Pre-Board Test - 2 : Mathematics

TARGET : X
TEST PATTERN : CBSE TEST TYPE : BOARD TEST
HINT – SHEET

1. Ans ( )
(d) 9 am
1st bell beep after every 30 minutes
2nd bell beep after every 60 minutes
3rd bell beep after every 90 minutes
4th bell beep after every 105 minutes
LCM (30, 60, 90, 105) = 1260 i.e., 1260 = 21 hours
60
All of them beep together after 21 hours
⇒ Time will be 9 am
2. Ans ( )
(a) 4
1 1 17 1 k
Let zeros of given polynomial are α and then α + = and α × =
α α 4 α 4
k
⇒1= ⇒k=4
4
3. Ans ( )
(c) x = 8, y = 3
Let 1 = A and 1 = B
x−y x+y
Then 15A + 22B = 5 ...........(1) × 5
40A + 55B = 13 ...........(2) × 2
By equation (1) & (2), we have

1
⇒A=
5
By (1),we have
15 1 + 22B = 5
( )
5
22B = 5 – 3
B= 2 = 1
22 11
1 1 1 1
so = and =
x−y 5 x+y 11
⇒ x–y=5 ...........(3)
x + y = 11 ...........(4)
____________
On adding 2x = 16
⇒ x=8
By equation (3), we have
8–y=5
⇒ y=3
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4. Ans ( )
(d) either k > 2 5 or k < −2 5
√ √

The roots of 5x2 - kx + 1 = 0 are real and distinct.

D>0
∴ (k2 - 4 × 5 × 1) > 0 ⇒ k2 > 20
⇒ k > 20 or k < − 20
√ √

⇒ k > 2 5 or k < −2 5
√ √

5. Ans ( )

6. Ans ( )
(b) 3 : 1
Let y axis divide in ratio of 1 : k
mx2 + nx1
x=
m+n

1(1) + k(−3)
0=
1+k
0 = 1 – 3k
3k = 1
k= 1
3
Ratio 1 : k
1: 1
3
3:1

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7. Ans ( )
(c) √ 37

AD is median means D is midpoint of BC.

1−3 5−1
D= ( , )
2 2
⇒ D = ( – 1, 2)

AD = √(5 + 1)2 + (1 − 2)2 = √37

8. Ans ( )
(d) 5 m
Let shadow of the tree be x
By the property to similar triangles

5 12.5
we have =
2 x

(12.5x2)
x= = 5m
5
9. Ans ( )
(3) 51.3 cm2

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10. Ans ( )
(b) S − y
x+y+z
S=
2
Let QD = a = QF
DR = RE = x − a(Tangents from same external point are equal)
PE = PF = y − x + a
QF = P Q − P F
⇒ QF = z − y + x − a
⇒ QD = z − y + x − a
⇒ a=z+x−y−a
⇒ 2a = 2S − y − y
⇒a=S−y
∴ QD = S − y

11. Ans ( )
a2 + b 2
(b)
a2 − b 2
a sin θ b cos θ
a sin θ + b cos θ cos θ
+ cos θ
=
a sin θ − b sin θ a sin θ
− b cos θ
cos θ cos θ
a tan θ + b
=
a tan θ − b
a × ba + b a2 + b 2
= a =
a× b
−b a2 − b 2
12. Ans ( )
(c) 2
sin x + cosec x = 2
1
⇒ sin x + =2
sin x
⇒ sin2x + 1 = 2 sin x
⇒ (sin x – 1)2 = 0 ⇒ sin x = 1 ⇒ cosec x = 1
∴ sin19 x + cosec20 x = 1 + 1 = 2

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13. Ans ( )
(c) x = 4

In Δ ABC, DE || BC
AD AE
=
DB EC
7x − 4 5x − 2
=
3x + 4 3x
21x2 – 12x = 15x2 – 6x + 20x – 8
21x2 – 15x2 – 12x – 14x + 8 = 0
6x2 – 26x + 8 = 0
3x2 – 13x + 4 = 0
3x2 – 12x – x + 4 = 0
3x(x – 4) – 1(x – 4) = 0
(3x – 1)(x – 4) = 0
1
x= or x = 4
3
14. Ans ( )
1232 2
(a) cm
3
30 30
Area of shaded region = π(42)2 × − π(14)2 ×
360 360
22 1 2 2
= × [(42) − (14) ]
7 12
22 1
= × × 56 × 28
7 12
22 × 56
= = 1232 cm2
3 3
15. Ans ( )
(a) 50°

