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(Basic Level)
Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks: 80

General Instructions
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) The question paper consists of 40 questions divided into four sections A, B, C & D.
(iii) Section A comprises of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Section B comprises of 6 questions of 2 marks each. Section C
comprises of 8 questions of 3 marks each. Section D comprises 6 questions of 4 marks each.
(iv) There is no overall choice. However internal choices have been provided in two questions of 1 mark each, two
questions of 2 marks each, three questions of 3 marks each and three questions of 4 marks each. You have to attempt
only one of the alternatives in all such questions.
(v) Use of calculators is not permitted.
Section-A
Q. 1-Q. 10 are multiple choice questions. Select the most appropriate answer from the given options.
1. The LCM of smallest two digit composite number 1 2
(c) (d)
and smallest composite number is: [1] 52 13
(a) 12 (b) 4 6. If two vertices of a triangle are (-3, 1), (0, -2)
(c) 20 (d) 44
and centriod is at origin, then the coordinates of
2. If sin θ + cos θ = 2 . cos θ, (θ ≠ 90°) , then the
third vertex is: [1]
value of tan q is: [1]
(a) (3, 1) (b) (1, 3)
(a) 2 − 1 (b) 2 + 1 (c) (-1, 3) (d) (-1, -3)
(c) 2 (d) − 2
7. Which of the following is the decimal expansion
3. The area of the triangle formed by the line of an irrational number: [1]
x y (a) 4.561 (b) 0.12
+ = 1 with the coordinate axes is: [1] (c) 5.010010001... (d) 6.03
a b
(a) ab (b) 2ab 8. The product of the HCF and LCM of the smallest
1 1 prime number and the smallest composite
(c) ab (d) ab
2 4 number is: [1]
(a) 1 (b) 2
4. The distance of the point P (-3, -4) from the
(c) 4 (d) 8
x- axis (in units) is: [1]
9. The distance of the point P(3, -4) from the
(a) 3 (b) -3
origin is: [1]
(c) 4 (d) 5
(a) 7 units (b) 5 units
5. One card is drawn from a well-shuffled deck of
(c) 4 units (d) 3 units
52 cards. The probability that it is black queen is:
10. Consider the following frequency distribution of
 [1]
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Height (in cm) No. of Students 18. A dice is thrown once. Find the probability of
150-155 15 getting a prime number. [1]
155-160 13 19. If 47x + 31y = 18 and 31x + 47y = 60, then find the
160-165 10 value of x + y. [1]
165-170 8 20. How many terms of the AP 18, 16, 14, ... be taken
170-175 9 so that their sum is zero? [1]
175-180 5
Section-B
The upper limit of the median class in the given 21. In the figure, ABC is a triangle in which
data is: AD ^ BC. Show that:
2 2 2
(a) 165 (b) 160 AC = AB + BC - 2BC.BD. [2]
A
(c) 155 (d) 170
Q. 11-Q. 15 Fill in the blanks:
11. A number is chosen at random from the
numbers -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Then B D C
the probability that square of this number is less
3
than or equal to 1 is ............... . [1] 22. Given that 2 is irrational, prove that 2 +
2
12. The perimeters of two similar triangles DABC
and DPQR are 35 cm and 45 cm respectively, is an irrational number.[2]
then the ratio of the areas of the two triangles is OR
................ . [1] Two dice are thrown simultaneously at random.
OR Find the probability of getting a sum of eight.
If the quadratic equation x2 - 2x + k = 0 has 23. Prove that the tangents drawn at the ends of a
