Class X Session 2024-25

Subject - Mathematics (Standard)

Sample Question Paper - 4

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

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

2. Section A has 20 MCQs carrying 1 mark each

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

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

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

6. Section E has 3 case based integrated units of assessment (04 marks each) with sub- parts of the values of 1, 1 and

2 marks each respectively.

7. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Qs of 5 marks, 2 Qs of 3 marks and 2 Questions of

2 marks has been provided. An internal choice has been provided in the 2marks questions of Section E

8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π = 22

7
wherever required if not stated.

Section A
1. 7 × 11 × 13 + 13 is a/an: [1]

a) odd number but not composite b) square number

c) prime number d) composite number

2. The graph of y = p(x) in a figure given below, for some polynomial p(x). Find the number of zeroes of p(x). [1]

a) 4 b) 0

c) 1 d) 2
3. The pair of linear equations y = 0 and y = - 6 has: [1]

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 a) no solution b) only solution (0, 0)

c) infinitely many solutions d) a unique solution

4. The equation x2 - 8x + k = 0 has real and distinct roots if [1]

a) k = 8 b) k > 16

c) k = 16 d) k < 16
Sx
5. If S„ denote the sum of n terms of an A.P. with first term a and common difference d such that is [1]
Skx

independent of x, then

a) a = 2d b) d = a

c) d = - a d) d = 2a
–
6. If three points (0,0), (3, √3 ) and (3, λ ) form an equilateral triangle, then λ = [1]

a) -4 b) None of these

c) -3 d) 2
7. The coordinates of the mid-point of the line segment joining the points (-2, 3) and (4, -5) are [1]

a) (0, 0) b) (-1, 1)

c) (1, -1) d) (-2, 4)

8. In the given figure value of x for which DE || BC is [1]

a) 3 b) 2

c) 4 d) 1
9. In the given figure, the perimeter of ABCD is [1]

a) 44 cm b) 36 cm

c) 40 cm d) 48 cm
10. Quadrilateral ABCD is circumscribed to a circle. If AB = 6 cm, BC = 7 cm and CD = 4 cm then the length of [1]
AD is

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 a) 6 cm b) 4 cm

c) 7 cm d) 3 cm
–
11. If sinθ + cosθ = √2 cosθ , then the value of cosθ - sinθ is [1]
–
a) √2 sin θ b) 3sinθ

c) sinθ d) 2sinθ
12. If tan θ = , then is [1]
a a sin θ+b cos θ

b a sin θ−b cos θ

2 2

a) a+b

a−b
b) a −b

2
2
a +b

2 2

c) d)
a−b a +b

a+b 2 2
a −b

13. An observer 1.5 m tall is 28.5 m away from a tower and the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from the [1]
eye of the observer is 45°. The height of the tower is

a) 30 m b) 26.5 m

c) 28.5 m d) 27 m
14. O is the centre of a circle of diameter 4 cm and OABC is a square, if the shaded area is 1

3
area of the square, [1]
then the side of the square is _______.

−− –
a) √3π cm b) π√3 cm
−
c) 3π cm d) 3√π cm

15. Area of a segment of a circle of radius r and central angle 90o is: [1]
2

a) 2πr

4
−
1

2
r
2
b) πr

4
−
1

2
2
r

c) πr

2
−
1

2
2
r d) 2πr
− r
2
sin 90o
4

16. In the given figure. JKLM is a square with sides of length 6 units. Points A and B are the mid-points of sides KL [1]
and LM respectively. If a point is selected at random from the interior of the square. What is the probability that
the point will be chosen from the interior of △JAB?

a) 5

8
b) 3

c) 7

8
d) 3

17. A bag contains 5 red balls and n green balls. If the probability of drawing a green ball is three times that of a red [1]
ball, then the value of n is:

a) 20 b) 18

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 c) 15 d) 10
18. Consider the frequency distribution of the heights of 60 students of a class: [1]

Height (in cm) No. of Students Cumulative Frequency

150-155 16 16

155-160 12 28

160-165 9 37

165-170 7 44

170-175 10 54

175-180 6 60

The sum of the lower limit of the modal class and the upper limit of the median class is

a) 320 b) 315

c) 330 d) 310
19. Assertion (A): The given figure represents a hemisphere surmounted by a conical block of wood. The diameter [1]
of their bases is 6 cm each and the slant height of the cone is 5 cm. The volume of the solid is 196 cm3

Reason (R): The volume hemisphere is given by 2

3
3
πr

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

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

20. Assertion (A): Sum of first 10 terms of the arithmetic progression -0.5, -1.0, -1.5, ... is 27.5 [1]
Reason (R): Sum of n terms of an A.P. is given as Sn = n

2
[2a + (n − 1)d] where a = first term, d = common

difference.

