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Class 10 - Mathematics

Sample Paper - 08 (2022-23)

Maximum Marks: 80

Time Allowed: : 3 hours

General Instructions:

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 subparts 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
1. In the given figure, O is the point of intersection of two chords AB and CD such that OB = OD and ∠ AOC = 45°. Then,
△OAC and △ODB are

a) equilateral and similar

b) equilateral but not similar

c) isosceles but not similar

d) isosceles and similar

2. If α, β are the zeros of the polynomial p(x) = 4x2 + 3x + 7, then  1

α
+
1

β
 is equal to

a) 3

b) −
3

c) − 7

d) 7

3. The sum of the numerator and denominator of a fraction is 18. If the denominator is increased by 2, the fraction reduces
to . The fraction is

a)

−7

11

b)

13

c)

−5

13

d) 7

11

4. If x = a, y = b is the solution of the equations x – y = 2 and x + y = 4, then the values of a and b are, respectively

a) –1 and –3

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b) 5 and 3

c) 3 and 5

d) 3 and 1
5. In a △ABC, AD is the bisector of ∠ BAC. If AB = 8cm, BD = 6cm and DC = 3 cm. Find AC

a) 6 cm

b) 4 cm

c) 3 cm

d) 8 cm
6. A number is selected at random from 1 to 75. The probability that it is a perfect square is

a)
10

75

b) 8

75

c)

75

d) 4

75

7. If 5 tanα = 4, then the value of is

5 sin α−3 cos α

5 sin α+2 cos α

a)

b) 4

c) 1

d) 1

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8. An ogive is used to determine

a) mode

b) None of these

c) median

d) mean
9. In a △ABC, it is given that AD is the internal bisector of ∠A. If AB = 10 cm, AC = 14 cm and BC = 6 cm, the CD = ?

a) 3.5 cm

b) 7 cm

c) 4.8 cm

d) 10.5 cm
– –
10. (1 + √2) + (1 - √2) is

a) a rational number

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b) a non-terminating decimal

c) None of these

d) an irrational number
11. 4x2 - 20x + 25 = 0 have

a) Real roots

b) No Real roots

c) Real and Equal roots

d) Real and Distinct roots

12. Which point on x-axis is equidistant from the points A(7, 6) and B(-3, 4)?

a) (-4, 0)

b) (0, 4)

c) (0, 3)

d) (3, 0)
13. For a frequency distribution, mean, median and mode are connected by the relation

a) Mode = 3 Median - 2 Mean

b) Mode = 2 Median - 3 Mean

c) Mode = 3 Mean - 2 Median

d) Mode = 3 Median + 2 Mean

14. The value of sin 45° + cos 45° is

–
a) √2

b) 1

√2

c) 1

d) 1

√3

15. If the height of a tower and the distance of the point of observation from its foot, both, are increased by 10%, then the
angle of elevation of its top

a) decreases
b) none of these

c) remains unchanged

d) increases
16. In the given figure, if △ABC is circumscribing a circle, then the length of BC is:

a) 10 cm

b) 7 cm

c) 11 cm

d) 18 cm
17. In the given figure if ΔAED ∼ ΔABC , then DE is equal to

a) 6.5 cm

b) 5.6 cm

c) 5.5 cm

d) 7.5 cm

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18. Which of the following has no real root?

–
a) x − 5x + 3√2 = 0

–
b) x + 4x − 3√2 = 0

–
c) x − 4x − 3√2 = 0

–
d) x − 4x + 3√2 = 0
2

19. Assertion: If both zeros of the quadratic polynomial x2 - 2kx + 2 are equal in magnitude but opposite in sign then value
of k is

Reason: Sum of zeros of a quadratic polynomial ax2 + bx + c is 

−b

a) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.

b) Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.

c) Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.

d) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

20. Assertion (A): If diameter of a sphere is decreased by 25%, then its curved surface area is decreased by 43.75%.

Reason (R): Curved surface area is increased when diameter decreases.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
21. Had Ajita scored 10 more marks in her mathematics test out of 30 marks, 9 times these marks would have been the
square of her actual marks. How many marks did she get in the test?
22. Determine whether the given points are vertices of a right triangle: (8, 4),(5, 7) and (–1,1)
–
23. Prove that 2√3 − 1 is an irrational number.
24. Evaluate: 3cot2 60° + sec2 45°

OR

In the figure below, △ABC is right angled at B, BC = 7 cm and AC - AB = 1cm. Find the value of cos A + sin A.

