SAMPLE PAPER TEST 02 FOR BOARD EXAM 2025

(ANSWERS)
SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS MAX. MARKS : 80
CLASS : X DURATION : 3 HRS
General Instruction:
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-E.
2. Section A has 20 MCQs carrying 1 mark each.
3. Section B has 5 questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C has 6 questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D has 4 questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E has 3 case based integrated units of assessment (04 marks each) with sub-parts of the
values of 1, 1 and 2 marks each respectively.
7. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Qs of 5 marks, 2 Qs of 3 marks and
2 Questions of 2 marks has been provided. An internal choice has been provided in the 2marks
questions of Section E
8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π =22/7 wherever required if not stated.
SECTION – A
Questions 1 to 20 carry 1 mark each.

1. If α and β are the zeros of a polynomial f(x) = px2 – 2x + 3p and α + β = αβ, then p is
(a)-2/3 (b) 2/3 (c) 1/3 (d) -1/3
Ans: (b) 2/3

2. Let p be a prime number. The quadratic equation having its roots as factors of p is
(a) x2 –px + p = 0 (b) x2 – (p + 1)x + p = 0
(c) x2 + (p + 1)x +p = 0 (d) x2 – px + p + 1= 0
2
Ans: (b) x – (p + 1)x + p = 0

3. In an A.P., if the first term a = 7, nth term an 84 and the sum of first n terms Sn = 2093/2, then n is
equal to:
(a) 22 (b) 24 (c) 23 (d) 26
Ans. (c) 23
n 2093 n
S = (a + a ) ⇒ = (7 + 84)
n n
2 2 2
⇒ 91n = 2093 ⇒ n = 23
4. Let a and b be two positive integers such that a = p3q4 and b = p2q3 , where p and q are prime
numbers. If HCF(a, b) = pmqn and LCM(a, b) = prqs, then (m + n)(r + s) =
(a) 15 (b) 30 (c) 35 (d) 72
Ans: (c) 35

5. If the probability of a player winning a game is 0.79, then the probability of his losing the same
game is:
(a) 1.79 (b) 0.31 (c) 0.21% (d) 0.21
Ans. (d) 0.21
Probability of loosing the game
= 1 – Probability of winning the game
= 1 – 0.79 = 0.21

6. If sinθ + cosθ = √2, then tanθ + cot θ =

(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
Ans: (b) 2

7. From the data l, 4, 7, 9, 16, 21, 25, if all the even numbers are removed, then the probability of
getting at random a prime number from the remaining is :
(a) 2/5 (b) 1/5 (c) 1/7 (d) 2/7
Ans. (b) 1/5
Given data : 1, 4, 7, 9, 16, 21, 25
After removing even numbers data is: 1, 7, 9, 21, 25
Prime number : 7
Thus, required probability = 1/5

8. For the following distribution:

Class 0-5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-25
Frequency 10 15 12 20 9
the sum of lower limits of the median class and modal class is
(a) 15 (b) 25 (c) 30 (d) 35
 Ans: (b) 25

9. AD is a median of ∆ABC with vertices A(5, –6), B(6, 4) and C(O, O). Length AD is equal to :
(a) √68 units (b) 2√15 units (c) √101 units (d) 10 units
Ans. (a) √68 units

Using the mid point formula, the coordinates of mid-point of BC are

( 6+0 4+0
Co-ordinates of D(x, y) =  ,  = (3, 2)
2 2
Now, length of AD =  
(5 – 3) + (–6 – = 4 + 64 = 68
2

5sin β2)2– 2 cos β

10. If 5 tanβ = 4, then =
5sin β + 2 cos β
(a) 1/3 (b) 2/5 (c) 3/5 (d) 6
Ans: (a) 1/3

11. The zeroes of a polynomial x2 + px + q are twice the zeroes of the polynomial 4x2 – 5x – 6. The
value of p is :
(a) –5/2 (b) 5/2 (c) –5 (d) 10
Ans. (a) –5/2
Given polynomials : x² + px + q ...(i)
and 4x² – 5x – 6 ...(ii)
Zero of polynomial 4x² – 5x – 6 are: x = 2 and x = − 3/4

