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Class 10 - Mathematics
Basic Sample Paper - 02 (2024-25)

Maximum Marks: 80
Time Allowed: : 3 hours

General Instructions:

Read the following instructions carefully and follow them:

1. This question paper contains 38 questions.

2. This Question Paper is divided into 5 Sections A, B, C, D and E.
3. In Section A, Questions no. 1-18 are multiple choice questions (MCQs) and questions no. 19 and 20 are Assertion- Reason
based questions of 1 mark each.
4. In Section B, Questions no. 21-25 are very short answer (VSA) type questions, carrying 02 marks each.
5. In Section C, Questions no. 26-31 are short answer (SA) type questions, carrying 03 marks each.
6. In Section D, Questions no. 32-35 are long answer (LA) type questions, carrying 05 marks each.
7. In Section E, Questions no. 36-38 are case study-based questions carrying 4 marks each with sub-parts of the values of 1,1
and 2 marks each respectively.
8. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Questions of Section B, 2 Questions of Section C and 2
Questions of Section D has been provided. An internal choice has been provided in all the 2 marks questions of Section E.
9. Draw neat and clean figures wherever required.
10. Take π = 22 / 7 wherever required if not stated.
11. Use of calculators is not allowed.

Section A

1. Prime factorisation of 882 is:

a) 2 2 × 3 3 × 7
b) 2 × 3 2 × 7 2
c) 2 3 × 3 × 7 2
d) 2 2 × 3 2 × 7

2. If p and q are co-prime numbers, then p2 and q2 are

a) even
b) coprime
c) not coprime
d) odd

3. (x + 1)2 - x2 = 0 has

a) no real roots
b) 1 real root
c) 2 real roots
d) 4 real roots

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4. The area of the triangle formed by the lines 2x + y = 6, 2x – y + 2 = 0 and the x – axis is

a) 12 sq. units
b) 15 sq. units
c) 10 sq. units
d) 8 sq. units

5. If the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 has two real and equal roots, then c is equal to

b
a)
2a
b2
b) 4a
− b2
c) 4a
−b
d) 2a

6. The point on x-axis which divides the line segment joining (2, 3) and (6, -9) in the ratio 1 : 3 is

a) (6, 0)
b) (0, 3)
c) (3, 0)
d) (4, -3)

7. If △ABC ∼ △ EDF and ∠ABC is not similar to △DEF, then which of the following is true?

a) BC ⋅ EF = AC ⋅ FD
b) AB ⋅ EF = AC ⋅ DE
c) BC ⋅ DE = AB ⋅ EF
d) BC ⋅ DF = AB ⋅ DE

8. In the given figure if PS||QR and PQ||SR and AT = AQ = 6, AS = 3, TS = 4, then

a) x = 2, y = 3.
b) x = 1, y = 2.
c) x = 3, y = 4.
d) x = 4, y = 5.

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9. In the given figure, AB and AC are tangents to the circle. If ∠ABC = 42 ∘ , then the measure of ∠BAC is:

a) 106o
b) 42o
c) 96o
d) 86o

8
10. If tanθ = 15
then cosec θ = ?

17
a) 8
8
b) 17
17
c) 15
15
d) 17

11. The angle of elevation of the top of a 15 m high tower at a point 15√3 m away from the base of the tower is:

a) 90o
b) 60o
c) 30o
d) 45o

12. If secθ − tanθ = m, then the value of secθ + tanθ is:

1
a) m
1
b) 1 − m
c) -m
d) m2 - 1

13. The area of the sector of a circle of radius 12 cm is 60π cm2. The central angle of this sector is:

a) 120o
b) 75o
c) 150o
d) 6o

14. If a chord of a circle of radius 14cm subtends a right angle at the centre of the circle, then the area of the sector is

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a) 128 sq. cm
b) 154 sq. cm
c) 156 sq. cm
d) 142 sq. cm

15. In a lottery, there are 8 prizes and 16 blanks. What is the probability of getting a prize?

1
a)
2
4
b) 3
1
c) 3
2
d) 3

16. If the mean and mode of a data are 24 and 12 respectively, then its median is:

a) 18
b) 25
c) 20
d) 22

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

a) 36 cm
b) 24 cm
c) 12 cm
d) 48 cm

18. The median class for the data given below is:

Class 20 - 40 40 - 60 60 - 80 80 - 100 100 - 120

Frequency 10 12 14 13 17
a) 80 - 100
b) 60 - 80
c) 20 - 40
d) 40 - 60

19. Assertion (A): If the points A(4, 3) and B(x, 5) lies on a circle with the centre O(2, 3) then the value of x is 2.

Reason (R): The mid−point of the line segment joining the points P(x1, y1) and Q(x2, y2) is
( x1 + x2 y1 + y2
2
, 2 )
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.

