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The document consists of worksheets for Class X Mathematics covering topics such as Real Numbers, Polynomials, and Pair of Linear Equations. Each worksheet includes multiple-choice questions, assertion-reason questions, case-based questions, and answers for students to practice and verify their understanding. The worksheets are structured to enhance problem-solving skills and mathematical reasoning.

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Worksheet – 1

Class – X (Mathematics)
Chapter – 1 (Real Numbers)
1. The LCM of the smallest prime number and the smallest odd composite number is
(a) 10 (b) 6 (c) 9 (d) 18
3 𝑎
2. If the prime factorisation of 2520 is 2 × 3 × 𝑏 × 7, then the value of 𝑎 + 2𝑏 is
(a) 12 (b) 10 (c) 9 (d) 7
3. Given HCF 2520, 6600 = 120, LCM 2520,660 = 252 × 𝑘, then the value of 𝑘 is
( ) ( )
(a) 165 (b) 550 (c) 990 (d) 1650
4. If two positive integers 𝑝 and 𝑞 are written as 𝑝 = 𝑥 𝑦 and 𝑞 = 𝑥𝑦 3 , 𝑥 and 𝑦 are prime numbers,
2 2

then HCF (𝑝, 𝑞) is:


(a) 𝑥𝑦 (b) 𝑥𝑦 2 (c) 𝑥 3 𝑦 3 (d) 𝑥 2 𝑦 2
For the following question, two statements are given – one labelled Assertion(A) and the other
labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (i), (ii), (iii)
and (iv) as given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
5. Assertion (A): The HCF of two numbers is 16 and their product is 3072. Then their LCM = 162
Reason (R): If 𝑎 and 𝑏 are two positive integers, then
HCF (𝑎, 𝑏) × LCM (𝑎, 𝑏) = 𝑎 × 𝑏
6. Show that 12𝑛 cannot end with 0 for any natural number 𝑛.
7. Prove that √3 is an irrational number.
8. Prove that 7 − 2√5 is an irrational number.
9. Show that the number 5 × 11 × 17 + 3 × 11 is a composite number.
10. Find the greatest number which divides 85 and 72 leaving remainders 1 and 2 respectively.

Case-Based Questions:
11. A seminar is being conducted by an educational organisation, where the participants will be
educators of different subjects. The number of participants in Hindi, English and Mathematics
are 36, 84 and 108 respectively.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
(i) In each room the same number of participants are to be seated and all of them being in
the same subject, Find the maximum number of participants that can be accommodated
in each room.
(ii) What is the minimum number of rooms required during the event?
(iii) Find the LCM of 60, 84 and 108.
12. We all know that morning walk is good for health. In morning walk, three friends Anjali, Heena
and Nidhi step off together. Their steps measure 80 cm, 85 cm and 90 cm respectively.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
(i) Write the prime factorisation of 80, 85 and 90.
(ii) What is the minimum distance each should walk so that they can cover the distance in
complete steps?
(iii) What is the minimum number of steps taken by any of three friends, when they meet
again?
ANSWERS

1. (d) 18
2. (a) 12
3. (b) 550
4. (b) 𝑥𝑦 2
5. (d)
10. 14
11. (i) 12 (ii) 21 (iii) 3780
4 3
12. (i) 80 = 2 × 5, 85 = 5 × 17, 90 = 2 × 3 × 5 (ii) 122 m 40 cm (iii) 136
Worksheet – 2
Class – X (Mathematics)
Chapter – 2 (Polynomials)
1. If the sum of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 𝑝(𝑥 ) = 𝑘𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 3𝑘 is equal to the
product of its zeroes, then the value of 𝑘 is
2 2 3 3
(a) − 3 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) − 2
2. The number of zeroes of a quadratic polynomial whose graph intersects the 𝑦-axis at exactly
one point and does not intersect the 𝑥-axis is
(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3
2
3. If one zero of the polynomial 𝑥 − 3𝑘𝑥 + 4𝑘 be twice of the other, then the value of 𝑘 is
1 1
(a) −2 (b) 2 (c) 2 (d) − 2
4. The graph of 𝑦 = 𝑝(𝑥) is given in the adjoining figure. Zeroes of the polynomial 𝑝(𝑥) are
5 7 5 7
(a) −5,7 (b) − 2 , − 2 (c) −5, 0, 7 (d) −5, − 2 , − 2 , 7
For the following question, two statements are given – one labelled Assertion(A) and the
other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (i),
(ii), (iii) and (iv) as given below:

