ICSE 2025 EXAMINATION

Sample Question Paper - 5

Mathematics
Time Allowed: 2 hours and 30 minutes Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.

This time is to be spent reading the question paper.

The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

Attempt all questions from Section A and any four questions from Section B.

All work, including rough work, must be clearly shown and must be done on the same sheet as the rest of the

answers.
Omission of essential work will result in a loss of marks.

The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ]

Mathematical tables are provided.

Section A
1. Question 1 Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options: [15]
(a) A retailer purchases a fan for ₹1500 from a wholesaler and sells it to a consumer at 10% profit. If the [1]
sales are intra-state and the rate of GST is 12%, the cost of the fan to the consumer inclusive of tax is:

a) ₹1848 b) ₹1830

c) ₹1650 d) ₹1800
(b) A trader bought a number of articles for ₹1200. Ten were damaged and he sold each of the rest at ₹2 [1]
more than what he paid for it, thus cleaning a profit of ₹60 on the whole transaction. If x denotes the
number of articles he bought, then the value of x is

a) 60 b) 80

c) 110 d) 100
(c) When x3 - 3x2 + 5x - 7 is divided by x - 2, then the remainder is [1]

a) 0 b) -1

c) 2 d) 1
(d) If α and β are the roots of the equation x2 + x - 6 = 0 such that β > α, then the product of the [1]
0 α β+ 1 0
matrices [ ] and [ ] is
α β −β α

a) b)
 −5 4 6 9
[ ] [ ]
−9 −2 −13 −6

c) 5 4 d) 6 13
[ ] [ ]
9 2 9 6

(e) An AP starts with a positive fraction and every alternate term is an integer. If the sum of the first 11 [1]
terms is 33, then the fourth term is

a) 3 b) 6

c) 5 d) 2
(f) If the image of the point P under the reflection in the X-axis is (-3, 2), then the coordinates of the [1]
point P are

a) (-3, -2) b) (3, 2)

c) (-3, 0) d) (3, -2)

(g) O is the point of intersection of the diagonals AC and BD of a trapezium ABCD with AB || DC. [1]
Through O, a line segment PQ is drawn parallel to AB meeting AD in P and BC in Q, then OP is
equal to

a) OP = 1

3
OQ b) OP = OQ

c) OQ = 2OP d) OP = 2OQ
(h) A sphere of radius a units is immersed completely in water contained in a right circular cone of semi- [1]
vertical angle 30° and water is drained off from the cone till its surface touches the sphere. Then, the
volume of water remaining in the cone will be

a) b)
5

a3
2 5π
πa
3
3

c) πa
d) 5πa3
3

(i) The maximum value of 23 - |2x + 3| is [1]

a) 23 b) 20

c) 26 d) 17
(j) The probability that a non leap year selected at random will have 53 Sundays is: [1]

a) 4/7 b) 2/7

c) 1/7 d) 3/7
(k) If both A + B and AB are defined, then which one of the following is true? [1]

a) A and B are square matrices of same b) A and B are square matrices of different
order order

c) A and B are rectangular matrices of d) A and B are rectangular matrices of

same order different order
(l) Join two points P(2, 2) and 0(4, 2) in the point P and rotate the line PQ in anti-clockwise direction at [1]
an angle of 270°. Then, the new coordinates of point Q and the area formed by this figure will be

a) (2, 4); 2.94 sq units b) (4, 2); 4.92 sq units

c) (2, 4); 9.42 sq units d) (4, 2); 9.42 sq units

 (m) The coordinates of the vertices of ∆ABC are respectively (–4, –2), (6, 2) and (4, 6). The centroid G of [1]
∆ABC is:

a) (2, 3) b) (0, –1)

c) (2, 2) d) (3, 3)
(n) If x < y < 2x, then the median and mean of x, y and 2x are 27 and 33, respectively. The mean of x and [1]
y is

a) 25.2 b) 25.5

c) 25 d) 25.1
(o) Assertion (A): Three consecutive terms 2k + 1, 3k + 3 and 5k - 1 form an AP than k is equal to 6. [1]
Reason (R): In an AP a, a + d, a + 2d, ...the sum of n terms of the AP be Sn = n

2
(2a + (n − 1)d)

