SOLUTIONS

SAMPLE PAPER-4

SECTION - A
1. (i) (a) 2 × 2 (v) (b) 3
Explanation: Explanation: Given, A.P. is 27, 23, 19 ......
P2×1 × Q1×2 = Rm×n Here, a = 27 and d = 23 – 27 = – 4
\ m = 2, n = 2 Q an = a + (n – 1)d
25 For seventh term, n = 7
(ii) (b) ⇒ a7 = 27 + (7 – 1)(– 4)
8
⇒ a7 = 3
Explanation: Given, 2x2 – 5x + k = 0
(vi) (a) (–5, –3)
Here, a = 2, b = – 5 and c = k
Explanation: When a point is reflected in
We know, the y-axis, the sign of its abscissa changes.
For equal roots, D=0 Hence the coordinates are (– 5, – 3).
⇒ b2 – 4ac = 0 (vii) (a) SSS
⇒ (–5)2 – 4 × 2 × k = 0 Explanation: From the given figure,
25 – 8k = 0
AB AC BC
25 = 8k = =
DF DE EF
⇒ k = 25
8 3 4 5
= =
6 8 10
Concept Applied
1 1 1
 For equal roots, Discriminant D = 0 = =
2 2 2
(iii) (c) 640
Explanation: We have, Since, all the ratios are the same.
S.P. = ` 500 Hence, DABC and DDEF is similar by SSS
axiom.
Rate of SGST = 14%
(viii) (b) 462 cm2
14
\ SGST = 500 × Explanation:
100
Given, r = 7m
= ` 70
T.S.A of hemisphere = 3pr2
14
CGST = 500 × 22
100 = 3× ×7×7
7
= ` 70
= 462 cm2
Price paid by customer = 500 + 70 + 70
3
= ` 640 (ix) (a)
13
Caution
 Students usually makes mistakes in giving the final Explanation: No. of face cards = 12
answer, they tends to forget the SGST and CGST in Total cards = 52
the end.
12
(iv) (a) –9 \ P (face cards) =
52
Explanation: Given,
x + 1 is a factor of ax2 – 8x + 1 = 3
13
On putting x = –1 in ax2 – 8x + 1, we get
a(–1)2 – 8(–1) + 1 = 0
Concept Applied
a+8+1=0
 In a deck of 52 cards, number of face cards = 12
a = –9

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 (x) (a) (3, 5) ⇒ The equation of the line passing through
Explanation: Given, A (0, 0), B (3, 3), C (6, 12) (6, 0) and (0, 8) is
 0 + 3 + 6 0 + 3 + 12  8−0
\ Centroid =  ,  (y – 0) = ( x − 6)
 3 3  0 −6

= (3, 5) ⇒ – 6y = 8x – 48
(xi) (b) 60° ⇒ 4x + 3y –24 = 0
Explanation: Since, the angle subtended (xv) (c) Both A and R are true
by an arc at the center is twice the angle Explanation: Given,
subtended by it at any point on the remaining Mean = 22.5
part of the circle. Median = – 20
\ x = 2 × ∠APB We know that,
= 2 × 30° Mode = 3 Median – 2 Mean
= 60° Mode = 3 × 20 – 2 × 22.5
(xii) (d) tan2 A ⇒ 60 – 45 = 15
Explanation: We have,
2. (i) Given : r = 5 cm
sin2 A R = 7 cm [Q thickness = 2 cm]
1+
1 + tan A
2
cos2 A
= h = 10 cm
1 + cot A cos2 A
2
1+ T.S.A. = 2prh + 2pRh + 2p(R2 – r2)
sin2 A
22 22
cos2 A + sin2 A = 2 × [5 + 7] × 10 + 2 × [72 − 52 ]
1 7 7

