MATHS MAHA MARATHON

100 MOST REPEATED PYQs

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What is the HCF of the smallest prime number and smallest composite number?
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△ABC is such that AB = 3 cm, BC = 2 cm and CA = 2.5 cm. △DEF is

similar to △ABC. If EF = 4 cm, then the perimeter of △DEF is ____.
 Question 4

The ratio of the corresponding sides of two similar triangles is 1 : 3. The ratio
of their corresponding heights is ____
 Question 5

Three circles touch each other externally. The distance between their
centres is 5 cm, 6 cm and 7 cm. Find the radii of the circles.
 Question 6

A tangent PQ at a point P on a circle of radius 5 cm meets a line through

the center O at a point Q so that OQ = 13 cm. Find PQ.
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A coin is tossed two times. Find the probability of getting at most one head.
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Find the curved surface area of a hemisphere of radius 3.5 cm.

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If the curved surface area of a cylinder of height 14 cm is 88 sq. cm, then

find the diameter of the cylinder.
 Question 12

Two cubes of side 4cm are joined as shown below. Find the surface area of the
resulting cuboid.

4 cm 4 cm
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The length of the shadow of a pole is equal to the length of the pole, then
find the angle of elevation of the sun.
 Question 14

If tan θ + sec θ = 4, then find the value of cos θ.

 Question 15

Find 21st term of the AP whose first two terms are –3 and 4.
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 Question 18
Consider the following frequency distribution. What is the upper limit of the
median class?
 Question 19

Find the distance between the points (a + b, b + c) and (a – b, c – b).

Find the distance between the points (a + b, b + c) and (a – b, c – b).
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A card is drawn at random from a well shuffled pack of 52 playing cards. Find
the probability of getting neither a red card nor a queen.
 Question 99
A card is drawn at random from a well shuffled pack of 52 playing cards. Find the
probability of getting neither a red card nor a queen.
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If HCF of 65 and 117 is expressible in the form 65n – 117, find the value of n.
 Question 22

If HCF of 65 and 117 is expressible in the form 65n – 117, find the value of n.
 Question 23

Find the largest number which on dividing 1251, 9377 and 15628 leaves
remainders 1, 2 and 3 respectively.
 Question 23

Find the largest number which on dividing 1251, 9377 and 15628 leaves remainders
1, 2 and 3 respectively.
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Find a quadratic polynomial whose zeros are 1 and –3. Verify the relation between
the coefficients and zeros of the polynomial.
 Question 26

