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SAMPLE PAPER TEST 05 FOR BOARD EXAM 2025

(ANSWERS)
SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS MAX. MARKS : 80
CLASS : X DURATION : 3 HRS
General Instruction:
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-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
Questions 1 to 20 carry 1 mark each.

1. If the length of the shadow on the ground of a pole is √3 times the height of the pole, then the angle
of elevation of the Sun is :
(a) 30° (b) 45° (c) 60° (d) 90°
Ans. (a) 30°

2. Two dice are thrown at the same time and the product of the numbers appearing on them is noted.
The probability that the product of the numbers lies between 8 and 13 is :
(a) 7/36 (b) 5/36 (c) 2/9 (d) 1/4
Ans. (a) 7/36

3. If the HCF(2520, 6600) = 40 and LCM(2520, 6600) = 252 × k, then the value of k is
(a) 1650 (b) 1600 (c) 165 (d) 1625
Ans. (a) 1650
Given, HCF = 40 and LCM = 252 × k
We know that, LCM × HCF = Product of two number
⇒ 40 × 252 × k = 2520 × 6600
⇒ k = 2520 × 6600 / 40 × 252
⇒ k = 1650

4. The value of k for which the system of equations 3x – y + 8 = 0 and 6x – ky + 10 = 0 has infinitely
many solutions, is
(a) –2 (b) 2 (c) 1/2 (d) −1/2
Ans. (b) 2
Given equation are 3x – y + 8 = 0 and 6x – ky +16 = 0
Here, a1 = 3, b1 = –1, c1 = 8
a2 = 6, b2 = –k, c2 = 16
a b c 3 1 8 1 1
For Infinite many solution, 1  1  1      k 2
a2 b2 c2 6 k 16 k 2

5. If k + 7, 2k – 2 and 2k + 6 are three consecutive terms of an A.P., then the value of k is :

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 (a) 15 (b) 17 (c) 5 (d) 1
Ans. (b) 17

6. The quadratic equation x2 + x + 1 = 0 has ................. roots.

(a) real and equal (b) irrational (c) real and distinct (d) not-real
Ans. (d) not-real
Given equation is x2 + x +1 = 0
Where a = 1, b = 1, c = 1
D = b2 – 4ac = (1)2 – 4 × 1 × 1
⇒D=–3
Where D < 0
When D < 0 roots are not-real.

7. AB and CD are two chords of a circle intersecting at P. Choose the correct statement from the
following:

(a) ∆ADP ~ ∆CBA (b) ∆ADP ~ ∆BPC (c) ∆ADP ~ ∆BCP (d) ∆ADP ~ ∆CBP
Ans. (d) ∆ADP ~ ∆CBP
∠APD = ∠CPB [vertically opposite angle]
∠ADP = ∠CBP [Angle subtends on the same segment]
∆ADP ~ ∆CBP (by AA similarity)

8. In the given figure ∆ABC is shown. DE is parallel to BC. If AD = 5 cm, DB = 2.5 cm and BC = 12
cm, then DE is equal to

(a) 10 cm (b) 6 cm (c) 8 cm (d) 7.5 cm

Ans. (c) 8 cm
AD = 5 cm
DB = 2.5 cm
BC = 12 cm
DE || BC
∆ABC ~ ∆ADE
AD DE 5 DE 60
⇒     DE   8cm
AB BC 7.5 12 7.5

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9. The diagonals of a rhombus ABCD intersect at O. Taking ‘O’ as the centre, an arc of radius 6 cm is
drawn intersecting OA and OD at E and F respectively. The area of the sector OEF is :
(a) 9π cm2 (b) 3π cm2 (c) 12π cm2 (d) 18π cm2
2
Ans. (a) 9π cm

10. If tan2θ + cot2 = 2, where θ = 45° and θ° ≤ ≤ 90°, then the value of a is :
(a) 30° (b) 45° (c) 60° (d) 90°
Ans. (b) 45°

