SOLUTIONS

Self Assessment Paper-2

MATHEMATICS (BASIC)

SECTION – A
1. Option (C) is correct.
Explanation: a and b are two positive integers such
that the least prime factor of a is 3 and the least prime
factor of b is 5.
Since, least prime factor of a is 3 it implies that ‘a’ is
an odd number similarly b is also odd number and
But ABCD is a parallelogram so its diagonals AC
we know that odd + odd = even.
and BD will bisect each other.
So, a + b = even and we know that least prime
factor of any even number is always 2 Therefore, P and Q will coincide
∴ The least prime factor of (a + b) is 2.
1  6 + x4 7 + y4 
i.e., ( 3, 3) ≡  ,
 2 2 
2. Option (C) is correct.
6 + x4 7 + y4
Explanation: ⇒ 3= and 3 =
2 2
P = p 3q ⇒ 6 = 6 + x 4 and 6 = 7 + y 4
and Q = (pq)2 ⇒ x 4 = 0 and y 4 = −1
Then LCM (P, Q) = p3q2 Hence, the fourth vertex of parallelogram is
3. Option (C) is correct. D( x 4 , y 4 ) = ( 0, − 1).
Explanation: a= p and d = q (given)
\ 10th term = a + (10 – 1)d 7. Option (B) is correct.
= p + 9q Explanation: According to the definition of
[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2020] similarity of two triangles, “Two triangles are similar
when their corresponding angles are equal and the
4. Option (A) is correct.
sides are in proportion”
Explanation : In the given A.P., a18 – a14 = 32
A D
Thus,
a18 − a14 = 32
⇒ a + 17d − a − 13d = 32
⇒ 4d = 32
B C E F
⇒ d =8

5. Option (B) is correct. According to the question,
Explanation: Given that equation is 3x2 – 6x + 1 = 0 ∠F = ∠C and ∠B = ∠E
We know that Discriminant, D = b2 – 4ac 1
Since, AB = DE[Given]
Here on comparing a = 3, b = – 6, c = 1 2
We have D = (– 6)2 – 4(3)(1) = 36 – 12 = 24 AB 1
As D > 0 so the given quadratic equation has real Also =
DE 2
and distinct roots. Which means the triangles are similar but not
6. Option (B) is correct. congruent.
Explanation : 8. Option (B) is correct
 −2 + 8 3 + 3  Explanation: We have,
Now, mid point of AC, P ≡  , ≡ (3, 3)
 2 2  In triangle ABC and DEF,
DABC ~ DDEF
 6 + x4 7 + y4 
and mid point of BD, Q ≡  , ∠B = ∠E = 83° ...(i)
 2 2 
Now, in triangle ABC
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∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180° 12. Option (C) is correct.

(by Angle sum property of triangle) a
Explanation: Given, sin θ =
⇒
∠A + ∠E + ∠C = 180° [From eq. (i)] b
⇒
47° + 83° + ∠C = 180° Qsin 2 θ + cos2 θ = 1 ⇒ cos θ = 1 − sin 2 θ 
 
⇒
∠C = 180° – 130° = 50°
2
9.
Option (A) is correct.  a a2
cos q = 1 −   = 1 − 2 =
b 2 − a2
Explanation:  b b b

OA = OB [Radius of circle]
∠OAB = ∠OBA 13. Option (D) is correct.
 [Isosceles triangle property] Explanation: Let radius of the circle be r cm and side
180 − 100 of the square is a cm.
Now is DOAB, ∠OAB = = 40
2 According to the question, perimeter of the circle is
 [Angle Sum property of DOAB] half of perimeter of the square.
Hence, ∠ABP = ∠OBP – ∠ABO 1
⇒ 2pr = (4a)
= 90° – 40° 2
 [Q ∠OBP = 90°, angles between
2a
tangent and radius] ⇒ r=
2π
= 50°.
10. Option (A) is correct.
1 r 1
sin P = 1
Or, =
a π
2
[CBSE SQP Marking Scheme, 2020]
Area of the circle πr 2
Detailed Solution : = 2
Area of the square a
 DPQR is a right angled isosceles triangle i.e.,
1 1 7
Q = p × = or
π2 π 22
14. Option (C) is correct.

