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 Central Board of Secondary Education
F.1001/CBSE-Acad/Curriculum/2019
March 29, 2019
Cir No Acad-20/2019
All Heads of Institutions affiliated to CBSE
Subject: Secondary and Senior Secondary School Curriculum for academic session 2019-20
1. The curriculum provided by CBSE seeks to provide opportunities for students to achieve excellence in
learning is based on National Curriculum Framework-2005 and adopted/adapted from the NCERT
Curriculum.
2. It is important that schools ensure curriculum transaction as per directions given in the Curriculum
document. The subjects to be taught must be as per syllabi given. Before going through the syllabus, the
teachers must be well-versed with the strategies given in the initial pages of the curriculum. Therefore, it is
desired that the head of the school may circulate the initial pages of the curriculum and the syllabi to all the
teachers and ensure that curriculum is transacted as per the directions given therewith for optimal learning
and specifically to avoid difficulties for students at the time of the examinations. Teachers may also be
advised to refer the Sample Question Papers published by the Board for preparing students for Board's
Examination as and when they are made available on CBSE Website.
3. As far as Secondary and Senior Secondary Curriculum 2019-20 is concerned, the changes notified vide
Circular Nos. Acad-3/2019 dated 10.01.2019, Acad-11/2019 dated 06.03.2019 and Acad-12/2019 dated
08.03.2019 are incorporated in the respective Curriculum documents.
4. It is retreated that any deviation in transaction of the curriculum may seriously affect holistic assessment
of students and their preparation for the Board examinations. Hence, all the teachers and students are
cognizant of the Curriculum Document (Initial Pages and Syllabus) in totality, which is available on
www.cbseacademic.nic.in under the link - curriculum.

(Dr. Joseph Emmanuel)

Director (Academics)
F.1001/CBSE/Dir(Acad)/2019
March 6, 2019
Circular No. Acad-11/2019
All Heads of CBSE affiliated schools
Subject: Strengthening Assessment and Evaluation Practices of the Board.
As we focus our attention on 'what our students are learning' alongwith 'the skill sets they are acquiring', it
becomes imperative to strengthen current Assessment and Evaluation Practices and align them to the future
requirements of the learners. The Board has always stressed that its students must acquire the skills of
critical thinking, problem solving, analyzing information, collaboration, effective communication,
developing curiosity and imagination as part of the learning process. You are also aware that the Board
continues to make small changes in the assessment and evaluation practices almost every year to eventually
reach the goal of achieving the aforementioned skills for all its students.
Report card of the National Assessment Survey (2017-18) has indicated that the performance of CBSE class
X students in Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English and Modern Indian Language is 52%, 51%,
53%, 58% and 62% respectively. Although this competency-based survey places the CBSE students above
the national average, it indicates that there is ample scope for improvement in their performance.
Further, the decision by MHRD to participate in PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) in
2021, has given even more impetus to the requirement of aligning the Board's assessment system to future
requirements. It may also be mentioned here, that since the Board has made it mandatory for all its affiliated
schools to adopt the Learning Outcomes vide circular dated 18.01.2019, it is a necessity now that
'assessment of learning' must be augmented with 'assessment as learning' and 'assessment for learning'.
In view of above, countrywide consultations were held with CBSE stake holders including teachers,
students, heads of Institutions and experts in the field to suggest ways to strengthen the Assessment and
Evaluation Practices of the Board. It was agreed upon that the School Based /Internal Assessment needs to
be strengthened by incorporating more diverse strategies. Further, there is need of exposing the students to
different types and formats of questions in the year end/Board examination, so that a large range of learning
outcomes can be assessed. Based on this, following few changes are proposed in the Assessment and
Examination practices for the year 2019-20 onwards. As the next academic session (2019-20) is going to
start from April 2019 onwards, hence a summary view of the proposed changes in Internal Assessment and
Year End/ Board Examinations are hereby informed in advance.
The Changes Proposed for Class IX-X (2019-20) are as under:
Classes IX-X
Existing Proposed
Maximum Marks 100
No Change
per Subject
• Internal Assessment
• Year End/Board Examination
Types of assessment • School Based Assessment of Coscholastic Areas No Change
(Art Education, Health and Physical Education
including Work Experience, Discipline)
Marks Distribution Internal Assessment: Year End/Board Examination 20 : 80 No Change

Internal Assessment
Existing Proposed
Periodic Test Periodic Assessment
Periodic Test (Pen
10 Marks Pen Paper Test 5 Marks
Paper Test)
Multiple
Assessment
strategies to be
used. (quizzes, oral 5 Marks
test, concept map,
exit cards, visual
expression etc.)
Portfolio
(Classwork plus
peer assessment,
self-assessment,
Notebook
Components of 5 Marks achievements of 5 Marks
(Class Work)
Internal student in the
Assessment subject, reflections,
narrations,
journals, etc)
Subject Subject
Enrichment: enrichment:
consisting of Social Science
aspects like Project Work
Practical work for No Changes in
Science; Labwork other Subjects
for Mathematics; 5 Marks 5 Marks
Map work &
Project Work for
Social Science and
Listening and
Speaking skills for
languages, etc.
 Board Examination/Year-end Examination
Board Existing Proposed
Examination
Marks 80 Marks No Change
Duration 3 Hours No Change
Internal Choice 33% No Change
Components of Objective Type 20 marks (This is
Board including Multiple already
Short Answer/Long Answer (Objective
Examination Choice Questions incorporated in
as well as Subjective)
Paper 2019 Board Exams
in many subjects)
Subjective - 60 Marks
number of
questions will be
reduced to enable
student to have
enough time to
give analytical and
creative responses.
School Based Assessment of Co-scholastic Areas
(Work Experience, Art Education, Health & Physical Education Discipline)
Existing Proposed
Assessment of Co-
• Internally Assessed
scholastic Areas No Change
• On a 5-point scale

It may be noted that the changes introduced in 2019 Board Exams - that is, 33% internal options and section
wise format - shall continue henceforth for all subjects. The details of the Year End-Board Examination/
Internal Assessment/School Based Assessment for the academic year 2019-20, shall be reflected in the
Curriculum document to be published by the Board. The curriculum document shall be made available to all
the schools by April 2019. This circular is being issued in advance to enable schools to prepare for
implementing the few proposed changes from next academic session (2019-20) onwards.
Schools are also hereby informed that the Board is preparing detailed guidelines on how Art can be
integrated with the teaching learning process at all levels. This is a part of the Board's thrust on innovative
pedagogy, that will go a long way in achieving the process of 'assessment as learning'. These guidelines are
being issued separately.

(Dr. Joseph Emmanuel)

Director (Academics)
 Latest Syllabus for Academic Year (2019-20)
Mathematics (Standard)
Class - X
3 Hours
80 Marks
Section Wise Weightage in Mathematics
Unit No. Unit Name Marks
I Number Systems 06
II Algebra 20
III Coordinate Geometry 06
IV Geometry 15
V Trigonometry 12
VI Mensuration 10
VII Statistics & Probability 11
Total 80

Unit I: Number Systems

1. Real Numbers (15 Periods)
Euclid's division lemma, Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic - statements after reviewing work done earlier
and after illustrating and motivating through examples, Proofs of irrationality of √2, √3, √5. Decimal
representation of rational numbers in terms of terminating/non-terminating recurring decimals.
Unit II: Algebra
1. Polynomials (7 Periods)
Zeros of a polynomial. Relationship between zeros and coefficients of quadratic polynomials. Statement and
simple problems on division algorithm for polynomials with real coefficients.
2. Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables (15 Periods)
Pair of linear equations in two variables and graphical method of their solution, consistency/ inconsistency.
Algebraic conditions for number of solutions. Solution of a pair of linear equations in two variables
algebraically - by substitution, by elimination and by cross multiplication method. Simple situational
problems. Simple problems on equations reducible to linear equations.
3. Quadratic Equations (15 Periods)
Standard form of a quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0, (a ≠ 0). Solutions of quadratic equations (only real
roots) by factorization, and by using quadratic formula. Relationship between discriminant and nature of
roots.
Situational problems based on quadratic equations related to day to day activities to be incorporated.
4. Arithmetic Progressions (08 Periods)
Motivation for studying Arithmetic Progression Derivation of the nth term and sum of first n terms of A.P
and their application in solving daily life problems.
Unit III: Coordinate Geometry
1. Lines (In Two Dimensions) (14 Periods)
Review: Concepts of coordinate geometry, graphs of linear equations. Distance formula. Section formula
(internal division). Area of a triangle.
Unit IV: Geometry
1. Triangles (15 Periods)
Definitions, examples, counter examples of similar triangles.
• (Prove) If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides in distinct
points, the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.
• (Motivate) If a line divides two sides of a triangle in the same ratio, the line is parallel to the third
side.
• (Motivate) If in two triangles, the corresponding angles are equal, their corresponding sides are
proportional and the triangles are similar.
• (Motivate) If the corresponding sides of two triangles are proportional, their corresponding angles
are equal and the two triangles are similar.
• (Motivate) If one angle of a triangle is equal to one angle of another triangle and the sides including
these angles are proportional, the two triangles are similar.
• (Motivate) If a perpendicular is drawn from the vertex of the right angle of a right triangle to the
hypotenuse, the triangles on each side of the perpendicular are similar to the whole triangle and to
each other.
• (Prove) The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of the squares of their
corresponding sides.
• (Prove) In a right triangle, the square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares on the
other two sides.
• (Prove) In a triangle, if the square on one side is equal to sum of the squares on the other two sides,
the angles opposite to the first side is a right angle.
2. Circles (8 Periods)
Tangents to a circle at a point of contact.
• (Prove) The tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the point of
contact.
• (Prove) The lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to circle are equal.
3. Constructions (8 Periods)
• Division of a line segment in a given ratio (internally).
• Tangent to a circle from a point outside it.
• Construction of a triangle similar to a given triangle.
Unit V: Trigonometry
1. Introduction to Trigonometry (10 Periods)
Trigonometric ratios of an acute angle of a right-angled triangle. Proof of their existence (well defined);
motivate the ratios whichever are defined at 0° and 90°. Values (with proofs) of the trigonometric ratios of
30°, 45° and 60°. Relationships between the ratios.
2. Trigonometric Identities (15 Periods)
Proof and applications of the identity sin2A + cos2A = 1. Only simple identities to be given. Trigonometric
ratios of complementary angles.
3. Heights and Distances: Angle of elevation, Angle of Depression (8 Periods)
Simple problems on heights and distances. Problems should not involve more than two right triangles.
Angles of elevation / depression should be only 30°, 45°, 60°.
Unit VI: Mensuration
1. Areas Related to Circles (12 Periods)
Motivate the area of a circle; area of sectors and segments of a circle. Problems based on areas and -
perimeter / circumference of the above said plane figures. (In calculating area of segment of a circle,
problems should be restricted to central angle of 60°, 90°and 120° only. Plane figures involving triangles,
simple quadrilaterals and circle should be taken.)
2. Surface Areas and Volumes (12 Periods)
• Surface areas and volumes of combinations of any two of the following: cubes, cuboids, spheres,
hemispheres and right circular cylinders/cones. Frustum of a cone.
• Problems involving converting one type of metallic solid into another and other mixed problems.
(Problems with combination of not more than two different solids be taken.)
Unit VII: Statistics and Probability
1. Statistics (18 Periods)
Mean, Median and Mode of grouped data (bimodal situation to be avoided). Cumulative frequency graph.
2. Probability (10 Periods)
Classical definition of probability. Simple problems on single events (not using set notation).

Questions Paper Design 2019-20

Mathematics - Standard (Code No. 041)
Time: 3 hrs
Marks: 80
S.No. Typology of Very Short Short Short Long Total %
Questions Answer Answer-I Answer -II Answer Marks Weighta
Objective (SA) (SA) (LA) ge
Type (VSA) (2 Mark) (3 Mark) (4 Mark) (approx.)
(1 Mark)
Remembering:
Exhibit memory of
previously learned
material by
1. 6 2 2 1 20 25
recalling facts,
terms, basic
concepts, and
answers.
Understanding:
Demonstrate
understanding of
facts and ideas by
organizing,
2. 6 1 1 3 23 29
comparing,
translating,
interpreting, giving
descriptions, and
stating main ideas
Applying: Solve
problems to new
3. situations by 5 2 2 1 19 24
applying acquired
knowledge, facts,
 techniques and
rules in a different
way.
Analyzing:
Examine and break
information into
parts by
identifying
motives or causes.
Make inferences
and find evidence
to support
generalizations
Evaluating:
Present and defend
opinions by
making judgments
about information,
4. 3 1 3 1 18 22
validity of ideas,
or quality of work
based on a set of
criteria.
Creating:
Compile
information
together in a
different way by
combining
elements in a new
pattern or
proposing
alternative
solutions
Total 20 × 1 = 20 6 × 2 = 12 8 × 3 = 24 6 × 4 = 24 80 100%

Internal Assessment (20 Marks)

• Pen Paper Test and Multiple Assessment (5 + 5 = 10 Marks)
• Portfolio (5 Marks)
• Lab Practical (Lab activities to be done from the prescribed books) (5 Marks)
Time Management
Divide the 3 hours such that you mentally allocate a particular time to each Section before hand and can
revise all the answers. So you can finish the paper within a manageable time limit. With input from the
experts in this field, we have collated a fair breakdown of time that should be spent on each section.
Section Section-wise Questions Time to be Spent Section-wise
(Per Question) Total Time
A 20 Q (20 Marks) 2 Minutes 20 × 2 = 40 Minutes
B 6 Q (12 Marks) 4 Minutes 6 × 4 = 24 Minutes
C 8 Q (24 Marks) 5 Minutes 8 × 5 = 40 Minutes
D 6 Q (24 Marks) 8 Minutes 6 × 8 = 48 Minutes
Revision Time = 22 Minutes
Total Time = 3 Hours
Prescribed Books:
1. Mathematics - Textbook for Class X - NCERT Publication
2. Guidelines for Mathematics Laboratory in Schools, Class X - CBSE Publication
3. Laboratory Manual - Mathematics, Secondary Stage - NCERT Publication
4. Mathematics Exemplar Problems for Class X, NCERT Publication.
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Table of Contents
Sample Question Paper-1 .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Sample Question Paper-2 ................................................................................................................................................ 23
Sample Question Paper-3 ................................................................................................................................................ 41
Sample Question Paper-4 ................................................................................................................................................ 61
Sample Question Paper-5 ................................................................................................................................................ 84

