \frac{f(a)}{a} = \frac{f(b)}{b} = g(b)$.
By Rolle's Theorem,there exists $c \in (a, b)$ such that $g^{\prime}(c) = 0$.
$g^{\prime}(x) = \frac{x f^{\prime}(x) - f(x)}{x^2}$.
Setting $g^{\prime}(c) = 0$ implies $c f^{\prime}(c) - f(c) = 0$,or $c f^{\prime}(c) = f(c)$. Thus,Statement $II$ is true.
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MathematicsAdvancedMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Let $f, g: R \rightarrow R$ be functions defined by $f(x) = \begin{cases} x \sin \left(\frac{1}{x}\right), & x \neq 0 \\ 0, & x = 0 \end{cases}$ and $g(x) = x f(x)$. Consider the following statements: $(i)$ $f(x)$ is continuous at $x = 0$ but not differentiable at $x = 0$. $(ii)$ $g(x)$ is differentiable at $x = 0$,but $g'(x)$ is not continuous at $x = 0$. Then,which one of the following is true?
A
$(i)$ is true; but $(ii)$ is false
B
Both $(i)$ and $(ii)$ are true
C
$(i)$ is false,but $(ii)$ is true
D
Both $(i)$ and $(ii)$ are false

Solution

(B) For $f(x)$: $\lim_{x \to 0} f(x) = \lim_{x \to 0} x \sin(1/x) = 0$,which equals $f(0)$,so $f(x)$ is continuous at $x = 0$.
For differentiability at $x = 0$,$f'(0) = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{h \sin(1/h) - 0}{h} = \lim_{h \to 0} \sin(1/h)$,which does not exist. Thus,$(i)$ is true.
For $g(x) = x f(x) = x^2 \sin(1/x)$ for $x \neq 0$ and $g(0) = 0$.
$g'(0) = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{h^2 \sin(1/h) - 0}{h} = \lim_{h \to 0} h \sin(1/h) = 0$. So $g(x)$ is differentiable at $x = 0$.
For $x \neq 0$,$g'(x) = 2x \sin(1/x) - \cos(1/x)$.
As $x \to 0$,$\lim_{x \to 0} g'(x) = \lim_{x \to 0} (2x \sin(1/x) - \cos(1/x))$,which does not exist because $\cos(1/x)$ oscillates.
Since $\lim_{x \to 0} g'(x) \neq g'(0)$,$g'(x)$ is not continuous at $x = 0$. Thus,$(ii)$ is true.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $\operatorname{Lt}_{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{f(x+h)-f(x)}{h}=e^x(x+1)$ and $f(0)=0$,then $\frac{d}{d x}\left(f(x) e^{-x}\right)+\frac{d}{d x}\left(\frac{f(x)}{x}\right)=$
A
$e^x+1$
B
$x^2 e^x+x$
C
$x e^x+1$
D
$x^2 e^x$

Solution

(A) Given,$\lim _{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{f(x+h)-f(x)}{h}=e^x(x+1)$.
By definition,this limit is $f'(x) = e^x(x+1)$.
Integrating $f'(x)$ with respect to $x$,we get $f(x) = \int (x e^x + e^x) dx = x e^x + c$.
Since $f(0) = 0$,we have $0(e^0) + c = 0$,which implies $c = 0$.
Thus,$f(x) = x e^x$.
Now,we evaluate the expression $\frac{d}{d x}(f(x) e^{-x}) + \frac{d}{d x}(\frac{f(x)}{x})$.
Substituting $f(x) = x e^x$,we get $\frac{d}{d x}(x e^x \cdot e^{-x}) + \frac{d}{d x}(\frac{x e^x}{x}) = \frac{d}{d x}(x) + \frac{d}{d x}(e^x)$.
This simplifies to $1 + e^x$.
139
MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
For $x \neq -1, y \neq -1$,if $x = \frac{1 - \sqrt[3]{y}}{1 + \sqrt[3]{y}}$,then $\frac{dx}{dy} =$
A
$\frac{-6(1-x)^2}{(1+x)^4}$
B
$\frac{-(1+x)^4}{6(1-x)^2}$
C
$\frac{4(1-x)^4}{(1+x)^6}$
D
$\frac{-6(1+x)^2}{(1-x)^4}$