∠ BOA = 180° – 80° = 100°

∴ ∠ AOP = ∠ BOP = 50°
16. Ans ( )
(a) 2772 cm3
v = π r2h
2 π r = 44
r=7
22
v= × 7 × 7 × 18
7
v = 2772 cm3
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17. Ans ( )
4
(c)
13

Total no. of king (including spade) = 4

Total no. of shade (excluding king) = 12
12 + 4 16 4
Required probability = = =
52 52 13
18. Ans ( )
(b) 25

N = 66
N
= 33
2
Median class = 10 – 15
Modal class = 15 – 20
Required answer = 10 + 15 = 25
19. Ans ( )
(d) A is false but R is true.
cos A = sin2 A
sin4 A = cos2 A
sin2 A + sin4 A
= cos A + cos2 A = 1
≠2
1 − sin2 A
= cos2 A

20. Ans ( )
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Assertion : 8th term from end
= ℓ – (n – 1)d
= – 30 – (8 – 1)( – 4)
= – 30 + 28
= –2
It is true.
Reason is also true and is correct explanation of assertion.

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21. Ans ( )
Let 3 + 2 5 be a rational number. It can be expressed as p/q, (q ≠ 0) where p and q are co-prime number.
√

p
3 + 2 √5 =
q
p p − 3q
⇒ 2 √5 = − 3 ⇒ √5 =
q 2q
p − 3q
p and q are integers, is rational.
2q
∴ √5 is rational number.
But it contradicts that √5 is an irrational. Hence our assumption is wrong.
3 + 2√5 is an irrational number.
22. Ans ( )
ABCD is a trapezium in which AB || CD. O is the intersection of diagonals AC and BD.

In Δ AOB and Δ COD,

∠ BAO = ∠ DCO [alternate interior angles]
∠ ABO = ∠ ODC [alternate interior angles]
By AA similarity criterion,
Δ AOB ~ Δ COD
Thus, the corresponding sides are proportional
OA OB
= Hence proved
OC OD
23. Ans ( )
OP is the radius of the circle to the tangent PT.

OQ is the radius of the circle to the tangent QT.

We know that, tangent is perpendicular to the radius of the circle at the point of contact.
OP ⊥ PT and OQ ⊥ QT
∠ OPT = ∠ OQT = 90º
In quadrilateral POQT, using angle sum property
∠ PTQ + ∠ OQT + ∠ OPT + ∠ POQ = 360º
∠ PTQ + 90º + 90º + 110º = 360º
∠ PTQ =360º – 90º – 90º – 110º
∠ PTQ = 70º

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24. Ans ( )
AB = 24 cm, BC = 7 cm

In Δ ABC, by Pythagoras theorem

(AC)2 = (AB)2 + (BC)2
(AC)2 = (24)2 + (7)2
(AC)2 = 576 + 49
(AC)2 = 625
(AC)2 = (25)2
AC = 25 cm
BC 7 Perpendicular
(i) sin A = = ; cos A = AB = 24 [ ∴ sin θ = ]
AC 25 AC 25 Hypotenuse
Base
(ii) sin C = AB = 24 ; cos C = BC = 7 [ cos θ =
∴ ]
AC 25 AC 25 Hypotenuse
OR
tan (A + B) = 3√

tan (A + B) = tan60º [ tan 60 = 3]

∴ √

On comparing angles, A + B = 60º ....(i)

1
tan(A − B) =
√ 3
1
tan(A - B) = tan30º [∴ tan30 = ]
√ 3
On comparing angles, A - B = 30º ....(ii)
On adding eq. (i) and eq. (ii) we have
2A = 90º
A = 45º
from eq. (i)
A + B = 60º
B = 15º
A = 45º, B = 15º

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25. Ans ( )
Given, radius r = 4 cm, angle θ = 30º

Area of sector = θ × πr2 = 30 × 3.14 × 4 × 4 = 12.56 = 4.186 cm2

360 360 3
Area of major sector = area of circle – area of sector
= π r2 = 4.186
= 3.14 × 4 × 4 – 4.186
= 50.24 × 4.186
= 46.054 cm2
OR
Let radius of circle be 'r' unit. Side of square be 'a' unit.