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20. Assertion (A): 3 is a rational number.
Reason (R): The square roots of all positive integers are irrationals.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
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Section B

21. Use elimination method to find all possible solutions of the following pair of linear equations:
2x + 3y = 8 ...(1)
4x + 6y = 7 ...(2)

22. In △ABC, AD is the bisector of ∠A. If AB = 5.6 cm, AC = 4 cm and DC = 3 cm, find BC.

OR

In the given figure, △ACB ∼ △ AQP. If BC = 8 cm, PQ = 4 cm, BA = 6.5 cm. AQ = 2.8 cm, find CA and PA.

23. Draw a circle and two lines parallel to a given line such that one is a tangent and the other, a secant to the circle.

24. If 5x = sec θ and

5
x ( )
= tan θ, find the value of 5 x 2 −
1
x2
.

25. 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.

OR

Find the length of the arc of a circle of diameter 42 cm which subtends an angle of 60° at the centre.

Section C

26. Prove that 7√5 is irrational.

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27. If one root of the quadratic polynomial 2x2 - 3x + p is 3, find the other root. Also, find the value of p.

28. Solve the pair of linear equations √2x − √3y = 0 and √3x − √8y = 0 by substitution method.

OR

A plane left 30 minutes late than its scheduled time and in order to reach the destination 1500 km away in time, it had to
increase its speed by 100 km/h from the usual speed. Find its usual speed.

29. A point P is 26 cm from the centre of the circle. The length of the tangent drawn from P to the circle is 24 cm. Find the
radius of the circle.

30. Prove that: sec A (1 - sin A) (sec A + tan A) = 1

OR

3 1 − cos θ
If tanθ = 4
, find the value of 1 + cos θ
.

31. One card is drawn from a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards. Find the probability of getting :

i. a red face card,

ii. a spade,
iii. either a king or a black cards.
Section D

32. The length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle exceeds the length of its base by 2 cm and exceeds twice the length of
altitude by 1 cm. Find the length of each side of the triangle.

OR

The product of two consecutive positive integers is 306. Find the integers.

33. In the given figure, PQR is a right triangle right angled at Q and QS ⏊ PR. If PQ = 6 cm and PS = 4 cm, find QS, RS and
QR.

34. Rahul, an engineering student, prepared a model shaped like a cylinder with two cones attached at its two ends. The
diameter of the model is 3 cm and its length is 12 cm. If each conical part has a height of 2 cm, find the (i) volume of air
contained in Rahul's model (assume the outer and inner dimensions of the model to he nearly the same), (ii) cost of
painting the outer surface of the model at ₹ 12.50 per cm2.

OR

A vessel is in the form of a hollow hemisphere mounted by a hollow cylinder. The diameter of the hemisphere is 14 cm
and the total height of the vessel is 13 cm. Find the inner surface area and the volume of the vessel.

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35. The median of the following data is 525. Find the values of x and y, if the total frequency is 100.

Class interval Frequency

0-100 2

100-200 5
200-300 x
300-400 12

400-500 17
500-600 20
600-700 y

700-800 9
800-900 7
900-1000 4
Section E

36. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Suman is celebrating his birthday. He invited his friends. He bought a packet of toffees/candies which contains 360
candies. He arranges the candies such that in the first row there are 3 candies, in second there are 5 candies, in third there
are 7 candies and so on.

i. Find the total number of rows of candies. (1)

ii. How many candies are placed in last row? (1)
iii. If Aditya decides to make 15 rows, then how many total candies will be placed by him with the same arrangement?
(2)
OR
Find the number of candies in 12th row. (2)

37. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:
The top of a table is hexagonal in shape.

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On the basis of the information given above, answer the following questions:

i. Write the coordinates of A and B.

ii. Write the coordinates of the mid-point of line segment joining C and D.
iii. a. Find the distance between M and Q.
OR
b. Find the coordinates of the point which divides the line segment joining M and N in the ratio 1:3 internally.

38. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Radio towers are used for transmitting a range of communication services including radio and television. The tower will
either act as an antenna itself or support one or more antennas on its structure. On a similar concept, a radio station tower
was built in two Sections A and B. Tower is supported by wires from a point O.
Distance between the base of the tower and point O is 36 cm. From point O, the angle of elevation of the top of the
Section B is 30o and the angle of elevation of the top of Section A is 45o.

i. Find the length of the wire from the point O to the top of Section B. (1)
ii. Find the distance AB. (1)
iii. Find the area of △OPB. (2)
OR
Find the height of the Section A from the base of the tower. (2)
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Class 10 - Mathematics
Basic Sample Paper - 02 (2024-25)

Solution

Section A
2 2
1. (b) 2 × 3 × 7
Explanation:

2 882
3 441
3 147
7 49
7 7
1
882 = 2 × 3 2 × 7 2

2. (b) coprime
Explanation:

We know that the co-prime numbers have no factor in common, or, their HCF is 1.
Thus, p2 and q2 have the same factor with exponent 2 each. which again will not have any common factor.
Thus we can conclude that p2 and q2 are co-prime numbers.

3. (b) 1 real root

Explanation:

Given: (x + 1)2 - x2 = 0
⇒ x2 + 1 + 2x - x2 = 0
⇒ 2x + 1 = 0
−1
⇒ x=
2
Therefore, (x + 1)2 - x2 = 0 is a linear polynomial and has one real root.

4. (d) 8 sq. units

Explanation:

Here are the two solutions of each of the given equations.

2x + y = 6,

x -1 2 3

y 8 2 0

2x - y + 2 = 0

x -1 2 3
y 0 6 8

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The area bounded by the given lines and x − axis has been shaded in the graph.
1 1 1
∴ Area of shaded region = × Base × Height = × DC × GH = × 4 × 4 = 8 sq. units
2 2 2

b2
5. (b) 4a
Explanation:

If the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 has two real and equal roots, then
b2 - 4ac = 0
⇒ b2 = 4ac
b2
⇒ c= 4a

6. (c) (3, 0)
Explanation:

Required cordinates are

=
((1×6+3×2)
(1+3)
,
(1× ( −9) +3×3)
(1+3) )
= ( )
12
4
,0

= (3, 0)

7. (d) BC ⋅ DF = AB ⋅ DE
Explanation:

Above equation is in the corresponding ratios according to the similarity rule.

8. (c) x = 3, y = 4.
Explanation:

In triangles APQ and ATS,

∠PAQ = ∠TAS [Vertically opposite angles] ∠PQA = ∠ATS [Alternate angles]

∴ ΔAPQ ∼ ΔAST [AA similarity]

AQ AP
∴ =
AT AS

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6 x
⇒ =
6 3
6×3
⇒ x= =3
6
AQ PQ
And AT ST
=
6 y
⇒
6
= 4
4×6
⇒ y= =4
6
Therefore, x = 3, y = 4

9. (c) 96o
Explanation:

AB = AC (Tangent from somepoint)

In △ABC
∠ ABC = ∠ ACB (angle opp. to equal side of △)
= 42o
also
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180 ∘
∠A + 42 + 42 ∘ = 180 ∘
∘

∠ A = 180 ∘ − 84 ∘
∠A = 96 ∘
∠BAC = 96
∘

17
10. (a)
8
Explanation:

BC 8 8x
tanθ = = =
AB 15 15x
⇒ BC = 8x and AB = 15x
∴ AC2 = AB2 + BC2 = (225x2 + 64x2) = 289x2
⇒ AC = √289x2 = 17x
AC 17x 17
∴ cosecθ = = =
BC 8x 8

11. (c) 30o

Explanation:

we know that
CB
Tan A = AB

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15
Tan A =
15√3
1
Tan A =
√3
Tan A = Tan 30o
on comparing the t-ratios
A = 30o

1
12. (a) m
Explanation:

secθ − tanθ = m
( sec θ + tan θ )
(secθ − tanθ) × ( sec θ + tan θ )
=m
2 2
sec θ − tan θ
=m
sec θ + tan θ
1
sec θ + tan θ
=m
1
secθ + tanθ = m

13. (c) 150o

Explanation:

area of sector = 60 π cm2

Let centre angle = θ
θ
area = × πr 2
360
60 × 360 ∘
12 × 12
=θ
= 150o = θ
Central angle = 150o

14. (b) 154 sq. cm

Explanation:

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θ
Area of the sector = × πr 2
360 ∘
90 ∘ 22
⇒ Area of the sector = × × (14) 2
360 ∘ 7
1 22
⇒ Area of the sector = 4
× 7
× 14 × 14
⇒ Area of the sector = 154 sq. cm

1
15. (c)
3
Explanation:

Total number of lottery tickets = 8 + 16 = 24.