equal roots, then value of k is ................ . diameter of a circle are parallel. [2]
24. Show that tan 48° tan 23° tan 42° tan 67° = 1.[2]
13. In DABC, if AB = 6 3 cm AC = 12 cm and OR
BC = 6 cm, then ∠B = .................. . [1] Evaluate cos 48° cos 42°- sin 48° sin 42°.
14. Value of cos 0° . cos 30° . cos 45°. cos 60° . cos 90°
25. A teacher brings clay in the classroom to teach the
is ............... . [1] topic mensuration. He forms cylinder of radius 6
15. In the following AP’s, fill the missing terms, 53, cm and height 8 cm with the clay, then he moulds
the cylinder into a sphere. Find the radius and
............, 23, 8, ........... . [1]
volume of the sphere so formed. [Use p = 3.14] [2]
Q. 16-Q. 20 Answer the following:
16. If the first three terms of an AP are b, c and 2b, 26. Find the number of natural numbers between
then find the ratio of b and c. [1] 102 and 998 which are divisible by 2 and 5 both.
[2]
OR
Section-C
If 15 cot A = 8, then find value of cosec A. [1]
27. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial
17. Find the value(s) of k for which the quadratic
x2 - 3x - 10 and verify the relationship between
equation x 2 + 2 2kx + 18 = 0 has equal roots. the zeroes and coefficient. [3]
 [1] 28. Draw a circle of radius 4 cm. From the point
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7 cm away from its centre, construct the pair of 34. Solve 2x + 3y = 11 and x - 2y = - 12 algebraically
tangents to the circle. [3] and hence find the value of ‘m’ for which
OR y = mx + 3. [3]
Draw a line segment of length 8 cm and divide it
Section-D
in the ratio 2 : 3.
29. Use Euclid’s Division Lemma to show that the 35. The lower window of a house is at a height of 2
square of any positive integer is either of the m above the ground and its upper window is 4
form 3n or 3n +1 for some integer n. m vertically above the lower window. At certain
instant the angles of elevation of a balloon from
cot A − cos A cosec A − 1 . [3]
30. Prove that = these windows are 60° and 30° respectively. Find
cot A + cos A cosec A + 1
the height of the balloon from the ground. [4]
OR 36. If the sum of first 14 terms of an AP is 1050 and
tan A + sin A sec A + 1 . its first term is 10, find the 20th term. [4]
Prove that =
tan A − sin A sec A − 1 OR
31. Prove that 5 is irrational. [3] The first term of an AP is 5, the last term is 45
OR and sum is 400. Find the number of terms and
the common difference.
An army contingent of 616 members is to march
behind an army band of 32 members in a parade. 37. The mean of the following distribution is 132
The two groups are to march in the same number and the sum of the frequencies is 50. Find the
of columns. What is the maximum number of missing frequencies f1 and f2. [4]
columns in which they can march? Classes 0-40 40-80 80-120 120-160 160-200 200-240
32. Prove that the lengths of tangents drawn from an Frequency 4 7 f1 12 f2 9
external point to a circle are equal. [3] 38. If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle
33. During a medical checkup of students of class-10, to intersect the other two sides in distinct points,
their weights were recorded and analysed. Using then prove that the other two sides are divided in
this data, the following graph is drawn: the same ratio. [4]
OR
50
40
State and prove the Pythagoras theorem.
Number of Students

