Class X Session 2024-25

Subject - Mathematics (Standard)

Sample Question Paper - 5

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A, B, C, D and E.

2. Section A has 20 MCQs carrying 1 mark each

3. Section B has 5 questions carrying 02 marks each.

4. Section C has 6 questions carrying 03 marks each.

5. Section D has 4 questions carrying 05 marks each.

6. Section E has 3 case based integrated units of assessment (04 marks each) with sub- parts of the values of 1, 1 and

2 marks each respectively.

7. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Qs of 5 marks, 2 Qs of 3 marks and 2 Questions of

2 marks has been provided. An internal choice has been provided in the 2marks questions of Section E

8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π = 22

7
wherever required if not stated.

Section A
1. If a = (22 × 33 × 54) and b = (23 × 32 × 5) then HCF (a, b) = ? [1]

a) 360 b) 90

c) 180 d) 540
2. The graph of y = f(x) is shown in the figure for some polynomial f(x). The number of zeroes of f(x) are [1]

a) 2 b) 3

c) 4 d) 1
3. A system of linear equations is said to be inconsistent if it has [1]

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 a) one solution b) at least one solution

c) two solutions d) no solution

4. If the equation x2 + 5 kx + 16 = 0 has no real roots then [1]

a) k >
8

5
b) k <
−8

c) −8

5
< k <
8

5
d) k >
−8

5. If the sum of n terms of an A.P. be 3n2 + n and its common difference is 6 then its first term is [1]

a) 2 b) 1

c) 3 d) 4
6. The distance of point P(4, -5) from origin is [1]
−−
a) √40 units b) 1 unit
−−
c) 3 units d) √41 units
7. If (3, –6) is the mid-point of the line segment joining (0, 0) and (x, y), then the point (x, y) is: [1]

a) (6, - 6) b) (6, -12)

c) ( 3
, −3) d) (- 3, 6)
2

8. In the given figure if BP ||C F , DP ||EF ,then AD : DE is equal to [1]

a) 1 : 3 b) 1 : 4

c) 3 : 4 d) 2 : 3
9. Two concentric circles with centre O are of radii 6 cm and 3 cm. From an external point P, tangents PA and PB [1]
are drawn to these circles as shown in the figure. If AP = 10 cm, then BP is equal to

−− −−−
a) √91 b) √119 cm

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 −−− −−−
c) √127 cm d) √109 cm
10. In the given figure, a circle touches the side BC of △ABC at P and touches AB and AC produced at Q and R [1]
respectively. If AQ = 5 cm, then find the perimeter of △ABC.

a) 6 cm b) 10 cm

c) 7 cm d) 11 cm

11. If sinθ + cosθ = p and secθ + cosecθ = q, then q(p2 - 1) = [1]

2q
a) 2p b) 2
p

q
c) 2
d) 2
p

12. Which of the following is true for all values of θ (0 ∘

≤ θ ≤ 90 )
∘
? [1]

a) cosec2θ - sec2θ = 1 b) cos2θ - sin2θ = 1

c) cot2θ - tan2θ = 1 d) sec2θ - tan2θ = 1

13. A kite is flying at a height of 30 m from the ground. The length of string from the kite to the ground is 60 m. [1]
Assuming that there is no slack in the string, the angle of elevation of the kite at the ground is

a) 30° b) 45°

c) 90° d) 60°
14. The minute hand of a clock is 10 cm long. Find the area of the face of the clock described by the minute hand [1]
between 8 am and 8.25 am.

a) 120 cm2 b) 125.5 cm2

c) 130.95 cm2 d) 100 cm2

15. If the perimeter of a sector of a circle of radius 6.5 cm is 29 cm, then its area is [1]

a) 56 cm2 b) 58 cm2

c) 52 cm2 d) 25 cm2

16. A card is drawn at random from a pack of 52 cards. The probability that the drawn card is not a king is [1]

a) b)
9 12

13 13

c) 1

13
d) 4

13

17. What is the probability that a leap year has 52 Mondays? [1]

a) 5

7
b) 6

c) 2

7
d) 4

18. The most frequent value in the data is known as [1]

a) mean b) mode

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 c) all the three d) median
19. Assertion (A): Two identical solid cubes of side 5 cm are joined end to end. The total surface area of the [1]

resulting cuboid is 300 cm2.

