CBSE

BOARD PAPER
Solved
21th March, 2023

MATHEMATICS
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them:
(i) This question paper contains 38 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question paper is divided into FIVE sections - Section A, B, C, D and E.
(iii) In section A-question number 1 to 18 are multiple choice questions (MCQs) and question number 19 and
20 are Assertion-Reason based questions of 1 mark each.
(iv) In section B-question number 21 to 25 are Very Short Answer (VSA) type questions of 2 marks each.
(v) In section C-question number 26 to 31 are Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 3 marks each.
(vi) In section D- question number 32 to 35 are Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 5 marks each.
(vii) In section E- question number 36 to 38 are case based integrated units of assessment questions
carrying 4 marks each. Internal choice is provided in 2 marks question in each case-study.
(viii) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in 2 questions in Section B, 2
questions in Section C, 2 questions in Section D and 3 questions in Section E.
(ix) Draw neat figures wherever required. Take p = 22/7 wherever required if not stated.
(x) Use of calculators is NOT allowed.

SECTION - A
(Section - A consists of Multiple Choice Type Questions of 1 mark each.)
1. The pair of linear equations 2x = 5y + 6 and (a) 2 3 cm (b) 2 cm
15y = 6x – 18 represents two lines which are:
(a) intersecting (c) 2 2 cm (d) 3 cm 1
(b) parallel
(c) coincident 3. The ratio of HCF to LCM of the least
composite number and the least prime
(d) either intersecting or parallel 1 number is:
2. In the given figure, TA is a tangent to the (a) 1 : 2 (b) 2 : 1
circle with centre O such that OT = 4 cm, (c) 1 : 1 (d) 1 : 3 1
∠OTA = 30°, then length of TA is:
4. If a pole 6 m high casts a shadow 2 3 m
long on the ground, then sun’s elevation is:
(a) 60° (b) 45°
O
(c) 30° (d) 90° 1
m
4c
5. In the given figure, DABC ~ DQPR. If AC = 6 cm,
30º BC = 5 cm, QR = 3 cm and PR = x; then the
T A value of x is:

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 6 cm
A C R 7 −7
(a) (b)
3 3

m
x 3

m
−3

3c
(c) (d) 1

5c
7 7

B Q P 14. What is the area of a semi-circle of diameter

(a) 3.6 cm (b) 2.5 cm ‘d’?

(c) 10 cm (d) 3.2 cm 1 1 1 2

(a) πd 2 (b) πd
16 4
6. The distance of the point (–6, 8) from origin
is: 1 2 1 2
(c) πd (d) πd 1
(a) 6 (b) –6 8 2

(c) 8 (d) 10 1 15. For the following distribution:

7. The next term of the A.P. : 7 , 28 , 63 is: Marks Below 10 20 30 40 50 60
Number
(a) 70 (b) 80 3 12 27 57 75 80
of Students
(c) 97 (d) 112 1 The modal class is:
8. (sec q – 1) (cosec q – 1) is equal to:
2 2 (a) 10–20 (b) 20–30

(a) –1 (b) 1
(c) 30–40 (d) 50–60 1
(c) 0 (d) 2 1 16. In the given figure, PT is a tangent at T to the
circle with centre O. If ∠TPO = 25°, then x is
9. Two dice are thrown together. The equal to:
probability of getting the difference of
T
numbers on their upper faces equals to 3 is:
1 2
(a) (b) 25º
9 9 P O
x
1 1
(c) (d) 1
6 12
(a) 25° (b) 65°
10. A card is drawn at random from a well- (c) 90° (d) 115° 1
shuffled pack of 52 cards. The probability
that the card drawn is not an ace is: 17. In the given figure, PQ || AC. If BP = 4 cm,
AP = 2.4 cm and BQ = 5 cm, then length of
1 9 BC is:
(a) (b)
13 13 C

