MATHEMATICS

STATISTICS AT A GLANCE

Total Number of students who took the examination 136056

Highest Marks Obtained 100
Lowest Marks Obtained 7
Mean Marks Obtained 70.12

Percentage of Candidates according to marks obtained

Mark Range
Details
0-20 21-40 41-60 61-80 81-100
Number of Candidates 2180 9813 37598 35662 50803
Percentage of Candidates 1.60 7.21 27.63 26.21 37.34
Cumulative Number 2180 11993 49591 85253 136056
Cumulative Percentage 1.60 8.81 36.45 62.66 100.00

Range of Marks Obtained

37.34
40.00
Percentage of Candidates

35.00
27.63
30.00 26.21

25.00

20.00

15.00

7.21
10.00

5.00 1.60

0.00
0-20 21-40 41-60 61-80 81-100

Marks Obtained

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 MATHEMATICS
ANALYSIS OF PERFORMANCE

Question 1
 2 6   3 2  4 0
(a) Given A =   ,B=   , C = 
2 0   4 0 0 2
Find the matrix X such that A + 2X = 2B + C. [3]
(b) At what rate % p.a. will a sum of ` 4000 yield ` 1324 as compound interest in 3 years? [3]
(c) The median of the following observations 11, 12, 14, ( x  2), (x + 4), ( x  9) , 32, 38, 47
arranged in ascending order is 24. Find the value of x and hence find the mean. [4]

Examiners’ Comments Suggestions for teachers

(a) Candidates committed errors in the addition of two  Sufficient dealing of operation of
matrices and made mistakes in finding – A (i.e. negative integers is necessary e.g.
negative of a matrix). Concept of change of sign of – 6 + 4 – 2 = -4
each element of a matrix to find negative of a matrix  4 10   2 5
was unclear. Division by 2 to get X from 2X was
x=½   
 6 2   3 1
missing, so many wrote incorrect answers.  Emphasize on reading the question
(b) Most candidates answered the question correctly. carefully, analyze and then write
Some candidates attempted the sum directly without the given data. Finally they need to
showing steps hence they lost marks. Some write the formula followed by the
candidates took the amount equal to ` 1324 instead substitution. 5324 = 4000 ( 1+
of ` 5324. Some failed to express both sides in the r/100 )³.
correct cube from e.g. 1331/1000 = (11/10)3.  The concept of mean, median and
(c) Most candidates answered correctly. However a mode for all distribution and
few failed to identify the difference between mean methods of finding them must be
and median and also the median position. Failing to made clear.
equate x + 4 = 24 the value of x was wrong hence  Students must be advised on the
the value of mean was incorrect too. meaning of the word ‘hence’ in a
particular question. It implies that
the second result is a follow up to
the first. So an independent
working is incomplete that will lead
to loss of marks.
MARKING SCHEME
Question 1
A + 2X = 2B + C
2X = 2B + C – A
 3 2   4 0   2 6 
2X = 2    
 4 0 0 2 2 0 

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  6 4   4 0   2 6 
=  8 0    0 2    2 0 
     
 6  4  2 4  0  6   4 10 
2X =  8  0  2 0  2  0   6 2 
   
 2 5
X= 
3 1 
(b) P = ` 4000
CI = ` 1324
 A = ` 5324
A = P (1  r ) n
100
5324 = 4000 (1  r )3
100

 
5324  100  r
3

4000 100

1000  10   110 
1331  11  100  r
3 3

  100  r   11
110 10
100 + r = 110
r = 10% A1
(c) 11, 12, 14, (x-2), ( x  4) , (x+9), 32, 38, 47 11,12,14,18,24,29,32,38,47
Hence n  9
n 1 9 1
Median =   5th term Substituting x = 20
2 2
= x  4 sum of all the numbers = 225
Given median = 24  mean = 225  25
9
ie x  4  24
x = 20

