Class X Session 2024-25

Subject - Mathematics (Basic)

Sample Question Paper - 6

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 carrying 04 marks each.

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 2 marks questions of Section E

8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π = wherever required if not stated.
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Section A
1. The HCF of the smallest 2-digit number and the smallest composite number is [1]

a) 4 b) 10

c) 20 d) 2
2. The product of two numbers is 1600 and their HCF is 5. The LCM of the numbers is [1]

a) 1600 b) 8000

c) 1605 d) 320

3. If p = -7 and q = 12 and x2 + px + q = 0, Then the value of x is [1]

a) 3 and 4 b) 3 and -4

c) -3 and -4 d) -3 and 4
4. The pair of equations ax + 2y = 9 and 3x + by = 18 represent parallel lines, where a, b are integers, if: [1]

a) a = b b) 2a = 3b

c) 3a = 2b d) ab = 6

5. For what values of k, the equation kx2 - 6x - 2 = 0 has real roots? [1]
−9
a) k ≥
2
b) k ≤ −5

−9
c) k ≤ −2 d) k ≤
2

6. In what ratio does x-axis divide the line segment joining the points A(2, -3) and B(5, 6)? [1]

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 a) 1 : 2 b) 3 : 5

c) 2 : 1 d) 2 : 3
7. In △LMN and △P QR, ∠L = ∠P , ∠N = ∠R and MN = 2QR. Then the two triangles are [1]

a) Similar but not congruent b) Congruent but not similar

c) Congruent as well as similar d) neither congruent nor similar

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. In the adjoining figure, If OC = 9 cm and OB = 15 cm, then BC + BD is equal to [1]

a) 24 cm b) 18 cm

c) 12 cm d) 36 cm
10. If 8 tan x = 15, then sin x - cos x is equal to [1]

a) b)
17 8

7 17

c) d)
7 1

17 17

–
11. A pole casts a shadow of length 2√3 m on the ground when the sun's elevation is 60°. The height of the pole is [1]

a) 12 m b) 6 m
–
c) 4√3 m d) 3 m

12. If cosecθ - sinθ = l and secθ - cosθ = m, then l2m2(l2 + m2 + 3) = ________. [1]

a) 1 b) 2 sinθ

c) 2 d) sinθ cosθ
13. PQ is a chord of a circle with centre O and radius 6 cm. PQ is of length 6 cm and divides the circle into two [1]
segments. The area of the minor segment is

– –
a) (6π − 9√3)cm 2
b) (6π + √3) cm
2

–
c) (π − 3)cm 2
d) (
8π
+ √3) cm
2

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14. In the figure, ABDCA represents a quadrant of a circle of radius 7 cm a with centre A. Find the area of the [1]
shaded portion.

a) 14 cm2 b) 31.5 cm2

c) 24.5 cm2 d) 38.5 cm2

15. In a survey, it is found that every fifh person has a vehicle. The probability of a person NOT having a vehicle, is [1]

a) 1

5
b) 4

c) 5% d) 95%
16. In the formula X
¯
= a + h( N
1
∑ fi ui ) for finding the mean of grouped frequency distribution ui = [1]

xi +a
a) 2h
b) h(xi - a)
xi −a xi +a
c) h
d) h

17. A sphere of diameter 18 cm is dropped into a cylindrical vessel of diameter 36 cm, partly filled with water. If the [1]
sphere is completely submerged then the water level rises by

a) 4 cm b) 5 cm

c) 3 cm d) 6 cm
18. The median of first 8 prime numbers is [1]

a) 9 b) 11

c) 13 d) 7
19. Assertion (A): Image of point (5, –16) under x-axis is (–5, 16). [1]
Reason (R): To find image of point (x, y) under x-axis change the sign of y and to find image under y-axis
change sign of x.

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 H.C.F. of two numbers is 16 and their product is 3072. Then their L.C.M. = 162 [1]
Reason: If a, b are two positive integers, then H.C.F. × L.C.M. = a × b

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. Solve the following pair of equations by substitution method: [2]
7x – 15y = 2 ...(1)
x + 2y = 3 ...(2)

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22. In a △ABC , AD is the bisector of ∠A, meeting side BC at D. If AD = 5.6 cm, BC = 6 cm and BD = 3.2 cm, [2]
find AC.
OR
In the given figure, ∠ ABC = ∠ ACB and .
BC BD
=
BE AC

Show that ∠ ABE ∼ ∠ DBC and AE || DC.