4 12
(c) (d) 1 Q
13 13
5c
m
11. The roots of the equation x + 3x – 10 = 0 2

are: 2.4 cm 4 cm
B
(a) 2, –5 (b) –2, 5 A P
(a) 8 cm (b) 3 cm
(c) 2, 5 (b) –2, –5 1
25
12. If a, b are zeroes of the polynomial x2 – 1, (c) 0.3 cm (d) cm 1
3
then value of (a + b) is:
(a) 2 (b) 1 18. The points (–4, 0), (4, 0) and (0, 3) are the
vertices of a:
(c) –1 (d) 0 1
(a) right triangle
13. If a, b are the zeroes of the polynomial (b) isosceles triangle
 1 1 (c) equilateral triangle
p(x) = 4x2 – 3x – 7, then  +  is equal to:
 α β (d) scalene triangle 1

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 Directions: In the question number 19 and (c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is
20, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed false.
by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the (d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is
correct option out of the following: true. 1
19. Assertion (A): The probability that a leap 20. Assertion (A): a, b, c are in A.P. if and only if
2 2b = a + c.
year has 53 Sundays is .
7 Reason (R): The sum of first n odd natural
Reason (R): The probability that a non– numbers is n2.
leap year has 53 Sundays is (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
5. are true and Reason (R) is the correct
7 explanation of Assertion (A).
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are
are true and Reason (R) is the correct true and Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of Assertion (A). explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are (c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
true and Reason (R) is not the correct (d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is
explanation of Assertion (A). true. 1

SECTION – B
(Section – B consists of Very Short Answer (VSA) Type Questions of 2 marks each.)

21. Find the sum and product of the roots of the
quadratic equation 2x2 – 9x + 4 = 0.
OR
Find the discriminant of the quadratic
equation 4x2 – 5 = 0 and hence comment
on the nature of roots of the equation.
2 numbers?
22. Evaluate 2 sec2 q + 3 cosec2 q – 2 sin q cos q
if q = 45°.
OR
If sin q – cos q = 0, then find the value of sin4
q + cos4 q. 2
23. If a fair coin is tossed twice, find the
probability of getting ‘atmost one head’. 2
24. Two numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3 and
their LCM is 180. What is the HCF of these
2
25. If one zero of the polynomial p(x) = 6x2 + 37x
– (k – 2) is reciprocal of the other, then find
the value of k. 2

SECTION – C
(Section – C consists of Short Answer (SA) Type Questions of 3 marks each.)

26. Find the value of ‘p’ for which one root of 29. How many terms are there in A.P. whose
2
the quadratic equation px – 14x + 8 = 0 is 6 first and fifth term –14 and 2, respectively
times the other. 3 and the last term is 62.
OR
27. From an external point, two tangents are Which term of the A.P. : 65, 61, 57, 53, ...........
drawn to a circle. Prove that the line joining is the first negative term? 3
the external point to the centre of the circle
sin A − 2 sin3 A
bisects the angle between the two tangents. 30. Prove that = tan A
3 2 cos3 A − cos A
OR
28. Two concentric circles are of radii 5 cm
Prove that sec A (1 – sin A) (sec A + tan A)
and 3 cm. Find the length of the chord of
= 1. 3
the larger circle which touches the smaller
circle. 3 31. Prove that 5 is an irrational number. 3

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 SECTION – D
(Section – D consists of Long Answer (LA) Type Questions of 5 marks each.)

32. In a DPQR, N is a point on PR, such that QN ^ 33. A wooden article was made by scooping
2
PR. If PN × NR = QN , prove that ∠PQR = 90°. out a hemisphere from each end of a solid
OR cylinder, as shown in the figure. If the height
In the given figure, DABC and DDBC are on of the cylinder is 10 cm and its base is of
the same base BC. If AD intersects BC at O, radius 3.5 cm, find the total surface area of
ar ( ∆ ABC) the article.
AO
prove that = 5
ar ( ∆ DBC) DO
A

O
B C

D 5

34. The monthly expenditure on milk in 200 families of a Housing Society is given below:
Monthly Expenditure 1000- 1500- 2000- 2500- 3000- 3500- 4000- 4500-
(in `) 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
Number of families 24 40 33 x 30 22 16 7
Find the value of x and also, find the median and mean expenditure on milk. 5
35. A straight highway leads to the foot of find the distance between the two cars.
a tower. A man standing on the top of (use 3 = 1.73)
the 75 m high tower observes two cars OR
at angles of depression of 30° and 60°, From the top of a 7 m high building, the
which are approaching the foot of the angle of elevation of the top of a cable tower
tower. If one car is exactly behind the is 60° and the angle of depression of its foot
other on the same side of the tower, is 30°. Determine the height of the tower. 5

SECTION – E
(Section – E consists of Three Case Study Based Questions of 4 marks each.)

