CBSE Class 11 Applied Mathematics — NCERT Solutions
CBSE Class 11 Applied Mathematics NCERT solutions, chapter by chapter — 352 textbook questions solved across 12 chapters. Follows the CBSE syllabus.
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352 NCERT textbook questions for CBSE Class 11 Applied Mathematics, solved step by step across 12 chapters. Each chapter page has every exercise: half the solutions are open to read and the rest are free with a Super Tutor account.
Numbers and Quantification
14 questions solved
- Exercises · 4 questions
- Exercises · 2 questions
- Laws of Indices — Exercises · 3 questions
- Logarithms — Exercises · 4 questions
- Population Growth — Exercises · 1 question
Q1.Write the following numbers in decimal notation:
Method: For a binary number , the decimal value is .
(i)
Label bits from right (position 0):
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Q2.Write the following numbers in binary notation:
Method: Repeatedly divide by 2 and record remainders; the binary representation is the remainders read from bottom to top.
(i)
Successive divisions by 2:
Reading remainders from bottom to top:
(ii)
Note: , .
Successive divisions:
Performing repeated division:
Reading from bottom to top:
(iii)
Performing repeated division by 2:
Reading from bottom to top:
(iv)
Performing repeated division by 2:
Reading from bottom to top:
(v)
Performing repeated division by 2:
Reading from bottom to top:
Numerical Application
56 questions solved
- Exercise 1A · 12 questions
- Exercise 1B · 12 questions
- Exercise 1C · 10 questions
- Exercise 1D · 15 questions
- Exercise 1E · 7 questions
Q1.There are 44 boys and 36 girls in a class. The Average marks of boys are 40 and that of girls is 38. Find the average marks of the class?
Given:
- Number of boys = 44, Average marks of boys = 40
- Number of girls = 36, Average marks of girls = 38
Formula used (Weighted Average):
Working:
Answer: The average marks of the class = 39.1
Q2.The average of five numbers is 87. If one of the numbers is excluded, then the average gets decreased by 5. Find the excluded number.
Given:
- Average of 5 numbers = 87
- After excluding one number, average of remaining 4 numbers = 87 − 5 = 82
Working:
Answer: The excluded number = 107
Set
26 questions solved
- Check Your Progress 3.1 · 5 questions
- Check Your Progress 3.2 · 7 questions
- Check Your Progress 3.3 · 9 questions
- Check Your Progress 3.4 · 5 questions
Q1.Which of the following are sets?
(i) The collection of most talented authors of India.
(ii) The collection of all months of a year beginning with letter M.
(iii) The collection of all integers from -2 to 20.
(iv) The collection of all even natural numbers.
(v) The collection of best tennis players of the world.
A set is a well-defined collection of distinct objects. We check each collection for well-definedness.
(i) 'Most talented authors of India' is subjective and not well-defined. Not a set.
(ii) Months of a year beginning with 'M' are March and May — clearly defined. This is a set: {March, May}.
(iii) All integers from to is clearly defined. This is a set: .
(iv) All even natural numbers is clearly defined. This is a set: .
(v) 'Best tennis players of the world' is subjective and not well-defined. Not a set.
Conclusion: (ii), (iii), and (iv) are sets.
Q2.Write the following in set-builder form:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
We identify the pattern in each set and express it using set-builder notation.
(i) Elements are multiples of 4: , i.e., for .
(ii) Elements are all prime numbers.
(iii) Elements are all consonants of the English alphabet.
(iv) . These are solutions of .
(v) . These are prime numbers between 40 and 50.
(vi) Elements are for
(vii) Elements are for
Relations
8 questions solved
- Exercise — Relations (Applied Mathematics, CBSE Class 11) · 8 questions
Q1(i).Determine whether the relation R in a set S = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} defined as R = {(x, y) : y is divisible by x} is reflexive, symmetric and transitive.
Given: , .
First, list the ordered pairs in R:
Reflexive: For every , divides , so for all . ✓ Hence R is reflexive.
Symmetric: Check whether .
Counter-example: because 2 is divisible by 1, but because 1 is not divisible by 2. ✗ Hence R is not symmetric.
Transitive: Suppose and , i.e., and .
Then and for some integers , so , meaning , i.e., . ✓ Hence R is transitive.
Conclusion: R is reflexive and transitive but not symmetric.
Sequences and Series
69 questions solved
- Check Your Progress 1 — Multiple Choice Questions · 5 questions
- Check Your Progress 1 — Short Answer Type Questions · 5 questions
- Check Your Progress 1 — Long Answer Type Questions · 10 questions
- Check Your Progress 2 · 28 questions
- Practice Questions — Multiple Choice Questions · 5 questions
- Practice Questions — Problems · 16 questions
Q1.If for a sequence , then the common difference is:
(a) (b) 2 (c) (d) 3
Given:
Concept: The term of a sequence is .
Working:
Since every term equals 2 (a constant), the common difference .
Answer: (b) 2
Permutations and Combinations
87 questions solved
- Exercise 1.1 · 14 questions
- Exercise 1.2 · 16 questions
- Exercise 1.3 · 30 questions
- Exercise 1.4 · 12 questions
- Miscellaneous Exercise 1.5 · 15 questions
Q1(i).Evaluate
Given:
Formula:
Working:
Answer:
Mathematical and Logical Reasoning
23 questions solved
- Check your Progress-1 · 6 questions
- Check your Progress-2 · 3 questions
- Check your Progress-3 · 4 questions
- Check your Progress-4 · 4 questions
- Check your Progress-5 · 3 questions
- Check your Progress-6 · 3 questions
Q1.Check whether the following sentence is a statement. Give reason for your answer.
