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CLASS IX (2019-20)
MATHEMATICS (041)
SAMPLE PAPER-4
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 80
General Instructions :
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) The questions paper consists of 40 questions divided into 4 sections A, B, C and D.
(iii) Section A comprises of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Section B comprises of 6 questions of 2 marks each. Section
C comprises of 8 questions of 3 marks each. Section D comprises of 6 questions of 4 marks each.
(iv) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choices have been provided in two questions of 1 mark each, two
questions of 2 marks each, three questions of 3 marks each, and three questions of 4 marks each. You have to
attempt only one of the alternatives in all such questions.
(v) Use of calculators is not permitted.

(c) 5 (d) 1
Section A Ans : (d) 1
Q.1-Q.10 are multiple choice questions. Select the x = 2 , y = − 1 is solution of equation
most appropriate answer from the given options. 2x + 3y = k
1. Rational number between 2 and 3 is [1] 2 # 2 + 3 # ^− 1h = k
(a) 2+ 3 (b) 2# 3 k = 4−3
2 2
k =1
(c) 1.5 (d) 1.8
5. Which of the following needs a proof? [1]
Ans : (c) 1.5 (a) Postulates (b) Definition
Since, 2 = 1.414.........., (c) Proposition (d) Axiom

3 = 1.732.......... Ans : (c) Proposition

Postulates are the universal truths specific to geometry.
Rational number between 2 and 3 is 1.5.
Axiom are also universal truths. These truths need
2. If 8x 4 − 8x2 + 7 is divided by 2x + 1, the remainder is [1] not to be proved. Definitions also does not require
proof. Only propositions or theorems can be proved
(a) 11 (b) 13 using axioms, postulates and definitions.
2 2
6. The value of x if AOB is a straight line, is [1]
(c) 15 (d) 17
2 2
Ans : (a) 11
2
Let, p ^x h = 8x 4 − 8x2 + 7
So, the remainder when p ^x h is divided by 2x + 1 is (a) 36c (b) 60c
p b− 1 l = 8 b − 1 l − 8 b − 1 l + 7 = 11
4 2
(c) 30c (d) 35c
2 2 2 2
Ans : (b) 60c
3. Point ^0, 3h lies [1]
(a) on x -axis (b) on y -axis
(c) in I quadrant (d) at origin
Ans : (b) on y -axis

+1 = x [Vertically opposite angles]

Since, AOB is a straight line
x + x + x = 180c
3x = 180c
x = 60c
7. Which of the following is a correct statement? [1]
^0, 3h lies on y -axis. (a) Two triangles having same shape are congruent.
4. The value of k , if x = 2, y = − 1 is a solution of the (b) If two sides of a triangle are equal to the
equation 2x + 3y = k is [1] corresponding sides of another triangle, then the
(a) 6 (b) 7 two triangles are congruent.

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(c) If the hypotenuse and one side of one right T= s (s − a) (s − b) (s − c) and

triangle are equal to the hypotenuse and one side
Tl = sl (sl − 4s) (sl − 4a) (sl − 4b) (sl − 4c)
of the other triangle, then the triangles are not
congruent. Tl = 4s (4s − 4a) (4s − 4b) (4s − 4c)
(d) None of these = 16 s (s − a) (s − b) (s − c) = 16T
Ans : (d) None of these Increase in the area of the triangle
= Tl − T = 16T − T = 15T
8. Which of the following statements is true? [1]
(a) In a parallelogram, the diagonals are equal Percentage increase = 15T # 100 = 1500%
T
(b) In a parallelogram, the diagonals bisect each
or
other.
(c) In a parallelogram, the diagonals intersect each If length of hypotenuse of an isosceles right angled
other at right angles. triangle is 10 2 cm then its perimeter will be ..........
(d) In any quadrilateral, if a pair of opposite sides are Ans : 10 2 ^ 2 + 1h cm.
equal, it is parallelogram.
Ans : (b) In a parallelogram, the diagonals bisect each 13. The curved surface area of a right circular cone
other. whose slant height is 10 cm and base radius is 7 cm is
.......... [1]
9. The area of a rhombus if the lengths of whose diagonals Ans : 220 cm 2

are 16 cm and 24 cm, is [1]