Number of prizes = 8.
8 1
∴ P (getting a prize) = 24
= 3

16. (c) 20
Explanation:

Arithmetic mean = 24
Mode = 12
∴ But mode, 12 = 3 median - 2 mean
⇒ 12 = 3 median - 2 × 24

⇒ 12 = 3 median - 48
⇒ 12 + 48 = 3 median
⇒ 3 median = 60
60
Median = 3
= 20

17. (a) 36 cm
Explanation:

Radius of a cylindrical vessel (r1) = 18 cm

and height (h1) = 32 cm
2
∴ Volume of sand filled in it = πr 1h 1
= π (18)2 × 32 = π × 324 × 32 cm3
= 10368π cm3
Now height of the conical heap (h2) = 24 cm
Let r2 be the its radius, then
1
2
3
πr 2h 2 = 10368π
1 2
⇒ πr 2 × 24 = 10368π
3

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2
⇒ 8πr 2 = 10368π
2 10368π
r2 = = 1296
8π
∴ r2 = √1296 = 36
Hence radius of the base of the heap = 36 cm

18. (b) 60 - 80
Explanation:

Total frequencies (N) = 10 + 12 + 14 + 13 + 17

= 66
N 66
So, = = 33
2 2
c.f. Just greater than 33 is 36 and the corresponding class is 60 - 80
hence, median class = 60 - 80

19. (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:

We know that the mid-point of the line segment joining the points

( )
P x 1, y 1 and Q x 2, y 2 is ( ) ( x1 + x2 y1 + y2
2
, 2 )
So, the Reason is correct.
Given, the points A(4, 3) and B(x, 5) lie on a circle with center O(2, 3).
Then OA = OB ⇒ (OA)2 = (OB)2
⇒ (4−2)2 + (3 − 3)2 = (x − 2)2 + (5 − 3)2
⇒ (2)2+(0)2 = (x−2)2 + (2)2 ⇒ 4 = (x−2)2 + 4 ⇒ (x−2)2 = 0
x-2=0 ⇒ x=2
⇒

So Assertion is correct.
The correct option is Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

20. (c) A is true but R is false.

Explanation:

Here, reason is not true.

√9 = ± 3, which is not an irrational number.
A is true but R is false.
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Section B

21. Step 1: Multiply equation (i) by 2 and equation (ii) by 1 to make the coefficients of x equal. Then we get the equations as
:
4x + 6y = 16 ...(iii)
4x + 6y = 7 ...(iv)
Step 2: Subtracting equation (iv) from equation (iii),we get

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(4x - 4x) + (6y - 6y) = 16 - 7
i.e., 0 = 9, which is a false statement. Therefore, the given pair of equations has no solution.

22.

According to question it is given that ABC is a triangle in which AD is the bisector

Let us suppose that BD = x
Also, DC = 3 cm, AB = 5.6 cm, AC = 4 cm
BD AB
Therefore, =
DC AC
x 5.6
⇒ =
3 4
5.6 × 3
⇒ x= 4
= 4.2 cm
Hence, BD = 4.2 cm
So BC = BD + AC
= 4.2 + 3
BC = 7.2 cm

OR

According to question it is given that

△ ACB ∼ △ AQP

Also, AQ = 2.8 cm, BC = 8 cm, PQ = 4 cm

AC BC AB
∴
AQ
= PQ
= AP
AC BC
⇒ =
AQ PQ
AC 8
⇒ =
2.8 4
⇒ AC = 5.6 cm
BC AB 8 6.5
Also, = ⇒ =
PQ AP 4 AP
6.5
⇒ AP = = 3.25 cm
2

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23.

Steps of Construction:

i. Draw a circle with any radius and center O. Here xy is given line.
ii. Choose any point P on the circumference of the circle, and draw a line passing through P, Let's name it AB.
iii. Draw a line AB parallel to xy, such that AB intersects the circle at two points P and A.Here, AB and xy are two
parallel lines. AB intersects the circle at exactly two points, P and Q. Therefore, line AB is the secant of this circle.
iv. CD intersects the circle at exactly one point, R, line CD is the tangent to the circle.

