Class X Session 2023-24

Subject - Mathematics (Standard)

Sample Question Paper - 8

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 (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
1. If the sum of LCM and HCF of two numbers is 1260 and their LCM is 900 more than their HCF, then the [1]
product of two numbers is

a) 205400 b) 203400

c) 194400 d) 198400
2. In the figure, the graph of the polynomial p(x) is given. The number of zeroes of the polynomial is: [1]

a) 2 b) 1

c) 0 d) 3
3. The pair of equations 2x + 3y = 5 and 4x + 6y = 15 has [1]

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 a) infinitely many solutions b) exactly two solutions

c) no solution d) a unique solution

4. If the sum of the roots of the equation kx2 + 2x + 3k = 0 is equal to their product then the value of k is [1]

a) b)
1 −1

3 3

c) d)
−2 2

3 3

5. The common difference of the A.P whose Sn = 3n2 + 7n is [1]

a) 6 b) 2

c) 1 d) 5
6. The distance between the points (sinθ , cosθ ) and (cosθ , – sinθ ) is [1]
–
a) √2 units b) 2 units
– −−−−−−−− −
c) 2√2 units d) √sin θ + cos θ units
7. If A(4, 9), B(2, 3) and C(6, 5) are the vertices of △ABC, then the length of median through C is [1]

a) 10 units b) 5 units
–
c) √10units d) 25 units
8. In the given figure if PS||QR and PQ||SR and AT = AQ = 6, AS = 3, TS = 4, then [1]

a) x = 2, y = 3. b) x = 1, y = 2.

c) x = 3, y = 4. d) x = 4, y = 5.
9. In the given figure, PQ is a chord of a circle and PT is the tangent at P such that ∠QP T = 60
o
, Then ∠P RQ [1]
is equal to:

a) 150° b) 120°

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 c) 140° d) 110°
10. PQ is a tangent to a circle with centre O at the point P. If △ OPQ is an isosceles triangle, then ∠ OQP is equal to [1]

a) 60o b) 45o

c) 90o d) 30o

11. The value of cosec4A - 2 cosec2A + 1 is [1]

a) tan4A b) sec4A

c) cosec4A d) cot4A

12. (cos 0o + sin 30o + sin45o) (sin90o + cos60o - cos45o) = ? [1]

a) 5

8
b) 7

c) 5

6
d) 3

13. If the shadow of a boy ‘x’ metres high is 1.6m and the angle of elevation of the sun is 45 , then the value of ‘x’
∘
[1]
is

a) 0.8 m b) 1.6 m

c) 3.2 m d) 2 m

14. In a circle of radius 21 cm, an arc subtends an angle of 60o at the centre. The area of the sector formed by the arc [1]
is:

a) 231 cm2 b) 250 cm2

c) 220 cm2 d) 200 cm2

15. The area of a sector of angle θ0 of a circle with radius R is [1]

2

a) b)
2πRθ πR θ

360 180

c) πR θ

360
d) 2πRθ

180

16. The probability of guessing the correct answer to a certain test questions is x

12
. If the probability of not guessing [1]
the correct answer to this question is 2

3
, then x =

a) 6 b) 4

c) 2 d) 3
17. A letter is chosen at random from the word ASSASSINATION. The probability that it is a vowel is [1]

a) b)
6 7

13 13

c) d)
6 3

31 13

18. In a data, if l = 60, h = 15, f1 = 16, f0 = 6, f2 = 6, then the mode is [1]

a) 67.5 b) 72

c) 60 d) 62
19. Assertion (A): A sphere of radius 7 cm is mounted on the solid cone of radius 6 cm and height 8 cm. The [1]
volume of the combined solid is 1737.97 cm3.
Reason (R): Volume of sphere is 4

3
3
πr .

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 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): Sum of natural number from 1 to 100 is 5050. [1]
n(n+1)
Reason (R): Sum of n natural number is 2
.

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. Find the HCF and LCM of 108, 120 and 252 using prime factorisation method. [2]
22. Complete the star by filling them with as many equilateral triangles of side 1 cm as you can. Count the number [2]
of triangles in each case.

23. ABC is right triangle, right-angled at B, with BC = 6 cm and AB = 8 cm. A circle with centre O and radius r cm [2]
has been inscribed in △ABC as shown in the figure. Find the value of r.

