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Solutions of Question Paper

Section ‘A’ 3. Correct option : (c)
Explanation : Common difference,
2
Question numbers 1 to 10 carry 1 mark each 1− p 1
1. Correct option : (a) d = −
p p
Explanation : The product of a non-zero rational
and an irrational number is always irrational. 1 1− p −1
=
2. Correct option : (d) p
Explanation : We know that if we divide or −p
multiply a polynomial by any constant (real = =–1 1
p
number), then the zeroes of polynomial remains
same. 4. Correct option : (c)
Here, a = −2 and b = +5 Explanation : The area of triangle, whose
\ a + b = −2 + 5 = 3 and ab = −2 × 5 = −10 vertices are (x1, y1), (x2, y2) and (x3, y3) is given as :
So, required polynomial is 1
D =   x1 ( y 2 − y3 ) + x 2 ( y3 − y1 ) + x3 ( y1 − y 2 )
x2 – (a + b)x + ab = x2 – 3x – 10 2
If we multiply this polynomial by any real Here, x1 = 3, y1 = 0, x2 = 7, y2 = 0, x3 = 8 and
number, let 5 and 2, we get 5x2 – 15x – 50 and 2x2 y3 = 4
– 6x – 20 which are different polynomials but ∴ Required area of triangle is
having same zeroes –2 and 5. So, we can obtain
1
so many (infinite polynomials) from two given ∆= 3 ( 0 − 4 ) + 7 ( 4 − 0 ) + 8 ( 0 − 0 ) 
zeroes. 1 2
OR 1
= ( −12 + 28 + 0)
Correct option : (b) 2
Explanation : Given equation is 1
= (16)
3 2
9x 2 + x - 2 = 0
4 = 8 sq. unitts.
1
1 5. Correct option : (b)
(3x )2 + (3x ) = 2
4 Explanation : In DDEF and DPQR, ∠D = ∠Q
1  1
2
 1
2
and ∠R = ∠E. By AA similarity, we get DDEF ~
(3x )2 + (3x ) +   =   + 2 DE EF DF
4  8  8 DQRP. Hence, = = .
2 QR RP QP
 1 1
 3x +  = + 2
O ption (b) is incorrect. 1
8 64
6. Correct option : (d)
1
Thus, must be added and subtracted to Explanation : Let, OA and PA be the radius and
64
the tangent respectively at contact point A of a
solve the quadratic equation. circle of radius OA = 3 cm.
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\
∠PAO = 90° 11.5–17.5 15 38
In right angled ΔPOA, 17.5–23.5 8 46
Perpendicular OA
tan 30° = = 23.5–29.5 11 57
Base PA
( 57 + 1)
1 3 The median of 57 (odd) observations =
= 2
⇒
3 PA 58
= = 29th term
2
⇒ PA = 3 3 1
29th term lies in class 11.5–17.5.
7. Correct option : (b)
So, upper, limit is 17.5. 1
Explanation :
10. Correct option : (c)
2 2
9 sec 2 A − 9 tan 2 A = 9(sec A − tan A ) Explanation :
= 9 (1) [ sec2 A – tan2A = 1] S = HH, HT, TH, TT
= 9 1 A = HH, HT, TH
8. Correct option : (a) n(S) = 4
Explanation : Let the radius of the circle be r. n(A) = 3
Circumference of circle = 2pr n( A ) 3
\ p(A) = = .
Area of circle = pr2 n(S) 4 1
Given that, the circumference of the circle and Question numbers 11 to 20 carry 1 mark each
the area of the circle are equal. This implies, 7 7
2πr = pr2 11. =
75 3 × 52
r =2 ince, denominator of given rational number is
S
Therefore, the radius of the circle is 2 units. 1 not of form 2m × 5n.
OR Hence, it is non - terminating decimal
Correct option : (d) expansion. 1
2
V1 64 12. Let p(x) = (k – 1)x + kx + 1
Explanation : V = As –3 is a zero of p(x), then
2 27
              p (−3) = 0
4 3 Þ (k – 1) (−3)2 + k (−3) + 1 = 0
πr1
64
⇒ 3 = Þ 9k – 9 – 3k + 1 = 0
4 3 27
πr Þ       9k – 3k = +9 – 1
3 2 Þ         6k = 8
 [r1 and r2 are the radii of two spheres.]
4
3 Þ            k = 1
r  64 3
⇒  1 =
r
 2 27
13. Since, a + 6(– 4) = 4
r1 4 ⇒ a = 28 1
⇒ = [CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012]
r2 3
Detailed Answer :
Now, the ratio of their surface areas,   Given d = – 4 and a7 = 4
2
4 πr1 2  r1   4
2
16 Since, nth term of A.P. is
= =  =
4 πr2 2  r2   3 9 an = a + (n – 1)d ½
 
