SAMPLE PAPER

4
SOLVED

MATHEMATICS
(STANDARD)
Time Allowed: 90 Minutes Maximum Marks: 40

General Instructions: Same instructions as given in the Sample Paper 1.

SECTION - A 16 marks
(Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Any 16 questions are to be attempted.)

1. A quadratic polynomial with sum and 6. Ramesh draws a card randomly from a deck
1 1 of 52 cards. The probability that this card
product of zeroes as – and , respectively, bears an even number in black is:
4 4
is: 1 1
(a) (b)
13 52
(a) 4x2 – x + 1 (b) 4x2 + x + 1 2 5
(c) (d)
(c) 4x2 + x – 1 (d) 4x2 – x – 1 13 26

2. In a DABC right-angled at B, AB : AC = 1 : 2. 7. As shown in the figure, MN = QP and on

cot A + tan C producing MN and QP, they intersect at R. If
Then the value of is: MQ || NP and ∠NMQ = 65°, calculate ∠R.
sin B + cos B
M
2 3+1
(a) (b) N
3 2
65º
2 2− 3
(c) 2 (d) 3−1 R

3. The value of sin2 60° + 2 tan 45° – cos2 30° is : P

(a) 0 (b) 1 Q
1 (a) 30° (b) 25°
(c) 2 (d)
3 (c) 35° (d) 50°
4. What will be the decimal expansion of the
27 8. Find a relation between a and b, for which
rational number ? the system of equations ax + 2y = 7 and 3x +
1250
by = 16 represents parallel lines.
(a) 0.0125 (b) 0.0021 (a) a – b = 5 (b) a + 2b = 7
(c) 0.0315 (d) 0.0216 (c) ab = 6 (d) a = 2b
5. What is the point on y-axis which is 9. Calculate the value of a2 – b2, where a, b are
equidistant from the points (2, 3) and (–4, 1)? zeroes of the polynomial x2 – 5x + 6.
(a) (0, –1) (b) (0, 1) (a) 0 (b) 2
(c) (0, 2) (d) (0, –2) (c) 7 (d) 5.
10. A number is selected from the numbers student gets the same number of pens and
1, 2 ..., 15. What is the probability that it is a pencils?
multiple of 4? (a) 70 (b) 93
7 2 (c) 91 (d) 82
(a) (b)
15 5
1 2 16. Calculate the value of a, if x = a and y = b is
(c) (d) the solution of the linear equations x – y = 2
5 15
11. From where does the graph of the equation and x + y = 4.
x – y = 0 passes? (a) 1 (b) 3
(a) x-axis (c) 2 (d) 0
(b) y-axis 17. Evaluate tan , if sin + cos = 2 cos ,
(c) Origin ( ≠ 90°).
(d) Data insufficient (a) 0 (b) 2
3 (c) 2 +1 (d) 2–1
12. What is the value of – , if sin = and
2 18. A rational number in its decimal expansion
cos = 0?
(a) 0° (b) 30° is 1.7321. If the number is expressed in the
p
(c) 45° (d) 60° form of , then q must be of the form:
q
13. If (x – 2) is a factor of polynomial p(x) = x3 + (a) 2m 7n (b) 3m 5n
2x2 – kx + 10, then the value of k is:
(c) 2m 5n (d) 3m 7n
(a) 10 (b) 11
(c) 12 (d) 13 19. What is the value of k in the quadratic
polynomial kx2 + 4x + 3k, if the sum of the
14. A(3, 2) and B(–2, 1) are two vertices of DABC. zeroes is equal to their product ?
5 1 4 2
If G  , −  is the centroid of DABC, then the (a) − (b)
3 3 3 3
coordinates of vertex C are: 1
(c) (d) –5
(a) (4, –4) (b) (1, –4) 0
20. Find the value of k for which the linear
(c) (3, 2) (d) (9, 7)
equations x + 2y = 3 and 5x + ky = 7, does not
15. What will be the maximum number of have a unique solution.
students among whom 1001 pens and 910 (a) 5 (b) 7
pencils can be distributed provided that each (c) 2 (d) 10

SECTION - B 16 marks
(Section B consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Any 16 questions are to be attempted.)

