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MATHEMATICS
Time Allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
(BASIC)
General Instructions: Same instructions as given in the Sample Paper 1.

SECTION - A  20 × 1 = 20
Q. No. 1 to 20 are Multiple Choice Question of 1 mark each.

1. Priyanshu has a motor cycle with wheels 4 cm

of diameter 91 cm. There are 22 spokes in
the wheel. The length of arc between two
adjoining spokes is:
15 cm
(a) 26 cm (b) 13 cm
(c) 15 cm (d) 18 cm 1
2. The probability expressed as a percentage (a) 200.57 cm3 (b) 190.57 cm3
of a particular occurrence can never be: (c) 188.57 cm3 (d) 287 cm3 1
(a) less than 100
(b) less than 0
6. For the following frequency distribution,
the median value is:
(c) greater than 1
Class Frequency
(d) anything but a whole number 1
1 - 10 13
3. The smallest 4-digit number, which can be 10 - 20 16
exactly divided by 24 and 36 is: 20 - 30 28
(a) 1008 (b) 1004 30 - 40 23
(c) 1009 (d) 996 1 40 - 50 20
(a) 23.2 (b) 27.5
4. If P (– cos q, sin q), is the point then the (c) 28.4 (d) 29.3 1
length of OP, where O is the origin, is:
7. If a cubical block of side 7 cm is surmounted
3 1 by a hemisphere, then the greatest radius
(a) (b)
2 2 that a hemisphere can have, is:
1
(c) (d) 1 1
2
5. To make the learning process more
interesting, creative and innovative,
Aman's class teacher brings clay in
the classroom. He makes a cylindrical
structure of diameter 4 cm and length
15 cm from it, then volume of structure (a) 7 cm (b) 14 cm
will be: (c) 10 cm (d) 3.5 cm 1

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 1 16. A solid is hemispherical at the bottom and
8. If sec q – tan q = , then value of sec q is:
conical (of same radius) above it. If the
m
1−m 2
2m surface areas of the two parts are equal,
(a) (b) then the ratio of its radius and the slant
2m 1 + m2 height of the conical part is:
1 – m2 1 + m2
(c) (d) 1
1 + m2 2m
9. If in triangles ABC and DEF, ∠B = ∠D and
∠C = ∠E, then AB × DE is equal to:
A D

•
B C E F
(a) EF × DF (b) AC × AB
(c) DF × BC (d) EF × AB 1
(a) 2 : 1 (b) 1 : 2
10. The mode of the following data is:
(c) 1 : 4 (d) 4 : 1 1
xi fi
35 5 17. If p2, q2, r2 are in AP then, 2q2 is equal to:
38 9 (a) p2 – r2 (b) (p + r)2 – 2pr
40 10 (c) p + r (d) (p + r)2 1
42 7 18. The given pair of lines are intersecting
44 2 as shown below. Which of the following
(a) 38 (b) 40 condition is true?
(c) 42 (d) 44 1
Y
11. The perimeter of a rectangle is 82 m and
its area is 400 m2. The breadth of the
rectangle is:
(a) 16 or 25 (b) 16 or 19
(c) 23 (d) 25 or 13 1 l
12. The value of 'k' for which the pair of
equations x + 2y = 3, 5x + ky = – 7 have no
solution is: X' X
(a) 20 (b) 10 m
(c) 15 (d) 9 1
13. Find the conditions to be satisfied by
coefficients for which the following pair of Y'
equations ax + by + c = 0, dx + ey + f = 0
represent coincident lines. (a) Consistent, one solution
(a) ab = ed; bf = ce (b) ae = bd; bc = ef
(b) Inconsistent, many solutions
(c) ad = bc; bf = ce (d) ae = bd; bf = ce
(c) Consistent, no solution
1
(d) Inconsistent, many solutions 1
14. The coordinates of point A, where AB is Direction: In Q. No. 19 and 20, a statement
a diameter of a circle whose centre is
of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of
(2, –3) and B is the point (1, 4), is:
Reason (R). Select the correct option from the
(a) (0, 1) (b) (5, 7)
following options:
(c) (2, 8) (d) (3, –10) 1 (a) Both, Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are
15. One of the properties of mode is: true. Reason (R) explains Assertion (A)
(a) not easy to calculate completely.
(b) not affected by greatest and least (b) Both, Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true.
values Reason (R) does not explain Assertion (A).
(c) algebraic (c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) difference of greatest and least values 1 (d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

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 19. Assertion (A): In the graph shown below the number of points at
the number of zeroes of which p(x) intersects the
the polynomial is 2. x-axis. 1
Y 20. Assertion (A): In a circle of radius 10.5 cm,
the angle of a sector is 60°.
Then the area of sector is
58.75 cm2.
Reason (R): Area of a sector of circle is
X' X θ
O × πr 2 , where θ is the
360°
sector angle subtended
Y'
by the arc at the centre
Reason (R): The number of zeroes (in degrees) and 'r' is the
of a polynomial p(x) is radius of the circle. 1

SECTION - B  5 × 2 = 10
Q. No. 21 to 25 are Very Short Answer Questions of 2 marks each.