From figure, diameter of circle = diagonal of square

2r = a√2
Both side square, 4r2 = 2a2
2r2 = a2 ....(i)
Area of circle πr2 πr2
= =
2
[ ∴ a2 = 2r2]
Area of square a 2 2r
=π:2
Ratio of area of circle and the square is π : 2.

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26. Ans ( )
Students interested in music = 60
Students interested in dance = 84
Students interested in handicrafts = 108
No. of students in each group = HCF(60, 84, 108)
Prime factorisation of 60, 84, and 108 are
60 = 22 × 3 × 5
84 = 22 × 3 × 7
108 = 22 × 33
HCF(60, 84, 108) = 22 × 3
HCF(60, 84, 108) = 12
Number of students in each group is 12.
60
Number of groups in music = =5
12
Number of groups in dance = 84 = 7
12
Number of groups in handicraft = 108 = 9
12
Total number of rooms required = 5 + 7 + 9 = 21
Total number of rooms required is 21.
27. Ans ( )
p(x) = 3x2 – x – 2
On comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0
a = 3, b = – 1, c = – 2
If m and n are zeros of the polynomial
−b −(−1) 1
Sum of zeros m + n = = =
a 3 3
c −2
Product of zeros m.n = =
a 3
1 1 n+m 1/3 −1
(i) + = = =
m n m. n (−2/3) 2
(ii) m + n = (m + n) − 2mn [ ∴ α + β 2 =( α + β )2 – 2 α β ]
2 2 2 2
2
1 −2 13
=( ) − 2 × ( ) =
3 3 9
1 1 n 2 + m2 13/9 13
+ = = =
m2 n2 (mn)2 4/9 4

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28. Ans ( )
Let the ten's digit and unit digit of the number be x and y respectively.
Original number be 10x+ y
Reversed number be 10y + x.
According to the given condition,
1x + y + 10y +x = 66
11x + 111y = 66
11(x + y) = 66
66
x+y=
11
x+y=6 ....(i)
We are also given that the difference of digits is 2.
So, either x – y = 2 ....(ii) or y – x = 2 ...(iii)
On adding eq. (i) and eq. (ii)
x+y+x–y=6+2
2x = 8 ⇒ x = 8 ⇒ x=4
2
From eq. (i), 4 + y = 6
y=2
On adding eq. (i) and eq. (iii)
x+y+y-x=6+2
2y = 8
y=4
From eq. (i), x+ 4 = 6
x=2
If x = 4 and y = 2, 10x + y = 42
If x = 2 and y = 4, 10x + y = 24
There are two such numbers 42 and 24
OR

For the line, x – y + 1 = 0 ; y = x + 1

x 0 1 2
y 1 2 3
(x, y) (0, 1) (1, 2) (2, 3)
For the line, 3x + 2y – 12 = 0
12 − 2y
x=
3
x 4 2 0
y 0 3 6
(x, y) (4, 0) (2, 3) (0, 6)
From the graphical representation it can be clearly observed that the vertices of such triangle are (2, 3), (-1, 0)
and (4, 0)
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29. Ans ( )
Given, BC =a ; CA = b ; AB = c ; S is semi-perimeter.

To prove : BD = s – b
Proof : Perimeter of Δ = 2s
a + b + c = 2s ....(i)
Let BD = x unit
Length of tangents drawn from an external point to the circle are equal.
BD = BF = x [Tangents from point B]
CD = BC – BD ⇒ CD = a – x
CD = CE = a – x [Tangents from point C]
From figure, AF = AB – BF
AF = c – x
AF = AE = c – x [Tangents from point A]
From figure, AC =AE + EC
b=c–x +a–x
b = a + c – 2x
On adding 'b' both side
2b = a + b + c – 2x
2b = 2s – 2x [From eq. (i)]
2x = 2s – 2b

x=s–b
Hence proved, BD = s – b
OR

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Given, ∠PRQ = 120º

Join OP, OQ and OR

Tangents are equally inclined to the line joining center of the circle to the external point.