Question 2
(a) What number must be added to each of the numbers 6, 15, 20 and 43 to make them
proportional? [3]
(b) If ( x  2) is a factor of the expression 2 x  ax  bx 14 and when the expression is
3 2

divided by ( x  3) , it leaves a remainder 52, find the values of a and b. [3]

(c) Draw a histogram from the following frequency distribution and find the mode from the
graph:
Class 0-5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-25 25-30
[4]
Frequency 2 5 18 14 8 5

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Examiners’ Comments
Suggestions for teachers
(a) The initial understanding of proportionality was clear
 Basic concepts of remainder and
to most candidates and hence wrote
factor must be taught with clarity
6  x 20  x
 Or (6 + x)(43 + x) = (20 + x) (15 + x) so calculation errors are
15  x 43  x minimized.
 These basic but major errors
The errors were mostly in multiplication or in must be highlighted to enable
simplification. students avoid committing
(b) Most candidates committed errors in the first step of errors in all forms of
application of Remainder and Factor Theorem by examination. They must be
writing incorrect simultaneous equations in ‘a’ and ‘b’ taught on how to choose the x-
(c) Most candidates answered the question correctly axis and y-axis. Concepts of
however a few errors observed were: Histogram as well as
(i) Incorrect choice of axis. determination of mode from it
(ii) Histogram drawn with cumulative frequency should be clearly explained and
instead of frequency students should be given
(iii) Failure to draw the two intersecting lines and additional practice.
vertical line to identify mode.

MARKING SCHEME
Question 2

Q.2 Let x be the number

(a) 6 x 20  x
=
15  x 43  x
(6  x)(43  x) = (20  x)(15  x)
258  49x  x2 = 300  35x  x2
14x = 42
x = 3
The required number is 3

(b) As x – 2 is a factor
f(x) = x3 + ax2 + bx + 6
f(x) = 0
2(2)3 + a(2)2 + b(2) – 14 = 0
16 + 4a + 2b – 14 = 0
4a + 2b = -2 OR

2a + b = -1
2(3) 3+ a(3)2 + b(3) – 14 = 52
54 + 9a + 3b = 66
9a + 3b = 12
3a + b = 4
2a + b = -1
(-) (-) (+)
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 a=5
b=4–3a
= 4 – 15 = -11
b = -11
a = 5, b = –11
(c) GRAPH

Question 3
(a) Without using tables evaluate 3 cos 80°. Cosec 10° + 2 sin 59° sec 31°. [3]

(b) In the given figure, BAD  65

45°
ABD  70, BDC  45
(i) Prove that AC is a diameter of the circle.
(ii) Find ACB
[3]

(c) AB is a diameter of a circle with centre C = (-2,5). If A = (3,-7). Find

(i) the length of radius AC
(ii) the coordinates of B. [4]
Examiners’ Comments
Suggestions for teachers
(a) Candidates committed errors in writing the - Stress on working of a particular sum must
complementary function correctly. Some always be shown, as skipping of relevant
skipped steps and wrote a direct working steps leads to loss of marks. The
complementary result without showing any candidates should have a clear concept of
working which led to loss of marks. trigonometric functions of angles and the
(b) Though centre was not given many candidates corresponding complementary angles.
assumed AC as the diameter and took  Emphasise on geometry needs to be worked
∠ABC = 90°.Reasons related to the results was on the basis of given data. Angles must be
missing which led to loss of marks. correctly named and all reasons clearly
(c) Some candidates were incorrect in applying the expressed.
distance formula (√{(x2 – x1)2 + (y2 – y1)2})  Incorrect Substitution was due to concept
correctly. Some did not equate (3+x)/2 to -2 or of integers e.g. +(-2) is -2 and not 2. Insist
(-7+y)/2 to 5 so as to find x and y. The answer that the coordinate of a point must always
too was not written in the coordinate form. be written in the form (a,b).