36. Governing council of a local public After survey, it was decided to build
rectangular playground, with a semi–
development authority of Dehradun decided
circular area allotted for parking at one end
to build an adventurous playground on the of the playground. The length and breadth
top of a hill, which will have adequate space of the rectangular playground are 14 units
for parking. and 7 units, respectively. There are two
quadrants of radius 2 units on one side for
special seats.
I
PARKING Based on the above information, answer the
7 AREA following questions:
PLAYGROUND
Units (A) What is the total perimeter of the
II parking area? 1
(B) What is the total area of parking and the
14 Units two quadrants?

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 OR
(ii) What is the ratio of area of
playground to the area of parking
area? 2
38. Jagdish has a field which is in the shape of
(C) Find the cost of fencing the playground
and parking area at the rate of ` 2 per
unit. 1
37. Two schools ‘P’ and ‘Q’ decided to award
prizes to their students for two games of
Hockey ` x per student and Cricket ` y per
student. School ‘P’ decided to award a
total of ` 9,500 for the two games to 5 and
4 students respectively; while school ‘Q’
decided to award ` 7,370 for the two games
to 4 and 3 students respectively.
(C) What will be the total prize amount
if there are 2 students each from two
games? 1
a right angled triangle AQC. He wants to
leave a space in the form of a square PQRS
inside the field for growing wheat and the
remaining for growing vegetables (as shown
in the figure). In the field, there is a pole
marked as O.
Y
A
B
S R

X' C X
P O Q
(–200, 0) (200, 0)

Based on the above information, answer the

following questions:
(A) Taking O as origin, coordinates of P are
(–200, 0) and of Q are (200, 0). PQRS
Based on the given information, answer the being a square, what are the coordinates
following questions:
of R and S? 1
(A) Represent the following information
(B) What is the area of square PQRS?
algebraically (in terms of x and y). 1 OR
(B) What is the prize amount for hockey? What is the length of diagonal PR in
square PQRS ? 2
OR (C) If S divides CA in the ratio K : 1, what
Prize amount on which game is more is the value of K, where point A is
and by how much? 2 (200, 800)? 1

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 SOLUTION
BOARD PAPER

SECTION - A
1. (c) coincident 4. (a) 60°
Explanation: Given equations: 2x = 5y + 6 Explanation:

and 15y = 6x – 18
So, 2x – 5y – 6 = 0 …(1)
6x – 15y – 18 = 0 …(2) 6 m
On comparing (1) and (2)
2 −5 −6
= =
6 −15 −18
m
1 1 1 In right-angled DABC,
= =
3 3 3 AB
= tan q
a1 b1 c1 BC
= = (Coincident)
a2 b2 c2 6
= tan q
2 3
2. (a) 2 3 cm
( 3 )2
= tan q
Explanation: Given,
3
OT = 4 cm
tan q = tan 60°
∠OTA = 30° q = 60°
As we know,
The tangent at any point of a circle is 5. (b) 2.5 cm
perpendicular to the radius through the point Explanation: Given,
of contact. DABC ~ DQPR

\ ∠A = 90° and DOTA is a right-angled triangle. AC BC

=
QR PR
Now, In DOTA,
6 5
TA =
= cos 30° 3 x
OT

5
TA 3 x= = 2.5 cm
= 2
4 2
6. (d) 10
TA = 2 3 cm
Explanation: Let, A = (0, 0), B = (–6, 8)
3. (a) 1 : 2 So, AB = ( 0 + 6 )2 + ( 0 − 8 )2
Explanation: We know that,
36 + 64 = 100
Composite no. are = 4, 6, 8, 9…
Prime no. are = 2, 3, 5, 7… = 10
So, Least composite no. = 4 = 22 7. (d) 112
Least prime no. =2 Explanation: Given terms are,
HCF 2 1
= = 7 , 28 , 63
LCM 4 2
= 1 : 2 So, d= 28 − 7

