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CLASS X (2020-21)
MATHEMATICS STANDARD (041)
SAMPLE PAPER-01

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 80

General Instructions :
1. This question paper contains two parts A and B.
2. Both Part A and Part B have internal choices.
Part–A :
1. It consists of two sections- I and II.
2. Section I has 16 questions. Internal choice is provided in 5 questions.
3. Section II has four case study-based questions. Each case study has 5 case-based sub-parts. An examinee is to
attempt any 4 out of 5 sub-parts.
Part–B :
1. Question no. 21 to 26 are very short answer type questions of 2 mark each.
2. Question no. 27 to 33 are short answer type questions of 3 marks each.
3. Question no. 34 to 36 are long answer type questions of 5 marks each.
4. Internal choice is provided in 2 questions of 2 marks, 2 questions of 3 marks and 1 question of 5 marks.

3. If the sum and product of the zeroes of a quadratic

Part - A polynomial are 3 and - 10 respectively, find the
quadratic polynomial.


Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic]
Section - I Sum of zeroes, α + β = 3
1. If x = 0.7 , then find 2x . and product of zeroes, αβ =− 10


Ans :
Quadratic polynomial,
We have x = 0.7 p (x) = x2 − (α + β) + αβ
10x = 7.7 = x2 − 3x − 10

Subtracting, 9x = 7

o
x = 7 If the sum of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial
9
kx2 + 2x + 3k is equal to their product, then what is
2x = 14 = 1.555 .......... the value of k ?
9


Ans : [Board 2020 OD Basic]
= 1.5

We have p (x) = kx2 + 2x + 3k


o Comparing it byax2 + bx + c , we get a = k , b = 2 and
1. The L.C.M. of x and 18 is 36. c = 3k .
2. The H.C.F. of x and 18 is 2.
Sum of zeroes, α + β =− b = − 2
What is the number x ? a k


Ans :
Product of zeroes, αβ = c = 3k = 3
LCM # HCF = First number # second number a k
According to question, we have
Hence, required number = 36 # 2 = 4
18 α + β = αβ
2. Find the value of k for which the system of linear
equations x + 2y = 3 , 5x + ky + 7 = 0 is inconsistent. - 2 = 3 & k =− 2
k 3


Ans : [Board 2020 OD Standard] 4. What is the nth term of the AP a , 3a , 5a , ... ?


Ans : [Board 2020 OD Standard]
We have x + 2y − 3 = 0
and 5x + ky + 7 = 0 Given AP is a , 3a , 5a , ...
If system is inconsistent, then First term is a and d = 3a − a = 2a
a1 = b1 ! c1 nth term an = a + (n − 1) d
a2 b2 c2
= a + (n − 1) 2a

From first two orders, we have
1 = 2 & k = 10 = a + 2na − 2a


5 k = 2na − a = (2n − 1) a



o

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1-p Thus QB = 3 cm
What is the common difference of the AP 1 ,
p p
1 - 2p 7. In the adjoining figure, what is the length of BC ?
, , ...?
p


Ans : [Board 2020 OD Standard]
1 - p 1 - 2p
Given AP is 1 , , ...
p p p
Common difference
1−p 1 1−p−1 −p
d = − = = =− 1
p p p p
5. TABC is an equilateral triangle of side 2a , then

Ans :
length of one of its altitude is ................... .


Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Standard] In TABC , sin 30c = BC
AC
TABC is an equilateral triangle as shown below, in
1 = BC
which AD = BC . 2 6
BC = 3 cm
8. Prove that
(1 + tan A − sec A) # (1 + tan A + sec A) = 2 tan A


Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic]

LHS = (1 + tan A − sec A) # (1 + tan A + sec A)

= (1 + tan A) 2 − sec2 A

= 1 + tan2 A + 2 tan A − sec2 A

Using Pythagoras theorem we have = sec2 A + 2 tan A − sec2 A

2 2 2
AB = (AD) + (BD) = 2 tan A = RHS

(2a) 2 = (AD) 2 + (a) 2 9. A pole casts a shadow of length 2 3 m on the ground,
4a2 - a2 = (AD) 2 when the Sun’s elevation is 60º. Find the height of the
pole.
(AD) 2 = 3a2


Ans : [Board Term-2 Foreign 2015]
AD = a 3
Hence, the length of attitude is a 3 . Let the height of pole be h. As per given in question
we have drawn figure below.
6. In the given figure, if +A = 90º, +B = 90º, OB = 4.5
cm OA = 6 cm and AP = 4 cm then find QB.