8 is less than 6.
Given sentence: "8 is less than 6."
Concept: A sentence is a mathematically acceptable statement if it is either true or false (but not both).
Working: The sentence "8 is less than 6" is false because . Since it has a definite truth value (false), it qualifies as a statement.
Conclusion: Yes, it is a statement (a false statement).
Calculus
17 questions solved
- Check your Progress 1 · 3 questions
- Check your Progress 2 · 1 question
- Check your Progress 3 · 2 questions
- Check your Progress 4 · 1 question
- Check your Progress 5 · 2 questions
- Check your Progress 6 · 2 questions
- Check your Progress 7 · 2 questions
- Check your Progress 8 · 2 questions
- Check your Progress 9 · 2 questions
Q1a(i).State whether is a function of in the following case. Justify your answer.
| x | y |
|---|---|
| -3 | -6 |
| -2 | -1 |
| 1 | 0 |
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 0 |
Given: The table of values of and .
Concept: A relation is a function if and only if every input (value of ) has exactly one output (value of ).
Working: Looking at the table, the input appears twice with two different outputs: and .
Since one input () maps to two different outputs, this violates the definition of a function.
Conclusion: is NOT a function of .
Probability
17 questions solved
- Check your Progress - 1 · 2 questions
- Check your Progress - 2 · 4 questions
- Check your Progress - 3 · 2 questions
- Check your Progress - 4 · 1 question
- Exercise on Bayes' Theorem · 6 questions
- Check your Progress - 5 · 2 questions
Q1.Write down an experiment in practical life whose sample space is
Given: We need an experiment whose sample space is the set of all non-negative integers .
Concept: The sample space lists all possible outcomes of a random experiment.
Answer: Observing the number of people who voted in a constituency is one such experiment. The number of voters can be 0, 1, 2, 3, … (any non-negative integer), so the sample space is .
Other valid examples: number of calls received at a call centre in a day, number of accidents on a highway in a week, etc.
Descriptive Statistics
9 questions solved
- Check your Progress / Exercise Questions — Descriptive Statistics (Class 11 Applied Mathematics) · 9 questions
Q1.Discuss the difference between bar graph and histogram from charts given in examples of respective concepts.
Given: Two types of graphical representations — Bar Graph and Histogram.
Differences between Bar Graph and Histogram:
| Feature | Bar Graph | Histogram |
|---|---|---|
| Type of data | Categorical (discrete) data | Continuous (grouped) data |
| Bars | Bars are separated by gaps | Bars are adjacent (no gaps) |
| X-axis | Represents categories or discrete values | Represents class intervals (continuous) |
| Width of bars | All bars have equal width; width has no meaning | Width represents the class interval size; width is meaningful |
| Rearrangement | Bars can be rearranged in any order | Bars cannot be rearranged; order is fixed |
| Purpose | Compares different categories | Shows frequency distribution of continuous data |
| Base | Each bar stands on its own base | Bars share a common continuous base |
Conclusion: A bar graph is used for discrete/categorical data where gaps between bars indicate distinct categories, while a histogram is used for continuous frequency distributions where the area of each bar represents the frequency of that class interval.
Basics of Financial Mathematics
5 questions solved
- Check Your Progress · 2 questions
- GST — Illustrative Example (Section 11.9) · 1 question
- Section 11.11 — Electricity Bill, Water Supply Bills · 2 questions
Q1.Mr X had income from salary of ₹200000. Income from Capital Gain of ₹150000 and Income from other sources is ₹250000. Contribution to PF is ₹40000, PPF ₹70000, and LIC is ₹40000. Calculate Income Tax Liability of Mr X.
Step 1: Calculate Gross Total Income
| Head of Income | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Income from Salary | 2,00,000 |
| Income from Capital Gains | 1,50,000 |
| Income from Other Sources | 2,50,000 |
| Gross Total Income | 6,00,000 |
Step 2: Calculate Deductions under Section 80C
| Particulars | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| PF Contribution | 40,000 |
| PPF Contribution | 70,000 |
| LIC Premium | 40,000 |
| Total | 1,50,000 |
Maximum deduction allowed under Section 80C = ₹1,50,000
Since total = ₹1,50,000, deduction = ₹1,50,000
Step 3: Calculate Total Taxable Income
Step 4: Calculate Income Tax (as per Old Regime slabs)
| Slab | Rate | Tax (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹2,50,000 | Nil | 0 |
| ₹2,50,001 – ₹5,00,000 | 5% | 5% × ₹2,00,000 = 10,000 |
| Total Tax | 10,000 |
Step 5: Add Health & Education Cess @ 4%
Step 6: Total Income Tax Liability
Note: A rebate under Section 87A of ₹12,500 is available if total taxable income does not exceed ₹5,00,000. Since taxable income here is ₹4,50,000 (≤ ₹5,00,000), the rebate applies and the tax payable becomes ₹NIL (tax of ₹10,000 < rebate limit of ₹12,500).
Coordinate Geometry
21 questions solved
- Exercise 1 · 9 questions
- Exercise 2 · 7 questions
- Exercise 3 · 5 questions
Q1.Find the equation of a line which is equidistant from the lines and .
Given: Two horizontal lines and .
Concept: A line equidistant from two parallel lines lies exactly midway between them.
Working:
The required line is parallel to both given lines and passes through the midpoint of the perpendicular distance between them.
Midpoint of -values:
Answer: The required equation is .
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