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COMP 2025 BTEST-17 MATH PAPER

SECTION - I

SINGLE CORRECT TYPE

Q.1 The locus of the mid-point of the line segment joining the focus of the parabola y 2 = 4ax to a
moving point of the parabola, is another parabola whose directrix is:
a 𝑎
(A) x = − (B) x = (C) x = 0 (D) x = a
2 2

Solution : (C)
Let the moving point be P(at 2 , 2at) Focus of given parabola is (a, 0) Let point of required locus
(h, k)

at 2 + a
∴ =h
2
2at2 +0
and =k
2

a 2
⇒ (t + 1) = h
2
𝑘
and 𝑡 = 𝑎
By (iii) and (iv) we have

a k2
( + 1) = h
2 a2

Locus is k 2 + a2 = 2ah
a
⇒ y 2 = 2a (x − )
2
𝑎 𝑎
Equation of directrix 𝑥 − 2 + 2 = 0

⇒x=0

Q.2 The mid-point of the chord 𝑦 − 2𝑥 + 3 = 0 of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 is

(A) (2, 1) (C) (1, −1) (B) (5/2, 2) (D) none of these

Solution : (A)
Hint : Equation of the chord with midpoint (x, y) is T = S1 .
Solution: 𝑦 − 3𝑥 + 3 = 0 …(1)

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T = S1
yy1 − 2(x + x1 ) = y12 − 4x1.
𝑦𝑦1 − 2𝑥 − 𝑦12 + 2𝑥1 = 0 …(2)
(1) and (2) represent the same line.

𝑦1 −2 2𝑥1 − 𝑦12
= =
1 −2 3
𝑦1 = 1, 2𝑥1 − 𝑦12 = 3
2𝑥1 − 1 = 3
𝑥1 = 2
(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) = (2, 1)

Q.3 Length of latus-rectum of the parabola 𝑦 2 + 2𝑎𝑥 + 2𝑏𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 is

(A) a (B) 2 a (C) 3𝑎 (D) 4𝑎

Solution : (B)
Hint: Length of latus-rectum of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 is |4𝑎|.
Solution: 𝑦 2 + 2𝑎𝑥 + 2𝑏𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0

𝑦 2 + 2𝑏𝑦 = −2𝑎𝑥 − 𝑐
(𝑦 + 𝑏)2 = −2𝑎𝑥 − 𝑐 + 𝑏 2

𝑏2 − 𝑐
= −2𝑎 (𝑥 + )
2𝑎

length of latus-rectum = |2a∣.

Q.4 If PSQ is the focal chord of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥 such that 𝑆𝑃 = 6. Then the length of 𝑆𝑄 is
(A) 6 (B) 4 (C) 3 (D) none of these

Solution : (C)
Hint : Lengths of segments of focal chord and 2 latus rectum are in HP.
Solution : Parabola 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥, 𝑆𝑃 = 6

𝑎=2
1 1 2
∴ + =
𝑆𝑃 𝑆𝑄 2𝑎
1 1 1
+ =
6 𝑆𝑄 2
∴ SQ = 3

Q.5 The equation of directrix of the parabola 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 8 = 0 is

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(A) 𝑦 = −1 (B) 𝑦 = 1 (C) 𝑦 = 0 (D) y = 2

Solution : (C)

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Hint : Equation of the directrix of the parabola (𝑥 − 𝛼)2 = 4𝑎(𝑦 − 𝛽) is 𝑦 = −𝑎 + 𝛽.
Solution: Parabola: 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 8 = 0

𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 = −4𝑦 − 8
(𝑥 + 2)2 = −4𝑦 − 4
(𝑥 + 2)2 = −4(𝑦 + 1)
∴ 𝑎 = −1, 𝛼 = −2, 𝛽 = −1

Directrix: 𝑦 = −𝑎 𝛽

𝑦 =1−1
𝑦=0

Q.6 The vertex of parabola is at (1, 2) and its axis is parallel to 𝑦-axis. If parabola passes through (0, 6),
then its latus rectum is:
1 1
(A) 2 (B) 2 (C) 4 (D) 4

Solution : (C)

Let he equation of the parabola

(𝑥 − 1)2 = 4𝑎(𝑦 − 2)

But it passes through (0,6)

1
⇒ (0 − 1)2 = 4a(6 − 2) ⇒ 4a =
4
1
⇒ Length of latus rectum =
4

Q.7 The angle between the tangents drawn from the origin to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎(𝑥 − 𝑎) is
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(A) 90∘ (B) 30∘ (C) tan−1 (2) (D) 45∘