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

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

2. Question 2 [12]
(a) Sanya has a Recurring Deposit Account in a bank of ₹2000 per month at the rate of 10% per annum. [4]
If she gets ₹83100 at the time of maturity, then find the total time for which the account was held.
(b) Find the fourth proportional of the following. [4]

i. 3a2b2, a3, b3
ii. a2 - 5a + 6, a2 + a - 6, a2 - 9
(c) If sin θ + cos θ = p and sec θ + cosec θ = q, then prove that q(p2 - 1) = 2p. [4]

3. Question 3 [13]
(a) A solid cylinder of radius 7 cm and height 14 cm is melted and recast into solid spheres each of radius [4]
3.5 cm. Find the number of spheres formed.
(b) Three vertices of a parallelogram ABCD taken in order are A(3, 6), B(5, 10) and C(3, 2) find: [4]
i. the coordinates of the fourth vertex D.
ii. length of diagonal BD.
iii. equation of side AB of the parallelogram ABCD.
(c) Use graph paper to answer this question. [5]
i. Plot the points A(4, 6) and B(1, 2).
ii. A' is the image of A, when reflected in X-axis
iii. B' is the image of B, when B is reflected in X = 4.
iv. Give the geometrical name for the figure ABA'B'.
Section B
Attempt any 4 questions
4. Question 4 [10]
(a) Mr. Verma goes to a shop and buy a Jacket having cost ₹ 1180 (list price). The rate of GST 18%. He [3]
tells the shopkeeper to reduce the price such an extent that he has to pay ₹ 1180 inclusive of GST.
Find the reduction needed in the price of the jacket.
(b) Solve the following quadratic equation and give the answer correct to two significant figures. [3]
 4x2 - 7x + 2 = 0
(c) In a class of 40 students, marks obtained by the students in a class test (out of 10) are given below: [4]

Marks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Number of students 1 2 3 3 6 10 5 4 3 3

Calculate the following for the given distribution:

i. Median
ii. Mode
5. Question 5 [10]
(a) If A = [
2 −1
] , then find the following. [3]
0 3

i. 3A
ii. (-2)A
(b) In the given figure, two circles intersect at S and T. STP, BSC and BAP are straight lines. Prove that [3]
PATD is a cyclic quadrilateral.

(c) Show that (x - 5) is a factor of 2x2 - 9x - 5. Hence, factorise 2x2 - 9x - 5. [4]

6. Question 6 [10]
(a) The mid-point of the line joining (3a, 4) and (- 2, 2b) is (2, 2a + 2). Find the values of a and b. [3]
(b) Prove the following identities. [3]

i. (sec A - sin A) (cosec A + cos A) = sin2 A tan A + cot A

ii. (1 + cot A + tan A) (sin A - cos A) =
sec A cosec A
−
2 2
cosec A sec A

(c) Find the sum of all two-digit odd positive numbers. [4]
7. Question 7 [10]
(a) A trader buys x articles for a total cost of ₹ 600. [5]
i. Write down the cost of one article in terms of x. If the cost per article were ₹ 5 more, the number
of articles that can be bought for ₹ 600, would be four less.
ii. Write down the equation in x for the above situation and solve it to find x.
(b) The following distribution represents the height of 160 students of a school. [5]

Height (in cm) Number of Students

140 - 145 12

145 - 150 20

150 - 155 30

155 - 160 38

160 - 165 24
 165 - 170 16

170 - 175 12

175 - 180 8

Draw an ogive for the given distribution taking 2 cm = 5 cm of height on one axis and 2 cm = 20
students on the other axis. Using the graph, determine:
i. the median height
ii. the inter quartile range
iii. the number of students, whose height is above 172 cm.
8. Question 8 [10]
(a) A child has a die whose six faces shows the letters as given below [3]

The die is thrown once. What is the probability of getting

i. A
ii. D
(b) The total surface area of a sphere is 616 cm2. Find the radius and volume of the sphere. [Take π =
22
] [3]
7

(c) In the figure given below, CD is the diameter of the circle which meets the chord AB at P such that [4]
AP = BP = 12 cm. If DP = 8 cm, find the radius of the circle.