25. In figure A, B and C are points on OP, OQ and OR respectively such that AB||PQ and AC||PR. Show that BC||QR.

OR

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In the given figure, if ABCD is a trapezium in which AB ∥ CD ∥ EF, then prove that  AE

ED
=
BF

FC
.

Section C
26. Find the value of c for which the quadratic equation 4x2 +2(c
+ 1)x+ (c + 1) = 0 has equal roots.
27. △ABC  is a right triangle in which ∠C = 90  and C D ⊥ AB. If BC = a, CA = b, AB = c and CD = p then prove that.
∘

i. cp = ab 
ii. .
1 1 1
= +
2 2 2
p a b

28. Find the co-ordinates of the points of trisection of the line segment joining the points (3, - 2) and (- 3, - 4).

OR

Find the values of x, y if the distances of the point (x, y) from (-3,0) as well as from (3,0) are 4.
29. Define HCF of two positive integers and find the HCF of the pair of numbers: 155 and 1385.
30. A tower subtends an angle α at a point A in the plane of its base and the angle of depression of the foot of the tower at a
point B which is at 'b' meters above A is β. 

Prove that the height of the tower is b tan α cot β.

OR

The angle of elevation of an aeroplane from a point on the ground is 60 . After a flight of15 seconds, the angle of
∘

–
elevation changes to 30 . If the aeroplane is flying at a constant height of 1500√3m, find the speed of the plane in
∘

km/hr.
31. Find the mean of the following frequency distribution using a suitable method:
Class 20 - 30 30 - 40 40 - 50 50 - 60 60 - 70

Frequency 25 40 42 33 10
Section D
32. Determine graphically whether the following pair of linear equations:

3x - y = 7

2x + 5y + 1 = 0 has:
i. a unique solution
ii. infinitely many solutions or
iii. no solution. 

OR

DDA wants to make a rectangular park in the colony. If the length and breadth of the park are decreased by 2 m, then the
area will be decreased by 196 sq meters. Its area will be increased by 246 sq meters if its length is increased by 3 m and
breadth is increased by 2 m. Find the length and breadth of the park.
33. AB is a diameter and AC is chord of a circle with centre O such that ∠BAC = 30°. The tangent at C intersects extended
AB at a point D. Prove that BC = BD.
34. The area of a circle inscribed in an equilateral triangle is 154 cm2. Find the perimeter of the triangle.

OR

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The cost of planting grass in a circular park at the rate of Rs 4.90/m2 is Rs 24,640. A path of uniform width runs around
the park. The cost of gravelling the path at the rate of Rs 3.50/m2 is Rs 3696. Find the cost of fencing the path on both
sides at the rate of Rs 2.10/ m.
35. All the red face cards are removed from a pack of 52 playing cards. A card is drawn at random from the remaining cards,
after reshuffling them. Find the probability that the drawn card is:
i. of red colour
ii. a queen
iii. an ace
iv. a face card.
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Section E
36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

Skysails is the genre of engineering science that uses extensive utilization of wind energy to move a vessel in the
seawater. The 'Skysails' technology allows the towing kite to gain a height of anything between 100 metres - 300 metres.
The sailing kite is made in such a way that it can be raised to its proper elevation and then brought back with the help of
a 'telescopic mast' that enables the kite to be raised properly and effectively.

Based on the following figure related to sky sailing, answer the following questions:

i. In the given figure, if sin θ  = cos(θ  - 30o), where θ  and θ  - 30o are acute angles, then find the value of θ .
ii. What should be the length of the rope of the kite sail in order to pull the ship at the angle θ  (calculated above) and be
at a vertical height of 200m?

OR

What should be the length of the rope of the kite sail in order to pull the ship at the angle θ  (calculated above) and be
at a vertical height of 150m?
iii. In the given figure, if sin θ  = cos(3θ  - 30o), where θ  and 3θ  - 30o are acute angles, then find the value of θ .
37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

In a school garden, Dinesh was given two types of plants viz. sunflower and rose flower as shown in the following
figure.