Find a quadratic polynomial whose zeros are 1 and –3. Verify the relation between
the coefficients and zeros of the polynomial.
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 Question 31
Find the values of x and y if the median for the following data is 31.
Class Mark Frequency
0 – 10 5
10 – 20 X
20 – 30 6
30 – 40 Y
40 – 50 6
50 – 60 5
 Question 95
Find the values of x and y if the median for the following data is 31.
Class Mark Frequency
0 – 10 5
10 – 20 X
20 – 30 6
30 – 40 Y
40 – 50 6
50 – 60 5
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If the sum of two natural numbers is 8 and their product is 15, find the numbers.
 Question 34
If the sum of two natural numbers is 8 and their product is 15, find the numbers.
 Question 35
The difference of squares of two numbers is 204. The square of the smaller
number is 4 less than 10 times the larger number. Find the two numbers.
 Question 35
The difference of squares of two numbers is 204. The square of the smaller
number is 4 less than 10 times the larger number. Find the two numbers.
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 Question 37
A number consists of two digits. When the number is divided by the sum of its
digits, the quotient is 7. If 27 is subtracted from the number, the digits
interchange their places.
Find the number.
 Question 37
A number consists of two digits. When the number is divided by the sum of its
digits, the quotient is 7. If 27 is subtracted from the number, the digits
interchange their places.
Find the number.
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 Question 41
4 chairs and 3 tables cost Rs.2100 & 5 chairs and 2 tables cost Rs.1750.
Find the cost of one chair and one table separately.
 Question 41
4 chairs and 3 tables cost Rs.2100 & 5 chairs and 2 tables cost Rs.1750. Find
the cost of one chair and one table separately.
 Question 42
Given below is the distribution of weekly pocket money received by students of a
class. Calculate the pocket money that is received by most of the students.
Pocket Money Number of
(in Rs) students
0 – 20 2
20 – 40 2
40 – 60 3
60 – 80 12
80 – 100 18
100 – 120 5
120 – 140 2
 Question 42
Given below is the distribution of weekly pocket money received by students of a
class. Calculate the pocket money that is received by most Pocket
of theMoney
students.
Number of
(in Rs) students
0 – 20 2
20 – 40 2
40 – 60 3
60 – 80 12
80 – 100 18
100 – 120 5
120 – 140 2
 Question 42
8 men and 12 boys can finish a piece of work in 10 days, while 6 men and 8
boys can finish it in 14 days. Find the time taken by one man alone and that
by one boy alone to finish the work.
 Question 42
8 men and 12 boys can finish a piece of work in 10 days, while 6 men and 8
boys can finish it in 14 days. Find the time taken by one man alone and that
by one boy alone to finish the work.
 Question 43
Find the value of p for which the quadratic equation px(x – 3) + 9 = 0 has
equal roots.
 Question 43
Find the value of p for which the quadratic equation px(x – 3) + 9 = 0 has
equal roots.
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An integer is chosen between 0 and 100. What is the probability that it is
(i) divisible by 7?
(ii) not divisible by 7?
 Question 45
An integer is chosen between 0 and 100. What is the probability that it is
(i) divisible by 7?
(ii) not divisible by 7?
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Find the consecutive natural numbers, the sum of whose squares is 145.
 Question 47
Find the consecutive natural numbers, the sum of whose squares is 145.
 Question 48
Some students arranged a picnic. The budget for food was Rs. 240. Because
four students of the group failed to go, the cost of food to each student got
increased by Rs. 5. How many students went for the picnic?
 Question 48
Some students arranged a picnic. The budget for food was Rs. 240. Because
four students of the group failed to go, the cost of food to each student got
increased by Rs. 5. How many students went for the picnic?
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 Question 53
If Ritu were younger by 5 years than what she really is, then the square of her
age would have been 11 more than five times her present age. What is her
present age?
 Question 53
If Ritu were younger by 5 years than what she really is, then the square of her
age would have been 11 more than five times her present age. What is her
present age?
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Which term of the A.P. 3, 12, 21, 30,.... will be 90 more than its 50th term ?
 Question 55
Which term of the A.P. 3, 12, 21, 30,.... will be 90 more than its 50th term ?
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 Question 57
If in an A.P., the sum of first m terms is n and the sum of its first n terms is
m, then prove that the sum of its first (m + n) terms is –(m + n).
 Question 57
If in an A.P., the sum of first m terms is n and the sum of its first n terms is
m, then prove that the sum of its first (m + n) terms is –(m + n).
 Question 58
Find the sum of all 11 terms of an A.P. whose middle term is 30.
 Question 58
Find the sum of all 11 terms of an A.P. whose middle term is 30.
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 Question 60
Find the common difference of an A.P. whose first term is 5 and the sum of
its first four terms is half the sum of its next four terms.
 Question 60
Find the common difference of an A.P. whose first term is 5 and the sum of its
first four terms is half the sum of its next four terms.
 Question 42
If ∆ABC ~ ∆RPQ, AB = 3 cm, BC = 5 cm, AC = 6 cm, RP = 6 cm and PQ =
10, then find QR.
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If ∆ABC ~ ∆RPQ, AB = 3 cm, BC = 5 cm, AC = 6 cm, RP = 6 cm and PQ =

10, then find QR.
 Question 61

In the figure ABC and DBC are two right triangles. Prove that AP × PC = BP × PD.
 Question 61

In the figure ABC and DBC are two right triangles. Prove that AP × PC = BP × PD.
 Question 62
In the given figure, CD || LA and DE || AC. Find the length of CL if BE =
4 cm and EC = 2 cm.
 Question 62
In the given figure, CD || LA and DE || AC. Find the length of CL if BE =
4 cm and EC = 2 cm.
 Question 63

In the figure, if DE || OB and EF || BC, then prove that DF || OC.

