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CLASS X
MATHEMATICS STANDARD (CODE 041)
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2019-20

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 80

General Instructions :
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) The questions paper consists of 40 questions divided into 4 sections A, B, C and D.
(iii) Section A comprises of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Section B comprises of 6 questions of 2 marks each. Section
C comprises of 8 questions of 3 marks each. Section D comprises of 6 questions of 4 marks each.
(iv) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in two questions of 1 mark each, three
questions of 3 marks each and three questions of 4 marks each. You have to attempt only one of the alternatives
in all such questions.
(v) Use of calculators is not permitted.

SECTION A (20 # 1)
1. If n is an even natural number, then the largest θ
natural number by which n ^n + 1h^n + 2h is divisible, Since, Area of sector = # πr
2
360c
is [1]
(a) 6 (b) 8 = 45c # 22 # 14 # 14
360c 7
(c) 12 (d) 24
= 1 # 22 # 2 # 14
Ans : (d) 24 8
= 77 cm2
Since n is divisible by 2 therefore ^n + 2h is divisible
by 4, and hence n ^n + 2h is divisible by 8. 4. An hexagonal pyramid is 20 m high. Side of the base
Also, n, n + 1, n + 2 are three consecutive numbers. is 5 m. The volume of the pyramid is [1]
So, one of them is divisible by 3. (a) 250 3 m3 (b) 250 m3
Hence, n ^n + 1h ^n + 2h must be divisible by 24.
(c) 25 3 m3 (d) 25 m3
2. If one root of the quadratic equation ax + bx + c = 0
2

is the reciprocal of the other, then [1] Ans : (a) 250 3 m3

(a) b = c (b) a = b Given, h = 20 m
(c) ac = 1 (d) a = c
side of base, a = 5m
Ans : (d) a = c
Area of base = 3 a2 6
If one root is α , then the other 1 . 4 # #
α
α$ 1 = product of roots = c = 3 52 6
α a 4 # #
1 = c
a = 3 3 # 25 m2
a =c 2
3. In a circle of radius 14 cm, an arc subtends an angle Now, volume of pyramid = 1 Ah
of 45c at the centre, then the area of the sector is [1] 3
(a) 71 cm2 (b) 76 cm2 Where, A = Area of the base
(c) 77 cm 2
(d) 154 cm2 and h = height
Ans : (c) 77 cm2
= 1 # 3 3 # 25 # 20
3 2
Given, r = 14 cm
and θ = 45c = 250 3 m3
5. In an AP , if a = 3.5 , d = 0 and n = 101, then an will
be [1]
(a) 0 (b) 3.5
(c) 103.5 (d) 104.5
Ans : (b) 3.5

For an AP , an = a + ^n − 1h d

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= 3.5 + ^101 − 1h # 0 Column-I. [1]

[by given conditions]
Column-I Column-II
= 3.5
(A) 6x2 + x − 12 = 0 (p) ^− 6, 4h
6. Sides of two similar triangles are in the ratio 4:9.
Areas of these triangles are in the ratio. [1] (B) 8x2 + 16x + 10 = 202 (q) ^9, 36h
(a) 2:3 (b) 4:9 (C) x2 − 45x + 324 = 0 (r) ^3, − 1/2h
(c) 81:16 (d) 16:81
(D) 2x2 − 5x − 3 = 0 (s) ^− 3/2, 4/3h
Ans : (d) 16:81
Ans : (A) − s, (B) − p, (C) − q, (D) − r.
We have two similar triangles such that the ratio of
their corresponding sides is 4:9. A. 6x2 + x − 12 = 0
The ratio of areas of two similar triangles is equal
6x2 + 9x − 8x − 12 = 0
to the square of the ratio of their corresponding sides.
3x ^2x + 3h − 4 ^2x + 3h = 0
ar ^T 1h
= b 4 l = 16
2

ar ^T 2h 9 81 ^3x − 4h ^2x + 3x h = 0
ar ^T 1h : ar ^T 2h = 16 : 81 x = 4, − 3
3 2
7. The centroid of the triangle whose vertices are (3, − 7),
B. 8x2 + 16x − 192 = 0
(− 8, 6) and (5, 10) is [1]
8x2 + 48x − 32x − 192 = 0
(a) (0, 9) (b) (0, 3)
8x ^x + 6h − 32 ^x + 6h = 0
(c) (1, 3) (d) (3, 5)
x = 4 ,6
Ans : (b) (0, 3)
C. x − 45x + 324 = 0
2

y + y2 + y3
Centroid is b x1 + x2 + x3 , 1 l x − 36x − 9x + 324 = 0
2

3 3
x ^x − 36h − 9 ^x − 36h = 0
3 + (− 8) + 5 − 7 + 6 + 10
c m = b 3, 3 l
0 9
i.e. 3
,
3 x = 9, 36
= (0, 3) D. 2x − 5x − 3 = 0
2

