Page 1 Sample Paper 02 Solutions CBSE Mathematics Class 10

Sample Paper 02 Solutions

Class - 10th Exam - 2024 - 25
Mathematics - Standard
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 80
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 Question 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 p = 227 wherever required if not stated.
11. Use of calculators is not allowed.

101x + 99y = 501 ...(2)

Section - A Adding equation (1) and (2), we have
Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each. 200x + 200y = 1000
1. If a and b are the roots of ax2 - bx + c = 0 (a ! 0), x+y = 5 ...(3)
then value of a + b is Subtracting equation (2) from equation (1), we get
(a) ab (b) ab
2a a
- 2x + 2y = - 2
(c) b (d) 2b

Ans : [Board Term-1 2014]

x-y = 1 ...(4)
Adding equations (3) and (4), we have
We know that
2x = 6 & x = 3
Sum of the roots = - coefficient of x2
coefficient of x Substituting the value of x in equation (3), we get
3+y = 5 & y = 2
Thus a + b = -b - b l = b
a a Thus (b) is correct option.
Thus (a) is correct option.
3. The zeroes of polynomial p ^x h = ax2 + bx + c are
2. What are the values of x and y for the following reciprocal of each other if
pair of linear equations ? (a) b = 2a (b) c = b
99x + 101y = 499 and 101x + 99y = 501
(c) b = a (d) c = a
(a) 3 and 6 (b) 3 and 2
Ans : [ Board Term-1 2012]
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 6 and 3
Ans : [Board Term-1 2012, Set-55] We have p ^x h = ax2 + bx + c

We have 99x + 101y = 499 ...(1) Let a and 1 be the zeroes of p ^x h , then
a
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Product of zeroes, 6. Which of the following value of k should be selected

so that the pair of equations x + 2y = 5 and
c =a 1 c
a # a = 1 or a = 1 3x + ky + 15 = 0 has a unique solution ?

So, required condition is, c = a (a) k ! 5 (b) k ! 6

Thus (d) is correct option. (c) k = 5 (d) k = 6
Ans : [Board 2019 OD]
4. If - 1 is a zero of the polynomial p ^x h = kx2 - 4x + k,
the value of k is We have x + 2y - 5 = 0 ...(1)
(a) –4 (b) –2
and 3x + ky + 15 = 0 ...(2)
(c) 2 (d) 4
Comparing equation (1) with a1 x + b1 y + c1 = 0 ,
Ans : [Board 2007]
and equation (2) with a2 x + b2 y + c2 = 0 , we get
We have p ^x h = kx2 - 4x + k a1 = 1, a2 = 3 , b1 = 2 , b2 = k , c1 = - 5 and c2
Since, - 1 is a zero of the polynomial, then = 15
p ^- 1h = 0 Since, given equations have unique solution, So,
k ^- 1h2 - 4 ^- 1h + k = 0 a1 ! b1
a2 b2
k+4+k = 0
i.e. 1 !2
2k + 4 = 0 3 k

2k = - 4 k !6

Hence, k =- 2 Hence, for all values of k except 6, the given pair of

Thus (b) is correct option. equations have unique solution.
Thus (b) is correct option.
5. If a number x is chosen at random from the numbers
- 3 , - 2 , - 1. 0, 1, 2, 3, then What is the probability 7. The quadratic equation x2 + 3x + 2 2 = 0 has
of x2 < 4 ? (a) two distinct real roots
(a) 74 (b) 73 (b) two equal real roots
1 2
(c) 7 (d) 7 (c) no real roots
Ans : [Board 2020 OD Standard] (d) more than 2 real roots
Possible outcome are - 3 , - 2 , - 1. 0, 1, 2, 3 i.e. 7 Ans : [Board 2019 OD]
outcomes.
We have x2 + 3x + 2 2 = 0
Thus n (S) = 7
Favourable outcomes are x2 < 4 i.e. = - 1, 0, 1. Here, a = 1, b = 3 and c = 2 2

n (E) = 3 Now, D = b2 - 4ac

n (E) = ^3 h2 - 4 ^1 h^2 2 h
P (x2 < 4), P (E) =
n (S)
3 = 9-8 2 < 0
=
7 Hence, roots of the equation are not real.
Thus (b) is correct option. Thus (c) is correct option.