24. If cosec2θ (1 + cosθ )(1 - cosθ ) = λ , then find the value of λ . [2]

OR
Prove that: tan θ

1−cot θ
+
cot θ

1−tan θ
= 1 + tan θ + cot θ

25. Find the length of the arc of a circle of diameter 42 cm which subtends an angle of 60° at the centre. [2]
OR
Find the area of a sector of a circle with radius 6 cm, if the angle of the sector is 60o.
Section C
– –
26. Prove that 3 + √2 is an irrational number, given that √2 is an irrational number. [3]

27. Find the zeroes of the polynomial 2s2 + (1 + 2

–
√2 )s +
–
√2 by factorisation method and verify the relationship [3]

between the zeroes and coefficient of the polynomial.

28. A train covered a certain distance at a uniform speed. If the train had been 5 kmph faster, it would have taken 3 [3]
hours less than the scheduled time. And, if the train were slower by 4 kmph, it would have taken 3 hours more
than the scheduled time. Find the length of the journey.
OR
The sum of digits of a two digit number is 15. The number obtained by reversing the order of digits of the given
number exceeds the given number by 9. Find the given number.

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29. In the given figure, a circle inscribed a in a triangle ABC, touches the sides AB, BC and AC at points D, E and F [3]
respectively. If AB = 12 cm, BC = 8 cm and AC = 10 cm, find the lengths of AD, BE and CF .

OR
PQ is a chord of length 8 cm of a circle of radius 5 cm. The tangents at P and Q intersect at a point T. Find the length
TP.

30. Prove that: 1

−
1
= 1
−
1
. [3]
cosecA−cot A sin A sin A cosecA+cot A

31. Compute the median for each of the following data: [3]

Marks No. of students

Less than 10 0

Less than 30 10

Less than 50 25

Less than 70 43

Less than 90 65

Less than 110 87

Less than 130 96

Less than 150 100

Section D
32. A plane left 30 minutes later than its scheduled time. In order to reach its destination 1500 km away in time it [5]
has to increase its speed by 250 km/h from its usual speed. Find its usual speed.
OR
Solve for x
1

a+b+x
=
1

a
+
1

b
+
1

x
where a + b + x ≠ 0 and a, b x ≠ 0

33. PA, QB and RC are each perpendicular to AC. If AP = x, QB = z, RC = y, AB = a and BC = b, then prove that [5]
1

x
+
1

y
=
1

z
.

34. A cylindrical tub of radius 12 cm contains water to a depth of 20 cm. A spherical ball is dropped into the tub and [5]

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 the level of the water is raised by 6.75 cm. Find the radius of the ball.
OR
A solid right circular cone of height 120 cm and radius 60 cm is placed in a right circular cylinder full of water of
height 180 cm such that it touches the bottom. Find the volume of water left in the cylinder, if the radius of the
cylinder is equal to the radius of the cone.
35. The following table shows the ages of the patients admitted in a hospital during a year: [5]

Age (in years) 5-15 15-25 25-35 35-45 45-55 55-65

Number of patients 6 11 21 23 14 5

Find the mode and the mean of the data given above. Compare and interpret the two measures of central
tendency.
Section E
36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Elpis Technology is a TV manufacturer company. It produces smart TV sets not only for the Indian market but
also exports them to many foreign countries. Their TV sets have been in demand every time but due to the
Covid-19 pandemic, they are not getting sufficient spare parts, especially chips to accelerate the production.
They have to work in a limited capacity due to the lack of raw materials.

(i) They produced 600 sets in the third year and 700 sets in the seventh year. Assuming that the production
increases uniformly by a fixed number every year, find an increase in the production of TV every year.
(ii) They produced 600 sets in the third year and 700 sets in the seventh year. Assuming that the production
increases uniformly by a fixed number every year, find in which year production of TV is 1000.
OR
They produced 600 sets in the third year and 700 sets in the seventh year. Assuming that the production
increases uniformly by a fixed number every year, find the total production in first 7 years.
(iii) They produced 600 sets in the third year and 700 sets in the seventh year. Assuming that the production
increases uniformly by a fixed number every year, find the production in the 10th year.
37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
There are two routes to travel from source A to destination B by bus. First bus reaches at B via point C and
second bus reaches from A to B directly. The position of A, B and C are represented in the following graph:
Based on the above information, answer the following questions.

Scale: x-axis : 1 unit = 1 km

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 y-axis: 1 unit = 1 km

(i) If the fare for the second bus is ₹15/km, then what will be the fare to reach to the destination by this bus?
(ii) What is the distance between A and B?
OR
If it is assumed that both buses have same speed, then by which bus do you want to travel from A to B?
(iii) What is the distance between A and C?
38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Vijay lives in a flat in a multi-story building. Initially, his driving was rough so his father keeps eye on his
driving. Once he drives from his house to Faridabad. His father was standing on the top of the building at point

A as shown in the figure. At point C, the angle of depression of a car from the building was 60o. After
accelerating 20 m from point C, Vijay stops at point D to buy ice cream and the angle of depression changed to
30o.

