ICSE 2025 EXAMINATION

Sample Question Paper - 3

Mathematics
Time Allowed: 2 hours and 30 minutes Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.

This time is to be spent reading the question paper.

The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

Attempt all questions from Section A and any four questions from Section B.

All work, including rough work, must be clearly shown and must be done on the same sheet as the rest of the

answers.
Omission of essential work will result in a loss of marks.

The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ]

Mathematical tables are provided.

Section A
1. Question 1 Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options: [15]
(a) The marked price of a micro oven is ₹ 10,000. Dealer offers 20% discount on the marked price. The [1]
selling price of micro oven:

a) ₹ 10,000 b) ₹ 6000

c) ₹ 2000 d) ₹ 8000
(b) The linear factors of the equation x2 + kx + 1 = 0 exists, if [1]

a) Both k ≥ 2 and k ≤ -2 b) k ≥ 2

c) k = 2 d) k ≤ -2
(c) When 6x3 + 2x2 - x + 2 is divided by (x + 2), then remainder is [1]

a) -36 b) 56

c) 44 d) 36
(d) If both A + B and AB are defined, then which one of the following is true? [1]

a) A and B are square matrices of same b) A and B are square matrices of different
order order

c) A and B are rectangular matrices of d) A and B are rectangular matrices of

same order different order
(e) The sum of series 1 + (1 + 2) + (1 + 2 + 3) + (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 )+ ... + (1 + 2 + 3 + ... + 20) is [1]

a) 1470 b) 1610

c) 1370 d) 1540
(f) Which of the following points is invariant with respect to the line y = -2? [1]

a) (2, 3) b) (3, 2)

c) (-2, 3) d) (3, -2)

(g) In a △PQR, L and M are two points on base QR, such that ∠ LPQ = ∠ QRP and ∠ RPM = ∠ RQP. [1]
Then which of the following is/are true
i. △P QL ∼ △RP M

ii. QL × RM = PL × PM

iii. PQ2 = QR⋅ QL

a) All of these b) Both (i) and (iii)

c) Both (i) and (ii) d) Both (ii) and (iii)

(h) A hollow cone of radius 6 cm and height 8 cm is vertical standing at the origin, such that the vertex of [1]
the cone is at the origin. Some pipes are hanging around the circular base of the cone, such that they
touch the surface of the graph paper. Then, the total surface area of the formed by the figure will be

a) 494.68 cm2 b) 484.98 cm2

c) 489.84 cm2 d) 948.84 cm2

(i) Solve for x : |x + 1| + |x| > 3 . [1]

a) x ∈ (−2, ∞) ∪ (−1, ∞) b) x ∈ (−∞, −2] ∪ [1, ∞)

c) x ∈ (−∞, −2) ∪ (1, ∞) d) x ∈ [−2, ∞) ∪ [−1, ∞)

(j) The circumcentre of a triangle is the point which is∶ [1]

a) at equal distance from the three sides of b) the point of intersection of the three
the triangle. altitudes of the triangle

c) the point of intersection of the three d) at equal distance from the three vertices
medians. of the triangle.
(k) If α and β are the roots of the equation x2 + x - 6 = 0 such that β > α, then the product of the [1]
0 α β+ 1 0
matrices [ ] and [ ] is
α β −β α

a) −5 4 b) 6 9
[ ] [ ]
−9 −2 −13 −6

c) 5 4 d) 6 13
[ ] [ ]
9 2 9 6

(l) Suppose there are four points A(2, 4), B(6, 4), C(6, 6) and D(2, 6), which lie in the first quadrant. [1]

If we rotate only the axes at an angle of 90o in anti-clockwise direction, then what will be the new
coordinates of the point C and what will be the name of the figure, when we join adjacent points.

a) (6, - 6); rectangle b) (6, 4); square

 c) (-6, 6); square d) (2, -6); rectangle
(m) If P, Q, S and R are points on the circumference of a circle of radius r, such that PQR is an equilateral [1]
triangle and PS is a diameter of the circle. Then, the perimeter of the quadrilateral PQSR will be
– –
a) 2(√3 + 1)r b) 2√3 + r

