Test / Exam Name: The Triangle Standard: 7th Subject: Mathematics

And Its Properties

Student Name: Section: Roll No.:

Questions: 80 Time: 60 Mins Marks: 80

Q1. The length of two sides of a triangle are 7cm and 9cm. The length of the 1 Mark
third side may lie between:
1. 1cm and 10cm.
2. 2cm and 8cm.
3. 3cm and 16cm.
4. 1cm and 16cm.

Ans:3. 2cm and 16cm.

Solution:
The third side must be greater than the difference between two sides and less than the sum
of two sides. Sum of two sides = 7 + 9 = 16cm
Difference of two sides = 9 - 7 = 2cm 1 Mark

So, length of the third side must lie between 2cm and 16cm.

Q2. In △ABC, ∠A = 100∘ , AD bisects∠A and AD ⊥ BC. then, ∠B

is equal to: 1. 80°
2. 20°
3. 40°
4. 30°
Ans:3. 40°.
Given, ∠BAD = ∠DAC = 50∘ [∵ AD bisect∠A and ∠A = 100∘ ]
and ∠BDA = ∠ADC = 90∘ [∵ AD⊥BC]
Now, in △ABD,
∠ABD + ∠BAD + ∠BDA = 180∘ [angle sum property ofb triangle]
⇒ ∠ABD + 50∘ + 900 = 180∘
⇒ ∠ABD + 140∘ = 180∘
⇒ ∠ABD = 180∘ − 140∘
⇒ ∠ABD = 140∘
Q3. In △PQR, if PQ = QR and ∠Q = 100°, then ∠R is 1 Mark
equal to: 1. 40°
2. 80°
3. 120°
4. 50°

Ans:1. 40°.
Solution:
In △PQR, PQ = QR
Let ∠P = ∠R = x
As we know,
∴ ∠P + ∠Q + ∠R = 180∘ [angle sum property of
a triangle]
⇒ x + 100∘ + x = 180∘ [∵ ∠Q = 100∘ , given]
⇒ 2x + 100∘ = 180∘
⇒ 2x = 80∘
⇒ x = 40∘
Hence, ∠P = ∠R = 40∘

Q4. The trianlge ABC formed by AB = 5cm, BC = 8cm, AC 1 Mark

= 4cm is:
1. An isosceles triangle only.
2. A scalene triangle only.
 3. An isosceles right triangle.
4. Scalene as well as a right triangle.

Ans:2. A scalene triangle only

Solution:
1. It’s not isosceles triangle as all the sides are of different measure.
2. It’s not right triangle, since it does not follow Pythagoras theorem.
⇒ 42 + 52 = 82
⇒ 16 + 25 = 64
⇒ 41 ≠ 64(not satisfied)
Hence, it is scalane triangle as all the sides are of different measure.

Q5. In Figure. ∠BAC = 90∘, AD⊥BC and∠ BAD = 50∘, then∠ ACD is: 1 Mark

1. 50°
2. 40°
3. 70°
4. 60°

Ans:1. 50°
Solution:
Given, ∠BAC = 90∘, AD⊥BC and ∠ BAD = 50∘
In △ABD,
∠ABD + ∠DAB + ∠ADB = 180∘ [angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ ∠ABD + 50∘ + 90∘ = 180∘
⇒ ∠ABD + 140∘ = 180∘
⇒ ∠ABD = 180∘ − 140∘
⇒ ∠ABD = 40∘
Now In△ABD,
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180∘ [angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ 90∘ + 40∘ + ∠C = 180∘
⇒ ∠C = 180∘ − 130∘
⇒ ∠C = 50∘
∘
∴ ∠ACD = 50

Q6. If two angles of a triangle are 60° each, then the triangle 1 Mark
is:
1. Isosceles but not equilateral.
2. Scalene.
3. Equilateral.
4. Right-angled.

Ans:3. Equilateral.
Solution:
In ∠ABC, ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180∘ [angle sum property of
a triangle]
⇒ ∠A + 60∘ + 60∘ = 180∘ [∵ ∠B = ∠C = 60∘ , given]
⇒ ∠A = 120∘ − 80∘
⇒ ∠A = 60∘
Since, all the angles are of 60°. so, it is an equilateral
triangle.
Q7. By which congruency criterion, the two triangles in Figure. are congruent? 1 Mark
 1. RHS.
2. ASA.
3. SSS.
4. SAS.

Ans:3. SSS.
Solution:
In △PQR and △PQS,
PR = PS = a cm
RQ = SQ = b cm
PQ = PQ = Common line
segment By SSS congruence
criterion,
△PQR ≅ △PQS
Q8. In Figure. the value of ∠A + ∠B + ∠C + ∠D + ∠E + ∠F is : 1 Mark

1. 190°
2. 540°
3. 360°
4. 180°

Ans:3. 360°
Solution:
As we know, sum of all the interior angles of a triangle is 180°.
In △ABC, ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180∘ [interior angles of △ABC] (i)
∘
In △DEF, ∠D + ∠E + ∠F = 180 [interior angles of △DEF] (ii)
On adding Equation. (i) and (ii), we get.
∠A + ∠B + ∠C + ∠D + ∠E + ∠F

= 180∘ + 180∘
= 360∘
Q9. In Fig. if AB || CD, the value of x is: 1 Mark

1. 25
2. 35
3. 15
4. 20

Ans:1. 25
Solution:
Since, AB || DE
∠DCB = ∠CBA = 3x∘ [Alternate
angles] Now,
∠ACB + ∠CAB + ∠CBA = 180∘ [Angle sum property of triangle]
⇒ 55∘ + 2x∘ + 3x∘ = 180
⇒ 5x∘ = 125∘
⇒ x = 25
Hence, the correct answer is option (a).
Q10. 1 Mark
The sides of a triangle have lengths (in cm) 10, 6.5 and a, where a is a whole
number. The minimum value that a can take is:
1. 6
2. 5
3. 3
4. 4

Ans:4.
4.
Solution:
As we know, sum of any two sides in a triangle is always greater than
the third side. So, only 4 is the minimum value that satisfies as a side in
triangle.

⎧⎩ 6.5 < 10 + 4
}
Q11. If
⎨ 10 < 6.5
4 < 10 + 6.5
△PQR is congruent to△STU Figure. then what is the length of TU? 1 Mark

1. 5cm.
2. 6cm.
3. 7cm.
4. cannot be determined.