R P

ÐR = 90°
\ PR = RQ
So, ÐP = ÐQ = 45°
Now, sin P = sin 45° Given, radius of a circle,
1 OA = OB = 6 cm
=  (Assuming in figure) ½
2
and central angle q = ∠AOB = 30°
11. Option (A) is correct. By using formula,
Explanation: area of the sector of a circle
1 1 θ
= = × πr 2
tan θ + cot θ sin θ cos θ 360°
+
cos θ sin θ
30°
1 = × 3.14 × 6 × 6
= 360°
sin 2 θ + cos2 θ
= 9.42 cm2 ½
cos θ sin θ
15. Option (B) is correct.
cos θ sin θ
= Explanation: Probability lies between 0 and 1 and
sin 2 θ + cos2 θ
when it is converted into percentage it will be
= cos q sin q. between 0 and 100. So, cannot be negative.
[sin2 q + cos2 q = 1]
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16. Option (B) is correct. square of every natural can not write in the form of
Explanation: 2q & 2q + 2. Therefore, Assertion is false
Cumulative Reason (R): Square of every odd number is odd.
Class Frequency e.g. (3)2 = 9 [3 and 9 both odd].
frequency
0–5 10 10 Therefore, Reason is true.

5 – 10 15 25 SECTION – B
10 – 15 12 37 21. Let my age be x years & my son’s age be y years.
15 – 20 20 57 Then, x = 3y...(i)
20 – 25 9 66 Five years later, my age = x + 5 years
My Son’s age = y + 5 years
The modal class is the class having the maximum
frequency. 5
According to the question, x + 5 = (y+5) ½
2
The maximum frequency 20 belongs to class (15–20).
Here, Sfi = n = 66 2x – 5y – 15 = 0 ½
n 66 2(3y) – 5y – 15 = 0
So, = = 33 y =15 ½
2 2
33 lies in the class 10–15. Son’s age = 15 years
My age = 3(y) = 3(15) = 45 years. ½
Therefore, 10–15 is the median class.
So, sum of lower limits of (15–20) and (10–15) is 22.
(15 + 10) = 25
R X Y
17. Option (D) is correct.
Explanation:
m

Each side of Savita’s square yard = 20 m

6c

6 cm
\ Area of square yard = (side)2 9c
m
= (20)2 = 400 m2 60°
60°
Radius of circle, where light of lamp covers P Q
4 cm Z
= 10 m
\ Area of circle = pr2 L
= p (10)2 = 100 pm2
3c
Hence, the area of the yard is not lit by the lamp
m

= Area of square yard 60°

 – Area of circle M N
4 cm
= (400 – 100p) m2.
Taking ∆PQR and ∆XYZ
18. Option (D) is correct.
∠P =∠Z =∠60° …(i)
Explanation: Range is measure of dispersion.
YZ 6 2
19. Option (C) is correct. Also, = =
XZ 9 3
Explanation: In case of assertion;
PQ 4 2
centroid of triangle = = =
and PR 6 3 ...(ii)
 x1 + x 2 + x3 y1 + y 2 + y3 
 ,  From (i) and (ii),
2 2
∆PQR ~ ∆XYZ
0 +1−1 3+1+ 2
 ,  = (0, 3) OR
2 2
A
which is a contradiction.
Centroids of the main triangle and triangle formed D
by joining the sides of the main triangle is same, this
is true. Therefore, A is true but R is false.
20. Option (D) is correct.
Explanation: Assertion (A) : Here, 3 is a natural
number whose square is 9 which is odd number B C
F E
while 2q and 2q + 2 are both even numbers. Hence
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Given : DE ||AC and DF || AE 25.

BF BE
To prove: =
FE EC
Proof: In ∆ABC,
DE ||AC
O
According to basic proportionality theorem, •
BE BD 60°
= ...(i)
EC DA
A 3.5 cm B
In ∆ABE,
DF || AE
According to basic proportionality theorem, Let AB be the length of chord and ∠O=60°
BD BF
= ...(ii) ∆OAB is an equilateral triangle as AB = BO = OA
DA FE
= 3.5 cm
From (i) and (ii), we get
BF BE θ
= Hence proved. Length of arc = 2 πr
FE EC 360

23. Given that,

=
60
×2×
22 35
×
360 7 10

= 3.66 cm
T OR
Draw MO ⊥ ON such that ∆MON is a right angled
O 30° triangle,
x P

M N

PT is a tangent at T to circle
Also, ∠TPO = 30°
So, TPO is right angled triangle with ∠T = 90°
We have, ∠POT = (180°) – (30° + 90°) = 60° K O L
As, x + ∠POT = 180° (linear pair angles)
1
⇒
x = 180° – 60° = 120° Area of ∆MON = × Base × height
2
24. Given that,
1 1
sin α = = × ON × OM
2 2

