MATHEMATICS (STANDARD) [012]

SOLUTION OF QUESTION PAPER 2

Section A

1. C. 99,975 2. A. x2 – 11x + 28 3. A. a unique 4. C. 4 5. B. 2500 6. C. Ð B = Ð D

2 2
b –a
7. right 8. b
9. 8.2 10. 22 11. eight 12. 8 13. True 14. False 15. True

16. False 17. 2 : 5 18. 24 19. 1800 20. 6 21. (b) intersects the x-axis at one point.
22. (a) intersects the x-axis at two points. 23. (b) sin2q 24. (c) sec2 q

Section B
25. Using factor tree method, we have
and
510 92

2 255 2 46

3 85 2 23

5 17

\ 510 = 2 × 3 × 5 × 17 and
92 = 2 × 2 × 23 = 22 × 23
Then,
LCM (510, 92) = 22 × 3 × 5 × 17 × 23
= 23,460
and HCF (510, 92) = 2
Now, LCM × HCF = 23,460 × 2 = 46,920 and 510 × 92 = 46,920

Hence, LCM × HCF = product of the two numbers.

3x 5y
26. – =–2 ... ... (1)
2 3
x y 13
+ = ... ... (2)
3 2 6
Not mandatory, but for convenience we multiply both the equations by 6 and get
9x – 10y = – 12 ... ... (3)
2x + 3y = 13 ... ... (4)
10y – 12
From equation (3), we get x = .
9
10y – 12
Substituting x = in equation (4), we get
9

2f p + 3y = 13
10y – 12
9

2
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\ 2 (10y – 12) + 27y = 117 (Multiplying by 9)

\ 20y – 24 + 27y = 117
\ 47y = 141
\y=3
10y – 12
Substituting y = 3 in x = , we get
9
10 (3) – 12
x=
9
18
\x= \x=2
9

Thus, the solution of the given pair of linear equations is x = 2, y = 3.

1
27. 2x2 – x + =0
8
2
\ 16x – 8x + 1 = 0 (Multiplying by 8)
\ 16x2 – 4x – 4x + 1 = 0
\ 4x (4x – 1) – 1(4x – 1) = 0
\ (4x – 1) (4x – 1) = 0
\ 4x – 1 = 0 or 4x – 1 = 0
1 1
\x= or x =
4 4
1 1
Thus, the repeated roots of the given equation are and .
4 4

28. Comparing the given equation with the standard quadratic equation
ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get a = 3, b = – 4 3 and c = 4.
Then, the discriminant
b2 – 4ac = (– 4 3 )2 – 4 (3) (4)
= 48 – 48
=0
So, the given equation has equal real roots.
b b
The roots are – , – ,
2a 2a
–4 3 –4 3 2 2
i.e., – , – , i.e., , .
2 ( 3) 2 ( 3) 3 3

29. The list of three digit numbers divisible by 7 is as below :

105, 112, 119, ..., 987, 994.
These numbers form a finite AP with a = 105, d = 112 – 105 = 7 and last term
l = 994.
Suppose the last term of the AP is its nth term.
\ l = an
\ 994 = a + (n – 1) d
\ 994 = 105 + (n – 1) 7
\ 7 (n – 1) = 889
\ n – 1 = 127
\ n = 128
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Hence, there are 128 terms in the AP.

Hence, 128 three digit numbers are divisible by 7.
sin 30° + tan 45° – cosec 60°
30.
sec 30° + cos 60° + cot 45°
1 2
+ 1–
2 3
= 2 1
+ 2 +1
3

3 2
2
–
3
= 3 2
+
2 3

3 3–4
=
3 3 +4

(3 3 – 4) (3 3 – 4)
=
(3 3 + 4) (3 3 – 4)

(3 3 – 4) 2
= 2
(3 3) – (4) 2

27 – 24 3 + 16
=
27 – 16

43 – 24 3
=
11

1 + sin A
31. LHS =
1 – sin A

1 + sin A 1 + sin A
= ×
1 – sin A 1 + sin A

(1 + sin A) 2
=
1 – sin 2 A

(1 + sin A) 2
=
cos 2 A

1 + sin A
=
cos A
1 sin A
= +
cos A cos A

= sec A + tan A

= RHS

32. In D PBA, Ð B = 90°. (Theorem 10.1)

\ By Pythagoras theorem,

PA2 = PB2 + AB2

= 72 + 242 (R PB = radius = 7 cm)

= 49 + 576

= 625
\ PA = 625
\ PA = 25 cm
Thus, PA = 25 cm.
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33. Let the radius and height of the cylinder be r cm and h cm respectively.
Then, r + h = 37.
Total surface area of a cylinder = 2 p r (h + r)
22
\ 1628 = 2 × 7
× r × 37
1628 # 7
\r= 2 # 22 # 37
cm

\ r = 7 cm
Now, r = 7 cm and r + h = 37
\ h = 30 cm
Volume of a cylinder = p r2 h
22
= 7
× 7 × 7 × 30 cm3
= 4620 cm3
Thus, the volume of the cylinder is 4620 cm3.

34. Here, l = 200, f1 = 37, f0 = 21, f2 = 13 and h = 100.

Substituting the values in the formula, we get

Mode Z = l + e 2f o ×h
f1 – f0
1 – f0 – f2

= 200 + b 2 # 37 – 21 – 13 l × 100
37 – 21

16
= 200 + 40
× 100

= 200 + 40
\ Z = 240
Thus, the mode of the data is 240.

35. Number of plants (Class) Number of houses (fi) Class mark (xi) fi xi

0–2 1 1 1
2–4 2 3 6
4–6 1 5 5
6–8 5 7 35
8 – 10 6 9 54
10 – 12 2 11 22
12 – 14 3 13 39

Total 20 – 162
S fixi 162
Substituting the values in the formula, we get Mean x = = = 8.1
S fi 20

Thus the mean number of plants per house is 8.1 plants.

36. Out of the two friends, one girl, say, Savita’s birthday can be any day of the year.
Now, Hamida’s birthday can also be any day of 365 days in the year.
We assume that these 365 outcomes are equally likely.
( 1 ) If Hamida’s birthday is different from Savita’s, the number of favourable outcomes
for her birthday is 365 – 1 = 364
364
So, P (Hamida’s birthday is different from Savita’s birthday) =
365
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( 2 ) P (Savita and Hamida have the same birthday)

= 1 – P (both have different birthdays)
364 –
=1– [Using P (E) = 1 – P (E)]
365
1
=
365

37. One card is drawn at random from the box containing 48 cards numbered from
13 to 60.

\ The number of all possible outcomes in the experiment of drawing a card = 48.

( 1 ) Let A be the event ‘the card drawn bears a number divisible by 5’.

Among numbers from 13 to 60, 10 numbers which are divisible by 5 :

15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60

\ The number of outcomes favourable to A is 10.

10 5
\ P (A) = =
48 24

( 2 ) Let B be the event ‘the card drawn bears a perfect square number’.

Among numbers from 13 to 60, there are 4 perfect square numbers :

16, 25, 36, 49

\ The number of outcomes favourable to B is 4.

4 1
\ P (B) = =
48 12

Section C

38. t2 – 15 = (t)2 – ( 15 )2

= (t + 15 ) (t – 15 )

So, t2 – 15 = 0 when t + 15 = 0 or t – 15 = 0, i.e., when t = – 15 or t = 15 .

Hence, the zeroes of polynomial t2 – 15 are – 15 and 15 .
Now,
Sum of zeroes = (– 15 ) + ( 15 )

=0
–0
=
1
– (Coefficient of t)
=
Coefficient of t 2
and
Product of zeroes = (– 15 ) ( 15 )

= – 15
– 15
=
1
Constant term
=
Coefficient of t2
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39. For the quadratic polynomial P (x) = 6x2 – 17x + 12, a = 6, b = – 17 and c = 12 and
the zeroes of the polynomial are a and b.
b (– 17) 17 c 12
Then, a + b = – a =– = and ab = = =2
6 6 a 6
1
Let the sum and product of zeroes of the required polynomial with zeroes
a
1
and be S and P respectively.
b

d n
17
1 1 a+b 6 17 1 1 1 1
\S= + = = = and P = × = =
a b ab 2 12 a b ab 2

Hence, the required polynomial

= {x2 – Sx + P}

= ' x2 – 1
17 1
12
x + 2
1
= 12
{12x2 – 17x + 6}

= k (12x2 – 17x + 6), where k ¹ 0

40. The given finite AP has 50 terms, hence its last term is a50.
So, a3 = 12 and a50 = 106.
Now, an = a + (n – 1) d.
That gives, a3 = a + 2d = 12 ... ... (1)
and a50 = a + 49d = 106 ... ... (2)
Solving equations (1) and (2), we get
d = 2 and a = 8.
Now, 29th term = a29 = a + 28d
\ a29 = 8 + 28 (2)
\ a29 = 64
Thus, the 29th term of the given AP is 64.

41. The odd numbers between 0 and 50 form the AP 1, 3, 5, ..., 49.
Here, a = 1, d = 3 – 1 = 2, l = 49.
Let the last term be the nth term.
an = a + (n – 1) d
\ 49 = 1 + (n – 1) 2
\ 2 (n – 1) = 48
\ n – 1 = 24
\ n = 25
n
Now, Sn = (a + l)
2
25
\ S25 = (1 + 49)
2
\ S25 = 25 × 25
\ S25 = 625

Thus, the required sum is 625.

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42. Here, A (3, 10), B (6, 5), C (1, 2) and D (– 2, 7) are the given points. Then,
AB2 = (3 – 6)2 + (10 – 5)2 = 9 + 25 = 34
BC2 = (6 – 1)2 + (5 – 2)2 = 25 + 9 = 34
CD2 = (1 + 2)2 + (2 – 7)2 = 9 + 25 = 34
DA2 = (– 2 – 3)2 + (7 – 10)2 = 25 + 9 = 34
\ AB2 = BC2 = CD2 = DA2 = 34
\ AB = BC = CD = DA = 34 ... ... (1)
Also, AC2 = (3 – 1)2 + (10 – 2)2 = 4 + 64 = 68
Now, AB2 + BC2 = 34 + 34 = 68 = AC2
\ In D ABC, ) B is a right angle.
\ ) B is a right angle in quadrilateral ABCD. ... ... (2)
Thus, from results (1) and (2), all the four sides of quadrilateral ABCD are equal
and ) B is a right angle.

\ Quadrilateral ABCD is a square.

43. Given : XY is a tangent to a circle with centre O, touching the circle at P.

To prove : OP ^ XY.

Proof : Take a point Q on XY other than P and join OQ.

Point Q must lie outside the circle, because if it lies inside the circle or on
the circle, XY becomes a secant to the circle and not a tangent.

\ OQ is longer than the radius OP of the circle.

Thus, OQ > OP.

This is true for every point Q on XY other than P. Hence, OP is the shortest
of all the distances of the point O to the line XY. So, OP is perpendicular
to XY, i.e., OP ^ XY.

44. By theorem 10.2,

BP = BQ , CP = CR and AQ = AR
Now, AQ = AR
\ AB + BQ = AC + CR
\ AB + BP = AC + CP ... ... (1)
Perimeter of D ABC = AB + BC + AC
= AB + (BP + CP) + AC
= (AB + BP) + (AC + CP)
= (AB + BP) + (AB + BP) [from (1)]
= 2 (AB + BP)
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= 2 (AB + BQ) (∵ BP = BQ)

= 2 AQ
1
\ AQ = (Perimeter of D ABC)
2
45. Here, radius of the circle r = 10 cm and angle of the minor sector q = 90°.

Area of minor sector

i
= 360
× p r2

90
= 360
× 3.14 × 10 × 10 cm2

= 78.5 cm2

In D AOB, Ð O = 90°
1
\ Area of D AOB = 2
× OA × OB
1
= 2
× 10 × 10 cm2

= 50 cm2
( 1 ) Area of minor segment
= Area of minor sector – Area of D AOB
= (78.5 – 50) cm2
= 28.5 cm2

( 2 ) Area of major sector

= Area of the circle – Area of minor sector

= (p r2 – 78.5) cm2

= (3.14 × 10 × 10 – 78.5) cm2

= (314 – 78.5) cm2

= 235.5 cm2

Thus, the area of the minor segment is 28.5 cm2 and the area of the major sector
is 235.5 cm2.
46. There are 52 cards in a deck of cards. One card is drawn at random.
\ The number of all possible outcomes in the experiment of drawing a card = 52
( 1 ) Let A be the event ‘the card drawn is a king of red colour’.
There are two kings of red colour in a deck – king of hearts and king of
diamonds.
\ The number of outcomes favourable to A is 2.
2 1
\ P (A) = =
52 26

( 2 ) Let B be the event ‘the card drawn is a red face card’.