If b tan θ = a , the value of a sin θ − b cos θ is 2x − 6x + x − 3 = 0

2
8. [1]
a sin θ + b cos θ
2x ^x − 3h + 1 ^x − 3h = 0
(a) a2 − b2 (b) a2 + b2
a +b a +b x = − 1, 3
2
(c) a2 + b2 (d) a2 − b2
2 2 2 2
DIRECTION : In the following questions, a statement of
a −b 2 a +b
a − b 2 assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark
Ans : (d) 2
a + b2 the correct choice as:
tan θ = a (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and
b reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion
a sin θ − b cos θ = a tan θ − b = a2 − b2
a sin θ + b cos θ a tan θ + b (A).
a2 + b2
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but
9. If every positive even integer is of the form 2q , then reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
every positive odd integer is of the form .........., where assertion (A).
q is some integer. [1]
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
Ans : 2q + 1
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
10. The highest power of a variable in a polynomial is 13. Assertion : Total surface area of the cylinder having
called its .......... [1] radius of the base 14 cm and height 30 cm is 3872 cm2 .
Ans : Degree Reason : If r be the radius and h be the height of the
cylinder, then total surface area = (2πrh + 2πr2). [1]
11. (a) 2x+ 3 y = 0, 3x− 8 y = 0 has no solution.
Ans : (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true
[1]
and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion
Ans : False (A).
(b) If a pair of linear equations is given by
a1 x + b1 y + c1 = 0 and a2 x + b2 y + c2 = 0 and Total surface area = 2πrh + 2πr2
a1 ! b1 . In this case, the pair of linear equations = 2πr (h + r)
a2 b2
is consistent. [1] = 2 # 22 # 14 (30 + 14) = 88 (44)
Ans : True 7
= 3872 cm2
12. Column-II give roots of quadratic equations given in 14. Assertion : If a box contains 5 white, 2 red and 4 black
marbles, then the probability of not drawing a white

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marble from the box is 5 . x2 + x2 = (24) 2

11
(Pythagoras theorem)
Reason : P (E ) = 1 − P (E), where E is any evnet. [1]
Ans : (d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true. 2x = 24 # 24
2

5 x2 = 24 # 24 = 228
P (white marble) = = 5 2
5 + 2 + 4 11 Area of square = x2 = 288 cm2
P (not white marble) = 1 − 5 = 11 − 5 = 6 18. The radius of sphere is r cm . It is divided into two
11 11 11 equal parts. Find the whole surface of two parts. [1]
15. If A + B = 90º and sec A = 2 , then find the value of Ans :
3
cosec B . [1] Since, whole surface of each part
Ans : = 2πr2 + πr2 = 3πr2
Hence, Total surface of two parts
We have, A + B = 90º
= 3πr2 + 3πr2 = 6πr2
and sec A = 5
3 or
sec ^90º − B h = 5 . Three solid metallic spherical balls of radii 3 cm, 4 cm
3 and 5 cm are melted into a single spherical ball, find
its radius. [1]
Thus, cosec B = 5
3 Ans :
or Let the radius of spherical ball = R
Find the value of sin2 41º + sin2 49º
Volume of spherical ball = Volume of three balls
Ans :
4 πR3 = 4 π [(3) 3 + (4) 3 + (5) 3]
We have 3 3
sin2 41 + sin2 49 = sin2 (90º − 49º) + sin2 49º R3 = 27 + 64 + 125
= cos2 49 + sin2 49º R3 = 216
=1 7cos θ + sin θ = 1A
2 2 R = 6 cm
19. From the following frequency distribution, find the
16. A pole casts a shadow of length 2 3 m on the ground, median class : [1]
when the Sun’s elevation is 60º. Find the height of the
pole. [1] Cost of living index 1400- 1550- 1700- 1850-
Ans : 1550 1700 1850 2000
Let the height of pole be h. As per given in question Number of weeks 8 15 21 8
we have drawn figure below. Ans :