(i) Find the value of x.

(ii) Find the height of the building AB.
OR
Find the distance between top of the building and a car at position D?
(iii) Find the distance between top of the building and a car at position C?

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 Solution

Section A
1.
(c) 194400
Explanation: Let the HCF of the numbers be x and their LCM be y.
It is given that the sum of the HCF and LCM is 1260, therefore
x + y = 1260 ....(i)
And, LCM is 900 more than HCF.
y = x + 900 ..... (ii)
Substituting (ii) in (i), we get:
x + x + 900 =1260
⇒ 2x + 900 = 1260

⇒ 2x = 1260 - 900

⇒ 2x = 360

⇒ x = 180

Substituting x = 180 in (i), we get:

y = 180 + 900
⇒ y = 1080

We also know that the product the two numbers is equal to the product of their LCM and HCF
Thus, product of the numbers = 1080(180) = 194400
2. (a) 2
Explanation: 2
The number of zeroes is 2 as the graph does cut the x-axis 2 times.
3.
(c) no solution
a1 b1 c1 −5
Explanation: Here, a2
=
2

4
=
1

2
,
b2
=
3

6
=
1

2
and c2
=
−15
=
1

a1 b1 c1
∴ = ≠
a2 b2 c2

So, the given system has no solution.

4.
−2
(c) 3
−2
Explanation: Sum of roots = k
and products of roots = 74

k
=3
−2 −2
∴
k
= 3 ⇒ k =
3
.

5. (a) 6
Explanation: Given: Sn = 3n2 + 7n
Putting n = 1, 2, 3 we get
S = a = 3 × (1)2 + 7 × 1 = 3 + 7 = 10
S2 = 3 × (2)2 + 7 × 2 = 12 + 14 = 26

S3 = 3 × (3)3 + 7× 3 = 27 + 21 = 48
Now, a2 = S2 - S1 = 26 - 10 = 16
∴ Common difference (d) = a2 - a = 16 - 10 = 6
–
6. (a) √2 units
Explanation: Distance between (sin θ, cos θ) and (cos θ, − sin θ)
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
= √(cos θ − sin θ) 2
+ (− sin θ − cos θ)
2

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
= 2 2
√cos2 θ + sin θ − 2 cos θ sin θ + cos2 θ + sin θ + 2 cos θ sin θ

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 −−−−−−−−−−− −
= √2cos 2 2
θ + 2sin θ
−−−−−−−−−−−− −
= √2 (cos 2
θ + sin θ)
2

2 2
[∵ cos θ + sin θ = 1]
–
= √2 units
7.
–
(c) √10units
Explanation: A(4, 9), B(2, 3) and C(6, 5) are the vertices of △ABC
Let median CD has been drawn C(6, 5)

∴ D is mid point of AB
4+2 9+3
D= ( , )
2 2

∴ D(3, 6)
∴ Length of CD
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −− −−−−−−−
2 2 2 2
= √(6 − 3) + (5 − 6) = √3 + (−1)

−−−− −−
= √9 + 1 = √10 units

8.
(c) x = 3, y = 4.
Explanation: In triangles APQ and ATS,
∠PAQ = ∠ TAS [Vertically opposite angles] ∠ PQA = ∠ ATS [Alternate angles]
∴ ΔAPQ∼ Δ AST [AA similarity]
AQ AP
∴ =
AT AS
6 x
⇒ =
6 3

⇒ x =
6×3

6
=3
AQ PQ
And =
AT ST
6 y
⇒ =
6 4
4×6
⇒ y =
6
=4
Therefore, x = 3, y = 4
9.
(b) 120°
Explanation: Since OP is perpendicular to PT, then ∠ OPT = 90 ∘

⇒∠ OPQ + ∠ QPT = 90°

⇒∠ OPQ + 60° = 90°

⇒∠ OPQ = 30°
∴∠ OPQ=∠ OQP = 30° [Angles opposite to radii]

∴∠ POQ = (180° - (30° + 30°) = 120° [Angle sum property of a triangle]

∴ Reflex∠ POQ = 360° - 120° = 240°

Now, since the degree measure of an arc of a circle is twice the angle subtended by it any point of the alternate segment of the
circle with respect to the arc.
∴ Reflex∠ POQ = 2∠ PRQ

⇒ 240° = 2∠ PRQ

⇒∠ PRQ= 120°

10.
(b) 45o

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 Explanation: Let us first put the given data in the form of a diagram.