Reason (R): Total surface area of a cuboid is 2(lb + bh + lh)

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

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

20. Assertion (A): The sum of the series with the nth term. tn = (9 - 5n) is (465), when no. of terms n = 15. [1]
Reason (R): Given series is in A.P. and sum of n terms of an A.P. is Sn = n

2
[2a + (n − 1)d]

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

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

Section B
21. Prove that 2
is irrational. [2]
√7

In Figure, ∠ACB = 90o and CD ⊥ AB. Prove that [2]

2

22. .
BC BD
=
2
AC AD

23. From a point P, the length of the tangent to a circle is 15 cm and distance of P from the centre of the circle is 17 [2]
cm. Then what is the radius of the circle?
24. Prove the trigonometric identity: [2]
2
1+cos θ−sin θ
= cot θ
sin θ(1+cos θ)

OR
3 sin θ+2 cos θ
If 3tanθ = 4, evaluate 3 sin θ−2 cos θ
.
25. In Figure, OACB is a quadrant of a circle with centre O and radius 7 cm. If OD = 3 cm, then find the area of the [2]
shaded region.

OR
The short and long hands of a clock are 4 cm and 6 cm long respectively. Find the sum of distances travelled by their
tips in 2 days. [Take π = 3.14.]
Section C
26. In order to promote reading habits among students, a school organized a Library Week. As part of the [3]
celebration, three genres of books: Biography, Mystery, and Self-help books were bought. For optimum
arrangement, the organizers have stacked the books in such a way that all the books are stored topic-wise and the

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 height of each stack is the same. The number of Biography books is 96, the number of Mystery books is 240 and
the number of Self-help books is 336. Assuming that the books are of the same thickness, determine the number
of stacks of Biography, Mystery, and Self-help books.

27. If α, β are the zeroes of the x2 + 7x + 7, find the value of 1

+
1
− 2αβ . [3]
α β

28. Solve the following system of equation by elimination method: [3]

y y
x

2
−
5
= 4 and x

7
+
15
= 3

OR
In the figure below ABCDE is a pentagon with BE ∥ CD and BC || DE. BC is perpendicular to CD. If the perimeter
of ABCDE is 21 cm, find the Values of x and y.

29. In Fig. l and m are two parallel tangents at A and B. The tangent at C makes an intercept DE between l and m. [3]
Prove that ∠DF E = 90o.

OR
Prove that the tangents drawn at the ends of a chord of a circle make equal angles with chord.
30. Prove the following identity: sin θ

1−cos θ
+
tan θ

1+cos θ
=​​​​secθ ⋅ cos ecθ + cotθ [3]
31. Find the median of the following data. [3]

Class Interval 0 - 10 10 - 20 20 - 30 30 - 40 40 - 50 Total

Frequency 8 16 36 34 6 100

Section D
32. Find the value of m for which the quadratic equation (m + 1)y 2
− 6(m + 1)y + 3(m + 9) = 0 ,m≠ −1 [5]
has equal roots. Hence find the roots of the equation.
OR
The sum of ages of a father and his son is 45 years. Five years ago, the product of their ages (in years) was 124.
Determine their present ages.
33. In the given figure, DEFG is a square and ∠BAC = 90
∘
. [5]
Prove that
i. △AGF ∼ △DBG

ii. △AGF ∼ △EF C

iii. △DBG ∼ △EF C

iv. DE 2
= BD × EC

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34. A well, whose diameter is 7m, has been dug 22.5 m deep and the earth dugout is used to form an embankment [5]
around it. If the height of the embankment is 1.5 m, find the width of the embankment.
OR
In Figure, from a solid cube of side 7 cm, a cylinder of radius 2.1 cm and height 7 cm is scooped out. Find the total
surface area of the remaining solid.

35. The median of the following data is 16. Find the missing frequencies a and b if the total of frequencies is 70. [5]

Class 0-5 5 - 10 10 - 15 15 - 20 20 - 25 25 - 30 30 - 35 35 - 40

Frequency 12 a 12 15 b 6 6 4

Section E
36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
The students of a school decided to beautify the school on an annual day by fixing colourful flags on the straight
passage of the school. They have 27 flags to be fixed at intervals of every 2 metre. The flags are stored at the
position of the middlemost flag. Ruchi was given the responsibility of placing the flags. Ruchi kept her books
where the flags were stored. She could carry only one flag at a time.