The distance between two plants is to be 5m, a basket filled with plants is kept at point A which is 10 m from the first
plant. Dinesh has to take one plant from the basket and then he will have to plant it in a row as shown in the figure and

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then he has to return to the basket to collect another plant. He continues in the same way until all the flower plants in the
basket. Dinesh has to plant ten numbers of flower plants.
i. Write the above information in the progression and find first term and common difference.
ii. Find the distance covered by Dinesh to plant the first 5 plants and return to basket.
iii. Find the distance covered by Dinesh to plant all 10 plants and return to basket.

OR

If the speed of Dinesh is 10 m/min and he takes 15 minutes to plant a flower plant then find the total time taken by
Dinesh to plant 10 plants. 
38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

One day Vinod was going home from school, saw a carpenter working on wood. He found that he is carving out a cone
of same height and same diameter from a cylinder. The height of the cylinder is 24 cm and base radius is 7 cm. While
watching this, some questions came into Vinod’s mind.

i. Find the slant height of the conical cavity so formed?

ii. Find the curved surface area of the conical cavity so formed?
iii. Find the external curved surface area of the cylinder?

OR

Find the ratio of curved surface area of cone to curved surface area of cylinder?

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Class 10 - Mathematics

Sample Paper - 08 (2022-23)

Solution

Section A
1. (d) isosceles and similar

Explanation: In the given figure, O is the point of intersection of two chords AB and CD.

OB = OD and ∠ AOC = 45°

∠ B = ∠ D (Angles opposite to equal sides)

∠ A = ∠ D, ∠ C = ∠ B (Angles in the same segment)

and ∠ AOC = ∠ BOD = 45° each

△OAC ∼ △ODB (AAA axiom)

OA = OC (Sides opposite to equal angles)

△ OAC and △ODB are isosceles and similar.

2. (b) −

Explanation: Since α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial p(x) 2

= 4x + 3x + 7

 =
− Coefficient of x −3
α+ β =
 Coefficient of x
2 4

  =

 Constant term  7
αβ =
2
 coefficient of x 4
−3

β+α −3 −3
Now,   =  =  =  =

1 1 4 4
+ ×
α β αβ 7
4 7 7
4

−3
Thus, the value of   is  .
1 1
+
a β 7

3. (b) 5

13

Explanation: Let the fraction be x

y
.

According to question

x + y = 18 ... (i)

And =
y+2
x

1

⇒  3x = y + 2

⇒  3x - y = 2 ... (ii)

On solving eq. (i) and eq. (ii), we get

x = 5, y = 13

Therefore, the fraction is

13

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4. (d) 3 and 1

Explanation: Given equations are:

x - y = 2 and

x + y = 4;

Adding them, we get

2x = 6

x = 3;

Subtracting them, we get

2y = 2

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y = 1;

So, a = 3 and b = 1 is the solution of the equations.

5. (b) 4 cm

Explanation: In △ABC, AD is the bisector of ∠ BAC

AB = 8 cm, BD = 6 cm and DC = 3 cm

Let AC = x

∵  In △ ABC, AD is the bisector of ∠ A

AB BD 8 6
∴ = ⇒ =
AC DC x 3

8×3
⇒ x = = 4
6

∴ AC = 4cm

6. (b) 8

75

Explanation: Number of possible outcomes = {1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64} = 8

Number of Total outcomes = 75

∴ Probability (of getting a perfect square) =

8

75

7. (d)

Explanation: Given: 5 tanα = 4

Dividing all terms of   by cos α

5 sin α−3 cos α

5 sin α+2 cos α

5 tan α−3 4−3
= =
1
=
5 tan α+2 4+2 6

8. (c) median

Explanation: An ogive is used to determine how many data values lie above or below a particular value in a data set. In
other words, it is used to determine the Median of a grouped data.
9. (a) 3.5 cm

Explanation: By using angle bisector theore in △ABC, we have

AB BD
=
AC DC

⇒
10

14
=
6−x

⇒ 10x = 84 − 14x

⇒ 24x = 84

⇒ x = 3.5

Hence, the correct answer is 3.5.

10. (a) a rational number

– – – –
Explanation: (1 + √2) + (1 - √2) = 1 + √2 + 1 - √2 = 1 + 1 = 2 And 2 is a rational number.

Therefore the given number is rational number.

