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Class 10 - Mathematics
Basic Sample Paper - 10 (2024-25)

Maximum Marks: 80
Time Allowed: : 3 hours

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 Questions 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 π = 22 / 7 wherever required if not stated.
11. Use of calculators is not allowed.

Section A

1
1. Four different electronic devices make a beep after every 30 minutes, 1 hour,1 2 hour and 1 hour 45 minutes respectively.
All the devices beeped together at 12 noon. They will again beep together at ________.

a) 12 midnight
b) 6 a.m.
c) 9 a.m.
d) 3 a.m.

2. The sum of two irrational numbers is always

a) a rational number
b) an irrational number
c) an integer
d) a rational number or an irrational number

3. The roots of a quadratic equation are 5 and -2. Then, the equation is

a) x2 - 3x + 10 = 0
b) x2 - 3x - 10 = 0

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c) x2 + 3x + 10 = 0
d) x2 +3x - 10 = 0

4. If a pair of linear equation is consistent, then the lines will be

a) always intersecting
b) intersecting or coincident
c) always coincident
d) parallel

5. If α and β are the roots of x2 - p(x + 1) - c = 0, then (α + 1)(β + 1) =

a) c - 1
b) 1 + c
c) 1 - c
d) c

6. The distance between the points (-1, -5) and (-6, 7) is

a) 13 units
b) 12 units
c) 144 units
d) 169 units

7. A vertical stick 1.8 m long casts a shadow 45 cm long on the ground. At the same time, what is the length of the shadow
of a pole 6 m high?

a) 13.5 m
b) 1.35 m
c) 1.5 m
d) 2.4 m

8. In the given figure, if △ABC ∼ △ QPR, then the value of x is:

a) 5.3 cm
b) 2.3 cm
c) 4 cm
d) 4.6 cm

9. In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle. MN is the chord and the tangent ML at point M makes an angle of 70o
with MN. The measure of ∠MON is:

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a) 70o
b) 140o
c) 120o
d) 90o

10. If tan2 θ = 3, where θ is an acute angle, then the value of θ is:

a) 0o
b) 60o
c) 45o
d) 30o

11. From the top of a cliff 20 m high, the angle of elevation of the top of a tower is found to be equal to the angle of
depression of the foot of the tower. The height of the tower is

a) 20 m
b) 40 m
c) 80 m
d) 60 m

12. If 5 tan A = 3, then the value of cot A is:

3
a) 4
5
b)
3
3
c) 5
4
d) 5

13. A lighthouse throws light forming sector of radius 21 m with central angle 120o. The area covered by it is

a) 462 sq. cm
b) 428 sq. cm
c) 441 sq. cm
d) 456 sq. cm

14. A sector of a circle of radius 8 cm contains an angle of 135. Find the area of the sector.

a) 14π cm2

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b) 25π cm2
c) 24π cm2
d) 20π cm2

15. A bag contains 50 balls of which 2x are red, 3x are white and 5x are blue. A ball is selected at random. The probability
that it is not white is

7
a)
10
2
b)
5
7
c) 45
3
d) 5

2
16. Mode + (Mean - mode) =
3

a) Mode
b) Median
c) Mean
d) Ogive

17. A sphere is placed inside a right circular cylinder so as to touch the top, base and lateral surface of the cylinder. If the
radius of the sphere is r, then the volume of the cylinder is

a) 2πr3
b) 8πr3
8
c) πr 3
3
d) 4πr3

18. If the difference of mode and median of a data is 24, then the difference of median and mean of the same data is:

a) 8
b) 12
c) 34
d) 24

19. Assertion (A): If the points A(4, 3) and B(x, 5) lie on a circle with centre O(2, 3), then the value of x is 2.
Reason (R): Centre of a circle is the mid-point of each chord of the circle.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

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

20. Assertion (A): If L.C.M. {p, q} = 30 and H.C.F. {p, q} = 5, then p ⋅ q = 150
Reason (R): L.C.M. of (a, b) × H.C.F. of (a, b) = a ⋅ b

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

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b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
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Section B

a1 b1 c1
21. On comparing the ratios , and , find out whether the lines representing the pair of linear equations intersect at a
a2 b2 c2
point, are parallel or coincide: 6x − 3y + 10 = 0; 2x – y + 9 = 0.

