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Time Allowed: 3 Hours 15 mins Maximum Marks: 100

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In the duration of 3 hours minutes, 15 minutes of time is allotted to read the
question paper.
2. All answers shall be written in the answer booklet only.
3. Question paper consists of 4 Sections and 33 questions.
4. Internal choice is available in Section IV only.
5. Answers shall be written neatly and legibly.

Score 12×1=12
Section I
Note :
1) Answer all the questions in one word or a phrase.
2) Each question carries 1 mark.

1. Find the LCM of 12, 15 and 21.

Explanation:

LCM = 2×2×3×5×7
LCM = 420
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2. Write the following set in roster form:

A = {x: x is a natural number less than 6}
Explanation:
Roster form of Set A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

3. Choose the correct answer satisfying the following statements:

Statement (𝑃): The degree of the quadratic polynomial is 2 .
Statement (𝑄) : Maximum no. of zeroes of a quadratic polynomial is 2.
(A) Both (𝑃) and (𝑄) are true
(B) (P) is true, (𝑄) is false
(C) (P) is false, (𝑄) is true
(D) Both (𝑃) and (Q) are false

Answer: (A)
Explanation:
Statement (𝑃) is true, Statement (𝑄) is true.

Option (A) is correct.

4. Assertion : 3𝑥 + 6𝑦 = 3900, 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 1300 represent coincident lines and have

an infinite number of solutions.
𝑎1 𝑏1 𝑐1
Reason : If 𝑎1𝑥 + 𝑏1𝑦 = 𝑐1 𝑎2𝑥 + 𝑏2𝑦 = 𝑐2 and 𝑎2
= 𝑏2
= 𝑐2
then, these lines are
coincident lines.
Choose the correct answer.
(A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, Reason is supporting the Assertion
(B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, But Reason is not supporting the Assertion
(C) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false
(D) Assertion is false, but the Reason is true

Answer: (A)
Explanation:
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𝑎1 𝑏1 𝑐1
We know that, If 𝑎1𝑥 + 𝑏1𝑦 = 𝑐1 𝑎2𝑥 + 𝑏2𝑦 = 𝑐2 and 𝑎2
= 𝑏2
= 𝑐2
then, these lines
are coincident lines.

Hence Reason is true.

For the given assertion,

3𝑥 + 6𝑦 = 3900 ⇒ 3𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 3900 = 0…(i)

𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 1300 ⇒ 𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 1300 = 0…(ii)

From (i) and (ii),

𝑎1 3
𝑎1 = 3, 𝑎2 = 1 ⇒ 𝑎2
= 1

𝑏1 6 3
𝑏1 = 6, 𝑏2 = 2 ⇒ 𝑏2
= 2
= 1

𝑐1 −3900 3
and 𝑐1 =− 3900, 𝑐2 =− 1300 ⇒ 𝑐2
= −1300
= 1

𝑎1 𝑏1 𝑐1 3
Hence, 𝑎2
= 𝑏2
= 𝑐2
= 1

Thus, Both Assertion and Reason are true, Reason is supporting the Assertion

Option (A) is correct.

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5. The number of roots of the equation 5𝑥 − 6𝑥 − 2 = 0 is ______.
Explanation:

The Quadratic equation will have 2 roots.

So, the given equation has 2 roots.
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6. State Thales theorem.

Explanation:

If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle intersecting the other two sides in
distinct points, then the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.

7. Find the number of tangents drawn at the end points of the diameter.

Explanation:

Two tangents can be drawn at the endpoints of a diameter of a circle​.

8. Find the volume of a cube, whose side is 4 𝑐𝑚.

Explanation:

Side of cube 𝑎 = 4 𝑐𝑚
3 3 3
Volume of cube = 𝑎 = 4 = 64 𝑐𝑚

9. Match the following:

P) 𝑆𝑖𝑛⁡θ i) 1/𝑆𝑒𝑐⁡θ
2
Q) 𝑐𝑜𝑠⁡θ ii) 𝑆𝑒𝑐 ⁡θ − 1
2
𝑆𝑒𝑐 ⁡θ−1
R) 𝑇𝑎𝑛⁡θ iii) 2
𝑆𝑒𝑐 ⁡θ

Choose the correct answer:

(A) 𝑃→ (i), 𝑄→ (ii), 𝑅→ (iii)
(B) 𝑃→ (iii), 𝑄→ (i), 𝑅→ (ii)
(C) 𝑃→ (iii), 𝑄→ (ii), 𝑅→ (i)
(D) 𝑃→ (i), 𝑄→ (iii), R → (ii)
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Explanation:
2 2
𝑠𝑒𝑐 θ − 1 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛 θ = tan θ
So, R) 🡪 ii)
1
𝑐𝑜𝑠 θ = 𝑠𝑒𝑐θ

So, Q) 🡪 i)
2
𝑆𝑒𝑐 ⁡θ−1
2
𝑆𝑒𝑐 ⁡θ

2
𝑡𝑎𝑛 θ
= 2
𝑆𝑒𝑐 ⁡θ

𝑡𝑎𝑛 θ
= 𝑠𝑒𝑐 θ

= 𝑠𝑖𝑛 θ
So, P) 🡪 iii)
(B) 𝑃→ (iii), 𝑄→ (i), 𝑅→ (ii)

10. You are observing the top of your school building at an angle of elevation 60
degrees from a point which is at 20 meters distance from the foot of the building.
Draw the diagram to the above situation.
Explanation:
The diagram to the above situation is as follows:
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11. If PE) = 0.05, what is the probability of not ‘E’?

Explanation:
P(not E) = 1 – P(E)
= 1 – 0.05
= 0.95

12. Find the mean of the given data.

2, 3, 7, 6, 6, 3, 8
Explanation:

To find the mean of the data 2, 3, 7, 6, 6, 3, 8

We first add up all the numbers and then divide the sum by the number of data points.
The sum of the data is: 2 + 3 + 7 + 6 + 6 + 3 + 8 = 35
The number of data points is 7
The mean is 35 divided by 7, which is equal to 5.
So, the mean of the data 2, 3, 7, 6, 6, 3, 8, and 5 is 5.

Score 8×2=16
Section II
Note :

1) Answer all the questions.

2) Each question carries 2 marks.

13. If 𝐴 = {3, 4, 5, 6}, 𝐵 = {5, 6, 7, 8, 9}, then illustrate 𝐴 ∩ 𝐵 in the Venn diagram.

Explanation:
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The common portion represents A∩B.

14. 6 pencils and 4 pens together cost Rs. 50 whereas 5 pencils and 6 pens together
cost Rs. 46. Express the above statements in the form of Linear Equations.
Explanation:
Let ‘x’ be pencils and ‘y’ be pens.
6 pencils and 4 pens together cost Rs. 50
6𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 50
5 pencils and 6 pens together cost Rs. 46
5𝑥 + 6𝑦 = 46

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15. Check whether (𝑥 − 2) + 1 = 2𝑥 − 3 is a quadratic equation or not.

Explanation:
2
(𝑥 − 2) + 1 = 2𝑥 − 3
2
𝑥 + 4 − 4𝑥 + 1 = 2𝑥 − 3
2
𝑥 − 4𝑥 + 5 = 2𝑥 − 3
2
𝑥 − 6𝑥 + 8 = 0
So, given equation is a quadratic equation.
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𝑡ℎ
16. Write the formula to find 𝑛 term of A.P. and explain the terms in it.
Explanation:
𝑡ℎ
𝑛 term of arithmetic progression is given as,
𝑡𝑛 = 𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑

where 𝑎 = first term of the arithmetic progression

𝑛 = number of term
𝑑 = common difference of the arithmetic progression
17. Find the distance between the two points (7, 8) and (− 2, 3).

Explanation:

The distance between two points 𝐴(7, 8) and 𝐵(− 2, 3) is given by

𝐴𝐵 = (𝑥2 − 𝑥1)2 + (𝑦2 − 𝑦1)2

2 2
= (− 2 − 7) + (3 − 8)
2 2
= (− 9) + (− 5)
= 81 + 25 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠
= 106 units.

18. From a point 𝑄, the length of the tangent to a circle is 24 𝑐𝑚, and the distance of 𝑄
from the centre is 25 𝑐𝑚. Find the radius of the circle.

Explanation:

Let's draw a figure as per the given question.

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A tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius at the point of contact.

Therefore, OPQ is a right-angled triangle.

By Pythagoras theorem,

OQ2 = OP2 + PQ2

252 = r2 + 242

r2 = 252 - 242

r2 = 625 - 576

r2 = 49

r=±7
Radius cannot be a negative value, hence, r = 7 cm.