11. (c) Real and Equal roots

Explanation: D = b2 - 4ac

D = (-20)2 - 4 ×  4 × 25

D = 400 - 400

D = 0. Hence Real and equal roots.

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12. (d) (3, 0)

Explanation: Let the required point be P(x, 0) then, 

AP
2
= BP
2
⇒ (x − 7)
2
+ (0 − 6)
2
− (x + 3)
2
+ (0 − 4)
2

⇒ x
2
− 14x + 85 = x
2
+ 6x + 25

−20x − 60 = x = 3

13. (a) Mode = 3 Median - 2 Mean

Explanation: A distribution in which the values of mean, median and mode coincide (i.e. mean = median = mode) is
known as a symmetrical distribution. Conversely, when values of mean, median and mode are not equal the distribution
is known as asymmetrical or skewed distribution. In moderately skewed or asymmetrical distribution a very important
relationship exists among these three measures of central tendency. In such distributions the distance between the mean
and median is about one-third of the distance between the mean and mode, as will be clear from the diagrams 1 and 2.
Karl Pearson expressed this relationship as:

Mode = mean - 3 [mean - median]

Mode = 3 median - 2 mean

Knowing any two values, the third can be computed.

 
–
14. (a) √2

Explanation: Given: sin 45 ∘

+ cos 45
∘

= 1
+
1

√2 √2
–
=
2
= √2
√2

15. (c) remains unchanged

Explanation:

Let height of the tower be h meters and distance of the point of observation from its foot be x meters and angle of
elevation be θ ∴tan θ = ………(i)
h

Now, new height = h + 10% of h = h + 10

100
h = 11h

10
And new distance = x + 10% of x = x + 10

100
x = 11x

10
11h

……….(ii)

10 h
∴tan θ = =
11x x
10

From eq. (i) and (ii), it is clear that the angle of elevation is same i.e., angle of elevation remains unchanged.
16. (a) 10 cm

Explanation: Let point of contact of tangent AB be P, point of contact of tangent BC be Q and point of contact of
tangent AC be R.

Since, Tangents from an external points are equal.

∴ BP = BQ = 3cm

PA = AR = 4 cm

⇒ CR = 11 - 4 = 7 cm

CR = QC = 7 cm

∴ BC = CQ + BQ = 7 + 3 = 10 cm

17. (b) 5.6 cm

Explanation: ΔAED ∼  ΔABC (SAS Similarly) ⇒ 12

30
=
ED

14
 ⇒ ED = 5.6cm
–
18. (d) x 2
− 4x + 3√2 = 0

–
Explanation: In x 2
− 4x + 3√2 = 0

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–
a = 1, b = −4, c = 3√2

– –
= (−4) − 4 × 1 × 3√2 = 16 − 12√2

2 2
∴b − 4ac

− 4ac = 16 − 12 × 1.41 = 16 − 16.97 = −0.97

2
⇒b
–
Since b − 4ac < 0 therefore, x − 4x + 3√2 = 0 has no real roots.
2 2

19. (d) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

Explanation: As the polynomial is x2 - 2kx + 2 and its zeros are equal but the opposition sign

−(−2k)
sum of zeros = 0 =  1
= 0

⇒  2k = 0 ⇒ k = 0

So, assertion is incorrect but reason is correct.

20. (c) A is true but R is false.

Explanation: Let the diameter of sphere be 2r.

Decreased diameter = (2r −  

25
× 2r)
100

= 2r − 2
r
=
3r

2
 

New diameter =   

3r

and Radius, r =   

3r

Curved surface area of sphere = 4πr2

2 2

New curved surface area = 4π(

3r 9r
) = 4π ( )
4 16

Difference = 4πr 2
(
16
9
− 1)

= −4πr 2
(
7

16
)  

= −4πr  

2 7 1
( × 100)
16 100

= 4πr2(-43.75)%

Curved surface area is decreased by 43.75%.

As if diameter is decreased, curved surface area is decreased.

Section B
21. Let her actual marks be x

Therefore, 9 (x +10) = x2

i.e., x2 - 9x - 90 = 0

i.e., x2 - 15x + 6x - 90 = 0

i.e., x(x - 15) + 6(x -15) = 0

i.e., (x + 6) (x -15) = 0

Therefore, x = -6 or x = 15

Since x is the marks obtained, x ≠  -6. Therefore, x = 15.