(a) How much distance did she cover in pacing 6 flags on either side of center point?
(b) Represent above information in Arithmetic progression
OR
How much distance did she cover in completing this job and returning to collect her books?
(c) What is the maximum distance she travelled carrying a flag?
37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
The camping alpine tent is usually made using high-quality canvas and it is waterproof. These alpine tents are
mostly used in hilly areas, as the snow will not settle on the tent and make it damp. It is easy to layout and one
need not use a manual to set it up. One alpine tent is shown in the figure given below, which has two triangular

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 faces and three rectangular faces. Also, the image of canvas on graph paper is shown in the adjacent figure.

(a) What is the distance of point Q from y-axis?

(b) What are the coordinates of U?
OR
What is the distance between the points P and Q?
(c) What is the Perimeter of image of a rectangular face?
38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
The houses of Ajay and Sooraj are at 100 m distance and the height of their houses is the same as approx 150 m.
One big tower was situated near their house. Once both friends decided to measure the height of the tower. They
measure the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from the roof of their houses. The angle of elevation of

ajay's house to the tower and sooraj's house to the tower are 45o and 30o respectively as shown in the figure.

(a) Find the height of the tower.

(b) What is the distance between the tower and the house of Sooraj?
OR
Find the distance between top of tower and top of Ajay's house?
(c) Find the distance between top of the tower and top of Sooraj's house?

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 Solution
Section A
1.
(c) 180
Explanation: It is given that: a = (22 × 33 × 54) and b = (23 × 32 × 5)
∴ HCF (a, b) = Product of smallest power of each common prime factor in the numbers = 22 × 32 × 5 = 180
2.
(c) 4
Explanation: f(x) intersects the x -axis at 4 points. hence , f(x) has 4 zeroes.
3.
(d) no solution
Explanation: A system of linear equations is said to be inconsistent if it has no solution means two lines are running parallel
and not cutting each other at any point.
4.
−8 8
(c) 5
< k <
5

Explanation: For no real roots, we must have b2 - 4ac < 0.

−8
∴ (25k
2
− 4 × 16) < 0 ⇒ 25k
2
< 64 ⇒ k
2
<
64

25
⇒
5
< k <
8

5
.

5.
(d) 4
Explanation: Sum of n terms of an A.P = 3n2+n
and common difference (d) = 6
Let the first term be a, then
n 2
Sn = [2a + (n − 1)d] = 3n + n
2
n 2
⇒ [2a + (n − 1)6] = 3n + n
2
(3n+1)×2
2 2
2a + 6n − 6 = (3n + n) × = n
n n

⇒ 2a + 6n − 6 = (3n + 1)2 = 6n + 2

⇒ 2a = 6n + 2 − 6n + 6 = 8
8
a= = 4
2

6.
−−
(d) √41 units
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
Explanation: OP = √(4 − 0) + (0 − (−5)) 2 2

−−−−−−−−
= √(16 + 25)
−−
= √41 units
7.
(b) (6, -12)
Explanation: If (a, b) and (c, d) be the coordinates of any two points, then the coordinates of the mid-point joining those points
(a+c) (b+d)
be ( 2
,
2
) .
The line segment is formed by points are (0, 0) and (x, y), whose mid-point is (3, -6).
Then,
(0+x) (0+y)

2
= 3 and 2
= -6
y
or, x

2
= 3 or, 2
= -6
or, x = 6 or, y = -12
Therefore the required point is (6, -12).
8. (a) 1 : 3
Explanation: Since BP∥ CF,

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 Then, AP

PF
=
AB

BC
[Using Thales Theorem]
AP 2 1
⇒ = =
PF 6 3

Again, since DP∥ EF,

Then, AP
=
PF
[Using Thales Theorem]
AD

DE
AD 1
⇒ =
DE 3

⇒ AD : DE = 1 : 3
9.
−−−
(c) √127 cm
Explanation: Here ∠OAP = 90 [OA ⊥ AP] ∘

∴ In right angled triangle APO,

−−−−−−−−−−
2 2 −−−−−−− −−−
OP = √(10) + (6) = √100 + 36 = √136 cm
Now, again, ∠OBP = 90 [OB ⊥ PB] ∘