∴ Sum of zeroes = − p/1

Now, zero of polynomial x2 + px + q are 4 and − 3/2

3 p 5 5
⇒4– =– ⇒–p= ⇒p=–
2 1 2 2
12. If the distance between the points (3, –5) and (x, –5) is 15 units, then the values of x are :
(a) 12, –18 (b) –12, 18 (c) 18, 5 (d) –9, –12
Ans. (b) –12, 18

⇒ 225 = 9 – 6x + x² ⇒ x² – 6x – 216 = 0
Here, (15)² = (3 – x)² + (–5 + 5)²

⇒ x² – 18x +12x – 216 = 0 ⇒ x(x – 18) + 12(x – 18) = 0

⇒ (x – 18)(x + 12) = 0 ⇒ x = –12, 18

13. The sum of the length, breadth and height of a cuboid is 6√3cm and the length of its diagonal is
2√3cm. The total surface area of the cuboid is
(a) 48 cm2 (b) 72 cm2 (c) 96 cm2 (d) 108 cm2
Ans: (c) 96 cm2

14. If the difference of Mode and Median of a data is 24, then the difference of median and mean is
(a) 8 (b) 12 (c) 24 (d) 36
Ans: (b) 12

15. The volume of the largest right circular cone that can be carved out from a solid cube of edge 2 cm
is :
4π 5π 8π 2π
(a) cu cm (b) cu cm (c) cu cm (d) cu cm
3 3 3 3
2π
Ans. (d) cu cm
3
Radius of cone = 1 cm
Height of cone = 2 cm
1 1
Volume of cone = π r 2h = π (1)2 × 2 cu cm
2π
=
3 3 3

16. Two dice are rolled simultaneously. What is the probability that 6 will come up at least once?
(a)1/6 (b) 7/36 (c) 11/36 (d) 13/36
Ans: (c) 11/36
Total possible number of outcomes = 36

∴ Required probability =
Number of outcomes in which 6 will come up at least once = 11
11
36
17. If the vertices of a parallelogram PQRS taken in order are P(3, 4), Q(-2, 3) and R(-3, -2), then the
coordinates of its fourth vertex S are
(a) (-2,-1) (b) (-2,-3) (c) (2,-1) (d) (1,2)
Ans: (c) (2,-1)
We know that the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.
Therefore, midpoint of QS = midpoint of PR. Let the coordinate of S is (x, y)

18. If the system of equations 3x + y =1 and (2k – 1)x + (k – 1)y = 2k + 1 is inconsistent, then k =
(a) -1 (b) 0 (c) 1 (d) 2
Ans: (d) 2

Direction : In the question number 19 & 20 , A statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a

statement of Reason(R) . Choose the correct option
(a) Both, Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both, Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not correct explanation for Assertion
(A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

19. Assertion (A): If the graph of a polynomial touches x-axis at only one point, then the polynomial
cannot be a quadratic polynomial.
Reason (R): A polynomial of degree n(n >1) can have at most n zeroes.
Ans. (d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
The polynomials of the form (x + a)² and (x – a)² has only equal roots and graphs of these
polynomials cut x-axis at only one point. These polynomials are quadratic Thus, Assertion is false
Reason is true.

20. Assertion (A): The tangents drawn at the end points of a diameter of a circle, are parallel.
Reason (R): Diameter of a circle is the longest chord.
Ans. (b) Both, Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not correct explanation for
Assertion (A).
Assertion: Two parallel tangents always lie at the end points of the diameter of the circle.
 Reason: Diameter is the longest chord of a circle which passes through centre joining the two points
on the circumference of a circle.

SECTION-B
Questions 21 to 25 carry 2M each
21. If 49x + 51y = 499, 51x + 49y = 501, then find the value of x and y
Ans: Adding the two equations and dividing by 10, we get : x + y = 10
Subtracting the two equations and dividing by -2, we get : x – y = 1
Solving these two new equations, we get, x = 11/2 and y = 9/2

22. If sin(A + B) = 1 and cos(A – B) = √3/2, 0°< A + B ≤ 90° and A > B, then find the measures of
angles A and B.
Ans: sin(A + B) = 1 = sin 900, so A + B = 900..........................(i)