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Sample Question Paper-1

Mathematics-Standard (Code 041)
Class X – Session 2019-20
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All the questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper consists of 40 questions divided into four sections A, B, C and D.
3. Section A comprises of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Section B comprises of 6 questions of 2 marks
each. Section C comprises if 8 questions of 3 marks each. Section D comprises of 6 questions of 4
marks each.
4. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in two questions of 1
marks each, two questions of 2 marks each, three questions of 3 marks each and three questions of 4
marks each. You have to attempt only one of the alternatives in all such questions.
5. Use of calculators is not permitted.
Section - A
(Q 1 - Q 10) are multiple choice questions. Select the most appropriate answer from the given options.
1. Which of the following is a prime number? [1]
(A) 11
(B) 22
(C) 33
(D) 44
Solution: (A)
Since 11 is only the number which is divisible by 1 or by itself, 11 is the prime number.
2. Which of the following is not a zero of the polynomial? p(x) = x3 - 7x + 6 [1]
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) -2
(D) -3
Solution: (C)
Here,
p ( 1) = (l)3 - 7(1) + 6 = 0
p (2) = (2)3 - 7(2) + 6 = 0
p (-2) = (-2)3 - 7(-2) + 60 ≠ 0
p (-3) = (-3) 3 - 7(-3) + 6 = 0
So, -2 is not a zero of p{x).
3. The roots of the equation √2x2 - 2x - √3 = 0 are: [1]
1 1
(A) -√3, 
a b
(B) 2, 3

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3 2
(C) ,
2 3
1
(D) 3, 
3
Solution: (D)
2 1
The given equation has roots, whose sum is and product is -1. This is possible only with √3 and  .
3 3
4. Which term of the AP: 4, 9, 14, ……. is 254? [1]
(A) 50th
(B) 51th
(C) 52nd
(D) 53rd
Solution: (B)
Here, a = 4 and = 5
Let nth term of the AP be 254. Then,
an = a + (n - 1) d ⇒ 254 = 4 + (n - 1) (5)
⇒ 5(n - 1) = 250
⇒ n = 51
1 1
5. If the points (a, 0) (0, b), and (1, 1) are collinear, then  is: [1]
a b
(A) -l
(B) 1
(C) 0
(D) 2
Solution: (B)
As the given points are collinear, .
a(b - 1) + 0 (1 - 0) + 1 (0 - b) = O
⇒ ab - a – b = 0
⇒ ab = a + b
1 1
⇒  =1
a b

6. A man goes 15 m due west and then 8 m due north. Now far is he from the starting point? [1]
(A) 15 m
(B) 8 m
(C) 17 m
(D) 16 m
Solution: (C)

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Obriously,
ON  OW 2  NW 2
 152  82
 225  64
 289
 17m
7. If 3cos θ = 1, then cosec θ is equal to: [1]
(A) 2√2
3
(B) 2  2

Mean  A 
f i i
h
f i

125
 55  10, i.e. 44.13( Approx. )
(C) 115
4
(D) 3  2
Solution:

1
3cos θ = 1 gives cos θ = 3
3 3
csc   i.e.
8 2 2
8. If the perimeter of a semi-circular protractor is 36 cm, then its diameter is: [1]
(A) 12 cm
(B) 13 cm
(C) 14 cm
(D) 15 cm

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Solution: (C)

Perimeter of semi-circular protractor

= AB + AB
= 2r + πr
⇒ (2 + π) r = 36
36  2 72 72  7
⇒ d  2r     14cm
2   2  22 36
7
9. The probability of drawing a green coloured ball from a bag containing 6 red and 5 black balls is: [1]
6
(A) 11
(B) 2 x  9  x  13
(C) 1
(D) 0
Solution: (D)
Of the 11 (6 + 5) balls in the bag, no ball is of green colour.

10. Mean of twenty observations is 15. If two observations 3 and 14 are replaced by 8 and 9 respectively,
then the new mean will be: [1]
(A) 14
(B) 15
(C) 16
(D) 17
Solution: (B)
Mean = Sum of 20 observations/20
⇒ Sum of 20 observations = 15 x 20 = 300
Sum of 20 observations
= Sum of 18 observations + 3 + 14
= Sum of 18 observations + 8 + 9
Thus, Mean remains the same. (∴ 3 + 4 = 8 + 9)
(Q 11 - Q 15) Fill in the blanks
11. Equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 represents a quadratic equation if and only if ............. [1]
Solution: a ≠ 0
[In case a = 0, the equation reduces to bx + c = 0, which is a linear equation]
12. The sum of the first 20 natural numbers is ............. [1]
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Solution:
20  (20  1)
Sum of first 20 natural numbers = = 210
2
1
13. Maximum value of is ............. [1]
cos ec 

Solution:
1
1 1
cos ec = sin  = sin θ
1
As, sin θ ≤ 1, cos ec ≤ 1
1
Thus, maximum value of cos ec is 1.
14. The probability of an impossible event is ............. [1]
Solution:
P (impossible event) = 0
15. Cumulative frequency curve is also known as ............. [1]
Solution:
Ogive.
(Q 16 - Q 20) Answer the following:
16. Find the least number that is divisible by all the numbers from 1 to 10 (both inclusive): [1]
Solution:
Required number = LCM(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
=1×2×2×2×3×3×5×7
= 2520
17. What type of decimal expansion does a rational number has? How can you distinguish it from decimal
expansion of irrational numbers? [1]
Solution:
A rational number has its decimal expansion either terminating or non-terminating repeating. An irrational
number has its decimal expansion non-repeating and non-terminating.
18. For what value of k, do the equations 3x - y + 18 = 0 and 6x - ky = -16 represent coincident lines? [1]
Solution:
3x - y = -18 ..... (i)
6x - ky = -16 ..... (ii)
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For coincident lines,

a1 b1 c1
  
a2 b2 c2
3 1 8
  
6 k 16
1 1 1
  
2 k 2
So, k = 2.
1 1  m 1  2m
19. Write the nth term of the A.P., , , ,... [1]
m m m
OR

Find the tenth term of the sequence 2, 8, 18,

Solution:
We have,
1
a
m
1 m 1
d  1
m m
1
an   (n  1)1
m
1 1  (n  1)
Hence, an   n 1  m
m m
OR
Given sequence is an A.P.

2, 8, 18,  2, 2 2,3 2 

Hence, a = √2, d = √2 and n = 10

an = a + (n - 1)d
or, a10 = √2 + (10 - 1) √2
= √2 + 9√2
= 10√2
Hence, a10 = √200

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20. Q is a point on the line segment AB such that BQ = × AB. What is the ratio in which AB is divided?
7
[1]
OR
Find the area of the triangle with vertices (0, 0) (6, 0) and (0, 5)?
Solution:
5
Here, BQ = AB
7
BQ 5

AB 7
AB 7
 
BQ 5
AB 7
 1  1
BQ 5
AB  BQ AQ 7  5 2
   
BQ BQ 5 5

AQ : BQ = 2 : 5
OR
Area of triangle
1
  x1  y2  y3   x2  y3  y1   x3  y1  y2  
2
1
 [0(0  5)  6(5  0)  0(0  0)]
2
1
 [6  5]
2
 15 sq. units

Section - B
21. Are the points (0, 5) (0, -9 and (3, 6) collinear? Justify your answer. [2]
Solution:
The given points will be collinear, if|
0( -9 - 6) + 0 (6 - 5) + 3 (5 + 9) is equal to zero,
which is not true, as
0( -9 - 6)+ 0(6 - 5)+ 3(5 + 9)= 42 ≠ 0
22. Find the quotient and the remainder when p(x) = x3 - 4x is divided by g(x) = x2 - 2x [2]

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Solution:

Thus, quotient x + 2,
Remainder = 0

23. If sin (A - 18°) cos2A, find the value of A. [2]

OR
2mn sin  cot 
If sin   , find the value of
m n
2 2
cos 
Solution:
Given that, sin (A - 18°) = cos 2A, we have
sin (A - 18°) = sin [90° - 2A]
⇒ A - 18° = 90° - 2A
or 3A = 108°
i.e. A = 36°
OR
2mn
Given, sin   , we have
m2  n2
m2  n2 2mn
cos   2 and tan   2
m n 2
m  n2
 2mn   m  n 
2 2

 2 
2   
sin  cot   m  n   2mn 
So, 
cos  m2  n2
m2  n2
1
24. Find a relationship between x and y such that the point (x,y) is equidistant from the points (3, 6) and (-3,
4). [2]
OR
Show that the points (4, 2), (7, 5) and (9, 7) are collinear. [2]
Solution:
Let P(x, y), A (3, 6) and B(-3, 4).
As P is equidistant from A and B, PA = PB or PA2 = PB2

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i.e. (x - 3)2 + (y - 6)2 = (x + 3)2 + (y - 4)2

⇒ (x2 - 6x + 9) + (y2 - 12y + 36) = (x2 + 6x + 9) + (y2 - 8y + 16)
⇒ 12x + 4y - 20 = 0, or 3x + y - 5 = 0
which is the required relationship between x and y.
OR
The given points (4, 2), (7, 5) and (9, 7) will be collinear, if
[4(5 - 7) + 7(7 - 2) + 9(2 - 5)] is equal to zero.
Now,
4(5 - 7) + 7(7 - 2) + 9(2 - 5)
= 4(-2) + 7(5) + 9(-3)
= -8 + 35 - 27 = 0
Thus, the given points are collinear.
25. The area of a sector of a circle of radius 36 cm is 54π sq cm. Find the length of the corresponding arc of
the sector. [2]
Solution:
Let θ be the angle of sector. Then


 (36)2  54
360
54  360
   15
36  36
∴ Length of the corresponding arc
 15 
  2 (36)  cm
 360 
66 3
 cm, or 9 cm
7 7
p
26. If 0.3528 is expressed in the form , find the smallest values of m, n and p.
m n
[2]
2 5
OR
Using prime factorisation, find the LCM of 150 and 210. [2]
Solution:
3528 441 441
0.3528   
10000 1250 2154
Thus, smallest values of m, n and p are m = 1, n = 4 and p = 441.

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OR
The prime factorisations of 150 and 210 are:
150 = 21 x 31 x 52 and 210 = 21 x 31 x 51 x 71
So, LCM (150, 210) = 21 x 31 x 51 x 71, i.e. 1050

SECTION - C
27. If Q (0, 1) is equidistant from P (5, -3) and R (x, 6); find the values of x. Also, find the distances QR and
PR. [3]
Solution:
Since Q (0, 1) is equidistant from P(5, -3) and R(x, 6),
PQ = QR
⇒ PQ2 = QR2
(5  0) 2  (3  1) 2  ( x  0) 2  (6  1) 2
25  16  x 2  25
x 2  16
x  4
Thus, R is R (4, 6) or R (-4, 6)
28. Let ∆ABC ~ ∆DEF and their areas be respectively 64 cm2 and 121 cm2. If EF = 15.4 cm, find BC. [3]
Solution:
Since ∆ABC ~ DDEF,
ar(ABC) BC2

ar(DEF) EF2
2
 BC2  64
  2 
 EF  121
BC 8
 
EF 11
8 
 BC   15.4  cm  11.2cm
 11 
29. Prove that: 2√3 - 4 is an irrational number, using the fact that √3 is an irrational number. [3]
OR
Find the HCF and LCM of 15, 18 and 45, by the prime factorisation method. [3]
Solution:
Let us assume on the contrary, that 2√3 - 4 be a rational number.
Then,
p
2√3 – 4 = q , where p and q are co-primes and q ≠0.

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1 p 
3    4
2 q 
1 p 
  4
Since p and q are integers, 2  q  is rational and so √3 is rational. But, this contradicts the fact that √3 is
irrational.
Hence, 2√3 - 4 is an irrational number.
OR
Here, prime factorisations of 15, 18 and 45 are:
15 = 31 × 51
18 = 21 × 32
45 = 32 × 51
So, HCF (15, 18, 45) 31 i.e. 3
and LCM (15, 18, 45) = 32 × 21 × 51 = 90

30. In a circle of radius 7 cm, a chord makes an angle of 60° at the centre of the circle. Find: (a) area of the
circle (b) area of sector AOB (c) area of minor segment APB (Take √3 = 1.73) [3]

OR
Draw a line segment of length 8 cm. Divide it into three equal parts. [3]
Solution:
(i) Area of the circle = π(7)2 sq cm = 154 sq cm
60 2
(ii) Area of sector of angle 60° = × π (7) 2 sq cm = 25 sq cm
360 3
f  f0
Mode  l  b
2 f  f0  f2
23  21
 30  10
46  21  14
20
 30 
11
9
 31
11

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(iii) Area of minor segment APB = Area of the sector OAPB - Area of ∆OAB
 2 37 
2

  25     sq cm
 3 2  2  
 3 
  22.67  .49  sq cm
 4 
 [25.67  21.19] sq cm
 4.48 sq (approx.)

OR

31. Two concentric circle arc of radii 5 cm and 3 cm. Find the length of the chord of the larger circle which
touches the smaller circle. [3]
OR
Draw a circle of radius 2.2 cm. Take a point P on the circle. From the point P, construct a tangent to the
circle. [3]
Solution:
We need to determine the length of AB.

