Class X Session 2024-25

Subject - Mathematics (Basic)

Sample Question Paper - 9

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A, B, C, D and E.

2. Section A has 20 MCQs carrying 1 mark each

3. Section B has 5 questions carrying 02 marks each.

4. Section C has 6 questions carrying 03 marks each.

5. Section D has 4 questions carrying 05 marks each.

6. Section E has 3 case-based integrated units of assessment carrying 04 marks each.

7. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Qs of 5 marks, 2 Qs of 3 marks and 2 Questions of
2 marks has been provided. An internal choice has been provided in the 2 marks questions of Section E

8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π = wherever required if not stated.
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Section A
1. The HCF of the smallest 2-digit number and the smallest composite number is [1]

a) 4 b) 10

c) 20 d) 2
2. If p and q are natural numbers and p is the multiple of q, then what is the HCF of p and q? [1]

a) p b) q

c) pq d) p + q
3. The sum of reciprocals of Sharma’s age 3 years ago and 5 years from now is 1

3
, then his present age is [1]

a) 7 years b) 10 years

c) 6 years d) 8 years
4. The graphs of the equations 6x - 2y + 9 = 0 and 3x - y + 12 = 0 are two lines which are [1]

a) perpendicular to each other b) parallel

c) coincident d) intersecting exactly at one point

5. 9x2 + 12x + 4 = 0 have [1]

a) Real and Distinct roots b) No real roots

c) Distinct roots d) Real and Equal roots

6. Two vertices of △ABC are A (-1, 4) and B(5, 2) and its centroid is G(0, -3). Then, the coordinates of C are [1]

a) (4, 3) b) (4, 15)

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 c) (-4, -15) d) (-15, -4)
7. △ ABC is such that AB = 3 cm, BC = 2 cm and CA = 2.5 cm. If △DEF ~ △ABC and EF = 4 cm, then perimeter [1]
of △DEF is

a) 30 cm b) 7.5 cm

c) 22.5 cm d) 15 cm
8. In the adjoining figure P and Q are points on the sides AB and AC respectively of ΔABC such that AP = 3.5 [1]
cm, PB = 7cm, AQ = 3cm, QC = 6cm and PQ = 4.5cm. The measure of BC is equal to

a) 9 cm b) 15 cm

c) 12.5 cm d) 13.5 cm

9. In the given figure, AC and AB are tangents to a circle centered at O. If ∠ COD = 120o, then ∠ BAO is equal to: [1]

a) 30o b) 45o

c) 90o d) 60o
2 ∘

10. (
1−tan

2
30

∘
) is equal to: [1]
1+tan 30

a) sin 60o b) tan 60o

c) cos 30o d) cos 60o

11. A man is standing on the deck of a ship, which is 10 m above water level. He observes the angle of elevation of [1]
the top of a hill as 45o and the angle of depression of the base of the hill as 30o. Calculate the distance of the hill
–
from the ship and the height of the hill. (use √3 = 1.732)

a) 17.89 m, 28.32 m b) 17.32 m, 27.32 m

c) 18.32 m, 28.32 m d) 8.32 m, 29.22 m

12. 2 cos2 θ (1 + tan2 θ ) is equal to: [1]

a) 3 b) 2

c) 1 d) 0
13. The perimeter of a certain sector of a circle of radius 6.5 cm is 31 cm. The area of the sector will be [1]

a) 58.5 cm2 b) 45 cm2

c) 49 cm2 d) 48.5 cm2

14. If the area of a sector of a circle bounded by an arc of length 5π cm is equal to 20π cm2, then find it's radius [1]

a) 10 cm b) 16 cm

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 c) 12 cm d) 8 cm
15. A bag contains 3 white, 4 red and 5 black balls. One ball is drawn at random. What is the probability that the [1]
ball drawn is neither black nor white?

a) 1

3
b) 1

c) 1

2
d) 4

16. Median = ? [1]

a) b)
N N
(cf− ) ( −cf)
2 2
l + {h × } l − {h × }
f f

c) (
N

2
−cf) d) (
N

2
+cf)

l + {h × } l + {h × }
f f

17. A cylindrical vessel 32 cm high and 18 cm as the radius of the base, is filled with sand. This bucket is emptied [1]
on the ground and a conical heap of sand is formed. If the height of the conical heap is 24 cm, the radius of its
base is

a) 36 cm b) 24 cm

c) 12 cm d) 48 cm
18.
Upper class limit + Lower class limit

2
= [1]

a) frequency b) class mark

c) Class interval d) class size

19. Assertion (A): Point P(0, 2) is the point of intersection of y-axis with the line 3x + 2y = 4. [1]
Reason (R): The distance of point P(0, 2) from x-axis is 2 units.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