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 MARKING SCHEME
Question 3
(a) 3 cos 80°. Cosec 10° + 2 sin 59° sec 31°

= 3 cos80° . cosec (90° – 80°) + 2 sin 59° sec(90° – 59°)

= 3 cos 80° . sec 80° + 2 sin 59° cosec 59°

1 1
= 3cos80  2sin 59
cos80 sin 59
= 3+2
= 5
(b) Given BAD  65
ABD  70
BDC  45
(i) ADB = 180° - (65°+70°) = 45°
(sum of the angles of triangle)
ADB + BDC = 45°+45° =90°

 AC is a diameter (angle in a semicircle is

90°)
(ii) ACB = ADB = 45° (angles in the
Same segment).
(c) A (3, -7) Centre C = (-2,5)

3  x  2 Or 7  x  5
2 2 C
A
3+x = -4 -7 + y = 10
(3,-7)
 B
(-2,5) (x,y)
x = -7 y = 17

 B = ( -7, 17)
Length of radius AC = (3  2)2  (7  5) 2
= 25  144
= 169 = 13 units

Question 4
(a) Solve the following equation and calculate the answer correct to two decimal places:
x2  5x  10  0. [3]

(b) In the given figure, AB and DE are

perpendicular to BC.
(i) Prove that ABC DEC
(ii) If AB = 6cm: DE = 4cm and

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 AC = 15 cm. Calculate CD.
(iii) Find the ratio of the area of ABC : area of DEC. [3]
(c) Using a graph paper, plot the points A(6, 4) and B(0, 4).
(i) Reflect A and B in the origin to get the images A and B.
(ii) Write the co-ordinates of A and B.
(iii) State the geometrical name for the figure ABAB.
(iv) Find its perimeter. [4]
Examiners’ Comments
(a) In most cases substitution in formula was correct but
Suggestions for teachers
candidates made errors in calculations of square root.
 Explain that the correct calculations
Due to rounding off to 2 decimal places at the initial
to be done to the least 3 decimal
stage the final answer of two decimal places was
places so as to obtain the correct
incorrect.
approximated answer. Instruct
Candidates solved the square root by division
candidates on how to use 4 figure
method however use of a four figure log table to find
log tables to find the square root that
the square root is permissible. Results obtained did
facilitates the calculation process.
not consider the 3 decimal places that would lead to
 Regular practice is necessary
the correct answer.
specially to write the corresponding
(b) Proof of similarity was answered correctly by
ratio of sides correctly. Insist on
candidates but some made mistakes in writing the
writing all ratios in its lowest team.
corresponding ratios correctly for which answer to
 It is very necessary for graphs to be
CD was incorrect. In the third part many candidates
drawn for questions based on
wrote:
graphs. Further all coordinate forms
Area  ABC 36
 . But answers must be written in must be written in word form.
Area  DEC 16 Concepts of negative and positive
simplified form, i.e. 9/4 or 9:4. side of both x-axis and y-axis along
(c) Various types of errors were committed such as: with plotting points in the graph
(i) A few candidates did not use a graph paper paper on the basis of the coordinates
(ii) Some candidates interchanged the –ve and +ve of the given points must be made
axes of both x and y very clear.
(iii) Few candidates plotted the points incorrectly
(iv) Plotted points (-6,-4) and (0,-4) incorrectly
(v) Incomplete figures or named incorrectly.
(vi) Perimeter was found in a lengthy process by using distance formula instead of using the graph.

MARKING SCHEME
Question 4

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 (a) Solve x2  5x 10  0
b  b 2  4ac
x =
2a
5  25  40
=
2 1
5  65
=
2
= 5  8.062
2
= 13.062 or 3.062
2 2
= 6.531 or -1.531
= 6.53 or -1.53
Answer correct to 2 d.p.
(b) In ABC and DEC
B  E  90 and
C  C
ABC ~ DEC (A.A similarity)
AB AC

DE DC

6 15
(ii) = =  DC = 10 cm
4 DC
area  ABC  6
     94  9 : 4
2 2
(iii)  3
area  DEC 4 2
(c) A(-6, -4)
B(0,-4)
AB AB is a parallelogram B1
Perimeter = 2(6+10) = 32 units