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19. If 𝑐𝑜𝑠⁡𝐴 = 13
, then find 𝑠𝑖𝑛⁡𝐴 and 𝑡𝑎𝑛⁡𝐴.
Explanation:
12
𝑐𝑜𝑠⁡𝐴 = 13

We know,
2 2
𝑠𝑖𝑛 ⁡𝐴 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠 ⁡𝐴 = 1
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12 2
2
⇒ 𝑠𝑖𝑛 ⁡𝐴 + ( ) 13
=1
[From (1)]
2 144
⇒ 𝑠𝑖𝑛 ⁡𝐴 + 169
=1
2 144
⇒ 𝑠𝑖𝑛 ⁡𝐴 = 1 − 169
2 169−144
⇒ 𝑠𝑖𝑛 ⁡𝐴 = 169

2 169−144
⇒ 𝑠𝑖𝑛 ⁡𝐴 = 169
2 25 5 𝑠𝑖𝑛⁡𝐴
⇒ 𝑠𝑖𝑛 ⁡𝐴 = 169
⇒𝑠𝑖𝑛⁡𝐴 = 13
𝑡𝑎𝑛⁡𝐴 = 𝑐𝑜𝑠⁡𝐴
5
13 5
⇒ 𝑡𝑎𝑛⁡𝐴 = 12 ⇒𝑡𝑎𝑛⁡𝐴 = 12
13

20. A die is thrown once, find the probability of getting

i) a prime number
ii) an odd number.
Explanation:
Number of outcomes on throwing a die is (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) = 6
Number of prime numbers on dice are 3 and 5 = 2
Number of odd numbers on dice are 1, 3 and 5 = 3
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑠 2 1
(i) Probability of getting a prime number = 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠
= 6
= 3

𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑑𝑑 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑠 3 1

(ii) Probability of getting a odd number = 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠
= 6
= 2

Score 8×4=32
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Section III
Note :

1) Answer all the questions.

2) Each question carries 4 marks.

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21. Find ' 𝑥 ', if 2𝑙𝑜𝑔⁡5 + 2
𝑙𝑜𝑔⁡9 − 𝑙𝑜𝑔⁡3 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔⁡𝑥.

Explanation:
1
2𝑙𝑜𝑔⁡5 + 2
𝑙𝑜𝑔⁡9 − 𝑙𝑜𝑔⁡3
⇒𝑙𝑜𝑔⁡25 + 𝑙𝑜𝑔⁡3 − 𝑙𝑜𝑔⁡3
𝑙𝑜𝑔⁡25 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔⁡𝑥
𝑥 = 25

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22. Check whether -3 and 3 are the zeroes of the polynomial 𝑥 − 81.

Explanation:

Let p(x)=x4−81

If x = 3

P(3) = (3)4 – 81 = 0

If x = -3

P(-3) = (-3)4 – 81 = 0

Then 3 and -3 are the zeros of the given polynomial.

23. Solve the pair of linear equations using the elimination method.
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3𝑥 + 2𝑦 =− 1 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 =− 9
Explanation:

Let's begin by eliminating the 𝑦 variable.

We can do this by multiplying the first equation by 3 and the second equation by 2 , so
that the coefficients of 𝑦 in both equations become the same:
(3𝑥 + 2𝑦 =− 1)×3 − 9𝑥 + 6𝑦 =− 3 (2𝑥 + 3𝑦 =− 9)×2 − 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 =− 18
Now, we can subtract the second equation from the first equation to eliminate the 𝑦
variable:
(9𝑥 + 6𝑦 =− 3) − (4𝑥 + 6𝑦 =− 18)
Simplifying this, we get:
5𝑥 = 15
Dividing both sides by 5 , we get:
𝑥=3
Now, we can substitute this value of 𝑥 into either of the original equations to find the
value of 𝑦.
Let's substitute it into the first equation:
3𝑥 + 2𝑦 =− 1
3(3) + 2𝑦 =− 1
9 + 2𝑦 =− 1
2𝑦 =− 10
y = -5

24. Rohan's mother is 26 years older than him. The product of their ages after 3 years
will be 360 years. Write the quadratic equation to find Rohan's present age.