23. In two concentric circles, the radii are OA = r cm and OQ = 6 cm, as shown in the figure. Chord CD of larger [2]
circle is a tangent to smaller circle at Q. PA is tangent to larger circle. If PA = 16 cm and OP = 20 cm, find the
length CD.

24. Prove the trigonometric identity: [2]

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

25. An umbrella has 8 ribs which are equally spaced (see figure). Assuming umbrella to be a flat circle of radius 45 [2]
cm, Find the area between the two consecutive ribs of the umbrella.

OR
A horse is tied to a peg at one corner of a square shaped grass field of side 15 m by means of a 5 m long rope. Find
i. the area of that part of the field in which the horse can graze.
ii. the increase in the grazing area if the rope were 10 m long instead of 5 m (Use π = 3.14)

Section C
–
26. Prove that 7√5 is irrational. [3]

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27. If one zero of the polynomial 2x2 + 3x + λ is 1
, find the value of λ and other zero. [3]
2

28. Check graphically whether the pair of equations x + 3y = 6 and 2x – 3y = 12 is consistent. If so, solve them [3]
graphically.
OR
Use elimination method to find all possible solutions of the following pair of linear equations
ax + by - a + b = 0 and bx - ay - a - b = 0
29. In figure, O is the centre of a circle of radius 5 cm. T is a point such that OT = 13 cm and OT intersects circle at [3]
E. If AB is a tangent to the circle at E, find the length of AB. where TP and TQ are two tangents to the circle.

30. Prove that sin θ−cos θ+1

sin θ+cos θ−1

=
1

sec θ−tan θ
, using identity sec 2
θ = 1 + tan θ
2
. [3]
OR
If sin θ + cos θ = p and sec θ + cosec θ = q, show that q(p2 - 1) = 2p
31. A game of chance consists of spinning an arrow which is equally likely to come to rest pointing to one of the [3]
numbers 1,2,3,..., 12 as shown in the figure. What is the probability that it will point to

i. 6
ii. an even number?
iii. a prime number?
iv. a number which is a multiple of 5?
Section D
32. Two pipes running together can fill a tank in 11 minutes. If one pipe takes 5 minutes more than the other to fill [5]
1

the tank, find the time in which each pipe would fill the tank separately.
OR
If the equation (1 + m 2 2
)x + 2mcx + (c
2 2
− a ) = 0 has equal roots, prove that c
2 2
= a
2
(1 + m )

33. ABCD is a quadrilateral in which AD = BC. If P, Q, R, S be the midpoints of AB, AC, CD and BD respectively, [5]
show that PQRS is a rhombus.

34. Two cubes each of volume 125 cm3 are joined end to end. Find the volume and the surface area of the resulting [5]

cuboid.
OR
An iron pillar has some part in the form of a right circular cylinder and remaining in the form of a right circular cone.
The radius of the base of each of cone and cylinder is 8 cm. The cylindrical part is 240 cm high and the conical part

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 is 36 cm high. Find the weight of the pillar if one cubic cm of iron weighs 7.8 grams.
35. The median of the following data is 525. Find the values of x and y, if the total frequency is 100. [5]

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: [4]
In a school garden, Dinesh was given two types of plants viz. sunflower and rose flower as shown in the
following figure.

The distance between two plants is to be 5m, a basket filled with plants is kept at point A which is 10 m from the
first plant. Dinesh has to take one plant from the basket and then he will have to plant it in a row as shown in the
figure and then he has to return to the basket to collect another plant. He continues in the same way until all the
flower plants in the basket. Dinesh has to plant ten numbers of flower plants.
i. Write the above information in the progression and find first term and common difference. (1)
ii. Find the distance covered by Dinesh to plant the first 5 plants and return to basket. (1)
iii. Find the distance covered by Dinesh to plant all 10 plants and return to basket. (2)
OR
If the speed of Dinesh is 10 m/min and he takes 15 minutes to plant a flower plant then find the total time
taken by Dinesh to plant 10 plants. (2)
37. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
The Chief Minister of Delhi launched the, ‘Switch Delhi’, an electric vehicle mass awareness campaign in the
National Capital. The government has also issued tenders for setting up 100 charging stations across the city.
Each station will have five charging points. For demo charging station is set up along a straight line and has
−7
charging points at A ( , B (0, , C(3, 4), D(7, 7) and E(x, y). Also, the distance between C and E is 10
7
, 0) )
3 4