From (i) & (ii) ∠A = 60° and ∠B = 30°

cos(A – B) = √3/2 = cos 300, so A – B = 300.............................(ii)

OR
cosθ –
Find an acute angle θ when = 1– 3
sinθ 1+ 3
cosθ + sinθ
cosθ – sinθ 1–
Ans:
3 =
cosθ + sinθ 1+ 3

23. In the given figure below, AD/AE=AC/BD and ∠1=∠2. Show that Δ BAE~ ΔCAD .

Ans: In ΔABC, ∠1 = ∠2
∴ AB = BD ………(i)
AD AC
Given, =
AE BD
AD AC
Using equation (i), we get = ……….(ii)
AE AB
AC AD
In ΔBAE and ΔCAD, by equation (ii), =

and ∠A= ∠A (common)

AB AE

∴ ΔBAE ~ ΔCAD [By SAS similarity criterion]

24. Given that √3 is irrational, prove that 5 + 2√3 is irrational.

Ans: Let us assume 5 + 2√3 is rational, then it must be in the form of p/q where p and q are co-
prime integers and q ≠0
 i.e 5 + 2√3 = p/q
So √3 = p– …(i)
5q
2q
Since p, q, 5 and 2 are integers and q ≠ 0,
RHS of equation (i) is rational.
But LHS of (i) is √3 which is irrational. This is not possible.
This contradiction has arisen due to our wrong assumption that 5 + 2√3 is rational.
So, 5 + 2√3 is irrational.
OR
Show that the number 5 х l1 х 17 + 3 х 11 is a composite number.
Ans. (5 × 11 × 17) + (3 × 11)
= (85 × 11) + (3 × 11)
= 11 × (85 + 3) = 11 × 88
It clearly shows that it has more than two factors. Hence it is a composite number.

25. In a pack of 52 playing cards one card is lost. From the remaining cards, a card is drawn at random.
Find the probability that the drawn card is queen of heart, if the lost card is a black card.
Ans. If one black cards is lost, then remaining cards = 51
Probability of drawing a queen of heart from remaining 51 cards = 1/51
[As there is only one queen of heart card in a pack of 52 cards]

SECTION-C
Questions 26 to 31 carry 3 marks each

26. In a teachers' workshop, the number of teachers teaching French, Hindi and English are 48, 80 and
144 respectively. Find the minimum number of rooms required if in each room the same number of
teachers are seated and all of them are of the same subject.
Ans. The no. of rooms will be minimum if each room accommodates maximum no. of teachers.
Since in each room the same number of teachers are to be seated and all of them must be of the
same subject.
Therefore no. of teachers in each room must be HCF of 48, 80 and 144.
The prime factorization of 48, 80 and 144 are as under
48 = 24 × 31
80 = 24 × 51

∴ HCF of 48, 80 and 144 is 24 = 16

144 = 24 × 32

∴ No. of room required = Total no. of teachers / 16

Therefore in each room 16 teachers can be seated.

48 + 80 +144 272
= 16 = 16 = 17

27. A train covered a certain distance at a uniform speed. If the train would have been 6 km/h faster, it
would have taken 4 hours less than the scheduled time. And, if the train were slower by 6 km/hr; it
would have taken 6 hours more than the scheduled time. Find the length of the journey.
Ans: Let the actual speed of the train be x km/hr and let the actual time taken be y hours.
Distance covered is xy km If the speed is increased by 6 km/hr, then time of journey is reduced by 4

∴ Distance covered = (x + 6)(y − 4)

hours i.e., when speed is (x+6)km/hr, time of journey is (y−4) hours.

⇒ xy = (x + 6)(y − 4) ⇒ −4x + 6y − 24 = 0 ⇒ −2x + 3y −12 = 0.........................(i)

Similarly xy = (x − 6)(y + 6) ⇒ 6x − 6y − 36 = 0 ⇒ x − y − 6 = 0.......................(ii)
Solving (i) and (ii) we get x=30 and y=24
Putting the values of x and y in equation (i), we obtain
 Distance = (30 × 24)km =720km.
Hence, the length of the journey is 720km.

tan3 θ cot3 θ
28. Prove that: + = secθ cos ecθ – 2 sinθ cos
1+ tan2 θ 1+ cot2 θ
θ
Ans:

29. Prove that a parallelogram circumscribing a circle is a rhombus

Ans: We have ABCD, a parallelogram which circumscribes a circle (i.e., its sides touch the circle)
with centre O.