1 1
So, sin α = sin 30° = = × 6 × 6 = 18 cm2 1
2 2
⇒ α = 30°
θ
Now, (3 cos α – 4 cos3 α) Area of sector MON = πr 2
360
= (3 cos 30° – 4 cos3 30°)
  3 
3
90
 3 = ×π×6×6
= 3 × − 4 ×    360
 2  2  
 
= 9p cm2 1
3 3 3 3
= −
2 2 Area of shaded region = Area of sector MON
= 0 – Area of ∆MON = 9π – 18 cm2 1
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SECTION – C
Answering Tip
26. Let us assume on the contrary that
2 + 5 is
a rational number. Then, there exist co-prime Students must read the question carefully
positive integers a and b such that and do a lot of practice for verification of
a relationship between zeroes and coefficients of
2+ 5 = polynomials.
b
a 28. We have given x + 2y = 5
⇒ – 2= 5 Or, 5 − x ...(i) ½
b y=
2
2
a  2x – 3y = – 4
( 5)
2
⇒  - 2  = 2 x + 4 ...(ii) ½
b Or, y=
[Squaring both sides] 3
a 2
2a
x + 2y = 5
⇒
− 2+2 =5 x 1 3 5
b2 b
y 2 1 0
a2 2a 2x – 3y = – 4
⇒ −3 = 2
b2 b
x 1 4 –2
a 2 − 3b 2 y 2 4 0
⇒
= 2
2 ab
⇒ 2 is a rational number

 a 2 − 3b 2 
 a , b are integers is rational 
 2 ab 

This contradicts the fact because 2 is irrational

so, our assumption is wrong .
Hence, 2 + 5 is irrational.
[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2017]
27. Given quadratic polynomial p(x) = 6x2 – 7x – 3
For finding zeroes of the polynomial, put p(x) = 0
\
6x2 – 7x – 3 = 0
6x2 – 9x + 2x – 3 = 0
3x(2x – 3) + 1 (2x – 3) = 0
(3x + 1) (2x – 3) = 0
−1 3

x= , are the zeroes of the polynomial 1
3 2

Verification:
Graph of given pair of linear Equation.
−1 3 −2 + 9 OR
Sum of zeroes = + =
3 2 6 For (2p – 1)x + (p – 1)y – (2p + 1) = 0
7 Coefficient of x a1 = 2p – 1, b1 = p –1 and c1 = – (2p + 1) ½
= = 1 and for 3x + y – 1 = 0
6 Coeffocient of x 2 
a2 = 3, b2 = 1 and c2 = – 1 ½
−1 3 The condition for no solution is
Product of zeroes = ×
3 2 a1 b c
= 1 ¹ 1
a2 b2 c2
−3 Constant
= = 1 2p - 1 p -1 2p + 1
6 Coeffocient of x 2 = ¹ ½
3 1 1

Commonly Made Error 2p - 1 p -1

Consider, =
3 1
Some students do not read the complete 3p – 3 = 2p – 1
question and forget to perform the Verification
3p – 2p = 3 – 1
leading to deduction of marks.
\ p =2 ½
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p -1 tan A + sin A
From ¹ 2p + 1 30. L.H.S.= 1
1 tan A − sin A
We have p – 1 ¹ 2p + 1 Þ 2p – p ¹ – 1 – 1 sin A
+ sin A sin A [sec A + 1]
\
p ¹–2 = cos A = 1
− sin A sin A [sec A − 1]
sin A
2p - 1 2p + 1 cos A
From ¹
3 1 sec A + 1
=
Þ 2p – 1 ¹ 6p + 3 sec A − 1 1
Þ
4p ¹ – 4 = R.H.S.
[CBSE SQP Marking Scheme, 2020]
\
p ¹–1 1
OR

Hence, system has no solution when p = 2.
1 + sin A
From L.H.S. =
A 1 − sin A
29.
(1 + sin A ) (1 + sin A )
= ×
(1 − sin A ) (1 + sin A )
4

P
M
1 + sin A
=
B 1 − sin 2 A

1 + sin A 1 sin A
= = +
Given, AB = 8 cm cos A cos A cos A
⇒
AM = 4 cm. = sec A + tan A
= RHS
\
OM = OA 2 − AM 2 Hence, proved.

