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with  Detailed Solutions
MATHEMATICS
QUESTION Basic Level
(Question-Solution)

PAPER
Class X
Time : 3 hrs.
Max. Marks : 80

General Instructions
1. This question paper contains two parts A and B.
2. Both Part A and Part B have internal choices.
Part–A:
1. It consists of two sections- I and II
2. Section I has 16 questions. Internal choice is provided in 5 questions.
3. Section II has four case study-based questions. Each case study has 5 case-based sub-parts.
An examinee is to attempt any 4 out of 5 sub-parts.
Part–B:
1. Question No. 21 to 26 are Very Short Answer Type questions of 2 marks each,
2. Question No. 27 to 33 are Short Answer Type questions of 3 marks each
3. Question No. 34 to 36 are Long Answer Type questions of 5 marks each.
4. Internal choice is provided in 2 questions of 2 marks, 2 questions of 3 marks and 1 question of 5 marks.

PaRt-A
Section-I
77 Or
1. Examine whether 4 2
is a terminating or n
2 ×5 ×7
Can the number 4 , n being a natural number, end
non-terminating repeating decimal. with the digit 0? Give reason.
  Sol. A composite number is a positive integer that has a factor other
77 11 than 1 and itself.
= (Simplest form)
Sol.  
24 × 52 × 7 24 × 52    5 × 13 × 9 + 13 = 13 (5 × 9 + 1)
77   = 13 × 46 = 13 × 23 × 2
Since, denominator is in the form of 2m × 5n, so is Since, it has more than two factors, so it is a composite number.
2 × 52 × 7
4
Or
a terminating decimal.
No, 4n can never end with 0.
4n = (22)n = 22n, so 4n has only one factor i.e., 2 but if 4n ends
2. If a, b are the zeroes of the polynomial x2 + 6x + 2, with 0, then it must have 5 as a factor.
1 1
then find the value of  +  . 4. The sum of two numbers is 25 and their difference
 α β
is 1. Find the numbers.
b 6 Sol. Let two numbers be x and y, where x > y.
Sol. Here, α + β = − =− =−6
a 1
So,              x + y = 25 ...(i)
c 2              x - y = 1 ...(ii)
and   αβ = = = 2
a 1 On adding eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
1 1 β + α −6                      2 x = 26
Now, + = = =−3
α β αβ 2 26
x = = 13
3. Explain why 5 × 13 × 9 + 13 is a composite number.                          2
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Substitute the value of x in eq. (i), we get A
          13 + y = 25
y = 25 - 13 = 12
y = 12 M

Hence, numbers are 13 and 12.

5. Find the HCF of 17, 23 and 29.
Sol. 17 = 1 × 17 C
B N
23 = 1 × 23 Sol. Given an isosceles triangle ABC right-angled at C.
29 = 1 × 29 and     AC = BC...(i)
HCF = 1

6. If the perimeter of a semicircular protractor is

36 cm, find its diameter.
Or
Find the area of a right-angled triangle, if the
radius of its circum circle is 7.5 cm and the altitude
drawn to the hypotenuse is 6 cm long.
Sol. Let r be the radius of semicircular protractor.

By Pythagoras’ theorem, we have
Perimeter of a protractor = 36 cm.
pr + 2r = 36 AB2 = AC2 + BC2 = AC2 + AC2 = 2AC2
 22  [ BC = AC by eq. (i)]  Hence Proved
r  + 2 = 36
 7  Or

 36  In D ABC, MN || AB, so by BPT,

⇒
r   = 36
 7 MC NC
=
36 × 7 AC BC
r= =7
36 2 NC 2 NC
Hence, diameter r = 2 × 7 = 14 cm. = ⇒ =
CM + AM 7.5 2 + 4 7.5
Or      
In right triangle, hypotenuse is diameter of the circumcircle. 2
   × 7.5 = NC or  NC = 2.5 cm
A 6  
Hence, BN = BC - CN = 7.5 - 2.5 = 5 cm  [1]
D 8. A wire is looped in the form of a circle of radius 28
cm. It is rebent into a square form. Determine the
B C
length of the side of the square.
\ Hypotenuse AC = (2 × 7.5) cm = 15 cm Sol. Length of the wire = circumference of the circle
Altitude drawn to the hypotenuse (BD) = 6 cm
 22 
1  = 2 × × 28  cm = 176 cm
\ ar (∆ ABC) =  × AC × BD  7 
2 