Ans:2. 6cm.
Solution:
Given that, △PQR ≅ △STU
⇒ PQ = ST
⇒ QR = TU
⇒ PR = SU
Hence, TU = QR = 6cm.
Q12. In a right-angled triangle ABC, if angle B = 90°, BC = 3cm and AC = 5cm, then the 1 Mark
length of side AB is:
1. 3cm
2. 4cm
3. 5cm
4. 6cm

Ans:2. 4cm.
Solution:
Since, Δ ABC is a right angled
triangle. In right angled △ABC,
AC2 = AB2 + BC2 [by pythagoras theoram]
⇒ 52 = AB2 + 32 [∵ AC = 5cm and BC = 3cm, given]
* AB2 = 25 - 9
⇒ AB2 = 16
⇒ AB = √16
⇒ AB = 4cm.
Q13. If △ABC is an isosceles right-triangle right angled at C such that AC = 5cm. 1 Mark
Then, AB = 1. 2.5cm
2. 5√2cm
3. 10 cm
4. 5 cm

Ans:2. 5√2cm
Solution:
 Suppose BC is the ladder which is placed againts the wall OA. The foot of the ladder C is 15m away
from the foot O of the wall and its top reaches the window which is 20m above the ground.
In right traingle
ABC AB2 = BC2 +
AC2
⇒ AB2 = (5)2 + (5)2
⇒ AB2 = 25 + 25
⇒ AB2 = 50
⇒ AB2 = (5√2)2
⇒ AB = 5√2cm
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

Q14. Which of the following triplets cannot be the angles of a triangle? 1 Mark
1. 67°, 51°, 62°
2. 70°, 83°, 27°
3. 90°, 70°, 20°
4. 40°, 132°, 18°

Ans:4. 40°, 132°, 18°

Solution:
We know that, the sum of the interior angles of a
triangle is 180°. Now, we will verify the given triplets:
1. 67° + 51°+ 62° = 180°
2. 70° + 83° + 27° = 180° 1 Mark
3. 90° + 70° + 20° = 180°
4. 40° + 132° + 18° = 190°
Clearly, triplets in option (d) cannot be the angles of a triangle.

Q15. In Fig. if AF || DE, then x =

1. 37
2. 57
3. 47
4. 67 1 Mark
Ans:3. 47
Solution:
∠EDC = ∠ACB = 109∘ [Corresponding
angles] Now, In △ABC
∠ACB + ∠CAB + ∠CBA = 180∘ [Angle sum property of triangle]
⇒ 109∘ + 24∘ + x∘ = 180∘
⇒ x∘ = 47∘
⇒ x = 47
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

Q16. Which of the following statements is not correct?

1. The sum of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the third side.
2. A triangle can have all its angles acute.
3. A right-angled triangle cannot be equilateral.
4. Difference of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the third side.

Ans:4. Difference of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the third side.
Solution:
The difference of the length of any two sides of a triangle is always smaller than the length of
the third side.
Q17. In Fig. if AB || DE, then the value of x is: 1 Mark
 1. 25
2. 35
3. 40
4. 45

Ans:4. 45
Solution:
∠ACD + ∠ACB = 180∘ [Linear angles]
⇒ 91∘ + ∠ACB = 180∘
⇒ ∠ACB = 89∘
Since, AB || DE
∠DEC = ∠CAB = 46∘ [Alternate
angles] Now,
∠ACB + ∠CAB + ∠ABC = 180∘ [Angle sum property of triangle]
⇒ 89∘ + 46∘ + x∘ = 180∘
⇒ x∘ = 45∘
⇒ x = 45
Hence, the correct answer is option (d).
Q18. In a right triangle, one of the acute angles is four times the other. Its 1 Mark
measure is: 1. 68º
2. 84º
3. 80º
4. 72º

Ans:4. 72º
Solution:
Let the smallest angle be x, then the other angle
be 4x. Now,
x + 4x + 90º = 180º
⇒ 5x = 90º
⇒ x = 18º 1 Mark
Thus, the measure of the angles are 18º, and
4(18)º = 72º Hence, the correct answer is option
(d).
Q19. If we join a vertex to a point on opposite side which divides that side in the ratio
1:1, then what is the special name of that line segment?
1. Median.
2. Angle bisector.
3. Altitude.
4. Hypotenuse.

Ans:1. Median.
Solution:
Consider ΔABC in which AD divides BC in the
ratio 1:1. Now, BD : DC = 1 : 1
BD 1
⇒ DC =1
∴ BD = DC

Since, Ad divides BC into two equal parts. Hence, AD is the

1 Mark
median.

Q20. In a △ABC, if ∠A + ∠B = 150∘ and ∠B + ∠C = 75∘ ,

then ∠B =
1. 35º
2. 45º
3. 55º
4. 25º
Ans:2. 45º
Solution:
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180∘ [Angle sum property of triangle]
⇒ 150∘ + ∠C = 180∘
⇒ ∠C = 30∘
Now, ∠B + ∠C = 75∘
⇒ ∠B + 30∘ = 75∘
⇒ ∠B = 45∘
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).
Q21. If the exterior angle of a triangle is 130° and its interior opposite angles are equal, 1 Mark
then measure of each interior opposite angle is:
1. 55°
2. 65°
3. 50°
4. 60°

Ans:2. 65°
Solution:
As we know, the measure of any exterior angle is equal to the sum of two opposite
interior angles. Let the interior angle be x.
Given that, interior opposite angles are equal.
∴130∘ = x + x
⇒ 130∘ = 2x
130∘
1 Mark
⇒ x= 2 ∘
⇒ x = 65
Hence, the interior angle is = 65°.

Q22. In which of the following cases, a right triangle cannot be constructed?

1. 12cm, 5cm, 13cm
2. 8cm, 6cm, 10cm
3. 5cm, 9cm, 11cm
4. None of these.

Ans:1. 12cm, 5cm, 13cm

Solution:
In (a)
122 + 52 = 132
⇒ 144 + 25 = 169
⇒ 169
Since, the sum of the square of two smallest side is equal to the square of
largest side. Hence, a right triangle can be constructed.
In (b)
82 + 62 = 102 1 Mark
⇒ 44 + 36 = 100
⇒ 100 = 100
Since, the sum of the square of two smallest side is equal to the square of
largest side. Hence, a right triangle can be constructed.
In (c)
52 + 92 ≠ 112
⇒ 25 + 81 ≠ 121
⇒ 106 ≠ 121
Since, the sum of the square of two smallest side is not equal to the square of
largest side. Hence, a right triangle can not be constructed.
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

Q23. In which of the following cases can a right triangle ABC be constructed?
1. AB = 5cm, BC = 7cm, AC = 10cm
2. AB = 7cm, BC = 8cm, AC = 12cm
3. AB = 8cm, BC = 17cm, AC = 15cm
 4. None of these.