So,
Tangents is perpendicular to the radius of the circle at the point of contact.
∠OPR = ∠OQR = 90º
In right angle triangle ΔOPR

[∴ cos60º = 1/2]
OR =2PR ....(i)
In right triangle ΔOQR,

OR = 2QR ....(ii)
On adding eq. (i) and eq. (ii)
2OR = 2PR + 2QR
OR =
OR = PR + QR Hence proved

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30. Ans ( )
Let shorter side be x unit. Longer side will be x + 30

Diagonal of rectangle will be x + 60

In right triangle Δ BCD
Applying Pythagoras theorem,
(BD)2 = (BC)2 + (CD)2
(x + 60)2 = (x)2 + (x + 30)2
x2 + 3600 + 120x = x2 + x2 + 900 + 60x
0 = x2 - 60x - 2700
0 = x2 - 90x + 30x - 2700
0 = (x - 90)(x + 30)
If x - 90 = 0, x = 90
If x + 30 = 0, x = – 30 [reject]
Shorter side of rectangle = 90 m
Longer side of rectangle = 120 m
Diagonal of rectangle = 150 m
31. Ans ( )
Number of integers between 0 and 100 = 99
Total outcome, n(s) = 99
(i) Let 'E' be the event 'integer divisible by 7'
Favourable outcomes = 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, .... , 98
Number of favourable outcomes n(E) = 14
Favourable outcomes n(E)
Probability P(E) =
Total outcomes n(s)
14
P (divisible by 7) =
99
(ii) Let 'F' be the event 'integer not divisible by 7'
Number of favourable outcomes = 99 - 14 = 85
n(F )
P (F ) =
n(S)
85
P (not divisible by 7) =
99

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32. Ans ( )
a = cosec θ – sin θ
1 1
a= − sin θ [∴ cosecθ = ]
sin θ sin θ
1 − sin2 θ cosθ
a= ⇒a=
sin θ sin θ
On squaring both sides, we have
cos4 θ
a2 = ....(i)
sin2 θ
Given that, b = sec θ – cos θ
1 1
b= − cos θ [∴ secθ = ]
cos θ cos θ
1 − cos2 θ sin2 θ
⇒b= ⇒b= [∴ 1 − cos2 θ = sin2 θ]
cos θ cos θ
On squaring both sides we have
sin4 θ
b2 = ...(ii)
cos2 θ
LHS ⇒ a2b2 (a2 + b2 + 3)
cos4 θ sin4 θ cos4 θ sin4 θ
⇒ × [ + + 3]
sin2 θ cos2 θ sin2 θ cos2 θ
cos6 θ + sin6 θ + 3sin2 θcos2 θ
⇒ cos2 θ × sin2 θ [ ]
sin2 θcos2 θ
⇒ (cos θ) + (sin θ) + 3(1)sin2 θcos2 θ
2 3 2 3

⇒ (cos2 θ)3 + (sin2 θ)3 + 3(sin2 θ + cos2 θ)sin2 θcos2 θ

∴ a3 b3 + 3ab(a + b) = (a + b)3
⇒ (sin2 θ + cos2 θ)3 [∴ sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1]
⇒1 ⇒ RHS Hence proved
OR
LHS, cos A − sin A + 1
cos A + sin A − 1
Dividing numerator and denominator by 'sinA'
cot A − 1 + cos ecA cos A 1
⇒ [∴ = cot A, = cos ecA]
cot A + 1 − cos ecA sin A sin A
cot A + cos ecA − 1
⇒
cot A − cos ecA + 1
2 2
∴ 1 = cos ec A − cot A = (cosecA + cotA)(cosecA − cotA)

cot A + cos ecA − (cosecA + cotA)(cosecA − cotA)

⇒
cot A − cos ecA + 1
(cotA + cosecA)[1 − (cosecA − cotA)]
⇒
cot A − cos ecA + 1
(cotA + cosecA)[1 − cosecA + cotA]
⇒ ⇒ cot A + cos ecA RHS
(1 − cosecA + cotA)
Hence proved

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33. Ans ( )
In Δ ABC, given that ∠ BAC = 90º
AD ⊥ BC, so ∠ BDA = ∠ CDA = 90º

(i) Δ BDA and Δ BAC, ∠ ABD = ∠ CBA (Common angle ∠ B)