30 39. A copper rod of diameter 1 cm and length 8 cm

20 is drawn into a wire of length 18 m of uniform
10
thickness. Find the thickness of wire. [4]
0
10 20 30 40
Weight (in kg) Upper Limit
50 60
O
A metallic sphere of radius 4.2 cm is melted and
Based on the above graph, answer the following recast into the shape of a cylinder of radius 6 cm.
questions:
Find the height of the cylinder.
(i) Identify the ogive. [1] 40. In a triangle, if square of one side is equal to sum
(ii) Find the median weight of the students. [1] of squares of other two sides, then prove that the
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Solutions
1. (c) 20 Hence, option (a) is correct.
[Here, the smallest two digit composite number 6. (a) (3, 1)
=10 [Let (x, y) be the third vertex
The smallest composite number =4 x −3+0 1−2+ y
∴ = 0 and =0
Now, LCM of 4 and 10 = 20] 3 3
Hence, option (c) is correct. ⇒       x = 3 and y = 1]

2. (a) 2 −1 Hence, option (a) is correct.
[sin θ + cos θ = 2 cos θ, θ ≠ 90° 7. (c) 5.010010001...

[4.561 and 6.03 = Terminating decimal expansion
sin θ cos θ 2 cos θ
+ = of rational number
cos θ cos θ
cos θ
0.12 = Terminating repeating decimal expansion
tan θ + 1 = 2 ⇒ tan θ = 2 − 1] of rational number]

Hence, option (a) is correct. 5.010010001... = Decimal expansion of an
1 irrational number]
3. (c) ab Hence, option (c) is correct.
2
x y 8. (d) 8
[Graph to the line + = 1 , intersect x-axis
a b at [Smallest prime number = 2
(a, 0) and y-axis at (0, b). Since D formed by the Smallest composite number = 4
given line and coordinate axes in a right angled Product of their HCF and LCM = 2 × 4 = 8]
D with base a units and height b units. \ Area of Hence, option (d) is correct.
1 9. (b) 5 units
the ∆ = ab]
2 [Given points are P(3, -4) and origin i.e. O(0, 0).
Hence, option (c) is correct. Here, x1 = 3, y1 = -4
4. (c) 4 units     x2 = 0, y2 = 0
1
\ The distance of the point P from the origin
5. (a)
26
= (x 2 − x1 ) 2 + ( y 2 − y 1 ) 2
[Given, one card is drawn from a well-shuffled
deck of 52 cards. = (0 − 3) 2 + (0 + 4) 2 = 9 + 16


\ Total number of sample cases = 52
In 52 cards, there are 26 black cards. = 25 = 5 units]

In which exactly two black queen. Hence, option (b) is correct.

\ Total number of favourable cases = 2 10. (a) 165
2 1  [Here, the median class is 160-165]
So, P (black queen) = = ]
52 26 Hence, option (a) is correct.
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3 15. 38, -7
11.
11 [Here, a = 53 and a3 = a + 2d = 23
[The required numbers are -1, 0, 1. ⇒ 2d = 23 - 53 ⇒ d = -15
3 Now, a2 = a + d = 53 - 15 = 38
Hence, the probability = ]
11 and a5 = a + 4 d = 53 + 4(-15)
12. 49 : 81 = 53 - 60 = -7 ]

Perimeter of ∆ ABC 35 16. ere, b, c, 2b are in AP

[ = \ c - b = 2b - c
Perimeterof ∆ PQR 45
⇒ 3b = 2c
AB + BC + CA 7
= b 2
PQ + QR + RP 9 ⇒ =
c 3
Area of ∆ ABC AB 2 4972 Hence, b : c = 2 : 3
Now, Area of ∆ PQR = PQ 2 = 9 2 = 81 ]
OR
A
OR Given 15 cot A = 8
Given quadratic equation, 8 B
⇒ cot A = = P H
2 15 P
x - 2x + k = 0
2 Let B = 8k and P = 15 k B C
On comparing with ax + bx + c = 0, we get B
Here ABC is a right-angled triangle right angled
a = 1 , b = -2, c = k
at B, where k is any positive integer.
Since, the given quadratic equation has equal
In right D ABC,
roots. 2 2 2
AC = AB + BC
\ Discriminant (D) = 0
2 2
⇒ H2 = P2 + B2
⇒ b - 4ac = 0 ⇒ (-2) - 4 (1) (k) = 0 2 2
= (15k) + (8k)
⇒ 4 - 4k = 0 ⇒ k = 1 2 2
= 225 k + 64 k = 289 k
2

13. 90° \  H = 17 k
2 2
[ Here, AB + BC AC H 17k
So, cosec A = = =
= (6 3 ) 2 + (6) 2 = 108 + 36 = 144 BC B 8k
17
= (12) 2 = AC 2 \ cosec A =
8
⇒ DABC is a right angled triangle, right angled 17. For equal roots, we have
at B]
D = b2 - 4ac = 0
14. cos 0° . cos 30° . cos 45° . cos 60° . cos 90°
⇒ (2 2k ) 2 − 4(1) (18) = 0
 3   1   1
= (1).   .  .  .0 = 0 ⇒ 8k2 - 72 = 0
 2   2   2
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72 2+3 p
⇒ k2 = =9 ⇒
=