We know that the radius of a circle will always be perpendicular to the tangent at the point of contact. Therefore, OP is
perpendicular to QP. Therefore,
o
∠OQP = 90

The side opposite to perpendicular is OQ.OQ will be the longest side of the triangle. So, in the isosceles right triangle ΔOPQ,
OP = PQ
And the angles opposite to these two sides will also be equal. Therefore,
∠OQP = ∠P OQ

We know that sum of all angles of a triangle will always be equal to 180°. Therefore,
∘
∠OQP + ∠P OQ + ∠OP Q = 180
∘
∠OQP + ∠P OQ + ∠OP Q = 180

∘ ∘
90 + 2∠OQP = 180

∘
2∠OQP = 90

∘
∠OQP = 45

11.
(d) cot4A
Explanation: Given: cosec4A - 2 cosec2A + 1
= (cosec2A - 1)2
= (cot2A)2
= cot4A
12.
(b) 7

Explanation: (cos 0o + sin 30o + sin45o) (sin90o + cos60o - cos45o) = ?

1 1 1 1 3 1 3 1 9 1 7
= (1 + + ) (1 + − )= ( + )( − ) = ( − ) =
2 √2 2 √2 2 √2 2 √2 4 2 4

13.
(b) 1.6 m

Explanation:

Given: Height of the boy = AB = x meters

And the length of the shadow of the boy = BC = 1.6 m
And angled of elevation θ = 45 ∘

∘ AB x
∴ tan 45 = ⇒1 =
BC 1.6

⇒ x = 1.6 m

14. (a) 231 cm2

Explanation: The angle subtended by the arc = 60o
) × π r2 cm2
o
60
So, area of the sector = ( 360
o

=( 441

6
)×( 22

7
)cm2
= 231 cm2

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15.
2

(c) πR θ

360
2
πR θ
Explanation: 360

16.
(b) 4
Explanation: Probability of guessing the correct answer
x
=
12

and probability of not guessing the correct

answer = 2

3
x 2 ¯
+ = 1 ∵ (A + A = 1)
12 3
x 2 1 12
⇒ = 1 − = ⇒ x = = 4
12 3 3 3

∴ x=4
17. (a) 6

13

Explanation: Vowels present in the given word are A, A, I, A, I, O = 6

Number of possible outcomes = {A, A, I, A, I, O} = 6
Number of total outcomes = 13
6
Required Probability = 13

18. (a) 67.5

f1 − f0
Explanation: Mode = l + ( 2f1 − f0 − f2
) × h

16−6
= 60 + 2×16−6−6
× 15
10
= 60 + 32−12
× 15
= 60 + 10

20
× 15
= 60 + 7.5
= 67.5
19. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
20. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Section B
21. By prime factorisation, we get

108 = (2 2
× 3 )
3

120 = (2
3
× 3 × 5)

252 =(2 2
× 3
2
× 7)

HCF (108, 120, 252) = product of common terms with lowest power
2
= (2 × 3) = (4 × 3)

HCF = 12
LCM (108, 120, 252) = product of prime factors with highest power
3 3
= (2 × 3 × 5 × 7)

LCM = 7560
∴ HCF (108, 120, 252) = 12
and LCM (108, 120, 252) = 7560.

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22.

Number of triangles = 25 × 12 = 300

23.

∵ AB = 8cm, BC = 6cm
∴ using Pythagoras theorem in △ABC

AC2 = AB2 + BC2

AC2 = (8)2 + (6)2
AC2 = 64 + 36 = 100
−−−
AC = √100 = 10
Now, OP ⊥ AB, OQ ⊥ BC, OR ⊥ AC (Radius and tangent are perpendicular to each other)
Also, BQ = BP, QC = RC, AP = AR (Tangents from an external point are equal)
Let BQ = x, QC = (6 - x), RC = (6 - x), AP = (8 - x), AR = (8 - x)
∵ AC = 10

⇒ AR + RC = 10

8 - x + 6 - x = 10
14 - 2x = 10
-2x = 10 - 14
-2x = -4
x=2
Now, POQB is a square (∵ ∠ PBQ = ∠ BPO = 90o)
So, BQ = PO (Sides of square)
PO = r = 2cm
24. Given:
2
cosec θ(1 + cos θ)(1 − cos θ) = λ

2
⇒ cosec θ{(1 + cos θ)(1 − cos θ)} = λ

2 2
⇒ cosec θ (1 − cos θ) = λ

2 2
⇒ cosec θ sin θ= λ
1 2
⇒ × sin θ= λ
2
sin θ

⇒ 1 = λ

⇒ λ = 1

Thus, the value of λ is 1.

