PM SHRI KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA GACHIBOWLI, GPRA CAMPUS, HYD–32

PRACTICE PAPER 02 - CHAPTER 02 POLYNOMIALS (2024-25)

(ANSWERS)
SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS MAX. MARKS : 40
CLASS : X DURATION : 1½ hrs
General Instructions:
(i). All questions are compulsory.
(ii). This question paper contains 20 questions divided into five Sections A, B, C, D and E.
(iii). Section A comprises of 10 MCQs of 1 mark each. Section B comprises of 4 questions of 2 marks
each. Section C comprises of 3 questions of 3 marks each. Section D comprises of 1 question of 5
marks each and Section E comprises of 2 Case Study Based Questions of 4 marks each.
(iv). There is no overall choice.
(v). Use of Calculators is not permitted

SECTION – A
Questions 1 to 10 carry 1 mark each.

1. If the sum of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial kx2 + 4x + 3k is equal to their product, then
the value of k is
(a) -3/4 (b) 3/4 (c) 4/3 (d) -4/3
Ans: (d) -4/3
Let α and β be the zeroes of polynomial kx2 + 4x + 3k According to the question,
4 3k 4
        4  3k  k 
k k 3

2. If α and β are the zeroes of f(x) = 2x2 + 8x – 8, then

(a) α + β = αβ (b) α + β > αβ (c) α + β < αβ (d) α + β + αβ = 0
Ans: (a) α + β = αβ
Since a, b are the zeroes of 2x2 + 8x – 8
α + β = -8/2 = – 4 and αβ = -8/2 = – 4
Hence, α + β = αβ.

3. The zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 + 25x + 156 are

(a) both positive (b) both negative
(c) one positive and one negative (d) can’t be determined
Ans: (b) both negative
Let α and β be the zeroes of x2 + 25x + 156.
Then, α + β = –25 and αβ = 156
This happens when α and β are both negative.

4. A quadratic polynomial whose one zero is 5 and product of zeroes is 0, is

(a) x2 – 5 (b) x2 – 5x (c) 5x2 + 1 (d) x2 + 5x
Ans: (b) x2 – 5x

5. If the sum of the zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = (p2 – 23)x2 – 2x – 12 is 1, then p takes the value
(s)
(a) √23 (b) –23 (c) 2 (d) ±5
Ans: (d) ±5
Let α and β be the zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = (p2 – 23)x2 – 2x – 12
2 2
Then α + β =  2  2
p  23 p  23
Also, sum of zeroes = α + β = 1

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 p2 – 23 = 2  p2 = 25 p = ±5.

6. If α and β are the zeroes of the polynomial x2 + 5x + c, and α – β = 3, then c =

(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 4 (d) 5
Ans:
Since α and β are zeroes of the polynomial x2 + 5x + c
α + β = –5 ...(i)
and α – β = 3 (given) ...(i)
Solving (i) and (ii) we have α = –1 and β = –4
Now, product of zeroes = αβ = (–1) (–4) = 4
c=4

7. If the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax2 + bx + c, c  0 are equal then

(a) c and a have opposite signs (b) c and b have opposite signs
(c) c and a have the same sign (d) c and b have the same sign
Ans: (c) c and a have the same sign
The zeroes of the given quadratic polynomial
ax2 + bx + c where c  0 are equal, if coefficient of x2 and constant term have the same sign
i.e. c and a have the same sign. While b i.e. coefficient of x can be positive or negative but not
zero.

8. The value of k such that the quadratic polynomial x2 – (k + 6)x + 2(2k + 1) has sum of the zeroes
as half of their product, is
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) –5 (d) 5
Ans: (d) 5
[(k  6)]
    k 6
1
2(2k  1)
   2(2k  1)
1
 2(2k  1)
Now,      k 6 k 5
2 2

In the following questions 9 and 10, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason
(R). Mark the correct choice as:
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

9. Assertion (A): 5x + 2 is a linear polynomial.

Reason (R): A polynomial of degree 1 is a linear polynomial.
Ans: (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A).

10. Assertion (A): A quadratic polynomial having 5 and –3 as zeroes is x2 – 2x – 15.

Reason (R): The quadratic polynomial having α and β as zeroes is given by p(x) = x2 – (α +
β)x + αβ.
Ans: (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A).

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 SECTION – B
Questions 11 to 14 carry 2 marks each.
11. If the sum of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ky2 + 2y – 3k is equal to twice their product,
find the value of k.
Ans: p(y) = ky2 + 2y – 3k
a = k, b = 2, c = –3k
According to the question, Sum of zeroes = 2 × product of zeroes
b c 2 3k
  2   2
a a k k
2 1
 6k 
k 3

12. If one root of the quadratic polynomial 2x2 – 3x + p is 3, find the other root. Also, find the value
of p.
Ans: Since, 3 is a root (zero) of p(x)
2(3)2 – 3 × 3 + p = 0
18 – 9 + p = 0 p=–9
Now p(x) = 2x – 3x – 9 = 2x2 – 6x + 3x – 9
2

= 2x(x – 3) + 3(x – 3) = (x – 3) (2x + 3)

For roots of polynomial, p(x) = 0 (x – 3) (2x + 3) = 0
3 3
x = 3 or x = , Other root =
2 2

13. , are zeroes of the polynomial x2 – 6x + a. Find the value of a, if 3 + 2 = 20.