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 units.

i. What is the distance DE? (1)

ii. What is the value of x + y? (1)
iii. Points C, D, E are collinear or not? (2)
OR
What is the ratio in which B divides AC? (2)
38. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Mr. Vinod is a pilot in Air India. During the Covid-19 pandemic, many Indian passengers were stuck at Dubai
Airport. The government of India sent special aircraft to take them. Mr. Vinod was leading this operation. He is
flying from Dubai to New Delhi with these passengers. His airplane is approaching point A along a straight line

and at a constant altitude h. At 10:00 am, the angle of elevation of the airplane is 30o and at 10:01 am, it is 60o.

i. What is the distance d is covered by the airplane from 10:00 am to 10:01 am if the speed of the airplane is
constant and equal to 600 miles/hour? (1)
ii. What is the altitude h of the airplane? (round answer to 2 decimal places) (1)

iii. Find the distance between passenger and airplane when the angle of elevation is 30o. (2)
OR

Find the distance between passenger and airplane when the angle of elevation is 60o. (2)

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 Solution

Section A
1.
(d) 2
Explanation: Smallest two digit number is 10 and smallest composite number is 4 .
Clearly, 2 is the greatest factor of 4 and 10, so their H.C.F. is 2.
2.
(d) 320
Explanation: Let the two numbers be x and y.
It is given that: x × y = 1600
HCF = 5
We know, HCF × LCM = x × y
⇒ 5 × LCM = 1600

∴ LCM = = 320 1600

3. (a) 3 and 4
Explanation: Putting the values of p and q in given equation, we get
x2 + (-7)x + 12 = 0
⇒ x2 - 7x + 12 = 0
⇒ x2 - 4x - 3x + 12 = 0
⇒ x(x - 4) - 3(x - 4) = 0

⇒ (x - 3)(x - 4) = 0

⇒ x - 3 =0 and x - 4 = 0
⇒ x = 3 and x = 4

4.
(d) ab = 6
Explanation: for Parallel lines,
a1 b1 c1

a2
= b2
≠
c2

a −9

3
= 2

b
≠
−18

ab = 6
−9
5. (a) k ≥ 2

Explanation: For real roots, we must have, b 2

− 4ac ≥ 0 .
2
(−6) − 4 × k × (−2) ≥ 0 ⇒ 36 + 8k ≥ 0
−9
⇒ 8k ≥ −36 ⇒ k ≥
2
.
6. (a) 1 : 2
Explanation: Let the x axis cut AB at P(x, 0) in the ratio K : 1
6k−3
Then k+1
= 0 ⇒ 6k − 3 − 0 ⇒ 6k = 3 ⇒ k =
1

required ratio = ( 1

2
: 1) = 1 : 2

7. (a) Similar but not congruent

Explanation:

∵ ∠L = ∠P (given)
∠N = ∠R (given)
⇒ △LMN ∼ △PQR (by AA Sim. rule)

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 But Not Congurent because
given MN = 2QR i.e. Sides are proportional Not equal.
8. (a) 1 : 3
Explanation: Since BP∥ CF,
Then, = [Using Thales Theorem]
AP

PF
AB

BC
AP 2 1
⇒ = =
PF 6 3

Again, since DP∥ EF,

AP AD
Then, PF
=
DE
[Using Thales Theorem]
AD 1
⇒ =
DE 3

⇒ AD : DE = 1 : 3
9. (a) 24 cm
Explanation: Here ∠ C = 90° [Angle between tangent and radius through the point of contact]
Now, in right angled triangle OBC,
OB2 = OC2 + BC2
⇒ (9)2 = (15)2 + BC2
⇒ BC2 = 225 - 81 = 144
⇒ BC = 12 cm

But BC = BD [Tangents from one point to a circle are equal]

Therefore, BD = 12 cm
Then BC + BD = 12 + 12 = 24 cm
10.
7
(c) 17

15 Perpendicular
Explanation: 8 tan x = 15 ⇒ tan x = 8
=
Base

By Pythagoras Theorem,
(Hyp.)2 = (Base}2 + (Perp.)2
= (8) + (15)
2 2

= 64 + 225 = 289 = (17)2

∴ Hyp. = 17 units
Perpendicular
∴ sin x = Hypotenuse
=
15

17

cos x = Base

Hypotenuse
=
8

17

15 8 15−8
sin x - cos x = 17
−
17
=
17
7
=
17

11.
(b) 6 m
Explanation: Let the height of the pole be h metres.
= tan 60o = √3
–
Then, h

2√3

– –
⇒ h = (2√3 × √3) = 6.