– –
20. Assertion (A): √2 (5 - √2 ) is an irrational number. [1]
Reason (R): Product of two irrational numbers is always irrational.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
21. On comparing the ratios
a1

a2
,
b1
and
c1

c2
, find out whether the pair of linear equations are consistent, or [2]
b2

inconsistent: + 2y = 8; 2x + 3y = 12.
4
x
3

22. In the given figure, DB ⊥ BC , DE ⊥ AB and AC ⊥ BC . [2]

Prove that
BE AC
=
DE BC

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 OR
The diagonals of a quadrilateral ABCD intersect each other at the point O such that
AO CO
=
BO OD

Show that quadrilateral ABCD is a trapezium.

23. In fig common tangents PQ and RS to two circles intersect at A. Prove that PQ = RS. [2]

24. Prove the trigonometric identity: [2]

sin θ 1+cos θ
+ = 2 cosec θ
1+cos θ sin θ

25. Reeti prepares a Rakhi for her brother Ronit. The Rakhi consists of a rectangle of length 8 cm and breadth 6 cm [2]
inscribed in a circle as shown in the figure. Find the area of the shaded region. (Use π = 3⋅ 14)

OR
The minute hand of a clock is 7.5 cm long. Find the area of the face of the clock described by the minute hand in 56
minutes.
Section C
–
26. Show that 5 − √3 is irrational. [3]

27. Find the zeroes of the polynomial 7y2 - 11

3
y−
2

3
by factorisation method and verify the relationship between the [3]
zeroes and coefficient of the polynomial.
28. Five years ago, Nuri was thrice as old as Sonu. Ten years later, Nuri will be twice as old as Sonu. How old are [3]
Nuri and Sonu? Solve the pair of the linear equation obtained by the elimination method.
OR
A part of monthly hostel charge is fixed and the remaining depends on the number of days one has taken food in the
mess. When Swati takes food for 20 days, she has to pay Rs 3,000 as hostel charges whereas Mansi who takes food
for 25 days pays Rs 3,500 as hostel charges. Find the fixed charges and the cost of food per day.
29. In figure P O ⊥ QO . The tangents to the circle at P and Q intersect at a point T. Prove that PQ and OT are right [3]
bisectors of each other.

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30. Prove the identity: [3]
(1+cot A+tan A)(sin A−cos A)
2 2
= sin A cos A
3 3
sec A− cosec A

OR
If sin (A − B) =
1

2
, cos (A + B) =
1

2
,0
o o
< A + B ⩽ 90 , A > B , find the values of A and B.
31. Peter throws two different dice together and finds the product of the two numbers obtained. Rina throws a die [3]
and squares the number obtained. Who has the better chance to get the number 25?
Section D
32. If x = - 2 is a root of the equation 3x 2
+ 7x + p = 0 , find the value of k so that the roots of the equation [5]
x
2
+ k(4x + k − 1) + p = 0 are equal.
OR
A and B jointly finish a piece of work in 15 days. When they work separately, A takes 16 days less than the number
of days taken by B to finish the same piece of work. Find the number of days taken by B to finish the work.
33. AD and PM are medians of triangles ABC and PQR respectively where △ABC ∼ △ PQR. Prove that AB
= [5]
PQ

.
AD

PM

34. A student was asked to make a model shaped like a cylinder with two cones attached to its ends by using a thin [5]
aluminium sheet. The diameter of the model is 3 cm and its total length is 12 cm. If each cone has a height of 2
cm, find the volume of air contained in the model.
OR
A vessel is in the form of a hemispherical bowl surmounted by a hollow cylinder of same diameter. The diameter of
the hemispherical bowl is 14 cm and the total height of the vessel is 13 cm. Find the inner surface area of the vessel.
Also, find the volume of the vessel.
35. If the median of the distribution given below is 28.5, then find the values of x and y. [5]

Class Interval frequency

0-10 5

10-20 x

20-30 20

30-40 15

40-50 y

50-60 5

Total 60

Section E
36. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
India is competitive manufacturing location due to the low cost of manpower and strong technical and
engineering capabilities contributing to higher quality production runs. The production of TV sets in a factory

