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CDS
Combined Defence Service

SOLVED PAPER 2021 (II)

PAPER I Elementary Mathematics

1. The radius of circum-circle of a difference between their 3. Let p be the area of the square X and
right angled triangle is 10 cm and diameters q be the area of the square formed on
the altitude drawn to the (a) 1 cm (b) 1.5 cm the diagonal of the square X . What is
hypotenuse is 8 cm. What is the (c) 2 cm (d) 4 cm p
area of the triangle? the value of ?
_ (c) Let the centre of the two circles q
(a) 60 cm2 (b) 80 cm2 be c1 and c 2, then c1c 2 = 9 cm
1 1
(c) 100 cm2 (d) 120 cm2 (given) (a) (b)
8 4
_ (b) Given, 1 1
(c) (d)
Radius of circumcircle of right r1 r2 3 2
angled triangle = 10 cm c1 c2
_ (d) Let length of the side of the square X
be a unit.
A
Then, p = ( a )2 = a 2 … (i)
If r1 and r2 denotes the radii. Then,
A D
πr12 + πr22 = 41π
O
10cm ⇒ r12 + r22 = 41 … (i)
X
m
8c

Also r1 + r2 = 9 … (ii) a

B C Put r2 = 9 − r1 into Eq (i), we get

a C
⇒ r12 + ( 9 − r1 )2 = 41 B
In the right angled triangle, the ⇒ r12 + 81 + r12 − 18r1 = 41
hypotenuse is the diameter of the ⇒ 2 r12 − 18 r1 + 40 = 0
circumcircle and its centre is the
mid-point of the hypotenuse. ⇒ r12 − 9r1 + 20 = 0
⇒ r12 − 4r1 − 5r1 + 20 = 0 The length of the side of the bigger
i.e., OA = OC = 10 cm square
∴ Hypotenuse ⇒ r1( r1 − 4) − 5( r1 − 4) = 0
= The length of diagonal of square X
= AC = 2 × (10) = 20 cm ⇒ ( r1 − 4)( r1 − 5) = 0 = 2a
The altitude drawn to the hypotenuse ∴ r1 = 4 or 5 ∴ q = ( 2 a )2 = 2 a 2 … (ii)
= BO = 8 cm When r1 = 4 p a2
∴ Area of the right angled triangle Now, = [from Eq. (i) and Eq. (ii)]
⇒ r2 = 9 − r1 = 9 − 4 = 5 cm q 2 a2
1
= × AC × BO When r1 = 5 p 1
2 =
⇒ r2 = 9 − r1 = 9 − 5 = 4 cm q 2
1
= × 20 × 8 = 80 cm2 For, r1 = 4 cm and r2 = 5 cm
2
⇒ d 1 = 2 × 4 = 8 cm
4. The area of a rhombus is 336 sq cm.
Hence, area of the triangle is 80 cm2. If the length of one of its diagonals is
and d 2 = 2 × 5 = 10 cm
2. Two circles touch externally. The ∴ d 2 − d 1 = 10 − 8 = 2 cm
48 cm, then what is the perimeter of
sum of their areas is 41π square Similarly, for r1 = 5 cm and r2 = 4 cm,
the rhombus?
cm. If the distance between their the difference between the (a) 200 cm (b) 120 cm
centres is 9 cm, then what is diameters is 2 cm. (c) 100 cm (d) 90 cm
2 CDS Solved Paper 2021 (II)

_ (c) Given, Time interval from 10:10 am Let n number of bottles are used to empty
2 to 10:30 am = 20 min the bowl.
Area of rhombus ABCD = 336 cm
In 1 min, angle by minute hand = 6º The bowl will be completely empty, when
Length of one of its diagonal = 48 cm
In 20 min, angle by minute hand Volume of n number of cylindrical bottles
A = 20 × 6 = 120º = Volume of hemispherical bowl.
Q The area of sector of circle ⇒ n × Vone bottle = Vbowl
θ 2
= × πr 2 ⇒ n × πr22h = πr13
360º 3
O
B D ∴Required area =
120º
× π(21)2
2
⇒ n × ( 3) ( 4) = × (18)3
2
360º 3
1 22 2
= × × 21 × 21 ⇒ n × 9 × 4 = × 18 × 18 × 18
3 7 3
= 22 × 21 2 × 6 × 18 × 18
C ⇒ n=
= 462 cm2 9×4
We know, the area of rhombus
Hence, the required area is 462 cm2. = 6 × 18 = 108
1
= (d 1 × d 2 ) Hence, 108 number of bottles are used to
2 6. The length and breadth of a room empty the bowl.
Where, d 1 and d 2 are the lengths of are 21 m and 16 m respectively. If
the diagonals. the length of the longest rod that 8. A hollow spherical shell is made of a
1
Therefore, 336 = × ( 48) can be placed in the room is 29 m, metal of density 7 g/cm 3 . If its
2 then what is the height of the internal and external radii are 3 cm
× (length of other diagonal) room ? and 6 cm respectively, then what is
The length of other diagonal 22
(a) 10 m (b) 11 m the mass of the shell ? (Take π = )
336 7
= = 14 cm (c) 12 m (d) 13 m
24
_ (c) Given, length of the room, (a) 2772 g (b) 3322 g
We know that, diagonals of rhombus (c) 4433 g (d) 5544 g
bisect each other at right angle. l = 21 m
1 breadth of the room, b = 16 m _ (d) Given, density of metal of spherical
Q AO = × 14 = 7 cm and 3
shell = 7 g / cm
2 and the length of the longest rod that
1 can be placed in the room = 29 m Internal radius, r1 = 3 cm
BO = × 48 = 24 cm
2 We know that, the length of the External radius, r2 = 6 cm
longest rod that can be placed in the Volume of the hollow spherical shell
∴In ΔABO,
2 2 2
room is the diagonal of the room 4
AB = OA + OB (cuboid). = π( r23 − r13 )
3
AB2 = 7 2 + 24 2 We know, diagonal of a cuboid 4 22
AB = 49 + 576 = 25 cm. = × × ( 63 − 33 )
= l 2 + b 2 + h2 3 7
Length of side of rhombus = 25 cm 4 22
⇒ 29 = (21)2 + (16)2 + h2 = × × (216 − 27 )
Perimeter of rhombus = 4 × 25 cm 3 7
= 100 cm. ⇒ (29)2 = 441 + 256 + h2 88
= × 189
5. The minute hand of a clock is ⇒ 841 = 697 + h2 ⇒ h2 = 144 21
21 cm long. What is the area on ⇒ h = 12 cm = 88 × 9 = 792 cm3
the face of the clock described by Hence, height of the room is 12 cm. Q Mass = Density × Volume
the minute hand between 10:10 7. A hemispherical bowl of internal ∴Mass of the shell = 7 × 792 = 5544 g
22
am and 10:30 am? (take π = ) radius 18 cm contains a liquid. Hence, mass of the shell is 5544 g.
7 The liquid is filled in small 9. A cone of height 16 cm and diameter
(a) 231 cm2 (b) 331 cm2 cylindrical bottles of internal 14 cm is mounted on a hemisphere of
(c) 462 cm2 (d) 492 cm2 radius 3 cm and internal height same diameter. What is the volume
_ (c) Given, the length of minute hand 4 cm. What is the number of of the solid thus formed?
of the clock = 21 cm bottles used to empty the bowl? 22
Time for calculating the area is 10:10 (a) 54 (b) 81
(Take π = )
7
am to 10:30 am. (c) 108 (d) 135
(a) 1540 cm3 (b) 1078 cm3
_ (c) Given, internal radius of (c) 1048 cm3 (d) 770 cm3
hemispherical bowl, r1 = 18 cm
cm

_ (a) Given, height of the cone, h = 16cm

21

Internal radius of cylindrical bottle,

θ r2 = 3 cm diameter of the cone = 14 cm
r 14
and internal height of cylindrical ∴Radius of the cone, r = = 7 cm
bottle, h = 4 cm 2
CDS Solved Paper 2021 (II) 3