∴ AP = AS, BP = BQ, CR = CQ and DR = DS

Since tangents to a circle from an external point are equal in length,

Adding, we get

⇒ AB + CD = AD + BC
(AP + BP) + (CR + DR) = (AS + DS) + (BQ + CQ)

But AB = CD [opposite sides of ABCD]

∴ AB + CD = AD + BC ⇒ 2 AB = 2 BC
and BC = AD

⇒ AB = BC
Similarly AB = DA and DA = CD
Thus, AB = BC = CD = AD
Hence ABCD is a rhombus.

OR

with point of contact C interesting XY at A and X'Y' at B, what is the measure of ∠AOB.
In the figure XY and X'Y' are two parallel tangents to a circle with centre O and another tangent AB

∴ AP = AC
Ans: Join OC. Since, the tangents drawn to a circle from an external point are equal.
 In Δ PAO and Δ AOC, we have:
AO = AO [Common]
OP = OC [Radii of the same circle]

⇒ Δ PAO ≅ Δ AOC [SSS Congruency]

AP = AC

∴ ∠PAO = ∠CAO = ∠1
∠PAC = 2 ∠1
Similarly ∠CBQ = 2 ∠2
...(1)
...(2)

∴ ∠PAC + ∠CBQ = 180°

Again, we know that sum of internal angles on the same side of a transversal is 180°.

⇒ 2 ∠1 + 2 ∠2 = 180° [From (1) and (2)]

⇒ ∠1 + ∠2 = 180°/2 = 90°
Also ∠1 + ∠2 + ∠AOB = 180° [Sum of angles of a triangle]
...(3)

⇒ 90° + ∠AOB = 180°

⇒ ∠AOB = 180° − 90°
⇒ ∠AOB = 90°.
(8 
30. Find the ratio in which the point , y divides the line segment joining the points (1, 2) and (2, 3).
 
5
 
Also, find the value of y.
Ans. Let the ratio be k : 1 then by using section formula we have
8 2k +1 3
= ⇒ 8k +1 = 10k + 5 ⇒ 2k = 3 ⇒ k =
5 k +1 2

Hence the required ratio

3 is 3 : 2.
3 +2
Now, 3k + 2 2 9 + 4 13
y= 3 = 5 =5
=
k +1
+1 OR
2
ABCD is a rectangle formed by the points A (–1, –1), B(–1, 6), C (3, 6) and D (3, –1). P, Q, R and
S are midpoints of sides AB, BC, CD and DA respectively. Show that diagonals of the quadrilateral
PQRS bisect each other.
Ans. Given ABCD is a rectangle and P, Q, R and S are mid-points of sides AB, BC, CD and DA.
 coordinates ( –1–1 –1+ 6  ( 5 
of P = , = –1,
   
2 2 2

( –1+ 3 6 + 6    
coordinates of Q = , = (1, 6)
 
2 2
coordinates ( 3 + 3 6 –1  ( 5 
of R = , = 3,
   
2 2 2

( 3 –1 –1–1    
coordinates of S = , = (1, –1)
 
2 2
 

Now, we shall find the mid points of PR & SQ.

( –1+ 3 52+ 25  ( 5 
Mid points of P & R which is point O = , = 1,
   
2 2  2
 
Similarly, ( 1+ 1 6 –1  (  5 
the midpoint of S and Q = , = 1,
   
2 2 2
    ( 5
Since, the midpoints of PR & QS both have the same coordinate 1, .
 
2
 
Hence, diagonals PR and SQ bisect to each other.