Here,
AB  2  AM
 2  OA 2  OM 2
 2  52  32
 2  25  9
 2  16
 2  4, i.e. 8cm

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OR

32. In what ratio is the line segment joining the points (-2, -3) and (3, 7) divided by the y-axis? Also, find the
coordinates of the point of division. [3]
Solution:

Let P (0, y), a point on y - axis, divide the join of points (-2, -3) and (3, 7) in the ratio K: 1.
Then,
 3K  2 7K  3 
P(0, y )  P  , 
 K 1 K 1 
3K  2 2
0K 
K 1 3
So, the required ratio is 2: 3.
Further,
 2 
 7 3  3 
P  0,    i.e. P(0,1)
  2  1 
 3 
   

33. Prove that the line segment joining the mid-points of the sides of a triangle form four triangles, each of
which is similar to the original triangle. [3]
Solution:
In ∆AABC, let D, E, F be the mid-points of sides BC, CA and AB respectively. Join DE, EF and DF.
Since E and F are mid-points of AB and AC respectively;
FE || BC
⇒ ∠AFE = ∠B

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Thus, in ∆AFE and ∆ABC, we have

∠AFE = ∠B and ∠A = ∠A
So, by ∠A similarly criterion, ∆AFE ~ ∆ABC
Similarly, ∆FBD ~ ∆ABC; and ∆EDC ~ ∆ABC
Now, we shall show that ∆DEF ~ ∆ABC.
Clearly, ED || AF and DF || EA
∴ AFDE is a parallelogram.
⇒ ∠EDF = ∠A
Similarly, BDEF is a parallelogram.
∴ ∠DEF = ∠B
Thus, in ∆s DEF and ABC, we have
∠EDF = ∠A and ∠DEF = ∠B
So, by ∠A similarity criterion, we have ∆DEF ~ ∆ABC
Thus, each one of the triangles AFE, FBD, EDC and DEF is similar to ∆ABC.
34. Find the mode from the following: [3]
Age (in years) 0-10 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60
Number of persons 6 11 21 23 14 5

Solution:
Here, the modal class is 30 - 40.
For this class,
L = 30, h = 10, f = 23, f0 = 21, f2 = 14
So,
f  f0
Mode  l  b
2 f  f0  f2
23  21
 30  10
46  21  14
20
 30 
11
9
 31
11
SECTION - D
35. Find two consecutive odd positive integers, sum of whose squares is 290. [4]

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Solution:
Let 2x + 1 and 2x + 3 be two consecutive odd positive integers. Then,
(2 x  1) 2  (2 x  3) 2  290
  4x 2
 4 x  1   4 x 2  12 x  9   290
 8 x 2  16 x  280  0
 x 2  2 x  35  0
 x 2  7 x  5 x  35  0
 x  7 x  5 x  35  0
 ( x  7)( x  5)  0
 x7 0 or ( x  5)  0
i.e. i.e. x  7 or x  5 ( x  7 is rejected)
Thus, required consecutive odd positive integers are 11 and 13.
36. Given the 1 is a zero of the polynomial 2x3 + x2 - 2x - 1, find all the zeros. [4]
Solution:
As 1 is a zero of p(x) = 2x3 + x2 - 2x- 1,
(x - 1) is a factor of p(x)
Now, we divide p(x) by (x - 1) and get the quotient

1
Thus, the other two zeros are -1 and 
2
37. The 6th term of an AP is five times the term and the 11th term exceeds twice the 5th term by 3. Find the
8th term of the AP. [4]
OR
Solve for x, using the quadratic formula: [4]
Solution:
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a6  a  5d  5a.....(i )
and a11  2a5  3
 a  10d  2(a  4d )  3.....(ii )
Simplifying (i) and (ii), we get
4a = 5d and a – 2d + 3 = 0
Solving these equations, we get d = 4 and a = 5
Thus, a8 = a + 7d = 5 + 4(7) = 33

OR
Given Equation is
1
x 3
x
 x 2  3x  1  0
Using the quadratic formula, we have:
1
Given equation is x   3
x
 x  3x  1  0
2

38. The shadow of the tower, standing on a level ground is found to be 40 m longer when the sun’s altitude
is 30° than what it is 60°. Find the height of the tower. [4]
OR
Two pillars of equal height, stand on either side of a roadway which is 150 m wide. From a point on the
roadway between the pillars, the elevations of the top of the pillars are 60° and 30°. Find the height of the
pillars and the position of the point. [Use √3 =1.73] [4]
Solution:

Let b metres be the height of the tower,

From ∆AXY,

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b
 tan 60  3
AX
b
 AX  m
3
From BXY,
b 1
 tan 30 
BX 3
 BX  3bm
Now,
AX  BX  40
i.e. BX  AX  40
b
 3h   40
3
 3h  b  40 3
 2h  40 3
or h  20 3m
Thus, the height of the tower is 20 3 metres

OR

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h
From PCD,  tan 60  3
PC
b
 PC 
3
h 1
From PAB,  tan 30 
PA 3
 PA  3b
Now, PA  PC  150
h
 3h   150
3
 3b  h  150 3
 4h  150 3
150
 h 3  64.875m
4
Also,
150
PA  3b   3  112.5m
4
Thus, the height of the pillar is 64.875 m and the position of the point is at a distance of 112.5 m from the
pillar AB.
39. State and prove the converse of Pythagoras Theorem. [4]
OR

ABCD is a trapezium with AB∥DC. If ∆AED ~ ∆BEC, then prove that AD = BC. [4]
Solution:

Statement: In a triangle, if the square of one side is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides,
then the angle opposite the first side is a right-angle. C
Proof: Here, we are given a triangle ABC, in which:
AC2 = AB2 + BC2
We need to prove that:
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Let us construct a ∆PQR, right-angled at Q such that PQ AB and QR = BC

Now, from APQR, we have

PR2 = PQ2 + QR2 [By Pythagoras Theorem]
= AB2 + BC2 [By construction]
But, we are given that:
AB2 + BC2 = AC2
PR2 = AC2
PR = AC …….. (i)
Now in ∆SABC and PQR, we have:
AB = PQ [By construction]
BC = QR [By construction]
AC PR [by (i)]
So, by SSS congruence criterion,
∆ABC ≅ ∆PQR
Therefore, ∠B = ∠Q
⇒ ∠B = 90°, as Q = 90°
OR
For ∆S AEB and CED, we have:
∠EAB = ∠ECD and ∠EBA = ∠EDC ] alternate angles as AB ∥ DC
By AA similarly criterion, we have:
∆AEB ~ ∆CED
AE AB EB
  
CE CD CD
AE CE
  ......(i )
EB ED
It is also given that, AED ~ BEC
AE ED AD
So,   .....(ii )
BE EC BC
From (i) and (ii), we
CE ED

ED EC
 EC2  ED 2 or EC  ED
Substituting EC = ED in (ii), we have:
AD = BC
40. Show graphically that the following system of equations has no solutions:
x - 2y = 6; 3x – 6y = 0 [4]
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Using the quadratic formula, solve for x:
3x2 + 2√5x - 5 = 0 [4]
Solution:
Table for x - 2y = 6

Table for 3x - 6y = 0

The graph or the two equation is:

Since the two lines are parallel. The given system of equation have no solutions.

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Using the quadratic formula, we have:

2 5  (2 5) 2  4(3)( 5)
x
23
2 5  20  60

6
2 5  4 5

6
2 5
 , or  5
6
5
 , or  5
3
5
Thus, x  , or  5
3

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Sample Question Paper-2

Mathematics-Standard (Code 041)
Class X – Session 2019-20

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:
1. All the questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper consists of 40 questions divided into four sections A, B, C and D.
3. Section A comprises of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Section B comprises of 6 questions of 2 marks
each. Section C comprises if 8 questions of 3 marks each. Section D comprises of 6 questions of 4
marks each.
4. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in two questions of 1
marks each, two questions of 2 marks each, three questions of 3 marks each and three questions of 4
marks each. You have to attempt only one of the alternatives in all such questions.
5. Use of calculators is not permitted.
Section - A
(Q 1 - Q 10) are multiple choice questions. Select the most appropriate answer from the given options.
1. The HCF of 36 and 54 is: [1]
(A) 2
(B) 6
(C) 9
(D) 18
Solution: (D)
Since, 36 = 22 x 32 and 54 = 22 x 33
The HCF (36, 54) = 21 x 32, i.e. 18.
2. Which of the following is a zero of the polynomial x' - 8? [1]
(A) -2
(B) 2
(C) 0
(D) √8
Solution: (B)
Here, x3 - 8 = 0 gives x3 = 8 i.e. x = 3√8 = 2
3. The discriminant of the quadratic equation x2 - 4x + 1 = 0 is: [1]
(A) 10
(B) 11
(C) 12
(D) 14
Solution: (C)
Discriminant

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= b2 - 4ac
= (- 4)2 - 4(1) (1) = 16 - 4 = 12
4. 15th term of the AP: x - 7, x - 2, x + 3, is: [1]
(A) x + 63
(B) x + 73
(C) x + 83
(D) x + 53
Solution: (A)
Here, a = x - 7, d = 5
So, 15th term = a + 14 d = (x - 7) + 14 (5) = x + 63
5. The centroid of ∆ABC, where A(-4, 6), B(2, -2) and C(2, 5), is: [1]
(A) (0, 2)
(B) (0, 3)
(C) (1, 3)
(D) (1, 2)
Solution: (B)
 4  2  2 6  2  5 
The centroid of ∆ABC is  ,  , i.e. (0,3)
 3 3 

6. How many parallel tangents can a circle have? [1]

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) infinite
(D) 0
Solution: (B)

7. 4 tan2A - 4sec2A is equal to: [1]

(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) -4
Solution: (D)
4 tan 2 A  4sec2 A  4  sec 2 A  tan 2 A
 4 1
 4
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8. The perimeter of a quadrant of a circle of radius ‘r’ is: [1]

1  sec sin 2 

(A) sec 1  cos 
(B) 2πr
r
(C) 2 [π+4]
r
(D) 2πr + 2
Solution: (C)

Perimeter of quadrant,

BOA  2r  r
2
r
 (  4)
2
9. A box contains 20 balls bearing number 1, 2, 3, 4, ........., 20. A ball is drawn at random from the box.
What is the probability that the number on the ball is divisible by 7? [1]
1
(A)
10
2
(B)
7
3
(C)
20
1
(D)
5
Solution: (A)
Out of 20 numbers, multiples of 7 are only two, namely 7 and 14
2 1
So, P(a multiple of 7) = , i.e.
20 20
0
P(a green ball) = 11 , i.e. 0

10. A data has 25 observations (arranged in descending order). Which observation represents the median?
[1]
(A) 12th

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(B) 13th
(C) 14th
(D) 15th
Solution: (B)
Here n is odd.
 n 1 
th

median    term, i.e.13th term

 2 
(Q 11 - Q 15) Fill in the blanks
11. The quadratic equation 2x2 + px +3 = 0 has two equal roots if p = ............. [1]
Solution:
2x2 + px + 3 = 0 will have equal roots, when p2 - 4(2)(3) = 0
i.e. when p2 - 24 = 0, or p = √24 or p = ± 2√6
12. Next term of AP: 3, 3 + √2, 3 + 2√2, 3 + 3√2, is ............. [1]
Solution:
Here, d = √2
So, next term is (3 + 3√2) + √2 i.e. 3 + 4√2.
13. If tan θ = √3 , then sec θ = ............. [1]
Solution:
tan θ = √3 gives θ = 60°
So, sec θ = sec 60° = 2
14. Median of first 50 even natural numbers is ............. [1]
Solution:
First 50 even natural number are:
2, 4, 6 , …......., 98, 100.
As median is the middle - most value,
50  52
median = 2 = 51.
15. The mean of first ten multiples of 2 is ............. [1]
Solution:
2  4  6  .....  20
Mean of first 10 multiplies of 2 is , i.e.11 .
10
(Q 16 - Q 20) Answer the following:
16. In the figure, PA and PB are tangents to a circle with centre O. If ∠AOB = 120°, then find ∠OPA. [1]

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Solution:
In ∆AOP

120
 60
∠AOP = 2
∠APB = 90° (given)
AP = BP (Tangents)
∠OAP = ∠OBP = 90°
∠APO + ∠OAP + ∠AOP = 180°
⇒∠APO + 90° + 60° = 180°
⇒∠APO = 180° - 150° = 30°.
17. If sec θ . sin θ = 0, then find the value of θ. [1]
OR

1  tan 2 A
Evaluate: 1  cot A
2

Solution:
Given, sec θ . sin θ = 0
sin 
0
cos 
⇒ tan θ = 0 = tan 0°
⇒ θ = 0°
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1  tan 2 A
1  cot 2 A
1  tan 2 A

1
1
tan 2 A
tan 2 A 1  tan 2 A 

 tan 2 A  1
 tan 2 A
18. What is the perimeter of the sector with radius 10.5 cm and sector angle 60°? [1]
Solution:

2 r
 2r 
Perimeter of the sector 360

22 10.5  60
 10.5  2  2  
7 360
= 21 + 11
= 32 cm.
19. A rectangular sheet of paper 40 cm × 22 cm is rolled to form a hollow cylinder of height 40 cm. Find the
radius of the cylinder. [1]
Solution:
Here, h = 40 cm, circumference = 22 cm
2πr = 22
22  7
r
2  22
7
 r   3.5 cm
2
20. If the median of a series exceeds the mean by 3, find by what number the mode exceeds its mean? [1]
Solution:
Given, median = mean + 3

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Since, Mode = 3 Median - 2 Mean

⇒ Mode = 3 (Mean + 3) - 2 Mean
⇒ Mode = Mean + 9
Hence, mode exceeds mean by 9.
Section – B
21. Two unbiased coins are tossed. Find the probability of getting: [2]
(i) two heads (ii) at least one head.
Solution:
No. of possible outcomes = 4,
(i) No. of favourable outcomes = 1, namely HH {sample space S= {HH, HT, TI I, TT}}
1
So, required probability =
4
(ii) No. of favourable outcomes = 3, namely HH, HT, TH
3
So, required probability =
4
22. Find the zeros of the polynomial x2 - 3. [2]
Solution:
Let p(x) = x2 – 3
= x2 - (√3) 2
= (x - √3)(x + √3)
Equating p(x) to zero, we get (x - √3 )(x + √3) = 0
⇒ x - √3 = 0 and x + √3 = 0
⇒ x = √3 and x = -√3
Thus, the zeros of x2 - 3 are √3 and -√3.
23. Prove that: sin4θ + cos4θ = 1 - 2 sin2θ cos2θ [2]
OR
21 sec A
If cos A = , deremine the value of . [2]
29 tan A  sin A
Solution:

LHS  sin 4   cos 4 

  sin 2   cos 2    2sin 2  cos 2 
2

 (1) 2  2sin 2  cos 2   sin 2   cos 2   1

 1  2sin 2  cos 2   RHS
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Given, cos A 
29
20 20
we have, sin A  and tan A 
29 21
29
sec A 841
So,  21 
tan A  sin A 20  20 160
21 29
24. If the radii of circular ends of a frustum of a cone are 20 cm and 12 cm and its height is 6 cm, then
determine the slant height of the frustum. [2]
OR
If the volumes of two spheres are in the ratio 64 : 27, find the ratio of their surface areas. [2]
Solution:
We know that, slant height (l) of a frustum is given by:
l  b 2   r1  r2 
2

 62  (20  12) 2
 36  64
 100
 10cm
OR
Let r1 and r2 be the radii of two spheres. Then
4 3 4 3
 r1 :  r2  64 : 27
3 3
 r1 : r2  4 : 3
 4 r12 : 4 r22  16 : 9

25. If the circumference of a circle increases from 4rt to 8rt, then find the percentage increase in the area of
the circle. [2]
Solution:
Let r and R be the radius of the initial circle and the increased circle, respectively. Then
2 r  4 and 2 R  8 r
 2 and R  4
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Area of the increased circle = π (4)2, i.e. 16π

Thus, % increase in the area is 400.
26. Write the prime factorisation of 8190. [2]
OR
Find the HCF of (23 × 32 × 51), (22 × 33 × 52) and (24 × 31 × 52 × 7). [2]
Solution:
The prime factorisation of 8190 is:
8190 = 2×3×3×5×7×13.