Therefore, volume will remain same. i.e., l = 21 cm, b = 11 cm and h2 = 7 cm

∴Vcuboid = 3 × VCube Let n number of coins are melted to form
⇒ l × b × h = 3 × 343 a cuboid.
h ⇒ 3a × a × a = 3 × 343 In such case, volume will remain same.
3
⇒ a = 343 ⇒ a = 7 cm ∴Volume of n coins = Volume of cuboid
Putting, a = 7 cm into Eq. (i), we get ⇒ n × Vone coin = Vcuboid
r
l ⋅ b ⋅ h2
Total surface area of cuboid ⇒ n × πr 2h1 = l × b × h2 ⇒ n =
πr 2h1
2
= 14 × (7 ) = 686 cm 2
21 × 11 × 7
⇒n =
And diameter of hemisphere = 14 cm 11. A cubical block of side 14 cm is 22
× (175
. × 175
. ) × 0.4
∴Radius of hemisphere, surmounted by a hemisphere of 7
14
r= = 7 cm radius 7 cm. What is the total 21 × 7 × 7
2 ⇒n =
surface area of the solid thus ⎛7 7⎞ ⎛ 4 ⎞
Volume of the solid formed = Volume 2 ×⎜ × ⎟ ×⎜ ⎟
22 ⎝ 4 4 ⎠ ⎝ 10 ⎠
of the cone + volume of hemisphere formed? (Take π = )
7 21 × 4 × 4 × 10
1 2
= π r 2h + π r 3 n=
3 3 (a) 1330 cm 2
(b) 1306 cm 2 2 ×4
1 22 (c) 1296 cm2 (d) 1256 cm2 = 21 × 2 × 10 = 420
= × × 7 × 7 × 16
3 7
_ (a) Given, length of side of cubical Hence, 420 silver coins must be melted to
+ ×
2 22
×7 ×7 ×7 block, a = 14 cm form a cuboid.
3 7 Radius of hemisphere, r = 7 cm
22 × 7 × 16 2 × 22 × 7 × 7
13. A tub is in the shape of a frustum of
= + Total surface area of the solid so a cone. The radii of two circular ends
3 3 formed
22 × 7
of the tub are 105 cm and 42 cm. If
= total Surface area of cube + curved
= (16 + 14) the vertical height of the tub is 16
3 Surface area of hemisphere −
154 circular base area of hemisphere. cm, what is its slant height
= × 30 = 1540 cm3
3 (a) 63.5 cm (b) 65 cm
Hence, the volume of the solid r (c) 73.5 cm (d) 75 cm
formed is 1540 cm3. _ (b) Given, dimension of the frustum are :
10. 3 cubes each of volume 343 cm 3 radius of one circular part, r1 = 42 cm
are joined end to end. What is radius of another circular part,
r2 = 105 cm
the total surface area of the
resulting cuboid? Vertical height, h = 16 cm
In ΔABC,
(a) 343 cm2 (b) 350 cm2
(c) 686 cm2 (d) 700 cm2 a ( AC )2 = AB2 + BC 2⇒ l 2 = h2 + ( r2 − r1 )2
l 2 = (16)2 + (105 − 42 )2
_ (c) Given, volume of one cube = 6 × ( a )2 + 2 πr 2 − πr 2
3
= 343 cm r1
= 6 × 14 2 + πr 2 A
Let the length of the side of the cube 22
be a unit. = 6 × 196 + ×7 ×7
7 l
= 1176 + 154 = 1330 cm2 r2
a 12. How many silver coins, 3.5 cm in C
B
a diameter and of thickness 4 mm,
a a a must be melted to form a cuboid of = 256 + ( 63)2 = 256 + 3969 = 4225
dimensions 21 cm × 11 cm × 7 cm? l= 4225 = 65 cm
When cubes are joined end to end,
length of the resulting cuboid will be (a) 420 (b) 210 (c) 200 (d) 168 Hence, the slant height is 65 cm.
3a but breadth and height will be the
_ (a) Given, dimensions of silver coins 14. ABC is a triangle right angled at B
same. (cylindrical shape)
In cuboid, l = 3a, b = a and h = a withAB = 8 cm and BC = 6 cm. It is
Thickness ( h1 ) = 4 mm
Total surface area of cuboid
made to revolve about its side BC.
4
= cm = 0.4 cm What is the approximate total surface
= 2( lb + bh + hl ) 10
= 2( 3a × a + a × a + a × 3a ) area of the cone so formed?
Diameter = 3.5 cm 22
= 2( 3a 2 + a 2 + 3a 2 ) 3.5 ( Take π = )
∴Radius, r = = 175
. cm 7
= 2(7 a 2 ) = 14a 2 … (i) 2
Since, cuboid is formed using And dimensions of cuboid are (a) 452 cm2 (b) 440 cm2
3 cubes. 21 cm × 11 cm × 7 cm (c) 432 cm2 (d) 420 cm2
4 CDS Solved Paper 2021 (II)

_ (a) In right angled triangle ABC 3.5cm In the options given factors are ( x + 14),
given that, ( x − 14), ( x − 6) and ( x − 7 ).
AB = 8 cm We know that ( x − a ) is a factor of the
polynomial f( x ), if f ( a ) = 0
BC = 6 cm 2 10cm
Factor ( x + 14)
C
Put x + 14 = 0 or
x = − 14 into f ( x ), we get
l 20 f ( −14) = ( −14 − 1)(14 − 2 )( −14 − 4) − 90
1
6cm = ( −15)( −16)( −18) − 90
= −4320 − 90
B 8cm A = − 4410 ≠ 0
7cm
Factor ( x − 14) :
When the triangle is revolved about Volume of the solid rod = Volume of
its side BC, Put x − 14 = 0 or x = 14 into f( x ) , we get
cylinder 1 + Volume of cylinder 2.
the height of the cone so formed, f (14) = (14 − 1) (14 − 2 ) (14 − 4) − 90
= πr12h1 + πr22h2
h = 6 cm = (13) (12 ) (10) − 90 = 1560 − 90 ≠ 0
22
= × (7 × 7 × 20 + 3.5 × 3.5 × 10) Factor ( x − 6) :
the radius of the cone so formed, 7
r = 8 cm 22 Put x − 6 = 0 or x = 6 into f( x ) , we get
= (7 × 140 + 3.5 × 35)
Therefore, total surface area of the 7 f( 6) = ( 6 − 1) ( 6 − 2 ) ( 6 − 4) − 90
cone formed = πr 2 + πrl … (i) = 5 × 4 × 2 − 90 = 40 − 90 ≠ 0
= 22(140 + 3.5 × 5)
In ΔABC, Factor ( x − 7 ) :
= 22(140 + 17.5)
AC 2 = AB2 + BC 2 Put x − 7 = 0
= 22(157.5) = 3465 cm 3

l 2 = 82 + 62 3465 or x = 7 into f ( x ) , we get

= m3
l 2 = 100 100 × 100 × 100 f(7 ) = (7 − 1) (7 − 2 ) (7 − 4) − 90
⇒ l = 10 cm = 6 × 5 × 3 − 90
∴Mass of rod
From Eq. (i), we have 3465 = 90 − 90 = 0
= × 10000 kg
Total surface area of the cone 100 × 100 × 100 Hence, ( x − 7 ) is a factor of the given
= πr( r + l ) polynomial.
22 = 34.65 kg
=
7
× 8 × ( 8 + 10) Hence, mass of the rod is 34.65 kg. 18. What is the square root of23 − 4 15
=
22 × 8 × 18 16. What are distinct prime factors of ?
7 the number 26381? (a) 6 − 3 2
=
3168
(a) 29, 17, 37 (b) 31, 17, 47 (b) 7 − 3 5
7
(c) 19, 37, 13 (d) 23, 31, 37 (c) 3 − 2 5
≈ 452 cm2 (d) 5 − 4 3
_ (d) Given number is 26381.
Hence, the required approximate
Factors of the number : _ (c) 23 − 4 15 = 3 + 20 − 4 15
total surface area of the cone formed
is 452 cm2. = ( 3 )2 + (2 5 )2 − 2 × 3 × 2 5
23 26381
= ( 3 − 2 5 )2
15. A solid rod consists of a cylinder 31 1147 ∴ 23 − 4 15
of height 20 cm and radius 7 cm.
It is surmounted by another solid 37 37 = ( 3 − 2 5 )2
cylinder of height 10 cm and 1 = 3 −2 5
radius 3.5 cm. If 1 cubic metre of
rod weights 10000 kg, what is the 26381 = 23 × 31 × 37 19. What is the remainder after dividing
22 Hence, distinct prime factors of the the number 37 1000 by 9?
mass of the rod ? (Take π = ) given number are 23, 31 and 37.
7 (a) 1 (b) 3
(a) 34.65 kg (b) 31.56 kg 17. Which one of the following is a (c) 7 (d) 9
1000
(c) 3.465 kg (d) 3.156 kg factor of the polynomial _ (a) 37 = 37 1000 − 11000 + 1
( x − 1)( x − 2 )( x − 4) − 90 ? We know that x n − a n is divisible by x − a.
_ (a) Given,
Dimensions of cylinder 1 : (a) x + 14 (b) x − 14 ∴ 37 1000 − 11000 is divisible by

Radius ( r1 ) = 7 cm (c) x − 6 (d) x − 7 ( 37 − 1 = ) 36.

Height ( h1 ) = 20 cm _ (d) Let the polynomial represented The number is divisible by 36, it is
by f( x ). divisible by 9.
Dimensions of cylinder 2 :
∴ f( x ) = ( x − 1) ( x − 2 ) ∴ 37 1000 − 11000 is divisible by 9.
Radius ( r2 ) = 3.5 cm
( x − 4) − 90 … (i) ∴Required remainder = 1
Height ( h2 ) = 10 cm
CDS Solved Paper 2021 (II) 5