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 = 7×4 − 7 0
a+b = −
1
=
2 7 − 7 ⇒ a+b =0
= Hence, the value of (a + b) is 0.
7
a4 = a + 3d −3
13. (d)
= 7 +3 7 7

Explanation: Given,
=
4 7 p(x) = 4x2 – 3x – 7
= −b
16 × 7 = 112 a+b =
a
8. (b) 1
( −3) 3
Explanation: (sec2 q – 1) (cosec2 q – 1) = − =
4 4
= tan2 q × cot2 q
[Q sec2 q – tan2 q = 1 and cosec2 q – cot2 q = 1] c −7
ab = =
a 4
1
= tan2 q × =1 1 1 α +β
tan2 θ + =
α β αβ
1
9. (c) 34
6 =
−7 4

Explanation: Probability of getting the
−3
required condition =
= (1, 4) (2, 5) (3, 6) (4, 1) (5, 2) (6, 3) 7

6 1 1 2
=
36
=
6
14. (c) πd
8
Explanation:
12
10. (d)
13 πr 2
Area of semi-circle =
2
Explanation: Total no. of ace in a pack of 52
cards = 4 2
π1   d
=  d Q r = 
\ Probability of ace =
4 2  2   2
52 π 1
= × d2
4 48 12 4
2
\ Probability of not an ace = 1 – = =
52 52 13 1
= πd 2
8
11. (a) 2, –5
Explanation: Given, 15. (c) 30–40
x2 + 3x – 10 = 0 Explanation:
x2 + 5x – 2x – 10 = 0 Marks No. of students (f ) c.f.
x(x + 5) – 2(x + 5) = 0
0 – 10 3 3
(x + 5) (x – 2) = 0
x+5 =0 x–2=0 10 – 20 9 12
x = –5 x=2 20 – 30 15 27
12. (d) 0 30 – 40 30 57
2
Explanation: Given polynomial is x – 1. 40 – 50 18 75
On comparing it with ax2 + bx + c, we get
50 – 60 5 80
a = 1, b = 0 and c = –1
Q a and b are the zeroes of given polynomial 80
−b Since, maximum frequency is 30 here.
\ sum of roots =
a Therefore, modal class is (30 – 40).

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 16. (d) 115° Hence, Assertion is true.
Explanation: Given, No. of days in a non-leap year = 365 days
∠TPO = 25° [52 weeks + 1 day]
As we know, 1 day can be Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,
The tangent at any point of a circle is Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday]
perpendicular to the radius through the point of \ n(S) = 7 and n(E) = 1
contact. 1
\ ∠PTO = 90° p(E) = .
7
Now,
Exterior angle, x = ∠PTO + ∠TPO Hence, Reason is false.
x = 90° + 25° 20. (b) 
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are
x = 115° true and Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
17. (a) 8 cm
Explanation: a, b, c are in A.P. if common
Explanation: In DPQB and DACB
difference = b – a = c – b.
PQ || AC (Given)
⇔ b–a =c–b
BP = 4 cm, AP = 2.4 cm and BQ = 5 cm
⇔ b+b =c+a
BP BQ
= ⇔ 2b = c + a
AB BC
⇔ 2b = a + c
4 5 \ a, b, c are in A.P. if and only if 2b = a + c.
=
4 + 2.4 BC Let,
4 5 1 + 3 + 5 + … to n term.
=
6.4 BC a = 1 and d = 3 – 1 = 2
4BC = 5 × 6.4 n
Therefore, Sn = [2a + (n – 1)d]
5 × 6.4 2
BC =
4 n
Sn = [2 × 1 + (n – 1) × 2]
BC = 8 cm 2
18. (b) isosceles triangle n
Sn = [2 + 2n – 2]
Explanation: Given points are (–4, 0), (4, 0), (0, 3). 2
Y
n
(0, 3) = × 2n
3 2
2 Sn = n2
1
(–4, 0) (4, 0) 21. We have,
X' X
–4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 2x2 – 9x + 4 = 0
a = 2, b = – 9, c = 4
−b 9
a+b = =
Y'
a 2
From figure,
c 4
it is clear that the triangle is an isosceles a.b = =
triangle. a 2
= 2
19. (c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
Explanation: No. of days in a leap year = 366 OR
(52 weeks + 2 days) Given equation is 4x2 – 5 = 0
2 days = [Mon., Tues.], [Tues., Wed.], [Wed., Thur.], On comparing it with ax2 + bx + c = 0,
[Thur., Fri.], [Fri., Sat.], [Sat., Sun.], [Sun., Mon.] we get a = 4, b = 0, c = –5
So, there are 7 possibilities out of which 2 have \ D = b2 – 4ac
a Sunday. = (0)2 – 4(4) (–5)
\ n(S) = 7 and n(E) = 2 = 80
2 Since, D > 0. Hence the given quadratic

p(E) =
7. equation has two distinct real roots.