8 2 q
⇒ k = ±3 5 p
=
⇒

18. A dice is thrown once. 2 q

\ Total number of sample space = 6 5q
⇒
2 = = rational number
and favourable cases = prime numbers on a die p
    = 2, 3, 5
Which contradicts the fact that 2 is irrational.
\ Total number of favourable cases = 3
3
3 1 Hence, 2 + is an irrational number.
So, P (getting a prime number) = = 2
6 2
OR
19. Adding the given equations, we have Total number of possible outcomes = 6 × 6 = 36
78x + 78y = 78 ⇒ x + y = 1 Favourable outcomes = sum of 8
20. Here, given AP is 18, 16, 14, ....... = { (2, 6), (3, 5), (4, 4), (5, 3), (6, 2)}
\ Number of favourable outcomes = 5
a = 18, d = -2 and Sn = 0
5
n So, probability of getting a sum of eight =
Now [2a + (n − 1) = 0 36
2
n 23. Let AB be a diameter of the circle. Two tangents
⇒ [2 × 18 + (n − 1)( −2)] = 0 PQ and RS are drawn at points A and B
2
respectively.
⇒ 18n - n2 + n = 0
⇒ 19n - n2 = 0 Radius drawn to these tangents will be
⇒ n (19-n) = 0 perpendicular to the tangents.
⇒ n = 0 or n = 19 Thus, OA ⊥ RS
R P
Section-B and   OB ⊥ PQ
21. In DABC, AD ^BC
\    ∠OAR = ∠OAS = 90°
A B
Now, in DADC, ∠D = 90°
O
and     ∠OBP = ∠OBQ = 90°
2 2 2

\ AC = AD + DC Also, ∠OAR = ∠OBQ  S Q
2 2 2  (Right angles)
= AB - BD + (BC - BD)
[ in DADB, AB2 = AD2 + BD2] and ∠OAS = ∠OBP (right angles)
AC2 = AB2 - BD2 + BC2 + BD2 - 2BC.BD Since, these are equal alternate interior angles
AC2 = AB2 + BC2 - 2BC.BD. also, lines PQ and RS will be parallel.
3 24. LHS  = tan 48°. tan 23°. tan 42° . tan 67°
22. Let assume to the contrary that 2 + be a
2 = (tan 48° . tan 42°) (tan 23° . tan 67°)
rational number. = tan 48° . tan (90°- 48°) . tan 23°. tan (90°- 23°)
3 p = tan 48° . cot 48°. tan 23° . cot 23°
\ 2+ = , q ≠ 0 and p, q ∈ Z
2 q [ tan (90° - q) = cot q]

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1 1 Section-C
= tan 48°. . tan 23°
tan 48° tan 23° 27. Let f(x) = x2 - 3x -10
2
 1  = x - 5x + 2x - 10
∵ cot θ = tan θ 
  = x(x - 5) + 2(x - 5)

= 1. 1 = 1 = RHS = (x - 5) (x + 2)
OR The value of x2 - 3x - 10 is zero when x - 5 = 0
cos 48° . cos 42° - sin 48° . sin 42° or x + 2 = 0,  i.e., when x = 5  or  x = -2.
= cos (90°- 42°) . cos (90° - 48°) - sin 42°. sin 48° Therefore, the zeroes of x2- 3x - 10 are 5 and -2.
= sin 42°. sin 48° - sin 42°. sin 48°
Sum of zeroes = 5 + (-2) = 5 - 2 = 3
[ cos (90° - q) = sin q]
(−3) Coefficient of x
=0 =− =−
1 Coefficient of x 2
25. Here, volume of sphere
= volume of cylinder Product of zeroes = (5) (-2)
4 3
⇒ πr = π(6) 2 (8) −10 constant term
3 = =
⇒ r3 = 6 × 6 × 6
1 coefficient of x 2
⇒ r = 6 cm Hence, relationship between the zeroes and
Also, volume of sphere coefficients are verified.
4
= × 3.14 × 6 × 6 × 6 28. A pair of tangents to the given circle can be
3
constructed as follows:
= 904.32 cm2
26. Natural numbers between 102 and 998 which Steps of Construction:
are divisible by 2 and 5 both are: 1. Taking any point O of the given plane as
[i.e., divisible by 2 × 5 or 10] centre, draw a circle of 4 cm radius. Locate a
point P, 7 cm away from O. Join OP.
110, 120, 130, 140, ..., 990
2. Bisect OP. Let M be the mid-point of PO.
Here, a = 110, d = 10 and an = 990
3. Taking M as centre and MO as radius, draw a
a + (n -1)d = an circle.
⇒ 110 + (n - 1) 10 = 990 4. Let this circle intersect the previous circle at
990 − 110 point Q and R.
⇒ n −1 =
10 Q
⇒ n - 1 = 88
P O
M
⇒ n = 88 + 1 = 89
R
Hence, the required numbers are 89.