AD 3
22. In the adjoining figure, DE ll BC and = . If AC = 4.8 cm, find AE.
DB 5

OR

In the given figure, CD is the perpendicular bisector of AB. EF is perpendicular to CD. AE intersects CD at G. Prove
CF FG
that CD
= DG
.

23. Draw a circle and two lines parallel to a given line such that one is a tangent and the other, a secant to the circle.

24. If sin θ + cos θ = √3, then find the value of sin θ ⋅ cos θ.

25. Find the area of a sector of a circle with radius 6 cm, if the angle of the sector is 60o.

OR

Find the area of the segment of a circle, if angle of the sector is 90° and the radius of the circle is 21 cm.

Section C

26. Explain why 7 × 11 × 13 + 13 and 7 × 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 + 5 are composite numbers.

27. Find the zeros of p(x) = x2 + 2√2x - 6 and verify the relationship between the zeros and its coefficients.

28. Check graphically whether the pair of equations x + 3y = 6 and 2x – 3y = 12 is consistent. If so, solve them graphically.

OR

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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. If ABC is isosceles with AB = AC, prove that the tangent at A to the circumcircle of ABC is parallel to BC.

30. In △ABC, right angled at B, AB = 24 cm, BC = 7 cm. Determine:

i. Sin A cos A
ii. Sin C cos C

OR

If cos (A-B) = cosA cos B + sin A sin B . Find the value of (i) cos15 o (ii) sin75 o

31. A piggy bank contains hundred 50-p coins, seventy Rs.1 coin, fifty Rs.2 coins and thirty Rs.5 coins. If it is equally likely
that one of the coins will fall out when the bank is turned upside down, what is the probability that the coin

i. will be a Rs. 1 coin?

ii. will not be a Rs.5 coin
iii. will be 50-p or a Rs. 2 coin?
Section D

32. If x = - 2 is a root of the equation 3x2 + 7x + p = 0, find the values of k so that the roots of the equation x2 + k(4x + k - 1)
+ p = 0 are equal.

OR

Solve for y:

y+3 1−y 17
y−2
− y
= 4
;y ≠ 0⋅2

33. In the given figure, ∠ACB = 90o and CD ⊥ AB, Prove that CD2 = BD × AD.

34. A plot of land in the form of a rectangle has a dimension 240 m × 180 m. A drainlet 10 m wide is dug all around it (on
the outside) and the earth dug out is evenly spread over the plot, increasing its surface level by 25 cm. Find the depth of
the drainlet.

OR

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A solid is in the shape of a cone surmounted on a hemisphere with both their diameters being equal to 7 cm and the
height of the cone is equal to its radius. Find the volume of the solid.

35. The median of the following data is 525. Find the values of x and y, if the total frequency is 100.

Class interval Frequency

0-100 2
100-200 5

200-300 x
300-400 12
400-500 17

500-600 20
600-700 y
700-800 9

800-900 7
900-1000 4
Section E

36. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Saving money is a good habit and it should be inculcated in children right from the beginning. Rehan’s mother brought a
piggy bank for Rehan and puts one ₹ 5 coin of her savings in the piggy bank on the first day. She increases his savings
by one ₹ 5 coin daily.

Based on the above information, answer the following questions:

i. How many coins were added to the piggy bank on 8th day?
ii. How much money will be there in the piggy bank after 8 days?
iii. a. If the piggy bank can hold one hundred twenty ₹ 5 coins in all find the number of days she can contribute to put ₹
5 coins into it.
OR
b. Find the total money saved, when the piggy bank is full.

37. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Using Cartesian Coordinates we mark a point on a graph by how far along and how far up it is.
The left-right (horizontal) direction is commonly called X-axis.
The up-down (vertical) direction is commonly called Y-axis.