11. If sin θ = cos θ, (0° < θ < 90°), then value of (sec θ. sin θ) is:
(a) 1/√2 (b) √2 (c) 1 (d) 0
Ans. (c) 1
sin   cos   tan   1  450    450
1
Now, sec  .sin   sec 450.sin 450  2  1
2

12. Two dice are rolled together. The probability of getting the sum of the two numbers to be more
than 10, is
(a) 1/9 (b) 1/6 (c) 7/12 (d) 1/12
Ans. (d) 1/12
Total number of outcomes = 36
Sum of two numbers to be more than 10 = {(6, 5) (5, 6) (6, 6)}
Required Probability = 3/36 = 1/12

13. PQ is a diameter of a circle with centre O(2, – 4). If the coordinates of the point P are (– 4, 5), then
the coordinates of the point Q will be :
(a) (– 3, 4.5) (b) (– 1, 0.5) (c) (4, – 5) (d) (8, – 13)
Ans. (d) (8, – 13)

14. The common difference of an A.P. in which a15 – a11 = 48, is

(a) 12 (b) 16 (c) –12 (d) –16
Ans. (a) 12
Given, a15 – a11 = 48
⇒ a + 14d – a – 10d = 48
⇒ 4d = 48 ⇒ d = 12

15. A cap is cylindrical in shape, surmounted by a conical top. If the volume of the cylindrical part is
equal to that of the conical part, then the ratio of the height of the cylindrical part to the height of
the conical part is :
(a) 1 : 2 (b) 1 : 3 (c) 2 : 1 (d) 3 : 1
Ans. (b) 1 : 3

16. A box contains cards numbered 6 to 55. A card is drawn at random from the box. The probability
that the drawn card has a number which is a perfect square, is
(a) 7/50 (b) 7/55 (c) 1/10 (d) 5/49
Ans. (c) 1/10
Given, A box contains card numbered 6 to 55.
Total number of cards = 50
Perfect square number are = 9, 16, 25, 36, 49
∴ Required Probability = 5/50 = 1/10

17. Point P divides the line segment joining the points A(4, –5) and B(1, 2) in the ratio 5 : 2. Co-
ordinates of point P are

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  5 3   11   13   13 
(a)  ,  (b)  , 0  (c)  , 0  (d)  0, 
2 2  2  7   7
 13 
Ans. (c)  , 0 
7 
m x  m2 x1 5 1  2  4 5  8 13
x 1 2   
m1  m2 5 2 7 7
m y  m2 y1 5  2  2  (5) 10  10
y 1 2   0
m1  m2 5 2 7

18. In the given figure, AT is tangent to a circle centred at O. If ∠CAT = 40°, then ∠CBA is equal to

(a) 70° (b) 50° (c) 65° (d) 40°

Ans. (d) 40°
Given, ∠CAT = 40°
∠BAT = 90°
⇒ ∠BAC + ∠CAT = 90°
⇒ ∠BAC = 50°
⇒ ∠ACB = 90° [Angle in semi-circle]
In ∆ABC, ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180°
⇒ 50° + ∠B + 90° = 180°
⇒ ∠B = 180° – 140° = 40°

Questions number 19 and 20 are Assertion and Reason based questions. Two statements are given,
one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these
questions from the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given below.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the
Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the
Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

19. Assertion (A): TA and TB are two tangents drawn from an external point T to a circle with centre
‘O’. If ∠TBA = 75° then ∠ABO = 25°.

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 Reason (R): The tangent drawn at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the
point of contact.
Ans. (d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
20. Assertion (A): If the graph of a polynomial intersects the x-axis at exactly two points, then the
number of zeroes of that polynomial is 2.
Reason (R): The number of zeroes of a polynomial is equal to the number of points where the
graph of the polynomial intersects x-axis.
Ans. (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
the Assertion (A).

SECTION-B
Questions 21 to 25 carry 2M each
21. In the given figure, AB and CD are tangents to a circle centred at O. Is ∠BAC = ∠DCA? Justify
your answer.