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 22. 2 sec2 q + 3 cosec2 q – 2 sin q cos q k–2 =–6
Put q = 45º k =–6+2
2 sec2 45° + 3 cosec2 45° – 2 sin 45° cos 45° = – 4
1 1
2 2
2( 2 ) + 3( 2 ) − 2 × × 26. Given equation,
2 2
px2 – 14x + 8 = 0
2 a = p, b = – 14, c = 8
2×2+3×2–
2
−b
a+b =
4+6–1 =9 a

OR
c
We have, ab =
a
sin q – cos q = 0
(sin q – cos q) (sin q + cos q) = 0 × (sin q + cos q) b = 6a [given]
sin2 q – cos2 q = 0 14
(sin2 q – cos­2 q) (sin2 q + cos2 q) = 0 a + 6a =
p
sin4 q – cos4 q = 0
14
23. When a fair coin is tossed twice then 7a =
p
the possible outcomes are HH, TT, HT, TH
Let E be the event 'of getting atmost one head'. 2
a=
\ Outcomes favourable to E are TT, HT, TH p
Total no. of outcomes favourable to E b =6×a
\ P(E) =
Total possible outcome
es 2 12
=6× =
3 p p
=
4 8
\ ab =
24. Ratio of the numbers = 2 : 3 p
LCM of the numbers = 180 2 12 8
Let, numbers = 2x and 3x × =
p p p
\ LCM = 2 × 3 × x = 6x
180 = 6x 24
=8
p
180
x= = 30
6 8p = 24
Numbers are 2 × 30 = 60 and 3 × 30 = 90. p =3
Now, LCM × HCF = a × b 27. Let us consider a circle with centre O. Let PA
180 × HCF = 60 × 90 and PB be two tangents drawn to the circle
60 × 90 from an external point P. Let us join PO. Then,
HCF =
180 we have to show ∠APO = ∠BPO.

A
HCF = 30.
25. We have, O P
p(x) = 6x2 + 37x – (k – 2)
a = 6, b = 37, c = – (k – 2)
B
1
b= As we know that,
α
The tangent at any point of a circle is
ab = 1
perpendicular to the radius through the point
c of contact.
=1
a
\ OA ^ PA
−( k − 2) OB ^ PB
=1
6 In DOAP and DOBP
– (k – 2) = 6 OA = OB (radius)

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 OP = OP (common) an < 0
∠OAP = ∠OBP (90°) a + (n – 1)d < 0
DOAP @ DOBP (By R.H.S. criterion) 65 + (n – 1) (–4) < 0
∠APO = ∠BPO (CPCT) (n – 1) (–4) < –65
28. Let us consider two concentric circles with –4n + 4 < –65
centre O and radius 5 cm and 3 cm respectively. –4n < – 65 – 4
Let AC be the chord of the larger circle which
touches the smaller circle at point B. –4n < – 69
4n > 69
69
n>
4

C n > 17.25
O 3
cm n = 18

B sin A − 2 sin3 A
5 cm

30. LHS =
2 cos3 A − cos A

A sin A(1 − 2 sin2 A)

=
\ OB ^ AC cos A (2 cos2 A − 1)

In right-angled DOAB,
OA2 = OB2 + AB2 sin A  1 − 2 (1 − cos2 A) 
 = 
⇒ 52 = 32 + AB2 cos A  2 cos2 A − 1 

⇒ AB2 = 25 – 9
 1 − 2 + 2 cos2 A 
⇒ AB2 = 16
= tan A  2

⇒ AB = 4 cm  2 cos A − 1 

The perpendicular from the centre of a circle to
a chord bisects the chord.  2 cos2 A − 1 
= tan A  
\ Chord = AC 2
 2 cos A − 1