 Question 63

In the figure, if DE || OB and EF || BC, then prove that DF || OC.

 Question 64
∆ABC ~ ∆PQR. AD is the median to BC and PM is the median to QR. Prove that
AB/PQ=AD/PM.
 Question 64
∆ABC ~ ∆PQR. AD is the median to BC and PM is the median to QR. Prove that
AB/PQ=AD/PM.
 Question 65
In the given figure, ∆ABC is right-angled at C and DE ⊥ AB. Prove that ∆ABC ~
∆ADE and hence find the lengths of AE and DE.
 Question 65
In the given figure, ∆ABC is right-angled at C and DE ⊥ AB. Prove that ∆ABC ~
∆ADE and hence find the lengths of AE and DE.
 Question 66
Let ABC be a triangle and D and E be two points on side AB such that AD = BE.
If DP || BC and EQ || AC, then prove that PQ || AB.
 Question 66
Let ABC be a triangle and D and E be two points on side AB such that AD = BE.
If DP || BC and EQ || AC, then prove that PQ || AB.
 Question 67
In Figure, AB ⊥ BC, FG ⊥ BC and DE ⊥ AC. Prove that ∆ADE ~ ∆GCF.
 Question 67
In Figure, AB ⊥ BC, FG ⊥ BC and DE ⊥ AC. Prove that ∆ADE ~ ∆GCF.
 Question 68
Find the distance of the point (-3, 4) from the x-axis.
 Question 68
Find the distance of the point (-3, 4) from the x-axis.
 Question 69
In which quadrant the point P that divides the line segment joining the points A(2,
-5) and B(5,2) in the ratio 2 : 3 lies?
 Question 69
In which quadrant the point P that divides the line segment joining the points A(2,
-5) and B(5,2) in the ratio 2 : 3 lies?
 Question 70
Find the positive value of m for which the distance between the points A(5,-3)
and B(13,m) is 10 units.
 Question 70
Find the positive value of m for which the distance between the points A(5,-3)
and B(13,m) is 10 units.
 Question 71
The x-coordinate of a point P is twice its y-coordinate. If P is equidistant from
Q(2, -5) and R(-3, 6), find the coordinates of P.
 Question 71
The x-coordinate of a point P is twice its y-coordinate. If P is equidistant from
Q(2, -5) and R(-3, 6), find the coordinates of P.
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The base BC of an equilateral triangleQuestion 74 on y-axis. The coordinates of
ABC lies
point C are
(0, -3). The origin is the mid-point of the base. Find the coordinates of the
points A and B. Also find the coordinates of another point D such that BACD is
a rhombus.
The base BC of an equilateral triangleQuestion 74 on y-axis. The coordinates of
ABC lies
point C are
(0, -3). The origin is the mid-point of the base. Find the coordinates of the
points A and B. Also find the coordinates of another point D such that BACD is
a rhombus.
 Question 75
If the point P (k-1,2) is equidistant from the points A(3,k) and B (k, 5), find the
values of k.
 Question 75
If the point P (k-1,2) is equidistant from the points A(3,k) and B (k, 5), find the
values of k.
 Question 76
Find the ratio in which the line segment joining the points A(3, -3) and B(-2,
7) is divided by x-axis. Also find the coordinates of the point of division.
 Question 76
Find the ratio in which the line segment joining the points A(3, -3) and B(-2,
7) is divided by x-axis. Also find the coordinates of the point of division.
 Question 77
Find a point P on the y-axis which is equidistant from the points A(4,8) and
B(- 6, 6). Also find the distance AP.
 Question 77
Find a point P on the y-axis which is equidistant from the points A(4,8) and B(-
6, 6). Also find the distance AP.
 Question 60
Prove that the points A(2, -1), B(3, 4), C(-2, 3) and D(-3, -2) are the
vertices of a rhombus ABCD. Is ABCD a square?
 Question 60
Prove that the points A(2, -1), B(3, 4), C(-2, 3) and D(-3, -2) are the
vertices of a rhombus ABCD. Is ABCD a square?
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An aeroplane is flying at a height of 300 m above the ground. Flying at this
height, the angles of depression from the aeroplane of two points on both banks
of a river in opposite directions are 45° and 30° respectively. Find the width of
the river.
 Question 85
An aeroplane is flying at a height of 300 m above the ground. Flying at this
height, the angles of depression from the aeroplane of two points on both banks
of a river in opposite directions are 45° and 30° respectively. Find the width of
the river.
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 Question 90
In the following figure, XP and XQ are tangents from X to the circle with centre
O. R is a point on the circle. Prove that XA + AR = XB + BR.
P
A