(a) 180 cm2 (b) 184 cm2 14. .......... can also be drawn independently without
(c) 198 cm2 (d) 192 cm2 drawing a histogram. [1]
Ans : Frequency polygon
Ans : (d) 192 cm2
Area of rhombus = 1 # d1 # d2 15. A .......... is an action which results in one of several
2 outcomes. [1]
= 1 # 16 # 24 cm2 = 192 cm2 Ans : Trial
2
(Q.16-Q.20) Answer the following :
10. In a cyclic quadrilateral, the difference between two
16. If the volume of a cuboid is 2x2 − 16 , then find its
opposite angles is 58c, the measures of opposite angles
possible dimensions. [1]
are [1]
(a) 158c, 22c (b) 129c, 51c SOLUTION :
(c) 109c, 71c (d) 119c, 61c
p (x) = 2x2 − 16 = 2 (x2 − 8) = 2 $x2 − ^2 2 h .
2
Let
Ans : (d) 119c, 61c
= 2 ^x + 2 2 h^x − 2 2 h
If +A − +C = 58c ...(1) Hence, the possible dimensions of a cuboid are 2,
+A + +C = 180c ...(2) ^x + 2 2 h and ^x − 2 2 h .
17. On which axes do the points (3, 0) and (0, 4) lie? [1]
Adding (1) & (2), we get 2+A = 238c
SOLUTION :
+A = 119c
Subtracting (1) from (2), we get 2+C = 122c In point (3, 0), y -coordinate is zero, so it lies on x
-axis.
+C = 61c In point (0, 4) x -coordinate is zero, so it lies on y -axis.
+A = 119c and +C = 61c 18. In the given figure, AB < CD, +EAB = 50c. If
(Q.11-Q.15) Fill in the blanks : +ECD = 60c [1]

11. The construction of a triangle ABC , given that SOLUTION :

BC = 6 cm , +B = 45c is not possible when difference
Given, AB < CD and BC is a transversal.
of AB and AC is equal to ............. cm. [1]
Ans : 6.9 cm +DCE = +EBA [Alternate interior angles]
+EBA = 60c [+DCE = 60c]
It is not possible to construct triangle whose difference
In TABE , we have
of two side is more than the third side.
12. The percentage increase in the area of a triangle, if its
each side is quadrupled, is equal to ......... percentage. [1]
Ans : 1500%

s = 1 (a + b + c)
2

sl = 1 (4a + 4b + 4c)
2
= 2 (a + b + c) = 4s

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+EBA + +EAB + +AEB = 180c & 2− 3 = a+b 3

60 + 50c + +AEB = 180c On comparing both sides, we get a = 2 and b = − 1.
+AEB = 180c − 110c = 70c or
19. The area of the base of a right circular cylinder is
154 cm2 and its height is 15 cm . Find the volume of Simplify : 7 + 3 +7− 3
7− 3 7+ 3
the cylinder. [1]
SOLUTION :
SOLUTION :
We have,
We know that,
7+ 3 +7− 3
Volume of a cylinder = Area of the base # height. 7− 3 7+ 3
Here,area of the base = 154 cm2 ^7 + 3 h + ^7 − 3 h
2 2