21. In the adjoining factor tree, find the 24. In the figure, if AB = AC, prove that:
numbers m and n. BE = EC.
m
A
2

2 n D F

2
B E C 2
        2 5  2 25. A box contains 90 discs which are
12 numbered from 1 to 90. If one disc is
22. If sin q = , find the value of drawn at random from the box, find the
13
probability that it bears:
sin2 θ − cos2 θ 1
− 2 (A) a two-digit number,
2sin θ cos θ tan2 θ
(B) a perfect square number.
23. Find the area and perimeter of a sheet of a
paper which is a sector of a circle of radius OR
21 cm having central angle 60º. If a number x is selected at random from
OR the numbers 1, 2, 4 and another number
The length of the second's hand of a y is selected at random from the numbers
clock is 21 cm. Find the area swept by the 1, 3, 6. Find the probability that xy = 10.
second's hand in 10 second. 2 2

SECTION - C  6 × 3 = 18
Q. No. 26 to 31 are Short Answer Question of 3 marks each.

26. In our daily life we all see traffic lights. A the traffic by increasing the duration or
traffic controller set the timings of traffic set at different times. There are two traffic
lights in such a way that all light are not lights on a particular highway which
green at the same time or specially not in shows green light at interval of 90 seconds
the rush hour. It may create problem in an and 144 seconds respectively.
hour because lights are for few seconds
(A) Find the HCF of two green lights timing.
only. So, he take the timings of nearby
places in same area and calculate time of (B) Find the LCM of two green light
all traffic stops. Then he easily manages timing. 3

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27. Solve for x: x4 – 20x2 + 64 = 0. 3 The details of tents are as follows:

Details Values
28. In the given figure, AB || DE and BD || EF.
Base diameter 14 m
Prove that DC2 = CF × AC.
C Height 24 m
Number of tents 10
F
Cost of canvas ` 40 per 2 m2
D E Find the amount (in `) by which Rampal
helped.
OR
A B 3 Box of Yash and Prashant which are in the
shape of cubes each of volume 64 cm3,
29. Obtain the zeroes of the quadratic are joined together. Prove that the surface
3x 2 – 8 x + 4 3
area of the resulting cuboid is 160 cm2.
polynomial and verify
the relationship between its zeroes and
coefficients.
OR
Obtain the zeroes of the quadratic
polynomial 3b2 + 2b – 120 and verify
the relationship between its zeroes and
coefficients.  3  3

30. Rampal decided to donate canvas for 31. Show that 12 terms of the AP: 9, 17,
conical tents to a centre for shelter home. 25,... must be taken to get a sum of 636? 3

SECTION - D  4 × 5 = 20
Q. No. 32 to 35 are Long Answer Questions of 5 marks each.

32. Pulkit is standing outside a circular park, T

and he sees two paths, TP and TQ that

Q
leads to different points on the boundary O P

of the park as shown in the figure. Now,

prove that: S
5

33. From a book shop, Rahul bought 5 books

P

and 7 pens together cost ` 434, whereas

O T
7 books and 5 pens together cost ` 550.
Find the total cost of 1 book and 2 pens.
Q
5
(A) TP = TQ
34. The authority wants to construct a slide in
(B) ∠PTQ = 2∠OPQ a city park for children. The slide was to be
constructed for children below the age of
OR
12 years as shown in the figure.
In the figure, two tangents PT and PS are
In the adjoining figure, AB = 12 cm,
drawn to a circle with centre O and radius r, BC = 16 cm and CD = 21 cm, then find
from an external point P. If OP = 2r, show the value of all trigonometric ratios for
that ∠OTS = ∠OST = 30º and ∠POT = 60º. angle q.

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 A the frequency distribution table two
frequencies are missing, then find the
values of x and y, if total frequency
is 20.
B
Number of
Marks
Students
q
C D 0 -6 4

OR 6 - 12 x
1 + sec θ – tan θ 1 – sin θ
Prove that = 5 12 - 18 5
1 + sec θ + tan θ cos θ
18 - 24 y
35. A teacher is analysing the scores of
24 - 30 1
students in a test and find out that the
median score is 14.4. But some how in 5

SECTION - E  3 × 4 = 12
Q. No. 36 to 38 are Case-Based Questions of 4 marks each.

36. CASE STUDY 1 by A and B respectively, from their hostel.

Town A and Town B are connected by bus
The satellite image of Himalayan Mountain
from their hostel C.
is shown below. In this image there are many
signal towers are standing. y
6 A( Town)
D C(Hostel) 5
4
B 3
2
1 B( Town)
hm x' x
0
50 m –6 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 6
–1
–2
30° –3
60°
–4
A C
( Tower) (Hill) –5
–6
The angle of elevation of the top of a hill y'
from the foot of a tower is 60° and the angle
Based on the given information, answer
of elevation of the top of the tower with
height 50 m from the foot of the hill is 30°. the following questions:

Based on the given information, answer (A) Write the coordinates of A and B
the following questions: respectively. 1
(A) Find the horizontal distance between (B) Find the distance travelled by Mishka
hill and tower. from hostel to home town. 1
OR (C) If Mishka and Nisha planned to meet
Find the height of the hill. 2 at a location situated at mid-point
(B) Find the distance from foot of tower D of line segment joining the points
to the top of the hill. 1 A and B, then find coordinates of
(C) Find the distance from foot of the hill D and C.
to the top of the tower. 1
OR
37. CASE STUDY 2 Find the coordinates of a point which
In Diwali break two friends Mishka and Nisha divides the line segment A and B in
decided to go their hometowns, represented the ratio 1 : 3 internally. 2