C.I. 1400-1550 1550-1700 1700-1850 1850-2000

f 8 15 21 8
c.f. 8 23 44 52
Σcf
= 26
2
Median class = 1700 − 1850
20. A card is drawn at random from a well shuffled pack
of 52 cards. Find the probability ol getting neither a
red card nor a queen. [1]
h = tan 60º Ans :
2 3
Given,
h = 2 3 tan 60º
Total number of cards = 52
=2 3# 3 =6 m
Number of red cards = 26
17. What is the area of the largest square that can be
inscribed in a circle of radius 12 cm. ? [1] Number of queens which are not red = 2
Hence, cards which are neither red nor queen
Ans :
= 52 − [26 + 2]
Given,
= 24
Radius of the circle = 12 cm
Hence, Diameter of circle = 24 cm Hence, Required Probability = 24 = 6
52 13
Hence, Diagonal of square = 24 cm
Let the side of square = x cm
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SECTION B (6 # 2)
21. Given the linear equation 3x + 4y = 9 . Write another
linear equation in these two variables such that the
geometrbical representation of the pair so formed is:
i. intersecting lines
ii. coincident lines. [2]
Ans :
i. For intersecting lines,
a1 ! b1
a2 b2
So, one of the possible equation,
3x − 5y = 10 2
^3 3 h = h2 + c 2 m
Now,
2 3 3
ii. For coincident lines,
a1 = b1 = c1
a2 b2 c2 27 = h2 + 27
4
So, one of the possible equation, 27
h = 27 −
2
= 81
4 4
6x + 8y = 18
h = 9 = 4.5 cm
22. The x-coordinate of a point P is twice its y-coordinate. 2
If P is equidistant from Q ^2, − 5h and R ^− 3, 6h , find 24. A cylinder and a cone have base radii 5 cm and 3 cm
the co-ordinates of P. [2] respectively and their respective heights are 4 cm and
8 cm. Find the ratio of their volumes. [2]
Ans :
Ans :
Let the point P ^2y, y h ,
Since, PQ = PR , we have Volume of cylinder = π (5) 2 # 4 cm3 = 100π cm3

^2y − 2h2 + ^y + 5h2 = ^2y + 3h2 + ^y − 6h2 Volume of cone = 1 π # 32 # 8 = 24π

3
^2y − 2h2 + ^y + 5h2 = ^2y + 3h2 + ^y − 6h2 Hence,Required ratio = 100π : 24π = 25 : 6
− 8y + 4 + 10y + 25 = 12y + 9 − 12y + 36
or
2y + 29 = 45
A sphere of diameter 6 cm is dropped in a right
y =8 circular cylindrical vessel partly filled with water. The
Hence, coordinates of point P are ^16, 8h diameter of the cylindrical vessel is 12 cm. If the sphere
is completely submerged in water, by how much will
or
the level of water rise in the cylindrical vessel? [2]
Show that the points A ^0, 1h, B ^2, 3h and C ^3, 4h are
collinear. [2] Ans :
Ans : Diameter of sphere 6 cm
Diameter of cylinder vessula 12 cm
If the area of the triangle formed by the points is zero,
Let the level of water rise in cylinder = h
then points are collinear.
We have A ^0, 1h, B ^2, 3h and C ^3, 4h Volume of sphere = 4 πr3
3
Δ = 1 0 ^3 − 4h + 2 ^4 − 1h + 3 ^1 − 3h
2 = 4 #π#3#3#3
= 1 0 + ^2 h^3 h + ^3 h^− 2h
3
2 = 36π cm3
= 1 6−6 = 0 Hence, Volume of sphere
2
Thus, given points are collinear. = Increase volume in cylinder
36π = π (6) 2 # h
23. In an equilateral triangle of side 3 3 cm find the
length of the altitude. [2] h = 1 cm
Ans : Level of water rise in vessel = 1 cm

Let TABC be an equilateral triangle of side 3 3 cm 25. The data regarding marks obtained by 48 students
and AD is altitude which is also a perpendicular of a class in a class test is given below. Calculate the
bisector of side BC. This is shown in figure given modal marks of students. [2]
below.
Marks obtained Number of students
0-5 1
5-10 0
10-15 2
15-20 0