∠ BDA = ∠ BAC = 90º
By AA similarity criterion
Δ BDA ~ Δ BAC ....(i)
Corresponding sides are proportional
BD AB
=
AB BC
BD × CB = AB2
AB2 = BD × BC
(ii) In Δ BAC and Δ ADC
∠ BAC = ∠ ADC = 90º
∠ BCA = ∠ ACD (Common angle ∠ C)
By AA similarity criterion
Δ BAC ~ Δ ADC ....(ii)
Corresponding sides are proportional
AC BC
=
DC2 AC
AC = BC × CD
(iii) Δ BDA ~ Δ BAC, Δ BAC ~ Δ ADC [from (i) and (ii)]
Δ BDA ~ Δ ADC
Corresponding sides are proportional
AD BD
=
CD2 AD
AD = BD × CD
(iv) Area of Δ BAC = 1 × AD × BC = 1 × AB × AC
2 2
So, we have AD × BC = AB × AC ...(iii)
1 1 AC 2 + AB2 AC 2 + AB2
RHS, + ⇒ ⇒ 2
AB2 AC 2 AC 2 × AB2 (AC × AB)
BC 2
⇒
2
[ ∴ AB2 + AC2 = BC2; ∴ from eq. (iii) AD × BC = AB × AC]
(AD × BC)
BC 2 1
⇒ ⇒ = LHS
AD2 × BC 2 AD2
Hence proved

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34. Ans ( )
Let the height of cone = h cm

Radius of cone and hemisphere, r = 3.5 cm = 7 cm

2
Volume of toy = volume of cone + volume of hemisphere
5 1 2 1001 1 1001 1 22 7 7 7
166 = πr2 h + πr3 ⇒ = πr2 (2r + h) ⇒ = × × × (2 × + h)
6 3 3 6 3 6 3 7 2 2 2
1001 6
⇒ × = (7 + h)
6 77
13 = 7 + h
h = 13 – 7
h = 6 cm
Height of toy = h + r
= 6 + 3.5 cm = 9.5 cm
Area of hemispherical part of toy = 2 π r2
22 7 7
2× × × = 77 cm2
7 2 2
Rate of painting = Rs. 10 per cm2
Cost of painting = Area of painting × Rate of painting = 77×10
= Rs. 770
Height of toy = 9.5 cm ; Cost of painting = Rs. 770
OR

Let side of cube, a = 7 cm

Greatest diameter = side of cube
D = 7 cm ; r = D = 7 cm
2 2
TSA of solid = surface area of cube + CSA of hemisphere – Area of base of hemisphere
= 6a2 + 2 π r2 – π r2
= 6a2 + π r2
22 7 7
=6×7×7+ × × = 294 + 77
7 2 2 2
= 332.5 cm2
So, surface area of the solid is 332.5 cm2.
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35. Ans ( )
Let the missing frequencies be x and y.
Variable Frequency (fi) Cumulative frequency (C.F.)
10-20 12 12
20-30 30 42
30-40 x 42 + x
40-50 65 107 + x
50-60 y 107 + x + y
60-70 25 132 + x + y
70-80 18 150 + x + y
N = 150 + x + y
Median = 46, so median class is 40 - 50
N 230
ℓ = 40, = = 115, f = 65, C.F. = 42 + x, h = 10
2 2
N/2 − C. F .
Median = ℓ + [ ] × h
f
115 − (42 + x)
46 = 40 + [ ] × 10
65
[115 − 42 − x] 65
46 - 40 = × 10 ⇒6× = 73 − x ⇒ 39 = 73 - x
65 10
⇒ x = 73 - 39 ⇒ x =34
Also, N =150 + x + y = 230
150 + 34 + y = 230
y = 230 - 184
y = 46
Hence the missing frequencies are 34 and 46.
Completed table with frequencies
Variable Mid value (xi) fi di = xi – A ui= di/h fiui
10-20 15 12 – 30 –3 – 36
20-30 25 30 – 20 –2 – 60
30-40 35 34 – 10 –1 – 34
40-50 A = 45 65 0 0 0
50-60 55 46 10 1 46
60-70 65 25 20 2 50
70-80 75 18 30 3 54
Σ fi = 230 Σ fiui = 20
Let A = 45, h = 10
Σf u 20 20
Mean (x̄) = A + i i × h = 45 + × 10 = 45 +
Σfi 230 23
= 45 + 0.87
Mean (x̄) = 45.87 (approx.)

