PM SHRI KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA GACHIBOWLI,GPRA CAMPUS, HYD-32

SAMPLE PAPER TEST 07 FOR BOARD EXAM 2024

(ANSWERS)
SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS MAX. MARKS : 80
CLASS : X DURATION : 3 HRS
General Instruction:
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-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
Questions 1 to 20 carry 1 mark each.
1. The pair of equations x + 2y + 5 = 0 and –3x – 6y + 1 = 0 have
(a) a unique solution (b) exactly two solutions
(c) Infinitely many solutions (d) no solution
Ans: (d) no solution
The given equations are:
x + 2y + 5 = 0
−3x − 6y + 1 = 0
From the given equations we have:
a1 1 b 2 1 c 5
 ; 1   ; 1 
a2 3 b2 6 3 c2 1
a b c
 1  1  1
a2 b2 c2
Hence the given pair of equations have no solution.

2. If p and q are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = 2x2 – 7x + 3, find the value of p + q –
pq is
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) None of these
Ans: (b) 2
Here, a = 2, b = -7 and c = 3
p + q = -b/a = 7/2 and pq = c/a = 3/2
7 3 73 4
p  q  pq     2
2 2 2 2

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3. If sin 2A = tan² 45° where A is an acute angle, then the value of A is
2
(a) 60° (b) 45° (c) 30° (d) 15°
Ans: (d) 15°
1 1 1
sin 2 A  tan 2 450  12   sin 300  2 A  300  A  150
2 2 2

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4. A girl walks 200m towards East and then 150m towards North. The distance of the girl from the
starting point is
(a) 350m (b) 250m (c) 300 m (d) 325 m
Ans: (b) 250m
Let girl starting point is A and she goes to B towards east covering 200 m distance .
Now from B she moves 150 m towards north let at point C.

Then, using Pythagoras theorem we get,

⇒ AC = √(AB² + BC²) ⇒ AC = √(200² + 150²) ⇒ AC = √(40000 + 22500)
⇒ AC = √62500 ⇒ AC = 250 m

5. In ΔABC right angled at B, if cotC = √3 , then then cosAsinC + sinAcosC =

(a) –1 (b) 0 (c) 1 (d) √3 / 2
Ans: (c) 1
cot C = √3 = cot 30°, so, ∠C = 30°,
Hence, ∠A = 60°.
1 1 3 3 1 3 1 3 4
So, cos A sin C + sin A cos C         1
2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4

6. If is an acute angle and tan + cot = 2, then the value of sin3 + cos3 is
1 2
(a) 1 (b) (c) (d) 2
2 2
2
Ans: (c)
2
1
tan   cot   2  tan    2  tan 2   2 tan   1  0
tan 
 (tan   1)2  0  tan   1  tan 450    450
3 3
3 3 3 0  1   1 
3 0 1 1 1 2
Now,sin   cos   sin 45  cos 45         
 2  2 2 2 2 2 2 2

7. If the distance between the points (4,p) and (1,0) is 5, then value of p is
(a) 4 only (b) ±4 (c) -4 only (d) 0
Ans: (b) ±4
The points given are (4, p) and (1, 0)
By distance formula, 5 = √(4 − 1)2 + p2
⇒ 25 = (4 − 1)2 + p2 ⇒ 25 = 32 + p2 ⇒ 25 = 9 + p2
⇒ p2 = 25 – 9 = 16 ⇒ p = ±4
8. If p and q are positive integers such that p = a3b2 and q = a2b, where ‘a’ and ‘b’ are prime
numbers, then the LCM ( p, q) is …..
(a) ab (b) a2b2 (c) a3b2 (d) a3b3

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 Ans: (c) a3b2

9. 108 can be expressed as a product of its primes as ……………..

(a) 23 x 32 (b) 23 x 33 (c) 22 x 32 (d) 22 x 33
Ans: (d) 22 x 33
108 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 = 22 x 33

10. If angle between two radii of a circle is 130⁰, the angle between the tangents at the ends of the
radii is :
(a) 90⁰ (b) 50⁰ (c) 70⁰ (d) 40⁰
Ans: (b) 50⁰

11. The relationship between mean, median and mode for a moderately skewed distribution is
(a) mode = median – 2 mean (b) mode = 3 median – 2 mean
(c) mode = 2 median – 3 mean (d) mode = median – mean
Ans: (b) mode = 3 median – 2 mean

12. For the following distribution:

Marks Below Below Below Below Below Below
10 20 30 40 50 60
No. of Students 3 12 27 57 75 80
the modal class is
(a) 10 – 20 (b) 20 – 30 (c) 30 – 40 (d) 50 – 60
Ans: (c) 30 – 40
Marks 0 – 10 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50 50 – 60
No. of Students 3 9 15 30 18 5
Highest frequency is 30 which belong to 30 – 40. Hence, Modal class is 30 – 40

13. The area of a quadrant of a circle, whose circumference is 22 cm, is

11 2 77 77 77
(a) cm (b) cm2 (c) cm2 (d) cm2
8 8 2 4
77
Ans: (b) cm2
8
Let the radius of the circle be 'r'
Circumference (C) = 22 cm
⇒ radius (r) = C/2π = 22/(2 × 22/7) = (22 × 7)/(2 × 22) = 7/2 cm
Therefore, the area of a quadrant = 1/4 × πr2
= 1/4 × 22/7 × 7/2 × 7/2
= 77/8 cm2

14. If the quadratic equation x2 + 4x + k = 0 has real and equal roots, then
(a) k < 4 (b) k > 4 (c) k = 4 (d) k ≥ 4
Ans: (c) k = 4
For a quadratic equation to have equal and real roots the discriminant should be equal to zero.
D = 0. Now, D = b2 – 4ac
⇒ 0 = (4)2 – 4 (1)(k) ⇒ 0 = 16 – 4k ⇒ 4k = 16 ⇒ k = 16/4 ⇒ k = 4

15. Volumes of two spheres are in the ratio 64 : 27. The ratio of their surface areas is
(a) 3 : 4 (b) 4 : 3 (c) 9 : 16 (d) 16 : 9
Ans: (d) 16 : 9
Let the radius of two spheres be r1 and r2.
Given, the ratio of the volume of two spheres = 64 : 27

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 4 3
r
V1 3 1 r13 64 r 4
  3  1 
V2 4
 r23 r2 27 r2 3
3
Let the surface areas of the two spheres be S1 and S2.
2
S1 4 r12 r12  4  16
∴     
S 2 4 r2 2 r2 2  3  9

16. The area of the square that can be inscribed in a circle of radius 8 cm is
(a) 256 cm² (b) 128 cm² (c) 64√2 cm² (d) 64 cm²
Ans: (b) 128 cm²
Radius of circle =8 cm
⇒ Diameter = 8 × 2=16 cm
The diameter of circle = diagonal of square =16 cm = a√2
⇒ a = 16/√2 = 8√2
Area of square = (side)2 = (8√2)2 = 128 cm2

17. Two dice are thrown at the same time and the product of numbers appearing on them is noted.
The probability that the product is a prime number is
(a) 1/3 (b) 1/6 (c) 1/5 (d) 5/6
Ans: (b) 1/6
Total number of possible outcomes = 36
Now for the product of the numbers on the dice is prime number can be have in these possible
ways = (1, 2), (2, 1), (1, 3), (3, 1), (5, 1), (1, 5)
So, number of possible ways = 6
∴ Required probability = 6/36 = 1/6

18. In ABC, DE || AB, If CD = 3 cm, EC = 4 cm, BE = 6 cm, then DA is equal to

(a) 7.5 cm (b) 3 cm (c) 4.5 cm (d) 6 cm
Ans: (c) 4.5 cm
CD CE 3 4 9
DE || AB      DA   4.5cm
DA EB DA 6 2

DIRECTION: In the question number 19 and 20, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a
statement of Reason (R).
Choose the correct option

19. Assertion (A): The point (0, 4) lies on y -axis.

Reason (R): The x co-ordinate on the point on y -axis is zero.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason(R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason(R) is true.
Ans: (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)

20. Assertion (A): If HCF ( 90, 144) = 18, then LCM (90, 144) = 720
Reason (R): HCF (a, b) x LCM (a, b) = a x b
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).

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 (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
Ans: (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
HCF x LCM = Product of two numbers
90  144
 LCM   5  144  720
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SECTION – B
Questions 21 to 25 carry 2 marks each.