Now h = tan 60º

2 3
h = 2 3 tan 60º


Ans : [Board Term-1, 2015] =2 3# 3 =6 m

In TPAO and TQBO we have 10. In the given figure, AOB is a diameter of the circle
+A = +B = 90º with centre O and AC is a tangent to the circle at A
. If +BOC = 130° , the find +ACO.
Vertically opposite angle,
+POA = +QOB
Thus TPAO ~TQBO
OA = PA
OB QB

6 = 4
4.5 QB

QB = 4 # 4.5 = 3 cm
6

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Ans : [Board Term-2 Foreign 2016] x = 5

360 36
Here OA is radius and AC is tangent at A, since
radius is always perpendicular to tangent, we have x = 50º
+OAC = 90º 13. The total surface area of the given solid figure is
From exterior angle property, .......... .
+BOC = OAC + +ACO
130º = 90° + +ACO
+ACO = 130º − 90º = 40º
11. If PQ and PR are two tangents to a circle with centre
O . If +QPR = 46º then find +QOR .

Ans : [Board 2020 SQP Standard]

Given figure is combination of right circular cone and
cylinder.
Total surface area
= Area of base of cylinder+
+ Curved surface area of cylinder+


Ans : [Board Term-2 Delhi 2014]
+ Curved surface area of cone
We have +QPR = 46º = πr2 + 2πrh + πrl

Since +QOR and +QPR are supplementary angles = πr (r + 2h + l)

+QOR + +QPR = 180º 14. A cylinder, a cone and a hemisphere have same base
+QOR + 46º = 180º and same height. Find the ratio of their volumes.
+QOR = 180º − 46º = 134º

Ans : [Board Term-2 Delhi 2014]

12. If the perimeter and the area of the circle are Vcylinder |Vcone |Vhemisphere = πr2 h | 1 πr2 h | 2 πr3
numerically equal, then find the radius of the circle. 3 3


Ans : [Board Term-2, 2012 Set(13)] = πr2 r | 1 πr2 r | 2 πr3 (h = r )

3 3
Perimeter of the circle = area of the circle.
2πr = πr2 = 1|1 |2

3 3
r = 2 units = 3|1|2



o 15. Find the class marks of the classes 20-50 and 35-60.
In given fig., O is the centre of a circle. If the area of

Ans : [Board 2020 OD Standard]
the sector OAPB is 365 times the area of the circle,
then find the value of x.
Class mark of 20 - 50 = 20 + 50
2

= 70 = 35 and

2

Class mark of 35 - 60 = 35 + 60
2

= 95 = 47.5 .

2


o
If the median of a series exceeds the mean by 3, find
by what number the mode exceeds its mean?


Ans : [Board Term-2 2012]


Ans : [Board Term-1, 2015]
Area of the sector,
2 We have Md = M + 3
A7 = πr θ
360º Now Mo = 3Md − 2M
Area of sector OAPB is 5 times the area of circle. = 3 (M + 3) − 2M

36
= 3M + 9 − 2M = M + 9

Thus π r 2 # x = 5 πr 2
360 36 Hence mode exceeds mean by 9.

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16. Median of a data is 52.5 and its mean is 54, use (iii) What is the area of required final metal frame ?
empirical relationship between three measure of (a) 4x2 + 30x + 50 m2 (b) x2 + 27x + 55 m2
central tendency to find its mode. (c) 4x2 + 50x m2 (d) 4x2 + 30x m2


Ans : [Board Term-1 2012]
(iv) If the area of the frame is 54 sq m, what is the
Median Md = 52.5 value of x ?
(a) 0.75 m (b) 3.0 m
and mean M = 54
(c) 1.5 m (d) 1.8 m
Now 3Md = Mo + 2M
(v) What is the perimeter of the frame?
3 # 52.5 = Mo + 2 # 54
(a) 36 m (b) 42 m
Mode Mo = 157.5 − 108 = 49.5
(c) 45 m (d) 39 m


Ans :
Section II = ^10 + x + x h = ^10 + 2x h
(i) Length
Case study-based questions are compulsory. Attempt
any 4 sub parts from each question. Each question Breadth = ^5 + x + x h = ^5 + 2x h cm
carries 1 mark. Thus (c) is correct option.