Solution

(B) Given $x = \frac{1 - \sqrt[3]{y}}{1 + \sqrt[3]{y}}$.
Multiplying both sides by $(1 + \sqrt[3]{y})$,we get $x(1 + \sqrt[3]{y}) = 1 - \sqrt[3]{y}$.
$x + x\sqrt[3]{y} = 1 - \sqrt[3]{y}$.
$\sqrt[3]{y}(x + 1) = 1 - x$.
$\sqrt[3]{y} = \frac{1 - x}{1 + x}$.
Cubing both sides,$y = \left(\frac{1 - x}{1 + x}\right)^3$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$ using the chain rule:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = 3\left(\frac{1 - x}{1 + x}\right)^2 \cdot \frac{d}{dx}\left(\frac{1 - x}{1 + x}\right)$.
Using the quotient rule,$\frac{d}{dx}\left(\frac{1 - x}{1 + x}\right) = \frac{-(1 + x) - (1 - x)(1)}{(1 + x)^2} = \frac{-1 - x - 1 + x}{(1 + x)^2} = \frac{-2}{(1 + x)^2}$.
Thus,$\frac{dy}{dx} = 3 \cdot \frac{(1 - x)^2}{(1 + x)^2} \cdot \frac{-2}{(1 + x)^2} = \frac{-6(1 - x)^2}{(1 + x)^4}$.
Since $\frac{dx}{dy} = \frac{1}{dy/dx}$,we have $\frac{dx}{dy} = \frac{-(1 + x)^4}{6(1 - x)^2}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Let $g(x) \neq 0, g^{\prime}(x) \neq 0, f(x) \neq 0, f^{\prime}(x) \neq 0$. If $F(x)=f(x) g(x)$,$G(x)=f^{\prime}(x) g^{\prime}(x)$,$F^{\prime}(x)=G(x) H(x)$,and $F^{\prime}(x)=F(x) K(x)$,then $H(x)+K(x)=$
A
$\frac{f^{\prime}}{f}+\frac{f}{f^{\prime}}+\frac{g}{g^{\prime}}$
B
$\frac{f^{\prime}}{f}+\frac{g}{g^{\prime}}+\frac{g^{\prime}}{g}$
C
$\frac{f^{\prime} g^{\prime}+f g}{f f^{\prime} g g^{\prime}}$
D
$\frac{f^{\prime}}{f}+\frac{g}{g^{\prime}}+\frac{f}{f^{\prime}}+\frac{g^{\prime}}{g}$

Solution

(D) Given $F(x)=f(x) g(x)$.
By the product rule,$F^{\prime}(x)=f^{\prime}(x) g(x)+f(x) g^{\prime}(x)$.
We are given $G(x)=f^{\prime}(x) g^{\prime}(x)$.
Since $F^{\prime}(x)=G(x) H(x)$,we have $H(x)=\frac{F^{\prime}(x)}{G(x)}=\frac{f^{\prime}(x) g(x)+f(x) g^{\prime}(x)}{f^{\prime}(x) g^{\prime}(x)}=\frac{g(x)}{g^{\prime}(x)}+\frac{f(x)}{f^{\prime}(x)}$.
Also,$F^{\prime}(x)=F(x) K(x)$,so $K(x)=\frac{F^{\prime}(x)}{F(x)}=\frac{f^{\prime}(x) g(x)+f(x) g^{\prime}(x)}{f(x) g(x)}=\frac{f^{\prime}(x)}{f(x)}+\frac{g^{\prime}(x)}{g(x)}$.
Therefore,$H(x)+K(x)=\frac{f(x)}{f^{\prime}(x)}+\frac{g(x)}{g^{\prime}(x)}+\frac{f^{\prime}(x)}{f(x)}+\frac{g^{\prime}(x)}{g(x)}$.
141
MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $y=\frac{x \sin ^{-1} x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}+\log \sqrt{1-x^2}$,then $\frac{d y}{d x}=$
A
$\frac{\sin ^{-1} x}{1-x^2}$
B
$\frac{\sin ^{-1} x}{\left(1-x^2\right)^{3 / 2}}$
C
$\frac{x}{1-x^2}$
D
$\frac{x \sin ^{-1} x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}-\frac{2 x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}$