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 increases uniformly by a fixed number every year. It produced 16000 sets in 6th year and 22600 in 9th year.

i. Find the production during first year. (1)

ii. Find the production during 8th year. (1)
iii. Find the production during first 3 years. (2)
OR
In which year, the production is ₹ 29,200. (2)
37. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
To raise social awareness about the hazards of smoking, a school decided to start a ‘No smoking’ campaign. 10
students are asked to prepare campaign banners in the shape of a triangle. The vertices of one of the triangles are
P(-3, 4), Q(3, 4) and R(-2, -1).

i. What are the coordinates of the centroid of △PQR? (1)

ii. If T be the mid-point of the line joining R and Q, then what are the coordinates of T? (1)
iii. If U be the mid-point of line joining R and P, then what are the coordinates of U? (2)
OR
What are the coordinates of centroid of △STU? (2)
38. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Basant Kumar is a farmer in a remote village of Rajasthan. He has a small square farm land. He wants to do
fencing of the land so that stray animals may not enter his farmland. For this, he wants to get the perimeter of the
land. There is a pole at one corner of this field. He wants to hang an effigy on the top of it to keep birds away. He
standing in one corner of his square field and observes that the angle subtended by the pole in the corner just
diagonally opposite to this corner is 60o. When he retires 80 m from the corner, along the same straight line, he
finds the angle to be 30o.

i. Find the height of the pole too so that he can arrange a ladder accordingly to put an effigy on the pole. (1)
ii. Find the length of his square field so that he can buy material to do the fencing work accordingly. (1)

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iii. Find the Distance from Farmer at position C and top of the pole? (2)
OR
Find the Distance from Farmer at position D and top of the pole? (2)

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 Solution
Section A
1.
(d) 2
Explanation: Smallest two digit number is 10 and smallest composite number is 4 .
Clearly, 2 is the greatest factor of 4 and 10, so their H.C.F. is 2.
2.
(b) q
Explanation: q is a factor of p. In this case, the highest common factor (HCF) of p and q is q itself because it is the largest
number that can evenly divide both p and q. Therefore, if p is a multiple of q, the HCF of p and q is q.
3. (a) 7 years
Explanation: Let Sharma’s present age be x years
then, his age 3 years ago is (x - 3) years and 5 years from now is (x + 5) years. According to question,
1 1 1
+ =
x−3 x+5 3
x+5+x−3 1
⇒ =
(x−3)(x+5) 3

2x+2 1
⇒ =
2 3
x +5x−3x−15

⇒ 6x + 6 = x2 + 2x - 15
⇒ x2 - 4x - 21 = 0
⇒ x2 -
7x + 3x - 21 = 0
⇒ x(x - 7) + 3(x - 7) = 0

⇒ (x + 3)(x - 7) = 0
⇒ x + 3 = 0 and x - 7 = 0
⇒ x = -3 and x = 7

But x = -3 does not satisfy the given condition.

Therefore, Sharma’s present age is 7 years.
4.
(b) parallel
Explanation: We have,
6x - 2y + 9 = 0
And, 3x - y + 12 = 0
Here, a1 = 6, b1 = - 2 and c1 = 9
a2 = 3, b2 = - 1 and c2 = 12
−2 c1
a1

a2
=
6

3
=
2

1
,
b1

b2
=
−1
=
2

1
and c2
=
9

12
=
3

a1 b1 c1
Clearly, a2
=
b2
≠
c2

Hence, the given system has no solution and the lines are parallel.
5.
(d) Real and Equal roots
Explanation: Comparing the given equation to the below equation
ax2 + bx + c = 0
a = 9, b = 12, c = 4
D = b2 - 4ac
D = 122 - 4 × 9 × 4
D = 144 - 144
D=0
If b2 − 4ac = 0 then equation have equal and real roots.

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 6.
(c) (-4, -15)
Explanation: Let the vertex C be C (x,y). Then
−1+5+x 4+2+y
= 0 and = −3 ⇒ x + 4 = 0 and 6 + y = −9
1 3

∴ x = −4 and y = −15

so, the coordinates of C are (-4, -15).