21. In the given figure, PQRS is a trapezium, such

that PQ || SR. Find x.
Q
P

4
5
x+

O
+4
2x

R
S
(a) 2 (b) 5
 5 5 
(c) 3 (d) 4 (a)  3, (b)  , 3 
 2  2 
22. In the given figure, the centroid of DABC is:  5 5 
(c)  2, (d)  , 2 
 3  3 
23. Salesman was having a lot of 100 shirts of (a) 5 (b) 6
which 88 are good, 8 have minor defects and (c) 7 (d) 8
4 have major defects. Suresh, a shopkeeper
will buy only those shirts which are good. 33. Degree of a zero polynomial is:
If a shirt is selected at random from the lot, (a) 0 (b) 1
what is the probability that he will buy the (c) 2 (d) Not defined
shirt?
22 23 34. In the given figure, AD = 4 cm, BD = 3 cm and
(a) (b) CB = 12 cm. Then cot q =
25 25
11 24
(c) (d)
100 25
24. Consider two numbers as x and y. The sum of
them is 33 and their difference is 17. Find the
numbers.
(a) 11 and 22 (b) 25 and 8
(c) 17 and 26 (d) 24 and 9

25. The number of solutions of the pair of linear

equations x + 3y = 4 and 2x + y = 5 is:
(a) One (b) Infinite 3 5
(a) (b)
(c) No Solution (d) Two 4 12

26. Write the sum of exponents of prime factors 4 12

(c) (d)
in the prime factorisation of 250. 3 5
(a) 4 (b) 6 35. The value of (tan q cosec q)2 – (sin q sec q)2 is :
(c) 8 (d) 3 (a) –1 (b) 0
(c) 1 (d) 2
27. Which of the following condition is correct
for the graph of a quadratic polynomial p(x) 36. Priyanka, a X standard student, has only ` 1
= ax2 + bx + c to be an upward parabola? and ` 2 coins in her piggy bank. While counting,
(a) a < 0 (b) a = 0 she found that total number of coins are 50 and
amount of money with her is ` 75. Observing
(c) a > 0 (d) b = 0
that, certain question arises into her mind. She
28. Evaluate 0.68 + 0.73 . denote the number of ` 1 coins by x and ` 2
coins by y.
(a) 1.31 (b) 1.42
(c) 1.21 (d) 1.01

29. Calculate the LCM of two positive integers

whose product is 108 and HCF is 3.
1
(a) 72 (b) 36
(c) 18 (d) 9

30. What is the value of in the expression,

tan 3 = sin 45° cos 45° + sin 30°?
(a) 0° (b) 15°
(c) 30° (d) 45° What are the number of ` 1 coins in her
piggy bank?
31. What is the value of x if the probability of
guessing the correct answer to a certain test (a) 10 (b) 20
x (c) 22 (d) 25
question is and the probability of not
12
guessing the correct answer to this question 37. Find the value(s) of x, if the distance between
2 the points A(x, –1) and B(3, 2) is 5.
is ?.
3 (a) 7, –1 (b) 1, 7
(a) 4 (b) 6
(c) –7, 1 (d) –1, –7
(c) 5 (d) 3
38. In what ratio does x-axis divides the join of
32. The mid-point of (3p, 4) and (–2, 2q) is (2, 6). A(2, –3) and B(5, 6)?
The value of (p + q) is:
 (a) 1 : 1 (b) 2 : 1 40. Which among the following is the relation
(c) 1 : 2 (d) 1 : 3 between x and y such that the point (x, y) is
equidistant from (7, 1) and (3, 5)?
39. Calculate the least positive integer which is (a) x – y = 2
divisible by 20 and 24.
(b) 3x + 2y = 6
(a) 120 (b) 200
(c) 7x – 8y = 0
(c) 150 (d) 480
(d) 3x – 2y = 4

SECTION - C 8 marks
(Case Study Based Questions.)
(Section C consists of 10 questions of 1 mark each. Any 8 questions are to be attempted.)

