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CLASS X (2020-21)
MATHEMATICS STANDARD (041)
SAMPLE PAPER-02

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 80

General Instructions :
1. This question paper contains two parts A and B.
2. Both Part A and Part B have internal choices.
Part–A :
1. It consists of two sections- I and II.
2. Section I has 16 questions. Internal choice is provided in 5 questions.
3. Section II has four case study-based questions. Each case study has 5 case-based sub-parts. An examinee is to
attempt any 4 out of 5 sub-parts.
Part–B :
1. Question no. 21 to 26 are very short answer type questions of 2 mark each.
2. Question no. 27 to 33 are short answer type questions of 3 marks each.
3. Question no. 34 to 36 are long answer type questions of 5 marks each.
4. Internal choice is provided in 2 questions of 2 marks, 2 questions of 3 marks and 1 question of 5 marks.

3. If α and β are the zeroes of the polynomial x2 + 2x + 1

Part - A , then what is the value of α1 + 1β ?


Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic]

Section - I Since α and β are the zeros of polynomial x2 + 2x + 1,

Sum of zeroes, α + β =− 2 =− 2
1. What is the HCF of smallest primer number and the 1
smallest composite number?
and product of zeroes, αβ = 1 = 1


Ans : [Board 2018] 1
Smallest prime number is 2 and smallest composite Now, 1 + 1 = α + β
number is 4. HCF of 2 and 4 is 2. α β αβ

=− 2 =− 2

1


o

o
Write one rational and one irrational number lying If α and β are the zeroes of the polynomial
between 0.25 and 0.32. 2x2 − 13x + 6 , then what is the value of α + β ?


Ans : [Board 2020 SQP Standard]

Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic]
Given numbers are 0.25 and 0.32.
We have p (x) = 2x2 − 13x + 6
Clearly 0.30 = 30 = 3 Comparing it with ax2 + bx + c we get a = 2 , b =− 13
100 10
and a = 6 .
Thus 0.30 is a rational number lying between 0.25
(− 13)
and 0.32. Also 0.280280028000.....has non-terminating Sum of zeroes α + β =− b =− = 13
a 2 2
non-repeating decimal expansion. It is an irrational
4. What is the value of x for
number lying between 0.25 and 0.32.
which 2x, (x + 10) and (3x + 2) are the three
2. Find the value of k for which the system of equations consecutive terms of an AP ?
x + y − 4 = 0 and 2x + ky = 3 , has no solution.

Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Standard]


Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Standard]
Since 2x, (x + 10) and (3x + 2) are in AP we obtain,
We have x + y − 4 = 0 (x + 10) − 2x = (3x + 2) − (x + 10)
and 2x + ky − 3 = 0 − x + 10 = 2x − 8
Here, a1 = 1 , b1 = 1 and c1 = − 4 = 4 - x - 2x = − 8 − 10
a1 2 b2 k c2 −3 3
- 3x =− 18 & x = 6
Since system has no solution, we have
a1 = b1 ! c1

o

a2 b2 c2 If the first term of AP is p and the common difference
1 = 1 ! 4 is q , then what is its 10th term?

2 k 3

Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Standard]
k = 2 and k ! 3 We have a = p and d = q
4
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a10 = a + (10 − 1) d 8. If tan A = cot B , then find the value of (A + B).
= p + 9q


Ans : [Board 2020 OD Standard]
5. TABC and TBDE are two equilateral triangle such We have tan A = cot B
that D is the mid-point of BC . Ratio of the areas of
tan A = tan (90c − B)
triangles ABC and BDE is ................. .


Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Standard] A = 90c − B

From the given information we have drawn the figure
as below.
Thus A + B = 90c
9. If the length of the ladder placed against a wall is
twice the distance between the foot of the ladder and
the wall. Find the angle made by the ladder with the
horizontal.


Ans : [Board Term-2 2015]
Let the distance between the foot of the ladder and
the wall is x , then length of the ladder will be 2x . As
per given in question we have drawn figure below.

ar (TABC)
(BC) 2 (BC) 2 3
= = 4

^ 2 BC h
ar (TBDE)
1 2
(BD) 2 4
3

2
= 4BC2 = 4 = 4 : 1

BC 1
6. In TABC, if X and Y are points on AB and AC
XB = 4 , AY = 5 and YC = 9,
respectively such that AX 3

then state whether XY and BC parallel or not.