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When we include negative values, the x and y axes divide the space up into 4 pieces.
Read the information given above and below:
Two friends Veena and Arun work in the same office in Delhi. In the Christmas vacations, both decided to go their
hometowns represented by Town A and Town B respectively in the figure given below. Town A and Town B are
connected by trains from the same station C (in the given figure) in Delhi.

i. Who will travel more distance to reach their home? (1)

ii. Find the location of the station. (1)
iii. Find in which ratio Y-axis divide Town B and Station. (2)
OR
Find the distance between Town A and Town B. (2)

38. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:
A man is watching a boat speeding away from the top of a tower. The boat makes an angle of depression of 60o with the
man’s eye when at a distance of 200 m from the tower. After 10 seconds, the angle of depression becomes 45o.

i. What is the approximate speed of the boat (in km/hr), assuming that it is sailing in still water? (1)
ii. How far is the boat when the angle is 45o? (1)
iii. What is the height of tower? (2)
OR
As the boat moves away from the tower, angle of depression will decrease/increase? (2)
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Class 10 - Mathematics
Basic Sample Paper - 10 (2024-25)

Solution

Section A
1. (c) 9 a.m.
Explanation:

L.C.M. (30, 60, 90, 105) = 22 × 32 × 5 × 7

= 1260 mins = 21 hours

2. (d) a rational number or an irrational number

Explanation:

The sum of two irrational numbers can be either a rational number or an irrational number.
e.g 5√3 + 3√2 = 5√3 + 3√2 sum is irrational
(2 + 6√7) + ( - 6√7) = 2 sum is rational
Hence sum can be either rational or irrational

3. (b) x2 - 3x - 10 = 0
Explanation:

Sum of the roots = 5 + (-2) = 3, product of roots = 5 × (-2) = -10.

∴ x2 - (sum of roots) x + product of roots = 0.
Hence, x2 - 3x - 10 = 0.

4. (b) intersecting or coincident

Explanation:

If a consistent system has an infinite number of solutions, it is dependent. When you graph; the equations, both equations
represent the same line. So for consistent line it has to be parallel or even they intersect at one point. If a system has no
solution, it is said to be inconsistent. The graphs of the lines do not intersect, so the graphs are parallel and there is no
solution.

5. (c) 1 - c
Explanation:

Given: x2 - p(x + 1) - c = 0
⇒ x2 - px - (p + c) = 0
Here, a = 1, b = -p, c = -(p + c)
∴ (α + 1)(β + 1)

= αβ + α + β + 1

=
c
a
+
( )
−b
a
+1

a−b+c
= a

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1− ( −p) + { − (p+c) }
=
1
=1+p-p-c=1-c

6. (a) 13 units
Explanation:

Let point A be (x1, y1) = (-1, -5) and point B (x2, y2) = (-6, 7)
∴ Distance between A and B
Using Distance Formula
− x 1) 2 + (y 2 − y 1) 2
=
√(x 2

= √( − 6 + 1) 2 + (7 + 5) 2
= √25 + 144
= √169 = 13 units

7. (c) 1.5 m
Explanation:

Let AB and AC be the vertical stick and its shadow, respectively.

According to the question:
AB = 1.8 m
AC = 45 cm = 0.45 m
Again, let DE and DF be the pole and its shadow, respectively.
According to the question:
DE = 6 m
DF = ?
Now, in right-angled triangles ABC and DEF, we have:
∠BAC = ∠EDF = 90°
∠ACB = ∠DFE (Angular elevation of the Sun at the same time)

Therefore, by AA similarity theorem,

we get:△ABC ∼ △DEF
AB DE 1.8 6 6 × 0.45
⇒ = ⇒ = ⇒ DF = = 1.5m
AC DF 0.45 DF 1.8

8. (b) 2.3 cm
Explanation:

△ ABC ∼ △ QPR
So,

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AC BC
=
QR PR
6 4.6
=
3 x
4.6 × 3
x= 6
x = 2.3 cm

9. (b) 140o
Explanation:

OM ⊥ ML (Tangent)
∠ OMN + 70 ∘ = 90 ∘
∠ OMN = 20 ∘
In △OMN
OM = ON
∠ OMN = ∠ ONM = 20 ∘
also
∠ O + ∠OMN + ∠ONM = 180 ∘
∠ O + 20 ∘ + 20 ∘ = 180 ∘
∠ O= ∠ MON = 140 ∘

10. (b) 60o

Explanation:

tan 2θ = 3
tanθ = √3
tanθ = tan60 ∘
θ = 60 ∘

11. (b) 40 m
Explanation:

Let AB be the cliff and CD be the tower. Draw BE ⊥ CD.