17. RK Fabricators has got a order for making a frame (ii) Length of steel plate, l = ^10 + 2x h
for machine of their client. For which, they are Breadth of steel plate, b = ^5 + 2x h
using a AutoCAD software to create a constructible Area of steel plate, A = lb
model that includes the relevant information such as
dimensions of the frame and materials needed. = ^10 + 2x h^5 + 2x h

= 50 + 10x + 20x + 4x 2

= 50 + 30x + 4x 2

A = 4x2 + 30x + 50
Thus (a) is correct option.
(iii) Area of frame to be cut = 10 # 5 = 50 m2
Area of frame left = 4x 2 + 30x + 50 − 50
= 4x 2 + 30x m2
Thus (d) is correct option.
(iv) Here, area of frame = 54 m2
4x 2 + 30x = 54
2x 2 + 15x − 27 = 0
The frame will have a solid base and will be cut out of
a piece of steel. The final area of the frame should be 2x 2 + 18x − 3x − 27 = 0
54 sq m. The digram of frame is shown below. (x + 9) (2x − 3) = 0
x = 1.5 or − 9
Thus (c) is correct option.
(v) Perimeter of frame = Perimeter of Outside
Rectangle
= 2 ^10 + 2x + 5 + 2x h

= 2 ^15 + 4x h

= 2 ^15 + 4 # 1.5h = 42 m
In order to input the right values in the AutoCAD Thus (b) is correct option.
software, the engineer needs to calculate some basic 18. Resident Welfare Association (RWA) of a Gulmohar
values. Society in Delhi have installed three electric poles A,
(i) What are the dimensions of the outer frame ? B and C in a society’s common park. Despite these
(a) ^10 + x h and ^5 + x h three poles, some parts of the park are still in dark.
(b) ^10 - x h and ^5 - x h So, RWA decides to have one more electric pole D in
(c) ^10 + 2x h and ^5 + 2x h the park.
(d) ^10 - 2x h and ^5 - 2x h
(ii) A metal sheet of minimum area is used to make
the frame. What should be the minimum area of
metal sheet before cutting ?
(a) 4x2 + 30x + 50 (b) x2 + 27x + 55
(c) 5x2 + 30 (d) 4x2 + 50

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The park can be modelled as a coordinate systems Distance between pole A and C ,
^5 − 2h2 + ^4 − 7h2
given below. AC =
= 9 + 9 = 3 2 units

Thus (b) is correct option.
(v) Coordinates of B are (6, 6) and coordinates of D
are (1, 5).
Distance between pole B and D ,
BD = ^6 − 1h2 + ^6 − 5h2
= 52 + 12

= 25 + 1 = 26 units
Thus (d) is correct option.
19. A clinometer is a tool that is used to measure the
angle of elevation, or angle from the ground,
in a right - angled triangle. We can use a
clinometer to measure the height of tall things
On the basis of the above information, answer any that you can’t possibly reach to the top of,
four of the following questions: flag poles, buildings, trees.

(i) What is the position of the pole C ?

(a) (4, 5) (b) (5, 4)
(c) (6, 5) (d) (5, 6)
(ii) What is the distance of the pole B from
the corner O of the park ?
(a) 6 2 units (b) 3 2 units
(c) 6 3 units (d) 3 3 units
(iii) Find the position of the fourth pole D so that
four points A, B C and D form a parallelogram . Ravish got a clinometer from school lab and started
(a) (5, 2) (b) (1, 5) the measuring elevation angle in surrounding. He saw
(c) (1, 4) (d) (2, 5) a building on which society logo is painted on wall of
building.
(iv) What is the distance between poles A and C ?
(a) 6 2 units (b) 3 2 units
(c) 6 3 units (d) 3 3 units
(v) What is the distance between poles B and D ?
(a) 2 3 units (b) 28 units
(c) 6 3 units (d) 26 units