8. A ladder 10 m long reaches a window 8 m above the

ground. The distance of the foot of the ladder from
the base of the wall is ................ m.
(a) 8 m (b) 2 m
(c) 6 m (d) 4 m
Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Standard]
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Let AB be the height of the window above the 1 (- 12 + 6x) = 0

ground and BC be a ladder. 2
6x = 12 & x = 2
Thus (a) is correct option.

11. If the sum of the circumferences of two circles with

radii R1 and R2 is equal to the circumference of a
circle of radius R , then
(a) R1 + R2 = R (b) R1 + R2 > R
(c) R1 + R2 > R (d) R1 + R2 < R
Here, AB = 8 m Ans :
and AC = 10 m According to the given condition,
In right angled triangle ABC , 2pR = 2pR1 + 2pR2
2 2 2
AC = AB + BC R = R1 + R2
2 2 2
10 = 8 + BC Thus (a) is correct option.
BC2 = 100 - 64 = 36 12. The value of sin2 41º + sin2 49º will be
BC = 6 m (a) 1 (b) 2
Thus (c) is correct option. (c) 2 (d) 3
Ans : [Board Term-1 2012, NCERT]
9. The value of x for which 2x, (x + 10) and (3x + 2)
are the three consecutive terms of an AP, is We have
(a) 6 (b) - 6
sin2 41 + sin2 49 = sin2 (90º - 49º) + sin2 49º
(c) 18 (d) - 18
Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Standard] = cos2 49 + sin2 49º

Since 2x, (x + 10) and (3x + 2) are in AP we obtain, =1

(x + 10) - 2x = (3x + 2) - (x + 10) Thus (a) is correct option.

- x + 10 = 2x - 8
- x - 2x = - 8 - 10
13. The number 757 will have -
- 3x = - 18 & x = 6 (a) non-terminating repeating decimal expansion.
Thus (a) is correct option. (b) terminating decimal expansion.
(c) non-terminating non repeating decimal
10. If points A (- 3, 12), B (7, 6) and C (x, 9) are expansion.
collinear, then the value of x is ......... .
(d) terminating non repeating decimal expansion
(a) 2 (b) 3
Ans : [Board Term-1 2017, SQP]
(c) 4 (d) 5
Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic] We have 7 = 7
75 3×52
If points are collinear, then area of triangle must It is clearly rational number. Since denominator of
be zero. given rational number is not of form 2m ×5n , Hence,
1 [x (y - y ) + x (y - y ) + x (y - y )] = 0 It is non-terminating repeating expansion.
2 1 2 3 2 3 1 3 1 2
Thus (a) is correct option.
1 [- 3 (6 - 9) + 7 (9 - 12) + x (12 - 6)] = 0
2 14. A tree casts a shadow 15 m long on the level of
ground, when the angle of elevation of the sun is
1 (9 - 21 + 6x) = 0 45c. The height of a tree is
2
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(a) 10 m (b) 14 m 17. sin2 60c - 2 tan 45c - cos2 30c = ?

(c) 8 m (d) 15 m (a) 2 (b) –2
Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2014] (c) 1 (d) –1
Let BC be the tree of height h meter. Let AB be Ans : [Board 2019 OD]
the shadow of tree. 2
3 - 2 (1) - 3
2
sin2 60c - 2 tan 45c - cos2 30c = c
2 m c 2 m

= 3 - 2 - 3 =- 2
4 4
Thus (b) is correct option.

18. If xi ’s are the mid-points of the class intervals of

grouped data, f i ’s are the corresponding frequencies
and x is the mean, then / (f i xi - x ) is equal to
(a) 0 (b) - 1
(c) 1 (d) 2
In TABC , CB = 90c Ans : [Board Term-1 Foreign 2017]