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 38. CASE STUDY 3
Based on the given information, answer
the following questions:

On either side of a mountain are two hotels
that are situated at street level. Two Huts (A) What is the ratio of the perimeters
are located as shown in the figure after of the triangle formed by both hotels
travelling a certain distance towards the and mountain top to the triangle
formed by both huts and mountain
mountain's peak. The ratio of the distances
top?
from Hotel B to Hut-E to the distance from
Hut-E to mountain peak is 3 : 7. OR
Find the distance between the hotel
A and hut-D and if the horizontal
Mountain distance between the hut-D and hut-E
top
(C) is 8 miles, then find the distance
between the two hotels. 2
10 miles
(B) If the distance from mountain top to
hut-D is 5 miles more than that of
Hut-D Hut-E
distance from hotel B to mountain top,
(D) (E)
then what is the distance between
(A) (B)
Ground level hut-E and mountain top? 1
(C) Which similarity criterion has been
used to prove DABC ~ DDEC? 1

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 SOLUTIONS
SAMPLE PAPER - 4

SECTION - A
1. (b) 13 cm 5. (c) 188.57 cm3
91 Explanation: Given:
Explanation: Radius of wheel = cm
2 Diameter of cylindrical structure = 4 cm
Angle between two adjoining spokes, Radius of cylindrical structure, r = 2 cm
360 Heigth of structure, h = 15 cm
q=
22 Now, volume of structure
\ Length of the arc between two adjoining spokes = pr2h
θ
= × 2pr 22
360 = × 2 × 2 × 15
7
=
360° 22 91 = 188.57 cm3
×2 × ×
360° × 22 7 2
6. (b) 27.5
= 13 cm
Explanation:
2. (b) less than 0 Class Cumulative
Frequency
Explanation: We know that, the probability Interval Frequency
expressed as a percentage always lies from 0 to 0 – 10 13 13
100. So, it cannot be less than 0. 10 – 20 16 29
Concept Applied 20 – 30 28 57
¬¬0 ≤ P(E) ≤ 1 30 – 40 23 80
40 – 50 20 100
3. (a) 1008
N = 100
Explanation: The smallest number, exactly
divisible by 24 and 36, is the LCM (24, 36). N 100
Here, = = 50
24 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3, or 2 ×33 1 2 2

36 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3, or 22 ×32 Cumulative frequency just greater than 50 is 57,

which belongs to class 20 - 30.
So, LCM (24, 36) = 23 × 32 = 72
\ Median class = 20 - 30
We know smallest 4 digit number = 1000.
\ l = 20, f = 28, c.f. = 29 and h = 10
The smallest 4-digit number which is the
multiple of 72 is the required number. Now,
So, the required number is (1000 + 72 – 64) = N 
1008. l +  2 − c .f .  × 10
Median = l +  
f
Caution
¬¬Students usually make mistakes while calculating prime  50 − 29 
= 20 +   × 10
factors, always start with the lowest prime number.  28 
= 20 + 7.5
4. (d) 1
Explanation: = 27.5

OP = ( − cos θ − 0)2 + (sin θ − 0)2 Caution

¬¬Students need to understand the meaning of
= cos2 θ + sin2 θ frequency and cumulative frequency in the formula,
= 1 so that values can be placed correctly.

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 7. (d) 3.5 cm 11. (a) 16 or 25
Explanation: The greatest diameter of the Explanation: Let the breadth of rectangle be 'b' m.
hemisphere is equal to the edge‘s length of the Perimeter = 2 (l + b)
cubical box.
82 = 2(l + b)
l + b = 41
l = 41 – b
7 cm And, Area = l × b
400 = (41 – b) b
7 cm Þ 400 = 41b – b2
2
Þ b – 41b + 400 = 0
2
b – 25b – 16b + 400 = 0
Þ
b(b – 25) – 16 (b – 25)= 0
Þ
Þ (b – 16) (b – 25) = 0
Now, diameter = 7 cm Þ b = 16 m or b = 25 m
7 Then, l = 41 – 16 or l = 41 – 25
radius = cm
2 = 25 m = 16 m
= 3.5 cm Hence, breadth of the rectangle is either 16 m
1+ m 2 or 25 m.
8. (d)
2m 12. (b) 10
Explanation: We have
Explanation: Given, equations are
1
sec q – tan q = ...(i) x + 2y = 3
m
We know that 5x + ky = – 7
sec2 q – tan2 q =1 Here, a1 = 1, b1 = 2, c1 = – 3, a2 = 5, b2 = k, c2 = 7
Þ (sec q – tan q) (sec q + tan q) =1
For the given pair of equations to have no
1 solution, we have
Þ (sec q + tan q) = 1 [From (i)]
m
a1 b1 c1
Þ sec q + tan q =m ...(ii) = ≠
Adding eq. (i) and (ii), we get a2 b2 c2
1 1 2 −3
2 sec q = +m Þ = ≠
m 5 k 7
1 + m2 Þ k = 10
Þ sec q =
2m
Caution Caution
¬¬Remember sec2 q – tan2 q = 1 and ¬¬While comparing the given equation with standard
2 2
tan q – sec q = – 1. equation, we should also consider the sign of constants.