–
c) 2r d) 2√3r

(n) In a colony, the average age of the boys is 14 yr and the average age of the girls is 17 yr. If the [1]
average age of the children in the colony is 15 yr, then the ratio of number of boys to that of girls is

a) 1 : 1 b) 1 : 2

c) 3 : 2 d) 2 : 1
(o) Assertion (A): Three consecutive terms 2k + 1, 3k + 3 and 5k - 1 form an AP than k is equal to 6. [1]
Reason (R): In an AP a, a + d, a + 2d, ...the sum of n terms of the AP be Sn = n

2
(2a + (n − 1)d)

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

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

2. Question 2 [12]
(a) Rashmi has a 4 yr Recurring Deposit Account in Bank of Maharashtra and deposits ₹ 800 per month. [4]
If she gets ₹ 48200 at the time of maturity, then find
i. the rate of (simple) interest.
ii. the total interest earned by Rashmi.
(b) Mr. Kamal reduces the number of workers of his factory in the ratio 9 : 7 and increases their wages in [4]
the ratio 13 : 20. In what ratio, the wages bill is increased or decreased?
(c) Prove that: [4]
(1 + cot A - cosec A)(1+ tan A + sec A) = 2
3. Question 3 [13]
(a) Circumference of the base of a cylinder, open at the top, is 132 cm. The sum of radius and height is 41 [4]
cm. Find the cost of polishing the outer surface area of cylinder at the rate ₹ 10 per sq dm (decimetre).
[Take π = ]
22

(b) Find the equation of the line, which passes through the point (3, 4) and the sum of its intercepts on the [4]
axes is 14.
(c) Using graph paper and taking 1 cm = 1 unit along with X-axis and Y-axis. [5]
i. Plot the point A (-4, 4) and B(2, 2).
ii. Reflect A and B in the origin to get the images A' and B', respectively.
iii. Write down the coordinates of A' and B'.
iv. Give the geometrical name for the figure ABA'B'.
Section B
Attempt any 4 questions
4. Question 4 [10]
(a) Let Vinod, Govind and Ankit be three dealers belonging to difference states. Dealer Vinod sells some [3]
products/services to dealer Govind for ₹1000 and dealer Govind sells the same products/services to
dealer Ankit at a profit of ₹300. Calculate the tax liability of Govind, if the rate of GST is 12%.
 (b) If the roots of the equation (b - c)x2 + (c - a)x + (a - b) = 0 are equal, then prove that 2b = a + c. [3]

(c) The mean of the following distribution is 52 and the frequency of class-interval 30-40 is f. Find f. [4]

Class-interval 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80

Frequency 5 3 f 7 2 6 13

Find the value of f.

5. Question 5 [10]
(a) x− y 2x + z −1 5 [3]
If [ ] = [ ] , then find the values of x, y, z and w.
2x − y 3z + w 0 13

(b) In the given figure, O is the centre of circle and ∠ AOB = 110o. Calculate [3]

i. ∠ ACO
ii. ∠ CAO.
(c) If one zero of the polynomial 2x2 - 5x - (2k + 1) is twice the other, then find both the zeroes of the [4]
polynomial and the value of k.
6. Question 6 [10]
(a) Find the value of p , if (p, - 2), (-5, 6) and (1, 2) are collinear. [3]
(b) Find the value of sin
2 ∘
22 +sin
2
68
∘

+ sin2 63o + cos 63o sin 27o [3]

2 ∘ 2 ∘
cos 22 +cos 68

(c) If the pth, qth and rth terms of a GP are a, b and c respectively. Prove that a q−r r−p
b
p−q
c = 1. [4]
7. Question 7 [10]
(a) If - 5 is a root of the quadratic equation 2x2 + px -15 = 0 and the quadratic equation p(x2 + x) + k = 0 [5]

has equal roots, then find the value of k.

(b) Marks obtained by 200 students in an examination are given below: [5]

Marks Number of students

0 - 10 5

10 - 20 11

20 - 30 10

30 - 40 20

40 - 50 28

50 - 60 37

60 - 70 40

70 - 80 29

80 - 90 14

90 - 100 6
 Draw an ogive for the given distribution taking 2 cm = 10 marks on one axis and 2 cm = 20 students
on the other axis.
i. the median marks.
ii. the number of students who failed, if minimum marks required to pass is 40.
iii. if scoring 85 and more marks is considered as grade one, find the number of students who secured
grade one in the examination.
8. Question 8 [10]
(a) A number is chosen from 1 to 100. Find the probability that it is a prime number. [3]
(b) The internal and external diameters of steel pipe of length 140 cm are 8 cm and 10 cm, respectively. [3]
Then, find the volume of steel.
(c) In the figure, AB is parallel to DC, ∠ BCE = 80° and ∠ BAC = 25°. Find: [4]
i. ∠ CAD
ii. ∠ CBD
iii. ∠ ADC