Explanation:
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Let Rohan's age = 𝑥

Rohan's mother age = 𝑥 + 26
After 3 years
Rohan's age = 𝑥 + 3
Rohan's mother age = (𝑥 + 26) + 3 = 𝑥 + 29

Now,
Product of ages after 3 years = 360

(𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 + 29) = 360

𝑥(𝑥 + 29) + 3(𝑥 + 29) = 360
2
𝑥 + 29𝑥 + 3𝑥 + 87 = 360
2
𝑥 + 29𝑥 + 3𝑥 + 87 − 360 = 0
2
𝑥 + 32𝑥 − 273 = 0
2
It is the form of 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0
Where 𝑎 = 1, 𝑏 = 32, 𝑐 =− 273
Hence, it is a quadratic equation.

25. Draw a tangent to a given circle with Centre ' O ' from a point ' R ' outside it. How
many tangents can be drawn to the circle from that point?

Explanation:

Steps of construction:

Step 1: Consider a point R from the outside the circle with centre O.
Step 2: Join points R and O, bisect the line RO. Let P be the midpoint of RO.
Step 3: Draw a circle taking P as centre and PO as a radius. This circle will intersect
at two points B and C on the circle with centre O.
Step 4: Join point R with B and C. RB and RC are the required tangents through
points B and C on the circle.
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Two tangents can be drawn from to the circle from an external point.

26. An oil drum is in the shape of a cylinder having the following dimensions.
2
Diameter is 2 𝑚 and height is 7 meters. The painter charges ₹3 per 𝑚 to paint the
drum. Find the total charges to be paid to the painter for 10 drums.

Explanation:

It is given that diameter of the (oil drum) cylinder = 2 𝑚.

𝑑 2
Radius of cylinder = 2
= 2
= 1 𝑚.
Total surface area of a cylindrical drum = 2π𝑟(𝑟 + ℎ)

22
= 2× 7
×1(1 + 7)
22 352 2 2
= 2× 7
×8 = 7
𝑚 = 50. 28 𝑚
2
So, the total surface area of a drum = 50. 28 𝑚
2
Painting charge per 1 𝑚 = ₹3.
Cost of painting of 10 drums = 50. 28×3×10

= ₹ 1508. 57

2
1−𝑡𝑎𝑛 ⁡𝐴 2
27. Show that 2 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛 ⁡𝐴.
𝑐𝑜𝑡 ⁡𝐴−1
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Explanation:
2
𝑠𝑖𝑛 ⁡𝐴
1− 2
𝑐𝑜𝑠 ⁡𝐴
2
𝑐𝑜𝑠 ⁡𝐴
2 −1
𝑠𝑖𝑛 ⁡𝐴

2 2 2
𝑐𝑜𝑠 ⁡𝐴−𝑠𝑖𝑛 ⁡𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 ⁡𝐴
= 2 × 2 2 .
𝑐𝑜𝑠 ⁡𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠 ⁡𝐴−𝑠𝑖𝑛 ⁡𝐴
2
𝑠𝑖𝑛 ⁡𝐴
= 2
𝑐𝑜𝑠 ⁡𝐴
2
= 𝑡𝑎𝑛 ⁡𝐴 Hence Proved

28. A survey conducted on 20 households in a locality by a group of students resulted

in the following frequency table for the number of family members in a household.
Family size 1−3 3−5 5−7 7−9 9 − 11

No. of families 7 8 2 2 1

Find the mode of the data.

Explanation:

Here, modal class = 3 − 5

⇒ 𝑙 = 3, 𝑓0 = 7, 𝑓1 = 8, 𝑓2 = 2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ = 2
8−7
=3+ 2×8−7−2
×2
1
=3+ 7
×2

= 3 + 0. 286
∴ 𝑀𝑜𝑑𝑒 = 3. 286
Score 5×8=40
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1) Answer all the questions.

2) Each question carries 8 marks.
3) Each question has internal choice

29. (a) Prove that 6 + 2 is irrational.

Explanation:

(a) Let us assume that 6 + 2 is a rational number.

𝑎
So it can be written in the form 𝑏

𝑎
6 + 2= 𝑏

Here 𝑎 and 𝑏 are coprime numbers and 𝑏≠0

𝑎
6 + 2= 𝑏

By solving the equation we get,

𝑎
⇒ 2= 𝑏
−6
𝑎−6𝑏
⇒ 2= 𝑏
𝑎−6𝑏
This shows 𝑏
is a rational number.
But we know that 2 is an irrational number, it contradicts our assumption.
Our assumption 6 + 2 is a rational number that is incorrect.
Therefore, 6 + 2 is an irrational number
Hence, it is proved that 6 + 2 is an irrational number.