Then, a7 = a + (7 – 1)d [n = 7]
9. Correct option : (b) 4 = a + 6(– 4)
Explanation : a = 4 + 24 = 28
Class Frequency Cumulative frequency Hence, first term of an A.P. = 28. ½
0.5–5.5 13 13 14. Distance of the point, from the centre
5.5–11.5 10 23 a = ( 5 - 3 )2 + ( 8 - 4 )2

Solutions 3

= | 4 + 16 | = | 20 |
18. Radius of the circle = 12 cm.
= 2 5 ∴ Diameter of circle = 24 cm.

∴ Diagonal of square = 24 cm
Q 2 5 is less than 7. 1
et the side of square
L
∴ The point is inside the circle. = x cm.
CD CE x+3 x x2 + x2 = (24)2 (Pythagoras theorem)
15. = or, = ½
AD BE 2x 2x − 1
A D
3
or, 5x = 3 or, x = ½
5 O
x
[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2016] 12
cm
Detailed Answer :
In ABC, DE||AB (Given) B x C

CD CE
Then, = or, 2x2 = 24 × 24
CA CB
CD CE 24 × 24
or, = or, x2 = = 288
CD + AD CE + BE 2

Area of square = x2 = 288 cm2. 1
x+3 x
or, = x + 2 x - 1 ½ [CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012]
x + 3 + 2x
OR
x+3 x
or, = Here r = 7 cm, h = 10 cm,
3x + 3 3x - 1
Volume of cylinder = pr2h
or, (x + 3)(3x – 1) = x(3x + 3)
22
or, 3x2 – x + 9x – 3 = 3x2 + 3x = × (7 )2 × 10
7
or, 8x – 3 = 3x
= 1540 cm3 1
or, 8x – 3x = 3 [CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012]
or, 5x = 3 19. Given, median = mean + 3 
3 Since, Mode = 3 Median – 2 Mean
∴ x = ½
5 = 3 (Mean + 3) – 2 Mean
⇒ Mode = Mean + 9
16. ∠QPR = ∠50° (Given)
Hence, mode exceeds mean by 9. 1
∠QOR + ∠QPR = 180°
20. Prime numbers form 1 to 30 are = 2, 3, 5, 7, 11,
(Supplementary angles) 13, 17, 19, 23 and 29,
∴ ∠QOR = 180° – 50° = 130° ½ No. of favourable outcomes = 10 ½
From DOQR No. of possible outcomes = 30
180° - 130° 10 1
or, ∠OQR = ∠ORQ = P(prime no.) = = ½
2 30 3

50° Section ‘B’

= = 25° ½
2 Question numbers 21 to 26 carry 2 marks each
[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2015] 21. Let p(x) = 3x2 + 11x – 4 = 0
1 + tan 2 A 1 + tan 2 A 3x2 + 12x – x – 4 = 0
17. = 3x(x + 4) – 1(x + 4) = 0 ½
1 + cot 2 A 1
1+ (3x – 1) (x + 4) = 0
tan 2 A
1 1
tan 2 A(1 + tan 2 A ) So, zeroes are, x = ⇒ m = and x = – 4
= 3 3
(tan 2 A + 1)

⇒ n = – 4 ½
= tan2A 1
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 1 and for equation x2 – 8x + k = 0

 3  − 4 b2 – 4ac = 0
m n = 1
Now, + = - 12 ½ 2
Þ (– 8) – 4 × 1 × k = 0
+ − 4  1 -12
n m  3  Þ 64 = 4k