OR
tan θ cot θ
+ = 1 + tan θ + cot θ
1−cot θ 1−tan θ

tan θ cot θ
L.H.S. = +
1−cot θ 1−tan θ
sin θ c os θ

c os θ sin θ
= +
c os θ sin θ
1− 1−
sin θ c os θ
2 2
sin θ cos θ
= −
cos θ(sin θ−cos θ) sin θ(sin θ−cos θ)

3 3
sin θ− cos θ
=
sin θ cos θ(sin θ−cos θ)

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 2 2
(sin θ−cos θ)(sin θ+ cos θ+sin θ cos θ)
3 3 2 2
= [∵ a − b = (a − b)(a + ab + b )
sin θ cos θ(sin θ−cos θ)

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

= tan θ + cot θ + 1 = 1 + tan θ + cot θ = RHS

Hence proved.
25. Diameter of a circle = 42 cm
⇒ Radius of a circle = r =
42

= 21 cm
Central angle = θ = 60 ∘

2πrθ
∴ Length of the arc = 360
22 ∘
2× ×21× 60
7
= ∘
cm
360

= 22 cm
OR

We know that Area of sector = θ

360
πr
2

Here, θ = 60, r = 6
∴ Required area =
60 22 2
× × (6)
360 7
1 22
= × × 36
6 7
22×6
=
7
132 6 2
= = 18 cm
7 7

Section C
–
26. Let’s assume on the contrary that 3 + √2 is a rational number. Then, there exist co prime positive
– a
integers a and b such that 3 + √2 = b
– a
⇒ √2 = − 3
b

– (a−3b)
⇒ √2 =
b

– (a−3b)
⇒ √2 is rational [∵ a and b are integers ∴ b
is a rational number]
–
This contradicts the fact that is irrational. √2

So, our assumption is incorrect.

–
Hence, 3 + √2 is an irrational number.
– –
27. 2s 2
+ (1 + 2 √2)s+ √2

2
– –
= 2s + s + 2 √2s+ √2
–
= s(2s + 1)+ √2(2s + 1)
–
= (2s + 1)(s+ √2 )
–
⇒ s= −
1

2
, − √2 are zeroes of the polynomial.
– 1+2√2
Sum of zeroes = −[ 1

2
+ √2] = −
2

−b 1+2√2
Also, a
= −
2
−b
⇒ Sum of zeroes = a

−1 – √2
Product of zeroes = 2
× − √2 =
2

c √2
and a
=
2

⇒ Product of zeroes = c

28. Let us suppose that the original speed be x km/h and time taken be y hours.
We know that ,
Speed = distance / time
Distance = speed × time
Distance = xy km

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Case I: if the train would have been 5 km/hr fast
i.e, Speed = (x + 5) km/h
it would have taken 3 hours less
i.e, time taken = (y - 3) hours
Distance covered = (x + 5)(y - 3) km
∴ (x + 5)(y - 3) = xy

⇒ xy + 5y - 3x - 15 = xy

⇒ 5y - 3x = 15.............(i)

Case II: if the train were slower by 4 km/hr

i.e, speed = (x - 4) km/h
It would have taken 3 hours more
i.e, time taken = (y + 3) hours
Distance covered = (x - 4)(y + 3) km
∴ (x - 4)(y + 3) = xy

⇒ xy - 4y + 3x - 12 = xy
⇒ 3x - 4y = 12............(ii)
Multiplying (i) by 4 and (ii) by 5, we get
20y - 12x = 60.........(iii)
-20y + 15x = 60.......(iv)
Adding (iii) and (iv), we get
20y - 12x + 15x - 20y = 60 + 60
3x = 120
or x = 40
Putting the value of x = 40 in equation (i), we get
5y - 3 × 40 = 15
⇒ 5y - 120 = 15

or, 5y = 135
⇒ y = 27

Hence, the length of the journey is (40× 27) km = 1080 km

OR
Let the ten's digit of required number be x and its unit digit be y respectively.
Then, As per given condition
The sum of digits of a two digit number is 15.
x + y = 15 ............(i)
Required number = 10x + y
Number formed on reversing the digits = 10y + x
So, as per given condition, the number obtained by reversing the order of digits of the given number exceeds the given number by
9.
∴ 10y + x -(10x + y) = 9

∴ 10y + x - 10x - y = 9

9y - 9x = 9
- x + y = 1.............(ii)
Adding (i) and (ii), we get
2y = 16
16
⇒ y = = 8
2

Putting y = 8 in (i), we get

x + 8 = 15
x = 15 - 8 = 7
Number = 10x + y
= 10 × 7 + 8
= 70 + 8
= 78
Hence the given two digit number is 78.