Solution

(B) Given $y = \frac{x \sin^{-1} x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}} + \log \sqrt{1-x^2}$.
First,simplify the logarithmic term: $\log \sqrt{1-x^2} = \frac{1}{2} \log(1-x^2)$.
Now,differentiate $y$ with respect to $x$ using the quotient rule for the first term and the chain rule for the second term:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{d}{dx} \left( \frac{x \sin^{-1} x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}} \right) + \frac{d}{dx} \left( \frac{1}{2} \log(1-x^2) \right)$.
Using the quotient rule $\frac{d}{dx} \left( \frac{u}{v} \right) = \frac{u'v - uv'}{v^2}$ where $u = x \sin^{-1} x$ and $v = \sqrt{1-x^2}$:
$u' = \sin^{-1} x + \frac{x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}$ and $v' = \frac{-x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}$.
$\frac{d}{dx} \left( \frac{x \sin^{-1} x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}} \right) = \frac{(\sin^{-1} x + \frac{x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}})\sqrt{1-x^2} - (x \sin^{-1} x)(\frac{-x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}})}{1-x^2} = \frac{(1-x^2)\sin^{-1} x + x + \frac{x^2 \sin^{-1} x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}}{1-x^2} = \frac{\sin^{-1} x + \frac{x^2 \sin^{-1} x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}} + x}{1-x^2}$.
Now,differentiate the second term: $\frac{d}{dx} (\frac{1}{2} \log(1-x^2)) = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{1}{1-x^2} \cdot (-2x) = \frac{-x}{1-x^2}$.
Adding both parts: $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{\sin^{-1} x + \frac{x^2 \sin^{-1} x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}} + x - x}{1-x^2} = \frac{\sin^{-1} x (1 + \frac{x^2}{\sqrt{1-x^2}})}{1-x^2} = \frac{\sin^{-1} x (\frac{\sqrt{1-x^2} + x^2}{\sqrt{1-x^2}})}{1-x^2}$.
Wait,simplifying the expression: $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{\sin^{-1} x (1-x^2 + x^2)}{\sqrt{1-x^2}(1-x^2)} = \frac{\sin^{-1} x}{(1-x^2)^{3/2}}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Let $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ be twice differentiable functions such that $f(x) = x^2 + g'(1)x + g''(2)$ and $g(x) = f(1)x^2 + xf'(x) + f''(x)$. Then $f(x) - g(x) =$
A
$2x + 5$
B
$3x^2 + 6x + 1$
C
$x^2 - 6x + 2$
D
$x^2 - 2$

Solution

(D) Given $f(x) = x^2 + g'(1)x + g''(2)$. Let $g'(1) = a$ and $g''(2) = b$. Then $f(x) = x^2 + ax + b$.
$f'(x) = 2x + a$ and $f''(x) = 2$.
Given $g(x) = f(1)x^2 + xf'(x) + f''(x)$.
Substituting $f(1) = 1 + a + b$,$f'(x) = 2x + a$,and $f''(x) = 2$:
$g(x) = (1 + a + b)x^2 + x(2x + a) + 2 = (1 + a + b + 2)x^2 + ax + 2 = (3 + a + b)x^2 + ax + 2$.
Now,$g'(x) = 2(3 + a + b)x + a$ and $g''(x) = 2(3 + a + b)$.
Using $g'(1) = a$: $2(3 + a + b) + a = a \implies 6 + 2a + 2b = 0 \implies a + b = -3$.
Using $g''(2) = b$: $2(3 + a + b) = b \implies 6 + 2a + 2b = b \implies 2a + b = -6$.
Solving the system: $(2a + b) - (a + b) = -6 - (-3) \implies a = -3$.
Then $-3 + b = -3 \implies b = 0$.
Thus,$f(x) = x^2 - 3x$ and $g(x) = (3 - 3 + 0)x^2 - 3x + 2 = -3x + 2$.
$f(x) - g(x) = (x^2 - 3x) - (-3x + 2) = x^2 - 2$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $f(x) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sin^2 x + \sin x + 1}\right) + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sin^2 x + 3\sin x + 3}\right) + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sin^2 x + 5\sin x + 7}\right) + \dots$ up to $10$ terms,then $f'(0) = $
A
$\frac{-1}{101}$
B
$\frac{100}{101}$
C
$\frac{-100}{101}$
D
$0$