cos2 A = cos 2
A
sin2 A+cos2 A 1 5280 1056
= +
sin2 A sin2 A 7 7

1 sin2 A 6336
= × =
cos A
2
1 7

sin2 A = 905.14 cm2

= tan2 A
cos2 A
Concept Applied
(xiii) (c) 100  Total surface area of a hollow cylinder is given by,
Explanation: 2πrh + 2πRh + 2π (R2 – r2)
Given: an = 2n–1 (ii) Given, P = ` 240, r = 10% p.a.
\ A.P. is 1, 3, 5 ..... M.V. = ` 4,662, n = ?
Here a = 1 and d = 2 P × n( n + 1)r
M.V. = P × n +
n 2400
We know that, Sn = [2a + ( n − 1) d ]
2
240n( n + 1)10
For n = 10 ⇒ 4662 = 240n +
2400
10 ⇒ 4662 = 240n + n2 + n
S10 = [2 × 1 + (10 − 1)2]
2
⇒ n2 + 241n – 4662 = 0
= 100 2
⇒ n + (259 – 18)n – 4662 = 0
(xiv) (d) 4x + 3y – 24 = 0
⇒ n2 + 259n – 18n – 4662 = 0
Explanation: Let the points of line on axes
⇒ n (n + 259) – 18 (n + 259) = 0
be (h, 0) and (0, k) respectively
So, P(3, 4) is the mid-point of (h, 0) and (0, k) ⇒ (n + 259) (n – 18) = 0
⇒ n = 18 months
 h+0 0+k 
⇒ (3, 4) =  2 , 2  1
  \ Time = 1 years
2
⇒ h = 6 and k = 8
1 + cos θ
So, the line passes through the point (6, 0) (iii) L.H.S. =
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 1 + cos θ 1 + cos θ (c) In DPQS,
= ×
1 − cos θ 1 + cos θ ⇒ ∠PSQ + ∠PQS + ∠QPS = 180°

(1 + cos θ )2 ⇒∠PSQ + 55°+ 73° = 180°

=
12 − cos2 θ ⇒ ∠PSQ = 180° – 128°= 52°
Now, ∠PRQ = ∠PSQ (Angles in the same
(1 + cos θ )2
= segment of a circle are equal)
sin2 θ
⇒ ∠PRQ = 52°
2
 1 + cos θ  (iii)
=  
sin θ 
 C.I. f c.f.
2 0 - 10 5 5
 1 cos θ 
=  + 
sin θ sin θ  10 - 20 9 14

20 - 30 16 30
= (cosec q + cot q)2
3. (i) x, 16, 48, y, are in continued proportion 30 - 40 22 52

x 16 48 40 - 50 26 78
⇒ = =
16 48 y 50 - 60 18 96
16 × 16 60 - 70 11 107
⇒ x=
48 70 - 80 6 113
16 80 - 90 4 117
⇒ x=
3
90 - 100 3 120
48 × 48
Also, y=
16
120
⇒ y = 144 110
16 100
\ x+y= + 144 90
3 80
70
16 + 432
= 60
3 50
40
448
= 30
3 20
10
(ii) (a) Since, opposite angles of a cyclic 43 75
quadrilateral are supplementary. O 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
⇒ ∠QPS + ∠QRS = 180° Marks

⇒ 73° + ∠QRS = 180° 120

(a) Median (for c.f. value = 60) = 43
⇒ ∠QRS = 180° – 73 = 107° 2
(b) ⇒ ∠PSR + ∠PQR = 180° (b) Number of students who obtained more
⇒ ∠PSR + (∠PQS + ∠RQS) = 180° than 75% marks = 120 – 110 = 10
⇒ 82° + 55° + ∠RQS = 180° (c) The number of students who did not
⇒ ∠RQS = 180° – 137° = 43° pass = 52

SECTION - B
2 0  2 0 2 0  4 0
4. (i) Given, M= 
1 2  , N =  −1 2  = 1 2 +  −2 4
       

2 0  2 0  6 0
M + 2N = 1 2  + 2  −1 2  =  −1 6 
     

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 (ii) Given, 5. (i)
2
3x + 5x + 1 = 0 Number of Patients
Here, a = 3, b = 5 and c = 1 C.I. fi xi di = x – A f idi
By quadratic formula 10 - 20 5 15 – 30 – 150