7.
(d) 15 cm

Explanation:

Since, △DEF ~ △ABC [Given]

⇒ =AB

DE
⇒ =BC

EF
⇒ DE = 6 cm
3

DE
2

4
AC BC 2.5
Also, DF
= EF
⇒
DF
= 2

4
⇒ DF = 5 cm
∴ Perimeter of △DEF = DE + EF + FD
= 6 cm + 4 cm + 5 cm = 15 cm
8.
(d) 13.5 cm
Explanation: In ΔABC,
AQ AP 3 3.5 1 1
⇒ = ⇒ = ⇒ =
QC PB 9 10.5 3 3

AQ AP
Since QC
=
PB
,
therefore, QP ∥ BC
AQ QP
∴ =
AC BC
3 4.5
⇒ =
9 BC

⇒ BC = 13.5 cm

9. (a) 30o
Explanation: ∠ ACO = 90o (angle between radius and tangent)
∠ OAC + ∠ ACO = 120o. {Sum of two interior opposite angle is equal to exterior angle}
∠ OAC + 90o = 120o
∠ OAC = 30o
Now, In △ACO and △ABO
OC = OB (radius)
∠ACO = ∠ ABO = 90o
AC = AB (Length of tangent from external Point)
∴ △ACO ≅△ABO (by SAS)

hence ∠ BAO = ∠ CAO = 30o

∴ ∠ BAO = 30o
10.
(d) cos 60o
1 2
1−( )
2 o √3
1−tan 30
Explanation: 2 o
= 1 2
1+tan 30 1+( )
√3

1
1−

=
3

1
1+
3
2

=
3

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 = 1

= cos 60o
11.
(b) 17.32 m, 27.32 m
Explanation: Let x be the distance of hill from the ship and h + 10 be the total height of hill.

In △ACB, tan 45o = AC

= h

x
⇒ 1= h

x
=x
BC

In △BCD,
tan 30o =
–
CD

BC
= 10

x
⇒
1
= 10

x
⇒ x = 10√3 m
√3

∴ Height of hill = h + 10
–
= 10√3 + 10 = 10 × 1.732 + 10 = 27.32 m
–
Distance of ship from hill = x = 10√3 m = 17.32 m
12.
(b) 2
Explanation: 2

13. (a) 58.5 cm2

Explanation: Perimeter of a sector of circle = 31 cm
Radius = 6.5 cm
Arc length = 31 - (6.5 + 6.5) = 18 cm
Now, Area of sector = 1

2
× Arc length × radius = 1

2
× 18 × 6.5 = 58.5 cm2
14.
(d) 8 cm
Explanation: We have given length of the arc and area of the sector bounded by that arc and we are asked to find the radius of
the circle.
θ
We know that area of the sector = 360
× πr
2
.
θ
Length of the arc = 360
× 2πr

Now we will substitute the values.

Area of the sector = × πr
360
θ 2

20π =
360
θ
× πr
2
……..(1)
Length of the arc = θ

360
× 2πr

5π =
360
θ
× 2πr ……..(2)
θ 2
×π r
20π 360
=
5π θ
×2πr
360
2
20 r
=
5 2r
r
∴ 4 =
2

∴ r=8
Therefore, radius of the circle is 8 cm.
15. (a) 1

Explanation: Total number of balls in the bag = 3 + 4 + 5 = 12.

Number of non-black and non-white balls = 4.
∴ P (getting a ball which is neither black nor white) =
4 1
=
12 3

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16.
N
( −cf )

(c) l + {h ×
2
}
f

N
( −cf )

Explanation: l + {h ×
2
}
f

17. (a) 36 cm
Explanation: Radius of a cylindrical vessel (r1) = 18 cm
and height (h1) = 32 cm
∴ Volume of sand filled in it = πr 2
1
h1

=π (18)2 × 32 = π × 324 × 32 cm3

= 10368π cm3
Now height of the conical heap (h2) = 24 cm
Let r2 be the its radius, then
1

3
2
πr h2
2
= 10368π
1 2
⇒ πr × 24 = 10368π
3 2

2
⇒ 8πr = 10368π
2
10368π
r
2
2
=
8π
= 1296
−−−−
∴ r2 = √1296 = 36
Hence radius of the base of the heap = 36 cm
18.
(b) class mark
Explanation: In each class interval of grouped data, there are two limits or boundaries (upper limit and lower limit) while the
Upper class limit+Lower class limit
mid-value is equal to 2
. These mid-values are also known as Classmark.