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Marks obtained Number of students Convert this table to a cumulative frequency

distribution table of ‘more than type’. [2]
20-25 0 Ans :
25-30 10 Cumulative frequency distribution table (more than
30-35 25 type)
35-40 7 ZDaily income of workers (in Rs) _
] Number of workersb
40-45 2 ]More than 200 100 b
]More than 300 88 b
45-50 1 ] b
[More than 400 70 `
Ans : ]More than 500 35 b
]More than 600 15 b
Modal class is 30-35, ] b
]More than 700 0 b
l = 30 , f 1 = 25 , f0 = 10 \ a
f2 = 7, h = 5 26. Two different dice are tossed together Find the
f1 − f 0 probability.
Mode = l + c
2f 1 − f 0 − f 2 m # i. that the number on each die is even.
h
ii. that the sum of numbers appearing on the two
Mode = 30 + 25 − 10 5 dice is 5. [2]
50 − 10 − 7 #
= 30 + 2.27 or 32.27 approx Ans :
i. Even numbers occur is (2, 2) (2, 4) (2, 6) (4, 2) (4,
or
4) (4, 6) (6, 2) (6, 4) (6, 6)
Given below is a frequency distribution table showing
daily income of 100 workers of a factory P (number of each die is even) = 9 = 1
36 4
Daily income 200- 300- 400- 500- 600- ii. Sum of numbers is 5 in (1, 4) (2, 3) (3, 2) (4, 1)
of workers 300 400 500 600 700 P (sum of numbers appearing on two dice is 5)
(in Rs)
= 4 =1
36 9
Number of 12 18 35 20 15
workers

SECTION C (8 # 3)
27. Verify whether 2, 3 and 12 are the zeroes of the Ans :
polynomial p ^x h = 2x3 − 11x2 + 17x − 6 . [3]
Ans :
If 2, 3 and 12 are the zeroes of the polynomial p (x),
then these must satisfy p (x) = 0
(1) p ^x h = 2x2 − 11x2 + 17x − 6
p ^2 h = 2 ^2 h3 − 11 ^2 h2 + 17 ^2 h − 6
= 16 − 44 + 34 − 6
Hence, – (x + 3) must be added.
= 50 − 50
p ^2 h = 0 28. Which of the following pairs of linear equations are
consistent/inconsistent ? If consistent, obtain the
(2) p ^3 h = 2 ^3 h3 − 11 ^3 h2 + 17 ^3 h − 6 solution graphically. [3]
= 54 − 99 + 51 − 6 Ans :
= 105 − 105
(i) x+y = 5
p ^3 h = 0
2x + 2y = 10
3 2
(3) p b 1 l = 2 b 1 l − 11 b 1 l + 17 b 1 l − 6 (ii) x−y = 8
2 2 2 2
3x − 3y = 16
= 1 − 11 + 17 − 6 i. The pair of linear equations is:
4 4 2
x+y = 5
pb 1 l = 0
2 x+y−5 = 0
Hence, 2, 3, and 12 are the zeroes of p ^x h .
and 2x + 2y = 10 ...(1)
or 2x + 2y − 10 = 0 ...(2)
What should be added to x3 + 5x2 + 7x + 3 so that it
is completely divisible by x2 + 2x . [3] We have, a = 1, b1 = 1, c1 =− 5
a2 = 2, b2 = 2, c2 =− 10
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Now, a1 = 1 , b1 = 1 , and c1 = − 5 = 1 d = 1
a2 2 b2 2 c2 − 10 2 63
a1 = b1 = c1 Substituting the value of d in (2) we get
Since,
a2 b2 c2
a+8# 1 = 1
So, the pair of linear equations is coincident having 63 7
many, solutions. Thus, the equation is consistent a = 1 − 8 = 9−8 = 1
7 63 63 63
to solve it graphically.
Thus, a63 = a + (63 − 1) d
We have, x+y = 5
y = 5−x = 1 + 62 # 1 = 1 + 62
63 63 63
x 0 5 = 63 = 1
63
y 5 0 Hence, a63 = 1
30. If the co-ordinates of points A and B are ^− 2, − 2h
and 2x + 2y = 10
and ^2, − 4h respectively, find the co-ordinates of
y = 10 − 2x P such that AP = 3 AB, where P lies on the line
2 7
segment AB. [3]
x 0 2 5
Ans :
y 5 3 0
Plotting the above points and drawing lines We have, AP = 3 AB & AP : PB = 3: 4
7
joining them, we get the following graph. As per question, line diagram is shown below.