1  \ Perimeter of the square = length of the wire = 176 cm

=  × 15 × 6  cm2
2   176 
Hence, side of the square =  cm = 44 cm
  = 45 cm2  4 

7. ABC is an isosceles triangle right-angled at C.
Prove that AB2 = 2AC2.  [CBSE 2016]
Or
In the given figure, MN || AB, BC = 7.5 cm AM = 4
cm and MC = 2 cm. Find the length of BN.
9. A vertical stick 1.8 m long casts a shadow 45 cm
long on the ground. At the same time, what is the
length of the shadow of a pole 6 m high?
Sol. Let AC be the pole and DE be the stick.
14 amadhaan of  MATHEMATICS (Basic Level) Class X
A Adding all, we get
(AP + BP) + (DR + CR) = (AS + DS) + (BQ + CQ)
D
⇒
AB + DC = AD + BC
6m
6 + 8 = AD + 9
1.8 m
⇒
AD = 5
B
0.45 m E x
C
Hence, AD = 5 cm
D ABC ~ D DBE
13. Solve the following pair of linear equations using
AC BC elimination method:
⇒ =
DE BE   x - y + 1 = 0 and 4x + 3y - 10 = 0  [CBSE 2016]
6 x + 0.45 Or
⇒ =
1.8 0.45 Find the value of k, if the pair of linear equations
⇒  2.7 = 0.81 + 1.8 x 
3x + 4y = k and 9x + 12y = 6 has infinitely many
⇒  x = 1.05 m
Length of shadow, BC = 1.05 + 0.45 = 1.5 m
solutions.  [CBSE 2015]
Sol. x - y = - 1 ...(i)
10. Find the area of a circle whose circumference is    4x + 3y = 10  ...(ii)
66 cm. Multiply eq. (i) by 3, we get
Sol. Let radius of the circle be r cm. 3x - 3y = - 3...(iii)
Then, its circumference = (2pr) cm      4x + 3y = 10
22     7x = 7 (On adding)
\   2pr = 66   ⇒ 2 × × r = 66 7
7 x = =1
  7
7 21
⇒ r = 66 ×
= cm Substitute x = 1 in eq. (i), we get
44 2
x-y=-1
 22 21 21 1 - y = - 1
\   area of the circle = pr2 =  × ×  cm2
 7 2 2   - y = -1 - 1
- y = -2    or   y = 2
= 346.50 cm2.
Hence, x = 1 and y = 2
11. In the frequency distribution, if Σfi = 50 and Σfixi = Or
2550, then what is the mean of the distribution? Given equations are
∑ fi x i 2550 3x + 4y = k  ...(i)
Sol. Mean = = = 51 9x + 12y = 6 ...(ii)
∑ fi 50
For infinitely many solutions,
12. In figure, a circle touches all the four sides of a a1 b
= 1 = 1
c
quadrilateral ABCD whose sides are AB = 6 cm, BC a2 b2 c2

= 9 cm and CD = 8 cm. Find the length of side AD. 3 4 k 1 k
⇒ = = ⇒ =
9 12 6     3 6
6
⇒
k = =2
3
Hence,   k = 2
14. A number is selected at random from the numbers
1 to 30. What is the probability that the selected
number is a prime number?
Sol. Since, length of tangents drawn from an external point of circle Or
are equal. Find the probability of getting a perfect square
So, AP = AS number from the numbers 1 to 10. [CBSE 2012]
BP = BQ Sol. Total possible outcomes = 30
DR = DS Prime numbers from 1 to 30 are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29.
and CR = CQ  No. of favourable outcomes = 10
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10 1 In right-angled ∆ ABC,
So, probability = =
30 3 AB  P
Or tan θ =  tan θ = B 
BC 
Total number of possible outcomes = 10

10
Favourable outcomes = 1, 4, 9 tan θ = = 1 = tan 45°
10
\ Total number of favourable outcomes = 3
∴ q = 45°
3
So, the required probability =
10 Hence, the elevation of the Sun is 45°.