9. Question 9 [10]
(a) Solve the following inequation and graph the solution set on the number line x + . [3]
2 −8
≤ ,x ∈ R
15 15

(b) The following table shows the expenditure of 60 boys on books. [3]

Expenditure (in ₹) 20-25 25-30 30-35 35-40 40-45 45-50

No. of students 4 7 23 18 6 2

Find the mode of their expenditure.

(c) In the following figure, CM and RN are respectively the medians of △ABC and △PQR. If [4]
△ABC ∼ △P QR , prove that

i. △AM C ∼ △P N R

ii. CM

RN
=
AB

PQ

10. Question 10 [10]

(a) Two positive numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5 and the difference between their squares is 400. Find the [3]
numbers.
(b) Draw a circle of radius 4 cm. Mark a point A outside the circle. Draw the tangents to the circle from [3]
point A, without using the centre of the circle.
(c) An aeroplane at an altitude of 1500 metres finds that two ships are sailing towards it in the same [4]
direction. The angles of depression as observed from the aeroplane are 45o and 30o respectively. Find
the distance between the two ships.
 Solution
Section A
1. Question 1 Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options:
(i) (d) ₹ 8000
Explanation: {
Discount = 20% of ₹ 10,000 = (20 ÷ 100) × ₹ 10,000 = ₹ 2000
Selling price = ₹(10,000 – 2000) = ₹ 8,000
(ii) (a) Both k ≥ 2 and k ≤ -2
Explanation: {
We have, x2 + kx + 1 = 0
On comparing it with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get
a = 1, b = k and c = 1
For the linear factors, D ≥ 0
⇒ b2 - 4ac ≥ 0
⇒ c2- 4 × 1 × 1 ≥ 0
⇒ (k2 - 22) ≥ 0
⇒ (k - 2)(k + 2) ≥ 0

∴ k ≥ 2 or k ≤ - 2

(iii) (a) -36

Explanation: {
Let f(x) = 6x3 + 2x2 - x + 2
Remainder = f(-2) = 6(-2)3 + 2(-2)2 - (-2) + 2
= 6(-8) + 2 × 4 + 2 + 2
= -36
(iv) (a) A and B are square matrices of same order
Explanation: {
Since, A + B is defined, therefore both A and B are of the same type.
Suppose that both A and B are of order m × n.
Also, AB is defined.
Thus, the number of columns in the pre-factor A must be equal to the number of rows in the post-factor B, i.e. n = m
Hence, both A and B are of order n × n, i.e. A and B are square matrices of the same type.
(v) (d) 1540
Explanation: {
Let S = 1 + (1 + 2) + (1 + 2 + 3) + (1 + 2 + 3 + 4) + ... + (1 + 2 + 3 + ... + 20)
= 1 + 3 + 6 + 10 + 15 + 21 + 28 + 36 + 45 + 55 + 66 + 78 + 91 + 105 + 120 + 136 + 153 + 171 + 190 + 210
n(n+1)
= 1540 [∵ 1 + 2 + 3 + ... + n = 2
]
(vi) (d) (3, -2)
Explanation: {
We know that a point is invariant when the line of reflection passing through it.
∵ (3, -2) lie on y = -2.
∴ (3, -2) is the required point.

(vii) (a) All of these

Explanation: {
Given ∠ LPQ = ∠ QRP
and ∠ RPM = ∠ RQP
 In △PQL and △RPM, ∠ LPQ = ∠ MRP [∵ ∠ LPQ = ∠ QRP, given]
and ∠ LQP = ∠ RPM [∵ ∠ RQP = ∠ RPM, given]
∴ △P QL ∼ △RP M [by AA similarity criterion]

Since, △P QL ∼ △RP M
QL PL
∴
PM
=
RM
⇒ QL × RM = PL × PM
In △PQL and × RQP,
∠ PQL = ∠ RQP [common angle]

and ∠ QPL = ∠ QRP [given]

