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Mathematics (Basic)
(CBSE 2020)
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS :
(i) This question paper comprises four sections - A, B, C and D. This question paper carries 40
questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Section A : Q. No. 1 to 20 comprises of 20 questions of one mark each.
(iii) Section B : Q. No. 21 to 26 comprises of 6 questions of two marks each.
(iv) Section C : Q. No. 27 to 34 comprises of 8 questions of three marks each.
(v) Section D : Q. No. 35 to 40 comprises of 6 questions of four marks each.
(vi) There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in
2 questions of one mark each, 2 questions of two marks each, 3 questions of three marks each and
3 questions of four marks each. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.
(vii) In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
(viii) Use of calculators is not permitted.

Section-A

Q 1 – 10 are multiple choice questions. Select the most appropriate answer from the given
options.
1. HCF of 144 and 198 is [1]
(a) 9 (b) 18
(c) 6 (d) 12
Answer (b)
S o l . 144 = 24 × 32
198 = 2 × 32 × 11

HCF = 2 × 32
= 18
Hence, option (b) is correct. [1]
2. The median and mode respectively of a frequency distribution are 26 and 29. Then its mean is [1]
(a) 27.5 (b) 24.5
(c) 28.4 (d) 25.8
Answer (b)

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S o l . 3 Median – 2 Mean = Mode

 3 × 26 – 2 Mean = 29
 Mean = 24.5
Hence, option (b) is correct. [1]
3. In Fig. 1, on a circle of radius 7 cm, tangent PT is drawn from a point P such that PT = 24 cm. If O is
the centre of the circle, then the length of PR is [1]

O R

P
T

Fig. 1
(a) 30 cm (b) 28 cm
(c) 32 cm (d) 25 cm
Answer (c)
S o l . In POT,
(OP)2 = (OT)2 + (PT)2
 OP2 = (7)2 + (24)2
 OP2 = (25)2
 OP = 25 cm
 PR = OP + OR = 25 + 7
= 32 cm
Hence, option (c) is correct. [1]
4. 225 can be expressed as [1]
(a) 5 × 32 (b) 52 × 3
(c) 52 × 32 (d) 53 × 3
Answer (c)
S o l . Prime factorisation of 225 is given below,

3 225
3 75
5 25
5 5
1

 225 = 32 × 52
Option (c) is correct. [1]
5. The probability that a number selected at random from the numbers 1, 2, 3, ..., 15 is a multiple of 4
is [1]

4 2
(a) (b)
15 15

1 1
(c) (d)
15 5
Answer (d)

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S o l . Favourable outcomes are 4, 8, 12, i.e., 3 outcomes and total number of outcomes = 15
3 1
 Required probability = =
15 5
Option (d) is correct. [1]
6. If one zero of a quadratic polynomial (kx2 + 3x + k) is 2, then the value of k is [1]
5 5
(a) (b) 
6 6
6 6
(c) (d) 
5 5
Answer (d)
S o l . 2 is a zero of polynomial p(x) = kx2 + 3x + k.
 p(2) = 0
 k(22) + 3(2) + k = 0
 4k + 6 + k = 0
 5k = –6
6
 k=
5
Option (d) is correct. [1]

7. 2.35 is [1]
(a) an integer (b) a rational number
(c) an irrational number (d) a natural number
Answer (b)

S o l . 2.35 is a non-terminating recurring decimal. [1]

8. The graph of a polynomial is shown in Fig. 2, then the number of its zeroes is [1]
Y
Fig. 2

X X
O

Y
(a) 3 (b) 1
(c) 2 (d) 4
Answer (a)
S o l . Graph of given polynomial cuts the x-axis at 3 distinct points. [1]
 No. of zeroes is 3.
9. Distance of point P(3, 4) from x-axis is [1]
(a) 3 units (b) 4 units
(c) 5 units (d) 1 unit
Answer (b) [1]
S o l . Distance of point (3, 4) from x-axis is its y-coordinate.