19.
(c) A is true but R is false.
Explanation: Put (0, 2) in 3x + 2y = 4
We get LHS = RHS
Assertion is true.
Reason is also true. But it is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Hence option B is the answer.
20.
(c) A is true but R is false.
Explanation: A is true but R is false.
Section B
21. Given equations are:
x + 2y = 8; 2x + 3y = 12
4

Compare equation 4

3
x + 2y = 8 with a1x + b1y + c1 = 0 and 2x + 3y = 12
with a2x + b2y + c2 = 0, We get, a 1 =
4

3
, a1 = 4

3
, b1 = 2, c1 = -8, a2 = 2, b2 = 3, c2 = -12
4
a1 2 b1 2 c1 8 2
and
3
= = , = = =
a2 2 3 b2 3 c2 12 3

a1 b1 c1
Here a2
=
b2
=
c2

Therefore, the lines have infinitely many solutions.

Hence, they are consistent.
22. In △BED and △AC B, we have
∘
∠BED = ∠AC B = 90

0
∵ ∠B + ∠C = 180

∴ BD∥AC

∠EBD = ∠C AB (Alternate angles)

Therefore, by AA similarity theorem, we get

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 △BED ∼ △ACB
BE DE
⟹ =
AC BC

BE AC
⟹ =
DE BC

OR

AO BO
Given A quadrilateral ABCD whose diagonals AC and BD intersect at a point O such that OC
=
OD

To prove ABCD is a trapezium, i.e., AB || DC.

Construction Draw EO || DC, meeting AD at E.
Proof In △AC D, EO∥DC

∴
AO

OC
=
AE

ED
[by Thales' theorem].
AO BO
But, OC
=
OD
(given)
BO AE DO DE
∴ = ⇒ = in ΔDAB
OD ED OB EA

So, EO || AB [by the converse of Thales' theorem].

But, EO || DC.
Hence, AB || DC, i.e., ABCD is a trapezium.
23. We have in given figure common tangents PQ and RS to two circles intersect at A. Since tangents drawn from an external points
to a circle are equal.
∴ AP = AR
and AQ = AS
∴ AP + AQ = AR + AS [Adding]

⇒ PQ = RS

Hence proved.
24. We have,
sin θ 1+cos θ
LHS = +
1+cos θ sin θ
2 2
sin θ+(1+cos θ )
⇒ LHS =
sin θ(1+cos θ)

2 2
sin θ+1+2 cos θ+ cos θ
⇒ LHS =
sin θ(1+cos θ)

2 2
(sin θ+ cos θ)+1+2 cos θ

⇒ LHS =
sin θ(1+cos θ)

[∵ sin2θ + cos2θ = 1]
1+1+2 cos θ
⇒ LHS =
sin θ(1+cos θ)

2+2 cos θ 2(1+cos θ) 2

⇒ LHS = = = = 2 cosec θ = RHS
sin θ(1+cos θ) sin θ(1+cos θ) sin θ
−−−−−−
25. Diagonal of rectangle = √62 + 82 = 10
∴ Radius of circle r = =5 10

Area of circle = 3.14 × 5 × 5

= 78.5
Area of rectangle = 6 × 8 = 48
Area of shaded region = 78.5 - 48
= 30.5 cm2
∴ Area of shaded region is 30.5 cm2
OR
Angle described by the minute hand in 60 minutes = 3600
0

∴ Angle described by the minute hand in 56 minutes = ( 360

60
× 56)
∘
= 336

∴θ = 336
∘
and r = 7.5 cm
2

∴ Area swept by the minute hand in 56 minutes = ( πr θ

360
)

336 2
= (3.14 × 7.5 × 7.5 × ) cm
360

= 165 cm2

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 Section C
–
26. Let us assume, to the contrary, that 5 − √3 is rational.
–
That is, we can find coprime numbers a and b (b ≠ 0) such that 5 − √3 = a

b
–
Therefore, 5 − a
= √3
b
– 5b−a
Rearranging this equation, we get √3 = 5 − a

b
=
b
–
Since a and b are integers, we get 5 − a

b
is rational, and so √3 is rational.
–
But this contradicts the fact that √3 is irrational
–
This contradiction has arisen because of our incorrect assumption that 5 − √3 is rational.
–
So, we conclude that 5 − √3 is irrational.
27. 7y2 - 11

3
y −
2

= 1

3
(21y2 - 11y - 2)
= 1

3
(21y2 - 14y + 3y - 2)
= 1

3
[7y(3y - 2) + 1(3y - 2)]
= 1

3
(3y - 2)(7y + 1)
−1
⇒ y =
2

3
,
7
are zeroes of the polynomial.
If Given polynimoal is 7y2 - 11

3
y −
2

Then a = 7 , b = − 11

3
and c = − 2

3
−1 14−3
Sum of zeroes = 2

3
+
7
=
21
=
11

21
........ (i)
−11
−( )
−b 11
Also, ........ (ii)
3
= =
a 7 21

From (i) and (ii)