15. A pole 10 m high casts a shadow 10 m long on the 16. If the probability of an event is 0.6, what is the
ground. What is the elevation of the Sun? probability of its complementary?
Sol. Probability of complementary of an event
 [CBSE 2019]
Sol. Let AB be the pole and BC be its shadow. = 1 - Probability of an event

Let angle of elevation of the Sun be q°. = 1 - 0.6 = 0.4

A

10 m
Pole

θ
C B
10 m
Shadow

Section-II
Case study-based questions are compulsory. Attempt Sol. (a) Now, slant height of cone
any 4 sub parts from each question. Each question 2
 3 2
carries 1 mark. (l ) = r 2 + h2 =  2  + (5)


17. Two types of water tankers are available in a shop
at the same rate. 9 109 109
= + 25 = = m
4 4 2
First one is in a conical form of diameter 3 m and
height 5 m. \ Curved surface area of type-1 tanker = prl
Second one is in the form of a cylinder of diameter =
22 3
× ×
109
3 m and height 2 m.     7 2 2
33 109
= = 24.6 m2
     14
(ii) Capacity of Type-1 tanker is:
2m (a) 10,183.8 L (b) 10,924.3 L
5m
(c) 11,785 L (d) 12,196.4 L
Sol. (c) Given, Radius of cone (r ) = 3 m;
3m 2
3m
Type-1 Type-2 and Height of cone (h ) = 5 m ;
Read the above passage carefully and give the   Volume of cone =
1 2
πr h
answer of the following questions: 3
(i) The surface area of Type-1 tanker is: 1 22 3 3
= × × × ×5
(a) 24.6 m
2
(b) 22.3 m2 3 7 2 2

(c) 25.7 m
2
(d) 21.3 m
2 = 11.7857 m3 = 11,785.7 L
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(iii) The surface area of Type-2 tanker is:
(a) 15.36 m2 (b) 18.86 m2
(c) 19.6 m2 (d) 22.31 m2
3 (a) 2y -x = 4 (b) 2x + y = 2
Sol. (b) Radius of cylinder (R ) = m;
2 (c) 2y + x = 4 (d) 2x - y = 2
and height of cylinder (H ) = 2 m
Curved surface area of type-2 tanker = 2pRH
22 3 132
=2× × ×2=
7 2 7 (c) 2y + x = 4 (d) 2x - y = 2
= 18.86 m2
(iv) Capacity of Type-2 tanker is:
(a) 14,142.8 L (b) 14,456.6 L
(c) 15,156.6 L (d) 16,256.3 L
2
Sol. (a) Volume of cylinder = pr h
22 3 3
= × × ×2
7 2 2
= 14.1428 m3
= 14,142.8 L
(v) Out of the two, which tanker capacity (in litres) is
more and two much?
(a) conical tank, 2571.1 L
(b) cylindrical tank, 1196.2 L
(c) conical tank, 1196.2 L
(d) cylindrical tank, 2357.1 L
Sol. (d) Capacity of cylindrical tanker is more by
(14,142.8 - 11,785.7) = 2357.1 L
18. A Class-X student Rohit, was given a task to solve
the pair of the equations 2x + y = 2 and 2y-x =
4 graphically. To draw the graph he find three
solutions of each of the given equations. After
plotting the points on graph paper, he draw the
lines PQ and RS, representing the equations as
shown in the following graph.
amadhaan of  MATHEMATICS (Basic Level) Class X
Based on the above graphs, answer the following
questions:
(i) The equation of PQ from the graph, is:
Sol. (a) The equation represented by PQ from the graph is 2y - x = 4.
(ii) The eqation of RS from the graph is:
(a) 2y - x = 4 (b) 2x + y = 2
Sol. (b) The equation represented by RS from the graph is 2x + y = 2
(iii) The solution of the pair of equation from the
graph is:
x = 2, y = 0
(a) (b) x = 0, y = 2
x = -4, y = 3
(c) (d) x = 1, y = 0
Sol. (b) Lines PQ and RS intersect at point C(0, 2).
∴ Required solution is x = 0, y = 2.
(iv) One of the solution of line PQ is:
x = 3, y = 2
(a) (b) x = -3, y = 2
x = 2, y = 3 (d)
(c) x = 2, y = -3
Sol. (c) Equation of line PQ is:
  2y - x = 4
Put x = 2 and y = 3
∴     2(3) - 2 = 4
⇒ 6 - 2 = 4 ⇒ 4 = 4 (True)
(v) x = 2 and y = -2 is one of the solution of the
line/s:
(a) PQ (b) RS
(c) Both PQ and RS (d) none of these
Sol. (b) Equation of line RS is:
   2x + y = 2
put x = 2 and y = -2
∴ 2(2) - 2 = 2
⇒ 4 - 2 = 2   ⇒   2 = 2 (True).
19. The field of a school is in the shape of a rhombus
whose diagonals are 160 m and 78 m long. Some
students, decided to plant some trees along the
boundary of the field on 26th January.
D C
A B
Read the above passage and answer the following
questions:
(i) The opposite sides of a rhombus are:
(a) equal (b) parallel
(c) non-parallel (d) none of these
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Sol. (b) In a rhombus, the opposite sides are parallel. Alternate Method:
i.e. AB || CD   and   BC || DA Given, ∠BCD = 60° (say)
(ii) The area of the rhombus is: ∠BCD + ∠ABC = 180° 
(a) 1560 m
2
(b) 2650 m2  (Sum of adjacent angles is 180°)
2
(c) 5250 m (d) 6240 m2 ⇒
∠ABC = 180° - 60° = 120°
Sol. (d) Given, that diagonal (d1) = 160 m and diagonal (d2) = 78 m 20. Class 10 students of a school have been allotted
1 a rectangular plot of land for their gardening
\   Area of rhombus = × d1 × d 2 activity. Sapling of Banyan tree are planted on
2
1
the boundary wall at a distance of 1 m from each
= × 160 × 78 other. There is a grassy lawn in the shape of a
2 triangle as shown in the figure.
= 80 × 78 = 6240 m2 Based on the following figure answer the questions:

(iii) The length of each side of rhombus is:
(a) 89 m (b) 71 m (c) 81 m (d) 91 m
Sol. (a) We know that,
In a rhombus, the diagonals bisect each other at right angles.
AC 160 P
R
\   OA = OC = = = 80 m
2 2
BD 78
and OB = OD = = = 39 m Q
2 2
Also,   ∠ AOB = 90°
Now, In right DAOB,
(i) Take D as origin, the coordinates of the point R
AB2 = OA2 + OB2 (By Pythagoras theorem)
= (80)2 + (39)2 is:
= 6400 + 1521 (a) (–10, 5) (b) (10, 5)
= 7921 (c) (–10, –5) (d) (10, –5)
\   
AB = 7921 = 89 m Sol. (a) Taking D as origin, the coordinates of the point R is (–10, 5).
(ii) Take A as origin, the mid point of side PQ is:
⇒  The length of each side of rhombus is 89 m.

(a) (1, 4)
(b) (4, 1)
(iv) The perimeter of rhombus is:
 5 5  5 1
(a) 224 m (b) 298 m (c) 356 m (d) 327 m (c)
 ,  (d)  , 
Sol. (c) The perimeter of rhombus 2 2 2 2
= 4 × length of the side of rhombus Sol. (c) Take A as origin,
= 4 × 89 = 356 m the coordinates of the point P is (1, 4).
(v) If one of the angle between two adjacent sides the coordinates of the point Q is (4, 1).
of rhombus is 60°, then find the measure of its  1+ 4 4 + 1  5 5 
adjacent angle? Mid-point of PQ =  2 , 2  =  2 , 2 
 
(a) 60° (b) 30°
(c) 120° (d) none of these (iii) Take A as origin, the distance between mid
Sol. (c) Let ∠ BCD = 60° point of PQ and R is:
We know that, the measure of opposite angles of a rhombus 37 1
are equal. (a) units (b) 37 units
2 2
\ ∠ BAD = ∠ BCD = 60°
Also, diagonals bisect the angles at vertices. 1
(c) 74 units (d) 74 units
∠ BAD 60° 2
\ BAC = DAC = = = 30°
2 2  5 5
∠ BCD 60° Sol. (a) Coordinates of mid-point of PQ is  2 , 2 
and    ∠ BCD = ∠ ACD = = = 30°
2 2
and the coordinates of the point R is (6, 5).
Now, In D ABC, 2 2
∠ BAC + ∠ ABC + ∠ BCA = 180°  5  5
Required distance =  6 −  +  5 − 

[ Sum of the internal angles in a triangle is 180°]  2  2
\ 30° + ABC + 30° = 180° 2 2
⇒ ∠ ABC = 180° - 60° = 120°  7  5 49 25
=   +  = +
\ The measure of the adjacent angle of ∠ BCD is 120°.  2  2 4 4

18 amadhaan of  MATHEMATICS (Basic Level) Class X
74 37 (v) Take D as origin, the length of QR is:
= = units.
4 2 (a) 5 units (b) 2 5 units
(iv) Take A as origin, the centroid of DPQR is: 1
(c) 5 units (d) 5 units
11
(a) (3, 3) (b)  , 3 2
 3  Sol. (b) Taking D as origin,
 10   11 10  The coordinates of Q is (–12, 1) and R is (–10, 5).
 3,  (d)
(c)  ,  Length of QR = (−10 + 12)2 + (5 − 1)2