So, Ajita got 15 marks in her mathematics test.

22. Let the given points (8, 4), (5, 7) and (–1, 1) be denoted by A, B and C respectively.

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
−−−− −−

2 2
AB = √(5 − 8) + (7 − 4) = √9 + 9 = √18

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
−−−−−− −−

2 2
BC = √(−1 − 5) + (1 − 7) = √36 + 36 = √72

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
−−−−− −−

2 2
AC = √(−1 − 8) + (1 − 4) = √81 + 9 = √90

Since AB2 + BC2 = 18 + 72 = 90 = AC2

∴ ΔABC is right angled at B.

Hence the given points are the vertices of a right triangle.

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23. Let us assume that 2√3 − 1 is a rational. number

Then, there exist positive co-primes a and b such that

a
2√3 − 1 =
b
–
2√3 =
a
+ 1

b
–

a+b
2√3 =
b
– a+b
√3 =
2b

–
Here   is a rational number ,so  √3 is a rational number

a+b

b
–
This contradicts the fact that √3 is an irrational number

–
Hence 2√3 − 1 is irrational
2

24. 3cot2 60° + sec2 45° = 3(

– 2 –
1
)
∘
+ ( √2) [∵ cot 60 =
1
 and  sec 45
∘
= √2]

√3 √3

 + 2

1
= 3×
3

=3

OR

Let AC = x cm, AB = y cm,

 
∴ x− y = 1   .........(i)

Now, AC 2
= AB
2
+ BC
2

 
⇒ x
2
= y
2
+ BC
2

⇒  x

2 2 2
− y = (7)

 
⇒ (x − y)(x + y) = 49 [Using (i)]

⇒  1 ×  (x + y)  = 49 ...(ii)

 
⇒ x + y = 49

Solving (i) and (ii), we get

x = 25 and y = 24

Now, cos A + sin A = 

AB BC
+
AC AC
24 7 31
= + =
25 25 25

25. In △OP Q,∵ AB||P Q

∴
OA
=
OB
......(1)

AP BQ

By basic proportionality theorem

In △OP R, ∵ AV ||P R

.......[By basic proportionality theorem]

OA OC
∴ =
AP CR

From (1) and (2)

OB OC
=
BQ OR

∴ BC ||QR ......[By converse basic proportionality theorem]

OR

Draw AC intersecting EE at G.

In △CAB, GF ∥ AB

⇒   AG
=
BF
(By BPT) ......(i)

CG FC

In △ADC, EG ∥ DC

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⇒   AE

ED
=
AG
(By BPT)........(ii)

CG

From equations (i) and (ii),

AE

ED
=
BF

FC

 If ABCD is a trapezium in which AB ∥ CD ∥ EF, then  .

AE BF
∴ =
ED FC

Section C
26. In quadratic equation,  4x2+ 2(c + 1)x+ (c + 1) = 0

We have, A= 4, B= 2(c + 1), C= (c + 1)

For equal roots, B 2

− 4AC = 0

⇒ [2(c + 1) ]
2
− 4 × 4(c + 1) = 0

⇒ 4 (c
2
+ 2c + 1) − 4(4c + 4) = 0

⇒ 4 (c
2
+ 2c + 1 − 4c − 4) = 0

⇒ c
2
− 2c − 3 = 0

⇒ c
2
− 3c + c − 3 = 0

⇒ c(c − 3) + 1(c − 3) = 0

⇒ (c − 3)(c + 1) = 0

⇒ (c − 3) = 0 and (c + 1) = 0

⇒ c = 3 and c = −1

Hence for equal roots c = 3, - 1.

27. i. We have

1 1
ar(ΔABC ) = × AB × C D = cp
2 2

[taking AB as base]

and ar(ΔABC )

1 1
= × BC × AC = ab
2 2

[taking BC as base].

1 1
∴ cp = ab
2 2

⇒  cp = ab.

Hence, cp = ab.
ii. cp = ab

1 c
⇒ =
p ab
2 2 2
b +a
 [∵ AB

1 c 2 2 2
∴ = = = AC + BC ]
2 2 2 2 2
p a b a b
2 2

= (
b

2 2
+
a

2 2
) = (
1

2
+
1

2
)

a b a b a b

Hence,  .

1 1 1
= +
2 2 2
p a b

28.