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

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

Section B
21. Find the least number which when divided by 12, 16 and 24 leaves remainder 7 in each case. [2]
22. In ΔABC, P and Q are points on sides AB and AC respectively such that P Q∥BC . If AP = 4 cm, PB = 6 cm [2]
and PQ = 3 cm, determine BC.
23. If a circle touches the side BC of a triangle ABC at P and extended sides AB and AC at Q and R, respectively, [2]
prove that
AQ = 1

2
(BC + CA + AB)

24. Prove that: sin4 A - cos4 A = sin2 A - cos2 A = 2sin2 A - 1 = 1 - 2cos2 A [2]

OR

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 Prove that: 1−cos A
= (cot A − cosecA)
2

1+cos A

25. Find the area of the segment shown in Fig., if radius of the circle is 21 cm and ∠ AOB = 120o (Use π = 22
) [2]
7

OR
A car has two wipers which do not overlap. Each wiper has a blade of length 25cm sweeping through an angle of
115°. Find the total area cleaned at each sweep of the blades.
Section C
26. Maya has two pieces of cloth. One piece is 36 inches wide and the other piece is 24 inches wide. She wants to [3]
cut both pieces into strips of equal width that are as wide as possible. How wide should she cut the strips?

27. If α and β are zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 4x2 + 4x + 1, then form a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes [3]
are 2α and 2β.
28. The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9. Also, nine times this number is twice the number obtained by [3]
reversing the order of the digits. Find the number.
OR
Graphically, solve the following pair of equations:
2x + y=6
2x - y + 2=0
Find the ratio of the areas of the two triangles formed by the lines representing these equations with the x-axis and
the lines with the y-axis.
29. Two tangents TP and TQ are drawn to a circle with centre O from an external point T. Prove that ∠ PTQ = 2 [3]
∠ OPQ.

OR
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle. PT and PQ are tangents to the circle from an external point P. If
∠T P Q = 70°, find ∠T RQ .

30. If 1 + sin2 θ = 3 sin θ cos θ, then prove that tan θ = 1, or 1

. [3]
2

31. Find median for the following data: [3]

Class Interval Frequency

10 - 19 2

20 - 29 4

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 30 - 39 8

40 - 49 9

50 - 59 4

60 - 69 2

70 - 79 1

Section D
32. A train travels at a certain average speed for a distance of 360 km. It would have taken 48 minutes less to travel [5]
the same distance if its speed was 5 km/hour more. Find the original speed of the train.
OR
If the roots of the quadratic equation (x - a) (x - b) + (x - b)(x - c) + (x - c)(x - a) = 0 are equal. Then show that a = b
=c
33. In the following figure,△F EC ≅ △GBD and ∠ 1 =∠ 2 Prove that △ADE ≅ △ABC . [5]

34. A rocket is in the form of a right circular cylinder closed at the lower end and surmounted by a cone with the [5]
same radius as that of cylinder. The diameter and height of cylinder are 6 cm and 12 cm, respectively. If the slant
height of the conical portion is 5 cm, then find the total surface area and volume of rocket. (Use π = 3.14)
OR
Rasheed got a playing top (lattu) as his birthday present, which surprisingly had no colour on it. He wanted to colour
it with his crayons. The top is shaped like a cone surmounted by a hemisphere. The entire top is 5 cm in height and
the diameter of the top is 3.5 cm. Find the area he has to colour. (Take π = 22

7
).

35. Find the missing frequencies in the following distribution, if the sum of the frequencies is 120 and the mean is [5]
50.

Class 0-20 20-40 40-60 60-80 80-100

Frequency 17 f1 32 f2 19

Section E
36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Deepa has to buy a scooty. She can buy scooty either making cashdown payment of ₹ 25,000 or by making 15
monthly instalments as below.

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 Ist month - ₹ 3425, Ilnd month - ₹ 3225, Illrd month - ₹ 3025, IVth month - ₹ 2825 and so on

(a) Find the amount of 6th instalment.

(b) Total amount paid in 15 instalments.
OR
If Deepa pays ₹2625 then find the number of instalment.
(c) Deepa paid 10th and 11th instalment together find the amount paid that month.
37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
In order to facilitate smooth passage of the parade, movement of traffic on certain roads leading to the route of
the Parade and Tableaux ah rays restricted. To avoid traffic on the road Delhi Police decided to construct a
rectangular route plan, as shown in the figure.