21. The length of the minute hand of a clock is 14 cm. Find the area swept by the minute hand in 5
minutes.
Ans: We know that the minute hand completes one rotation in 1 hour or 60 minutes.
Length of the minute hand (r) = 14 cm
Area swept by minute hand in 1 minute = πr2/60
Thus, area swept by minute hand in 5 minutes = (πr2/60) × 5 = πr2/12
= 1/12 × 22/7 × 14 × 14 cm2
= 154/3 cm2
OR
In a circle of radius 21 cm, an arc subtends an angle of 60° at the centre. Find (i) the length of the
arc (ii) area of the sector formed by the arc
Ans: Here, r = 21 cm, θ = 60°

Area of the segment APB = Area of sector AOPB - Area of ΔAOB

(i) Length of the Arc, APB = θ/360° × 2πr
= 60°/360° × 2 × 22/7 × 21 cm
= 22 cm
(ii) Area of the sector, AOBP = θ/360° x πr2
= 60°/360° × 22/7 × 21 × 21 cm2 = 231 cm2

22. For what value of k will the following system of linear equations have no solution?
3x + y = 1; (2k – 1) x + (k – 1) y = 2k + 1
Ans: 3x + y – 1 = 0
(2k – 1)x + (k – 1)y – 2k – 1 = 0
a1 3 b1 1 c1 1 1
 ;  ;  
a2 2k  1 b2 k  1 c2 2k  1 2k  1
a b c
For no solutions, 1  1  1
a2 b2 c2
3 1 1 3 1
     ⇒ 3k – 3 = 2k – 1 ⇒ k = 2
2 k  1 k  1 2k  1 2k  1 k  1

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23. From a point P, two tangents PA and PB are drawn to a circle C(0, r). If OP = 2r, then find ∠APB.
Prove that triangle APB is an equilateral triangle.

Ans: Let APO  

OA 1
 sin     sin 300    300
OP 2
 APO  2  2(300 )  600
Also, PAB  PBA  600 ( PA  PB)
⇒ ∆APB is an equilateral triangle.

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24. If tan (A + B) = 3 and tan (A – B) = ; 0° < A+B ≤ 90°; A > B, find A and B.
3
Ans: tan(A + B) = √3 = tan 60°
⇒ A + B = 60° ……(i)
tan(A – B) = 1/√3 = tan 30° ⇒ A – B = 30° …… (ii)
Adding equation (i) and (ii),
2A = 90° ⇒ A = 45°
Putting the value of A in equation (i), 45° + B = 60°
⇒ B = 60°- 45° ⇒ B = 15°
OR
If xsin3θ + ycos3θ = sinθ cosθ and xsinθ = ysinθ then find x2 + y2.
Ans:

25. ABCD is a trapezium in which AB || CD and its diagonals intersect each other at the point O.
OA OB
Using a similarity criterion of two triangles, show that 
OC OD
Ans: Given : ABCD is a trapezium, AB II CD

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 In ∆AOB and ∆COD
∠OBA = ∠ODC ----eq.1 (alt.angles are equal)
∠OAB = ∠OCD ----eq.2 (alt.angles are equal)
Therefore, ∆AOB ∼ ∆COD( A.A Similarity)
OA OB
Hence, 
OC OD

SECTION – C
Questions 26 to 31 carry 3 marks each.
26. The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9. Also 9 times this number is twice the number
obtained by reversing the order of the digits. Find the number.
Ans: Let the tens digits and unit digit of the number be x and y respectively. Then, the number
will be 10x + y
Number after reversing the digits is 10y + x
According to the question,
x + y = 9... (i)
9(10x + y) = 2(10y + x)
⇒ 88x – 11y = 0 ⇒ 8x + y = 0... (ii)
Adding equation (i) and (ii), we get
9x = 9 ⇒ x = 1
Putting the value in equation (i), we get y = 8
Hence, the number is 18.
OR
Yash scored 40 marks in a test, getting 3 marks for each right answer and losing 1 mark for each
wrong answer. Had 4 marks been awarded for each correct answer and 2 marks been deducted for
each incorrect answer, then Yash would have scored 50 marks. How many questions were there in
the test?
Ans: Let x be the number of right answers and y be the number of wrong answers.
According to the question,
3x – y = 40 ….(i)
and, 2x – y = 25 ….(ii)
On subtraction, we get: x = 15
putting the value of x in (i), we get 3 (15)-y = 40 y = 5
Number of right answers= 15 answers
Number of wrong answers= 5 answers.
Total Number of questions = 5 + 15 = 20

27. Prove that (sinA + cosecA)2 + (cosA + secA)2 = 7 + tan2A + cot2A

Ans: L.H.S = (sinA + cosecA)2 + (cosA + secA)2
=sin2 A + cosec2 A +2sinAcosecA + cos2 A + sec2 A +2cosAsecA
= sin2 A + cos2 A +cosec2 A+sec2 A +2sinA×1/sinA + 2cosA×1/cosA
Since, (sin2 A + cos2 A =1)
(sec2 A =1 + tan2A, cosec2 A = 1 + cot2A)
= 1 + 1 + cot2A +1 + tan2A +2 +2
= 7 + tan2A +cot2A = RHS

28. Prove that √5 is an irrational number.

p
Ans: Let 5 is a rational number then we have 5 , where p and q are co-primes.
q
 p  5q
Squaring both sides, we get p 2  5q 2
 p2 is divisible by 5  p is also divisible by 5
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 So, assume p = 5m where m is any integer.
Squaring both sides, we get p2 = 25m2
But p 2  5q 2
Therefore, 5q2 = 25m2  q2 = 5m2
 q2 is divisible by 5  q is also divisible by 5
From above we conclude that p and q have one common factor i.e. 5 which contradicts that p and
q are co-primes.
Therefore, our assumption is wrong.
Hence, 5 is an irrational number.

29. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 – 2x – 8 and verify the relationship between the
zeroes and the coefficients of the polynomial.
Ans: Given, f(x)=x2 − 2x – 8
The zeroes of f(x) are given by, f(x) = 0
⇒ x2 + 2x − 4x – 8 = 0 ⇒ x (x + 2) − 4(x + 2) = 0 ⇒ (x + 2) (x − 4) = 0
⇒ x = −2 (or) x = 4
Hence, the zeros of f(x) = x2 − 2x − 8 are α = −2 and β = 4
b
α + β = -2 + 4 = 2 = =2
a
c
αβ = -2 x 4= -8 = =-8
a

30. Prove that the lengths of the tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.
Ans: Given, To Prove, Constructions and Figure – 1½ marks
Correct Proof – 1½ marks
OR
In the figure XY and X'Y' are two parallel tangents to a circle with centre O and another tangent
AB with point of contact C interesting XY at A and X'Y' at B, what is the measure of ∠AOB.

Ans: Join OC. Since, the tangents drawn to a circle from an external point are equal.
∴ AP = AC

In Δ PAO and Δ AOC, we have:

AO = AO [Common]

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 OP = OC [Radii of the same circle]
AP = AC
⇒ Δ PAO ≅ Δ AOC [SSS Congruency]
∴ ∠PAO = ∠CAO = ∠1
∠PAC = 2 ∠1 ...(1)
Similarly ∠CBQ = 2 ∠2 ...(2)
Again, we know that sum of internal angles on the same side of a transversal is 180°.
∴ ∠PAC + ∠CBQ = 180°
⇒ 2 ∠1 + 2 ∠2 = 180° [From (1) and (2)]
⇒ ∠1 + ∠2 = 180°/2 = 90° ...(3)
Also ∠1 + ∠2 + ∠AOB = 180° [Sum of angles of a triangle]
⇒ 90° + ∠AOB = 180°
⇒ ∠AOB = 180° − 90°
⇒ ∠AOB = 90°.

31. Two dice are thrown at the same time. What is the probability that the sum of the two numbers
appearing on the top of the dice is
(i) 8? (ii) 7? (iii) less than or equal to 12?
Ans: (i) Number of outcomes with sum of the numbers 8 = 5
∴ Required Probability = 5/36
(ii) Number of outcomes with sum of the numbers 7 = 6
∴ Required Probability = 6/36 = 1/6
(iii) Number of outcomes with sum of the numbers less than or equal to 12 = 36
∴ Required Probability = 36/36 = 1

SECTION – D
Questions 32 to 35 carry 5 marks each.

32. State and Prove Basic Proportionality Theorem.

Ans: Statement – 1 mark
Given, To prove, Construction and figure of 2 marks
Proof of 2 marks

33. A person on tour has Rs.360 for his expenses. If he extends his tour for 4 days, he has to cut down
his daily expenses by Rs.3. Find the original duration of the tour.
Ans: Let days be the original duration of the tour.
Total expenditure on tour ₹ 360
Expenditure per day ₹ 360/x
Duration of the extended tour (x + 4) days
Expenditure per day according to the new schedule ₹ 360/(x + 4)
Given that daily expenses are cut down by ₹ 3
360 360
As per the given condition,  3
x x4
1 1 
 360   3
 x x4
1 1  3 1
   
 x x  4  360 120
x4 x 1 4 1
   
x( x  4) 120 x( x  4) 120
⇒ x(x + 4) = 480
⇒ x² + 4x = 480
⇒ x² + 4x – 480 = 0
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 ⇒ x² + 24x – 20x – 480 = 0
⇒ x(x + 24) - 20(x + 24) = 0
⇒ x – 20 = 0 or x + 24 = 0
⇒ x = 20 or x = -24
Since the number of days cannot be negative. So, x = 20
Therefore, the original duration of the tour was 20 days

OR
Rs.6500 were divided equally among a certain number of persons. Had there been 15 more
persons, each would have got Rs.30 less. Find the original number of persons.
Ans: Let the original number of persons be x
Total money which was divided = Rs. 6500
Each person share = Rs. 6500/x
6500 6500
According to the question,   30
x x  15
6500 x  97500  6500 x
  30
x ( x  15)
97500 3250
  30  1
x ( x  15) x( x  15)
⇒ x² + 15x – 3250 = 0
⇒ x² + 65x – 50x – 3250 = 0
⇒ x(x + 65) – 50(x + 65) = 0
⇒ (x + 65)(x – 50) = 0
⇒ x = -65, 50
Since the number of persons cannot be negative, hence the original numbers of person is 50

34. Ramesh made a bird-bath for his garden in the shape of a cylinder with a hemispherical
depression at one end. The height of the cylinder is 1.45 m and its radius is 30 cm. Find the total
surface area of the bird-bath.