There are 6 red face cards in a deck – king, queen and jack of hearts and
diamonds.
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\ The number of outcomes favourable to B is 6.

6 3
\ P (B) = =
52 26

( 3 ) Let C be the event ‘the card drawn is the queen of diamonds’.

There is only one queen of diamonds in a deck.
\ The number of outcomes favourable to C is 1.
1
\ P (C) =
52

Section D

47. Let the numerator of the required fraction be x and the denominator be y.
x
Then, the required fraction is .
y
From the first condition given, we get
x +1
=1
y– 1
\x+1=y–1
\x–y=–2 ... ... (1)
From the second condition, we get
x 1
=
y +1 2

\ 2x = y + 1
\ 2x – y = 1 ... ... (2)
Now, subtracting equation (1) from equation (2), we get
(2x – y) – (x – y) = 1 – (– 2)
\ 2x – y – x + y = 3
\x=3
Substituting x = 3 in equation (1), we get
3–y=–2
\–y=–2–3
\–y=–5
\y=5
x 3
So, the fraction = =
y 5
3
Thus, the required fraction is .
5
48. Let the side of the bigger square be x cm.
Then, the perimeter of the bigger square = 4x cm and its area = x2 cm2.
Hence, the perimeter of the smaller square = (4x – 8) cm.

Then, the side of the smaller square = b l

4x – 8
4
cm = (x – 2) cm and the area of the
smaller square = (x – 2)2 cm2.
Now, the sum of the areas of two squares is given to be 514 cm2.
Hence, we get the equation
x2 + (x – 2)2 = 514
\ x2 + x2 – 4x + 4 – 514 = 0
\ 2x2 – 4x – 510 = 0
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\ x2 – 2x – 255 = 0
\ x2 – 17x + 15x – 255 = 0
\ x (x – 17) + 15 (x – 17) = 0
\ (x + 15) (x – 17) = 0
\ x + 15 = 0 or x – 17 = 0
\ x = – 15 or x = 17
The side of square cannot be negative. Thus, x = – 15 is not possible.
\ x = 17
The side of the bigger square = x cm = 17 cm
and the side of the smaller square = (x – 2) cm = (17 – 2) = 15 cm.
49. Given : In D ABC, a line intersects AB and AC at
AD AE
D and E respectively, such that = .
DB EC

To prove : DE N BC
Proof : Lines DE and BC lie in the plane of D ABC.
Then, there are only two possibilities for
them – either DE is parallel to BC or DE
is not parallel to BC.
Suppose that DE is not parallel to BC.
Then, through D, draw a line parallel to BC to intersect AC at E¢.
So, by theorem 6.1,
AD AEl
=
DB El C
AD AE
Also, = (Given)
DB EC
AEl AE
\ =
El C EC
AEl AE
\ +1= +1
El C EC
AEl + El C AE + EC
\ =
El C EC
AC AC
\ =
El C EC

\ E¢C = EC
Thus, E and E¢ coincide.
Hence, line DE¢ and DE are the same line.
Now, DE¢ N BC (By construction)
\ DE N BC
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50.

D ABC ~ D FEG
\ ) A = ) F, ) B = ) E and ) ACB = ) FGE ... ... (1)
CD is the bisector of ) ACB and GH is the bisector of ) FGE.
1
\ ) ACD = ) BCD = ) ACB ... ... (2)
2
1
and ) FGH = ) EGH = ) FGE ... ... (3)
2
So, from (1), (2) and (3),
) ACD = ) FGH and ) BCD = ) EGH ... ... (4)
Now, in D DCB and D HGE,
) B = ) E [By (1)]
) BCD = ) EGH [By (4)]
Hence, by AA criterion,
D DCB ~ D HGE [Result (2)]
Again, in D DCA and D HGF,
) A = ) F [By (1)]
) ACD = ) FGH [By (4)]
Hence, by AA criterion,
D DCA ~ D HGF
Now, D DCA ~ D HGF.
CD AC
\ = [Result (1)]
GH FG

51. Here, AB is the building, CD is the cable tower. Draw AE f CD

such that E lies on CD. Then, quadrilateral ABDE is a rectangle
(actually a square in this case).
Now, AB = 7 m, Ð E = 90°, Ð B = 90°,
Ð CAE = 60° and Ð EAD = 45°.
Then, ED = AB = 7 m, Ð EAD = Ð ADB and AE = BD.
In D ABD, Ð B = 90°
AB
\ tan D = \ BD = 7 m
BD
7
\ tan 45° = \ AE = 7 m
BD
7
\1=
BD
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In D CEA, Ð E = 90°
CE CE
\ tan A = \ 3 =
AE 7
CE
\ tan 60° = \ CE = 7 3 m
7
Now, CD = CE + ED = 7 3 + 7 = 7 ( 3 + 1) m
Thus, the height of the cable tower is 7 ( 3 + 1) m.

52.

diameter 4
Radius of the cylindrical part as well as the conical part = r = 2
= 2
m=2m
Height of the cylindrical part = h = 2.1 m
Slant height of the conical part = l = 2.8 m
Total area of the canvas used in the tent
= CSA of the cylindrical part + CSA of the conical part
= 2p rh + p rl
= p r (2 h + l)
22
= 7
× 2 × (2 × 2.1 + 2.8) m2
22
= 7
× 2 × 7 m2
= 44 m2
The rate of canvas is K 500 per m2.
\ Cost of 44 m2 canvas = K (44 × 500)
= K 22,000
Thus, the area of the canvas used for making the tent is 44 m2 and the cost of
the canvas is K 22,000.
53. For the conical vessel, radius r = 5 cm and height h = 8 cm.
Volume of water in full vessel = Volume of cone
1
= p r2h
3
1
= × p × 5 × 5 × 8 cm3
3
200
= p cm3
3
Now, one-fourth of the water flows out on dropping lead shots in the vessel.
1 200
\ Volume of water that flows out = × p cm3
4 3
50
= p cm3
3
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Suppose n spherical lead shots with radius

1
r = 0.5 cm = cm are dropped in the vessel.
2
So, Volume of n spherical lead shots = Volume of water flown out
4 50
\n× pr3= p
3 3
4 1 1 1 50
\n× × × × =
3 2 2 2 3

\ n = 100

Thus, the number of lead shots dropped in the vessel is 100.

54. Class intervals Frequency Cumulative frequency

Below 140 4 4
140 – 145 7 11
145 – 150 18 29
150 – 155 11 40
155 – 160 6 46
160 – 165 5 51
n 51
Now, n = 51. So, = = 25.5.
2 2
This observation lies in the class 145 – 150.
Then, l (the lower limit of the median class) = 145
cf (the cumulative frequency of the class preceding 145 – 150) = 11
f (the frequency of the median class 145 – 150) = 18
h (the class size) = 5
JK n NO
K – cf OO
Using the formula, Median = l + KKK 2 OO × h, we have
K 2 O
L P
Median M = 145 + b l
25.5 – 11
18
×5
72.5
= 145 +
18
= 149.03

So, the median height of the girls is 149.03 cm.

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Section A
19
1. A. 13 2. D. – 5
3. C. 9 4. B. 8 5. B. 40 6. B. 12 7. 1 or – 7 8. 0

9. 5 10. 346.5 11. 30 12. 46 13. True 14. True 15. False 16. False 17. 0.5°
d c sin i 1
18. 33 19. 180 20. 12 21. (b) – a 22. (c) – d
23. (b) cos i
24. (a)
cos i

Section B

25. 128 68

2 64 2 34

2 32 2 17

2 16

2 8

2 4

2 2

128 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 27
68 = 2 × 2 × 17 = 22 × 17
Then, HCF (128, 68) = 22 = 4
\ 128 m – 15 × 68 = 4
\ 128 m – 1020 = 4
\ 128 m = 1024
\m=8
Now, LCM (128, 68) = 27 × 17
= 128 × 17
\ LCM (128, 68) = 2176

26. 2x – 3y = 12 and 6x + ky = 36
Here, a1 = 2, b1 = – 3, c1 = – 12;
a2 = 6, b2 = k, c2 = – 36
The given pair of linear equations has infinitely many solution if
a1 b1 c1
= = .
a2 b2 c2
a1 b1 2 –3
Now, = gives, =
a2 b2 6 k

i.e., 2k = – 18
\k=–9

15
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b1 c1 –3 – 12
Also, = gives, =
b2 c2 k – 36

i.e., 108 = – 12k

\k=–9
Thus, the given pair of linear equations has infinitely many solution for k = – 9.

27. 3x2 – 2 6 x + 2
= 3x2 – 6x– 6x+2
= 3x( 3x– 2)– 2( 3x– 2)
= ( 3x – 2)( 3x– 2)
So, the roots of the equation are the values of x for which
( 3x– 2)( 3x– 2)=0
2
Now, 3x– 2 = 0 for x = .
3

So, this root is repeated twice, one for each repeated factor 3x– 2.
2 2
Therefore, the roots of 3x2 – 2 6 x + 2 = 0 are , .
3 3

28. Comparing the given equation with the standard quadratic equation, we have a = 2,
b = k and c = 3.
Then, the discriminant = b2 – 4ac
= (k)2 – 4 (2) (3)
= k2 – 24
If the equation has two equal roots, then the discriminant = 0
\ k2 – 24 = 0
\ k2 = 24
\k=± 24
\k=±2 6

29. d = 5, S9 = 75, a = ?, a9 = ?
n
Sn = [2a + (n – 1) d]
2
9
\ S9 = [2a + (9 – 1) d]
2
9
\ 75 = [2a + 8 (5)]
2
\ 75 = 9 (a + 20)
25
\ = a + 20
3
25
\a= – 20
3
35
\a= –
3
an = a + (n – 1) d
\ a9 = a + 8d

\ a9 = b – l
35
3
+ 8 (5)
35
\ a9 = – + 40
3
85
\ a9 =
3
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30. Let us consider right triangle ABC, right angled at B.

BC 1
Thus, sin A = =
AC 2
So, if BC = k, then AC = 2k, where k is some positive
integer.
In D ABC, ) B = 90°.
\ By Pythagoras theorem,

AB = AC 2 – BC 2
= (2k) 2 – k 2 = 3k 2 = 3k
AB 3k 3
Now, cos A = = =
AC 2k 2
Then,
3
3 cos A – 4 cos3 A = 3 e o –4 e o
3 3
2 2

– 4e o
3 3 3 3
=
2 8

3 3 3 3
= –
2 2
=0
1
Thus, 3 cos A – 4 cos3 A = 0, if sin A = .
2

tan i + sin i
31. LHS =
tan i – sin i
sin i
+ sin i
cos i
= sin i
cos i
– sin i

sin i d cos i + 1 n
1

=
sin i d – 1n
1
cos i

sec i + 1
=
sec i – 1

= RHS

32. AB is a tangent to the circle with centre P and B is the point of contact.
Then, PA = 5 cm and AB = 4 cm.
In D PBA, ) B = 90° (Theorem 10.1)

\ PB = PA2 – AB2
= 52 – 42
= 25 – 16 = 9
\ PB = 3 cm
Hence, the radius of the circle is 3 cm.
diameter 4. 2
33. The radius of the cylindrical part as well as conical part = r = 2
= 2
m = 2.1 m,
height of the cylindrical part = h = 8 m and height of the conical part = H = 6 m.
Volume of air in the tent
= Volume of the tent
= Volume of cylindrical part + Volume of conical part
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1
= p r2 h + 3
p r2 H
1
= p r2 (h + 3
H)
22 1
= 7
× 2.1 × 2.1 × (8 + 3
× 6) m3

= 22 × 0.3 × 2.1 × 10 m3
= 138.6 m3
Thus, the volume of air in the tent is 138.6 m3.