By using the Section formula, we get

my2 + nx1
x = mx2 + nx1 and y =
m+n m+n

x = 3 # 2 + 4 #− 2 =− 2
3+4 7

Clearly lines are coincident having infinite many y = 3 # − 4 + 4 # − 2 = − 20

3+4 7
solutions.
ii. The pair of linear equation is: Hence P is b− , − l
2 20
7 7
x+y = 8 or
x+y−8 = 0 ...(1) Find the area of a triangle ABC with A ^1, − 4h and
mid-points of sides through A being ^2, − 1h and
and 3x − 3y = 16
^0, − 1h . [3]
3x − 3y − 16 = 0 ...(2)
We have, Ans :
a1 = 1, b1 = − 1, c1 = − 8 Let B ^x1, y1h and C ^x2, y2h be other vertices of triangle.
As per question, triangle is shown below.
a2 = 3, b2 = − 3, c2 = − 16
Now, a1 = 1 , b1 = 1 and c1 = 1
a2 3 b2 3 c2 2
As a1 b
= =1 c1
a2 Y
b2 c2
The lines are parallel having no solution. So, the
pair of linear equations is inconsistent.
29. If 7th term of an A.P. is 1 and 9th term is 1 , find 63rd
9 7
term. [3]
Ans :
Let the first term be a , common difference be d and
n th term be an .
Let E ^2, − 1h be the mid point of AB and F ^0, − 1h be
We have, a7 = 1 & a + 6d = 1 (1) the mid point of AC .
9 9
a9 = 1 & a + 8d = 1 (2) Now, x1 + 1 = 2 & x = 3
1
7 7 2
Subtracting equation (1) from (2) we get y1 + ^− 4h
and = − 1 & y2 = 2
2d = 1 − 1 = 2 2
7 9 63
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Thus point B is (3, 2). We have, AC 2 = 82 + 62 = 100

Again, x2 − 1 = 0 & x = − 1 AC = 10
1
2
Now, sin A = 8 , cos A = 6
y2 + ^− 4h 10 10
= − 1 & y1 = 2
2
and sin C = 6 , cos C = 8
Thus point C is ^− 1, 2h 10 10
8 8 + 6 6
Now the co-ordinates are A ^1, − 4h, B ^3, 2h, C ^− 1, 2h Thus, sin A cos C + cos A sin C =
10 # 10 10 # 10
Area of triangle, = 64 + 36 = 100 = 1
100 100 100
Δ = 1 6x1 ^y2 − y3h + x2 ^y3 − y1h + x3 ^y1 − y2h@ 33. An aeroplane, when flying at a height of 4000 m from
2
the ground passes vertically above another aeroplane
= 1 61 ^2 − 2h + 3 ^2 + 4h − 1 ^− 4 − 2h@ at an instant when the angles of elevation of the two
2
planes from the same point on the ground are 60º and
= 1 60 + 18 + 6@ = 12 sq. units 45º respectively. Find the vertical distance between
2 the aeroplanes at that instant. (Use 3 = 1.73) [3]
31. In the given figure, OP is equal to the diameter of a
circle with center O and PA and PB are tangents. Ans :
Prove that ABP is an equilateral triangle. [3] Let the height first plane be AB = 4000 m and the
height of second plane be BC = x m. As per given in
question we have drawn figure below.

Ans :
Since, OA is radius and PA is tangent at A, OA = AP.
Now in right angle triangle ΔOAP , OP is equal to
diameter of circle, thus
OP = 2OA
OA = 1 Here, +BDC = +45º
OP 2
1 and +ADB = 60º
sin θ = & θ = 30c
2 x = tan 45º = 1
In TCBD ,
Since, PO bisect the angle +APB , y
x =y
Hence, +APB = 2 # 30c = 60º
Now, in TAPB , and in TABD , 4000 = tan 60º = 3
y
AP = AB
y = 4000 3 = 2306.67 m
+PAB = +PBA 3
Thus vertical distance between two,
= 180c − 60c = 60º 4000 − y = 4000 − 2306.67 = 1693.33 m
2
Thus, TAPB is an equilateral triangle. 34. In the even figure, a chord AB of the circle with
centre O and radius 10 cm, that subtends a right
32. If in a triangle ABC right angled at B, AB = 6 angle at the centre of the circle. Find the area of the
units and BC = 8 units, then find the value of minor segment AQBP . Hence find the area of major
sin A. cos C + cos A. sin C. [3] segment ALBQA. (Use π = 3.14 ) [3]
Ans :
As per question statement figure is shown below.