Ans: Let h be height of the cylinder, and r the common radius of the cylinder and hemisphere.
Then, the total surface area = CSA of cylinder + CSA of hemisphere
= 2 rh + 2 r2 = 2 r (h + r)
22
=2x x 30 (145 + 30) cm2
7
22
=2x x 30 x 175 cm2
7
= 33000 cm2 = 3.3 m2
OR
A tent is in shape of a cylinder surmounted by a conical top. If the height and diameter of the
cylindrical part are 2.1m and 4m respectively and the slant height of the top is 2.8m. Find the area

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 of canvas used for making the tent. Also find the cost of canvas of the tent at the rate of 500 per
m2 .
Ans: Radius = 2m, Slant height l= 2.8m , height h= 2.1m
Cost of canvas per m2= Rs.500
Area of canvas used = CSA of cone + CSA of cylinder
= πrl + 2πrh
=22/7 x 2 x 2.8 + 2 x 22/7 x 2 x 2.1
=17.6 + 26.4
=44m2
Cost of the canvas of tent =44 x 500
=Rs.22,000

35. The following frequency distribution gives the monthly consumption of 68 consumers of a
locality. Find median, mean and mode of the data and compare them.
Monthly consumption of Number of consumers
electricity (in units)
65-85 4
85-105 5
105-125 13
125-145 20
145-165 14
165-185 8
185-205 4
Ans: For mean , median , mode
To calculate xi , cumulative frequency , identifying highest frequency
Formulae for mean , median, mode

Mean = a   i i  135 
fd 140
 fi 68
=137.05
n 
 2  cf   34  22 
Median = l    h  = 125    20   125  12  137
 f   20 
 
 f1  f 0   20  13 
Mode = l    h   125    20 
 2 f1  f 0  f 2   40  13  14 
7 
 125    20   125  10.77  135.77
 13 

SECTION – E(Case Study Based Questions)

Questions 36 to 38 carry 4 marks each.

36. Case Study-2

In order to conduct sports day activities in your school, lines have been drawn with chalk powder
at a distance of 1 m each in a rectangular shaped ground ABCD. 100 flower pots have been
placed at the distance of 1 m from each other along AD, as shown in the following figure.
1 1
Niharika runs ( )th distance AD on the 2nd line and posts a green Flag. Preet runs ( ) th
4 5
distance AD on the eighth line and posts are red flags. Taking A as the origin AB along x-axis
and AD along y-axis, answer the following questions:
(i) Find the coordinates of the green flag. (1)
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 (ii) Find the distance between the two flags. (1)
(iii) If Rashmi has to post a blue flag exactly halfway between the line segment joining the two
flags, where should she post her flag? (2)
OR
(iii) If Joy has to post a flag at one fourth distance from the green flag, in the line segment joining
the green and red flags, then where should he post his flag? (2)

 1 
Ans: (i) Position of the red flag is  2, 100   (2, 25)
 4 
(ii) Distance between the two flags = (36  25) = 61cm
 2  8 25  20 
(iii) Position of the blue flag =  , 
 2 2 
  5, 22.5 
OR

Required point is (3.5, 23.75)

37. Case Study – 3

Lakshaman Jhula is located 5 kilometers north-east of the city of Rishikesh in the Indian state of
Uttarakhand. The bridge connects the villages of Tapovan to Jonk. Tapovan is in Tehri Garhwal
district, on the west bank of the river, while Jonk is in Pauri Garhwal district, on the east bank.
Lakshman Jhula is a pedestrian bridge also used by motorbikes. It is a landmark of Rishikesh. A
group of Class X students visited Rishikesh in Uttarakhand on a trip. They observed from a point
(P) on a river bridge that the angles of depression of opposite banks of the river are 60° and 30°
respectively. The height of the bridge is about 18 meters from the river.

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 Based on the above information answer the following questions.
(i) Find the distance PA. (1)
(ii) Find the distance PB (1)
(iii) Find the width AB of the river. (2)
OR
(iii) Find the height BQ if the angle of the elevation from P to Q be 30°. (2)
PC
Ans: (i) sin 600 
PA
3 18 36
   PA   12 3m
2 PA 3
PC
(ii) sin 300 
PB
1 18
   PB  36 m
2 PB
PC 18
(iii) tan 60 0   3  AC  6 3m
AC AC
PC 1 18
tan 300     CB  18 3m
CB 3 CB
Width AB = AC + CB = 6 3m  18 3m  24 3m

OR

RB = PC = 18 m & PR = CB = 18√3m
QR 1 QR
tan 300     QR  18m
PR 3 18 3
QB = QR + RB = 18 + 18 = 36 m.
Hence height BQ is 36m.

38. Case Study-1

Mohan takes a loan from a bank for his car. Mohan replays his total loan of Rs.118000 by paying
every month starting with the first instalment of Rs.1000. If he increases the instalment by Rs.100
every month.

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 (i) What is the first term and common difference of given question. (1)
(ii) The amount paid buy him in 30th instalment. (1)
(iii) The amount paid by him in the 30 instalments is (2)
(OR)
(iii) What amount does he still have to pay after 30th instalment? (2)
Ans: (i) Given , a1 =1000
Common difference, d =100
Total loan= Rs.1,18,000
(ii)a30 = a + 29d
= 1000 + 29 x 100
= 3900
Amount paid in 30th installment is Rs.3900
30
(iii) S30 = [2x 1000 +(30 -1) x 100]
2
=15 x 4900
=73,500
Amount paid in 30 installments is Rs.73,500
(OR)
The amount he still have to pay after 30 installments=Rs.118000 – Rs. 73,500
=Rs.44,500

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PM SHRI KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA GACHIBOWLI,GPRA CAMPUS,HYD-32
SAMPLE PAPER TEST 08 FOR BOARD EXAM 2024
(ANWERS)
SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS MAX. MARKS : 80
CLASS : X DURATION : 3 HRS
General Instruction:
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-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
Questions 1 to 20 carry 1 mark each.
1. The pair of linear equations 2x + 3y = 5 and 4x + 6y = 10 is
(a) inconsistent (b) consistent (c) dependent consistent (d) none of these
Ans: (c)
a1 2 1 b1 3 1 c1 5 1
  ,   ,  
a2 4 2 b2 6 2 c2 10 2
a1 b1 c1
  
a2 b2 c2
Therefore, the pair of linear equations has infinity many solutions and hence dependent
consistent

2. Points A(3, 1), B(5, 1), C(a, b) and D(4, 3) are vertices of a parallelogram ABCD. The values of
a and b are respectively
(a) a = 6, b = 3 (b) a = 2, b = 1 (c) a = 4, b = 2 (d) None of these
Ans: (a) a = 6, b = 3

3. If ΔABC ~ ΔEDF and ΔABC is not similar to ΔDEF, then which of the following is not true?
(a) BC · EF = AC · FD (b) AB · EF = AC · DE
(c) BC · DE = AB · EF (d) BC · DE = AB · FD
Ans: (c) BC · DE = AB · EF

4. If sec A = 15/7 and A + B = 90°, find the value of cosec B.

(a) 8/7 (b) 12/7 (c) 7/15 (d) 15/7
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 Ans: (d)

5. The LCM of two numbers is 14 times their HCF. The sum of LCM and HCF is 600. If one
number is 280, then the other number is
(a) 20 (b) 28 (c) 60 (d) 80
Ans: (d) According to the question, LCM + HCF = 600
Since LCM = 14 × HCF
⇒ 14 × HCF + HCF = 600 ⇒ 15 × HCF = 600 ⇒ HCF = 600 ÷ 15 = 40
⇒ LCM = 600 – HCF = 600 – 40 = 560
We know that HCF (a, b) × LCM (a, b) = a × b
⇒ Other number = 40 x 560 /280 = 80

6. When 2120 is expressed as the product of its prime factors we get

(a) 2 × 5³ × 53 (b) 2³ × 5 × 53 (c) 5 × 7² × 31 (d) 5² × 7 × 33
Ans: (b) 2120 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 5 × 53 = 23 × 5 × 53

7. If p and q are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = 2x2 – 7x + 3, find the value of p + q
– pq is
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) None of these
Ans: (b) 2

