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CLASS X (2019-20)
MATHEMATICS STANDARD(041)
SAMPLE PAPER-2

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 choices have been provided in two questions of 1 mark each, two
questions of 2 marks each, three questions of 3 marks each, and three questions of 4 marks each. You have to
attempt only one of the alternatives in all such questions.
(v) Use of calculators is not permitted.

4. An AP starts with a positive fraction and every

Section A alternate term is an integer. If the sum of the first 11
terms is 33, then the fourth term is [1]
Q.1-Q.10 are multiple choice questions. Select the (a) 2 (b) 3
most appropriate answer from the given options. (c) 5 (d) 6
1. The number 313 − 310 is divisible by [1] Ans : (a) 2
(a) 2 and 3 (b) 3 and 10
(c) 2, 3 and 10 (d) 2, 3 and 13 Given, S11 = 33

26 @
Ans : (d) 2, 3 and 13 11 2a + 10d = 33 & a + 5d = 3

313 − 310 = 310 (33 − 1) = 310 (26) i.e., a6 = 3 & a 4 = 2

[Since, Alternate terms are integers and the given sum
= 2 # 13 # 310 is possible]
Hence, 3 − 3
13 10
is divisible by 2, 3 and 13.
5. The areas of two similar triangles ABC and PQR are
2. A can do a piece of work in 24 days. If B is 60% more in the ratio 9 : 16. If BC = 4.5 cm , then the length of
efficient than A, then the number of days required by QR is [1]
B to do the twice as large as the earlier work is [1] (a) 4 cm (b) 4.5 cm
(a) 24 (b) 36
(c) 3 cm (d) 6 cm
(c) 15 (d) 30
Ans : (d) 6 cm
Ans : (d) 30
Since, TABC + TPQR
Work ratio of A : B = 100 : 160 or 5 : 8
ar (TABC ) 2

Time ratio = 8 : 5 or 24 : 15 = BC 2
ar (TPQR) QR
If A takes 24 days, B takes 15 days, Hence, B takes 2
30 days to do double the work. 9 = (4.5)
16 QR2
3. Value ^s h of k for which the quadratic equation
2x2 − kx + k = 0 has equal roots is/are [1] 16 # (4.5) 2
QR2 =
(a) 0 (b) 4 9
(c) 8 (d) 0, 8 QR = 6 cm
Ans : (d) 0, 8 6. If the points A (4, 3) and B (x, 5) are on the circle with
centre O (2, 3), then the value of x is [1]
Given equation is, 2x2 − kx + k = 0 (a) 0 (b) 1
On comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 , (c) 2 (d) 3
we get a = 2 , b = − k and c = k Ans : (c) 2
For equal roots, the discriminant must be zero.
Since, A and B lie on the circle having centre O .
D = b2 − 4ac = 0
OA = OB
^− k h2 = − 4 ^2h k = 0
(4 − 2) + (3 − 3) 2 =
2
(x − 2) 2 + (5 − 3) 2
k2 − 8k = 0
2 = (x − 2) 2 + 4
k ^k − 8h = 0
4 = (x − 2) 2 + 4
k = 0, 8
Hence, the required values of k are 0 and 8. (x − 2) 2 = 0
x =2

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7. If sec 5A = cosec ^A + 30ch , where 5A is an acute is .......... [1]

angle, then the value of A is [1] Ans : 49 : 25
(a) 15c (b) 5c
(c) 20c (d) 10c 15. If P (E ) = 0.05 , the probability of ‘not E ’ is .......... [1]
Ans : .95
Ans : (d) 10c

We have, sec 5A = cosec ^A + 30ch (Q.16-Q.20) Answer the following

sec 5A = sec 690c − ^A + 30ch@ 16. If one root of the quadratic equation 6x2 − x − k = 0 is
2 , then find the value of k .
6sec ^90c − θh = cosec θ@ 3
[1]

sec 5A = sec ^60c − Ah Ans :

