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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 1

Let S be a set of all distinct numbers of the form p/q where p , q ∈ { 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 } . What is the cardinality of the set S? 

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 2

If c > 0 and 4a + c < 2b, then ax2- bx + c = 0 has a root in which one of the following intervals?

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Let f(x) = ax2-bx + c

f(2) = 4a - 2b + c < 0 (given)

f(0) = c > 0 (given)

NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 3

If A = {x ∈ R : x2 + 6x - 7 < 0} and B = {x ∈ R : x2 + 9x + 14 > 0} , then which o f the following is/are correct?

Q. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 4

If A is semy square matrix of order 3 and det A= 5, then what is det[(2A)-1] equal to?

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 5

What is ω100 + ω200 + ω300 equal to, where ω is the cube root of unity?

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 6

 where 2 = x + iy is a complex number, then which one of the following is correct?

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 7

What is [x y z]  equal to ? 

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 8

Out of 15 points in a plane, n points are in the same straight line. 445 triangles can be formed by joining these points. What is the value of n?

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 9

 then what is the imaginary part of z equal to?

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 10

If both the roots of the equation x2- 2kx + k2 - 4 = 0 lie between -3 and 5, then which one of the following is correct?

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 11

What is the number of distinct solutions of the equation z2 + |z| = 0(where z is a complex number)?

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 12

How many geometric progressions is/are possible containing 27,8 and 12 as three of its/their terms?

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Let ‘a’ be the first term & ‘x’ be the common ratio. Also, suppose 27, 8 & 12 be the pth qth, & rth term of the GP.

There are infinitely many solutions for the eq. (1).

NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 13

Let R be a relation from A = {1,2,3,4} to B = {1,3,5} such that R=[( a ,b ) :a<b, where a ∈A and b ∈B]. What is RoR-1 equal to?

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 14

A five-digit number divisible by 3 is to be formed using the digits 0,1,2,3 and 4 without repetition of digits. What is the number of ways this can be done?

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Sincesum of digits = 10 (which is not divisible by 3)

∴ No numbers can be formed.

NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 15

What is equal to?

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 16

Consider the following 

Let a ,x ,y ,z,b be in AP , where x + y + z = 15. Let a,p, q ,r,b be in HP, where 

Q. What is the value of ab?

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 17

Consider the following 

Let a ,x ,y ,z,b be in AP , where x + y + z = 15. Let a,p, q ,r,b be in HP, where 

Q. What is the value of xyz?

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 18

Consider the following 

Let a ,x ,y ,z,b be in AP , where x + y + z = 15. Let a,p, q ,r,b be in HP, where 

Q. What is the value of pqr?

Detailed Solution: Question 18

Since a, p, q, r, b or 1, p, q, r, 9 are in H.P.

NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 19

Consider the following

The sixth term of an AP is 2 and its common difference is greater than 1.

Q. What is the common difference of the AP so that the product of the first, fourth and fifth terms is greatest?

Detailed Solution: Question 19

Let first term = a & common difference = x 

NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 20

Consider the following

The sixth term of an AP is 2 and its common difference is greater than 1.

Q. What is the first term of the AP so that the product of the first, fourth and fifth terms is greatest?

Detailed Solution: Question 20

Since, a = 2 - 5x

NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 21

Consider the following

Q. What is the value of c?

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 22

Consider the following

Q. What is the value of a + b + c + d ?

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a + b + c + d = 63

NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 23

Consider the following

The interior angles of a polygon of n sides are in AP. The smallest angle is 120° and the common difference is 5°.

Q. How many possible values can n have?

Detailed Solution: Question 23

Here, a = 120° and d=5.

Sum of angles of polygon =( n - 2)180°

NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 24

Consider the following

The interior angles of a polygon of n sides are in AP. The smallest angle is 120° and the common difference is 5°.

Q. What is the largest interior angle of the polygon?

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 25

 then what is the value of the determinant of m cosθ — n sinθ ?

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 26

 then which of the following are correct ?

1. 

2. The value of the determinant of the matrix  is 1.

3. The determinant of f(x) is an even function.

Q. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 27

Which of the following are correct in respect of the system of equations x + y + z =8, x -y +2z = 6 and 3x -y +5z = k?

1. They have no solution, if k = 15.

2. They have infinitely many solutions, if k = 20.

3. They have unique solution, if k = 25

Q. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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( ∵ system is inconsistent i.e., it has no solution)

( ∵ system has infinitely many solutions)

NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 28

 then which of the following is/are correct?

1. AB(A-1 B-1) is a unit matrix.

2. (AB)-1 = A-1 B-1 

Q. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 29

then which one of the following is correct?

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NDA II - Mathematics Question Paper 2016 - Question 30

If the number 235 in decimal system is converted into binary system, then what is the resulting number ?

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