and height = 15 cm =
49 − 3
Volume of a cylinder = 154 cm2 # 15 cm = 2310 cm3
= 49 + 3 + 14 3 + 49 + 3 − 14 3
20. The class marks of a frequency distribution are 15, 20, 46
25, .......... . Find the class corresponding to the class
= 104 = 52
mark 20. [1] 46 23
SOLUTION : 22. Write the coordinates of a point on x -axis at a distance
Since, the difference between mid values is 5. So, the of 4 units from the origin in the positive direction of
corresponding class to the class mark 20 must have x -axis and then justify your answer. [2]
difference 5. SOLUTION :
17.5 + 22.5 = 40 = 20
2 2 As, any point on x -axis has coordinates ^x, 0h where
Hence, the required class is 17.5 − 22.5 . x is the distance from origin, so required coordinates
are (4, 0).
or 23. A chord of a circle is equal to its radius. Find the
If mean of 3, 5, 7, 9, x, is 5 then find the value of x . angle subtended by this chord at a point in major
segment. [2]
SOLUTION :
SOLUTION :
Mean = 3 + 5 + 7 + 9 + x = 5 Given : A circle with centre O and AB is a chord such
5
24 + x = 5 that AB = OA = OB
5 To find : +ACB
24 + x = 25
x = 25 − 24
x =1

Section B
21. If 3 − 1 = a + b 3 , then find the values of a and b
. 3 +1 [2]
As ΔAOB is an equilateral triangle.
SOLUTION : Also, +AOB = 2+ACB
3 −1 = a+b 3 = 2 # 30c = 60c
We have,
3 +1 & +AOB = 60c
^ 3 − 1h 3 −1 = a+b 3
[Angle subtended at the centre of circle is twice the
& angle subtended at the circumference]
^ 3 + 1h
#
3 +1
& +ACB = 1 +AOB
[By rationalising the denominator] 2
^ 3 − 1h
2

= a+b 3 = 1 # 60c = 30c

^ 3 h − ^1 h2
2 2
24. The sides of a triangle are 11 cm, 60 cm and 61 cm.
3+1−2 3 = a+b 3 Find the altitude of the smallest side. [2]
2
SOLUTION :
4−2 3 = a+b 3
2 Let the sides of triangle are
2 ^2 − 3 h a = 11 cm , b = 60 cm and c = 61 cm
= a+b 3 Then, semi-perimeter of triangle,
2

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s =a+b+c = 40c
2 In ΔABP ,
= 11 + 60 + 61 = 132 = 66 cm +APB = 90c [Angle in semi-circle]
2 2
+PAB = 55c [Given]
Now, area of triangle
+PBA = 180c − ^90c + 55ch
s ^s − a h^s − b h^s − c h
`
=
= 35c
= 66 ^66 − 11h^66 − 60h^66 − 61h
26. Find a point on x -axis from where graph of linear
= 66 # 55 # 6 # 5
equation 2x = 1 − 5y will pass. [2]
= 11 # 6 # 11 # 5 # 6 # 5
SOLUTION :
= 11 # 6 # 5
Let the point be ^m, 0h
= 330 cm2
Since, the equation passes through this point, so put
Here, we have to find the altitude of the smallest side, x = m and y = 0 in 2x = 1 − 5y
so we consider the base as smallest side. 2m = 1 − 5 # 0
Area of a triangle = 1 # base # height & 2m = 1
2
m =1
& 330 = 1 # 11 # h 2
Hence, ^ 2 , 0h is the required point.
2 1

& h = 330 # 2 = 60 cm
11 or
Hence, the altitude of the smallest side is 60 cm. If the points (1, 0) and (2, 1) lie on the graph of
x + y = 1, then find the values of a and b .
or a b
The length of the sides of a triangle are 5x , 5x and 8x SOLUTION :
. Find the area of triangle.
Since, the points (1, 0) and (2, 1) lie on the graph of
SOLUTION : y
the equation x + = 1
a b
s = 5x + 5x + 8x = 18x = 9x 1+0 =1
2 2 Therefore,
a b
` Area of the triangle
1 =1
= s ^s − a h^s − b h^s − c h &
a
= 9x ^9x − 5x h^9x − 5x h^9x − 8x h a =1
= 9x # 4x # 4x # x 2+1 =1
and
= 144x 4 = 12x2 sq. units a b

25. In the adjoining figure, AB is a diameter of a circle & 1 = 1 − 2 =− 1

b
with centre O . If +PAB = 55c, +PBQ = 25c and
+ABR = 50c, then find +PBA and +BAR . [2] b =− 1

Section C
27. Draw the graph of linear equation x + 2y = 8 . From
the graph, check whether ^− 1, − 2h is a solution of
this equation. [3]

SOLUTION :
Given equation is
x + 2y = 8

SOLUTION : & y = 1 ^8 − x h
2
Given, +PAB = 55c, Let us make table of values of x and y .