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1 0 . If the distance between the points A(4, p) and B(1, 0) is 5 units, then the value(s) of p is (are) [1]
(a) 4 only (b) –4 only
(c) ±4 (d) 0
Answer (c) [1]

S o l . A(4, p)

B(1, 0)

AB = 5

  4 – 12  p – 0 2 5

 9 + p2 = 25

 p2 = 16

 p = ±4

(Q11 – 15) Fill in the blanks:

1 1 . If the point C(k, 4) divides the line segment joining two points A(2, 6) and B(5, 1) in ratio
2 : 3, the value of k is __________. [1]

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Answer [1]
5

2 C(k, 4) 3
Sol.
A(2, 6) B(5, 1)

C(k, 4) divides AB in the ratio 2 : 3

 2  3  5  2 6  3  1 2 
 C(k, 4)   , 
 23 23 

 16 20 
 (k, 4)   , 
 5 5 
16
 k
5
OR
If points A(–3, 12), B(7, 6) and C(x, 9) are collinear, then the value of x is __________. [1]
Answer 2
Points A(–3, 12), B(7, 6) and C(x, 9) are collinear.
 ar(ABC) = 0

1
  3(6  9)  7(9  12)  x(12  6)  0
2

 9  21  6x  0

 6x  12  0

12
 x 2 [1]
6

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1 2 . If the equations kx – 2y = 3 and 3x + y = 5 represent two intersecting lines at unique point, then the value
of k is __________. [1]
Answer For any real number except k = –6 [1]
S o l . kx – 2y = 3 and 3x + y = 5 represent lines intersecting at a unique point.

k 2
 
3 1
 k  –6
For any real number except k = –6
The given equation represent two intersecting lines at unique point.
OR
2
If quadratic equation 3x – 4x + k = 0 has equal roots, then the value of k is __________. [1]

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Answer [1]
3
Quadratic equation 3x2 – 4x + k = 0 has equal roots
 D = b2 – 4ac = 0, where a = 3, b = –4 and c = k
 (–4)2 – 4 × 3 × k = 0
 16 – 12k = 0

16 4
 k 
12 3
1 3 . The value of (sin20° cos70° + sin70° cos20°) is __________. [1]
Answer 1 [1]
S o l . sin20° cos70° + sin70° cos20°
= cos(90° – 20°)cos70° + sin70° sin(90° – 20°)
= cos 70° cos70° + sin70° sin70°
= cos270° + sin270°
=1

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1 4 . If tan(A  B)  3 and tan(A  B)  , A  B, then the value of A is __________. [1]
3

Answer 45° [1]

S o l . tan(A  B)  3

 A + B = 60° ...(i)

1
Also, tan(A  B) 
3

 A – B = 30° ...(ii) [∵ A  B]

On adding (i) and (ii), we get

2A = 90°
 A = 45°
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1 5 . The perimeters of two similar triangles are 25 cm and 15 cm respectively. If one side of the first triangle
is 9 cm, then the corresponding side of second triangle is __________. [1]
Answer 5.4 cm [1]
S o l . Let perimeters of two similar triangles be P1 and P2 and their corresponding sides be a1 and a2

P1 a1
 
P2 a2

25 9
 
15 a2

 a2 = 5.4 cm

(Q 16 – 20) Answer the following:

 5sin – 3cos 
1 6 . If 5tan = 3, then what is the value of   ? [1]
 4sin + 3cos 

3
S o l . tan =
5

5sin – 3cos 5tan – 3

Now, = [Dividing numerator and denominator by cos] [½]
4sin + 3cos 4tan + 3

3–3
=
12 + 15
5

=0 [½]
1 7 . The areas of two circles are in the ratio 9 : 4, then what is the ratio of their circumferences? [1]
S o l . Let radius of two circles be r1 and r2

r12 9
 =
r22 4

r1 3
 = [½]
r2 2

2r1
Now ratio of circumferences is 2r
2

r1 3
= = [½]
r2 2

1 8 . If a pair of dice is thrown once, then what is the probability of getting a sum of 8? [1]
S o l . Total outcomes = 36
Favourable outcomes {(2, 6), (3, 5), (4, 4), (5, 3), (6, 2)} [½]
Number of favourable outcomes = 5

5
P(sum8) = [½]
36

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1 9 . In Fig. 3, in ABC, DE || BC such that AD = 2.4 cm, AB = 3.2 cm and AC = 8 cm, then what is the legnth of
AE? [1]
A

Fig. 3
D E
B C
Sol. ∵ DE || BC
AD AE
 = [½]
AB AC
2.4 AE
 =
3.2 8
24
 AE = × 8 = 6 cm [½]
32
2 0 . The nth term of an AP is (7 – 4n), then what is its common difference? [1]
S o l . Tn = 7 – 4n
T1 = 7 – 4(1) = 3
T2 = 7 – 4(2) = 7 – 8 = –1 [½]
 Common difference = T2 – T1
= –1 – 3 = –4 [½]