Q. 41-45 are baded on Case Study–1 44. Calculate the area of major sector in the
Case Study–1: figure.
St. Francis is organising their annual fest. They want (a) 112 cm2 (b) 114 cm2
to give cash prize along with a momento to their (c) 100 cm2 (d) 115.5 cm2
best students. Four identical momento are made
by the school to award students for four values i.e. 45. What is the length of arc SR?
Honesty, Punctuality, Cleanliness and Non-violence. (a) 10 cm (b) 11 cm
Each momento is made as shown in figure and its (c) 12 cm (d) 14 cm
base PQRS is shown from the front side. The part
PQRS is silver plated. The rate of silver plating is `20 Q. 46-50 are baded on Case Study 2
per m2.
Case Study-2 :
Rajesh has a field which is in the shape of a right
angled triangle. The perpendicular and the base
O
are of lengths 144 m and 84 m respectively. He
wants to leave a space in the form of a square of
7
cm largest size inside the field for growing wheat and
the remaining for growing vegetables.
S R
3

cm
cm

3
P Q

46. Which among the following is the incorrect

criterion of similarity?
(a) ASA (b) SSS
41. What is the area of quadrant OSRO? (c) SAS (d) AAA
(a) 36.5 cm2 (b) 38.5 cm2 47. If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a
(c) 39 cm2 (d) 40 cm2 triangle to intersect the other two sides
in distinct points, then other two sides
42. Evaluate the area of DPOQ.
are divided in the same ratio. Identify the
(a) 36 cm2 (b) 48 cm2 theorem.
(c) 50 cm2 (d) 52 cm2
(a) Bisector theorem
43. What is the total cost of silver plating the (b) Pythagoras theorem
part PQRS? (c) Thales theorem
(a) ` 200 (b) ` 230 (d) Alternate segment theorem
(c) ` 280 (d) ` 420
 48. What is the length of the side of squared 49. What is the area of the square field?
space? (a) 2850.70 m2 (b) 2820.40 m2
(a) 55.2 m (c) 2930 m2 (d) 2814.30 m2
(b) 53.05 m
50. Evaluate the area of the remaining field,
(c) 54 m other than the square field?
(d) 52.05 m (a) 3232.5 m2 (b) 3645 m2
(c) 3250 m2 (d) 3233.7 m2

SOLUTION
SAMPLE PAPER - 4

SECTION - A
1. (b) 4x + x + 1
2 So, ÐA = 180° – (ÐC + ÐB)
Explanation: We know a quadratic polynomial
[Using angle sum property]
with S and P as sum and product of zeroes = 180° – (30° + 90°)
respectively, is gives as
= 60°
p(x) = k(x2 – Sx + P).
cot A + tan C cot 60° + tan 30°
where, k is constant Now, =
sin B + cos B sin 90° + cos 90°
1 1
Here, S=– and P = 1 1
4 4 +
 2  1 1 = 3 3 = 2
.·. p(x) = k  x −  −  x +  1+ 0 3
  4  4  3. (c) 2
=
k
4
(4 x2 + x + 1 ) Explanation: sin2 60° + 2 tan 45° – cos2 30°

2 2
If k = 4, then  3  3
=   + 2 ×1 −  
p(x) = 4x2 + x + 1  2   2 
2
2. (a) = 2
3
Explanation: In DABC,

4. (d) 0.0216
AB 1 Explanation: We have,
ÐB = 90° and =
AC 2 27 27
=
A
1250 2 × 54

27 × 23 27 × 8
= =
3 4
2×2 ×5 24 × 54

216 216
= = = 0.0216
4 10000
(10 )
5. (a) (0, –1)
B C Explanation: We know that x-coordinate on
y-axis is zero.
AB 1 Therefore, let the point on y-axis be P(0, y) and
·.· sin C = = = sin 30°
AC 2 given points are A(2, 3) and B(–4, 1).
Þ ÐC = 30°
\ PA = PB
 ⇒ PA2 = PB2 9. (d) 5
⇒ (0 – 2)2 + (y – 3)2 = (0 + 4)2 + (y – 1)2 Explanation : Let p(x) = x2 – 5x + 6

⇒ 4 + y2 – 6y + 9 = 16 + y2 – 2y + 1 To find zeroes of p(x),

⇒ –4y = 17 – 13 = 4 put p(x) = 0

Þ (x – 3) (x – 2)
⇒ y = –1

Þ x = 2, 3.
\ Point on y-axis is (0, –1).
5 So, a = 3 and b = 2
6. (d)
26 Hence, a – b2 = 9 – 4 = 5
2

Explanation: Total number of cards = 52 1

10. (c)

Number of favourable outcomes i.e., card 5
bearing an even number in black = 10 Explanation: Numbers divisible by 4 from 1 to
10 5 15 are 4, 8, 12.