31. Due to heavy floods in a state, thousands were rendered homeless. 50 schools collectively decided
to provide place and the canvas for 1500 tents and share the whole expenditure equally. The lower
part of each tent is cylindrical with base radius 2.8 m and height 3.5 m and the upper part is conical
with the same base radius, but of height 2.1 m. If the canvas used to make the tents costs ₹120 per
m2, find the amount shared by each school to set up the tents.
Ans: Radius of the base of cylinder (r) = 2.8 m = Radius of the base of the cone (r)
Height of the cylinder (h)=3.5 m
Height of the cone (H)=2.1 m.
Slant height of conical part (l)=√(r2 + H2) = √[(2.8)2 + (2.1)2] = √(7.84 + 4.41) = √12.25 = 3.5 m
Area of canvas used to make tent = CSA of cylinder + CSA of cone = 2πrh + πrl
= πr(2h + l) = 22 × 2.8× (7 + 3.5) = 22× 0.4 ×10.5 = 92.4m2
7
Cost of 1500 tents at ₹120 per sq.m = 1500 × 120 × 92.4 = 1,66,32,000
Share of each school to set up the tents = 16632000/50 = ₹3,32,640

SECTION-D
Questions 32 to 35 carry 5M each

32. The sum of first and eighth terms of an A.P. is 32 and their product is 60. Find the first term and
common difference of the A.P. Hence, also find the sum of its first 20 terms.
Ans. (a) Let a and a8 be first and eight terms of A.P..
Let common difference be d.
∴ a + a8 = 32 (given)
⇒ a + [a + (8 – 1)d] = 32 [∵ an = a + (n – 1)d]
⇒ a + (a + 7d) = 32 ⇒ a + 7d = 32 – a ...

⇒ a.[a + (8 – 1)d] = 60 ⇒ a(a + 7d) = 60

(i) Also, a.a8 = 60 (given)

⇒ a(32 – a) = 60 [from eq (i)]

⇒ 32a – a² = 60 ⇒ a² – 32a + 60 = 0
⇒ a² – 30a – 2a + 60 = 0 ⇒ a(a – 30) – 2(a – 30) = 0
⇒ (a – 30)(a – 2) = 0 ⇒ a = 2, 30

⇒ 7d = 28 ⇒ d = 4
For a = 2, from eq (i), we get 2 + 7d = 32 – 2

⇒ 7d = –28 ⇒ d = –4
For a = 30, from eq (i), we get 30 + 7d = 32 – 30

for (a, d) = (2, 4)

∴ a + a8 = 32 and a.a8 = 60
a8 = 2 + 7 × 4 = 30

for (a, d) = (30, –4)

∴ a + a8 = 32 and a.a8 = 60
a8 = 30 + 7 (–4) = 2

Taking 20(a, d) = (2, 4)  n 

S20 = [2× 2 + (20 –1) × 4] m S = [2a + (n –1)d ]
2  n 2 
L 
= 10[4 + 19 × 4] = 40 × 20 = 800
Taking 20(a, d) = (30, –4) n 
S
 20 = [30 × 2 + (20 –1) × (–4)] = [2a + (n –1)d ]
mS
2  n 2 
L 
= 10[60 + 19(–4)]
= 10(60 – 76)
= 10 × (–16) = –160 OR
In an A.P. of 40 terms, the sum of first 9 terms is 153 and the sum of last 6 terms is 687. Determine
the first term and common difference of A.P. Also, find the sum of all the terms of the A.P.
Ans. (b) Let the first term and common difference of A.P. be a and d.
∵ Sum of n terms of A.P., Sn n [2a + (n –
= 1)d 2
9 9
S9 = [2a + (9 − 1)d] = [2a + 8d] = 9(a + 4d)

⇒ 153 = 9(a + 4d) [∵ Given, S9 = 153]

2 2

⇒ 17 = a + 4d
⇒ a + 4d = 17 ...(i)
6
Similarly, sum of 6 terms, S6 = [2a + (6 − 1)d]

⇒ 687 = 3(2a + 5d)

2

⇒ 229 = 2a + 5d
⇒ 2a + 5d = 229 ...(ii)
On solving eqs (i) & (ii), we get 3d = –195 ⇒ d = –65
Substituting value of d in eq (i), we get

⇒ a = 17 + 260 ⇒ a = 277
a + 4(–65) = 17

Thus, first term of given A.P. is 277 and common difference is –65.
Now, Sum of all terms i.e.,
 40
S40 = [2 × 277 + (40 − 1)(−65)]
2
= 20[554 + 39(–65)]
= 20(554 – 2535)
= 20 × (–1981) = –39,620

33. Prove that if a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle intersecting the other two sides in
distinct points, then the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.
Using the above theorem prove that a line through the point of intersection of the diagonals and
parallel to the base of the trapezium divides the non parallel sides in the same ratio.
Ans: For the Theorem :
Given, To prove, Construction and figure of 1½ marks

Let ABCD be a trapezium DC ∥ AB and EF is a line parallel to AB and hence to DC.