9. (c) DF × BC 13. (d) ae = bd; bf = ce

Explanation: In DABC and DDEF, Explanation: The given pair of equations is
∠B = ∠D ax + by + c = 0 and dx + ey + f = 0
∠C = ∠E
For coincident lines,
DABC ~ DFDE
[By AA similarity criterion] a1 b1 c1
= =
a2 b2 c2
AB BC
\ =
DF DE a b c
⇒ = =
[Q Triangles are similar, then corresponding d e f
sides will be proportional] ⇒ ae = bd and bf = ce
AB × DE = DF × BC
10. (b) 40 14. (d) (3, –10)
Explanation: Since, the observation 40 has Explanation: Let the coordinates of A be (x, y).
maximum frequency of 10. Since, O is the centre of the circle.
\ Mode of the data = 40 Then, O is the mid-point of AB.

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 ⇒ 2πr2 = πrl
⇒ 2r = l
r 1
⇒ =
A(x, y) B(1, 4) l 2
O(2, –3)
∴ Required ratio = 1 : 2

17. (b) (p + r)2 – 2pr

Explanation: Given that p2, q2, r2 are in AP.

By using mid-point formula Then, a2 – a1 = a3 – a2
x +1 y+4 q2 – p2 = r2 – q2
\ = 2, =–3
2 2 2q2 = p2 + r2
Þ x = 3 and y = – 10 2q2 = (p + r)2 – 2pr
Hence, the coordinates of point A is (3, – 10). [Q a2 + b2 = (a + b)2 – 2ab]

Concept Applied 18. (a) Consistent, one solution

¬¬
Centre of a circle is equidistant
from all the points Explanation: From the group, as we can see that
lying on circumference of the circle. Also, it is the pair of lines are intersecting, so the system
midpoint of the diameter. of linear equations is said to be consistent and
has a unique solution.
15. (b) not affected by greatest and least values
Explanation: Since, mode is that value among 19. (d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
observations which occurs most often. It is not Explanation: Here, graph intersects x-axis at 3
affected by greatest and least values. points.
So, the number of zeroes is 3.
16. (b) 1 : 2
Explanation: Let r be the radius of hemisphere 20. (d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
and conical part. Explanation: We know that,
Also, let l be the slant height of conical part. θ
Area of sector = × πr 2
Given, surface area of hemisphere 360°
= surface area of conical part For, q = 60°
r = 10.5 cm
60° 22
l Area of sector = × × 10.5 × 10.5
360° 7
1 22
r = × × 110.25
6 7
= 57.75 cm2

SECTION - B
21. MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 1 Concept Applied
Topic: Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic ¬¬Factor tree is a chain of factors of a number. It is the
form of product of its prime factors.
Key Steps:
✔ Observe factor tree & write all values (1m) 22. MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 8
✔ Determine m & n (1m) Topic: Trigonometric Ratios
Key Steps:
160
✔ Use Pythagoras theorem to find base (½m)
2 80 ✔ Recall trigonometric ratios for tan θ & cos θ (½m)
✔ Substitute values in given expression & simplify it
2 40 (1m)
Tip: Use mnemonics for recalling the trigonometric

2 20 ratios.
SOH – CAH – TOA
2 10
Sine = Opposite/Hypotenuse
2 5 Cosine = Adjacent/Hypotenuse
Thus, m = 160 and n = 40. Tangent = Opposite/Adjacent

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 12 θ
Given, sin q = Required area = × πr 2
13 360º
Let P = 12K 60º 22
= × × 21 × 21
and H = 13K 360º 7
By using pythagoras theorem = 231 cm2
(H)2 = (P)2 + (B)2 θ
Now, perimeter = r + r + × 2pr
2
(13K) = (12K) + (B) 2 2 360

(B)2 = 169K2 – 144K2 60 22

= 2 × 21 + ×2× × 21
360 7
B = 5K units
C = 42 + 22
= 64 cm

13 K OR
12 K
MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 11
 Topic: Area of Sector of a Circle
A 5K B
Key Steps:
12 5 ✔ FInd angle swept by second’s hand in 10 seconds.
\ tan q = and cos q = (½m)
5 13
✔ Write formula for area of sector (1m)

So,
sin2 θ − cos2 θ
−
1 ✔ Calculate area of required sector (½m)
2sin θ cos θ tan2 θ
Angle swept by second's hand in 60 seconds
2 2
 12  5  = 360°
 13  −  
 13  1 Angle swept by second’s hand in 10 seconds
= −
 12   5  2
= 360 ×10
2     12 
 13   13   5 
60
144 − 25 = 60°
169 25 Now, area swept by second’s hand
=
−
120 144 = Area of sector formula
169 60 22
=
× ×21×21
119 25 360 7
=
−
120 144 1 22
= × ×441
714 − 125 6 7
=
= 231 cm2
720

=

589 24. MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 10
720 Topic: Properties of Tangents of a Circle
Key Steps:
23. MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 11
✔ Use properties of tangents of a circle to prove
Topic: Area and Perimeter of Circle AD = AF, BE = BD, CE = CF (1m)
Key Steps: ✔ Use given statement & prove to get required
✔ Calculate area of sector (1m) result (1m)
✔ Calculate perimeter of sheet (1m) We know that the lengths of tangents drawn
from an external point to a circle are equal.
So, AD = AF, BE = BD, CE = CF
Now, AB = AC  [Given]
O
Þ AD + DB = AF + CF
cm