Ans:3. AB = 8cm, BC = 17cm, AC = 15cm

Solution:
In (c)
BC2 = AC2 + AB2
⇒ (17)2 = (15)2 + (8)2
⇒ 289 = 225 + 64
* 289 = 289
Since, the sum of the square of two smallest side is equal to the square of
largest side. Hence, ABC is a right angle triangle at A.
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).
Q24. A ladder is placed in such a way that its foot is 15m away from the wall and its 1 Mark
top reaches a window 20m above the ground. The length of the ladder is:
1. 35m
2. 25m
3. 18m
4. 17.5m

Ans:2. 25m
Solution:
Suppose BC is the ladder which is placed againts the wall OA. The foot of the ladder C is 15m away
from the foot O of the wall and its top reaches the window which is 20m above the ground.
In right traingle BOC,
BC2 = OC2 + OB2
⇒ BC2 = (15)2 + (20)2
⇒ BC2 = 225 + 400
⇒ BC2 = 625
⇒ BC2 = (25)2
⇒ BC = 25m
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).
Q25. In Fig. the value of x is: 1 Mark

1. 20
2. 30
3. 40
4. 25

Ans:2. 30
Solution:
∠TRS + ∠TRQ = 180∘ [Linear angles]
⇒ 5x∘ + ∠TRQ = 180∘
⇒ ∠TEQ = 180∘ − 5x∘ 1 Mark
Now, ∠QTR + ∠TRQ = ∠PQT [Exterior angle property of triangle]
⇒ 3x∘ + 180∘ − 5x∘ = 120∘
⇒ 2x∘ = 60∘
⇒ x = 30
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

Q26. If △ABC and △DBC are on the same base BC, AB = DC and AC = DB (figure). then
which of the following gives a congruence relationship?
 1. △ABC ≅ △DBC
2. △ABC ≅ △CBD
3. △ABC ≅ △DCB
4. △ABC ≅ △BCD

Ans:3. △ABC ≅ △DCB

Solution:
Since, AB = DC [given]
and AC = DB [common
base] BC = BC
By SSS congruence criterion, △ABC ≅ △DCB

Q27. By which of the following criterion two triangles cannot be proved 1 Mark
congruent?
1. AAA.
2. SSS.
3. SAS.
4. ASA.

Ans:1. AAA
Solution:
AAA is not a congruency criterion, because if all the three angles of two triangles are equal; this
does not imply that both the triangles fit exactly on each other.

Q28. Triangle DEF of Figure. is a right triangle with 1 Mark

∠ = 90∘.
What type of angles are ∠D and ∠F?
1. They are equal angles.
2. They form a pair of adjacent angles.
3. They are complementary angles.
4. They are supplementary angles.

Ans:3. They are complementary angles.

Solution:
Since, ∠D and ∠F are complementary
angles. In △DEF,
∠D + ∠E + ∠F = 180∘ [angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ ∠D + 90∘ + ∠F = 180∘ [∵ ∠E = 90∘ , given]
⇒ ∠D + ∠F = 180∘ − 90∘
⇒ ∠D + ∠F = 90∘
Note: Two angles whose measures add to 180° are known as supplementry angles and two
angles whose measures add to 90° are known as complementary angles.
Q29. In Fig. if AB || CO, ∠CAB = 49∘, ∠CBD = 27∘ and ∠BDC = 112∘, then the values of x and y are: 1
Mark

1. x = 41, y = 90
 2. x = 41, y = 63
3. x = 63, y = 41
4. x = 90, y = 41

Ans:1. x = 41, y = 90
Solution:
Since, AB || CD
∠ABD + ∠CDB = 180∘ [Angles on the same side of a transversal line are supplementary]
⇒ x∘ + 27∘ + 112∘ = 180∘
⇒ x∘ = 41∘
⇒ x = 41
Now, In △ABC,
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180∘ [Angle sum property of triangle]
⇒ 49∘ + 41∘ + y∘ = 180∘
⇒ y∘ = 90∘
⇒ y = 90
Hence, the correct answer is option (a).
Q30. In Fig. the values of x and y are: 1 Mark

1. x = 130, y = 120
2. x = 120, y = 130
3. x = 120, y = 120
4. x = 130, y = 130

Ans:1. x = 130, y = 120

Solution:
In △ABD
∠ADB + ∠BAD + ∠ABD = 180∘ [Angle sum property of triangle]
⇒ 61∘ + 59∘ + ∠ABD = 180∘
⇒ ∠ABD = 60∘
∠ABD + ∠DBC = 180∘ [Linear pair angles]
⇒ 60∘ + y∘ = 180∘
⇒ y = 120
Now, ∠ADB = ∠GDE = 61∘ [Vertically
opposite angles] Now, In △GDE,
∠GDE + ∠DGE + ∠GED = 180∘ [Angle sum property of triangle]
1 Mark
⇒ 61∘ + 69∘ + ∠GED = 180∘
⇒ ∠GED = 50∘
Now, ∠GED + ∠GEF = 180∘ [Linear pair angles]
⇒ 50∘ + x∘ = 180∘
⇒ x = 130
Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

Q31. A 15m long ladder is placed against a wall in such away that the foot of the
ladder is 9m away from the wall. Up to what height does the ladder reach the
wall?
1. 13m
2. 10m
3. 8m
4.
12m

Ans:4. 12m
Solution:
In right traingle BOC,
BC2 = OC2 + OB2
⇒ (15)2 = (9)2 + OB2
 ⇒ 225 = 81 + OB2
⇒ OB2 = 144
⇒ OB2 = (12)2
⇒ OB = 12m
Hence, the correct answer is option (d).
Q32. Which of the following can be the length of the third side of a triangle whose two 1 Mark
sides measure 18cm and 14cm?
1. 4cm
2. 3cm
3. 5cm
4. 32cm

Ans:3. 5cm.
Solution:
As we know, sum of any two sides of a triangle is always greater than
the third side. Hence, option (c) satisfies the given condition.
Verificati
on 18 +
14 > 5 1 Mark
18 + 5 > 14
5 + 14 > 18.