BC = tan 45c / (f i xi - x ) = / f i xi - / x = / f i xi - nx
BA
= / f i xi - / f i xi = 0 cx =
/ f i xi m
BC = AB = 15 m n
Thus (d) is correct option. So, the option (a) is correct, which is the required
answer.
15. The famous mathematician associated with finding
the sum of the first 100 natural numbers is 19. Assertion : The two tangents are drawn to a circle
(a) Pythagoras (b) Newton from an external point, then they subtend equal
(c) Gauss (d) Euclid angles at the centre.
Ans : Reason : A parallelogram circumscribing a circle is
a rhombus.
Gauss is the famous mathematician associated with (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true
finding the sum of the first 100 natural numbers, and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
i.e., 1, 2, 3, ....., 100 = 5050. assertion (A).
Thus (c) is correct option.
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but
reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
16. If the perimeter of one face of a cube is 20 cm, then Ans :
its surface area is
(a) 120 cm2 (b) 150 cm2 From an external point the two tangents drawn
subtend equal angles at the centre.
(c) 125 cm2 (d) 400 cm2
So assertion is true.
Ans : Also, a parallelogram circumscribing a circle is a
[Board Term-2 Foreign 2014] rhombus, so reason is also true but R is not correct
explanation of A.
Edge of cube, a = 20 cm = 5 cm
4 Thus (b) is correct option.

Surface area 6a2 = 6 # 52 cm2 20. Assertion : The values of x are - a2 , a for a quadratic
equation 2x2 + ax - a2 = 0 .
= 150 cm2
Reason : For quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0
Thus (b) is correct option.
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2 dice is 5.
x = - b ! b - 4ac
2a Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2014]
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true
and reason (R) is the correct explanation of In both case, n (S) = 36
assertion (A). (i) Even numbers events are (2, 2) (2, 4) (2, 6)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but (4, 2) (4, 4) (4, 6) (6, 2), (6,4) and (6, 6) which
reason (R) is not the correct explanation of are 9 event.
assertion (A). n (E1) = 9
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false. P (number of each die is even),
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true. n (E1)
P (E1) =
Ans : n (S)

We have 2x2 + ax - a2 = 0 = 9 =1
36 4
2 2
(ii) Sum of numbers is 5 in (1, 4) (2, 3) (3, 2) (4, 1)
x = - a ! a + 8a
4
n (E2) = 4
= - a + 3a P (sum of numbers appearing on two dice is 5)
4
n ^E2h
P ^E2h =
= 2a , - 4a n ^S h
4 4
= 4 =1
36 9
x = a,- a
2
23. Given that HCF (306, 1314) = 18. Find LCM
Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
(306, 1314)
Thus (d) is correct option.
Ans : [Board Term-1 2013]

We have HCF (306, 1314) = 18

LCM (306, 1314) = ?
Section - B Let a = 306 and b = 1314 , then we have
Section B consists of 5 questions of 2 marks each. LCM (a, b) # HCF (a, b) = a # b

21. The mid-point of the line-segment AB is P (0, 4), Substituting values we have
if the coordinates of B are (- 2, 3) then find the
LCM (a, b) ×18 = 306 # 1314
co-ordinates of A.
Ans : [Board 2020 OD Basic] LCM (a, b) = 306 # 1314
18
Let point A be (x, y) .
Now using mid-point formula, LCM (306, 1314) = 22, 338
x-2 y+3m
(0, 4) = c 2 , 2
24. If a and b are the zeroes of a polynomial
x2 - 4 3 x + 3, then find the value of a + b - ab .
Thus 0 = x-2 & x = 2 or
2
If one of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial
y+3 f ^x h = 14x2 - 42k2 x - 9 is negative of the other, find
and 4 = & y =5 the value of ‘k ’.
2
Hence point A is (2, 5). Ans : [ Board Term-1 2015]

22. Two different dice are tossed together. Find the We have p (x) = x2 - 4 3 x + 3
probability :
If a and b are the zeroes of x2 - 4 3 x + 3 , then
(i) that the number on each die is even.
(ii) that the sum of numbers appearing on the two
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Ans : [Board Term-1 2012]

Sum of zeroes, a + b = - b
a
Since G is the mid-point of PQ we have
^- 4 3 h PG = GQ
=-
1
PG = 1
or, a+b = 4 3 GQ
Product of zeroes ab = c = 3 We also have GH | | QR , thus by BPT we get
a 1
PG = PH
or, ab = 3 GQ HR
Now a + b - ab = 4 3 - 3 . 1 = PH
HR
or
We have f ^x h = 14x2 - 42k2 x - 9 PH = HR. Hence proved.