Ans :
(i) From the given digram we can easily get that
position of the pole C (5, 4).
Thus (b) is correct option. From a point P on the ground level, the angle of
(ii) Coordinates of B are (6, 6). elevation of the roof of the building is 45c. The angle
of elevation of the centre of logo is 30c from same
Distance from origin = ^6 − 0h2 + ^6 − 0h2 point. The point P is at a distance of 24 m from the
= 36 + 36 = 6 2 units base of the building.
Thus (a) is correct option. (i) What is the height of the building logo from
(iii) If ABCD is a parallelogram, the diagonals bisects ground ?
each other. Here AC and BD are diagonals. (a) 8 2 m (b) 4 3m
(c) 8 3 m (d) 4 2m
Mid-point of AC = b 2 + 5 , 7 + 4 l = ^3.5, 5.5h
2 2 (ii) What is the height of the building from ground ?
Now, mid-point of diagonal, BD will be ^3.5, 5.5h also. (a) 24 (3 - 3 ) m (b) 8 (3 - 3 ) m
Let, the coordinates of D be ^x, y h (c) 24 m (d) 32 m
Now 6 + x = 3.5 and 6 + y = 5.5 (iii) What is the aerial distance of the point P from
2 2
the top of the building ?
x = 1 and y = 5 (a) 24 3 m (b) 24 2 m
Thus (b) is correct option. (c) 32 3 m (d) 32 2 m
(iv) Coordinates of A are (2, 7) and coordinates of C
are (5, 4).
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(iv) If the point of observation P is moved 9 m

tan θ = AB = 8 3
towards the base of the building, then the angle AP 15
of elevation θ of the logo on building is given by Thus (d) is correct option.
(a) tan θ = 3 (b) tan θ = 2 (v) tan φ = AC = 24 = 8 = 1.6
3 AP 15 5
1
(c) tan θ = (d) tan θ = 8 3 Thus (a) is correct option.
2 15
20. Cards on which numbers 1, 2, 3 .......... 100 are written
(v) In above case the angle of elevation φ of the top (one number on one card and no number is repeated),
of building is given by put in a bag and are mixed thoroughly. A card is
(a) tan φ = 1.6 (b) tan φ = 1.5 drawn at random from the bag.
(c) tan φ = 0.75 (d) tan φ = 0.8


Ans :
(i) As per question statement we have shown the
digram below.

(i) What is the probability that card taken out has a

odd number ?
(a) 0.25 (b) 0.49
(c) 0.50 (d) 0.51
The height of the building logo from ground is AB
(ii) What is the probability that card taken out has a
. Here C is top of building and AC is height of
two digit odd number ?
building.
(a) 0.23 (b) 0.45
In TPAB , tan 30c = AB (c) 0.56 (d) 0.34
PA
(iii) What is the probability that card taken out has a
1 = AB
24 odd number which is multiple of 11?
3
(a) 0.05 (b) 0.10
AB = 24 # 3 = 8 3 m (c) 0.12 (d) 0.06
3 3
(iv) What is the probability that card taken out has
Thus (c) is correct option.
an odd number which is not less than 70 ?
(ii) The height of the building from ground is AC .
(a) 0.13 (b) 0.14
In TAPC , tan 45c = AC (c) 0.12 (d) 0.15
AP
(v) What is the probability that card taken out has
= AC
1 an odd number which is not multiple of 11 ?
24
(a) 0.25 (b) 0.50
AC = 24 m (c) 0.40 (d) 0.45
Thus (c) is correct option.


Ans :
(iii) In TAPC ,
(i) There are 100 cards in bags. Thus we have 100
cos 45c = AP possible outcomes for all cases.
AC
1 = 24 n (S) = 100
Odd numbers 1 to 100 are 50.
2 PC
Number of favourable outcomes,
PC = 24 2 m
Thus (b) is correct option. n (E1) = 50
P (an odd number),
(iv) In this case we have made diagram as follows.
n (E1)
Now AP = 24 − 9 = 15 m P (E1) = = 50 = 1 = 0.5
n (S) 100 2
Thus (c) is correct option.
(ii) Total odd number are 50 and 5 numbers are one
digit odd number. Hence two digit odd number are 45.
Thus favourable outcomes,
n (E2) = 50 − 5 = 45
P (Two digit odd number),
n (E2)
P (E2) = = 45 = 0.45
n (S) 100
Thus (b) is correct option.

