2020

Mathematics (Basic)
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 90

General Instructions :
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
(i) This question paper comprises four sections – A, B, C and D.
This question paper carries 40 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Section A – Question no. 1 to 20 comprises of 20 questions of one mark each.
(iii) Section B – Question no. 21 to 26 comprises of 6 question of two marks each.
(iv) Section C – Question no. 27 to 34 comprises of 8 questions of three marks each.
(v) Section D – Question no. 35 to 40 comprises of 6 questions to four marks each.
(vi) There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in 2 questions
of one mark, 2 questions of two marks, 3 questions of three marks and 3 questions of four marks. You have to
attempt only one of the choices in such questions.
(vii) In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
(viii) use of calculators is not permitted.

Delhi Set-I Code No. 430/1/1

SECTION - A
Nos. 1 to 10 are multiple choice questions. Select the O R
correct option. P
1. HCF of 144 and 198 is 1
(a) 9 (b) 18 T
(c) 6 (d) 12 Fig. 1
Sol. Correct Option : (b) (a) 30 cm (b) 28 cm
Explanation : (c) 32 cm (d) 25 cm
Using prime factorization method, Sol. Correct Option : (c)
144 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
Explanation :
= 24 × 32
The tangent at any point of a circle is
and 198 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 11
perpendicular to the radius at the point of
= 2 × 32 × 11
contact.
\ HCF = 2 × 32 = 2 × 9 = 18
2. The median and mode respectively of a
frequency distribution are 26 and 29. Then its O R
mean is 1
(a) 27.5 (b) 24.5 P
(c) 28.4 (d) 25.8
Sol. Correct Option : (b) T
Explanation : \ OT ^ PT
Since, Mode = 3 Median – 2 Mean
In right-angled triangle PTO,
Therefore, 29 = 3 (26) – 2 Mean
or, 2 Mean = 78 – 29 OP2 = OT2 + PT2
 (By Pythagoras Theorem)

or, Mean = 49 = 24.5
2 Þ OP2 = (7)2 + (24)2
3. In Fig. 1, on a circle of radius 7 cm, tangent PT (Given, radius, OT = 7 cm & PT = 24 cm)
is drawn from a point P such that PT = 24 cm. Þ OP2 = 49 + 576
If O is the centre of the circle, then the length Þ OP2 = 625
of PR is 1 Þ OP = 25 cm
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Hence, PR = OP + OR = 25 + 7 = 32 cm 8. The graph of a polynomial is shown in Fig. 2,

( OR = OT = radii of circle) then the number of its zeroes is 1
4. 225 can be expressed as 1 Y
(a) 5 × 32 (b) 52 × 3
(c) 52 × 32 (d) 53 × 3
Sol. Correct Option : (c)
X' X
Explanation : O
By Prime factorization of 225, we get
225 = 3 × 3 × 5 × 5
= 32 × 52 or 52 × 32 Y'
5. The probability that a number selected at Fig. 2
random from the numbers 1, 2, 3, ....., 15 is a
multiple of 4 is 1 (a) 3 (b) 1
4 2 (c) 2 (d) 4
(a) (b)
15 15 Sol. Correct Option : (a)
1 1
Explanation : Since, the graph cuts the x-axis
(c) (d)
15 5 at 3 points. Hence, the number of zeroes of
polynomial p(x) is 3.
Sol. Correct Option : (d)
Explanation : 9. Distance of point P(3, 4) from x-axis is 1
Number of multiples of 4 between 1 to 15 are : (a) 3 units (b) 4 units
4, 8, 12 i.e., n(E) = 3 (c) 5 units (d) 1 unit
\ Probability (a number selected from numbers Sol. Correct Option : (b)
3 1
Explanation :
1, 2, .... 15 is a multiple of 4) = =
15 5 Y-axis
6. If one zero of a quadratic polynomial (kx2 +
3x+ k) is 2, then the value of k is 1
5 5 4 P(3, 4)
(a) (b) −
6 6 3
2
6 6
(c) (d) − 1
5 5 0
X-axis
1 2 3
Sol. Correct Option : (d)
Explanation :
Point P(3, 4) is 4 units from the x-axis and 3
Since, 2 is a zero of the quadratic polynomial units from the y-axis.
p(x) = kx2 + 3x + k. 10. If the distance between the points A(4, p) and
Therefore, p(2) = 0 B(1, 0) is 5 units, then the value(s) of p is (are)
2
or, k(2) + 3(2) + k = 0 1
or, 4k + 6 + k = 0 (a) 4 only (b) –4 only
or, 5k = – 6 (c) +4 (d) 0
6 Sol. Correct Option : (c)

or, k = −
5
Explanation :
7. 2.35 is 1
Given, points are A(4, p) and B(1, 0).
(a) an integer

2
d = ( x 2 − x1 ) + ( y 2 − y1 )
2

(b) a rational number

2 2
(c) an irrational number
\ 5 = (1 − 4 ) + ( 0 − p )
(d) a natural number
Þ 25 = 9 + p2
Sol. Correct Option : (b)

Þ p2 = 25 – 9
Explanation : 2.35 is a rational number because
Þ p2 = 16
it is a non terminating repeating decimal.

Þ p2 = ± 4
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Question numbers 11 to 15, Fill in the blanks. OR
11. If the point C(k, 4) divides the line segment 4

k=
joining two points A(2, 6) and B(5, 1) in ratio 2 3
: 3, the value of k is ............................ . 1

Explanation :
OR
Given, quadratic equation is 3x2 – 4x + k = 0

If points A(–3, 12), B(7, 6) and C(x, 9) are
collinear, then the value of x is ................... . On comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get

16
a = 3, b = – 4 and c = k
Sol. k =
5 For equal roots, b2 – 4ac = 0


Explanation :
or, (– 4)2 – 4(3)(k) = 0
(k, 4)
or, 16 – 12k = 0
A(2, 6) C B(5, 1) 16

or, k =

By section formula, 12

m:n = 2:3 4

or, k =
mx 2 + nx1 my 2 + ny1 3
= k, = 4,

m+n m+n 13. The value of (sin 20° cos 70° + sin 70° cos 20°)
2×5 + 3×2 is ............................ . 1
Now, =k
2+3 Sol. 1
16 Explanation :

or, k =
5 sin 20° cos 70° + sin 70° cos20°
OR [ sin (90 + q) = cos q

x = 2  cos (90 – q) = sin q]

Explanation : The points are collinear, then area
Þ sin 20° cos(90° – 20°) + sin(90° – 20°) cos 20°
of triangle = 0
Þ sin 20° . sin 20° + cos20° · cos 20°
\ 1 [ x 1 ( y 2 − y 3 ) + x 2 ( y 3 − y1 ) + x 3 ( y1 − y 2 )] = 0
Þ sin220° + cos220° = 1 (sin2q + cos2q = 1)
2
1
1 14. If tan (A + B) = 3 and tan (A – B) = , A>
or, [ −3(6 − 9 ) + 7(9 − 12 ) + x(12 − 6 )] = 0
3
2
B, then the value of A is ....................... . 1
1
or, ( 9 − 21 + 6 x ) = 0 Sol. A = 45°
2
1 Explanation :
or, ( −12 + 6 x ) = 0
2
 tan (A + B) = 3 = tan 60°
or, 6x = 12
Hence, A + B = 60° ...(i)
or, x=2 1

Again, tan (A – B) = = tan 30°
12. If the equations kx – 2y = 3 and 3x + y = 5 3
represent two intersecting lines at unique
or, A – B = 30° ...(ii)
point, then the value of k is ......................... . 1
OR Adding eqns. (i) & (ii), we get
If quadratic equation 3x2 – 4x + k = 0 has 2A = 90°
equal roots, then the value of k is ................... . or, A = 45°
Sol. k ¹ – 6 15. The perimeters of two similar triangles are 25
Explanation : cm and 15 cm respectively. If one side of the
For unique solution first triangle is 9 cm, then the corresponding
side of second triangle is ...................... . 1
a1 b
¹ 1 Sol. 5.4 cm
a2 b2


Explanation :

Here, a1 = k, b1 = – 2 and a2 = 3, b2 = 1 Ratio of the perimeter of 2 similar triangles
k 2
\ ¹ − = ratio of corresponding sides
3 1

25 9

or, k ¹ – 6
\ =
15 side
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9 × 15 3

Þ side = = 5.4 cm −3 5×
3−3
25 Þ 5 = = 0 =0
3 12 27
Question numbers 16 to 20, answer the following. 4× +3 +3
5 5 5


16. If 5 tan q = 3, then what is the value of
17. The areas of two circles are in the ratio 9 : 4, then
 5 sin θ − 3 cos θ 
 4 sin θ + 3 cos θ  ?1 what is the ratio of their circumferences ? 1
 
Sol. Given,
Sol. A Area of 1st cricle 9
nd =
Area of 2 circle 4

≠r12
34 k i.e., = 9
3k ≠r22 4

r12 9
or, =
q
2
r2 4
B 5k C

Taking square root both sides,

Given, 5 tan q = 3 r1 3
=
3 r2 2

\ tan q =

5 st
So, circumference of 1nd circle


AC2 = AB2 + BC2 circumference of 2 circle
= (3k)2 + 25k2
=
2 ≠r1

2 ≠r2

\ AC = 34k
r1
5 =
So, cos q =
r2
34
3
3 =
and sin q = 2
34
Hence, the ratio of their circumference is 3 : 2.
 3   5  18. If a pair of dice is thrown once, then what is
5  − 3 
5 sin θ − 3 cos θ  34   34  the probability of getting a sum of 8 ? 1
\
=
4 sin θ + 3 cos θ  3   5 
4  + 3  Sol. Number of possible outcomes, n(S) = 36
 34   34 
The favourable outcomes are (sum of getting 8)
15 − 15 0 = {(2, 6), (3, 5), (4, 4), (5, 3), (6, 2)}
34 = 34 = 0 i.e., n(E) = 5

= 12 + 15 27
\ Probability (getting sum of 8)
34 34
n( E) 5

= =
Alternative Solution : n(S) 36

Given : 5 tan q = 3 19. In Fig. 3, in DABC, DE || BC such that AD = 2·4
cm, AB = 3·2 cm and AC = 8 cm, then what is

\ tan q = 3
5 the length of AE ? 1
A
5 sin θ − 3 cos θ

4 sin θ + 3 cos θ

Divide numerator and denominator by cos q

5 sin θ 3 cos θ
−
Þ cos θ cos θ D E
4 sin θ 3 cos θ
+
cos θ cos θ
B C
5 tan θ − 3 Fig. 3
Þ
4 tan θ + 3 Sol. Since, DE || BC


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AD AE 1 − sin θ
\
= (By BPT) 22. Prove that = sec q – tan q.2
DB EC 1 + sin θ