Let ∠ ACB = ∠EBD = α and let DE = h metres.
ALso, AB = 20 m, Let AC = BE = x m. Then
x x
= cot α and = cot α
h 20
x x
Thus, = ⇒ h = 20 m.
h 20

The height of the tower is = CD = 20 + 20 = 40 m

5
12. (b)
3
Explanation:

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5 tan A = 3
3
tan A = 5
1 5
cotA = =
tan A 3

13. (a) 462 sq. cm

Explanation:

θ
Area of the sector = × πr 2
360 ∘
120 ∘ 22
⇒ Area of the sector = × × 21 × 21
360 ∘ 7
1
= × 22 × 3 × 21
3
= 22 × 21
⇒ Area of the shaded region = 462 sq. cm

14. (c) 24π cm2

Explanation:

It is given that the radius of circle = 8 cm

and angle, θ = 135o
θ
Therefore, area of sector = × πr 2
360 ∘
135 ∘
= ×π×8×8
360 ∘
135 ∘
= × π × 64
360 ∘
= 24π cm2

7
15. (a)
10
Explanation:

Here,
2x + 3x + 5x = 50
⇒ 10x = 50
⇒ x=5
Number of red balls = 2 × 5 = 10
Number of white balls = 3 × 5 = 15
Number of blue balls = 5 × 5 = 25
Now, Number of possible outcomes = 25 + 10 = 35
And Number of total outcomes = 50
35 7
∴ Required Probability = =
50 10

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16. (b) Median
Explanation:

Since, 3 Median = Mode + 2 Mean

Mode 2
⇒ Median = + Mean
3 3
Mode 2 2 2
= + Mean − Mode + Mode
3 3 3 3
2
Median = Mode + 3 (Mean - Mode)

17. (a) 2πr3

Explanation:

Volume of a sphere = (4/3)πr3

Volume of a cylinder = πr2h
Given, sphere is placed inside a right circular cylinder so as to touch the top, base and lateral surface of the cylinder and
the radius of the sphere is r.
Thus, height of the cylinder = diameter = 2r and base radius = r
Volume of the cylinder = π × r2 × 2r = 2πr3

18. (b) 12
Explanation:

Given,
mode - median = 24
median - mean = ?
we know that,
mode = 3 median - 2 mean
mode = median + 2 median - 2 mean
mode - median = 2 median - 2 mean
24 = 2 (median - mean)
24
median - mean = 2
= 12

19. (c) A is true but R is false.

Explanation:

Since A and B lie on the circle having centre O.

Therefore, OA = OB

√(4 − 2) 2 + (3 − 3) 2 = √ ((x − 2) 2 + (5 − 3) 2
2 = √(x − 2) 2 + 4

(x - 2)2 + 4 = 4
(x - 2)2 = 0
x-2=0
x=2
A is true but R is false.

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20. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

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Section B

21. Given equations are

6x − 3y + 10 = 0

2x – y + 9 = 0

Comparing equation 6x − 3y + 10 = 0 with a 1x + b 1y + c 1 = 0

and 2x – y + 9 = 0 with

a 2x + b 2y + c 2 = 0,

We get, a1 = 6, b1 = -3, c1 = 10, a2 = 2, b2 = -1, c2 = 9​

a1 b1 c1 6 −3 10 3 3 10
We have = ≠ because = ≠ ⇒ = ≠
a2 b2 c2 2 −1 9 1 1 9

Hence, lines are parallel to each other.

22. According to question it is given that

AD 3
DE ll BC, DB
= 5
and AC = 4.8 cm
Since ABC is a triangle.
AB = AD + DB = 3 + 5 = 8 cm.
AC = 4.8 cm
So using Thales theorem,
AB AC
=
DB AE
8 4.8
=
3 AE
3
AE = 4.8 ×
8
= 0.6 × 3
= 1.8 cm

Therefore AE = 1.8 cm

OR

ΔEFG ∼ ΔADG
EF FG
⇒ =
AD DG
ΔEFC ∼ ΔBDC

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EF CF
⇒ =
BD CD
EF CF
⇒ = {BD = AD}
AD CD
Using (i) and (ii)
FG CF
DG
= CD

23.

Steps of Construction:

i. Draw a circle with any radius and center O. Here xy is given line.
ii. Choose any point P on the circumference of the circle, and draw a line passing through P, Let's name it AB.
iii. Draw a line AB parallel to xy, such that AB intersects the circle at two points P and A.Here, AB and xy are two
parallel lines. AB intersects the circle at exactly two points, P and Q. Therefore, line AB is the secant of this circle.
iv. CD intersects the circle at exactly one point, R, line CD is the tangent to the circle.