5A = 60c − A
We have 6x2 − x − k = 0
6A = 60c Substituting x = 2 , we get
3
A = 10c
2
8. If a regular hexagon is inscribed in a circle of radius r 6b 2 l − 2 − k = 0
3 3
, then its perimeter is [1]
(a) 3r (b) 6r 6# 4 −2−k = 0
9 3
(c) 9r (d) 12r
k = 6 # 4 − 2 = 24 − 6 = 2
Ans : (b) 6r 9 3 9
Thus k = 2 .
Side of the regular hexagon inscribed in a circle of
17. Two coins of diameter 2 cm and 4 cm respectively are
radius r is also r , the perimeter is 6r .
kept one over the other as shown in the figure, find
9. The sides of a triangle (in cm) are given below. In which the area of the shaded ring shaped region in square
case, the construction of triangle is not possible. [1] cm. [1]
(a) 8, 7, 3 (b) 8, 6, 4
(c) 8, 4, 4 (d) 7, 6, 5
Ans : (c) 8, 4, 4
We know that, in a triangle sum of two sides of
triangle is greater than the third side. Here, the sides
of triangle given in option (c) does not satisfy this
condition. So, with these sides the construction of a
triangle is not possible.
Ans :
10. Ratio of lateral surface areas of two cylinders with
equal height is [1] Area of circle = πr2
(a) 1 : 2 (b) H : h Area of the shaded region = π (2) 2 − π (1) 2
(c) R : r (d) None of these = 4π − π = 3π sq cm
Ans : (c) R : r 18. What is the ratio of the total surface area of the solid
hemisphere to the square of its radius. [1]
2πRh : 2πrh = R : r
Ans :
(Q.11-Q.15) Fill in the blanks.
= 3π2r = 3π
2
Total surface area of hemisphere
11. Numbers having non-terminating, non-repeating 1
Square of its radius r
decimal expansion are known as .......... [1]
Ans : Irrational numbers Total surface area of hemisphere|Square of radius
= 3π | 1
12. A quadratic polynomial can have at most 2 zeroes and
a cubic polynomial can have at most .......... zeroes. [1] or
Ans : 3 If the area of three adjacent faces of a cuboid are X, Y,
and Z respectively, then find the volume of cuboid.
or Ans :
If α, β, γ are the zeroes of the cubic polynomial Let the length, breadth and height of the cuboid is l, b
ax3 + bx2 + cx + d = 0 , then α + β + γ = − b and h respectively.
..........
Ans : a
X = l#b
13. If radius of a circle is 14 cm the area of the circle is Y = b#h
.......... [1]
Z = l#h
Ans : 616 cm 2

XYZ = l2 # b2 # h2
14. If the heights of two cylinders are equal and their radii
Volume of cuboid = l # b # h
are in the ratio of 7 : 5, then the ratio of their volumes

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l2 b2 h2 = XYZ Prove that TABC is right angled at A. [2]

or, lbh = XYZ Ans :
19. Find median of the data, using an empirical relation when As per given condition we have drawn the figure
it is given that Mode = 12.4 and Mean = 10.5. [1] below.
Ans :

Median = 1 Mode + 2 Mean

3 3

= 1 ^12.4h + 2 ^10.5h
3 3

= 12.4 + 21
3 3
= 12 . 4 + 21 = 33.4
3 3
= 33 . 4 = 11.13 We have AD2 = BD # CD
3
AD = BD
20. A game of chance consists of spinning an arrow which CD AD
comes to rest pointing at one of the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4,
Since +D = 90º , by SAS we have
5, 6, 7, 8 and these are equally likely outcomes. Find
the probability that the arrow will point at any factor TADC ~TBDA
of 8 ? [1] and +BAD = +ACD;
Ans : Since corresponding angles of similar triangles are
equal
Given, Total number of points = 8
+DAC = +DBA
Total number of possible outcomes = 8
+BAD + +ACD + +DAC + +DBA = 180º
= ^1 # 8h, ^2 # 4h, ^8 # 1h, ^4 # 2h
2+BAD + 2+DAC = 180º
No. of favourable outcomes = 4
+BAD + +DAC = 90º
` P (Factor of 8) = No. of favourable outcomes +A = 90º
Total no. of possible outcomes
Thus TABC is right angled at A.
=4 =1
8 2 23. Prove that the point ^3, 0h , ^6, 4h and ^− 1, 3h are the
vertices of a right angled isosceles triangle. [2]
Section B Ans :
21. In the figure given below, ABCD is a rectangle. Find We have A ^3, 0h , B ^6, 4h and C ^− 1, 3h
the values of x and y . [2] Now AB2 = ^3 − 6h2 + ^0 − 4h2
Ans : = 9 + 16 = 25
BC = ^6 + 1h2 + ^4 − 3h2
2

= 49 + 1 = 50
CA2 = ^− 1 − 3h2 + ^3 − 0h2
= 16 + 9 = 25
AB2 = CA2 or, AB = CA
Hence triangle is isosceles.