∴ △P QL ∼ △RQP [by AA similarity criterion]
PQ QL
Then, =
QR PQ

⇒ PQ2 = QR × QL
(viii) (c) 489.84 cm2
Explanation: {
According to the given information, a shape of figure is shown below

When the hanging pipes touches the surface paper, a circular shape ABCD is formed on the graph paper. The size of
circle ABCD is equal to the size of circular base of the cone.
∴ Radius of the circle ABCD is 6 cm.
Hence, the coordinates of A, B, C and Dare (6, 0), (0, 6), (-6, 0) and (0, -6), respectively.
The figure formed in the given information is cylindrical in outer surface and conical in the inner surface. Now, total
surface area of the figure
= Curved surface area of the cylinder + Curved surface area of the cone
= 2π rh + π rl = π r (2h + l)
−− −−−−
= π r(2h + √r 2 2
+ h )

−− −−−−
= 3.14 × 6(2 × 8 + √6 2 2
+ 8 )

−−−−−−
= 18.84(16 + √36 + 64)
−−−
= 18.84(16 + √100) = 18.84(16 + 10)
= 18.84 × 26 = 489.84 cm2
(ix) (c) x ∈ (−∞, −2) ∪ (1, ∞)
Explanation: {
Given inequation is |x + 1| + |x| > 3
Put x + 1 = 0 ⇒ x = -1 and x = 0.
So, we will consider three intervals (−∞, −1), (−1, 0) and (0, ∞).
Case I When −∞ < x < -1, then |x + 1| = -(x + 1) and |x| = -x.
 ∴|x + 1| + |x| > 3 ⇒ -(x + 1) -x > 3
⇒ -x - 1 - x > 3 ⇒ -2x - 1 > 3
⇒ -2x - 1 + 1 > 3 + 1 [adding 1 both sides]
−2x
⇒ -2x > 4 ⇒ −2
<
4

−2
[dividing both sides by -2]
⇒ x < -2
Case II When -1 ≤ x < 0, then |x + 1| = x + 1 and |x| = -x.
∴ |x + 1| + |x| > 3

⇒ x + 1 - x > 3

⇒ 1 > 3, which is not possible.

Case III When 0 ≤ x < ∞ , then |x + 1| = x + 1 and |x| = x.

∴|x + 1| + |x| > 3 ⇒ x + 1 + x > 3
⇒ 2x + 1 > 3 ⇒ 2x + 1 - 1 > 3 - 1 [subtracting 1 from both sides]

⇒ 2x > 2 ⇒ [dividing both sides by 2]

2x 2
>
2 2

⇒ x>1
On combining results of the above cases, we get
x < -2 or x > 1
∴ x ∈ (−∞, −2) ∪ (1, ∞)

(x) (d) at equal distance from the three vertices of the triangle.
Explanation: {
Circumcenter of a triangle is a point equidistant from all the vertices of the triangle
(xi) 6 9
(b) [ ]
−13 −6

Explanation: {
Given quadratic equation is x2 + x - 6 = 0
⇒ x2 + 3x - 2x - 6 = 0 [by splitting the middle term]
⇒ x(x + 3) - 2(x + 3) = 0

⇒ (x + 3) (x - 2) = 0

⇒ x = -3, 2

Also, given β > α

∴ We take β = 2 and α = -3
2
0 α β + 1 0 0 − αβ 0 + α
Now, [ ][ ] =[ 2
]
α β −β α αβ + α − β 0 + αβ
2
−(−3)(2) (−3)
= [ ]
2
(−3)(2) − 3 − (2) (−3)(2)

6 9
= [ ]
−6 − 3 − 4 −6

6 9
= [ ]
−13 −6

(xii) (a) (6, - 6); rectangle

Explanation: {
Given points A(2, 4), B(6, 4), C(6, 6) and D(2, 6) plotting on a graph paper, is shown below

When we rotate only the axes at an angle of 90° in anti-clockwise direction, the new axes are shown below
 Here, we see that, in first quadrant, y-coordinates will be negative.
∴ The new coordinates of A, B, C and D are respectively

A(2, - 4), B(6 - 4), C(6, - 6) and D(2, - 6)

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
Now, AB = √(6 − 2) 2
+ (−4 + 4)
2

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
−− −−−−
= √4 2
+ 0
2
= 4 units [∵ distance = √(x 2 − x1 )
2
+ (y2 − y1 ) ]
2