Ans : [Board Term-1 2016, 2015]
As per question we have drawn figure given below.

In TABC, +B = 90º
cos A = x = 1 = cos 60º
2x 2
A = 60º
10. If a line intersects a circle in two distinct points, what
is it called ?


Ans : [Board Term-2, 2012]
The line which intersects a circle in two
distinct points is called secant.
11. What is the length of the tangent drawn from
In this figure we have a point 8 cm away from the centre of a circle
AX = 3 , AY = 5 and YC = 9 of radius 6 cm ?

XB 4

Ans : [Board Term-2, 2012]
Now AX = 3 and AY = 5 As per the given question we draw the figure as below.
XB 4 YC 9

Since AX =
Y AY
XB YC
Hence XY is not parallel to BC.
7. If sec 5A = cosec ^A + 30ch , where 5A is an acute
angle, then what is the value of A?


Ans :

We have, sec 5A = cosec ^A + 30ch

sec 5A = sec 690c − ^A − 30ch@
sec 5A = sec ^60c − Ah Length of the tangent, l = d2 − r2
5A = 60c − A = 82 − 62

6A = 60c & A = 10c = 64 − 36

= 28 = 2 3 cm.

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12. If circumference of a circle is 44 cm, then what will be We have N = 52 ; N = 26
the area of the circle? 2
Cumulative frequency just greater than N2 is


Ans : [Board Term-2 2012]
44 and the corresponding class is 1700-1850.
Circumference of a circle = 44 cm Thus median class is 1700-1850.


o
Radius of the circle = 22 22 = 7 cm
2# 7 In the following frequency distribution, find the
Area of the circle = πr2 = 22 # 7 # 7 = 154 cm2 median class.
7


o Height 104- 145- 150- 155- 160- 165-
A steel wire when bent in the form of a square encloses (in cm) 145 150 155 160 165 170
an area or 121 cm2. If the same wire is bent in the form Frequency 5 15 25 30 15 10
of a circle, then find the circumference of the circle.


Ans : [Board Term-1 2015]


Ans : [Board Term-2 2012]
We prepare following cumulative frequency table to
Area of square = (side)2 = 121 cm2 find median class.
Side of square = 121 = 11 cm
Height Frequency c.f.
Parameter of square = 4 # 11 = 44 cm
140-145 5 5
Circumference of the circle = Perimeter of the square
145-150 15 20
= 44 cm
150-155 25 45
13. A solid metallic cuboid 24 cm # 11 cm # 7 cm is
melted and recast and recast into solid cones of base 155-160 30 75
radius 3.5 cm and height 6 cm. Find the number of 160-165 15 90
cones so formed.
165-170 10 100


Ans :
Let n be the number of cones formed. N = 100
Now, according to question,
Volume of n cones = Volume of cuboid We have N = 100 ; N = 50
2
Cumulative frequency just greater than N2
n # 1 # 22 # (3.5) 2 # 6 = 24 # 11 # 7
3 7 is 75 and the corresponding class is 155-160.
Thus median class is 155-160.
n = 24 # 11 # 7 # 3 # 7 = 24
22 # 3.5 # 3.5 # 6 16. In a frequency distribution, the mid value of a class is
Thus n = 24 . 10 and the width of the class is 6. What is the lower
14. What is the ratio of the total surface area of the solid limit of the class?
hemisphere to the square of its radius.

Ans :


Ans : [Board Term-2, 2012] Let x be the upper limit and y be the lower limit.
Total surface area of hemisphere 3πr 2 Since the mid value of the class is 10.
= 2 = 3π
Square of its radius r 1
x+y
Thus required ratio is 3π | 1. Hence, = 10
2
15. From the following frequency distribution, find the x + y = 20 ...(1)
median class :
Since width of the class is 6,
Cost of 1 4 0 0 - 1 5 5 0 - 1 7 0 0 - 1 8 5 0 - x - y = 6 ...(2)
living index 1500 1700 1850 2000 Solving (1) and (2), we get y = 7
Number of 8 15 21 8 Hence, lower limit of the class is 7.
weeks