Let one zero be a , then other zero will be - a . Hence, H is the mid-point of PR .

Sum of zeroes a + ^- ah = 0 . or
Thus sum of zero will be 0. CD = CE
We have
AD BE
Sum of zeroes 0 = - Coefficient of x2 x+3 = x
Coefficient of x
2x 2x - 1
2
0 = - 42k = - 3k2
14 5x = 3 or, x = 3
5
Thus k = 0 .
Alternative Method :
25. In the given figure, G is the mid-point of the side In ABC, DE || AB , thus
PQ of TPQR and GH | | QR. Prove that H is the
mid-point of the side PR or the triangle PQR. CD = CE
CA CB
CD = CE
CA - CD CB - CE
CD = CE
AD BE
x+3 = x
2x 2x - 1

5x = 3 or, x = 3
5
or
In the figure of TABC, the points D and E are on
the sides CA, CB respectively such that DE | | AB, Section - C
AD = 2x, DC = x + 3, BE = 2x - 1 and CE = x.
Then, find x. Section C consists of 6 questions of 3 marks each.
26. Evaluate :
3 tan2 30º + tan2 60º + cosec 30º - tan 45º
cot2 45º
Ans : [Board Term-1 2016]

3 tan2 30º + tan2 60º + cosec 30º - tan 45º

cot2 45º
3× _ i +^ 3h + 2 - 1
1 2 2
3
=
^1 h2
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3× 13 + 3 + 2 - 1 just cover the heap?

=
1 Ans : [Board Term-2 Delhi 2013]

= 1+3+2-1 = 5 As per question the figure is shown below. Here total

volume of the toy is equal to the sum of volume of
27. Prove that the rectangle circumscribing a circle is hemisphere and cone.
a square.
Ans : [Board 2020 SQP Standard]

We have a rectangle ABCD circumscribe a circle

which touches the circle at P , Q , R , S . We have to
prove that ABCD is a square.
As per given information we have drawn the figure
below.

Volume of toy,
1 pr2 h + 2 pr3 = 1 pr2 (h + 2r)
3 3 3

= 1 # 22 # (3.5) 2 # (6 + 2 # 3.5)
3 7
Since tangent drawn from an external point to a
circle are equals, = 1 # 22 # 3.5 # 3.5 # (6 + 7)
3 7
AP = AS
= 1 # 22 # 3.5 # 13
PB = BQ 3 2

DR = DS = 1 # 11 # 3.5 # 13
3
RC = QC = 500.5
3
Adding all above equation we have
= 166.83 cm3 (Approx)
AP + PB + DR + RC = AS + SD + BQ + QC
Hence, the volume of the solid is 166.83 cm3 .
AB + CD = AD + BC or
Since ABCD is rectangle, AB = CD and AD = BC
Radius of conical heap r = 12 m
Thus 2AB = 2BC
Height of heap, h = 3.5 m
AB = BC Volume of rice,
Since adjacent sides are equal are equal. So, ABCD 1
is a square. V = 3 pr2 h

= 1 # 22 # 12 # 12 # 3.5 m3
3 7
= 528 m3
Slanted height,
28. A solid is in the shape of a cone surmounted on a l = 122 + (3.5) 2
hemisphere. The radius of each of them being 3.5
cm and the total height of the solid is 9.5 cm. Find = 12.5 m
the volume of the solid. Area of canvas cloth required,
or
A heap of rice is in the form of a cone of base prl = 22 # 12 # 12.5
7
diameter 24 m and height 3.5 m. Find the volume = 471.4 m2
of the rice. How much canvas cloth is required to
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29. Write the smallest number which is divisible by 2y - 11