2.4 AE OR

or, =
AB − AD AC − AE 2
tan θ cot 2 θ
2.4 AE Prove that + =1
1 + tan θ 1 + cot 2 θ
2

or, =
3.2 − 2.4 8 − AE
1 − sin θ
2.4 AE Sol. LHS =

or, = 1 + sin θ
0.8 8 − AE
(1 − sin θ)(1 − sin θ)
or, 3(8 – AE) = AE =

(1 + sin θ)(1 − sin θ)
or, 24 – 3AE = AE
or, 4AE = 24 (1 − sin θ)2
=
or, AE = 6 cm
1 − sin 2 θ
20. The nth term of an A.P. is (7 – 4n), then what is
= (1 − sin θ)2
its common difference ? 1

cos2 θ
Sol. Given, nth term of A.P.,
1 − sin θ
an = 7 – 4n =

cos θ
put n = 1 , then a1 = 7 – 4 = 3
1 sin θ
put n = 2 , then a2 = 7 – 8 = – 1 = −

cos θ cos θ
\ Common difference = a2 – a1
= – 1 – 3 = sec q – tan q

= – 4
= RHS Hence Proved.
OR
SECTION - B tan 2 θ cot 2 θ

LHS = +
Question numbers 21 to 26 carry 2 marks each. 1 + tan θ 1 + cot 2 θ
2

21. A bag contains 5 red balls and some blue balls. tan 2 θ cot 2 θ

= +
If the probability of drawing a blue ball at sec 2 θ cosec 2 θ
random from the bag is three times that of a
sin 2 θ cos2 θ
red ball, find the number of blue balls in the 2 2
bag.2
= cos1 θ + sin1 θ
Sol. Let number of blue balls in the bag = x cos2 θ sin 2 θ
Total no. of balls in bag = 5 + x
= sin2q + cos2q
 [ No. of red balls = 5]
= 1
Probability of drawing a blue ball
= RHS Hence Proved.
No. of blue balls
= 23. Two different dice are thrown together, find

Total no. of balls
the probability that the sum of the numbers
x appeared is less than 5. 2

i.e., P(B) =
5+x OR

Probability of drawing a red ball Find the probability that 5 Sundays occur
No. of red balls in the month of November of a randomly
=

Total no. of balls selected year.
5 Sol. Total no. of possible outcome, n(S) = 62 = 36

i.e., P(R) =
5+x The sum less than 5 = {(1, 1), (1, 2), (1, 3), (2, 1),

Given, P(B) = 3P(R) (2, 2), (3, 1)}
x  5  No. of favourable outcomes, n(E) = 6

\ = 3 
5+x 5+x \ Probability (have sum less than 5)
n( E) 6 1

or, x = 15 = = =

n(S) 36 6

Hence, number of blue balls in the bag = 15.
OR

Total no. of days in November = 30
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So, it has 4 weeks and 2 days. 4 weeks have 4 = 5 – x

Sundays. Now, RD = DS = 5– x
The two remaining days should be Þ AD = AS + SD
1. Sunday, Monday = x + 5 – x = 5
2. Monday, Tuesday \ AD = 5 cm.
3. Tuesday, Wednesday 25. The perimeter of a sector of a circle with radius
4. Wednesday, Thursday 6.5 cm is 31 cm, then find the area of the sector.
2
5. Thursday, Friday
Sol. Given, Radius = 6.5 cm
6. Friday, Saturday
Let O be the centre of a circle with radius 6.5 cm
7. Saturday, Sunday
and OACBO be its sector with perimeter 31 cm.
If in the above list Sunday come two times and
total no. of days in a week is 7.
So, the probability of getting 5 Sundays in the O
2
month of November =
7
24. In Fig. 4, a circle touches all the four sides of a A B
quadrilateral ABCD. If AB = 6 cm, BC = 9 cm C
and CD = 8 cm, then find the length of AD. 2
Thus, we have
C

OA + OB + arc ACB = 31 cm
D Þ 6.5 + 6.5 + arc ACB = 31 cm

Þ
arc ACB = 18 cm

Now, Area of sector OACBO
1
B
= × radius × arc ACB
A 2

Fig. 4 1

= × 6.5 × 18 = 58.5 cm2
Sol. C 2
8 cm 26. Divide the polynomial (4x2 + 4x + 5) by
R Q 9 cm (2x + 1) and write the quotient and the
remainder.2
Sol. 2x + 1
D B 2x + 1 4x2 + 4x + 5
2
4x + 2x
– –
S P 6 cm
2x + 5
2x + 1
A – –
Here, AP = AS 4

[Tangents drawn from an external point to a

circle are equal in length]
Let AP = AS = x
Similarly, BP = BQ, CQ = CR and RD = DS
Since, AP = x
Þ BP = AB – AP = 6 – x
 [ AB = 6 cm]
Now, BP = BQ = 6 – x
Þ CQ = BC – BQ = 9 – (6 – x)
 [ BC = 9 cm]
= 3 + x
Now, CQ = CR = 3 + x
Þ RD = CD – CR = 8 – (3 + x)
 [ CD = 8 cm]
Hence, quotient = 2x + 1 and remainder = 4
SECTION -C
Question numbers 27 to 34 carry 3 marks each.
27. If a and b are the zeroes of the polynomial f(x)
= x2 – 4x – 5 then find the value of a2 + b2. 3
Sol. Given, polynomial f(x) = x2 – 4x – 5
On comparing it by ax2 + bx + c, we get
a = 1, b = – 4 and c = – 5
Since, given a and b are the zeroes of the
polynomial.
b −( −4 )
\ Sum of zeroes, a + b = − =
=4
a 1
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c −5 1 2
and product of zeroes, ab =
= = −5 Volume of 1 cone = ≠r h
a 1
3
2 2 2
Now, a + b = (a + b) – 2ab 1 22 3
= × × ( 3.5)2 × 6 cm
= (4)2 – 2(– 5)
3 7
= 16 + 10
Let no. of cones formed be n.
= 26
Now, according to question,
28. Draw a circle of radius 4 cm. From a point 7
Volume of n cones = Volume of cuboid
cm away from the centre of circle. Construct a 1 22
n × × × ( 3.5)2 × 6 = 24 × 11 × 7
pair of tangents to the circle. 3
3 7
OR 24 × 11 × 7 × 3 × 7

\ n =
Draw a line segment of 6 cm and divide it in 22 × 3.5 × 3.5 × 6
the ratio 3 : 2.
or, n = 24
Sol. Steps of construction :
30. Prove that (1 + tan A – sec A) × (1 + tan A +
1. Draw a line segment OP = 7 cm sec A) = 2 tan A3
2. Taking O as centre and radius 4 cm, draw a OR
cirlce. cosecθ cosecθ
Prove that + = 2sec2q
3. Taking OP as diameter draw another circle cosecθ − 1 cosecθ + 1
which intersects the first circle at Q and R.
Sol. LHS = (1 + tan A – sec A) × (1 + tan A + sec A)
4. Join P to Q and P to R.
= (1 + tan A)2 – sec2A
= 1 + tan2A + 2 tan A – sec2A
= sec2A + 2 tan A – sec2A
= 2 tan A = RHS Hence Proved.
OR
cosec θ cosec θ

LHS = +
cosec θ − 1 cosec θ + 1
 1 1 
PQ and PR are required tangents. = cosec θ  + 
 cosec θ − 1 cosec θ + 1 
OR
 cosec θ + 1 + cosec θ − 1 
Steps of construction : = cosec θ  
 ( cosec θ − 1)( cosec θ + 1) 
1. Draw a line segment AB = 7 cm
2. Draw any ray AX making an acute angle  2cosec θ 
= cosec θ  
downward with AB. 2
 cosec θ − 1 
3. Mark the points A1, A2, A3, ...... A5 on AX such that 2
= 2 cosec θ
AA1 = A1A2 = A2A3 = A3A4 = A4A5 2
cosec θ − 1
4. Join BA5.
2
q
5. Through the point A2, draw a line parallel to = 2 cosec [1 + cot2q = cosec2q]
BA5, to meet AB on P. 2
cot q
Hence, AP : PB = 2 : 3
1
2×
= sin 2
θ = 2
2
cos θ cos2 q
2
sin θ
= 2 sec2q = RHS Hence Proved.
31. Given that 3 is an irrational number, show
that (5 + 2 3 ) is an irrational number. 3
29. A solid metallic cuboid of dimension 24 cm ×
11 cm × 7 cm is melted and recast into solid OR
cones of base radius 3.5 cm and height 6 cm. An army contingent of 612 members is to
Find the number of cones so formed. 3 march behind an army band of 48 members
3 in a parade. The two groups are to march in
Sol. Volume of cuboid = 24 × 11 × 7 cm
the same number of columns. What is the
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maximum number of coloumns in which they similarity)

can march ? CE BC
or, =
Sol. Let us assume ( 5 + 2 3 ) is a rational number. BC AC

p or, BC2 = CE × AC ...(ii)

\
5+2 3 =
q On adding eqns. (i) and (ii),

AB2 + BC2 = AE × AC + CE × AC
(where, q ¹ 0 and p and q are coprime integers)

or, AB2 + BC2 = AC (AE + CE)
Þ
3 = p − 5q or, AB2 + BC2 = AC × AC
2q
\ AB2 + BC2 = AC2 Hence proved.

This contradicts the given fact that 3 is 33. To conduct Sports Day activities, in your
irrational. rectangular shaped school ground ABCD,

Hence, ( 5 + 2 3 ) is an irrational number. lines have been drawn with chalk powder at
a distance of 1 m each. 100 flower pots have
OR been placed at a distance of 1 m from each
Let the number of columns be x. other along AD, as shown in Fig. 5. Niharika
Then, x is the largest number, which should 1
runs th the distance AD on the 2nd line and
divide both 612 and 48. 4
612 = 48 × 12 + 36 1
posts a green flag. Preet runs th the distance
48 = 36 × 1 + 12 5
36 = 12 × 3 + 0 AD on the eighth line and posts a red flag. 3
Since, HCF of 612 and 48 is x = 12. (i) What is the distance between the two flags?
Thus, 12 columns are required. (ii) If Rashmi has to post a blue flag exactly half
32. Prove that, in a right triangle, the square of the way between the line segment joining the two
hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares flags, where should she post the blue flag ?
D C
of the other two sides. 3
10
Read the following passage carefully and then
answer the questions given at the end. 9
A
Sol. 8

6
E
5

3
B C
2
Given : AB ^ BC
1
Construction : Draw BE ^ AC
A
To Prove : AB2 + BC2 = AC2 B
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Proof : In D AEB and DABC
ÐA = ÐA (Common) Fig. 5
ÐE = ÐB (each 90°) Sol. (i) Considering A as origin (0, 0), AB as X-axis
and AD as Y-axis.
DAEB ~ DABC
Niharika runs in the 2nd line with green flag
 (By AA similarity)
and distance covered (parallel to AD)
AE AB
or, = 1
AB AC
= × 100 = 25 m
4
2
or, AB = AE × AC ....(i)
\ Co-ordinates of green flag are (2, 25) and

Now, in DCEB and DCBA,
label it as P i.e., P(2, 25).
ÐC = ÐC (Common)

Similarly, Preet runs in the eighth line with red
ÐE = ÐB (each 90°)
flag and distance covered (parallel to AD)
DCEB ~ DCBA(By AA
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1
Two obtained lines intersect at point P(4, – 2).

= × 100 = 20 m
5
Hence, Solution of the given equation is x = 4,
y=–2
\ Co-ordinates of red flag are (8, 20) and label

it as Q i.e., Q (8, 20)
SECTION -D

Now, using distance formula, distance between
green flag and flag Question numbers 35 to 40 carry 4 marks each.