Ans : [Board Term-1, 2015] Section II
We prepare following cumulative frequency table to Case study-based questions are compulsory. Attempt
find median class. any 4 sub parts from each question. Each question
carries 1 mark.
Cost of living index Number of weeks c.f. 17. The Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in
f
Emergency Situations Fund was created on 28 March
1400-1500 8 8 2020, following the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The
1550-1700 15 23 fund will be used for combating, and containment and
relief efforts against the coronavirus outbreak and
1700-1850 21 44 similar pandemic like situations in the future.
1850-2000 8 52

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(iii) Since, x = 191 , amount received by each family is
x2 + 2x + 2 = (191) 2 + 2 (191) + 2
= 36865
Thus (d) is correct option.
(iv) Since x = 191 , allotted fund,
x3 + 6x2 + 20x + 9 = (x2 + 2x + 2) (x + 4) + 10x + 1
= 36865 (191 + 4) + 1911

= 69, 72, 846
Thus (c) is correct option.
(v) No. of families = x + 4
The allotment officer is trying to come up with a
= 191 + 4 = 195
method to calculate fair division of funds across various
Thus (d) is correct option.
affected families so that the fund amount and amount
received per family can be easily adjusted based on 18. Ajay, Bhigu and Colin are fast friend since childhood.
daily revised numbers. The total fund allotted for a They always want to sit in a row in the classroom .
village is x3 + 6x2 + 20x + 9 . The officer has divided But teacher doesn’t allow them and rotate the seats
the fund equally among families of the village and row-wise everyday. Bhigu is very good in maths and
each family receives an amount of x2 + 2x + 2 . After he does distance calculation everyday. He consider the
distribution, some amount is left. centre of class as origin and marks their position on a
paper in a co-ordinate system. One day Bhigu make
(i) How many families are there in the village?
the following diagram of their seating position.
(a) x + 4
(b) x - 3
(c) x - 4
(d) x + 3
(ii) If an amount of < 1911 is left after distribution,
what is value of x ?
(a) 190 (b) 290
(c) 191 (d) 291
(iii) How much amount does each family receive?
(a) 24490 (b) 34860
(c) 22540 (d) 36865
(iv) What is the amount of fund allocated?
(a) Rs 72 72 759 (b) Rs 75 72 681
(c) Rs 69 72 846 (d) Rs 82 74 888
(v) How many families are there in the village?
(a) 191 (b) 98
(c) 187 (d) 195


Ans : (i) What are the coordinates of point A?
3 2
(i) To get number of families we divide x + 6x + 20x + 9 (a) (2, 2)
by x2 + 2x + 2 . (b) (2, - 2)

g
x+4 (c) (- 2, 2)
x2 + 2x + 2 x3 + 6x2 + 20x + 9 (d) (- 2, - 2)
x3 + 2x2 + 2x (ii) What is the distance of point A from origin ?
4x2 + 18x + 9 (a) 8 (b) 2 2
4x2 + 8x + 8 (c) 4 (d) 4 2
10x + 1 (iii) What is the distance between A and B ?
(a) 3 19 (b) 3 5
Number of families are x + 4 . (c) 17 (d) 2 5
Thus (a) is correct option.
(iv) What is the distance between B and C ?
(ii) Amount left = 10x + 1
(a) 3 19 (b) 3 5
10x + 1 = 1911 (c) 2 17 (d) 2 5
x = 1910 = 191 (v) A point D lies on the line segment between points
10
Thus (c) is correct option. A and B such that AD : DB = 4 : 3 . What are the
the coordinates of point D ?

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(a) b 7 , 7 l (b)
b 7, 7 l
10 2 2 7 (i) What is the relation between the height x of the
balloon at point P and distance d between point
(c) b- 7 , - 7 l (d)
b- 7 , - 7 l
10 2 2 7 A and B ?
(a) x = 3d (b) d = 3x