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29.

Tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.

⇒ AD = AF, BD = BE, CE = CF.
Let AD = AF = a
BD = BE = b
CE = CF = c
AB = AD + DB = a + b = 8 ........ (1)
BC = BE + EC = b + c = 10 ........ (2)
AC = AF + FC = a + c = 12 ........ (3)
Adding (1), (2) and (3), we get
2 (a + b + c) = 30
⇒ (a + b + c) = 15 ........ (4)

Subtracting (1) from (4), we get c = 7

Subtracting (2) from (4), we get a = 5
Subtracting (3) from (4), we get b = 3
Therefore, AD = a = 5 cm, BE = b = 3 cm, CF = c = 7 cm
OR

Let TR be x cm and TP be y cm
OT is perpendicular bisector of PQ
PQ
So PR = 4 cm ( PR = 2
=
8

2
)
In △OPR, OP2 = PR2 + OR2
​52 = 42 + OR2
−−−−− −
OR = √25 − 16
∴ OR = 3 cm
In △PRT, PR2 +RT2 = PT2
y2 = x2 + 42 .....(1)
In △OPT, OP2 + PT2 = OT2
(x + 3)2 = 52 + y2 ( OT = OR + RT = 3 + x)
∴ (x + 3)2 = 52 + x2 + 16 [using (1)]
16
Solving, we get x = cm 3

y2 =
256 400
From (1), 9
+ 16 = 9
20
So, y = 3
cm = 6.667 cm
30. We have,
⇒
1

cosecA−cot A
−
1

sin A
= 1

sin A
−
1

cosecA+cot A

⇒
1

cosecA−cot A
+
1

cosecA+cot A
= 1

sin A
+
1

sin A

⇒
1

cosecA−cot A
+
1

cosecA+cot A
= 2

sin A

LHS = 1

cosecA−cot A
+
1

cosecA+cot A

cosecA+cot A+cosecA−cot A
⇒
(cosecA−cot A)(cosecA+cot A)

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 2cosecA
⇒
2 2
cosec A− cot A
2

⇒
sin A

1
=
2

sin A
= RHS.
Hence Proved.

31. Marks No. of students class interval Frequency Cumulative frequency

less than 10 0 0-10 0 0

less than 30 10 10-30 10 10

less than 50 25 30-50 15 25

less than 70 43 50-70 18 43(F)

less than 90 65 70-90 22(f) 65

less than 110 87 90-110 22 87

less than 130 96 110-130 9 96

less than 150 100 130-150 4 100

N = 100
We have
N = 100
∴
N

2
=
100

2
= 50
The cumulative frequency just greater than N

2
is 65 then median class is 70 - 90 such that
l = 70, f = 22, F = 43, h = 90 - 70 =20
N
−F

∴ Median = l + 2

f
× h
50−43
= 70 + 22
× 20
= 70 + 7×20

22

= 70 + 6.36
= 76.36
Section D
32. Let the usual speed of the plane be x km/hr.
Then, time taken to cover 1500 km with the usual speed = Distance

Speed
= 1500

x
hrs

Increased speed be (x+250) km/hr

Time taken to cover 1500 km with the increased speed = 1500

x+250
hrs

According to the question

1500 1500 1
− = 30min =
x x+250 2
1500x+1500×250−1500x 1
⟹ =
x(x+250) 2

1500×250 1
⟹ =
2
x +250x 2

2
⟹ x + 250x − 750000 = 0

⟹ x2+1000x - 750x -750000 = 0

⟹ x(x+1000) - 750 (x+1000) = 0
⟹ (x+1000) (x-750) = 0
Either x+1000 = 0 or x - 750 = 0
⟹ x= -1000, 750

But speed of the plane cannot be negative. So, x= 750.

Hence, the usual speed of the plane is 750 km/hr.
OR
1 1 1 1
= + +
a+b+x a b x

1 1 1 1
⇒ − = +
a+b+x x a b

−(a+b) b+a
⇒ =
2 ab
x +(a+b)x

2
⇒ x + (a + b)x + ab = 0

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 ⇒ (x + a)(x + b) = 0

⇒ x = −a, x = −b

Hence ,x = - a, -b.

33.