9. Question 9 [10]
(a) An integer is such that one-third of the next integer is atleast 2 more than one-fourth of the previous [3]
integer. Find the smallest value of the integer.
(b) The mean of the following data is 14. Find the value of k. [3]

x 5 10 15 20 25

f 7 k 8 4 5

(c) In △ABC, D and E are points on the sides AB and AC respectively, such that DE || BC. If AD = 4x - [4]
3, AE = 8x - 7, BD = 3x - 1 and CE = 5x - 3, then find the value of x.
10. Question 10 [10]
(a) If x : y :: y : z, prove that x : z :: x2 : y2. [3]

(b) Construct a triangle ABC in which base BC = 6 cm, AB = 5.5 cm and ∠ ABC = 120o. [3]

a. Construct circle circumscribing the triangle ABC.

b. Draw a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD so that D is equidistant from B and C.
(c) The shadow of a vertical tower on a level ground increases by 10 m, when the altitude of the sun [4]

changes from 45o to 30o. Find the height of the tower correct to two decimal places.
 Solution
Section A
1. Question 1 Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options:
(i) (a) ₹1848
Explanation: {
Here, selling price of fan = ₹1650
GST on fan = 12% of ₹ 1650
= 1650 × 12

100

= 198
Thus, cost of a fan to the consumer inclusive of tax
= ₹(1650 + 198) = ₹1848
(ii) (d) 100
Explanation: {
As the CP of x articles is ₹1200
∴ CP of one article = ₹
1200

As the selling price of each article is ₹2 more than its CP.

∴ SP of each article = ₹( 1200

x
+ 2)

Since 10 articles were damaged, therefore

Number of articles left for selling = x - 10
∴ SP of all articles (worth selling) = ₹(x - 10) ( 1200

x
+ 2)

As the trader earns a net profit of ₹60.

∴ (x - 10) ( 1200

x
+ 2) = 1200 + 60
1200+2x
⇒ (x - 10) ( x
) = 1260
⇒ (x - 10)(1200 + 2x) = 1260x
⇒ 1200x + 2x2 - 12000 - 20x - 1260x = 0
⇒ 2x2 - 80x - 12000 = 0
⇒ x2 - 40x - 6000 = 0 [dividing both sides by 2]
⇒ x2 - 100x + 60x - 6000 = 0 [splitting the middle term]
⇒ x (x - 100) + 60 (x - 100) = 0

⇒ (x - 100) (x + 60) = 0

⇒ x = 100 or x = - 60

∴ x = 100 [∵ number of articles cannot be negative]

(iii) (b) -1
Explanation: {
f(x) = x3 - 3x2 + 5x - 7
g(x) = x - 2, if x - 2 = 0, then x = 2
Remainder will be
∴ f(2) = (2)3 - 3(2)2 + 5 × 2 - 7
= 8 - 12 + 10 - 7 = 18 - 19 = -1
∴ Remainder = -1

(iv) 6 9
(b) [ ]
−13 −6

Explanation: {
Given quadratic equation is x2 + x - 6 = 0
⇒ x2 + 3x - 2x - 6 = 0 [by splitting the middle term]
 ⇒ x(x + 3) - 2(x + 3) = 0
⇒ (x + 3) (x - 2) = 0
⇒ x = -3, 2

Also, given β > α

∴ We take β = 2 and α = -3
2
0 α β + 1 0 0 − αβ 0 + α
Now, [ ][ ] =[ 2
]
α β −β α αβ + α − β 0 + αβ
2
−(−3)(2) (−3)
= [ ]
2
(−3)(2) − 3 − (2) (−3)(2)

6 9
= [ ]
−6 − 3 − 4 −6

6 9
= [ ]
−13 −6

(v) (d) 2
Explanation: {
Given, S11 = 33
⇒
11

2
(2a + 10d) = 33 [∵ Sn = n

2
[2a + (n - 1)d]
⇒ a + 5d = 3
i.e. a6 = 3 ⇒ a4 = 2 [∵ alternate terms are integers and the given sum is possible]

(vi) (a) (-3, -2)

Explanation: {
Clearly, point P will be the reflection of (-3, 2) in the X-axis. Thus, (-3, -2) is the required point.
(vii) (b) OP = OQ
Explanation: {
Given ABCD is a trapezium. Diagonals AC and BD intersect at O.
∴ PQ || AB || DC

To prove PO = QO

Proof In △ABD and △POD,

PO || AB [∵ PQ || AB]
∠ ADB = ∠ PDO [common angle]

∠ABD = ∠ POD [corresponding angles]