2
PQ = ( 8 - 2 ) + ( 20 - 25)
2 35. A two digit number is such that the product
of its digits is 14. If 45 is added to the number;
= 6 2 + ( -5)2 = 36 + 25 the digits interchange their places. Find the


number.4
= 61 m Sol. Let the tens digit be x and ones digit be y.
(ii) Also, Rashmi has to post a blue flag at the Given, xy = 14 ...(i)
mid-point of PQ, therefore by using mid-point The number is 10x + y.
 2 + 8 25 + 20   45 
formula, we have  ,  i.e.,  5,  Given, that when 45 is added to the number
 2 2  2
the digits get interchanged red.

Hence, the blue flag is in the fifth line, at a Hence, 10x + y + 45 = 10y + x
45
distance of i.e., 22.5 m along the direction or, 9x – 9y + 45 = 0
2
or, x – y + 5 = 0 ...(ii)
parallel to AD.
From eqn. (i) and (ii), we get
34. Solve graphically : 2x + 3y = 2, x – 2y = 8 3 14
Sol. Given, x− +5 =0

x
2x + 3y = 2

or, x2 – 14 + 5x = 0
Þ
y = 2 − 2 x
or, x2 + 5x – 14 = 0
3 2

or, x + 7x – 2x – 14 = 0
x 1 4 –2
or, x(x + 7) – 2(x + 7) = 0
y 0 –2 2
or, (x + 7)(x – 2) = 0

and x – 2y = 8
or, x + 7 = 0 and x – 2 = 0
Þ
y = x − 8
or, x = – 7 and x = 2
2
Since, the digits cannot be negative, x = 2
14 14
x 0 8 4
Thus, y = = = 7
x 2
y –4 0 –2
Therefore, number is (10x + y) = 27.
Y
36. If 4 times the 4th term of an A.P. is equal to 18
times the 18th term, then find the 22nd term.
2x
OR
+ 5
3y
= 4
How many terms of the AP : 24, 21, 18, ... must
2
3 be taken so that their sum is 78 ?
C(–2, 2) 2 Sol. Let a be the first term and d be the common
1
E(8,
0) difference of the A.P.
1
X -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
X Then, 4 × a4 = 18 × a18 (Given)
-1 A(1,0)
-2 B(4,–2)
Þ 4(a + 3d) = 18(a + 17d)
8
y=
-3 x-2  [ an = a + (n – 1)d]
Þ
-4 D(–4, 0)
-5
2(a + 3d) = 9(a + 17d)
-6 Þ 2a + 6d = 9a + 153d
Þ 7a = – 147d
Þ a = – 21d
Y1

Plotting the above points and drawing the Þ a + 21d = 0
lines joining them, we get the graph of above Þ a + (22 – 1)d = 0
equations. Þ a22 = 0
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Hence, the 22nd term of the A.P. is 0.

60
Þ
x =
OR 3

Given : 24, 21, 18, ........ are in AP.
= 20 3 m


Here, a = 24, d = 21 – 24 = – 3
Now, in DBCD, ÐD = 90°

n

Sum, Sn = [ 2 a + (n − 1)d ]
tan 30° =
CD
2
BD
n
Þ 78 =
[ 2 × 24 + (n − 1)( −3)] 1
=
h
2 3

20 3
Þ 156 = n(48 – 3n + 3)

20 3
Þ 156 = n(51 – 3n)
Þ
h =
3
Þ 3n2 – 51n + 156 = 0

Þ h = 20 m
Þ 3n2 – 12n – 39n + 156 = 0

Hence, the height of the building = 20 m.
Þ 3n(n – 4) – 39(n – 4) = 0

38. In Fig. 6, DEFG is a square in a triangle ABC
Þ (n – 4)(3n – 39) = 0
right angled at A.4
\ (n – 4) = 0 and (3n – 39) = 0
A

or, n = 4 and n = 13

When n = 4, G F
4

S4 = [ 2 × 24 + ( 4 − 1)( −3)]
2

= 2(48 – 9) B D E C

= 2 × 39 = 78 Fig. 6

When n = 13 Prove that
13 (i) DAGF ~ DDBG

S13 = [ 2 × 24 + (13 − 1)( −3)]
2 (ii) DAGF ~ DEFC
13 OR

= [ 48 + ( −36 )]
2 In an obtuse DABC (∠B is obtuse), AD is
13 perpendicular to CB produced. Then prove that

= × 12 AC2 = AB2 + BC2 + 2BC × BD.
2
Sol. Given, ABC is a triangle in which ÐBAC = 90°
= 78
and DEFG is a square.
Hence, the number of terms n = 4 or n = 13. A
37. The angle of elevation of the top of a building
from the foot of a tower is 30°. The angle of
elevation of the top of the tower from the foot
G F
of the building is 60°. If the tower is 60 m high,
find the height of the building. 4
A
Sol.

C B C
D E
Tower

60 m (i) In DAGF and DDBG,

Building

h ÐAGF = ÐGBD
 (Corresponding angles)
30° 60° ÐGAF = ÐBDG (each 90°)
B
x D So, DAGF ~ DDBG
AB  (By AA similarity)
In DABD, tan 60° =
BD  Hence Proved.
60
(ii) In DAGF and DEFC,
3 = ÐAFG = ÐFCE

x
 (Corresponding angles)
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ÐGAF = ÐCEF (each 90°) 1

= πh r12 + r22 + r1r2 
3 
So, DAGF ~ DEFC
 (By AA similarity)
Given, r1 = 10 cm, r2 = 20 cm and h = 21 cm
 Hence Proved. \ Volume

OR 1 22

= × × 21 × [(10 )2 + ( 20 )2 + 10 × 20]
A 3 7
= 22[100 + 400 + 200]
= 22 × 700
= 15400 cm3
= 15400 liters

1000
 ( 1000 cm3 = 1 liter)
= 15.4 liters
D B C
\ Total cost of milk = 15.4 × ` 40
Given : An obtuse triangle ABC, obtuse-angled = ` 616
at B and AD is perpendicular to CB produced. Hence, the cost of milk which can completely
To Prove : AC2 = AB2 + BC2 + 2BC × BD fill the bucket at the rate of ` 40 per liter is ` 616.
Proof : Since, DADB is a right triangle, right OR
angled at D. Given,
\ Pythagoras theorem, we have Total height of the solid = 9.5 cm
AB2 = AD2 + DB2 ...(i) Radius of the cone = Radius of the hemisphere
Again, DADC is a right triangle, right angled at D. = r = 3.5 cm
\ AC2 = AD2 + DC2 Radius of the hemisphere = Hight of the
 (By Pythagoras Theorem) hemisphere
Þ AC = AD2 + (DB + BC)2
2
= 3.5 cm
Þ AC2 = AD2 + DB2 + BC2 + 2DB × BC Height of cone, h
Þ AC2 = AB2 + BC2 + 2DB × BC = Total height of the solid – Height of
 [Using eqn. (i)] hemisphere
 Hence Proved. = (9.5 – 3.5) cm
39. An open metal bucket is in the shape of a = 6 cm
frustum of cone of height 21 cm with radii of Volume of solid = Volume of cone
its lower and upper ends are 10 cm and 20 cm + Volume of hemisphere
respectively. Find the cost of milk which can 1 2 2
completely fill the bucket at the rate of `40 per
= πr h + πr 3
3 3
litre.4
1 2
OR
= πr ( h + 2r )
3
A solid is in the shape of a cone surmounted 1 22
on a hemisphere. The radius of each of them
= × × ( 3.5)2 × ( 6 + 2 × 3.5)
3 7
being 3.5 cm and the total height of the solid is
9.5 cm. Find the volume of the solid. 1 22

= × × 3.5 × 3.5 × ( 6 + 7 )
3 7
Sol. 20cm
1 22

= × × 3.5 × 3.5 × 13
3 7
1
21cm
= × 22 × 0.5 × 3.5 × 13
3
500.5

= = 166.83 cm3
 3
10cm (Approx.)

Let r1 and r2 be the radii of two circular ends Hence, the volume of the solid is 166.83 cm3.
and h be the height of frustum, then volume.
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40. Find the mean of the following data : 4

Frequency 20 35 52 44 38 31
Classes 0 – 20 20 – 40 40 – 60 60 – 80 80 – 100 100 – 120
Sol.

xi − a
C.I. Frequency (fi) xi ui = fi ui
h

0-20 20 10 –3 – 60
20-40 35 30 –2 – 70
40-60 52 50 –1 – 52
60-80 44 70 = a 0 0
80-100 38 90 1 38
100-120 31 110 2 62

Sfi = 220 Sfi ui = – 82

Let a = Assumed mean = 70,
Σfi ui

Mean, x = a+ ×h
Σfi
( − 82 )
= 70 + × 20

220

= 70 − 82

11

= 70 – 7.45 = 62.55.

Delhi Set-II Code No. 30/1/2

(c) x2 – 3x – 10 (d) x2 + 3x + 10
SECTION - A Sol. Correct Option : (c)
Nos. 1 to 10 are multiple choice questions. Select the Explanation :
correct option.
Sum of zeroes = 3 and product of zeroes = – 10
8. The area of a triangle with vertices A(5, 0),
Quadratic polynomial = x2 – (sum of zeroes)x
B(8, 0) and C(8, 4) in square units is 1
+ product of zeroes
(a) 20 (b) 12
\ Quadratic polynomial is x2 – 3x – 10.
(c) 6 (d) 16
10. From an external point Q, the length of tangent
Sol. Correct Option : (c) to a circle is 12 cm and the distance of Q from the
Explanation : centre of circle is 13 cm. The radius of circle (in
Area of the triangle formed by the given points cm) is 1
A(5, 0), B(8, 0) and C(8, 4) (a) 10 (b) 5
1 (c) 12 (d) 7

= [ 5( 0 − 4 ) + 8( 4 − 0 ) + 8( 0 − 0 )]
2 Sol. Correct Option : (b)

= 1 ( −20 + 32 + 0 ) Explanation :
2

= 1 × 12
2 O
= 6 sq. units 13c
m
9. The sum and product of the zeroes of a quadratic
polynomial are 3 and – 10 respectively. The Q
quadratic polynomial is 1 P 12cm

(a) x2 – 3x + 10 (b) x2 + 3x – 10
Let O be the centre of the circle.
Mathematics (Basic) (Solved Paper - 2020) [ 667
Given that, OQ = 13 cm and PQ = 12 cm 26. A road which is 7 m wide surrounds a circular
We know that, the radius is perpendicular to park whose circumference is 88 m. Find the
the tangent at the point of contact. area of the road. 2
\ OP ^ PQ Sol. Given,
In DOPQ, using pythagoras theorem, Circumference of a circular park = 88 m
OP2 + PQ2 = OQ2 Width of a road = 7 m
or, OP2 + 122 = 132 Since, circumference = 2pr
or, OP2 = 132 – 122 \ 88 = 2pr
or, OP2 = 169 – 144 88 88 × 7

or, r = = = 2 × 7 = 14 m
or, OP2 = 25 2 π 2 × 22
or, OP = 5 cm \ Inner radius of the park (r) = 14 m
Question numbers 11 to 15, Fill in the blanks. Outer radius of the park including the road (R)
15. The value of sin265° + sin225° is .............. . 1 = width + r
Sol. 1 = 7 + 14
Explanation : = 21 m
sin265° + sin225° Area of the road = p(R2 – r2)
= sin265° + {sin 25°}2 = p(R + r)(R – r)
= sin265° + {sin (90° – 65°)}2  [ a2 – b2 = (a + b)(a – b)]
= sin265° + cos265° [ sin(90° – q)= cos q]
=
22
( 21 + 14 )( 21 − 14 )
= 1 [ sin2q + cos2q = 1] 7
Question numbers 16 to 20 answer the following. 22

= × 35 × 7
20. DABC is isosceles with AC = BC. If AB2 = 7
2AC2, then find the measure of ∠C. 1 = 770 m2

2 2
Sol. Given, AB = 2AC Hence, the area of the road is 770 m2.