Ans : (c) d2 = 3x2 (d) 3d2 = x2
(i) It may be seen easily from figure that coordinates
(ii) When balloon rises further 50 metres, then what
of point A are (- 2, 2).
is the relation between new height y and d ?
Thus (c) is correct option.
(a) y = d + 50 (b) d = y
(ii) OA = (0 + 2) 2 + (0 − 2) 2 = 2 2 (c) y = 3 d (d) 3 y = d
Thus (b) is correct option.
(iii) It may be seen easily from figure that coordinates (iii) What is the new height of the balloon at point Q
of point A are (- 1, - 2). ?
(a) 50 ( 3 + 3) m (b) 25 ( 3 + 1) m
AB = (− 2 + 1) 2 + (2 + 2) 2
(c) 50 ( 3 + 1) m (d) 25 ( 3 + 3) m
= 1 + 42 = 17
Thus (c) is correct option. (iv) What is the distance AB on the ground ?
(iv) It may be seen easily from figure that coordinates (a) 50 ( 3 + 3) m (b) 25 (3 + 3 3 ) m
of point A are (0, 3). (c) 50 ( 3 + 1) m (d) 25 ( 3 + 3) m
BC = (− 1 − 3) 2 + (− 2 − 0) 2 (v) What is the distance AC on the ground ?
2
= 4 +4 = 2 5 (a) 75 (1 + 3 ) m (b) 25 (1 + 3 ) m
Thus (d) is correct option. (c) 50 (1 + 3 ) m (d) 25 ( 3 + 3) m
(v) We have A (- 2, 2) and B (- 1, - 2)


Ans :
m = 4
n 3 (i) We make the diagram as per given information.
2 + nx1 − 1 (4) + 3 (− 2)
x = mx = = − 10
m+n 4+3 7
my2 + hy1 − 2 (4) + 3 (2)
y = = = −2
m+n 4+3 7
Thus (c) is correct option.
19. A hot air balloon is a type of aircraft. It is lifted by
heating the air inside the balloon, usually
with fire. Hot air weighs less than the same
volume of cold air (it is less dense), which
means that hot air will rise up or float when
there is cold air around it, just like a bubble of air in
a pot of water. The greater the difference between the
hot and the cold, the greater the difference in density,
and the stronger the balloon will pull up. In TAPB , tan 30c = AP
AB

1 = x
3 d
d = 3 x & d 2 = 3x 2
Thus (c) is correct option.
(ii) In TBAQ ,
AQ
tan 45c =
AB
AB = AQ
d = y
Thus (b) is correct option.
(iii) From (i) and (ii) we have
d = 3 x and d = y
Since point Q is 50 m above point P , Thus
y = x + 50
Lakshman is riding on a hot air balloon. After reaching
at height x at point P , he spots a lorry parked at B Thus d = x + 50
on the ground at an angle of depression of 30c. The Solving above equations we get
balloon rises further by 50 metres at point Q and now 3 x = x + 50
he spots the same lorry at an angle of depression of
x ( 3 - 1) = 50
45c and a car parked at C at an angle of depression
of 30c. x = 50 = 25 ( 3 + 1)
( 3 − 1)
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y = x + 50 (v) What is the probability of getting a product of
= 25 ( 3 + 1) + 50
numbers greater than 16?
(a) 7 (b) 2
= 25 3 + 25 + 50
36 9
= 25 ( 3 + 3) 5 11
(c) 18 (d)
36
Thus (d) is correct option.


Ans :
(iv) The distance AB on the ground is d and which
is equal to (i) All possible outcome are given as below:
(1, 1), (1, 2), (1, 3), (1, 4), (1, 5), (1, 6)
d = 3x
(2, 1), (2, 2), (2, 3), (2, 4), (2, 5), (2, 6)
or d = y = 25 ( 3 + 3) (3, 1), (3, 2), (3, 3), (3, 4), (3, 5), (3, 6)
Thus (d) is correct option. (4, 1), (4, 2), (4, 3), (4, 4), (4, 5), (4, 6)
(v) In TCAQ , (5, 1), (5, 2), (5, 3), (5, 4), (5, 5), (5, 6)
AQ (6, 1), (6, 2), (6, 3), (6, 4), (6, 5), (6, 6)
tan 30c = Number of all possible outcomes in all case,
AC
1 = y n (S) = 6 # 6 = 36

3 AC Favourable outcome are $2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. . We may get
as follows
25 ( 3 + 3) {(1, 1), (1, 3), (3, 1), (2, 2), (1, 5), (5, 1), (2, 4), (4, 2),
=