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−−−−−−−− −
BC = √(6 − 6) 2
+ (−6 + 4)
2
= √(0) 2
+ (−2)
2
= 2 units
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−− −−−−−−
CD = √(2 − 6)2 + (−6 + 6)2 = √(−4) 2 2
+ 0 = 4 units
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−−−−−−−−
and DA = √(2 − 2)2 + (−6 + 4)2 = √0 2
+ (−2)
2
= 2 units
∴ AB = CD and BC = DA
Now, the diagonals are
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
AC = √(6 − 2) 2
+ (−6 + 4)
2

−−−−−−−−−
−−−−− −−
= √4 2
+ (−2)
2
= √16 + 4 = √20
–
= 2√5 units
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
and BD = √(2 − 6) + (−6 + 4)2 2

−−−−−−−−−− − −−−−− −−
= √(−4)2 + (−2)2 = = √20
√16 + 4
–
= 2√5 units
∴ AC = BD

Hence, the adjacent points A B, C and D from a rectangle.

–
(xiii) (a) 2(√3 + 1)r
Explanation: {
As PQR is an equilateral triangle, hence PS will be perpendicular to QP and will divide it into 2 equal parts.
Since, ∠ P and ∠ S will be supplementary, so
∠ S = 120o and ∠ QSA = ∠ RSA = 60o
Now, PA = PQ cos 30o and OA = OQ sin 30o = r

⇒ AS = OA = r

2
and PA = PO + OA = r + r

2
r
r+
–
Hence, PQ = PA
∘
=
√3
2
= √3r
cos 30

2
r

In △QAS, AS = QS cos 60o ⇒ QS = 2

1
=r
2

Since, AQ = AR, AS is common and ∠ QAS = ∠ RAS = 90o

So, QS = RS.
–
∴ Perimeter of PQSP = 2(PQ + QS) = 2(√3 + 1)r
 (xiv) (d) 2 : 1
Explanation: {
Let n1 be the number of boys and n2 be the number of girls.
Then, total ages of boys = 14 × n1
and total ages of girls = 17 × n2
14n1 +17n2
Now, average of children = n1 + n2

14n1 +17n2
⇒ 15 = n1 + n2

⇒ 15n1 + 15n2 = 14n1 + 17n2

n1
⇒ n1 = 2n2 ⇒ n2
=
2

or n1 : n2 = 2 : 1

(xv) (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: {
For 2k + 1, 3k + 3 and 5k - 1 to form an AP
(3k + 3) - (2k + 1) = (5k - 1) - (3k + 3)
k + 2 = 2k - 4
2 + 4 = 2k - k = k
k=6
So, both assertion and reason are correct but reason does not explain assertion.
2. Question 2
(i) Given
P = ₹ 800/month
n = 4 yr = 48 months
m.v. = 48,200
(i) r = ?, (ii) Total Interest = ?
p⋅r⋅n(n+1)
i. m.v. = pn + 2400

48,200 = (800 × 48) + 800×48×49×r

2400

48,200 = 38400 + 784 r

48,200−38,400
r= 784

r = 12.5 p.a.
p⋅r⋅n(n+1)
ii. Total Interest = 2400
800×12.5×48×49

2400

Total Interest = ₹ 9800

Hence, Total Interest earned by Rashmi = ₹9800​​
(ii) Let the total no. of employees initially be 9x.
After reducing the total no. of employees = 7x
and, Wages before reduction = 13y
Wages after reduction = 20y
We know that,
Total Wages = total employees × wages per employee
∴ Total wages(before reduction) = 9x × 13y = 117 xy

Total wages (after reduction) = 7x × 20y = 140 xy

Ratio of wage bill = 117xy : 140xy = 117 : 140
Hence wage bill ratio increases to 117 : 140.
(iii)LHS = (1 + cot A - cosec A)(1 + tan A + sec A)
cos A 1 sin A 1
= (1 + sin A
−
sin A
)(1 +
cos A
+
cos A
)

sin A+cos A−1 sin A+cos A+1

=( )( )
sin A cos A

2 2

[Using (a - b) (a + b) = a2 - b2]
(sin A+cos A) − 1
=
sin A cos A
2 2

= sin A+ cos A+2 sin A cos A−1

sin A cos A
 1+2 sin A cos A−1
= sin A cos A

= 2 sin A cos A

sin A cos A

= 2 = RHS.
Hence proved
3. Question 3
(i) Circumference of a cylinder = 132
22
⇒ 2 ×
7
× r = 132
∴ r = 21
Given, h + r = 41
⇒ h + 21 = 41