Þ DB = CF [Q AD = AF]
21

60°
Þ BE = EC [Q BD = BE and CF = EC]
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 ∴ P(a perfect square number)
Concept Applied
Number of favourable outcomes
¬¬The lengths of tangents drawn from an external point =
Total number of possible outcomes
are equal.
9 1
= =
90 10
25. MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 14 OR
Topic: Probability of an Event
MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 14
Key Steps:
Topic: Probability of an Event
✔ (A) D etermine probability of getting a two digit Key Steps:
no. (1m)
✔ (B) D etermine probability of getting a perfect ✔ Write all possible outcomes & favourable
square no. (1m) outcomes (1m)

We have,
✔ Determine probability of getting xy = 10 (1m)
The number x is selected from the numbers
Total number of discs = 90
1, 2, 4 and the number y is selected from the
∴ Total number of possible outcomes = 90 numbers 1, 3, 6, so possible outcomes of the
(A) Since the two-digit numbers are 10, 11, 12, experiment are (1, 1), (1, 3), (1, 6), (2, 1), (2, 3),
... 90. (2, 6), (4, 1), (4, 3), (4, 6).
∴ Number of two-digit numbers So, the total number of possible outcomes
= 90 – 9 = 81 =3×3=9
⇒ Number of favourable outcomes = 81 Let E be the event of getting xy = 10.
∴ P(a two-digit number) So, there is no outcome favourable to E.
Number of favourable outcomes ∴ Number of favourable outcomes = 0
=
Total number of possible outcomes Number of favourable outcomes
∴ P(E) =
81 9 Total number of possible outcomes
= =
90 10 0
= =0
(B) Perfect square numbers from 1 to 90 are 9
1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64 and 81. Caution
∴ Number of perfect squares = 9 ¬¬Students should write all the possible outcomes,
⇒ Number of favourable outcomes = 9 before finding the probability of an event.

SECTION - C
Therefore, the HCF of two green lights timing
26. MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 1
is 18 seconds.
Topic: HCF and LCM
(B) To find the LCM, we list all prime factors of
Key Steps:
✔ (A) Find prime factors of 90 & 144 (1m)
90 and 144 and their greatest exponents as
follows:
Calculate HCF (1m)
✔ (B) Calculate LCM (1m) Prime factors of Greatest exponents
90 and 144
(A) The prime factorisation of 90 and 144 are,
90 = 2 × 32 × 5 2 4
and 144 = 24 × 32 3 2
To find the HCF, we list the common prime 5 1
factors and their least exponents in 90 and
144 as under: ∴ LCM = 24 × 32 × 51
Common prime = 16 × 9 × 5 = 720
Least exponents
factors 
Therefore, the LCM of two green light timing
2 1 is 720 seconds.
3 2 Concept Applied
∴ HCF = 21 × 32 ¬¬While calculating LCM, always consider greatest
= 2 × 9 = 18 power of each prime factors.

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27. MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 4 29. MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 2
Topic: Roots of a Quadratic Equation Topic: Zeroes of a Polynomial
Key Steps: Key Steps:
✔ Put x = y
2
(½m) ✔ Factorise given polynomial & equate it to zero
✔ Form a quadratic eq. (½m) (1m)
✔ Solve it to find values of x (2m) ✔ Equate each factor to zero, to get values of x
(½m)
Given, equation is, x4 – 20x2 + 64 = 0 ✔ Find sum & product of zeroes (½m)

Put x2 = y. Then equation becomes:

✔ Substitute values & verify desired result (1m)
Let f(x) = 3 x 2 – 8x + 4 3
y2 – 20y + 64 = 0
= 3 x 2 – 6x – 2x + 4 3
Þ y2 – 16y – 4y + 64 = 0
[By splitting the middle term]
3 x^x – 2 3 h – 2^x – 2 3 h
Þ y(y – 16) – 4(y – 16) = 0
=
= ^ x – 2 3 h^ 3 x – 2 h
Þ (y – 16)(y – 4) = 0
Þ y = 16 or y = 4 Now, consider f(x) = 0
For y = 16, x2 = 16 Þ x=±4 ⇒ ^ x – 2 3 h^ 3 x – 2 h = 0
For y = 4, x2 = 4 Þ x=±2 ⇒ ^x – 2 3 h = 0 or ^ 3 x – 2 h = 0
2
Thus, x = ± 4, ± 2. ⇒ x = 2 3 or x= .
3
2
28. MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 6 So, the zeroes of f(x) are 2 3 and
3
.
Topic: Basic Proportionality Theorem Here, sum of zeroes
2
= d2 3 + n=
Key Steps: 8
3 3
✔ Apply BPT & prove CD DA
=
CE
EB
&
CF CE
=
FD EB
(1m)
coefficient of x
=
✔ Prove required result (2m) coefficient of x 2
and product of zeroes

In DABC, DE || AB [Given]
 2 4 3
CD CE =  2 3 × = 
∴ = ...(i) 
DA EB 3 3 
[By basic proportionality theorem] constant term
=
In DCDB, EF || BD [Given] coefficient of x2