20. The sum of LCM and HCF of the 22. If x is a negative real number, _ (c) Given expression is
numbers is 536 and the difference then which of the following are = 2 x 2 + xy − 3 y 2
between LCM and HCF is 296. If not correct? = 2 x 2 + 3xy − 2 xy − 3 y 2
one of the numbers is 104, then 1. There is some natural number = x (2 x + 3 y) − y(2 x + 3 y)
what is the other number? k such that kx > 0 = (2 x + 3 y) ( x − y)
(a) 420 (b) 480 (c) 484 (d) 506
2. x 2 + x > 0 always Linear factors (in x and y) are (2 x + 3 y)
and( x − y).
_ (b) Let the LCM and HCF of two
numbers be x and y respectively. 3. 2x < x < − x Their sum = 2 x + 3 y + x − y
Now, according to the question, 4. x 2 is always a rational number = 3x + 2 y
x + y = 536 … (i) Select the correct answer using Hence, sum of linear factors of the given
x − y = 296 … (ii) the code given below: expression is 3x + 2 y.
Adding Eq. (i) and Eq. (ii), we get (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4 24. Which one of the following
2 x = 832 ⇒ x = 416 (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4 equations does not have real roots?
From Eq. (i), (a) 2 x 2 + 16x + 3 = 0
_ (b) Given, x is a negative number.
416 + y = 536 (b) 2 x 2 + 10x − 1 = 0
1. ‘‘There is some natural number k
⇒ y = 536 − 416 = 120 such that kx > 0’’. (c) x 2 − 8x + 1 = 0
LCM = x = 416 When a negative number ( x ) is
(d) 4x 2 + 9x + 6 = 0
and HCF = y = 120 multiplied by a natural number ( k ),
then the resulting number will be
We know, _ (d)2 In a quadratic equation
negative. ax + bx + c = 0,
Product of LCM and HCF = Product
of two numbers. ∴ kx > 0 is not correct. The discriminant, D = b 2 − 4ac
Let the other number be P. 2. “x + x > 0 always”.
2
if b 2 − 4ac < 0
1
∴ 416 × 120 = 104 × P [Q one of the For x = − then the equation does not have real
numbers is 104] 2 roots.
2
416 × 120 ⎛ 1⎞ ⎛ 1⎞ A. 2 x 2 + 16x + 3 = 0
⇒P = = 480 ⇒ x2 + x = ⎜− ⎟ + ⎜− ⎟
104 ⎝ 2⎠ ⎝ 2⎠ b 2 − 4ac = (16)2 − 4 (2 ) ( 3)
Hence, the other number is 480. 1 1 1 = 256 − 24 = 232 > 0
= − =− <0
4 2 4
21. 20 men are supposed to complete (gives real roots)
∴x 2 + x > 0 is not always correct. B. 2 x 2 + 10x − 1 = 0
a work in 10 days after working
3. “2 x < x < − x ” b 2 − 4ac = (10)2 − 4 (2 ) ( − 1)
for 5 days they realise that only
one fourth of the work is done. ⇒ 2x < x = 100 + 8 = 108 > 0
How many more men they need and x < − x (gives real roots)
to employ to finish the work on ⇒ 2 × (negative number) < (same C. x 2 − 8x + 1 = 0
time? negative number) and negative
number < positive number [Q − x b 2 − 4ac = ( − 8)2 − 4(1) (1)
(a) 40 (b) 30 (c) 20 (d) 15 is positive] = 64 − 4 = 60 > 0
_ (a) Here, M1 = 20 ∴ 2 x < x < − x is always correct. (gives real roots)
1 4. “x is always a rational number”.
2
D. 4x 2 + 9x + 6 = 0
D1 = 5 ⇒ W1 =
4 Let x = − (2 )1/ 4 b 2 − 4ac = ( 9)2 − 4( 4) ( 6)
Let x more men are employeed. 2
then, x = [− (2 ) 1/ 4 2
] = 81 − 96 = − 15 < 0
∴M 2 = 20 + x = + 2 1/ 4 × 2 = 2 1/ 2 = 2 , (gives imaginary roots or not real )
D2 = 5 which is irrational. Hence, option (d) has the quadratic
⎛ 1⎞ 3 ∴x 2 is always a rational number is equation with no real roots.
W2 = 1 − ⎜ ⎟ =
⎝ 4⎠ 4 an incorrect statement. 25. The sum and the product of the roots
MD M D Hence, 1, 2 and 4 are not correct. of a quadratic equation are 7 and 12
We know that, 1 1 = 2 2
W1 W2 respectively. If the bigger root is
23. What is the sum of the linear
⇒ M1D1W 2 = M 2D2W1 factors (in x andy) of the halved and the smaller root is
3
⇒ 20 × 5 × = (20 + x ) × 5 ×
1
expression doubled, then what is the resulting
4 4 quadratic equation?
2x 2 + xy − 3y 2 ?
⇒ 20 × 3 = (20 + x ) (a) x 2 − 6x + 12 = 0
⇒ 60 = 20 + x (a) 2 x − 3y
(b) x 2 − 8x + 12 = 0
(b) 3x − 2 y
⇒ x = 40
(c) 3x + 2 y (c) x 2 + 8x + 12 = 0
Hence, 40 more men need to be
employed to finish the work on time. (d) 2 x + 3y (d) x 2 − 10x + 12 = 0
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_ (b) Let roots of the quadratic
equation be a and b. Then,
a+ b=7
a ⋅ b = 12
Put b = 7 − a into Eq.(ii), we get
a (7 − a ) = 12
⇒ 7 a − a 2 = 12
⇒ a 2 − 7 a + 12 = 0
2
⇒ a − 3a − 4a + 12 = 0
⇒ a( a − 3) − 4( a − 3) = 0
⇒ ( a − 3) ( a − 4) = 0
a = 3 or 4
27. If α + β + γ = αβ + βγ + γα, then 30. Three runners are running in a circular
what is (1 − α )(1 − β ) (1 − γ ) equal track, and they complete one round in
… (i) 20, 30 and 35 minutes respectively.
to
… (ii) when will they next meet at the
(a) 1 − αβγ
starting point?
(b) 1 + αβγ
(a) After 3 hour 30 minutes
(c) α 2 + β 2 + γ 2
(b) After 4 hour 30 minutes
(d) (α − β)(β − γ)(γ − α)
(c) After 3 hour
_ (a) Given, (d) After 7 hour
α + β + γ = αβ + βγ + γα
⇒ 0 = αβ + βγ + γα − (α + β + γ )
_ (d) The time interval when they will meet
next at the starting point is the LCM (20,
⇒ αβ + βγ + γα − (α + β + γ ) = 0 30 and 35).

When, a = 3, b = 7 − 3 = 4 … (i) Thus, the prime factorisation of 20, 30

∴ (1 − α ) (1 − β ) (1 − γ ) and 35 is
When, a = 4, b = 7 − 4 = 3
= (1 − α − β + αβ ) (1 − γ ) 20 = 2 × 2 × 5 = (2 )2 × ( 5)1,
So, the smaller root is 3 and the
bigger root is 4. = 1 − α − β + αβ) 30 = 2 × 3 × 5 = (2 )1 × ( 3)1 × ( 5)1

According to the question, − γ + αγ + βγ − αβγ and 35 = 5 × 7 = ( 5)1 × (7 )1

1 = 1 − α − β − γ + αβ LCM (20, 30, 35)
New roots are × ( 4)and 2 × ( 3)i.e.,
2 + βγ + γα − αβγ = (2 )2 × ( 3)1 × ( 5)1 × (7 )1
2 and 6. = 12 × 35
= 1 + αβ + βγ + γα
The resulting quadratic equation : = 420 min
− (α + β + γ ) − αβγ
x 2 − (sum of roots) x + (product of 420
= 1 + 0 − αβγ [from Eq. (i)] = h=7h
roots) = 0 60
= 1 − αβγ
⇒ x 2 − (2 + 6. ) x + 2 × 6 = 0 Hence, all three runners will next meet
28. If log10 x + log10 x 2 after 7 h at the starting point.
⇒ x 2 − 8x + 12 = 0
Hence, the required quadratic = 2 log10 x + 1then what is the 31. What is the minimum value of
equation is x 2 − 8x + 12 = 0 value ofx cos 3 θ + sec 3 θ where 0° ≤ 90° ?
26. For which values of k , does the (a) 1 (b) 2 (a) 0 (b) 1
(c) 5 (d) 10
equation x 2 − kx + 2 = 0 have (c) 2 (d) None of these
_ (d) log10 x + log10 x = 2 log10 x + 1
2
real and distinct solutions ? _ (c) Given expression :
(a) −2 2 < k < 2 2 log10 x + 2 log10 x = 2 log10 x + 1 cos 3 θ + sec 3 θ where, 0º ≤ θ ≤ 90º
[Q log x m = mlog x ]
(b) k < −2 2 only In the interval 0º ≤ θ ≤ 90º, cosθ and sec θ
⇒ log10 x + 2 log10 x − 2 log10 x = 1 are positive.
(c) k > 2 2 only
⇒ log10 x = 1 On applying AM-GM on cos 3 θ and sec 3 θ,
(d) k < −2 2 or k > 2 2 1
⇒ x = (10) we get
_ (d) Given, quadratic equation is ⇒ x = 10 cos 3 θ + sec 3 θ
x 2 − kx + 2 = 0. ≥ cos 3 θ ⋅ sec 3 θ
∴ The value of x is 10. 2
In a quadratic equation ⇒ cos 3 θ + sec 3 θ ≥ 2
ax 2 + bx + c = 0, 29. The LCM of two prime numbers
Hence, the minimum value of
if the discriminant, p and q is 2231, where p > q . cos 3 θ + sec 3 θ is 2.
D = b 2 − 4ac > 0, then the What is the value of p − q ?
quadratic equation will have real and (a) 67 (b) 70 32. If 14 sin 2 θ + 10 cos 2 θ = 11 where
distinct solutions. (c) 74 (d) 81 0° < θ < 90° then what is the value of
For x 2 − kx + 2 = 0 tan θ + cot θ ?
_ (c) Given, LCM of two prime
a = 1, b = − k and c = 2 numbers p and q is 2231, where 4 2
(a) (b)
∴b − 4ac = ( − k )2 − 4(1) (2 )
2 p > q. 3 3
= k2 − 8 We know, LCM of two prime (c) 3 (d) 2 3
numbers = Product of the numbers 2 2
_ (a) Given, 14 sin θ + 10cos θ = 11
2 2
Put b − 4ac > 0 ⇒ k − 8 > 0
2 2 ⇒ 2231 = p × q
⇒ k − (2 2 ) > 0 Where, 0º < θ < 90º,
⇒ p × q = 2231
⇒ (k − 2 2 ) (k + 2 2 ) > 0 14 sin2 θ + 10cos 2 θ = 11
⇒ p × q = 23 × 97
∴ k < − 2 2 or k > 2 2 ⇒ 4 sin2 θ + 10 sin2 θ +10 cos 2 θ = 11
Hence, the quadratic equation will ∴ p = 97 and q = 23 (Q p > q )
⇒ 4 sin2 θ + 10(sin 2 θ + cos 2 θ) = 11
have real and distinct solutions for Now, p − q = 97 − 23 = 74
⇒ 4 sin2 θ + 10 × 1 = 11
k < − 2 2 or k > 2 2. Hence, the value of p − q is 74. [Q sin2 θ + cos 2 θ = 1]
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⇒ 4 sin2 θ = 1 ⇒ sin2 θ =
1 So, In ΔOPR ⇒ ∠R = 30º ∴ Maximum value
4 Q OR = OQ = 1 + 2 sin2 45° cos 2 45°− sin4 45°− cos 4 45°
⇒ sinθ = ±
1
⇒ ∠ ROQ = ∠ORQ 1 1 1 1
= 1+ 2 ⋅ ⋅ − −
2 2 2 4 4
Let PQ = h
Qθ is in I-quadrant. 1 1
R = 1+ − = 1
∴sinθ cannot be negative. 2 2
1 30° 10
Therefore, sinθ = 36. From an aeroplane flying about a
2
Q river at an altitude of 1200 m, it is
⇒ θ = 30°
10 observed that the angles of
Now, tanθ + cot θ h depression of opposite points on the
30°
= tan 30°+ cot 30° two banks of a river are 30° and θ. If
30° 60°
1 1+ 3 O P
= + 3 = the width of the river is 3000 m, then
3 3 which one of the following is
PR
4 Qtan 60º =
= OP correct ?
3 10 + h
⇒ 3= (a) θ < 30° (b) 30°< θ < 45°
33. What is the OP (c)45°< θ < 60° (d) 60°< θ < 90°
10 + h
sin3 θ + cos 3 θ sin3 θ − cos 3 θ ⇒ OP = … (i) _ (c) Given, altitude of aeroplane is 1200
+ 3
sinθ + cos θ sinθ − cos θ m.
h
equal to? Qtan 30º = and the width of the river is 3000 m.
(a) 0 (b) 1 OP
So, we have,
h
(c) 2 (d) 4 ⇒ OP = = 3h … (ii) BC = 3000 m, AD = 1200 m,
(1 / 3 )
_ (c) Given expression, ∠B = 30º and ∠C = θ ,
From Eq. (i) and Eq. (ii), we get
sin3 θ + cos 3 θ sin3 θ − cos 3 θ A
+ 10 + h
sinθ + cos θ sinθ − cos θ = 3h ⇒ 10 + h = 3h 30° θ
3
sin3 θ + cos 3 θ sin3 θ − cos 3 θ
⇒ + ⇒ 10 = 2 h