∴ h = 41 - 21 = 20

Outer Surface Area of Cylinder = 2π rh + π r2

= π r(2h + r)
22
= × 21(2 × 20 + 21)
7

= 22 × 3 × (61)
= 4026 cm2
= 4026

100
cm2
= 40.26 cm2
Total cost = 40.26 × 10 = ₹402.60
x y
(ii) Let the equation of line in intercept for a
+
b
=1
∵ It passes through (3, 4)
3
∴ +
a
= 1 ...(i)
4

Also given that a + b = 14

⇒ b = 14 - a

put the value of b is (i) we get.

3

a
+ =1
14−a
4

3(14 - a) + 4a = a(14 - a)
⇒ 42 - 3a + 4a = 14a - a2
⇒ 42 + a = 14a - a2
⇒ a2 + a - 14a + 42 = 0
⇒ a2 - 13a + 42 = 0
⇒ a2 - 7a - 6a + 42 = 0
⇒ a(a - 7) - 6(a - 7) = 0

⇒ (a - 7) (a - 6) = 0

⇒ a = 7 or a = 5
Case 1: If a = 7, b = 14 - 7 = 7
∴ equation of line
y
x

7
+ =1⇒x+y=7
7

Case 2: If a = 6, b = 14 - 6 = 8
∴ equation of line is,
x y

6
+
8
= 1 ⇒ 8x + 6y = 48
⇒ 4x + 3y = 24
Hence equation of line is
x + y = 7 or 4x + 3y = 24
(iii)(i) (ii) (In the graph paper)
(iii) A'(4, -4), B'(-2, -2)
(iv) Rhombus
 (v) AA and B'B'

Section B
4. Question 4
(i) For dealer Vinod,
Selling price = ₹1000 (Given)
∵ Since in case of inter-state, we get

IGST = ₹ × 1000 = ₹120

12

100

For dealer Govind,

cost price = ₹1000
∴ selling price = ₹(1000 + 300)

= ₹1300
For dealer Ankit,
Cost price = ₹1000
profit = ₹300
Input tax credit = ₹120
12
output tax = ₹( 100
× 1300)
= ₹156
∴ Tax liability on dealer Govind = ₹(156 - 120)

= ₹36
(ii) (b - c)x2 + (c - a)x + (a - b) = 0
∵ since Roots are given equal.
By hit and trial, on putting x = 1, it satisfy the equation
Hence x = 1, 1 are the roots of above equation
∵ We know that;
C a−b
Product of roots = A
=
b−c

Here product of roots = 1 × 1 = 1

a−b
∴ = 1
b−c

⇒ a-b=b-c
⇒ a + b = 2b
(iii) CI. f Mid Value x fx

10-20 5 15 75

20-30 3 25 75

30-40 f 35 35f

40-50 7 45 315

50-60 2 55 110

60-70 6 65 390

70-80 13 75 975

Total 36 + f 1940 + 35f

 ∑ fx
x̄ =
Σt
1940+35f
52 = 36+f
[∵ x̄ = 52 given]
52(36 + f) = 1940 + 35 f
1940 + 35 f = 1872 + 52 f
1940 - 1872 = 52 f - 35 f
68 = 17f
68
f= 17

f=4
5. Question 5
(i) x − y 2x + z −1 5
Given, [ ]= [ ]
2x − y 3z + w 0 13

Here, both matrices are equal, so to find x, y, z and w, we equate the corresponding elements.
On equating the corresponding elements, we get
x - y = -1 ...(i)
2x + z = 5 ...(ii)
2x - y = 0 ...(iii)
and 3z + w = 13 ...(iv)
On solving Eqs. (i) and (iii), we get
x = 1 and y = 2
On putting the value of x in Eq. (ii), we get
2×1+z=5⇒z=5-2=3
On putting the value of z in Eq. (iv), we.get
3 × 3 + w = 13 ⇒ w = 13 - 9 = 4
Hence, x = 1, y = 2, z = 3 and w = 4.
(ii)

2∠AC B = ∠AOB (angle made by same arc)

∘
110
∠AC B =
2

∘
∠AC B = 55

In △AOC
AO = OC (radius)
∠AC O = ∠C AO (angle opposite to equal side of △)
△C AO = 55o
(iii)Let α and 2α are the zeroes of the polynomial 2x2 - 5x - (2k + 1).