12. (a) 1
Explanation: We have, l2m2 (l2 + m2 + 3)
= (cosecθ - sinθ)2 (secθ - cosθ)2 {(cosecθ - sinθ)2 + (secθ - cosθ)2 + 3}
2 2 2 2 2 2
1− sin θ 1− cos θ
=( sin θ
1
− sin θ) (
1

cos θ
− cos θ) {(
sin θ
) + (
cos θ
) + 3}

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 4 4 4 4

= cos

2
θ
×
sin

2
θ
{
cos

2
θ
+
sin

2
θ
+ 3}
sin θ cos θ sin θ cos θ

= cos6θ + sin6θ + 3cos2θsin2θ × 1

= {(cos2θ)3 + (sin2θ)3 + 3cos2θsin2θ (sin2θ + cos2θ)}
= (cos2θ + sin2θ)3 = 1
–
13. (a) (6π − 9√3)cm 2

Explanation: Area of the minor segment = Area of sector OPCQ - area of △OPQ
θ √3
Area of the minor segment = { 360
∘
× πr
2
−
4
2
× r } cm
2

..(θ = 60o, r = 6 cm)

∘ √3
60 2 2
= { ∘ × π × (6) − (6) }
360 4

1 1 √3 – 2
= { × π × 36 − × × 36} = (6π − 9√3)cm
6 2 2

–
Hence, the area of minor segment = (6π − 9√3)cm 2

14.
(b) 31.5 cm2
Explanation: Area of quadrant = 1

4
πr
2

=
1

4
×
22

7
× (7)
2
=
77

2
cm2 = 38.5 cm2
Area of △BAE = 1

2
× base × height
= 1

2
× AB × AE = 1

2
× 7 × 2 = 7 cm2
Hence, area of the shaded portion = Area of the quadrant ABDCA - Area of △BAE
= (38.5 - 7) cm2 = 31.5 cm2
15.
(b) 4

Explanation: Out of 5 persons , 1 person possess a vehicle

P (possessing vehicle) = 1

Using Probability of the Complement

P (not A) = 1 - P(A)
P (not possessing vehicle) = 1 - P(possessing vehicle)
1
P (not possessing vehicle) = 1 - 5
4
⇒ P (not possessing vehicle) = 5

16.
xi −a
(c) h

1
Explanation: Given x = a + h ( ¯
¯¯
N
Σfi ui )

Above formula is a step deviation formula, where

xi −a
ui = h

17.
(c) 3 cm
Explanation: Increase in volume of water = volume of the sphere
4
⇒ π × 18 × 18 × h = π × 9 × 9 × 9
3

⇒ h=( 4

3
×
9×9×9

18×18
) cm = 3 cm

18. (a) 9
Explanation: First 8 prime numbers are follows:
2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19
N = 8 (even)
th th
8 8
( ) value + ( +1) value
2 2
∴ Median =
2
th th
4 value+ 5 value
=
2
7+11
=
2

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 18
=
2

=9
19.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Explanation: Rule: Image of (x, y) under x-axis is given by (x, –y) and under y-axis given by (–x, y).
20.
(d) A is false but R is true.
3072
Explanation: = 192 ≠ 162
16

Section B
21. Step 1: By substitution method, we pick either of the equations and write one variable in terms of the other.
7x – 15y = 2 ...(1)
and x + 2y = 3 ...(2)
Let us consider the Equation (2):
x + 2y = 3
and write it as x = 3 – 2y ...(3)
Step 2: Now substitute the value of x in Equation (1)
We get 7(3 – 2y) – 15y = 2
i.e., 21 – 14y – 15y = 2
i.e., – 29y = –19
Therefore y = 19