Þ AB2 = AC2 + AC2
Þ AB2 = BC2 + AC2 SECTION - C

( Given, BC = AC) Question numbers 27 to 34 carry 3 marks each.
A
32. Prove that the tangent at any point of a circle
is perpendicular to the radius through the
point of contact. 3
Sol. Given, a circle with center O and tangent at P.
C B
To prove : OP ^ PQ
Constant : Extend OR to Q, at AB

It satisfies the pythagoras theorem.
Proof : we have

So, according to converse of Pythagoras
theorem, DABC is a right angle triangle and ÐC OP = OR (radius)

= 90°. OQ = OR + RQ
Clearly OQ > OR
SECTION - B \ OQ > OP
Question numbers 21 to 26 carry 2 marks each.
24. Divide the polynomial (9x2 + 12x + 10) by
(3x + 2) and write the quotient and the O
remainder.2
3x + 2
Sol.
3x + 2 9x2 + 12x + 10 Q
9x2 + 6x P
– –
The shortest line joining a point to any point on
6x + 10
given line is ^r to that line.
6x + 4
– –
Þ OP ^ AB
6
or OP ^ PQ Hence Proved.

Hence, quotient = (3x + 2) and remainder = 6
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33. A right triangle ABC, right angled at A, is

= – 7
circumscribing a circle. If AB = 6 cm and BC
= −7

= 10 cm, find the radius of the circle. 3 1
Sol. In right angle triangle ABC,  Coefficient of x 
BC2 = AB2 + AC2 = − 
2 

 Coefficient of x 
(By Pythagoras theorem)
C
Product of zeores = ab

= (– 2)(– 5)

= 10
10cm = 10

8 cm 1
r O
r
= Contant term 2

Coefficient of x
A B
6cm Hence Verified.
2 2 2

or, AC = BC – AB
= 102 – 62 = 100 – 36 = 64
SECTION - D

\ AC = 8 cm Question numbers 35 to 40 carry 4 marks each.

Now, join OA, OB and OC. 40. The difference of two natural numbers is 5

ar(DABC) = ar(DAOB) + ar(DAOC) and the difference of their reciprocals is 1 .
+ ar(DBOC) 10
1  1  1  Find the numbers. 4
Þ 1 × 6 × 8 =  × 6 × r  +  × 8 × r  +  × 10 × r 

2  2   2   2  Sol. Given, difference of two natural numbers is 5.
Let the x, (x + 5) are two natural numbers.
[ Area of triangle = 1 × base
2 Reciprocals of the numbers are 1 and
1
.
x x+5
× height and r = radius of circle]
Þ 24 = 3r + 4r + 5r
According to question,
Þ 12r = 24 1
−
1
= 1
Þ r = 2 cm
x x + 5 10
34. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 x+5−x
Þ = 1
+ 7x + 10, and verify the relationship between x( x + 5) 10
the zeroes and the coefficients. 3
Sol. Let p(x) = x2 + 7x + 10 Þ 2
5
= 1
x + 5 x 10
For zeroes of polynomial put p(x) = 0. 2

Þ x + 5x – 50 = 0
\ x2 + 7x + 10 = 0
2
By splitting the middle term, we get
x + 5x + 2x + 10 = 0
Þ x2 + 10x – 5x – 50 = 0

x(x + 5) + 2(x + 5) = 0

Þ x(x+ 10) – 5(x – 10) = 0
(x + 5) (x + 2) = 0

Þ (x+ 10)(x – 5) = 0
So, x = – 2, – 5
Therefore, a = – 2 and b = – 5 are the zeroes of
Þ x = 5 and x = – 10
the given polynomial.
But given two numbers are natural numbers.
Verification : Therefore, x = 5
Sum of zeroes = a + b
Here, the required natural numbers are x = 5 and
x + 5 = 5 + 5 =10.
= – 2 + (– 5)

Delhi Set-III Code No. 30/1/3

(a) 30° (b) 45°
SECTION - A (c) 60° (d) 90°
Nos. 1 to 10 are multiple choice questions. Select the Sol. Correct Option : (b)
correct option.
Explanation :
8. QP is a tangent to a circle with centre O at
We know that, the radius and tangent are
a point P on the circle. If DOPQ is isosceles,
perpendicular at their point of contact.
then ∠OQP equals. 1
Mathematics (Basic) (Solved Paper - 2020) [ 669
P Q
\ tan q = 5

12
A

O
5k


Now, in isosceles triangle POQ B 12 k C
2 2 2
ÐPOQ + ÐOPQ + ÐOQP = 180° In DABC,
AC = AB + BC

Þ 2ÐOQP + 90° = 180°
= (5k)2 + (12k)2

(Equal sides subtend equal angles)
= 25k2 + 144k2

Þ ÐOQP = 45°
= 169k2

9. If a and b are the zeroes of the polynomial x2 +
\ AC = 13k
1 1 5k 5
2x + 1, then + is equal to : 1
So, sin q = =
α β 13k 13
(a) – 2 (b) 2 Where, k ¹ 0
(c) 0 (d) 1 Question numbers 16 to 20 answer the following.
Sol. Correct Option : (a) 20. The areas of two similar triangles ABC and
Explanation : PQR are 25 cm2 and 49 cm2 respectively. If QR
= 9.8 cm, find BC. 1
Given, a and b are the zeroes of polynomial x2
+ 2x + 1. Sol. It is same as question 20 of outside Delhi set-III

\ Sum of zeroes, (a + b) = − 2 = −2
SECTION - B
1
1 Question numbers 21 to 26 carry 2 marks each.

and product of zeroes, (ab) = =1 24. The radii of two circles are 19 cm and 9 cm
1
respectively. Find the radius of a circle which
1 1 α+β

Now, + = has circumference equal to sum of their
α β αβ
circumferences.2
2 Sol. Given that,
= –
1 Radius of 1st circle (r1) = 9 cm
= – 2 Radius of 2nd circle (r2) = 19 cm
10. The coordinates of a point A on y-axis, at a Let the radius of required circle be r cm.
distance of 4 units from x-axis and below it, are According to question,
Circumference of required circle
1
= Sum of circumference of two circles
(a) (4, 0) (b) (0, 4)
i.e., 2pr = 2pr1 + 2pr2
(c) (– 4, 0) (d) (0, – 4)
Þ 2pr = 2p(r1 + r2)
Sol. Correct Option : (d) Þ r = r1 + r2
Explanation : Þ r = 9 + 19
Because the point is 4 units down the x-axis i.e., Þ r = 28 cm.
ordinate is – 4 and on y-axis abscissa is 0. So, the Hence, radius of required circle is 28 cm.
coordinates of point A is (0, – 4).
25. Divide the polynomial 16x2 + 24x + 15 by
Question numbers 11 to 15, Fill in the blanks. (4x + 3) and write the quotient and the
12 remainder.2
15. If cot q = , then the value of sin q is ....... . 1
5 4x + 3
Sol.
4x + 3 16x2 + 24x + 15
Sol. 5
16x2 + 12x
13 – –
Explanation : 12x + 15
cot q = 12
12x + 9

Given, – –
5
6

Hence, quotient = 4x + 3 and remainder = 6
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26. If tangents PA and PB drawn from an external

= 7
point P to a circle with centre O are inclined to 6
each other at an angle of 80°, then find ∠POA.
= – ( coefficient of x2)
2 coefficient of x
Sol. Given that, PA and PB are tangents. and Product of zeroes = ab

A
 3  1 
=    − 
 2  3 

P 80° = − 1
O 2

= constant term2
coefficient of x
 Hence Verified.
B
33. Three horses are tied each with 7 m long rope

 PA and PB are the tangents at three corners of a triangular field having
\ PO will be angle bisector of ∠P
sides 20 m, 34 m and 42 m. Find the area of the

Hence, ∠APO = 40° plot which can be grazed by the horses. 3

Now, in ∆APO, Sol. Let ÐA = q1, ÐB = q2 and ÐC = q3
A
∠P + ∠APO + ∠POA = 180°

7
90° + 40° + ∠POA = 180°


or, ∠POA = 50°

42


m
20

m
SECTION - C
 
7

7
Question numbers 27 to 34 carry 3 marks each. B C
7 7
32. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 34m
6x2 – 3 – 7x and verify the relationship between
We have,
the zeroes and the coefficients. 3
r = 7 m, a = 34 m, b = 42 m and c = 20 m
Sol. Given, quadratic polynomial :
(where, BC = a, AC = b and AB = c)
p(x) = 6x2 – 3 – 7x
Now, area which can be grazed by the horses
for zeroes of polynomial, put p(x) = 0
= sum of the areas of three sectors with central
\ 6x2 – 7x – 3 = 0 angles q1 , q2 and q3 each with radius (r) = 7 m
2 2 2
By splitting the middle term, = πr θ1 + πr θ2 + πr θ3

6x2 – 9x + 2x – 3 = 0 360° 360° 360°
2
3x(2x – 3) + 1(2x – 3) = 0 = πr ( θ1 + θ2 + θ3 )

(2x – 3) (3x + 1) = 0 360°
2
\ 2x – 3 = 0 and 3x + 1 = 0 = πr × 180°

360°

or, x = 3 and x = − 1
2 3  [ q1 + q2 + q3 = 180° angle
3 1  sum property of a triangle]
Therefore, a =
and b = − are the zeroes of 2
2 3 = ≠r

2
the given polynomial.
Verification : 22 1

= × × ( 7 )2
Sum of zeroes = a + b 7 2

3  1 22 1

= × ×7×7
= + −
2  3  7 2
= 77 m2
= 3 − 1
Hence, the area grazed by the horses is 77 m2
2 3
34. Prove that the tangents drawn at the end
= 9 − 2 points of a diameter of a circle are parallel. 3
6
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C D
Sol. A

Daily expenses = ` 4200
x

Given, tour extended for 3 days.