+PBQ = 25c
x 0 2 –2
and +ABR = 50c
In ΔABR , y 4 3 5
+ARB = 90c [Angle in semi-circle] ^x, y h (0, 4) (2, 3) (–2, 5)
+RBA = 50c [Given]
` +BAR = 180c − ^90c + 50ch

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& 2.3 # 0.75 # h = 1.104

h = 1.104 = 0.64 m
2.3 # 0.75
Number of rectangular planks
= Volume of cuboid
Volume of a plank

= 1.104
2.3 # 0.75 # 0.04

= 1.104 = 1104 = 16
0.069 69
Hence, 16 rectangular planks of given size can be cut
from teak wood log.

or
A cylindrical roller 2.5 m in length, 1.5 m in radius
when rolled on a road was found to cover the area of
16500 m2 . How many revolutions does it make ?

From graph it is clear that (–1, –2) does not lie on the SOLUTION :
line, therefore, it is not a solution of given equation. Given, radius of cylindrical roller = 1.5 m and height
of cylindrical roller = 2.5 m
or ` Area covered in one revolution
Solve : 5 + 6y = 13 , 3 + 4y = 7 . = Curved surface area of cylinder
x x
SOLUTION : = 2πrh = 2 # 22 # 1.5 # 2.5 m2
7
The given equations are Let in n number of revolutions, area covered is
5 + 6y = 13 16500 m2 .
...(1)
x
Hence, n # c 2 # 22 # 1.5 # 2.5 m = 16500
3 + 4y = 7 7
...(2)
x 16500 # 7
n =
Multiplying (1) by 3 and (2) by 5, we get 2 # 22 # 1.5 # 2.5
15 + 18y = 39 ...(3) = 700
x
` A cylindrical roller makes 700 revolutions.
15 + 20y = 35 ...(4)
x 29. In the given figure, ABCD is a square of side 4 cm. E
and F are the mid points of AB and AD respectively.
Subtracting (4) from (3), we get
Find the area of the shaded region. [3]
− 2y = 4
& y =− 2
Substituting y = − 2 in (1), we get

# ^− 2h = 13
5 +6
x

& 5 − 12 = 13
x
5 = 25
x 1
25x = 5
SOLUTION :
x = 5 =1 Given, a square of sides
25 5
28. A teak wood log is cut first in the form of a cuboid of AB = BC = CD = DA = 4 cm
length 2.3 m, width 0.75 m and of a certain thickness. ` Area of square = ^sideh2
Its volume is 1.104 m3 . How many rectangular planks = ^4 cmh2 = 16 cm2
of size 2.3 m # 0.75 m # 0.04 m can be cut from the
cuboid ? [3] Also, given E and F are the mid points of AB and
AD .
SOLUTION :
` AE = AB = 4 = 2 cm
Let the thickness of the log be h metre 2 2
Then, we have
and AF = AD = 4 = 2 cm
Volume = 1.104 m3 2 2

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` Area of ΔAEF = 1 # AE # AF
2

= 1#2#2
2
= 2 cm2

Now area of shaded region

= Area of square ABCD − Area of ΔAEF
= 16 − 2 = 14 cm2
30. Find the median of descending order 34, 32, x , x − 1,
19, 15, 11 where x is the mean of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50. [3] Steps of Construction :
1. Draw any two lines l and m and a transversal
SOLUTION : line t . Clearly, interior angle on the same side of
Given x be the mean of 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50. transversal are +2 and +3 (or +1 and +4 ).
2. Draw the angle bisector of +2 and +3 which
` x = 10 + 20 + 30 + 40 + 50 intersect at P (or draw the angle bisector of +1
5
and +4 which intersect at ^Q h .
= 150 = 30 32. In ΔDEF , M and N are mid-points of sides EF
5
and median of 34, 32, x , x − 1, 19, 15, 11 and DE respectively. If ar ^ΔENM h = 4 cm2 , find
ar ^ΔDEF h . [3]
= b 7 + 1 l term
th