(a) If Q is the mid point of BC, then what are the coordinates of Q?
(b) What is the length of the sides of quadrilateral PQRS?
OR
What is the length of route ABCD?
(c) What is the length of route PQRS?
38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Skysails is the genre of engineering science that uses extensive utilization of wind energy to move a vessel in the
seawater. The 'Skysails' technology allows the towing kite to gain a height of anything between 100 metres - 300
metres. The sailing kite is made in such a way that it can be raised to its proper elevation and then brought back
with the help of a 'telescopic mast' that enables the kite to be raised properly and effectively.
Based on the following figure related to sky sailing, answer the following questions:

(a) In the given figure, if sin θ = cos(θ - 30o), where θ and θ - 30o are acute angles, then find the value of θ .
(b) What should be the length of the rope of the kite sail in order to pull the ship at the angle θ (calculated
above) and be at a vertical height of 200m?

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 OR
What should be the length of the rope of the kite sail in order to pull the ship at the angle θ (calculated
above) and be at a vertical height of 150m?
(c) In the given figure, if sin θ = cos(3θ - 30o), where θ and 3θ - 30o are acute angles, then find the value of θ .

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 Solution

Section A
1.
(d) composite number
Explanation: We have 7 × 11 × 13 + 13 = 13 (77 + 1) = 13 × 78. Since the given number has 2 more factors other than 1 and
itself, therefore it is a composite number.
2.
(b) 0
Explanation: There is no zero as the graph does not intersect the x-axis at any point.
3. (a) no solution
Explanation: Since, we have y = 0 and y = -6 are two parallel lines.
therefore, no solution exists.
4.
(d) k < 16
Explanation: D > 0
b2 - 4ac > 0
(-8)2 - 4(1)(k) > 0
64 - 4k > 0
64 > 4k
) > k
64
(
4

16 > k
5.
(d) d = 2a
Explanation: Given AP in which
First term = a
Common difference = d
Number of terms = n
Given Sn denotes the sum of n terms
So
Skx = (kx/2){2a + (kx-1)d}
and Sx = (x/2){2a + (x-1)d}
Now
x
( )[2a+(x−1)d]

Sx /Skx = kx
2

( )[2a+(kx−1)d]
2

[2a+(x−1)d]
=
k[2a+(kx−1)d]

[2a+xd−d]
=
k[2a+kxd−d]

[(2a−d)+xd]
=
k[(2a−d)+kxd]]

If d = 2a
then
Sx /Skx = [(2a -2a) + x× 2a]/[k× {(2a-2a) + k× x× 2a}]

= (x× 2a)/(k2 × x× 2a)

= 1/k2
6.
(b) None of these
–
Explanation: Let the points (0, 0), (3, √3) and (3, λ) from an equilateral triangle AB = BC = CA

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 ⇒ AB2 = BC2 = CA2
Now, AB2 = (x2 - x1)2 + (y2 - y1)2
2 – 2 2 – 2
= (3 − 0) + (√3 − 0) = (3) + (√3)

= 9 + 3 = 12
2 2
– 2
BC = (3 − 3) + (λ − √3)

2 – 2 2
= (0) + (λ − √3) = (λ − 3)

and CA 2
= (0 − 3)
2
+ (0 − λ)
2 2
= (−3) + (−λ)
2

2
= 9 + λ

2 2 2
AB = CA ⇒ 12 = 9 + λ

2
⇒ λ = 12 − 9 = 3
–
∴ λ = ± √3

7.
(c) (1, -1)
Explanation: Let the coordinates of midpoint C(x, y) of the line segment joining the points A(-2, 3) and B(4, -5)
x1 + x2 −2+4
∴ x= 2
= 2
=
2

2
=1
y1 + y2 3−5 −2
And y = 2
= 2
=
2
= -1
Therefore, the coordinates of mid-point C are (1, -1)
8.
(b) 2
Explanation: In △ABC, DE || BC
AD AE
∴ =
DB EC
x+3 x
⇒ =
3x+19 3x+4

⇒ (x + 3) (3x + 4) = x (3x + 19)

⇒ 3x2 + 4x + 9x + 12 = 3x2 + 19x
⇒ 3x2 + 13x + 12 = 3x2 + 19x
⇒ 12 = 3x2 + 19x − 3x2 − 13x
⇒ 12 = 6x ⇒ x = =2 12