= 2 × AB
= 2 × 4 = RHS
= 8 cm OR
LHS
29. Given, a = –14, a5 = 2, an = 62
sec A (1 – sin A) (sec A + tan A)
a + 4d = 2
–14 + 4d = 2 1  1 sin A 
= (1 – sin A)  +
4d = 2 + 14 cos A  cos A cos A 

16 (1 − sin A) (1 + sin A )
d= =
4 cos A cos A
= 4
1 − sin2 A
an = 62 =
a + (n – 1)d = 62 cos2 A
–14 + (n – 1) (4) = 62 cos2 A
(n – 1)4 = 62 + 14 = = 1 RHS
cos2 A
76
n–1 = = 19
4 31. Let us assume to the contrary that 5 is a
n = 19 + 1 = 20 rational number
OR a
Given A.P. is, 5 =
b
65, 61, 57, 53............
where a and b are co-prime
a = 65
d = 61 – 65 = –4 5b = a

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 Squaring both side, we get OR
5b2 = a2  iven: DABC and DDBC are on the same base
G
5 divides a2 BC. AD and BC intersect at O.
To Prove:
⇒ 5 divides a
\ a = 5m, for some integer m ar ( ∆ ABC) AO
=
ar ( ∆ DBC) DO
Substituting a = 5m in 5b2 = a2, we have
Construction: Draw AL ^ BC and DM ^ BC.
5b2 = (5m)2
A
b2 = 5m2
Hence, 5 divides b2.
⇒ 5 divides b.
M
This contradicts the fact that a and b are B
O
C
L
co-prime.
This contradiction has arisen due to our
incorrect assumption that 5 is rational.
Hence, 5 is an irrational number.
D
Now, in DALO and DDMO, we have
32. In DPQR, ∠ALO = ∠DMO = 90°
QN ^ PR and PN × NR = QN2 ∠AOL = ∠DOM
P
(Vertically opposite angles)
Therefore, DALO ~ DDMO
AL AO
\ =
N DM DO
1
(Corresponding sides are proportional)
2
1
× BC × AL
y ar (∆ABC)
x = 2
ar (∆DBC) 1
R × BC × DM
Q 2
In DQNP and DQNR, AL
=
∠1 = ∠2 = 90° DM
QN2 = NR × NP (Given)
AO
QN × QN = NR × NP =
DO
QN NP Hence, proved.
=
NR QN

33. TSA = CSA of cylinder + CSA of 2 hemisphere
\ DQNP ~ DRNQ
= 2prh + 2 × 2pr2
(By SAS similarity criterion)
= 2pr (h + 2r)
∠Q = ∠RQN = x …(i)
22
∠PQN = ∠R = ∠y …(ii) =2× × 3.5 (10 + 2 × 3.5)
7
In DPQR, we have
= 1.0 × 22 (10 + 7.0)
∠P + ∠PQR + ∠R = 180º
= 22 × 17
∠x + ∠x + ∠y + ∠y = 180º = 374 cm2
2∠x + 2∠y = 180º
34. Number of families = 24 + 40 + 33 + x + 30
2(∠x + ∠y) = 180° + 22 + 16 + 7
∠x + ∠y = 90º 200 = 172 + x
∠PQR = 90º, x = 200 – 172
Hence, proved x = 28

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 Number µi = x = 3250 – 587.2
Monthly
of x i − 3250 c.f. x = 2662.5
Expenditure xi f iµi
families
(in `) 500 Therefore, mean expenditure is ` 2662.5.
(f i)
1000-1500 24 1250 –4 24 –96 35. In DABC
A
1500-2000 40 1750 –3 64 –120 30º 60º

2000-2500 33 2250 –2 97 –66

2500-3000 28 2750 –1 125 –28 75 m
3000-3500 30 3250 0 155 0
=A
60º 30º
3500-4000 22 3750 1 177 22 x y
D
B C
4000-4500 16 4250 2 193 32
AB
= tan 60º
4500-5000 7 4750 3 200 21 BC