34. Here, l = 3, f1 = 8, f0 = 7, f2 = 2 and h = 2

Substituting the values in the formula, we get

Mode Z = l + e 2f o ×h
f1 – f0
1 – f0 – f2

= 3 + b 2 ( 8) – 7 – 2 l × 2
8–7

1
=3+ 7
×2
= 3 + 0.286
= 3.286
Thus, mode of the given data is 3.286.
35.
Cumulative
Class Frequency ( fi )
Frequency ( cfi )
60 – 70 5 5
70 – 80 15 20
80 – 90 20 40
90 – 100 30 70
100 – 110 20 90
110 – 120 8 98
Total 98 –
n 98
Here, n = 98. So, 2
= 2
= 49.
49th observation lies in the class 90 – 100 as seen from the column of cumulative
frequency.
Hence, 90 – 100 is the median class.
Now, l = 90, cf = 40, f = 30, h = 10.
Substituting the values in the formula, we get

Median M = l + f p ×h
n
2
– cf
f

= 90 + b l
49 – 40
30
× 10

= 90 + 3
= 93
Thus, the median of the given data is 93.
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36. Here, the number of all possible outcomes in the experiment of throwing a die
twice = 36.
( 1 ) Let A be the event, ‘4 will not come up either time.’
There are 11 outcomes in which 4 will come up at least once, viz., (4, 1),
(4, 2), (4, 3), (4, 4), (4, 5), (4, 6), (1, 4), (2, 4), (3, 4), (5, 4) and (6, 4).
In the remaining 25 (36 – 11) outcomes 4 will not come up either time.
\ The number of outcomes favouring A is 25.
25
\ P (A) = 36

( 2 ) Let B be the event, ‘4 will come up at least once.’

As explained in part (1), 4 will come up at least once in 11 outcomes.
\ The number of outcomes favouring B is 11.
11
\ P (B) = 36

37. Total no. of balls in the box = 5 + 8 + 4 = 17.

The no. of elementary outcomes in the experiment of drawing a ball from the
box = 17.
( 1 ) Let event A : ‘The ball drawn is red.’
There are 5 red balls in the box.
 The no. of outcomes favourable to event A = 5.
5
 P (A) = 17

( 2 ) Let event B : ‘The ball drawn is not green.’

 Event B : ‘The ball drawn is green.’
There are 4 green balls in the box.
 The no. of outcomes favourable to event B = 4.
4
 P (B) = 17

Now, P (B) = 1 – P (B)

4 13
   P (B) = 1 – 17 = 17
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Section C

38. x2 + 2 5 x – 15 = x2 + 3 5 x – 5 x – 15
= x (x + 3 5 ) – 5 (x + 3 5 )
= (x – 5 ) (x + 3 5 )
2
So, the value of x + 2 5 x – 15 is zero, when x – 5 = 0 or x + 3 5 = 0,
i.e., when x = 5 or x = – 3 5 .
Hence, the zeroes of polynomial are 5 and – 3 5 .
Now,
Sum of zeroes = 5 + (– 3 5 )
=–2 5
– (2 5 )
=
1
– (Coefficient of x)
=
Coefficient of x 2
and
Product of zeroes = ( 5 ) (– 3 5 )

= – 15
– 15
=
1
Constant term
=
Coefficient of x2

39. Let the quadratic polynomial be ax2 + bx + c and its zeroes be a and b.

and ab = – 1 =
–3 b c
\a+b= =–
2 5 a 2 a

If a = 2 5 , then b = 3 and c = – 5.
So, a quadratic polynomial satisfying the given condition is
k (2 5 x2 + 3x – 5 ), k ¹ 0.

40. For the first AP 63, 65, 67, ..., a = 63, d = 65 – 63 = 2.

Then, nth term of the first AP an is given by an = a + (n – 1) d = 63 + (n – 1) (2).
For the second AP 3, 10, 17, ..., A = 3, D = 10 – 3 = 7.
Then, nth term of the second AP An is given by An = A + (n – 1) D = 3 + (n – 1) (7).
Now, an = An
\ 63 + (n – 1) (2) = 3 + (n – 1) (7)
\ 63 – 3 = (n – 1) (7 – 2)
\ 60 = 5 (n – 1)
\ n – 1 = 12
\ n = 13
Thus, for n = 13, the nth term of two given APs are equal.
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41. Here, a = 9; d = 17 – 9 = 8; Sn = 636, n = ?

n
Sn = [2a + (n – 1) d]
2
n
\ 636 = [18 + (n – 1) 8]
2
n
\ 636 = [10 + 8n]
2
\ 636 = n [4n + 5]
\ 4n2 + 5n – 636 = 0
Here, a = 4; b = 5; c = – 636
b2 – 4ac = (5)2 – 4 (4) (– 636)
= 25 + 10176
= 10201
\ b2 – 4ac = 10201 =101
– b ! b2 – 4ac
Then, n =
2a
– 5 ! 101
\n=
8
96 – 106
\n= or n =
8 8
53
\ n = 12 or n = –
4
As n denotes the numbers of terms, it is a positive integer.
53
\n= – is not possible.
4
\ n = 12
Thus, 12 terms of the AP 9, 17, 25, ... must be taken to give a sum of 636.

42. Here, point P (x, y) is given to be equidistant from points A (6, 1) and B (1, 6).
\ PA = PB
\ PA2 = PB2
\ (x – 6)2 + (y – 1)2 = (x – 1)2 + (y – 6)2
\ x2 – 12x + 36 + y2 – 2y + 1 = x2 – 2x + 1 + y2 – 12y + 36
\ –10x + 10y = 0
\ x – y = 0 (Dividing by –10)
Thus, x – y = 0 is the required relation between x and y.

43.

Let PQ and OT intersect at R.

As OT is the perpendicular bisector of PQ, we have PR = QR = 4 cm. ... ... (1)
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In right triangle ORP, we have

OP2 = OR2 + PR2
\ OR2 = OP2 – PR2 = 52 – 42 = 9
\ OR = 3 cm
In D OPT and D ORP,
Ð OPT = Ð ORP (Right angles)
Ð POT = Ð ROP (Same angle)
\ By AA criterion, D OPT ~ D ORP
PT OP
\ =
RP OR
PT 5
\ =
4 3
5# 4
\ PT =
3
20
\ TP = cm
3

44. Chord AB of the circle with centre P and radius 13 is a tangent to the circle with
centre P and radius 8.
 In PMB, M is a right angle and AB = 2 MB
In right angled PMB,
PB2 = PM2 + MB2
 MB2 = PB2 – PM2
= (13)2 – (8)2
= 169 – 64
= 105
 MB = 105
Then, AB = 2 MB = 2 × 105 = 2 105
Thus, the required length of the chord is 2 105 .

45. For the given circle, radius r = 21 cm and the angle of the minor sector q = angle
subtended by the arc APB = 60°.
( 1 ) Area of minor sector OAPB
i
= 360
× p r2
60 22
= 360
× 7
× 21 × 21 cm2

= 231 cm2
In D OAB, Ð O = 60° and OA = OB = 21 cm
\ In D OAB, Ð A + Ð B = 120° and Ð A = Ð B.
\ In D OAB, Ð A = Ð B = Ð O = 60°
\ D OAB is a equilateral triangle with each side measuring a = 21 cm.
Area of an equilateral triangle
3
= 4
a2
3
= 4
× 21 × 21 cm2
441 3
= 4
cm2
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( 2 ) Area of minor segment APB

= Area of minor sector OAPB – Area of D OAB

= e 231– o cm2.
441 3
4

Thus, area of the minor sector formed by the arc is 231 cm2 and the area of the

minor segment is e 231 – o cm2.

441 3
4

46. ( 1 ) Total number of bulbs in the lot = 20

Number of defective bulbs = 4
\ Number of non-defective bulbs = 20 – 4 = 16
One bulb is drawn at random from the lot.
\ The number of all possible outcomes in the experiment of drawing a bulb = 20
Let A be the event ‘the bulb drawn is a defective bulb’.
There are 4 defective bulbs in the lot.
\ The number of outcomes favourable to A is 4.
4 1
\ P (A) = =
20 5

( 2 ) Suppose, as per data, the bulb drawn in (1) is not defective and is not replaced.
Then, the total number of bulbs in the lot now is 19, 15 non-defective and
4 defective.
\ The number of all possible outcomes in the experiment of drawing a bulb = 19
Let B be the event ‘the bulb drawn is a non-defective bulb’.
There are 15 non-defective bulbs in the lot now.
\ The number of outcomes favourable to B = 15.
15
\ P (B) =
19

Section D

47. Let the fixed charge for first three days be L x and the additional charge for each
day exceeding the first three days be L y.
Saritha kept the book for 7 days.
So, she has to pay the fixed charge plus the additional charge for 4 (7 – 3) days.
Hence, we get the following equation for Saritha :
x + 4y = 27 ... ... (1)
Similarly, Susy has to pay the fixed charge plus the addition charge for 2 (5 – 3)
days. Hence, we get the following equation for Susy :
x + 2y = 21 ... ... (2)
Subtracting equation (2) from equation (1), we get
(x + 4y) – (x + 2y) = 27 – 21
\ 2y = 6
\y=3
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Substituting y = 3 in equation (1), we get

x + 4 (3) = 27
\ x + 12 = 27
\ x = 15
Hence, the fixed charge for first three days is L 15 and the addition charge for each
day thereafter is L 3.
Thus, the fixed charge and the additional charge per day are L 15 and L 3 respectively.

48. Let the tens digit of the given two digit number be x.
Here, the product of the digits is 20.
20
So, the units digit will be .
x
20
\ Given two digit number = 10x + .
x
20
When the digits are interchanged, becomes the tens digit and x becomes the
x
units digit.
\ New number formed = 10 b l
20
x
+x
200
= +x
x
According to the given condition,

b10x + l
20 200
x
–9= +x
x

\ 10x2 + 20 – 9x = 200 + x2 (Multiplying by x)

2
\ 9x – 9x – 180 = 0
\ x2 – x – 20 = 0 (Dividing by 9)
2
\ x – 5x + 4x – 20 = 0
\ x (x – 5) + 4 (x – 5) = 0
\ (x + 4) (x – 5) = 0
\ x + 4 = 0 or x – 5 = 0
\ x = – 4 or x = 5
Here, x = – 4 not possible.
\x=5
20
Thus, given two digit number = 10x +
x
20
= 10 (5) +
5
= 54
Thus, required two digit number is 54.
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49. (Basic Proportionality Theorem or Thales Theorem :

If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two
sides in distinct points, prove that the other two sides are divided in the same
ratio.
Given : In D ABC, a line parallel to side BC intersects AB and AC at D and E
respectively.
AD AE
To prove : = .
DB EC

Proof : Join BE and CD and also draw DM f AC and EN f AB.

1
Then, ar (ADE) = × AD × EN,
2
1
ar (BDE) = × DB × EN,
2
1
ar (ADE) = × AE × DM and
2
1
ar (DEC) = × EC × DM
2
1
# AD # EN
ar (ADE) 2 AD
\ = 1
= ... ... (1)
ar (BDE) # DB # EN DB
2
1
# AE # DM
ar (ADE) 2 AE
and = 1
= ... ... (2)
ar (DEC) # EC # DM EC
2

Now, D BDE and D DEC are triangles on the same base DE and between the
parallels BC N DE.
\ ar (BDE) = ar (DEC) ... ... (3)
AD AE
Hence, from (1), (2) and (3), we get = .
DB EC

50.

AB BC AD
= = (Given)
PQ QR PM
1
BC
AB 2 AD
\ = 1
= ... ... (1)
PQ QR PM
2

In D ABD, AD is a median.
1
\ BC = BD ... ... (2)
2
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In D PQR, PM is a median.
1
\ QR = QM ... ... (3)
2
So, from (1), (2) and (3),
AB BD AD
= =
PQ QM PM

Hence, by SSS criterion, D ABD ~ D PQM.

\ ) ABD = ) PQM
\ ) ABC = ) PQR
Now, in D ABC and D PQR,
AB BC
= and ) ABC = ) PQR
PQ QR

Hence, by SAS criterion, D ABC ~ D PQR.