AC (3, 3), (2, 6), (6, 2), (3, 5), (5, 3), (4, 4), (6, 4), (4, 6),
AC = 25 3 ( 3 + 3) (5, 5), (6, 6)}
Thus number of favourable outcomes,
= 25 (3 + 3 3 )

n (E1) = 18
= 75 (1 + 3 )
P (sum as an even number),
Thus (a) is correct option.
n (E1)
20. In two dice game, the player take turns to roll both P (E1) = = 18 = 1
n (S) 36 2
dice, they can roll as many times as they want in one Thus (d) is correct option.
turn. A player scores the sum of the two dice thrown
and gradually reaches a higher score as they continue (ii) Favourable outcome are "2, 3, 5, 7, 11, , which may
to roll. If a single number 1 is thrown on either die, be as follows
the score for that whole turn is lost. Two dice are {(1, 1), (1, 2), (2, 1), (1, 4), (4, 1), (2, 3), (3, 2), (1, 6),
thrown simultaneously. (6, 1), (2, 5), (5, 2), (3, 4), (4, 3), (6, 5), (5, 6)}
Thus number of favourable outcomes,
n (E1) = 15
P (sum as a prime number),
n (E2)
P (E2) = = 15 = 5
n (S) 36 12
Thus (a) is correct option.
(iii) Favourable outcomes are {(5, 5), (6, 4), (4, 6), (6,
5), (5, 6), (6, 6)}
(i) What is the probability of getting the sum as an Thus number of favourable outcomes,
even number ? n (E3) = 6
(a) 3 (b) 1 P (sum of atleast 10),
n ^E3h
4 2
P ^E3h = = 6 =1
^Sh

(c) 1 (d) 5 n 36 6
4 8 Thus (c) is correct option.
(ii) What is the probability of getting the sum as a (iv) Favourable outcomes are {(2, 2), (4, 4), (6, 6)}
prime number ? Thus number of favourable outcomes,
(a) 5 (b) 1 n (E3) = 3
12 6 P (doublet of even number),
(c) 7 (d) 11 n ^E 4h
P ^E 4h = = 3 = 1
n ^S h
12 12
36 12
(iii) What is the probability of getting the sum of Thus (a) is correct option.
atleast 10?
(a) 5 (b) 5 (v) Favourable outcomes are {(3, 6), (6, 3), (4, 5), (5,
12 6 4), (4, 6), (6, 4), (5, 5), (5, 6), (6, 5), (6, 6),}
Thus number of favourable outcomes,
1
(c) (d) 7
6 12
(iv) What is the probability of getting a doublet of n (E5) = 10
even number ? P ( product of numbers greater than 16),
n ^E5h
(a) 1 (b) 5 P ^E5h = = 10 = 5
n ^S h
12 12
36 18
(c) 11 (d) 7 Thus (c) is correct option.
12 12
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Part - B
All questions are compulsory. In case of internal
choices, attempt anyone.
21. Complete the following factor tree and find the
composite number x

Ans : [Board Term-1 2012]

We have a = 9009 = 3
3003

b = 1001 = 7
143


Ans : [Board Term-1 2015, Set DDE-M]
Since 143 = 11 # 13,
We have z = 371 = 53 Thus c = 11 and d = 13 or c = 13 and d = 11
7
22. In TABC, AD = BC, such that AD2 = BD # CD.
y = 1855 # 3 = 5565 Prove that TABC is right angled at A.
x = 2 # y = 2 # 5565 = 11130

Ans : [Board Term-1 2015]

Thus complete factor tree is as given below. As per given condition we have drawn the figure
below.

We have AD2 = BD # CD
AD = BD
CD AD
Since +D = 90º , by SAS we have
TADC ~TBDA
and +BAD = +ACD;
Since corresponding angles of similar triangles are
equal


o
+DAC = +DBA
Find the missing numbers a, b, c and d in the given +
BAD + +ACD + +DAC + +DBA = 180º
factor tree:
2+BAD + 2+DAC = 180º
+BAD + +DAC = 90º
+A = 90º
Thus TABC is right angled at A.