Q33. In Fig. if AB || CD, then the values of x and y are:

1. x = 24, y = 48
2. x = 34, y = 68
3. x = 24, y = 68
4. x = 34, y = 48

Ans:2. x = 34, y = 68
Solution:
∠AGE + ∠BGE = 180∘ [Linear pair angles]
⇒ 121∘ + ∠BGE = 180∘
⇒ ∠BGE = 59∘
Since, AB || CD
∴ ∠BGE = ∠GHD = 59∘ [Corresponding angles]
⇒ x∘ + 25∘ = 59∘
⇒ x = 34
In △GHI,
∠GHI + ∠GIH + ∠HGI = 180∘ [Angle sum property of triangle]
⇒ 34∘ + 78∘ + y∘ = 180∘
⇒ y = 68
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).
Q34 1 Mark
In △PQR,
.
1. PQ - QR >
PR
2. PQ + QR <
PR
3. PQ - QR <
PR
4. PQ + PR<
QR

Ans:3. PQ - QR <
PR
Solution:
As we know, sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is always greater than the length of the
third side.
In △PQR, PR + QR > PQ
⇒ PR > PQ - QR
⇒ PQ - QR < PR
Q35. In △PQR, if ∠P = 60∘ , and ∠Q = 40∘ , then the exterior angle formed by producing 1 Mark
QR is equal to: 1. 60°
2. 120°
3. 100°
4. 80°

Ans:3. 100°.
Solution:
As we know, the measure of exterior angle is equal to the sum of opposite two
interior angles. In △PQR, ∠x is the exterior angle.
So, ∠x = ∠P + ∠Q
= 60∘ + 40∘ = 100∘
Q36. In Fig. if AB || CD, then the values of x and y are: 1 Mark

1. x = 106, y = 307
2. x = 307, y = 106
3. x =107, y = 306
4. x = 105, y = 308

Ans:1. x = 106, y = 307

Solution:
In △CDE
∠CDE + ∠CED + ∠ECD = 180∘ [Angle sum property of triangle]
⇒ 53∘ + 53∘ + ∠ECD = 180∘
⇒ ∠ECD = 74∘
Since, AB || CD
∴∠ECD = ∠CGB = 74∘ [Corresponding
angles] Now, ∠CGB + ∠BGF = 180∘
[Linear pair angles]
⇒ 74∘ + x∘ = 180∘
⇒ x = 106 1 Mark
Now, In △EGB,
∠EGB + ∠BEG + ∠EBG = 180∘ [Angle sum property of triangle]
⇒ 74∘ + 53∘ + ∠EBG = 180∘
⇒ ∠EBG = 53∘
Now, ∠EBG + Reflex ∠EBG = 360∘ [Complete angle]
⇒ 53∘ + y∘ = 360∘
⇒ y = 307
Hence, the correct answer is option (a).
Q37. If the measures of the angles of a triangle are (2x − 5)∘ , 3x −
∘
( 1
) (
and 30
− x
) , then x =
2 2
31
1 19
30
9
. 11
31
2 09
Ans: 30
1
1. .
9
3
.
4
.
311
9
Solution:
∘
(2x − 5) , ∘ 1
) + x
) = 180∘ [Angle sum property of triangle]

(3x − (30 −
2 2
1 x
⇒ 2x − 5 + 3x − + 30 −
2 2
= 180
x 1
⇒ 2x + 3x −
2
+ 30 = 180
−5−
⇒ 4x + 6x − x − 10 − 1 + 60 = 180 × 2
⇒ 9x + 49 = 360
 311
⇒x= 9
Hence, the correct answer is option (a).
Q38. In Fig. if AB || CD and AE || BD, then the value of x is: 1 Mark

1. 38
2. 48
3. 58 1 Mark
4. 68
Ans:2. 48

Q39. In a right-angled triangle, the angles other than the right angle are:
1. Obtuse.
2. Right.
3. Acute.
4. Straight.

Ans:3. Acute. 1 Mark

Solution:
In right angled ∠B = 90∘ [angle sum property of a triangle]
△ABC,
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180∘
⇒ ∠A + 90∘ + ∠C = 180∘
⇒ ∠A + ∠C = 180∘ − 90∘ = 90∘
Hence, in a right angled triangle, the angles other than the right
angle are acute.

Q40. Lengths of sides of a triangle are 3cm, 4cm and 5cm. The triangle is:
1. Obtuse angled triangle.
2. Acute-angled triangle.
3. Right-angled triangle.
4. An Isosceles right triangle.

Ans:3. Right-angled triangle.

Solution:
Since, these sides satisfy the Pythagoras theorem, therefore it is right angled triangle. Lengths of the
sides of a triangle are 3cm, 4cm and 5cm.
According to Pythagoras
theorem, 32 + 42 = 52
* 9 +16 = 25
* 25 = 25 (satisfied)
Note: the area of the square built upon the hypotenuse of a right angled triangled.
Q41. In Figure. PB = PD. The value of 1 Mark
x is: 1. 85°
2. 90°
3. 25°
4. 35°

Ans:3. 25°
 Solution:
In △PBD, ∠1 + 120∘ = 180∘ [linear pair]
∠1 = 180∘ − 120∘ = 60∘
Also, ∠1 = ∠2 = 60∘ [∵ PB = PD]
Also, ∠2 + ∠3 = 180∘ [linear pair]
⇒ 60∘ + ∠3 = 180∘ ⇒ ∠3 = 180∘ − 60∘
⇒ ∠3 = 120∘
In △PDC, 35∘ + ∠3 + x∘ = 180∘ [angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ 35∘ + 120∘ + x∘ = 180∘
⇒ 155∘ + x∘ = 180∘ ⇒ x∘ = 180∘ − 155∘
⇒ x = 25∘
Q42. In an isosceles triangle, one angle is 70°. The other two 1 Mark
angles are of: 1. 55° and 55°
2. 70° and 40°
3. any measure
In the given option(s) which of the above statement(s) are
true?
1. (i) Only
2. (ii) Only
3. (iii) Only
4. (i) And (ii)

Ans:4. (i) and (ii)

Solution:
As we know, the sum of the interior angles of a
triangles is 180°. According to the qustion,
70° +55° + 55° = 180° 1 Mark
According to the
question, 70° + 70° +
40° = 180°
Not possible, because two angles must be equal in an
isosceles triangle. So, (i) and (ii) can be possible.