From given figure, we have

x + y = 22 ...(1)
and x − y = 16 ...(2)
After adding equation (1) and (2), we have
2x = 38
x = 19
Substituting the value of x in equation (1), we get
19 + y = 22
Also, 25 + 25 = 50
y = 22 − 19 = 3
or, AB + CA2 = BC2
2

Hence, x = 19 and y = 3. Since Pythagoras theorem is verified, therefore triangle

22. In TABC, AD = BC, such that AD2 = BD # CD. is a right angled triangle.

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or
Find the relation between x and y , if the point & / fx = 5000
A ^x, y h, B ^− 5, 7h and C ^− 4, 5h are collinear. correct, / fx' = 5000 − 100 + 110 = 5010
Ans :
` Correct Mean = 5010 = 50.1
If the area of the triangle formed by the points is zero, 100
then points are collinear. Median will remain same i.e. median = 52 .

26 1^ 2 3h 2^ 3 1h 3^ 1 2h@
1 x y −y +x y −y +x y −y = 0
6x ^7 − 5h − 5 ^5 − y h − 4 ^y − 7h@ = 0
2x − 25 + 5y − 4y + 28 = 0
2x + y + 3 = 0
24. One tends to become lazy. Also, starting at your mobile
screen for long hours can affect you eyesight and give
you headaches. Those who are addicted to playing
PUBG can get easily stressed out or face anxiety
issues in public due to lack of social interaction.
To raise social awareness about ill effects of playing
PUBG, a school decided to start “BAN PUBG:
campaign, students are asked to prepare campaign board
in the shape of rectangle (as shown in the figure). [2]
26. Pawan is fly fishing in a stream as shown in the figure.
or
There are 30 cards of the same size in a bag in which
the numbers 1 to 30 are written. One card is taken
out of the bag at random. Find the probability that
the number on the selected card is not divisible by 3.
Ans :
Here, Total cards = 30
Number divisible by 3 = 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21,
24, 27, 30
Total number of favourable outcomes
= 30 − 10 = 20
` required probability = 20 = 2
30 3
The tip of her fishing rod is 1.8 m above the surface of
the water and the fly at the end of the string rests on
the water 3.6 m away and 2.4 m from a point directly
under the tip of the rod. [2]

(i) Find the area of the board.

(ii) It cost of 1 cm2 of board is `8, then find the cost
of board.
Ans :
(i) From the figure, we have
AB = ^8 − 2h2 + ^2 − 2h2
= 62 + ^0 h2 = 6 cm Assuming that her string (from the tip of her rod to

^8 − 8h2 + ^6 − 2h
2 the fly) is taut, how much string does she have out?
BC =
Ans :
= ^0h2 + 42 = 4 cm
Let the tip of her fishing rod be A. So, its distance
Area of board = Area of rectangle ABCD from surface of water B is AB = 1.8 m
= AB # BC
= 6 # 4 = 24 cm2
(ii) Total cost of board = Area of board × Rate
= 24 # 8 = ` 192
25. The mean and median of 100 observation are 50 and
52 respectively. The value of the largest observation
is 100. It was later found that it is 110. Find the true
mean and median. [2]
Ans : Again, let C be the point at 2.4 m away from B .
Then, length of the string that she has out.
As we know that,
AC = ^AB h2 + ^BC h2
Mean =
/ fx
/f [using Pythagoras theorem]

& 50 =
/ fx = ^1.8h2 + ^2.4h2
100
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= 3.24 + 5.76 x + 20 ^100h = 3000