Section-B
Q. Nos. 21 – 26 carry two marks each.
2 1 . A bag contains 5 red balls and some blue balls. If the probability of drawing a blue ball at random from
the bag is three times that of a red ball, find the number of blue balls in the bag. [2]
S o l . Let the number of blue balls be x.
So, total number of balls in the bag = (x + 5) [½]
According to the question,
x 5
3 [1]
x5 x5
 x = 15
 Number of blue balls = 15 [½]
1  sin 
2 2 . Prove that  sec   tan . [2]
1  sin 
S o l . L.H.S.
1  sin 
=
1  sin 
(1  sin )(1  sin )
= [On rationalisation] [½]
(1  sin )(1  sin )
1  sin 
= [∵ 1  sin2   cos2 ] [½]
cos 
1 sin 
=  [½]
cos  cos 
= (sec – tan) [½]
L.H.S. = R.H.S.

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OR

tan2  cot 2 
Prove that  1 [2]
1  tan2  1  cot 2 
S o l . L.H.S.

tan2  cot 2 
= 
1  tan2  1  cot 2 

sin2  cos2 
[∵ sec2   1  tan2 , cosec2   1  cot 2 ]
cos2   sin2 
= [½]
sec2  cosec2 

sin2  cos2   2 1 1 
2 2 ∵ sec   , cosec2   
= cos   sin   cos2  sin2   [½]
1 1
cos2  sin2 

= sin2 + cos2 [½]

=1 [½]
L.H.S. = R.H.S.
2 3 . Two different dice are thrown together, find the probability that the sum of the numbers appeared is
less than 5. [2]
S o l . Total number of outcomes = 6 × 6 = 36 [½]
Favourable outcomes = {(1, 1)(1, 2)(1, 3)(2, 1)(2, 2)(3, 1)} [½]
Number of favourable outcomes = 6 [½]

6 1
 P(less than 5) =  [½]
36 6

OR
Find the probability that 5 Sundays occur in the month of November of a randomly selected year. [2]
S o l . In month of November 4 sundays are fixed.
But there are two extra days. They may be {(Sun, Mon), (Mon, Tues), (Tues, Wed), (Wed, Thurs), (Thurs,
Fri), (Fri, Sat), (Sat, Sun)} [1]
Number of favourable outcomes = 2 [½]

2
 Required probability (5 sundays) = [½]
7

2 4 . In Fig. 4, a circle touches all the four sides of a quadrilateral ABCD. If AB = 6 cm, BC = 9 cm and
CD = 8 cm, then find the length of AD. [2]

C
D

B
A
Fig. 4

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S o l . ∵ Tangents from external point are equal in length. R
C
 AP = AS ...(1) D
Q
BP = BQ ...(2) S

CR = CQ ...(3) B
A P
DR = DS ...(4)

Adding equations (1 + 2 + 3 + 4)

AP + BP + CR + DR = AS + BQ + CQ + DS [1]

AB + CD = AD + BC

6 + 8 = AD + 9

AD = 14 – 9 = 5 cm [1]
2 5 . The perimeter of a sector of a circle with radius 6.5 cm is 31 cm, then find the area of the sector.
[2]
Sol.
O
cm

6.


5
5

cm
6.

A B

 2r 
Perimeter of sector OAB = OA + OB + length of arc AB =  6.5  6.5  cm
 360 


31 = 13 + 2 ×  × r × [½]
360

r
 9 cm [½]
360

r 2 
Area of sector =
360

r
=  r  9  6.5 [½]
360
= 58.5 cm2 [½]
2 6 . Divide the polynomial (4x2 + 4x + 5) by (2x + 1) and write the quotient and the remainder. [2]

2x  1
2
S o l . 2x + 1 4x  4x  5 [1½]
2
–4x  2x
2x  5
–2x  1
4

 Quotient on dividing (4x2 + 4x + 5) by (2x + 1) is 2x + 1 and remiander = 4 [½]

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Section-C
Q. Nos. 27 to 34 carry 3 marks each.
2 7 . If  and  are the zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = x2 – 4x – 5 then find the value of 2 + 2. [3]
S o l .  and  are zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = x – 4x – 52

b c
     4 and    5, where a = 1, b = –4, c = –5 [1]
a a
Now, 2 + 2 = (+)2 – 2 [½]
= (4)2 – 2(–5) [½]
= 16 + 10 [½]
= 26 [½]
2 8 . Draw a circle of radius 4 cm. From a point 7 cm away from the centre of circle. Construct a pair of
tangents to the circle. [3]

Sol. [3]

T1

4 cm
P O
7 cm M

T2

PT1 and PT2 are required tangents.