3 3 3
Sol. (d) Take A as origin, then P (1, 4), Q (4, 1) and R (6, 5)
= (2)2 + (4)2 = 4 + 16 = 20 = 2 5 units
 1+ 4 + 6 4 + 1+ 5   11 10 
Centroid of DPQR =  3 , 3  =  3 , 3 
 

PaRt-B
⇒
6x1 + 14x1 = 85 - 25
All questions are compulsory. In case of internal choices,
60
attempt anyone. ⇒  20x1 = 60    ⇒    x 1 =
20
=3

21. The points A, B and C are collinear and AB = BC. If Hence, required coordinate is (3, 0). [1]
the coordinates of A, B and C are (3, a), (1, 3) and
22. In the given figure, LM || PQ and QL || MN. Prove
(b, 4) respectively, then find the values of a and b.
 [CBSE 2013]
that RL ⋅ RL = RN ⋅ RP.  [CBSE 2018]
Or
Write the coordinates of a point on X-axis which is
equidistant from the points (-3, 4) and (7, 6). N

 [CBSE 2012] L M
Sol. ∵ AB = BC and A, B and C are collinear.
(3, a) (1, 3) (b, 4)
A B C
P Q
\ B is the mid-point of AC.
By mid-point formula, Sol. In D RPQ, LM || PQ, so by B.P.T.,
RP RQ
 3 + b a + 4 =  ...(i) [½]
(1, 3) =  ,     RL RM
 2 2 
     In D RLQ, NM || LQ, so by B.P.T.,
  x1 + x 2 y1 + y 2   RQ RL
∵ (x , y ) =  ,   [1] =  ...(ii) [½]
  2 2    RM RN

On comparing x and y-coordinates, we get From eq. (i) and eq. (ii), we have
3+b RP RL
1= ⇒ 3 + b = 2 ⇒ b = −1 =
  2     RL RN
a +4 or  RL⋅RL = RN⋅RP  Hence Proved [1]
and 3 = ⇒ a +4=6 ⇒ a =2 [1]
2  23. Prove that in two concentric circles, the chord of
Hence, a = 2 and b = -1. the larger circle, which touches the smaller circle,
Or is bisected at the point of contact. [CBSE 2009, 12]
Let the required point on x-axis be P (x1, 0). Since required point Sol. Two circles with the same centre O and AB is the chord of the
is equidistant from the points A (-3, 4) and (7, 6). larger circle touching the smaller circle at C.
So, PA = PB

(− 3 − x 1)2 + (4 − 0)2 =
2 2
(7 − x 1) + (6 − 0)
O
9 + x 12 + 6x 1 + 16 =
2
⇒ 49 + x 1 − 14x 1 + 36

x 12 + 6x 1 + 25 = x 12 − 14x 1 + 85
A B
⇒  [1] C

 (Squaring both the sides)
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Join OC. 26. Which term of the AP 24, 21, 18, 15, …, is the first
Since AB is a tangent to the smaller circle at the point C and OC negative term?  [CBSE 2014]
is the radius through C. Sol. Let n th term be the first negative term.
\   OC ⊥ AB (By theorem) [1] an < 0
But the perpendicular drawn from the centre of a circle to a    a + (n - 1) d < 0
   24 + (n - 1) (-3) < 0 [ a = 24, d = 21 - 24 = - 3] [1]
chord bisects the chord.
   24 - 3n + 3 < 0
 OC bisects AB. -3n < - 27   ⇒   3n > 27
Hence,     AC = CB  hence proved [1] n>9
Hence, first negative term is 10 th term. [1]
24. Draw a circle of radius 3  cm with centre O and take
a point P outside the circle such that OP = 8  cm. 27. Prove that 4 − 3 2 is irrational, if it is given that