Question 5
(a) Solve the following inequation, write the solution set and represent it on the number line:
x x 1 1
  1  , x  R
3 2 3 6 [3]
(b) Mr. Britto deposits a certain sum of money each month in a Recurring Deposit Account of
a bank. If the rate of interest is of 8% per annum and Mr. Britto gets ` 8088 from the
bank after 3 years, find the value of his monthly instalment. [3]
(c) Salman buys 50 shares of face value ` 100 available at ` 132.
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 (i) What is his investment?
(ii) If the dividend is 7.5%, what will be his annual income?
(iii) If he wants to increase his annual income by ` 150, how many extra shares should he
buy? [4]

Examiners’ Comments
(a) Errors were in transposition of x terms on one side Suggestions for teachers
and constants on the other.  Emphasize on writing of
Many candidates failed to write the solution in the set solutions in a set form. If there is a
form hence they lost marks. There were errors in fractional number in the solution
representation of the solution on the number line. set then it must be indicated.
1⅗ was not marked on the number line.  Students must be advised to read
(b) Some candidates took n as 3 instead of 12 x 3 = 36. the question carefully and identify
Many lost marks for using ` 8088 as interest instead the given data. The concept that
of the matured value. In some cases candidates recurring deposits is a monthly
forgot to divide by 12 so as to convert rate per annum deposit hence is monthly and rate
to per month. is calculated on a per month
(c) Most candidates answered the question correctly. basis needs to be made very
Some made errors in finding the dividend for taking
clear.
N.V. as ` 32 instead of ` 100. Some committed
errors in shifting the decimal point of 7.5% and  Additional practice sessions of
ended up writing ` 37.50 instead of ` 375. questions on face value, nominal
value, market value etc. and hence
to apply the formula correctly.
Calculation of dividends should
be explained thoroughly.
MARKING SCHEME
Question 5

x x 1
(a) If   1
3 2 3
 x  x 4
3 2 3
4xx
3 2 3
4  3x  2x
3 6 correctly transposing all x terms to one side and numbers
8  5x to the other side.
8x
5
13  x
5

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 x 1 4
  
2 6 3


x 9

°
2 6
0 1 13 2 3 4
9
 x ×2 5
6
 x3
Sol. Set { x: 1 3  x  3, x  R }
5
(b) Let the monthly deposit be ` x OR Let the monthly deposit be `100
n = 36 months
P=
n(n  1)x 36  37  x
 P =  36  37 100
2 2 2
 100  8
Int = 36  37  x  1  8 Int = 36 37
2 12 100 2 12 100
= 444
= 111x
25
Amt = nx + Int Amount = 3600 + 444
= 4044
8088 = 36x + 111x
25 Amt x
900x  111x  8088 4044 100
25 8088 8088 100  200
1011x  8088 4044
25 The monthly deposit = `200
x = 8088  25
1011
x = ` 200

(c) i) Total investment = `50 x 132

= ` 6600
7.5
ii) The dividend of a share =  100  50
100
7.5  100
50 shares =  50
100
= ` 375
iii) ` 7.50 can be earned from 1 share
150
No. of extra shares he should buy = =20 shares
7.5
Or Extra dividend = d  extra shares  FV
100
150 = 7.5  x 100
100
x = 20 shares
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Question 6
1  cos A sin A
(a) Show that  . [3]
1  cos A 1  cos A

(b) In the given circle with centre O, ABC = 100°, ACD = 40° and CT is a tangent to
the circle at C. Find ADC and DCT.