48 = 45 + 10
both 306 and 657. 50 #
Ans : [Board 2019 OD] 2y - 11
48 - 45 =
The smallest number that is divisible by two 5
numbers is obtained by finding the LCM of these 3 5 = 2y - 11
#
numbers Here, the given numbers are 306 and 657.
15 = 2y - 11 & y = 13
306 = 6 # 51
Also / fi = 25 + x + y = 50
= 3 # 2 # 3 # 17
x + y = 25
657 = 9 # 73 = 3 # 3 # 73
x = 25 - 13 = 12
LCM(306, 657) = 2 # 3 # 3 # 17 # 73
Thus x = 12 and y = 13
= 22338
Hence, the smallest number which is divisible by or
306 and 657 is 22338. Let a = 225 be assumed mean,

30. The mean of the following distribution is 48 and Daily No. of (x i) ui = xi - a fi ui

sum of all the frequency is 50. Find the missing Expenditure household h
frequencies x and y . (in <) ( fi )

Class 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60- 100-150 4 125 -2 -8

70 150-200 5 175 -1 -5
Frequency 8 6 x 11 y 200-250 12 225 0 0
or 250-300 2 275 1 2
The table below shows the daily expenditure on
300-350 2 325 2 4
food of 25 households in a locality. Find the mean
daily expenditure on food. / fi = 25 / fi u i
=- 7
Daily 100- 150- 200- 250- 300-
expenditure 150 200 250 300 350 Mean, M = a+
/ fi u i h
(in <) / fi #
Number of 4 5 12 2 2 ^- 7h
= 225 + 50
households 25 #
Ans : [Board Term-1 2015, 2016]
= 225 - 14 = 211
Hence, mean of daily expenditure on food is <211.
We prepare following table to find mean.
31. TABC and TBDE are two equilateral triangle
C.I. f1 xi u i = xi - a fi ui such that D is the mid-point of BC . Ratio of the
h
areas of triangles ABC and BDE is ................. .
20-30 8 25 -2 -16 Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Standard]
30-40 6 35 -1 -6 From the given information we have drawn the
40-50 x 45=a 0 0 figure as below.
50-60 11 55 1 11
60-70 y 65 2 2y
Total / fi = / fi ui =
25 + x + y 2y - 11

Mean, M = a+
/ fi ui h
/ fi #
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(BC) 2 Ans : [Board Term-2 2014]

area (TABC) 3
(BC) 2
= 4
=
area (TBDE) ^ 2 BC h
1 2
(BD) 2 ^3k + 1h x + 2 ^k + 1h x + 1
3 2
4 We have
2
= 4BC2 = 4 = 4 : 1 Comparing with Ax2 + Bx + C = 0 we get
BC 1
A = (3k + 1), B = 2 (k + 1), C = 1

Section - D If roots are equal, B2 - 4AC = 0

82 ^k + 1hB - 4 ^3k + 1h^1 h = 0
2

Section D consists of 4 questions of 5 marks each.

4 ^k2 + 2k + 1h - ^12k + 4h = 0
32. Prove that the point ^3, 0h , ^6, 4h and ^- 1, 3h are
the vertices of a right angled isosceles triangle. 4k2 + 8k + 4 - 12k - 4 = 0
Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2016] 4k2 - 4k = 0
We have A ^3, 0h , B ^6, 4h and C ^- 1, 3h 4k ^k - 1h = 0
Now AB = ^3 - 6h + ^0 - 4h
2 2 2
k = 0, 1.
= 9 + 16 = 25
Substituting k = 0 , in the given equation,
BC = ^6 + 1h + ^4 - 3h
2 2 2
x2 + 2x + 1 = 0
= 49 + 1 = 50
^x + 1h2 = 0
CA = ^- 1 - 3h2 + ^3 - 0h2
2
x =- 1
= 16 + 9 = 25
Again substituting k = 1, in the given equation,
AB2 = CA2 or, AB = CA
4x2 + 4x + 1 = 0
Hence triangle is isosceles.
^2x + 1h2 = 0

or, x =- 1
2

Hence, roots are - 1, - 1 .

2
or
Let x be the original duration of tour in days.
Amount with the person is < 4200.