= 9 = 3 cm x = 1000
Thus x = 1000 and y = 100
Section C Fixed charge and cost of food per day are Rs. 1,000
and Rs. 100.
27. If α and β are the zeroes of the polynomial 6y2 − 7y + 2, 29. Divide 56 in four parts in A.P. such that the ratio
find a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are α1 and 1β . of the product of their extremes (1st and 4rd ) to the
[3] product of means (2nd and 3rd ) is 5: 6. [3]
Ans : Ans :
We have p ^y h = 6y2 − 7y + 2 Let the four numbers be a − 3d, a − d, a + d, a + 3d
Now a − 3d + a − d + a + d + a + 3d = 56
Sum of zeroes α + β = − b− 7 l = 7
6 6 4a = 56 & a = 14
Hence numbers are 14 − 3d, 14 − d, 14 + d, 14 + 3d
Product of zeroes αβ = 2 = 1
6 3
Now, according to question,
Sum of zeroes of new polynomial g (y) ^14 − 3d h^14 + 3d h
=5
1 +1 = α+β = 7 6 = 7 ^14 − d h^14 + d h 6
α β αβ 2 6 2 196 − 9d2 = 5
and product of zeroes of new polynomial g (y), 196 − d2 6
1 1 = 1 = 1 =3 6 ^196 − 9d2h = 5 ^196 − d2h
α#β αβ 1 3
6 # 196 − 54d2 = 5 # 196 − 5d2
The required polynomial is
^6 − 5h # 196 = 49d
2

g (x) = y2 − 7 y + 3 = 1 62y2 − 7y + 6@ d2 = 196 = 4

2 2 49
or
d =! 2
If α, β and γ are zeroes of the polynomial
Thus numbers are a − 3d = 14 − 3 # 2 = 8
6x3 + 3x2 − 5x + 1, then find the value of α−1 + β−1 + γ−1 .
Ans : a − d = 14 − 2 = 12
a + d = 14 + 2 = 16
We have p (x) = 6x3 + 3x2 − 5x + 1
Since α, β and γ are zeroes polynomial p (x), we have a + 3d = 14 + 3 # 2 = 20
Thus required AP is 8, 12, 16, 20.
α + β + γ =−b =− 3 =− 1
c 6 2
or
αβ + βγ + γα = c = − 5 If the sum of the first n terms of an A.P. is 12 63n2 + 7n@,
a 6
then find its nth term. Hence write its 20th term.
and αβγ = − d = − 1 Ans :
a 6
1 + 1 + 1 = αβ + βγ + γα Let the first term be a , common difference be d , n th
Now term be an and sum of n term be Sn .
α β γ αβγ
−5 6 −5 6 =5 Sum of n term Sn = 1 63n2 + 7n@
= = 2
−1 6 6 # −1
Hence α−1 + β−1 + γ−1 = 5 . Sum of 1 term S1 = 1 83 # ^1 h2 + 7 ^1 hB
2
28. A part of monthly hostel charge is fixed and the
= 1 63 + 7@
remaining depends on the number of days one has 2
taken food in the mess. When Swati takes food for
20 days, she has to pay Rs. 3,000 as hostel charges = 1 # 10 = 5
2
whereas Mansi who takes food for 25 days Rs. 3,500
as hostel charges. Find the fixed charges and the cost Sum of 2 term S2 = 1 83 ^2 h2 + 7 # 2B
2
of food per day. [3]
Ans : = 1 612 + 14@
2
Let fixed charge be x and per day food cost be y
= 1 # 26
x + 20y = 3000 ...(1) 2
x + 25y = 3500 ...(2) = 13
Subtracting (1) from (2), we have Now a1 = S1 = 5
5y = 500 & y = 100 a2 = S2 − S1 = 13 − 5 = 8
Substituting this value of y in equation (1), we get d = a2 − a1 = 8 − 5 = 3

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Now, A.P. is 5, 8, 11, ....

nth term, an = a + ^n − 1h d
= 5 + ^n − 1h 3
= 5 + ^20 − 1h^3 h
= 5 + 57
= 62
Hence, a2 = 62
30. TABC is right angled at C. If p is the length of the
perpendicular from C to AB and a, b, c are the lengths
of the sides opposite +A, +B and +C respectively,
then prove that 12 = 12 + 12 . [3]
p a b
Ans :
As per given condition we have drawn the figure
below.
h0
tan 30c = ; h = 300 tan 30c
300 0