Solution

(C) The general term of the series is $T_n = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sin^2 x + (2n-1)\sin x + (n^2-n+1)}\right)$.
We can rewrite this as $T_n = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{(\sin x + n) - (\sin x + n - 1)}{1 + (\sin x + n)(\sin x + n - 1)}\right)$.
Using the identity $\tan^{-1} A - \tan^{-1} B = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{A-B}{1+AB}\right)$,we get $T_n = \tan^{-1}(\sin x + n) - \tan^{-1}(\sin x + n - 1)$.
Summing up to $10$ terms,we have $f(x) = \sum_{n=1}^{10} [\tan^{-1}(\sin x + n) - \tan^{-1}(\sin x + n - 1)]$.
This is a telescoping series,so $f(x) = \tan^{-1}(\sin x + 10) - \tan^{-1}(\sin x)$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $f'(x) = \frac{\cos x}{1 + (\sin x + 10)^2} - \frac{\cos x}{1 + \sin^2 x}$.
At $x = 0$,$f'(0) = \frac{\cos 0}{1 + (0 + 10)^2} - \frac{\cos 0}{1 + 0^2} = \frac{1}{101} - 1 = \frac{-100}{101}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $x \sqrt{1+y}+y \sqrt{1+x}=0$,then $\frac{d y}{d x}=$
A
$\frac{-1}{(1+x)^2}$
B
$\frac{1}{(1+x)^2}$
C
$\frac{2}{(1+x)^{3 / 2}}$
D
$\frac{-2}{(1+x)^{1 / 2}}$

Solution

(A) Given equation is $x \sqrt{1+y} + y \sqrt{1+x} = 0$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $x \sqrt{1+y} = -y \sqrt{1+x}$.
Squaring both sides,we get $x^2(1+y) = y^2(1+x)$.
Expanding this,$x^2 + x^2y = y^2 + xy^2$.
Rearranging terms,$x^2 - y^2 + x^2y - xy^2 = 0$.
Factoring,$(x-y)(x+y) + xy(x-y) = 0$.
Since $x \neq y$ (as $x \sqrt{1+y} = -y \sqrt{1+x}$ implies $x$ and $y$ have opposite signs),we can divide by $(x-y)$ to get $x+y+xy = 0$.
Solving for $y$,$y(1+x) = -x$,so $y = \frac{-x}{1+x}$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$ using the quotient rule,$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{(1+x)(-1) - (-x)(1)}{(1+x)^2}$.
Simplifying,$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{-1-x+x}{(1+x)^2} = \frac{-1}{(1+x)^2}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $2^x+2^y=2^{x+y}$,then $\frac{d y}{d x}=$
A
$1-2^y$
B
$1-2^{-y}$
C
$1+2^y$
D
$1+2^{-y}$

Solution

(A) Given equation is $2^x+2^y=2^{x+y}$.
Dividing both sides by $2^{x+y}$,we get $\frac{2^x}{2^{x+y}}+\frac{2^y}{2^{x+y}}=1$.
This simplifies to $2^{-y}+2^{-x}=1$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$,we get $\frac{d}{dx}(2^{-y})+\frac{d}{dx}(2^{-x})=\frac{d}{dx}(1)$.
Using the chain rule,we have $2^{-y} \cdot \log 2 \cdot (-\frac{dy}{dx}) + 2^{-x} \cdot \log 2 \cdot (-1) = 0$.
Dividing by $-\log 2$,we get $2^{-y} \frac{dy}{dx} + 2^{-x} = 0$.
Thus,$\frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{2^{-x}}{2^{-y}} = -2^{y-x}$.
From the original equation $2^x+2^y=2^{x+y}$,we have $2^x = 2^{x+y}-2^y = 2^y(2^x-1)$,so $2^{-x} = \frac{1}{2^y-1}$ is not direct. Let's use $2^{-x} = 1-2^{-y}$.
Then $\frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{1-2^{-y}}{2^{-y}} = -(\frac{1}{2^{-y}}-1) = -(2^y-1) = 1-2^y$.
146
MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
$\frac{d}{dx} [\operatorname{cosech}^{-1}(\tan 2x)] = $
A
$2|\sec 2x|$
B
$\cos 2x$
C
$-2|\operatorname{cosec} 2x|$
D
$\sin 2x$

