These Class 10 Maths Chapter 4 Partial Fractions MCQs are designed according to the FBISE syllabus. This chapter focuses on decomposition of rational expressions into partial fractions.
Students can use these MCQs to practice solving problems and prepare for exams. Answers are included to help with quick revision.
1. A rational expression is:
A) Polynomial
B) Ratio of two polynomials
C) Integer
D) Fraction of numbers
2. Partial fractions are used to:
A) Multiply expressions
B) Simplify rational expressions
C) Factor numbers
D) Solve equations only
3. For decomposition, degree of numerator must be:
A) Greater than denominator
B) Equal to denominator
C) Less than denominator
D) Zero always
4. If degree of numerator is higher, we use:
A) Addition
B) Division
C) Subtraction
D) Factorization
5. (x+1)(x+2) are:
A) Repeated factors
B) Linear distinct factors
C) Quadratic factor
D) Constant
6. For distinct linear factors, form is:
A) A/(x+a)
B) A/(x+a) + B/(x+b)
C) A + B
D) ax + b
7. If factor repeats, form becomes:
A) A/(x+a)
B) A/(x+a)²
C) A/(x+a) + B/(x+a)²
D) None
8. Irreducible quadratic factor is:
A) Factorable
B) Cannot be factorized
C) Linear
D) Constant
9. For quadratic factor, numerator is:
A) Constant
B) Linear expression
C) Quadratic
D) Zero
10. Cover-up method is used when:
A) Factors are distinct
B) Repeated factors
C) Quadratic factor
D) Always
11. Partial fractions help in:
A) Integration
B) Simplification
C) Solving equations
D) All of these
12. Degree condition ensures:
A) Proper fraction
B) Improper fraction
C) Polynomial
D) None
13. A/(x−1) + B/(x−2) represents:
A) Quadratic factor
B) Linear distinct
C) Repeated
D) Constant
14. (x+1)² is:
A) Distinct
B) Repeated
C) Linear
D) Constant
15. Numerator for linear factor is:
A) Constant
B) Linear
C) Quadratic
D) None
16. Partial fractions are:
A) Unique
B) Non-unique
C) Infinite
D) Undefined
17. If denominator has 3 distinct linear factors, constants required are:
A) 2
B) 3
C) 1
D) 4
18.
is:
A) Reducible
B) Irreducible quadratic
C) Linear
D) Constant
19. Partial fractions simplify:
A) Division
B) Multiplication
C) Rational expressions
D) Roots
20. Common methods to find constants are:
A) Comparison
B) Cover-up
C) Both A and B
D) None
21. If denominator is (x−1)(x−2)(x−3), decomposition has:
A) 1 term
B) 2 terms
C) 3 terms
D) 4 terms
22. Proper rational function means:
A) Degree numerator ≥ denominator
B) Degree numerator < denominator
C) Equal degrees
D) None
23. Improper rational function is reduced by:
A) Addition
B) Division
C) Subtraction
D) Multiplication
24. For (x−1)², partial fractions are:
A) A/(x−1)
B) A/(x−1)²
C) A/(x−1) + B/(x−1)²
D) None
25. Numerator for irreducible quadratic is:
A) Constant
B) Linear (Ax + B)
C) Quadratic
D) Zero
26. For (x−1)³, number of terms is:
A) 1
B) 3
C) 2
D) 4
27. Degree of numerator in (Ax + B) is:
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
28. Cover-up method is NOT suitable for:
A) Distinct factors
B) Repeated factors
C) Linear factors
D) Simple expressions
29. Decomposition depends mainly on:
A) Numerator
B) Denominator
C) Constants
D) Variables
30. Number of partial fractions equals:
A) Degree of numerator
B) Number of factors
C) Constant
D) Roots only
31. If denominator has irreducible quadratic factor, numerator is:
A) Constant
B) Linear expression
C) Quadratic
D) Zero
32.
is:
A) Reducible
B) Irreducible quadratic
C) Linear
D) Constant
33. Partial fractions are useful in integration of:
A) Polynomials
B) Rational functions
C) Integers
D) Roots
34. Decomposition depends on:
A) Numerator
B) Denominator
C) Constants
D) Variables
35. If denominator has repeated factors, we use:
A) Cover-up method
B) Repeated factor form
C) Division only
D) Graph method
36. For linear factor, numerator is:
A) Constant
B) Linear
C) Quadratic
D) Zero
37. Degree condition ensures uniqueness of:
A) Constants
B) Variables
C) Functions
D) Roots
38. Example of rational function is:
39. Partial fractions simplify calculations of:
A) Limits
B) Integrals
C) Algebra
D) All of these
40. Factorization is required before:
A) Addition
B) Decomposition
C) Division
D) Multiplication
41. If denominator is prime (not factorable), decomposition is:
A) Possible
B) Not possible
C) Infinite
D) Constant
42. Constants are found using:
A) Guessing
B) Comparing coefficients
C) Graphing
D) Random method
43. Number of equations equals number of:
A) Roots
B) Degrees
C) Constants
D) Variables
44. Partial fractions convert:
A) Complex fraction into simpler ones
B) Simple into complex
C) Integers into fractions
D) Roots into numbers
45. Main purpose of partial fractions is:
A) Simplification
B) Expansion
C) Multiplication
D) Division
46. Partial fraction decomposition is:
A) Exact method
B) Approximation
C) Guessing
D) Random
47. If denominator has two distinct factors, constants required are:
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
48. Cover-up method is fastest for:
A) Repeated factors
B) Distinct linear factors
C) Quadratic factors
D) Complex expressions
49. Repeated factors require:
A) One term
B) Multiple terms
C) No decomposition
D) Constant only
50. First step in partial fractions is:
A) Factorize denominator
B) Integrate
C) Multiply
D) Add fractions