2
= 4 th term
= x−1
= 30 − 1 = 29

or
A bag contains 12 balls out of which x balls are
white. If one ball is taken out from the bag, find the
probability of getting a white ball. If 6 more white SOLUTION :
balls are added to the bag and the probability now for
getting a white ball is double the previous one, find We have, M and N are the mid-points of EF and ED
the value of x . respectively.
` EM = MF and EN = ND . Join DM ,
SOLUTION :
Now, in ΔDEF , M is the mid-point of EF .
Total number of balls = 12
` DM is the median of ΔDEF .
Number of white balls = x
& ar ^ΔEDM h = ar ^ΔDMF h
` P (getting a white ball) = x = P ^E1h
12 = 1 ar ^ΔDEF h ...(1)
Now, 6 more white balls are added in that bag 2
[a Median divides a triangle in two triangles of equal
` Total number of balls = 12 + 6 = 18
area]
Similarly, in ΔDEM , MN is the median.
` P (getting a white ball) = 6 + x = P ^E2h
ar ^ΔENM h = ar ^ΔMND h
18
`
According to the given condition,
= 1 ar ^ΔEMD h ...(2)
P ^E2h = 2P ^E1h 2
6+x = 2
ar ^ΔENM h = 1 ;1 ar ^ΔDEF hE [Using eq.(1)]
x
18 # 12 or
2 2
6+x = x
&
18 6 or ar ^ΔENM h = 1 ar ^ΔDEF h
4
6 + x = 3x & ar ^ΔDEF h = 4 # ar ^ΔENM h
2x = 6 = 4 # 4 = 16 cm2
& x =3 33. Prove that the circle drawn on any of the equal sides of
31. Draw line l and m intersected by a transversal t . an isosceles triangle as diameter bisects the base. [3]
Construct angle bisectors of the interior angle on same
side of the transversal. [3] SOLUTION :
Given : A ΔABC , in which AB = AC and a circle is
SOLUTION : drawn by taking AB as diameter which intersects the
side BC of triangle at D .
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To prove : BD = DC ^x + y h2 = 8^2 + 5 h + ^2 − 5 h
1/2 1/2

Construction : Join AD
+ ^2 + 5 h − ^2 − 5h B
1/2 1/2 2
Proof : Since, angle in a semi-circle is a right angle.
= 82 ^2 + 5h B
1/2 2

= 4 ^2 + 5h
1/2 # 2

= 4 ^2 + 5h = 8 + 4 5 ...(1)
2xy = 2 8^2 + 5 h + ^2 − 5h B
1/2 1/2
and
# 8^2 + 5 h − ^2 − 5h B
1/2 1/2

= 2 :`^2 + 5 h j − `^2 − 5h jD
1/2 2 1/2 2

` +ADB = 90c
[a ^a + b h^a − b h = a2 − b2 ]
But+ADB + +ADC = 180c [Linear pair axiom]
= 2 62 + 5 −2+ 5@
` 90c + +ADC = 180c
= 2#2 5 = 4 5 ...(2)
& +ADC = 90c [From eqs.(1) and (2)]
Now, in ΔADB and ΔADC , we have
Hence, x2 + y2 = ^x + y h2 − 2xy
AB = AC [Given]
= 8+4 5 −4 5 = 8
+ADB = +ADC [Each 90c]
and AD = AD [Common sides] or
` ΔADB , ΔADC If a = 1 and b = 1 , find the values of
7−4 3 7+4 3
[By RHS congruence rule]
the following :
Then, BD = DC [By CPCT]
(i) a2 + b2
Hence proved.
34. If two interior angles on the same side of a transversal (ii) a3 + b3
intersecting two parallel lines are in the ratio 3 : 2,
SOLUTION :
then find the greater of the two angles. [3]
Given, a = 1
SOLUTION : 7−4 3
Let l be a transversal intersecting two parallel lines 1 7+4 3
m and n . = #
7−4 3 7+4 3
[By rationalising]