Ans :

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Area of sector, OAPB = 90 π (10) 2 = 25π cm2

360

Area of TAOB = 1 # 10 # 10
2
= 50 cm2
Hence, area of minor segment AQBP
= (25π − 50) cm2
= 25 # 3.14 − 50 Ans :
= 78.5 − 50 = 28.5 cm2
Given, AB = 7 cm , DE = 4 cm
Also area of circle = π (10) 2
and BF = 3.5 cm
= 3.14 # 100
BC = DC + EC = 4 + 7 = 11 cm
= 314 cm2 Area of Trapezium ABCD
Area of major segment ALBQA
= 1 (Sum of parallel lines) # distance between
= 314 − 28.5 2
= 285.5 cm2 = (11 + 7) # 3.5 = 1 # 18 # 3.5 = 31.5 cm2
1
2 2
Area of the BGEC
or
Adjoining fig, ABCD is a trapezium with AB z DC = 30c # 22 # 7 # 7
360c 7
and +BCD = 30c. Fig. BGEC is a sector of a circle
with centre C and AB = BC = 7 cm , DE = 4 cm and = 1 # 22 # 7 = 12.83 cm2
12
BF = 3.5 cm , then find the the area of the shaded
Area of shaded region
region. b Use π = 22 l [3]
7 = Area of trapezium − ar of sector
= 31.5 − 12.83 = 18.67 = 18.67 cm2

SECTION D (6 # 4)
35. Show that the square of any positive integer is of the of any positive integer is of the form 4m or 4m + 1.
forms 4m or 4m + 1, where m is any integer. [4]
or
Ans :
Prove that 3 is an irrational number. Hence, show
Let a be any positive integer, then by Euclid’s division that 7 + 2 3 is also an irrational number. [4]
algorithm a can be written as Ans :
a = bq + r Assume that 3 be a rational number then we have
Take b = 4 , then 0 # r < 4 because 0 # r < b,
Thus, a = 4q, 4q + 1, 4q + 2, 4q + 3 3 =a,
b
Case 1 : a = 4q (a ,b are co-primes and b ! 0 )

a2 = ^4q h2 = 16q2 = 4 ^4q2h a =b 3

Squaring both the sides, we have
= 4m where m = 4q2
a2 = 3b2
Case 2 : a = 4q + 1 Thus 3 is a factor of a2 and in result 3 is also a factor
a2 = ^4q + 1h2 = 16q2 + 8q + 1 of a .
= 4 ^4q2 + 2q h + 1 Let a = 3c where c is some integer, then we have
= 4m + 1 where, m = 4q2 + 2q a2 = 9c2
Substituting a = 9b2 we have
2

Case 3 : a = 4q + 2
3b2 = 9c2
a2 = ^4q + 2h2
b2 = 3c2
= 16q2 + 16q + 4 Thus 3 is a factor of b2 and in result 3 is also a factor
= 4 ^4q2 + 4q + 1h of b .
= 4m where m = 4q2 + 4q + 1 Thus 3 is a common factor of a and b . But this
contradicts the fact that a and b are co-primes. Thus,
Case 4 : a2 = ^4q + 3h2 = 16q2 + 24q + 9 our assumption that 3 is rational number is wrong.
= 16q2 + 24q + 8 + 1 Hence 3 is irrational.
= 4 ^4q2 + 6q + 2h + 1 Let us assume that 7 + 2 3 be rational equal to a ,
then we have
= 4m + 1
p
where m = 4q2 + 6q + 2 7+2 3 = q ! 0 and p and q are co-primes
q
From cases 1, 2, 3 and 4 we conclude that the square