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(iii) Favourable outcomes are {11, 33, 55, 77, 99}. Now BD = BC = 24 = 12 cm
Number of favourable outcomes is 5. Therefore 2 2
n (E3) = 5 AB = 24 cm
P (odd number multiple of 11), AD = AB2 − BD2
n ^E3h
P ^E3h = = 5 = 0.05 = ^24h2 − ^12h2

n ^S h

100
Thus (a) is correct option. = 576 − 144

(iv) Favourable outcomes are 71, 73, 75, ......99. = 432 = 12 3

Number of favourable outcomes, Thus AD = 12 3 cm.
23. If A ^5, 2h , B ^2, - 2h and C ^- 2, t h are the vertices of
n (E 4) = 15
P (odd number not less than 70),
a right angled triangle with +B = 90º , then find the
n ^E 4h
P ^E 4h = = 15 = 0.15 value of t.
n ^S h

100

Ans : [Board Term-2 Delhi 2015]
Thus (d) is correct option.
(v) Total odd number are 50 and out of which {11, As per question, triangle is shown below.
33, 55, 77, 99} are multiple of 11. Thus 50 − 5 = 45
numbers are not multiple of 11.
Therefore n (E5) = 45
P (odd number not multiple of 11),
n ^E5h
P ^E5h = = 45 = 0.45
^ h

n S 100
Thus (d) is correct option.

Part - B
All questions are compulsory. In case of internal
choices, attempt anyone.
21. Explain why (7 # 13 # 11) + 11 and
(7 # 6 # 5 # 4 # 3 # 2 # 1) + 3 are composite Now AB2 = ^2 − 5h2 + ^− 2 − 2h2 = 9 + 16 = 25
numbers. BC2 = ^− 2 − 2h2 + ^t + 2h2 = 16 + ^t + 2h2


Ans : [Board Term-1 2012, Set-64] AC2 = ^5 + 2h2 + ^2 − t h2 = 49 + ^2 − t2h
(7 # 13 # 11) + 11 = 11 # (7 # 13 + 1) Since TABC is a right angled triangle
= 11 # (91 + 1) AC2 = AB2 + BC2
= 11 # 92 49 + ^2 − t h2 = 25 + 16 + ^t + 2h2
and 49 + 4 − 4t + t2 = 41 + t2 + 4t + 4
(7 # 6 # 5 # 4 # 3 # 2 # 1) + 3 53 - 4t = 45 + 4t
= 3 (7 # 6 # 5 # 4 # 2 # 1 + 1) 8t = 8
= 3 # (1681) = 3 # 41 # 41 t = 1
Since given numbers have more than two prime 24. If 3 sin θ − cos θ = 0 and 0º < θ < 90º, find the value
factors, both number are composite. of θ.
22. In an equilateral triangle of side 24 cm, find the length

Ans : [Boar Term-1, 2012]
of the altitude.
We have


Ans : [Board Term-1 2015]
3 sin θ − cos θ = 0 and 0º < θ < 90º
Let TABC be an equilateral triangle of side 24 cm and
AD is altitude which is also a perpendicular bisector 3 sin θ = cos θ
of side BC. This is shown in figure given below.
sin q = 1
cos q 3
tan θ = 1 = tan 30º ;tan q = sin q E
3 cos q
θ = 30º
25. A solid metallic object is shaped like a double cone as
shown in figure. Radius of base of both cones is same
but their heights are different. If this cone is immersed
in water, find the quantity of water it will displace.

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Class Frequency c.f.