1200m
sinθ + cos θ sinθ − cos θ
⇒ h = 5m
(sinθ + cos θ) (sin2 θ Height of flagstaff
+ cos 2 θ − sinθ cos θ) 30° θ
= = h + 10 = 5 + 10 = 15 m
(sinθ + cos θ) B D C
Hence, the height of the flagstaff is
3000 m
15 m.
(sinθ − cos θ) (sin2 θ
In ΔABD,
+
+ cos 2 θ + sinθ cos θ) 35. What is the maximum value of AD
(sinθ − cos θ) 1 + 2 sin2 θ cos 2 θ − sin 4 θ − cos 4 θ tan 30º =
BD
⎡Q a 3 + b 3 = ( a + b ) (a2 ⎤ where 0°< θ < 90° ?
1 1200
⎢ + b 2 − ab ) ⎥ (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 ⇒ =
⎢ 3 3 ⎥ 3 BD
⎢and a − b = ( a − b) ⎥ _ (a) Given expression : ⇒ BD = 1200 3
⎢⎣ ( a 2 + b 2 + ab )⎥⎦ 1 + 2 sin2 θ cos 2 θ − sin 4 θ − cos 4 θ
∴ DC = BC − BD = 3000 − 1200 3
= 1 − sinθ cos θ + 1 + sinθ cos θ Where,
In ΔACD,
[Q sin2 θ + cos 2 θ = 1] 0º < θ < 90º DC
= 1+ 1 ⇒ 1 + 2 sin 2 θ cos 2 θ − sin 4 θ − cos 4 θ cot θ =
AD
=2 = 1 − [sin4 θ + cos 4 θ 3000 − 1200 3
=
34. A ladder 10 m long reaches a − 2 sin 2 θ cos 2 θ] 1200
point 10 m below the top of a = 1 − [(sin2 θ)2 + (cos 2 θ) 2 30 − 12 3 5 − 2 3
= =
vertical flagstaff. From foot of the − 2 sin 2 θ ⋅ cos 2 θ] 12 2
ladder, the elevation of top of the = 1 − [(cos 2 θ − sin2 θ)2 ] cot θ = 2.5 − 1732
. = 077
.
flagstaff is 60°. What is the height [Q a 2 + b 2 − 2 ab = ( a − b )2 ] We know, cot θ is a decreasing function in
of flagstaff ? = 1 − [(cos 2θ)2 ] first quadrant.
(a) 12 m (b) 15 m [Q cos 2 x = cos 2 x − sin2 x ] cot 45º = 1
(c) 16 m (d) 20 m 2
= 1 − cos 2θ = sin 2θ 2 1 3 1732
.
and cot 60º = = = ≈ 0.6
2 2
[Q sin A + cos A = 1] 3 3 3
_ (b) Let OQ be a ladder.
∴ OQ = 10 m For maximum value sin2 2θ = 1 ∴cot 45º > cot θ > cot 60º
Some part of Flagstaff QR = 10 m ⇒sin2 θ = 1 ⇒2 θ = 90° ∴θ ∈ ( 45º, 60º )
Now, QR = QO = 10 m ⇒ θ = 45° Hence, option (c) is correct.
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cos 2 θ − 3 cos θ + 2 2. sin4 θ + cos 4 θ = 1 + 2 sin 2 θ cos 2 θ 41. If x = m sec A + n tan A and
37. If =1 LHS = (sin2 θ) 2 + (cos 2 θ) 2
sin θ 2 y = m tan A + nsecA, then what is
= (sin2 θ + cos 2 θ)2
Where 0° < θ < 90° then what is x 2 − y 2 equal to ?
− 2 sin2 θ ⋅ cos 2 θ
sin 2 θ + cos θ equal to (a) m2 − n2
[Q a + b = ( a + b )2 − 2 ab ]
2 2

5 3 7 (b) m2 + n2
(a) (b) (c) (d) 2 = 1 − 2 sin2 θ ⋅ cos 2 θ
4 2 4 ≠ R.H.S. (c) m2 + n2 − mn
cos 2 θ − 3 cos θ + 2 3. tan4 θ + tan2 θ = sec 4 θ − sec 2 θ
_ (a) Given, =1 (d) m2 − n2 + mn
sin2 θ ⇒ tan2 θ(tan2 θ + 1)
Where, 0º < θ < 90º = sec 2 θ(sec 2 θ − 1) _ (a) Given,
⇒ cos 2 θ − 3 cos θ + 2 = sin2 θ ⇒ tan2 θ ⋅ sec 2 θ = sec 2 θ ⋅ tan2 θ x = msec A + n tan A
⇒ cos 2 θ − 3 cos θ + 2 = 1 − cos 2 θ [Q1 + tan2 A = sec 2 A ] and y = m tan A + nsec A
Which is true. x 2 − y2
[Q sin2 A + cos 2 A = 1] = ( msec A + n tan A )2
Hence, 1 and 3 are the identities.
⇒ 2 cos 2 θ − 3 cos θ + 1 = 0 − ( m tan A + nsec A )2
⇒ 2 cos 2 θ − 2 cos θ − cos θ + 1 = 0 39. What is the value of = m2 sec 2 A + n2 tan2 A
⇒ 2 cos θ(cos θ − 1) − 1(cos θ − 1) = 0 sin 24 ° sin 66° − cos 24 ° cos 66° + + 2 mnsec A tan A
⇒ (cos θ − 1) (2 cos θ − 1) = 0 tan 24 ° tan 66° − cot 24 ° cot 66° ? − m2 tan2 A − n2 sec 2 A
1 (a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3 − 2 mn tan A sec A
⇒ cosθ = 1 or cosθ =
2 = m2 sec 2 A + n2 tan2 A
_ (a) sin24ºsin 66º − cos 24ºcos 66º − m2 tan2 A − n2 sec 2 A
Q In the given interval θ ≠ 0 ⇒ + tan24º tan 66º − cot 24ºcot 66º
cosθ ≠ 1 = m2(sec 2 A − tan2 A )
⇒ sin( 90º − 66º )sin( 90º − 24º ) + n2 (tan2 A − sec 2 A )
1
∴cosθ = (only) − cos 24º⋅ cos 66º + tan( 90º − 66º )
2 tan( 90º − 24º ) − cot 24ºcot 66º = m2(sec 2 A − tan2 A )
− n2(sec 2 A − tan2 A )
sinθ = 1 − cos 2 θ = cos 24º⋅ cos 66º − cos 24º cos 66º
= m2 × 1 − n 2 × 1
1 3 3 + cot 24º⋅ cot 66º − cot 24ºcot 66º [Q1 + tan2 θ = sec 2 θ]
= 1− = =
4 4 2 [Qsin( 90º − θ) = cos θ = m2 − n 2
2
Now, sin θ + cos θ and tan( 90º − θ) = cot θ] Hence, x 2 − y 2 = m2 − n2
⎛ 3⎞
2 = 0 + 0= 0
=⎜
1 3 1
⎟ + = + 42. If for some θ lying between 0° and
⎝ 2 ⎠ 2 4 2 40. If x = p sin A cos B, 90°, tan θ = 1, then what is the value
=
3 2 5
+ = y = p sin A sin B and z = p cos A , of sin 2 θ − 2 sin θ cos θ ?
4 4 4 then what is the value of 1 1
(a) −1 (b) 0 (c) (d) −
Hence, sin 2 θ + cos θ =
5
. x2 +y2 +z2 ? 2 2
4
(a) −p 2 (b) 0 _ (d) Given, tanθ = 1, where
38. Consider the following (c) p 2
(d) 2p 2
0º < θ < 90º.
1. sin 4 θ − sin 2 θ = cos 4 θ − cos 2 θ tanθ = 1 ⇒ θ = 45º
_ (c) Given,
2. sin 4 θ + cos 4 θ = 1 + 2 sin 2 θ cos 2 θ x = psin A cos B, y = psin A sin B Now, sin2 θ − 2 sinθ cos θ
and z = pcos A = sin2 45º − 2 sin 45ºcos 45º
3. tan 4 θ + tan 2 θ = sec 4 θ − sec 2 θ 2
x + y + z 2 2 = [sin 45º ]2 − 2 sin 45º⋅ cos 45º
Which of the above are identities? 2
= ( psin A cos B) + ( psin A sin B) 2
⎡ 1 ⎤
2
1 1
=⎢ ⎥ − 2⋅ 2 ⋅ 2
(a) 1 and 2 only + ( pcos A )2 ⎣ 2⎦
(b) 2 and 3 only = p2 sin2 A cos 2 B + p2 sin2 A sin2 B 1 1
= − 2⋅
(c) 1 and 3 only + p2 cos 2 A 2 2
2 2 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 = p [sin A cos B 1 1
= − 1= −
_ (c) Considering the given identities + sin2 A sin2 B + cos 2 A ] 2 2
1. sin θ − sin θ = cos θ − cos θ
4 2 4 2
= p [sin A(cos 2 B + sin2 B)
2 2 1
Hence, sin2 θ − 2 sinθ cos θ = −
2 2
2
⇒ sin θ (sin θ − 1) 2
+ cos A ]
= cos 2 θ(cos 2 θ − 1) = p2[sin2 A × 1 + cos 2 A ] 2 sin 3 θ − sin θ
43. What is , (0° < θ < 90° )
2 2
⇒ sin θ ( − cos θ) = cos θ ( − sin θ) 2 2 2
[Q sin θ + cos θ = 1] 2
cos θ −`2 cos 3 θ
[Q sin2 A + cos 2 A = 1 ] = p2[sin2 A + cos 2 A ]
equal to
⇒ − sin2 θ ⋅ cos 2 θ = − sin 2 θ ⋅ cos 2 θ = p2 × 1 = p2
(a) sinθ (b) cosθ
Which is true. Hence, x 2 + y 2 + z2 = P 2
(c) tanθ (d) cotθ
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_ (c) Given expression, = cot