CF CE OR
∴ = ...(ii)
FD EB MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 2
[By basic proportionality theorem] Topic: Zeroes of a Polynomial
From (i) and (ii), we have Key Steps:
CD CF
= ✔ Factorise given polynomial & equate it to zero
DA FD (1m)
⇒
DA FD
CD CF
= ✔ Equate each factor to zero, to get values of x (½m)
DA FD
✔ Find sum & product of zeroes (½m)
⇒
CD
+1 =
CF
+1 ✔ Substitute values & verify desired result (1m)
[Adding 1 on both sides] Let p(b) = 3b2 + 2b – 120
DA + CD FD + CF = 3b2 + 20b – 18b – 120
⇒ =
CD CF = b(3b + 20) – 6(3b + 20)
AC DC
⇒ = = (3b + 20) (b – 6)
DC CF
Now, consider p(b) = 0
⇒ DC2 = CF × AC
⇒ (3b + 20) (b – 6) = 0
Concept Applied ⇒ 3b + 20 = 0 or b – 6 = 0
¬¬If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle −20
⇒ b= or b =6
to intersect the other two sides at distinct points, 3
then the other two sides are divided in the same −20
So, the zeroes of p(x) are and 6.
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 Now, sum of zeroes Also, the breadth and length of the resulting
 −20  cuboid will be 4 cm each while its height will
=  + 6 = −2 be 8 cm.
 3  3
–(coefficient of x )
=
coefficient of x 2
and product of zeroes
8 cm
 −20  − 120
=  ×6 =
 3  3
constant term
=
coefficient of x 2
4 cm
30. MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 12
4 cm
Topic: Surface Areas and Volumes of Solid Figures
So, the surface area of the cuboid (TSA)
Key Steps: = 2(lb + bh + lh)
✔ Write all given values (1/2m)
✔ Calculate slant height of tent (½m)
Now, by putting the values, we get,
✔ Calculate CSA of tent (1m) = 2(4 × 4 + 4 × 8 + 4 × 8) cm2
✔ Calculate CSA of 10 tents (½m) = (2 × 80) cm2
✔ Calculate required amount (½m)
Hence, the surface area of the resulting cuboid
Given: Base diameter of the conical tent = 14 m = 160 cm2
14
∴ Radius (r) of the conical tent = =7m 31. MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 5
2
th
Height (h) of the tent = 24 m Topic: Sum of n terms of an AP

Slant height of the conical tent, Key Steps:

l= h2 + r 2
✔ Find first term & common difference (½m)
✔ Write formula for sum of n terms of an AP (½m)
= (24 2 2
+ 7 ) ✔ Substitute values (1m)
= 25 m ✔ Find value of n (1m)
∴ CSA of t.0ent = πrl
22 Let n terms of AP gives sum of 636.
= 7 × 7 × 25 = 550 m2
In the given AP, a = 9 and d = 8
CSA of 10 tents = 550 × 10 = 5500 m2
n
Cost of 2 m2 area of canvas = ` 40 Sn = [2a + ( n − 1)d ]
2
40
∴ Cost of 5500 m2 canvas = ` 5500 × n
2 So, 636 = [2 × 9 + (n – 1) (8)]
2
= ` 1,10,000
Þ n(18 + 8n – 8) = 1272
Hence, the amount given by Rampal to help 2
the centre is ` 1,10,000. Þ 8n + 10n – 1272 = 0

OR Þ 4n2 + 5n – 636 = 0

Ch 12 Þ 4n2 + 53n – 48n – 636 = 0

MARKS BREAKDOWN
Topic: Surface Areas and Volumes of Solid Figures Þ n(4n + 53) – 12 (4n + 53) = 0
Þ (n – 12) (4n + 53) = 0
Key Steps:
✔ Determine sides of cuboid. (1m) Þ n – 12 = 0
✔ Calculate TSA (2m) Þ n = 12
Tips: Cubes are joined together they will form a Þ[ n cannot be negative]
cuboid.
Thus, 12 terms of the AP gives sum of 636.
Given,
Hence, proved.
Volume (V) of each cube = 64 cm3
a3 = 64 cm3 Caution
∴ Side of the cube, a = 4 cm ¬¬Value of n cannot be negative or in fraction.

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 SECTION - D

32.
T
MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 10
Topic: Properties of Tangent to a Circle Q
O P
Key Steps:
✔ (A) Apply properties of tangents & find
∠OPT =∠OQT = 90° (1m) S
Prove DOPT & DOQT using RHS congruence
criterion (1m) In DOTS, OT = OS = radii of the circle
Prove TP = TQ (½m) \ ∠OTS = ∠OST
✔ (B) Apply properties of tangents & find ∠OQP In right DOTP,
(1m)
OT
Use angle sum property (½m) \ = sin (∠TPO)
OP
Prove ∠PTQ = 2∠OPQ (1m)
r
Þ = sin (∠TPO)
(A) Join OT. 2r
   Consider Ds OPT and OQT. Þ ∠TPO = 30°
Since, the tangent at any point of a circle is Þ ∠TPS = 2 × ∠TPO
⊥ to the radius through the point of contact. = 2 × 30° = 60°
  ∴ ∠OPT = ∠OQT = 90°
Now, In DPTS, PT = PS
OP = OQ    [radii]
[tangents from same external point P]
OT = OT    [common]
\ ∠PST = ∠PTS = x (say)
P
Þ ∠PTS + ∠PST + ∠SPT
= 180°
O
T
Þ x + x + 60° = 180°

Q
Þ 2x = 180° – 60° = 120°
Þ x = 60°
   So, by RHS congruence criterion,
Also, ∠OTP = 90°
DOPT @ DOQT
So, ∠OTS = 90° – 60°
  Þ TP = TQ [By CPCT]
= 30°