OR
HCF = 22 × 31 × 51 i.e. 60.
Section - C
27. If the HCF of 657 and 963 is expressible in the form 657 x 22 + 963y, then find the value of y. [3]
Solution:
Here, 657 = 3 x 3 x 73 and 963 = 3 x 3 x 107
So, HCF(657, 963) = 9
Now
9 = 657 x 22 + 963y
⇒ 963y = - 14445
⇒ y = -15
Thus, the value of is -15.
28. The sum of two numbers, as well as, the difference between their squares is 9. Find the numbers. [3]
Solution:
Let the two numbers be x and y. (x > y). Then,
x + y = 9 and x2 - y2 = 9
⇒ x + y = 9 and (x - y) (x + y) = 9
⇒ x + y = 9 and x - y = 1
Solving the two equations, we get x = 5 and y = 4
Thus, the two numbers are 5 and 4.
29. Without using tables, evaluate:
sin(50° + θ) - cos(40° - θ) + tan 1° tan 10° tan 20° tan 70° tan 80° tan 89° [3]
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cot 30 cot 60  1

Show that:  
 cot 90 [3]
cot 30  cot 60
Solution:
Given expression is:
sin(50° + θ) - cos(40° - θ) + tan 1° tan 10° tan 20° tan 70° tan 80° tan 89°
= cos[90° - (50° + θ)] - cos(40° - θ) + (tan 1° tan 89°) (tan 10° tan 80°) (tan20° tan70°)
= cos(40° - θ) cos(40° - θ) + (tan 1° cot 1°) (tan 10° cot 10°) (tan 20° cot 20°)
= 0 + (1) (1) (1)
=1
OR

cot 30 cot 60  1

LHS 
cot 30  cot 60
 1 
( 3)   1
  3
1
3
3
0

1
3
3
0
 cot 90
 RHS

30. The length of minute hand of a clock is 14 cm. Find the area swept by the minute hand in 15 minutes.
[3]
OR
The radii of two circles are 4 cm and 3 cm. Find the radius of the circle whose area is equal to the sum of the
areas of the two circles. Also, find the circumference of this circle. [3]
Solution:
Since, the minute hand moves an angle of 6° in one minute, this hand moves through an angle of 90° in 15
minutes. Hence, the area swept by this minute hand in 15 minutes is the area of the quadrant of radius 14
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Thus,

Area swept = 4 (14)2 sq cm = 154 sq cm.
OR
Let the radii of the largest circle be R cm. Then
πR2 = π(4)2 + π(3)2
⇒ R2 = 16 + 9
⇒ R2 = 25, or R = 5 cm.
Circumference of this circle = 2π (5) cm = 10 π cm = 31.4 cm.

31. Solve for x and y. 3x + 2y = 11, 2x + 3y = 4 [3]

OR
Determine the AP whose 3rd term is 5 and the 7th term is 9. [3]
Solution:
Given equations are:
3x + 2y = 11 --------- (i)
2x + 3y = 4 --------- (ii)
4x  2
Eq. (ii) gives, y = --------- (iii
3
Substituting this value of y in Eq. (1), we have
 4  2x 
3x  2    11
 3 
⇒ 9x + 8 - 4x = 33
⇒ 5x = 25 i.e. x = 5
Substituting this value of x in Eq. (iii), we have:

2 5  (2 5) 2  4(3)( 5)

x
23
2 5  20  60

6
2 5  4 5

6 i.e. x = 5
2 5
 , or  5
6
5
 , or  5
3
5
Thus, x  , or  5
3
Thus, x = 5, y = -2
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Let a be the first term and d be the common difference of AP.

Then,
a3 = a + 2d = 5 and a7 = a + 6d = 9
Solving these simultaneously, we get:
a = 3 and d = 1
Thus, the required AP is 3, 4, 5, 6, …....

1  sec sin 2 

32. Prove that: sec 1  cos  [3]
Solution:
1
1
1  sec  cos   cos   1  cos   cos   1
LHS  
sec  1 cos  1
cos 
sin 
2
1  cos 2  (1  cos  )(1  cos  )
RHS     1  cos 
1  cos  1  cos  1  cos 
Thus, LHS = RHS.
33. A solid wooden toy is in the shape of a right circular cone mounted an a hemi-sphere of radius 4.2 cm.
22
The total height of the toy is 10.2 cm. Find the volume of the toy. (Take π = ) [3]
7
Solution:

From the figure, we have radius of the base of the cone = 4.2 cm; and height = 6 cm.
So, volume of the toy
= volume of the cone + volume of hemi-sphere

1 2 
   (4.2)2 (6)   (4.2)3  cu.cm
3 3 
= (776.16 + 155.232) cu.cm - 931.392 cu.cm
34. Find the mean of the following frequency distribution: [3]

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Below Below Below Below Below Below Below Below Below Below
Marks
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Number
of 12 22 35 50 70 86 97 104 109 115
students

Solution:
Re-writing the distribution in the form of the grouped distribution with each class interval as 10 and taking
assumed mean to be 55, we get the following table:

Mean  A 
f i i
h
f i

125
 55  10, i.e. 44.13( Approx. )
115
SECTION - D
35. Construct a AABC in which AB = 6.5 cm, ∠B = 60° and BC = 5.5 cm. Also, construct a triangle A' BC'
2
similar to ∆ABC, whose sides are the corresponding sides of ∆ABC. [4]
5

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Solution:

2
Here, A'BC' ~ ∆ABC, in which BC' = BC
5
36. The angle of elevation of the top of a building from the foot of a tower is 30°; and the angle of elevation
of the top of the tower from the foot of the building is 60°. If the tower is 50 m high, find the height of the
building. [4]
OR
If tan θ + sin θ = m and tan θ - sin θ = n, show that: m2 – n2 = 4√mn [4]
Solution:

From the figure, in ∆PAB,

AB
 tan 60  3
PA
50
  3
PA
50 50
 PA  , or 3m ...... (i)
3 3

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Also, in ∆APQ,
PQ 1
 tan 30 
PA 3
h 1
  [ from (i)]
50 3
3
3
50 3 50
 h  m i.e. 16.67m
3 3 3

OR
We have
LHS  m 2  n 2
 (tan   sin  ) 2  (tan   sin  ) 2
  tan 2   sin 2   2 tan  sin     tan 2   sin 2   2 tan  sin  
 4 tan  sin  .......(i)
and
RHS  4 mn
 4 (tan   sin  )(tan   sin  )
 4 tan 2   sin 2 
 b2  r 2  (24)2  (36)2  576  1296  1872  43.27cm( approx )
From (i) and (ii), we have:
m2 – n2 = 4√mn
37. State and prove the converse of Pythagoras Theorem. [4]
OR
In a ∆ABC, ∠B is an acute-angle and AD ⊥ BC. Prove that [4]
(i) AC2 = AB2 + BC2 - 2BC × BD
(ii) AB2 + CD2 = AC2 + BD2
Solution:
Statement: In a triangle, if the square of one side is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides,
then the angle opposite to the first side is a right angle.

Proof: Let AABC be a triangle in which AB2 + BC2 = AC2 ……. (i)
We need to prove that AABC is a right-angled, right-angled at B.
Construct a right triangle, PQR, right-angled at Q such that
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In ∆PQR, since ∠Q = 90°

PR2 = PQ2 + QR2 (By Pythagoras Theorem)
⇒ AB2 + BC2 = PR2 …….(ii) (∴ AB = PQ, BC = QR)
From (i) and (ii), we have
AC = PR
Therefore, by SSS congruence criterion, ∆ABC = APQR,
which gives ∠B = ∠Q
But, ∠Q = 90°
⇒ B = 90°
Hence, ∆ABC is a right triangle, right-angled at B.
OR

(ii) From ∆ABD, we have

AB2 = AD2 + BD2 From ∆ADC, we have
CD2 = AC2 - AD2 Adding these, we get
AB2 + CD2 = AC2 + BD2
= (AD2 + BD2) + BC2 - 2 BC x BD
= AB2 + BC2 - 2 BC + BD
(ii) From ∆ABD, we have
AB2 = AD + BD2
From ∆ADC, we have
CD2 = AC2 - AD2
Adding these, we get
AB2 + CD2 = AC2 + BD2

38. A circle is inscribed in a ABC hang sides 8 cm, 10 cm and 12 cm as shown in the figure.
Find AD, BE and CF. [4]

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Solution:

We know that the tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal. Therefore,
AD = AF = x, say
BD = BE = y, say
and CE = CF = z, say
Now,
AB = 12 cm, BC = 8 cm and CA = 10 cm
⇒ x + y = 12, y + z = 8 and z + x = 10
⇒ 2(x + y + z) = 30, or x + y + z = 15
Now,
x + y = 12 and x + y + z = 15
gives z = 3
Again, y + z = 8 and x + y + z = 15
gives x = 7
Also, z + x = 10 and x + y + z = 15
gives y = 5
Hence, AD = x = 7 cm, BE = y = 7 cm and CF = z = 3 cm.
39. An umbrella has 8 ribs which are equally spaced, as shown in the figure. Assuming the umbrella to be a
flat circle of radius 45 cm, find the area between the two consecutive ribs of the umbrella. [4]

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Solution:
Area between the two consecutive ribs of the umberella
1
  Area of the circle of radius 45cm.
8
1 22
   (45) 2 sqcm
8 7
22275
 sqcm
28
15
 795 sqcm
28
40. A cylindrical bucket, 32 cm high and with radius of base 18 cm, is filled with sand. This bucket is
emptied on the ground and a conical heap of sand is formed. If the height of the canonical heap is 24 cm,
find the radius and the slant height of the heap. [4]
Solution:
Let R be the radius and H be the height of the cylindrical bucket.
Then, R = 18 cm and H = 32 cm.
Let r be the radius of the base of the conical heap, h its height and l its slant height.
Then, h = 24 cm.
Volume of conical heap = Volume of cylindrical bucket
1 2
  r h   r 2H
3
 r 2 h  3R 2 H
3R 2 H 3  (18) 2  32
or r 2
  1296
h 24
or r  36
Thus, the radius of the base of the conical heap is 36 cm.
Further,  b2  r 2  (24)2  (36)2  576  1296  1872  43.27cm( approx )

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Sample Question Paper-3

Mathematics-Standard (Code 041)
Class X – Session 2019-20

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:
1. All the questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper consists of 40 questions divided into four sections A, B, C and D.
3. Section A comprises of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Section B comprises of 6 questions of 2 marks
each. Section C comprises if 8 questions of 3 marks each. Section D comprises of 6 questions of 4
marks each.
4. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in two questions of 1
marks each, two questions of 2 marks each, three questions of 3 marks each and three questions of 4
marks each. You have to attempt only one of the alternatives in all such questions.
5. Use of calculators is not permitted.
Section - A
(Q 1 - Q 10) are multiple choice questions. Select the most appropriate answer from the given options.
189
1. After how many places will the decimal expansion of terminate? [1]
125
(A) 1 place
(B) 2 places
(C) 3 places
(D) 4 places
Solution: (C)
189 189
can be written as 3 .
125 5
189
Thus, the decimal expansion of will terminate after 3 decimal places.
125
2. The two zeros of the polynomial p(x) = 4x2 - 12x + 9 are: [1]
cos A 1  sin A
(A)   2sec A
1  sin A cos A
3 1
(B) ,
2 4
1 1
(C) ,
4 2
3 3
(D) ,
2 2

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Solution: (A)
p(x) = 4x2 - 12x + 9 = (2x - 3)2
3 3
Thus, x = and are the two zeros of p(x).
2 2
3. If x - a, y - b is the solution of the pair of equations x - y = 2 and x + y = 4, then the value of a and b,
respectively are: [1]
(A) 1, 3
(B) 2, 3
(C) 3, 1
(D) 2, 5
Solution: (C)
As x - a, y = b is the solution of:
x - y = 2 and x + y = 4
we have,
a - b - 2 and a + b = 4
⇒ a = 3 and b - 1
4. The discriminant of the quadratic equation 2x2 + 4x - 7 = 0 is: [1]
(A) 72
(B) 6√2
(C) 2√lO
(D) -40
Solution: (A)
The discriminant of 2x2 + 4x - 7 = 0 is [(4)2 - 4(2)(-7)] i.e. 72
5. The area of the ∆ABC, where A (0, 0), B (4, 0) and C (0, 5) is: [1]
(A) 10 sq units
(B) 12 sq units
(C) 20 sq units
(D) 24 sq units
Solution: (A)
1
ar (∆ABC) = |0(0 - 5) + (5 - 0) + 0(0 - 0)| sq units
2
1
= (20) sq units, or 10 sq units.
2
6. In the figure, 0 is the centre of a circle and AT is a tangent at point A. The measure of ∠BAT is: [1]

(A) 30°
(B) 60°

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(C) 75°
(D) 105°
Solution: (B)
From the figure, we have ∠BAT = ∠ACB = 60°
7. The value of (sin 25° cos 65° + cos 25° sin 65°) is: [1]
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 4
Solution: (B)
sin 25° cos 65° + cos 25° sin 65°
= sin 25° sin 25° + cos 25° cos 25°
= sin2 25° + cos2 25°
=1
8. The area of a circle, whose circumference is 22 cm, is: [1]
(A) 54 sq cm
(B) 46 sq cm
(C) 40.5 sq cm
(D) 38.5 sq cm
Solution:
9. The c1assmark of the class interval 10-25 is: [1]
(A) 10
(B) 15
(C) 17.5
(D) 25
Solution: (C)
10  25
The class mark of 10 - 25 is , i.e. 17.5
2
10. One card is drawn from a pack of 52 cards. The probability that the card drawn is either red or a queen,
is: [1]
1
(A)
3
1
(B)
13
7
(C)
13
2
(D)
13
Solution: (C)

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28 7
P(a red or a green) = i.e.
52 13
(Q 11 - Q 15) Fill in the blanks
11. Sum of roots of quadratic equation x2 - 4x + 2 = 0 is ................. of product of roots. [1]
Solution:
Here, the sum of roots (4) is twice the product of roots (2).
12. If Sn = 5n2 + 3n, then nth term is …………. [1]
Solution:
Here, nth term = Sn – Sn-1
= (Sn2 + 3n) - [5(n - l)2 + 3 (n - 1)]
= 10n - 2
13. If tan θ + cot θ = 2, then the value of tan2 θ + cot2 θ is ……… [1]
Solution:
tan 2   cot 2   (tan   cot  ) 2  2 tan  cot 
 (2)2  2 1
2
14. Mode of observations 4, 3, 1, 2, 3, 4, 4 is ………… [1]
Solution:
The most frequent observation in the given data is 4.
15. Number of face cards in a pack of 52 cards is ……….. [1]
Solution:
Here, 12 is to be inserted in the blank.
(Q 16 - Q 20) Answer the following
16. Find a rational number between √2 and √3. [1]
Solution:
Any one rational number between √2 (1.41 approx) and √3 (1.73 approx)
e.g., 1.5, 1.6, 1.63 etc.
17. Two positive integers a and b can be written as a = x3y2 and b = xy3, x, y are prime number. Find LCM
(a, b). [1]
Solution:
LCM (x3y2, xy3) = x3y3
18. In the figure of ΔABC, the points D and E are on the sides CA, CB respectively such that DE || AB, AD
= 2x, DC = x + 3, BE = 2x - 1 and CE = x. Then, find x. [1]

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Solution:
CD CE

AD BE
x3 x
 
2x 2x 1
 5x  3
3
x
5
Detailed Answer:
In ABC, DE || AB (Given)
Then,
CD CE

CA CB
CD CE
 
CD  AD CE  BE
x3 x
 
x  3  2x x  2x 1
x3 x
 
3x  3 3x  1
 ( x  3) (3 x  1)  x (3x  3)
 3x 2  x  9 x  3  3x 2  3x
 8 x  3  3x
 8 x  3x  3
 5x  3
3
x
5
19. In figure, O is the centre of a circle. PT and PQ are tangents to the circle from an external point P. If
∠TPQ = 70° find ∠TRQ. [1]

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OR
In given figure, if AT is a tangent to the circle with centre O, such that OT = 4 cm and ∠OTA = 30°,
then find the length of AT (in cm).