∴ In right angled triangle BPO,

−−−−−−−−−−− −
−−− 2 −−−−−− −−−
PB = √(√136) 2
− (9) = √136 − 9 = √127 cm

10.
(b) 10 cm
Explanation: Perimeter of △ABC = AB + BC + AC
= AB + (BP + PC) + AC
= (AB + BQ) + (CR + AC) [∵ BP = BQ, PC = CP]
= AQ + AP = 2 AQ (∵ AQ = AR)
= 2 × 5 = 10 cm
11. (a) 2p
Explanation: Given: sinθ + cosθ = p
squaring both sides we get
sin2θ + cos2θ + cos2θ + 2sinθ cosθ = p2
1 + 2sinθ cosθ = p2(sin2θ + cos2θ = 1)
2sinθ cosθ = p2 - 1 ... (i)
and also secθ + cosecθ = q (given)
1

cosθ
+ =q
sinθ
1

sinθ+cosθ

sinθcosθ
=q
but sinθ + cosθ = p ... (given)
p

sinθcosθ
= q ... (ii)
from (i) and (ii) we get
q(p2 - 1) = 2p
12.
(d) sec2θ - tan2θ = 1
Explanation: ∵ sec2θ = 1 + tan2θ
∴ sec2θ - tan2θ = 1
13. (a) 30°
Explanation: Let AB be the tower and B be the kite.
Let AC be the horizontal and let BC ⊥ AC.
Let ∠ CAB = θ.
BC = 30 m and AB = 60 m. Then,
BC
= sin θ ⇒ sin θ = 30

60
=
1

2
⇒ sin θ = sin 30o ⇒ θ = 30o.
AB

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14.
(c) 130.95 cm2
Explanation: Here the angle swept is 150o. We need to find the area of this sector which subtends 150o at the centre.
θ
So, area = πr 2
×
360
∘

22 2 150
= × 10 ×
7 360

= 130.95 cm2
15.
(c) 52 cm2
Explanation: We know that perimeter of a sector of radius, r = 2r + θ

360
× 2πr …(1)
Therefore, substituting the corresponding values of perimeter and radius in equation (1), we get,
× 2π × 6.5 …(2)
θ
29 = 2 × 6.5 +
360

θ
29 = 2 × 6.5 (1 + × π)
360

29 θ
= (1 + × π)
2×6.5 360

29 θ

2×6.5
− 1 =
360
× π ………(3)
We know that area of the sector = θ

360
× πr
2

From equation (3), we get

29
Area of the sector = ( 2×6.5
− 1) r
2

Substituting r = 6.5 we get,

29
Area of the sector = (
2×6.5
− 1) 6.5
2

2
29×6.5 2
= ( − 6.5 )
2×6.5

29×6.5 2
= ( − 6.5 )
2

29×6.5 2
= ( − 6.5 )
2

= (94.25 − 42.25)

= 52
Therefore, area of the sector is 52 cm2.
16.
(b) 12

13

Explanation: Total number of possible outcomes = 52

Number of king cards in the pack = 4
∴ Number of cards that are not king = 52 - 4 = 48

So, favourable number of outcomes = 48

∴ Required probability = = 48 12

52 13

17. (a) 5

Explanation: No. of days in a leap year = 366

No. of Mondays = 52
Extra days = 366 - 52 × 7
= 366 - 364 = 2
∴ Remaining days in the week = 7 - 2 = 5

∴ Probability of being 52 Mondays in the leap

5
year = 7

18.
(b) mode
Explanation: The most frequent value in the data is known as the Mode. e.g let us consider the following data set:
3,5,7,5,9,5,8,4 the mode is 5 since it occurs most often in data set.
19.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Explanation: A is false but R is true.

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20.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Explanation: A is false but R is true.
Section B
21. Let us assume that 2
is rational. Then, there exist positive co-primes a and b such that
√7

2 a
=
√7 b

– 2b
√7 =
a

As 2b and a are rational numbers.

2b
Then is rational number.
a
–
But √7 is not a rational number.
2
Since a rational number cannot be equal to an irrational number . Our assumption that is rational number is wrong .
√7

Hence 2
is an irrational number
√7

22. △ABC ∼ △CBD (By AA similarity)

AB BC AC
= =
CB BD CD

⇒ CB2 = AB × BD ...(i)
Similarly △ABC ∼ △ACD
AB BC AC
= =
AC CD AD

⇒ AC2 = AB × AD ...(ii)
By (i) and (ii)
2
CB AB×BD BD

2
= AB×AD
= AD
AC

23.

∠ OAP = 90°
in △OAP ,
By applying Pythagoras theorem , we get
2 2 2
⇒ 17 = r + 15

2 2 2
⇒ r = 17 − 15 = (17 − 15)(17 + 15)

= 2 × 32
2
⇒ r = 64 ⇒ r = ±8cm

we should not take negative value because length cannot be negative.