(B) In DOPQ,
Thus, ∠OTS = ∠OST = 30°
∠OPQ + ∠OQP + ∠POQ = 180°
∠OQP = ∠OPQ [ OP = OQ] \ ∠POT = ∠PTO – ∠OTS
2 ∠OPQ = 180° – ∠POQ = 90° – 30° = 60°
1 Concept Applied
∠OPQ = [180° – ∠POQ]
2 ¬¬Length of tangents drawn from an external point are
1 equal.
= [∠PTQ] ¬¬Tangent is perpendicular to the radius through the
2
point of contact.
  [Q In quad. OPTQ, ∠OPT = ∠OQT = 90º
So, ∠POQ + ∠PTQ = 180º]
33. MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 3
  Þ ∠PTQ = 2 ∠OPQ
Topic: Solutions of a Pair of Linear Equations
OR Key Steps:

MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 10 ✔ Assuming cost of 1 book & 1 pen as x & y (½m)

Topic: Properties of Tangent to a Circle

✔ Form a pair of linear eq. (2m)
✔ Solve it to find value of x (1m)
Key Steps: ✔ Calculate y (½m)
✔ Use properties of tangent to a circle & ✔ Find total cost of 1 book & 2 pens (1m)
trigonometric ratio to find ∠TPO (1m)
✔ Find ∠TPS (1m) Let the cost of 1 book be ` x and cost of 1 pen
✔ Use property of tangent & angle sum property of be ` y.
triangle in DPTS to calculate ∠OTS & ∠OST (2m) \ 5x + 7y = 434 ...(i)
✔ Calculate ∠POT (1m) 7x + 5y = 550 ...(ii)

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 Add equations (i) and (ii) OR
12x + 12y = 984 Ch 8
MARKS BREAKDOWN
x + y = 82 ...(iii)
Topic: Trigonometric Identities
Subtract equation (i) from (ii)
Key Steps:
2x – 2y = 116
x – y = 58 ...(iv)
✔ Use trigonometric identities to simplify LHS (2½m)
Now, add equations (iii) and (iv)
✔ Reach LHS = RHS (2½m)

2x = 140 1 + sec θ − tan θ

LHS =
x = 70 1 + sec θ + tan θ
Putting value of x in equation (iv) On multiplying numerator and denominator by
\ y = 70 – 58 = 12 (sec q – tan q), we get
Hence, the total cost of 1 book and 2 pens is (1 + sec θ − tan θ ) (sec θ − tan θ )
` (70 + 24) = ` 94.
(1 + sec θ + tan θ ) (sec θ − tan θ )
34. MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 8
=
(1 + sec θ − tan θ ) (sec θ − tan θ )

Topic: Trigonometric Ratios (sec θ − tan θ ) + (sec θ + tan θ ) (sec θ − tan θ )
Key Steps: (1 + sec θ − tan θ ) (sec θ − tan θ )
✔ Apply Pythagoras theorem to calculate AC & AD =

(sec θ − tan θ ) + (sec2 θ − tan2 θ )
(1m+1m)
✔ Calculate sin θ, cosec θ, tan θ, cot θ, cos θ & sec θ =

(1 + sec θ − tan θ ) (sec θ − tan θ )
(3m) (sec θ − tan θ + 1)
Given, AB = 12 cm [∵ 1 + tan2q = sec2q]
BC = 16 cm and CD = 21 cm = sec q – tan q
A 1 sin θ
= −
cos θ cos θ

 1 sin θ 
Qsec θ = and tan θ = 
B  cos θ cos θ
1 − sin θ
=
cos θ
q
C D
35. MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 13
Using Pythagoras theorem in DABC, we have Topic: Median of Grouped Data
AC2 = AB2 + BC2
Key Steps:
⇒ AC2 = (12)2 + (16)2 ✔
Make a frequency distribution table (1m)
= 144 + 256 ✔
Using sum of frequencies form an eq. with
= 400 = 202 variables x & y (1m)
⇒ AC = 20 cm ...(i) ✔
Apply formula of median & substitute values (1m)
Again using Pythagoras theorem in DACD, we ✔
Find value of x & y (2m)
have Table for cumulative frequency is given below.
⇒ AD2 = AC2 + CD2
⇒ AD2 = (20)2 + (21)2 [Using (i)] Class Cumulative
Frequency
2 Interval Frequency
⇒ AD = 400 + 441
= 841 = 29 2 0 - 6 4 4+0=4
⇒ AD = 29 cm 6 - 12 x 4 + x = (4 + x)
AC 20 12 - 18 5 5 + (4 + x) = 9 + x
\ sin q = = ,
AD 29
CD 21 18 - 24 y y + (9 + x) = 9 + x + y
cos q = =
AD 29 24 - 30 1 1 + (9 + x + y) = 10 + x + y
AC 20 Since, N = 20
tan q = =
CD 21
∴ 10 + x + y = 20
1 21
cot q = = ; ⇒ x + y = 20 – 10
tan θ 20
1 29 ⇒ x + y = 10 ...(i)
sec q = = ;
cos θ 21
1 29 Also, median = 14.4
cosec q = =
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 ∴ The median class is 12 – 18, such that 36 – 6x
⇒ 2.4 =
5
l = 12, f = 5, c.f. = 4 + x and h = 6 ⇒ 12 = 36 – 6x
N  ⇒ 6x = 24
 2 − c .f 
∴ Median = l +   ×h ⇒ x =4
f 
Now, put the value of x in eq. (i), we get
10 – ]4 + x g
⇒ 14.4 = 12 + ; E×6 4 + y = 10
5
⇒ y = 10 – 4 = 6
6– x
⇒ 14.4 – 12 = ×6 Thus, x = 4 and y = 6
5