Hence, total number of days
O

= (x + 3) days
4200
\
Daily expenses = `
( x + 3)

E B F According to question.
4200 4200
Let AB be the diameter of a given circle and let − = 70
CD and EF be the tangents drawn to the circle x x+3
at A and B respectively. 1 1 
Þ 4200  −  = 70
AB ^ CD and AB ^ EF  x x + 3 
\ ÐCAB = 90° and ÐABF = 90°
x + 3 − x
ÐCAB = ÐABF Þ 60   = 1
 x( x + 3 ) 
and ÐABE = ÐBAD
ÐCAB and ÐABF also ÐABE and ÐBAD are Þ 180 = x2 + 3x
alternate interior angles. Þ x2 + 3x – 180 = 0
2
\ CD  EF Hence proved. Þ x + 15x – 12x – 180 = 0
Þ x(x + 15) – 12(x + 15) = 0
SECTION - D Þ (x + 15)(x – 12) = 0
Question numbers 35 to 40 carry 4 marks each. \ x + 15 = 0 and x – 12 = 0
40. A person on tour has ` 4200 for his expenses. or, x = – 15 and x = 12
If he extends his tour for 3 days, he has to cut Since, x cannot be negative.
down his daily expenses by ` 70. Find the So, x = 12
original duration of the tour. 4
Thus, the original duration of the tour is 12
Sol. Let the original duration of tour be x days. days.
Amount with the person is ` 4200.
Outside Delhi Set-I Code No. 430/1/1
Explanation :
SECTION - A Cumulative frequency is defined as a running
Nos. 1 to 10 are multiple choice questions. Select the total of frequencies. It is helpful in finding the
correct option. mean, median and mode.
1. HCF of two numbers is 27 and their LCM is 3. In Fig. 1, O is the centre of circle. PQ is a chord
162. If one of the numbers is 54, then the other and PT is tangent at P which makes an angle
number is 1 of 50° with PQ. ÐPOQ is 1
(a) 36 (b) 35 (a) 130° (b) 90°
(c) 9 (d) 81 (c) 100° (d) 75°
Sol. Correct Option : (d), Q
Explanation : T
50°
Let y be the second number.
Since, product of two numbers = LCM × HCF P O
Therefore, 54 × y = 162 × 27
162 × 27

or, y = = 81
54
2. The cumulative frequency table is useful in Figure-1
determining1 Sol. Correct Option : (c),
(a) Mean (b) Median Explanation :
(c) Mode (d) All of these Since, ÐOPT = 90°
Sol. Correct Option : (d), [angle between radius and tangent]
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Q 6. If one zero of the polynomial (3x2 + 8x + k) is

T the reciprocal of the other, then value of k is 1
50° (a) 3 (b) –3
1
P O (c) (d) − 1
3 3
ol. Correct Option : (a),
S
Explanation :
\ ÐOPQ = 90° – 50° = 40° 1
Let the zeroes be a and
.
Also, OP = OQ [Radii of a circle] a
Þ ÐOPQ = ÐOQP = 40° 1 constant
Product of zeroes = α.
=
[Equal opposite sides have equal opposite α coefficient of x 2
angles]

or, 1 = k
\ ÐPOQ = 180° – ÐOPQ – ÐOQP 3
[angle sum properly of a triangle]
or, k = 3
= 180° – 40° – 40° 23
7. The decimal expansion of will
= 100° 2 5 × 52
4. 2 3 is 1 terminate after how many places of decimal ?1
(a) an integer (b) a rational number (a) 2 (b) 4
(c) an irrational number (c) 5 (d) 1
(d) a whole number Sol. Correct Option : (c),
Sol. Correct Option : (c), Explanation :
Explanation : 23 = 23 × 53
Let us assume that 2 3 is a rational number = 2 × 52
5
2 5 × 5 2 × 53
r = 235× 125
2
2 ×5
i.e., 2 3 =r
2875
r
= ( )5

or, 3 = 10
2
Now, we know that 3 is an irrational number.
= 2875

100000
So, r has to be irrational to make the equation
2
= 0.02875

Hence, 23 will terminate after 5 decimal
true. This is a contradiction to our assumption.
2 × 52
5

Thus, our assumption is wrong and 2 3 is an

places.
irrational number. 8. The maximum number of zeroes a cubic
uestion numbers 5 to 10 carry 2 marks each.
Q polynomial can have, is  1
5. Two coins are tossed simultaneously. The (a) 1 (b) 4
probability of getting at most one head is 1 (c) 2 (d) 3
1 1 Sol. Correct Option : (d),
(a) (b)
4 2 Explanation : A cubic polynomial has maximum
2 3 3 of zeroes because its degree is 3.
(c) (d)
3 4 9. The distance of the point (–12, 5) from the
Sol. Correct Option : (d), origin is 1
Explanation : (a) 12 (b) 5
Total outcomes = {HH, HT, TH, TT} i.e., n(S) = (c) 13 (d) 169
4 Sol. Correct Option : (c),
Favourable outcomes = {HT, TH, TT} i.e., n(E) Explanation : Since, the distance between the
=3 origin and the point (x, y) is x2 + y2 .
\ Probability of getting at most 1 head,

Therefore, the distance between the origin and
n( E) 3

P(E) = = point (– 12, 5)
n(S) 4

= ( −12 )2 + ( 5)2
Mathematics (Basic) (Solved Paper - 2020) [ 673

= 144 + 25 1

= ×4×6
2

= 169

= 12 sq. units
= 13 units
OR
10. If the centre of a circle is (3, 5) and end points

(3, 5)
of a diameter are (4, 7) and (2, y), then the value
2 P 1
of y is 1
A(1, 3) B(4, 6)
(a) 3 (b) –3
(c) 7 (d) 4
Explanation : Let point P divides the line
Sol. Correct Option : (a), segment joining the points A(1, 3) and B(4, 6) in
the ratio 2 : 1.
Explanation :

Then,
 2 × 4 + 1×1 2 × 6 + 1× 3 

coordinates of P =  ,
A O B  2+1 2 + 1 
(4, 7) (3, 5) (2, y)
[By section formula]
 8 + 1 12 + 3 
=  ,

 3 3 

Since, centre is the mid-point of end points of
the diameter.  9 15 
=  , 
3 3 
4+2 7+y

\ centre =  ,
 2 2  = (3, 5)
12. Value of the roots of the quadratic equation,
 7+y

or, (3, 5) =  3, x2 – x – 6 = 0 are ............ . 1
 2 
Sol. 3 and – 2

On comparing both the sides, we get Explanation :
7+y

5 = x2 – x – 6 = 0
2
x2 – 3x + 2x – 6 = 0
or, 7 + y = 10 x(x – 3) + 2(x – 3) = 0
or, y = 3 (x – 3)(x + 2) = 0
Question numbers 11 to 20 carry 3 marks each. \ x = 3 or x = – 2
11. The area of triangle formed with the origin 5
and the points (4, 0) and (0, 6) is .............. . 1 13. If sin q = , then the value of tan q is ..............
13
OR .1
The co-ordinate of the point dividing the line
segment joining the points A(1, 3) and B(4, 6) Sol. 5
12
in the ratio 2 : 1 is ................ . 1

Explanation :
Sol. 12 sq. units
Opposite side
Explanation : Given, sin q =

Hypotenuse
1
Area of DOAB =
× base × height
2

Hypotenuse = 13k
Opposite
B (0, 6)
Side = 5k

x

Using Pythagoras theorem,

x2 + (5k)2 = (13k)2
x–axis
O A (4, 0)
or, x2 = 169k2 – 25k2
(0, 0)
or, x2 = 144k2
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or, x = 12k [Where k ¹ 0]
Ð POQ = 30°, then find the areas of shaded
Opposite side 5k
Hence, tan q =
= region. 1
x 12 k

5 Q
\
tan q = B
12
14. The value of the (tan2 60° + sin2 45°) is .................
O 30°
.  1
Sol. 7 A
2 P

Explanation : Figure-2
Sol.
2 Q
( 3)  1 
2

tan2 60° + sin2 45° = + 
 2
3.5cm B
1 7 O 30°

= 3 + =
2 2 A
7cm
15. The corresponding sides of two similar
triangles are in the ratio 3 : 4, then the ratios of P
the areas of triangles is .......................... . 1 θ
Area of shaded region = π  R − r 
2 2

Sol. 9 : 16 360°
Explanation : 22 2 30°
= 7 − ( 3.5)2 
Given, ratio of corresponding sides of two
7  360°
similar triangles 22 1
= (7 + 3.5)(7 − 3.5) ×
3 7
12
=
4
22 1
= × 10.5 × 3.5 ×

Therefore,
7 12
Area of triangle 1
= 9.625 cm2
Area of triangle 2

18. A card is drawn at random from a well
( corresponding side of triangle 1)2 shuffled deck of 52 playing cards. What is the
= 2 probability of getting a black king ? 1
( corresponding side of triangle 2)
2
Sol. Total number of cards = 52
3 9
=   = Number of black kings = 2
 4  16 2 1
\ Probability of getting a black king =
=
16. Find the value of (cos 48° – sin 42°). 1 52 26
OR 19. A ladder 25 m long just reaches the top of a
Evaluate : (tan 23°) × (tan 67°) building 24 m high from the ground. What is
Sol. cos 48° – sin 42° = cos 48° – sin (90° – 48°) the distance of the foot of ladder from the base
= cos 48° – cos 48° of the building ? 1
[ sin (90° – q) = cos q] Sol. Let AB be the building and CB be the ladder.
= 0 Then, AB = 24 m, CB = 25 m
OR and ÐCAB = 90°
B
tan 23° × tan 67° = tan 23° × tan (90° – 23°)
= tan 23° × cot 23°
[ tan (90° – q) = cot q] r
dde
1 25 m La 24 m
= tan 23° ×

tan 23°

= 1
 and AB
17. In figure–2, PQ  are two arcs C A
of concentric circles of radii 7 cm and
By Pythagoras Theorem,
3·5 cm respectively, with centre O. If
CB2 = AB2 + CA2
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or, CA2 = CB2 – AB2 OR
= 252 – 242 The total number of all possible outcomes = 62

= 625 – 576 = 36
= 49
(i) Even number on both dice
or, CA = 7 m
= {(2, 2), (2, 4), (2, 6), (4, 2), (4, 4), (4, 6), (6, 2), (6, 4),
Hence, the distance of the foot of ladder from (6, 6)}
the building is 7 m.
Number of favourable outcomes = 9
20. If 3k – 2, 4k – 6 and k + 2 are three consecutive \ (getting an even number on both dice)

terms of A.P., then find the value of k. 1 9 1

= =
Sol. To be term of an A.P. the difference between 36 4
two consecutive terms must be the same. (ii) The sum of two numbers more than 9
So, if 3k – 2, 4k – 6 and k + 2 are terms of an A.P., = {(4, 6), (5, 5), (5, 6), (6, 4), 6, 5), (6, 6)}
then Number of favourable outcomes = 6
then, 4k – 6 – (3k – 2) = k + 2 – (4k – 6) \ P(getting sum of two numbers more than 9)
or, 4k – 6 – 3k + 2 = k + 2 – 4k + 6 6 1