51.

Here, AB and CD are two poles of equal heights, BD is the width of the road and
E is the point of observation on the road.
Then, in D ABE, Ð B = 90° and Ð E = 60°, while in D CDE, Ð D = 90° and Ð E = 30°.
Moreover, BD = width of the road = 80 m.
Let BE = x m.
Then, DE = BD – BE = (80 – x) m.
Also, let AB = CD = h m.
In D ABE, Ð B = 90°.
AB
\ tan E =
BE
h
\ tan 60° =
x
h
\ 3 =
x
h
\x= m ... ... (1)
3
In D CDE, Ð D = 90°
CD
\ tan E =
DE
h
\ tan 30° =
80 – x
1 h
\ =
3 80 – x

\ 80 – x = 3 h
\ x = 80 – 3 hm ... ... (2)
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From (1) and (2), we get

h
= 80 – 3h
3
\ h = 80 3 – 3h
\ 4h = 80 3
\ h = 20 3 m
h
Now, x =
3
20 3
\x=
3
\ x = 20 m
And, 80 – x = 80 – 20 = 60 m
Thus, the height of each pole is 20 3 m, the distance of the point of observation
from the pole closer to it is 20 m and from the pole far from it is 60 m.
52.

Diameter of the hemispheres as well as the cylinder = 5 mm.

5
\ Radius of the hemispheres as well as the cylinder = r = 2
mm
Height of the cylinder = h
= Total length of entire capsule – 2 × Radius of the hemispheres

= b14 – 2 # 2 l mm
5

= 9 mm
The surface area of the capsule
= CSA of the cylinder + 2 × CSA of the hemisphere
= 2p rh + 2 × 2p r2
= 2p r (h + 2 r)

b9 + 2 # 2 l mm2
22 5 5
=2× 7
× 2
110
= 7
× 14 mm2
= 220 mm2
Thus, the surface area of the capsule is 220 mm2.
53. For the lower cylinder,
diameter 24
radius r1 = = cm =12 cm and height h1 = 220 cm.
2 2
For the upper cylinder, radius r2 = 8 cm and height h2 = 60 cm.
Volume of the pole
= Volume of lower cylinder + Volume of upper cylinder
= p r12h1 + p r22h2

= p (r12h1 + r22h2)

= 3.14 (12 × 12 × 220 + 8 × 8 × 60) cm3

= 3.14 × 35520 cm3
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Mass of 1 cm3 iron = 8 g = 0.008 kg

\ Mass of 3.14 × 35520 cm3 iron
= 3.14 × 35520 × 0.008 kg
= 892.2624 kg
= 892.26 kg (approx.)
Thus, the mass of the pole is 892.26 kg.

54. xi – a
Class Frequency xi ui = fi ui
h

0 – 10 6 5 –1 –6
10 – 20 f1 15 = a 0 0
20 – 30 20 25 1 20
30 – 40 15 35 2 30
40 – 50 f2 45 3 3f2
50 – 60 4 55 4 16

Total 45+ f1 + f2 60 + 3 f2

Here, a = 15 and h = 10
Total frequency = 60
  fi = 60
  45 + f1 + f2 = 60
 f1 + f2 = 15
S fiui
x=a+ ×h
S fi
60 + 3f2
 28.5 = 15 + × 10
60
60 + 3f2
 13.5 =
6
 81 = 60 + 3f2
  3f2 = 21
 f2 =7
Now, f1 + f2 = 15
 f1 + 7 = 15
 f1 = 8
Thus, the missing frequencies are f1 = 8 and f2 = 7.
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Section A

1. C. 25 2. A. 31 3. D. infinitely many 4. A. – 3 5. B. 137 6. B. 17.6 7. (5, 2)

8. 3 9. 45° 10. 72 11. 1 : 1 12. 4 13. True 14. False 15. True 16. True
17. 4 units 18. 20 19. 2 : 1 20. Yes 21. (b) S = 5, P = – 6 22. (a) S = – 5, P = – 6
3 1
23. (c) 2
24. (b)
3

Section B

25. Let us assume, to the contrary, that 5 – 3 is rational.

a
That is, we can find co-primes a and b (b ¹ 0) such that 5 – 3 = .
b
a
Therefore, 5 – = 3.
b
a
Rearranging this equation, we get 3 =5– .
b
a
Since a and b are integers, we get 5 – is rational, and so 3 is rational.
b

But this contradicts the fact that 3 is irrational.

Hence, our assumption that 5 – 3 is rational is incorrect.
So, we conclude that 5 – 3 is irrational.

26. Multiplying both the given equations by 6, we get

3 (x + 1) + 2 (y – 1) = 54
\ 3x + 3 + 2y – 2 = 54
\ 3x + 2y = 53 ... ... (1)
and 2 (x – 1) + 3 (y + 1) = 48
\ 2x – 2 + 3y + 3 = 48
\ 2x + 3y = 47 ... ... (2)
Adding equations (1) and (2), we get
5x + 5y = 100
\ x + y = 20 ... ... (3)
Subtracting equation (2) from equation (1), we get
x–y=6 ... ... (4)
Adding equations (3) and (4), we get
2x = 26
\ x = 13
Substituting x = 13 in equation (3), we get
13 + y = 20
\y=7
Thus, the solution of the given pair of linear equations is x = 13, y = 7.

29
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27. 3 x2 – 7x – 6 3 = 0
\ 3 x2 – 9x + 2x – 6 3 = 0
\ 3 x (x – 3 3 ) + 2 (x – 3 3 ) = 0
\ (x – 3 3 ) ( 3 x + 2) = 0
\ (x – 3 3 ) = 0 or 3x+2=0
2
\ x = 3 3 or x = –
3
2
Thus, the roots of the given quadratic equation are 3 3 and – .
3

28. 2x2 – 8x – 5 = 0
Here, a = 2, b = – 8 and c = – 5.
Now, Discriminant = b2 – 4ac = 64 + 40 = 104 > 0
Hence, the given equation has real distinct roots.
– b ! b 2 – 4ac
Now, x =
2a

8 ! 104 8 ! 2 26 4 ! 26
= = =
4 4 2
4 + 26 4 – 26
Hence, x = or x =
2 2
4 + 26 4 – 26
Thus, the roots of the given equation are and .
2 2

29. Here, a = 10; d = 7 – 10 = – 3; l = – 62, where l = a + (n – 1) d

To find the 11th term from the last term, we will find the total number of terms
in the AP.
So, – 62 = 10 + (n – 1) (– 3)
i.e., – 72 = (n – 1) (– 3)
i.e., n – 1 = 24
or n = 25
So, there are 25 terms in the given AP.
The 11th term from the last term will be the 15th (25 – 11 + 1) term from the
beginning.
So, a15 = 10 + (15 – 1) (– 3) = 10 – 42 = – 32
i.e., the 11th term from the last term is – 32.

30. 4 cot2 45° – sec2 60° + sin2 60° + cos2 90°

2
= 4 (1) – (2) + e 2 o + (0)2
2 2 3

3
=4–4+ 4
+0
3
= 4

31. LHS = sec 2 i + cosec 2 i

= 1 + tan 2 i + 1 + cot 2 i

= tan 2 i + 2 + cot 2 i
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= tan 2 i + 2 tan i cot i + cot 2 i (R tan q cot q =1)

= ( tan i + cot i) 2
= tan q + cot q
= RHS
32. In D OMP, Ð M = 90°. (Theorem 10.1)
\ By Pythagoras theorem, OP2 = OM2 + MP2
\ 852 = OM2 + 772
\ 7225 = OM2 + 5929
\ OM2 = 7225 – 5929
OM2 = 1296
OM = 1296
\ OM = 36 cm
Thus, radius of the circle is 36 cm.

33. Radius of a ball r = 2.1 cm

Here, ball is put into a cylindrical cup full of water.
So, volume of water that flows out of the cylindrical cup = volume of ball.
Volume of ball = Volume of sphere
4
= 3
p r3
4 22
= 3
×
× 2.1 × 2.1 × 2.1
7
3
= 38.808 cm
Thus, volume of water that flows out of the cylindrical cup is 38.808 cm3.
34. Here, the maximum frequency 61 is the frequency of class 60 – 80. Hence, 60 – 80
is the modal class.
Now, l = lower limit of the modal class = 60
h = class size = 20
f1 = the frequency of the modal class = 61
f0 = the frequency of the class preceding the modal class = 52
f2 = the frequency of the class succeeding the modal class = 38

Substituting the values in the formula, we get

Mode Z = l + e 2f o ×h
f1 – f0
1 – f0 – f2

= 60 + b 2 # 61 – 52 – 38 l × 20
61 – 52

9 # 20
= 60 + 32
= 65.625
Thus, the modal lifetime of the components is 65.625 hours.
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35. Here, l = 7, n = 100, cf = 36, f = 40 and h = 3.

Substituting the value in the formula, we get

Median M = l + > 2 H ×h
n
– cf
f

100
=7+ > H ×3
2
– 36
40

=7+ ; E
50 – 36
40
×3

14
=7+ 40
×3

= 7 + 1.05

= 8.05

Thus, the median of the data is 8.05.

36. The number of elementary outcomes in the experiment of selecting a bulb at random
from a carton carrying 20 bulbs = 20.
Total number of bulbs in the carton = 20
Number of defective bulbs in the carton = 4
Number of non-defective bulbs in the carton = 20 – 4 = 16.
Let event A : ‘The bulb selected at random is non-defective.’
 The number of outcomes favourable to event A = 16.
16 4
  P (A) = 20 = 5
4
Thus, the probability that the bulb selected at random is non-defective is 5 .

37. The person having higher probability of getting the result 25 has the better chance.
When a pair of dice is thrown, there are 36 possible outcomes. In those outcomes,
the product of the two number will be minimum 1 (1 × 1) and maximum 36 (6 × 6).
Among them, only one outcome (5, 5) gives the product of two numbers to be 25.
1
\ P1 = Probability that Peter gets result 25 = 36
.
Rina throws one die and can get one of the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
\ Number of possible outcomes for Rina = 6.
If she gets number 5, on squaring it the result would be 25.
\ Number of favourable outcomes for Rina = 1
1
\ P2 = Probability that Rina gets result 25 = 6
1 1
Clearly, 6
> 36
, i.e., P2 > P1.
So, Rina has the better chance to get the result 25.
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Section C

38. 4u2 + 8u = 4u (u + 2)
So, 4u2 + 8u = 0 when 4u = 0 or u + 2 = 0, i.e., when u = 0 or u = – 2.
Hence, the zeroes of polynomial 4u2 + 8u are 0 and – 2.
Now,

Sum of zeroes = 0 + (– 2)
=–2
– ( 8)
=
4
– (Coefficient of u)
=
Coefficient of u2
and

Product of zeroes = (0) (–2) = 0

0
=
4
Constant term
=
Coefficient of u 2

39. a and b are the zeroes of polynomial p (x) = 3x2 – 10x + 7.

Here, a = 3, b = – 10 and c = 7.
b c 7
Hence, a + b = – a = – (– 10) = 10
and ab = a = 3.
3 3

b l
10

(1) 1 + 1 = +a =
b 3 10
=
a b ab b3l 7
7

( 2 ) a2 + b 2 = (a + b)2 – 2ab

10 2
=b l – 2 b3l
7
3

100 14
= –
9 3
100 – 42
=
9
58
=
9

( 3 ) a3 + b 3 = (a + b)3 – 3ab (a + b)
10 3
=b l – 3b3l b l
7 10
3 3

1000 70
= 27
– 3
1000 – 630
= 27
370
= 27

40. Ramkali’s savings in first week = L 5,

her savings in second week = L 5 + L 1.75 = L 6.75,
her savings in third week = L 6.75 + L 1.75 = L 8.50,
and so on.
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Thus, the weekly savings (in rupees) of Ramkali form the AP 5, 6.75, 8.50, ... .
Here, a = 5; d = 6.75 – 5 = 1.75; an = 20.75 and n is to be found.
an = a + (n – 1) d
\ 20.75 = 5 + (n – 1) (1.75)
\ 1.75 (n – 1) = 15.75
\n–1=9
\ n = 10
Thus, if Ramkali’s weekly savings is L 20.75 in nth week, then n = 10.