Ans. Tangent to a circle from an external point are equal

RA = RC

So, ∠RAC = ∠RCA

Let ∠RAC = ∠RCA = x
We know that BAR and DCR are straight line.
∠BAC + ∠CAR = 180⁰
⇒ ∠BAC + x = 180⁰
⇒ ∠BAC = 180⁰ – x
Similarly, ∠DCA = 180⁰ – x
So ∠BAC = ∠DCA

22. (a) Evaluate : 2 sin²30° sec60° + tan²60°.

Ans. 2 sin²30° sec60° + tan²60°

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 2
1 1
 2    2  ( 3) 2  2   2  3  1  3  4
2 4
OR
(b) If 2 sin(A + B) = √3 and cos(A – B) = 1, then find the measures of angles A and B. 0 ≤ A, B, (A
+ B) ≤ 90°.
Ans. 2 sin(A + B) = √3 ⇒ sin(A + B) = √3 /2 = sin 600
⇒ A + B = 600 ………. (i)
cos(A – B) = 1 = cos 00
⇒ A – B = 00 ………. (i)
Adding (i) and (ii), we get A = B = 300

23. PQRS is a trapezium with PQ y SR. If M and N are two points on the non-parallel sides PS and QR
PM QN
respectively, such that MN is parallel to PQ, then show that  .
MS NR

Ans. Join PR
PQ ∥ SR and MN ∥ PQ ⇒ MN ∥ SR

In Δ PSR, by Basic proportionality theorem, we have

PM PO
 … (i)
MS OR
Similarly, In Δ PQR,
PO QN
 … (ii)
OR NR
PM QN
From (i) and (ii), 
MS NR

24. Prove that 7 – 3√5 is an irrational number, given that √5 is an irrational number.
Ans: Let 7  3 5 be a rational number such that
7  3 5 = a, where a is a non-zero rational number.
a7
 3 5  a  7  5 
3
a7
Since 7 and 3 are integers and a is a rational number, therefore is a rational number
3
⇒ √5 is a rational number which contradicts the fact that √2 is an irrational number.
Therefore, our assumption is wrong.

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 Hence 7  3 5 is an irrational number

25. (a) A chord is subtending an angle of 90° at the centre of a circle of radius 14 cm. Find the area of
the corresponding minor segment of the circle.
Ans. Area of minor segment = Area of minor sector - Area of triangle
1 1
= πr² − × 14× 14
4 2
1 22
=   14  14  98 = (154 − 98) = 56
4 7
Hence, area of minor segment = 56 cm2
OR
(b) Find the area of the shaded region if length of radius of each circle is 7 cm. Each circle touches
the other two externally.

Ans. Side of square = 14 cm

Area of shaded region = area of square – area of 4 quadrants
1
= 142 −  r 2
4
1 22
= 196    7  7 = (196 − 154) = 42
4 7
Hence, area of shaded region = 42 cm2

SECTION-C
Questions 26 to 31 carry 3 marks each

26. Find a quadratic polynomial whose sum of the zeroes is 8 and difference of the zeroes is 2.
Ans. Let the zeroes be and
∴ + = 8 and − =2
Solving above two equations, we get = 5 and =3
So, the quadratic polynomial is 2
− 8 + 15

27. (a) The sum of the digits of a 2-digit number is 12. Seven times the number is equal to four times
the number obtained by reversing the order of the digits. Find the number.
Ans. Let the unit’s place digit be and ten’s place digit be
∴ Number = 10 +
According to question,
+ = 12 …(i)

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 and 7(10 + ) = 4(10 + )
− 2 = 0 …(ii)
Solving (i) and (ii), we get
= 8 and = 4
Hence, the required number is 48
OR
(b) Find the values of x and y from the following pair of linear equations :
62x + 43y = 167
43x + 62y = 148
Ans. 62 x + 43y = 167 …(i)
43 x + 62 y = 148 …(ii)
Adding (i) and (ii) and simplifying, we get x + y = 3 …(iii)
Subtracting (ii) from (i) and simplifying, we get x − y = 1 …(iv)
Solving (iii) and (iv) to get x = 2 and y = 1