8. ABCD is a trapezium with AD ∥ BC and AD = 4cm. If the diagonals AC and BD intersect each
other at O such that AO/OC = DO/OB =1/2, then BC =
(a) 6cm (b) 7cm (c) 8cm (d) 9cm
Ans: (c) 8cm

9. If the angle between two radii of a circle is 140°, then the angle between the tangents at the ends
of the radii is
(a) 90° (b) 50° (c) 70° (d) 40°
Ans: (d) 40°

10. The number of revolutions made by a circular wheel of radius 0.7 m in rolling a distance of 176
m is
(a) 22 (b) 24 (c) 75 (d) 40
Ans: (d) 40

11. In ΔABC, right angled at B, AB = 5 cm and sin C = 1/2. Determine the length of side AC.
(a) 10 cm (b) 15 cm (c) 20 cm (d) none of these
Ans: (a)

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 AB 1 5
sin C     AC  10cm
AC 2 AC

12. In the ∆ABC, D and E are points on side AB and AC respectively such that DE || BC. If AE = 2
cm, AD = 3 cm and BD = 4.5 cm, then CE equals

(a) 1 cm (b) 2 cm (c) 3 cm (d) 4 cm

Ans: (c) 3 cm
AD AE 3 2
    CE  3cm
BD CE 4.5 CE

13. The median class of the following data is:

Marks 0 – 10 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50 50 – 60
No. of students 8 10 12 22 30 18
(a) 20 – 30 (b) 30 – 40 (c) 40 – 50 (d) 50 – 60
Ans: (b)

14. Two dice are thrown simultaneously. What is the probability of getting doublet?
(a) 1/36 (b) 1/6 (c) 5/6 (d) 11/36
Ans: (b) 1/6
Number of Possible outcomes are 36
Number of favourable outcomes = 6
Probability = 6/36 = 1/6

4sin   cos 
15. If 4 tan  = 3, then the value of is
4sin   cos 
(a) 1/2 (b) 1/3 (c) 1/4 (d) 1/5
Ans: (a) 1/2
Dividing Numerator and Denominator by cos, we get
3
4sin   cos  4 tan   1 4  4  1 3  1 2 1
    
4sin   cos  4 tan   1 4  3  1 3  1 4 2
4
16. The area of the square that can be inscribed in a circle of radius 8 cm is
(a) 256 cm² (b) 128 cm² (c) 64√2 cm² (d) 64 cm²
Ans: (b) 128 cm²

17. The ratio of the total surface area to the lateral surface area of a cylinder with base radius 80 cm
and height 20 cm is
(a) 1 : 2 (b) 2 : 1 (c) 3 : 1 (d) 5 : 1
Ans: (d) 5 : 1

18. The mean and mode of a frequency distribution are 28 and 16 respectively. The median is
(a) 22 (b) 23.5 (c) 24 (d) 24.5
Ans: (c) 24
We know that, Mode = 3 Median – 2 Mean
⇒ 3 Median = Mode + 2 Mean
⇒ 3 Median = 16 + 2 × 28 ⇒ Median = 72/3 = 24

DIRECTION: In the question number 19 and 20, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a
statement of Reason (R).
Choose the correct option
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19. Statement A (Assertion): The value of y is –6, for which the distance between the points P(2, –
3) and Q(10, y) is 10.
Statement R( Reason) : Distance between two given points A (x1, y1) and B (x2, y2) is given by
AB = ( x2  x1 ) 2  ( y2  y1 )2
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
Ans: (d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

20. Statement A (Assertion): The number 6n never end with digit 0 for any natural number n..
Statement R( Reason) : The number 9n never end with digit 0 for any natural number n.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
Ans: (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of assertion (A)

SECTION – B
Questions 21 to 25 carry 2 marks each.

21. In the given figure, find the value of x in terms of a, b and c.

Ans: In ∆s LMK and PNK, we have

∠M = ∠N = 50⁰ and ∠K = ∠K
So, by AA similarity criterion, ∆LMK ~ ∆PNK
LM KM a bc ac
Thus,    x
PN KN x c bc

22. XY and MN are the tangents drawn at the end points of the
diameter DE of the circle with centre O. Prove that XY ||
MN.
Ans: Since, XY is the tangent to the circle at the point D.
⇒ OD ⊥ XY ⇒ ∠EDX = 90°
Also, MN is the tangent to the circle at E.
⇒ OE ⊥ MN ⇒ ∠ DEN = 90°
As, ∠EDX = ∠DEN (each 90°)
which are alternate interior angles.
⇒ XY ||MN
23. A rope by which a cow is tethered is increased from 16mto 23m. How much additional ground
does it have now to graze?
Ans: Given : length of rope (r) = 16 m
Increased length of rope (R) = 23 m
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 Hence the additional area cow can graze =  R 2   r 2   ( R 2  r 2 )
22 22
 (232  162 )  (529  256)
7 7
22
  273  858m 2
7
OR
In the below figure, OACB is a quadrant of a circle with centre O and radius 3.5 cm. If OD = 2
cm, find the area of the (i) quadrant OACB, (ii) shaded region.

1 2 1 22 7 7 77
Ans: (i) Area of the quadrant OACB =  r =    = =9.625 cm2
4 4 7 2 2 8
(ii) Area of the BOD = (1/2) x OB x OD = (1/2) x 3.5 x 2 = 3.5 cm2
Area of the shaded region = Area of the quadrant OACB – Area of the BOD
= 9.625 – 3.5 = 6.125 cm2

24. In figure, ABCD is a rectangle. Find the values of x and y.

Ans: AB = DC and BC = AD
⇒ x + y = 30 ...(i)
and x – y = 14 ...(ii)
Adding (i) and (ii), we get 2x = 44 ⇒ x = 22
⇒ y = 30 - 22 = 8
Thus, x = 22 and y = 8

25. Find A and B, if sin (A + 2B) = √3/2 and cos (A + B) = 1/2.

Ans: Given : sin (A + 2B) = sin 60°
⇒ A + 2B = 60° ...(i)
cos (A + B) = cos 60°
⇒ A + B = 60° ...(ii)
Subtracting equation (i) and (ii), we get B = 0°
Putting the value of B in equation (ii), we get,
A = 60° – 0° = 60°
So, A = 60° and B = 0°.
OR
If (1 + cos A) (1 – cos A) = 3/4 , find the value of tan A.
Ans: (1 + cos A) (1 – cos A) = 3/4
⇒ 1 – cos²A = 3/4 ⇒ cos²A = 1 – 3/4 = 1/4 ⇒ cosA = ±1/2
Also, 1 – cos²A = 3/4 ⇒ sin²A = 3/4 ⇒ sinA = ±√3/2
⇒ tanA = sinA/cosA = ±√3

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 SECTION – C
Questions 13 to 22 carry 3 marks each.
26. A part of monthly hostel charges in a college is fixed and the remaining depends on the number
of days one has taken food in the mess. When a student ‘A’ takes food for 22 days, he has to
pay Rs. 1380 as hostel charges; whereas a student ‘B’, who takes food for 28 days, pays Rs.
1680 as hostel charges. Find the fixed charges and the cost of food per day.
Ans: Let the fixed hostel charges be Rs. x and the cost of food per day be Rs. y.
According to the question, we get
x + 22y = 1380 ...(i)
and x + 28y = 1680 ...(ii)
Subtracting (i) from (ii), we get
6y = 300 ⇒ y = 300 ÷ 6 = 50
Putting y = 50 in (i), we get
x + 22(50) = 1380 ⇒ x + 1100 = 1380 ⇒ x = 280
∴ Fixed hostel charges = Rs. 280 and cost of the food per day = Rs. 50.
OR
The ratio of income of two persons is 9 : 7 and the ratio of their expenditure is 4 : 3, if each of
them manage to save Rs. 2000/month. Find their monthly incomes.
Ans: Let the income of first person be 9x and the income of second person be 7x. Further, let
the expenditures of first and second persons be 4y and 3y respectively. Then, Saving of the first
person = 9x – 4y
Saving of the second person = 7x – 3y
According to question,
9x – 4y = 2000 or 9x – 4y – 2000 = 0 ...(i)
and 7x – 3y = 2000 or 7x – 3y – 2000 = 0 ...(ii)
Solving (i) and (ii), we get x = 2000 and y = 4000
Thus, monthly income of first person = 9 × 2000 = Rs. 18000
Monthly income of second person = 7 × 4000 = Rs. 28000

sin   cos   1
27. Prove that:  sec   tan 
sin   cos   1
tan   1  sec 
And: LHS = tan   1  sec  (Dividing numerator and denominator by cos)

tan   sec   1

tan   1  sec 
tan   sec   (sec 2   tan 2  )

tan   1  sec 
(sec   tan  )(1  sec   tan  )

tan   1  sec 
 sec   tan  = RHS

28. Prove that √5 is and irrational number.

p
Ans: Let 5 is a rational number then we have 5 , where p and q are co-primes.
q
 p  5q
Squaring both sides, we get p 2  5q 2
 p2 is divisible by 5  p is also divisible by 5
So, assume p = 5m where m is any integer.
Squaring both sides, we get p2 = 25m2
But p 2  5q 2
Therefore, 5q2 = 25m2  q2 = 5m2

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  q2 is divisible by 5  q is also divisible by 5
From above we conclude that p and q have one common factor i.e. 5 which contradicts that p
and q are co-primes.
Therefore, our assumption is wrong.
Hence, 5 is an irrational number.

29. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 6x2 – 7x – 3 and verify the relationship between the
zeroes and the coefficients of the polynomial.
Ans: 6x2 – 7x – 3 = 0
6x2 – 9x + 2x – 3 = 0
3x(2x – 3) + 1(2x – 3) = 0
 (3x + 1) (2x – 3) = 0
1 3
x = ,
3 2
1 3 2  9 7 b 7 b
Now,        and     
3 2 6 6 a 6 a
1 3 1 c 1 c
    and    
3 2 2 a 2 a
30. Prove that the intercept of a tangent between two parallel tangents to a circle subtends a right
angle at the center
Ans: Given: XY and X'Y' are two parallel tangents to the circle wth centre O and AB is the
tangent at the point C, which intersects XY at A and X'Y' at B.

In ΔOAP and ΔOAC

AP = AC ( Tangents from to same point A)
PO = OC ( Radii of the same circle)
OA = OA ( Common side)
so, ΔOAP = ΔOAC (SSS congruence criterion)
∴ ∠AOP =∠AOC = ∠1 (CPCT)
Similarly, ∠BOQ =∠BOC = ∠2
Now, POQ is a diameter of the circle.
Hence, it is a straight line.
∴ ∠1 + ∠1 + ∠2 + ∠2 = 180°
2(∠1 + ∠2) = 180°
∴ ∠1 + ∠2 = 90°
∴ ∠AOB = 90°.
OR
Prove that opposite sides of a quadrilateral circumscribing a circle subtend supplementary
angles at the centre of the circle.
Ans: Let ABCD be the quadrilateral circumscribing a circle at the center O such that it touches
the circle at the point P,Q,R,S. Let join the vertices of the quadrilateral ABCD to the center of
the circle

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 In ΔOAP and ΔOAS
AP=AS ( Tangents from to same point A)
PO=OS ( Radii of the same circle)
OA=OA ( Common side)
so, ΔOAP=ΔOAS (SSS congruence criterion)
∴ ∠POA=∠AOS (CPCT)
⇒ ∠1=∠8
Similarly, ∠2=∠3, ∠4=∠5 and ∠6=∠7
∠1+∠2 +∠3+∠4+∠5+∠6+∠7+∠8 = 360⁰
⇒ (∠1 +∠8) +(∠2 +∠3) + (∠4 +∠5) + (∠6 +∠7) = 360⁰
⇒ 2(∠1) + 2(∠2) + 2(∠5) + 2(∠6) = 360⁰
⇒ (∠1) + (∠2) + (∠5) + (∠6) = 180⁰
∴ ∠AOD + ∠COD=180⁰
Similarly, ∠BOC + ∠DOA = 180⁰

31. One card is drawn at random from a well-shuffled deck of 52 playing cards. Find the probability
that the card drawn is (i) either a red card or a king, (ii) neither a red card nor a queen.
Ans: Total number of cards = 52
(i) Number of either red card or a king card = 28
28 7
Required Probability = 
52 13
(ii) Number of cards neither a red card or a queen card = 52 – 28 = 24
24 6
Required Probability = 
52 13

SECTION – D
Questions 32 to 35 carry 5 marks each.

32. A vessel is in the form of an inverted cone. Its height is 8 cm and the radius of its top which is
open, is 5 cm. It is filled with water upto the brim. When lead shots, each of which is a sphere of
radius 0.5 cm are dropped into the vessel, one-fourth of water flows out. Find the number of
lead shots dropped into the vessel.
Ans: We have, height of the conical vessel, h = 8 cm
and radius of the conical vessel, r = 5 cm
1 1 200
∴ Volume of water filled in the vessel cone =  r 2 h    52  8   cm3
3 3 3
Also, we have radius of a spherical lead shot = 0.5 cm
4 4
∴ Volume of each lead shot =  r 3    (0.5)3 cm3
3 3
1 200 50
∴ Volume of lead shots dropped = Volume of water that overflows =   cm3   cm3
4 3 3

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 50

∴ Number of lead shots dropped = 3  100
4
  0.5  0.5  0.5
3
Hence required number of lead shots is 100.
OR
A copper wire of diameter 8 mm is evenly wrapped on a cylinder of length 24 cm and diameter
49 cm to cover the whole surface. Find (i) the length of the wire (ii) the volume of the wire.
Ans: The thickness of wire = its diameter = 8 mm = 0.8 cm.
And, the length of the cylinder = 24 cm
∴ Number of turns of the wire required to cover the whole surface of the cylinder
= Length of the cylinder/Diameter of the wire = 24/0.8 = 30
Since, diameter of the cylinder = 49 cm
∴ Radius of the cylinder, r = 49/2 cm
(i) Length of wire wrapped in 1 round = Circumference of the cylinder
22 49
= 2 r  2    154cm
7 2
Length of wire wrapped in 30 rounds = 30 × 154 cm = 4620 cm
0.8
(ii) Since radius (r) of wire =  0.4cm and its length or height (h) = 4620 cm
2
22
∴ Volume of the wire =  r 2 h   (0.4)2  4620  2323.2cm3
7
33. Prove that if a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle intersecting the other two sides in
distinct points, then the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.
Using the above theorem prove that a line through the point of intersection of the diagonals and
parallel to the base of the trapezium divides the non parallel sides in the same ratio.

Ans: For the Theorem :

Given, To prove, Construction and figure of 1½ marks
Proof of 1½ marks
Let ABCD be a trapezium DC ∥ AB and EF is a line parallel to AB and hence to DC.
Join AC, meeting EF in G.

3
34. Two water taps together can fill a tank in 9 hours. The tap of larger diameter takes 10 hours
8
less than the smaller one to fill the tank separately. Find the time in which each tap can
separately fill the tank. (NCERT Exercise 4.3 Q9)

OR
A rectangular park is to be designed whose breadth is 3 m less than its length. Its area is to be 4
square metres more than the area of a park that has already been made in the shape of an
isosceles triangle with its base as the breadth of the rectangular park and of altitude 12 m. Find
its length and breadth. NCERT Quadratic Equations Example-12, page no. 84

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35. If the median of the distribution given below is 28.5, find the values of x and y.
Class 0-10 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 Total
Frequency 5 x 20 15 y 5 60

Ans: Here, median = 28.5, n = 60

SECTION – E(Case Study Based Questions)

Questions 35 to 37 carry 4 marks each.
36. Anita’s mother start a new shoe shop. To display the shoes, she put 3 pairs of shoes in 1st row, 5
pairs in 2nd row, 7 pairs in 3rd row and so on.

On the basis of above information, answer the following questions.

(i) If she puts a total of 120 pairs of shoes, then find the number of rows required.
(ii) What is the difference of pairs of shoes in 17th row and 10th row.
Ans: Number of pairs of shoes in 1st, 2nd, 3rd row, ... are 3, 5, 7, ...
So, it forms an A.P. with first term a = 3, d = 5 – 3 = 2
(i) Let n be the number of rows required.
∴ Sn = 120 ⇒ (n/2) [2(3) + (n − 1)2] = 120
⇒ n2 + 2n – 120 = 0 ⇒ n2 + 12n – 10n – 120 = 0
⇒ (n + 12) (n – 10) = 0 ⇒ n = 10

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 So, 10 rows required to put 120 pairs.
(ii) No. of pairs in 17th row = a17 = 3 + 16(2) = 35
No. of pairs in 10th row = a10 = 3 + 9(2) = 21
∴ Required difference = 35 – 21 = 14

37. A 1.2 m tall girl spots a balloon moving with the wind in a horizontal line at a height of 88.2 m
from the ground. The angle of elevation of the balloon from the eyes of the girl at any instant is
60°. After 30 seconds, the angle of elevation reduces to 30° (see the below figure).

Based on the above information, answer the following questions. (Take √3 =1.732)
(i) Find the distance travelled by the balloon during the interval.
(ii) Find the speed of the balloon.
Ans: (i) In the figure, let C be the position of the observer (the girl).
A and P are two positions of the balloon.
CD is the horizontal line from the eyes of the (observer) girl.
Here PD = AB = 88.2 m − 1.2 m = 87 m

Thus, the required distance between the two positions of the balloon = 58 √3 m
= 58 x 1.73 = 100.46 m (approx.)
(ii) Speed of the balloon = Distance/time = 100.46/30 = 3.35 m/s (approx.)

38. In the sport of cricket the Captain sets the field according to a plan. He instructs the players to
take a position at a particular place. There are two reasons to set a cricket field—to take wickets
and to stop runs being scored.
The following graph shows the position of players during a cricket match.
(i) Find the coordinate of the point on y-axis which are equidistant from the points representing
the players at Cover P(2, –5) and Mid-wicket Q(–2, 9)
(ii) Find the ratio in which x-axis divides the line segment joining the points Extra Cover S(3, –
3) and Fine Leg (–2, 7).