= 300 m = 100 3
3
tan 45c = h1 ; h1 = 300 tan 45c = 300 m
300

tan 60c = h2 ; h2 = 300 tan 60c = 300 3

300
(a) h0 = 100 3 m is the height of the observation
post.
In TACB and TCDB (b) h0 + h2 = 100 3 + 300 3 = 400 3 m is the
+ABC = +CDB = 90º height of the tree.
+B = +B (common) (c) h0 + h1 = 100 3 + 300 = 100 ^ 3 + 3h m ft. is
Because of AA similarity, we have the height of the baboons.

TABC ~TCDB 32. In the figure, PQ is a tangent to a circle with center

O . If +OAB = 30º , find +ABP and +AOB. [3]
Now b =c
p a
1 = c
p ab
1 = c2
p2 a2 b2
1 = a2 + b2
p2 a2 b2
1 = 1 +1 Hence Proved
p2 a2 b2
31. From her elevated observation post 300 m away, a
naturalist spots a troop of baboons high up in a tree. Ans :
Using the small transit attached to her telescope, she Here OB is radius and QT is tangent at B , OB = PQ
finds the angle of depression to the bottom of this tree +OBP = 90º
is 30c, while the angle of elevation to the top of the tree Since the tangent is perpendicular to the end point
is 60c. The angle of elevation to the troop of baboons is of radius,
45c. Use this information to find (a) the height of the Here OA and OB are radius of circle and equal. Since
observation post, (b) the height of the baboons’ tree, angles opposite to equal sides are equal,
and (c) the height of the baboons above ground. [3]
+OAB = +OBA = 30º
Ans :
Now +AOB = 180º − ^30º + 30ºh
Let’s first find the distances h0, h1 and h2 in the
diagram below, then answer the question. = 120º
+ABP = +OBP − +OBA
= 90º − 30º = 60º

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A circle is inscribed in a TABC, with sides AC, AB

and BC as 8 cm, 10 cm and 12 cm respectively. Find
the length of AD, BE and CF.
Ans :
As per question we draw figure shown below.

34. A boy, 1.4 metre tall standing at the edge of a river

We have AC = 8 cm bank sees the top of a tree on the edge of the other
bank at an elevation of 55c. Standing back by 3 metre,
AB = 10 cm
he sees it at elevation of 45c. [3]
and BC = 12 cm (a) Draw a rough figure showing these facts.
Let AF be x . Since length of tangents from an (b) How wide is the river and how tall is the tree?
external point to a circle are equal, [ sin 55c = 0.8192 . cos 55c = 0.5736 , tan 55c = 1.4281]
Ans :
At A, AF = AD = x (1)
(a) The rough sketch is as follows:
At B BE = BD = AB − AD = 10 − x (2)
At C CE = CF = AC − AF = 8 − x (3)
Now BC = BE + EC
12 = 10 − x + 8 − x
2x = 18 − 12 = 6
or x =3
Now AD = 3 cm,
BE = 10 − 3 = 7 cm
and CF = 8 − 3 = 5
33. Construct a triangle similar to a given equilateral
TPQR with side 5cm such that each of its side is 6
7
of the corresponding sides of TPQR . [3] (b) Here, BF represents the tree, and CD represents
the river.
Ans :
DG is the initial position of the boy and AE is the
Steps of construction : new position.
1. Draw a line segment QR = 5 cm.
Here, AE = DG = BC = 1.4 m
2. With Q as centre and radius PQ = 5 cm, draw an
arc. If DC = x m, then EC = ^x + 3h m
3. With R as center and radius = PR = 5 cm,draw In right TECF ,
another arc meeting the arc drawn in step 2 at the
point P . tan 45c = CF & 1 = CF
EC x+3
4. Join PQ and PR to obtain TPQR . CF = ^x + 3h
5. Below QR , construct an acute +RQX . In right TDCF ,
6. Along QX , mark off seven points Q1, Q2, ....Q7 tan 55c = CF & 1.4281 = x + 3
DC x
such that QQ1 = Q1 Q2 = Q2 Q3 = ..... = Q6 Q7 .
7. Join Q7 R . 1.4281x = x + 3
8. Draw Q6 R' | | Q7 R . 0.4281x = 3
x = 3 =7
9. From, Rl draw RlPl | | RP. 0.4281
Hence, PlQRl is the required triangle. Width of the river = CD = 7 m
Height of the tree = BF + BC + CF
= ^1.4 + 7 + 3h = 11.4 m