24. sin θ + cos θ = √3

squaring both sides
sin2 θ + cos2 θ + 2 sin θ cos θ = 3
⇒ 1 + 2 sin θ cos θ = 3

⇒ sin θ cos θ = 1

25.

θ
We know that Area of sector = 360 πr 2
Here, θ = 60, r = 6
60 22
∴ Required area = × × (6) 2
360 7
1 22
= 6
× 7
× 36
22 × 6
= 7
132 6
= = 18 cm 2
7 7

OR

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θπr 2
Area of the sector AOB =
360 ∘
90 ∘
22
= × × 21 × 21
360 ∘ 7
11 × 3 × 21
= 2
cm 2
= 346.5 cm2
1
Area of the △AOB = 2
× OA × OB
1
= × 21 × 21cm 2
2
= 220.5 cm2
Area of the segment = area of the sector AOB - area of the △AOB
= 346.5 - 220.5 cm2
= 126 cm2

Section C

26. Numbers are of two types - prime and composite.

Prime numbers can be divided by 1 and only itself, whereas composite numbers have factors other than 1 and itself.
It can be observed that
7 × 11 × 13 + 13 = 13 × (7 × 11 + 1)
= 13 × (77 + 1)= 13 × 78= 13 ×13 × 6
The given expression has 6 and 13 as its factors.
Therefore, it is a composite number.
7×6×5×4×3×2×1+5
= 5 ×(7 × 6 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 + 1)
= 5 × (1008 + 1)= 5 ×1009
1009 cannot be factorized further
Therefore, the given expression has 5 and 1009 as its factors.
Hence, it is a composite number.

27. The given polynomial p(x) = x2 + 2√2 x - 6

= x2 + 3√2 x - √2 x - 6
= x(x + 3√2) − √2(x + 3√2)
= (x + 3√2)(x - √2)
p(x) = 0 if x+3√2 = 0 or x = √2
Zeroes of the polynomials are √2 and -3√2

For p(x) = x2 + 2√2 x - 6

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a = 1, b = 2√2, c = -6
2 ​​√2 b
Sum of the zeroes √2 − 3√2 = − 2√2 = − = −
1 a
−6 c
Product of the zeroes =√2 × − 3√2 = =
1 a
Hence, the relationship is verified.

28. The solution of pair of linear equations:

x + 3y = 6 and 2x – 3y = 12

x 0 6
6−x
y= 2 0
3

and

x 0 3
2x − 12
y= -4 -2
3

Plot the points A(0, 2), B(6, 0), P(0, – 4) and Q(3, – 2) on graph paper, and join the points to form the lines AB and PQ

We observe that there is a point B (6, 0) common to both the lines AB and PQ. So, the solution of the pair of linear
equations is x = 6 and y = 0, i.e., the given pair of equations is consistent.

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

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∴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. Draw AD ⊥ BC

In ADB and ADC

AB = AC [Given]
AD = AD
ADB = ADC[Each 90 o]
∴ △ ADB ≅ △ ADC
⇒ BD = CD
∴ AC passes through O,centre of the circle
∴ Perpendicular bisector of the chord passes through the centre of the circle
Now OA ⊥ PQ (radius through the point of contact)
∴ ∠ PAO = 90o
Also ADB = 90 o
∴ ∠ PAO + ∠ADB = 180 ∘
∴ AP||BC

30. Let us draw a right angled triangle ABC, right angled at B.

Using Pythagoras theorem,

Given, AB = 24cm and BC = 7cm

Using Pythagoras theorem,
AC 2 = AB 2 + BC 2

AC 2 = 24 2 + 7 2 = 576 + 49 = 625
∴ AC = 25 cm

P BC 7 B AB 24
i. sinA = = = , cosA = = =
H AC 25 H AC 25

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7 24 168
⇒ sinA. cosA = × =
25 25 625

P AB 24 B BC 7
ii. sinC = = = , cosC = = =
H AC 25 H AC 25

24 7 168
⇒ sinC. cosC = 25
× 25
= 625

OR

We have, cos (A-B) = cos A cos B + sin A sin B ...(i)

Let A = 45 o and B = 30 o.

i. cos15 o = cos(45 o − 30 o)
= cos45 ocos30 o + sin45 osin30 o[Using Eq(i)]
1 √3 1 1
= . + .
√2 2 √2 2