\ Required probability = =
52 26
\ Number of favourable cases = 3
7. (d) 50° Number of total possible outcomes = 15
Explanation: In figure, 3 1
\ Required probability = =
15 5
M
11. (c) origin
N
65º Explanation: As x–y =0
R x =y

\ which represents a line, passing through the
P
origin.
Q
12. (b) 30°
NP || MQ
3
\ ∠RNP = ∠M = 65° Explanation: Given, sin a =
2
 [Corresponding angles]
⇒ sin a = sin 60° ⇒ a = 60°
RN RP and cos b = 0 ⇒ cos b = cos 90°
Also, =  [By BPT]
NM PQ
⇒ b = 90°
⇒ RN = RP [∵ MN = PQ]
\ b – a = 90° – 60° = 30°
\ ∠RNP = ∠RPN = 65°
13. (d) 13
In DRNP,
∠R + ∠RNP + ∠RPN = 180° Explanation: Since, (x – 2) is a factor of p(x),

∠R + 65° + 65° = 180°

.·. p(x = 2) = 0
3 2
∠R + 130° = 180° Þ (2) + 2(2) – k(2) + 10 = 0

∠R = 50° Þ 8 + 8 – 2k + 10 = 0
8. (c) ab = 6 Þ 26 – 2k = 0
Explanation: We have Þ k = 13
ax + 2y = 7 14. (c) (4, –4)
and 3x + by = 16 Explanation: Let the coordinates of vertex C be
Condition for parallel lines is: (x, y),
a1 b1 c1 Then,
Þ = ¹
a2 b2 c2    3 + ( −2) + x 2 + 1 + y 
G 5 , − 1 =  , 
 3 3   3 3
a1 b1
Þ =
a2 b2 5 1+x 1 3+y

⇒ = ;– =
a 3 3 3 3
Þ = 2 ⇒ x = 5 – 1; y = – 1 – 3
3 b
⇒ x = 4; y = – 4
Þ ab = 6
.·. Vertex C = (4, –4)
 15. (c) 91 18. (c) 2m 5n
Explanation: Maximum number of students to Explanation: For a rational number to be a
have same number of pens and pencils
terminating decimal, its denominator must
= HCF (1001, 910)
be of the form 2m 5n, where, m, n are non-
= HCF (11 × 91, 10 × 91) negative integers.
= 91 4
16. (b) 3 19. (a) −
3
Explanation: We have x – y = 2 and x + y = 4
Explanation: Let a and b be the zeroes of
Also x = a and y = b is the solution of given
polynomial kx2 + 4x + 3k.
equations.
\ a – b = 2  ...(i) According to the question.
and a + b = 4 ...(ii) a + b = ab
On adding equations (i) and (ii), we get
2a = 6 −4 3k
Þ =
Þ a =3 k k

17. (d) 2 – 1 Þ k= −
4
[·.· k ¹ 0]
Explanation: We have, 3

sin q + cos q = 2 cos q 20. (d) 10

⇒ sin q = 2 cos q – cos q Explanation: For unique solution, we have

⇒ sin q = cos q ( 2 – 1) 1 2
¹ Þ k ¹ 10
sin θ 5 k
⇒ = 2 –1
cos θ So, if, k = 10, then the given system of linear

⇒ tan q = 2 –1 equations will not have unique solution.

SECTION - B
21. (c) 3 22
23. (a)
Explanation: Since PQ || SR, 25
Explanation: Total number of shirts = 100
.·. DPOQ ~ DROS
[By AAA similarity criteria] Number of good shirts = 88
88 22
PO QO \ P(Sumesh buys the shirt) = =

\ = 100 25
OR OS 24. (b) 25 and 8
4 x +5 Explanation: Let the two numbers be x and y.

⇒ =
5 2x + 4 such that x > y.