B 100°  O D

40°
[3]
C T

(c) Given below are the entries in a Savings Bank A/c pass book:
Date Particulars Withdrawals Deposit Balance
Feb 8 B/F - - ` 8500
Feb 18 To self ` 4000 - -
April 12 By cash - ` 2230 -
June 15 To self ` 5000 - -
July 8 By cash - ` 6000

Calculate the interest for six months from February to July at 6 % p.a. [4]

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Examiners’ Comments
Suggestions for teachers
(a) Common errors observed were :
 Explain the basic rules of an
(i) Working with both sides together instead of
identity and the method of
starting with either LHS or the RHS
proving it. The identity cannot be
(ii) Squaring of both sides or omitting the square
changed by squaring or taking
root sign.
the square root. Cross
(iii) Some candidates cross multiplied and then went
multiplication of terms should be
about proving it.
avoided. The rule is to start from
(b) A few candidates made calculation errors in finding
one side and prove the other.
∠DCT. In many cases reasons were not stated to
 In problems on geometry it is
support their answers.
essential to state reasons to score
(c) It is important to show all essential working. Many
well.
candidates were unable to show the completion
 Explain the meaning of monthly
process of the pass book leading to incomplete
balance and why we divide by 12
answers. Candidates made mistakes in finding the
to find the interest. Mechanical
minimum qualifying balance. Some took time as 6
workings without understanding
months instead of 1 and did not divide the same by 12
the logic behind the concepts led
so as to have the rate per month instead of per year.
to such errors, so concepts must
be made clear.

MARKING SCHEME
Question 6

(a) 1  cos A 1  cos A 1  cos A

L.H.S = 
1  cos A 1  cos A 1  cos A

1  cos 2 A
=
(1  cos A)2

sin 2 A
=
(1  cos A)2

sin A
=
1  cos A

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(b) ADC = 180° – ABC = 80° Opp s of cyclic quad are supplementary
CAD = 180° – (80° +40°) = 60° sum of the s of a  is 180°
DCT = CAD = 60° alternate segment theorem

B 100°  O D

40°

C T

(c) Date Particulars Withdrawals Deposit Balance

Feb 8 B/F - - 8500
Feb 18 To self 4000 - 4500
April 12 By cash - 2230 6730
June 15 To self 5000 - 1730
July 8 By cash - 6000 7730
Principal for the month February = 4500
Principal for the month March = 4500
Principal for the month April = 4500
Principal for the month May = 6730
Principal for the month June = 1730
Principal for the month July = 7730
Total principal for 1 month = ` 29690

Interest = 29690  6
12 100
= ` 148.45

Question 7
(a) In  ABC, A(3, 5), B(7,8) and C(1,-10). Find the equation of the median through A. [3]

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(b) A shopkeeper sells an article at the listed price of ` 1500 and the rate of VAT is 12% at
each stage of sale. If the shopkeeper pays a VAT of ` 36 to the Government, what was the
price, inclusive of Tax, at which the shopkeeper purchased the article from the wholesaler? [3]
(c) In the figure given, from the top of a building
AB = 60 m high, the angles of depression of the
top and bottom of a vertical lamp post CD are
observed to be 30 and 60 respectively. Find:
(i) the horizontal distance between AB and CD.
(ii) the height of the lamp post.

[4]

Examiners’ Comments
Suggestions for teachers
(a) Few candidates made incorrect observations on the - Insist on writing the coordinates
slope of the median. It was +6 instead of -6. Some of a point in (a, b) form. To find
used incorrect points in finding the equation of the the equation of a line the point
median. (x1 y1) is a point on the line and
(b) Some candidates could not identify M.P. as ` 1500. In not any point from given data.
some cases candidates were unable to calculate the  Concepts of VAT needs to be
profit of the shopkeeper. made clear to candidates namely
(c) Most candidates answered the question correctly, VAT= Output Tax – Input Tax.
However a few instead of using Tan 60 = √3, tan 30 =
 Advise students to avoid using
1/√3 used trigonometric tables which led to long and
tedious working. trigonometric tables for special
angles.