√3 1 √3 + 1
= + =
2√2 2√2 2√2

√3 + 1
∴ cos15 o = .....(ii)
2√2

ii. sin75 o = sin(90 o − 15 o) = cos15 o[ ∵ sin(90 o − θ) = cosθ]

√3 + 1
∴ sin75 o = [from Eq(ii)]
2√2

√3 + 1
Hence, cos15 oand sin75 o =
2√2

31. Number of 50-p coins = 100.

Number of Rs. 1 coins = 70.
Number of Rs. 2 coins = 50.
Number of Rs. 5 coins = 30.
Therefore, the total number of outcomes = 100+70+50+30=250

i. Suppose E1 be the event of getting a Rs. 1 coin.

The number of favorable outcomes = 70.
Number of outcomes favorable to E 1 70
Therefore, P(getting a Rs. 1 coin) = P E 1 = ( ) Number of all possible outcomes
=
250
7
Thus, the probability that the coin will be a Rs. 1 coin is 25
.
ii. Suppose E2 be the event of not getting a Rs. 5.
Number of favorable outcomes = 250 - 30 = 220
Therefore, P(not getting a Rs. 5 coin)
Number of outcomes favorable to E 2 220 22
( )
=P E 2 =
Number of all possible outcomes
=
250
=
25
22
Thus, probability that the coin will not be a Rs. 5 coin is .
25
iii. Suppose E3 be the event of getting a 50-p or a Rs. 2 coins.
Number of favorable outcomes = 100 + 50 = 150

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Number of outcomes favorable toE 3 150 3
Therefore, P(getting a 50-p or a Rs. 2 coin) = P(E3) = = =
Number of all possible outcomes 250 5
3
Thus, probability that the coin will be a 50-p or a Rs. 2 coin is .
5
Section D

32. Here, x = - 2 is a root of 3x2 + 7x + p = 0

⇒ 3(-2)2 + 7 × (-2) + p = 0
⇒ p=2
∴ x2 + k(4x + k - 1) + p = 0 becomes
x2 + 4kx + k2 - k + 2 = 0....(i)
Comparing eq. (i) with ax 2 + bx + c = 0, we get
a = 1 , b = 4k and c = k2 - k + 2
Roots of eq (i) are equal
So, D =b2 - 4ac =0
⇒ (4k)2 - 4 × 1 × (k2 - k + 2) = 0
⇒ 16k2 - 4k2 + 4k - 8 = 0
⇒ 12k2 + 4k - 8 = 0
⇒ 12k2 + 4k - 8 = 0
⇒ 3k2 + k - 2 = 0
⇒ 3k2 + 3k - 2k - 2 = 0
⇒ 3k(k + 1) - 2(k + 1) = 0
⇒ (k + 1)(3k - 2) = 0
2
⇒ k = -1, k = 3

OR

y+3 1−y 17
Given equation, y−2
− y
= 4

y(y+3) − (1−y) (y−2) 17

⇒ =
y(y−2) 4

( y + 3y ) − ( − y + 3y − 2 )
2 2
17
⇒
2 = 4
y − 2y

y 2 + 3y + y 2 − 3y + 2 17
⇒ =
y 2 − 2y 4

2y 2 + 2 17
⇒ =
y 2 − 2y 4

⇒ 4(2y 2 + 2) = 17(y 2 − 2y)

⇒ 8y 2 + 8 = 17y 2 − 34y

⇒ 9y 2 − 34y − 8 = 0

⇒ 9y 2 − 36y + 2y − 8 = 0

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⇒ 9y(y − 4) + 2(y − 4) = 0

⇒ (y − 4)(9y + 2) = 0

⇒ y−4=0 or 9y + 2 = 0

2
⇒ y = 4 or y= −
9

2
∴ y = 4, −
9

33. Given: ∠ACB = 90o and CD ⊥ AB

In △ACB and △ADC

∠ACB ≅ ∠ADC (∵ each 90° )
∠A ≅ ∠A (∵ common angle)
△ACB ∼ △ADC (AA similarity)

AC AD
⇒
BC
= CD
....(i)
In △ACB and △CDB
∠ACB ≅ ∠CDB (∵ each 90° )
∠B ≅ ∠B (∵ common angle)
So, △ACB ∼ △CDB (AA similarity)
AC CD
⇒
BC
= BD
....(ii)
Using equations (i) and (ii),
AC CD
=
BC BD
⇒ CD2 = AD × BD