Let the co-ordinates be (x, y) and (x', y') respectively.

AB
=  or, 
1

3
=
BD 2

3
AD AD

or, AB : BD = 1 : 2

Using intersection formula

mx2 +nx1 my +ny

x =
m+n
 and y = 2

m+n
1

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(1×−3)+2×3 1×(−4)+2×−2
x =
1+2
 and y = 1+2

x = 1 and  y = -

C is at the mid-point of BD.

So using mid-point formula

x' = 

1−3

2
8
− +(−4)

and y' = 
3

Therefore, x' = -1 and y' = −

10

Hence, the co-ordinate of B and C = (1, − 8

3
)  and (−1, − 10

3
) .

OR

We have P(x, y), Q(-3, 0) and R(3, 0)

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
2
P Q = √(x + 3) + (y − 0)
2

−−−−−−−−−−−−−
⇒
2
4 = √x + 9 + 6x + y
2

Squaring both sides

−−−−−−−−−−−−− 2
⇒ (4)
2 2 2
= (√x + 9 + 6x + y )

⇒  16 = x2 + 9 + 6x + y2

⇒ x2 + y2 = 16 - 9 - 6x

⇒ x2 + y2 = 7 - 6x ...(i)

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
2
P R = √(x − 3) + (y − 0)
2
 

−−−−−−−−−−−−−
2
⇒4 = √x + 9 − 6x + y
2

Squaring both sides

−−−−−−−−−−−−− 2
(4)
2 2 2
= (√x + 9 − 6x + y )

⇒ 16 = x2 + 9 - 6x + y2

⇒ x2 + y2 - 16 - 9 + 6x ...(ii)
Equating (i) and (ii)

7 - 6x = 7 + 6x

⇒ 7 - 7 = 6x + 6x

⇒ 0 = 12x

⇒ x = 0

Substituting the values of x = 0 in (ii)

x2 + y2 = 7 + 6x

0 + y2 = 7 + 6 × 0

y2 = 7

–
y = ± √7
29. HCF (highest common factor) : The largest positive integer that divides given two positive integers is called the
Highest Common Factor of these positive integers.
We need to find H.C.F. of 155 and 1385.

By applying Euclid’s Division lemma, we have

1385 = 155 ×  8 + 145.

Since remainder ≠ 0, apply division lemma on divisor 155 and remainder 145

155 = 145 ×  1 + 10.

Since remainder ≠ 0 apply division lemma on divisor 145 and remainder 10

145 = 10 ×  14 + 5.

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Since remainder ≠ 0, apply division lemma on divisor 10 and remainder 5

10 = 5 ×  2 + 0.

Therefore, H.C.F. of 155 and 1385 = 5

30.

Let height of tower = QP = h m

In ΔBAP

tan β =
BA

AP

b
⇒ tan β =
AP

⇒ AP =
b

tan β

⇒ AP = b × cot β  ........ (i)

In ΔQP A

QP
tan α =
AP

⇒ QP = AP × tan α

⇒ QP = b cot β × tan α From (i)

OR

Let A and B be the two positions of the aeroplane.

Let AC ⊥ OX  and BD ⊥ OX.  Then,

∠C OA = 60 , ∠DOB = 30
∘ ∘

–
and AC = BD =  1500√3m.

From right ΔOC A, we have

OC ∘ 1
= cot 60 =
AC √3

OC 1
⇒ = ⇒ OC = 1500m
1500√3 √3

From right ΔODB,we have

– –

OD ∘ OD
= cot 30 = √3 ⇒ = √3
BD 1500√3m

⇒ OD = (1500 × 3)m = 4500m.

 
∴ C D = (OD − OC ) = (4500 − 1500)m = 3000m.

Thus, the aeroplane covers 300m in 15 seconds.