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5. Join PQ and PR. PQ and PR are the required where n is an integer.  ...(ii)
tangents. 2 2
and (3q + 2) = 9q + 12q + 4
2
OR = 3 × 3 q + 3 × 4q + 3 + 1
2
A line segment of length 8 cm can be divided in = 3 (3q + 4q + 1) + 1
the ratio of 2 : 3 as follows: = 3 × some integer + 1

Steps of Construction:
= 3 × n + 1, where n is an integer ...(iii)
Thus, form (i), (ii) and (iii), we have square of
1. Draw a line segment AB of 8 cm and draw
any positive integer is either of the form 3n or
a ray AX making an acute angle with line
3n + 1 for some integer n.
segment AB.
cot A − cos A
2. Locate 5 ( = 2 + 3) points A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 30. LHS =
cot A + cos A
on AX such that AA1 = A1A2 = A2A3 = A3A4
= A4A5. cos A / sin A − cos A  cos A 
= ∵ cot A = sin A 
cos A / sin A + cos A   
3. Join B to A5.
 1 
4. Through the point A2 , draw a line parallel to cos A  − 1
 sin A 
BA5 (by making an angle equal to ∠AA5B) at =
 1 
A2 intersecting AB at point C. cos A  + 1
 sin A 
C is the point dividing line segment AB of 8 cm
in the required ratio of 2 : 3. cose c A − 1  1 
= ∵ sin A = cosec A 
A C
B cose c A + 1   
A1 = RHS
A2
A3 OR
A4
A5 sin A
X + sin A
29. Let x be any positive integer, then it is of the form LHS = tan A + sin A = cos A
tan A − sin A sin A
3q or 3q + 1 or 3q + 2. − sin A
cos A
Now, squaring each of these, we have
2 2  sin A 
(3q) = 9q ∵tan A = cos A 
  
= 3 ×3q2
= 3 × some integer  1 
sin A  + 1
= 3 × n, where n is an integer ...(i)  cos A  sec A + 1
= =
2
(3q + 1) = 9q + 6q + 1
2  1  sec A − 1
sin A  − 1
 cos A 
= 3q (3q + 2) + 1 
2  1 
= 3 × (3q + 2q) + 1
∵ cos A = sec A 
= 3 × some integer + 1   
=3×n+1 = RHS
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31. If possible, let us assume that 5 is a rational OP = OQ (radii)

number. OA = OA (common)
p ∠ OPA = ∠ OQA (each 90°)
\ 5 = , q ≠ 0 where p and q are co-prime
q (angle between radius and tangent)
Squaring on both sides, we have \  ∆ OPA ≅ ∆ OQA (by RHS congruence)
p2 So,    AP = AQ (by CPCT) Hence proved.
5=
q2 33. (i) Less than type ogive.
2 2 ...(i) N 50
⇒ p = 5q (ii) Here, N = 50 and = = 25
2 2
⇒ 5 divides p2 ⇒ 5 divides p
p = 5 × m , where m is an interger ...(ii) Now, x coordinate of the point corresponding to
From (i) and (ii), we have N
2 2
i.e., 25 is 47.5.
(5m) = 5q 2
⇒ 25 m2 = 5 q2 Hence, the median weight of the students is 47.5
⇒ q2 = 5m2 kg.
2
⇒ 5 divides q = 5 divides q (iii) Mode = 48.5 and Median = 47.5
⇒ q = 5 × n, where n is an integer ...(iii) Using Empirical Formula
From (ii) and (iii), we have 5 as a common factor
2 Mean + Mode = 3 Median
of p and q.
Which contradicts the fact that p and q are co- 2 Mean + 48.5 = 3 × 47.5
prime. 142.5 − 48.5 94
Mean = = = 47kg
Hence, 5 is an irrational number. 2 2