64
-145 Þ k = Þ 16 ...(ii) 1
= ½ 4
12
From (i) and (ii), we get
Alternative Solution : k = 16 ½
Let p(x) = 3x2 + 11x – 4 = 0 For k = 16, is the given equations have equal
Given, m and n are zeroes of p(x) roots. ½
Then, m + n = sum of zeroes [CBSE Marking Scheme, 2014]
11
=– 23. Let the 1st term be a and common difference be
3 d.
m × n = product of zeroes According to the question, a32 = 2a12
4 ∴ a + 31d = 2(a + 11d)
=–
3 a + 31d = 2a + 22d
a = 9d 1
m n m2 + n2
Now, + = Again, a70 = a + 69d
n m mn
= 9d + 69d = 78d
( m + n)2 - 2mn  a31 = a + 30d
=
mn = 9d + 30d = 39d
2 Hence, a70 = 2a31 Hence Proved. 1
 11   4
 - 3  - 2  - 3  [CBSE Marking Scheme, 2015]
= 4 A n P 1 B
- 24. 1
3 (–3, k)
(–5, –4) (–2, 3)
121 8 Let the ratio in which P divides AB be n : 1.
+
9 3 Considering x co-ordinate for section formula
= 4
- ( -2 )n + 1( -5)
3 –3 =
n+1
121 + 24 −145 or, –3(n + 1) = – 2n – 5
= =
-12 12 or, –3n –3 = – 2n – 5
OR 5 – 3 = 3n – 2n
2 = n ½
Here, a1 = 2, b1 = 1, c1 = – 3
n 2
and a2 = 4, b2 = 2, c2 = – 6 ∴ Ratio, = or 2 : 1 ½
a1 b1 c1 1 1
If = = , Now, considering y co-ordinate
a2 b2 c2

2( 3) + 1( -4 )
then the lines are coincident. 1 k =
2 1 3 2+1
Clearly, = = 1
4 2 6 6-4 2
k = =
Hence, lines are coincident. 3 3
[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2016] 2
∴ k = 1
2
22. For equation x + kx + 64 = 0 3
b2 – 4ac = 0 1
Þ k2 – 4 × 1 × 64 = 0 25. cot2q – = cot2q – cosec2q
sin 2
θ
Þ k2 – 256 = 0
Þ k = ± 16 ...(i) 1 = –1 2
[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2015]
Solutions 5

26. Since, sum of both faces should be 10, they are,

C.I. xi fi x if i {(4, 6), (6, 4), (5, 5)}
\ No. of favourable outcomes = 3
0–6 3 5 15 3 1
∴ P(E) = =
6 – 12 9 4 36 36 12 1

12 – 18 15 1 15
Section ‘C’
18 – 24 21 6 126 Question numbers 27 to 34 carry 3 marks each
24 – 30 27 4 108 27. Possible outcomes are HHH, HTH, HHT, HHH,
Total ∑fi = 20 ∑ xi f i = TTH, THT, HTT, TTT 1
300 (i) No. of favourable outcomes = 7
∑ fi x i 7
Mean = P(atleast one tail) = 1
∑ fi 8
300 (ii) No. of favourable outcomes = 1
= = 15 2
20 1
P(no tail) = 1
OR 8
When two dice are thrown, no. of all Possible [CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012]
outcomes = 6 × 6 = 36 1

28.
Classes Frequency Classes Cumulative frequency

0 – 15 6 Less than 15 6
15 – 30 8 Less than 30 14
30 – 45 10 Less than 45 24
45 – 60 6 Less than 60 30
60 – 75 4 Less than 75 34 1

Y
35
30 (75, 34)
Cumulative frequency

(60, 30)
25
20 (45, 24)

15 (30, 14)
10
5 (15, 6)
0 X
15 30 45 60 75
Upper limits

[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2018] 2

29. Here, the Area of sector = 25 × 3.14 – 50
90° = 78.5 – 50
OAPB = π (10)2 = 25π cm2
360° = 28.5 cm2 ½
1 Also, area of circle = π(10) 2
Area of ∆AOB = × 10 × 10 = 50 cm2 ½
2
= 3.14 × 100 = 314 cm2 1
∴
Area of minor segment AQBP = (25π – 50) Area of major segment ALBQA = (314 – 28.5)
cm2
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= 285.5 cm2
1
1
OR or AX = Perimeter of ∆ABC.
2
Volume of water collected in cylindrical vessel 1
4  7 3 [CBSE Marking Scheme, 2016]
= × π × (1) ×   m 1
2