Solution : (A)
Hint : If angle between the pair of lines is 90∘ then coefficient of 𝑥 2 + coefficient of 𝑦 2 = 0.
Solution: 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎(𝑥 − 𝑎)

𝑦 2 − 4𝑎𝑥 + 4𝑎2 = 0

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Equation to the pair of tangents from (0,0) is 𝑌 2 = 𝑆 ⋅ 𝑆1

[0 − 2𝑎(𝑥 + 0) + 4𝑎2 ]2 = (𝑦 2 − 4𝑎𝑥 + 4𝑎2 )4𝑎2

i.e. 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 0

𝜃 = 90∘

Q.8 The points (4, 7, 8), (2, 3, 4), (−1, −2, 1) and (1, 2, 5) are :
(A) the vertices of a parallelogram (B) collinear
(C) the vertices of a trapezium (D) concyclic

Solution : (A)
Let 𝐴 ≡ (4,7,8), 𝐵 ≡ (2,3,4), 𝐶 ≡ (−1, −2,1), 𝐷 ≡ (1,2,5)
2 4 4 1 2 2
Direction cosines of 𝐴𝐵 ≡ (6 , 6 , 6) = (3 , 3 , 3)
−2 −4 −4
Direction cosines of 𝐶𝐷 ≡ ( 6 , , )
6 6

1 2 2
=( , , )
3 3 3

So, 𝐴𝐵 parallel to 𝐶𝐷
3 5 3
Direction cosines of 𝐴𝐷 ≡ ( , , )
√43 √43 √43
−3 −5 −3
Direction cosines of 𝐵𝐶 ≡ ( , , )
√43 √43 √43

3 5 3
=( , , )
√43 √43 √43

so, 𝐴𝐷 is parallel to 𝐵𝐶.

Therefore 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 is a parallelogram.

Q.9 The lines 𝑥 = 𝑎𝑦 + 𝑏, 𝑧 = 𝑐𝑦 + 𝑑 and 𝑥 = 𝑎′ 𝑦 + 𝑏 ′ , 𝑧 = 𝑐 ′ 𝑦 + 𝑑 ′ will be mutually perpendicular

provided
(A) (𝑎 + 𝑎′ )(𝑏 + 𝑏 ′ )(𝑐 + 𝑐 ′ ) (B) 𝑎𝑎′ + 𝑐𝑐 ′ + 1 = 0
(C) 𝑎𝑎′ + 𝑏𝑏 ′ + 𝑐𝑐 ′ + 1 = 0 (D) (𝑎 + 𝑎′ )(𝑏 + 𝑏 ′ )(𝑐 + 𝑐 ′ ) + 1 = 0

Solution : (B)
Give lines are

𝑥−𝑏 𝑧−𝑑 𝑥 − 𝑏′ 𝑧 − 𝑑′
=𝑦= and =𝑦=
𝑎 𝑐 𝑎′ 𝑐′

These lines will be mutually perpendicular, provided

𝑎 ⋅ 𝑎′ + 1 ⋅ 1 + 𝑐 ⋅ 𝑐′ = 0
⇒ 𝑎 ⋅ 𝑎′ + 𝑐 ⋅ 𝑐′ + 1 = 0.

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𝑥−2 𝑦−3 𝑧−4 𝑥−1 𝑦−4 𝑧−5
Q.10 The straight lines = = and = = , will intersect provided
1 1 −𝑘 𝑘 2 1
(A) k = {3, −3} (B) k = {0, −1}
(C) k = {−1,1} (D) k = {0, −3}

Solution : (D)

Any point on the first line can be takes as

𝑃1 = (𝑟1 + 2, 𝑟1 + 3, −𝑘𝑟1 + 4)

These lines will intersect if for some 𝑟1 and 𝑟2 we have

𝑟1 + 2 = 𝑘𝑟2 + 1
𝑟1 + 3 = 2𝑟2 + 4
−𝑘𝑟1 + 4 = 𝑟2 + 5
∴ 𝑟1 − 𝑘𝑟2 + 1 = 0, 𝑟1 = 2𝑟2 + 1
2 𝑘+2
⇒ 𝑟2 = , 𝑟1 =
𝑘−2 𝑘−2

putting these values in the last condition, we get

k 2 + 3k = 0
⇒ k = {−3, 0}

Q.11 If 𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ = 𝑝⃗ and 𝑎⃗ − 𝑏⃗⃗ = 𝑞⃗, then:

(A) |a⃗⃗|2 + |b⃗⃗|2 = |p
⃗⃗|2 + |q ⃗⃗|2 ⃗⃗|2 = |p
(B) |a⃗⃗|2 − |b ⃗⃗|2 − |a⃗⃗|2
(C) 2(|𝑎⃗|2 + |𝑏⃗⃗|2 ) = |p ⃗⃗|2 + |q⃗⃗|2 (D) 2(|a⃗⃗|2 − |b ⃗⃗|2 ) = |p⃗⃗|2 − |a⃗⃗|2

Solution : (C)
⃗⃗ = p
a⃗⃗ + b ⃗⃗
⇒ |a⃗⃗ + ⃗⃗
b|2 = |p ⃗⃗|2
⇒ (a⃗⃗ + b⃗⃗) ⋅ (a⃗⃗ + b⃗⃗) = |p
⃗⃗|2
⃗⃗|2 + 2 ⋅ a⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
= |a⃗⃗|2 + |b ⃗⃗|2
b = |p

Also, a⃗⃗ − ⃗⃗
b=q⃗⃗

⇒ |𝑎⃗ − 𝑏⃗⃗|2 = |𝑞⃗|2

⇒ (𝑎⃗ − 𝑏⃗⃗) ⋅ (𝑎⃗ − 𝑏⃗⃗) = |𝑞⃗|2
= |𝑎⃗|2 + |𝑏⃗⃗|2 − 2 ⋅ 𝑎⃗ ⋅ 𝑏⃗⃗ = |𝑞⃗|2

Thus 2(|𝑎⃗|2 + |𝑏⃗⃗|2 ) = |𝑝⃗|2 + |𝑞⃗|2

Hence (C) is correct answer.

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𝑥 𝑦−1 𝑧+1 3
Q.12 If the length of the perpendicular from the point (𝛽, 0, 𝛽)(𝛽 ≠ 0) to the line, 1 = = is √2,
0 −1
then 𝛽 is equal to
(A) -1 (B) -2 (C) 1 (D) 2

Solution: (A)

𝑥 𝑦−1 𝑧+1
= = = 𝑝 𝑃(𝛽, 0, 𝛽)
1 0 −1

any point on line 𝐴 = (𝑝, 1, −𝑝 − 1)

Now, 𝐷𝑅 of 𝐴𝑃 ≡ ⟨𝑝 − 𝛽, 1 − 0, −𝑝 − 1 − 𝛽⟩
Which is perpendicular to line so

(𝑝 − 𝛽) ⋅ 1 + 0.1 − 1(−𝑝 − 1 − 𝛽) = 0
⇒ 𝑝−𝛽+𝑝+1+𝛽 =0
−1
𝑝=
2
−1 1
Point 𝐴 ( 2 , 1 − 2)
3
Now, distance 𝐴𝑃 = √2

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⇒ 𝐴𝑃2 =
2
1 2 1 2 3
⇒ (𝛽 + ) + 1 + (𝛽 + ) =
2 2 2
2
1 1
2 (𝛽 + ) =
2 2
2
1 1
⇒ (𝛽 + ) =
2 4
⇒ 𝛽 = 0, −1, (𝛽 ≠ 0)
∴ 𝛽 = −1
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Q.13 Let 𝑎⃗, 𝑏⃗⃗, 𝑐⃗ be unit vectors such that 𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ + 𝑐⃗ = 𝑥⃗, 𝑎⃗ ⋅ 𝑥⃗ = 1, 𝑏⃗⃗ ⋅ 𝑥⃗ = 2 , |𝑥⃗| = 2 Then angle between
𝑐⃗ and 𝑥⃗ is :
1 3
(A) cos −1 (4) (B) cos −1 (4)
3 5
(C) cos−1 (8) (D) cos −1 (8)

Solution : (B)
a⃗⃗ + ⃗⃗
b + c⃗ = x⃗⃗

Taking dot with x⃗⃗ on both sides, we get

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𝑥⃗ ⋅ 𝑎⃗ + 𝑥⃗ ⋅ 𝑏⃗⃗ + 𝑥⃗ ⋅ 𝑐⃗ + 𝑥⃗ ⋅ 𝑥⃗ = |𝑥⃗|2 = 4
3
⇒ 1 + + 𝑥⃗ ⋅ 𝑐⃗ = 4
2
3
⇒ 𝑥⃗ ⋅ 𝑐⃗ =
2

If ' 𝜃 ' be the angle between 𝑐⃗ and 𝑥⃗ then

3
|𝑥⃗ ∥ 𝑐⃗|cos 𝜃 =
2
3
⇒ cos 𝜃 =
4
3
⇒ 𝜃 = cos −1 ( )
4

Hence (B) is correct answer.