Q43. In Fig. if AB || CD, the values of x and y are:

1. x = 21, y = 28
2. x = 21, y = 38
3. x = 38, y = 21
4. x = 22, y = 38

Ans:2. x = 21, y = 38
Solution:
∠AEC + ∠AEB = 180∘ [Linear angles]
⇒ 79∘ + ∠AEB = 180∘
⇒ ∠AEB = 101∘
Since, AB || CD
∠ABE = ∠ECD = 58∘ [Alternate
angles] Now, In △AEB
∠AEB + ∠EAB + ∠ABE = 180∘ [Angle sum property of
triangle]
⇒ 101∘ + 58∘ + x∘ = 180∘
⇒ x∘ = 21∘
⇒ x = 21
Now, In △AEB
∠AEC + ∠CAE + ∠CEA = 180∘ [Angle sum property of
triangle]
⇒ 79∘ + y∘ + 3x∘ = 180∘
⇒ 79∘ + y∘ + 3(21)∘ = 180∘
 ⇒ 79∘ + y∘ + 63∘ = 180∘
⇒ y∘ = 38∘
⇒ y = 38
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).
Q44. The measures of ∠x and ∠y in Figure. are respectively: 1 Mark

1. 30°, 60°
2. 40°, 40°
3. 70°, 70°
4. 70°, 60°

Ans:4. 70°, 60°

Solution:
As we know,
Measure of exterior angle = Sum of the opposite interior angles.
⇒ ∠R = ∠P + ∠Q
⇒ 1200 = x + 500 [∵ ∠R = 1200 ]
⇒ x = 1200 − 500
⇒ x = 700
Now, the sum of the interior angles of a triangles is 180°.
∴ x + y + 50° = 180°

⇒ 70° + y + 50° = 180°

⇒ 120° + y = 180°
⇒ y = 180° - 120°
⇒ y = 60°
Q45. Which of the following figures will have it’s altitude outside the triangle? 1 Mark

Ans:
 Solution:
As we know, the perpendicular line segment from a vertex of a triangle to its opposite side is
called an altitude of the triangle.
Q46 1 Mark
In △ABC,
.
1. AB + BC >
AC
2. AB + BC <
AC
3. AB + AC <
BC
4. AC + BC <
AB

Ans:1. AB+BC> AC
Solution:
As we know, sum of any two sides in a triangle is always greater than
the third side.
In △ABC,
AB + BC > AC
1 Mark
Q47. In a △ABC, if ∠A − ∠B = 33∘ and ∠B − ∠C = 10∘ , then ∠B =
1. 35º
2. 45º
3. 55º
4. 25º

Ans:4. 25º
Solution:
∠A − ∠B = 33∘ and ∠B − ∠C = 18∘
⇒ ∠A = ∠B + 33∘ and ∠C = ∠B − 18∘
Now, ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180∘ [Angle sum property of triangle] 1 Mark
⇒ ∠B + 33∘ + ∠B + ∠B − 18∘ = 180∘
⇒ 3∠B + 15∘ = 180∘
⇒ 3∠B = 165∘
⇒ ∠B = 55∘
Hence, the correct answer is option (d).

Q48. If one angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the other two angles,
the triangle is:
1. obtuse.
2. acute.
3. right.
4. equilateral.

Ans:3. Right.
Solution:
Let A, B and C be the angles of the triangle. Then, one angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the
other two angles.
i.e. ∠A + ∠B + ∠C (i)
As we know,
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180∘ [angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ ∠A + ∠A = 180∘
⇒ 2∠A = 180∘
∠A = 180
∘

2
⇒ ∠ = 90∘
Hence, the triangle is right angled.
Q49. In Fig. the values of x and y are: 1 Mark
 1. x = 20, y = 130
2. x = 20, y = 140
3. x = 40, y = 140
4. x = 15, y = 140

Ans:3. x = 40, y = 140

Solution:
∠ACB + ∠ACD = 180∘
⇒ 40∘ + y∘ = 180∘
⇒ y∘ = 140∘
⇒ y = 140
Now, ∠ACD = ∠ABC + ∠BAC [Exterior angle property]
⇒ 3x∘ + 4x∘ = y∘
⇒ 7x∘ = 140∘
⇒ x = 20
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).
Q50. Two triangles are congruent, if two angles and the side included between them in 1 Mark
one of the triangles are equal to the two angles and the side included between
them of the other triangle. This is known as the:
1. RHS congruence criterion.
2. ASA congruence criterion.
3. SAS congruence criterion.
4. AAA congruence criterion.

Ans:2. ASA congruence criterion.

Solution:
Under ASA congruence criterion, two triangles are congruent, if two angles and the side included
between them in one of the triangles are equal to the two angles and the side included between
them of the other triangle.

Q51. In a right-angled triangle ABC, if angle B = 90°, then which of the 1 Mark
following is true?
1. AB2 = BC2 + AC2
2. AC2 = AB2 + BC2
3. AB2 = BC2 + AC2
4. AC = AB + BC

Ans:2. AC2 = AB2 + BC2

Solution:
(Hypotenuse)2 = (perpendiculer)2 + (Base)2
⇒ AC2 = AB2 + BC2
Q52. In Figure. if AB | | CD, then: 1 Mark

1. ∠2 = ∠3
2. ∠1 = ∠4
3. ∠4 = ∠1 + ∠2
4. ∠1 + ∠2 = ∠3 + ∠4

Ans:4. ∠1 + ∠2 = ∠3 + ∠4
Solution:
Given, AB | | CD and AC is the transversal.
 So, ∠1 = ∠3
Also, in △ABC, ∠3 + ∠4 = ∠1 + ∠2
[∵ exterior angle = sum of two opposite interior angles]
Q53. In △ABC, AD is the bisector of ∠A meeting BC at D, CF ⊥ AB and E is the mid-point 1 Mark
of AC. Then median of the triangle is:
1. AD
2. BE
3. FC
4. DE

Ans:2. BE.
Solution:
As we know, median of a triangle bisects the 1 Mark
opposite sides. Hence, the median is BE as AE = EC.
Q54. The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 7. The measure of the
largest angle is: 1. 84º
2. 91º
3. 105º
4. 98º

Ans:3. 105º
Solution:
Let the angles of the triangle be 2x, 3x and 7x.
Now, 2x + 3x + 7x = 180º [Angle sum property of triangle] 1 Mark
⇒ 12x = 180º
⇒ x = 15º
∴ Largest angle = 7x = 7 × 15º

= 105º
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

Q55. In Figure. M is the mid-point of both AC and BD. Then:

1. ∠1 = ∠2
2. ∠1 = ∠4
3. ∠2 = ∠4 1 Mark
4. ∠1 = ∠3

Ans:2. ∠1 = ∠4
Solution:
In △AMB and △CMD, AM = CM [M is the mid-
point] BM = DM [M is the mid-point]
∠AMB = ∠CMD [vertically opposite angles]
By sas congruence criterion.
∠AMB ≅∠CMD
∴ ∠1 = ∠4 [by CPCT]
Q56. If the measures of the angles of a triangle are (2x)º , (3x - 5)º and (4x -13)º.
Then the value of x is:
1. 22
2. 18
3. 20
4. 30