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
5. Assertion (A): The graph of quadratic polynomial 𝑝(𝑥) always intersects 𝑥-axis at two points.
Reason (R): Degree of quadratic polynomial is 2.
6. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 𝑝(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 − 15 and verify the relationship
between the zeroes and the coefficients of polynomial.
9 3
7. Write the quadratic polynomial, the product and sum of whose zeroes are − 2 and − 2
respectively.
8. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeroes of 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 2, form a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 2𝛼 +
1 and 2𝛽 + 1.
9. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeroes of 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 6, find the value of (i) 𝛼 2 + 𝛽 2 (ii) 𝛼 2 𝛽 + 𝛽 2 𝛼
10. Find the value of 𝑘 such that the polynomial 𝑥 2 − (𝑘 + 6)𝑥 + 2(2𝑘 − 1) has sum of its zeroes
equal to half of their product.

Case-Based Questions:
11. In a pool at an aquarium, a dolphin jumps out of the water travelling at 20 cm per second.
Its height above water level after t seconds is given by ℎ = 𝑝(𝑡) = 20𝑡 − 16𝑡 2
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
(i) Find zeroes the polynomial 𝑝(𝑡) = 20𝑡 − 16𝑡 2
(ii) What would be the value of ℎ at 𝑡 = 3/2
(iii) How much distance did the dolphin cover before hitting the water level again?
(iv) After jumping out of water, at what time will the dolphin be at a height of 4 cm?
12. Chakrasana, also known as the Wheel Pose or Urdhva Dhanurasana, is a yoga pose that
involves bending the spine backward into an arch. It can be observed from the image that
this pose is related to representation of a quadratic polynomial.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
(i) In the graph, 𝑦 = 𝑝(𝑥), how many zeroes are there for the polynomial?
(ii) Look at the graph and form a quadratic polynomial.
(iii) At most how many zeroes a polynomial of degree 𝑛 can have?
(iv) Write an example of a quadratic polynomial which has no real zero.

ANSWERS
2
1. (a) − 3
2. (a) 0
3. (b) 2
4. (c) −5, 0, 7
5. (d) A is false, but R is true.
6. √15, −√15
7. 𝑘(2𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 9)
8. 𝑘(𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 5)
9. (i) 13 (ii) 30
10. 7
5 1 1
11. (i) 0, 4 (ii) −6 (iii) 8 seconds (iv) 1 and 4 seconds
12. (i) 2 (ii) 𝑘(𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 3) (iii) 𝑛 zeroes (iv) 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 1
Worksheet – 3
Class – X (Mathematics)
Chapter – 3 (Pair of Linear Equations in two variables)
1. In the given figure, graphs of two linear equations are shown. The pair of these linear
equations is
(a) Consistent with unique solution
(b) Consistent with infinitely many solutions
(c) Inconsistent
(d) Inconsistent but can be made consistent by extending these
lines
2. The value of 𝑘 for which the system of equations 3𝑥 − 𝑦 + 8 =
0 and 6𝑥 − 𝑘𝑦 + 16 = 0 has infinitely many solutions is
1 1
(a) −2 (b) 2 (c) 2 (d) − 2
3. The pair of equations 𝑎𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 9 and 3𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 = 18 represents parallel lines, where 𝑎, 𝑏 are
integers, if
(a) 𝑎 = 𝑏 (b) 3𝑎 = 2𝑏 (c) 2𝑎 = 3𝑏 (d) 𝑎𝑏 = 6
4. The pair of linear equations 𝑦 = 0 and 𝑦 = −6 has
(a) A unique solution (b) no solution
(c) Infinitely many solutions (d) only solution (0,0)
5. For the following question, two statements are given – one labelled Assertion(A) and the
other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (i),
(ii), (iii) and (iv) as given below:

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Assertion (A): 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 5 = 0 and 6𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 + 9 = 0 represent parallel lines if 𝑘 = 8
Reason (R): 𝑎1 𝑥 + 𝑏1 𝑦 + 𝑐1 = 0 and 𝑎2 𝑥 + 𝑏2 𝑦 + 𝑐2 = 0 represent parallel lines
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
if 𝑎1 = 𝑏1 ≠ 𝑐1
2 2 2
6. Three years ago, Rashmi was thrice as old as Nazma. Ten years later, Rashmi will be twice
as old as Nazma. How old are Rashmi and Nazma now?
7. The sum of a two-digit number and the number obtained by reversing the digits is 66. If the
digits of the number differ by 2, find the number. How many such numbers are there?
8. Draw the graph of the pair of equations 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4 and 2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 4. Write the vertices of the
triangle formed by these lines and the 𝑦-axis. Also find the area of the triangle.
9. Solve for 𝑥 and 𝑦 : 217𝑥 + 131𝑦 = 913 and 131𝑥 + 217𝑦 = 827
1
10. In a competitive examination, one marks is awarded for each correct answer while mark is
2
deducted for every wrong answer. Jayanti answered 120 questions and got 90 marks. How
many questions did she answer correctly?

Case-Based Questions:
11. Essel World is one of India’s largest amusement parks that offers a diverse range of thrilling
rides, water attractions and entertainment options for visitors of all ages. The park is known
for its iconic “Water kingdom“ section, making it popular destination for family outings and
fun-filled adventure. The ticket charge for the park are ₹ 150 per child and ₹ 250 per adult.
On a day, the cashier of the park found that 300 tickets were sold and an amount of ₹ 55,000
were collected.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
(i) If the number of children visited be ₹ 𝑥 and the number of adults visited be 𝑦, then
write the given situation algebraically.
(ii) How many children visited the amusement park that day?
(iii) How many adults visited the amusement park that day?
(iv) How much amount will be collected if 250 children and 100 adults visit the amusement
park?
12. It is common that Governments revise travel fares from time to time based on various factors
such as inflation ( a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money) on
different types of vehicles like auto, Rickshaws, taxis, Radio cab etc. The auto charges in a
city comprise of a fixed charge together with the charge for the distance covered. Study the
following situations:
Situation 1: In city A, for a journey of 10 km, the charge paid is Rs 75 and for a journey of
15 km, the charge paid is Rs 110.
Situation 2: In a city B, for a journey of 8km, the charge paid is Rs91 and for a journey of
14km, the charge paid is Rs 145.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
(i) If the fixed charges of auto rickshaw be ₹ 𝑥 and the running charges be ₹ 𝑦 km/hr,
then write the pair of linear equations representing the situation.
(ii) Find the fixed charge and the running charges.
(iii) Find the amount to be paid if a person travels a distance of 50 km.

ANSWERS
1. (a) Consistent with unique solution
2. (b) 2
3. (d) 𝑎𝑏 = 6
4. (b) no solution
5. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of the assertion.
6. 42 years and 16 years
7. 42 and 24
8. (2,0), (0,4) and (0, −4); 8 sq. units
9. 𝑥 = 3, 𝑦 = 2
10. 100
11. (i) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 300, 150𝑥 + 250𝑦 = 55000 (ii) 200 (iii) 100 (iv) ₹ 62500
12. (i) 𝑥 + 10𝑦 = 75, 𝑥 + 15𝑦 = 110 (ii) ₹ 5, ₹ 7 (iii) ₹ 355
Worksheet – 4
Class – X (Mathematics)
Chapter – 4 (Quadratic Equations)
1. The roots of the quadratic equation 𝑥 2 − 0.04 = 0 are
(a) ±0.2 (b) ±0.02 (c) 0.4 (d) 2
2 1
2. The real roots of the equation 𝑥 + 𝑥 − 2 = 0 are
3 3