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 Ans: (i) Let A (0, y) be any point on the y-axis.
Since A (0, y) is equidistant from P (2, –5) and Q (–2, 9)
So AP = AQ ⇒ AP2 = AQ2
⇒ (2)2 + (y + 5)2 = (2)2 + (y – 9)2 ⇒ y2 + 10 y + 25 = y2 – 18y + 81
⇒ 28y = 81 – 25 ⇒ 28y = 56
⇒ y = 28/56 = 2
So, the point is (0, 2)
(ii) Let point P(x, 0) divides the line segment joining the points A and B in the ratio k : 1

Hence, the point P divides the line segment in the ratio 3 : 7.

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PM SHRI KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA GACHIBOWLI,GPRA CAMPUS,HYD-32
SAMPLE PAPER TEST 09 FOR BOARD EXAM 2024
(ANSWERS)
SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS MAX. MARKS : 80
CLASS : X DURATION : 3 HRS
General Instruction:
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-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
Questions 1 to 20 carry 1 mark each.
1. If LCM(x, 18) = 36 and HCF(x, 18) = 2, then x is:
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 5 1
Ans. (c) 4
LCM × HCF = Product of two numbers
⇒ 36 × 2 = 18 × x
⇒x=4

2. In ΔABC right angled at B, if tanA = √3 , then then cosA cosC – sinAsinC =

(a) –1 (b) 0 (c) 1 (d) √3 / 2
Ans: (b) 0
tan A = √3 = tan 60°, so, ∠A = 60°,
Hence, ∠C = 30°.
1 3 3 1
So, cos A cos C – sin A sin C     0
2 2 2 2

3. If 2sin2 β – cos2 β = 2, then β is:

(a) 0° (b) 90° (c) 45° (d) 30° 1
Ans. (b) 90°
2 sin2 β – cos2 β = 2
Then, 2 sin2 β – (1 – sin2 β) = 2
⇒ 3sin2 β = 3 or sin2 β = 1 ⇒ β is 90°.

4. The ratio of LCM and HCF of the least composite and the least prime numbers is:
(a) 1: 2 (b) 2: 1 (c) 1: 1 (d) 1: 3 1
Ans. (b) 2: 1
Least composite number is 4 and the least prime number is 2
LCM(4, 2): HCF (4, 2) = 4: 2 = 2: 1

5. The value of k for which the lines 5x + 7y = 3 and 15x + 21y = k coincide is:
(a) 9 (b) 5 (c) 7 (d) 18
Ans: (a) 9

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 a1 b1 c1
For coincident lines we have  
a2 b2 c2
5 7 3 1 3
     k 9
15 21  k 3 k

1 1
6. Write a quadratic polynomial whose sum of zeroes is and product of zeroes is .
4 4
(a) 4x2 + x + 1 (b) x2 + 4x – 1
(c) 2x2 + 3x – 1 (d) x2 – 2x + 1
2
Ans: (a) 4x + x + 1
1 1
Sum of zeroes = and Product of zeroes =
4 4
2
∴ Quadratic Polynomial is p(x) = x – (sum of zeroes) x + product of zeroes
 1  1 1
∴ p(x) = x2 –   x + = 0 ⇒ p(x) = (4x2 + x + 1)
 4 4 4
Hence, required quadratic polynomial is 4x2 + x + 1

7. The vertices of a parallelogram in order are A(1, 2), B(4, y), C(x, 6) and D(3, 5). Then (x, y) is:
(a) (6, 3) (b) (3, 6) (c) (5, 6) (d) (1, 4)
Ans: (a) (6, 3)

8. A horse is tied to a pole with 28 m long rope. The perimeter of the field where the horse can
graze is (Take π = 22/7)
(a) 60 cm (b) 85 cm (c) 124 cm (d) 176 cm
Ans: (d) 176 cm
Horse can graze in the field which is a circle of radius 28 cm.
So, required perimeter = 2πr = 2π (28) cm = 2 × 22/7 × 28 cm = 176 cm

9. Two dice are thrown at the same time. The probability of getting not doublet is
(a) 1/3 (b) 1/6 (c) 1/5 (d) 5/6
Ans: (d) 5/6
Total number of possible outcomes = 36
Number of outcomes with doublets = 6 i.e. (1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (4, 4), (5, 5), (6, 6)
So, number of favourable outcomes = 36 – 6 = 30
∴ Required probability = 30/36 = 5/6

10. ΔABC~ΔPQR. If AM and PN are altitudes of ΔABC and ΔPQR respectively and AB2: PQ2 = 4:
9, then AM: PN =
(a) 16: 81 (b) 4: 9 (c) 3: 2 (d) 2: 3
Ans: (d) 2 : 3

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11. In the given figure, PA and PB are tangents to the circle with centre O. If ∠APB = 60°, then
∠OAB is

(a) 30° (b) 60° (c) 90° (d) 15°

Ans: (a) 30°
PA = PB ( Tangents drawn from external point are equal)
⇒ ∠ABP = ∠BAP = x ( Angles opposite to equal sides are equal)
In ∆APB, 60° + x + x = 180°
⇒ 2x = 120° ⇒ x = 60°
Now, ∠OAP = 90° (∵ Tangent is perpendicular to the radius through the point of contact)
∴ ∠OAB = 90° – 60° = 30°

12. If the difference of Mode and Median of a data is 24, then the difference of median and mean is
(a) 8 (b) 12 (c) 24 (d) 36
Ans: (b) 12

13. For the following distribution:

Class 0-5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-25
Frequency 10 15 12 20 9
the sum of lower limits of the median class and modal class is
(a) 15 (b) 25 (c) 30 (d) 35
Ans: (b) 25

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 5sin   3cos 
14. If 5 tan θ = 4, then the value of is
5sin   2cos 
(a) 1/6 (b) 1/7 (c) 1/4 (d) 1/5
Ans: (a) 1/6

5sin   3cos  5 tan   3

 [Dividing numerator and denominator by cos θ]
5sin   2cos  5 tan   2
4
5  3
5 43 1
  
4
5  2 4  2 6
5

15. The ratio of the volumes of two spheres is 8 : 27. The ratio between their surface areas is
(a) 2 : 3 (b) 4 : 27 (c) 8 : 9 (d) 4 : 9
Ans: (d) 4 : 9

16. The area of the circle that can be inscribed in a square of 6cm is
(a) 36π cm2 (b) 18π cm2 (c) 12 π cm2 (d) 9π cm2
Ans: (d) 9π cm2

17. In the figure, if DE || BC, AD = 3 cm, BD = 4 cm and BC = 14 cm, then DE equals :

(a) 7 cm (b) 6 cm (c) 4 cm (d) 3 cm

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 Ans: (b) 6 cm
∵ DE || BC
∴ ∠ADE = ∠ABC [corresonding angles] ....(i)
Now, in ΔADE and ΔABC,
∠ADE = ∠ABC [Proved in (i)]
∠A = ∠A [Common angle]
∴ ΔADE ~ ΔABC [By AA similarity axiom]
AD DE
  [∵ Corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional]
AB BC
AD DE 3 DE 3 DE
       DE  6
AD  BD BC 3  4 14 7 14
18. ABCD is a trapezium with AD ∥ BC and AD = 4cm. If the diagonals AC and BD intersect each
other at O such that AO/OC = DO/OB =1/2, then BC =
(a) 6cm (b) 7cm (c) 8cm (d) 9cm
Ans: (c) 8cm

DIRECTION: In the question number 19 and 20, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a
statement of Reason (R).
Choose the correct option

19. Assertion (A): The number 6n, n being a natural number, ends with the digit 5.
Reason (R): The number 9n cannot end with digit 0 for any natural number n.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
Ans: (d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

20. Assertion (A): The point (–1, 6) divides the line segment joining the points (–3, 10) and (6, –8)
in the ratio 2 : 7 internally.
Reason (R): Given three points, i.e. A, B, C form an equilateral triangle, then AB = BC = AC.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
Ans: (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of assertion (A)

SECTION – B
Questions 21 to 25 carry 2 marks each.

21. If sin(A + B) = 1 and cos(A – B) = √3/2, 0°< A + B ≤ 90° and A > B, then find the measures of
angles A and B.
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 Ans: sin(A + B) = 1 = sin 900, so A + B = 900 ……….(i)
cos(A – B) = √3/2 = cos 300, so A – B = 300 ………(ii)
From (i) & (ii) ∠A = 60° and ∠B = 30°
OR
cos   sin  1  3
Find an acute angle θ when 
cos   sin  1  3
cos   sin  1  3
Ans: 
cos   sin  1  3

22. In the given figure below, AD/AE=AC/BD and ∠1=∠2. Show that Δ BAE~ ΔCAD .

Ans: In ΔABC, ∠1 = ∠2
∴ AB = BD ………(i)
AD AC
Given, 
AE BD
AD AC
Using equation (i), we get  ……….(ii)
AE AB
AC AD
In ΔBAE and ΔCAD, by equation (ii), 
AB AE
and ∠A= ∠A (common)
∴ ΔBAE ~ ΔCAD [By SAS similarity criterion]

23. If 217x + 131y = 913, 131x + 217y = 827, then find the value of x and y
Ans: Adding the two equations and dividing by 348, we get : x + y = 5
Subtracting the two equations and dividing by 86, we get : x – y = 1
Solving these two new equations, we get, x = 3 and y = 2

24. A circle is inscribed in a ΔABC having AB= 10cm, BC = 12cm and CA = 8cm and touching
these sides at D, E, F respectively. Find the lengths of AD, BE and CF

Ans: Let AD = AF = x cm,

BD = BE = y cm
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 and CE = CF = z cm

Now, x + y = AB = 10 cm
y + z = BC = 12 cm
z + x = CA = 8 cm
Adding all we get 2(x+ y +z) = 30 ⇒ x + y + z = 15
Subtracting, we get z = 5 cm, x = 3 cm and y = 7 cm
Hence, AD = 3 cm, BE = 7 cm and CF = 5 cm.