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o 3 cos φ − 4 cos3 φ = 3 cos 30º − 4 cos3 30º
3
= 3c 3 m − 4c 3 m
In an equilateral triangle, prove that three times the

square of one side is equal to four times the square of 2 2
one of its altitudes. [Board 2020 SQP Standard]
=3 3 −3 3



o 2 2
Find the altitude of an equilateral triangle when each = 0
Hence Proved
of its side is a cm. 25. 12 solid spheres of the same size are made by melting


Ans : [Board Term-1 2016] a solid metallic cone of base radius 1 cm and height of
Let TABC be an equilateral triangle of side a and 48 cm. Find the radius of each sphere.
AD is altitude which is also a perpendicular bisector

Ans : [Board Term-2, 2014]
of side BC. This is shown in figure given below.
No. of spheres = 12
Radius of cone, r = 1 cm
Height of the cone = 48 cm
Volume of 12 spheres = Volume of cone
Let the radius of sphere be R . Let r and h be radius
and height of cone.
Now 12 # 4 πR3 = 1 πr2 h
3 3

12 # 4 πR3 = 1 π # ^1 h2 # 48
3 3
R3 = 1
R = 1 cm
a2 = a a k + h2
2
In TABD, 26. Find the mean of the following data :
2
2 2
h2 = a2 − a = 3a Class 0 - 20- 40- 60- 8 0 - 1 0 0 -
4 4 20 40 60 80 100 120
Thus h = 3a Frequency 20 35 52 44 38 31
2


Ans :
Thus 4h2 = 3a2 Hence Proved
Let a = 70 be assumed mean.
23. Find the ratio in which the point P ^ 34 , 125 h divides the
line segment joining the point A ^ 12 , 32 h and ^2, - 5h . C.I. Frequency f xi fi ui
ui = xi − a


Ans : [Board Term-2 Delhi 2015] h

Let P divides AB in the ratio k: 1. Line diagram is 0-20 20 10 -3 - 60

shown below.
20-40 35 30 -2 - 70
40-60 52 50 -1 - 52
60-80 44 70 0 0
80-100 38 90 1 38
100-120 31 110 2 62
/ fi = 220 / fi ui =− 82
k (2) + 1 ( 12 )
Now = 3 Mean, x = a +
/ fi ui h
k+1 4
/ fi #
8k + 2 = 3k + 3 (− 82)
= 70 +
20
k = 1 220 #
5
= 70 − 82 = 70 − 7.45 = 62.55

Thus required ratio is 1
5 : 1 or 1:5. 11

24. If sin φ = 1 , show that 3 cos φ − 4 cos3 φ = 0 . 27. Three bells toll at intervals of 9, 12, 15 minutes
2 respectively. If they start tolling together, after what


Ans : time will they next toll together?


Ans : [Board Term-1 2011, Set-44]
We have sin φ = 1
2 The required answer is the LCM of 9, 12, and 15
φ = 30º minutes.
Now substituting this value of θ in LHS we have Finding prime factor of given number we have,

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= 3 # 3 = 32
9 30. In given figure TABC~TDEF. AP bisects +CAB
= 2#2#3 = 2 #3
12 2 and DQ bisects +FDE.

= 3#5
15
LCM(9, 12, 15) = 22 # 32 # 5
= 150 minutes

The bells will toll next together after 180 minutes.
28. Solve for x and y :

x + 2y =− 1
2 3 Prove that :

y
x - = 3 (1) AP = AB
3 DQ DE
(2) TCAP~TFDQ.


Ans : [Board Term-1 2015, NCERT]


Ans : [Board Term-1 2016]
We have x + 2y =− 1
2 3 As per given condition we have redrawn the figure
below.
3x + 4y =− 6 ...(1)

and x - y = 3
1 3
3x - y = 9 ...(2)
Subtracting equation (2) from equation (1), we have
5y =− 15 & y =− 1
Substituting y =− 3 in eq (1), we get
3x + 4 ^− 3h =− 6 (1) Since TABC~TDEF
3x - 12 =− 6 +A = +D (Corresponding angles)
3x = 12 − 6 & x = 2 2+1 = 2+2
Hence x = 2 and y =− 3. Also +B = +E (Corresponding angles)
29. The sum of first n terms of three arithmetic AP = AB
Hence Proved
progressions are S1, S2 and S3 respectively. The first DQ DE
term of each AP is 1 and common differences are 1, 2
(2) Since TABC ~TDEF
and 3 respectively. Prove that S1 + S3 = 2S2 .


Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2016] +A = +D

Let the first term be a , common difference be d , n th

and +C = +F
term be an and sum of n term be Sn . 2+3 = 2+4
We have S1 = 1 + 2 + 3 + ..... n +3 = +4
S2 = 1 + 3 + 5 + ..... up to n terms By AA similarity we have
S3 = 1 + 4 + 7 + ..... upto n terms TCAP ~TFDQ
n ^n + 1h 31. In TABC, +B = 90º, BC = 5 cm, AC − AB = 1,
Now Sn =
2 Evaluate : 1 + sin C .
1 + cos C
S2 = n 62 + ^n − 1h 2@

Ans : [Board Term-1 2011]
2
As per question we have drawn the figure given below.
= n 62n@ = n2

2

and S3 = n 62 + ^n − 1h 3@
2
n ^3n − 1h
=

2
n ^n + 1h n ^3n − 1h
Now, S1 + S3 = +
2 2
n 6n + 1 + 3n − 1@
=

2
n 64n@
=
We have AC - AB = 1
2
Let AB = x , then we have
= 2n2 = 2s2
Hence Proved
AC = x + 1
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Now AC2 = AB2 + BC2

Ans : [Board Term-2, 2015]

^x + 1h = x + 5
2 2
2
We have +AOQ = 58c
x + 2x + 1 = x2 + 25
2
Since angle +ABQ and +AOQ are the angle on the
2x = 24 circumference of the circle by the same arc,

x = 24 = 12 cm +ABQ = 1 +AOQ
2 2

Hence, AB = 12 cm and AC = 13 cm = 1 # 58c = 29c

2
Now sin C = AB = 12 Here OA is perpendicular to TA because OA is radius
AC 13
and TA is tangent at A.
cos C = BC = 5 Thus +BAT = 90c
AC 13
+ABQ = +ABT
1 + sin C = 1 + 13 =
12 25
Now 13
= 25 Now in ∆BAT ,
1 + cos C 1 + 135 18
13
18
+ATB = 90c − +ABT


o = 90c − 29c = 61c

If b cos θ = a, then prove that cosec θ + cot θ = b+a . Thus +ATQ = +ATB = 61c
b−a


Ans : [Board Term-1 2015]

o
In figure, a triangle ABC is drawn to circumscribe a
We have b cos θ = a circle of radius 3 cm, such that the segments BD and
or, cos θ = a DC are respectively of lengths 6 cm and 9 cm. If the
b area of TABC is 54 cm2, then find the lengths of sides
Now consider the triangle shown below. AB and AC .

AC2 = AB2 − BC2

Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2015]

or, cos θ = a We redraw the given circle as shown below.
b
AC = b2 − a2
Now cosec θ = b , cot θ = a
b2 − a2 b2 − a2

cosec θ + cot θ = b+a = b+a

b2 − a2 b−a
32. In given figure, AB is the diameter of a circle with
centre O and AT is a tangent. If +AOQ = 58c, find
+ATQ .

Since tangents from an external point to a circle are

equal,
AF = AE
BF = BD = 6 cm
CE = CD = 9 cm
Let AF = AE = x
Now AB = AF + FB = 6 + x
AC = AE + EC = x + 9

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BC = 6 + 9 = 15 cm
= 4 ! 16 + 32

Perimeter of TABC , 2

p = 15 + 6 + x + 9 + x = 4 ! 48 = 4 ! 4 3

2 2
= 30 + 2x

= 2!2 3

Now area, TABC = 12 rp
Here r = 3 is the radius of circle. Substituting all Hence, x = 2 + 2 3 and 2 - 2 3
values we have

o
54 = # 3 # (30 + 2x)
1
2 Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial
54 = 45 + 3x 7y2 - 113 y - 23 and verify the relationship between the
or x = 3 zeroes and the coefficients.


Ans : [Board 2019 OD]
Thus AB = 9 cm, AC = 12 cm and BC = 15 cm.
33. Construct a triangle whose perimeter is 13.5 cm and We have 7y2 - 11 y - 2 = 0
3 3
the ratio of the three sides is 2: 3: 4.