29

Step 3: Substituting this value of y in Equation (3), we get

19 49
x= 3 − 2( ) =
29 29

Therefore, the solution is x = 49

29
,y=
19

29

22. If is is given that AB = 5.6 cm, BC = 6 cm and BD = 3.2 cm

In △ABC , AD is the bisector of ∠A, meeting side BC at D
AB BD
∴ =
AC DC
5.6cm
=
3.2cm

2.8cm
[DC = BC - BD]
AC
5.6×2.8
AC =
3.2
cm = 4.9
OR
It is given that BC

BE
=
BD

AC
BE AB
⇒ = (∵ ∠ABC = ∠ACB ⇒ AC = AB)
BC DB

Also ∠ B is common
∴ △ABE ∼△DBC (SAS similarity)

⇒ ∠ BAE = ∠ BDC

But these are corresponding angles ∴ AE || DC.

23. Since P A ⊥ OA therefore O A = 20 − 16 = 144 2 2 2

⇒ OA = r = 12 cm

In △OQD, QD = 12 − 6 = 108 2 2 2

–
⇒ QD = 6√3 cm

Now OQ bisects CD
– –
⇒ CD = 2 × 6√3 = 12√3 cm

24. We have,
sin A+cos A sin A−cos A
L. H. S = +
sin A−cos A sin A+cos A
2 2
(sin A+cos A) +(sin A−cos A)
⇒ L. H. S =
(sin A−cos A)(sin A+cos A)
2 2 2 2
(sin A+ cos A+2 sin A cos A)+(sin A+ cos A−2 sin A cos A)
2
⇒ L. H. S =
2 2
[∵(a ± b) 2
= a ± 2ab + b
2
]
sin A− cos A

(1+2 sin A cos A)+(1−2 sin A cos A)

⇒ L. H. S =
2 2
sin A− cos A

2
⇒ L. H. S =
2 2
sin A− cos A

⇒ L. H. S =
2
2

2
=
2
2

2
[ ∵​sin2A + cos2A = 1 ]​​
sin A− cos A sin A−(1− sin A)

⇒ L. H. S =
2
2
=
2

2
=
2

2
= R.H.S [∵ sin 2
A = 1 − cos
2
A & cos
2
A = 1 − sin
2
A ]
2 sin A−1 2(1− cos A)−1 1−2 cos A

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 Hence proved.
∘
360
25. Here, r = 45 cm and θ = 8
= 45
∘

θ
Area between two consecutive ribs of the umbrella = 360
∘
× πr
2

cm 2
∘

= 45

360
∘
×
22

7
× 45 × 45 =
22275

28

OR
i. The area of that part of the field in which the horse can graze if the length of the rope is 5cm
1 2 1 2 1 2
= πr = × 3.14 × (5) = × 78.5 = 19.625m
4 4 4

ii. The area of that part of the field in which the horse can graze if the length of the rope is 10 m
1 2 1 2 2
= πr = × 3.14 × (10) = 78.5m
4 4

∴ The increase in the grazing area

= 78.5 - 19.625 = 58.875 m2
Section C
–
26. We can prove 7√5 irrational by contradiction.
–
Let us suppose that 7√5 is rational.
It means we have some co-prime integers a and b (b≠ 0)
such that
– a
7√5 =
b
–
⇒ √5 =
a

7b
.......(1)
–
R.H.S of (1) is rational but we know that √5 is irrational.
It is not possible which means our assumption is wrong.
–
Therefore, 7√5 cannot be rational.
Hence, it is irrational.
27. Let P (x) = 2x + 3x + λ 2

1 1
Its one zero is 2
so P ( 2
) = 0

1 1 2 1
P( ) = 2 × ( ) + 3 ( ) + λ = 0
2 2 2
1
⇒ 2 × + 3/2 + λ = 0
4
1 3
⇒ + + λ = 0
2 2
4
⇒ + λ = 0
2