Q.14 For any four vectors a⃗⃗, ⃗⃗

b, c⃗ and d̅, ⃗⃗ ⃗⃗ × (c⃗ × ⃗⃗
d . (a⃗⃗ × (b d))) is always equal to:
(A) (c⃗. d̅)[a⃗⃗, c⃗, ⃗⃗
d] ⃗⃗. ⃗⃗
(B) (b d)[𝑎⃗, c⃗, ⃗⃗d]
(C) (c⃗. ⃗⃗
d)[𝑎⃗, c⃗, ⃗⃗d] (D) (𝑏⃗⃗. 𝑑‾ )[𝑎⃗, 𝑏⃗⃗, 𝑑⃗]

Solution : (B)
𝑑⃗ (𝑎⃗ × (𝑏⃗⃗ × (𝑐⃗ × 𝑑⃗)))
= 𝑑⃗ ⋅ (𝑎⃗ × ((𝑏⃗⃗ ⋅ 𝑑⃗)𝑐⃗ − (𝑏⃗⃗ ⋅ 𝑐⃗)𝑑⃗))
= 𝑑⃗ ⋅ ((𝑏⃗⃗ ⋅ 𝑑⃗)(𝑎⃗ × 𝑐⃗) − (𝑏⃗⃗ ⋅ 𝑐⃗)(𝑎⃗ × 𝑑⃗))
= (𝑏⃗⃗ ⋅ 𝑑⃗)(𝑑⃗ ⋅ (𝑎⃗ × 𝑐⃗)) − (𝑏⃗⃗ ⋅ 𝑐⃗)(𝑑⃗ ⋅ (𝑎⃗ × 𝑑⃗))
= (𝑏⃗⃗ ⋅ 𝑑⃗)[𝑑⃗𝑎⃗𝑐⃗]
= (𝑏⃗⃗ ⋅ 𝑑⃗)[𝑎⃗𝑐⃗𝑑⃗]

Hence (B) is correct answer.

Q.15 The position vector of the points 𝐴, 𝐵, 𝐶 and 𝐷 are 3𝑖ˆ − 2𝑗ˆ − 𝑘ˆ, 2𝑖ˆ + 3𝑗ˆ − 4𝑘ˆ, −𝑖ˆ + 𝑗ˆ + 2𝑘ˆ and 4𝑖ˆ +
5𝑗ˆ + 𝜆𝑘ˆ. It is known that these points are coplanar, then 𝜆 is equal to:
144 137 154 146
(A) − (B) − (C) − (D) −
17 17 17 17

Solution : (D)
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = −𝑖ˆ + 5𝑗ˆ − 3𝑘ˆ
𝐴𝐵
𝐴𝐶 = −4𝑖ˆ + 3𝑗ˆ + 3𝑘ˆ
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐴𝐷 = 𝑖ˆ + 7 + (𝜆 + 1)𝑘ˆ
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗

If vector ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐴𝐵 , ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐴𝐶 and ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐴𝐷 are coplanar, then

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−1 5 −3
|−4 3 3 |=0
1 7 𝜆+1
146
⇒𝜆=−
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Q.16 𝐸1 , 𝐸2 , … … , 𝐸𝑛 are 𝑛 independent events such that 𝑃(𝐸i ) = 2𝑖+1 for 1 ≤ 𝑖 ≤ 𝑛. The chance that none
of 𝐸1 , 𝐸2 , … … 𝐸𝑛 occurs is
1 𝑛! (𝑛!)2 (𝑛!)2
(A) (𝑛+1)! (B) 2𝑛 (2𝑛+1)! (C) 22𝑛 (2𝑛+1)! (D) 2𝑛 (2𝑛+1)!