5 2 OR
44 3 Given, ∆ABC, right angled at A
= m 1 and BL and CM are medians.
5
To prove :
Let the rainfall is h m.
4(BL2 + CM2) = 5BC2
Volume of rain water from roof
= 22 × 20 × h m3 Proof : In ∆ABL,
44 BL2 = AB2 + AL2 1
or, 22 × 20 × h = 2
5  AC 
= AB2 +  (BL is median)
44 1 1 2 
or, h = × = m
5 22 × 20 50 In ∆ACM, CM2 = AC2 + AM2
1  AB 
2
= × 100 = 2 cm 1 = AC + 2
50 2 
[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2015] (CM is median) 1
cos3 θ + sin 3 θ cos3 θ - sin 3 θ AC 2 AB 2
30. LHS = + BL2 + CM2 = AB2 + AC2 + +
cos θ + sin θ cos θ - sin θ 4 4
(cos θ + sin θ)(cos2 θ + sin 2 θ - sin θ cos θ) or, 4(BL2 + CM2) = 5AB2 + 5AC2
= (cos θ + sin θ) = 5(AB2 + AC2)

= 5BC2. Hence proved. 1
(cos θ - sin θ)(cos2 θ + sin 2 θ + sin θ cos θ)
+ (cos θ - sin θ) 1 32. Since, the points are collinear
∴ The area of triangle = 0 ½
= (1 – sin q cos q) + (1 + sin q cos q) 1
1
= 2 – sin q cos q + sin q cos q 1 ∴ Area of triangle = [x1 (y2 – y3) + x2 (y3 – y1)
2
= 2 = RHS Hence proved.
+x3 (y1 – y2)] ½
31. Perimeter of ∆ABC = AB + AC + BC 1
= (AX – BX) + (AY – CY) + (BZ + ZC). 1 or, [5(4 – y) + (– 3) (y – 2) + x(2 – 4)] = 0
2
= AX + AY – BX + BZ + ZC – CY
1
The tangents of a circle, from an external point or, [20 – 5y – 3y + 6 + (– 2x)] = 0
are equal. 2
A 1
or, [– 2x – 8y + 26] = 0
2
Z
B C or, x + 4y – 13 = 0
X Y Hence proved. 2
[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2015]

33. Here, Sn = 3n2 + 5n

⇒ S1 = 3.12 + 5.1 = 8 = a1 ½
2
r, From point B → BX = BZ From A → AX =
o S2 = 3.2 + 5.2 = 22 = a1 + a2
AY a2 = 22 – 8 = 14 ⇒ d = 6 1
and from point C → CZ = CY ak = 164 ⇒ 8 + (k – 1)6 = 164 ½
∴ P = AX + AY = 2AX 1
⇒ k = 27 1
[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2018]
Solutions 7

OR [2(k + 1)]2 – 4(3k + 1)(1) = 0

et the age of father be x years.
L Þ 4(k2 + 2k + 1) – (12k + 4) = 0
and age of son be y years. Þ 4k2 + 8k + 4 – 12k – 4 = 0
4k2 – 4k = 0
\ x + y = 35 and xy = 150 1
\ 4k(k – 1) = 0
or y = 35 – x
k = 0, 1. 1
Putting the value of y in xy = 150
Put k = 0, in the given equation,
x(35 – x) = 150
x2 + 2x + 1 = 0
Þ x2 – 35x + 150 = 0 1
Þ (x + 1)2 = 0
Þ (x – 30)(x – 5) = 0
Þ x = –1
Þ x = 30 or x = 5 (rejected)
Again, put k = 1, in the given equation,
Þ y = 5
4x2 + 4x + 1 = 0
Hence, the age of father = 30 years and the age
(2x + 1)2 = 0
of son = 5 years. 1
1
[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012] Þ x = −
2
34. Since, the greatest number of cartons is the HCF
of 144 and 90 1 1
Hence, roots = −1, − 2
4
144 = 2 × 3 2 2
90 = 2 × 32 × 5 1 a11 a + 10d 2
36. Since, = =
Therefore, HCF = 2 × 32 = 18
a18
a + 17 d 3
Thus the greatest number of cartons = 18. 1 or, 2(a + 17d) = 3(a + 10d) 1
a = 4d ...(i)
Section ‘D’
5
Question numbers 35 to 40 carry 4 marks each S5 (2a + 4d )
2
x
Now, S10 = 10 ½
35. Let the fraction be .
2
[ 2 a + 9d ]
y
According to the problem, Putting the value of a = 4d, we get 1
5
x-2 1 S5 ( 8d + 4 d )
= 2
y+1 2 or, = 1
S10 5 ( 8d + 9d )