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Section D 36. Find x in terms of a, b and c :

a + b = 2c , x ! a, b, c
[4]

35. Find HCF of 81 and 237 and express it as a x−a x−b x−c
Ans :
linear combination of 81 and 237 i.e. HCF
^81, 237h = 81x + 237y for some x and y . [4]
We have a + b = 2c
Ans : x−a x−b x−c
By using Euclid’s Division Lemma, we have a ^x − b h^x − c h + b ^x − a h^x − c h = 2c ^x − a h^x − b h
237 = 81 # 2 + 75 ...(1) ax2 − abx − acx + abc + bx2 − bax − bcx + abc
81 = 75 # 1 + 6 ...(2) = 2cx2 − 2cxb − 2cxa + 2abc
75 = 6 # 12 + 3 ...(3) ax2 + bx2 − 2cx2 − abx − acx − bax − bcx + 2cbx + 2acx
6 = 3#2+0 ...(4) =0
Hence,HCF ^81, 237h = 3. x ^a + b − 2c h − 2abx + acx + bcx = 0
2

In order to write 3 in the form of 81x + 237y , x ^a + b − 2c h + x ^− 2ab + ac + bc h = 0

2

3 = 75 − 6×12 Thus x = − b ac + bc − 2ab l

a + b − 2c
= 75 − ^81 − 75×1h ×12 Replace 6 from (2)
37. If P ^− 5, − 3h, Q ^− 4, − 6h, R ^2, − 3h and S ^1, 2h are the
= 75 − 81×12 + 75×12
vertices of a quadrilateral PQRS, find its area. [4]
= 75 + 75×12 − 81×12 Ans :
= 75 ^1 + 12h − 81×12 We have P ^− 5, − 3h , Q ^− 4, − 6h , R ^2, − 3h and S ^1, 2h
= 75×13 − 81×12 Area of quadrilateral
= 13 ^237 − 81×2h − 81×12 Replace 75 from (1) = 1 6^x1 y2 − x2 y1h + ^x2 y3 − x3 y2h + ^x3 y 4 − x 4 y3h
2
= 13×237 − 81×2×13 − 81×12 + ^x 4 y1 − x1 y 4h@
= 237×13 − 81 ^26 + 12h
Area = 1 6− 5 ^− 6h − ^− 4h^− 3h + ^− 4h^− 3h − 2^− 6h
= 237×13 − 81×38 2
= 81× ^− 38h + 237× ^13h + ^2 h^2 h − 1 # ^− 3h + 1 # ^− 3h − ^− 5h^2 h@
= 81x + 237y = 630 − 12 + 12 + 12 + 4 + 3 − 3 + 10@
1
Hence x = − 38 and y = 13 . These values of x and y 2
are not unique. = 1 630 + 12 + 4 + 10@ = 1 656@ = 28 sq. units
2 2
or or
Show that there is no positive integer n , for which If P ^9a − 2, − b h divides the line segment joining
n − 1 + n − 1 is rational. A ^3a + 1, − 3h and B ^8x, 5h in the ratio 3: 1. Find the
Ans : values of a and b.
Ans :
Let us assume that there is a positive integer n for
which n − 1 + n − 1 is rational and equal to qp , Using section formula we have
where p and q are positive integers and ^q ! 0h . 3 ^8a h + 1 + ^3a + 1h
9a − 2 = ...(1)
p 3+1
n−1+ n−1 = ...(1)
q
3 ^5 h + 1 ^− 3h
−b = ...(2)
or,
q
= 1 3+1
p n−1+ n+1
Form (2) − b = 15 − 3 = 3 & b = − 3
= n−1− n+1 4
^ n − 1 + n + 1 h^ n − 1 − n + 1 h
From (1), 9a − 2 = 24a + 3a + 1
= n−1− n+1
4
(n − 1) − (n + 1) 4 ^9a − 2h = 27a + 1
or
q
= n−1− n+1 36a − 8 = 27a + 1
p −2
9a = 9
2q
n+1− n−1 = ...(2) a =1
p
Adding (1) and (2), we get 38. The angle of elevation of the top Q of a vertical tower
p 2q p2 + 2q2 PQ from a point X on the ground is 60c. From a point
2 n+1 = + = ...(3)
q p pq Y 40 m vertically above X , the angle of elevation of
Subtracting (2) from (1) we have the top Q of tower is 45c. Find the height of the PQ
p2 − 2q2 and the distance PX . (Use 3 = 1.73 ) [4]
2 n−1 = ...(4) Ans :
pq
Let PX be x and PQ be h . As per given in question