41. Sn = 3n2 + 7n
\ Sn – 1 = 3 (n – 1)2 + 7 (n – 1)
= 3n2 – 6n + 3 + 7n – 7
= 3n2 + n – 4
Now, an = Sn – Sn – 1
= (3n2 + 7n) – (3n2 + n – 4)
= 6n + 4
Thus, the nth term of the given AP is an = 6n + 4.

42. Suppose the y-axis divides the line segment joining the points A (– 4, 1) and
B (1, 1) from the side A in the ratio k : 1.

According to the section formula, the coordinates of the point of division are :

d , k +1 n , i.e., c k + 1 , k + 1 m
k (1) + 1 (– 4) k (1) + 1 (1) k – 4 k +1
k +1

Since the point of division lies on the y-axis, its x-coordinate is zero.
k– 4
\ k +1
=0

\k=4
Thus, the required ratio k : 1 = 4 : 1
k +1 4 +1 5
From k = 4, we get the y-coordinate of the point division = k +1
= 4 +1
= 5
=1
Thus, the y-axis divides the line segment joining the points A (– 4, 1) and B (1, 1)
from the side A in the ratio 4 : 1 and the coordinates of the point of division are
(0, 1).

43. Given : P is a point lying in the exterior of a circle with centre O. Tangents from
P to the circle touch the circle at Q and R.

To prove : PQ = PR

Proof : Join OP, OQ and OR.

Then, according to theorem 10.1, Ð PQO and
Ð PRO are right angles being angles formed by
tangents and radii through points of contact.
In D OQP and D ORP,
OQ = OR (Radii of same circle)
OP = OP (Same segment)
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Ð PQO = Ð PRO (Both right angles)

\ By RHS criterion of congruence,
D OQP @ D ORP.
\ PQ = PR

44. Let AB be a chord in the circle with centre O and the tangents at A and B intersect
at P.
Then, by theorem 10.2, PA = PB.
In D PAB, PA = PB
\ Ð PAB = Ð PBA
Thus, the tangents drawn at the ends of a
chord of a circle make equal angles with the
chord.

45. Here, radius of the circle r = 12 cm and angle of the minor sector q = 120°.
Area of minor sector
i
OAPB = 360
× p r2
120
= 360
× 3.14 × 12 × 12 cm2

= 150.72 cm2
Now, to find the area of isosceles triangle OAB, draw OM ^ AB.

Since D OAB is an isosceles triangle with OA = OB, OM bisects Ð AOB as well as side AB.
1 1
\ Ð AOM = 2
Ð AOB = 2
× 120° = 60° and AB = 2 AM
In D OMA,
Ð M = 90°
OM
\ cos O = OA
OM
\ cos 60° = 12
1 OM
\ 2
= 12

\ OM = 6 cm
AM
And, sin O = OA
AM
\ sin 60° = 12
3 AM
\ 2
= 12

\ AM = 6 3 cm
Now, AB = 2AM = 2 × 6 3 = 12 3 cm
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1
Area of D OAB = 2
× AB × OM
1
= 2
× 12 3 × 6 cm2

= 36 × 1.73 cm2
= 62.28 cm2

Area of minor segment APB = Area of minor sector OAPB – Area of D OAB
= (150.72 – 62.28) cm2
= 88.44 cm2
Thus, the area of the corresponding minor segment is 88.44 cm2.

46. In the experiment of tossing two coins simultaneously, the elementary outcomes
are : (HH), (TT), (HT), (TH); where H represents head and T represents tail.
\ The number of elementary outcomes = 4.
( 1 ) Let the event A : ‘One head is received.’
\ The outcomes favourable to event A are (HT), (TH).
\ The number of outcomes favourable to event A = 2.
2 1
\ P (A) = 4
= 2
.

( 2 ) Let the event B : ‘Two heads are received.’

\ The outcomes favourable to event B is (HH).
\ The number of outcomes favourable to event B = 1.
1
\ P (B) = 4
.

( 3 ) Let the event C : ‘At least one head, i.e., 1 or 2 heads are received.’
\ The outcomes favourable to event C are (HH), (HT), (TH).
\ The number of outcomes favourable to event C = 3.
3
\ P (C) = 4
.

Section D

47. Let the tens and the units digits in the first number be x and y respectively. So,
the first number may be written as 10x + y in the expanded form (for example,
56 = 10 (5) + 6).
When the digits are reversed, x becomes the units digit and y becomes the tens
digit. This number, in the expanded form is 10 y + x (for example, when 56 is
reversed, we get 65 = 10 (6) + 5).
According to the given condition.
(10x + y) + (10y + x) = 66
i.e., 11 (x + y) = 66
i.e., x + y = 6 ... ... (1)
We are also given that the digits differ by 2, therefore,
either x – y = 2 ... ... (2)
or y – x = 2 ... ... (3)
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If x – y = 2, then solving (1) and (2) by elimination, we get x = 4 and y = 2. In this

case, we get the number 42.
If y – x = 2, then solving (1) and (3) by elimination, we get x = 2 and y = 4.
In this case, we get the number 24.
Thus, there are two such numbers 42 and 24.
48. Let the number of toys produced on that day be x.
Therefore, the cost of production (in rupees) of each toy on that day = 55 – x.
So, the total cost of production (in rupees) on that day = x (55 – x).
Hence, x (55 – x) = 750
\ 55x – x2 – 750 = 0
\ x2 – 55x + 750 = 0
\ x2 – 30x – 25x + 750 = 0
\ x (x – 30) – 25 (x – 30) = 0
\ (x – 30) (x – 25) = 0
\ x – 30 = 0 or x – 25 = 0
\ x = 30 or x = 25
Here, both the answers are admissible.
Hence, the number of toys produced on that day is 30 or 25.
49. Let us join AC to intersect EF at G.
AB N DC and EF N AB (Given)
So, EF N DC
(Lines parallel to the same line are parallel to each other.)
Now, in D ADC,
EG N DC (As EF N DC)
AE AG
So, = (Theorem 6.1) ... ... (1)
ED GC
Similarly, from D CAB,
CG CF
=
AG BF
AG BF
i.e., =
GC FC
AE BF
Therefore, from (1) and (2), =
ED FC
50. Given : E is a point on the side AD produced of
parallelogram ABCD and BE intersects CD at F.
To prove : D ABE ~ D CFB
Proof : In parallelogram ABCD,
) A = ) C (Opposite angles)
\ ) BAE = ) FCB ... ... (1)
E lies on AD extended in parallelogram ABCD.
\ AE N BC
\ ) AEB = ) CBE (Alternate angles)
\ ) AEB = ) CBF ... ... (2)
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Now, in D ABE and D CFB,

) BAE = ) FCB [By (1)]
) AEB = ) CBF [By (2)]
\ By AA criterion, D ABE ~ D CFB.
51. Here, AB is the lighthouse and C and D are
two ships on the same side of the lighthouse.
Then, Ð B = 90°, AB = 75 m, Ð XAD = 30° and
Ð XAC = 45°.
Now, Ð ADB = Ð XAD = 30° and
Ð ACB = Ð XAC = 45° (Alternate angles)
In D ABD, Ð B = 90°
AB 1 75
\ tan D = \ =
BD 3 BD
75
\ tan 30° = \ BD = 75 3 m
BD

In D ABC, Ð B = 90°
AB 75
\ tan C = \1=
BC BC
75
\ tan 45° = \ BC = 75 m
BC
Now, the distance between two ships = DC = BD – BC = 75 3 – 75 = 75 ( 3 – 1) m.
Thus, the distance between the two ships is 75 ( 3 – 1) m.
diameter 4. 2
52. Here, radius of the hemisphere = r = 2
= 2
cm
The total surface area of the cube
= 6 × (edge)2 = 6 × 5 × 5 cm2 = 150 cm2
Note that the part of the cube where the hemisphere
is attached is not included in the surface area.
So, the surface area of the block
= TSA of cube – base area of hemisphere
+ CSA of hemisphere
= 150 – p r + 2p r = (150 + p r2) cm2
2 2

= 150 cm2 + b l
22 4. 2 4. 2
7
# 2
# 2
cm2

= (150 + 13.86) cm2 = 163.86 cm2

53. Radius of the cylindrical part as well as the conical part

diameter 6
=r= 2
= 2
cm = 3 cm

Height of the cylindrical part = h = 12 cm

Slant height of the cone = l = 5 cm.
Height of the cone = H.
l2 = H2 + r2
\ H2 = l2 – r2

H= 52 – 32 = 25 – 9 = 16
\ H = 4 cm
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Volume of the rocket

= Volume of cylinder + Volume of cone
1
= p r 2h + 3 p r 2H
1
= p r2 h + 3
H
1
= 3.14 × 3 ×3 12 + 3
×4
36 + 4
= 3.14 × 3 ×3 3
40
= 3.14 × 3 ×3 × 3
= 376.8 cm3
Thus, the volume of the rocket is 376.8 cm3.

54. Here, h = 0.04, we take a = 0.10 and prepare the following table for the calculations :

Concentration of SO2 Frequency Class mark xi – a

ui = fi ui
(in ppm) (Class) (fi) (xi) h

0.00 – 0.04 4 0.02 –2 –8

0.04 – 0.08 9 0.06 –1 –9
0.08 – 0.12 9 0.10 = a 0 0
0.12 – 0.16 2 0.14 1 2
0.16 – 0.20 4 0.18 2 8
0.20 – 0.24 2 0.22 3 6

Total 30 – – –1

Substituting the values in the formula, we get

S fiui
Mean x = a + ×h
S fi
–1
= 0.10 + 30
× 0.04

= 0.10 – 0.001
= 0.099
Thus, the mean concentration of SO2 in the air is 0.099 ppm.
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Section A

1. C. 126 2. B. 1 3. A. x = a, y = b 4. B. – x2 + 3x – 3 = 0 5. C. 38 6. D. RQP 7. (6, – 4)

8. a2b2 9. 6.5 10. 21 11. 486 12. 20 13. False 14. False$ 15. False 16. True
– b + b 2 – 4ac – b– b 2 – 4ac
17. 2 : r 18. 24 19. 32 20. 2a
and 2a
1
21. (c) parabola open downwards 22. (a) parabola open upwards 23. (b) 2
24. (a) 1

Section B
25. Suppose, 3 + 2 5 is rational.
a
Then, 3 + 2 5 = , where a and b are co-prime integers.
b
a
Now, 3 + 2 5 =
b
a
\2 5 = –3
b
a – 3b
\2 5 =
b
a – 3b
\ 5 =
2b
a – 3b
As a and b are integers, is a rational number and so is 5.
2b
This contradicts the fact that 5 is irrational.
Hence, our assumption is incorrect.
So, we conclude that 3 + 2 5 is irrational.

26. 3x – y – 5 = 0 and 6x – 2y – p = 0
Here, a1 = 3, b1 = –1, c1 = – 5; a2 = 6, b2 = –2, c2 = – p
a1 b1 c1
The graph of linear equations give parallel lines if a2 = b2
¹ c2
a1 c1 3 –5
a2 ¹ c2 gives, 6
¹ – p

i.e., – 3p ¹ – 30

p ¹ 10 ... ... (1)

b1 c1
Also, b2
¹ c2 gives, p ¹ 10 ... ... (2)

From (1) and (2), it is clear that p ¹ 10.