From P, draw two tangents to the circle. 2 is an irrational number. [CBSE 2015]
Sol. Steps of Construction:
1. Draw a circle of radius 3  cm with O as centre. Sol. Let (4 − 3 2) is a rational number.
2. Mark a point P outside the circle such that OP = 8 cm. a
So, 4 − 3 2 = , where a and b are coprime (b ≠ 0) and
3. Join OP and bisect it at M. So, MO = MP. b
4. Draw a circle with M as centre and radius equal to MP or MO, a, b ∈ Z.[1]
to intersect the given circle at the points T and T′. a 4b − a 4b − a
or 3 2 = 4 − = or 2= [1]
b b 3b
4b − a
Since a and b are integers, then is also a rational number.
3b
So, 2 must be a rational number, but this contradicts the fact
that 2 is irrational.
This contradiction has arisen because of our incorrect
assumption that 4 − 3 2 is rational.
Hence, 4 − 3 2 is an irrational number.  Hence Proved [1]
  [1] 28. In the given figure, XY and X′ Y′ are two parallel
5.   Join P to T and P to T′. tangents to a circle with centre O and another tangent
Thus, PT and PT′ are the required tangents drawn from point AB with point of contact C intersecting XY at A and
P to the given circle. [1] X′ Y′ at B. Prove that ∠ AOB = 90°.
3
25. Taking q = 30°, verify cos 3q = 4cos q - 3cosq.  [CBSE 2011, 12, 13, 17]
Or X P A Y
4 2 2 4
Prove that (sec q - sec q) = (tan q + tan q).
Sol. Putting q = 30° in LHS and RHS,
LHS = cos (3 × 30°) O
Y
 = cos 90°
    = 0 [½] X Y
3
RHS = 4 (cos 30°) – 3 cos 30° Q 
3 Sol. Let us join point O to C.
 3 3 X
= 4 ×  − 3 × P A Y
 2  2
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
=4× − = − = 0 [1½]
  8 2 2 2 O
C
So, LHS = RHS Hence Verified
X Y
Or
Q B
Taking LHS, sec4q - sec2q
= sec2q (sec2 q - 1) = (1 + tan2q) tan2q In right ∆ OPA and right ∆  OCA,
= tan2q + tan4 q = RHS Hence Proved [2]   OP = OC (Radii of the same circle)
20 amadhaan of  MATHEMATICS (Basic Level) Class X
 AP = AC (Tangents from an external point A) 30. A box contains 90 discs which are numbered from
= AO
 AO (Common side) 1 to 90. If one disc is drawn at random from the
∆ OPA ≅ D  OCA (SSS congruence criterion) [1]
box, find the probability that it bears:
     ∠ POA = ∠ COA...(i)
(i) a two-digit number.
Similarly, ∆ OQB ≅ ∆ OCB
∠ QOB = ∠ COB...(ii) (ii) a perfect square number.
Since POQ is a diameter of the circle, it is a straight line. (iii) a number divisible by 5.
Therefore, Or
   ∠ POA + ∠ COA + ∠ COB + ∠ QOB = 180°
Two customers Shyam and Ekta are visiting a
From eqs. (1) and (2), it can be observed that
2 ∠ COA + 2 ∠ COB = 180°
particular shop in the same week (Tuesday to
    ∠ COA + ∠ COB = 90° Saturday). Each is equally likely to visit the shop on
      ∠ AOB = 90° Hence Proved [2] any day as on another day. What is the probability
29. The sum of a two-digit number and the number that both will visit the shop on: 
obtained by reversing the order of its digits is 99. (i) the same day?
(ii) consecutive days?
If the digits differ by 3, find the number.
Sol. Let the tens place digit be x and the ones place digit be y. (iii) different days?
Sol. Total number of discs = 90
So, the number is 10x + y.
(i) Total number of two-digit numbers between 1 and 90 = 81
The number obtained on reversing the digits is 10y + x.
\ P(getting a two-digit number)
According to first condition, 81 9
(10x + y) + (10y + x) = 99 = = [1]
11x + 11y = 99 90 10 
11 (x + y) = 99 (ii) Perfect squares between 1 and 90 are 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49,
99 64, and 81.
x +y = = 9    …(i)
  11 Therefore, total number of perfect squares between 1 and 90
According to second condition, is 9.
x - y = 3     …(ii) \ P(getting a perfect square) [1]
or     x - y = - 3 …(iii) [1] 9 1
= =
Since, it is not given that which digit is greater. 90 10
On adding eqs. (i) and (ii), we get (iii) Number that are between 1 and 90 and divisible by 5 are 5,
  x+y=9 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85
  x - y = 3 and 90. Therefore, total numbers divisible by 5 = 18
  2x = 12 18 1
\ Probability of getting a number divisible by 5 = = [1]
12 90 5 
x= = 6 [½]
    2 Or
On substituting the value of x in eq. (i), we get
There are a total of 5 days. Shyam can go to the shop in 5 ways
  6+y=9 and Ekta can go to the shop in 5 ways.
    y = 9 - 6 = 3 Therefore, total number of outcomes
So, number is 63. [½]
= 5 × 5 = 25
On adding eqs. (i) and (iii), we get
(i) They can reach on the same day in 5 ways. i.e., (t, t), (w, w),
  x+y=9
(th, th), (f, f), (s, s)
  x-y=-3
\ P(both will reach on same day)
  2x   = 6
6 5 1
x = = 3 ⇒ x = 3 [½] = = [1]
2 25 5 
   