Daily expenses, R1 = 4200

Also, 25 + 25 = 50 x
If tour extended for 3 days, total number of days
or, AB2 + CA2 = BC2 will be (x + 3).
Since Pythagoras theorem is verified, therefore
triangle is a right angled triangle. Now daily expenses, R2 = 4200
(x + 3)
According to question.
R1 - R2 = 70

33. Find the values of k for which the equation 4200 - 4200 = 70
x x+3
^3k + 1h x + 2 ^k + 1h x + 1 has equal roots. Also find
2

the roots.
4200 b 1 - 1 l = 70
or x x+3
A person on tour has < 4200 for his expenses. If he
60 ;x + 3 - x E = 1
extends his tour for 3 days, he has to cut down his x (x + 3)
daily expenses by < 70. Find the original duration
60 ; 3
x (x + 3)E
of the tour. =1
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180 = x2 + 3x Hence, r = OP = PB = 11 cm

x2 + 3x - 180 = 0 or
A circle centre O is inscribed in a quadrilateral
x2 + 15x - 12x - 180 = 0 ABCD as shown in figure given below.
x (x + 15) - 12 (x + 15) = 0
(x + 15) (x - 12) = 0
Thus x = - 15 and x = 12
Since, x cannot be negative, x = 12
Thus, the original duration of the tour is 12 days.

34. In figure, a circle with centre O is inscribed in a

quadrilateral ABCD such that, it touches the
sides BC , AB, AD and CD at points P, Q, R
and S respectively. If AB = 29 cm, AD = 23 cm,
+B = 90c and DS = 5 cm, then find the radius of Since OE and OF are radius of circle,
the circle (in cm). OE = OF
Tangent drawn at any point of a circle is perpendicular
to the radius through the point contact.
Thus +OEA = +OFA = 90c
Now in TAEO and TAFO ,
OE = OF
+OEA = +OFA = 90c
or OA = OA (Common side)
Prove that opposite sides of a quadrilateral
circumscribing a circle subtend supplementary Thus TAEO , TAFO (SAS congruency)
angles at the centre of the circle.
+7 = +8
Ans : [Board Term-2, 2013]
Similarly, +1 = +2
Since length of tangents from an external point to
a circle are equal, +3 = +4
DR = DS = 5 cm +5 = +6
AR = AQ Since angle around a point is 360c,

BQ = BP +1 + +2 + +3 + +4 + +5 + +6 + +7 + +8 = 360c

Now AR = AD - DR 2+1 + 2+8 + 2+4 + 2+5 = 360c

= 23 - 5 = 18 cm +1 + +8 + +4 + +5 = 180c

AQ = AR = 18 cm ^+1 + +8h + ^+4 + +5h = 180c

QB = AB - AQ +AOB + +COD = 180c Hence Proved.

= 29 - 18 = 11 cm
PB = QB = 11
Now +OQB = +OPB = 90c because radius is
always perpendicular to tangent.
Thus OP = OQ = PB = BQ
So, POQB is a square.
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35. In Figure, a square OABC is inscribed in a quadrant

OPBQ . If OA = 15 cm , find the area of the shaded
Section - E
region. (Use p = 3.14 ). Section E consists of 3 case study based questions
of 4 marks each.
36. Eiffel Tower : The Eiffel Tower is a landmark and
an early example of wrought-iron construction on
a gigantic scale. The lower section consists of four
immense arched legs set on masonry piers. The legs
curve inward until they unite in a single tapered
tower. Platforms, each with an observation deck,
are at three levels; on the first is also a restaurant.
The tower, constructed of about 7000 tons of iron,
Ans : [Board 2019 OD] has stairs and elevators. A meteorological station,
We have redrawn the figure given below. a radio communications station, and a television
transmission antenna, as well as a suite of rooms
that were used by Eiffel are located near the top of
the tower.

Using Pythagoras theorem in TBAO ,

OB2 = OA2 + AB2 = 152 + 152
= 225 + 225 = 450

OB = 450 = 15 2
(i) For a person standing 324 m from the center
Thus radius OB = 15 2 cm. of the base of the Eiffel Tower, the angle of
elevation to the top of the tower is 45c . How
Area of square = (OA) 2 tall is the Eiffel Tower?
= (15) 2 = 225 cm2 (ii) A car is moving at uniform speed towards the
Eiffel tower. It takes 15 minutes for the angle of
Now, area of quadrant, depression from the top of tower to the car to
pr2 = 1 3.14 (15 2 ) 2 change from 30c to 60c . After how much time
4 4# # after this, the car will reach the base of the
tower?
= 1 # 3.14 # 225 # 2 Ans :
4
Let h be the height of Eiffel tower. We draw a
= 3.14 # 225 diagram of the situation as shown below.
2
= 353.25 cm2
Therefore, area of shaded region
= Area of quadrant OPBQ - area of square OABC
= 353.25 - 225 = 128.25 cm2
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Now tan 45c = h to charity that her memory be maintained.