Thus, the graphs of linear equations give parallel lines, if the value of p is any
real number other than 10.
1 2 8
27. x– 3
+ x– 2
= x

\ x (x – 2) + 2x (x – 3) = 8 (x – 3) (x – 2) [Multiply by x (x – 3) (x – 2)]
\ x2 – 2x + 2x2 – 6x = 8 (x2 – 5x + 6)
\ 3x2 – 8x = 8x2 – 40x + 48
\ 5x2 – 32x + 48 = 0

40
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\ 5x2 – 20x – 12x + 48 = 0

\ 5x (x – 4) – 12 (x – 4) = 0
\ (5x – 12) (x – 4) = 0
\ 5x – 12 = 0 or x – 4 = 0
12
\x= 5
or x = 4
12
Thus, roots of the quadratic equation are 5
and 4.
1
28. Here, a = 3, b = – 2 and c = .
3
1
Therefore, discriminant b2 – 4ac = (– 2)2 – 4 × 3 × = 4 – 4 = 0.
3
Hence, the given quadratic equation has two equal real roots.
–b –b 2 2
The roots are , , i.e., , ,
2a 2a 6 6
1 1
i.e., , .
3 3

29. Let S = 1 + 2 + 3 +...+ 1000

n
Using the formula Sn = (a + l) for the sum of the first n terms of an AP, we have
2
1000
S1000 = (1 + 1000)
2
= 500 × 1001 = 500500
So, the sum of the first 1000 positive integers is 500500.
30. sin 2x = sin 60° cos 30° – cos 60° sin 30°

\ sin 2x = c m–b l
3 3 1 1
# #
2 2 2 2
3 1
\ sin 2x = –
4 4
1
\ sin 2x =
2

\ sin 2x = sin 30° \ 2x = 30° \ x = 15°

cot A – cos A
31. LHS =
cot A + cos A
cos A
sin A
– cos A
= cos A
sin A
+ cos A

cos A c sin A – 1 m
1

=
cos A c sin A + 1 m
1

c sin A – 1 m
1

=
c sin A + 1 m
1

cosec A – 1
=
cosec A +1

= RHS

32. C1 and C2 are two concentric circles with centre P and radius 5 cm and 3 cm
respectively. Chord AB of circle C1 touches the circle C2 at M.
Then, PA = 5 cm, PM = 3 cm, ) PMA = 90° and AB = 2AM
In D PMA, ) M = 90°.
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\ AM = PA 2 – PM2

= 52 – 32

= 25 – 9 = 16 = 4 cm
Now, AB = 2AM = (2 × 4) cm = 8 cm

Thus, the length of the chord of the larger circle which

touches the smaller circle is 8 cm.

33. Radius of hemispherical dome r = 21 m.

Outer surface area of hemispherical dome = CSA of hemisphere
= 2pr 2
22
=2× 7
× 21 × 21
2
= 2772 m
2
Cost of painting outer surface of hemispherical dome = ` 80 / m .
\ Total cost of painting = 2772 × 80
= ` 2,21,760
Thus, cost of painting the outer surface of hemispherical dome is ` 2,21,760.

34. Here, the maximum frequency 12 is the frequency of class 146 – 148. Hence, 146 – 148
is the modal class.
Now, l = lower limit of the modal class = 146
h = class size = 2
f1 = the frequency of the modal class = 12
f0 = the frequency of the class preceding the modal class = 9
f2 = the frequency of the class succeeding the modal class = 9

Substituting the values in the formula, we get

Mode Z = l + e 2f o ×h
f1 – f0
1 – f0 – f2

= 146 + b 2 # 12 – 9 – 9 l × 2
12 – 9

3
= 146 + 6
×2

= 146 + 1

= 147

Thus, the modal height of the students is 147 cm.

35. Here, a = 549.5, S fi ui = 185, S fi = 600 and h = 100.

Substituting the values in the formula, we get
R fi ui
Mean x = a + R fi
×h

185
= 549.5 + 600
× 100

= 549.5 + 30.83 = 580.33

Thus, the mean of the data is 580.33.

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36. Total number of coins in the piggy bank

= 100 + 50 + 20 + 10 = 180
\ The number of all possible outcomes in the experiment in which one coin falls out = 180
( 1 ) Let A be the event ‘the coin that falls out is a 50 paise coin’.
There are hundred 50 paise coins in the piggy bank.
\ The number of outcomes favourable to A is 100.
100 5
\ P (A) = 180
= 9

( 2 ) Let B be the event ‘the coin that falls out is not a K 5 coin’.
Then, B is the event ‘the coin that falls out is a K 5 coin’.
There are ten K 5 coins in the piggy bank.
\ The number of outcomes favourable to B is 10.
10 1
\ P (B) = 180
= 18
1 17
Now, P (B) = 1 – P (B) = 1 – 18
= 18

37. Total no. of students = 6 + 20 + 24 + 28 + 15 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 100

\ The total no. of outcomes for selecting a student = 100
( 1 ) Let event A : ‘The students getting more than 40 marks i.e. 42 or 43 marks is
selected.’
\ Number of students getting more than 40 marks are 3 (2 + 1) students.
\ The no. of outcomes favourable to event A = 3
3
\ P (A) = 100

( 2 ) Let event B : ‘The students getting less than 30 marks

i.e. 20 or 25 or 28 or 29 marks is selected.’
\ Number of students getting less than 30 marks are 78 (6 + 20 + 24 + 28)
students.
\ The no. of outcomes favourable to event B = 78
78
\ P (B) = 100

Section C

38. 2x2 + 11x + 15 = 2x2 + 6x + 5x + 15

= 2x (x + 3) + 5 (x + 3)
= (2x + 5) (x + 3)
2 5
So, 2x + 11x + 15 = 0 when 2x + 5 = 0 or x + 3 = 0, i.e., when x = – 2
or x = – 3.
5
Hence, the zeroes of the polynomial 2x2 + 11x + 15 are – 2
and – 3.

Now, Sum of zeroes = c m

–5
2
+ (– 3)
– 11
= 2
(11)
=– 2
– (Coefficient of x)
=
Coefficient of x 2
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and Product of zeroes = c m

–5
2
(– 3)

15
= 2
Constant term
=
Coefficient of x2

39. a and b are the zeroes of polynomial p(x) = 6x2 – 13x + 6.

Here, a = 6, b = – 13 and c = 6.
–b – (– 13) 13 c 6
Hence, a + b = a = 6
= 6
and ab = a = 6
= 1.
2 2
a b a +b
(1) + a =
b ab

(a + b) 2 – 2ab
=
ab
2
d6 n
13
– 2 ( 1)
= 1

169
= 36
–2
169 – 72 97
= 36
= 36

( 2 ) a2 + b 2 = (a + b)2 – 2ab
2
=c m
13
6
– 2 (1)

169
= 36
–2
169 – 72 97
= 36
= 36

( 3 ) a3 + b 3 = (a + b)3 – 3ab (a + b)
3
=c m – 3 (1) c m
13 13
6 6

2197 13
= 216
– 2
2197 – 1404
= 216
793
= 216

40. For the given AP, a10 = 52 and a17 = a13 + 20.
\ a17 – a13 = 20
am – an a17 – a13 20
Now, using d = m– n , d= 17 – 13
= 4 = 5.

Moreover, a10 = 52
\ a + 9d = 52
\ a + 9 × 5 = 52
\ a = 7.
From a = 7 and d = 5 the required AP is 7, 12, 17, ... .
Now, an = a + (n – 1) d
\ a30 = 7 + (30 – 1) × 5
= 7 + 145 = 152
Thus, the required AP is 7, 12, 17, ... and its 30th term is 152.
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41. Here, S7 = 49; S17 = 289; Sn = ?

n
Sn = [2a + (n – 1) d]
2
7
\ S7 = [2a + 6d]
2

\ 49 = 7 (a + 3d)
\ a + 3d = 7 ... ... (1)
17
Again S17 = [2a + 16d]
2

\ 289 = 17 (a + 8d)
\ a + 8d = 17 ... ... (2)
Solving equations (1) and (2), we get
d = 2 and a = 1.
n
Sn = [2a + (n – 1) d]
2
n
\ Sn = [2 + (n – 1) 2]
2
n
\ Sn = [2 + 2n – 2]
2
n
\ Sn = (2n)
2

\ S n = n2
Thus, the sum of first n terms of the given AP is n2.

42. Suppose the point P (– 3, p) divides the line segment joining the points A (– 5, – 4)
and B (– 2, 3) in the ratio k : 1.
According to the section formula, the coordinates of the point of division are :

d n, i.e., c m.
k (– 2) + 1 (– 5) k (3) + 1 (– 4) – 2k – 5 3k – 4
, k +1
, k +1
k +1 k +1

Here, the x-coordinate of the point of division is – 3.

– 2k – 5
\ k +1
=–3

\ – 2k – 5 = – 3k – 3
\ k = 2.
Thus, the required ratio k : 1 = 2 : 1.
From k = 2, we get the y-coordinate of the point of division
3k – 4 3 (2) – 4 6–4 2
p= k +1
= 2+1
= 3
= 3

\p=2

Thus, the point (– 3, 2) divides the line segment joining the points (– 5, – 4) and
(– 2, 3) in the ratio 2 : 1.

43. Here, D ABC is a right triangle, right angled at C and its incircle
touches BC, CA and AB at D, E and F respectively.
In D ABC, BC = a, AC = b and AB = c.
By theorem 10.2, the tangents from an exterior point are equal.
Hence, AE = AF, BF = BD and CD = CE.
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In quadrilateral CDIE, Ð C = 90°.

Moreover, Ð CDI = Ð CEI = 90°. (Theorem 10.1)
\ CDIE is a rectangle.
In CDIE, CD = CE
\ CDIE is a square.
\ CD = CE = ID = IE = r.
Now, AF = AE = AC – CE = b – r and BF = BD = BC – CD = a – r.
Then, AF + BF = b – r + a – r
\ AB = a + b – 2r
\ c = a + b – 2r
\ 2r = a + b – c
a+b – c
\r=
2

44. Here, AB is a tangent to the circle with centre

P and B is the point of contact.
Also, PA intersects the circle at C.
\ PB and PC are radii of the circle.
Let PB = PC = r cm.
Now, PA = PC + AC = (r + 9) cm.
In D PBA, Ð B = 90°. (Theorem 10.1)
\ By Pythagoras theorem,
PA2 = PB2 + AB2
\ (r + 9)2 = r2 + 152
\ r2 +18r + 81 = r2 + 225
\ 18r = 144
\r=8
\ PB = PC = 8 cm
Hence, the radius of the circle is 8 cm.
35
45. For the given brooch, diameter d = 35 mm and hence radius r = mm.
2
( 1 ) The total length of the silver wire required will be given by the sum of the
circumference and five diameters.
The total length of silver wire required = p d + 5d

=b # 35 + 5 # 35 l mm
22
7
= (110 + 175) mm
= 285 mm

( 2 ) The circle is divided in 10 equal parts by five diameters. Hence, for each of
35 360°
10 equal sectors, radius r = mm and q = = 36°.
2 10
i
Area of each sector = × p r2
360

36 22 35 35 385
= # # # mm2 = mm2
360 7 2 2 4
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Thus, the total length of the silver wire required is 285 mm and the area of each
385
sector is 4
mm2.

46. Let the number of blue marbles in the jar be x.

\ The number of green marbles in the jar = 24 – x
Total number of marbles in the jar = 24 and the number of green marbles = 24 – x
24 – x
\ Probability (Drawing a green marble) =
24
2
This probability is given to be .
3
24 – x 2
\ =
24 3

x 2
\1– =
24 3

1 x
\ =
3 24

\x=8
Thus, the number of blue marbles in the jar is 8.