28. A school has invited 42 Mathematics teachers, 56 Physics teachers and 70 Chemistry teachers to
attend a Science workshop. Find the minimum number of tables required, if the same number of
teachers are to sit at a table and each table is occupied by teachers of the same subject.
Ans. HCF (42, 56, 70) = 14
42 56 70
Minimum number of tables required =    3  4  5  12
14 14 14

29. In a test, the marks obtained by 100 students (out of 50) are given below:
Marks Obtained 0 – 10 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50
Number of Student 12 23 34 25 6
Find the mean marks of the students.
Ans.
Marks Obtained 0 – 10 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50 TOTAL
Number of Student 12 23 34 25 6 100
x 5 15 25 35 45
u -2 -1 0 1 2
fu -24 -23 0 25 12 -10

Here, ∑f = 100 and ∑fu = -10, h = 10, a = 25

  fu   10 
Mean, x  a    h   25    10   25  1  24
 f   100 
 

1  sec   tan  1  sin 

30. Prove that: 
1  sec   tan  cos 
1  sec   tan 
Ans. LHS =
1  sec   tan 
sec   tan 2   sec   tan  (sec   tan  )(sec   tan   1)
2
 
1  sec   tan  1  sec   tan 
1 sin  1  sin 
 sec   tan     = RHS
cos  cos  cos 

31. (a) In the given figure, PQ is tangent to a circle at O and ∠BAQ = 30°, show that BP = BQ.

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 Ans. ∠BQP = ∠BAQ (∠s in alternate segment are equal)
⇒ ∠BQP = 30° ...(i) (∵ ∠BAQ = 30°given)

As AB is a diameter, AQB is a Semicircle.

∠AQB = 90° (angle in semicircle = 90°)
From Fig. ∠AQP = ∠AQB + ∠BQP
⇒ ∠AQP = 90° + 30° = 120°
In ∆AQP, ∠QPA + ∠BAQ + ∠AQP = 180°
⇒ ∠QPA + 30° + 120° = 180°
⇒ ∠QPA = 180 – (30° + 120°)
⇒ ∠QPA = 30° ...(ii)
From (i) and (ii) we get
∠BQP = ∠QPB = 30°
Therefore, QB = BP
OR
(b) In the given figure, AB, BC, CD and DA are tangents to the circle with centre O forming a
quadrilateral ABCD. Show that ∠AOB + ∠COD = 180°
Ans. Given A quad. ABCD circumscribes a circle with centre O.
To Prove: ∠AOB + ∠COD = 180°
and ∠AOD + ∠BOC = 180°
Join OP, OQ, OR and OS.
We know that the tangent drawn from an external point of a circle subtends equal angles at the
centre.

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 ⇒ ∠1 = ∠2, ∠3 = ∠4, ∠5 = ∠6, ∠7 = ∠8,
And ∠1 + ∠2 + ∠3 + ∠4 + ∠5 + ∠6 + ∠7 + ∠8 = 360° [∠S at a Point]
⇒ 2(∠2 + ∠3) + 2(∠6 + ∠7) = 360°
2(∠1 + ∠8) + 2(∠4 + ∠5) = 360°
⇒ ∠2 + ∠3 + ∠6 + ∠7 = 180°
∠1 + ∠8 + ∠4 + ∠5 = 180°
⇒ ∠AOB + ∠COD = 180°
∠AOD + ∠BOC = 180°