⇒ 2 + λ = 0

⇒ λ = -2
Let the other zero be α
Then α + = −
1

2
3

2
3 1 4
⇒ α = − − = − = −2
2 2 2

28. The solution of pair of linear equations:

x + 3y = 6 and 2x – 3y = 12
x 0 6
6−x
y =
3
2 0
and
x 0 3
2x−12
y =
3
-4 -2

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 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
Given pair of linear equation is ax + by − a + b = 0 .....(i)
and bx − ay − a − b = 0 ........... (ii)
Multiplying ax + by − a + b = 0 by a and bx − ay − a − b = 0 by b, and adding them, we get
a2x + aby - a2 + ab = 0 and b2x - aby - ab - b2 = 0
(a2x + aby - a2 + ab ) + (b2x - aby - ab - b2 ) = 0
a2x + aby - a2 + ab + b2x - aby - ab - b2 = 0
a2x + b2x - a2- b2 = 0
2 2 2 2
⇒ (a + b )x = (a + b )
2 2
(a + b )
⇒ x = = 1
2 2
(a + b )

On putting x =1 in first equation, we get

ax + by − a + b = 0

a + by = a − b
b
⇒ y = − = −1
b

Hence, x=1 and y=-1, which is the required unique solution.

29. According to the question,
O is the centre of a circle of radius 5 cm. T is a point such that OT = 13 cm and OT intersects circle at E.

∵ OP ⊥ TP [Radius from point of contact of the tangent]

∴ ∠ OPT = 90°

In right △OPT *
OT2 = OP2 + PT2
⇒ (13)2 = (5)2 + PT2 ⇒ PT = 12 cm
Let AP = x cm AE = AP ⇒ AE = x cm
and AT = (12 - x)cm
TE = OT - OE = 13 - 5 = 8 cm
∵ OE ⊥ AB [Radius from the point of contact]

∴ ∠ AEO = 90° ⇒ ∠ AET = 90°

In right △AET,

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 2 2 2
AT = AE + ET

2 2 2
(12 − x) = x + 8

2 2
⇒ 144 + x − 24x = x + 64
80 10
⇒ 24x = 80 ⇒ x =
24
=
3
cm
10
Also BE = AE = 3
cm
⇒ AB =
10

3
+
10

3
=
20

3
cm
sin θ−cos θ+1
30. We have to prove that, sin θ+cos θ−1
=
1

sec θ−tan θ
using identity sec 2 2
θ = 1 + tan θ

sin θ−cos θ+1 tan θ−1+sec θ

LHS = sin θ+cos θ−1
=
tan θ+1−sec θ
[ dividing the numerator and denominator by cos θ.]
(tan θ+sec θ)−1 {(tan θ+sec θ)−1}(tanθ−sec θ)
=
(tan θ−sec θ)+1
=
{(tan θ−sec θ)+1}(tan θ−sec θ)
[ Multiplying and dividing by (tan θ − sec θ) ]
2 2
( tan θ− sec θ)−(tanθ−sec θ)
= [∵ (a − b)(a + b) = a 2 2
− b ]
{(tan θ−sec θ)+1}(tan θ−sec θ)

−1−tan θ+sec θ
= [∵ tan 2
θ − sec
2
θ = −1 ]
(tan θ−sec θ+1)(tan θ−sec θ)

−(tan θ−sec θ+1) −1

= =
(tan θ−sec θ+1)(tan θ−sec θ) tan θ−sec θ

=
1

sec θ−tan θ
=RHS
Hence Proved.
OR
Given,
sin θ + cos θ = p ......(1)
And , sec θ + cosec θ = q....(2)
Now, L.H.S
= q(p2- 1)
= (sec θ + cosec θ) [(sin θ + cos θ)2-1 ] 【 from (1) & (2) 】
= [
1

cos θ
+
1

sin θ
] [sin2θ + cos2θ + 2 cos θ sin θ -1]

[1 + 2 cos θ sin θ - 1] ( ∵ sin2θ + cos2θ = 1)

sin θ+cos θ
= [ ]
cos θ sin θ

sin θ+cos θ
= × 2 cos θ sin θ
cos θ sin θ

= 2(sin θ + cos θ)
= 2p (∵ sin θ + cos θ = p)
=R.H.S
Hence, proved.
31. The possible outcomes are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ……….. 12.
Number of all possible outcomes = 12
i. Let E1 be the event that the pointer rests on 6.
Then, number of favorable outcomes = 1
N umber of f avourable outcome
Probability = T otal N umber of outcomes

1
Therefore, P(arrow pointing at 6) = P(E1) = 12

ii. Out of the given numbers, the even numbers are

2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12
Let E2 be the event of getting an even number.
Then, number of favorable outcomes = 6
N umber of f avourable outcome
Probability =
T otal N umber of outcomes