Solution:
∠TOQ = 180° - 70° = 110° (angle of supplementary)

1
Then, ∠TRQ = ∠TOQ (angle at the circumference of the drde by same arc)
2
1
= × 110° = 55°
2
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Base
cos  
Hypotenuse
AT
  cos 30
OT
 AT  OT cos 30
3
 AT  4   2 3 cm
2
20. Evaluate: sin260° + 2tan 45° - cos230°. [1]
OR
3
If sin A = , calculate sec A.
4
Solution:

sin 2 60  2 tan 45  cos 2 30

2 2
 3  3
    2(1)   
 2   2 
2

OR
3
sin A 
4
9 7
 cos A  1  
16 4
4
 sec A 
7
Section - B
21. Prove that:
cos 20 cos 
 2 [2]
sin 70 sin  90   


OR
For A = 30°, verify that cos 2A = cos2 A - sin2 A. [2]

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Solution:
Here,
cos 20 cos 

sin 70 sin  90   


cos 20 cos 

 
sin 20 cos 
 11  2
OR
For A = 30°
1
cos 2 A  cos 60 
2
and cos A  sin A  cos 2 30  sin 2 30
2 2

2
 3   1 2
     
 2  2
3 1
 
4 4
2 1
 
4 2
22. In an A.P., if Sn = 3n2 + 5n and ak = 164, find value of k. [2]
OR
Find the zeros of the polynomial 2x2 - (1 + 2√2) x + √2. [2]
Solution:
Here,
Sn = 3n2 + 5n
we know that an = Sn - Sn-1
So,
an   3n 2  5n   3(n  1) 2  5(n  1) 
 3n 2  5n  3n 2  6n  3  5n  5
 3n 2  5n  3n 2  6n  3  5n  5
 6n  2
ak  6k  2
But it is given that ak = 164
6k + 2 = 164
6k = 162, or k = 27
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P( x)  2 x 2  (1  2 2) x  2
 2x2  x  2 2x  2
 x(2 x  1)  2(2 x  1)
 (2 x  1)( x  2)
Either, 2 x  1  0 or x  2  0
1
 x  or x  2
2
1
Thus, zeros of the given polynomial are and √2.
2
23. A line intersects the y - axis and x - axis at the points P and Q respectively. If (2, -5) is the mid-point of
PQ, find the coordinates of P and Q. [2]
Solution:
Let the coordinates of P and Q be (0, y) and (x, 0) respectively.
 0 x y 0 x y
Mid-point of PQ =  ,  i.e.  , 
 2 2  2 2
Equating it with (2, -5), we have
x y
 2;  5
2 2
 x  4, y  10
Thus, the coordinates of P and Q are (0, -10) and (4, 0) respectively.
24. An urn contains 8 red, 6 white, 4 black balls. A ball is drawn at random from the urn. Find the
probability that the drawn ball is neither black nor white. [2]
OR
A die is thrown once. Find the probability of getting a number between 3 and 6. [2]
Solution:
Number of outcomes = 8 + 6 + 4 = 18
Number of favourable outcomes (a red ball)* = 8
8 4
So, required probability = , i.e.
18 9
[* A ball which is neither black nor white is a red ball]
OR
Total number of outcomes = 6
Number of favourable outcomes = 2
2 1
So, required probability = or
6 3
25. Using prime factorisation method, find the HCF and LCM of 210 and 175. [2]
Solution:
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210 = 2 × 3 × 5 × 7
175 = 5 × 5× 7
So, HCF (210, 175) = 5 × 7 = 35; and
LCM (210,175)=2 × 3 × 5 × 7 × 5 = 1050
26. Find the area of the shaded region: [2]

Solution:
Area of the shaded region
= Area of semi-circle of radius 14 cm + 2 × Area of semi-circle of radius 7 cm
  
  (14) 2  2  (7) 2  sq cm
2 2 
 22 22 
  14 14   7  7  sq cm
 14 7 
 (308  154) sq cm
 462sqcm

SECTION - C
27. If the areas of two similar triangles are equal, prove that they are congruent. [3]
OR
A vertical pole of length 6 m casts a shadow 4 m long on the ground and at the same time a tower casts a
shadow 28 m long. Find the height of the tower. [3]
Solution:
Let ABC and PQR be similar triangles.
It is given that:
ar(ABC)  ar(PQR)
ar(ABC)
So, 1
ar(PQR)
AB2 AC2 BC2
   1
PQ 2 PR 2 QR 2
 AB  PQ, BC  QR and AC  PR
Hence, By SSS congruence criterion, ∆ABC ≅ ∆PQR.
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Since, AABC is similar to ∆PQR,

AB BC AC
 
PQ QR PR
4 6
 
28 h
28  6
h  42m.
4
Thus, the height of the tower is 42 m.
28. Find the third vertex of a triangle, if two of its vertices are at (-3, 1) and (0, -2) and the centroid is at the
origin. [3]
OR
In what ratio does the x-axis is divide the line segment showing the points (-4, -6) and (-1, 7)? Find the
coordinates of the point of division. [3]
Solution:
Let the third vertex be (x, y). Then,
 x  3  0 y 1 2 
 ,   (0, 0)
 3 3 
x 3 y 1
 0 and 0
3 3
x  3 and y  1
Thus, the third vertex is (3, 1).
OR
Let the join of (-4, -6) and (-1, 7) be divided by a point P on x-axis in the ratio K : 1.Then,

 K  4 7K  6 
P( x, 0)  P  , 
 K 1 K 1 
7K  6
0
K 1
6
K
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Hence, the required ratio is 6 : 7.

 6 
6  7 4   34 
With K  , the point P is P  , 0  or P  ,0
7  6 1   13 
 7 

29. In the figure, sectors of two concentric circles of radii 7 cm and 3.5 cm are shown. Find the area of the
shaded region. [3]

Solution:
Here, ∠QPR = 50°
and ∠OPR = 90°
 OPQ  QPR  90
 OPQ  50  90
 OPQ  90  50  40
Now, OP  OQ
 OPQ  OQP  40
In OPQ,
POQ  OPQ  40  40  180
 OPQ  180  80  100  100

30. In the figure, if O is the centre of a circle, PQ is a chord and the tangent PR at P makes an angle of 50°
with the chord PQ, then determine ∠POQ. [3]

Solution:
31. Solve for x and y: 7x – 4y = 49; 5x – 6y = 57 [3]
OR
1
The sum of reciprocals of a child’s age (in years) 3 years ago and 5 years from now is .
3
Find his present age. [3]

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Solution:
Given equations are:
7x – 4y = 49 ……. (i)
5x – 6y = 57 ……. (ii)
Multiplying eq (i) by 5 and eq (ii) by 7, we get:
35 x  20 y  245
35 x  42 y  399
22 y  154
y  7
Substituting y  7 in eq(i), we get
7 x  28  49
 7 x  21
 x3
Thus, x  3, y  7 is the required solution.
Let the present age of the child (in years) be x. Then,
DQ 1
=tan30° =
BD 3
ÞBD= 3DQ ........ (i)
Also right triangle APQ,
PQ
=tan60° = 3
AP
or= 3 [ AP=BD]
PQ
or BD= ....... (ii)
3
Thus her present age is 7 years.
32. Prove that:
(sinθ + cosθ) (tanθ + cotθ) = secθ + cosecθ [3]
Solution:
(sinθ + cosθ) (tanθ + cotθ)
 sin  cos  
 (sin   cos  )   
 cos  sin  
 sin 2   cos 2  
 (sin   cos  )  
 sin  cos  
sin   cos 

sin  cos 
1 1
 
cos  sin 
 sec   cos e c 

33. Using Euclid’s division algorithm, find whether the pair of numbers 216 and 297 are co-prime or not.
[3]

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Solution:
Clearly, 297 > 216
Applying the Euclid’s division lemma to 297 and 216, we set:
297 = 216 × 1 + 81
Since, the remainder 81≠0, we apply the division lemma to the divisor 216 and the remainder 81 to get,
216 = 81 × 2 + 54
Since, the remainder 54≠0, we apply the division lemma to the divisor 81 and the remainder 54 to get,
81 = 54 × 1 + 27
Since, the remainder 27≠0, we apply the division lemma to the divisor 54 and the remainder 27 to get:
54 = 27 × 2 + 0
The remainder at this stage is 0. So, the divisor at this stage, is 27.
HCF (297, 216) = 27
So, 216 and 297 are not co-primes.
34. The following table shows the cumulative frequency distribution of marks of 34 students in a test: [3]
Marks (out of 90) Number of students

More that or equal to 80 4

More that or equal to 70 6
More that or equal to 60 11
More that or equal to 50 17
More that or equal to 40 23
More that or equal to 30 27
More that or equal to 20 30
More that or equal to 10 32
More that or equal to 0 34

Construct a frequency distribution table for the data above. Also, find the mean of the data.

Solution:
The frequency distribution for calculating the mean, for the given data is:

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Mean  A 
 fui i
b
f i

14
 45  10
34
 45  4.12 (approx. )
 49.12 (approx.)
SECTION - D
35. Draw two concentric circles of radii 3 cm and 5 cm. Taking a point on outer circle, construct the pair of
tangents to the inner circle. Measure the length of a tangent and verify it by actual calculation. [4]
Solution:
On measuring, we find the length of a tangent PA(or) PB = 4 cm

Verification .
Join OA.
Obviously, OA = 3 cm and OP = 5 cm.
Also, ∆OAP is right triangle, right-angled at A.

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So, PO2 = PA2 + OA2

i.e. 52 = 42 + 32
which is true.
36. How many silver coins, 1.75 cm in diameter and of thickness 2 mm, must be melted to form a cuboid of
dimensions 5.5 cm × 10 cm × 3.5 cm? [4]
Solution:
Volume of metal, obtained on melting a silver coin
2
 1.75 
=   (0.2) cu.cm
 2 
= 0.48125 cu.cm
Volume of cuboid = (5.5 × 10 × 3.5) cu.cm
= 192.5 cu.cm
If n silver coins are melted, then
n × (0.48125) = 192.5
192.5
⇒n   400
0.48125
Thus, 400 silver coins are to be melted to from the required cuboid.
37. Vijay had some bananas, and he divided them into two lots A and B. He sold the first lot A at the rate of
₹2 for 3 bananas and the second lot B at the rate of ₹1 per banana, and got a total collection of ₹400. If he
had sold the first lot A at the rate of ₹1 per banana, and the second lot B at the rate of ₹4 for 5 bananas, his
total collection would have been ₹460. Determine the total number of bananas he had. [4]
Solution:
Let lot A contains ‘x’ bananas; and lot B contains ‘y’ bananas. Then, according to the question,
2 4
x+y = 400 ; x+ y = 460
3 5
 2x+3y =1200 ; 5x+4y =1200 ....... (i)
 10x+15y = 6000 ; 10x+8y = 4600
 7y = 1400 i.e. y = 200
From (1), we get x = 300
Thus, lot A contains 300 bananas and lot B contains 200 bananas.
∴Vijay had 500 bananas in all.
38. The angles of depression of the top and bottom of building 50 metres high as observed from the top of a
tower are 30° and 60°, respectively. Find the height of the tower and also the horizontal distances between
the building and the tower. [4]
OR
Prove the following identity:
cos A 1  sin A
  2sec A [4]
1  sin A cos A

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Solution:
From right triangle BDQ,

AB AB AB2
  
PQ PQ PQ 2
Hence,
arctaBC AB2 BC2 CA 2
  
arc(PQR) PQ 2 QR 2 RP 2
PQ
From (i) and (ii), we have DQ =
3
Further,
PQ  PD  DQ
PQ
 50  [ PD  AB]
3
2
PQ  50
3
3
PQ  50   75m
2
Thus, the height of the tower is 75 m.
From Eq (i), we have:
PQ 75
AP = BD = = = 25√3 i.e. 43.25 m.
3 3
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cosA 1+sinA
LHS = +
1+sinA cosA
cos 2 A+(1+sinA) 2
=
cosA(1+sinA)
cos 2 A+1+sin 2 A+2sinA
=
cosA(1+sinA)
2+2sin 2 A+2sinA
=
cosA(1+sinA)
2(2+sinA)
= { cos 2 A + sin 2 A = 1}
cosA(1+sinA)
2(1+sinA)
=
cosA(1+sinA)
2
=
cosA
= 2secA = RHS
39. A natural number, when increased by 12, equals 160 times its reciprocal. Find the number. [4]
OR
Divide p(x) = 8x4 + 14x3 - 2x +7x - 8 by q(x) = 4x4 + 3x - 2 and determine the quotient and the remainder.
[4]
Solution:
Let the natural number be x. Then,
1
x +12 = 160 ×
x
⇒ x2 + 12x – 160 = 0
⇒ x2 + 20x - 8x – 160 = 0
⇒ x(x+20) -8(x+20) = 0
⇒ (x+20)(x - 8) = 0
⇒ x+20 = 0 or x – 8 = 0
⇒ x = 8 (As x is a natural number)
Thus, the required natural number is 8.
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Thus, Quotient = 2x2 + 2x – 1 and remainder = 14x - 10

40. Prove that, the ratio of areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of the squares of their
corresponding sides. [4]
OR
D and E are points on the sides CA and CB respectively of a ∆ABC, right-angled at C.
Prove that: AB2 + BD2 = AB2 + DE2 [4]

Solution:

Proof: We are given two ∆S ABC and PQR such that

∆ABC ~ ∆PQR
We need to prove that
ar(ABC) AB2 BC2 CA 2
  
ar(PQR) PQ2 QR 2 RP 2
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Now, ar(ABC )=  BC  AM
2
1
and ar(PQR)=  QR  PN
2
1
 BC  AM
ar (ABC) 2 BC  AM
So,   ........(i )
ar (PQR) 1  QR  PN QR  PN
2
Now, in AMB and PNQ , we have
B  Q and M  N
So, by AA similarly criterion, AMB ~ PNQ
AM BC
 .......(ii )
PN PQ
Also, AMB ~ PNQ
AB BC CA
  ..........(iii )
PQ RP RP
From (i), (ii) and (iii), we have
ar(ABC) BC AB
 
ar(PQR) QR PQ
AB AB AB2
  
PQ PQ PQ 2
Hence,
arctaBC AB2 BC2 CA 2
  
arc(PQR) PQ 2 QR 2 RP 2

OR
In the figure, ACB is a right triangle, right-angled at C. D and E are points on sides CA and BC respectively.
We join DE, BD and AE.
In right triangle ACE, we have:
AE2 = AC2 + EC2 ………..(i)
In right triangle BCD, we have:
BD2 = BC2 + DC2 ………(ii)
Adding (i) and (ii), we get:
AE2 + BD2 = (AC2 + EC2) + (BC2 + DA2)
= (BC2 + CA2) + (CE2 + CD2)
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Sample Question Paper-4