(a) 1 (b) −8 (c) −1 (d) 8


3. The possible value of 𝑘 for which the quadratic equation 9𝑥 2 − 3𝑘𝑥 + 𝑘 = 0 has real and
distinct roots:
(a) 2 (b) 0 (c) 5 (d) 6
2
4. The roots of the quadratic equation 𝑥 + 5𝑥 − (𝑎 + 1)(𝑎 + 6) = 0, where 𝑎 is constant, are:
(i) (𝑎 + 1) (ii) −(𝑎 + 6) (iii) (𝑎 + 6) (iv) −(𝑎 + 1)
Choose the correct option from the following:
(a) (i) and (iii) (b) (i) and (ii) (c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iv)
5. For the following question, two statements are given – one labelled Assertion(A) and the
other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (i),
(ii), (iii) and (iv) as given below:

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Assertion (A): If the roots of the equation (2𝑘 − 1)𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 4 = 0 are reciprocal of each
other, then 𝑘 = −1
Reason (R): If 𝑎 = 𝑐 , then roots of 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0, 𝑎 ≠ 0 , where 𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐 ∈ 𝑅 is called a
quadratic equation.
1 1 1 1
6. Solve for 𝑥: = + + ; 𝑎, 𝑏 ≠ 0, 𝑥 ≠ −(𝑎 + 𝑏), 𝑥 ≠ 0
𝑎+𝑏+𝑥 𝑎 𝑏 𝑥
7. ₹ 9000 were divided equally among a certain number of persons. Had there been 20 more
persons, each would have got ₹ 160 less. Find the original number of persons.
8. The denominator of a fraction is one more than twice its numerator. If the sum of the fraction
16
and its reciprocal is 2 21, find the fraction.
9. Solve for 𝑥 √3𝑥 2 + 4√2𝑥 + 2√3 = 0
𝑥−1 2𝑥+1 1
10. Solve for 𝑥: 2𝑥+1 + = 2, where 𝑥 ≠ − 2 , 1
𝑥−1

Case-Based Questions:
11. In an auditorium, seats are arranged in rows and columns. The number of rows are equal to
the number of seats in each row in the beginning. When the number of rows are doubled and
the number of seats in each row is reduced by 10, the total number of seats increases be
300.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
(i) Taking 𝑥 as the number of rows in the beginning, represent the above situation by a
quadratic equation.
(ii) How many rows are there in the original arrangement?
(iii) How many seats are there in the auditorium in the beginning?
(iv) How many seats are there in the auditorium after the rearrangement?
12. Raj and Ajay are very close friends. Both the families decide to go to Ranikhet by their own
cars. Raj’s car travels at a speed of x km/h while Ajay’s car travels 5 km/h faster than Raj’s
car. Raj took 4 hours more than Ajay to complete the journey of 400 km.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
(i) What will be the distance covered by Ajay’s car in two hours?
(ii) Write the quadratic equation describing the speed of Raj’s car.
(iii) Find the speed of Raj’s car.
(iv) How much time took Ajay to travel 400 km?