OR
Draw a line segment of 6 cm and divide it in the ratio 3 : 2.
P
Sol. A  B [3]
6 cm
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
X
Required AP : PB = 3 : 2
2 9 . A solid metallic cuboid of dimension 24 cm × 11 cm × 7 cm is melted and recast into solid cones of
base radius 3.5 cm and height 6 cm. Find the number of cones so formed. [3]
S o l . Volume of cuboid = 24 × 11 × 7 cm3

1 2
Volume of 1 cone = r h
3
1 22
   (3.5)2  6 cm3 [1]
3 7

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Let no. of cones formed = n

1 22
 Volume of n cones = n    (3.5)2  6 cm3
3 7
Now, according of question
Volume of n cones = volume of cuboid

1 22
 n   3.5  3.5  6  24  11  7 [1]
3 7

24  11 7  3  7
n = 24 [1]
22  3.5  3.5  6
 Number of cones formed are 24.
3 0 . Prove that (1 + tan A – sec A) × (1 + tan A + sec A) = 2 tan A [3]
S o l . LHS = (1 + tan A – sec A) × (1 + tan A + sec A)
Θ (x – y) (x + y) = x2 – y2
here x = 1 + tan A
y = sec A
LHS = (1 + tan A)2 – (sec A)2 [1]
= 1 + tan2 A + 2 tan A – sec2 A [1]
= sec2 A + 2 tan A – sec2 A (1 + tan2 A= sec2 A)
= 2 tan A = RHS [1]
Hence, proved.
OR
cosec  cosec 
Prove that   2 sec2 
cosec   1 cosec   1
cosec  cosec 
S o l . LHS = 
cosec   1 cosec   1
 1 1 
 cosec    
 cosec   1 cosec   1 
 cosec   1  cosec   1 
 cosec    [1]
 (cosec   1) (cosec   1) 
 2 cosec  
 cosec   2 
 cosec   1 

2 cosec2  ∵ 1  cot 2   cosec2  

   [1]
cot 2  2 2
 cosec   1  cot 

1  1 
2  ∵ cosec   sin  
 sin2   
cos2   cos  
cot   sin  
sin2   

2
 = 2 sec2  = RHS [1]
cos2 
Hence, proved.

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3 1 . Given that 3 is an irrational number, show that  5  2 3  is an irrational number. [3]

S o l . Let 5  2 3 be a rational number.

p
52 3  , where p and q are co-prime integers. [½]
q
p
 2 3 5
q
p  5q
 [½]
q
p  5q
 3 [½]
2q
p  5q
Here, is rational as p and q are integers. [½]
2q
But it is given that 3 is irrational.
 LHS is irrational and RHS is rational. [½]

Which contradicts our assumption that 5  2 3 is a rational number.

 5  2 3 is an irrational number. [½]
Or
An army contingent of 612 members is to march behind an army band of 48 members in a parade.
The two groups are to march in the same number of columns. What is the maximum number of
columns in which they can march?
S o l . For maximum number of columns, we need to find highest common factor i.e., HCF of 612 and 48.
[½]
Now,
612 = 48 × 12 + 36 [½]
48 = 36 × 1 + 12 [½]
36 = 12 × 3 + 0 [½]
 HCF of 612 and 48 is 12. [½]
 Maximum number of columns in which they can march is 12. [½]
3 2 . Prove that, in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the
other two sides. [3]
S o l . Given : ABC is a right triangle right angled at B. A
To prove : AC2 = AB2 + BC2
Construction : Draw BD  AC. D

Proof : In ABC and ADB, [½]

ABC = ADB [Each 90°] B C
and BAC = DAB [common]
 ABC ~ ADB [By AA] [½]

AB AC
  [Corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional]
AD AB

 AB2 = AC × AD (i) [½]