Mathematics-Standard (Code 041)
Class X – Session 2019-20

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:
1. All the questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper consists of 40 questions divided into four sections A, B, C and D.
3. Section A comprises of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Section B comprises of 6 questions of 2 marks
each. Section C comprises if 8 questions of 3 marks each. Section D comprises of 6 questions of 4
marks each.
4. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in two questions of 1
marks each, two questions of 2 marks each, three questions of 3 marks each and three questions of 4
marks each. You have to attempt only one of the alternatives in all such questions.
5. Use of calculators is not permitted.
Section - A
(Q 1 - Q 10) are multiple choice questions. Select the most appropriate answer from the given options.
1. If HCF (a, b) = 45 and a × b = 30375, then LCM {a, b) is: [1]
(A) 1875
(B) 1350
(C) 625
(D) 675
Solution: (D)
We know that,
ab
LCM(a, b) 
HCF(a, b)
So,
30375
LCM (a, b)   675
45
2. If the sum of the zeros of the polynomial 2x3 - 3kx2 + 4x - 5 is 6, then the value of k is: [1]
(A) 2
(B) 4
(C) -2
(D) -4
Solution: (B)
8
Here, the sum of the zeros of 2x3 - 3kx2 + 4x - 5 is . Equating it to 6, we get k = 4.
9
3. A pair of linear equations is said to be inconsistent if it has: [1]
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(B) no solution
(C) infinitely many solutions
(D) unique solution
Solution: (B)

4. The roots of the quadratic equation (3x - 5)(x + 3) = 0 are: [1]

AD
(A)
DB
(B) -5, 3
5
(C)  , 3
3
(D) 5, -3
Solution: (C)
5
The two roots of the given equation (3x - 5) (x + 3) = 0 are -3 and .
3

5. If A(6, 2), B(4, 2) and C(6, 4) are the vertices of ∆ABC, then length of the median CZ is: [1]
(A) √5 units
(B) √2 units
(C) √7 units
(D) 3 units
Solution: (A)
64 22
The coordinates of Z (the mid-point of AB) are  ,  i.e. (5, 2)
 2 2 
So, length of CZ = (5  6)2  (2  4)2  1  4  5 units.

AD 1
6. In ∆ABC, if DE || BC,  and AC = 15 cm, then AE is equal to: [1]
DB 2
25
(A) 7 cm
45
(B) 7 cm
(C) 20 cm
(D) 24 cm

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Solution: (B)

Since,
DE‖ BC,
AD AE

DB EC
AE 3
 
EC 4
AE 3
 
AC  AE 4
AE 3
 
15  AE 4
 7AE  45
45
 AE 
7
7. If sec 4A = cosec (A - 20°), where 4A is an acute angle, then the value of A is: [1]
(A) 15°
(B) 22°
(C) 36°
(D) 60°
Solution: (B)
Here,
sec 4A  csc  A  20 

 sec 4A  sec 90   A  20  

 sec 4A  sec 110  A 

 4A  110  A
 5A  110
 A  22
8. The area of a sector of angle θ (in degrees) of a circle with radius ‘r’ is: [1]


 2 r
(A) 180


 r2
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

 2 r
(C) 360


 2 r 2
(D) 720
Solution: (D)
 

 r2  
 2 r 2
Area of sector of angle O of a circle of radius ‘r’ = 360 720

9. The modal class for the frequency distribution given below is: [1]
Class interval 0-20 20-40 40-60 60-80 80-100

Number of workers 15 18 21 29 17

(A) 40 - 60
(B) 60 - 80
(C) 80 - 100
(D) 20 – 40
Solution: (B)
Modal class is the class with maximum frequency.
10. If P(E) = 0.005, then the probability of “not E” is: [1]
(A) 0.05
(B) 0.5
(C) 0.995
(D) 0.95
Solution: (C)
P (not E) = l - P(E)
P (not E) = 1 - 0.005 = 0.995.
(Q 11 - Q 15) Fill in the blanks
11. The sum of natural numbers from 51 to 100 is ……….. [1]
Solution:
Sum of numbers from 51 to l00
50
= 2 [2 × 51 + 49(1)]
= 25 [102 + 49]
= 25 ×151 =3775.
12. The number of terms of AP: 18, 16, 14, ........ that make the sum zero, is ……….. [1]

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Solution:
Let n terms of the given AP make the sum zero. Then,
n
[18  2  (n  1)(2)]  0
2
 36  2(n  1)  0
 2n  38
 n  19
13. The value of θ for which sin 3θ = cos (θ - 6°) is ……….. [1]
Solution:
Since,
sin 3  cos   6  gives

sin 3  sin 90    6  

 3  96  
 4  96
   24
14. When a digit is choosen at random from the digits, 1 to 9, then the probability of this chosen digit to be a
prime number is ……….. [1]
Solution:
4
P(a prime member) =
9
15. The upper limit of the median class of the following frequency distribution is ……….. [1]
Class 0-5 6-11 12-17 18-23 24-29

Frequency 13 10 15 8 11

Solution:
The classes in exclusive form are:
(-0.5) - 5.5; 5.5 - 11.5; 11.5 - 17.5; 17.5 - 23.5; 23.5 - 24.5 with cumulative frequencies of 13, 23, 38, 46 and
57.
N
Here, N = 57. So, 2 = 28.5
Thus, median class is 11.5 - 17.5 whose upper limit is 17.5
(Q 16 - Q 20) Answer the following
16. Find the ares (in cm2) of the circle that can be inscribed in a square of side 8 cm. [1]
Solution:

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Side of square = diameter of circle = 8 cm

8
Radius of circle, r = = 4 cm
2
Area of circle = πr2 = π × 4 × 4 = 16π cm2
17. The curved surface area of a cylinder is 264 m2 and its volume is 924 m3. Find the ratio of its height to
its diameter. [1]
Solution:
Curved Surface area of cylinder = 2πrh
Volume of cylinder = πr2h

 r 2 h 924

2 rh 264
r 7
 
2 2
r 7 m

2 rh  264
22
 2  7  h  264
7
h=6m
h 6 3
 
2r 14 7
Hence, h : r = 3 : 7
18. If the distance between the points (4, k) and (1, 0) is 5, then what can be the possible values of k? [1]
OR
Write the co-ordinates of a point P on x-axis which is equidistant from the points A(-2, 0) and B (6, 0).
Solution:
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(4  1)2  (k  0) 2  5
 32  k 2  25
 k  4
OR
Using distance formula:
Point on x-axis is (4, 0)
Detailed Answer:
Let (x, 0) is equidistant from (-2, 0) and (6, 0) by distant formula:

( x  (2))2  (0  0)2  ( x  6)2  (0  0)2

on squaring both sides,

 ( x  2)2  ( x  6) 2
 x 2  4  4 x  x 2  36  12 x
 4 x  12 x  36  4
 8 x  32
x4
19. For the following distribution: [1]

Find the sum of lower limits of median class and modal class.
Solution:

The modal class is the class having the maximum frequency.

The maximum frequency 20 belongs to class (15 - 20).
Here, n = 66
n 66
So,   33
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33 lies in the class 10 - 15.

Therefore, 10 - 15 is the median class.
So, sum of lower limits of (15 - 20) and (10 - 15) is (15 + 10) = 25
20. A number is chosen at random from the numbers -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3. What will be the probability that
square of this number is less than or equal to 1. [1]
Solution:
No. of all possible outcomes = 7
No. of favourable outcomes = 3
The numbers whose square is ≤ 1 = -1, 0, 1
3
Required probability =
7
Section - B
21. Find the value of x, so that the point (3, x) lies on the line represented by 2x - 3y +5 = 0. [2]
Solution:
As the point (3, x) lies on the line 2x - 3y +5 = 0, we get
⇒ 2(3) - 3(x) + 5 = 0
⇒ 6 - 3x + 5 = 0
11
⇒ 3x = 11 i.e. x =
3
22. If the radii of the circular ends of a glass 7 cm height are 3 cm and 2 cm, find the capacity of the glass.
[2]
OR
The ratio of the radii of two cylinders is 2 : 3 and the ratio of their heights is 3 : 4. Find the ratio of their
volumes. [2]
Solution:
Capacity of the glass
  b  r12  r22  r1r2 
1
3
1 22
   7  (9  4  6)
3 7
22 19

3
418 1
 , or 139 cucm
3 3
OR

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Radii of two cylinders are 2k and 3k.

Heights of two cylinders are 3k and 4k
Volume of 1st cylinder π(2k)2 (3k) 12 1
= = , or
Volume of 2 cylinder π(3k) (4k) 36
nd 2
3

23. Using Euclid’s division algorithm, find the HCF of 150 and 420. [2]
OR
Show that 3 + √5 is an irrational number, assume that √5 is an irrational number. [2]
Solution:
Clearly, 420 > 150
Applying the Euclid’s division lemma to 420 and 150, we get:
450 = 150 × 2 + 120
Since the remainder 120 ≠ 0, we apply this lemma to the divisor 150 and the remainder 120, to get:
150 = 120 × 1 + 30
Since the remainder 30 ≠ 0, we apply this lemma to the divisor 120 and remainder 30, to get:
120 = 30 × 4 + 0
The remainder at this stage is 0. So, the divisor at this stage, i.e. 30 is the required HCF of 420 and 150.
OR
If possible, let us assume that 3 + √5 a rational number. So, there exists positive integers a and b such that, 3
a
+ √5 = , where a and b are integers having no common factor other than 1.
b
a  3b
Since, is a rational number, √5 is a rational number which is a contradiction to b the fact that “√5 is
b
irrational”.
Hence, 3 + √5 is irrational.

cos   sin  1  3
24. If  , then find the value of θ. [2]
cos   sin  1  3

Solution:
We have,
cos   sin  1  3

cos   sin  1  3
1  tan  1  3
 
1  tan  1  3
On comparing, we get
tan θ = √3
θ = 60°
25. Find the roots of the quadratic equation: √3x2 - 2√2x - 2√3 = 0 [2]
OR
What number should be added to the polynomial, x2 + 7x - 35 so, that 3 is the zero of the polynomial. [2]

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Solution:
The roots of equation √3x2 - 2√2x - 2√3 = 0 are given by,
2 2  (2 2) 2  4( 3)( 2 3)
x
2 3
2 2  8  24

2 3
2 24 2

2 3
6 2 2 2
Thus, x  or x  
2 3 2 3
2
i.e. x  6 or x  
3
OR
Let the given polynomial be demoted by p(x), Then,
p(x) = x2 + 7x – 35
p(3) = (3)2 + 7(3) – 35 = 9 +21 – 35 = -5
26. In a single throw of a die, determine the probability of getting: [2]
(i) neither a prime nor a composite number;
(ii) getting 7 or greater.
Solution:
When a single die is thrown, there are 6 possible outcomes, namely 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Of these six numbers, 1 is neither prime nor composite.
So,
1
(i) P(neither prime nor composite) = .
6
0
(ii) P(a number 7 or greater) = i.e. 0
6
Section - C
27. Prove that: 2 sec2 θ - sec4 θ - 2 cosec2 θ + cosec4 θ = cot4 θ - tan4 θ [3]
OR
Evaluate: cosec (65° + θ) - sec (25° - θ) - tan (55° - θ) + cot (35° + θ) [3]

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Solution:
LHS  2 1  tan 2     sec 2    1  cot 2     cos e c 2  
2 2

 2  2 tan 2   1  tan 2    2  2 cot 2   1  cot 2  

2 2

 2  2 tan 2   1  tan 4   2 tan 2    2  2 cot 2   1  cot 4   2 cot 2  

 2  2 tan 2   1  tan 4   2 tan 2   2  2 cot 2   1  cot 4   2 cot 2 
 cot 4   tan 4   RHS
OR
Expression
 cos e c  65     sec  25     tan  55     cot  35   

 sec 90   65      sec  25     cot 90   55     cot  35   

 sec  25     sec  25     cot  35     cot  35   

0

28. The length, breadth and height of a room are 8 m 25 cm, 6m 75 cm and 4 m 50 cm respectively.
Determine the longest rod which can measure the three dimensions of the room exactly. [3]
Solution:
Here,
8 m 25 cm = 825 cm; 6 m 75 cm = 675 cm; 4 m 50 cm = 450 cm the longest rod which can measure all the
three lengths exactly is of length HCF(825, 675, 450).
Now,
825 = 3 × 5 × 5 × 1, i.e. 3152111
675 = 3 × 3 × 3 × 5 × 5, i.e. 3352
and 45O = 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 × 5, i.e. 213252
So, HCF(825, 675, 450) = 31 52, i.e. 75
Thus, the longest rod, required, is of length 75 cm.
29. The sum of the squares of two consecutive multiples of 7 is 637. Find the two multiples. [3]
OR
In an AP, the last term is 28 and the sum of all the nine terms of the AP is 144. Find the first term. [3]
Solution:
Let 7x and 7(x + 1) be two consecutive multiples of 7.
Then,
(7 x) 2  [7( x  1)]2  637
 49 x 2  49  x 2  2 x  1  637
 98 x 2  98 x  49  637
 98 x 2  98 x  588  0
 x2  x  6  0
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⇒ x + 3 = 0 or x – 2 = 0
⇒ x = -3 or x = 2
Thus, two consecutive multiples of 7 are 14 and 21, as x = -3 is unacceptable value.
OR
Let ‘a’ be the first term of AP and ‘d’ be the common difference. Here, total number of terms of AP is 9, i.e.
n=9
nth term = last term = an = a + 8d = 28 ………. (i)
Also,
9
Sn  S9  [2a  (9  1)d ]  144
2
 9(a  4d )  144
or 9a  36d  144.........(ii )
Solving (i) and (ii) simultaneously, we get
a=4;d=3
Thus, the required first term is 4.
30. Find the ratio in which the line segment joining the points (-3, 10) and (6, -8) is divided by (-1, 6). [3]
Solution:
Let P(-1, 6) divide the join of A(-3, 10) and B(6, -8) in the ratio K: 1.