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MARKING SCHEME
Question 7
(a)

Mid point M = 7  1 , 8  10
2 2  A(3,5)

= (4, -1)
Slope AM = 5  1  6
3 4 B   C
(7,8) M (1,-10)
Equation of AM
y – 5 = -6 (x – 3)
y – 5 = -6x +18
6x + y = 23
(b) Out put tax = 12% of `1500 VAT paid by shopkeeper =
12
= ` 1500  12% of his profit
100
36 = 12 of profit
= ` 180 100
Profit = 36 100 = Rs. 300
Let the price of the article charged by the 12
wholesales be P before tax.  CP = SP – Profit
= 1500 – 300 = `1200
Input tax = 12%P OR

12P 3
=  P
100 25
VAT = out put Tax – input Tax
3
36 = 180  P
25
3
P = 180 – 36
25
= 144
144  25
P =
3 Price inclusive of VAT
= `1200 = 1200  12 1200
Price inclusive of tax = P + input tax 100
3 = 1200 + 144
= P P = ` 1344.
25

= 1200 + 144

= ` 1344

(c) In the rt-angled triangle ABC

AB
tan 60° =  3
BC

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 60m
=
BC

60
BC = ED = E
3

60  3
=  20  3
3 3

= 20 1.732m 60°

= 34.64 m

the horizontal distance between AB and CD = 34.64 m

In the right – angled triangle AED
AE
tan 30° =  1
ED 3
AE
=
20 3m
1
AE = 20 3 
3
= 20 m
the height of the Lamp post is 60 – 20 = 40 m

Question 8
 x 3x  2 5
(a) Find x and y if   1  = 12  . [3]
 y 4 y    
(b) A solid sphere of radius 15 cm is melted and recast into solid right circular cones of
radius 2.5 cm and height 8 cm. Calculate the number of cones recast. [3]
(c) Without solving the following quadratic equation, find the value of ‘p’ for which the
given equation has real and equal roots:
x2 + (p – 3) x + p = 0. [4]

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Examiners’ Comments
(a) A number of candidates failed to show the necessary Suggestions for teachers
working of matrix multiplication but went on to  Stress on all working related to
5x   5  matrix addition with multiplication
write directly prove      . This led to loss of
 6y  12  being clearly shown.
marks.  Adequate practice of problems
(b) Some candidates used incorrect formula for cone or related to equating of volumes of
sphere. Some made calculation errors mostly in different solids is necessary.
cases where individual volumes have been Simpler methods of dealing with
calculated instead of forming an equation. mensuration problems need to be
(c) Many candidates substituted correctly for taught that are time saving and
discriminant (b2 – 4ac) but did not equate to zero effective too.
which is the basic concept of equal roots. Some  Regular practice is necessary on
made mistakes in expanding (p-3)2 or in nature of roots of quadratic
factorization. equation and stress must be laid on
steps in solving problems.

MARKING SCHEME
Question 8
(a)  x 3x   2  5
 y 4 y   1  = 12 
     
 2  x  3 x 1 5
 2  y  4 y  1 = 12 
   
 2 x  3x  5
 2 y  4 y  = 12 
   
5x  5
 6 y  = 12 
   
5x  5 6 y  12
x  1 A1 y  2

(b) 4 3
Volume of the metal obtained by melting sphere = πr
3
4
=    15  15  15cm 3
3
Volume of the right circular cone
1
of radius 2.5cm and height 8 cm =  πr 2 h
3
1
=    (2.5) 2  8
3

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  15 15 15
Number of cones recast = 3
1
   2.5  2.5  8
3
= 270

(c) x2 + (p-3) x + p = 0
If roots are equal b2 – 4 ac = 0 , a = 1, b = (p -3) and c = p
(p – 3)2 – 4(p) = 0 Or (p – 3)2= 4 p
p2 – 6p + 9 = 4 p
p2 – 10p + 9 = 0
(p – 9) (p – 1) = 0
p = 9 or 1

Question 9

(a) In the figure alongside, OAB is a quadrant of a circle.