= 7+4 3
^7 h2 − ^4 3 h
2

[a ^a − b h^a + b h = ^a2 − b2h ]

= 7+4 3
Similarly

b = 1 7−4 3
#
7+4 3 7−4 3
Let +1 = +3x and +2 = +2x = 7−4 3 = 7−4 3
49 − 48
Also, +1 + +2 = 180c
` a + b = 7 + 4 3 + 7 − 4 3 = 14
3x + 2x = 180c
and ab = ^7 + 4 3 h^7 − 4 3 h
& x = 36c
= ^7 h2 − ^4 3 h
2
` +1 = 3 # 36c = 180c
= 49 − 48 = 1
and +2 = 2 # 36c = 72c
So, the greater of the two angles is 108º. [a ^a − b h^a + b h = a2 − b2 ]
^a + b h2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab
Section D (i) a
a ^14h2 = a2 + b2 + 2
35. If x = ^2 + 5 h + ^2 − 5h and y = ^2 + 5h
1/2 1/2 1/2
a2 + b2 = 196 − 2 = 194

− ^2 − 5h
1/2
evaluate x2 + y2 . [4] (ii) a ^a + b h3 = a3 + b3 + 3ab ^a + b h
` a3 + b3 = ^a + b h3 − 3ab ^a + b h
SOLUTION :
= ^14h3 − 3 # 1 # 14
We know that,
= 2744 − 42 = 2702
x2 + y2 = ^x + y h2 − 2xy

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^4x2 − 9y2h3 + ^9y2 − 16z2h3 + ^16z2 − 4x2h3 (iv) Let the temperature on both the scales numerically
36. Simplify : > H.
^2x − 3y h3 + ^3y − 4z h3 + ^4z − 2x h3 be x . Then,

[4] C = 5F − 160
9
SOLUTION : & x = 5x − 160
9
We have,
9x = 5x − 160
^4x2 − 9y2h + ^9y2 − 16z2h + ^16z2 − 4x2h = 0
4x = − 160
` ^4x2 − 9y2h3 + ^9y2 − 16z2h3 + ^16z2 − 4x2h3 x = − 40
= 3 ^4x2 − 9y2h^9y2 − 16z2h^16z2 − 4x2h
Hence, numerical value of the required temperature
= 3 $^2x h2 − ^3y h2. $^3y h − ^4z h2.
2
is − 40 .
$^4z h2 − ^2x h2. 38. In ΔABC , if AD is the median, then prove that
= 3 ^2x − 3y h^2x + 3y h ^3y − 4z h^3y + 4z h AB2 + AC2 = 2AD2 + 1 BC2 . [4]
2
^4z − 2x h^4z + 2x h
Similarly, we have SOLUTION :

^2x − 3y h + ^3y − 4z h + ^4z − 2x h = 0 Draw AE = BC . Then, +AED = 90c.

& ^2x − 3y h3 + ^3y − 4z h3 + ^4z − 2x h3

= 3 ^2x − 3y h^3y − 4z h]4z − 2x g

^4x2 − 9y2h3 + ^9y2 − 16z2h3 + ^16z2 − 4x2h3

` > H
^2x − 3y h3 + ^3y − 4z h3 + ^4z − 2x h3
3 ^2x − 3y h^2x + 3y h^3y − 4z h^3y + 4z h^4z − 2x h^4z + 2x h
=
3 ^2x − 3y h^3y − 4z h^4z − 2x h
= ^2x + 3y h^3y + 4z h^4z + 2x h
37. The linear equation that converts Fahrenheit (F) to ` +ADE < 90c
& +ADB is an obtuse angle.
Celsius (C) is given by the relation C = 5F − 160 [4] Thus, +ADB is obtuse and +ADE is acute.
9
(i) If the temperature is 86cF , what is the temperature Now, ΔABD is obtuse-angled at D and AE = BD
in Celsius ? produced.
(ii) If the temperature is 35cC , what is the temperature ` AB2 = AD2 + BD2 + 2BD # DE ...(1)
in Fahrenheit ?
(iii) If the temperature is 0cF , what is the temperature Also, ΔADC is acute-angle at D and AE = DC .
in Celsius ? ` AC2 = AD2 + DC2 − 2DC # DE
(iv) What is the numerical value of the temperature = AD2 + BD2 − 2BD # DE ...(2)
which is same in both the scales ?
[a DC = BD ]
SOLUTION : Adding (1) and (2), we get
AB2 + AC2 = 2AD2 + 2BD2
(i) C = 5F − 160
= 2AD2 + 2 b 1 BC l = 2AD2 + 1 BC2
9 2