∴ x=2
9. (a) 44 cm
Explanation: Since tangents from an external point to a circle are equal in length.
∴ AS = AP = 6 cm and AB = 6 + 7 = 13 cm
PB = BQ = 7 cm and BC = 7 + 5 = 12 cm
CQ = CR = 5 cm and CD = 5 + 4 = 9 cm
RD = SD = 4 cm and AD = 4 + 6 = 10 cm
Therefore, perimeter of quadrilateral ABCD = 13 + 12 + 9 + 10 = 44 cm
10.
(d) 3 cm
Explanation: A quadrilateral ABCD is circumscribed to a circle with centre O.
AB = 6 cm, BC = 7 cm, CD = 4 cm, AD = 7 cm
rs-aggarwal-class-10-solutions-chapter-12-circles-mcqs-44
ABCD circumscribed to a circle.
AB + CD = BC + AD
⇒ 6 + 4 = 7 + AD

⇒ 10 = 7 + AD
AD = 10 - 7 = 3 cm
–
11. (a) √2 sin θ
–
Explanation: Given: sinθ + cosθ = √2 cosθ
Squaring both sides, we get
⇒ sin2θ + cos2θ + 2 sinθ cosθ = 2 cos2θ
⇒ cos2θ - 2sinθ cosθ = sin2θ

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 ⇒ cos2θ - 2sinθ cosθ + sin2θ = 2sin2θ
⇒ (cosθ - sinθ)2 = 2sin2θ
–
⇒ cosθ - sinθ = √2 sinθ

12.
2 2
a +b
(d) 2 2
a −b

Explanation: tan θ = a

b
sin θ c os θ
a +b
a sin θ+b cos θ

a sin θ−b cos θ

=
c os θ

sin θ
c os θ

c os θ
(Dividing by cos θ)
a −b
c os θ c os θ
a
a× +b
a tan θ+b
= a tan θ−b
=
b

a
a× −b
b
2 2 2
a a +b
+b

= 2
b
=
2 2
b

a a −b
−b
b b

2 2
a +b
= b
×
2
b

2
a −b
2 2
a +b
= 2 2
a −b

13. (a) 30 m
Explanation: Let AB be the observer and CD =h metres be the tower.
BE = AC = 28.5 m.
From right △BED, we have
DE

BE
= tan 45o ⇒ DE

28.5m
=1
⇒ De = 28.5 m
∴ h - 1.5 = 28.5 ⇒ h = 30.

−−
14. (a) √3π cm
Explanation: Let the length of side of square be x cm
Then area of square = x2 cm2
Area of sector of circle
= θ
× πr
∘
2

360

[∵ angle of square = θ = 90o]

∘
90
= 360
∘
× πr
2

∴ Shaded area = π×4

4
=π
According to question, Area of square = 3 × shaded area
3π = x2 ∴ x = √3π cm
−−
⇒

15.
2

(b) πr

4
−
1

2
r
2

Explanation: πr

4
−
1

2
r
2

16.
3
(b) 8

Explanation: Area of square JMLK = 62 = 36 sq. units

A and B are the mid-points of sides KL and LM.
∴ AL = KA = LB = BM = 3 units

Now, Area of △ALB = × AL × LB = × 3 × 3 = 1

2
1

2
9

2
sq. units

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 Area of △JMB = 1

2
× BM × JM = 1

2
× 6 × 3 = 9 sq. units
Area of △KAJ = 1

2
× KJ × KA = 1

2
× 6 × 3 = 9 sq. units
Total area of all the three triangles = ( 9

2
+ 9 + 9)
= 45

2
sq. units
∴ Area of △JAB = (36 - 45

2
)= 27

2
sq. units
27 27 3
∴ Required probability = 2
= 2×36
= 8

36

17.
(c) 15
Explanation: Given, Number of red ball = 5
Number of green ball = n
∴ Total ball = n + 5

Now P(red ball) = 5

n+5
n
and P(green ball) = n+5

Now, according to the question

n 3×5
=
n+5 n+5

n = 15
So, number of green ball = 15
18.
(b) 315
Explanation: Class having maximum frequency is the modal class.
hence, modal class : 150-155
∴ Lower limit of the modal class = 150

Also, N = 60 ⇒ = 30 N

The cumulative frequency just greater than 30 is 37.