A A A
+ cos − cot − cos
A
Directions (Q.Nos. 46-48) Consider the
3
2 sin θ − sinθ 2 2 2 2
, where 0º < θ < 90º following for the next three questions that
cos θ − 2 cos 3 θ [Qtan( 90º − θ) = cot θ
follow.
and sin( 90° − θ) = cos θ]
sinθ(2 sin2 θ − 1) A solid consisting of a right circular cone
= =0
cos θ(1 − 2 cos 2 θ) of radius x and height 2x standing on a
Hence, the given expression results 22
[− 1(1 − 2 sin2 θ)] zero. hemisphere of radius x (take π = )
= tanθ ⋅ 7
[− (2 cos 2 θ − 1)]
[cos 2θ] 45. In a triangle ABC, right angled at 46. The volume of the solid is equal to
= tanθ ⋅ B, AB + BC = 10(1 + 3) cm
[cos 2θ] that of a
[Qcos 2 A = 2 cos 2 A − 1 length of the hypotenuse is 20 (a) Sphere of radius x
= 1 − 2 sin2 A] cm. What is the value of (b) sphere of diameter x
= tanθ × 1 = tanθ tan A + tan C ? (c) cylinder of radius x
2 sin3 θ − sinθ 4
Hence, = tanθ (a) (d) cylinder of radius 2x
cos θ − 2 cos θ3 3
2 _ (a) Given dimensions :
(b) Cone : radius ( r1 ) = x
44. If A, B andC are int4rior angles 3
height ( h) = 2 x
of a triangle ABC, then what is (c) 3
(d) 2 3 Hemisphere : radius ( r2 ) = x
⎛B + C⎞ ⎛B + C⎞
tan⎜ ⎟ + sin⎜ ⎟
⎝ 2 ⎠ ⎝ 2 ⎠
_ (a) In a right angled triangle ABC, it
⎛ A⎞ ⎛ A⎞ is given that,
− cot ⎜ ⎟ − cos ⎜ ⎟ equal to ?
⎝2⎠ ⎝2⎠ AB + BC = 10(1 + 3 ) , ∠B = 90º
(a) 0 and AC = 20 cm 2x
1 C
(b)
2
x
A + B + C⎞
(c) sin ⎛⎜ ⎟
⎝ 4 ⎠
20cm
A + B + C⎞
(d) tan ⎛⎜ ⎟
⎝ 4 ⎠
∴Volume of the solid = Volume of cone +
Volume of hemisphere
_ (a) Given expression,
⎛B + C⎞ ⎛B + C⎞ B A 1 2
= πr12h + πr23
tan⎜ ⎟ + sin⎜ ⎟ 3 3
⎝ 2 ⎠ ⎝ 2 ⎠
In ΔABC, 1 2
⎛ A⎞ ⎛ A⎞ = π ⋅ x ⋅ (2 x ) + π ⋅ ( x )3
2
− cot ⎜ ⎟ − cos ⎜ ⎟ AB2 + BC 2 = AC 2 3 3
⎝2⎠ ⎝2⎠
AB2 + BC 2 = 20 2 2 2 4
We know that the sum of all three = πx + πx = πx 3
3 3
AB2 + BC 2 = 400 … (i) 3 3 3
interior angles of a triangle is 180º.
i.e., in Δ ABC, A + B + C = 180° Now, AB + BC = 10 (1 + 3) Hence, the volume of the solid is equal to
Squaring on both sides, we get that of a sphere of radius x.
A
( AB + BC )2 = [10( 1 + 3 )]2 47. What is the approximate total surface
2 2
⇒ AB + BC + 2 ⋅ AB ⋅ BC area of the solid
= 100(1 + 3 + 2 3 ) . x 2 (b) 12.5x 2 (c) 13.3x 2 (d) 151
(a) 112 . x2
⇒ 400 + 2 AB ⋅ BC = 100( 4 + 2 3 ) _ (c) We have,
[From Eq. (i)]
Cone : r1 = x and h = 2 x
⇒ 2 AB ⋅ BC = 400 + 200 3 − 400
Hemisphere : r2 = x
B C ⇒ AB ⋅ BC = 100 3 … (ii)
A
⎛ 180º − A ⎞ ⎛ 180º − A ⎞ Now, tan A + tanC
= tan⎜ ⎟ + sin⎜ ⎟
⎝ 2 ⎠ ⎝ 2 ⎠ =
BC
+
AB
⎛ A⎞ ⎛ A⎞ AB BC
− cot ⎜ ⎟ − cos ⎜ ⎟
⎝2⎠ ⎝2⎠ BC 2 + AB2 l
= 2x
[Q A + B + C = 180º ] AB ⋅ BC
⎛ A⎞ ⎛ A⎞ 400 4
= tan⎜ 90º − ⎟ + sin⎜ 90º − ⎟ = =
⎝ 2⎠ ⎝ 2⎠ 100 3 3
B
O x
4
⎛ A⎞ ⎛ A⎞ Hence, tan A + tanC =
− cot ⎜ ⎟ − cos ⎜ ⎟ 3
⎝2⎠ ⎝2⎠
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⎛ 4⎞ 5 5π 3
Total surface area of solid = πx 3 ⎜ 3 − ⎟ = π ⋅ x 3 ⋅ = x 50. What is the approximate area of
= curved surface area of cone + ⎝ 3⎠ 3 3
major segment of the circle?
curved surface area of hemisphere 5 × 314
. 157
. 3~
= x3 = x − 5 .24x 3 (a) 10.05 cm2
= πr1l + 2 πr22 3 3
(b) 10.15 cm2
= π ⋅ x ⋅ AB + 2 πx 2 … (i) Hence, the approximate volume of
. x 3.
water left in the cylinder is 524 (c) 11.05 cm2
In right angled triangle ABC,
(d) 11.15 cm2
AB2 = OA 2 + OB2 Directions (Q.Nos. 49 and 50) _ (d) The approximate area of major
⇒ AB2 = (2 x )2 + x 2 Consider the following for next two segment of circle = Area of circle − area of
= 4x 2 + x 2 = 5x 2 question that follow. minor segment of circle
⇒ AB = 5x The chord of a circle of radius 2.1 cm = πr 2 − 2.71
Put AB = 5x into Eq (i), we get is inclined the angle of 120° on the [obtained in question (49)]
Total surface area of solid centre of circle. 22
= × 2.1 × 2.1 − 2.71
= π ⋅ x ⋅ 5x + 2 πx 2 22 7
(Take π = and 3 = 1.732)
. × 2.23 x 2 + 6.28x 2
= 314 7 = 22 × 0.3 × 2.1 − 2.71
= 7.0022 x 2 + 628
. x2 = 13.86 − 2.71
49. What is the approximate area of . cm2
= 1115
= 13.2822 x 2 ~
− 13.3x 2
minor segment of the circle ?
Hence, the approximate total Hence, the approximate area of major
surface area of the solid is 13.3x 2.
(a) 2.71 cm2 (b) 2.42 cm2 . cm2.
segment of the circle is 1115
. cm2
(c) 191 . cm2
(d) 171
48. The solid is placed upright in a Directions (Q.Nos. 51-53) Consider the
right circular cylinder full of following for the next three questions that
water such that it touches the follow.
bottom. If the internal radius of
ABC is a triangle with sides AB = 6 cm,
cylinder is x and height is 3x, m
1c 2.1cm BC = 10 cm and CA = 8 cm. With vertices
what is the approximate volume 2. 60° 60°
of water left in the cylinder? A, B and C as centres, three circles are
drawn each touching the other two
(a) 5.04x 3 (b) 5.09x 3
externally.
. x3
(c) 514 (d) 5.24x 3
_ (a) Given, Radius ( r ) of the circle
= 2.1 cm; ∠AOB = θ = 120º 51. What is the sum of the radii of the
_ (d) We are given the dimensions as
circles?
Cone : r1 = x and h1 = 2 x Area of minor segment of circle
Hemisphere : r2 = x = Area of minor sector − Area of (a) 10.4 cm (b) 11.2 cm
triangle formed (c) 12 cm (d) 13 cm
Cylinder : r3 = x and h2 = 3x
θ 1 ⎛ ⎛θ⎞⎞ _ (c) In ΔABC it is given that
= πr 2 − × ⎜ 2 r sin⎜ ⎟ ⎟
360º 2 ⎝ ⎝2⎠⎠ AB = 6 cm, BC = 10 cm
⎛θ⎞ and CA = 8 cm
× rcos ⎜ ⎟
⎝2⎠
θ ⎛θ⎞ ⎛θ⎞ A
= πr 2 − r 2 sin⎜ ⎟ cos ⎜ ⎟
3x 360º ⎝2⎠ ⎝2⎠ r1 r1
120º 22
= × × (2.1)2 − (2.1)2 r3 r2
360º 7
⎛ 120º ⎞ ⎛ 120º ⎞
sin⎜ ⎟ cos ⎜ ⎟ C r3 r2 B
⎝ 2 ⎠ ⎝ 2 ⎠
1 22 21 21
= × × ×
When the solid is placed into the 3 7 10 10
21 21 Let radius of circles A, B and C be r1,
cylinder then the water equal to the − × × sin 60ºcos 60º
volume of solid will be emptied. 10 10 r2 and r3.
462 441 3 1 We have,
Hence, water left in the cylinder = − × ×
= Volume of cylinder − Volume of
100 100 2 2 AB + BC + CA = 6 + 10 + 8
1 ⇒ ( r1 + r2 ) + ( r2 + r3 ) + ( r3 + r1 ) = 24
solid = ( 462 − 110 .25 × 1.732 )
4 100 [from the above figure]
= πr32h2 − πx 3 1
3 = ( 462 − 190.953) ⇒ 2 r1 + 2 r2 + 2 r3 = 24
[Qobtained in question (46)] 100
⇒ 2( r1 + r2 + r3 ) = 24
4 271047
.
= π ⋅ x 2 ⋅ ( 3x ) − πx 3 = ≈ 2.71 cm2 ⇒ r1 + r2 + r3 = 12 cm
3 100
Hence, sum of the radii of the circles is
3 4 3 Hence, approximate area of minor
= 3 πx − πx 12 cm.
3 segment of the circle is 2.71 cm2
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52. What is the length of the altitude _ (c) Q r1 + r2 + r3 = 12 Now, AB2 = AM 2 + BM 2 … (ii)
of the triangle drawn from vertex (from Q.No. 51) Also, AD 2 = AM 2 + DM 2 … (iii)
A on BC ? and r1 + r2 = 6 , r2 + r3 = 10, AB2 − AD 2 = ( AM 2 + BM 2 )
(a) 2.4 cm (b) 3 cm r1 + r3 = 8 − ( AM 2 + DM 2 )
(c) 4 cm (d) 4.8 cm ∴ r1 = 2 cm, r2 = 4 cm, r3 = 6 cm = AM + BM − AM 2 − DM 2
2 2