Then, 2α 2 - 5α - (2k + 1) = 0
and 2 (2α )2 - 5(2α ) - (2k + 1) = 0
⇒ 2α 2 - 5α = 2k + 1 ...(i)
and 8α - 10α = 2k + 1 ...(ii)
2

From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get

2α - 5a = 8α - 10α ⇒ 6α = 5α ⇒ α =
2 2 2 5

6
[∵ α ≠ 0]

∴ 2α = 5

6
× 2 =
5

Thus, the zeroes of the polynomial are 5

6
and 5

Now, substituting α = 5

6
in Eq. (i), we get
 2× 25

36
−
25

6
= 2k + 1
50−150
⇒ 2k + 1 = 36
⇒ 2k + 1 =− 100

36

⇒ 2k = − 100

36
− 1 ⇒ 2k = −
136

36
68 −17
⇒ k=- 36
= 9

6. Question 6
(i) Let three points be A(p, -2), B(-5, 6) and C(1, 2)
∵ We know that if ar(△ABC) = 0 then points are collinear.

ar(△ABC) = |x1(y2 - y3) + x2(y3 - y1) + x3(y1 - y2)|

1

1
⇒ 0= 2
|p(6 - 2) + (-5)(2 + 2) +1(-2 - 6)|
⇒ 0= 1

2
|4p - 20 - 8|
⇒ 0= 1

2
|4p - 28|
⇒ 4p - 28 = 0
∴ p = =7 28

Hence, the value of p is 7.​​

(ii)
2 ∘ 2 ∘

+ sin2 63o + cos 63o sin 27o

sin 22 + sin 68

2 ∘ 2 ∘
cos 22 + cos 68
2 o 2

+ sin2 63o + cos 63o sin(90 - 63)

sin 22 + sin (90−22)

2 ∘ 2
cos 22 + cos (90−22)

+ sin263 + cos263
2 o 2
sin 22 + cos 22

2 ∘
sin 22 + cos 2 22

1
= + 1
1

= 2​​
(iii)Let first term = A
Common ratio = R
a = pth term = A⋅ Rp-1
b = qth term = A⋅ Rq-1
c = rth term = A⋅ Rr-1
from LHS
q−r r−p p−q
a ⋅ b ⋅ c
q−r r−P p−q
p−1 q−1 r−1
⇒ (A ⋅ R ) ⋅ (A ⋅ R ) ⋅ (A ⋅ R )

q−r (p−1)(q−r) r−p (q−1)(r−p) p−q (r−1)(p−q)

⇒ A R A R A ⋅ R

q−r+r−p+p−q (p−1)(q−r)+(q−1)(r−p)+(r−1)(p−q)
⇒ (A) ⋅R

⇒ A0Rpq-q-pr+r+qr-r-pq+p+pr-p-qr+q
⇒ A0R0 = 1
Hence, LHS = RHS
So, aq-r br-p cp-q = 1 Proved
7. Question 7
(i) 2x2 + px - 15 = 0
∵ (-5) is a root of above equation
So it must satisfy the given equation
⇒ 2(-5)2 + p(-5) - 15 = 0
⇒ 50 - 5p - 15 = 0

⇒ -5p = 35

p=7
p(x2 + x) + k = 0
⇒ 7(x2 + x) + k = 0
⇒ 7x2 + 7x + k = 0
For real and equal roots
D=0
⇒ (7)2 - 4(7)(k) = 0
⇒ 49 - 28k = 0
 ⇒ 28k = 49
⇒ k= 49

28

⇒ k= 7

4
​
(ii) Frequency Cumulative frequency
Marks
(f) (cf)

0 - 10 5 5

10 - 20 11 16

20 - 30 10 26

30 - 40 20 46

40 - 50 28 74

50 - 60 37 111

60 - 70 40 151

70 - 80 29 180

80 - 90 14 194

90 - 100 6 200

N = 200

th th
200
i. Median = ( N

2
) = (
2
) term = 57
ii. 46
iii. 200 - 187 = 13
8. Question 8
(i) Total no of possible outcomes = 100
Total prime no between 1 to 100 are {2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, 61, 67, 73, 79, 83, 89,
97} i.e. total 25 prime numbers.
Total prime number
P(getting a prime no.) = =
25
=
1