Hence, the median class is 160-165.
∴ Upper limit of the median class = 165

Required sum = 150 + 165 = 315

19.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Explanation: A is false but R is true.
20. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both are correct. Reason is the correct reasoning for Assertion.
10
Assertion, S10 = 2
[2(−0.5) + (10 − 1)(−0.5)]

= 5[-1 - 4.5]
= 5(-5.5) = 27.5
Section B
21. LCM of 12, 16, 24 = 48
Required number is 48 + 7 = 55.
22. Let BC = x cm

In ∆'s APQ and ABC,we have,

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 ∠A = ∠A

∠AP Q = ∠ABC

Therefore,by AA criteria of similar ∆'s ,we have,

∵ PQ∥BC

∴ ΔAPQ ∼ ΔABC

AP AQ PQ
∴ = =
AB AC BC

AP PQ
⇒ =
AP+PB BC

4 3 4 3
⇒ = ⇒ =
4+6 x 10 x

10×3 15
⇒ x = =
4 2
15
∴ BC =
2
cm = 7.5 cm
1
23. AQ = 2
(2AQ)
= 1

2
(AQ + AQ)
= 1

2
(AQ + AR)
= 1

2
(AB + BQ + AC + CR)
= 1

2
(AB + BC + CA)
∵ [BQ = BP, CR = CP]

24. We have,
LHS = sin4 A - cos4 A
⇒ LHS = (sin2 A)2 - (cos2 A)2
⇒ LHS = (sin2 A + cos2 A) (sin2 A - cos2 A)
⇒ LHS = sin2 A - cos2 A ...[∵ Sin2 A + cos2 A = 1]
⇒ LHS = sin2 A - (1 - sin2 A) = 2sin2 A - 1
⇒ LHS = 2(1 - cos2 A) - 1 = 1 - 2cos2 A = RHS
OR
1−cos A
LHS = 1+cos A

Multiplying numerator and denominator by 1 - cos A

(1−cos A)(1−cos A)
=
(1+cos A)(1−cos A)
2
(1−cos A)
2 2
= [∵ (a + b)(a − b) = a − b ]
1− cos 2 A
2
(1−cos A)
2 2
= [∵ 1 − cos A = sin A]
2
sin A
2
1−cos A
= ( )
sin A

2
1 cos A
= ( − )
sin A sin A

2 1 cos A
= (cos ecA − cot A) [∵ = cos ec A, = cot A]
sin A sin A

2
= [−1(cot A − cos ecA)]

= (cot A - cosec A)2

Hence proved.
25. Draw OM ⊥ AB

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 ∠ OAB = ∠ OBA = 30o
sin 30o = 1

2
=
OM

21
⇒ OM = 21

cos 30o =
√3 –
2
=
AM

21
⇒ AM = 21

2
√3
–
Area of △OAB = 1

2
× AB × OM = 1

2
× 21√3 ×
21

2
–
= 441

4
√3 cm
2

∴ Area of shaded region = Area (sector ΟACB) - Area (△OAB)

–
= 22

7
× 21 × 21 ×
120

360
−
441

4
√3

or 271.3 cm2 (approx.)

√3
= (462 − 441 4
) cm
2

OR
Radius of each wiper = 25cm, Angle = 115°
∴ θ = 115°
Total area cleaned at each sweep of the blades
115 22 θ 2
= 2[ × × 25 × 25] (∵ Area = πr )
360 7 360

230×22×5×25
=
72×7
230×11×125
=
36×7
115×11×125
=
18×7
158125 2
= cm
126

2
= 1254.96cm

Section C
26. This problem can be solved using H.C.F. because we are cutting or “dividing” the strips of cloth into smaller pieces of 36 and 24
and we are looking for the widest possible strips .
So,
H.C.F. of 36 and 24 is 12
So we can say that
Maya should cut each piece to be 12 inches wide.
27. Let the given polynomial is p(x) = 4x2 + 4x + 1
Since, α, β are zeroes of p(x),
∴ α + β = sum of zeroes =
−4

Also, α. β = Product of zeroes = α. β =

1

Now a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 2α and 2β

x2 - (sum of zeroes)x + Product of zeroes
2
= x − (2α + 2β)x + 2α × 2β

2
= x − 2(α + β)x + 4(αβ)

2 1
= x − 2 × (−1)x + 4 ×
4

= x2 + 2x + 1
The quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 2α and 2β is x2 + 2x + 1
28. Let the digits at units and tens place of the given number be x and y respectively
Thus, the number is 10y + x.
The sum of the two digits of the number is 9.
Thus, we have x + y = 9 .....(i)
After interchanging the digits, the number becomes 10x + y .
Also, 9 times the number is equal to twice the number obtained by reversing the order of the digits.
Thus, we have
9(10y + x) = 2(10x + y)

⇒ 90y + 9x = 20x + 2y

⇒ 20x + 2y − 90y − 9x = 0

⇒ 11x − 88y = 0

⇒ 11(x − 8y) = 0

⇒ x − 8y = 0 .....(ii)
So, we have the systems of equations

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 x + y = 9,
x - 8y = 0
Here x and y are unknowns.
Substituting x = 8y from the second equation to the first equation, we get
8y + y = 9