ANSWERS
1. (a) ±0.2
2. (a) 1
3. (c) 5
4. (b) (i) and (ii)
5. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of the assertion.
6. −𝑎, −𝑏
7. 25
3
8. 7
√6
9. − , −√6
3
10. −2
11. (i) 𝑥 2 − 20𝑥 − 300 = 0 (ii) 30 (iii) 30 (iv) 20
12. (i) 2(𝑥 + 5) (ii) 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 − 500 = 0 (iii) 20 km/h (iv) 16 hrs.
Worksheet – 6
Class – X (Mathematics)
Chapter – 6 (Triangles)
1. The perimeters of two similar triangles ABC and PQR are 56 cm and 48 cm respectively, then
𝑃𝑄
is
𝐴𝐵
7 6 7 8
(a) 8 (b) 7 (c) 6 (d) 7
𝐴𝐷 3
2. In figure, 𝐷𝐸 ∥ 𝐵𝐶. If 𝐷𝐵 = 2 and 𝐴𝐸 = 2.7 𝑐𝑚, then EC is equal to
(a) 2 cm (b) 1.8 cm (c) 4 cm (d) 2.7 cm
3. A vertical pole 10m long casts a shadow of length 5m on the ground. At the same time a
tower casts a shadow of length 12.5 m on the ground the height of the tower is
(a) 20 m (b) 22 m (c) 25 m (d) 24 m
4. In Fig., RS II DB II PQ. If CP = PD =11 cm and DR = RA = 3 cm, PQ=8 cm. Then the values
of x and y are respectively
(a) 12, 10 (b) 14, 6 (c) 10, 7 (d) 16, 8
5. For the following question, two statements are given – one labelled Assertion(A) and the
other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (i),
(ii), (iii) and (iv) as given below:

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Assertion (A): ABCD is a trapezium with 𝐷𝐶 ∥ 𝐴𝐵. E and F are the points on AD and BC
𝐴𝐸 𝐵𝐹
respectively, such that 𝐸𝐹 ∥ 𝐴𝐵. Then 𝐸𝐷 = 𝐹𝐶
Reason (R): Any line parallel to parallel sides of a trapezium divides the non-parallel sides
proportionally.
6. State and prove Thale’s theorem.
𝑄𝑅 𝑄𝑇
7. In Fig., = 𝑃𝑅 and ∠ 1 = ∠2. Show that ∆ 𝑃𝑄𝑆 ~∆ 𝑇𝑄𝑅.
𝑄𝑆

8. If AD and PM are medians of triangles ABC and PQR, respectively where ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 ~ ∆𝑃𝑄𝑅,
𝐴𝐵 𝐴𝐷
prove that 𝑃𝑄 = 𝑃𝑀.
9. D is a point on the side BC of a triangle ABC such that ∠𝐴𝐷𝐶 = ∠ 𝐵𝐴𝐶. Show that 𝐶𝐴2 =
𝐶𝐵 × 𝐶𝐷
10. Sides AB and AC and median AD of a triangle ABC are respectively proportional to sides
PQ and PR and median PM of ∆ 𝑃𝑄𝑅. Show that ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 ~ ∆ 𝑃𝑄𝑅.

Case-Based Questions:
11. Rohan is very intelligent in maths. He always try to relate the concept of maths in daily
life. One day he is walking away from the base of a lamp post at a speed of 1 m/s. Lamp
is 4.5 m above the ground.
(i) If after 2 second, length of shadow is 1 meter, what is the height of Rohan?
(ii) What is the minimum time after which his shadow will become larger than his
original height?
(iii) What is the distance of Rohan from pole at this point?
(iv) What will be the length of his shadow after 4 seconds?

12. The law of reflection states that when a ray of light reflects off a surface, the angle of
incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

Ramesh places a mirror on level ground to determine the height of a pole (with traffic
light fired on it). He stands at a certain distance so that he can see the top of the pole
reflected from the mirror. Ramesh’s eye level is 1.5 m above the ground. The distance
of Ramesh and the pole from the mirror are 1.8 m and 6 m respectively.

(i) Which criterion of similarity is applicable to similar triangles?


(ii) Find the height of the pole.
(iii) Now Ramesh moves behind such that distance between pole and Ramesh is 13
meters. He places a mirror between him and pole to see the reflection of light in
right position. What is the distance between mirror and Ramesh?
(iv) What is the distance between mirror and pole?
ANSWERS
6
1. (b)
7
2. (b) 1.8 cm
3. (c) 25 m
4. (d) 16, 8
5. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of the assertion.
11. (i) 1.5 (ii) 3 seconds (iii) 3 m (iv) 2 m
12. (i) AA (ii) 5 m (iii) 3 m (iv) 10 m
Worksheet – 10
Class – X (Mathematics)
Chapter – 10 (Circles)
1. In figure, PQ is a tangent to the circle with centre O. If ∠𝑂𝑃𝑄 = 𝑥, ∠𝑃𝑂𝑄 = 𝑦,
then 𝑥 + 𝑦 is