The radius OA = 3.5 cm
and OD = 2 cm. Calculate the area of the shaded
[3]
portion. (Take  = 22 )
7 3.5 cm

(b) A box contains some black balls and 30 white balls. If the probability of drawing a
black ball is two-fifths of a white ball, find the number of black balls in the box. [3]

(c) Find the mean of the following distribution by step deviation method:
Class interval 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80
Frequency 10 6 8 12 5 9
[4]

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Examiners’ Comments
(a) Two major errors committed were: Suggestions for teachers
(i) Using π as 3.14 instead of 22/7 as stated in the  Students must be advised to read
the question carefully and use the
question.
data given in the question.
(ii) In the process of calculation, initial rounding of Further, candidates must be told
results led to incorrect answers. not to round off values in the
(b) Most candidates solved the problem correctly. initial stage, this leads to errors in
(c) Some candidates used the direct method instead of the calculation of the final answer.
step deviation method as asked in the question and  Stress must be laid on writing the
hence scored poorly. A number of calculation errors necessary outcomes, followed by
were detected. explanation of all aspects on
questions based on probability.
 Students must be advised to read
the question thoroughly and
answer according to the method
asked for in the question.

MARKING SCHEME
Question 9
(a) Area of the quarter

πr 2
circle =
4
1 22 7 7 2
=    cm
4 7 2 2
= 9.625cm2 3.5 cm
1
Area of the AOD =  OA  OD
2
1
=  2  3.5
2
= 3.5 cm2
Area of the shaded portion = 9.625 – 3.5
= 6.125 cm2

(b) Let the box contain x black balls

Total number of balls in the box = x  30
x
Probability of drawing a black ball =
x  30
30
Probability of drawing a white ball =
x  30
x 2 30
= 
x  30 5 x  30
x = 12

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 (c) xA
Class Interval x =Mid d f fd
c
20 – 30 25 2 10 20
30 – 40 35 1 6 6
40 – 50 45  A 0 8 0
50 – 60 55 1 12 12
60 – 70 65 2 5 10
70 – 80 75 3 9 27
49  26

 fd  23 ,  f  50 , C = 10

 fd
Mean = A C
f
23
= 45  10 = 45 + 4.6 = 49.6
50

Question 10
(a) Using a ruler and compasses only:
(i) Construct a triangle ABC with the following data:
AB = 3.5 cm, BC = 6 cm and ABC  120
(ii) In the same diagram, draw a circle with BC as diameter. Find a point P on the
circumference of the circle which is equidistant from AB and BC.
(iii) Measure BCP. [4]
(b) The marks obtained by 120 candidates in a test are given below:
Marks 0-10 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80 80-90 90-100
No of
5 9 16 22 26 18 11 6 4 3
candidates
Draw an ogive for the given distribution on a graph sheet.
Use suitable scale for ogive to estimate the following:
(i) The median.
(ii) The number of candidates who obtained more than 75% marks in the test.
(iii) The number of candidates who did not pass the test if minimum marks required to pass
is 40. [6]

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Examiners’ Comments
(a) In problems of construction many candidates did not Suggestions for teachers
use a ruler and compass to draw ∠ABC = 120°. Some - Focus on basic locus concepts of
took an incorrect length for AB and BC. To draw the points equidistant from 2 arms of
semicircle some candidates used a ruler to locate mid- the angle or equidistant from 2
point of BC instead of bisecting BC. Some were not points. Special attention must be
clear about the locus of points equidistant from AB given to the use of ruler and
and AC. compass for all types of
(b) Some candidates made mistakes in computing the c.f. construction.
which lead to an incorrect graph. A few plotted the  Students must be told to recheck
graph with respect to lower boundaries instead of the c.f. carefully and to see that the
upper boundaries. Some candidates used the given last c.f is same as summation Σf.
frequency instead of cumulative frequency to draw an Ogive is to be drawn with respect
Ogive. to upper boundaries and
corresponding cumulative
frequency. Ensure students are
clear regarding median position n/2
and (n/2 + (n+1)/2)/2.

