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HASANAT HIGH SCHOOL Preliminary Examination Std : X Mathematics Marks : 80 Date : 22/01/2024 R.T. : 15 mins _______________________________________________________________________________________ Time allowed: 2 Hours Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Section A (Attempt ALL the questions - 40 Marks) Question 1 Choose the correct answers from the option given below. (Do Not copy the question. Write the correct answers only). (i) [15] The nominal value of a share: (a) remains the same (b) changes from time to time (c) can only be changed by the share holder (d) none of these (ii) Roots of the equation (x - 1)2 - 5(x - 1) - 6 = 0 are: (a) 7, 0 (b) 6, 0 (c) 7, 6 (d) 6, -7 (iii) If (x - 2) is a factor of x2 + 5x + p, then the value of p is: (a) 10 (b) 12 (c) -13 (d) -14 (iv) The common ratio of the GP : -3/4, 1/2, -1/3 , 2/9 is: (a) 2/3 (b) -2/3 1
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