OR

29. (b) Show that 𝑎1, 𝑎2, 𝑎3, …, 𝑎𝑛 form an AP where 𝑎𝑛 is defined as below.
i) 𝑎𝑛 = 3 + 4𝑛
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ii) 𝑎𝑛 = 9 − 5𝑛
Also find the sum of the first 15 terms in each case.

Explanation:

(b) A sequence that has a common difference between any two of its consecutive
terms is an arithmetic progression.
𝑛
Sum of the first 𝑛 terms of an AP is given by 𝑆𝑛 = 2
[2𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑] or

𝑛
𝑆𝑛 = 2
[𝑎 + 𝑙], and the nth term of an AP is 𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑

Here, 𝑎 is the first term, 𝑑 is the common difference and 𝑛 is the number of terms and
l is the last term.
(i) 𝑎𝑛 = 3 + 4𝑛
𝑡ℎ
Given, 𝑛 term, 𝑎𝑛 = 3 + 4𝑛

𝑎1 = 3 + 4×1 = 7

𝑎2 = 3 + 4×2 = 3 + 8 = 11

𝑎3 = 3 + 4×3 = 3 + 12 = 15

𝑎4 = 3 + 4×4 = 3 + 16 = 19

It can be observed that 𝑎2 − 𝑎1 = 11 − 7 = 4

𝑎3 − 𝑎2 = 15 − 11 = 4

𝑎4 − 𝑎3 = 19 − 15 = 4

So, the difference of 𝑎𝑛 and 𝑎𝑛−1 is constant.

Therefore, this is an AP with a common difference as 4 and first term as 7 .
𝑛
The sum of 𝑛 terms of AP is given by the formula 𝑆𝑛 = 2
[2𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑]
15
Sum of 15 terms, 𝑆15 = 2
[2×7 + (15 − 1)4]
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15
= 2
[14 + 14×4]
15
= 2
×70
= 15×35
𝑆15 = 525

(ii) 𝑎𝑛 = 9 − 5𝑛
𝑡ℎ
Given, 𝑛 term is 𝑎𝑛 = 9 − 5𝑛

𝑎1 = 9 − 5×1 = 9 − 5 = 4 𝑎2 = 9 − 5×2 = 9 − 10 =− 1 𝑎3 = 9 − 5×3 = 9 − 15 =− 6

𝑎4 = 9 − 5×4 = 9 − 20 =− 11

It can be observed that

𝑎2 − 𝑎1 = (− 1) − 4 =− 5 𝑎3 − 𝑎2 = (− 6) − (− 1) =− 5 𝑎4 − 𝑎3 = (− 11) − (− 6) =− 5

So, the difference of 𝑎𝑛 and 𝑎𝑛−1 is constant.

Therefore, this is an A.P. with common difference - 5 and first term as 4 .
The sum of 𝑛 terms of AP is given by the formula

𝑛
𝑆𝑛 = 2
[2𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑]

15
𝑆15 = 2
[2×4 + (15 − 1)(− 5)]
15
= 2
[8 + 14(− 5)]
15
= 2
[8 − 70]
15
= 2
×(− 62)
𝑆15 =− 465
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30(a). Find the volume of the largest right circular cone that can be cutout of a cube
whose edge is 7 𝑐𝑚.

Explanation:

(a) Given: The edge of cube = 7 𝑐𝑚

⇒ This will be the altitude of the cone.
Now
7
The radius of circular cone will be 2
= 3. 5 𝑐𝑚.
As, we know that,
The volume of cone is given by formula:
1 2
𝑉= 3
π𝑅 𝐻

where,
𝑅 is the radius and 𝐻 the altitude of the cone.
Also, we are asked for the largest cone, its volume must be equal or less than the
volume of the cube.
1 2
𝑉= 3
π𝑅 𝐻
1 2
= 3
π(3. 5) × 7
1
= 3
π × 12. 25×7
3
= 89. 83 𝑐𝑚
3
Required volume is 89. 83 𝑐𝑚

OR

30(b) If A = {1,2,3,4,5}; B = {3,4,5,6,7};C = {1,3,5,7};D = {2,4,6,8}

Find:
i) A∪B ii) B∪C iii) A∪D iv) B-D
v) A∩B vi) B∩D vii) C∩D viii) A-D
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Explanation:

(b) Given A = {1,2,3,4,5}; B = {3,4,5,6,7};C = {1,3,5,7};D = {2,4,6,8}

i) A∪B: The union of sets A and B is the set containing all elements that are in A or B
or both. Therefore, A∪B = {1,2,3,4,5,6,7}.

ii) B∪C: The union of sets B and C is the set containing all elements that are in B or
C or both. Therefore, B∪C = {1,3,4,5,6,7}.

iii) A∪D: The union of sets A and D is the set containing all elements that are in A or
D or both. Therefore, A∪D = {1,2,3,4,5,6,8}.

iv) B-D: The set difference of sets B and D is the set containing all elements that are
in B but not in D. Therefore, B-D = {3,5,7}.

v) A∩B: The intersection of sets A and B is the set containing all elements that are in
both A and B. Therefore, A∩B = {3,4,5}.

vi) B∩D: The intersection of sets B and D is the set containing all elements that are in
both B and D. Therefore, B∩D = {4,6}.

vii) C∩D: The intersection of sets C and D is the set containing all elements that are in
both C and D. Therefore, C∩D = { } (empty set).

viii) A-D: The set difference of sets A and D is the set containing all elements that are
in A but not in D. Therefore, A-D = {1,3,5}.

31(a). The distribution below gives the weights of 30 students in class. Find the
median weight of the students.

Weight (in kg ) Number of students

40 − 45 2
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45 − 50 3

50 − 55 8

55 − 60 6

60 − 65 6

65 − 70 3

70 − 75 2

Explanation:

(a)

Weight (in kg ) Frequency Cumulative frequency

40 − 45 2 2

45 − 50 3 5

50 − 55 8 13

55 − 60 6 19

60 − 65 6 25

65 − 70 3 28

70 − 75 2 30
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𝑁
We have 𝑁 = 30 and 2
= 15.
Median class = 55 − 60, so 𝑙 = 55, 𝑓 = 6, 𝑐𝑓 = 13 and ℎ = 60 − 55 = 5
𝑁
−𝑐𝑓
Median = 1 + 2
𝑓
×ℎ
15−13
⇒ Median = 55 + 6
×5
⇒ Median = 55 + 1. 67 = 56. 67 𝑘𝑔

OR
31 (b). Find the value of '𝑏' for which the points 𝐴(1, 2), 𝐵(− 1, 𝑏), 𝐶(− 3, − 4) are
collinear.

Explanation:

(b) Given 𝐴(1, 2) 𝐵(− 1, 𝑏), 𝐶(− 3, − 4)

Area of Δ = 0
1
2 [𝑥1(𝑦2 − 𝑦3) + 𝑥2(𝑦3 − 𝑦1) + 𝑥3(𝑦1 − 𝑦2)] = 0
[1(𝑏 − (− 4)) + (− 1)(− 4 − 2) + (− 3)(2 − 𝑏)] = 0
[1𝑏 + 4 + 4 + 2 − 6 + 3𝑏] = 0
[4𝑏 + 4 + 6 − 6] = 0
4𝑏 + 4 = 0
4𝑏 =− 4
4
𝑏 =− 4

𝑏 =− 1

32. (a) A 1. 5 𝑚 a tall boy is looking at the top of a temple which is 30 meters in height
from a point at a certain distance. The angle of elevation from his eye to the top of the
◦ ◦
crown of the temple increases from 30 to 60 as he walks towards the temple. Find
the distance he walked towards the temple.
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Explanation:

(a) Height of the temple = 30 𝑚

Height of the 𝑚𝑎𝑛 = 1. 5 𝑚
Let initial distance between the man and the temple = 𝑑 𝑚
Let the distance walked = 𝑥 𝑚
From the figure
◦ 30−1.5 1 28.5
𝑡𝑎𝑛⁡30 = 𝑑
⇒ = 𝑑
3

⇒ 𝑑 = 28. 5× 3 𝑚…….. (1)

◦ 28.5 28.5
𝑡𝑎𝑛⁡60 = 𝑑−𝑥
⇒ 3= 𝑑−𝑥

⇒ 3( 𝑑 − 𝑥) = 28. 5
⇒ 3(28. 5× 3 − 𝑥) = 28. 5( 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 (1))
⇒ 28. 5×3 − 3𝑥 = 28. 5
57 19×3
⇒ 3𝑥 = 57⇒𝑥 = = = 19 3
3 3

⇒ 3𝑥 = 3×28. 5 − 28. 5 = 2×28. 5 = 57

⇒ 𝑥 = 19×1. 732 = 32. 908 𝑚
∴ Distance walked towards the temple = 32. 908 𝑚

OR

32 (b) One card is drawn from a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards. Find the probability of
getting
i) a king of red colour
ii) a face card
iii) a jack of hearts
iv) a spade.