= =
or, k – 4 = 8 – 3k 36 6
or, 4k = 12 23. Two concentric circles are of radii 5 cm and
or, k = 3 3 cm. Find the length of the chord of larger
Hence, the value of k is 3. circle which touches the smaller circle. 2
Sol. Let O be the centre of the
SECTION - B two concentric circle of radii
5 cm and 3 cm, respectively. Let AB be a chord
Question numbers 21 to 26 carry 2 marks each. of the larger circle toughing the smaller circle
21. In a lottery, there are 10 prizes and 25 blanks. at P.
What is the probability of getting a prize ? 2
Sol. Total number of possible outcomes, n(S) = 10 +
25 = 35
Total number of prizes, n(E) = 10 O
3 cm
Probability of getting a prize 5 cm
n( E) A B

= P
n(S)

10 2

= =
Then, AP = PB and OP ^ AB
35 7
Applying Pythagoras theorem in DOPA, we

22. In a family of three children, find the have
probability of having at least two boys. 2
OA2 = OP2 + AP2
OR Þ
25 = 9 + AP2
Two dice are tossed simultaneously. Find the Þ
AP2 = 16
probability of getting
Þ
AP = 4 cm
(i) an even number on both dice.
\
AB = 2AP = 8 cm
(ii) the sum of two numbers more than 9.
1 1
Sol. There are three children in family. 24. Prove that : + = 2sec2 q 2
1 + sin θ 1 − sin θ
So, the total number of outcomes = 23 = 8
OR
The number of favourable cases :
1 − tan 2 θ
Atleast two of them are boys means all those Prove that : = cos2 q – sin2 q
1 + tan 2 θ
cases in which we have either 2 or 3 boys.)
The eight combinations are BBB, BBG, BGB, 1 1
Sol. LHS = +
BGG, GBB, GBG, GGB, GGG. 1 + sin θ 1 − sin θ
The probability of having at least two boys (1 − sin θ) + (1 + sin θ)
=
4 1
(1 + sin θ)(1 − sin θ)

= =
8 2
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2  −7  7
=
So, a + b = −   = ...(i)

1 − sin 2 θ  5  5
= 2sec2 q
1

and ab = ...(ii)

= RHS Hence Proved. 5
OR α β α 2 + β2
2
Now, + =
1 − tan θ β α αβ

LHS =
1 + tan 2 θ
( α + β)2 − 2αβ
2
1 − tan θ

=

= αβ
sec 2 θ 2
7 1
1 tan 2 θ  5 − 2× 5

= −

=  
sec 2 θ sec 2 θ 1
sin 2 θ 5

= cos2 θ − × cos2 θ
cos2 θ
[from eqn. (i) and (ii)]
= cos q – sin q 2 2 49 2
−
= RHS Hence Proved.
= 25 1 5
25. The wheel of a motorcycle is of radius 35 cm.
5
How many revolutions are required to travel a
distance of 11 m ? 2 49 − 10
25
Sol. Given, radius of wheel, r = 35 cm
= 1
Circumference of the wheel = 2pr 5
22
= 2 × × 35 39 × 5 39
7
= =
25 5
= 220 cm
28. Draw a line segment of length 7 cm and divide
Distance to be covered = 11 m = 1100 cm it in the ratio 2 : 3. 3
So, number of revolutions required to cover OR
1100 cm
Draw a circle of radius 4 cm and construct the
1100 pair of tangents to the circle from an external

= revolutions
220 point, which is at a distance of 7 cm from its
= 5 revolutions centre.
26. Divide (2x2 – x + 3) by (2 – x) and write the Sol. Same as Q.-28 of Delhi Set-I
quotient and the remainder. 2 29. The minute hand of a clock is 21 cm long.
Sol.
–2x – 3 Calculate the area swept by it and the distance
– x + 2 2x2 – x + 3 travelled by tip in 20 minutes. 3
2
2x – 4x Sol. Minute hand completes full circle in one hour.
– +
3x + 3 So, angle swept by minute hand in 1 hour (i.e.,
3x – 6 60 minutes) = 360°
– +
\ Angle swept by minute hand in 1 minute
9
360°

Quotient = – 2x – 3 and remainder = 9 = = 6°

60°
SECTION -C
Angle swept by minute hand in 20 minutes

= 6° × 20 = 120°
Question numbers 27 to 34 carry 3 marks each.

Hence, q = 120°, r = 21 cm
27. If a and b are the zeroes of the polynomial f(x)
α β
Area swept by minute hand
= 5x2 – 7x + 1 then find the value of  +  .3
= Area of sector
β α
θ
Sol. Since, a and b are the zeroes of the quadratic
= × πr 2
360°
polynomial f(x) = 5x2 – 7x + 1
120° 22

= × × ( 21)2
360° 7
Mathematics (Basic) (Solved Paper - 2020) [ 677
1 22 \
p2 = 9r2

= × × 21 × 21
3 7
or, 3q2 = 9r2
= 462 cm2

or, q2 = 3r2
2

Distance travelled by minute hand
or, q is divisible by 3.
 θ  \ q is divisible by 3.
...(ii)
= 2 πr 
 [Arc length]
From eqn. (i) and (ii), p and q are divisible by 3,
 360° 
which contradicts the fact the p and q are co-
22 120° primes.

= 2 × × 21 ×
7 360°
Hence, our assumption is wrong.
1 \ 3 is an irrational number.

= 2 × 22 × 3 ×

3
OR
= 44 cm Since, 1032 > 272
30. If x = 3sin q + 4cos q and y = 3cos q – 4sin q On applying Euclid’s division algorithm, we
then prove that x2 + y2 = 25. 3 get
OR 1032 = 272 × 3 + 216
If sin q + sin2 q = 1; then prove that cos2 q + 272 = 216 × 1 + 56
cos4 q = 1.
216 = 56 × 3 + 48
Sol. Given, x = 3sin q + 4cos q
56 = 48 × 1 + 8
and y = 3cos q – 4sin q
\ x2 + y2 = (3sin q + 4cos q)2 + (3cos q – 4sin 48 = 8 × 6 + 0
q)2 Since, remainder comes to be 0. Hence, the
= (9sin2 q + 16cos2 q + 24sin q cos q) HCF is same as divisor, which is 8.
+ (9cos2q + 16sin2q – 24sinq cosq) 32. In a rectangle ABCD, P is any interior point.
= 9(sin2q + cos2q) + 16(sin2q + cos2q) Then prove that PA2 + PC2 = PB2 + PD2. 3
= 9 + 16 [ sin2q + cos2q = 1] Sol. Given : P is any point in the interior of rectangle
ABCD.
= 25 Hence Proved.
To Prove : PA2 + PC2 = PB2 + PD2
OR

Þ sin q + (1 – cos2 q) = 1 Construction : Draw a line parallel to AB and
Þ sin q – cos2 q = 0 CD.
Þ sin q = cos2 q A B
Squaring both sides, we get
sin2 q = cos4 q M N
or, 1 – cos2 q = cos4 q P
or, cos q + cos2 q = 1 Hence Proved.
4
D C
31. Prove that 3 is an irrational number. 3
Proof : AB | | MN and AM | | BN, Also, A = 90°
OR \ ABNM is rectangle.
Using Euclid’s algorithm, find the HCF of 272 Also, MNCD is a rectangle.
and 1032.
Here, PM ^r AD and PN ^r BC
Sol. Let 3 be a rational number
and AM = BN and MD = NC ...(i)
p Now, in DAMP,
\ 3 = , where p and q are co-prime integers and

q AP2 = AM2 + MP2 ...(ii)
q¹0 In DPMD, PD2 = MP2 + MD2 ...(iii)

On squaring both sides, we get In DPNB, PB2 = PN2 + BN2 ...(iv)
p2 In DPNC, PC2 = PN2 + NC2 ...(v)

3 =
q2 \ PA2 + PC2 = AM2 + MP2 + PN2 + NC2

or, p2 = 3q2 [From eqn. (ii) and (v)]
2
 p is divisible by 3. = BN2 + MP2 + PN2 + MD2
\ p is divisible by 3.
...(i) [From eqn. (i)]

Let p = 3r for some positive integer r. = (BN2 + PN2) + (MP2 + MD2)
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= PB2 + PD2

and AC = ( 3 − 9 )2 + ( 4 − 4 )2

[From eqn. (iii) & (iv)]
 Hence Proved. = 36 + 0

33. In a classroom, 4 friends are seated at the
= 6 units
points A, B, C, and D as shown in Fig. -3,
DB = ( 6 − 6 ) 2 + (1 − 7 ) 2
Champa and Chameli walk into the class and
after observing for a few minutes Champa = 0 + 36
asks Chameli, ‘Don’t you think ABCD is a
= 6 units
square ?’ Chameli disagrees. Using distance
formula, find which of them is correct. 3 \ AC = DB
10 Hence, ABCD is a square and Champa is right.
9 34. Solve graphically : 3
8 2x – 3y + 13 = 0; 3x – 2y + 12 = 0
B Sol. Given equations :
7
2x – 3y + 13 = 0
6 3x – 2y + 12 = 0
Rows

5 2x – 3y = – 13
Þ y = 2 x + 13
A C
4
3
3
x 0 – 6.5 1
2
D
y 4.3 0 5
1
and 3x – 2y = – 12
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Þ y = 3x + 12

Columus 2
Figure-3 x 0 –4 –2
Sol. Coordinates of points A, B, C, D are : y 6 0 3
A(3, 4), B(6, 7), C(9, 4) and D(6, 1)
These lines intersect each other at point (– 2, 3)
Using distance formula,
Hence, x = – 2 and y = 3.
2 2

d = | ( x 2 − x1 ) + ( y 2 − y1 ) | Y =
0
12
+
2y

AB = | ( 3 − 6 )2 + ( 4 − 7 )2 | 3x
-
0
8 3=
+1
= | 9 + 9 |
y
7
)2
x-3
6 ,6
C(0
=
| 18 | = 3 2 units 5
4 A(0, 4.3)
P(-2, 3)

BC = ( 6 − 9 )2 + ( 7 − 4 )2
3
. 5 , 0) 2
6
B(- D(0, -4) 1
=
9+9 X' -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
X

= 18 = 3 2 units -1
-2
-3

CD = ( 9 − 6 )2 + ( 4 − 1)2 -4
-5
=
9+9 -6
-7
=
18 = 3 2 units -8

DA = ( 6 − 3 ) 2 + (1 − 4 ) 2 Y'

=
9+9
SECTION -D
=
18 = 3 2 units
Question numbers 35 to 40 carry 4 marks each.