∴ △ABD ∼ △P OD [by AA similarity criterion]
Then, =
OP

AB
...(i) PD

AD

In △ABC and △OQC, OQ || AB [∵ PQ || AB]

∠ ACB = ∠ OCQ [common angle]

and ∠ BAC = ∠ QOC [corresponding angles]

∴ △ABC ∼ △OQC [by AA similarity criterion]
OQ QC
Then, AB
=
BC
...(ii)
Now, in △ADC, OP || DC
∴
AP

PD
=
OA

OC
...(iii) [by basic proportionality theorem]
In △ABC, OQ || AB
BQ
∴
QC
=
OA

OC
...(iv) [by basic proportionality theorem]
From Eqs. (iii) and (iv),
AP BQ
=
PD QC

On adding 1 to both sides, we get

AP BQ
+ 1 = + 1
PD QC
 AP +P D BQ+QC
⇒ =
PD QC

AD BC
⇒ =
PD QC

QC
⇒
PD

AD
=
BC
[reciprocal the terms]
OQ
⇒
OP
= [from Eqs. (i) and (ii)]
AB AB

⇒ OP = OQ
(viii) (b) 5π
a3
3

Explanation: {
Let radius of sphere be a, i.e. OK = OA = a.
Then, the centre O of a sphere will be centroid of the △BCD

∴ OA = 1

3
AB ⇒ AB = 3(OA)
In right angled △OKB,
sin 30o = OK

OB
= a

OB
a
⇒
1

2
= OB

⇒ OB = 2a
Now, AB = OA + OB = a + 2a = 3a
Now, in right angled △BAC,
= tan 30o ⇒
AC AC 1

AB AB
=
√3

3a
⇒ AC = AB
=
√3 √3
−−
∴ AC = √3a units
Now, volume of a cone BCD = 1

3
π (AC)2 × AB
– 2
= 1

3
π(a√3) ×3a = 3πa 3

∴ Volume of water remaining in the cone = Volume of the cone BCD - Volume of a sphere
= 3π a3 - 4

3
π a3 = 5π

3
a3 cu units
(ix) (a) 23
Explanation: {
Since, |x| is always non-negative.
∴ a - |x| ≤ a
So, the maximum value of 23 - |2x + 3| is 23.
(x) (c) 1/7
Explanation: {
Non-leap year contains 365 days = 364 days + 1 day weeks + 1 day = 52 weeks + 1 remaining day = 52 Sundays + 1
remaining day
We will have 53 Sundays if 1 remaining day is a Sunday.
Possible outcomes = {(Monday), (Tuesday), (Wednesday), (Thursday), (Friday), (Saturday), (Sunday)}
Number of Total outcomes = 7
Number of possible outcomes = 1
Required Probability= 1/7
(xi) (a) A and B are square matrices of same order
Explanation: {
 Since, A + B is defined, therefore both A and B are of the same type.
Suppose that both A and B are of order m × n.
Also, AB is defined.
Thus, the number of columns in the pre-factor A must be equal to the number of rows in the post-factor B, i.e. n = m
Hence, both A and B are of order n × n, i.e. A and B are square matrices of the same type.
(xii) (d) (4, 2); 9.42 sq units
Explanation: {
When we rotate the line PQ in anti-clockwise direction at an angle of 270°, then the new coordinates of point Q will
be at R, which touches the X-axis at (2, 0).
Hence, the coordinates of R are (2, 0).

−− −−− −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
Now, PQ = √(4 − 2) 2
+ (2 − 2)
2
= √2 2
+ 0 = 2 units [∵ distance = √(x
2 − x1 )
2
+ (y2 − y1 )
2
]

r2 =
3 3
Area of the figure = 4
π
4
× 3.14 × 4 = 9.42 sq units
(xiii) (c) (2, 2)
Explanation: {
Centroid : x= (x1+x2+x3)/3
y= (y1+y2+y3)/3

(xiv) (b) 25.5

Explanation: {
As x, y and 2x are in ascending order, therefore median is y.
∴ y = 27
x+y+2x
Also, mean = 3
= 33
3x+27
⇒
3
= 33 ⇒ x = 24
x+y 24+27
∴ Mean of x and y = 2
=
2
=
51