Ans : [Board Term-2 2011, 2012] 21y2 - 11y - 2 = 0 ...(1)
Steps of Construction : 21y2 − 14y + 3y − 2 = 0
1. Draw a line segment PR of length 13.5 cm. 7y (3y − 2) + (3y − 2) = 0
2. At the point P draw a ray PQ making an acute
(3y − 2) (7y + 1) = 0
angle RPQ with PR.
3. On PQ mark ^2 + 3 + 4h a points P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, y = 2 , -1
3 7
P6, P7, P8, P9 such that PP1 = P1 P2 = P2 P3 = P3 P4
= P4 P5 = P5 P6 = P6 P7 = P7 P8 = P8 P9 . Hence, zeros of given polynomial are,
4. Join P9 R y = 2 and y = − 1
5. Through P2 and P5 draw lines P2 A and P5 B 3 7
respectively parallel to P9 R intersecting PR at A Comparing the given equation with ax2 + bx + c = 0
and B respectively. we get a = 21, b =− 11 and c =− 2
6. With A as centre and radius AP draw and arc.
Now, sum of roots, α + β = 2 + b− 1 l
ABC is the required triangle. 3 7
7. With B as centre and radius BR draw another
arc to intersect first arc. = 2 − 1 = 11

3 7 21
8. Join A to C and B to C .
Thus α + β =− b Hence verified
a

and product of roots, αβ = 2 # b− 1 l = − 2

3 7 21

Thus αβ = c Hence verified

a
35. In given figure ABPC is a quadrant of a circle of
radius 14 cm and a semicircle is drawn with BC as
diameter. Find the are of the shaded region.

34. Solve for x : 1 + 2 = 4 x !- 1, - 2, - 4

x+1 x+2 x+4


Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2016]

We have 1 + 2 = 4
x+1 x+2 x+4
x + 2 + 2 ^x + 1h
= 4
^x + 1h^x + 2h

x+4

3x + 4 = 4

Ans : [Board Term-2 SQP 2017]

x2 + 3x + 2 x+4
Radius of the quadrant AB = AC = 14 cm
^3x + 4h^x + 4h = 4 ^x + 3x + 2h
2

BC = 142 + 142 = 14 2 cm
3x2 + 16x + 16 = 4x2 + 12x + 8
x2 - 4x - 8 = 0 Radius of semicircle = 14 2 = 7 2 cm
2

Area of semicircle = 1 π ^7 2 h
2
x = − b b + 4ac
2
Now
2a 2
− ^− 4h ! ^− 4h2 − 4 ^1 h^− 8h = 1 # 22 # 98

=
2 7
2#1
= 154 cm2

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Area of segment BPCO
πr2 θ − 1 r2 = r2 πθ − 1

360c 2 b 360c 2 l

= 14 # 14 b 22 # 90 − 1 l

7 360 2

= 14 # 14 b 11 − 1 l

14 2

= 14 # 14 # 2 = 56 cm2

7
Hence, area of shaded region is 56 cm2.
36. If the median of the following frequency distribution is
32.5. Find the values of f1 and f2 .

Class 0 - 10- 20- 30- 40- 50- 60- Total

10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Frequency f1 5 9 12 f2 3 2 40


Ans : [Board 2019 Delhi]

Class Frequency ( f ) Cumulative

Frequency (cf )
0-10 f1 f1
10-20 5 f1 + 5
20-30 9 f1 + 14
30-40 12 f1 + 26
40-50 f2 f1 + f2 + 26
50-60 3 f1 + f2 + 29
60-70 2 f1 + f2 + 31
N = / f = 40

Now, f1 + f2 + 31 = 40
f1 + f2 = 9
f2 = 9 − f1 ...(1)
Since median is 32.5, which lies in 30-40, median class
is 30-40.
Here l = 30 , N = 40 = 20 , f = 12 and F = 14 + f1
2 2
Now, median = 3.25

l +d n # h = 32.5
N
2 − cf

f
20 − ^14 + f1h
30 + c m # 10 = 32.5
12

c m 10 = 2.5
6 - f1

12 #
60 - 10f1
= 2.5
12
60 - 10f1 = 30
10f1 = 30 & f1 = 3
From equation (1), we get f2 = 9 − 3 = 6
Hence, f1 = 3 and f2 = 6


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