6 1
Therefore, P(arrow pointing at an even number) = P(E2) = 12
=
2

iii. Out of the given numbers, the prime numbers are 2, 3, 5, 7 and 11.
Let E3 be the event of the arrow pointing at a prime number.
Then, number of favorable outcomes = 5
N umber of f avourable outcome
Probability = T otal N umber of outcomes

Therefore, P(arrow pointing at a prime number) = P(E3) = 5

12

iv. Out of the given numbers, the numbers that are multiple of 5 are 5 and 10 only.
Let E4 be the event of the arrow pointing at a multiple of 5.

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 Then, number of favorable outcomes = 2
N umber of f avourable outcome
Probability = T otal N umber of outcomes

Therefore, P(arrow pointing at a number that is a multiple of 5) = P(E4) = 2

12
=
1

Section D
32. Let time taken by pipe A be x minutes, and time taken by pipe B be x + 5 minutes.
In one minute pipe A will fill tank 1

In one minute pipe B will fill x+5

1
tank
pipes A + B will fill in one minute = 1

x
+
1

x+5
tank
Now according to the question.
1 1 9
+ =
x x+5 100

x+5+x 9
or, x(x+5)
=
100

or, 100(2x + 5) = 9x(x + 5)

or, 200x + 500 = 9x + 45x 2

or, 9x − 155x − 500 = 0

2

or, 9x − 180x + 25x − 500 = 0

2

or,9x(x - 20) + 25(x - 20) = 0

or, (x-20)(9x + 25) = 0
−25
or, x = 20, 9

rejecting negative value, x = 20 minutes

and x + 5 = 25 minutes
Hence pipe A will fill the tank in 20 minutes and pipe B will fill it in 25 minutes.
OR
Here roots are equal,
2
∴ D= B − 4AC = 0

Here, A = 1 + m 2
, B = 2mc, C = (c
2
− a )
2

2 2 2 2
∴ (2mc) − 4 (1 + m ) (c − a )= 0

or, 4m 2 2
c − 4 (1 + m ) (c
2 2
− a )= 0
2

or, m 2 2
c − (c
2
− a
2
+ m c
2 2
− m n )= 0
2 2

or, m 2 2
c − c
2
+ a
2
− m c
2 2
+ m a
2 2
= 0

or, −c + a + m a
2 2 2 2
= 0

or, c = a (1 + m )
2 2 2

Hence Proved.
33. Given: ABCD is a quadrilateral in which AD = BC. P, Q, R, S are the midpoints of AB, AC, CD and BD.
To prove: PQRS is a rhombus

Proof: In△ABC ,
Since P and Q are mid points of AB and AC
1
Therefore, PQ∥BC ,PQ= BC .......(1) (Mid-point theorem) 2

Similarly,
In △C DA ,
Since R and Q are mid points of CD and AC
Therefore, RQ∥DA ,RQ= DA= BC .......(2) 1

2
1

In △BDA,
Since S and P mid points of BD and AB
Therefore, SP∥DA,,SP= DA= BC .......(3) 1

2
1

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 In △C DB,
Since S and R are mid points of BD and CD
Therefore, SR||BC ,SR= BC .....(4) 1

From (1) (2),(3)and (4) PQ || SR and (3) RQ || SP

PQ=RQ=SP=SR
So the opposite sided of PQRS are parallel and all sides are equal
Hence, PQRS is a rhombus.
34. Volume of one cube = 125 cm3
∴ side of the cube = 5 cm

Volume of the resulting cuboid = volume of 2 cubes = 250 cm3

∴ Length of new cuboid 5 + 5 = 10 cm

Breadth of new cuboid = 5 cm

Height of new cuboid = 5 cm
Surface area of the resulting cuboid = 2(lb + bh + hl)
= 2(10 × 5 + 5 × 5 + 5 × 10)
= 250 cm2
OR
Let us suppose that r1 cm and r2 cm denote the radii of the base of the cylinder and cone respectively. Then,
r1 = r2 = 8 cm
Let us suppose that h1 and h2 cm be the heights of the cylinder and the cone respectively. Then,

h1 = 240 cm and h2 = 36 cm
∴ Volume of the cylinder = πr 2
1
h1 cm
3

3
= (π × 8 × 8 × 240)cm

3
= (π × 64 × 240)cm

Now, Volume of the cone = 1

3
2
πr h2 cm
2
3

1 3
= ( π × 8 × 8 × 36) cm
3

1 3
= ( π × 64 × 36) cm
3

∴ Total volume of the iron = Volume of the cylinder + Volume of the cone
1 3
= (π × 64 × 240 + π × 64 × 36) cm
3