−b ± b2 − 4ac 20 - 30 2 25 – 20 – 40
x=
2a 30 - 40 7 35 – 10 – 70
40 - 50 9 45=A 0 0
−5 ± (5)2 − 4 × 3 × 1
x= 50 - 60 2 55 10 20
2×3
60 - 70 5 65 20 100
−5 ± 13
⇒ x= Sf i = 30 Sf idi = –140
6
∑ f i di
Mean = A +
−5 ± 3.605 ∑ fi
⇒ x=
6
140
= 45 −
x = –1.434, –0.2325 30
Caution = 121
3
 Students should carefully read the questions, as in
this question, give your answer correct to two places = 40.33
only. (ii) Let S.P. = ` x
P 18
(iii) (a) \ x+ x = 10,620
100
118 x
⇒ = 10,620
100
8 cm
6 cm 10, 620 × 100
⇒ x=
118

x = 9,000
Q
S 3 cm
R Reduction = 10,620 – 9,000
= ` 1,620
Given, ∠PSR = ∠QPR ...(i) (iii) (a) Since, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral.
In DPQR and DSPR \ Exterior angle is equal to opposite
∠PSR = ∠QPR ...[Given] interior angle.
Thus ∠BCD = 70°
∠R = ∠R(Common)
(b) ∠BOD = 2 × ∠BCD
\ DPQR ∼ DSPR [by AA]
[Q angle subtended by the center is
(b)  double to the angle subtended at the
P circumference]
= 2 × 70º
S
= 140°
8 cm 6 cm
3 cm (c)
C
Q R P R
6 cm 70°

PQ PR QR
= =
PS SR PR O D
x
140°
8 6 QR 70°
⇒ = = x E
PS 3 6 A
B
PS = 4 cm and QR = 12 cm

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 Let ∠OBD =x
10
As OB = OD
9
\ ∠ODB =x
8
\ In D BOD, 7
x + x + 140º = 180° 6
⇒ 2x = 40º 5
⇒ x = 20º 4
3
Sm m2
6. (i) = 2
Sn n2 1
67

m 58 62 66 70 74 78
[2a + ( m − 1) d ] m2
2 (iii) Given,
⇒ =
n n2 Diameter = 2 2 m
[2a + ( n − 1) d ]
2
\ Radius = 2m
2a + ( m − 1) d m
⇒ =
2a + ( n − 1) d n Height = 3.5 m

Replacing m → 2m – 1 and n → 2n – 1 on 90°
both the sides l l

2a + (2m − 1 − 1) d 2m − 1 2 2 m
=
2a + (2n − 1 − 1) d 2n − 1

2[a + ( m − 1) d ] 2m − 1
=
2[a + ( n − 1) d ] 2n − 1 3.5 m

am 2m − 1
⇒ =
an 2n − 1
2 m
(ii) Since, mid values are given, therefore the
given distribution is discontinuous. In right-angled DABC,
l2 + l2 = (2 2 )2
Lower boundary = lower limit – 1 (gap
 2 2l2 = 8
between the adjacent class interval) l =2m
= 60 – 1 (4) T.S.A. = 2prh + pr2 + prl
2
⇒ T.S.A. = 2 × 3.14 × 2 × 3.5 + 3.14( 2 )2
= 58
+3.14 × 2 × 2
Upper boundary = upper limit + 1 (gap
 2 = 31.08 + 6.28 + 8.9
between the adjacent class interval) = 46.26 m2
= 60 + 1 (4) 7. (i) Given, P(–1, 4) and Q (5, –2)
2
−2 − 4 −6
= 62 Slope of PQ, m = = = –1
5 − ( −1) 6
\ The continuous distribution is as follows:
(a) Equation of PQ
C.I. f y – 4 = –1 (x + 1)
58–62 5 y+x=3
62–66 8 (b) At x-axis, y = 0
\ x=3
66–70 10
A (3, 0)
70–74 6 At y-axis, x = 0
74–78 4 y=3