Since, AB = BC = CD = DA
35. The product of two consecutive positive
= 3 2 unit integers is 306. Find the integers. 4
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Sol. Let two consecutive positive integers be x and or, (n + 12) (n – 10) = 0
x + 1. or, n = 10 or n = –12
According to question, [neglecting because n can’t be negative]
Product of x and (x + 1) = 306 \   n = 10
i.e., x(x + 1) = 306 Hence, 10 terms must be taken to get the sum
2
or, x + x – 306 = 0 120.
or, x2 + 18x – 17x – 306 = 0 37. A person standing on the bank of a river
or, x(x + 18) –17(x + 18) = 0 observes that the angle of elevation of the
or, (x + 18)(x – 17) = 0 top of a tree standing on opposite bank is 60°.
When he moves 30 m away from the bank, he
or, x = 17 and – 18
finds the angle of elevation to be 30°. Find the
[neglecting-18] height of the tree and width of the river. [Take
Hence, numbers are x = 17 and (x + 1) = 18. 3 = 1.732]4
36. The 17th term of an A.P. is 5 more than twice its
Sol. Let LCD be the tree of height h m. Let B be the
8th term. If 11th term of A.P. is 43; then find its
position bank of the river After moving 30 m
nth term. 4
away from point B.
OR
Let new position of man be A i.e., AB = 30 m
How many terms of A.P. 3, 5, 7, 9, ..... must be
The angles of elevation of the top of the tree
taken to get the sum 120 ?
from point A and B are 30° and 60° respectively,
Sol. Given, i.e., ÐCAD = 30­° and ÐCBD = 60°
Þ a17 = 5 + 2a8 and a11 = 43 Let BC = x m
[Here, a8, a11 and a17 are 8th, 11th and 17th term D
respectively]
Since,
nth term of an A.P., an = a + (n – 1)d,
h
where a = first term
d = common difference
\ a + (17 – 1)d = 5 + 2{a + (8 – 1)d} 30° 60°
A
Þ a + 16d = 5 + 2a + 14d 30 m B x C
Þ 2d – a = 5 ...(i) In right triangle BCD, we have
Also, a + (11 – 1)d = 43 CD

tan 60° =
Þ a + 10d = 43 ...(ii) BC
Solving eqn. (i) and (ii), we get h
Þ
3 =
a = 3 and d = 4 x
th
Hence, n term would be h
Þ
x = ...(i)
an = 3 + (n – 1)4 = 4n – 1 3
OR
In right triangle ACD, we have
Given, A.P. : 3, 5, 7, 9, .................. CD

tan 30° =
First term, a=3 AC
Common difference, d = 2 1 h
Also, given sum, Sn = 120 Þ
=
3 x + 30
n
\
Sn = [ 2 a + (n − 1)d ] Þ
x + 30 = 3h
2
n Þ
x = 3h − 30 ...(ii)

or, 120 = [ 2 × 3 + ( n − 1)2]
2
Comparing eqn. (i) and (ii), we get

or, 240 = n(2n + 4) h
Þ = 3h − 30

or, 120 = n(n + 2) 3
2

or, n + 2n – 120 = 0
Þ h = 3h − 30 3

or, n2 + 12n – 10n – 120 = 0

Þ – 2h = − 30 3

or, n(n + 12) – 10(n + 12) = 0
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Þ h = 15 3 AB BC AC AD
= = =
PQ QR PR PE

= 15 × 1.732


= 25.98 m ...(iii)

Hence, the height of the tree is 25.98 m. 1
ar ( ∆ABC ) × BC × AD
Now, substituting the value of h = 15 3 in eqn.
Now ar ∆PQR = 21
( ) × QR × PE

we get, 2
h  BC   AD 

x =
= 
3  × 
 QR   PE 
15 3

or, x = = BC × BC

3 QR QR
or, x = 15 m ar ( ∆ABC ) BC 2
Hence, width of the river is 15 m. or, ar ( ∆PQR )
= 2
...(iv)
38. Prove that the ratio of the areas of two similar QR
triangles is equal to the ratio of the squares of

their corresponding sides. 4 [from eq. (iii)]
OR
From eq (iii) and eq (iv),
Prove that the length of tangents drawn from ar ( ∆ABC )  AB 
2
 BC 
2
 AC 
2

an external point to a circle are equal. ar ( ∆PQR ) =  PQ  =  QR  =  PR 

     
Sol. Given, ∆ABC ~ ∆PQR
OR
ar ( ∆ABC )  AB 
2
To Prove : ar ∆PQR =  
Given : AP and BP are tangents of circle having
( )  PQ  centre O. ½

2 A
2
 BC   AC 
=   =  

 QR   PR 
P O
Construction : Draw AD ^ BC and PE ^ QR.
Proof : ∆ABC ~ ∆PQR
A P
B

To Prove : AP = BP
Construction : Join OP, AO and BO
Proof : ÐOAP and ÐOBP
OA = OB [Radius of circle]
B D C Q E R OP = OP [Common side]

OAP = OBP = 90°
Þ ÐA = ÐP, ÐB = ÐQ, ÐC = ÐR and
(Radius – tangent angle)
AB BC AC ...(i)
= = DOAP @ DOBP
PQ QR PR

[RHS congruency rule]

[ Similar triangles are equiangular and their AP = BP [CPCT]
corresponding sides are proportional]  Hence Proved.

In ∆ADB and ∆PEQ, 39. From a solid cylinder whose height is 15 cm

ÐB = ÐQ [From (i)] and the diameter is 16 cm, a conical cavity

ÐADB = ÐPEQ [each 90°] of the same height and same diameter is
hollowed out, Find the total surface area of
\
∆ADB ~ ∆PEQ [AA similarity]
remaining solid. (Give your answer in terms
AD AB
or, = ...(ii) of p).4
PE PQ OR



[Corresponding sides of similar triangles] The height of a cone is 10 cm. The cone is

From eqs. (i) and eq. (ii), divided into two parts using a plane parallel
to its base at the middle of its height. Find the
ratio of the volumes of the two parts.
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Sol. Height of cylinder, h = 15 cm 1
π ( 2r1 ) × 10
2
Volume of original cone =
Diameter of cylinder = 16 cm 3
16 40 2
\ Radius of cylinder, r =
= 8 cm = ≠r1 sq. units
2 3

Let slant height of cone be l cm Volume of frustum = Volume of original cone

\ l = r + h cm
2 2 – Volume of cut of cone

= 8 2 + 15 2
= 40 πr12 − 5 πr12
3 3

= 64 + 225
= 35 πr12 sq. units
3

= 289
35πr12 7

\ l = 17 cm Ratio of two parts = =
5πr12 1

T.S.A. of reaming solid = Top area of cylinder

+ C.S.A. of cylinder Hence the ratio of two parts = 7 : 1

+ C.S.A. of conical Vanity
40. The mode of the following frequency
= pr2 + 2prh + prl
distribution is 36. Find the missing frequency
(f). 4
= pr(r + 2h + l)

= p × 8(3 + 2 × 15 + 17)
Class Frequency
= p × 8 × 55
0 - 10 8
T.S.A. of reaming solid = 440p cm2
10 - 20 10
OR 20 - 30 f
A
30 - 40 16
h
40 -50 12
10 cm
r1
50 - 60 6
O' D 60-70 7

Sol. Here, Modal Class = 30 – 40

r2 So, f0 = f, f1 = 16, f2 = 12, l = 30
B O C and h = 10
f1 − f0
Let the radius of cone be r2 and cut of cone r1
 Mode = l + ×h
2 f1 − f0 − f2
Height of the cone = 10 cm
And the height the cone cut off = 5 cm 16 − f
Þ
36 = 30 + × 10
DAOC ~ DAO’D 2 × 16 − f − 12
AO r 10 16 − f
\
= 2= Þ
6 = × 10
AO ' r1 5 20 − f

Þ r2 = 2r1
Þ
120 – 6f = 160 – 10f
Þ
4f = 40
1 2 Þ
f = 10
Volume of cut off cone = πr × 5
1
3
5 2 
= pr1 sq. units
3

Outside Delhi Set-II Code No. 430/1/2

(a) – 3 (b) 3
SECTION - A
(c) 13 (d) − 13
Nos. 1 to 10 are multiple choice questions. Select the 2 2
correct option.
Sol. Correct Option : (c),
8. If a and b are the zeroes of the polynomial 2x2
– 13x + 6, then a + b is equal to 1
Explanation :
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Given, polynomial : 2x2 – 13x + 6

A
2

On comparing it with ax + bx + c, we get

a = 2, b = – 13 and c = 6
B C

Since, given a and b are the zeroes of the R
equation P Q
b O
Thus, sum of zeroes, a + b = −

a
( −13) Perimeter of DABC = AB + BC + AC


= −
2 = AB + BR + RC + AC
13 = (AB + BP) + (CQ + AC)

=
2 [ BD = BQ, CD = CQ, (tangents from external
9. The mid-point of the line-segment AB is P(0, 4). points)]
If the coordinates of B are (– 2, 3) then the co- = AP + AQ
ordinates of A are  1 = 2AP
(a) (2, 5) (b) (– 2, – 5) [ AP = AQ, tangents from external point]
(c) (2, 9) (d) (– 2, 11) \ AB + BC + AC = 2AP

Sol. Correct Option : (a),
or, 5 + 4 + 6 = 2AP

Explanation : 15

or, AP = = 7.5 cm
P(0, 4) 2
A(x, y)
B(–2, 3) Question numbers 11 to 15 Fill in the blanks.

Using mid-point formula, 15. The value of (sin 43° · cos 47° + sin 47° cos 43°)
x−2 is .............. .1

0 =
2 Sol. 1
Þ
x = 2 Explanation :
y+3 sin 43° cos 47° + sin 47° cos 43°

and 4 =
2
= sin 43° cos(cos 90° – 43°) + sin(90° – 43°) cos
Þ
y = 5 43°
\
A(x, y) = A(2, 5)
= sin 43° × sin 43° + cos 43° × cos 43°
10. In Fig. 1, AP, AQ and BC are tangents of the circle [sin (90 – q) = cos q

with centre O. If AB = 5 cm, AC = 6 cm and BC cos (90 – q) = sin q]
= 4 cm, then the length of AP (in cm) is 1 = sin243° + cos243°
A =1
Question numbers 16 to 20, answer the following.

B C 19. In a DPQR, S and T are points on the sides PQ

and PR respectively, such that ST || QR. If PT =
P Q 2 cm and TR = 4 cm, find the ratio of the areas
O of DPST and DPQR.1
Sol. Given, ST || QR, PT = 2 cm and TR = 4 cm
P
Figure-1
(a) 15 (b) 10
2 cm
(c) 9 (d) 7.5 S T
Sol. Correct Option : (d),

Explanation : 4 cm

Q R

In DPST and DPQR,

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A
ÐSPT = ÐQPR (common) 7 cm
ÐPST = ÐPQR

cm
(Corresponding angles) P

10
\ DPST ~ DPQR R
5 cm
(By AA similarity criterion)
We know that, the ratio of areas of two similar
triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their B C
corresponding sides. Q
ar ( ∆PST ) PT 2 22 Since, tangents drawn to a circle from an
\
= = external point are equal.
ar ( ∆PQR )
2
PR ( PT + TR )2
\ AP = AR = 7 cm,
4 4 1 CQ = CR = 5 cm

= = = Now, BP = (AB – AP)
( 2 + 4 )2 36 9 = 10 – 7 = 3 cm

\ BP = BQ = 3 cm
20. Two different coins are tossed simultaneously, \ BC = BQ + QC
What is the probability of getting at least one = 3 + 5 = 8 cm
head ? 1 26. The length of the minute hand of clock is 14
Sol. The sample space, cm. Find the area swept by the minute hand in
S = {(H, H), (H, T), (T, H), (T, T)} 15 minutes. 2
Sol. Minute hand completes full circle degree in 1
\ n(S) = 4 hour.
A is an event (getting at least one head) So, degree swept by minute hand in 1 hour (60
minutes) = 360°
\ A = {(H, T), (T, H), (H, H)} or n(A) = 3
\ Degree swept by minute hand in 1 minute =
Thus, probability of getting at least one head 360°
= 6°
n( A ) 3 60

= =
n(S) 4
and degree swept by minute hand in 15
minutes
SECTION - B
= 6° × 15 = 90°

Hence, q = 90° and r = 14 cm
Question numbers 21 to 26 carry 2 marks each.