N = Sf i = Sf iµi = 75
200 –235 = 3
x
Here, N = 200
N 200 3x = 75
= = 100
2 2
75 3 75 3
The cumulative frequency (c.f.) just greater x= × =
3 3 3
than 100 is 125.
The corresponding class = 2500 – 3000. = 25 3 m
l = 2500 BC = 25 3 m
f = 28 In DABD
h = 500
AB
c.f. = 97 = tan 30º
BD
N 
 2 − c .f.  75 1
Median = l +  × h =
 f  x+y 3

 100 − 97  75 1
= 2500 +  × 500 =
 28  25 3 + y 3
 3  75 3 = 25 3 + y
= 2500 +  × 500
 28 
50 3 = y
 1500 
= 2500 +  CD = 50 3 m
 28  \
OR
= 2500 + 53.57 D
= 2553.57
Now, from the table it may be observed that
Sf i = 200 and Sf iui = –235
A 60º
Σfi ui E
Mean ( x ) = A + h × 30º
Σf i
Where A = assumed mean
7m
h = class interval
−235
Mean ( x ) = 3250 + 500 × 30º
200 B C
−235 AB = EC = 7m
x = 3250 + 5 ×
2 Let AE = BC = x

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 In DABC OR
AB Area of playground = 14 × 7 units2
= tan 30º
BC 22 7 7
× ×
7 1 Area of parking = 7 2 2
= 2
x 3
A1 14 × 7
x= 7 3m =
A2 77
In DDEA 4
DE 56
= tan 60º =
AE 11

DE = 56 : 11
= 3
x (C) Length of fencing = Perimeter of rectangular
playground + Perimeter of parking area
DE
= 3
7 3 2πr
= 2(l + b) +
2
DE = 21 m
DC = DE + EC 22 7
= 2(14 + 7) + ×
= 21 + 7 7 2
= 28 m = 42 + 11 = 53 units

36. (A) Perimeter of parking area = pr + 2r Cost of fencing = 53 × 2 = ` 106

= r (p + 2) 37. (A) Let ` x be the prize amount of hockey and

7  22  ` y be the prize amount of cricket.
=  + 2
  The amount of money P decided to award
2 7
= ` 9500
7 36
= × 5x + 4y = 9500 …(i)
2 7
The amount of money Q decided to award
= 18 units
= ` 7370
(B) Total area of parking and the two
4x + 3y = 7370 …(ii)
quadrants = area of semi-circular region +
area of 2 quadrants (B) (i) from (i),
5x + 4y = 9500 …(i)
πR 2 1
= + 2 × × πr 2 4x + 3y = 7370 …(ii)
2 4
On solving eq. (i) and (ii), we get
π x = 980 and y = 1150
= [R2 + r2]
2
Hence, the prize amount for hockey
 2  = ` 980
22  7 
  + (2) 
2
= OR
7 × 2  2 
The prize amount for hockey = ` 980
11  49  The prize amount for cricket = ` 1150
=  + 4
7  4  Hence, prize amount of cricket is more than
of hockey by = (1150 – 980)
11  49 + 16 
=   = 170
7  4 
(C) 
If there are 2 students each from two
11  65  games, then total prize amount will be
=  
7  4  = (2 × x) + (2 × y)
715 = (2 × 980) + (2 × 1150)
= unit2
28 = 1960 + 2300
= 25.54 unit (approx) 2 = ` 4260

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 38. (A) Since PQRS is a square and P and Q are on
So, PR = PQ2 + PQ2
the x-axis with coordinates (–200, 0) and
(200, 0) respectively. R and S must be at
PR = 2PQ2
an equal distance from the x-axis. The side
length of the square is PQ = [200 – (–200)] PR = PQ 2
= 400 units.

Therefore, the y-coordinates of R and S PR = 400 2 unit
must be 400 units away from the x-axis. (C) Point S divides CA in the ratio K : 1.
Since, R is vertically above Q and S is Since, y-coordinates of C and A are 0 and
vertically above P, their coordinates are 800 respectively.
R (200, 400) and S (–200, 400). \ Taking y-coordinate of S:
(B) The area of square PQRS  800 × K 
400 = 
= 400 × 400 units2  K + 1 

= 160000 units2
400(K + 1) = 800K
OR
800K – 400K = 400
PR = PQ2 + QR 2 400K = 400
Since, PQRS is a square, PQ = QR ⇒ K =1

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