Then,
 6K  3 8K  10 
P(1, 6)   , 
 K 1 K 1 
6K  3 8K  10
  1 ; 6
K 1 K 1
 6K  3  K  1 ;  8K  10  6K  6
 7K  2 ; 14K  4
2
K
7
Thus, the required ratio is 2 : 7.
31. The diagonals of a trapezium ABCD in which AB || DC, intersect at O. If AB = 2 CD, then find the ratio
of the areas of triangles AOB and COD. [3]
Solution:
Consider ∆s AOB and COD.
Here,
∠COD = ∠AOB (vertically opposite angles)
∠CAB = ∠DCA (alternate angles)
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ar(AOB) AB2 4CD2

    4 ( AB  2CD)
ar(COD) DC2 DC2
Hence, ar(∆AOB) : ar(∆COD) = 4:1.
32. The following distribution gives the daily income of 50 workers of a factory.
Daily income (in ₹ ) 100-120 120-140 140-160 160-180 180-200

Number of workers 12 14 8 6 10

Convert the distribution above to a “less than type” cumulative frequency distribution, and draw its ogive.
[3]
Solution:
“Less than type” cumulative frequency distribution for the given data is:
Daily income (in ₹) Number of workers
less than 120 12
less than 140 26
less than 160 34
less than 180 40
less than 200 50

The corresponding ogive is shown below:

33. In the figure, are shown two arcs PAQ and PBQ. Arc PAQ is a part of circle with centre O and radius OP
while arc PBQ is a semi-circle drawn on PQ as diameter with centre M.

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 
If OP = PQ = 10 cm, show that the area of the shaded region is 25  3   sq cm. [3]
 6

Solution:
Since OP = OQ = PQ, ∆POQ is an equilateral triangle
∴ ∠POQ = 60°
Area of segment PAQM
 3 2
  r2  a
360 4
60 3
    102   102
360 4
 100 100 3 
    sqcm
 6 4 
Area of semi-circle with M as centre

  5
2

2
25
 sq cm.
2
Area of shaded region = Area of semi-circle - Area of segment PAQM
 25  100 100 3  
      sqcm
 2  6 4  
 25 100 3 
    sqcm
 6 4 
 
 25  3   sqcm
 6

34. Prove that the length of two tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal. [3]
OR
Draw an line segment AB of length 6.4 cm. Divide AB in the ratio 3 : 5. Measure the two parts. [3]
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AP and AQ are two tangents drawn from an external point A, to the circle with centre O.
We need to prove that, AP = AQ Join OP, OQ and OA.
Proof: Since a tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the point of contact.
OQ ⊥ QA and OP ⊥ PA
So, ∠OQA = 90° = ∠OPA
Now, in two ∆s OQA and OPA, we have:
(i) OQ = OP (Radii of the same circle)
(ii) ∠OPA = ∠OQA (= 90°)
(iii) OA = OA (common)
So, by RHS congruence criterion, ∆OPA ≅ ∆OQA
This concludes that, AP = AQ
Thus, the lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.
OR

Here, P divides AB in the ratio 3 : 5.

Section - D
35. In a triangle, if the square of one side is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides, prove that
the angle opposite to the first side is a right angle.
Use the above result, to find the measure of ∠PKR in the given figure. [4]

Solution:
Pythagoras Theorem:

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Statement: In a triangle, if the square of one side is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides,
then the angle opposite the first side is a right-angle. C
Proof: Here, we are given a triangle ABC, in which:
AC2 = AB2 + BC2
We need to prove that:
∠B = 90°
Let us construct a ∆PQR, right-angled at Q such that PQ AB and QR = BC

Now, from APQR, we have

PR2 = PQ2 + QR2 [By Pythagoras Theorem]
= AB2 + BC2 [By construction]
But, we are given that:
AB2 + BC2 = AC2
PR2 = AC2
PR = AC …….. (i)
Now in ∆SABC and PQR, we have:
AB = PQ [By construction]
BC = QR [By construction]
AC PR [by (i)]
So, by SSS congruence criterion,
∆ABC ≅ ∆PQR
Therefore, ∠B = ∠Q
⇒ ∠B = 90°, as Q = 90°

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From the given figure, we have:

PR 2  QR 2  PQ 2
 PR 2  262  242  100
 PR  10cm
 PR  10cm.
In PKR ,
PR 2  100; RK  62  36 and PK  82  64
since,
PR 2  RK 2  PK 2
PKR  90 [Using the above result]

1
36. Find the sum given below: 7 + 10 + 14 + ……. + 84 [4]
2
OR
3
The sum of two numbers is 15 and the sum of their reciprocals is . Find the two numbers. [4]
10
Solution:
1
Here, a = 7 and d = 3
2
Let the total number of terms in the series be n. Then,
nth term = an = 84
⇒ a + (n – 1)d = 84
7
 7  (n  1)    84
2
7
 (n  1)  77
2
 n  1  22
 n  23
So, there are in all 23 terms in the Ap.
Thus,
23   7 
S  7  2  (23  1)   
2   2 
23
 [14  77]
2
23
  91
2
2093 1
 , or 1046
2 2
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Let the two numbers be x and y. Then,

x + y = 15 …….. (i)
1 1 3
  …….. (ii)
x y 10
from eq (i), y = 15 - x
Then eq (ii) gives
1 1 3
 
x 15  x 10
15  x  x 3
 
x(15  x) 10
 3 x(15  x)  150
 3 x 2  45 x  150  0
or x 2  15 x  50  0
 x  5)( x  10)  0
 x5  0 or x  10  0
 x  5 or x  10
Thus, the two numbers are 5 and 10.
37. Solve for x and j graphically: x – y = 0; 3x + 2y – 12 = 0 [4]
OR
What must be subtracted from x3 - 6x2 + 13x - 6 so that the resulting polynomial is exactly divisible by x2 +
x + 1? [4]
Solution:
Table for the value of :
x+y+1=0

X 0 l 2

J l 2 3

Table for the value of :

3x + 2y - 12 = 0

X 2 3 4

J 3 1.5 0

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The graphical representation of the two equation is:

The point of intersection of the two lines is (2,3).

So, the required solution is x = 2, y = 3.
OR

If, x2 + x + 19 is to divide x3 - 6x2 + 13x - 6 exactly, there should be no remainder.

So, we need to subtract (19x + 1) from the polynomial x3 - 6x2 + 13x - 6.
38. Construct a triangle PQR, where QR = 6 cm, ∠PQR = 60° and PQ = 4 cm. Construct another triangle
4
whose sides are of the corresponding sides of ∆PQR. [4]
5
OR
Prove that the parallelogram circumscribing a circle is a rhombus. [4]

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Solution:

4
∆P’QR’ ~ ∆PQR where in QR’ = QR
5

Let ABCD be a parallelogram circumscribing a circle.

Let P, Q, R, S be the points where the circle touches the sides AB, BC, CD and DA respectively.
Now, AB = DC and AB || DC
Also, AD = BC and AD || BC
∵ ABCD is a parallelogram ……. (i)
From the figure, we have:
AS = AP; BP = BQ; CR = CQ and DR = DS.
∵ AP + PB + CR + RD = AS + BQ + CQ + DS
⇒ AB + DC = AD + CB
⇒ 2 AB = 2 AD
⇒ AB = AD
Using (i), we have:
AB = BC = CD = DA
Thus, ABCD is a rhombus.
39. From an aeroplane vertically above a horizontal plane, the angles of depression of two consecutive
kilometre stones on the opposite sides of the aeroplane are found to be α and β.Show that the height of the
tan   tan 
aeroplane is . [4]
tan   tan 

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Solution:
Let P be the position of plane, A and B be the positions of two stones one kilometre apart. Angles of
depression of stones A and B are α and β respectively.

Let PC = h
In right-angled triangle ACP, we have
PC
tan    h  BC tan 
BC
h
or BC  .......(i )
tan 
In right-angled PCB , we have
PC
tan    h  BC tan 
BC
b
or BC  .........(ii )
tan 
From (i) and (ii), we have
h h
AC  BC  
tan  tan 
 tan   tan   tan   tan 
 h  1 h 
 tan  tan   tan   tan 
tan   tan 
Thus, the height of the aeroplane is
tan   tan 

40. A hollow cone is cut by a plane parallel to the base and upper portion is removed. If the curved surface
8
area of the remainder is of the curved surface area of the whole cone, find the ratio of the line segments
9
into which the cone’s altitude is divided by the plane. [4]

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Solution:

In the figure, the smaller cone APQ has been cut off through the plane PQ || BC. Let r and R be the radii of
the smaller and bigger cones and l and L be their slant heights respectively.
Here,
OQ  r , MC  R, AQ  l and AC  L
Now, AOQ ~ AMC
OQ AQ
 
MC AC
r 1
 
R L
Rl
 r  .......(i )
L
8
Since, curved surface area of the remainder = of the curved surface area of the whole cone, therefore, we
9
get
1
CSA of smaller cone = of the CSA of the whole cone
9

1
 rl   RL
9
 Rl  1
    l  ( RL) [ Using (i) ]
 L 9
2
L l 1
 l2   
9 L 3
Now, again in similar triangles, AOQ and AMC, we have

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   
AM AC AM L 3
AM
 AO 
3
AM 2
 OM  AM  OA  AM   AM
3 3
AM
AO 1
  3 
OM 2AM 2
3
Hence, the required ratio of the heights = 1 : 2.

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Sample Question Paper-5

Mathematics-Standard (Code 041)
Class X – Session 2019-20

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:
1. All the questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper consists of 40 questions divided into four sections A, B, C and D.
3. Section A comprises of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Section B comprises of 6 questions of 2 marks
each. Section C comprises if 8 questions of 3 marks each. Section D comprises of 6 questions of 4
marks each.
4. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in two questions of 1
marks each, two questions of 2 marks each, three questions of 3 marks each and three questions of 4
marks each. You have to attempt only one of the alternatives in all such questions.
5. Use of calculators is not permitted.
Section - A
(Q 1 - Q 10) are multiple choice questions. Select the most appropriate answer from the given options.
1. The cube of any positive integer is not of the form: [1]
(A) 9q
(B) 9q + 1
(C) 9q + 3
(D) 9q + 8
Solution: (C)
The cube of any positive integer is of the form 9q, or 9q + 1 or 9q + 8
2. A quadratic polynomial, whose zeros are -3 and 4, is: [1]
(A) x2 - x + 12
(B) x2 + x + 12
x2 x
(C)  6
2 2
(D) 2x2 + 2x + 24
Solution: (C)
A quadratic polynomial with zeros -3 and 4 is:
(x + 3)(x – 4)
i.e. x2 – x – 12
 x2 x 
or 2    6 
 2 2 
x2 x
or  6
2 2

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tan 50  sec50

3. In a right-angled triangle ABC, AB =  
 cos 40 cosec50 , BC = x + 2 and AC = x + 3.
cot 40  cosec 40
The value of x is: [1]
(A) 5
(B) 10
(C) 12
(D) 14
Solution: (B)
2
 x
Here, AC2  AB2  BC2 gives ( x  3) 2     ( x  2) 2
2
This gives, x = 10

4. The 11th term of the AP: √2, 3√2, 5√2, ………….. is: [1]
(A) 17√2
(B) 19√2
(C) 21√2
(D) 23√2
Solution: (C)
Here, llth term = a + l0d = √2 + 10(2√2) = 21√2
5. The coordinates of the point which divides the line segment joining A(-2, 2) and B(2, 8) in the ratio 3 : 1
are: [1]
 7
(A)  1, 
 2

(B) (0, 5)

 13 
(C) 1, 
 2

3 
(D)  ,5 
2 
Solution: (C)
The coordinates of the point that divides AB in ratio 3 : 1 is given by,
 3  2  1 (2) 3  8  1 (2)   13 
 ,  i.e. 1, 
 3 1 3 1   2
BC 1 ar (PRQ)
6. It is given that ∆ABC ~ ∆PQR with  . Then is equal to: [1]
QR 3 ar (ABC )
(A) 9
(B) 3

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(C)
3
1
(D)
9
Solution: (A)
Here,
ar (PRQ) QR 2 9
   , i.e.9
ar (ABC ) BC 2 1

7. If x sin(90° - θ) cot(90° - θ) cos(90° - θ), then x is: [1]

(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) -1
(D) 2
Solution: (B)
x sin(90° - θ) cot(90° - θ) = x cos θ tan θ - x sin θ = x cos(90° - θ)
As, x cos(90° - θ) = cos(90° - θ), x = 1
8. The radii of two concentric circles are 4 cm and 5 cm. The difference in the areas of these two circles is:
[1]
(A) π
(B) 7 π
(C) 9 π
(D) 13 π
Solution: (C)
Required difference = π(52 – 42) = 9π
9. A metallic sphere of diameter 20 cm is recast into a right circular cone of base radius 10 cm. What is the
height of the cone? [1]
(A) 4 cm
(B) 40 cm
(C) 60 cm
(D) 120 cm
Solution: (B)
Here,
1 4
 (10)2 h   (10)3
3 3
This gives,
h = 40 cm
10. A number from numbers 1 to loo was chosen at random. What is the probability that this number is a
prime number that lies between 75 and 85? [1]
1
(A)
10

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(B)
50
1
(C)
25
7
(D)
100
Solution: (B)
Prime numbers between 75 and 85 are 79 and 83.
3
4 a
a    ,
3
So, required probability is 3 2
i.e. 6 : 
(Q 11 - Q 15) Fill in the blanks
11. The quadratic equation 2x2 + x + 4 has …………… real roots. [1]
Solution: [no]
Here, b2 - 4ac = 1 - 32, which is less than 0.
7
12. Number of rounds that a wheel of diameter metre will make in moving a distance of 2 km is ………
11
[1]
Solution: [1000 rounds]
2 r  22cm and 2 R  44cm
 r  3.5cm and R  7cm
number of rounds = Slant height  b 2  (R  r )3  212  (3.5) 2  21.29cm

Volume   b  r 2  R 2  rR  cu units
1
3
13. The length of an altitude in an equilateral triangle of side ‘a’ cm is …………… [1]

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 3 
Solution:  a cm 
 2 

Here, AB2  BD2  AD2

2
a
i.e. a 2     AD 2
2
3a 2 3
 AD  2
 AD  a
4 2
14. Second term of the AP if its Sn = n2 + 2n is ………….. [1]
Solution: [5]
Here,
a2 = s2 – s1
= (22 + 2 × 2) – (12 + 2 × 1)
= (4 + 4) – (1 + 2)
=5
15. If a number x is chosen at random from the numbers -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, then the probability that x2 < 2 is
…………… [1]

3
Solution:  
5
Because, x2 is equal to 4, 1, 0, 1, 4
3
So, P(x2 < 2) =
5
(Q 16 - Q 20) Answer the following:

16. Explain why 13233343563715 is a composite number? [1]

Solution:
Since, the given number ends in 5.
Hence, it is a multiple of 5. Therefore, it is a composite number.