2
= 25.5
(xv) (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: {
For 2k + 1, 3k + 3 and 5k - 1 to form an AP
(3k + 3) - (2k + 1) = (5k - 1) - (3k + 3)
k + 2 = 2k - 4
2 + 4 = 2k - k = k
k=6
So, both assertion and reason are correct but reason does not explain assertion.
2. Question 2
(i) p = ₹ 2000 per month
r = 10%
m.v. = ₹83,100
n=?
prn(n+1)
m.v = pn + 2400
2000×10×n(n+1)
⇒ 83,100 = 2000 n + 2400
25n(n+1)
⇒ 83,100 = 2000n + 3
2
25n +25n
⇒ 83,100 = 2000n + 3

⇒ 83,100 × 3 = 6000n + 25n2 + 25n

 ⇒ 25n2 + 6025n - 249300 = 0
⇒ 25(n2 + 241n - 9972) = 0
⇒ n2 + 241n - 9972 = 0
2
−241± √(241) −4(1)(−9972)

⇒ n= 2×1

−241± √97969
n=
2
−241±313
n=
2
−241+313
n= 2

n = 36 months
n = 3 years
Neglecting -ve value. As no. of months can't be -ve.​​
(ii) i. 3a2b2, a3, b3

Let the fourth proportional to 3a2, a3, b3 be x.

⇒ 3a2b2 : a3 :: b3 : x
⇒ 3a2b2 × x = a3 × b3
3 3
a ×b
⇒ x= 2 2
3a b

⇒ x= 1

3
ab
ii. a2 - 5a + 6, a2 + a - 6, a2 - 9
Let the fourth proportional to a2 - 5a + 6, a2 + a - 6 and a2 - 9 be x.
⇒ a2 - 5a + 6 : a2 + a - 6 :: a2 - 9 : x
⇒ (a2 - 5a + 6) x = (a2 + a - 6) (a2 - 9)
2 2
(a +a−6)(a −9)
⇒ x =
2
(a −5a+6)

2 2 2
(a +3a−2a−6)(a − 3 )
x =
2
a −3a−2a+6

[a(a+3)−2(a+3)](a+3)(a−3)
x =
a(a−3)−2(a−3)

= (a + 3)2
(a+3)(a−2)(a+3)(a−3)
=
(a−3)(a−2)

x = (a + 3)2​
(iii)Given, sin θ + cos θ = p
sec θ + cosec θ = q
then prove that q(p2 - 1) = 2p
sec θ + cosec θ = q
1 1
+ = q
cos θ sin θ
sin θ+cos θ
⇒
sin θ⋅cos θ
= q [given, sin θ + cos θ = p]
p
⇒ = q
sin θ⋅cos θ

LHS.
q(p2 - 1)
{(sin θ + cos θ)2 - 1}
p
⇒
sin θ⋅cos θ

(sin2θ cos2θ + 2 sin θ⋅ cos θ - 1)

p
⇒
sin θ⋅cos θ

⇒
P

sin θ−cos θ
(1 + 2 sin θ⋅ cos θ - 1)
p
⇒ (2 sin θ ⋅ cos θ)
sin θ−cos θ

⇒ 2p
Here, LHS = RHS
q(p2 - 1) = 2p Proved
3. Question 3
(i) Given, radius of cylinder (r) = 7 cm
height (h) = 14 cm
radius of one sphere (R) = 3.5 cm
 Let the number of spheres formed be n.
∴ Volume of n spheres formed = Volume of cylinder.
4 3 2
n× πR = πr h
3

n×
4

3
× π × (3.5)
3
=π × 7 × 7 × 14
n= 7×7×14×3

4×3.5×3.5×3.5
= 12
Hence, number of spheres formed = 12
(ii) i. Let the fourth vertex be D(x, y), then
Mid point of AC = Mid point of BD

3+3 5+x
∴
2
=
2
(for x)
(as mid points are equal)
6+2 10+y
and 2
=
2
(for y)
∴ x = 1 and y = -2
∴ D(1, -2).
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
ii. Length of BD = ∣∣√(10 + 2) 2
+ (5 − 1) ∣
2
∣
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
∣ 2∣
2
[By using distance formula, ∣√(x2 − x1 ) + y2 − y1 ) ∣]
∣ ∣
−−−−−−− −−−
= ∣√122 + 42 ∣ = |√160|
∣ ∣
−−
=4 √10 units
10−6
iii. Slope of AB = 5−3
=
4