Area swept by minute hand = Area of sector
25. A circle is inscribed in a DABC touching AB, θ
BC and AC at P, Q and R respectively. If AB =
= × πr 2
360°
10 cm, AR = 7 cm and CR = 5 cm, then find the 90° 22
length of BC.2
= × × (14 )2
360° 7
Sol. Given, a circle is inscribed in a DABC touching
1 22 2
AB, BC and AC at P, Q and R respectively.
= × × 14 × 14 = 154 cm
4 7

SECTION - C
Question numbers 11 to 20 carry 3 marks each.
33. A toy is in the form of a cone of radius 3.5 cm mounted on a hemisphere of same radius. If the total
height of the toy is 15.5 cm, find the total surface area of the toy. 3
Sol.

33.

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[Topper Answer, 2017]

34. In the Fig. 4, two circles touch each other at a tangents.
point C. Prove that the common tangent to the \ RQ = RC ...(ii)
circles at C, bisects the common tangent at P [Tangent Segment Theorem]
and Q. 3 From eqn. (i) & (ii) we get
P R Q RP = RQ
i.e., line m bisects segment PQ Hence Proved.
C
SECTION - D
uestion numbers 21 to 31 carry 4 marks each.
Q
39. Find the median for the given frequency
Figure -4 distribution : 4
Sol. Given : Circles with centres A and B touches
externally. Line l is the tangent to both the Class Frequency
circles at P and Q respectively. 40 -50 2
Line m is common tangent which intersects at 45 - 50 3
point R to line l. 50 - 55 8
To prove : Line m bisects segment PQ i.e., PR =
55 - 60 6
Q
P 60 - 65 6
R Q
65 - 70 3
C
C
70 - 75 2
B Sol.
A
Class Frequency c.f.
m 40-45 2 2
Proof : We know that, 45-50 3 5
Tangents drawn from an external point to a 50-55 8 13
circle are congruent.
Consider a circle with centre A. Here, point R 55-60 6 19
is an external point and seg RP and seg RC are 60-65 6 25
the tangents. 65-70 3 28
\ RP = RC ...(i)
70-75 2 30
[Tangent Segment Theorem]
N = 30
Now, consider the circle with centre B. Here,
point R is an external point and RQ and RC are
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N 30
If the price of a book is reduced by ` 5, then

Median = = = 15
2 2
the new price of books is ` (x – 5).

The cumulative frequency just greater than 15
Number of book bought at reduced price for `
is 19 and the corresponding class is 55 – 60. 600

So, Median class = 55 – 60 600 = x − 5

l = 55, f = 6, c.f. = 13 and h = 5
According to equation,
N  600 600
− =4
 2 − c. f . 
x−5 x
 ×h

Median = l +
f 600 x − 600 x + 3000
Þ =4
x( x − 5 )
 15 − 13 
= 55 +  ×5
 6  3000
Þ =4
x 2 − 5x
= 55 + 5
3 Þ x2 – 5x = 750
= 55 + 1.67 Þ x2 – 5x – 750 = 0
2
= 56.67 (Approx) Þ x – 30x + 25x – 750 = 0
40. If the price of a book is reduced by ` 5, a Þ x(x – 30) + 25(x – 30) = 0
person can buy 4 more books for ` 600. Find Þ x – 30 = 0 or x + 25 = 0
the original price of the book. 4 Þ x = 30 or x = – 25
Sol. Let the original price of the book is ` x. \ x = 30
Number of books bought at original price for ` (Price cannot be negative)
600 = 600 Hence, the original price of the book is ` 30.
x 
Outside Delhi Set-III Code No. 430/1/3
product, then k equals 1
SECTION - A 1 1
uestion numbers 1 to 4 carry 1 mark each.
Q (a) (b) −
3 3
8. x-axis divides the line segment joining A(2, – 2 2
3) and B(5, 6) in the ratio : 1 (c) (d) −
3 3
(a) 2 : 3 (b) 3 : 5
Sol. Correct Option : (d),
(c) 1 : 2 (d) 2 : 1
Explanation :
Sol. Correct Option : (c),
Given polynomial = kx2 + 2x + 3k
Explanation :
Comparing it by ax2 + bx + c, we get
Given, x-axis divide the segment joining points
a = k, b = 2 and c = 3k
A(2, – 3) and B(5, 6)
b 2
k 1 Sum of zeroes = − = −
A(2, – 3) B(5, 6) a k
c 3k

Let the ratio be k : 1, then Product of zeroes = = = 3
a k
m1x 2 + m2 x1

x = According to question,
m1 + m2
Sum of zeroes = product of zeroes
m1 y 2 + m2 y1

and y = =0 2
m1 + m2 Þ − =3
k
6k − 3 2

Hence, =0 Þ k = −
k +1 3
1

or, 6k =3Þk= 10. A chord of a circle of radius 10 cm, subtends a
2 right angle at its centre. The length of the chord
Thus, ratio is 1 : 2. (in cm) is 1
9. If the sum of the zeroes of the quadratic
polynomial kx2 + 2x + 3k is equal to their
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5
A P
(a) (b) 5 2
2
(c) 10 2 (d)
10 3
Sol. Correct Option : (c),
Explanation :
Using pythagoras theorem in DABC, we get B C Q
9.8 cm
R

Given, DABC ~ DPQR

A ar(DABC) = 25 cm2,
10 ar(DPQR) = 49 cm2
cm cm
10 and QR = 9.8 cm
2
B C ar ( ∆ABC )  BC 
=  

ar ( ∆PQR )  QR 
2

BC2 = AB2 + AC2 25  BC 
Þ =  


= 102 + 102
49  QR 


= 100 + 100 5 BC
Þ = (Taking squre root)

= 200
7 QR
or, BC = 10 2 cm 5
Þ
BC = × QR
Question numbers 11 to 15, Fill in the blanks. 7
sin θ cos 43° 5
15. The value of + is .............. . 1 Þ
BC = × 9.8
cos(90°− θ ) sin 47° 7
Sol. 2 Þ
BC = 7 cm
Explanation :
sin θ
+
cos 43ϒ SECTION - B
cos( 90° − θ ) sin 47ϒ

Question numbers 5 to 10 carry 2 marks each.
sin θ cos( 90° − 47°)
= +
cos( 90° − θ) sin 47° 25. An isosceles triangle ABC, with AB = AC,
circumscribes a circle, touching BC at P, AC at
sin θ sin 47° Q and AB at R. Prove that the contact point P
= +
sin θ sin 47° bisects BC.2
[ cos (90° – A) = sin A] Sol. Given, the circle touches the sides AB at R and
= 1 + 1 side AC at Q and side BC at P.
= 2 Since, the tangents drawn from externals
Question numbers 16 to 20, answer the following. points are equal
A
19. A card is drawn at random from a well-
shuffled pack of 52 cards. Find the probability
of getting a red king. 1
Sol. Total no. of cards, n(S) = 52
R Q
Number of red kings,
n(E) = 2
Prob. (getting a red king)
n( E) 2 1 B C

= = = P
n(S) 52 26
Then, we have tangents from points A,
20. Two similar triangles ABC and PQR have their i.e., AR = AQ ...(i)
areas 25 cm2 and 49 cm2 respectively. If QR = Tangents from point B,
9.8 cm, find BC.1
i.e., BR = BP ...(ii)
Sol.
and tangents from point C,
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i.e., CP = CQ ...(iii)
= 1 × 22 × ( 21)2
Given, AB = AC 4 7
Þ AR + BR = AQ + CQ

= 1 × 22 × 21 × 21
Þ AR + BP = AQ + CP 4 7
[from eqn. (ii) & (iii)] = 346.5 m2
Þ AQ + BP = AQ + CP
Hence, the graze area is 346.5 m2.
[from eqn. (i)] 34. Find the quadratic polynomial, the sum
Þ BP = CP and product of whose zeroes are – 3 and 2
Hence, the point of contact P bisects BC. respectively. Hence find the zeroes. 3
26. The radius of a circle is 17.5 cm. Find the area Sol. Given, sum of zeroes = – 3
of the sector of the circle enclosed by two radii and product of zeroes = 2
and an arc 44 cm in length. 2 The quadratic polynomial will be
Sol. Given, arc length = 44 cm x2 – (sum of zeroes)x + product of zeroes =
radius of circle, r = 17.5 cm 0
So, area of sector =
arc length
× πr 2 or, x2 – (– 3)x + 2 = 0
2πr or, x2 + 3x + 2 = 0
2
= arc length × r or, x + 2x + x + 2 = 0
2 or, x(x + 2) + 1(x + 2) = 0
= 44 × 17.5 or, (x + 2)(x + 1) = 0
2 \ x + 2 = 0 and x + 1 = 0

= 22 × 17.5 = 385 sq. cm. or, x = – 2 and x = – 1
Hence, zeroes are : – 2 and – 1.
SECTION - C
Question numbers 11 to 20 carry 3 marks each. SECTION - D
33. A horse is tethered to one corner of a Question numbers 21 to 31 carry 4 marks each.
rectangular field of dimensions 70 m × 52 m, 39. Three consecutive positive integers are
by a rope of length 21 m. How much area of such that the sum of the square of the first
the field can it graze ? 3 and product of the other two is 46. Find the
Sol. D 70 m C integers.4
Sol. Let the numbers be x, x + 1, x + 2.
According to question,
F 52 m x2 + (x + 1)(x + 2) = 46
2x2 + 3x – 44 = 0
or, 2x2 + 11x – 8x – 44 = 0
A 21m E B
or, x(2x + 11) – 4(2x + 11) = 0

Given, Length of the rectangle, l = 70 m
or, (2x + 11)(x – 4) = 0

Breadth of the rectangle, b = 52 m
\ 2x + 11 = 0 and x – 4 = 0

Length of the rope = 21 m 11

Shaded portion AEFA indicates the area in
or, x = − and x = 4
2
which the horse can graze. Clearly it is the area

But x can’t be negative
of a quadrant of a circle of radius, r = 21 m.
\
x = 4
1 22

Area of quadrant, AEFA = πr sq. units
≠r
So, numbers are 4, 5 and 6.
4
40. Find the mean of the following distribution : 4
Class 10 - 25 25 - 40 40 - 55 55 - 70 70 - 85 85 - 100
Frequency 2 3 7 6 6 6
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Sol.
xi − a
Class Interval Frequency (fi) c.f. xi Ui = fiui
h
10-25 2 2 17.5 –3 –6
25-40 3 5 32.5 –2 –6
40-55 7 12 47.5 –1 –7
55-70 6 18 62.50 = a 0 0
70-85 6 24 77.5 1 6
85-100 6 30 92.5 2 12
Sfi = 30 Sfiui = – 1

Let a = Assumed Mean = 62.5
Σfi ui

Mean, x = a+ ×h
Σfi
−1

= 62.5 + × 15
30
1

= 62.5 −
2

= 62.5 – 0.5

= 62
ll

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