Solution

(C) Let $y = \operatorname{cosech}^{-1}(\tan 2x)$.
Using the chain rule,$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{d}{dx} [\operatorname{cosech}^{-1}(\tan 2x)]$.
Recall the formula: $\frac{d}{dx} \operatorname{cosech}^{-1}(u) = \frac{-1}{|u| \sqrt{1+u^2}} \cdot \frac{du}{dx}$.
Here,$u = \tan 2x$,so $\frac{du}{dx} = 2 \sec^2 2x$.
Substituting these into the formula:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{-1}{|\tan 2x| \sqrt{1 + \tan^2 2x}} \cdot 2 \sec^2 2x$.
Since $1 + \tan^2 2x = \sec^2 2x$,we have $\sqrt{1 + \tan^2 2x} = |\sec 2x|$.
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{-1}{|\tan 2x| \cdot |\sec 2x|} \cdot 2 \sec^2 2x$.
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{-2 \sec^2 2x}{|\frac{\sin 2x}{\cos 2x}| \cdot |\frac{1}{\cos 2x}|} = \frac{-2 \sec^2 2x}{|\frac{\sin 2x}{\cos^2 2x}|} = \frac{-2 \sec^2 2x \cdot |\cos^2 2x|}{|\sin 2x|}$.
Since $\sec^2 2x \cdot \cos^2 2x = 1$,this simplifies to:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{-2}{|\sin 2x|} = -2 |\operatorname{cosec} 2x|$.
147
MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Assertion: For $x < 0$,$\frac{d^2}{d x^2}(\log |x|) = \frac{1}{|x|^2}$.
Reason: For $x < 0$,$|x| = -x$.
A
Assertion is false but Reason is true.
B
Assertion is true but Reason is false.
C
Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
D
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Solution

(A) Note: Assuming the base of the logarithm is $e$.
Given:
Assertion: For $x < 0$,$\frac{d^2}{d x^2}(\log |x|) = \frac{1}{|x|^2}$.
Reason: For $x < 0$,$|x| = -x$.
Let $f(x) = \log |x|$.
For $x < 0$,we have $|x| = -x$,so $f(x) = \log(-x)$.
Now,differentiating with respect to $x$:
$\frac{d}{d x}(\log(-x)) = \frac{1}{-x} \cdot \frac{d}{d x}(-x) = \frac{1}{-x} \cdot (-1) = \frac{1}{x}$.
Now,differentiating again with respect to $x$:
$\frac{d^2}{d x^2}(\log |x|) = \frac{d}{d x}(\frac{1}{x}) = -\frac{1}{x^2}$.
Since $|x|^2 = (-x)^2 = x^2$,the Assertion states $\frac{d^2}{d x^2}(\log |x|) = \frac{1}{x^2}$,but we found $-\frac{1}{x^2}$.
Therefore,the Assertion is false and the Reason is true.
148
MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $x^y=y^{\sin x}(\tan x)^{\cos x}$,then $\left(\log x-\frac{\sin x}{y}\right) \frac{d y}{d x}=$
A
$\cos x \log y-\sin x \log (\tan x)+\operatorname{cosec} x-\frac{y}{x}$
B
$\cos x \log y-\sin x \log (\tan x)+\cos ^2 x \operatorname{cosec} x-\frac{y}{x}$
C
$\frac{\cos x}{x}-\sin ^2 x \sec x$
D
$\cos x-x \sin ^2 x \sec x$

Solution

(A) Given the equation: $x^y = y^{\sin x} (\tan x)^{\cos x}$
Taking the natural logarithm on both sides:
$y \log x = \sin x \log y + \cos x \log (\tan x)$
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$:
$\frac{d}{dx}(y \log x) = \frac{d}{dx}(\sin x \log y) + \frac{d}{dx}(\cos x \log \tan x)$
$\frac{dy}{dx} \log x + y \cdot \frac{1}{x} = (\cos x \log y + \sin x \cdot \frac{1}{y} \frac{dy}{dx}) + (-\sin x \log \tan x + \cos x \cdot \frac{1}{\tan x} \cdot \sec^2 x)$
Simplifying the derivative term:
$\cos x \cdot \frac{1}{\tan x} \cdot \sec^2 x = \cos x \cdot \frac{\cos x}{\sin x} \cdot \frac{1}{\cos^2 x} = \frac{1}{\sin x} = \operatorname{cosec} x$
Rearranging the terms to isolate $\left(\log x - \frac{\sin x}{y}\right) \frac{dy}{dx}$:
$\left(\log x - \frac{\sin x}{y}\right) \frac{dy}{dx} = \cos x \log y - \sin x \log (\tan x) + \operatorname{cosec} x - \frac{y}{x}$
149
MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
If $\sqrt{1-x^2}+\sqrt{1-y^2}=a(x-y)$,then $\left[\left(1-x^2\right)^2 \frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}+y\left(1-x^2\right)\right] \frac{d y}{d x}=$
A
$0$
B
$x\left(1-y^2\right)$
C
$y\left(1-x^2\right)$
D
$\sqrt{1-x^2} \sqrt{1-y^2}$