2
=2
∴ Eqn. of AB : y - 6 = 2(x - 3)

[By using equation of a line, y - y1 - m(x - x1)]

y - 6 = 2x - 6
or 2x - y = 0
(iii)

i.

ii. The image of A on reflection in X-axis is A'(4, - 6)

iii. The image of B on reflection in the line AA' is B' (7, 2)
iv. ABA'B' is kite.
Section B
4. Question 4
(i) Let the reduced price of jacket be ₹x.
Then, amount of GST on ₹x = 18% of x = 18

100
× x
∴ Mr. Verma pays the amount for jacket,

= ₹x + ₹ x = ₹(1 + )x
18

100
18

100

= ₹ (1 + 9

50
)x = ₹( 59

50
)x
 According to the given condition,
x = 1180
59

50

⇒ x= 1180×50

59
= ₹1000
∴ Reduced price of the jacket = ₹1000
Thus, the reduction needed in the price of jacket
= ₹(1180 - 1000) = ₹180
(ii) 4x2 - 7x + 2 = 0

Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get

a = 4, b = -7, c = 2
D = b2 - 4ac
= (-7)2 - 4 × 4 × 2
= 49 - 32
= 17
Roots are
−b± √D
x= 2a

7± √17
⇒ x= 2×4

7± √17 7±4⋅123
⇒ x= 8
=
8
7+4⋅123 7−4⋅123
⇒ Either x = 8
or 8

⇒ x= 11⋅123

8
= 1.39 = 1.4
or, x = 2⋅877

8
= 0.359 = 0.36
⇒ x = 1.4
or, x = 0.36
(iii) Marks (x) No. of students (f) cf

1 1 1

2 2 3

3 3 6

4 3 9

5 6 15

6 10 25

7 5 30

8 4 34

9 3 37

10 3 40

Σf = 40
i. Median = 6
ii. Mode = 6
5. Question 5
(i) 2 −1
Given, A = [ ]
0 3

2 −1 2 × 3 −1 × 3 6 −3
i. 3 A = 3 [ ]= [ ] =[ ]
0 3 0 × 3 3 × 3 0 9

2 −1 −2 × 2 −2 × (−1) −4 2
ii. (-2) A = (−2) [ ]= [ ] =[ ]
0 3 −2 × 0 −2 × 3 0 −6
 (ii)

Let ∠ 1 = ∠ PDT
∠ 2 = ∠ TSC
∠ 3 = ∠ PAT

∠4 = ∠ TSB
Here, ∠ 1 = ∠ 2 and ∠ 3 = ∠ 4 {∵ exterior angle of cyclic quadrilateral is equal to the interior opposite angle}
∠ 2 + ∠ 4 = 180o {∵ BSC is a straight line}
∴ ∠1 + ∠ 3 = 180o
Hence PATD is a cyclic quadrilateral.
{∵ ∠ 1 + ∠ 3 = 180o}
​Hence proved.
(iii)Let p(x) = 2x2 - 9x - 5 and g(x) = x - 5
Now, g(x) = 0
x - 5 = 0, x = 5
By factor theorem, g(x) will be factor of p(x) if p(5) = 0
And, p(5) = 2 × (5) − 9 × 5 − 5 2

= 50 - 45 - 5 = 50 - 50 = 0
p(5) = 0, So g(x) is a factor of p(x)
Now, 2x2 - 9x - 5
2x2 - 10x + x - 5 [∵ (-5) × 2x2 = -10x2 and -10x × x = 10x2]
2x(x - 5) + 1(x - 5)
(2x + 1) (x - 5)​​
6. Question 6
(i) Let the coordinate of A and B are (3a, 4) and (-2, 2b) respectively.