Ans:1. 22
Solution:
 (2x)º + (3x - 5)º + (4x - 13)º = 180º [Angle sum property of triangle]
⇒ 2x + 3x - 5 + 4x - 13 = 180º
⇒ 9x - 18 = 180
⇒ 9x = 198
⇒ x = 22
Hence, the correct answer is option (a).
Q57 1 Mark
△ABC is a right triangle right angled at A. If AB = 24cm and AC = 7cm,
.
then BC =
1. 31cm
2. 17cm
3. 25cm
4. 28cm

Ans:3. 25cm
Solution:
In right traingle
ABC, BC2 = AC2 +
AB2
⇒ BC2 = (7)2 + (24)2
⇒ BC2 = 49 + 576
⇒ BC2 = 625
⇒ BC2 = (25)2
⇒ BC = 25cm
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).
Q58. If one of the angles of a triangle is 110°, then the angle between the bisectors of 1 Mark
the other two angles is:
1. 70°
2. 110°
3. 35°
4. 145°

Ans:4. 145°
Solution:
In△ABC, ∠A = 110∘
We know that,
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180∘ [angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ ∠B + ∠C = 180∘ − ∠A
⇒ ∠B + ∠C = 180∘ − 110∘
⇒ ∠B + ∠C = 70∘ (i)
⇒ 1 ∠B + 1 ∠C+ = 70 = 35∘ [∵ Equation (i) is divided by 2]
2 2 2
1
⇒ (∠B + ∠C) = 35∘
2
Now, in △BOC,
∠BOC + ∠OBC + ∠OCB = 180∘ [angle sum property of a triangle] (ii)
⇒ ∠BOC 1 (∠B + ∠C) = 180∘
2
+
1 2
[∵ OB and OC are the bisectors of ∠B and∠C, ∠B and △OCB 1 ∠C]
= 2
then△OBC =
⇒ ∠BOC + 35∘ = 180∘
⇒ ∠BOC = 180∘ − 35∘
⇒ ∠BOC = 145∘

Q59. How many altitudes does a triangle Q60. In

have? a
1. 1 triangle,
2. 3 one
3. 6 angle is
4. 9 of 90°.
Ans:2. 3. Then:
Solution: 1. T
A triangle has 3 altitudes.
he other two angles are of 45° 1 Mark
each.

1 Mark
 2. In remaining two angles, one angle is 90° and other is 45°.
3. Remaining two angles are
complementary. In the given option(s)
which is true?
1. (i) only
2. (ii) only
3. (iii) only
4. (i) and (ii)

Ans:3. (ii) only.

Solution:
In a right angled △ABC,

∠B = 90∘
As we know,
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180∘ [angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ ∠A + 90∘ + ∠C = 180∘
⇒ ∠A + ∠C = 180∘ − 90∘ = 900
Hence, remaining two angles are complementary.

Q61. If length of two sides of a triangle are 6cm and 10cm, then the length of the third 1 Mark
side can be:
1. 3cm
2. 4cm
3. 2cm
4. 6cm

Ans:4. 6cm.
Solution:
As we know, sum of any two sides of a triangle is always greater than
the third side. So, option (d) satisfy this rule.
Verificati 1 Mark
on 6 + 6
> 10
6 + 10 > 6
10 + 6 > 6.

Q62. Two trees 7m and 4m high stand upright on a ground. If their bases (roots) are 4m
apart, then the distance between their tops is:
1. 3m
2. 5m
3. 4m
4. 1m

Ans:2. 5m.
Solution:
Let BE be the smaller tree and AD be the bigger tree. Now, we have to find AB (i.e. the distance
between their tops).
By observing,
ED = BC = 4m and BE = CD = 4m
In △ABC,
BC = 4m
and AC = AD - CD = (7 - 4)m = 3m
In right △ABC, AB = AC2 + BC2 = 42 + 32 [by pythagoras theoram]
angled
= 16 + 9
⇒ AB2 = 25
⇒ AB =
√25
⇒ AB =
5m
Therefore, distance between thier tops is 5m.
Q63. In Figure. PQ = 4
PS. The value of
x is: 5
1. °
35° 3
2. .
55° 1 Mark
4.
70°
Ans:2. 45°
Solution:
In △PQS,
110∘ + ∠1 = 180∘ [linear pair of angles]
⇒ ∠1 = 180∘ − 110∘
⇒ ∠1 = 70∘

Also, ∠1 = ∠2 = 70∘ [∵ PQ = PS]

As we know, the measures of any eterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the measures of
its two interior opposite angles.
∴ ∠2 = x + 25∘
⇒ 70∘ = x + 25∘ ∵ ∠2 = 700
⇒ x = 70∘ − 25∘
⇒ x = 45∘
Q64. In Fig. if AB || CE, then the values of x and y are: 1 Mark

1. x = 26, y = 144
2. x = 36, y = 154
3. x = 154, y = 36
4. x = 144, y = 26
5. None of these.

Ans:5. None of these.

No Option is correct.
Solution:
∠DCA + ∠ACB = 180∘ [Linear angles]
⇒ 134∘ + ∠ACB = 180∘
⇒ ∠ACB = 46∘
Now, In △ABC
∠BAC + ∠ACB + ∠ABC = 180∘ [Angle sum property of triangle]
⇒ 62∘ + 46∘ + 2x∘ = 180∘
⇒ 2x∘ = 72∘ 1 Mark
⇒ x = 36
Since, AB || CE
∴∠ECB = ∠CBA = (2x)∘ [Alternate angles]
= (2 × 36)∘ = 72∘
Now, ∠DCE + ∠ECB = 180∘ [Linear angles]
⇒ y∘ + 72∘ = 180∘
⇒ y = 108
Disclaimer: No Option is correct.