Solution

(B) Given,$\sqrt{1-x^2}+\sqrt{1-y^2}=a(x-y)$.
Let $x=\sin \alpha$ and $y=\sin \beta$. Then $\cos \alpha + \cos \beta = a(\sin \alpha - \sin \beta)$.
Using trigonometric identities,$2 \cos \frac{\alpha+\beta}{2} \cos \frac{\alpha-\beta}{2} = a \cdot 2 \cos \frac{\alpha+\beta}{2} \sin \frac{\alpha-\beta}{2}$.
This simplifies to $\cot \frac{\alpha-\beta}{2} = a$,so $\alpha - \beta = 2 \cot^{-1} a$.
Substituting back,$\sin^{-1} x - \sin^{-1} y = 2 \cot^{-1} a$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2}} - \frac{1}{\sqrt{1-y^2}} \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$,which implies $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{\sqrt{1-y^2}}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}$.
Squaring both sides,$\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 = \frac{1-y^2}{1-x^2}$,so $(1-x^2) \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 = 1-y^2$.
Differentiating again with respect to $x$,we get $(1-x^2) \cdot 2 \frac{dy}{dx} \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + (-2x) \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 = -2y \frac{dy}{dx}$.
Dividing by $2 \frac{dy}{dx}$ (assuming $\frac{dy}{dx} \neq 0$),we get $(1-x^2) \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} - x \frac{dy}{dx} = -y$.
Multiplying by $(1-x^2)$,we get $(1-x^2)^2 \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} - x(1-x^2) \frac{dy}{dx} = -y(1-x^2)$.
Rearranging,$(1-x^2)^2 \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + y(1-x^2) = x(1-x^2) \frac{dy}{dx}$.
Multiplying by $\frac{dy}{dx}$,we get $\left[(1-x^2)^2 \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + y(1-x^2)\right] \frac{dy}{dx} = x(1-x^2) \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2$.
Since $\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 = \frac{1-y^2}{1-x^2}$,the expression becomes $x(1-x^2) \cdot \frac{1-y^2}{1-x^2} = x(1-y^2)$.
150
MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2020
Match the functions in List-$I$ with their derivatives given in List-$II$.
List-$I$List-$II$
$A$. $\sec^{-1} x$$I$. $\frac{1}{1-x^2}, x \in (-1, 1)$
$B$. $\tanh^{-1} x$$II$. $\frac{-1}{|x| \sqrt{x^2+1}}, x \neq 0$
$C$. $\coth^{-1} x$$III$. $\frac{1}{|x| \sqrt{x^2-1}}, |x| > 1$
$D$. $\operatorname{cosech}^{-1} x$$IV$. $\frac{1}{1-x^2}, x \in R - [-1, 1]$
$V$. $\frac{-1}{|x| \sqrt{1-x^2}}, |x| < 1, x \neq 0$
A
$A-V, B-II, C-I, D-III$
B
$A-I, B-III, C-V, D-II$
C
$A-III, B-I, C-II, D-V$
D
$A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II$

Solution

(D) The derivatives of the given inverse functions are as follows:
$(A)$ $\frac{d}{dx}(\sec^{-1} x) = \frac{1}{|x|\sqrt{x^2-1}}$ for $|x| > 1$. This matches $III$.
$(B)$ $\frac{d}{dx}(\tanh^{-1} x) = \frac{1}{1-x^2}$ for $x \in (-1, 1)$. This matches $I$.
$(C)$ $\frac{d}{dx}(\coth^{-1} x) = \frac{1}{1-x^2}$ for $x \in R - [-1, 1]$. This matches $IV$.
$(D)$ $\frac{d}{dx}(\operatorname{cosech}^{-1} x) = \frac{-1}{|x|\sqrt{x^2+1}}$ for $x \neq 0$. This matches $II$.
Thus,the correct matching is $A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II$.

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