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36. Ans ( )
A.P. for the given successive discount is 50, 80, 110, 140, ......
First term (a) = 50, common different (d) = 80 – 50 = 30
(i) Discount on his 15th purchase, a15 = a + 14d
= 50 + 14 × 30
= 470 Rs.
(ii) Let 'n' clothes purchased, so, Sn = 6700
n n n
[2a + (n − 1)d] = 6700 ⇒ [100 + 30n − 30] = 6700 ⇒ × 2[35 + 15n] = 6700
2 2 2
15n2 + 35n – 6700 = 0
On dividing by 5
3n2 + 7n – 1340 = 0
3n2 + 67n – 60n – 1340 = 0
n(3n + 67) – 20 (3n + 67) = 0
(3n + 67)(n – 20) = 0
n = 20, −67 [Reject]
3
20 clothes must be purchased.
OR
(ii) Total discount on last 5 purchases
= a21 + a22 + a23 + a24 + a25
= a + 20d + a + 21d + d + 22d + a + 23d + a + 24d
= 5a + 110d
= 5 × 50 + 110 × 30
= 250 + 3300
= 3550 Rs.
Total discount on last 5 purchases is 3550 Rs.
(iii) If he purchases 12 items, n = 12
Total discount, Sn = n [2a(n − 1)d] ⇒ 12 [2 × 50 + (12 − 1) × 30]
2 2
= 6[100 + 11 × 30] = 6 × [100 + 330]
= 6 × 430
= 2580
Total discount on 12 items is Rs. 2580.

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37. Ans ( )
(i) Let the coordinates of first station be (x, y).
Bus stand is exactly the midway between the main gate and the first station.

On applying mid-point formula, we have

4 + x 17 + y
(4, 9) = [ , ]
2 2
On comparing co-ordinates
4+x 17 + y
4= , 9=
2 2
8 = 4 + x ; 18 = 17 + y
x=4; y=1
Coordinate of first station are (4, 1)
(ii) It is given that mall divides the hotel and the main gate of garden in ratio 1 : 2.

Coordinates of mall = Dividing point (x, y)

mx2 + nx1 my2 + ny1 1 × 4 + 2 × (−2) 1 × 17 + 2 × 5
=[ , ] =[ , ]
m+n m+n 1+2 1+2
0 27
=( , ) = (0, 9)
3 3
OR
Coordinates of school (22, 14)
Coordinates of water tank (10, 9)
Shortest distance between school and water tank
2 2 2 2
= √(x2 − x1 ) + (y2 − y1 ) = √(22 − 10) + (14 − 9) = √122 + 52 = √169
13 unit
Coordinates of school (22, 14)
Coordinates of police station (22, 7)
Shortest distance between school and police station
2 2
= √(22 − 22) + (14 − 7) = √02 + 72 = 7 unit
Difference between distance = 13 - 7 = 6 units
(iii) Coordinates of north gate = (12, 18)
Coordinates of school = (22, 14)
x1 = 12 , x2 = 22
y1 = 18, y2 = 14
Distance formula = (x2 − x1 )2 + (y2 − y1 )2
√

Shortest distance = √ (22 − 12)2 + (14 − 18)2

= √102 + (−4)2 = √100 + 16 = √116 = 2√29 units
Distance between north gate and school is 2 √ 29 units.

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38. Ans ( )

On labelling figure, BC height of section X = x m

AB, height of section Y = y m
Let angle θ = 45º, β = 30º
(i) In right angle triangle Δ ACD,
AC
⇒ tan θ = [ ∴ tan θ = perpendicular / base]
CD
AC
⇒ tan 45∘ = [ ∴ tan45º = 1]
24
AC
1= ⇒ AC = 24
24
Total height of radio station = 24 m
(ii) In right angle triangle Δ BCD,
BC
tan β = [ ∴ tan θ = perpendicular / base]
CD
BC
tan 30∘ =
24
1 BC
= [ ∴ tan30º = 1/√3]
√3 24
24 √3 24√3
BC = × ⇒ BC = ⇒ BC = 8√3 m = 8×1.73 = 13.84m
√3 √3 3
Height of section X = 8√3 m or 13.84 m
OR
Height of section Y = Total height - Height of section X
= 24 – 13.84 m
= 10.16 m
(iii) Let length of wire, AD = ℓ m
CD Base
In right angle triangle Δ ACD, cos θ = [∴ cos θ = ]
AD Hypotenuse
CD 1 24
⇒ cos 45 = ⇒ = ⇒ AD = 24√2 m
AD √ 2 AD
AD = 24 × 1.41 m
AD = 33.84 m
Length of wire, ℓ = 33.84 m

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