Section D

47. Let the fixed charge be K x and the charge for the distance covered be K y per km.
Then, from the given data, we get the following pair of linear equations :
x + 10y = 105 ... ... (1)
x + 15y = 155 ... ... (2)
From equation (1), we get x = 105 – 10y.
Substituting x = 105 – 10y in equation (2), we get
(105 – 10y) + 15y = 155
\ 105 + 5y = 155
\ 5y = 50
\ y = 10
Substituting y = 10 in x = 105 – 10y, we get
x = 105 – 10 (10)
\x=5
Thus, the fixed charge is K 5 and the charge for the distance covered is K 10 per
km.
So, the total charge a person has to pay for travelling d km, is given by
Total charge = K (5 + 10d)
\ Total charge to be paid for travelling 25 km = K (5 + 10 × 25) = K 255.
48. At t minutes past 2 pm, the time needed by the minute hand to show 3 pm = (60 – t)
minutes as the time duration between 2 pm and 3 pm is 60 minutes.
t2
\ 60 – t = –3
4
\ 240 – 4t = t2 – 12 (Multiplying by 4)
\ t2 + 4t – 252 = 0
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\ t2 + 18t – 14t – 252 = 0

\ t (t + 18) – 14 (t + 18) = 0
\ (t + 18) (t – 14) = 0
\ t + 18 = 0 or t – 14 = 0
\ t = – 18 or t = 14
As t is the number of minutes past 2 pm, t = – 18 is inadmissible.
Hence, t = 14.
Thus, the required value of t is 14.
49. If a line divides any two sides of the triangle in the same ratio, then prove that
the line is parallel to the third side.
Given : In D ABC, a line intersects AB and AC at D and E respectively, such that
AD AE
= .
DB EC

To prove : DE N BC
Proof : Lines DE and BC lie in the plane of D ABC.
Then, there are only two possibilities for
them – either DE is parallel to BC or DE
is not parallel to BC.
Suppose that DE is not parallel to BC.
Then, through D, draw a line parallel to
BC to intersect AC at E¢.
So, by theorem 6.1,
AD AEl
=
DB El C

AD AE
Also, = (Given)
DB EC

AEl AE
\ =
El C EC
AEl AE
\ +1= +1
El C EC

AEl + El C AE + EC
\ =
El C EC
AC AC
\ =
El C EC

\ E¢C = EC
Thus, E and E¢ coincide.
Hence, line DE¢ and DE are the same line.
Now, DE¢ N BC (By construction)
\ DE N BC
50. In D ABC, AB = AC
\ ) ABC = ) ACB
\ ) ABD = ) ECF (R E lies on CB extended and F lies on AC.)
AD f BC
\ ) ADB = 90°
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EF f AC
\ ) EFC = 90°
Now, in D ABD and D ECF,
) ABD = ) ECF
) ADB = ) EFC (Both right angles)
\ By AA criterion, D ABD ~ D ECF.

51. In the given figure, A and B represent points

on the banks on opposite sides of the river,
so that AB is the width of the river. P is
a point on the bridge at a height of 3 m,
i.e., DP = 3 m. We are interested to determine
the width of the river, which is the length of the side AB of the D APB.
Now, AB = AD + DB
In right D APD, ) A = 30°.
PD
So, tan 30° =
AD
1 3
\ = or AD = 3 3 m
3 AD

Also, in right D PBD, ) B = 45°.

So, BD = PD = 3 m
Now, AB = BD + AD = 3 + 3 3 = 3(1 + 3 ) m.
Therefore, the width of the river is 3 ( 3 + 1) m.

52. For both the cones, radius r = 5 cm and height h = 12 cm

For the cylinder, radius r = 5 cm

Height of the cylinder H

= Total height of the article – 2 × Height of cone
= 41 – 2 × 12
= 17 cm
Slant height of cone
l= r2 + h2

= 5 2 + 12 2

= 25 + 144

= 169 = 13 cm
TSA of the combined article
= CSA of the cylinder + 2 × CSA of the cone
= 2p r H + 2 × p r l
= 2p r (H + l)
= 2 × 3.14 × 5 × (17 + 13)
= 3.14 × 10 × 30
= 942 cm2
Thus, the total surface area of the given article is 942 cm2.
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53. Radius of the cone = radius of the hemisphere = r = 15 cm

Height of the cone h = Total height – Radius of the hemisphere
= 55 – 15 = 40 cm
Volume of the combined solid
= Volume of the cone + Volume of the hemisphere

= 1 p r2h + 2 p r3
3 3
= 1 p r2(h + 2r)
3
= 1 × 22 × 15 × 15 (40 + 2 × 15)
3 7
1
= × 22 × 15 × 15 × 70
3 7
= 22 × 5 × 15 × 10
= 16,500 cm3
Thus, the volume of the given combined solid is 16,500 cm3.

Class Frequency Cumulative

54.
intervals ( fi ) frequency (cfi )
0 – 100 2 2
100 – 200 5 7
200 – 300 x 7+x
300 – 400 12 19 + x
400 – 500 17 36 + x
500 – 600 20 56 + x
600 – 700 y 56 + x + y
700 – 800 9 65 + x + y
800 – 900 7 72 + x + y
900 – 1000 4 76 + x + y

It is given that n = 100.

So, 76+ x+ y =100, i.e., x + y = 24 ... ... (1)
The median is 525, which lies in the class 500 – 600.
n
So, l = 500, 2
= 50, f = 20, cf = 36 + x, h = 100
n

Using the formula, Median M = l + f p × h, we get

2
– cf
f

525 = 500 + b l
50 – 36 – x
20
× 100

i.e., 525 – 500 = (14 – x) × 5

i.e., 25 = 70 – 5x
i.e., 5x = 70 – 25 = 45
So, x = 9
Therefore, from (1), we get 9 + y = 24
i.e., y = 15
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Section A
n +1
1. C. 24 2. D. 7 3. C. 8 4. D. = 5. A. n 6. A. 27.2 7. 15 8. 20 9. 120° 10. >100
n+1
11. L 64 12. 2 13. False 14. True 15. False 16. False$ 17. 128 cm2 18. 15 19. 2, 5
20. Yes 21. (b) – ab 22. (c) b
d
23. (b) cosec 2 i – 1 24. (c) 1– sin 2 i

Section B

25. The prime factorisation of 96 and 404 gives :

96 = 25 × 3, 404 = 22 × 101
Therefore, the HCF of these two integers is 22 = 4.
96 # 404
Also, LCM (96, 404) =
HCF (96, 404)
96 # 404
=
4
= 96 × 101 = 9696

26. 2x + 3y = 46 ... ... (1)

3x + 5y = 74 ... ... (2)

Multiplying equation (1) by 3 and equation (2) by 2,

6x + 9y = 138 ... ... (3)

6x + 10y = 148 ... ... (4)

Subtracting equation (3) from equation (4),

(6x + 10y) – (6x + 9y) = 148 – 138

\ 6x + 10y – 6x – 9y = 10
\ y = 10

Substituting y = 10 in equation (1),

2x + 3 (10) = 46
\ 2x + 30 = 46
\ 2x = 16
\x=8

Thus, the solution of the given pair of linear equations is x = 8, y = 10.

27. Let the two consecutive positive integer be x and x + 1.

Then, their product = x (x+1) = x2 + x.
This product is given to be 306.
\ x2 + x = 306
\ x2 + x – 306 = 0
\ x2 + 18x – 17x – 306 = 0

51
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\ x (x + 18) – 17 (x + 18) = 0
\ (x + 18) (x – 17) = 0
\ x + 18 = 0 or x – 17 = 0
\ x = – 18 or x = 17
As given integer are positive x = – 18 not possible.
So, x = 17 and x + 1 = 17 + 1 = 18.
Thus, required two consecutive positive integers are 17 and 18.

28. x2 + k (2x + k – 1) + 2 = 0
\ x2 + 2kx + k2 – k + 2 = 0
Here, a = 1, b = 2k and c = k2 – k + 2.
Then, the discriminant
b2 – 4ac = (2k)2 – 4 (1) (k2 – k + 2)
= 4k2 – 4k2 + 4k – 8
= 4k – 8
If the equation has real and equal roots, then b2 – 4ac = 0.
\ 4k – 8 = 0
\ 4k = 8
\k=2

29. For the given AP, a = 45 and d = 41 – 45 = – 4.

Suppose nth term of the AP is its first negative term.
an < 0
\ a + (n – 1) d < 0
\ 45 + (n – 1) ( – 4) < 0
\ 45 < 4 (n – 1)
45
\ <n–1
4
49
\ <n
4
1
\ n > 12
4
1
The smallest integral value of n which is greater than 12 is 13.
4
Hence, the 13th term of the given AP is its first negative term.

30. tan (A + B) = 3
\ tan (A + B) = tan 60°
\ A + B = 60° ... ... (1)
1
tan (A – B) =
3
\ tan (A – B) = tan 30°
\ A – B = 30° ... ... (2)
Solving (1) and (2), we get A = 45° and B = 15°.
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31. LHS = (sin A + cosec A)2 + (cos A + sec A)2

= sin2 A + 2 sin A cosec A + cosec2 A + cos2 A + 2 cos A sec A + sec2 A

= sin2 A + 2 (1) + (1 + cot2 A) + cos2 A + 2 (1) + (1 + tan2 A)

= (sin2 A + cos2 A) + 2 + 1 + cot2 A + 2 + 1 + tan2 A

= 1 + 2 + 1 + cot2 A + 2 + 1 + tan2 A

= 7 + tan2 A + cot2 A

= RHS
32. Here, diameter of the circle = 22 cm
22
\ Radius of the circle = OY = = 11 cm
2
In D OYX, ) Y = 90°, (Theorem 10.1)
\ By Pythagoras theorem,

OX2 = OY2 + XY2

\ XY2 = OX2 – OY2

= 612 – 112

= 3721 – 121 = 3600

\ XY = 3600

\ XY = 60 cm

Thus, XY = 60 cm

33. Radius of two sphere are r1 and r2.

Surface area of Sphere 1 16
= 9
Surface area of Sphere 2

4rr12 16
\ = 9
4rr 22

r12 16
\ = 9
r 22
r1 4
\ r2 = 3

So, r1 : r2 = 4 : 3

Now,
4 3
Volume of Sphere 1 3 rr1
= 4
Volume of Sphere 2 3
3 rr 2

r13
=
r 23
3
= d r1 n
r
2

3
= c3m =
4 64
27

Thus, the volume of two sphere are in the ratio 64 : 27.

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34. Here, a = 50; Sfiui = – 36; Sfi = 35 and h = 10.

Substituting these values in the formula.
S fiui
Mean$ x = a + ×h
S fi
– 36
= 50 + × 10
35

= 50 – 10.29

= 39.71

Cumulative
35. Class Frequency ( fi)
frequency ( cfi )
30 – 40 5 5
40 – 50 7 12
50 – 60 12 24
60 – 70 10 34
70 – 80 8 42
80 – 90 6 48
90 – 100 2 50
Total 50 –
n
Here, n = 50 \ 2
= 25

25th observation lies in the class 60 – 70.

Hence, 60 – 70 is the median class.

n
Then, l = 60, h = 10, 2
= 25, cf = 24 and f = 10.
Substituting the values in the formula,

Median M = l + f p ×h
n
2
– cf
f

= 60 + b l×
25 – 24
10
10
1
= 60 + 10
× 10

= 60 + 1
= 61
Thus, the median of the data is 61.

36. Total number of playing cards is 52 of which 26 are black and 26 are red.
Now, number of cards removed = 2 (kings) + 2 (queens) + 2 (jacks) + 2 (aces) = 8

\ Number of remaining cards = 52 – 8 = 44

\ Number of all possible outcomes in the experiment of drawing one card = 44

( 1 ) Let A be the event ‘the drawn card is a face card’.
Number of face cards in the remaining 44 cards = 2 (kings of red suits) + 2 (queens
of red suits) + 2 (jacks of red suits) = 6
\ Number of outcomes favourable to A = 6
6 3
\ P (A) = 44
= 22
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( 2 ) Let B be the event ‘the drawn card is a red card’.

No red card is removed from the original 52 cards.
\ Number of red cards among 44 cards = 26
\ Number of outcomes favouring B = 26
26 13
\ P (B) = 44
= 22

37. Let A be the event ‘the 2 students have the same birthday’.
Then, A is the event ‘the 2 students do not have the same birthday’.
Then, P (A) = 0.992 (given)
Now, P (A) + P (A) = 1
\ P (A) = 1 – P (A) = 1 – 0.992 = 0.008
Thus, the probability that the 2 students have the same birthday is 0.008.

Section C

38. v2 + 4 3 v – 15 = v2 + 5 3 v – 3 v – 15
= v (v + 5 3 ) – 3 (v + 5 3 )
= (v – 3 ) (v + 5 3 )
2
Taking v + 4 3 v – 15 = 0,
v– 3 = 0 or v + 5 3 = 0
\v= 3 or v = – 5 3
Thus, the zeroes of the polynomial are 3 and – 5 3 .
Now, sum of zeroes = 3 + (– 5 3 )

=–4 3
4 3
=– 1

– (Coefficient of v)
=
Coefficient of v 2

and product of zeroes = ( 3 ) (– 5 3 )

= – 15
– 15
= 1

Constant term
=
Coefficient of v 2

39. Let the quadratic polynomial be ax2 + bx + c whose zeroes are a = 7 + 5 and
b=7– 5.
Now,
Sum of zeroes = a + b
–b
= (7 + 5 ) + (7 – 5 ) = 14 =
a
and
Product of zeroes = ab
c
= (7 + 5 ) (7 – 5 ) = 49 – 5 = 44 =
a
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If a = 1, then b = – 14 and c = 44.