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 B(0, 3) Therefore, ∠A + ∠C = 180°.
 3+0 0+3  4y + 20 – 4x = 180°
(c) M =  , 
 2 2  – 4x + 4y = 160°
x – y = – 40° ...(i)
3 3
=  ,  Also, ∠B + ∠D = 180°
2 2 3y – 5 – 7x + 5 = 180°
(ii) Let AB be the building, EC be the tower and – 7x + 3y = 180° ...(ii)
x be the distance between them. Multiplying equation (i) by 3, we obtain
E 3x – 3y = – 120 ...(iii)
Adding equation (ii) and (iii) we obtain,
– 7x + 3x = 180 – 120
– 4x = 60
x = – 15
H–7 m By using equation (i), we obtain,
x – y = – 40
– 15 – y = – 40
H y = – 15 + 40 = 25
60°
A x D ∠A = 4y + 20
45° = 4(25) + 20 = 120°
∠B = 3y – 5
7m 7m = 3(25) – 5 = 70°
∠C = – 4x = – 4 (– 15) = 60°
∠D = – 7x + 5
B C
= – 7 (– 15) + 5 = 110°
(iii) From the given graph, A (3, 0), B (0, 4)
7
In DACD, tan 45º = 4−0 −4
x Slope of AB = =
0 −3 3
⇒ x = 7m
3
In DADE, Slope of line perpendicular to AB =
4
H −7
tan 60° =
x Equation of line Perpendicular to AB through
A is
H−7
⇒ 3 = y – y1 = m (x – x1)
7
3
⇒ ⇒ y – 0 = ( x − 3)
7 3 =H–7 4

⇒ H = 7+7 3 ⇒ 4y = 3x – 9
⇒ 3x = 4y + 9
⇒ H = 7 (1 + 3 )
⇒ 3 x + 9x 2 − 5 5
H = 7 × 2.732 =
⇒ 9. (i) Given,
2 1
H = 19.124 m 3 x − 9x − 5
5 Applying componendo and dividendo
8. (i) 12 + 1 x ≤ 5 + 3x
6
3 x + 9x 2 − 5 + 3 x − 9x 2 − 5 5 +1
11 =
12 – 5 ≤ 3 x − x 2 2
3 x + 9x − 5 − 3 x + 9x − 5 5 −1
6
6x 6
7x =
7≤ 2
2 9x − 5 4
6
6≤x ...(i) 2x = 9x 2 − 5
⇒
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ⇒ 4x2 = 9x2 – 5

(ii) We know that the sum of the measure of ⇒ 5 = 5x2
opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral is ⇒ x2 =1
180°.
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 (ii) Let original speed of car be x km/h On putting x = – 2 in given eq., we get
Distance = 2(–2)3 + a(–2)2 + 7(–2) – b = 0
Time = – 16 + 4a – 14 – b = 0
Speed
4a – b = 30 ...(i)
400 \ x+3=0
t1 = Hrs.
x x = –3
New speed = (x + 12) km/h On putting x = – 3 in given eq., we get
400 2(–3)3 + a(–3)2 + 7(–3) – b = 0
t2 =
x + 12 –54 + 9a – 21 – b = 0
According to the question, 9a – b = 75 ...(ii)
Subtracting eq., (i) from eq. (ii)
40
t1 – t2 = 1 + 5a = 105
60
105
400 400 5 a=
⇒ − = 5
x x + 12 3
a = 21
 x + 12 − x  5 Putting value of a in (i),
⇒ 400   =
 x ( x + 12)  3 – b = 30 – 4 × 21
⇒ 400 × 12 × 3 = x (x + 12) × 5 – b = 30 – 84
⇒ 2880 = x2 + 12x b = 54
⇒ 2
x + 12x – 2880 = 0 (ii) (a) Total cards = 52
⇒ x2 + 60x – 48x – 2880 = 0 Total black cards = 26
⇒ x (x + 60) – 48 (x + 60) = 0 26 1
P(a black card) = =
⇒ (x + 60) (x – 48) = 0 52 2
⇒ x = –60, 48 (b) Total red queen = 2
\ Original speed = 48 km/h 2 1
(iii) Steps: P(a red queen) = =
52 26
1. Draw QR = 5 cm.
(c) Kings = 4
2. At Q, draw an angle of 60°. Along the Queen = 4
direction, mark off QP = 4 cm using
8 2
compass. \ P(King or queen) = =
3. Join PR. Thus DPQR is completed. 52 13
To sketch the circum-circle, we do the
following steps. Concept Applied
1. Construct the perpendicular bisectors of  In a deck of 52 cards, there are 26 black cards, in total
QR and PR. 4 kings and 4 queens, whereas red queens are 2.
2. Make the point of intersection of both (iii) (a), (b)
the perpendicular bisectors as O. Y
3. Draw O as a centre and OP as radius,
draw a circle.
P A (–4, 4)