SECTION-D
Questions 32 to 35 carry 5M each

32. (a) The largest possible hemisphere is drilled out from a wooden cubical block of side 21 cm such
that the base of the hemisphere is on one of the faces of the cube. Find :
(i) the volume of wood left in the block,
(ii) the total surface area of the remaining solid.
Ans. Diameter of hemisphere = side of the cube = 21 cm
∴ radius of hemisphere = 21/2 cm
(i) Volume of the wood left = volume of cube – volume of hemisphere
3
2 22  21  2 22 21 21 21
= 213       9261       9261  2425.5  6835.5 cm3
3 7  2 3 7 2 2 2
(ii) Total surface area of remaining solid = TSA of cube – base area of hemisphere
+ CSA of hemisphere = 6a 2   r 2  2 r 2  6a 2   r 2
2
2 22  21  22 21 21
 6(21)      2646     2646  346.5  2992.5 cm2
7  2 7 2 2
OR
(b) A solid toy is in the form of a hemisphere surmounted by a right circular cone. Ratio of the
radius of the cone to its slant height is 3 : 5. If the volume of the toy is 240 cm3, then find the total
height of the toy.
Ans. Let the radius and the slant height of the cone be 3 cm and 5 cm respectively
∴ height of the cone (ℎ) = (5 x )2  (3x )2  25 x 2  9 x 2  16 x 2 = 4 cm
According to question, volume of toy = 240
2 1 2 1
  (3x )3   (3 x) 2 (4 x)  240    27 x 3    36 x 3  240
3 3 3 3
1 1
   9 x3  6  4   240    9 x3  10  240  x 3  8  x  2
3 3
∴ Total height of toy = [4(2) + 3(2)] cm = 14 cm
33. Sides AB and AC and median AD to ∆ABC are respectively proportional to sides PQ and PR and
median PM of another triangle PQR. Show that ∆ABC ~ ∆PQR.
Ans.

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 Produce AD to E such that AD = DE and join EC
Produce PM to N such that PM = MN and join NR
ΔADB ≅ ΔEDC
∴ AB = EC
Similarly, PQ=NR
AB AC AD
Since,  
PQ PR PM
AE
EC AC
⇒   2
NR PR PN
2
∴ ΔAEC ∼ ΔPNR
⇒ ∠1=∠2
Similarly, ∠3 = ∠4
Hence ∠1 + ∠3 = ∠2 + ∠4 ⇒ ∠A = ∠P
AB AC
Also, 
PQ PR
∴ ΔABC ∼ ΔPQR

34. An age-wise list of number of literate people in a block is prepared in the following table. There
are total 100 people and their median age is 41.5 years. Information about two groups are missing,
which are denoted by x and y. Find the value of x and y.
Age (in years) 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50 50 – 60 60 – 70 70 – 80
No. of literate people 15 x 12 20 y 8 10
Ans.
Age (in years) 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50 50 – 60 60 – 70 70 – 80
No. of literate people 15 x 12 20 y 8 10
cf 15 15 + x 27 + x 47 + x 47+x+y 55+x+y 65+x+y
Here median age = 41.5 which belongs to 40 – 50
⇒ Median class is 40 – 50
l = 40, cf = 27 + x, f = 20, h = 10
n 
 2  cf 
Median  l    h
 f 
 
 50  27  x  23  x
 41.5  40     10  41.5  40 
 20  2
 3  23  x  x  23  3  20
 65  20  y  100  y  100  85  15

35. (a) In a 2-digit number, the digit at the unit’s place is 5 less than the digit at the ten’s place. The
product of the digits is 36. Find the number.
Ans. Let the digit in ten's place be x.
Then the one's place digit will be x – 5
The product of two digit = 36
⇒ x(x – 5) = 36
⇒ x² – 5x – 36 = 0

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 ⇒ x² – 9x + 4x – 36 = 0
⇒ (x – 9)(x + 4) = 0
⇒ x = 9, – 4
Hence the required number is 94
OR
(b) A shopkeeper buys a number of books for ₹ 1,800. If he had bought 15 more books for the
same amount, then each book would have cost him ₹ 20 less. Find how many books he bought
initially.
Ans. Let the number of books bought initially be
1800 1800
According to question,   20
x x  15
⇒ 2 + 15 − 1350 = 0
⇒ ( + 45)( − 30) = 0
∵ ≠−45
∴ = 30
So, the number of books bought initially = 30

SECTION-E (Case Study Based Questions)

Questions 36 to 38 carry 4M each

36. A school has decided to plant some endangered trees on 51st World Environment Day in the nearest
park. They have decided to plant those trees in few concentric circular rows such that each
succeeding row has 20 more trees than the previous one. The first circular row has 50 trees.