1 1
1. P = π r12 = × π × (2 )2 = π cm 2 = BM 2 − DM 2 = ( BM + DM ) ( BM − DM )
_ (d) In ΔABC it is given that 4 4
AB = c = 6 cm, = (CM + DM ) ( BM − DM ) (from Eq. (i))
θ
BC = a = 10 cm 2. 9Q + 4R = 9 × 1 × π r22 + 4 = CD × BD
360°
and Hence, AB2 − AD 2 = CD × BD Or
θ
× 2 × π r32 AC 2 − AD 2 = CD × BD
CA = b = 8 cm 360°
θ [since, AB = AC ]
A = 9 × 1 × π ( 4)2
360°
θ
55. If AD = 5 cm, BD = 4 cm and CD = 6
+4 × 2 × π ( 6)2
360° cm, then what is AB equal to ?
b c
144 144 (a) 7 cm (b) 6.5 cm (c) 6 cm (d) 5.5 cm
= π θ1 + π θ2
360° 360° _ (a) Given,
144 AD = 5 cm, BD = 4 cm and CD = 6 cm
C M B = π ( θ1 + θ 2 )
a 360°
We have,
144
a+ b+c = π × 90° [Qθ1 + θ 2 = 90°] AB2 − AD 2 = CD × BD
s= 360°
2 [obtained in question (54)]
= 36 π cm2
where s is semi perimeter ⇒ AB − ( 5)2 = ( 6) × ( 4)
2
Hence, both 1 and 2 are correct.
10 + 8 + 6 ⇒ AB2 − 25 = 24
=

24
2
Directions (Q.Nos. 54 and 55) ⇒ AB2 = 24 + 25 = 49
= = 12 cm Consider the following next two ⇒ AB = 49 = 7 cm
2
questions that follow. Hence, AB is equal to 7 cm.
∴Area of triangle
ABC is triangle in which AB = AC
= s( s − a ) ( s − b ) ( s − c )
and D is any point on BC. Directions (Q.Nos. 56-58) Consider the
1
⇒ × BC × AM following for next three questions that
2 54. Which one of the following is follow.
= 12(12 − 10) (12 − 8) (12 − 6) correct? ABC is a triangle with AB = 16 . cm,
1 (a) AB2 − AD2 = AD × BD
⇒ × 10 × AM = 12 × 2 × 4 × 6 BC = 63. cm and CA = 65
. cm. Let P and Q
2
(b) AC 2 − AD2 = BD × CD be the mid-points of AB and BC
⇒
5 × AM = 4× 3×2 × 4×2 × 3 (c) AB2 − AD2 = 2 AD × BD respectively.
⇒ 5 × AM = 2 × 3 × 2 × 2 (d) AC 2 − AD2 = 2 BD × CD 56. What is AB 2 + 4 BQ 2 equal to ?
24
⇒ AM = _ (b) Given, (a) 41.25 cm2 (b) 42.25 cm2
5
ABC is a triangle in which (c) 43.75 cm2 (d) 44.25 cm2
⇒ AM = 4.8 cm
Hence, the length of the required AB = AC and D is any point on BC _ (b) Given,
altitude is 4.8 cm. Draw AM ⊥ BC In ΔABC, AB = 16
. cm, BC = 6.3 cm
A and CA = 6.5 cm
53. If P, Q and R are the areas of
Q P is mid-point of AB.
sectors at A, B and C within the
∴ AP = BP … (i)
triangle respectively, then which
QQ is mid- point of BC.
of the following is/are correct
∴ BQ = QC … (ii)
1. P = πcm 2
A
2. 9Q + 4 R = 36πcm 2 1 2
B D M C
Select the correct answer using
the code given below: In ΔABM and ΔACM,
P
(a) 1 only AB = AC (given)
(b) 2 only ∠1 = ∠2 (90º)
(c) Both 1 and 2 and AM = AM (common)
Q
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 ⇒ ΔABM ≅ ΔACM
B C
∴ BM = CM [QCPCT] … (i)
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AB = 16
. 59. What is ∠BAP equal to ? _ (b) Let the cost of one pencil, one
⇒ AP + PB = 16
. (a) 30° (b) 40°
notebook and one eraser be x , y and z
respectively.
⇒ PB + PB = 16
. [Q AP = BP ] (c) 45° (d) 60°
Then, according to the question,
⇒ 2 PB = 16
.
_ (c) Given, 5x + 6 y + 7 z = 250 … (i)
⇒ PB = 0.8 … (iii) AB is a diameter of a circle with
and 6x + 4 y + 2 z = 180 … (ii)
BC = 6.3 centre O.
6 × Eq. (i) − 5 × Eq. (ii)
⇒ BQ + QC = 6.3 Radius OP is perpendicular to AB
and Q is any point on arc PB. 30x + 36 y + 42 z = 1500
⇒ BQ + BQ = 6.3 [Q BQ = QC ]
Since, chord PB makes ∠BOP at the 30x + 20 y + 10 z = 900
⇒ 2 BQ = 6.3
centre and ∠BAP at A. − − − −
6.3
⇒ BQ = = 315
. … (iv)
2 16 y + 32 z = 600
Now, AB2 + 4BQ 2 dividing the equation by 8, we get
. )2 = 2.56 + 4( 9.9225)
. )2 + 4( 315
= (16 2 y + 4 z = 75
O Hence, the cost of 2 notebooks and 4
= 2.56 + 39.69 = 42.25 cm2 A B
erasers is ` 75.
Hence, AB2 + 4 BQ 2 = 42.25 cm2