OR 34. Given, linear equations,

HCF (616, 32) will give the maximum number 2x + 3y = 11 ...(i)
of columns in which they can march. and x - 2y = -12 ...(ii)
We can use Euclid’s algorithm to find the HCF. From eq. (i), we obtain
616 = 32 × 19 + 8 11 − 3 y
x= ...(iii)
32 = 8 × 4 + 0 2
Substituting this value in eq. (ii), we get
Since, last divisor is 8.
11 − 3 y
The HCF (616, 32) is 8. − 2 y = −12
2
Hence, they can march in 8 columns each.
⇒   11- 3y - 4y = -24
32. Given: AP and AQ are two tangents to a circle 35
with centre O. P ⇒ 7y = 35 ⇒ y = =5
7
To Prove: AP = AQ A O
Putting this value in eq. (iii), we get
Construction: Join OP, OQ 11 − 3 × 5 11 − 15 −4
Q
x= = = = −2
and OA. 2 2 2
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\ x = - 2  and  y = 5 h − 2 = AE × 3

Also, y = mx + 3
h−2
⇒ 5 = m (-2) + 3
⇒
= AE ...(ii)
3
⇒ 5 - 3 = -2 m

Also, BF = AE ...(iii)
⇒ -2 m = 2

Now, form (i), (ii) and (iii), we have
⇒
2 h−2
m=− 3 (h − 6) =
2 3


\ m = -1 ⇒ 3h - 18 = h - 2
Section-D ⇒ 3h - h = 18 - 2
35. Let A and B be the positions of two windows of ⇒ 2h = 18
a house, such that AC = 2 m, BC = 6m. ⇒ h=8
Let G be the position of a balloon of height h m Hence, the height of the balloon above the
above the ground. ∠GBF = 30°, ∠GAE = 60°, ground is 8 m.
GE = h-2 and GF = h - 6. 36. Let the first term and common difference of an
Consider right angled DBFG, we obtain AP be a and d respectively.
GF Given, first term (a) = 10
= tan 30°
BF Sum of first 14 terms of an AP = 1050
1 ⇒ S14 = 1050

h − 6 = BF ×
3 n
⇒
[2a + (n − 1)d] = 1050
2
G

14
⇒
[2 × 10 + (14 − 1)d] = 1050
30° 2
B F
⇒
7 (20 + 13 d) = 1050
⇒
20 + 13 d = 150
hm
4m
⇒ 13d = 130
6m 130
\ d= = 10
60° 13
A E
So, 20th term of an AP = a20
2m

= a + (20 - 1) d
C D
= 10 + 19 ×10
3 (h − 6) = BF ...(i) = 10 (1 + 19) = 10 × 20
Consider right angled DGAE, we obtain = 200 Ans.
GE OR
= tan 60°
AE Let the first term, common difference and last
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term of an AP be a, d and l respectively. 4160 + 100 f 1 + 180 f 2
⇒ 132 =
Given, first term (a) = 5 50
 last term (l) = 45 ⇒ 6600 = 4160 + 100 f1 + 180 f2
n ⇒ 100 f1 + 180 f2 = 2440
S n = (a + l )
  2
⇒ 5f1 + 9 f2 = 122 (ii)
n (given) Multiplying equation (i) by 5 and subtracting
⇒ 400 = (5 + 45)
  2 from (ii), we have
⇒ 800 = 50n 5f1 + 9f2 = 122
⇒ n = 16 5f1 + 5f2 = 90
So, the given AP have 16 terms -  -    -
16 4f2 = 32
\ S16 = [2a + (16 − 1)d]
2 ⇒ f2 = 8
 n  From (i), we have
∵ S n = 2 {2a + (n − 1)d} 
  f1 + f2 = 18
⇒ 400 = 8 [2 × 5 + 15 d] ⇒ f1 + 8 = 18
⇒ 50 = 10 + 15d ⇒ f1 = 10
40 8 Hence, missing frequencies are 10 and 8.
⇒ 15d = 40 ⇒ d = =
15 3 38. Given: DABC and a line ‘l’ parallel to BC
8. intersects AB at D and AC at E.
So, the common difference of an AP is
3 To Prove:
37.
Construction: Join BE and CD.
Classes Frequency (fi) Mid fixi
value xi Draw EL ⊥ AB and DM ⊥ AC.
0-40 4 20 80
40-80 7 60 420
80-120 f1 100 100f1
120-160 12 140 1680
160-200 f2 180 180f2
200-240 9 220 1980
Total 32 + f1 + f2 = 50 Sf1xi = 4160 +
100f1 + 180 f2
Proof: …(i)
  Here, 32 + f1 + f2 = 50
⇒ f1 + f2 = 18 ...(i)
Σf i x 1
Mean =
Σf i
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2 2 2
c =a +b
…(ii)
    Consider three squares of sides a, b, c mounted
Dividing eq. (i) by eq. (ii), we get on the three sides of a triangle having the same
sides as shown.
 …(iii)
     