Q65. Two poles of heights 6m and 11m stand vertically on a plane ground. If the
distance between their feet is 12m, the distance between their tops is:
 1. 13m
2. 14m
3. 15m
4. 12.8m

Ans:1. 13m
Solution:
Suppose AB and CD are two poles.The is distance between AB and
CD is 12m. In right traingle BDE,
BD2 = DE2 + BE2
⇒ BD2 = (5)2 + (12)2
⇒ BD2 = 25 + 144
⇒ BD2 = 169
⇒ BD2 = (13)2
⇒ BD = 13 m
Hence, the correct answer is option (a).
Q66. Fig. if AB || CD, then the values of x, y and z are: 1 Mark

1. x = 56, y = 47, z = 77
2. x = 47, y = 56, z = 77
3. x = 77, y = 56, z = 47
4. x = 56, y = 77, z = 47

Ans:4. x = 56, y = 77, z = 47

Solution:
∠AFE + ∠EFG = 180∘ [Linear pair angles]
⇒ 124∘ + ∠EFG = 180∘
⇒ ∠EFG = 56∘
Since, AB || CD
∴∠EFG = ∠FHK = 56∘ [Corresponding angles]
⇒ x = 56
Now, ∠QKH + ∠GKH = 180∘ [Linear pair angles]
⇒ 103∘ + ∠GKH = 180∘
⇒ ∠GKH = 77∘ 1 Mark
Since, AB || CD
∴ ∠EGF = ∠GKH = 77∘ [Corresponding angles]
⇒ y = 77
In △EHK,
∠EHK + ∠EKH + ∠HEK = 180∘ [Angle sum property of triangle]
⇒ 56∘ + 77∘ + z∘ = 180∘
⇒ z = 47
Hence, the correct answer is option (d).

Q67. If for △ABC and △DEF, the correspondence CAB ↔ EDF gives a congruence, then
which of the following is not true?
1. AC = DE
2. AB = EF
3. ∠A = ∠D
4. ∠C = ∠E

Ans:2. AB = EF.
Solution:
Two figures are said to be congruent, if the trace copy of figure 1 fits exactly on
that of: Now, if △ABC and △DEF are congruent, then
AB = DF, BC = EF
 AC = DE, ∠A = ∠D
∠B = ∠F, ∠ C = ∠E
Hence, option (b) is not true.
Q68. If D is the mid-point of the side BC in △ABC where AB = AC, then 1 Mark
∠ADC is: 1. 60°
2. 45°
3. 120s°
4. 90°

Ans:4. 90°.
Solution:
In △ADB and △ADC, BD = DC [D is the mid-
point] AB = AC [given]
AD = AD [common side]
By SSS congruence criterion, △ABD ≅ △ACD
∴ △ADB ≅ △ADC [by CPCT]

We know that, ∠ADB + ∠ADC = 180∘ [linear pair]

⇒ 2∠ADC = 180∘ [∵ ∠ADB = ∠ADC]
⇒ ∠ADC = 90∘
Q69. In Fig. the values of x and y are: 1 Mark

1. x = 120, y = 150
2. x = 110, y = 160
3. x = 150, y = 120
4. x = 110, y = 160

Ans:3. x = 150, y = 120

Solution:
In △DEF
∠DEF + ∠DFE + ∠EDF = 180∘ [Angle sum property of triangle]
⇒ 110∘ + 40∘ + ∠EDF = 180∘
⇒ ∠EDF = 30∘
Now, ∠EDF + ∠FDA = 180∘ [Linear pair angles]
⇒ 30∘ + x∘ = 180∘
⇒ x = 150
Now, ∠EDF = ∠ADB = 30∘ [Vertically
opposite angles] Now, In △ABD, 1 Mark
∠ADB + ∠DAB + ∠ABD = 180∘ [Angle sum property of triangle]
⇒ 30∘ + 90∘ + ∠ABD = 180∘
⇒ ∠ABD = 60∘
Now, ∠ABD + ∠DBC = 180∘ [Linear pair angles]
⇒ 60∘ + y∘ = 180∘
⇒ y = 120
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

Q70. In △ABC, ∠A = 50∘ ,∠B = 70∘ and bisector of ∠C Meets AB in D figure.

Measure of ∠ADC is.

1. 50°
2. 100°
 3. 30°
4. 70°

Ans:2. 100°.
Solution:
In △ADC,
∠ADC + ∠DAC + ∠ACD = 180∘ [angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ ∠ADC + 50∘ + ∠ACD = 180∘ [∵ ∠DAC = 500 ]
⇒ ∠ACD = 130∘ − ∠ACD..(i)
In △ DBC, ∠ADC = ∠DBC + ∠BCD
[∵ exterior angle is equal to sum of opposite interior angles]
⇒ ∠ADC = 70∘ + ∠ACD [∵ ∠ACD = ∠BCD]
⇒ ∠ADC = 70∘ + 130∘ − ∠ADC [from equation (i)]
⇒ ∠ADC = 200∘ − ∠ADC
⇒ 2 ∠ADC = 200∘
∘
⇒ ∠ADC = 200
2
⇒ ∠ADC = 100∘
Q71. If the exterior angles of a triangle are (2x + 10)°, (3x - 5)° and (2x + 1 Mark
40)°, then x = 1. 25
2. 35
3. 45
4. 55

Ans:3. 45
Solution:
Sum of the exterior angles of a triangle is 360°
∴(2x + 10)º + (3x - 5)º + (2x + 40)º = 360º
⇒ 2x + 10 + 3x - 5 + 2x + 40 = 360
⇒ 7x + 45 = 360
1 Mark
⇒ 7x = 315
⇒ x = 45
Hence, the correct answer is option (c)

Q72. If in an isosceles triangle, each of the base angles is 40°, then the triangle is:
1. Right-angled triangle.
2. Acute angled triangle.
3. Obtuse angled triangle.
4. Isosceles right-angled triangle.
1Mark
Ans:3. Obtuse angled triangle.
Solution:
As we know, the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is 180°.
In ∠ABC, ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180∘ [angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ ∠A + 40∘ + 40∘ = 180∘
⇒ ∠A = 180∘ − 80∘
⇒ ∠A = 100∘ [obtuse angle ]
Therefore, it is an obtuse angled triangle. Since, it has one angle which is
greater than 90°.