⇒ r = 8cm

24. We have,
2
1+cos θ− sin θ
L.H.S = sin θ(1+cos θ)

2
1− sin θ+cos θ
=
sin θ(1+cos θ)

2
cos θ+cos θ 2 2
= [∵ 1 − sin θ = cos θ]
sin θ(1+cos θ)

cos θ(1+cos θ)
=
sin θ(1+cos θ)

cos θ
=
sin θ
cos θ
= cot θ [∵ = cotθ]
sin θ

= R.H.S
Hence proved.
OR
4
3tanθ = 4 ⇒ tan θ =
3

Given,
3 sin θ+2 cos θ
=
3 sin θ−2 cos θ

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 3 tan θ+2
=
3 tan θ−2
[Dividing numerator and denominator by cos θ]
4
(3× +2)
3 6
= = = 3
4 2
(3× −2)
3

25. Area of quadrant = 1

4
π(7)
2
=
49

4
π cm2
Area of triangle = 1

2
× 7×3= 21

2
cm2
49
Area of shaded region = 4
π −
21

cm2 or cm2
7 7
= 2
(
2
π − 3) 28
OR
The hour hand covers 4 complete circles in 2 days (48 hours)
Distance = 2 × × 4 × 4
22

= 100.57 cm
The minute hand covers = 48 Circles in 2 days (Each hour = 1 circle)
Distance =2 × × 6 × 48 ​
22

= 1810.23 cm
Total distance = 100.57 + 1810.23
= 1910.8 cm
Section C
26. In order to arrange the books as required, we have to find the largest number that divides 96,240 and 336 exactly. Clearly, such a
number is their HCF.
We have,
96=25×3,
240=24×3×5
336=24×3×7
∴ HCF of 96,240 and 336 is 24×3=48
So, there must be 48 books in each stack.
96
∴ Number of stacks of Biography books= 48
​=2
240
Number of stacks of Mystery books= 48
​=5
336
Number of stacks of Self-help books= 48
​=7
27. Let the given polynomial is p(x) =x2 + 7x + 7
Here,a = 1, b = 7, c = 7
∴ α, β are both zeroes of p(x)
−b
∴ α + β =
a
= -7.........(i)
αβ =
c

a
= 7 ...........(ii)
Now,
1 1 β +α
+ − 2αβ = − 2αβ
α β αβ

−7
= − 2 × 7
7

= -1 - 14
= -15
Hence the value of 1

α
+
1

β
− 2αβ is - 15.
28. The given system of equation is
y
= 4 ...(1)
x
−
2 5
y
x

7
+
15
= 3 ...(2)
Multiplying equation (2) by 3, we get
y
= 9 ...(3)
3x
+
7 5

Adding equation (1) and equation (3), we get

x 3x
+ = 13
2 7
13 13×14
⇒ x = 13 ⇒ x = = 14
14 13

Substituting this value of x in equation (2), we get

14 y
+ = 3
7 15

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 y y
⇒ 2 + = 3 ⇒ = 3 − 2
15 15
y
⇒ = 1 ⇒ y = 15
15

So, the solution of the given system of equations is

x = 14, y = 15
Verification ; Substituting x = 14, y = 15.
We find that both the equations (1) and (2) are satisfied as shown below;
x y 14 15
− = − = 7 − 3 = 4
2 5 2 5
x y 14 15
+ = + = 2 + 1 = 3
7 15 7 15

Hence, the solution is correct.

OR

Since BC | | DE and BE | | CD with BC ⊥ CD, BCDE is a rectangle.

Since, BE = CD
∴ x + y = 5 ..(i)

Also, DE = BC = x - y
Since, perimeter of ABCDE is 21
∴ AB + BC + CD+ DE + EA = 21

⇒ 3 + x - y + x + y + x - y + 3 = 21

⇒ 6 + 3x - y = 21

⇒ 3x - y = 15.....(ii)
Adding eqns. (i) and (ii), we get
4x = 20
⇒x = 5

On substituting the value of x in (i), we get

y=0
∴ x = 5 and y = 0.

29.