N = 30
We have N = 30 ; N2 = 15
Cumulative frequency just greater than N2 is 19 and
the corresponding class is 55-60. Thus median class
is 55-60.
Now l = 55 , f = 6 , F = 13 , h = 5
N
−F
Md = l + e
f o#
2
Median, h

= 55 + b 15 − 13 l # 5

6


Ans : [Board Term-2, 2012 ]
= 55 + 5 = 55 + 1.67

Volume of the upper cone = 1 πr2 h 3
3
= 56.67

Volume of the lower cone = 1 πr2 H
3

o
Total volume of both the cones = 1 πr2 h + 1 πr2 H Find the mean of the following distribution :
3 3
Class 1 0 - 2 5 - 4 0 - 5 5 - 7 0 - 8 5 -
= 1 πr2 ^h + H h 25 40 55 70 85 100
3
The quantity of water displaced will be 1 πr2 ^h + H h Frequency 2 3 7 6 6 6
3
cube units.


Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic]


o
Let a = 62.5 be assumed mean.
Find the number of solid sphere of diameter 6 cm can
be made by melting a solid metallic cylinder of height Class Frequency c.f. xi Ui = x − a fi ui
h
45 cm and diameter 4 cm. Interval (fi)


Ans : [Board Term-2 Delhi 2014] 10-25 2 2 17.5 -3 -6
Let the number of sphere be n . 25-40 3 5 32.5 -2 -6
Radius of sphere = 3 cm,
40-55 7 12 47.5 -1 -7
Radius of cylinder = 2 cm
Volume of spheres = Volume of cylinder 55-70 6 18 62.50= 0 0
a
n # 4 πr3 = πr12 h
3 70-85 6 24 77.5 1 6

n # 4 # 22 # ^3 h3 = 22 # ^2 h2 # 45 85-100 6 30 92.5 2 12
3 7 7
/ fi = 30 / fi ui =− 1
36n = 180
/ fi ui h
n = 180 = 5 Mean, x = a +
/ fi #
36
Number of solid sphere is 5.
= 62.5 + − 1 # 15

26. Find the median for the given frequency distribution : 30

= 62.5 − 1 = 62.5 − 0.5 = 62

Class 40- 45- 50- 55- 60- 65- 70- 2
45 50 55 60 65 70 75
27. Given that 2 is irrational, prove that (5 + 3 2 ) is
Frequency 2 3 8 6 6 3 2 an irrational number.


Ans : [Board 2020 OD Basic]

Ans : [Board 2018]
Assume that (5 + 3 2 ) is a rational number.
Class Frequency c.f. Therefore, we can write it in the form of qp where p
40-45 2 2 and q are co-prime integers and q ! 0 .
45-50 3 5 p
Now 5 + 3 2 =
q
50-55 8 13 where q ! 0 and p and q are integers.
55-60 6 19 Rewriting the above expression as,
60-65 6 25 p
3 2 = − 5
q
65-70 3 28
p − 5q
70-75 2 30 2 =
3q

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Here p -3q5q is rational because p and q are co-prime term be an and sum of n term be Sn
integers, thus 2 should be a rational number. But Now Sn = 3n2 + 5n
Sn - 1 = 3 ^n − 1h2 + 5 ^n − 1h
2 is irrational. This contradicts the given fact that
2 is irrational. Hence ^5 + 3 2 h is an irrational

number.
28. A part of monthly hostel charge is fixed and the = 3 ^n2 + 1 − 2n h + 5n − 5

remaining depends on the number of days one has = 3n2 + 3 − 6n + 5n − 5

taken food in the mess. When Swati takes food for = 3n2 − n − 2

20 days, she has to pay Rs. 3,000 as hostel charges
whereas Mansi who takes food for 25 days Rs. 3,500 a n = Sn − Sn − 1
as hostel charges. Find the fixed charges and the cost = 3n2 + 5n − ^3n2 − n − 2h

of food per day. = 6n + 2



Ans : [Board Term-1 2016, 2015]
Thus AP is 8, 14, 20, .......
Let fixed charge be x and per day food cost be y Now a15 = a + 14d = 8 + 14 ^6 h = 92
x + 20y = 3000 ...(1)
30. If the diagonals of a quadrilateral divide each other
x + 25y = 3500 ...(2) proportionally, prove that it is a trapezium.
Subtracting (1) from (2) we have

Ans : [Board Term-1 2011]
5y = 500 & y = 100 As per given condition we have drawn quadrilateral
Substituting this value of y in (1), we get ABCD, as shown below.
x + 20 ^100h = 3000
x = 1000
Thus x = 1000 and y = 100
Fixed charge and cost of food per day are Rs. 1,000
and Rs. 100.
29. Divide 56 in four parts in AP such that the ratio of the
product of their extremes (1st and 4rd ) to the product
of means (2nd and 3rd ) is 5: 6.