⇒ 9y = 9
9
⇒ y =
9

⇒ y = 1

Substituting the value of y in the second equation, we have

x − 8 × 1 = 0

⇒ x − 8 = 0

⇒ x = 8

∴ the number is 10 × 1 + 8 = 18
OR
Given equation is 2x + y = 6
⇒ y = 6 - 2x.......(i)
If, x = 0, y = 6 − 2(0) = 6
x = 3, y = 6 − 2(3) = 0

x 0 3

y 6 0

Points B A
Given equation is 2x − y + 2 = 0
⇒ y = 2x + 2 …(ii)

If, x = 0, y = 2(0) + 2 = 0 + 2 = 2
x = −1, y = 2(−1) + 2 = 0

x 0 -1

y 2 0

Points D C

Plotting 2x + y = 6 and 2x - y + 2= 0, as shown below, we obtain two lines AB and CD respectively intersecting at point, E (1, 4).

Now, A1 = Area of ACE = 1

2
× AC × P E

1
= × 4 × 4 = 8
2

And A2 = Area of BDE = 1

2
× BD × QE

1
= × 4 × 1 = 2
2

∴ A1 : A2 = 8:2 = 4: 1
Area ΔACE 8 4
∴ Ratio of areas of two △s​​​​​​​= Area ΔBDE
=
2
=
1
= 4 : 1

29. Given : A circle with centre O and an external point T and two tangents TP and TQ to the circle, where P, Q are the points of
contact.
To Prove: ∠ PTQ = 2∠ OPQ

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 Proof: Let ∠ PTQ = θ
Since TP, TQ are tangents drawn from point T to the circle.
TP = TQ
∴ TPQ is an isoscles triangle
∴ ∠ TPQ = ∠ TQP = 1

2
(180o - θ) = 90o - θ

Since, TP is a tangent to the circle at point of contact P

∴ ∠ OPT = 90o
∴ ∠ OPQ = ∠ OPT - ∠ TPQ = 90o - (90o - 1

2
θ )= θ

2
= 1

2
∠ PTQ
Thus, ∠ PTQ = 2∠ OPQ
OR
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle. PT and PQ are tangents to the circle from an external point P. If ∠T P Q = 70°,
then,we have to find ∠T RQ .

We know that the radius and tangent are perpendicular at their point of contact.
∠OT P = ∠OQP = 90°

Now, In quadrilateral OQPT

∠QOT + ∠OT P + ∠OQP + ∠T P Q = 360° [Angle sum property of a quadrilateral]
∠QOT + 90° + 90° + 70° = 360°

250° + ∠QOT = 360°

∠QOT = 110°

We know that the angle subtended by an arc at the centre is double of the angle subtended by the arc at any point on the
circumference of the circle.
1 1
∠T RQ = ∠QOT ⇒ ∠T RQ = × 110° = 55°
2 2

30. Given, 1 + sin2 θ = 3 sin θ cos θ, then we have to prove that tan θ = 1, or 1

2
.
Now, 1 + sin2θ = 3 sinθ cosθ
[Dividing by sin2 θ 0n both sides]
2

⇒ 1

2
+
sin

2
θ
=
3 sin θ cos θ

2
sin θ sin θ sin θ

⇒ cosec2θ + 1 = 3 cotθ
⇒1+ cot2θ + 1 – 3 cotθ = 0
⇒ cot2 θ – 3 cot θ + 2 = 0
⇒ cot2 θ – 2 cot θ –cot θ + 2 = 0
⇒ cot θ(cot θ – 2) –1(cot θ – 2) = 0
⇒ (cotθ – 2) (cot θ – 1) = 0
⇒ cotθ – 2 = 0 or (cot θ – 1) = 0
⇒ cotθ = 2 or cot θ = 1
⇒ tanθ =
1

2
or tan θ = 1
Hence, either, tan θ = 1

2
, or 1
31. Calculation of Median:
Class Interval Frequency c.f.