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Now,
In ABC and BDC,
ABC = BDC [Each 90°]
and ACB = BCD [common]
 ABC ~ BDC [By AA] [½]
AC BC
  [Corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional]
BC CD
 BC2 = AC × CD (ii) [½]
Adding equation (i) and (ii), we get
AB2 + BC2 = AC × AD + AC × CD
= AC(AD + CD)
= AC × AC = AC2
 AC2 = AB2 + BC2
Hence, proved. [½]
Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions given at the end.
3 3 . To conduct Sports Day activities, in your rectangular shaped school ground ABCD, lines have been
drawn with chalk powder at a distance of 1 m each. 100 flower pots have been placed at a distance
1
of 1 m from each other along AD, as shown in Fig. 5. Niharika runs th the distance AD on the 2nd
4
1
line and posts a green flag. Preet runs th the distance AD on the eighth line and posts a red flag.
5
D C

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 B
Fig. 5
(i) What is the distance between the two flags?
(ii) If Rashmi has to post a blue flag exactly half way between the line segment joining the two flags,
where should she post the blue flag? [3]
S o l . AD = 100 × 1 m
= 100 m

1 100
Niharika runs th of AD   25 m on 2nd line.
4 4
 Coordinates of green flag posted by Niharika are (2, 25)

1 100
Preet runs th of AD   20 m on 8th line.
5 5
 Coordinates of red flag posted by Preet are (8, 20) [1]

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(i) Distance between two flags  (8  2)2  (20  25)2

 62  (5)2

 36  25

 61 m [1]

 8  2 25  20 
(ii) Mid-point of line segment joining the two flags =  , 
 2 2 

 45 
=  5,   5, 22.5 
 2 
 Rashmi will post a blue flag on fifth line at the distance of 22.5 m. [1]
3 4 . Solve graphically : 2x + 3y = 2, x – 2y = 8 [3]
S o l . Given lines are 2x + 3y = 2 and x – 2y = 8
2x + 3y = 2

2  2x
 y
3

x 1 2 4
y 0 2 2 [½]

and x – 2y = 8

x 8
 y
2

x 0 8 2
y 4 0 3 [½]

 We will plot the points (1, 0), (–2, 2) and (4, –2) and join them to get the graph of 2x + 3y = 2
and we will plot the points (0, –4), (8, 0) and (2, –3) and join them to get the graph of x – 2y = 8

[1½]

The graph of two given equations intersect at (4, –2)

 Solution of 2x + 3y = 2 and x – 2y = 8 is x = 4 and y = –2 [½]

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Section-D
Q. Nos. 35 to 40 carry 4 marks each.
3 5 . A two digit number is such that the product of its digits is 14. If 45 is added to the number; the digits
interchange their places. Find the number. [4]
S o l . Let the units digit of the two digit number be x.

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 Ten's digit will be . [½]
x
According to question,
14 14
10   x  45  10x  [1]
x x
140 10x2  14
  x  45 
x x
140  x2  45x 10x2  14
  [½]
x x
 9x2 – 45x – 126 = 0
 9x2 – 63x + 18x – 126 = 0
 9x(x – 7) + 18 (x – 7) = 0 [½]
 (x – 7) (9x + 18) = 0
 Either x = 7 or x = – 2 [½]
 x=7 [∵ x – 2]
14
 Ten's digit  2 [½]
7
So, the number is 27. [½]
3 6 . If 4 times the 4th term of an AP is equal to 18 times the 18th term, then find the 22nd term. [4]
S o l . Let the first term and common difference be a and d.
According to the question,
4(a + 3d) = 18 × (a + 17d) [1]
 4a + 12d = 18a + 306d
 14a + 294d = 0 [1]
 a + 21d = 0 [1]
 a22 = a + 21d
=0 [1]
OR
How many terms of the AP : 24, 21, 18, ... must be taken so that their sum is 78? [4]
S o l . Given A.P.
24, 21, 18,.....
 First term = 24 = a
and common difference = – 3 = d ...(i) [1]
Let no. of terms is n.
n
 Sum of n terms  [2a  (n  1)d] [1]
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According to question
n
 78  [2  24  3x(n  1)] [from (i) and given]
2
n
 78  [51  3n]
2
 n2 – 17n + 52 = 0 [1]
 n2 – 13n – 4n + 52 = 0
 n(n – 13) – 4 (n – 13) = 0
(n – 13) (n – 4) = 0
n = 13, 4
For first 4 terms and first 13 terms in both case we get sum 78. [1]
3 7 . The angle of elevation of the top of a building from the foot of a tower is 30°. The angle of elevation
of the top of the tower from the foot of the building is 60°. If the tower is 60 m high, find the height of
the building. [4]
S o l . Let AB = h m be the height of building and CD be height of tower.
 CD = 60 m
D