⇒ 8x + 16 = 5x + 25 \ x + y = 33 ...(i)

⇒ 3x =9 and x – y = 17 ...(ii)

⇒ x =3 On adding equations (i) and (ii), we get
 
22. (d) 2, 5  2x = 50 Þ x = 25
 3 On putting x = 25 in equation (i), we get
Explanation: From the graph, 25 + y = 33
Coordinates of A = (–1, 4) Þ y = 33 – 25 = 8
Hence, the two numbers are 25 and 8.
Coordinates of B = (4, 1)
Coordinates of C = (3, 0) 25. (a) One
Explanation: Equations are
.·. Centroid of DABC
x + 3y = 4
 −1 + 4 + 3 4 + 1 + 0 
=  ,  and 2x + y = 5
 3 3
Here, a1 = 1, b1 = 3, c1 = – 4
6 5  5 a2 = 2, b2 = 1, c2 = – 5
=  ,  = 2, 
3 3  3
 a1 1 a1 3 c 4 LCM (a, b) × HCF (a, b) = ab
\ = ; = ; 1 =
a2 2 a2 1 c2 5 Þ LCM (a, b) × 3 = 108

a1 b1 c1 108
Þ ¹ ¹ Þ LCM (a, b) = = 36
a2 b2 c2 3
30. (b) 15°
\ Equations have an unique solution.
Explanation: We have,
Caution
tan 3q = sin 45° cos 45° + sin 30°
 Here compare the coefficients of given equations 1 1 1
to find the type of solution the pair of equations ⇒ tan 3q = × +
have. 2 2 2
1 1
26. (a) 4
⇒ tan 3q = + =1
2 2
Explanation: Prime factorisation of 250 is
⇒ tan 3q = 1 ⇒ tan 3q = tan 45°
250 = 2 × 5 × 5 × 5
⇒ 3q = 45°
= 21 × 53

\ q = 15°

\ Sum of exponents = 1 + 3 = 4
31. (a) 4
27. (c) a > 0 Explanation: We have,
Explanation: For the graph of a quadratic 2
P(not guessing correct answer) =
polynomial p(x) = ax2 + bx + c to be an upward, 3
parabola, a > 0. \ P(guessing correct answer)
28. (b) 1.42 = 1 – P(not guessing
correct answer)
Explanation:

2 1

Let x = 0.68 = 0.6868.... ...(i) = 1 – =
3 3

⇒ 100x = 68.68.... ...(ii) So, according to the question,
Subtracting (i) from (ii), we get x 1
= ⇒x=4
12 3
99x = 68
32. (b) 6
x = 68 Explanation: Since, (2, 6) is the mid-point of

⇒ 99
(3p, 4) and (–2, 2q)
Similarly, let y = 0.73 = 0.7373... ...(iii)  3p + ( −2) 4 + 2q 
.·. (2, 6) =  ,

⇒ 100 y = 73.73... ...(iv)  2 2 
Subtracting (iii) from (iv), we get 3p – 2 4 + 2q
⇒ 2= ; 6=
99 y = 73 2 2
⇒ 3p = 4 + 2 = 6; 2q = 12 – 4 = 8
73

⇒ y = ⇒ p = 2; q = 4
99
.·. p+q =2+4=6
Now, 0.68 + 0.73 = x + y
33. (d) Not defined
68 73
= +
99 99 12
34. (d)
141 5
= = 1.424242... Explanation: In
DABD, using Pythagoras
99
theorem
= 1.42 AB2 = AD2 + BD2

Caution = 42 + 32
 For calculating the sum, first convert the given = 16 + 9 = 25
decimals in rational form. Then, find the final answer
in decimal form. Þ AB = 25 = 5
29. (b) 36 Now, in DABC
Explanation: Let a and b be any two positive BC 12
cot q = =
integers. Then, we have, AB 5
 35. (c) 1 ⇒ (x – 7) (x + 1) = 0
2 2
Explanation: (tan q cosec q) – (sin q sec q)
⇒ x = 7 or –1.

 sin θ 1   1 
2 2 38. (c) 1 : 2
=  ×  −  sin θ ×
 cos θ sin θ   cos θ  Explanation: Let the required ratio be k : 1.