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we have drawn figure below. Here M is the centre of the line joining their feet.
Let BM = MD = z
In right TABM , we have,
x = tan 30c
z
x = z# 1
3
In right TCDM , we have
y
= tan 60c
z
y = z# 3
From (1) and (2), we get
1
x = z# 3
y z# 3
Now QT = ^h − 40h m x =1
In right TPQX , we have, y 3

tan 60c = h Thus x :y = 1:3

x
39. Prove that opposite sides of a quadrilateral
3 =h circumscribing a circle subtend supplementary angles
x
at the centre of the circle. [4]
h = 3x ...(1) Ans :
In right TQTY we have A circle centre O is inscribed in a quadrilateral ABCD
tan 45c = h − 40
as shown in figure given below.
x

1 = h − 40
x
x = h − 40 ...(2)
Solving (1) and (2), we get
x = 3 x − 40
3 x − x = 40
^ 3 − 1h x = 40
^ h
x = 40 = 20 3 + 1 m
Since OE and OF are radius of circle
3 −1
OE = OF (radii of circle)
Thus x = 3 # 20 ^ 3 + 1h
Tangent drawn at any point of a circle is perpendicular
= 20 ^3 + 3h m to the radius through the point contact.
= 20 ^3 + 1.73h = 20 # 4.73 Thus +OEA = +OFA = 90c
Hence, height of tower is 94.6 m. Now in TAEO and TAFO
or OE = OF
The tops of two towers of height x and y , standing +OEA = +OFA = 90c
on level ground, subtend angles of 30c and 60c OA = OA (Common side)
respectively at the centre of the line joining their feet,
then find x : y . Thus TAEO , TAFO (SAS congruency)
Ans : +7 = +8

Let AB be the tower of height x and CD be the Similarly, +1 = +2

tower of height y . Angle of depressions of both tower +3 = +4
at centre point M are given 30c and 60c respectively. +5 = +6
As per given in question we have drawn figure below.
Since angle around a point is 360c,
+1 + +2 + +3 + +4 + +5 + +6 + +7 + +8 = 360c
2+1 + 2+8 + 2+4 + 2+5 = 360c
+1 + +8 + +4 + +5 = 180c
^+1 + +8h + ^+4 + +5h = 180c
+AOB + +COD = 180c
Hence Proved.
40. On the sports day of a school, 300 students participated.

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Their ages are given in the following distribution :

Age (in 5-7 7-9 9-11 11- 13- 15- 17-
years) 13 15 17 19
Number 67 33 41 95 36 13 15
of
students
Find the mean and mode of the data. [4]
Ans :

Here, Modal class = 11 − 13

l = 11, f1 = 95 , f0 = 41, f2 = 36 , h = 2
f1 − f0
Mode = l + h
2f1 − f0 − f2 #

= 11 + 95 − 41 2
190 − 41 − 36 #

= 11 + 54 # 2 ]
113
Mode = 11 + 0.95 = 11.95

Age xi fi fi xi
5-7 6 67 402
7-9 8 33 264
9-11 10 41 410
11-13 12 95 1140
13-15 14 36 504
15-17 16 13 208
17-19 18 15 270
/ fi = 300 / fi xi = 3, 198

Mean = x =
/ fi xi
/ fi
3, 198
=
300
= 10.66
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