c
Similarly, …(iv) a
b 2
a2 + b = c2
Since, D BDE and D CDE are triangles on the
same base DE and between the same parallels By Pythagoras theorem,
DE and BC. Area of square A + Area of square B = Area of
\ Area D BDE = Area D CDE ...(v) square C
From eqs. (iii), (iv) and (v), we get Pythagoras Theorem Proof

Hence Proved. Given: A right-angled triangle ABC.

 2 2 2
To Prove: AC = AB + BC

OR C
Pythagoras Theorem Statement

Pythagoras theorem states that ‘‘In a right-
angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse D

side in equal to the sum of squares of the other

two sides’’. The sides of this triangles have been
named as Perpendicular, Base and Hypotenuse. B A
Here, the hypotenuse is the longest side, as it Poof: First, we have to drop a perpendicular BD
is opposite to the angle 90°. The sides of a right onto the side AC
triangle (say x, y and z) which has positive integer We know, DADB ~ DABC
values, when squared are put into an equation, AD AB
also called a Pythagorean triple. Therefore, = (condition for similarity)
AB AC
or, AB2 = AD × AC ... (i)

a
c Also, DBDC ~ DABC
CD BC
Therefore, = (condition for similarity)
BC AC
b Or, BC2 = CD × AC ...(ii)
where, ‘a’ is the perpendicular side, Adding the equations (i) and (ii) we get,
‘b’ is the base, ‘c’ is the hypotenuse side. AB2 + BC2 = AD × AC + CD × AC
According to the definition, the Pythagoras AB2 + BC2 = AC (AD + CD)
theorem formula is given as:
Since, AD + CD = AC
Hypotenuse2 = Perpendicular2 + Base2
Therefore, AC2 = AB2 + BC2
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39. Given diameter of the copper rod = 1 cm 4 4. 2 × 4. 2 × 4. 2
⇒ × =h
So, radius (r) of the copper rod = 1/2 cm 3 36
Length of the copper rod = 8 cm h = (1.4) 3 = 2.74 cm
⇒
Let R is the radius of the cross section (circular)
of the wire. Hence, the height of the cylinder so formed will
Length of the wire = 18m be 2.74 cm.

Now, according to the question. 40. Given: DABC such that AB2 + BC2 = AC2
A P
2 2
pR × (18 × 100) = p (1/2) ×8
⇒ R2 × (18 × 100) = (1/2)2 × 8
2
⇒ R × (18 × 100) = 8/4
⇒ R2 × (18 × 100) = 2
2 C R
⇒ R = 2/(18 × 100) B Q

⇒ R2 = 1/(9 × 100) To Prove: ∠B = 90°

⇒ R= {1 / (9 × 100)} Const : Construct a right triangle PQR. right-
angled at Q, such that
⇒ R = 1/ (3 × 10) PQ = AB
⇒ R = 1/30 and QR = BC.
Now, thickness of the wire Proof : From right DPQR, we have
= 2R = 2 × 1/30 PR2 = PQ2 + QR2
= 2/30 = 1/15 = 0.067 cm [using Pythagoras Theorem]
OR ⇒ PR = AB + BC2
2 2
...(i)
Radius (r1) of sphere = 4.2 cm [ PQ = AB and QR = BC]
Radius (r2) of cylinder = 6 cm Also, we have
Let the height of the cylinder be h. AC2 = AB2 + BC2 .(ii) [given]
Since, cylinder is formed by melting the sphere, From (i) and (ii), we have
so volumes of both objects would be same.
PR2 = AC2
Volume of sphere = Volume of cylinder
⇒ PR = AC
4 3
⇒ πr1 = πr22h ⇒ DABC DPQR [SSS congruence
3
criterion]
4 ⇒ ∠B = ∠Q = 90° [c.p.c.t]
⇒ π(4.2) 3 = π(6) 2 h
3
⇒ ∠B = 90°

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