B (2, 2)

X' X
m
4c

60° B'
(–2, –2)
Q R A' (4, –4)
5 cm

Y'
(c) A′ (4, –4), B′ (–2, –2)
10. (i) Given, 2x3 + ax2 + 7x – b
(d) Rhombus
x+2=0
(e) Line of symmetry are y = x and y = –x
⇒ x = –2

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 SOLUTIONS
SAMPLE PAPER-5

SECTION - A
1. (i) (a) 1 × 1 \ 0 > 15 + (n – 1) (–2)
Explanation: Given, 0 > 15 –2n + 2
3  ⇒ n > 8.5
[1 2] ×  
4  ⇒ n =9
(vi) (b) (–7, 6)
3 
[1 2]1 × 2 ×   Explanation: When a point p(7, – 6) is
4  2 × 1
reflected in x-axis, the sign of its ordinate
So, order of P should be 1 × 1. change. Hence, the coordinates of Q are
(7, 6).
Concept Applied Also, when a point Q(7, 6) reflected in y-axis,
 The order of the product is the number of rows in the the sign of its abscissa change. Hence, the
first matrix by the number of columns in the second
coordinates of R are (– 7, 6).
matrix.
(vii) (c) AAA
(ii) (b) ± 4
Explanation: (viii) (a) 3 units
Given, x2 – kx + 4 = 0 Explanation: Given, volume of sphere =
Here, a = 1, b = –k and c = 4  Surface area of sphere
For real and equal roots, D = 0 4 3
pr = 4pr2
⇒ b2 – 4ac = 0 3
2
⇒ (–k) – 4 × 1 × 4 = 0 ⇒ r = 3 units
⇒ k2 – 16 = 0 1
(ix) (a)
⇒ k2 = 16 2
⇒ k =±4 Explanation: Total outcomes = 6
(iii) (d) ` 4,720 Possible outcomes (getting a prime
Explanation: SP = ` 4,000 number) = {2, 3, 5}
18 = 3
G.S.T. = × 4000
100 3 1
P(E) = =
= ` 720 6 2
\ Price paid = 4000 + 720 Caution
= ` 4,720  Students usually makes mistakes in noting down of
(iv) (a) –5 the prime numbers in a single throw of a die.
Explanation: Given, 4x2 + 8x + k (x) (b) centroid of the triangle.
1 Explanation: The median is a line that joins
Putting x = in given eq. we get midpoint of a side and the opposite vertex
2
of the triangle and the three medians of the
 1
2
 1 triangle intersect at a point known as the
⇒ 4  + 8  + k = 0 centroid of a triangle.
2
   2
(xi) (b) 30°
⇒ 1+4+k=0 Explanation: We have,
⇒ k = –5  Sum of either pair of opposite angles of
(v) (c) 9th cyclic quadrilateral is 180°.
Explanation: Here, a = 15, d = –2, an = first \ ∠A + 120° = 180°
negative term \ ∠A = 60°

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 In DABD Volume of cone
90° + 60° + ∠ABD = 180° 1 1
V2 = pr2h = π(3)2 × 3 = 9p cm3
\ ∠ABD = 30° 3 3
(xii) (d) cos A
Volume of hemisphere
Explanation: Given,
2 2
(sec A + tan A) (1 – sin A) V3 = pr3 = p(3)3 = 18p cm3
3 3
 1 sin A 
=  +  (1 − sinA) \ Volume of remaining solid
cos A cos A 
 V = V1 – V2 – V3
= 1 + sin A × (1 − sinA) = (63p – 9p – 18p) cm3
cos A = 36p cm3
(1 + sin A)(1 − sin A) 22
= = 36 × = 113.14 cm3
cos A 7