5
24. Given 5x=sec θ and =tan θ
x
We know that,
1+ tan2 θ=sec2 θ

⇒ 1+
() 5 2
x
=(5x)2

25
⇒ 1+ =25x2
x2
25
⇒ 25x2 - =1
x2

⇒
( )
25 x 2 −
1
x2
=1

⇒
( )
5 x2 −
x
1
2 =
1
5

25. Radius of each wiper = 25cm, Angle = 115°

∴ θ = 115°
Total area cleaned at each sweep of the blades

=2
[ 115
360
×
22
7
× 25 × 25
]( ∵ Area =
θ
360
πr 2
)
230 × 22 × 5 × 25
= 72 × 7
230 × 11 × 125
=
36 × 7
115 × 11 × 125
= 18 × 7
158125
= 126
cm 2
= 1254.96cm 2

OR

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Diameter of a circle = 42 cm
42
⇒ Radius of a circle = r =
2
= 21 cm
Central angle = θ = 60 ∘
2πrθ
∴ Length of the arc = 360
22
2 × 7 × 21 × 60 ∘

= cm
360 ∘
= 22 cm

Section C

26. We can prove 7√5 irrational by contradiction.

Let us suppose that 7√5 is rational.
It means we have some co-prime integers a and b (b≠ 0)

such that
a
7√5 =
b
a
⇒
√5 = 7b
.......(1)
R.H.S of (1) is rational but we know that √5 is irrational.
It is not possible which means our assumption is wrong.
Therefore, 7√5 cannot be rational.
Hence, it is irrational.

27. The given quadratic polynomial is p(x) = 2x2 - 3x + p

Since, 3 is a root (zero) of p(x)
⇒ 2(3)2 - 3 × 3 + p = 0
⇒ 18 - 9 + p = 0
⇒ 9+p=0
⇒ p=-9
Now p(x) = 2x2 - 3x - 9
= 2x2- 6x + 3x - 9
= 2x (x - 3) + 3 (x - 3)
= (x - 3) (2x + 3)
For roots of polynomial, p(x) = 0
⇒ (x - 3) (2x + 3) = 0
3
⇒ x = 3 or x = -
2
3
Hence the other root is - .
2

28. The given equations are

√2x − √3y = 0 ............(i)
√3x − √8y = 0 .............(ii)
From equation (i), we obtain:

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√3y
x= ...(iii)
√2
Substituting this value in equation (ii), we obtain:

√3 ( ) √3y
√2
− √8y = 0

3y
− 2√2y = 0
√2

y
( 3

√2
− 2√2 = 0
)
y=0
Substituting the value of y in equation (iii), we obtain:
x=0
∴ x = 0, y = 0

Hence the solution of given equation is (0,0).

OR

Let the usual speed of the plane = x km/hr.

Distance to the destination = 1500 km
Case (i):
Distance Distance
we know that, Speed = Time
⇒ Time = speed
1500
So, in case(i) Time = Hrs
x
Case (iI)
Distance to the destination = 1500 km
Increased speed = 100 km/hr
So, speed = x+100
1500
So, in case(ii) Time = Hrs
x + 100
So, according to the question
1500 1500 30
∴ - =
x x + 100 60
⇒ x2 + 100x - 300000 = 0
⇒ x2 + 600x - 500x - 300000 = 0
⇒ (x + 600)(x - 500) = 0
⇒ x = 500 or x = -600
Since, speed can not be negative, x = 500
Therefore, Speed of plane = 500 km/hr.

29.

According to the question,OP = 26 cm and PQ = 24 cm

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In △OQP, we have ∠Q = 90°
OP 2 = OQ 2 + PQ 2
⇒ (26) 2 = OQ 2 + (24) 2
⇒ OQ 2 = 676 − 576 = 100
⇒ OQ = 10cm
∴ Radius of the circle = 10cm

30. L.H.S.

= sec A(1 - sin A)(sec A + tan A)

1 1 sinA
= (1 - sin A)( + )
cosA cosA cosA
( 1 − sinA ) 1 + sinA
= cosA
(
cosA
)
( 1 − sin A ) ( 1 + sin A )
= cos A × cos A

( 1 2 − sin 2 A )
= .[ Since, (a - b ) (a + b ) = a2 - b2 ]​​
cos 2 A

( 1 − sin A ) 2

=
cos 2 A

cos 2A
=
cos 2A
=1
=RHS
Hence, proved.