25. The length of the minute hand of a clock is 6cm. Find the area swept by it when it moves from
5:25 pm to 6:00 pm.
Ans: We know that, in 60 minutes, the tip of minute hand moves 360°
In 1 minute, it will move = 360°/60 = 6°
∴ From 5:25 pm to 6:00 pm i.e. 35 min, it will move through = 35 × 6° = 210°
∴ Area of swept by the minute hand in 35 min = Area of sector with sectorial angle θ of 210°
and radius of 6 cm

OR
In the given figure, the shape of the top of a table is that of a sector of a circle with centre O and
∠AOB = 90°. If AO = OB = 42 cm, then find the perimeter of the top of the table is [Take π =
22/7]

Ans: Perimeter = length of major arc + 2r

SECTION – C
Questions 26 to 31 carry 3 marks each.
26. A train covered a certain distance at a uniform speed. If the train would have been 6 km/h faster,
it would have taken 4 hours less than the scheduled time. And, if the train were slower by 6

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 km/hr; it would have taken 6 hours more than the scheduled time. Find the length of the
journey.
Ans: Let the actual speed of the train be x km/hr and let the actual time taken be y hours.
Distance covered is xy km If the speed is increased by 6 km/hr, then time of journey is reduced
by 4 hours i.e., when speed is (x+6)km/hr, time of journey is (y−4) hours.
∴ Distance covered = (x + 6)(y − 4)
⇒ xy = (x + 6)(y − 4) ⇒ −4x + 6y − 24 = 0 ⇒ −2x + 3y −12 = 0 ………….(i)
Similarly xy = (x − 6)(y + 6) ⇒ 6x − 6y − 36 = 0 ⇒ x − y − 6 = 0 …………(ii)
Solving (i) and (ii) we get x=30 and y=24
Putting the values of x and y in equation (i), we obtain
Distance = (30 × 24)km =720km.
Hence, the length of the journey is 720km.
OR
Anuj had some chocolates, and he divided them into two lots A and B. He sold the first lot at the
rate of ₹2 for 3 chocolates and the second lot at the rate of ₹1 per chocolate, and got a total of
₹400. If he had sold the first lot at the rate of ₹1 per chocolate, and the second lot at the rate of
₹4 for 5 chocolates, his total collection would have been ₹460. Find the total number of
chocolates he had.
Ans: Let the number of chocolates in lot A be x
And let the number of chocolates in lot B be y
∴ total number of chocolates =x+y
2
Price of 1 chocolate = ₹ 2/3 , so for x chocolates = x
3
and price of y chocolates at the rate of ₹ 1 per chocolate =y.
2
∴ by the given condition x + y = 400 ⇒ 2x + 3y = 1200 ..............(i)
3
4
Similarly, x + y = 460 ⇒ 5x + 4y = 2300 ........ (ii)
5
Solving (i) and (ii) we get x = 300 and y = 200
∴ x + y = 300 + 200 = 500
So, Anuj had 500 chocolates.

sin   cos   1
27. Prove that:  sec   tan 
sin   cos   1
tan   1  sec 
Ans: LHS = tan   1  sec  (Dividing numerator and denominator by cos)

tan   sec   1

tan   1  sec 
tan   sec   (sec 2   tan 2  )

tan   1  sec 
(sec   tan  )(1  sec   tan  )

tan   1  sec 
 sec   tan  = RHS

28. Given that √5 is irrational, prove that 2 + 3√5 is irrational.

Ans: Let us assume 2 + 3√5 is rational, then it must be in the form of p/q where p and q are co-
prime integers and q ≠0
p
i.e. 2 + 3√5 =
q

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 p  2q
So 5 …(i)
3q
Since p, q, 5 and 2 are integers and q ≠ 0,
RHS of equation (i) is rational.
But LHS of (i) is √5 which is irrational. This is not possible.
This contradiction has arisen due to our wrong assumption that 2 + 3√5 is rational.
So, 2 + 3√5 is irrational.

29. Find the zeroes of the polynomial x2 + x – 2, and verify the relation between the coefficients
and the zeroes of the polynomial.
1
Ans: Now we have given the polynomial: x2 + x–2=0
6
Simplifying it, we get 6x2 + x – 12 = 0
⇒ 6x2 – 8x + 9x – 12 = 0
⇒ (6x2 – 8x) + (9x – 12) = 0
⇒ 2x(3x – 4) + 3(3x – 4) = 0
⇒ (3x – 4)(2x + 3) = 0
⇒ x = 4/3 or x = -3/2
Here, a = 6, b = 1, c = –12
4  3  8  9 1 b
Sum of zeroes =       
3  2 6 6 a
4  3  12 c
Product of zeroes =      
3  2 6 a

30. Two coins are tossed simultaneously. What is the probability of getting
(i) At least one head? (ii) At most one tail? (iii) A head and a tail?
Ans: Total number of outcomes = 4
(i) Number of outcomes with at least one head = 3
∴ Required probability = 3/4
(ii) Number of outcomes with at most one tail = 3
∴ Required probability = 3/4
(iii)Number of outcomes with a head and a tail = 2
∴ Required probability = 2/4 = 1/2

31. Prove that a parallelogram circumscribing a circle is a rhombus

Ans: We have ABCD, a parallelogram which circumscribes a circle (i.e., its sides touch the
circle) with centre O.
Since tangents to a circle from an external point are equal in length,
∴ AP = AS, BP = BQ, CR = CQ and DR = DS
Adding, we get
(AP + BP) + (CR + DR) = (AS + DS) + (BQ + CQ)
⇒ AB + CD = AD + BC
But AB = CD [opposite sides of ABCD]
and BC = AD
∴ AB + CD = AD + BC ⇒ 2 AB = 2 BC
⇒ AB = BC
Similarly AB = DA and DA = CD
Thus, AB = BC = CD = AD
Hence ABCD is a rhombus.

OR

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 In the figure XY and X'Y' are two parallel tangents to a circle with centre O and another tangent
AB with point of contact C interesting XY at A and X'Y' at B, what is the measure of ∠AOB.

Ans: Join OC. Since, the tangents drawn to a circle from an external point are equal.
∴ AP = AC

In Δ PAO and Δ AOC, we have:

AO = AO [Common]
OP = OC [Radii of the same circle]
AP = AC
⇒ Δ PAO ≅ Δ AOC [SSS Congruency]
∴ ∠PAO = ∠CAO = ∠1
∠PAC = 2 ∠1 ...(1)
Similarly ∠CBQ = 2 ∠2 ...(2)
Again, we know that sum of internal angles on the same side of a transversal is 180°.
∴ ∠PAC + ∠CBQ = 180°
⇒ 2 ∠1 + 2 ∠2 = 180° [From (1) and (2)]
⇒ ∠1 + ∠2 = 180°/2 = 90° ...(3)
Also ∠1 + ∠2 + ∠AOB = 180° [Sum of angles of a triangle]
⇒ 90° + ∠AOB = 180°
⇒ ∠AOB = 180° − 90° ⇒ ∠AOB = 90°.

SECTION – D
Questions 32 to 35 carry 5 marks each.
32. Prove that if a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle intersecting the other two sides in
distinct points, then the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.
In the figure, find EC if AD/DB = AE/EC using the above theorem.

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 Ans: For the Theorem :
Given, To prove, Construction and figure of 2 marks
Proof of 2 marks
AD AE 2 3 1 3
Using Thales theorem, we get       EC  9cm 1 mark
DB EC 6 EC 3 EC

33. A cubical block of side 10 cm is surmounted by a hemisphere. What is the largest diameter that
the hemisphere can have? Find the cost of painting the total surface area of the solid so formed,
at the rate of Rs. 5 per 100 sq. cm. [Use π = 3.14]
Ans: Side of the cubical block (l) = 10 cm.

The hemisphere is surmounted on it.