57. What is AQ 2 + CP 2 equal to? 62. How many zeros are there in the
Q product 1 50 × 2 49 × 3 48 ×K×501 ?
2 2
(a) AC . AC
(b) 12 P (a) 262 (b) 261
(c) 1.25 AC 2 . AC 2
(d) 15 (c) 246 (d) 235
1
2 2 ∴∠BAP = ∠BOP
_ (c) AQ + CP 2 _ (a) Given product :
= AB2 + BQ 2 + BP 2 + BC 2 [since, angle made by a chord at a 150 × 2 49 × 3 48 × … × 501.
AC 2 point present on the circle is half of We know one zero is created by
= AC 2 + PQ 2 = AC 2 + the angle made by chord on the multiplication of 2 and 5 i.e., one pair of 2
4
centre] and 5 in multiplication gives one zero.
= AC 2 + 025
. AC 2 = 1.25 AC 2 1
∠BAP = × 90º = 45° In the given multiplication, we will find
58. What is 4(CP 2 − AQ 2 ) equal to? 2 (2 × 5)n.
Hence, ∠BAP is equal to 45º. Here, n represents the number of zeros in
(a) 101.39 cm2 (b) 111.39 cm2
the expression.
(c) 121.39 cm2 (d) 131.39 cm2 60. What is ∠AQP equal to?
We know that, power of 2 will be more
_ (b) (a) 30° (b) 40° than power of 5.
Now, in ΔABQ, (c) 45° (d) 60° Hence, we will find (2 × 5)n with the help of
2 2
AQ = AB + BQ = (16 2
. ) + ( 315
. ) 2 2 5 n only. Because all 5,
_ (c) Since, chord AP makes ∠AOP at n number of times will be paired with 2.
[from Eq. (iv) of question (56)] the centre and ∠AQP at Q.
∴ Number of 5 in product
= 2.56 + 9.9225
= 5 46 × 5 41 × 5 36 × 5 31 × ( 5 2 )26
= 12 .4825 cm2 … (v)
× 5 21 × 516 × 511 × 5 6 × ( 5 2 )1
In ΔBCP,
46 + 41 + 36 + 31 + 52 + 21 + 16 + 11 + 6 + 2
O =5
CP 2 = BC 2 + PB2 = ( 6.3)2 + ( 0.8)2 A B = 5 262 = 5 n
[from Eq. (ii) of qusestion (56)]
n = 262
= 39.69 + 0.64 Hence, there will be 262 zeros in the
= 40.33 cm2 … (vi) given product.
Q
4(CP − AQ 2 )
2
P
63. If p and q ( p > q )are the roots of the
= 4 [40.33 − 12.4825] 1
= 4 [27.8475]
∴∠AQP = ∠AOP equation x 2 − 60x + 899 = 0 then
2
. cm2
= 11139 1 which one of the following is
= × 90º = 45º correct?
Hence, 4(CP 2 − AQ 2 ) equal to 2
. cm2.
11139 Hence, ∠AQP is equal to 45º. (a) p − q − 1 = 0
(b) p − 2q + 27 = 0
Directions (Q.Nos. 59 and 60) 61. 5 pencils, 6 notebooks and
(c) 2 p − q − 30 = 0
Consider the following for the next
7 erasers cost ` 250; whereas 6
(d) 3 p − 2q − 43 = 0
pencils, 4 notebooks and 2
two questions that follows.
erasers cost ` 180. What is the _ (b) Given quadratic equation,
AB is a diameter of a circle with x 2 − 60x + 899 = 0
cost of 2 notebooks and 4
centre O. Radius OP is perpendicular erasers? Roots of the equation are p and q, where
to AB. Let Q be any pont on are PB. (a) ` 90 (b) ` 75 (c) ` 60 (d) ` 40 p> q
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x 2 − 60x + 899 = 0 ⎛ 25 ⎞ x 2 − 8 − ( − x 2 + 2 x + 4)
x − 1 = log10 ⎜ ⎟ ⇒2B =
⇒ x 2 − 31x − 29x + 899 = 0 ⎝ 10 ⎠ x +2
⇒ x ( x − 31) − 29( x − 31) = 0 x − 1 = log10 25 − log10 10 x 2 − 8 + x 2 − 2x − 4
⎡ ⎛ m⎞ ⎤ ⇒2B =
⇒ ( x − 31) ( x − 29) = 0 ⎢Qlog ⎜⎝ n ⎟⎠ = log m − log n⎥ x +2
x = 31 or 29 ⎣ ⎦
2 x 2 − 2 x − 12
x − 1 = log10 5 2 − 1 [Q log a a = 1] ⇒2B =
Here, p = 31 and q = 29 x +2
[Q p > q ] x = log10 5 2
x2 − x − 6
(a) p − q − 1 = 0 x = 2 log10 5 ⇒ B=
x +2
p − q − 1 = 31 − 29 − 1 [Q log a m = mlog a ]
x 2 − 3x + 2 x − 6
= 2 − 1= 1≠ 0 Hence, the value of x is 2 log10 5. =
x +2
(b) p − 2q + 27 = 0 8 48
66. If 96 − 64a 3 + − t 3 = 0, − ( x − 3) ( x + 2 )
p − 2q + 27 = 31 − 2 × 29 + 27 a a3 6 = =x −3
(x + 2 )
= 31 − 58 + 27 = 58 − 58 = 0 then what is a 2 t + 4a 3 equal to?
2x 2 − 7x + 3
Hence, (b) is the correct option. Option (c) is ,
(a) 0 (b) 1 2x − 1
64. If the roots of the equation (c) 2 (d) 3
On solving this further, we get
x 2 − 4 x − log10 N = 0 _ (c) Given, 2 x 2 − 6x − x + 3
8 48 =
96 − 64a + 3
− 3
−t = 0 2x − 1
are real, then what is the a6 a3
2 x ( x − 3) − 1( x − 3)
minimum value of N? 8 48 =
⇒ 6
− 64a 3 − 3
+ 96 = t 3 (2 x − 1)
(a) 0.1 (b) 0.01 a a
(2 x − 1) ( x − 3)
(c) 0.001 (d) 0.0001 ⎛2 ⎞
3
⎛2 ⎞
2
= =x −3
⇒ ⎜ 2 ⎟ − ( 4a )3 − 3⎜ 2 ⎟ × 4a (2 x − 1)
_ (d) Given equation, ⎝a ⎠ ⎝a ⎠
2 Since, value of B and option (c)
x 2 − 4x − log10 N = 0 + 3 × 2 × ( 4a )2 = t 3
a represents the same value.
Roots of the equation will be real
3 2x 2 − 7x + 3
only, when the discriminant ( D ) ≥ 0. ⎛2 ⎞ Hence, B is equal to .
⇒ ⎜ 2 − 4a ⎟ = t 3 2x − 1
For ax 2 + bx + c = 0, D = b 2 − 4ac ⎝a ⎠
For x 2 − 4x − log10 N = 0 2 2 − 4a 3 x4
⇒t = − 4a ⇒ t = 68. What is
a = 1, b = − 4 and c = − log10 N a 2
a 2
( x 2 − y 2 )( x 2 − z 2 )
∴ b 2 − 4ac ≥ 0 [Q roots are real ⇒ a 2t = 2 − 4a 3
(given)] ⇒ a 2t + 4a 3 = 2
y4
+
⇒ ( − 4)2 − 4(1) ( − log10 N ) ≥ 0 Hence, a 2 t + 4a 3 = 2 (y 2 − x 2 )(y 2 − z 2 )
⇒ 16 + 4 log10 N ≥ 0
x2 −8 z4
⇒ 4 log10 N ≥ − 16 67. If A + B = and − equal to?
⇒ log10 N ≥ − 4 x +2 (z 2 − x 2 )(z 2 − y 2 )
⇒ N ≥ (10)− 4 [on taking − x 2 + 2x + 4 (a) −1 (b) 0
anti-logarithm] A −B = , then what
x +2 (c) 1 (d) x2 + y2 + z2
1
⇒ N≥ is B equal to ?
10000 _ (c) Given expression,
⇒ N ≥ 0.0001 x2 − 4 x2 − 4 x4
(a) (b)
Hence, the minimum value of N is x2 + 4 x + 4 x2 − 4 x + 4 ( x − y ) ( x 2 − z2 )
2 2

0.0001. 2 2
2x −7x + 3 2x + 7x − 3 y4
(c) (d) +
65. If 5 x − 1 = (25 2x − 1 2x − 1 ( y − x )( y 2 − z2 )
2 2
. ) log10 5 , then what is
the value of x ? _ (c) Given, +
z4
(a) 1 (b) log10 2 x −8 2 ( z − x ) ( z2 − y 2 )
2 2
A+ B= … (i)
(c) log10 5 (d) 2 log10 5 x +2 x4
=
_ (d) Given, 5 log10
( 2. 5)
= (2 .5)log10 5
2
− x + 2x + 4 ( x − y ) ( x 2 − z2 )
2 2
and A − B = … (ii)
−1 log10 x +2 y4
⇒ 5x = ( 5) (2.5) −
By Eq. (i) − Eq. (ii), we get (x − y2 )
2

[Q alog( b ) = blog( a) ] ( y 2 − z2 )
( A + B) − A − B)
On comparing LHS and RHS, we get
x 2 − 8 ( − x 2 + 2 x + 4) z4
x − 1 = log10(2.5) = − +
x +2 x +2 ( x 2 − z2 ) ( y 2 − z2 )
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x 4 ( y 2 − z2 ) − y 4 ( x 2 − z2 ) x y The numbers are 2 × 6, 3 × 6 and 5 × 6