Ans: + = 6, = a
Now 3 + 2 = 20
+ 2 + 2 = 20 + 2( + ) = 20
+ 2 × 6 = 20 = 20 – 12 = 8
= –2
Now =a
8 × (–2) = a a = –16

14. Find a quadratic polynomial whose one zero is 5 and product of zeroes is 30.
Ans: One zero = 5, Product of zeroes = 30
∴ Other zero = 30/5 = 6
∴ Sum of zeroes = 5 + 6 = 11
Quadratic polynomial is
p(x) = x2 – (Sum of zeroes)x + (Product of zeroes)
p(x) = x2 – 11x + 30

SECTION – C
Questions 15 to 17 carry 3 marks each.
15. Find the value of k such that the polynomial x2 – (k + 6)x + 2(2k – 1) has sum of its zeroes equal
to half of their product.
Ans: The given polynomial is x2 – (k + 6)x + 2(2k – 1)
Let α and β be the zeroes of polynomial.

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16. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 7 y 2  y  and verify the relationship between
3 3
the zeroes and the coefficients.
Ans:

17. If α, β re zeros of quadratic polynomial x² – 6x + k, find the value of k such that (α + β)² – 2αβ =
40

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 Ans: We know that α + β = −b/a and αβ = c/a
Given, x2 – 6x + k = 0
⇒ a = 1, b = -6, c = k
Given that (α + β)2 – 2αβ = 40
⇒ (−b/a)2 – 2c/a = 40
⇒ b2 − 2ca = 40a2 (Multiplying both sides by a2)
⇒ (-6)2 − 2k = 40(1)2
⇒ 36 − 2k = 40 ⇒ 2k = 36 – 40 = – 4 ⇒ k = – 2

SECTION – D
Questions 18 carry 5 marks.
18. If one zero of the polynomial (k + 1)x2 – 5x + 5 is multiplicative inverse of the other, then find
the zeroes of kx2 – 3kx + 9, where k is constant.
Ans: Here f(x) = (k + 1)x2 – 5x + 5
a = k + 1, b = – 5, c = 5
Let one zero =
1
According to the question, other zero =

c
Now product of zeroes =
a
1 5 5
   1  k 1  5  k  4
 k 1 k 1
Now putting k = 4 in polynomial
p(x) = kx2 – 3kx + 9
we get p(x) = 4x2 – 12x + 9
For zeroes of p(x), 4x2 – 12x + 9 = 0 (2x – 3)(2x – 3) = 0
3 3
 x  ,x
2 2
3 3
Hence, Zeroes are ,
2 2

SECTION – E (Case Study Based Questions)

Questions 19 to 20 carry 4 marks each.
19. Case Study-1 : Lusitania Bridge
The below picture are few examples of natural parabolic which is represented by a quadratic
polynomial. A parabolic arch is an arch in the shape of a parabola. In structures, their curve
represents an efficient method of load, and so can be found in bridges and in architecture in a
variety of forms.

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 Based on the above information, answer the following questions.
1
(i) If  and are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 2x2 – x + 8k, then find the value of k.

(1)
(ii) Find the sum of zeroes of p(x) = kx2 – kx + 5. (1)
(iii) Write a quadratic polynomial whose one zero is 4 and product of zeroes is 0. (2)
OR
Find the zeroes of p(x) = x2 – 7x + 12 (2)
Ans: (i) Let p(x) = 2x2 – x + 8k
So, a = 2; b = – 1; c = 8k
c
Product of zeroes =
a
1 8k 1
   k 
 2 4
2
(ii) p(x) = kx – kx + 5
Here a = k, b = –k
b ( k )
How sum of zeroes =  1
a k
(iii) Let other zero is k.
Product of zeroes = 0
4×k=0
k=0
Sum of zeroes = 4 + 0 = 4
p(x) = x2 – (sum of zeroes)x + Product of zeroes
p(x) = x2 – 4x + 0 = x2 – 4x
OR
For zeroes of p(x),
x2 – 7x + 12 = 0
x2 – 3x – 4x + 12 = 0
(x – 3)(x – 4) = 0
x = 3, 4.

20. In Maths activity period, Roma’s Maths teacher told her to draw the graph of a polynomial
having at most two zeroes. She draws the graph as shown below:

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 (i) Name the shape drawn by Roma. (1)
2
(ii) Find the zeroes of p(x) = x – 49 (1)
(iii) If 1 is a zero of polynomial p(x) = mx2 – 3(m – 1)x + 4, then find the value of m. (2)
OR
If α and β are zeroes of the polynomial x2 – px + q2, then find the value of α + β – αβ. (2)
Ans: (a) parabola
(b) For zeroes of p(x), x2 – 49 = 0
⇒ x2 = 49 ⇒ x = ±7.
(c) As 1 is a zero of p(x), then p(1) = 0
m × 12 – 3 (m – 1)1 + 4 = 0
7
m – 3m + 3 + 4 = 0  m = .
2
OR
f(x) = x2 – px + q2
Here a = 1, b = –p, c = q2
c
αβ = = q2
a
b
Now, α + β = =p
a
α + β – αβ = p – q2.

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