C divides, AB in the ratio 1 : 1

3a−2
2 =
2

⇒ 3a - 2 = 4
∴ a = 2
4+2b
Again, 2a + 2 = 2
4+2b
⇒ 4+2= 2

⇒ 4 + 2b = 12
∴ b = 4

Hence the value of a and b are 2 and 4.​​

(ii) i. LHS = (sec A - sin A) (cosec A + cos A)
=( 1

cos A
− sin A) (
1

sin A
+ cos A)

1−sin A cos A 1+sin A cos A

=( cos A
)(
sin A
)

2 2

[∵ (a - b)(a + b) = a2 - b2]
(1− sin A cos A)
= sin A cos A
2 2 2 2

[∵ sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1]
sin A+ cos A− sin A cos A
= sin A cos A
2 2 2 2
sin A− sin A cos A+ cos A
= sin A cos A
2 2 2
sin A(1− cos A)+ cos A
=
sin A cos A
 2 2 2 4 2
sin A sin A+ cos A sin A+ cos A
= sin A cos A
= sin A cos A
4 2 3

= sin A
+
cos A
= sin A
+
cos A

sin A cos A sin A cos A cos A sin A

= sin 2
A⋅
sin A

cos A
+ cot A
= sin2 A ⋅ tan A + cot A = RHS
Hence proved.
ii. LHS = (1 + cot A + tan A) (sin A - cos A)
cos A sin A
= (1 + sin A
+
cos A
) (sin A - cos A)
2 2
sin A cos A+ cos A+ sin A
=( sin A cos A
) (sin A - cos A)
2 2
(sin A−cos A)(sin A+ cos A+sin A cos A)

= sin A cos A

[∵ (a - b)(a2 + b2 + ab) = a3 - b3] ...(i)

3 3
sin A− cos A
= sin A cos A
1 1

and RHS = sec A

2
−
cosec A

2
= c os A

1
- sin A

1
cosec A sec A
2 2
sin A c os A
2 2 3 3
sin A cos A sin A− cos A
= cos A
−
sin A
= cos A sin A
...(ii)
From Eqs. (i) and (ii),
LHS = RHS
Hence proved.
(iii)11 + 13 + 15 + ... + 99 = ?
a = 11, d = 2, an = 99
an = a + (n - 1)d
99 = 11 + (n - 1)(2)
88 = (n - 1)2
(n - 1) = 44
n = 44 + 1
n = 45
n
Sn = [a + l]
2

S45 = 45

2
[11 + 99]
= 45

2
× 110

= 2475​​
7. Question 7
(i) Number of articles = x
​The total cost of article = ₹600
600 600
− = 5
x−4 x

1 1
600 [ − ] = 5
x−4 x

x−x+4 5
=
x(x−4) 600

4 1
=
x(x−4) 120

480 = x2 - 4x
x2 - 4x - 480 = 0
x2 - 24x + 20x - 480 = 0
x(x - 24) + 20(x - 24) = 0
(x - 24)(x + 20) = 0
x - 24 = 0; x + 20 = 0
x = 24, x = -20
Since the number of article cannot be negative.
So x = 24
(ii) The cumulative frequency table for the given continuous distribution is given below:
Height Number of Students Cumulative frequency (c.f.)

140 - 145 12 12
 145 - 150 20 32

150 - 155 30 62

155 - 160 38 100

160 - 165 24 124

165 - 170 16 140

170 - 175 12 152

175 - 180 8 160

N = 160

th
i. Median = N

2
th term = ( 160

2
) term = 80th term
Median = 157.5 cm
ii. Lower quartile, Q1 = N

4
th term = 160

4
th term
= 40th term = 151.25
th
3N 3×160
Upper quartile, Q3 = ( 4
) term = 4

= 120th term = 164.25

Inter quartile range = Q3 - Q1
= 164.25 - 151.25
= 13
iii. The number of students, whose height is above 172 cm
= 160 - 144
= 16.
8. Question 8
(i) n(s) = 6' = 6
∵ We know that:

When 'n' dice are throw, total no. of sample space is equals to 6n
i.e n(s) = 6n
But here only one dice is thrown, ∴ n = 1
So n(s) = 6' = 6
The only differs is instead of no. letters are written here.
Let E1 be the event of getting 'A' and E2 be the event of getting D
n( E1 )
P(E1) = =
1

6
n(s)

n( E2 )
P(E1) = =
1

6
n(s)

(ii) Surface area of sphere = 616 cm2

r = ?, V = ?
∵ Surface area of sphere = 4π r2
22
616 = 4 × 7
× r
2

2 616×7
r =
88
 r2 = 49
r = 7 cm
Volume of sphere = 4

3
πr
3

4 22 3
= × × 7
3 7

= 205.33 cm3
Radius of sphere = 7 cm and volume of sphere = 205.33 cm
(iii)Let the radius of circle be r cm.
∴ OP = r - 8

If a diameter bisects a chord, then it must be perpendicular to the chord.