[By Pythagoras theorem] Commonly Made Error

2 2
OM = 5 -4 = 3 cm. Sometimes students work with both sides
together.
Let AP = y cm, PM = x cm.
Q DOAP is a right angle triangle.

Answering Tip
\
OP2 = OA2 + AP2
It is better to do simplification only one side at a
[By Pythagoras theorem] time.
(x + 3)2 = y2 + 25
Þ
x2 + 9 + 6x = y2 + 25 ...(i) 31. Peter throws two dice together
Also, in triangle AMP \ Total number of possible outcomes = 62 = 36 ½

x2 + 42 = y2...(ii)
He get 25 only when he gets (5, 5)
\ No. of favourable outcomes = 1
½
x2 + 6x + 9 = x2 + 16 + 25 1

P(getting the numbers of product 25) = 1
Value of y2 from equation (ii) put in equation (i) 36
6x = 32 Rina throws one dice
32 16 \ Total number of all possible outcomes = 6

Þ
x= or cm
6 3 The number where square is 25 is 5
\ No. of favourable outcomes = 1
½
256
y2 = x2 + 16 = + 16
9 1

P(getting a number whose square is 25) =
6
400
= 1 1
9
 > ½
6 36
20 2 Hence, Rina has better chances to get the number
y= cm or 6 cm.
3 3 25. [CBSE Marking Scheme, 2017]
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SECTION – D 1
...(2)
Ar. DBDE = × BD × EQ
2
32. Let the three consecutive natural numbers be x,
x + 1 and x + 2. ½ 1
Then, according to the given condition Ar. DADE = × AE × DP ...(3)
2
(x + 1)2 = (x + 2)2 – (x)2 + 60 1
Þ x + 2x + 1 = x2 + 4x + 4 – x2 + 60
2
1
Ar. DCDE = × CE × DP ...(4)
Þ x2 – 2x – 63 = 0 ½ 2
2
Þ x – 9x + 7x – 63 = 0 1
Þ x (x – 9) + 7 (x – 9) = 0 from (1) & (2)
Þ (x – 9)(x + 7) = 0 Ar ∆ADE AD
Thus, x = 9 or x = – 7 1 =
Ar ∆BDE BD ...(5)
Rejecting – 7, we get x = 9
Hence, three numbers are 9, 10 and 11. 1 from (3) & (4)
OR
(a) Given, difference of two natural numbers is 5. Ar ∆ ADE AE
= ...(6)
Let the x, (x + 5) are two natural numbers. Ar ∆ CDE CE

1 1
Reciprocals of the numbers are and . DBDE and DCDE are lying between two parallel
x x+5
lines and having common base (DE)
According to question, .
. . Ar DBDE = Ar DCDE ...(7)
1 1 1
− =
x x+5 10 From (5), (6) and (7)
x+5−x 1 AD AE
⇒ = = Hence Proved.
x( x + 5 ) 10 BD CE
5 1 OR
⇒ 2
=
x + 5x 10 QR QT
⇒ x2 + 5x – 50 = 0 (b) Given: =
QS PR
By splitting the middle term, we get
⇒ x2 + 10x – 5x – 50 = 0 ∠1 = ∠2
⇒x(x + 10) – 5(x + 10) = 0 To Prove:
DPQS ~ DTQR
⇒ (x + 10)(x – 5) = 0 Proof: ∠1 = ∠2 (Given)
⇒ x = 5 and x = – 10 .
. . PQ = PR ...(1)
But given two numbers are natural numbers.
Therefore, x = 5 [Opposite sides of equal
Here, the required natural numbers are x = 5 and angles in DPOR]
x + 5 = 5 + 5 = 10. T
(b) ax2+ bx + c = 0
33. (a) A
P
Q P
D E l

1 2
Q S R

B C QR QT
= (Given)
QS PR
Given: In DABC, line l is parallel to side BC and

intersects other two sides at the point D and E QR QT
= (from equ.(1))
respectively. QS PQ
AD AE
To Prove: = QR QS
DB CE =
QT PQ
Construction: Draw DP ^ AC, EQ ^ AB and join BE
and CD and ∠1 is common
.
1 . . DPQS ~ DTQR (SAS Test)
Proof: Ar DADE = AD × EQ ...(1)
2 Hence Proved.
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34. Given that, OR

7
2 m
5 cm
•
10 cm

7m

Given,

Radius of cone (r) = Radius of hemisphere (r)