Solution : (C)

Q.17 An unbiased die with faces marked 1,2,3,4,5&6 is rolled 4 -times. Out of 4 face values obtained, the
probability that the minimum face value is not less than two and the maximum face value is not
greater than 5 is
16 1 80 65
(A) 81 (B) 81 (C) 81 (D) 81

Solution : (A)
We have four favorable choice (2,3,4,5)
44 16
∴ Required probability 64 = 81

3 1 1
Q.18 If 𝑃(𝐵) = 4 , 𝑃(𝐴 ∩ 𝐵 ∩ 𝐶‾ ) = 3 and 𝑃(𝐴‾ ∩ 𝐵 ∩ 𝐶‾ ) = 3, then 𝑃(𝐵 ∩ 𝐶) is
1 1 1 1
(A) 12 (B) 6 (C) 15 (D) 9

Solution : (A)
From venn diagram, we can see that

𝑃(𝐵 ∩ 𝐶) = 𝑃(𝐵) − 𝑃(𝐴 ∩ 𝐵 ∩ 𝐶‾ ) − 𝑃(𝐴‾ ∩ 𝐵 ∩ 𝐶‾ )

3 1 1 1
= − − =
4 3 3 12

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Q.19 Which of the following is false

(A) 56 − 5 𝐶1 ⋅ 46 + 5 𝐶2 ⋅ 36 − 5
𝐶3 ⋅ 26 + 5
𝐶4 ⋅ 16 = 6
𝐶2 ⋅ 5
(B) 65 − 6 𝐶1 ⋅ 55 + 6 𝐶2 ⋅ 45 − 6
𝐶3 ⋅ 35 + 6
𝐶4 ⋅ 25 − 6
𝐶1 ⋅ 15 = 0
(C) 66 − 6 𝐶1 ⋅ 56 + 6 𝐶2 ⋅ 46 − 6
𝐶3 ⋅ 36 + 6
𝐶4 ⋅ 26 − 6
𝐶5 ⋅ 16 = 720
(D) 65 − 6 𝐶1 ⋅ 55 + 6 𝐶2 ⋅ 45 − 6
𝐶3 ⋅ 35 + 6
𝐶4 ⋅ 25 − 6
𝐶5 ⋅ 15 = 5 𝐶2 ⋅ 6

Solution : (D)
a) Number of onto functions from a set containing 6 elements to a set containing 5 elements = 6 𝐶2 ⋅ 5
b) Number of onto functions from a set containing 5 elements to a set containing 6 elements = 0
c) Number of onto function from a set containing 6 elements to a set containing 6 elements = 6 = 720
6561
Q.20 In the expansion of (71/3 + 111/9 ) ,
(A) there are exactly 730 rational terms
(B) there are exactly 5831 irrational terms
(C) the term which involves greatest binomial coefficients is irrational
(D) the term which involves greatest binomial coefficients is rational

Solution : (A)
6561−𝜏 𝑟
658
General term is Cr 7 3 119 . To make the term free of radical sign, 𝑟 should be a multiple of 9.

∴ r = 0,9,18,27, … . .6561

Hence, there are 730 terms.

The greatest binomial coefficients are

656 6561 658 6561
C6561−1 and C6561−3 or C3200 and C3279
2 2

Now, 3280 are 3279 are not a multiple of 3; hence, both terms involving greatest binomial
coefficients are irrational.

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SECTION - II

NUMERICAL TYPE

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Q.21 The number of focal chord(s) of length 7 in the parabola 7𝑦 2 = 8𝑥 is

Solution : (0)
Hint: The smallest focal chord is latus rectum.
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Solution : Length of focal chord = |4𝑎| = .
7

4
Focal chord of length 7 doesn't exist.

Q.22 The circle drawn with variable chord 𝑥 + ay −5 = 0 (a being a parameter) of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 20𝑥
as diameter will always touch the line 𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0, then the value of 𝑏 + 𝑐 is

Solution : (5)
Hint : A circle on a focal chord of a parabola, as diameter touches the directrix.
Solution: Parabola: 𝑦 2 = 20𝑥 ∴ 𝑎 = 5
Directrix 𝑥 = −𝑎

𝑥+5=0

Q.23 Tangents are drawn from the point (−1,2) on the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥. The length, these tangents will
intercept on the line 𝑥 = 2 is 𝑎√2, Then a is :

Solution : (6)
Equation of pair PA and PB is

(𝑦(2) − 2(𝑥 − 1))2 = (𝑦 2 − 4𝑥)(4 + 4)

Put 𝑥 = 2

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⇒ (𝑦 − 1)2 = 2(𝑦 2 − 8)
⇒ 𝑦 2 + 2𝑦 − 17 = 0
(𝑦1 − 𝑦2 ) = (−2)2 − 4(−17) = 72
⇒ |𝑦1 − 𝑦2 | = 6√2