(a) 45° (b) 90° (c) 60° (d) 180°


2. The length of tangent drawn to a circle of radius 9 cm from a point 41 cm from the centre is
(a) 40 cm (b) 9 cm (c) 41 cm (d) 50 cm
3. If tangents PA and PB from a point P to a circle with centre O are inclined to each other at
angle of 80°, then ∠POA is equal to
(a) 50° (b) 60° (c) 70° (d) 80°
4. In figure, a circle is inscribed in a quadrilateral ABCD in which ∠𝐵 = 90°. If
AD = 23 cm, AB = 29 cm, BC = 25 cm and DS = 5 cm, then CD =
(a) 17 cm (b) 18 cm (c) 19 cm (d) 20 cm

5. For the following question, two statements are given – one labelled Assertion(A) and the
other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (i),
(ii), (iii) and (iv) as given below:

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Assertion (A): The tangents drawn at the end points of a diameter of a circle are parallel.
Reason (R): Diameter of a circle is the longest chord.
6. Prove that the parallelogram circumscribing a circle is a rhombus.
7. Two tangents TP and TQ are drawn to a circle with centre O from an external point T. Prove
that ∠PTQ = 2 ∠OPQ.
8. Prove that the lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle
are equal.
9. In Fig. 10.13, XY and X’Y’ are two parallel tangents to a circle with centre
O and another tangent AB with point of contact C intersecting XY at A
and X’Y’ at B. Prove that ∠AOB = 90°.

10. A triangle ABC is drawn to circumscribe a circle of radius 4 cm such that


the segments BD and DC into which BC is divided by the point of contact
D are of lengths 8 cm and 6 cm respectively (see Fig.). Find the sides AB
and AC.

Case-Based Questions:
11. People of a circular village Dharamkot want to construct a road nearest to it. The road cannot
pass through the village. But the people want the road at a shortest distance from the centre
of the village. Suppose the road starts from A which is outside the circular village (as shown
in the figure) and touch the boundary of the village at B such that 𝐴𝐵 = 20 m. Also the
distance of the point A from the centre O of the village is 25 m.

Based on the given situation, answer the following questions:

(i) If B is the mid-point of AC, then find the distance AC.


(ii) Find the shortest distance of the road from the centre of the village.
(iii) Find the circumference of the village.
(iv) Find the area of the village.
(v)
12. Hari was eating ice cream on his way back home from school. When he observed the shape
of the ice cream from the side view, he found it to be a circle with two tangents.
IF PA and PB are the two tangents to the circle from an external point and ∠𝐴𝑃𝐵 = 60°, then
answer the following:
(i) What is the measure of ∠𝑃𝐴𝑂, where O is the centre of the circle.
(ii) If the radius of the circle is 3 cm, then find the length of tangent PA.
(iii) Find the measure of ∠𝐴𝑂𝐵.
(iv) Join AB and find the measure of ∠𝑂𝐴𝐵.
13. The discuss throw is an event in which an athlete attempts to throw a discuss. The athlete
spins anti-clockwise around one and a half times a circle, then releases the throw. When
released, the discuss travels along tangent to the circluar spin orbit.

Based on the given situation, answer the following questions:


(i) Find the length of AB.
(ii) Find the length of OB.
(iii) Find the length of AP.
ANSWERS
1. (b) 90°
2. (a) 40 cm
3. (a) 50°
4. (c) 19 cm
5. (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
10. 𝐴𝐵 = 15 𝑐𝑚, 𝐴𝐶 = 13 𝑐𝑚
660 4950
11. (i) 40 m (ii) 15 m (iii) 7
m (iv) sq.m
7
12. (i) 90° (ii) 3√3 cm (iii) 120° (iv) 30°
75√3 75
13. (i) 75√3 cm (ii) 150 cm (iii) cm (iv) cm
2 2

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