R X
O

B
Q
 Question 90
In the following figure, XP and XQ are tangents from X to the circle with centre
O. R is a point on the circle. Prove that XA + AR = XB + BR.
P
A

R X
O

B
Q
 Question 91
Prove that opposite sides of a quadrilateral circumscribing a circle subtend
supplementary angles at the center of the circle.
 Question 91
Prove that opposite sides of a quadrilateral circumscribing a circle subtend
supplementary angles at the center of the circle.
 Question 91
Two different dice are tossed together. Find the probability.
(i) that the number on each die is even.
(ii) that the sum of numbers appearing on the two dice is 5.
 Question 91
Two different dice are tossed together. Find the probability.
(i) that the number on each die is even.
(ii) that the sum of numbers appearing on the two dice is 5.
 Question 92
Two concentric circles are of radii 5 cm and 3 cm. Find the length of the chord of
the larger circle which touches the smaller circle.
 Question 92
Two concentric circles are of radii 5 cm and 3 cm. Find the length of the chord of
the larger circle which touches the smaller circle.
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A
P

B Q C
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A
P

B Q C
 Question 94
In the following figure, from an external point P, two tangents PT and PS are
drawn to a circle with centre O and radius r. If OP = 2r, then show that ∠
OTS = ∠ OST = 30°.
T

O P
Q

S
 Question 94
In the following figure, from an external point P, two tangents PT and PS are drawn
to a circle with centre O and radius r. If OP = 2r, then show that ∠ OTS = ∠
OST = 30°.
T

O P
Q

S
 Question 78
O is the centre of a circle of radius 5 cm. T is a point such that OT = 13 cm
and OT intersects circle at E. If AB is a tangent to the circle at E, find the
length of AB, where TP and TQ are two tangents to the circle.
P
A
5 cm
O E T

B
Q
 Question 78
O is the centre of a circle of radius 5 cm. T is a point such that OT = 13 cm
and OT intersects circle at E. If AB is a tangent to the circle at E, find the
length of AB, where TP and TQ are two tangents to the circle.
P
A
5 cm
O E T