Based on the above given information, answer the following questions :

(i) How many trees will be planted in the 10th row ? (1)
(ii) How many more trees will be planted in the 8th row than in the 5th row ? (1)
(iii) (a) If 3200 trees are to be planted in the park, then how many rows are required ? (2)
OR
(b) If 3200 trees are to be planted in the park, then how many trees are still left to be planted after
the 11th row ?
Ans. Here = 50 and = 20
(i) Number of trees planted in 10th row = 10 = 50 + 9 × 20 = 230
(ii) 8 − 5 = 3 × 20 = 60
(iii) (a) Let = 3200

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 n
⇒ S n  [2a  (n  1)d ]  3200
2
n
 Sn  [2  50  (n  1)  20]  3200
2
2
⇒ + 4 − 320 = 0
⇒ ( + 20)( − 16) = 0
Since, ≠ −20
∴ = 16
Hence, required number of rows are 16
OR
(iii) (b) Required number of trees = − 11
11
 3200  [2  50  10  20]  3200  1650  1550
2
Hence, number of trees left are 1550

37. Partha, a software engineer, lives in Jerusalem for his work. He lives in the most convenient area of
the city from where bank, hospital, post office and supermarket can be easily accessed. In the graph,
the bank is plotted as A(9, 5), hospital as B(– 3, – 1) and supermarket as C(5, – 5) such that A, B, C
form a triangle.

Based on the above given information, answer the following questions :

(i) Find the distance between the bank and the hospital. (1)
(ii) In between the bank and the supermarket, there is a post office plotted at E which is their mid-
point. Find the coordinates of E. (1)
(iii) (a) In between the hospital and the supermarket, there is a bus stop plotted as D, which is their
mid-point. If Partha wants to reach the bus stand from the bank, then how much distance does he
need to cover ? (2)
OR
(b) P and Q are two different garment shops lying between the bank and the hospital, such that BP =
PQ = QA. If the coordinates of P and Q are (1, a) and (b, 3) respectively, then find the values of ‘a’
and ‘b’. (2)

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 Ans. (i) Distance between bank and hospital = (3  9)2  (1  5)2  144  36
= √180 units or 6√5 units
 9  5 5  (5) 
(ii) Coordinates of E are  ,  = (7,0)
 2 2 
 3  5 1  (5) 
(iii) (a) Coordinates of D are  ,  = (1, −3)
 2 2 
Distance Partha need to cover = (9  1) 2  (5  (3)) 2  64  64 = √128 units or 8√2 units
OR
(iii) (b) P is mid-point of BQ
1  3
∴ = =1
2
Q is mid-point of PA
1 9
∴ = =5
2

38. Due to short circuit, a fire has broken out in New Home Complex. Two buildings, namely X and Y
have mainly been affected. The fire engine has arrived and it has been stationed at a point which is
in between the two buildings. A ladder at point O is fixed in front of the fire engine.
The ladder inclined at an angle 60° to the horizontal is leaning against the wall of the terrace (top)
of the building Y. The foot of the ladder is kept fixed and after some time it is made to lean against
the terrace (top) of the opposite building X at an angle of 45° with the ground. Both the buildings
along with the foot of the ladder, fixed at ‘O’ are in a straight line.

Based on the above given information, answer the following questions :

(i) Find the length of the ladder. (1)
(ii) Find the distance of the building Y from point ‘O’, i.e. OA. (1)
(iii) (a) Find the horizontal distance between the two buildings. (2)
OR
(b) Find the height of the building X.
OP 2
Ans. (i) In ΔOAP, cos ec 600  
12 3 3
⇒ OP = 24 m
∴ Length of ladder is 24 m
OA 1
(ii) In ΔOAP, cot 600  
12 3 3

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 ⇒ OA = 12 m
∴ the distance of the building Y from point O ie.,OA is 12 m
(iii) (a) = = 24 m
OC 1
∴ In ΔOCR, cos 450  
24 2
⇒ OC = 12√2 m
∴ distance between two buildings = OA + OC
= (12 + 12√2) m or 12(1 + √2) m

(iii) (b) = = 24 m
RC 1
∴ In ΔOCR, sin 450  
24 2
⇒ RC = 12√2 m
∴ height of building X is 12√2 m

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