Ans : [Board Term-2 Foreign 2016]
Let the four numbers be a − 3d, a − d, a + d, a + 3d We have drawn EO || AB on DA.
Now a − 3d + a − d + a + d + a + 3d = 56
In quadrilateral ABCD, we have
4a = 56 & a = 14
AO = CO
Hence numbers are 14 − 3d, 14 − d, 14 + d, 14 + 3d BO DO
Now, according to question, we have AO = BO ...(1)

^14 − 3d h^14 + 3d h CO DO
= 5
^14 − d h^14 + d h

6 In TABD, EO || AB
2
196 - 9d = 5 By BPT we have

196 - d2 6 AE = BO ...(2)

6 ^196 - 9d2h = 5 ^196 − d2h ED DO
6 # 196 - 54d2 = 5 # 196 − 5d2 From equation (1) and (2), we get
^6 - 5h # 196 = 49d AE = AO
2

ED CO
d2 = 196 = 4 AE = AO
49 In TADC,
ED CO
d =! 2
EO || DC (Converse of BPT)
Thus numbers are a - 3d = 14 − 3 # 2 = 8
EO || AB (Construction)
a - d = 14 − 2 = 12
AB || DC
a + d = 14 + 2 = 16
Thus in quadrilateral ABCD we have
a + 3d = 14 + 3 # 2 = 20
AB AB CD
Thus required AP is 8, 12, 16, 20.
Thus ABCD is a trapezium. Hence Proved


o


o
The sum of n terms of an AP is 3n2 + 5n. Find the
AP Hence find its 15th term. In the given figure, P and Q are the points on the
sides AB and AC respectively of TABC, such that


Ans : [Board Term-2 2013, 2012]
AP = 3.5 cm, PB = 7 cm, AQ = 3 cm and QC = 6 cm.
Let the first term be a , common difference be d , n th If PQ = 4.5 cm, find BC.

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32. In the given figure PQ is chord of length 6 cm of the

circle of radius 6 cm. TP and TQ are tangents to the
circle at points P and Q respectively. Find +PTQ .

Ans : [Board Term-1 2011]

We have redrawn the given figure as below.

Ans : [Board Term-2 Delhi 2016]

We have PQ = 6 cm, OP = OQ = 6 cm
Since PQ = OP = OQ , triangle TPQO is an
equilateral triangle.
Thus +POQ = 60c
Now we know that +POQ and +PTQ are
supplementary angle,
+POQ + +PTQ = 180c
+PTQ = 180c − +POQ
We have AP = 3.5 = 1 = 180c − 60c = 120c

AB 10.5 3
Thus +PTQ = 120c
AQ
and = 3 = 1 33. Draw a line segment AB of length 7 cm. Taking A as
AC 9 3
centre, draw a circle of radius 3 cm and taking B as
In TABC, AP = AQ and +A is common. center, draw another circle of radius 2 cm. Construct
AB AC
tangents to each circle from the centre of the other
Thus due to SAS we have circle.
TAPQ ~TABC

Ans : [Board Term-2 Delhi 2015]

AP = PQ Steps of Construction :
AB BC 1. Draw a line segment AB of 7 cm.
1 = 4.5 2. Taking A and B as centre draw two circle of 3 cm
and 2 cm radius respectively.
3 BC
3. Bisect the line AB . Let mid-point of AB be C .
BC = 13.5 cm.
4. Taking C as centre draw a circle of radius AC
cos A + sin A = sin A + cos A. with intersects the two circles at point P , Q, R
31. Prove that : and S .
1 − tan A 1 − cot A
5. Join BP, BQ, AS and AR . BP, BQ and AR, AS


Ans : [Board Term-1 2013, 2011]
are the required tangents.
= cos A + sin A
LHS
1 − tan A 1 − cot A

= cossin
A + sin A
1 − ^ cosAA h 1 − ^ cos
sin A h
A

=
cos2 A + sin2 A
cos A − sin A sin A − cos A

=
cos2 A − sin2 A
cos A − sin A cos A − sin A
2 2
= cos A − sin A

cos A − sin A
^cos A − sin Ah^cos A + sin Ah
=
^cos A − sin Ah

= cos A + sin A

34. Solve for x : b 2x l + b 2x l − 24 = 0, x ! 5
2

= sin A + cos A
x−5 x−5

= RHS Hence proved.