Proof of 1½ marks

Join AC, meeting EF in G.

OR
In the given figure PA, QB and RC are each perpendicular to AC. If AP = x, BQ = y and CR = z,
1 1 1
then prove that + =
x z y

∠CAP = ∠CBQ = 90°

Ans. In ∆CAP and ∆CBQ

∠PCA = ∠QCB (common angle)

So, ∆CAP ~ ∆CBQ (By AA similarly Rule)

⇒ =
BQ BC
Hence, = y ...(i)
AP AC BC
x AC

∠ACR = ∠ABQ = 90°

Now, in ∆ACR and ∆ABQ

∠QAB = ∠RAC (common angle)

So, ∆ACR ~ ∆ABQ (By AA similarity Rule)
⇒ =
BQ AB
Hence, = y ...(ii)
AB
CR AC z AC
 On adding eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
y y BC AB ( 1 1  BC + AB AC
+ = + ⇒y + = =
x z AC AC  x z  AC AC
⇒ (1 1 1 1 1
y + =1⇒ + =
 
 x z x z y

34. A pole 6m high is fixed on the top of a tower. The angle of elevation of the top of the pole observed
from a point P on the ground is 600 and the angle of depression of the point P from the top of the
tower is 450. Find the height of the tower and the distance of point P from the foot of the tower.
(Use √3 = 1.73)
Ans.

Therefore, the height of tower is 8.19 m and the distance of point P from the foot of the tower is
8.19 m
35. An arc of a circle of radius 21 cm subtends an angle of 600 at the centre. Find (i) the length of the
arc (ii) the area of the minor segment of the circle made by the corresponding chord.
Ans. (i) Given, r = 21 cm, q = 60°
length of the arc = θ 600 × 2× 22 × 21 = 22cm
× 2 π r
3600 = 3600 7

⇒ ∠OAB = OBA = 60⁰

(ii) In ∆OAB, OA = 0B = 21cm

(∵ ∠AOB = 60⁰ and angles opposite to equal sides & Angle sum property of triangle)
Thus, ∆OAB is equilateral triangle.
Area of the minor segment = Area of sector OAB – Area of triangle of OAB
θ 2 3 2 600 22 3 2
=3600 × πr – 4 a = 3600 × 7 × 21× 21– 4 21
441 3 2
= 231– cm
4
 SECTION-E (Case Study Based Questions)
Questions 36 to 38 carry 4M each

36. BINGO is game of chance. The host has 75 balls numbered 1 through 75. Each player has a BINGO
card with some numbers written on it. The participant cancels the number on the card when called
out a number written on the ball selected at random. Whosoever cancels all the numbers on his/her
card, says BINGO and wins the game.
The table given below, shows the data of one such game where
48 balls were used before Tara said 'BINGO'.
Numbers announced Number of times
0-15 8
15-30 9
30-45 10
45-60 12
60-75 9
Based on the above information, answer the following:
(i) Write the median class.
(ii) When first ball was picked up, what was the probability of calling out an even number?
(iii) (a) Find median of the given data.
OR
(b) Find mode of the given data.
Ans.
Numbers announced Number of times cf
0-15 8 8
15-30 9 17
30-45 10 27
45-60 12 39
60-75 9 48
(i) Here, n = 48,

∴ Median class : 30 – 45
then n/2 = 48/2 = 24

(ii) The number of even numbers between 1 to 75 is 37, [i.e., (75 – 1) ÷ 2 = 37]
Prob.(calling out an even number) = 37/75
(iii) (a) l = 30, cf = 17, f = 10, h = 15
(n 
 2 – cf 
Median = l + ×h
 
 f 
 ( 24 –17  7 ×15
⇒ Median = 30 +  ×15 = 30 + = 30 +10.5 = 40.5
10 10
 
(b) Since the highest frequency is 12 which belongs to 45 – 60, therefore modal class is 45 – 60
Here, l = 45, f0 = 10, f1= 12, f2 = 9, h = 15
Mode = l f1 – f0 × h = 45 12 –10 ×15 = 45 + 2 ×15 = 45 + 6 = 51
+ 2 f1 – f0 – f2 + 24 –10 – 5
9