3
= π × 64 × (240 + 12)cm
22 3 3
= × 64 × 252cm = 22 × 64 × 36cm
7

Total weight of the pillar =Volume× Weight per cm3

= (22 × 64 × 36) × 7.8gms

= 395366.4 gms = 395.3664 kg

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

0-100 2 2

100-200 5 7

200-300 x 7+x

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 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 = 100
i

⇒ 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
−F

Now, Median = l + 2

f
× h
50−(36+x)
⇒ 525 = 500 + 20
× 100
⇒ 525 - 500 = (14 - x)5
⇒ 25 = 70 - 5x

⇒ 5x = 45

⇒ x = 9

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

Hence, x = 9 and y = 15
Section E
36. i. The distance covered by Dinesh to pick up the first flower plant and the second flower plant,
= 2 × 10 + 2 × (10 + 5) = 20 + 30
therefore, the distance covered for planting the first 5 plants
= 20 + 30 + 40 + ... 5 terms
This is in AP where the first term a = 20
and common difference d = 30 - 20 = 10
ii. We know that a = 20, d = 10 and number of terms = n = 5 so,
n
Sn = [2a + (n − 1) d]
2

So, the sum of 5 terms

S5 =
5

2
[2 × 20 + 4 × 10] =
5

2
× 80 = 200 m
Hence, Dinesh will cover 200 m to plant the first 5 plants.
iii. As a = 20, d = 10 and here n = 10
So, S10 = [2 × 20 + 9 × 10] = 5 × 130 = 650 m
10

So, hence Ramesh will cover 650 m to plant all 10 plants.

OR
Total distance covered by Ramesh 650 m
650
Time = distance
=
speed
= 65 minutes
10

Time taken to plant all 10 plants = 15 × 10 = 150 minutes

Total time = 65 + 150 = 215 minutes = 3 hrs 35 minutes
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
37. i. Here, CD = √(7 − 3) 2
+ (7 − 4)
2

−−−−−−
= √4 + 3 = 5 units
2 2

Also, it is given that CE = 10 units

Thus, DE = CE - CD = 10 - 5 = 5 units (∵ A, B, C, E are a line)
ii. Since, CD = DE = 5 units
∴ D is the midpoint of CE.

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 x+3 y+4
∴
2
= 7 and 2
=7
⇒ x = 11 and y = 10 ⇒ x + y = 21
iii. The points C, D and E are collinear.
OR
Let B divides AC in the ratio k : 1, then

7 4k+0
=
4 k+1

⇒ 7k + 7 = 16 k
⇒ 7 = 9k

⇒ k =
7

Thus, the required ratio is 7 : 9.

38. i. Time covered 10.00 am to 10.01 am = 1 minute = 1

60
hour
Given: Speed = 600 miles/hour
Thus, distance d = 600 × = 10 miles 1

60

ii. Now, tan 30o =

′
BB

′
= 10+x
h
...(i)
B A

And tan 60o =

′ ′
CC

′
=
BB

′
= h

x
C A C A

x= h

tan 60
o
= h

√3

Putting the value of x in eq(1), we get,

tan 30o = h √3h
=
h 10√3+h

10+
–
√3
√3h
0
tan 30 =
10√3+h

1 √3h
⇒ =
√3 10√3+h
–
⇒ 3h = 10√3 + h
–
⇒ 2h = 10√3
–
⇒ h = 5√3 = 8.66 miles
Thus, the altitude 'h' of the airplane is 8.66 miles.
iii. The distance between passenger and airplane when the angle of elevation is 30o.
In △ABB'
sin 30o =
′
BB

AB
1 8.66
⇒ =
2 AB

⇒ AB = 17.32 miles
OR
The distance between passenger and airplane when the angle of elevation is 60o.
In △ACC'
sin 60o =
′
CC

AC

√3 5√3
⇒ =
2 AC

⇒ AC = 10 miles

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