In the given figure we have P A ⊥ AC and QB ⊥ AC

⇒ QB∥P A

In △P AC and △QBC , we have

∠QC B = ∠P C A (Common)
∠QBC = ∠P AC (both are 90o).
So by AA similarity rule , △QBC ∼ △P AC
QB BC
∴ =
PA AC

⇒
z

x
=
a+b
b
...(i) [by the property of similar triangles]
In △RAC , QB∥RC .
So, △QBA ∼ △RC A .
QB AB
∴ =
RC AC
z a
⇒
y
=
a+b
...(ii) [by the property of similar triangles]
Form (i) and (ii), we obtain
z z b a
+ = ( + ) = 1
x y a+b a+b

z z
⇒ + = 1
x y

1 1 1
⇒ + =
x y z

or 1

x
+
1

y
=
1

z
.
Hence proved.
34. According to question it is given that
Radius of cylindrical tub = 12 cm
Depth of cylindrical tub = 20 cm
Let us suppose that (r) be the radius of spherical ball
Again it is given that level of water is raised by 6.75 cm
Now, according to the question,
Volume of spherical ball = Volume of water rise in cylindrical tub
⇒
4

3
πr
3
= π (12)2 × 6.75
⇒
4

3
r
2
= 12 × 12 × 6. 75
⇒ r3 = 12×12×6.75×3

⇒ r3 = = 729
−−−
3
⇒ r = √729 = 9cm
Therefore, Radius of the ball = 9 cm
OR
i. Whenever we placed a solid right circular cone in a right circular cylinder ,cylinder with full of water, then volume of a solid
right circular cone is equal to the volume of water filled from the cylinder.
ii. Total volume of water in a cylinder is equal to the volume of the cylinder.

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 iii. Volume of water left in the cylinder is = Volume of the right circular cylinder - Volume of a right circular cone.

Now, given that

Height of a right circular cone = 120cm
Radius of a right circular cone = 60cm
∴ The volume of a right circular cone = ( 1

3
2
) πr × h

1 22
= ( ) × ( ) × 60 × 60 × 120
3 7

22
= ( ) × 20 × 60 × 120
7

= 14000 π cm3
∴ Volume of a right circular cone = Volume of water spilled from the cylinder =144000π cm3 [from point (i)]
Given that, the height of a right circular cylinder =180cm
and radius of a right circular cylinder = Radius of a right circular cone = 60 cm
∴ Volume of a right circular cylinder = πr × h
2

= π × 60 × 60 × 180 = 648000π cm3 So, volume of a right circular cylinder = Total volume of water in a cylinder = 648000
π cm3 [from point (ii)]
From point (iii),
Volume of water left in the cylinder = Total volume of water in a cylinder - Volume of water failed from the cylinder when solid
cone is placed in it
= 648000π − 144000π

= 504000π = 504000 × (
22

7
) = 1584000 cm3
1584000 3 3
= ( )m = 1.584m
(10)6

Hence, the required volume of water left in the cylinder is 1.584 m3

35. Mode:
Here, the maximum frequency is 23 and the class corresponding to this frequency is 35 - 45.
So, the modal class is 35 - 45.
Now, size (h) = 10
lower limit it (l) of modal class = 35
frequency (f1) of the modal class = 23
frequency (f0) of class previous the modal class = 21
frequency (f2) of class succeeding the modal class = 14
f1 − f0 23−21
∴ Mode = l + 2f1 − f0 − f2
× h = 35 + 2×23−21−14
× 10
2 20
= 35 + 11
× 10 = 35 + 11

= 35 + 1.8 (approx.)

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 = 36.8 years (approx.)
Mean:-
Take a = 40, h = 10.

Age Number of Class xi −40

di = xi - 40 ui = fiui
(in years) patients (fi) marks (xi) 10

5-15 6 10 –30 –3 –18

15-25 11 20 –20 –2 –22
25-35 21 30 –10 –1 –21
35-45 23 40 0 0 0
45-55 14 50 10 1 14
55-65 5 60 20 2 10

Total ∑ fi = 80 ∑ fi ui = - 37
Using the step deviation method,
∑ fi ui −37
¯¯
¯
x = a+ (
∑f
)× h = 40 + ( 80
)× 10
i
37
= 40 - 8
= 40 - 4.63
= 35.37 years
Interpretation:- Maximum number of patients admitted in the hospital are of the age 36.8 years (approx.), while on an average the
age of a patient admitted to the hospital is 35.37 years.
Section E
36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Elpis Technology is a TV manufacturer company. It produces smart TV sets not only for the Indian market but also exports them
to many foreign countries. Their TV sets have been in demand every time but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, they are not getting
sufficient spare parts, especially chips to accelerate the production. They have to work in a limited capacity due to the lack of raw
materials.