37. A backyard is in the shape of a triangle ABC with right angle at B. AB = 7 m and BC 15 m. A
circular pit was dug inside it such that it touches the walls AC, BC and AB at P, Q and R
respectively such that AP = x m.
 Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
(i) Find the length of AR in terms of x.
(ii) Write the type of quadrilateral BQOR.
(iii) (a) Find the length PC in terms of x and hence find the value of x.
OR
(b) Find x and hence find the radius r of circle.
Ans. (i) Given, AB = 7 m, BC = 15 m and AP = x m

∴ AR = x m
Hence, AP = AR (Tangent drawn from an external point to the circle are equal in length)

∴ RB = (7 – x)m Also,
(ii) Since, AR = x m and AB = 7 m

RB = BQ
(Tangents drawn from an external point to the circle) OR =

∠ORB = ∠OQB = 90° (Angle between radius and tangent) Also,

OQ (radii of circle)

∠RBQ = 90° (angle between the walls AB and BC) Thus,

∠ROQ = 90°
Thus, BQOR is square.
(iii) Here, BC = 15 m

∴ QC = 15 – (7 – x)
BQ = (7 – x)m

or, QC = (8 + x)m
Also, QC = PC (Tangents from an external points C to the circle) i.e.,
PC = (8 + x)m
In right DABC, using Pythagoras theorem,

⇒ AC² = 7² + 15² = 49 + 225 = 274

AC² = AB² + BC²
 ⇒
⇒
AC = 16.55

⇒
AP + PC = 16.55

⇒
x + 8 + x = 16.55

⇒
2x = 8.55
x = 4.275 ~ 4.28 m
OR
From part (iii) (a), we get x = 4.28 m

∴ BQ = OQ ⇒ r = 7 – x
From part (ii), we know that BQOR is a square

⇒ r = 7 – 4.28 ⇒ r = 2.72 m
38. A rectangular floor area can be completely tiled with 200 square tiles. If the side length of each tile
is increased by 1 unit, it would take only 128 tiles to cover the floor.

(i) Assuming the original length of each side of a tile be x units, make a quadratic equation from the
above information.
(ii) Write the corresponding quadratic equation in standard form.
(iii) (a) Find the value of x, the length of side of a tile by factorisation.
OR
(b) Solve the quadratic equation for x, using quadratic formula.
Ans. (i) Let the original side length of each tile be x units.
The area of the rectangular floor using 200 tiles = 200 x² unit²
The area with increased side length (each side increased by 1 unit) using 128 tiles
= 128(x + 1)² unit²
So, required quadratic equation is: 200x² = 128(x + 1)²

⇒ 200x² = 128(x² + 2x + 1) ⇒ 200x² = 128x² + 256x + 128

(ii) We have, 200x² = 128(x + 1)²

⇒ 72x² – 256x – 128 = 0, which is the quadratic equation is standard form.

⇒ 9x² – 32x – 16 = 0 ⇒ 9x² – 36x + 4x – 16 = 0

(iii) We have, 72x² – 256x – 128 = 0

⇒ 9x(x – 4) + 4(x – 4) = 0 or, (x – 4)(9x + 4) = 0

⇒ x = 4, −4/9
Since, side cannot be negative, thus x = 4 units
OR
We have 9x² – 32x – 16 = 0
On comparing with ax² + bx + c = 0, we get a = 9, b = –32 and c = –16
–(–32) ± (–32)2 – 4(9)(–16)
Using quadratic formula, x =–b ± b – 2
⇒x=
4ac 2a 2× 9
32 ± 1024 + 576 32 ± 1600 32 ± 40
⇒x= 18 = 18 = 18
32 + 40 32 – 40 72 –8 –4
⇒ x = 18 or 18 ⇒ x 18
= 18 or ⇒ x = 4 or9