The largest diameter the hemisphere can have =
side of the cubical block
Diameter of the hemisphere = 10 cm
Radius of the hemisphere (r) = 5 cm
Total surface area of the solid formed
= TSA of the cubical + CSA of the hemisphere - Area of the base of the hemisphere
= 6l2 + 2πr2 – πr2 = 6l2 + πr2
= 6 × (10)2 + 3.14 × (5)2
= 6 × 100 + 3.14 × 25
= 600 + 78.50
= 678.5 cm2
Rate of painting = Rs. 5 per 100 cm2
Cost pf painting the solid formed = Rs. 5/100 × 678.5
= Rs. 33.925 = Rs. 33.93 (approx)

OR
Due to heavy floods in a state, thousands were rendered homeless. 50 schools collectively
decided to provide place and the canvas for 1500 tents and share the whole expenditure equally.
The lower part of each tent is cylindrical with base radius 2.8 m and height 3.5 m and the upper
part is conical with the same base radius, but of height 2.1 m. If the canvas used to make the
tents costs ₹120 per m2, find the amount shared by each school to set up the tents.
Ans: Radius of the base of cylinder (r) = 2.8 m = Radius of the base of the cone (r)
Height of the cylinder (h)=3.5 m
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 Height of the cone (H)=2.1 m.
Slant height of conical part (l)=√(r2 + H2) = √[(2.8)2 + (2.1)2] = √(7.84 + 4.41) = √12.25 = 3.5 m
Area of canvas used to make tent = CSA of cylinder + CSA of cone = 2πrh + πrl
22
= πr(2h + l) =  2.8  (7  3.5)  22  0.4  10.5  92.4m2
7
Cost of 1500 tents at ₹120 per sq.m = 1500 × 120 × 92.4 = 1,66,32,000
Share of each school to set up the tents = 16632000/50 = ₹3,32,640

34. The median of the following data is 868. Find the values of x and y, if the total frequency is 100
Class Frequency
800 – 820 7
820 – 840 14
840 – 860 x
860 – 880 25
880 – 900 y
900 – 920 10
920 – 940 5
Ans:
Class Frequency Frequency
800 – 820 7 7
820 – 840 14 21
840 – 860 x x + 21
860 – 880 25 x + 46
880 – 900 y x + y + 46
900 – 920 10 x + y + 56
920 – 940 5 x + y + 61

From table, we have x + y + 61 = 100 ⇒ x + y = 100 – 61 ⇒ x + y = 39

Here, median = 868, therefore median class is 860 – 880
So, l = 860, cf = x + 21, f = 25, h = 20, n/2 = 50
n 
 2  cf   50  ( x  21) 
Now, Median  l    h   868  860    20 
 f   25 
 
 50  x  21)  29  x
 868  860    4  8  4
 5  5
 40  (29  x )4  29  x  10  x  29  10  19
 y  39  19  20

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35. Two pipes running together can fill a cistern in 3 hours. If one pipe takes 3 hours more than
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the other to fill it, find the time in which each pipe would fill the cistern.
Ans: Let time taken by faster pipe to fill the cistern be x hrs.
Therefore, time taken by slower pipe to fill the cistern = (x + 3) hrs
Since the faster pipe takes x minutes to fill the cistern.
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∴ Portion of the cistern filled by the faster pipe in one hour =
x
1
Portion of the cistern filled by the slower pipe in one hour =
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Portion of the cistern filled by the two pipes together in one hour =
40
1 1 13 x  3  x 13
According to the question,    
x x  3 40 x( x  3) 40
⇒ 40 (2x + 3) = 13x (x + 3) ⇒ 80x + 120 = 13x2 + 39x
⇒ 13x2 – 41x – 120 = 0 ⇒ 13x2 – 65x + 24x – 120 = 0
⇒ 13x (x – 5) + 24 (x – 5) = 0 ⇒ (x – 5) (13x + 24) = 0
⇒ Either x – 5 = 0 or 13x + 24 = 0 ⇒ x = 5 as x = −24/13 not possible.
Hence, the time taken by the two pipes is 5 hours and 8 hours respectively.
OR
In a flight of 600km, an aircraft was slowed down due to bad weather. Its average speed for the
trip was reduced by 200 km/hr from its usual speed and the time of the flight increased by 30
min. Find the scheduled duration of the flight.
Ans: Let the usual speed of plane be x km/hr
and the reduced speed of the plane be (x – 200) km/hr
Distance =600 km [Given]
According to the question,
(time taken at reduced speed) – (Schedule time) = 30 minutes = 0.5 hours.
600 600 1
⇒  
x  200 x 2
Which on simplification gives: x2 – 200x − 240000 = 0
⇒ x2 – 600x + 400x −240000 = 0
⇒ x(x – 600) + 400( x – 600) = 0 ⇒ (x – 600)(x + 400) =0 ⇒ x = 600 or x = −400
But speed cannot be negative.
∴ The usual speed is 600 km/hr and
the scheduled duration of the flight is 600/600 =1hour

SECTION – E(Case Study Based Questions)

Questions 36 to 38 carry 4 marks each.

36. Case Study – 1

Anita purchased a new building for her business. Being in the prime location, she decided to
make some more money by putting up an advertisement sign for a rental ad income on the roof
of the building.

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 From a point P on the ground level, the angle of elevation of the roof of the building is 30° and
the angle of elevation of the top of the sign board is 45°. The point P is at a distance of 24 m
from the base of the building.

On the basis of the above information, answer the following questions:

(i) Find the height of the building (without the sign board). (2)
OR
Find the height of the building (with the sign board) (2)
(ii) Find the height of the sign board. (1)
(iii) Find the distance of the point P from the top of the sign board. (1)
Ans: (i) In ∆APC,

tan 30° = AB/AP

⇒ 1/√3 = AB/24
⇒ AB = 24/√3 m = 13.85 m = 14 m (approx)
OR
Considering, the diagram in the above question, AC as the new height of the shop including the
sign-baard.
In ∆APC,
tan 45° = AC/AP
⇒ 1 = AC/24
⇒ AC = 24 m

(ii) From Q (i) and Q (ii).

Length of sign board, BC = AC – AB
= 24 – 14
= 10 m
(iii) In ∆APC,
cos 45° = AP/AC
⇒ 1/√2 = 24/AC
⇒ PC = 24√2 m
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37. Case Study-2
The school auditorium was to be constructed to accommodate at least 1500 people. The chairs
are to be placed in concentric circular arrangement in such a way that each succeeding circular
row has 10 seats more than the previous one.

(i) If the first circular row has 30 seats, how many seats will be there in the 10th row? (1)
(ii) For 1500 seats in the auditorium, how many rows need to be there? (2)
OR
If 1500 seats are to be arranged in the auditorium, how many seats are still left to be put after
10th row? (2)
(iii) If there were 17 rows in the auditorium, how many seats will be there in the middle row?(1)

Ans: (i) Since each row is increasing by 10 seats, so it is an AP with first term a = 30, and
common difference d =10. So number of seats in 10th row = 10 = a + 9d
= 30 + 9 ×10 = 120
n n
(ii) Sn= ( 2a + (n – 1)d) ⇒ 1500 = ( 2 × 30 + (n-1)10)
2 2
⇒ 3000 = 50n + 10n2 ⇒ n2 + 5n – 300 = 0
⇒ n2 + 20n – 15n – 300 = 0 ⇒ (n + 20) (n – 15) =0
Rejecting the negative value, n = 15
OR
No. of seats already put up to the 10th row = S10
10
S10 = {2 × 30 + (10-1)10)} = 5(60 + 90) = 750
2
So, the number of seats still required to be put are 1500 – 750 = 750
(iii) If no. of rows =17
then the middle row is the 9th row
9= a + 8d = 30 + 80 = 110 seats

38. Case Study-3

The diagrams show the plans for a sun room. It will be built onto the wall of a house. The four
walls of the sunroom are square clear glass panels. The roof is made using
• Four clear glass panels, trapezium in shape, all the same size
• One tinted glass panel, half a regular octagon in shape

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 (i) Find the mid-point of the segment joining the points J (6, 17) and I (9, 16). (1)
(ii) Find the distance between the points A and S. (1)
(iii) Find the co-ordinates of the point which divides the line segment joining the points A and B
in the ratio 1:3 internally. (2)
OR
(iii) If a point (x,y) is equidistant from the Q(9,8) and S(17,8),then find the relation between x
and y. (2)
 6  9 17  16   15 33 
Ans: (i) Mid-point of JI =  ,  , 
 2 2   2 2
(ii) Distance between A and S = 16 boxes.
(iii) Coordinates of A and B are (1, 8) and (5, 10) respectively.
Coordinates of point dividing AB in the ratio 1 : 3 internally are:
1  5  3 1 1 10  3  8 8 34
x ,y  x   2, y   8.5
1 3 1 3 4 4
Co-ordinates of required points be (2, 8.5)
OR
(iii) Let P (x,y) is equidistant from the Q(9,8) and S(17,8) then we have
PQ = PS ⇒ PQ2 = PS2
⇒ (x – 9)2 + (y – 8)2 = (x – 17)2 + (y – 8)2
⇒ (x – 9)2 = (x – 17)2
⇒ x2 – 18x + 81 = x2 – 34x + 289
⇒ 34x – 18x + 81 – 289 = 0
⇒ 16x – 208 = 0
⇒ x – 13 = 0

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