1 + sin2 A cos2 A (ii) Given, P = ` 750
= = n = 24 months
cos A cos A
M.V. = ` 19,125
= cos A
r=?
(xiii) (d) 18%
Explanation: C.P. = ` 25,000, CGST = ` 2,250 M.V. = P × n + Pn( n +1)r
2400
\ GST = 2 × 2250 = 4500
Let rate of GST = r% 750 × 24 × 25 × r
⇒ 19,125 = 750 × 24 +
\ r% of 25,000 = 4500 2400
⇒ r = (4500 × 100) ÷ 25,000 750 × 24 × 25 × r
750 × 24 +
= 18% 2400
(xiv) (b) y = 4 ⇒ 19,125 – 18000 = 187.5 r
Explanation: 1125
Slope of line parallel to x-axis = 0 = m ⇒ r=
187.5
\ Equation of line passing through P (3, 4)
r = 6% p.a.
and parallel to x-axis
(iii) L.HS = (cosec q – sin q) (sec q – cos q)
y – y1 = m(x – x1)
(tan q + cot q)
y – 4 = 0 (x – 3)
 1   1 
⇒ y =4 =  − sin θ   − cos θ 
 sin θ   cos θ 
(xv) (b) A is false, R is true.
Explanation:  sin θ cos θ 
 + 
Mode 6 Mean  cos θ sin θ 
= =?
Median 5 Median
2 2 2 2
Mode = 3 Median – 2 Mean = (1 − sin θ ) × (1 − cos θ ) × (sin θ + cos θ )
Dividing throughout by median sin θ cos θ sin θ × cos θ

Mode Mean (1 − sin2 θ ) (1 − cos2 θ ) (sin2 θ + cos2 θ )

= 3−2 × ×
Median Median sin θ cos θ sin θ × cos θ

Mean 6 2 2
⇒ 2× = 3−
Median 5 = cos θ × sin θ × 1
sin θ cos θ sin θ × cos θ

Mean 9 = 1 = RHS
⇒ =
Median 10
7m + 2n 5
3. (i) Given, =
2. (i) Given, radius = 3 7m − 2n 3
height = 7 Applying componendo and dividendo
Volume of cylinder = pr2h 7m + 2n + 7m − 2n 5+3
V1 = p × 3 × 3 × 7 = 63p cm3 ⇒ =
7m + 2n − 7m + 2n 5−3

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 14m 8 (iii)
⇒ =
4n 2 Marks f c.f.
m 8 0 - 10 5 5
⇒ =
n 7 10 - 20 9 14

(ii) Given, 20 - 30 16 30
∠BAQ = 30°, AB and AD are  30 - 40 22 52
 bisectors of ∠CAQ and ∠PAC 40 - 50 26 78
(a) ∠BAC = 30°
50 - 60 18 96
= ∠BAQ (AB bisects ∠CAQ)
∠CAQ = ∠BAC + ∠BAQ 60 - 70 11 107
= 30° + 30° = 60° 70 - 80 6 113
∠PAC = 180° – ∠CAQ (Linear pair) 80 - 90 4 117
= 180° – 60° = 120° 90 - 100 3 120
1 Sf = 120
∠CAD = ∠PAC
2
(AD bisects ∠PAC)
130
1
= × 120° = 60° 120
2 110
100
∠BAD = ∠BAC + ∠CAD 90
= 30° + 60° = 90° 80
Since, ∠BAD is angle in a semi circle. 70
60
\ BD is a diameter
50
(b) ∠ADB = ∠BAQ 40
 (angle in a alternate segment) 30
= 30° 20
10
∠ACB = ∠ADB
O
 (angles in same segment are equal) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Marks
\ ∠BAC = ∠ACB = 30°
\ BA = BC N
th
 120 
th

 (sides opposite to equal angles are equal) (a) Median =   term =  term
2
   2 
\ ABC is an isosceles triangle
= 60th term
Hence, proved.
\ Median = 43
Caution
(b) Number of students who didn't pass the
 Read the question carefully and answer as per the
test = 78
specifications given in the question.
th
 Insist upon answering the geometry-based problems  3n 
(c) Upper quartile (Q3) =   term
with logical reasons.  4
 Exhaustive drill of properties of circle theorems and
application based sums is a must. th
 3 × 120 
 Name the angles with three letters, specifically, when =  term
 4 
there are two or more angles at the same point.
 Study theorems and their applications in detail and = 90th term
revise them frequently. = 57