Q.24 If the line 3𝑥 = 𝑦 − 3 touches the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 and focus of the parabola is (𝑎, 𝑏), then the
value of 2𝑎 + 3𝑏 is

Solution : (18)
Hint: Focus of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 is 𝑆 = (𝑎, 0)
Solution : Parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥
Tangent ; 3𝑥 = 𝑦 − 3 ⇒ 𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 3
𝑎
tangent 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑚
m=3
a
and m = 3 ⇒ a = 9
focus 𝑆 = (9, 0)

Q.25 The length of the common chord of the parabola 2𝑦 2 = 3(𝑥 + 1) and the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 = 0 is
' 𝐾 ' then 𝐾 2 + 2 is

Solution : (5)
Hint : Find intersection point of curves.
3
Solution: 𝑥 2 + 2 (𝑥 + 1) + 2𝑥 = 0
⇒ 2x 2 + 7x + 3 = 0
1
⇒ (x + 3)(2x + 1) = 0 ⇒ x = −3, −
2
3 3 1
y 2 = (−3 + 1); (− + 1)
2 2 2
3 √3
= −3; ⇒ y = ±
4 2
2
1 √3 1 −√3 −1 1 2 √3 √3
Hence intersection points are (− 2 , ) and (− 2 , ) = √( 2 + 2) + ( 2 + )
2 2 2
= √3

Q.26 Coefficient of x 6 in ((1 + x)(1 + x 2 )2 (1 + x 3 )3 … (1 + x n )n ) is 4 k . The numerical value of k is

Solution : (7)
Hint : The coefficient of 𝑥 6 in the given expression

= coefficient of 𝑥 6 in
(1 + 6 𝐶1 𝑥 6 )(1 + 5 𝐶1 𝑥 5 )(1 + 4 𝐶1 𝑥 4 )(1 + 5 𝐶1 𝑥 3 + 3 𝐶2 𝑥 6 )(1 + 2 𝐶1 𝑥 2 + 3 𝐶2 𝑥 4 )(1 + 𝑥)
= coefficient of 𝑥 6 in (1 + 6𝑥 6 + 5𝑥 5 + 4𝑥 4 )(1 + 2𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 3 + 𝑥 4 + 6𝑥 5 + 3𝑥 6 )(1 + 𝑥)
= coefficient of 𝑥 6 in (11𝑥 5 + 17𝑥 6 )(1 + 𝑥) = 28

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Q.27 How many different nine digit number can be formed from the number 223355888 by rearranging its
digits so that the odd digits occupy even positions?

Solution : (60)
4!
No. of ways in which odd digits (3355) occupy 4 even positions = 2!2!
5!
No. of ways in which even digits (22888) occupy 5 odd positions = 2!3! Total no. of ways =
5! 4! 5×4
× 2!2! = × 6 = 60.
2!3! 2

𝑛
Q.28 𝐶𝑟−1 = 36, 𝑛 𝐶𝑟 = 84 and 𝑛 𝐶𝑟+1 = 126, then 𝑟 is:

Solution : (3)
𝑛!
It can be easily verified using the formula 𝑛 𝐶𝑟 = 𝑟!(𝑛−𝑟)!

Q.29 Five balls of different colours are to be placed in three boxes of different sizes. Each box can hold all
five. If number of different ways we can place the balls so that no box remains empty is 𝑘 then the
value of 𝑘/5 is

Solution : (30)
Let us find out the various possibilities in which five balls of different colours can be placed in the
three boxes First box Second box Third box Numbers of ways

= 5 C1 × 4 C1
1 1 3
× 3 C3 = 20

= 5 C1 × 4 C1
1 3 1
× 1 C1 = 20

= 5 C3 × 2 C1
3 1 1
× 1 C1 = 20

= 5 C2 × 3 C1
2 1 2
× 2 C2 = 30

= 5 C2 × 3 C2
2 2 1
× 1 C1 = 30

= 5 C1 × 4 C1
1 2 2
× 2 C2 = 30

Total number of ways

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= 20 + 20 + 20 + 30 + 30 + 30 = 150 Answer.

1 9
Q.30 The term independent of 𝑥 in the expansion (𝑥 2 − 𝑥) is

Solution : (84)
𝑛𝑝
Hint: Use formula 𝑟 = 𝑝+𝑞;

9⋅(2)
Solution: 𝑟 = =6
2+1

1 6
𝑇𝑟+1 = 𝑇7 = 9 𝐶6 (𝑥 2 )3 (− ) = 9 𝐶3 = 84
𝑥

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