A
60 m
h [1]

60° 30°
B C
CD
In BDC, tan60 
BC
60
 BC   20 3 m ... (i) [1]
3
In ABC,
AB
tan30  [1]
BC
1 AB
  [From (i)]
3 20 3
 AB = 20 m
 Height of building = 20 m. [1]
3 8 . In Fig. 6, DEFG is a squre in a triantgle ABC right angled at A.
A

G F

B D E C
Fig. 6
Prove that
(i) AGF ~ DBG, (ii) AGF ~ EFC [4]

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S o l . Given : DEFG is a square and ABC is a right triangle right angled at A.
A

G F

B D E C
To prove : (i) AGF ~ DBG
(ii) AGF ~ EFC
Proof :
(i) In AGF and DBG
A = D = 90°
and AGF = GBD = 90° (∵ GF || BC  Corresponding angles) [1]
By AA similarity
AGF ~ DBG [1]
(ii) In AGF and EFC
A = E = 90°
AFG = ECF = 90° (∵ GF || BC  Corresponding angles) [1]
By AA similarity
AGF ~ EFC [1]
Hence proved.
OR
In an obtuse ABC(B is obtuse), AD is perpendicular to CB produced. Then prove that
AC2 = AB2 + BC2 + 2BC × BD.
S o l . Given : In ABC, B is obtuse angle.
A

D B C
AD  CB produced.
To prove : AC2 = AB2 + BC2 + 2BC × BD [1]
Proof : In ADC, D = 90°
AC2 = AD2 + DC2 ... (1) [½]
In ABD, D = 90°
AB2 = AD2 + BD2
 AD2 = AB2 – BD2 ... (2) [½]
From (1) and (2)
AC2 = AB2 – BD2 + DC2 [½]
2 2 2
= AB – BD + (BD + BC) [½]
2 2 2 2
= AB – BD + BD + BC + 2BC × BD
AC2 = AB2 + BC2 + 2BC × BD [1]

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3 9 . An open metal bucket is in the shape of a frustum of cone of height 21 cm with radii of its lower and
upper ends are 10 cm and 20 cm respectively. Find the cost of milk which can completely fill the
bucket at the rate of ` 40 per litre. [4]
S o l . For given frustum
h = 21 cm R = 20 cm
r = 10 cm
R = 20 cm [1]
21 cm
1 2
Volume of frustum = (r  R2  rR)h [½]
3

1 22 r = 10 cm
  (100  400  200)  21
3 7

1 22
   700  21 [½]
3 7
= 15400 cm3 1 litre = 1000 cm3
1
= 15.4 litre 1 cm3 = litre
1000
 Total quantity of milk = 15.4 litre [1]
Cost of 1 litre milk = Rs. 40
 Cost of 15.4 litre milk = 15.4 × 40 = Rs. 616 [1]
OR
A solid is in the shape of a cone surmounted on a hemisphere. The radius of each of them being
3.5 cm and the total height of the solid is 9.5 cm. Find the volume of the solid.
S o l . According to the question, we get following figure.

6 cm

3.5 cm [1]
3.5 cm

 Volume of solid = Volume of cone + volume of hemisphere

1 2 2
 Volume  r h  r 3 [1]
3 3
1 2
 Volume  (3.5)2  6  (3.5)3
3 3
1
 Volume  (3.5)2 [6  3.5  2]
3
1 22 7 7
 Volume     [6  7] [1]
3 7 2 2
1 22 49
 Volume     13
3 7 4

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1 2002 1001
 Volume    [½]
3 4 6
5
 Volume  166 cm3
6
5
 Volume of solid =  166cm3 [½]
6
4 0 . Find the mean of the following data: [4]

Classes 0-20 20-40 40-60 60-80 80-100 100-120

Frequency 20 35 52 44 38 31

xi  A
Sol. A = 50 ui  [2]
Classes xi fi h fiui
d i = xi – A
h = 20
0-20 10 20 10 – 50 = –40 –2 –40
20-40 30 35 30 – 50 = –20 –1 –35
40-60 50 52 50 – 50 = 0 0 0
60-80 70 44 70 – 50 = 20 1 44
80-100 90 38 90 – 50 = 40 2 76
100-120 110 31 110 – 50 = 60 3 93
fi = 220 fiui = 138

fiui
x A h [1]
fi
138
 50   20
220
50 + 12.55

 62.55 [1]

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