Sum of zeroes = −b

a
−1 −2
Now, product of zeroes = 2

3
×
7
=
21
....... (iii)
−2

−2
Also, ......... (iv)
c 3
= =
a 7 21

From (iii) and (iv)

Product of zeroes = c

28. Let the present age of Nuri and Sonu be x years and y years respectively.
Then, according to the question,
x – 5 = 3(y – 5)
⇒ ​x – 5 = 3y – 15

⇒ x – 3y = –10 ............. (1)

x + 10 = 2(y + 10)
​x + 10 = 2y + 20
⇒ ​x – 2y = 10 ------------ (2)

Subtracting equation (2) from equation (1), we get

– y= – 20
⇒ ​y = 20

Subtracting equation (2) from equation (1), we get

x – 2(20) = 10
⇒ ​x – 40 = 10

⇒ x = 40 + 10
⇒ x = 50

Hence, Nuri and Sonu are 50 years and 20 years old respectively at present.
Verification.Subtracting the value of x = 50 and y = 20,we find that both the eqations (1) and (2) are satisfied as shown below:
x – 3y = 50 – 3(20) = 50 – 60 = – 10
x – 2y = 50 – 2(20) = 50 – 40=10
Hence,the solution is correct.
OR
Let fixed charge be Rs x and charge taken per day for food be Rs y
x + 20y = 3000 .......(i)
x + 25y = 3500 ......(ii)

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 Subtracting (i) from (ii)

Substituting this value of y in (i)

x + 20(100) = 3000
x = 1000
x = 1000 and y = 100
Fixed charge and cost of food per day are Rs 1000 and Rs100
29. Given, PO⊥QO and The tangents to the circle at P and Q intersect at a point T.

Consider, ΔT P O and ΔT QO
PT = TQ [∵ Tangets from external point are equal in length]
OT = OT [Common]
∘
∠T P O = ∠T QO = 90

So, by RHS rule, we have

ΔT P O ≅ΔT QO

⇒ ∠P T O = ∠QT O ...(i) [C.P.C.T.]

Now, In ΔPTR and ΔQTR
PT = TQ [∵ Tangents from external point are equal in length]
∠P T O = ∠QT O [By equation (i)]

TR = TR [Common]
So, by SAS rule, we have
ΔP T R ≅ΔQT R

∴ PR = RQ ...(ii)
And, ∠T RP = ∠T RQ
But, ∠T RP + ∠T RQ = 180 ∘

∘
⇒ 2∠T RP = 180

⇒ ∠T RP = 90 ...(iii)
∘

Therefore, PQ and OT are right bisectors of each other.

30. We have,
c os A sin A
(1+ + )(sin A−cos A)
sin A c os A
LHS =
1 1
( − )
3 3
c os A sin A

2 2
c os A+sin A
(1+ )(sin A−cos A)
sin A c os A

⇒ LHS =
sin 3 A−c os3 A
( )
3 3
sin A c os A

1 3 3
(1+ )(sin A−cos A) sin A cos A
sin A c os A
⇒ LHS =
3 3
(sin A− cos A)

2 2

[∵ a3 - b3 = ( a - b) (a2 + b2 + ab)]
(sin A cos A+1)(sin A−cos A) sin A cos A
⇒ LHS =
2 2
(sin A−cos A)(sin A+ cos A+sin A cos A)

2 2

= sin2A cos2A = RHS

(sin A cos A+1) sin A cos A
⇒ LHS =
(1+sin A cos A)

OR
It is given that sin (A − B) = 1

2
, cos (A + B) =
1

2
o
,0
o
< A + B ⩽ 90 , A > B , we have to find the values of A and B.