Ans : [Board Term-2 2016]

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b x − 5 l + 5 b x − 5 l − 24 = 0
We have 2x 2 2x = 368.3035 − 84 = 284.3 cm2
Thus area of shaded region = 284.3035 cm2
Let 2x = y then we have
x−5
14/138
y2 + 5y − 24 = 0
^y + 8h^y − 3h = 0 36. The median of the following data is 525. Find the
y = 3, − 8 values of x and y , if total frequency is 100 :
Taking y = 3 we have
Class Frequency
2x = 3
x-5 0-100 2
2x = 3x − 15 & x = 15 100-200 5
Taking y =− 8 we have
200-300 x
2x =− 8
x-5 300-400 12
2x =− 8x + 40 400-500 17
10x = 40 & x = 4 500-600 20
Hence, x = 15, 4 600-700 y
35. In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle with 700-800 9
AC = 24 cm, AB = 7 cm and +BOD = 90c. Find the 800-900 7
area of the shaded region.
900-1000 4


Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi OD STD]

We prepare cumulative frequency table as given below.

Class Interval Frequency (f) Cumulative

frequency c.f.
0-100 2 2
100-200 5 7


Ans : 200-300 x 7+x
We have redrawn the given figure as shown below. 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
N = 100

Here TCAB is right angle triangle with +CAB = 90c From table we have
In right TCAB , by Pythagoras theorem, we have 76 + x + y = 100
BC2 = AC2 + AB2 x + y = 100 − 76 = 24 ...(1)
= 242 + 72
Here median is 525 which lies between class 500 - 600.
= 576 + 49 = 625 Thus median class is 500-600.
−F
Md = l + d
f n
N
Thus BC = 25 cm which is diameter. Now radius is 2
25 Median, h
2 or 12.5 cm.

− (36 + x)
525 = 500 + ; E # 100
100
Area of shaded region, 2

= area of semicircle +area of quadrant - area of TACB 20
25 = (50 − 36 − x) 5
= 1 πr2 + 1 πr2 − 1 # AB # AC
2 4 2
14 - x = 25 = 5
5
= 3 πr2 − 1 # 7 # 24
4 2
x = 14 − 5 = 9
= 3 # 22 # 625 − 7 # 12 Substituting the value of x is equation (1),
4 7 4 we get

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y = 24 − 9 = 15
Hence, x = 9 and y = 15


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Daily wages of 110 workers, obtained in a survey, are
tabulated below :

Daily 100- 120- 140- 160- 180- 200- 220-

W a g e s 120 140 160 180 200 220 240
(in<)
Number 10 15 20 22 18 12 13
o f
Workers
Compute the mean daily wages an modal daily wages
of these workers.


Ans : [Board 2020 SQP Standard]
Let a = 170 be assumed mean.

CI xi (f) xi - 170
xi - 170 fi ui
20

100-120 110 10 - 60 -3 - 30
120-140 130 15 - 40 -2 - 30
140-160 150 20 - 20 -1 - 20
160-180 170 22 0 0 0
180-200 190 18 20 1 18
200-220 210 12 40 2 24
220-240 230 13 60 3 39
/ fi / fi ui
= 110 =1

Mean, x = a +
/ fi ui h
/ fi #
= 170 + 1 # 20

110
= 170 + 0.1818

= 170.1818
Hence, mean daily wages of the workers is < 170.1818
Here the maximum frequency is 22 and the
corresponding class is 160-180. So, 160-180 is modal
class.
Now l = 160 , h = 20 , f = 22 , fi = 20 and f2 = 18
f − f1
Mode Mo = l + h
2f − fi − f2 #

= 160 +
22 − 20 20
2 # 22 − 20 − 18 #

= 160 + 40 = 160 + 6.666

6
= 166.67
Hence, modal daily wages of the workers is < 166.67.

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