On substituting the value of x in eq. (i), we get (ii) They can reach on consecutive days in these 8 ways— (t, w),
  3+y=9 (w, th), (th, f), (f, s), (w, t), (th, w), (f, th), (s, f).
y = 9 - 3 = 6     Therefore, P(both will reach on consecutive days)
So, number is 36. 8
= [1]
Hence, number is 63 or 36.[½] 25
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(iii) P(both will reach on same day) 33. Solve for x:
= 
1
[(From (i)] 1 1 11 1 −9
5 + = , x ≠ − 3, ,
x + 3 2 x − 1 7 x + 9 2 7
    \ P(both will reach on different days)
1 4 Or
= 1 − = [1] A rectangular field is 60 m long and
5 5
45 m wide. There is a path of uniform width all
31. A container shaped like a right circular cylinder around it, having an area of 436 sq. m. Find the
having diameter 12 cm and height 15 cm is width of the path.
full of ice cream. The ice cream is to be filled Sol. We have
into cones of height 12 cm and diameter 6 cm, 1 1 11
+ =
x + 3 2x − 1 7x + 9
having a hemispherical shape on the top. Find
2x − 1 + x + 3 11
the number of such cones which can be filled ⇒ = [1]
(x + 3) (2x − 1) 7x + 9
with ice cream.  [CBSE 2013] 
Sol. Height (h1) of cylindrical container = 15 cm ⇒ (3x + 2) (7x + 9) = 11 (x + 3) (2x -1)
Radius (r1) of circular end of container ⇒ 21x2 + 27x + 14x + 18 = 11 (2x2 – x + 6x – 3)
12 ⇒  21x2 + 41x + 18 = 22x2 + 55x – 33
= = 6 cm ⇒ 22x2 – 21x2 + 55x – 41x – 33 – 18 = 0
2 2
⇒   x + 14x – 51 = 0
Radius (r2) of circular end of ice cream cone ⇒ x2 + 17x – 3x – 51 = 0 [1]
6 ⇒ x (x + 17) – 3 (x + 17) = 0
= = 3 cm
2 ⇒ (x + 17) (x – 3) = 0
⇒ x = – 17   or   x = 3 [1]
Height (h2) of conical part of ice cream cone
Hence, – 17, 3 are the roots of the given equation.
= 12 cm Or
Volume of ice cream in cylindrical container Let width of the path be x m.
= pr12 h1 = p × 62 × 15 = 540p cm3 [1] Area of rectangular field ABCD = Length × Width
2
Volume of icecream in cone with hemispherical top     = 60 × 45 = 2700 m [1]
Q
1 2 2 P
= πr h + πr 2
3 2 2 3 2
xm
A B
1 2 60 m
= π × 32 × 12 + π × 33
3 3 45 m
xm xm
    = 36p + 18p = 54p [1]
Hence, number of cones which can be filled with icecream
D C
Volume of cylindrical container
xm
= S R
Volume of one cone with hemmispherical top
    
540π Area of PQRS = (60 + 2x) × (45 + 2x)
= = 10 [1] 2
54π       = 2700 + 120x + 90x + 4x
    
1 − cos θ = 2700 + 210x + 4x2 [1]
2    
32. Prove that: ( cosec θ − cot θ ) = Area of path = 436 sq. m
1 + cos θ ⇒    Area of PQRS - Area of ABCD = 436
2
Sol. LHS = (cosec q - cot q)2 ⇒    (4x + 210x + 2700) - 2700 = 436
2 2
 1 cos θ  ⇒   4x + 210x - 436 = 0
= − 2
 sin θ sin θ  [1] ⇒                      2x + 105x - 218 = 0
  2
⇒      2x + 109x - 4x - 218 = 0
(1 − cos θ)2 (1 − cos θ)2 ⇒   x(2x + 109) - 2 (2x + 109) = 0
= =
(sin θ)2 sin2 θ ⇒   (2x + 109) (x - 2) = 0
 