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 Now, sin (A − B) = 1

⇒ sin (A − B) = sin 30
o
[∵ sin 30 o
=
1

2
]
On equating both sides , we get
A − B = 30
o
...(i)
Also, cos (A + B) = 1

2
1
⇒ cos (A + B) = cos 60
o
[∵ cos 60 o
=
2
]
On equating both sides, we get
A + B = 60 ...(ii) o

On Adding Eq(i) and Eq(ii), we get

o
2A = 90
o
⇒ A = 45

From Eq(i) , we get 45 o

− B = 30
o

o o
⇒ B = 45 − 30

o
∴ B = 15

Hence, A = 45 and B = 15 o o

31. The person having higher probability of getting the number 25 has the better chance.
When a pair of dice is thrown, there are 36 elementary events which are as follows:
(1, 1) , (1, 2), (1,3), (1,4), (1,5), (1, 6)
(2, 1) , (2, 2), (2,3), (2,4),(2,5), (2, 6)
(3,1) , (3,2), (3,3), (3,4), (3,5), (3,6)
(4,1) , (4,2), (4,3),(4,4), (4,5), (4,6)
(5,1) , (5,2), (5,3), (5,4), (5,5), (5,6)
(6, 1), (6, 2),(6, 3), (6, 4), (6, 5), (6, 6)
Therefore, the product of numbers on two dice can take values 1, 2, 3, ..., 36.
We observe that the product of two numbers on two dice will be 25 if both the dice show number 5. Therefore,
there is only one elementary event, viz., (5, 5), which is favourable for getting 25.
p = Probability that Peter throws 25 =
1
36
1

Rina throws a die on which she can get any one of the six numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 as an outcome. If she gets number 5 on the
upper face of the die thrown,then the square of the number is 25.
p2 = Probability that the square of number obtained is25 = 1

Therefore, p2 > p1. Therefore, Rina has better chance to get the number 25.
Section D
32. Here x = - 2 is the root of the equation 3x 2
+ 7x + p = 0

then, 3(−2) + 7(−2) + p = 0 2

or, p=2
Roots of the equation x 2
+ 4kx + k
2
− k + 2 = 0 are equal,then,
2 2
16k − 4 (k − k + 2) = 0

or, 16k − 4k + 4k − 8 = 0
2 2

or, 12k + 4k − 8 = 0
2

or, 3k + k − 2 = 0
2

or, (3k-2)(k + 1) = 0
or, k = , −1 2

Hence, roots = 2

3
, −1

OR
Let the number of days taken by B be x days.
∴ number of days taken by A = (x - 16) days
1 1 1
+ =
x x−16 15

∴ x2 - 46x + 240 = 0
(x - 40) (x - 6) = 0
x = 40, 6 Rejected (∵ 6 - 16 is -ve)
∴ Number of days taken by B = 40 days

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33.

Given: In △ABC and △PQR, AD is the median of △ABC, PM is the median of △PQR and △ABC ∼ △PQR.
To Prove: = AB

PQ
AD

PM

Proof:
Since AD is the median
BD = CD = BC 1

Similarly, PM is the median

1
QM = RM = 2
QR
Now,
△ ABC ∼ △PQR. (∵ given)
AB

PQ
= =
BC

QR
(∵ Corresponding sides of similar triangle are proportional)
AC

PR

So,
AB
= BC

PQ QR

AB 2BD

PQ
= 2QM
(Since AD & PM are medians)
AB

PQ
= BD

QM
................(1)
Also, since △ABC ∼ △PQR.
∠ B = ∠ Q (∵ Corresponding angles of similar triangles are equal).............(2)
Now,
In △ABD & △PQM
∠ B = ∠ Q [∵ from (2)]

AB

PQ
= BD

QM
[∵ from (1)]
Hence by SAS similarly,
△ABD ∼ △PQM

Since corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional,

AB
= AD

PM
PQ

Hence proved.
34. For upper conical portion
Radius of the base(r) = 1.5 cm
Height (h1) = 2 cm

∴ Volume = 1

3
π r2h1 = 1

3
π (1.5)2(2) = 1.5π cm3

For lower conical portion

Volume = 1.5π cm3
For central cylindrical portion
Radius of the base(r) = 1.5 cm
Height (h2) = 12 - (2 + 2) = 12 - 4 = 8 cm

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 ∴ Volume = π r2h2 = 1

3
π (1.5)2(8)= 18π cm3

Therefore, volume of the model = 1.5π + 1.5π + 18π = 21π = 21 × 22

7
= 66 cm3
Hence, the volume of the air contained in the model that Rechel made is 66 cm3.
OR
Radius of hemispherical bowl = radius of cylinder = 7 cm
Height of cylinder = 13 - 7 = 6 cm
Inner surface area of the vessel = 2π rh + 2π r2
= 2π r(h + r) = 2 × × 7(6 + 7)
22