∴  speed of the aeroplance = (
3000

15
×
60×60

1000
) km/hr

= 720 km /hr.
Class Interval Frequency(fi) Mid value xi di = xi − 45 (f × di )
31. i

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20 - 30 25 25 -20 -500

30 - 40 40 35 -10 -400

40 - 50 42 45 = A 0 0
50 -  60 33 55 10 330

60 - 70 10 65 20 200

  Σ fi = 150     Σ ( fi × di ) = −370

let assumed mean (A) = 45

∑ fi di
we know that, Mean = A +

∑ fi

(−370)
= 45 +

150

= 45 − 2.47 = 42.53

Section D
32. It is given that

3x - y = 7 .......(1)

2x + 5y+1 = 0 .........(2)
or, 3x - y - 7 = 0

a1 = 3, b1 = −1, c1 = −7  

2x + 5y + 1 = 0  

a2 = 2, b2 = 5, c2 = 1  

a1
 

3
=
a2 2
b1
 

−1
=
b2 5

3 −1
≠
2 5
a1 b1
Thus  a2
≠
b2
 

Hence, given pair of linear equations has a unique solution.

From (i) y = 3x - 7

If X = 0, we have y = -7

If X = 2, we have y = -1

If X = 3, we have y = 2

Thus, we have the following table:

x 0 2 3

y -7 -1 2

and from (ii) 2x + 5y + 1 = 0

or, 5y = -1 - 2x

or, y =  

−1−2x

If, X = 2, we have y = -1

If X = -3, we have y = 1

Thus, we have the following table:

x 2 -3

y -1 1

Plotting these points we get the following graph

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Clearly two lines intersect at point(2, -1)

Hence x = 2 and y = - 1

OR

Let the length and breadth of the rectangular park be 'L' and 'B' respectively.

Case 1-

If the length and the breadth of the park is decreased by 2 m respectively, its area is decreased by 196 square meter.

Therefore, the area will be = (L × B) - 196

(L - 2) (B - 2) = L × B - 196

LB - 2B - 2L +4 = LB -196

- 2B - 2L = - 196 - 4

- 2B - 2L = - 200 ....(1)

Case 2-

If the length of the park is increased by 3 m and breadth is increased by 2 m, then its area is increased by 246 square
meter.

Therefore, the area will be = (L × B) + 246

(L + 3) (B + 2) = L × B + 246

LB + 3B + 2L +6 = LB + 246

3B + 2L = 246 - 6

3B + 2L = 240 ....(2)

Adding equation (1) and (2), we get, B = 40

Substituting the value B = 40 in equation (2), we get

3B + 2L = 240

3 × 40 + 2L = 240

120 + 2L = 240

2L = 240 - 120

2L = 120

L = 60

So, the length and breadth of the park is 60 m and 40 m respectively.

33. Given: A circle with centre O. A tangent CD at C.

Diameter AB is produced to D.

BC and AC chords are joined, ∠BAC = 30°

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To prove: BC = BD

Proof: DC is tangent at C and, CB is chord at C.

Therefore, ∠DCB = ∠BAC [∠s in alternate segment of a circle]

⇒ ∠DCB = 30° …(i) [∵ ∠BAC = 30° (Given)]

AOB is diameter. [Given]

Therefore, ∠BCA = 90° [Angle in s semi circle]

Therefore, ∠ABC = 180° - 90° - 30° = 60°

In ΔBDC,

Exterior ∠B = ∠D + ∠BCD

⇒ 60° = ∠D + 30°

⇒ ∠D = 30° …(ii)

Therefore, ∠DCB = ∠D = 30° [From (i), (ii)]

⇒ BD = BC [∵ Sides opposite to equal angles are equal in a triangle]

Hence, proved.

34.

We have,

Area of circle = 154cm2

⇒ πr
2
= 154

⇒
22

7
× r
2
= 154

⇒ r
2
=
154×7

22

⇒ r
2
= 49

−−
⇒ r = √49 = 7cm

Since ΔABC  is an equilateral triangle the centre O will work as a centroid, which divide AD in the ratio 2:1

∴ AD = 3r = 3 × 7 = 21cm

In ΔABD

∘ AD
sin 60 =
AB
√3
⇒
2
=
21

AB

√3

42
⇒ AB = ×
√3 3

Hence, perimeter of equilateral triangle

= 3 × side

–
= 3 × 14√3

= 42 × 1.73

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= 72.66cm

= 72.7cm (approx.)