Explanation:
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(b) We know that,

𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑎𝑣𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑛(𝐸)
The probability of an event 𝐸, 𝑃(𝐸) = 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠
= 𝑛(𝑆)
Applying the concept of probability as shown above, let's calculate all the probabilities
one by one.
(i) Probability of getting a king of red colour:
We know that there are 26 red cards, 13 each of hearts and diamonds. Hence, there
will be 1 king each in hearts and diamonds.
∴ Number of kings of red colour, 𝑛(𝐸) = 2
Also, total number of cards, 𝑛(𝑆) = 52
𝑛(𝐸) 2
∴ Probability of getting a king of red colour = 𝑛(𝑆) = 52

1
⇒ 26
1
Hence, the required probability is 26
.
(ii) Probability of getting a face card:
We know that each suit has 3 face cards (Jack, Queen and King). Hence, there will be
12 face cards in total.
∴ Number of face cards, 𝑛(𝐸) = 12
Also, total number of cards, 𝑛( 𝑆) = 52
𝑛(𝐸) 12 3
∴ 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑔𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑑 = 𝑛(𝑆)
= 52
⇒ 13
3
Hence, the required probability is 13
.

(iii) Probability of getting the jack of hearts:

We know that there is only one jack in hearts
∴ Number of jack of hearts, 𝑛(𝐸) = 1
Also, total number of cards, 𝑛( 𝑆) = 52
𝑛(𝐸) 1
∴ Probability of getting the jack of hearts = 𝑛(𝑆) = 52
1
Hence, the required probability is 52
.
(iv) Probability of getting a spade:
We know that there are 13 cards of spades.
∴ Number of spades, 𝑛(𝐸) = 13
Also, total number of cards, 𝑛( 𝑆) = 52
𝑛(𝐸) 13 1
∴ 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑔𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑑𝑒 = 𝑛(𝑆)
= 52
⇒ 4
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Hence, the required probability is 4
.

33 (a). Construct a triangle of sides 5 𝑐𝑚, 5 𝑐𝑚 and 6 𝑐𝑚. Then, construct a triangle
similar to it, whose sides are 2/3 of the corresponding sides of the triangle.

Explanation:

Steps of Construction:

1. Draw a line segment 𝐴𝐵 = 5 𝑐𝑚

2. Draw an arc at 5 𝑐𝑚 from point 𝐴.
3. Draw an arc at 6 𝑐𝑚 from point 𝐵 so that it intersects the previous arc.
4. Joint the point of intersection from 𝐴 and 𝐵.
5. This gives the required △𝐴𝐵𝐶.
6. Dividing the base in 2: 3 ratio:
7. Draw a ray 𝐴𝑋 at an acute angle from 𝐴𝐵.
8. Plot three points on 𝐴𝑋 so that 𝐴𝐴1 = 𝐴1 𝐴2 = 𝐴2 𝐴3
9. Join 𝐴3 to 𝐵.
10. Draw a line from point 𝐴2 so that this line is parallel to 𝐴3 𝐵 and intersects 𝐴𝐵 at
point B'.

11. Draw a line from point 𝐵 ' parallel to 𝐵𝐶 so that this line intersects 𝐴𝐶 at point 𝐶.

OR
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33 (b). Draw a graph of 𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 3𝑥 − 4 and hence find the zeroes of the
polynomial.

Explanation:
If 𝑥 = 0,
2
⇒ 𝑝(0) = 0 − 3(0) − 4 =− 4
If 𝑥 = 1
2
⇒ 𝑝(1) = 1 − 3(1) − 4 =− 4 = 1 − 3 − 4 =− 6
If 𝑥 =− 1
2
⇒ 𝑦 = 𝑦 = (− 1) − 3(− 1) − 4 = 1 + 3 − 4 = 0
If 𝑥 = 4
2
⇒𝑦 = (4) − 3(4) − 4 = 16 − 12 − 4 = 0
Plotting graphs using above coordinates, we get

From the graph, zeroes of the polynomial are x = -1 and x = 4.

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