MARKING SCHEME
Question 10
(a) (i) Construction of ABC, BC = 6 cm,
B = 120°, AB = 3.5 cm.
(ii) Bisecting BC and drawing a circle on
diameter BC.
(iii) Drawing an angle bisector of ABC and
marking P on the circumference.
(iv) Join PC and measuring BCP = 30°

(b) Class f Cu.f

0 – 10 5 5
10 – 20 9 14
20 – 30 16 30
30 – 40 22 52
40 – 50 26 78
50 – 60 18 96
60 – 70 11 107
70 –80 6 113
80 – 90 4 117
90 – 100 3 120

(i) Median = 44
(ii) Number of candidates who obtained more than 75% = 120 -110 = 10

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 (iii) Number of candidates who did not pass the test = 52

Question 11
(a) In the figure given below, the line segment AB meets X-axis at A and Y-axis at B. The
point P(-3,4) on AB divides it in the ratio 2:3. Find the coordinates of A and B.
Y

X
A O

[3]

(b) Using the properties of proportion, solve for x, given x 4  1  17 . [3]

2x 2 8
(c) A shopkeeper purchases a certain number of books for ` 960. If the cost per book was ` 8
less, the number of books that could be purchased for ` 960 would be 4 more. Write an
equation, taking the original cost of each book to be ` x, and solve it to find the original
cost of the books. [4]
Examiners’ Comments Suggestions for teachers
(a) Concepts of A(a,0) and B(0,b) points on x-axis and
- Explain the basic concepts of
y-axis were incorrect. Some candidates made
mistakes in the application of the section formula. A points on x and y axis. Together
number of candidates fared poorly for not writing the they need to emphasize on writing
final answer in coordinate form as mentioned in the cords in (a,b) form.
question. - Students must be reminded about
(b) This question was answered correctly by most use of componendo and dividendo
candidates however a few did not use componendo in ratio proportion problems. They
and dividendo but cross multiplied directly. Some did
must be advised to write results
not write x = ±2 and lost marks for accuracy.
(c) Most candidates misread the question and took a with ± when square root is taken.
number of books to be x instead of cost of each book  Students must be instructed to read
as x as given in the question. Some were unable to the question carefully and before
factorize x2 – 8x – 1920 = 0. factorizing the equation they must
simplify as far as possible.
Students must be taught to identify
that 960/(x-8) > 960/x.

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MARKING SCHEME
Question 11
(a) 2 P 3
A  A
(x,0) (-3,4) (0,y)

 2y  3  0 
The coord of P =  2x0  3x ,  = (-3,4)
 5 5 
0  3x  3 2y  0
, 4
5 5
x = -5 , y = 10
 A(-5, 0) (A1) and B(0,10)

(b) x 4  1  17 .
2x 2 8
Using componendo and dividend
x 4  1  2x 2  17  8
x 4  1  2x 2 17  8
(x 2  1)2 25

(x 2  1)2 9
x2 1  5
x2 1 3
3x2 + 3 = 5x2- 5

2x2 = 8
x2 = 4
x = 2
(c) Original cost of each book = x
960
No. of books bought for ` 960 =
x
The cost of each book was ` 8 less,
then the cost of a book = x 8
960 960
Difference in the number of books bought =  4
x 8 x
240  240  1
x 8 x
240x  240(x  8)  x(x  8)
x2-8x – 1920 = 0
x2-48x + 40x - 1920 = 0
(x-48) (x+40) = 0
x = 48 or x = -40 not valid
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  the original cost of the book = ` 48

Topics/Concepts Found Difficult

 Value Added Tax (VAT)
 Trigonometry
 Similarity
 Probability
 Choosing of scale for graph as scale was not provided
 Geometry Locus Construction
 Rounding off final result
 Step deviation method of calculation of mean
 Coordinate geometry , Section formula and points and x and y axis
 Quadratic equation problem

Suggestions For Candidates

 Reading time must be utilized to make the right choice of questions and to be thorough with the
given data
 Adequate practice must be done on rounding off digits
 Use graph paper for question based on graphs
 Use of log table to find square root of numbers
 Ensure all necessary steps of workings are clearly shown while solving problems.
 Working for matrix multiplication is essential
 Adopt methods where calculations are minimal to obtain final answers.

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