∴ ∠ APO = 90°
In △APO r2 = (12)2 + (r - 8)2
(Using Pythagoras theorem)
⇒ r2 = 144 + r2 - 16r + 64
⇒ 16r = 208

⇒ r =
208

16

= 13 cm
9. Question 9
x+1 x−1
(i) Let the integer be x, then one-third of the next integer is 3
and one-fourth of the previous integer is 4
.
According to the question,
x+1 x−1 12(x+1) 12(x−1)

3
≥
4
+2⇒ 3
≥
4
+ 2 × 12 [multiplying both sides by 12]
⇒ 4(x + 1) ≥ 3(x - 1) + 24
⇒ 4x + 4 ≥ 3x - 3 + 24

⇒ 4x + 4 - (3x + 4) ≥ 3x + 21 - (3x + 4) [subtracting (3x + 4) from both sides]

⇒ 4x + 4 - 3x - 4 ≥ 3x + 21 - 3x - 4
⇒ x ≥ 17
Hence, the smallest value of x is 17.
(ii) Table for the given data is
xi fi fixi

5 7 35

10 k 10k

15 8 120

20 4 80

25 5 125

Total ∑ fi = k + 24 ∑ fixi = 10k + 360

Here, ∑ fi = k + 24 and ∑ fixi = 10k + 360

Given, mean = 14
Σfi xi 10k+360
∴
Σf
= 14 ⇒ k+24
= 14
i

⇒ 10k + 360 = 14(k + 24)

⇒ 10k + 360 = 14k + 336
 ⇒ 14k - 10k = 360 - 336
⇒ 4k = 24 ⇒ k = =6 24

(iii)Given, in △ABC, DE || BC
By Thales theorem, we get
4x−3 8x−7
AD

DB
=
AE

EC
⇒
3x−1
=
5x−3
[∵ AD = 4x - 3, DB = 3x - 1, AE = 8x - 7, EC = 5x - 3]

⇒ (4x - 3) (5x - 3) = (8x - 7) (3x - 1)

⇒ 20x2 - 12x + 9 - 15x = 24x2 - 21x - 8x + 7
⇒ 4x2 - 2x - 2 = 0
⇒ 2x2 - x - 1 = 0 [dividing both sides by 2]
⇒ 2x2 - 2x + x - 1 = 0 [by splitting the middle term]
⇒ 2x(x - 1) + 1(x - 1) = 0 ⇒ (2x + 1) (x - 1) = 0
1
∴ x=− 2
or x = 1
If x = − , then AD = 4 × − 1

2
1

2
- 3 = -5 < 0 [not possible]
Hence, x = 1 is the required value.
10. Question 10
y
(i) Let = = k x

y 2

x = yk and y = kz
L.H.S.
x yk
= y
2
( )
k

2
= k2
R.H.S.
2
2 (yk)
x
=
y2 (kz)
2

2 2
y k
=
2 2
k z
2 2 2
(k z )k

=
2 2
k z

= k2 : LHS
= k2
2
x x
∵ =
z y2

∴ x : z : : x2 : y2
Proved
(ii) a. Steps of construction:
i. Draw a line segment BC = 6 cm.
ii. Construct ∠ CBX = 120o.
iii. Cuts BX at 5.5 cm.
iv. Join A to C.
v. Construct perpendicular bisectors of AB and BC, intersecting at O. Join AO.
vi. Taking O as centre, and OA as radius draw a circle, passing through A, B, and C.
b. i. Extend the right bisector of BC, which intersect the circle at D.
ii. Join A to D and C to D.
 iii. ABCD is required cyclic quadrilateral.

(iii)Let the height of the tower is h m.

In △ABC, tan 45o = AB

BC

1= h

x = h ...(i)
In △ADB, tan 30o = AB

BD
1 h
=
√3 10+x

–
10 + x = √3h
–
10 + h = √3h [from (i)]
–
√3h - h = 10
–
h(√3 - 1) = 10
h= 10

√3−1

10 √3+1
= ×
√3−1 √3+1

10×( √3+1)
=
2
–
= 5 × (√3 + 1)
= 5(1.732 + 1)
= 5 × 2.732
= 13.66 m