2 2 We know, y-coordinate of any point on x-axis is
 1   sin θ  zero.
=  −
 cos θ   cos θ 
\ Using section formula,
2 2 6k – 3
= sec q – tan q
=0
=1 k+1
1
36. (d) 25
⇒ 6k – 3 = 0 ⇒ k =
2
Explanation: The system of linear equations, 1

\ Required ratio = k : 1 = :1=1:2
representing the given situation, is 2
x + y = 50 ...(i) 39. (a) 120
and x + 2y = 75 ...(ii) Explanation: We have,
On subtracting (i) from (ii), we get 20 = 22 × 5 and 24 = 23 × 3
y = 25 \ Required number = LCM(20, 24)
= 23 × 3 × 5 = 120
On substituting y = 25 in (i), we get
x = 25 40. (a) x – y = 2
Thus, total number of ` 1 coins is 25. Explanation: As point P(x, y) is equidistant

from A(7, 1) and B(3, 5)
37. (a) 7, –1
Explanation: Let A(x, – 1) and B(3, 2) be the
\ PA = PB
given points. or PA2 = PB2
So, AB = 5 units [Given] ⇒ (x – 7)2 + (y – 1)2 = (3 – x)2 + (5 – y)2

⇒ (x – 3) 2 + (–1 – 2) 2 = 5
⇒x2 – 14x + 49 + y2 – 2y + 1

[Using distance formula] = 9 – 6x + x2 + 25 – 10y + y2
2 2
⇒ (x – 3) + 9 = 5
⇒ –14x – 2y + 50 = –6x – 10y + 34
2
⇒ x – 6x + 18 = 25
⇒ 8x – 8y = 16
⇒ x2 – 6x – 7 = 0
⇒ x–y =2

SECTION - C
41. (b) 38.5 cm2 43. (b) ` 230
Explanation:
Explanation: Area of region which is to be

1 2 silver plated
Area of quadrant OSRO =
pr
4 = Area of DOPQ – Area of sector
1 22 OSRO
= × ×7×7
4 7 = 50 – 38.5 [from Q 41 and Q 42]
= 38.5 cm2 = 11.5 cm2
\ Total cost of silver plating
42. (c) 50 cm2
= ` 20 × 11.5 = ` 230
1
Explanation: Area of DPOQ =
× OP × OQ
2 44. (d) 115.5 cm2
1
= × 10 × 10 Explanation:

2
[∵OS = OR = 7 cm and Area of major sector = Area of circle – Area of
minor sector
OQ = OR + RQ = 10 cm]
1 2 3
= 50 cm2 = pr2 – pr = πr2
4 4
 3 22 ∠AED = ∠ACB
= × ×7×7
4 7
 [corresponding angles]
= 115.5 cm2 ∠A = ∠A
45. (b) 11 cm [common angles]
∴ DADE = DABC
Explanation:

 [by AAA similarity criterion]
θ
Length of arc SR = × 2pr AD DE
360° So, =
AB BC
90° 22 144 – x x
= ×2× ×7
360° 7 ⇒ =
144 84
= 11 cm ⇒ 144 × 84 – 84x = 144x
46. (a) ASA ⇒ 144 × 84 = 144x + 84x
Explanation: ASA criterion of similarity does
⇒ 228x = 144 × 84
not exist. 144 × 84
⇒ x =
228
47. (c) Thales theorem = 53.05 m
Explanation: Given statement is a statement of
Thus, side of the required square space is
Thales theorem (BPT theorem).
53.05 m.
48. (b) 53.05 m
49. (d) 2814.30 m2
Explanation: Let ABC be the right triangular

field. Also, let BDEF be the required square Explanation: Area of square field
space of the largest size for growing the wheat = (Side)2 = (x)2
and let BD = x m. = (53.05)2 = 2814.30 m2
[·.· x = 53.05 m (from Q 48)]

50. (d) 3233.7 m2

Explanation: Area of the field other than the

square field
= Area of DABC – Area of square BDEF
1
= × 84 × 144 – (53.05)2
2
So, AD = (144 – x) m [Using Q. 48]
In DADE and DABC,
= 6048 – 2814.30
∠ADE = ∠ABC [each 90°]
= 3233.7 m2