SECTION - B
 x 3  x 3  x 3  x 3 1 0
4. (i) Given, A =  y 3  y 3 ⇒  y 3  y 3 = 3 0 1 
       

A2 = 3I  x 2 + 3y 3 x + 9 3 0 
⇒   =  
 xy + 3y 3y + 9 0 3 

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 ⇒ 3x + 9 = 0 5. (i)
x = –3
3y + 9 = 3 x f fx
\ y = –2 5 3 15
\ x = –3 and y = –2
10 7 70
(ii) Given, x2 + 3x – 4 = 0
Here, a = 1, b = 3 and c = –4 15 f 15f
2
− b ± b − 4ac 20 9 180
Q x=
2a
25 6 150
2
−3 ± (3) − 4 × 1( −4 ) Sf = 25 + f Sfx = 415 + 15f
⇒ x=
2 ×1 Sfx
Q Mean =
−3 ± 25 Sf
⇒ x=
2
415 + 15f
−3 ± 5 ⇒ 16 =
⇒ x= 25 + f
2
400 + 16f = 415 + 15f
\ x = –4, 1
(iii) (a) In DPQR f = 15
P 18
(ii) Chair = 1800 + × 1800 = ` 2,124
100
M N
28
Table = 4000 + × 4000 = ` 5,120
100
Q R Total bill = 2124 + 5120 = ` 7,244
PM PN [by Thales theorem] (iii) (a) In DABC, ∠B = 90°
=
MQ NR
\ 50° + 90° + ∠ACB = 180°
MQ = NR ⇒ ∠ACB = 40°
⇒
PM PN
(b) ∠EAC = 40°
MQ NR
⇒ +1 = +1  (Alt. interior angles)
PM PN
∠EAC + ∠D = 180°
MQ + PM NR + PN
⇒ = ⇒ ∠D = 180° – 40°
PM PN
⇒ ∠EDC = 140°
PQ PR
⇒ = (c) ∠BEC = ∠BAC
PM PN
 (angle on the same arc)
PM PN
⇒ = ⇒ ∠BEC = 50°
PQ PR
\ In DPMN and DPQR. 6. (i) Let first term be a
PM PN a6 = a + (6 – 1) d
=
PQ PR = a + 5d

and ∠MPN = ∠QPR[common] According to question,
\ DPMN ~ DPQR [SAS Rule] a + 5d = 4a
PM MN 3
\ = = ⇒ 5d = 3a ...(i)
PQ QR 5
6
MN 3 [2a + 5d ] = 75
⇒ = 2
QR 5
2a + 5d = 25 ...(ii)
(b) ∠PMN = ∠PQR [corresponding angles]
5a = 25 [∴5d = 3a]
∠PNM = ∠PRQ [corresponding angles]
∠P = ∠P [common] a=5
\ DPMN ∼ DPQR [by AAA] d=3

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 (ii) In DPQR,

50
21 tan 60° =
18 PQ
No. of people

15
50
12 ⇒ PQ =
3
9
6 In DPTQ,
3 PT
tan 30° =
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PQ
(Wages in 1000s)
1 = PT
Mode = 5,400 ⇒ PQ×
Caution 3
 Students should understand thoroughly the rules of 50 1
plotting graphs i.e., use of correct scale, when kink is ⇒ × = PT
put on the axis, reading the values from the graph. 3 3
(iii) Given, radius = 7 m
⇒ 50
height = 4 m PT =
3
2
V = pr 2h + pr 3
3 ⇒ PT = 16.66 m