Since tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal. Therefore, DA = DC.
Thus, in triangles ADF and DFC, we have
DA = DC
DF = DF Common]
AF = CF (radii of the circle)
So, by SSS-criterion of congruence, we obtain
ΔADF ≅ΔDF C

⇒ ∠ADF = ∠C DF

⇒ ∠ADC = 2∠C DF ...(i)

Similarly, we can prove that
∠BEF = ∠C EF

⇒ ∠C EB = 2∠C EF .....(ii)
Now, ∠ADC + ∠C EB = 180° (Sum of the interior angles on the same side of transversal is 180o)
⇒ 2∠C DF + 2∠C EF = 180° [ Using equations (i) and (ii) ]

⇒ ∠C DF + ∠C EF = 90°

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 ∵ ∠C DF , ∠C EF and ∠DF E are angles of a triangle
∘ ∘
⇒ 180 − ∠DF E = 90 [
∘
∴ ∠C DF + ∠C EF + ∠DF E = 180
∘
⇒ ∠DF E = 90

OR
Let NM be chord of circle with centre C.
Let tangents at M and N meet at the point O.
Since OM is a tangent
∴ MO ⊥ CM i.e. ∠OMC = 90°
∵ ON is a tangent
∴ ON ⊥ CN i.e. ∠ONC = 90°
Again in ΔCMN , CM = CN = r
∴ ∠CMN = ∠CNM
∴ ∠OMC – ∠CMN = ∠ONC – ∠CNM
⇒ ∠OML ≅ ∠ONL
Thus, tangents make equal angle with the chord.
30. LHS
sin θ tan θ
= +
1−cos θ 1+cos θ
sin θ

sin θ c os θ
= +
1−cos θ 1+cos θ

sin θ sin θ
= +
1−cos θ cos θ(1+cos θ)

sin θ⋅cos θ(1+cos θ)+sin θ(1−cos θ)

=
(1−cos θ) cos θ(1+cos θ)
[ taking LCM ]
2

[Since,(a-b)(a+b) = a2​- b2 ]
sin θ⋅cos θ+sin θ⋅ cos θ+sin θ−sin θ⋅cos θ
=
2
cos θ(1− cos θ)

. [Since, Sin2A + Cos2A = 1 ]

sin θ⋅ cos θ+sin θ
=
2
cos θ⋅ sin θ
2
sin θ⋅ cos θ sin θ
= +
2 2
cos θ⋅ sin θ cos θ⋅ sin θ
cos θ 1
= +
sin θ cos θ⋅sin θ

= cot θ + sec θ . cosec θ

= sec θ . cosec θ + cot θ
= RHS.
Hence, Proved.

31. Class Interval Frequency Cumulative Frequency

0 - 10 8 8

10 - 20 16 24

20 - 30 36 60

30 - 40 34 94

40 - 50 6 100
Here, N = 100 ⇒ N

2
= 50

The cumulative frequency just greater than 50 is 60.

Hence, median class is 20 - 30.
∴ l = 20, h = 10, f = 36, cf = cf of preceding class is 24
N
( −cf )

Now, Median = l + {h ×
2
}
f

(50−24)
= 20 + {10 × }
36

26
= 20 + {10 × }
36

= 20 + 7.22
= 27.2
Thus, the median of the data is 27.2.
Section D
32. In equation (m + 1)y 2
− 6(m + 1)y + 3(m + 9) = 0

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 A = m + 1, B = - 6(m + 1), C = 3(m + 9)
For equal roots, D = B − 4AC = 0 2

2
36(m + 1) − 4(m + 1) × 3(m + 9) = 0

2
⇒ 3 (m + 2m + 1) − (m + 1)(m + 9) = 0

2
⇒ 2m − 4m − 6 = 0

2
⇒ m − 2m − 3 = 0

2
⇒ m − 3m + m − 3 = 0

⇒ m(m − 3) + 1(m − 3) = 0

⇒(m − 3)(m + 1) = 0

∴ m = -1, 3
Neglecting m ≠ −1
∴ m = 3

∴ the equation becomes 4y 2

− 24y + 36 = 0

2
⇒ y − 6y + 9 = 0

⇒ (y − 3)(y − 3) = 0

⇒ (y − 3) = 0 and (y − 3) = 0

∴ roots are y = 3,3

OR
Let the present age of father be x years.
Son's present age = (45 - x) years.
Five years ago:
Father's age = (x - 5) years
Son's age = (45 - x - 5) years = (40 - x) years.
According to question,
∴ (x - 5) (40 - x) = 124

⇒ 40x - x2 - 200 + 5x = 124

⇒ x2 - 45x + 324 = 0
Spilting the middle term,
⇒ x2 - 36x - 9 x + 324 = 0
⇒ x(x - 36) - 9(x - 36) = 0