OR

Area of circular park =   m2

24640

4.9

Let the radius of the park = r

∴ πr
2
=
24640

4.9

2 24640 7
r = ×
4.9 22

⇒ r = 40m

Area of path =  = 1056 m2

3696

3.5

Let width of path be x m

Outer radius = (40 + x) m

Area of path = πR 2

− πr
2

⇒ π (R
2
− r ) = 1056
2

22 2 2
⇒ [(40 + x) − 40 ] = 1056
7

2 2 1056×7
⇒ (40 + x) − 40 =
22

⇒ (40 + x - 40)(40 + x - 40) = 336

⇒ x2 + 80x - 336 = 0 

⇒ x2 + 84x - 4x - 336 = 0

⇒ (x + 84)(x - 4) = 0

⇒ x = 4 or x = -84 m(rejected)

x = 4 m

Outer radius = 40 + 4= 44 m

Inner circumference = 2 ×

22 1760
× 40 = m
7 7

Outer circumference =  2×22×44

=  1936
m

7 7

Total length for fencing =  = 528 m

1760 1936
+
7 7

Total cost = Rs 528 × 2.10 = Rs 1108.80

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35. No. of  cards removed= 3 face cards of heart +3 face cards of diamond=6 

Remaining cards =52-6=46

So total No.of events are n=46

(i) No. of red card left = 13-6=7 so m =7

so P(E)=

46

(ii) No. of queen left = 4 - 2 queens of heart and diamond = 2

So m = 2

P (E) =  

2 1
=
46 23

(iii) Total No. of aces = 4 so m=4

P(E)= =

4 2

46 23

(iv)  No.of face cards left= 12 - total face cards removed =12 - 6 = 6

So m = 6

Hence P(E)= 46
6
=
3

23

Section E

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36. i. sin θ  = cos(θ  - 30o)

cos (90o - θ ) = cos (θ  - 30o)

⇒ 90
∘
 
− θ = θ − 30
∘

∘
⇒ θ = 60

ii. AB
= sin 60
∘

AC

 Length of rope, AC =  =   =  = 230.94 m

AB 200 200×2
∴ o
sin60 √3
√3

OR

AB ∘
= sin 30
AC

 Length of rope, AC =  =   = 150 ×  2 = 300 m

AB 150
∴ o
1
sin30
2

iii. sin θ  = cos(3θ  - 30o)

cos(90o - θ ) = cos(3θ  - 30o)

⇒ 90
∘
 
− θ = 3θ − 30
∘
⇒ θ = 30
∘

37. i. The distance covered by Dinesh to pick up the first flower plant and the second flower plant,
= 2 ×  10 + 2 ×  (10 + 5) = 20 + 30

therefore, the distance covered for planting the first 5 plants

= 20 + 30 + 40 + ... 5 terms

This is in AP where the first term a = 20 

and common difference d = 30 - 20 = 10

ii. We know that a = 20, d = 10 and number of terms = n = 5 so,

n
Sn = [2a + (n − 1) d]
2

So, the sum of 5 terms

 80 = 200 m

5 5
S5 = [2 × 20 + 4 × 10] = ×
2 2

Hence, Dinesh will cover 200 m to plant the first 5 plants.

iii. As a = 20, d = 10 and here n = 10

So, S10 =   = 650 m

10
[2 × 20 + 9 × 10] = 5 × 130
2

So, hence Ramesh will cover 650 m to plant all 10 plants.

OR

Total distance covered by Ramesh 650 m

Time =   = 65 minutes

distance 650
=
speed 10

Time taken to plant all 10 plants = 15 ×  10 = 150 minutes

Total time = 65 + 150 = 215 minutes = 3 hrs 35 minutes

38. i. Given height of cone = 24cm and radius of base = r = 7cm

Slant height of conical cavity,

−−−−−−
l = √h 2
+ r
2

−−−− −−−−−− −−−−− −− −−−

2
= √(24) + (7)
2
= √576 + 49 = √625 = 25 cm
ii. we know that r = 7cm, l = 25 cm

Curved surface area of conical cavity = πrl

= 22
× 7 × 25 = 550 cm2
7

iii. For cylinder height = h = 24cm, radius of base = r = 7cm

External curved surface area of cylinder

= 2πrh = 2 × 7 × 24 = 1056 cm2

22
×
7

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OR

Curved surface area of conical cavity = πrl

= 22

7
× 7 × 25 = 550 cm2

External curved surface area of cylinder

= 2πrh = 2 × 22
× 7 × 24 = 1056 cm2

7
curved surface area of cone

550 275
= =
curved surface area of cylinder 1056 528

hence required ratio = 275:528

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