22 2 22 ⇒ PT = 17 m
= ×7×7× 4 + × ×7×7×7
7 3 7 8. (i) –2 + 10x ≤ 13x + 10 < 24 + 10x
= 616 + 718.67 –2 + 10x ≤ 13x + 10
= 1334.67 cm3
–12 ≤ 3x
7. (i) (a) A(–1, 3), B(4, 2), C(3, –2)
–4 ≤ x ...(i)
 −1 + 4 + 3 3 + 2 − 2 
Centroid = G  ,  13x + 10 < 24 + 10x
 3 3 
3x < 14
= G(2, 1)
14
2 − ( −2) x<
(b) Slope of BC = m = =4 3
4 −3 ...(ii)
Equation of line through G, parallel to BC \ x ∈ {–4, –3, –2, –1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4}
y – y1 = m (x – x1)
–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5
⇒ y – 1 = 4(x – 2)
⇒ y – 1 = 4x – 8 (ii) We know that the sum of opposite angles of
⇒ y = 4x – 7 a cyclic quadrilateral is 180°.
(ii) R
\ From figure
∠BAD + ∠BCD = 180°
x + 2y = 180° ...(i)
Also,
∠ADC + ∠CBA = 180°
(x + y) + (2x – y) = 180°
50 m 3x = 180°
x = 60°
T Substitute x = 60° in equation (i) we get,
2y = 180° – 60° = 120°

120°
y= = 60°
2
60° 30°
P Q Hence, the value of x = y = 60°.

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 (iii) Given, 3x + 4y = 12 ⇒ (y + 25) (y – 18) = 0

At x-axis, y=0 \ y = –25, 18

⇒ 3x = 12 for y = 18, x = 25

or x=4 (iii) 1. Draw a side OA of length 6 cm.

2. Construct angles of 120° from points O
P (4, 0)
and A respectively.
−3 3. Mark points B and E on the 120° angles
Slope of line 3x + 4y = 12 is
4 made from A and O respectively.

4 4. Again draw angles of 120° to sides AB

\ Slope of perpendicular line =
3 and OE respectively and mark points C
and D at a distance of 6 cm from B and
Equation of line y – y1 = m(x – x1) E respectively. Joint CD.

4 OABCDE is the required hexagon.

y–0= ( x − 4)
3 D C

3y = 4x – 16

5x + 2x − 6 4
9. (i) Given, =
1
5x − 2x − 6 E B

Applying componendo and dividendo S M Q

5x + 2x − 6 + 5x − 2x − 6 4 +1
= O P A
5 x + 2 x − 6 − 5 x + 2 x − 6 4 −1
10. (i) f(x) = 6x3 + 17x2 + 4x – 12
2 5x 5
= Putting x = –2 in f(x), we get
2 2x − 6 3

= 6(–2)3 + 17(–2)2 + 4(–2) –12
Squaring on both sides, we get = –48 + 68 – 8 – 12
5x 25 =0
=
2x − 6 9
\ x + 2 is a factor of f(x)

⇒ x 5 x + 2 6x + 17x + 4x – 12 6x + 5x – 6
3 2 2
=
2x − 6 9 3
±6x ± 12x
2

⇒ 9x = 10x – 30
2
5x + 4x – 12
2
±5x ± 10x
⇒ x = 30
–6x – 12
(ii) Let two natural numbers be x and y. –6x + 12
+ +
×
x–y=7 ...(i)
\ f(x) = (x + 2) (6x2 + 5x – 6)
xy = 450 ...(ii)
f(x) = (x + 2) [6x2 + 9x – 4x – 6]
(7 + y) y = 450 [from (i) and (ii)]
= (x + 2) [3x (2x + 3) – 2 (2x + 3)]
2
⇒ 7y + y = 450
= (x + 2) [(2x + 3) (3x – 2)]
⇒ y2 + 7y – 450 = 0
(ii) (a) Total outcomes = 25
⇒ y2 + 25y – 18y – 450 = 0 Odd number = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13,
⇒ y (y + 25) – 18 (y + 25) = 0  15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25}

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 Yaxis
13
\ P (odd number) =
25 6
5
C (0, 4)
(b) Divisible by both 2 and 3 = {6, 12, 18, 24} 4 E (7, 3)
(–3, 2) 3
B (4, 1)
2
4 D
P(divisible by both 2 and 3) = 1
25 (–4, 0) A
–7 –6 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Xaxis
–1
D'
15 3 –2 (4, –1)
(c) P(no. less than 16) = = B'
25 5 (–3, –2) –3
E' (7, –3)
–4 C' (0, –4)
–5
Caution –6

 List total and favourable outcomes.

(b) B′ (–3, –2)
 Write all answers based on probability in simplest C′ (0, –4)
form. D′ (4, –1)
E′ (7, –3)
(iii) (a), (c) (d) Fish

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