⇒ (x - 9)(x - 36) = 0

⇒ x = 9, or 36

We can't take father age as 9 years

So, x = 36, we have
Father's present age = 36 years
Son's present age = 9 years
Hence, Father's present age = 36 years and Son's present age = 9 years.
33. Given A △ABC in which ∠BAC = 90 and DEFG is a square. ∘

Proof
i. In △AGF and △DBG , we have
∘
∠GAF = ∠BDG = 90

∠AGF = ∠DBG [corresponidng angles]

[ ∵ GF ∥BC and AB is the transversal]
∴ △AGF ∼ △DBG

ii. In △AGF and △EF C , we have

∘
∠F AG = ∠C EF = 90

∠GF A = ∠F C E [corresponding angles]

[∵ GF ∥BC and AC is the transversal]
∴ △AGF ∼ △EF C

iii. △DBG ∼ △AGF and △AGF ∼ △EF C

⇒ △DBG ∼ △EF C

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 iv. △DBG ∼ △EF C
BD DG
⇒ =
FE EC

⇒
BD

DE
=
DE

EC
[∵ DG = DE and FE = DE).
Hence, DE 2
= BD × EC .
34. According to question
Diameterdiameter of the well = 7m
Radius of the well (r) = m = 3.5m and, height of the well (h) = 22.5 m
7

∴ Volume of the earth dugout = π× (3.5)2 × 22.5 m3 = π × 7

2
×
7

2
×
45

2
m3
Let the width of the embankment be r metres. Clearly, embankment forms a cylindrical shell whose inner and outer radii are 3.5 m
and (r + 3.5) m respectively and height 1.5 m.
∴ Volume of the embankment = Area of ring at top × height of the embankment

= π {(r + 3.5)2 - (3.5)2} × 1.5 m3 = π (r + 7) r × 3

2
m3
But, Volume of the embankment = Volume of the well

3 7 7 45
⇒ πr(r + 7) × = π × × ×
2 2 2 2

⇒ r (r + 7) = 49

4
× 15
⇒ 4r2 + 28r = 735
⇒ 4r2 + 28r - 735 = 0
4r2 + 70x - 42x - 735 = 0
⇒ 2r(2r + 35) - 21(2r + 35) = 0

⇒ (2r + 35)(2r - 21) = 0

⇒ 2r + 35 = 0 or 2r - 21 = 0
−35
⇒ r = or x = 21

2 2
−35

2
is negative, hence neglect this value
⇒ x =
21

2
= 10.5 m
Hence, the width of the embankment is 10.5 m
OR
We have;
A Cube,
length
Cube's Edge
, a = 7 cm
A Cylinder:
Cylinder's Radius, r = 2.1 cm or r = 21

10
cm
Cylinder's Height, h = 7 cm
∵ A cylinder is scooped out from a cube,

∴ TSA of the resulting cuboid:

= TSA of whole Cube - 2 × (Area of upper circle or Area of lower circle) + CSA of the scooped out Cylinder
= 6a2 + 2π rh - 2 × (π r2)
= 6 × (7)2 + 2 × (22 ÷ 7 × 2.1 × 7) - 2 × [22 ÷ 7 × (2.1)2]
= 6 × 49 + (44 ÷ 7 × 14.7) - (44 ÷ 7 × 4.41)
= 294 + 92.4 - 27.72
= 294 + 64.68
= 358.68 cm2
Hence, the total surface area of the remaining solid is 358.68 cm2

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35. Let the missing frequencies are a and b.

Class Interval Frequency fi Cumulative frequency

0-5 12 12

5 - 10 a 12 + a

10 - 15 12 24 + a

15 - 20 15 39 + a

20 - 25 b 39 + a + b

25 - 30 6 45 + a + b

30 - 35 6 51 + a + b

35 - 40 4 55 + a + b = 70
Then, 55 + a + b = 70
a + b = 15 ......(1)
Median is 16, which lies in 15 - 20
So, The median class is 15 - 20
Therefore, l = 15, h = 5, N = 70, f = 15 and cf = 24 + a
Median is 16, which lies in the class 15 - 20. Hence, median class is 15 - 20.
∴ l = 15, h = 5, f = 15, c. f . = 24 + a
N
( −cf )

Now, Median = l + {h ×
2
}
f

(35−24−a)
∴ 16 = 15 + {5 × }
15

11−a
⇒ 16 = 15 + { }
3

11−a
⇒ 1 =
3

⇒3 = 11 − a

⇒a = 8

Now, 55 + a + b = 70
⇒55 + 8 + b = 70

⇒63 + b = 70

⇒ b = 7

Hence, the missing frequencies are a = 8 and b = 7.