or, 2x – 4 = y + 1
12d 6
or, 2x – y = 5 ...(i) 1 = ½
34 d 17
x+4 3 Hence, S5 : S10 = 6:17.
Also, =
y -3 2
37. Steps of construction :
Þ 2x + 8 = 3y – 9
1. Draw a line segment BC = 8 cm.
Þ 2x – 3y = –17 ...(ii) 1
2. Construct AM⊥ BC.
Subtracting eqn. (ii) from eqn. (i),
2y = 22 3. Taking C as centre and radius as 10 cm, draw
an arc that intersects the ray BM at A.
\ y = 11 1
4. Join CA to obtain ∆ ABC.
Substituting this value of y in eqn. (i),
5. Below BC, make an acute angle CBX.
2x – 11 = 5
\ x = 8 6. Along BX mark off 5 points B1, B2, B3, B4, B5
such that BB1 = B1B2 = B2 B3 = ......... = B4 B5.
8
Hence, fraction = 1 7. Join B5C.
11
8. From B4, Draw B4C’  B5C.
OR
9. From the point C’ draw C’A’  CA meeting BA
Since, the given equation has equal roots,
at point A’.
D = b2 – 4ac = 0 1
Hence A’ BC’ is the required triangle. 2
Here, a = (3k + 1), b = 2(k + 1) and c = 1
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M ∴ Height of the tower AB = x+ 40

A = 20 3 + 20 + 40 ½
A'
= 20 3 + 60
10 cm = 20( 3 + 3) m ½
In ∆XAB,
AB
B C sin 60° = ½
8 cm C' BX
B1
3 AB
B2 = ½
B3 2 BX
B4
B5 20( 3 + 3)2
2 X BX =
3
[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2015]
38. In ∆YCB, we have
= 40 3 + 1 m ( )

BC = 40 × 2·73 m
tan 45° =
YC = 109·20 m ½
x [CBSE Marking Scheme, 2016]
1 =
YC
OR
YC = x m
D
⇒ XA = x m 45°
B 60°

xm
15 m

Y 45°
C

60° 45°
B
40 m 40 m C x A y 1
DC
60° In DDCA, CA = tan 60°
A
X
15
In ∆XAB, Þ
= 3
x
AB
tan 60° = ½ 15
XA Þ
x =
3
x + 40
3 = ½
x Þ
x= 5 3 1

3x = x + 40 DC 15
In DDCB,
= tan 45° = =1
x 3 − x = 40 CB x+y

40 3 +1 Þ
x + y = 15 1
x = × ½
3 -1 3 +1 Þ 5 3 + y = 15

20( 3 + 1)
= Þ
y = 15 − 5 3

= 20 3 + 20 m ( )
Solutions 9

= 5 3− 3 m ( ) 40.

D C
Hence, the distance between the points
= 5 3 − 3 m. ( )
[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2017] 1
39.
A B
1
Marks c.f.
More than 10 100
Let r cm be the radius of each circle.
More than 20 90 24
Area of square – Area of 4 sectors = cm2
More than 30 75 7
½
More than 40 45
 90°  24
More than 50 13 or, (2r)2 – 4  × πr 2  = 1
 360°  7
More than 60 5 22 24
or, 4r 2 - r 2 = ½
More than 70 0 7 7
‘More than’ ogive is shown as follow : 28r 2 - 22r 2 24
or, =
Y 7 7

•
Scale : 2
(10, 100) On x-axis 1 cm = 10 units or, 6r = 24
100
On y-axis 1 cm = 10 units or, r2 = 4 1
90
• (20, 90)

or, r =± 2
Radius of each circle is 2 cm (r cannot be
Cumulative Frequency

80
negative)
70 • (30, 75)
[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2016]
OR
60
Given, height of cylinder = 15 cm
50 and its diameter = 12 cm

40 • (40, 45)

\ radius = 6 cm
radius of cone = 3 cm ½
30 and height = 9 cm
Let the number of toys recast be n. ½
\ Volume of n conical toys = Volume of
•
20
(50, 13)
cylinder 1
10
1
• • (60, 5)
(70, 0)
X

n × π × 3 × 3 × 9 = p × 6 × 6 × 15
3
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 6 × 6 × 15
Marks n =
3×9
n = 20
4 Hence the number of toys = 20. 2
[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2015]
nnn