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p p − 7q We have, +BED = +BDE
2 3 = −7 =
q q Since, E is mid-point of BC .
p − 7q BE = BD = EC ...(1)
or 3 =
2q
In TBCG , DE || FG
Here p − 7q and 2q both are integers, hence 3
BD = BE = 1 (from (1))
should be a rational number. But this contradicts DG EC
the fact that 3 is an irrational number. Hence our BD = DG = EC = BE [using (1)]
assumption is not correct and 7 + 2 3 is irrational.
In TADF, CG || FD
36. Solve for x : 3 + 4 = 29 ; x =, − 1, 1 [4]
x+1 x−1 4x − 1 4 AG = AC (By BPT)
GD CF
Ans : AG + GD = AF + CF
GD CF
We have, 3 + 4 = 29
x+1 x−1 4x − 1 AD = AF
GD CF
3x − 3 + 4x + 4 = 29 Thus, AF = AD (using (1))
x2 − 1 4x − 1 CF BE
38. Draw two concentric circles of radii 3 cm and 5 cm.
7x + 1 = 29
4x − 1 Taking a point on the outer circle, construct the pair
x2 − 1
of tangents to the inner circle. [4]
^7x + 1h^4x − 1h = 29x − 29
2
Ans :
28x2 − 7x + 4x − 1 = 29x2 − 29 Steps of construction:
− 3x = x2 − 28 i. Draw a circle with radius 3 cm and centre O .
x2 + 3x − 28 = 0 ii. Draw another circle with radius 5 cm and same
centre O .
x2 + 7x − 4x − 28 = 0 iii. Take a point P on the circumference of larger
x ^x + 7h − 4 ^x + 7h = 0 circle and join O to P .
^x + 7h^x − 4h = 0 iv. Taking OP as diameter draw another circle which
intersect the smallest circle at A and B .
Hence, x = 4, − 7 v. Join A to P and B to P .
37. In the figure, +BED = +BDE and E is the mid- Hence AP and BP are the required tangents.
point of BC . Prove that AF = AD . [4]
CF BE

or
Construct a triangle ABC with BC = 7 cm , +B = 60c
and AB = 6 cm . Construct another triangle whose
Ans :
sides are 3 times of the corresponding sides of TABC.
4
We have redrawn the given figure as below. Here [4]
CG | | FD . Ans :
Steps of construction:
i. Draw a line segment BC = 7 cm .
ii. At point B draw a line BA making an angle of
60c.
iii. With centre C mark an arc A of length 6 cm.
iv. Join CA.
v. Draw a ray BX making an acute angle with BC .
vi. Locate four points B1, B2, B3 and B 4 on the line
segment BX at equal distance.
vii. Join B 4 C . Draw a parallel line through B3 to
B 4 C intersecting line segment BC at Cl.
viii. Through Cl draw a line parallel to AC intersecting
extended line segment AB at Al.

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Hence TAlBC l is the required triangle. Ans :

C.I. fi c.f. xi u i = xi − a f 1 ui
h
05-07 70 70 6 −3 − 210
07-09 120 190 8 −2 − 240
09-11 32 222 10 −1 − 32
11-13 100 322 12 0 0
13-15 45 367 14 1 45
15-17 28 395 16 2 56
17-19 5 400 18 3 15
Σf i u i
Σf = 400
= − 366
39. If 15 tan θ + 4 sec θ = 23, then find the value of
2 2

^sec θ + cosec θh − sin θ . [4]

2 2

A = Assumed mean = 12
Ans :
Σf u
Mean, xr = a + i i # h
We have, 15 tan2 θ + 4 sec2 θ = 23 Σf i
15 tan2 θ + 4 ^tan2 θ + 1h = 23 _sec 2 θ = 1 + tan 2 θ i
Mean = 12 + − 366 # 2
400
15 tan2 θ + 4 tan2 θ + 4 = 23
19 tan2 θ = 19 = 12 − 183
100
tan θ = 1 = tan 45º = 12 − 1.83 = 10.17
Thus, θ = 45º Median class = N th term
Now, ^sec θ + cosec θh2 − sin2 θ 2
= 400 = 200th term = 09 − 11
= ^sec 45º + cosec 45ºh2 − sin2 45º 2

= ^ 2 + 2h −c 1 m
2
2 n − c.f.
2 Median = l + f 2 p# h
f
= ^2 2 h − 1 = 8 − 1 = 15
2
2 2 2 Median = 9 + 200 − 190 # 2
or 32
1 + sin θ + 1 − sin θ = 2 sec θ .
Prove that:
1 − sin θ 1 + sin θ
[4] = 9 + 10 # 2
32
Ans : = 9 + 0.625 = 9.625
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2 2
= +
^1 − sin θh 1 − sin2 θ
2

^1 + sin θh ^1 − sin θh
2 2
= +
cos θ
2
cos θ
2

= 1 + sin θ + 1 − sin θ
cos θ cos θ

= 1 + sin θ + 1 − sin θ
cos θ

= 2 = 2 sec θ Hence Proved

cos θ
40. On annual day of a school, 400 students participated
in the function. frequency distribution showing their
ages is as shown in the following table:

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