OR

We have
3
tanθ =
4
sec 2θ = 1 + tan 2θ

⇒ sec 2θ = 1 + () 3 2
4
9
⇒ sec 2θ = 1 +
16
25
⇒ sec 2θ =
16
5
⇒ secθ =
4
1 4
cosθ = sec θ
= 5
1 − cos θ
Now, 1 + cos θ
4
1− 5
= 4
1+ 5

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1
5
= 9
5
1 5
= ×
5 9
1
=
9
1 − cos θ 1
Hence = = .
1 + cos θ 9

31. Total number of outcomes n = 52

i. No. of red face cards m=6

m 6 3
P(E​1)= n = 52
= 26
ii. No. of spade cards m=13
13 1
P(E​2​)= 52
= 4
iii. No. of kings + black cards =4+24=28 so m=28
m 28 7
P(E​3)= = =
n 52 13
Section D

32. Let altitude of triangle be x.

∴ hypotenuse of triangle = 2x + 1 and base of triangle = 2x - 1.

Using Pythagoras theorem,

(2x + 1) 2 = x 2 + (2x − 1) 2
or, 4x 2 + 1 + 4x = x 2 + 4x 2 + 1 − 4x
or, x 2 − 8x = 0
or, x(x - 8) = 0

either x = 0 or x - 8 = 0
Rejecting x = 0, ∴ x = 8
hypotenuse of triangle 2 × 8 + 1 = 17 cm and base of triangle 2 × 8 - 1 = 15 cm

OR

Let the two consecutive positive integers be x and (x + 1)

According to given condition,
x(x + 1) = 306
x2 + x - 306 = 0
x2 + 18x - 17x - 306 = 0
x(x + 18) - 17(x + 18) = 0
(x + 18) (x – 17) = 0
(x + 18) = 0 or (x – 17) = 0
x = - 18 or x = 17

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but x = 17 ( x is a positive integers)
x + 1 = 17 + 1 = 18
Thus the two consecutive positive integers are 17 and 18.

33. Given: According to the question, PQR is a right triangle right angled at Q and QS ⏊ PR. PQ = 6 cm and PS = 4 cm
To find : Length of QS, RS and QR.

In ΔPQR, ∠PQR = 90
and QS ⏊ PR
So, △ PSQ ~ △ PQR (By AA similarity)
PS QS
Thus, QS
= SR
∴ QS2 = PS.SR..........(i)
In ∆PQS,
QS 2 = PQ 2 − PS 2[By Pythagoras theorem]
= 62 – 42 = 36 – 16
⇒ QS2 = 20
⇒ QS = 2√5 cm

Now QS2 = PS.SR [From eqn(i)]

⇒ (2√5) 2 = 4 × SR
20
⇒ = SR
4
⇒ SR = 5 cm

Now, QS ⊥ SR
∴ ∠QSR = 90°
⇒ QR2 = QS2 + SR2 [By Pythagoras theorem]
⇒ QR2 = (2√5) 2 + 52
⇒ QR2 = 20 +25
⇒ QR2 = 45
⇒ QR = 3√5 cm

Hence, QS = 2√5 cm, RS = 5 cm and QR = 3√5 cm.

3
34. Radius of each conical part, r = cm.
2
3
Radius of cylindrical part, r = cm.
2

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Height of each conical part, h = 2 cm.

Length of the cylindrical part, h = (12 - 2 × 2)cm = 8 cm.
Slant height of each conical part,

l= √r 2 + h 2 = √( ) 3 2
2
+ 2 2cm =
√
9
4
+ 4cm

25 5
=
√ 4
cm =
2
cm.

1. Volume of air contained in the mode = volume of 2 conical parts + volume of the cylindrical part
1
= 2 × πr 2h + πr 2H = πr 2
3 ( 2
3
h+H )
= [ 22
7
×
3
2
×
3
2
× ( 2
3
×2+8 )] cm3

= ( 22
7
×
3
2
×
3
2
×
28
3 ) cm3 = 66 cm3

2. Total surface area of the model = curved surface area of 2 conical parts + curved surface area of the cylindrical part
= 2 × πrl + 2πrH = 2πr(l + H)

= 2× [ 22
7
×
3
2
× (2.5 + 8) cm 2 ]
= 2× ( 22
7
×
3
2 )
× 10.5 cm 2 = 99cm 2

∴ cost of painting the model = Rs. (99 × 12.50)

= Rs. 1237.50.