•
= 5 cm

Height of Ice-Cream (H) = 10 cm

Height of Cone (h) = Height of Ice-Cream

Length of cylindrical part = 7 m
7 – Height of hemisphere
Radius of cylindrical part = m
2
= 10-5
Total surface area of figure = 2πrh + 2(2πr2)
7 = 5 cm
7 
2
= 2π  × 7 + 2 ×   
 2  2   No. of Cones = 7
2
= 308 m
Volume of ice cream in one cone
Volume of boiler = Volume of cylindrical part
+ volume of two hemispherical parts = Vol. of cone + Vol. of hemisphere
2 4 3
= πr h +   πr
3 1 2
= πr 2 h + πr 3
2 3 3 3
7 4 7
= π   × (7 ) +   π  
2
  3 2 π
= r 2 ( h + 2r )
= 269.5 + 179.66 3
= 449.167 m3
Required Ratio 22 1
= × × 5 × 5(5 + 2 × 5)
Volume of cylindrical part 7 3
=
Volume of one hemispherical part

22 1
= × × 5 × 5(5 + 10)
πr 2 h 7 3
=
2 3
  πr

3 22 ´ 25 ´ 15
=
21
2
= h r
 3
= 392.85 cm3
3h
= Volume of ice cream in 7 cones
2r
3(7) = 392.85 × 7 cm3
=
7 
2  = 2750 cm3
2

= 3 = 2.75 litres
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35.
Number of
Daily Wages (in `) xi ui fiui
Workers (f1)
100 – 120 10 110 –3 – 30
120 – 140 15 130 –2 – 30
140 – 160 20 150 –1 – 20
160 – 180 22 170 = A 0 0
180 – 200 18 190 1 18
200 – 220 12 210 2 24
220 – 240 13 230 3 39
Total 110 1
 1
1
Mean daily wages = 170 + × 20 = ` 170.19 (approx.) 2
110
22 - 20
Mode = 160 + × 20 = ` 166.67 (approx.)[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2020] 2
44 - 20 - 18

SECTION – E = 1 + 16 =17 units

36. (i) According to given situation, OR

1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, ……. Is the given A.P If C is the origin then coordinates of Q and R are
30th instalment = a30 (–13, –6) and (–10, –3)
an = a + (n – 1)d
a30 = 1000 + (30 – 1)(100)  x + x 2 y1 + y 2 
Midpoint of QR =  1 , 
= 1000 + 2900  2 2 
= 3900
 −13 − 10 −6 − 3 
(ii) Sum of amounts in 30 instalments = S30 =  , 
 2 2 
n
Sn = [ a + a30 ]
2  −23 −9 
=  , 
30  2 2 
S30 = [1000 + 3900]
2
= 15 × 4900 = 73,500 38. (i) Height of India gate = 42 m
(iii) If number of instalments = 40. i.e., n = 40 Distance between students and India Gate
an =a+(n– 1)d
= 42 m
a40 =1000 + (40 – 1)100
=1000 + 3900 = 4900 A
OR
Amount in first instalment = 1000
Amount in last instalment = amount in 40th
instalment = 4900
Ratio = 1000 : 4900 = 10 : 49
37. (i) If A is the origin, AD is x-axis and AB represents
B C
y-axis.
Then Coordinates of vertices P are (4, 6).
(ii) If C is the origin then BC is x-axis and CD represents AB
Now, tan q =
y-axis. Then the coordinates of R are (–10, –3). BC
(iii) If A is the origin, coordinates of P and Q are (4, 6)
and (3, 2) respectively. 42
tan q =
42
PQ = ( x 2 − x 1 ) 2 + ( y 2 − y1 ) 2
tan q = 1
2 2
(3 − 4) + (2 − 6) tan q = tan 45°
=
q = 45°
( −1)2 + ( −4)2
= Hence, angle of elevation = 45°
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(ii) Height of India Gate = 42 m Let, the height of tower = h

Angle of elevation = 60°
Let the distance between students and India gate AB
Now, tan q =
= x m. BC

A h
tan 60° =
20

h
3 =
20

h = 20 3
B C
OR
AB
Now, tan q = A
BC
42
tan 60° =
x
42

Shadow
3 =
x
42
x=
3
42 × 3 B C
x= Shadow
3× 3
42 3 Let the height of the tower be AB and Shadow of
=
3 the tower is BC
= 14 3 m = 24.24 m Perpendicular AB
tan q = = ...(i)
Base BC
(iii) A

As it is given that, AB= 1= 1 ...(ii)

BC 1

Therefore, From (i) and (ii), we get

B C
q = 45° as tan 45° =1

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