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17. Write whether rational number will have terminating decimal expansion or a non-terminating
75
decimal. [1]
Solution:
7 7

75 3  52
Since, denominator of given rational number is not of form 2m × 5n.
Hence, it is non - terminating decimal expansion.
18. Check whether for ail values of c, the pair of equations x - 2y = 8 and 5x - 10y = c, have a unique
solution or not. [1]
OR
If the lines given by 3x + 2ky = 2 and 2x + 5y + 1 = 0 are parallel, then find value of k.
Solution:
Given equations are
x – 2y = 8 ….. (i)
5x – 10y = c ……. (ii)
a1 1 b1 2 1 c 8 8
  ,   and 1  
a2 5 b2 10 5 c2 c c

a1 b1
As,  so system of linear equation can never have unique solution.
a2 b2

OR
For parallel lines (or no solution)
a1 b1 c1
 
a2 b2 c2
3 2k 2
  
2 5 1
 4k  15
15
k 
4
19. For what value of n, are the nth term of two A.Ps, 63, 65,67 and 3, 10, 17.... equal? [1]
OR
Find the first fout terms of an A.P. whose first term is 3x + y and common difference is x - y.
Solution:

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Here, an = a'n
63 + (n - 1)2 = 3 + (n - 1)7
⇒ 5n = 65
⇒ n = 13
OR
Given, a1 = 3x + y
a2 = a1 + d = 3x + y + x - y = 4x
a3 = a2 + d = 4x + x - y = 5x - y
and a4 = a3 + d = 5x - y + x - y = 6x - 2y
So, the four terms are 3x + y, 4x, 5x - y and 6x - 2y.
20. If the centre and radius of circle is (3, 4) and 7 units respectively, then what is the position of the point
A(5, 8) with respect to circle? [1]
Solution:
Distance of the point, from the centre

a  (5  3)2  (8  4)2  | 4  16 |  | 20 |  2 5

2√5 is less than 7.

The point lies inside the circle.
Section - B
21. Divide a line segment AB of length 7 cm in the ratio 2 : 3. Also, measure the two parts. [2]
Solution:

P divides AB in the ratio 2 : 3

AP = 2.8 cm; PB = 4.2 cm
22. For the following distribution, find the sum of the lower limit of median class and the upper limit of the
modal class. [2]
Class 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 Total
Frequency 4 7 15 18 4 2 50

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OR
A letter is chosen from the letters of the word MAINTENANCE. What is the probability that it is N?
[2]
Solution:
Here, modal class is 40-50. Its upper limit is 50.
As the row of cumulative frequency is:
Class 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70
Frequency 4 7 15 18 4 2
Cum. frequency 4 11 26 44 48 50
So, median class is 30-40. Its lower limit is 30.
Thus, the required sum is (30 + 50), i.e. 80.
OR
3
In the given word, there are in all eleven letters, of which three are N. So, the required probability is .
11
23. Using Euclid’s division algorithm, find the HCF of 86 and 301. [2]
OR
Explain why 3 × 5 × 11 + 11 is a composite number. [2]
Solution:
Clearly, 86 < 301
Applying Euclid’s division lemma to 86 and 301, we get:
301 = 86 × 3 + 43
As 43 ≠ 0, we apply this lemma to 86 and 43 and get:
86 = 43 × 2 + 0
As the remainder is zero, the last divisor 43 is the required HFC of 86 and 301.
OR
Here, 3 × 5 × 11 + 11 = (3 × 5 × 1 +1) × 11 = 16 × 11
Thus, 3 × 5 × 11 + 11 is a composite number.
24. Find the quotient and the remainder, when: p(x) = 2x2 + 3x + 1 is divided by g(x) = x + 2 [2]
OR
If one root of equation px2 - 14x + 8 = 0 is six times the other root, then find the value of p. [2]

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Solution:

So, quotient = 2x - ; remainder = 3

OR
Let α and 6 α be the two roots of px2 - 14x + 8 = 0. Then,
14 8
  6  and 6 2  ,
p p
14
i.e. 7  and 3 2 p  4
p
2
⇒ α = and 3α2p = 4
p
⇒ p = 3.
25. In the figure, all three sides of a triangle touch the circle. Find the value of x. [2]

OR
Find the value of x for which DE || AB in the figure given below: [2]

Solution:
From the figure,
AR = AQ, BQ = BP, CP = CR
⇒ BQ = 10 cm and hence AQ (18 - 10) cm, i.e. 8 cm.
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Also, CR = 6 cm
Thus,
AC = x = AR + CR = AQ + CR = (8 cm + 6 cm) = 14 cm.
CD CE
Since, DE is parallel to AB, 
DA EB
x3 x
 
3x  19 3x  4
 ( x  3)(3x  4)  x(3x  19)
 3x 2  13x  12  3x 2  19 x
 6 x  12
or x2

26. Assuming that √2 is irrational, show that 5√2is an irrational number. [2]
Solution:
Let 5√2 be rational. Then,
p
5√2 = , where p and q are co-prime.
q
p
⇒ √2 =
5q
p
Here, is rational, which implies √2 is rational, which is a contradiction, as √2 is 5q irrational.
5q
∴ 5√2 is irrational.
Section – C
27. Using prime factorisation, find HCF and LCM of 18, 45 and 60. Check if HCF × LCM = product of the
numbers. [3]
Solution:
Here,
18 = 2 × 32
45 = 32 × 5
60 = 22 × 3 × 5
So, HCF (18, 45, 60) = 3; and LCM (18, 45, 60) = 22 × 32 × 5 = 180
Clearly, HCF × LCM = 3 × 180 = 540
Where as, product of numbers = 18 × 45 × 60 = 48600
Hence, HCF × LCM Product of numbers.
28. From the top of a building 60 m high, the angle of depression of the top and bottom of a vertical lamp-
post are observed to be 30° and 60° respectively. Find the height of the lamp-post, and the distance between
the top of building and the top of lamp-post. [3]
Solution:
Let ‘h’ metres be the height of the lamp-post and ‘d’ metres be the distance between feet of the lamp post
and the building.
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From right ∆BMY, we have:

BM
 tan 30
YM
60  h 1
 
d 3
 d  3(60  h) ..(i)
From right ∆BAX, we have:
BA
 tan 60
XA
60
  3
d
 d  20 3 ..(ii)
From (i) and (ii), h = 40 m; and d = 20√3 m
Now: BY  YM2  BM2  d 2  202  1200  400  1600  40m
Thus, the distance between the top of the building and the top of lamp-post is 40 m.
29. Find the solution of the pair of equations:
x - y + 1=0, 3x + 2y - 12 = 0 graphically. [3]
OR
Find the zeros of the polynomial 9x2 - 5 and verify the relation between the zeros and its coefficients. [3]
Solution:
Table of values of x - y + 1 = 0
x 0 1 2
y 1 2 3

Table of values of 3x + 2y - 12 = 0
x 0 4 2
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The corresponding graph is as shown on the right. As the point of intersection of the two lines is (2, 3).
x = 2, y = 3 is the required solution.
OR

Let  9x2  5
p ( x)  0 gives 9 x 2  5  0
5
i.e. x2 
9
5
 x
3
5 5
Thus, the zeros of p( x) are and 
3 3
Further,
-coefficient of x 5  5
Sum of zeros  0    
coefficient of x 2
3  3 
constant term 5  5  5
Product of zeros       
coefficient x 2
9  3 
 3 
30. If x = a cos3 θ and y = b sin3 θ, then prove that: [3]
2 2
x  y3 3
    1
a b
Solution:
2 2 2 2

 x  3  y  3  a cos   3  b sin   3
3 3

     a   b 
= 
a b    
= cos θ + sin θ
2 2

= 1.
31. A vertical tower stands on a horizontal plane is surmounted by a vertical flagstaff of height h. At a point
on the ground, the angles of elevation of the bottom and the tops of the flagstaff are α and β respectively.
h tan 
Prove that the height of the tower is . [3]
tan   tan 

Solution:

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In the figure, AB and BC represent the tower and flagstaff respectively.

In ∆OAB,
AB
tan  
OA
AB
 OA  .......(i )
tan 
In ΔOAC,
AC
 tan  
OA
AC AB  h
 OA   ........(ii )
tan  tan 
From (i) and(ii), we get
AB AB  h

tan  tan 
 1 1  h
   AB 
 tan  tan   tan 
h tan 
 AB 
tan   tan 
h tan 
Thus, the height of the tower is
tan   tan 

32. Find the greatest number that divides 2623 and 2011 and leaves remainders of 5 and 9 respectively.
[3]
OR
Prove that n2 - n is divisible by 2 for every positive integer n. [3]
Solution:
Since 2623 and 2011 divided by the required number leaves remainder of 5 and 9 respectively.
2623 - 5 = 2618; 2011 - 9 = 2002
are completely divisible by the required number.
Clearly, the required number is HCF of 2618 and 2002.
Applying Euclid’s division lemma to 2618 and 2002, we have:
2618 = 2002 × 1 + 616
Since the remainder 616 ≠ 0, we again apply the lemma to 616 and 2002; and get:

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2002 = 616 × 3+ 154

Since the remainder 154 ≠ 0, we again apply the lemma to 616 and 154; and get:
616= 154 × 4+ 0
The remainder is zero. So, the HCF (2618, 2002) = 154.
OR
We know that any positive integer is of the form 2q or 2q + 1, for some integer q.
Case 1:
n  2q
 n 2  n  4q 2  2q  2q (q  1)  2m, where m  q(q  1)
 n 2  n is divisible by 2
Case 2 : n  2q  1
n 2  n  (2q  1)  (2q  1)  4q 2  4q  1  2q  1  4q 2  2q
 2q(2q  1)
 2m, where m  q(2q  1)
 n 2  n is divisible by 2
m m2
33. If cos73° = then show that cos e c 73  cos17  [3]
n n n 2  m2
Solution:
m
Given that cos 73° = ,
n
m
sin17 
n
m2 n2  m2
 cos17  1  sin 2 17  1  
n2 n
cosec 73  cosec  90  17   sec17 
1 n
Also, 

cos17 n  m2
2

  n n2  m2 n2   n2  m2  m2
Hence, cosec 73  cos17    
n2  m2 n n2  m2 n n2  m2 n n2  m2

34. Solve for x and y:

y 5x y
x   11 ;   17 [3]
4 6 3
OR
A 2-digit number is such that the product of the digits is 20. If 9 is subtracted from the number, the digits
interchange their places. Find the number. [3]
Solution:
The given equations are rewritten as:
4x + y – 44 = 0 ; 5x – 2y – 42 = 0

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From 4x + y - 44 = 0, we have y = 44 – 4x ..... (i)

Substituting this value of y in 5x – 2y – 42 = 0, we have:
5x – 2(44 – 4x) – 42 = 0
13x – 88 – 42 = 0
⇒ x = 10
From (i) y = 44 – 40 = 4
Thus, x = 10, y = 4 is the required solution.
OR
Let ten’s digit and one’s digit of the 2-digit number be a and b respectively. Then, the number is l0a + b.
Here, ab = 20 ……. (i)
And, (l0a + b) – 9 = l0b + a
i.e. 9a – 9b = 9
or a – b = 1 …… (ii)
Solving (i) and (ii) simultaneously, we can get
a = 5, b = 4
Thus, the number is 54.
Section – D
35. An urn contants 9 red, 7 white and 4 black balls. A ball is drawn at random. Find the probability that the
ball drawn will be: [4]
(i) white
(ii) not red
(iii) white or black
(iv) green
Solution:
Total number of balls in the bag = 9 + 7 + 4 = 20
So,
7
(i) P(a white ball) =
20
74 11
(ii) P(not a red ball) = , i.e.
20 20
74 11
(iii) P(a white or a black ball) = , i.e.
20 20
0
(iv) P(a green ball) = , i.e. 0
20
36. Using quadratic formula, solve for x: √3x2 + 11x + 6√3 = 0 [4]

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Solution:
Using quadratic formula, we have:
11  (11) 2  4( 3)(6 3)
x
2 3
11  121  72

2 3
11  49

2 3
11  7

2 3
9 2 2
 , , or  3 3,  3
3 3 3

37. The sum of the ages of a father and his son is 45 years. Five years ago, the product of their ages (in
years) was 124. Determine their present ages. [4]
Solution:
Let ‘x’ years and j’ years be the present ages of the father and the son respectively. Then,
x  y  45........(i )
and ( x  5)( y  5)  124........(ii )
From (i), we have
y  45  x........(iii )
Substituting this value in Eq (ii), we have
(x-5)(45-x-5)=124
 ( x  5)(40  x)  124
  x 2  45 x  200  124
 x 2  45 x  200  124
 x 2  45 x  324  0
 x 2  9 x  36 x  324  0
 x( x  9)( x  36)  0
 (x-9) ( x  36)  0
 x  9  0 or x  36  0
i.e. x = 9, or x = 36
from (iii) x  36, when x  9
As x years is the age of father, x  9
∴ The age of the father and the son are 36 years and 9 years respectively.
38. A number x is selected from the numbers 1, 2, 3 and then a second numbers is selected randomly from
the numbers 1, 4, 9. What is the probability that the product xy of the two numbers will be less than 9?
[4]
Solution:
Total number of products is 9, say {1, 4, 9, 2, 8, 18, 3, 12, 27}

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Of these five are less than 9.

5
So, P(xy < 9) =
9
39. The lengths of 40 leaves of a plant are measured correct to nearest milli metre, and the data obtained is
represented in the following table: [4]
Length (in mm) 118-126 127-135 136-144 145-153 154-162 162-171 172-180
Number of leaves 3 5 9 12 5 4 2

Find the median length of the leaves.

Solution:
Here, the data needs to be converted to continuous classes, for finding the median, since the formula
assumes continuous classes. The classes then change to 117.5-126.5, 126.5 - 135.5, ......, 171.5 - 180.5.
Thus, the frequency distribution is:
Classes Frequency Cumulative frequency
117.5 - 126.5 3 3
126.5 - 135.5 5 8
135.5 - 144.5 9 17
144.5 - 153.5 12 29 ← Median class
153.5 - 162.5 5 34
162.5 - 171.5 4 38
171.5 - 180.5 2 40
n 40
Here,   20
2 2
So, the median class is 144.5. For this class,
l = 144.5, f = 12, cf = 17 and h = 9
So,
n 
 2  cf 
Median  l    h
 f 
 
20  17
 144.5  9
12
9
 144.5 
4
 146.75
40. Draw “less than type” ogive for the following frequency distribution: [4]
Marks 0-20 20-40 40-60 60-80 80-100
Number of students 7 12 23 18 10
Also, find the median from the ogive.
OR
Find the mean and mode for the following frequency distribution: [4]

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Monthly Consumption 65-82 85-105 105-125 125-145 145-165 165-185 185-205

(in units)
Number of Consumers 4 5 13 20 14 8 4

Solution:
‘Less than type’ cumulative frequency distribution is:
Marks NO. of students
Less than 20 7
Less than 40 19
Less than 60 42
Less than 80 60
Less than 100 70

The ogive is as shown below:

OR
Mode:
Here, modal class is 125 – 145
For this class,
l = 125, f1 = 20, f0 = 13, f2 = 14, h = 20
So,
20  13
Mode  125   20 135.77
40  13  14
Mean:

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Mean  135   20
68
140
 135 
68
 135  2.06
 137.06

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