SECTION - E
36. Ch 9 OR
MARKS BREAKDOWN
Again, in right angled DACD,
Topic: Some Applications of Trigonometry
CD
Key Steps: tan 60° =
AC
✔ (A) Draw a correct figure (½m)
 Perpendicular 
Apply trigonometric ratio to find necessary Q tan θ = 
distance (1½m)  Base 
OR CD
⇒ 3 =
 pply trigonometric ratio to find necessary
A 50 3
height (2m)
⇒ 3 × 50 3 = CD
✔ (B) Apply trigonometric ratio to find AD (1m) ⇒ CD = 3 × 50
✔ (C) Apply trigonometric ratio to find distance BC ∴ CD = 150 m
(1m)
Hence, the height of the hill is 150 m.
(A) Given AB = 50 m is the height of the tower (B)
and let CD = h m be the height of the hill. D

Then, ∠ACB = 30° and ∠CAD = 60°

D
150 m

B
60°
A C
hm
50 m ∴ Required distance,
150
AD =
60° 30° sin 60°
 Perpendicular 
Q sin θ =
A C

( Tower) (Hill)
 Hypotenuse 
In right angled DBAC, 150 300 3
⇒ = ×AD =
AC 3 3 3
cot 30° = 2
AB
300 3
= = 100 3 m
 Base  3
Q cot θ =  (C)
Perpendicular
 
B

AC
⇒ 3 =
50
50 m
⇒ AC = 50 3 m ...(i)

 Hence, the horizontal distance between hill

30°
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 ∴ Required distance,
Concept Applied
50 50
BC = = = 100 m
sin 30° 1 ¬¬Distance formula = ( x2 − x1 )2 + ( y2 − y1 )2
2
37. MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 7 38. MARKS BREAKDOWN Ch 6
Topic: Section Formula Topic: Similarity Criteria of Triangles
Key Steps: Key Steps:
✔ (A) Find coordinates of A & B from graph (1m) ✔ (A) Apply AA similarity criterion to prove
✔ (B) Apply distance formula (½m) DABC ∼ DDEC (½m)
Calculate distance (½m) Calculate ratio (1½m)
✔ (C) Apply mid-point formula & find coordinates OR
of D (1m)
Calculate distance between hotel & hut -D (1m)
Find coordinates of C from graph (1m)
Calculate distance between two hotels (1m)
OR
Apply section formula & substitute values
✔ (B) Calculate distance between hut-E & mountain
top (1m)
(1½m)
Find coordinates (½m)
✔ (C) Write similarity criterion (1m)

(A) Let DABC be the triangle formed by two

(A) 
Coordinates of A are (2, 6) and coordinates
of B are (6, 2). hotels and mountain top. DCDE be the
(B) Distance travelled by Mishka from hostel triangle formed by two huts and mountain
C (– 5, 5) to home town A (2, 6). top.
= 2 2
( − 5 − 2) + (5 − 6 ) Clearly, DE || AB
= 49 + 1 = 50 \ DABC ~ DDEC

= 5 2 units. [By AA-similarity criterion]

C
(C) Let the coordinates of D are (x, y).
Now, D is the mid point of A(2, 6) and B(6, 2).
2+6 7
\ x= =4
2
6+2
and y= =4
2
\  Coordinates of D are (4, 4) and coordinates D E
of C are (–5, 5). 3

OR
A B
Let, P(x, y) divides A (2, 6) and B (6, 2)
internally in the ratio 1 : 3. Now, ratio of their corresponding sides
Here, m = 1 and n = 3
AC AB BC 10
x1 = 2, y1 = 6, x2 = 6, y2 = 2 = = =
DC DE EC 7
mx2 + nx1
Then, x= 10 10
m+n AC = (DC), AB = (DE)
7 7
1×6 + 3 ×2 6+6
= =
1+3 4 10
and BC = (EC)
= 3 7

my2 + ny1 Perimeter of ∆ABC

And y= Now,
m+n Perimeter of ∆DEC

1×2 + 3 ×6 2 + 18 AB + BC + AC
= = =
1+3 4 DE + EC + DC
= 5 10
= = 10 : 7
Thus (3, 5) divides A and B in the ratio 1 : 3. 7

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 OR 80
⇒ AB =
Since, DE || AB, therefore 7
CD CE = 11.43 miles
=
AD EB (B) Given, DC = 5 + BC
10 7 Clearly, BC = 10 – 5 = 5 miles
⇒ =
AD 3 7
Now, CE = × BC
30 10
⇒ AD =
7 7
= 4.29 miles = ×5
10
Since, DABC ~ DDEC
= 3.5 miles
BC AB
\ = (C) In DABC and DDEC,
EC DE
[Q Corresponding sides of similar triangles are ∠ACB = ∠DCE [Common]
proportional] ∠CAB = ∠CDE [Corresponding angles]
10 AB ∠CBA = ∠CED [Corresponding angles]
⇒ =
7 8 \ DABC ~ DDEC [By AAA similarity criterion]

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