2 ⇒       2x + 109 = 0 or x - 2 = 0
(1 − cos θ) (1 − cos θ)2
= = ⇒ 109 (Rejecting) or x = 2
1 − cos2 θ (1 − cos θ)(1+ cos θ) x = −
  2
1 − cos θ
= = RHS  Hence Proved [2] because, width of the path cannot be negative.
  1+ cos θ Hence, width of the path is 2 m. [1]
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34. The angle of elevation and depression of the top C
Flagstaff
and bottom of a tower from the top of a building 5m
60 m high are 30° and 60° respectively. Find the
A
difference between the height of the building and
Tower
the tower and also the distance between them. hm
Or 60°
30°
From a point O on the ground, the angle of elevation        D xm B [1]
In right-angled ∆ ABD,
of the top of a tower is 30° and that of the flagstaff
AB
on the top of the tower is 60°. If the length of tan 30° =
  BD
the flagstaff is 5  m, find the height of the tower. 1h
= ⇒ x = 3h ...(i) [½]
 [CBSE 2015] 3 x
 
Sol. Let AB be the tower and CD be the building.
A
In right-angled ∆ CBD,
CB AC + AB
tan 60° = = [½]
   DB DB 
h +5
3 =
      x
30
C E Tower 3x = h + 5
60
h       
Building 3 × 3h = h + 5  [Using eq. (i)]
  
60 m

      3h - h = 5
2h = 5
60
5
D x B
[1] h = = 2 .5 [3]
     2 
CD = 60 m
Hence, the height of the tower is 2.5  m.
∠ACE = 30°
∠CBD = ∠BCE = 60° 35. The ratio of the 11th term to the 18th term of an
Let height of the tower be ‘h’ m and distance between the building
AP is 2 : 3. Find the ratio of the 5th term to the
and the tower be ‘x’ m.
CD 21st term and also the ratio of the sum of the first
In DBCD, tan 60° =
DB five terms to the sum of the first 21 terms.
60 Sol. Let ‘a’ be the first term and ‘d’ be the common difference of the
3=
x given AP.
60 3 60 3 According to given condition,
⇒ x= × = = 20 3 m [2]
3 3 3 a11 2

=
In DACE, a 18 3

AE
tan 30° = a + 10d 2
  CE ⇒ = [ an = a + (n - 1) d ]
a + 17d 3
1 h − 60  
=
  3 20 3 ⇒ 3(a + 10d) = 2(a + 17d)
⇒   h – 60 = 20   ⇒ h = 20 + 60 = 80 m [1] ⇒ 3 a + 30d = 2a + 34d
So, AE = h - BE = 80` - 60 = 20 m
⇒ 3a - 2a = 34d - 30d
Hence, difference between the heights of the tower and the
     a = 4d          ...(i)  [1]
building is 20 m and distance between the tower and the building
Now, a5 a + 4d
is 20 3 m .[1] =
a21 a + 20d
Or
Let AB be the height of the tower and AC be the length of the 4d + 4d 8d 1
= = = [1]
flagstaff. 4d + 2d 24d 3

Let AB = h m, BD = x m, AC = 5  m
 [from eq. (i)]
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5 Sol. The given data can be represented as:
S5 [2a + (5 − 1) d ]
and = 2 Cumulative
S21 21 Class interval Frequency
[2a + (21 − 1) d ] frequency
  2
117.5–126.5 3 3
 n 
∵ Sn = 2 { 2a + (n − 1) d  126.5–135.5 5 8
  
135.5–144.5 9 17
5 [2 × 4d + 4d ]
= [from eq. (i)] 144.5–153.5 12 29
21[2 × 4d + 20d ]

153.5–162.5 5 34
5 12d 5
= × =  [3]
  21 28d 49 162.5–171.5 4 38

Hence, a5 : a21 = 1 : 3 and S5 : S21 = 5 : 49 171.5–180.5 2 40 [1]

36. The lengths of 40 leaves of a plant are measured N 40
         N = 40   ⇒   = = 20
correct to the nearest millimetre, and the data 2 2 
obtained is represented in the following table: Cumulative frequency just greater than 20 belongs to
class interval 144.5-153.5
Length Number of
Median class = 144.5-153.5
(in mm) leaves
l = 144.5, f = 12, c.f. = 17, h = 9  [1]
118 - 126 3 n 
− cf
127 - 135 5 2 
∴ Median = l +   ×h 
136 - 144 9 f 

145 - 153 12  20 − 17 
= 144.5 +  ×9
154 - 162 5  12 
     
163 - 171 4 3×9
= 144.5 + = 144.5 + 2.25
172 - 180 2      12
      = 146.75 mm [3]
Compute the median length of the leaves.
Hence, median length of the leaves is 146.75 mm.