(i) Since the production increases uniformly by a fixed number every year. Therefore, the sequence formed by the
production in different years is an A.P. Let a be the first term and d be the common difference of the A.P. formed i.e., 'a'
denotes the production in the first year and d denotes the number of units by which the production increases every year.
We have, a3 = 600 and
a3 = 600
⇒ 600 = a + 2d
⇒ a = 600 - 2d ...(i)
⇒ a7 = 700

⇒ a7 = 700
⇒ 700 = a + 6d
⇒ a = 700 - 6d ...(ii)

From (i) and (ii)

600 - 2d = 700 - 6d
⇒ 4d = 100

⇒ d = 25

(ii) Since the production increases uniformly by a fixed number every year. Therefore, the sequence formed by the
production in different years is an A.P. Let a be the first term and d be the common difference of the A.P. formed i.e., 'a'
denotes the production in the first year and d denotes the number of units by which the production increases every year.
We know that first term = a = 550 and common difference = d = 25
an = 1000
⇒ 1000 = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ 1000 = 550 + 25n - 25

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 ⇒ 1000 - 550 + 25 = 25n
⇒ 475 = 25n

⇒ n = = 19
475

25

OR
Since the production increases uniformly by a fixed number every year. Therefore, the sequence formed by the
production in different years is an A.P. Let a be the first term and d be the common difference of the A.P. formed i.e., 'a'
denotes the production in the first year and d denotes the number of units by which the production increases every year.
Total production in 7 years = Sum of 7 terms of the A.P. with first term a (= 550) and d (= 25).
n
Sn = [2a + (n − 1)d]
2
7
⇒ S7 = [2 × 550 + (7 − 1)25]
2
7
⇒ S7 = [2 × 550 + (6) × 25]
2
7
⇒ S7 = [1100 + 150]
2

⇒ S7 = 4375
(iii)Since the production increases uniformly by a fixed number every year. Therefore, the sequence formed by the
production in different years is an A.P. Let a be the first term and d be the common difference of the A.P. formed i.e., 'a'
denotes the production in the first year and d denotes the number of units by which the production increases every year.
The production in the 10th term is given by a10.​Therefore, production in the 10th year = a10 = a + 9d = 550 + 9 × 25 =
775. So, production in 10th year is of 775 TV sets.
37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
There are two routes to travel from source A to destination B by bus. First bus reaches at B via point C and second bus reaches
from A to B directly. The position of A, B and C are represented in the following graph:
Based on the above information, answer the following questions.

Scale: x-axis : 1 unit = 1 km

y-axis: 1 unit = 1 km

(i) Distance travelled by second bus = 7.2 km

∴ Total fare = 7.2 × 15 = ₹108
− −−−−−−−−−−−−−−
(ii) Required distance = √(2 + 2) + (3 + 3)
2 2

−− −−−− −−−−−− −−
2 2
= √4 + 6 = √16 + 36 = 2√13 km ≈ 7.2 km
OR
Distance between B and C
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −−−− –
= √(3 − 2) + (2 − 3) = √1 + 1 = √2 km
2 2

Thus, distance travelled by first bus to reach to B

– – –
= AC + CB = 5√2 + √2 = 6√2 km ≈ 8.48 km
and distance travelled by second bus to reach to B

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 −−
= AB = 2√13 km = 7.2 km
∴ Distance of first bus is greater than distance of the cond bus, therefore second bus should be chosen.
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
(iii)Required distance = √(3 + 2) + (2 + 3)
2 2

−− −−−− –
= 2 2
√5 + 5 = 5√2 km
38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Vijay lives in a flat in a multi-story building. Initially, his driving was rough so his father keeps eye on his driving. Once he drives
from his house to Faridabad. His father was standing on the top of the building at point A as shown in the figure. At point C, the
angle of depression of a car from the building was 60o. After accelerating 20 m from point C, Vijay stops at point D to buy ice
cream and the angle of depression changed to 30o.

(i) The above figure can be redrawn as shown below:

From the figure,

let AB = h and BC = x
In △ABC,
AB h
tan 60 = BC
=
x
–
√3 = h

x
–
h= x ...(i)
√3

In △ABD,
tan 30 = AB
=
BD x+20
h

√3x
1
= x+20
[using (i)]
√3

x + 20 = 3x
x = 10 m
(ii) The above figure can be redrawn as shown below:

– –
Height of the building, h = √3x = 10√3 = 17.32 m
OR
The above figure can be redrawn as shown below:

Distance from top of the building to point D.

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 In △ABD
sin 30o = AB

AD
AB
⇒ AD =
0
sin 30

10√3
⇒ AD =
1

–
⇒ AD = 20√3m
(iii)The above figure can be redrawn as shown below:

Distance from top of the building to point C is

In △ABC
sin 60o = AB

AC
AB
⇒ AC =
0
sin 60

10√3
⇒ AC =
√3

⇒ AD = 20 m

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