+ z4 ( x 2 − y 2 ) 70. If = i.e., 12, 18 and 30.
= b + c −a b − c −a
( x 2 − y 2 ) ( x 2 − z2 ) ( y 2 − z2 ) Sum of the numbers
z = 12 + 18 + 30 = 60
4 2
x (y − z ) − y x + y z 2 4 2 4 2
= = k then what is
+ z4 x 2 − z4 y 2 a +b −c Hence, sum of the numbers is 60.
=
( x 2 − y 2 ) ( x 2 − z2 ) ( y 2 − z2 ) x 2 + y 2 + z 2 − 2xy − 2yz + 2zx 72. Consider the following inequalities
x 4 ( y 2 − z2 ) − y 4 x 2 + z4 x 2 equal to ?
+ y 4 z2 − z4 y 2 a2 −b2 a −b
= (a) k 2 (a2 + b 2 + c 2 ) 1. > where a > b > 0
2 2
(x − y ) (x − z ) ( y − z ) 2 2 2 2
a +b
2 2 a +b
(b) k 2 (a2 − b 2 + c 2 )
x 4 ( y 2 − z2 ) − x 2( y 4 − z4 )
(c) k 2 (a + b + c )2 a3 +b3 a2 +b2
=
+ y 2 z2( y 2 − z2 ) 2. > only when
( x 2 − y 2 )( x 2 − z2 )( y 2 − z2 ) (d) k 2 (a − b + c )2 a2 +b2 a +b
x 4 ( y 2 − z2 ) − x 2( y 2 − z2 ) a>b>0
_ (c) Given,
( y 2 + z2 ) + y 2 z2( y 2 − z2 ) Which of the above is/are correct ?
= x
=
y
( x 2 − y 2 ) ( x 2 − z2 ) ( y 2 − z2 ) b+ c − a b−c − a (a) 1 only
( y 2 − z2 )[x 4 − x 2 y 2 z (b) 2 only
= =k
− x 2 z2 + y 2 z2 ] a+ b−c (c) Both 1 and 2
=
( x 2 − y 2 ) ( x 2 − z2 )( y 2 − z2 ) ⇒ x = k( b + c − a ), … (i) (d) Neither 1 nor 2
[x 4 − x 2 z2 − x 2 y 2 + y 2 z2 ] y = k( b − c − a ) … (ii) _ (a) Given inequalities:
=
( x 2 − y 2 ) ( x 2 − z2 ) and z = k( a + b − c ) … (iii) a2 − b 2 a−b
2 2 2 1. > where a > b > 0
2 2
x (x − z ) − y (x − z )2 2 2 2 x + y + z − 2 xy − 2 yz + 2 zx a2 + b 2 a+ b
=
( x 2 − y 2 ) ( x 2 − z2 ) = ( y − x − z)2 i.e., a and b are positive and a > b.
= k ( b − c − a ) − k( b + c − a ) (a − b ) (a + b ) (a − b )
( x 2 − z2 ) ( x 2 − y 2 ) ⇒ >
= − k( a + b − c )]2 ]
( x 2 − y 2 ) ( x 2 − z2 ) a2 + b 2 (a + b )
[from Eq. (i), Eq. (ii) and Eq. (iii)]
a+ b 1
=1 = k 2[b − c − a − ( b + c − a ) ⇒ >
a2 + b 2 a+ b
Hence, the given expression is equal − ( a + b − c )]2
to 1. 2 [Q( a − b ) is a positive number]
= k [b − c − a − b − c + a − a
⇒ ( a + b )2 > a 2 + b 2
69. If (2ab − b ) : (6a − ab ) = 1 : 6,
2 2
− b + c] 2
⇒ a 2 + b 2 + 2 ab > a 2 + b 2
then what is (a + b ) : (a − b ) equal = k 2[b − b − b − c − c + c
⇒ 2 ab > 0
to? − a + a − a]2
which is true. [Qa > 0 and b > 0]
(a) 3 only = k 2[− b − c − a ]2
a3 + b 3
a2 + b 2
(b) 5 only = k 2( a + b + c )2 2. > only when
a2 + b 2 a+ b
(c) −3 or 3 Hence, x 2 + y 2 + z2 − 2 xy
− 2 yz + 2 xz = k 2( a + b + c )2 a> b> 0
(d) −5 or 5
Since, a and b are positive.
2 ab − b 2 1 71. If three positive numbers are in
_ (d) 2
= ⇒ (a + b ) (a3 + b 3 )
6a − ab 6 the ratio 2 : 3 : 5 and the sum of
> (a2 + b 2 ) (a2 + b 2 )
⇒ 12 ab − 6b = 6a − ab 2 2 their squares is 1368, then what
⇒ a + ab + ba 3 + b 4
4 3
⇒ 6a 2 − 13ab + 6b 2 = 0 is sum of the numbers?
> a 4 + b 4 + 2 a 2b 2
⇒ 6a 2 − 9ab − 4ab + 6b 2 = 0 (a) 30 (b) 45
⇒ ab 3 + ba 3 > 2 a 2b 2
⇒ 3a(2 a − 3b ) − 2 b(2 a − 3b ) = 0 (c) 60 (d) 75
⇒ ab( b + a ) − 2 a 2b 2 > 0
2 2
⇒ (2 a − 3b ) ( 3a − 2 b ) = 0 _ (c) Given, the ratio of three positive
numbers is 2 : 3 : 5. ⇒ ab[b 2 + a 2 − 2 ab ] > 0
a 3 a 2
= , = ⇒ ab ( a − b )2 > 0
b 2 b 3 Let three numbers be 2 a, 3a and 5a.
a+ b 3+2 According to the question, ∴ If a and b are positive then the given
= inequalities forms into ab( a − b )2 > 0,
a−b 3−2 2 2 2
(2 a ) + ( 3a ) + ( 5a ) = 1368 which is true but here, it is not necessary
a+ b 2 + 3 ⇒ 4a 2 + 9a 2 + 25a 2 = 1368 that a > b.
or =
a−b 2 −3 ⇒ 38a 2 = 1368 The inequality is true for b > a > 0 also.
= 5 or − 5 ⇒ a2 =
1368
= 36 i.e., a > b > 0 is not the only condition.
a+ b 38 Hence, option (a) is correct.
Hence, is equal to − 5 or 5.
a−b ⇒ a=6
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73. Let work done by (3n − 1) men in From Eq. (i), we get _ (a) Given,
ay − bx = ck … (ii) Area of rectangular garden
(2n + 1) days be x and work done
by (3n + 1) men in ( 4n − 3) days be cx − az = bk … (iii) = 375m2 … (i)
y. If x : y = 6 : 11, then what is the bz − cy = ak … (iv) Sum of the lengths of three sides of
value n ? Multiplying Eq. (ii) by c, we get garden = 65 m … (ii)

(a) 6 (b) 7 acy − bcx = c 2k … (v) Let length and breadth of the garden be x
and y m.
(c) 8 (d) 9 Multiplying Eq. (iii) by b, we get
x
bcx − abz = b 2k … (vi)
_ (b) Let all the men do the same
amount of work in one day and one Multiplying Eq. (iv) by a, we get
day work of each men = 1unit; we get abz − acy = a 2k … (vii) y y
Amount of work done by( 3n − 1) men Adding Eq. (v), Eq. (vi) and Eq. (vii),
in (2 n + 1) days we get x
= x = ( 3n − 1) (2 n + 1) units of work. acy − bcx + bcx − abz + abz
Similarly, amount of work done by − acy = k( a 2 + b 2 + c 2 ) Then,
( 3n + 1) men in ( 4n − 3) days ⇒ 0 = k( a 2 + b 2 + c 2 ) x × y = 375 m2 [from Eq. (i)] … (iii)
= y = ( 3n + 1) ( 4n − 3) units of work. Since, a, b and c are not zero. x + y + x = 65 [from Eq. (ii)]
According to the question, ∴ k=0 ⇒ 2 x + y = 65
x 6
= Put k = 0 into Eq. (ii), Eq (iii) and Eq. ⇒ y = 65 − 2 x … (iv)
y 11 (iv), we get From Eq. (iv), put y = 65 − 2 x into Eq.
( 3n − 1) (2 n + 1) 6 x y
⇒ = *1) ay = bx ⇒ = … (viii) (iii), we get
( 3n + 1) ( 4n − 3) 11 a b x ⋅ ( 65 − 2 x ) = 375
6n 2 + 3n − 2 n − 1 x z
⇒ =
6 *2) cx = az ⇒ = … (ix) ⇒ 65x − 2 x 2 = 375
12 n2 − 9n + 4n − 3 11 a c
⇒ 2 x 2 − 65x + 375 = 0
z y
2
6n + n − 1 6 *3) bz = cy ⇒ = … (x) 2
⇒ 2 x − 50x − 15x + 375 = 0
⇒ = c b
12 n2 − 5n − 3 11 x y ⇒ 2 x ( x − 25) − 15( x − 25) = 0
Eq. (viii) says = is correct.
⇒ a b ⇒ ( x − 25) (2 x − 15) = 0
66n2 + 11n − 11 = 72 n2 − 30n − 18 Now, ⇒ x = 25 or
15
⇒ 2
0 = 6n − 41n − 7 z⋅ a 2
From Eq. (ix), x = and from Eq.
⇒ 6n2 − 42 n + n − 7 = 0 c When x = 25
z⋅ b ⇒ y = 65 − 2 × 25
⇒ 6n( n − 7 ) + 1( n − 7 ) = 0 (x), y =
c
⇒ ( n − 7 ) ( 6n + 1) = 0 [from Eq. (iv))]
x + y+ z
1 Put into , we get ⇒ y = 15
n = 7, n ≠ − a+ b+c
6 Perimeter = 2( x + y) = 2(25 + 15)
z⋅ a z⋅ b = 2( 40) = 80 m
[Qnumber of men can’t be negative] + + z
⇒ c c
Hence, the value of n is 7. When, x =
15
a+ b+c
2
ay − bx cx − az bz − cy
74. If = = , z⋅ a + z⋅ b + z⋅c
⇒ y = 65 − 2 ×
15
c b a = c 2
then which of the following is/are a+ b+c
⇒ y = 50
correct ? z( a + b + c ) 1 z ⎛ 15 ⎞
x y = ⋅ = Perimeter = 2( x + y) = 2 ⎜ + 50⎟
1. = c (a + b + c ) c ⎝2 ⎠
a b Hence, both the Statements 1 and 2 = 15 + 100 = 115m
x +y +z z
2. = are correct. As per the given options, perimeter of the
a +b +c c
75. A person wishes to fence 375 m 2 garden is 80 m.
Select the correct answer using rectangular garden. He has 65 m
the code given below: of barbed wire and is able to
Directions (Q.Nos. 76-79) Consider the
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only fence only three sides of the following for next four questions that
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 garden. What is the perimeter of follow.
the garden? The following pie charts show the
_ (c) Let percentage of different categories
ay − bx cx − az bz − cy (a) 80 m
= = =k ( A, B, C, D, E and F) of employees in a
c b a (b) 84 m
… (i) (c) 90 m company in the year 2019 and 2020. The
In the given condition we know that (d) 100 m total number of employees was 4000 in
a, b and c can not be zero. 2019 and 5000 in 2020.