So, one quadratic polynomial satisfying the given condition is x2 – 14x + 44.
In general, a quadratic polynomial satisfying the given condition is k (x2 – 14x + 44), where
k is a non-zero real number.

40. For a given AP, ap = q and aq = p.

Now, an = a + (n – 1) d

\ ap = a + (p – 1) d = q ... ... (1)

aq = a + (q – 1) d = p ... ... (2)

Subtracting equation (1) from equation (2),

[a + (q – 1) d] – [a + (p – 1) d] = p – q

\ (q – 1 – p + 1) d = p – q

\ (q – p) d = – (q – p)

\d=–1

Substituting d = – 1 in equation (1),

a + (p – 1) (– 1) = q
\a– p+1=q
\a=q+p–1
Here, an = a + (n – 1) d
= q + p – 1 + (n – 1) (– 1)
=q+p–1–n+1
=q+p–n
\ an = p + q – n
Thus, the nth term of the AP is p + q – n.
41. Here, an = 4n + 7
\ a1 = 4 (1) + 7 = 11,
a2 = 4 (2) + 7 = 15,
a3 = 4 (3) + 7 = 19, ...
Thus, the given AP is 11, 15, 19, ... .
Here, a = 11 and d = 15 – 11 = 4.
n
Now, Sn = 2
[2a + (n – 1) d]
n
= 2
[22 + (n – 1) * 4]
n
= 2
[18 + 4n]

= n (2n + 9)
= 2n2 + 9n
Thus, the sum of first n terms of the given AP is Sn = 2n2 + 9n.

42. A ( – 2, – 2) and B (2, – 4) are given points and point P (x, y) lies on line segment
3
AB such that AP = AB.
7
3 4
Then, PB = AB – AP = AB – AB = AB.
7 7
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3
AB
AP 7 3
Now, = 4
=
PB AB 4
7

Thus, P (x, y) divides AB in the ratio 3 : 4.

Then, by section formula

(x, y) = d n
3 (2) + 4 (– 2) 3 (– 4) + 4 (– 2)
,
3+4 3+4

\ (x, y) = d – n
2 20
, –
7 7

Thus, the coordinates of P are c – m.

2 20
, –
7 7

43. Given : P lies in the exterior of a

circle with centre O and PA
and PB are tangents to the
circle with points of contact A
and B respectively.

To prove : Ð APB + Ð AOB = 180°

Proof : PA is a tangent to the circle with centre O and A is the point of contact.
\ Ð PAO = 90° (Theorem 10.1)
PB is a tangent to the circle with centre O and B is the point of contact.
\ Ð PBO = 90° (Theorem 10.1)
Now, in quadrilateral PAOB,
Ð PAO + Ð AOB + Ð PBO + Ð APB = 360°
\ 90° + Ð AOB + 90° + Ð APB = 360°
\ Ð APB + Ð AOB = 180°

44. Let AB touch the incircle at E and

AC touch the incircle at F.
Then, OD = OE = OF = r = 4 cm,
CD = CF = 6 cm and BD = BE = 8 cm.
Let AE = AF = x cm.
Perimeter of D ABC
= AB + BC + CA
= (AE + BE) + (BD + CD) + (CF + AF)
= (x + 8) + (8 + 6) + (6 + x)
= (2x + 28) cm
\ Semiperimeter of D ABC = s
2x + 28
=
2
= (x + 14) cm
In D ABC, a = BC = 14 cm,
b = AC = (x + 6) cm and c = AB = (x + 8) cm
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Then, by Heron’s formula,

Area of D ABC
= s (s – a) (s – b) (s – c)

= (x +14) (x +14 – 14) (x +14 – x – 6)

(x +14 – x – 8)
2
= x (x + 14) (8) (6) cm ... ... (1)
Again,
Area of D ABC
= Area of D OAB + Area of D OBC + Area of D OCA
1 1 1
= × AB × OE + × BC × OD + × CA × OF
2 2 2
1 1 1
= × AB × 4 + × BC × 4 + × CA × 4
2 2 2

= 2 (AB + BC + CA)
= 2 (2x + 28) cm2 ... ... (2)

From (1) and (2),

2 (2x + 28) = x (x + 14) (8) (6)

\ 4 (x + 14) = 4 3x . x + 14
\ x + 14 = 3x
\ x + 14 = 3x

\ 2x = 14

\x=7
Then, AB = AE + BE = x + 8 = 7 + 8 = 15 cm
and AC = AF + CF = x + 6 = 7 + 6 = 13 cm.
Thus, AB = 15 cm and AC = 13 cm.

45. For the circular cover, radius r = 28 cm.

22
Area of circular cover = p r2 = # 28 # 28 cm2 = 2464 cm2
7
The region of the circle where design is not made is a regular hexagon ABCDEF
made of six equilateral triangles each with side a equal to 28 cm.

Area of regular hexagon ABCDEF

= 6 × Area of equilateral triangle PAB
3
=6× a2
4
1. 7
=6× × 28 × 28 cm2 = 1999.2 cm2
4
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Area of the region where design is made

= Area of the circle – Area of hexagon ABCDEF
= (2464 – 1999.2) cm2
= 464.8 cm2
Cost of making design in 1 cm2 region = L 0.35
\ Cost of making design in 464.8 cm2 region
= L (464.8 × 0.35)
= L 162.68
Thus, the cost of making the design is L 162.68.

46. Total number of balls = 12 and number of black balls = x.

Hence, in the experiment of drawing one ball at random, the number of all possible
outcomes =12 and the number of outcomes favourable to black ball = x.
x
\ Probability (Black ball) =
12

If 6 more black balls are put in the box, then total number of balls = 12 + 6 = 18
and number of black balls = x + 6.
Now, in the experiment of drawing one ball at random, the number of all possible
outcomes = 18 and the number of outcomes favourable to black ball = x + 6.
x+6
\ Probability (Black ball) =
18

This probability is given to be double of the previous probability.

x +6 x
\ =2×
18 12

\ x + 6 = 3x
\ 2x = 6
\x=3
Thus, x = 3

Section D

47. Let s and t be the present ages (in years) of Aftab and his daughter respectively.
Then, the pair of linear equations that represent the situation is
s – 7 = 7 (t – 7), i.e., s – 7t + 42 = 0 ... ... (1)
and s + 3 = 3 (t + 3), i.e., s – 3t = 6 ... ... (2)
Using equation (2), we get s = 3t + 6 ... ... (3)
Putting this value of s in equation (1), we get (3t + 6) – 7t + 42 = 0,
i.e., 4t = 48, which gives t = 12.
Putting this value of t in equation (3), we get s = 3 (12) + 6 = 42
So, the present ages of Aftab and his daughter are 42 years and 12 years respectively.
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48. Let the breadth (in metres) of the rectangular plot be x.

Then, the length (in metres) of the rectangular plot is 2x + 1.
Area of the rectangular plot = Length × Breadth
\ 528 = (2x + 1) × x (R Area is given to be 528 m2)
\ 528 = 2x2 + x
\ 2x2 + x – 528 = 0
\ 2x2 + 33x – 32x – 528 = 0
\ x (2x + 33) – 16 (2x + 33) = 0
\ (2x + 33) (x – 16) = 0
\ 2x + 33 = 0 or x – 16 = 0
33
\x=– 2
or x – 16
Here, the breadth of the rectangular plot cannot be negative.
33
\x=– 2
is not possible.
Thus, x = 16
So, the breadth of the rectangular plot = x = 16 m
and the length of the rectangular plot = 2x + 1 = 2 (16) + 1 = 33 m
49. Given : In D ABC, a line parallel to side BC intersects AB and AC at D and E
respectively.
AD AE
To prove : =
DB EC

Proof : Join BE and CD and also draw DM f AC and EN f AB.

1
Then, ar (ADE) = × AD × EN,
2
1
ar (BDE) = × DB × EN,
2
1
ar (ADE) = × AE × DM and
2
1
ar (DEC) = × EC × DM
2
1
# AD # EN
ar (ADE) 2 AD
\ = 1
= ... ... (1)
ar (BDE) # DB # EN DB
2
1
# AE # DM
ar (ADE) 2 AE
and = 1
= ... ... (2)
ar (DEC) # EC # DM EC
2

Now, D BDE and D DEC are triangles on the same base DE and between the
parallels BC N DE.

\ ar (BDE) = ar (DEC) ... ... (3)

AD AE
Hence, from (1), (2) and (3), we get = .
DB EC
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50.

D ABC ~ D PQR (Given)

AB BC
\ =
PQ QR
1
BC
AB 2
\ = 1
PQ QR
2
AB BD
\ = (∵ AD and PM are medians of D ABC and D PQR.)
PQ QM
Also, Ð ABC = Ð PQR
\ Ð ABD = Ð PQM

Now, in D ABD and D PQM,

AB BD
= and Ð ABD = Ð PQM
PQ QM

\ By SAS criterion, D ABD ~ D PQM.

AB AD
\ =
PQ PM
51.

In the given figure, AB denotes the height of the building, BD the flagstaff and P
the given point of observation. Note that there are two right triangles PAB and PAD.
We are required to find the length of the flagstaff, i.e., DB and the distance of the
building from the point P , i.e., PA.

Since, we know the height of the building AB, we will first consider the right D PAB.
AB
We have tan 30° =
AP
1 10
\ =
3 AP

\ AP = 10 3
i.e., the distance of the building from P is 10 3 m = 17.32 m.

Next, let us suppose DB = x m.

Then AD = (10 + x) m.
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Now, in right D PAD,

AD 10 + x
tan 45° = =
AP 10 3
10 + x
\1=
10 3

\ x = 10 ( 3 – 1) = 7.32
So, the length of the flagstaff is 7.32 m.

52.

Total cost of painting

Total outer surface area of the cylindrical tank = Cost of painting per sq cm
237.60
= 0.60
cm2
= 396 cm2

Let the radius of the cylindrical tank be r cm, then the height of the tank is 6 r cm.
TSA of the cylindrical tank = 2p r (h + r)
\ 396 = 2p r (6 r + r)
\ 396 = 2p r (7 r)
\ 396 = 14 p r2
22
\ 396 = 14 × 7
× r2
396
\ r2 = 2 # 22

\ r2 = 9
\ r = 3 cm
Then, height = 6 r = 6 × 3 cm = 18 cm.
Thus, the height and the radius of the closed cylindrical tank are 18 cm and 3 cm
respectively.

53. Radius of the cone = radius of the hemisphere = r = 2.5 cm

Height of the cone h = 9 cm
Volume of the ice-cream
= Volume of the cone + Volume of the hemisphere

= 1 p r2h + 2 p r3
3 3
= 1 p r2(h + 2r)
3
= 1 × 22 × 2.5 × 2.5 (9 + 2 × 2.5)
3 7
= 1 × 22 × 2.5 × 2.5 × 14 = 91 2 cm3
3 7 3
Thus, volume of the ice-cream is 912 cm3.
3
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54. Here, the mode 33 13 lies in the class 30 – 40.

30 – 40 is the modal class.
Now, h = class length = 10
l = lower limit of the modal class = 30
f1 = the frequency of the modal class = 28
f0 = the frequency of the class preceding the modal class = x
f2 = the frequency of the class succeeding the modal class = y
Substituting the values in

Z = l + e 2f o × h, we get
f1 – f0
1 – f0 – f2

33 1 = 30 + b 2 (28) – x – y l × 10
28 – x
3

3 1 =
28 – x
× 10
3 56 – x – y

 10 =
28 – x
× 10
3 56 – x – y

 1 =
28 – x
3 56 – x – y

 56 – x – y = 84 – 3x
 2x – y = 28 ... ... (1)

Moreover, the total frequency is 100.

7 + 12 + x + 28 + y + 9 = 100
 56 + x + y = 100
 x + y = 44 ... ... (2)
Adding equations (1) and (2),
3x = 72
x = 24
Now, x + y = 44
24 + y = 44
y = 20
Thus, the missing frequencies are x = 24 and y = 20.