324 (i) What was the balance in the sixth year?
1 = h (ii) In what year was the goal of Rs 420,000 met?
324
h = 324 m
Let d be the initial distance of car from Eiffel tower.
At this point A the angle of depression of car from
top of tower is 30c . After 15 minute car reaches at
point B. At this point the angle of depression of car
from top of tower is 60c . We draw a diagram of the
situation as shown below.

Now tan 30c = h Ans :

d
1 = 324 Here donation forms a arithmetic sequence with
3 d
a0 = 90000 and d = 3000 .
d = 324 3 m
Here a 1 = 120000 and a n = 420000 also
(i) The balance in the sixth year,
a n = a 1 + (n - 1) d
a 6 = 120000 + (6 - 1) (30000)
= 120000 + 5 (30000)
= 270000 Rs
(ii) Goal of Rs 4,20,000
420000 = 120000 + (n - 1) (30000)
14 = 4 + n - 1
Now tan 60c = h 14 = 3 + n & n = 14 - 3 = 11
d2
The goal was met in 11 years.
3 = 324
d2

d2 = 324
3
38. Double-six Dominos : It is a game played with the
= 324 # 3 28 numbered tiles shown in the diagram.
3
= 108 3 m
Now d1 = d - d2

= 324 3 - 108 3 = 216 3

= 1
Here d2 2 d1 . Thus time to cover d2 is half of time
to cover d1 which is 152 = 7.5 min .
(i) Height of Eiffel tower is 324 m.
(ii) After 7.5 minute, the car will reach the base of
the tower.

37. Bequests to Charity : At the time our mother left

this Earth, she gave Rs 90000 to her children of
birth. This we kept and each year added Rs 30000
more, as a lasting memorial from the children she
bore. When Rs 4,20,000 is thusly attained, all goes
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domino have a blank half .

Favourable outcome, n (E3) = 7
n (E3)
Probability, P (E3) = = 7 =1
n (S) 28 4

The 28 dominos are placed in a bag, shuffled, and Probability, P (E3) = 1 - P (E3)
then one domino is randomly drawn. Give the
= 1- 1 = 3
following answer. 3 4
(i) What is the probability the total number of (iv) Total number of dots on the domino is not a
dots on the domino is three or less ? “double” (both sides the same) ?
(ii) What is the probability the total number of Let E4 be the event that the total number of dots
dots on the domino is greater than three ? on the domino is not a double. Let E4 be the event
(iii) What is the probability the total number of that the total number of dots on the domino is a
dots on the domino does not have a blank half ? double.
(iv) What is the probability the total number of Favourable outcome, n (E4) = 7
dots on the domino is not a “double” (both
sides the same) ? n (E4)
Probability, P (E4) =
Ans : n (S)

Total possible outcomes in all case is 28 because = 7 =1

28 4
there are total 28 dominos.
Probability, P (E4) = 1 - P (E4)
Therefore n (S) = 28
= 1- 1 = 3
(i) Total number of dots on the domino is three or 3 4
less,
Let E1 be the event that the total number of dots
on the domino is three or less.
Favourable outcome, n (E1) = 6
n (E1)
Probability, P (E1) =
n (S)
= 6 = 3
28 14
(ii) Total number of dots on the domino is greater
than three,
Let E2 be the event that the total number of dots
on the domino is greater than three.
Favourable outcome, n (E2) = 22
n (E2)
Probability, P (E2) =
n (S)
= 22 = 11
28 14
Alternative :

P (E2) = 1 - P (E1)

= 1 - 3 = 11
14 14
(iii) Total number of dots on the domino does not
have a blank half,
Let E3 be the event that the total number of dots
on the domino does not have a blank half . Let E3
be the event that the total number of dots on the ***********