B
Q
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 Question 96
Find the area of the shaded region in figure, where APD, AQB, BRC and CSD are
semi-circles of diameter 14 cm, 3.5 cm, 7 cm and 3.5 cm respectively.
 Question 96
Find the area of the shaded region in figure, where APD, AQB, BRC and CSD are
semi-circles of diameter 14 cm, 3.5 cm, 7 cm and 3.5 cm respectively.
 Question 97
From a thin metallic piece, in the shape of a trapezium ABCD in which AB||
CD and ∠BCD= 90°, a quarter circle BFEC is removed (See figure). Given AB
= BC = 3.5 cm and DE = 2 cm, calculate the area of the remaining (shaded)
part of the metal sheet.
From a thin metallic piece, in the shape of a trapezium ABCD in which AB|| CD and
∠BCD= 90°, a quarter circle BFEC is removed (See figure). Given AB = BC = 3.5
cm and DE = 2 cm, calculate the area of the remaining (shaded) part of the metal
sheet.
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 Question 98
In the given figure, ABC is a triangle right-angled at B, with AB = 14 cm and
BC = 24 cm. With the vertices A, B and C as centers, arcs are drawn each of
radius 7 cm. Find the area of the shaded region.
 Question 98
In the given figure, ABC is a triangle right-angled at B, with AB = 14 cm and BC
= 24 cm. With the vertices A, B and C as centers, arcs are drawn each of radius 7
cm. Find the area of the shaded region.
 Question 99
Two cones have their heights in the ratio 1:3 and radii in the ratio 3:1. What is
their ratio of their volumes?
 Question 99
Two cones have their heights in the ratio 1:3 and radii in the ratio 3:1. What is
their ratio of their volumes?
 Question 100
A wooden article was made by scooping out a hemisphere from each end of a
solid cylinder, as shown in figures. If the height of the cylinder is 10cm and
its base is of radius 3.5cm, find the total surface area of the article.
 Question 100
A wooden article was made by scooping out a hemisphere from each end of a solid
cylinder, as shown in figures. If the height of the cylinder is 10cm and its base is
of radius 3.5cm, find the total surface area of the article.
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 Question 87
Find the number of spherical lead shots, each of diameter 6 𝑐𝑚 that can be
made from a solid cuboid of lead having dimensions 24 𝑐𝑚 × 22 𝑐𝑚 × 12 𝑐m.
 Question 87
Find the number of spherical lead shots, each of diameter 6 𝑐𝑚 that can be made
from a solid cuboid of lead having dimensions 24 𝑐𝑚 × 22 𝑐𝑚 × 12 𝑐m.
 Question 88
A cylindrical tub, whose diameter is 12 cm and height 15 cm is full of
ice-cream. The whole ice-cream is to be divided into 10 children in equal
ice-cream cones, with conical base surmounted by hemispherical top. If the
height of conical portion is twice the diameter of base, find the diameter of
conical part of ice-cream cone.
 Question 88
A cylindrical tub, whose diameter is 12 cm and height 15 cm is full of ice-cream.
The whole ice-cream is to be divided into 10 children in equal ice-cream cones,
with conical base surmounted by hemispherical top. If the height of conical portion
is twice the diameter of base, find the diameter of conical part of ice-cream cone.
 Question 89
If the total surface area of a solid hemisphere is 462 cm², find its volume.
 Question 89
If the total surface area of a solid hemisphere is 462 cm², find its volume.
 Question 90
The largest possible sphere is carved out of a wooden solid cube of side 7 cm.
Find the volume of the wood left.
 Question 90
The largest possible sphere is carved out of a wooden solid cube of side 7 cm. Find
the volume of the wood left.
 Question 91
A 5 m wide cloth is used to make a conical tent of base diameter 14 m and
height 24 m. Find the cost of cloth used at the rate 25 rupees/metre.
 Question 91
A 5 m wide cloth is used to make a conical tent of base diameter 14 m and height
24 m. Find the cost of cloth used at the rate 25 rupees/metre.
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 Question 94
If the mean of the following distribution is 50, find the value of p.
Class Mark Frequency
0 – 20 17
20 – 40 P
40 – 60 32
60 – 80 24
80 – 100 19
 Question 94
If the mean of the following distribution is 50, find the value Class
of p.Mark Frequency
0 – 20 17
20 – 40 P
40 – 60 32
60 – 80 24
80 – 100 19
 Question 96
The marks obtained by 110 students in an examination are given below. Find
the mean marks of the students. Frequenc
Marks
y
30 – 35 14
35 – 40 16
40 – 45 28
45 – 50 23
50 – 55 18
55 – 60 8
60 – 65 3
 Question 96
The marks obtained by 110 students in an examination are given below. Find the
mean marks of the students. Frequenc
Marks
y
30 – 35 14
35 – 40 16
40 – 45 28
45 – 50 23
50 – 55 18
55 – 60 8
60 – 65 3
 Question 98
Cards marked with number 3, 4, 5, …, 50 are placed in a box and mixed
thoroughly. A card is drawn at random from the box. Find the probability that
the selected card bears a perfect square number.
 Question 98
Cards marked with number 3, 4, 5, …, 50 are placed in a box and mixed
thoroughly. A card is drawn at random from the box. Find the probability that the
selected card bears a perfect square number.