Total numbers 100 4

(ii) External diameter of steel pipe = 10 cm

external radius of steel (R) = = 5 cm 10

Internal diameter of steel pipe = 8 cm

8
Internal radius of steel pipe = = 4 cm 2

Volume of steel = π (R2 - r2) h

= 22

7
(52 - 42) 140
 = 22

7
(5 + 4)(5 - 4) 140
= 22

7
× 9 × 1 × 140

= 3960 cm3
Hence volume of steel be 3960 cm3
(iii) i. ∠ BCE = ∠ DAB = 80o
∵ (External angle of cyclic quadrilateral is equal to opposite interior angle)

∠ CAD = ∠ DAB - ∠ BAC

= 80 - 25° = 55°
ii. ∠ CBD = ∠ CAD (Angles in the same segment)
= 55o
iii. ∠ ABC = ∠ BCE (Alternate interior ∠ )
∴ ∠ ABC = 80°

∠ ADC = 180o - ∠ ABC (Opposite angels of cyclic quadrilateral)

= 180°- 80
= 100°
9. Question 9
−8
(i) x + 2

15
≤
15
−8 2
x ≤ −
15 15
−8−2
x ≤
15
−10
x ≤
15
−2
x ≤
3

2
x ∈ (−∞, − ]
3

(ii)

(iii) i. Given, △ABC ∼ △P QR

BC AC
∴
AB

PQ
=
QR
=
PR
...(i)
and ∠ A = ∠ P, ∠ B = ∠ Q and ∠ C = ∠ R ...(ii)
We know that the median bisects the opposite side.
∴ AM = MB ⇒ AB = 2 AM and PN = NQ ⇒ PQ = 2PN

From Eq. (i), we have

AB AC 2AM AC
= ⇒ =
PQ PR 2P N PR
 ⇒
AM

PN
=
AC

PR
...(iii)
In △AMC and △PNR, ∠ A = ∠ P [from Eq. (ii)]
and AM

PN
=
AC

PR
[from Eq. (iii)]
So, △AM C ∼ △P N R [by SAS similarity criterion]
AM AC CM
ii. We have, △AM C ∼ △P N R ⇒
PN
=
PR
=
RN
[∵ triangles are similar, hence corresponding sides will be
proportional]
∴
CM

RN
=
AC

PR
⇒
CM

RN
=
AM

PN
[from Eq. (iii)]
CM 2AM
⇒
RN
=
2P N
[multiplying numerator and denominator by 2 in RHS]
⇒
CM

RN
=
AB

PQ
[∵ AB = 2AM and PQ = 2PN] ...(iv)
10. Question 10
(i) Let the numbers are 3x and 5x respectively.
Then, (5x)2 - (3x)2 = 400
⇒ 25x2 - 9x2 = 400
⇒ 16x2 = 400
x
2
=
400

16
= 25
−−
∴ x = √25 = ± 5
Hence, the numbers are 15 and 25.​​
(ii) i. Draw a circle with radius 4cm.
ii. Take any chord DE.
iii. Take a point A outside the circle and join EA.
iv. Take a point F such that EA = AF
v. Draw perpendicular bisector of DF which cuts DF at C.
vi. Take C as centre and DC as radius draw a semicircle.
vii. Draw a perpendicular line on A which cuts semicircle at M.
viii. Take AM as radius draw two arcs which cuts the circle at P and B.
ix. Join AP and AB.
x. AP and AB are the required tangents.

(iii)Let AB be the altitude and C and D be the positions of the two ships, then AB = 1500 m ∠ PAD = ∠ ADB and ∠ PAC =
∠ ACB (Alternate angles)

In △ABC, tan 45o = 1500

BC

1500
⇒ 1 =
BC

⇒ BC = 1500 m
∴ In △ABD,
tan 30o = 1500

BD
1 1500
∴ =
√3 BD

–
BD = 1500√3
= 1500 × 1.732
= 2598 m
Distance between the two ships,
CD = BD - BC
= 2598 - 1500 = 1098 m.