Q73. In a △ABC, if 2∠A = 3∠B = 6∠C, then th s measure of the

smallest angle is: 1. 90°
2. 60°
3. 40°
4. 30°

Ans:4. 30°
Solution:
We have,
2∠A = 3∠B = 6∠C
∴ 3∠B = 2∠A and 6∠C = 2∠A
2
⇒ ∠B 23∠A and 6
∠A 13∠A
= ∠C = =
 Now, ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180∘ [Angle sum property of triangle]
2 1
⇒ ∠A + ∠A + ∠A = 180∘
3 3
⇒ 3∠A + 2∠A + ∠A = 180∘ × 3
⇒ 6∠A = 540∘
⇒ ∠A = 90∘
1
∴ Smallest angle = ∠A 1 × 90∘
=
∠C =
3 3
= 30∘
Hence, the correct answer is option (d).
Q74. In Figure. BC = CA and ∠A = 40. Then, ∠ACD is 1 Mark
equal to: 1. 40°
2. 80°
3. 120°
4. 60°

Ans:2. 80°
Solution:
Given, BC = CA,
∘
∴ ∠B = ∠A = 40 [∵ opposite angles of two equal sides are equal]
As we know, the measure of any exterior angles of a triangle is equal to the sum of the measure of
its two interior opposite angles.
So, ∠ACD = ∠A + ∠B = 40∘ + 40∘
∠ACD = 80∘.
Q75. The perimeter of the rectangle whose length is 60cm and a diagonal 1 Mark
is 61cm is: 1. 120cm
2. 122cm
3. 71cm
4.
142cm

Ans:4. 142cm.
Solution:
Given, length of rectangle = 60cm and its diagonal
= 61cm. Let the breadth of a rectangle be xcm.
In right angled △ABC,
⇒ (AC)2 = (AB)2 + (BC)2
⇒ (BC)2 = (AC)2 + (AB)2 [by pythagoras theoram]
⇒ x2 = (61)2 - (60)2 = 3721 - 3600 = 121
⇒ x = √121 = 11cm
∴Breadth of rectangle = 11cm and length of rectangle = 1 Mark
60cm. Now, perimeter of rectangle = 2(l + b)
= 2(60 + 11) = 2 × 71
= 142cm.

Q76. From the following figure, the value of x is:

1. 75°
2. 90°
3. 120°
 4. 60°

Ans:3. 120°.
Solution:
In △ABC, ∠CAB + ∠ABC + ∠BCA = 180∘ [angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ 25∘ + 35∘ + ∠BCA = 180∘
⇒ ∠BCA = 180∘ − 60∘
⇒ ∠BCA = 120∘
Also, ∠BCA is an exterior angle.
∴ ∠BCA = ∠D + y

⇒ y = ∠BCA − ∠D = 120∘ − 60∘

⇒ y = 60∘
Now, ∠x and ∠y form a linear pair.
∘
∴ x + y = 180

⇒ x + 60∘ = 180∘
⇒ x = 180∘ − 60∘ = 120∘
Q77. In Figure. PQ = PR, RS = RQ and ST || QR. If the exterior angle RPU is 140°, then the 1 Mark
measure of angle TSR is:

1. 55°
2. 40°
3. 50°
4. 45°

Ans:2. 40°
Solution:
Here,
∠1 + ∠P = 180∘ [linear pair]
⇒ ∠1 + ∠140∘ = 180∘
⇒ ∠1 = 180∘ − ∠140∘
⇒ ∠1 = 40∘
Since, PQ = PR
∴ ∠Q = ∠R = x [say]
In △PQR, ∠P + ∠Q + ∠R = 180∘ [angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ 40∘ + x + x = 180∘
⇒ 2x = 180∘ − 40∘
⇒ 2x = 140∘
⇒ x = 70∘
So, ∠Q = ∠R = 70∘
Given that, RS = RQ
∴ ∠2 = ∠3 = 70∘
In △SQR, ∠2 + ∠3 + ∠4 = 180∘ [angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ 70∘ + 70∘ + ∠4 = 180∘
⇒ ∠4 = 180∘ − 140∘
⇒ ∠4 = 40∘
Also, ST || QR [given]
Now, ∠4 = ∠6 = 40∘ [alternate interior angles]
∴ ∠TSR = 40∘

Q78. Which of the following is/ are not Pythagorean 1 Mark

triplet (s)?
1. 3, 4, 5
2. 8, 15, 17
3. 7, 24, 25
4. 13, 26, 29
Ans:4. 13, 26, 29
Solution:
In (a)
32 + 42 = 52
⇒ 9 + 16 = 25
⇒ 25 = 25
Since, the sum of the square of two smallest number is equal to the square of
largest number. Hence, it is a Pythagorean triplet.
In (b)
82 + 152 = 172
⇒ 64 + 225 = 289
⇒ 289 = 289
Since, the sum of the square of two smallest number is equal to the square of
largest number. Hence, it is a Pythagorean triplet.
In (c)
72 + 242 = 252
⇒ 49 + 576 = 625
⇒ 625 = 625
Since, the sum of the square of two smallest number is equal to the square of
largest number. Hence, it is a Pythagorean triplet.
In (d)
132 + 262 ≠ 292
⇒ 169 + 676 ≠ 841
⇒ 845 ≠ 841
Since, the sum of the square of two smallest number is not equal to the square of
largest number. Hence, it is not a Pythagorean triplet.
Hence, the correct answer is option (d).
Q79. The top of a broken tree touches the ground at a distance of 12m from its base. 1 Mark
If the tree is broken at a height of 5m from the ground then the actual height
of the tree is:
1. 25m
2. 13m
3. 18m
4. 17m

Ans:3. 18m.
Solution:
Let AB be the given that tree of height h m, which is broken at D which is 12m away from its base
and the height of remaining part, i.e. CS is 5m.
Now, Ab = AC = BC
⇒ AC = AB - BC = h - 5
* AC = CD = h - 5 ...(i)
In right angled △BDC, CD2 = CB2 + BD2 [by pythagoras theoram]
⇒ (h - 5)2 = (5) + (12)2 [from Eq. (i)]
2

⇒ (h - 5)2 = 25 + 144
⇒ (h - 5)2 = 169
⇒ h − 5 = √169 = 13
⇒ h = 13 + 5
⇒ h = 18m
Hence, the height of the tree is 18m.

Q80. Which of the following is the set of measures of the sides of a 1 Mark
triangle?
1. 8cm, 4cm,
20cm 2. 9cm,
17cm, 25cm 3.
11cm, 16cm,
28cm
4. None of these.

Ans:2. 9cm, 17cm, 25cm

Solution:
We knwno that Triangle Inequality Theorem states that the sum of two side lengths of a triangle is
always greater than the third side.
Using this in (a), we get
8 + 4 ≥ 20
⇒ 12 ≥ 20
So, triangle is not
possible Using this in (b),
we get
9 + 17 > 25
⇒ 26 > 25
and,
9 + 25 > 7
⇒ 34 > 7
and,
17 + 25 > 9
⇒ 42 > 9
So, triangle is
possible. Using this
in (c), we get 11 +
16 ≥ 28
⇒ 27 ≥ 28
So, triangle is not possible.
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).