34. Let the depth of the drainlet be x metres.

We have, Width of the drainlet = 10 m
∴ Volume of the drainlet
= (260 × 10 × x + 260 × 10 × x + 180 × 10 × x + 180 × 10 × x) m3
= (5200x + 3600x)m3 = 8800x m3

When earth dug out is evenly spread over the plot, we get a cuboid whose base area is 240 × 180 m2 and height = 25
cm = 0.25 m.
∴ Volume of earth spread over the plot = (240 × 180 × 0.25) m3 = 10800 m3
Clearly,
Volume of earth spread over the plot = Volume of the drainlet

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∴ 10800 = 8800x
10800
⇒ x= = 1.227 m
8800

OR

7
Radius of hemisphere = radius of cone = cm
2
7
Height of cone = 2 cm
Volume of the solid = Volume of hemisphere + Volume of cone
2 1
= 3
πr 3 + 3 πr 2 h

=
1
3
×
22
7
×
7
2
×
7
2 ( 2×
7
2
+
7
2 )
539
= cm 3 or 134.75 cm 3
4

35. Class intervals Frequency (f) Cumulative frequency (cf/F)

0-100 2 2

100-200 5 7

200-300 x 7+x
300-400 12 19 + x

400-500 17 36 + x

500-600 20 56 + x
600-700 y 56 + x + y

700-800 9 65 + x + y

800-900 7 72 + x + y
900-1000 4 76 + x + y

Total = 76 + x + y

We have,
N = Σf i = 100
⇒ 76 + x + y = 100
⇒ x + y = 24
It is given that the median is 525. Clearly, it lies in the class 500 - 600
∴ l = 500, h = 100, f = 20, F = 36 + x and N = 100
N
2
−F
Now, Median = l + f
× h
50 − ( 36 + x )
⇒ 525 = 500 + 20
× 100
⇒ 525 - 500 = (14 - x)5
⇒ 25 = 70 - 5x
⇒ 5x = 45
⇒ x=9

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Putting x = 9 in x + y = 24, we get y = 15
Hence, x = 9 and y = 15

Section E
36. i. 8 coins
ii. Money in the piggy bank day wise 5, 10, 15, 20 ...
Money after 8 days = ₹ 180
iii. a. We can have at most 120 coins.
n
[2(1) + (n − 1)1] = 120
2
n 2 + n − 240 = 0
Solving for n, we get, n = 15 as n ≠ -16
∴ Number of days = 15
OR
b. Total money saved = 120 × 5 = ₹ 600

37. i.

Distance travelled by veena = √1 − ( − 4) 2 + (7 − 4) 2

= √5 2 + 3 2
= √25 + 9
= √34

Distance travelled by Arun = √(4 − ( − 4)) 2 + (2 − 4) 2

= √64 + 4
= √68
∴Arun will travel more distance to reach his home.
ii. Location of station = (-4, 4)

iii.

Let y-axis divides station (c) and Town B in K : 1

4k − 4
0= k+1
4k = 4
k=1
∴ y-axis divides in 1 : 1

OR

AB = √(4 − 1) 2 + (2 − 7) 2
= √9 + 25
= √34
38. i. In △ ABC
AB
tan 60o =
BC
AB
√3 = 200

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AB = 200√3
Now, In △ ABD
AB
tan 45o = BD
200√3
1=
BD
BD = 200√3
∴ CD = BD - BC

= 200√3 - 200
= 200 (√3 - 1)
= 200 × (1.732 - 1)
= 200 × 0.732
= 146.4 m
distance
speed = time
146.4
= 10
= 14.64 m/s
Now,
18
speed = 14.64 × 5
km/hr
= 52.7
≈ 53 km/hr
ii. In △ ABD
AB
tan 45o = BD
200√3
1=
BD
BD = 200√3 m
∴ CD = 200√3 - 200
= 200 (√3 - 1)
= 200 (1.732 - 1)
= 200 × 0.732
= 146.4
≈ 147 m
∴ boat is at a distance of 147 m from its actual position.

iii. In △ ABC
AB
tan 60o = BC
AB
√3 = 200
AB = 200√3 m
Hence, height of tower = 200√3 m
OR
As boat moves away from the tower angle of depression decreases.
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