9.5 - 19.5 2 2

19.5 - 29.5 4 6

29.5 - 39.5 8 14

39.5 - 49.5 9 23

49.5 - 59.5 4 27

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 59.5 - 69.5 2 29

69.5 - 79.5 1 30
n = 30, n

2
= 15, Median class = 39.5 - 49.5
l = 39.5, c. f . = 14, f = 9, h = 10

15−14
Median = 39.5 + ( 9
) × 10

= 39.5 + 1

9
× 10

= 39.5 + 1.11 = 40.61

Section D
32. Given that a train travelling at a uniform speed for 360 km
Let the original speed of the train be x km/hr
Distance 360
Time taken = Speed
=
x

360
Time taken at increased speed = x+5
hours.
According to the question
360 360 48
− =
x x+5 60

1 1 4
360 [ − ] =
x x+5 5

360(x+5−x) 4
or, =
2 5
x +5x
1800 4
or, =
2 5
x +5x

2
⇒ x + 5x − 2250 = 0

2
⇒ x + (50 − 45)x − 2250 = 0

2
⇒ x + 50x − 45x − 2250 = 0

⇒ (x + 50)(x − 45) = 0

Either x = - 50 or x = 45
As speed cannot be negative
∴ Original speed of train = 45 km/hr.

OR
Given,
(x - a)(x - b) + (x - b)(x - c) + (x - c)(x - a) = 0
2 2 2
⇒ x − ax − bx + ab + x − bx − cx + bc + x − cx − ax + ac = 0

2
⇒ 3x − 2ax − 2bx − 2cx + ab + bc + ca = 0

For equal roots B − 4AC = 0 2

or, {−2(a + b + c)} = 4 × 3(ab + bc + ca) 2

or, 4(a + b + c) − 12(ab + bc + ca) = 0 2

or, a + b + c + 2ab + 2bc + 2ac − 3ab − 3bc − 3ac = 0

2 2 2

or, [2a + 2b + 2c − 2ab − 2ac − 2bc] = 0

1

2
2 2 2

or, 1

2
[(a
2
+ b
2
− 2ab) + (b
2
+ c
2 2
− 2bc) + (c + a
2
− 2ac)] = 0

or, 1

2
[(a
2
+ b
2
− 2ab) + (b
2
+ c
2 2
− 2bc) + (c + a
2
− 2ac)] = 0

or, (a − b) + (b − c) + (c − a) = 0 if a ≠ b ≠ c
2 2 2

Since (a − b) > 0, (b − c) > 0(c − a) > 0

2 2 2

Hence, (a − b) 2
= 0 ⇒ a= b

2
(a − c) = 0 ⇒ b = c

2
(c − a) = 0 ⇒ c = a

∴ a= b = c Hence Proved.

33.

∵ △F EC ≅△GBD

or, EC = BD ......(i)
It is given that ∠1 = ∠2
or, AE = AD ( ∵ Isosceles triangle property)...(ii)

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 From ,eqns. (i) and (ii),
AE AD
=
EC DB

or, DE || BC, ( ∵ converse of B.PT)

or, ∠1 = ∠3 and ∠2 = ∠4 ( ∵ Corresponding angles)
Thus in △ADE and △ABC ,
∠A = ∠A

∠1 = ∠3

∠2 = ∠4

△ADE ∼ △ABC ( ∵ AAA criterion of similarity)

△ADE ∼ △ABC Hence proved

34. Cylinder Cone

r= 6

2
= 3 cm r = 3 cm

H = 12 cm l = 5 cm
For cone,
∴ l2 = r2 + h2 + or h2 = l2 – r2
h2 = 52 – 32 = 25 – 9 = 16
−−
⇒ h = √16 = 4 cm

Now, volume of rocket = Volume of cylinder + Volume of cone

2 1 2 2 1
= πr H + πr h = πr [H + h]
3 3

= 3.14 × 3 × 3[12 + 1

3
× 4]

= 3.14 × 3 × 40 = 376.8 cm3

40
= 3.14 × 9[ 3
]

∴ Volume of Rocket = 376.8 cm3

Total surface area of rocket = Curved surface area of cylinder + Curved surface area of cone + Area of base of cylinder [As it is
closed (Given)]
= 2πrH + πrl + πr2 = πr [2H + l + r]
= 3.14 × 3[2 × 12 + 5 + 3]
= 3.14 × 3 × 32
= 301.44 cm2
Hence, the surface area of rocket is 301.44 cm2.
OR
Surface area to colour = surface area of hemisphere + curved surface area of cone
Diameter of hemisphere = 3.5 cm
3.5
So radius of hemispherical portion of the lattu = r = 2
cm = 1.75
3.5
r = Radius of the concial portion = 2
= 1.75
Height of the conical portion = height of top - radius of hemisphere = 5 - 1.75 = 3.25 cm

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 Let I be the slant height of the conical part. Then,
2 2 2
l = h + r
2 2 2
l = (3.25) + (1.75)