2 2
C = 5 # 86 − 160
9
Hence, AB2 + AC2 = 2AD2 + 1 BC2
2
= 430 − 160 = 30cC
9 39. A random survey of the number of children of various
(ii) C = 5F − 160 age groups playing football match in a park was found
9 as follows [4]
35 = 5F − 160 Age (in years) Number of children
9
5F − 160 = 315 1-2 5
& 5F = 475 2-3 4
F = 95cF 3-5 10

(iii) C = 5F − 160 5-7 12

9
7-10 9
C = 5 # 0 − 160 10-15 10
9
15-17 8
= − 160 = − b 160 l F
c

9 9 Draw a histogram to represent the above data.

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SOLUTION : But, mean = 28.25

Here, minimum class size = 2 − 1 = 1 1445 + 25p
` = 28.25
Adjusted frequency of a class 50 + p

= Minimum class size # Frequency of the class & 1445 + 25p = 1412.5 + 28.25p
Class size of the class
3.25p = 32.5
Frequency distribution after adjusting frequency
p = c 32.5 m = 10
Age (in Number of children Width A d j u s t e d 3.25
years) (Frequency) of the frequency Hence, p = 10
class 40. While selling clothes for making flags, a shopkeeper
1-2 5 1 1
1 #5 = 5 claims to sell each piece of cloth in the shape of an
equilateral triangle of each side 10 cm while actually
2-3 4 1 1
1 #4 = 4 he was selling the same in the shape of an isosceles
triangle with sides 10 cm, 10 cm and 8 cm. How much
3-5 10 2 1
2 # 10 = 5 cloth was he saving in selling each flag ? [4]
5-7 12 2 1
2 # 12 = 6 SOLUTION :
7-10 9 3 1
3 #9 = 3 Actually, he was selling the cloth in the shape of an
isosceles triangle, whose sides are 10 cm, 10 cm and
10-15 10 5 1
5 # 10 = 2 8 cm.
15-17 8 2 1
2 #8 = 4 Let a = 10 cm , b = 10 cm and c = 8 cm
Then, semi-perimeter of isosceles triangle,
The required histogram is as follows :
s = a + b + c = 10 + 10 + 8
2 2
= 14 cm
Area of isosceles triangle
= s ^s − a h^s − b h^s − c h
= 14 ^14 − 10h^14 − 10h^14 − 8h
= 14 # 4 # 4 # 6
= 14 # 16 # 6 = 8 21
= 8 # 4.58
= 36.64 cm2
But the shopkeeper claims to sell the cloth in the
shape of an equilateral triangle, whose sides are 10
or cm each.
If the mean of the following frequency distribution is ` Area of equilateral triangle
28.25, find the value of p .
4 #^ h
= 3 10 2
xi 15 20 25 30 35 40
= 25 3 = 25 # 1.73
fi 8 7 p 14 15 6
= 43.25 cm2
SOLUTION : Hence, the area of the cloth, he was saving
We prepare the table as under : = Area of an equilateral triangle
− Area of an isosceles triangle
x1 fi fi xi
= 43.25 − 36.64
15 8 120
= 6.61 cm2
20 7 140
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30 14 420
35 15 525
40 6 240
Σfi = ^50 + p h
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Σfi xi 1445 + 25p
Mean = =
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