= 44 × 13 = 572 cm2
Volume of the vessel = π r2h + 2

3
π r3
= π r2 (h + 2

3
r)
= 22

7
× 7 × 7 (6 + 14

3
)
= 4928

3
cm3 or 1642.67 cm3

Number of
Monthly Consumption Cumulative Frequency
35. consumers (f i)

0-10 5 5

10-20 x 5+x

20-30 20 25 + x

30-40 15 40 + x

40-50 y 40 + x + y

50-60 5 45 + x + y

Total ∑ fi = n = 60

Here, ∑ f i = n = 60 , then n

2
=
60

2
= 30 , also, median of the distribution is 28.5, which lies in interval 20 – 30.
∴ Median class = 20 – 30
So, l = 20, n = 60, f = 20, cf = 5 + x and h = 10
∵ 45 + x + y = 60

⇒ x + y = 15 ………...........(i)
n
−cf

Now, Median = l + [ 2

f
]× h

30−(5+x)
⇒ 28.5 = 20 + [ ] × 10
20

30−5−x
⇒ 28.5 = 20 +
2
40+25−x
⇒ 28.5 =
2

⇒ 57.0 = 65 − x

⇒ x = 65 − 57 = 8

⇒ x=8
Putting the value of x in eq. (i), we get,
8 + y = 15
⇒ y=7
Hence the value of x and y are 8 and 7 respectively.
Section E

36. i. Let 1st year production of TV = x

Production in 6th year = 16000
t6 = 16000
t9 = 22,600
t6 = a + 5d
t9 = a + 8d

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 d = 2200
Putting d = 2200 in equation ...(i)
16000 = x + 5 × (2200)
16000 = x + 11000
x = 16000 - 11000
x = 5000
∴ Production during 1st year = 5000
ii. Production during 8th year is (a + 7d) = 5000 + 7(2200) = 20400
iii. Production during first 3 year = Production in (1st + 2nd + 3rd) year
Production in 1st year = 5000
Production in 2nd year = 5000 + 2200
= 7200
Production in 3rd year = 7200 + 2200
= 9400
∴ Production in first 3 year = 5000 + 7200 + 9400
= 21,600
OR
Let in nth year production was = 29,200
tn = a + (n - 1)d
29,200 = 5000 + (n - 1) 2200
29,200 = 5000 + 2200n - 2200
29200 - 2800 = 2200n
26,400 = 2200n
26400
∴ n=
2200

n = 12
i.e., in 12th year, the production is 29,200
37. i. We have, P(-3, 4), Q(3, 4) and R(-2, -1).
∴ Coordinates of centroid of △PQR

=( −3+3−2

3
,
4+4−1

3
) =( −2

3
,
7

3
)

−2+3 −1+4
ii. Coordinates of T = ( 2
,
2
) = (
1

2
,
3

2
)

−2−3 −1+4 −5
iii. Coordinates of U = ( 2
,
2
) = (
2
,
3

2
)

OR
The centroid of the triangle formed by joining the mid-points of sides of a given triangle is the same as that of the given
triangle.
−2
So, centroid of △STU = ( 3
,
7

3
)

38. i. The following figure can be drawn from the question:

Here AB is the pole of height x metres and BC is one side of the square field of length l metres.
Now, l = 40 metres

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 We get,
– –
x = √3 l = 40√3 = 69.28
Thus, height of the pole is 69.28 metres.
ii. The following figure can be drawn from the question:

Here AB is the pole of height x metres and BC is one side of the square field of length l metres.
In △ABC,
tan 60o = x

l
–
√3 = x

l
–
x = √3 l ...(i)
Now, in △ABD,
tan 30o =
x

80+l

1 √3l
= (From eq(i))
√3 80+l

80 + l = 3l
2l = 80
l = 40
Thus, length of the field is 40 metres.
iii. The following figure can be drawn from the question:

Here AB is the pole of height x metres and BC is one side of the square field of length l metres.
Distance from Farmer at position C and top of the pole is AC.
In △ABC
cos 60o = CB

AC
CB
⇒ AC =
0
cos 60
40
⇒ AC =
1

⇒ AC = 80 m
OR
The following figure can be drawn from the question:

Here AB is the pole of height x metres and BC is one side of the square field of length l metres.
Distance from Farmer at position D and top of the pole is AD
In △ABC

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cos 30o = DB

AD
DB
⇒ AD =
0
cos 30

120 240
⇒ AD = =
√2 √3

⇒ AC = 138.56 m

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