OR

Radius = 7 cm
Height of cylindrical portion = 13 - 7 = 6 cm
Inner surface area of the vessel = 2πr 2 + 2πrh
22 22
=2× 7
× 7 × 7 +2 × 7
×7×6
= 572 cm2
2
Volume of the vessel = 3 πr 3 + πr 2h
2 22 22
= × × 7 × 7 × 7+ ×7×7×6
3 7 7
4928
= or 1642.67 cm3 approx.
3
Therefore, inner surface area and volume of the vessel is 572 cm2 and 1642.67 cm3 respectively.

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35. Class intervals Frequency (f) Cumulative frequency (cf/F)

0-100 2 2
100-200 5 7

200-300 x 7+x

300-400 12 19 + x
400-500 17 36 + x

500-600 20 56 + x

600-700 y 56 + x + y
700-800 9 65 + x + y

800-900 7 72 + x + y

900-1000 4 76 + x + y

Total = 76 + x + y

We have,
N = Σf i = 100
⇒ 76 + x + y = 100
⇒ x + y = 24
It is given that the median is 525. Clearly, it lies in the class 500 - 600
∴ l = 500, h = 100, f = 20, F = 36 + x and N = 100
N
2
−F
Now, Median = l + f
× h
50 − ( 36 + x )
⇒ 525 = 500 + 20
× 100
⇒ 525 - 500 = (14 - x)5
⇒ 25 = 70 - 5x
⇒ 5x = 45
⇒ x=9
Putting x = 9 in x + y = 24, we get y = 15
Hence, x = 9 and y = 15

Section E
36. i. Let there be 'n' number of rows
Given 3, 5, 7... are in AP
First term a = 3 and common difference d = 2
n
Sn = 2
[2a + (n − 1)d]
n
⇒ 360 = 2 [2 × 3 + (n − 1) × 2]
⇒ 360 = n[3 + (n - 1) × 1]
⇒ n2 + 2n - 360 = 0
⇒ (n + 20) (n - 18) = 0
⇒ n = -20 reject
n = 18 accept

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ii. Since there are 18 rows number of candies placed in last row (18th row) is
an = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ a18 = 3 + (18 - 1)2
⇒ a18 = 3 + 17 × 2
⇒ a18 = 37
iii. If there are 15 rows with same arrangement
n
Sn = [2a + (n − 1)d]
2
15
⇒ S15 = 2
[2 × 3 + (15 − 1) × 2]
⇒ S15 = 15[3 + 14 × 1]
⇒ S15 = 255
There are 255 candies in 15 rows.
OR
The number of candies in 12th row.
an = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ a12 = 3 + (12 - 1)2
⇒ a12 = 3 + 11 × 2
⇒ a12 = 25
37. i. A(1, 9) and B(5, 13)
ii. C(9, 13) and D(13, 9)
Mid-point of CD is (11, 11)
iii. a. M(5, 11) and Q(9, 3)
MQ = √(9 − 5) 2 + (3 − 11) 2 = √80 or 4√5
OR
b. M(5, 11) and N(9, 11)

Z
( 1 × 9 + 3 × 5 1 × 11 + 3 × 11
1+3
,
1+3 )
Z(6, 11)
38. i. Let the length of wire BO = x cm

PO
∴ cos 30o = BO
√3 36
⇒ =
2 x

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36 × 2 √3
⇒ x= ×
√3 √3
= 12 × 2√3
= 24√3 cm
AP
ii. In △APO, tan 45o = PO
AP
⇒ 1=
36
⇒ AP = 36 cm ...(i)
Now, In △PBO,
BP
tan 30o =
PO
1 BP
⇒ =
√3 36

36 √3
⇒ BP = ×
√3 √3
36
= √3 3
= 12√3 cm
∴ AB = AP - BP
= 36 - 12√3 cm
iii. In △OPB
BP
tan 30o = PO
1 BP
⇒ = 36
√3
36
BP =
√3
36 √3
= ×
√3 √3
= 12√3 cm
1
Now, Area of △OPB = 2
× height × base
1
= 2
× BP × OP
1
= 2
× 12√3 × 36

= 216√3 cm2
OR
AP
In △APO, tan 45o =
36
AP
1=
36
A = 36 cm
Height of section A from the base of the tower = AP = 36 cm.
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