Section E
36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
The students of a school decided to beautify the school on an annual day by fixing colourful flags on the straight passage of the
school. They have 27 flags to be fixed at intervals of every 2 metre. The flags are stored at the position of the middlemost flag.
Ruchi was given the responsibility of placing the flags. Ruchi kept her books where the flags were stored. She could carry only
one flag at a time.

(i) Distance covered in placing 6 flags on either side of center point is 84 + 84 = 168 m
Sn = [2a + (n - 1)d]
n

6
⇒ S6 = [2 × 4 + (6 − 1) × 4]
2

⇒ S6 = 3[8 + 20]
⇒ S6 = 84
(ii)

Let A be the position of the middle-most flag.

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 Now, there are 13 flags (A1, A2 ... A12) to the left of A and 13 flags (B1, B2, B3 ... B13) to the right of A.
Distance covered in fixing flag to A1 = 2 + 2 = 4 m
Distance covered in fixing flag to A2 = 4 + 4 = 8 m
Distance covered in fixing flag to A3 = 6 + 6 = 12 m
...
Distance covered in fixing flag to A13 = 26 + 26 = 52 m
This forms an A.P. with,
First term, a = 4
Common difference, d = 4
and n = 13
OR
∴ Distance covered in fixing 13 flags to the left of A = S13
Sn = n

2
[2a + (n - 1)d]
13
⇒ S13 = [2 × 4 + 12 × 4]
2

= 13

2
× [8 + 48]
= 13

2
× 56
= 364
Similarly, distance covered in fixing 13 flags to the right of A = 364
Total distance covered by Ruchi in completing the task
= 364 + 364 = 728 m
(iii)Maximum distance travelled by Ruchi in carrying a flag
= Distance from A13 to A or B13 to A = 26 m
37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
The camping alpine tent is usually made using high-quality canvas and it is waterproof. These alpine tents are mostly used in hilly
areas, as the snow will not settle on the tent and make it damp. It is easy to layout and one need not use a manual to set it up. One
alpine tent is shown in the figure given below, which has two triangular faces and three rectangular faces. Also, the image of
canvas on graph paper is shown in the adjacent figure.

(i) Coordinates of Q are (9, 5).

∴ Distance of point Q from y-axis = 9 units

(ii) Coordinates of point U are (8, 2).

OR
We have, P(2, 5) and Q (9, 5)
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −−−−−
∴ PQ = √(2 − 9) + (5 − 5) = √49 + 0 = 7 units
2 2

(iii)Length of TU = 5 units and of TL = 2 units

∴ Perimeter of image of a rectangular face = 2(5 + 2) = 14 units

38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

The houses of Ajay and Sooraj are at 100 m distance and the height of their houses is the same as approx 150 m. One big tower
was situated near their house. Once both friends decided to measure the height of the tower. They measure the angle of elevation

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of the top of the tower from the roof of their houses. The angle of elevation of ajay's house to the tower and sooraj's house to the

tower are 45o and 30o respectively as shown in the figure.

(i) The above figure can be redrawn as shown below:

Let PQ = y
In △PQA,
PQ y
tan 45 = QA
= x

y
1= x

x = y ...(i)
In △PQB,
PQ PQ y
tan 30 = QB
=
x+100
=
x+100
=
x

x+100

1 x
=
√3 x+100

–
x√3= x + 100
x= = 136.61 m
100

√3−1

From the figure, height of tower h = PQ + QR

= x + 150 = 136.61 + 150
h = 286.61 m
(ii) The above figure can be redrawn as shown below:

Distance of Sooraj's house from tower = QA + AB

= x + 100 = 136.61 + 100 = 236.61 m
OR

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 The above figure can be redrawn as shown below:

Distance between top of the tower and top of Ajay's house is PA

In △PQA
sin 45o =
PQ

PA
PQ
⇒ PA = o
sin 45
y –
⇒ PA = 1
= √2 × 136.61

√2

⇒ PA = 193.20 m

(iii)The above figure can be redrawn as shown below:

Distance between top of tower and Top of Sooraj's house is PB

In △PQB
sin 30o =
PQ

PB
PQ
⇒ PB = o
sin 30
y
⇒ PB = 1
= 2 × 136.61

⇒ PB = 273.20 m

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