2
⇒ l = 10.5625 + 3.0625

2
⇒ l = 13.625
−−−−−
⇒ l = √13.625

⇒ l = 3.69

Let S be the total surface area of the top. Then,

2
S = 2πr + πrl

⇒ S = πr(2r + l)
22
⇒ S = × 1.75(2 × 1.75 + 3.7)
7

= 5.5(3.5 + 3.7)

= 5.5(7.2)

2
= 39.6 cm

Mid-value
Class Interval Frequency fi fi xi
xi
35.
0-20 17 10 170

20-40 f1 30 30f1

40-60 32 50 1600

60-80 f2 70 70f2

80-100 19 90 1710

∑ fi = 68 + f1 + f2 = 120 ∑ fi xi = 3480 + 30f1 + 70f2

given mean = 50
∑ f xi
Mean= ∑f
i

3480+30f1 +70f2
⇒ 50 =
120

⇒ 6000 = 3480 + 30f1 + 70f2

⇒ 30f1 + 70f2 = 252 ...(i)

Also,68 + f 1 + f2 = 120

⇒ f1 = 52 − f2

Substituing in (i), we have

3(52 − f2 ) + 7f2 = 252

⇒ 4f2 =96
⇒ f2=-24
⇒ f1 =52 - 24 =28
Hence, f1=28 and f2=24
Section E
36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Deepa has to buy a scooty. She can buy scooty either making cashdown payment of ₹ 25,000 or by making 15 monthly
instalments as below.
Ist month - ₹ 3425, Ilnd month - ₹ 3225, Illrd month - ₹ 3025, IVth month - ₹ 2825 and so on

(i) 1st installment = ₹3425

2nd installment = ₹3225

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 3rd installment = ₹3025
and so on
Now, 3425, 3225, 3025, ... are in AP, with
a = 3425, d = 3225 - 3425 = -200
Now 6th installment = an = a + 5d = 3425 + 5(-200) = ₹2425
(ii) Total amount paid = 15

2
(2a + 14d)
15 15
= 2
[2(3425) + 14(-200)] = 2
(6850 - 2800)
= 15

2
(4050) = ₹30375
OR
an = a + (n - 1)d given an = 2625
2625 = 3425 + (n - 1) × - 200
⇒ - 800 = (n - 1) × - 200

⇒ 4 = n - 1

⇒ n = 5

So, in 5th installment, she pays ₹2625.

(iii)an = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ a10 = 3425 + 9 × (−200) = 1625
⇒ a11 = 3425 + 10 × (-200) = 1425

a10 + a11 = 1625 + 1425 = 3050

37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
In order to facilitate smooth passage of the parade, movement of traffic on certain roads leading to the route of the Parade and
Tableaux ah rays restricted. To avoid traffic on the road Delhi Police decided to construct a rectangular route plan, as shown in the
figure.

(i) Q(x, y) is mid-point of B(-2, 4) and C(6, 4)

−2+6 4+4
∴ (x, y) = ( 2
,
2
) = (
4

2
,
8

2
) = (2, 4)
(ii) Since PQRS is a rhombus, therefore, PQ = QR = RS = PS.
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−−− − −−
∴ PQ = √(−2 − 2) + (1 − 4) = √16 + 9 = √25 = 5 units
2 2

Thus, length of each side of PQRS is 5 units.

OR
Length of CD = 4 + 2 = 6 units and length of AD = 6 + 2 = 8 units
∴ Length of route ABCD - 2(6 + 8) = 28 units

(iii)Length of route PQRS = 4 PQ

= 4 × 5 = 20 units
38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Skysails is the genre of engineering science that uses extensive utilization of wind energy to move a vessel in the seawater. The
'Skysails' technology allows the towing kite to gain a height of anything between 100 metres - 300 metres. The sailing kite is
made in such a way that it can be raised to its proper elevation and then brought back with the help of a 'telescopic mast' that
enables the kite to be raised properly and effectively.

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Based on the following figure related to sky sailing, answer the following questions:

(i) sin θ = cos(θ - 30o)

cos (90o - θ) = cos (θ - 30o)

∘ ∘
⇒ 90 − θ = θ − 30
∘
⇒ θ = 60

(ii) AB

AC
= sin 60
∘

AB 200 200×2
∴ Length of rope, AC = sin60
o
= √3
= = 230.94 m
√3

OR
AB ∘
= sin 30
AC
AB 150
∴ Length of rope, AC = sin30
o
= 1
= 150 × 2 = 300 m
2

(iii)sin θ = cos(3θ - 30o)

cos(90o - θ) = cos(3θ - 30o)

∘ ∘ ∘
⇒ 90 − θ = 3θ − 30 ⇒ θ = 30

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