Sample Paper 17 Solutions

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Sample Paper 17 Solutions

Class- X Exam - 2022-23
Mathematics - Standard

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 80

General Instructions :
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-E.
2. Section A has 20 MCQs carrying 1 mark each
3. Section B has 5 questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C has 6 questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D has 4 questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E has 3 case based integrated units of assessment (04 marks each) with sub-parts.
7. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Qs of 5 marks, 2 Qs of 3 marks and 2 Questions
of 2 marks has been provided.
8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π = 227 wherever required if not stated.

Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic]

Section - A We have p (x) = kx2 + 3x + k
Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Since, 2 is a zero of the quadratic polynomial

1. If the sum of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial p (2) = 0

kx2 + 2x + 3k is equal to their product, then k equals 2
k (2) + 3 (2) + k = 0
(a) 1 (b) - 1
3 3 4k + 6 + k = 0
(c) 2 (d) - 2 5k =− 6 & k =− 6
3 3 5


Ans : [Board 2020 OD Basic]
Thus (d) is correct option.
We have p (x) = kx2 + 2x + 3k
Comparing it byax2 + bx + c , we get a = k , b = 2
and c = 3k .

Sum of zeroes, α + β =− b = − 2
a k
3. Assertion : x + y − 4 = 0 and 2x + ky − 3 = 0 has no
solution if k = 2 .
Product of zeroes, αβ = c = 3k = 3
a k Reason : a1 x + b1 y + c1 = 0 and a2 x + b2 y + c2 = 0 are
According to question, we have consistent if a1 ! k1 .
a2 k2
α + β = αβ (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and
reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion
- 2 = 3 & k =− 2 (A).
k 3
Thus (d) is correct option. (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but
reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
2. If one zero of a quadratic polynomial (kx2 + 3x + k) is assertion (A).
2, then the value of k is
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(a) 5 (b) - 5 (d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
6 6


Ans :
(c) 6 (d) - 6
5 5
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For assertion, given equation has no solution if 6. In Figure, in TABC , DE z BC such that AD = 2.4 cm,
1 = 1 ! − 4 i.e. 4 AB = 3.2 cm and AC = 8 cm, then what is the length
2 k −3 3 of AE ?

k = 2 :2 ! 3 holdsD
1 4

Assertion is true.
Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason
(R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
Thus (b) is correct option.

4. If ½ is a root of the equation x2 + kx − 54 = 0 , then the

value of k is
(a) 2 (b) - 2 (a) 4 cm (b) 6 cm
(c) 1 (d) 1 (c) 8 cm (d) 3 cm
4 2


Ans :

Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic]

We have x2 + kx − 5 = 0 We have DE z BC
4
By BPT, AD = AE
Since, ½ is a root of the given quadratic equation, it DB EC
must satisfy it. AD AE
=
AD + DB AE + EC
b 1 l + kb 1 l − 5 = 0
2
Thus AD
2 2 4 = AE
AB AC
1+k −5 =0 2.4
4 2 4 3.2 = AE & AE = 6 cm
8
1 + 2k − 5 = 0 Thus (b) is correct option.
4
7. TABC and TBDE are two equilateral triangle such
2k - 4 = 0 & k = 2 that D is the mid-point of BC . Ratio of the areas of
triangles ABC and BDE is ................. .
Thus (a) is correct option.
(a) 1 : 4 (b) 4 : 1
(c) 1 : 3 (d) 3 : 1


Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Standard]

5. An AP starts with a positive fraction and every From the given information we have drawn the figure
alternate term is an integer. If the sum of the first 11 as below.
terms is 33, then the fourth term is
(a) 2 (b) 3
(c) 5 (d) 6


Ans : (a) 2

We have S11 = 33

26 @
11 2a + 10d = 33

a + 5d = 3 area (TABC) 3
(BC) 2 (BC) 2
= 4
= 1
area (TBDE) ^ 2 BC h
3 2 2
4 (BD)
i.e. a6 = 3 & a 4 = 2
2
Since, alternate terms are integers and the given sum = 4BC2 = 4 = 4 : 1

BC 1
is possible, a 4 = 2 .
Thus (a) is correct option. Thus (b) is correct option.
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8. Two concentric circles are of radii 10 cm and 8 cm, Let BE = 22 m be the height of the tower and
then the length of the chord of the larger circle which AD = 1.5 m be the height of the observer. The point
touches the smaller circle is D be the observer’s eye. We draw DC < AB as shown
(a) 6 cm (b) 12 cm below.
(c) 18 cm (d) 9 cm


Ans :
Let O be the centre of the concentric circles of radii
10 cm and 8 cm, respectively. Let AB be a chord of
the larger circle touching the smaller circles at P .
Then, AP = PB and OP = AB

Then, AB = 20.5 m = DC
and EC = BE − BC = BE − AD
= 22 − 1.5 = 20.5 m
[BC = AD ]
Let θ be the angle of elevation make by observer’s eye
Applying Pythagoras theorem in TOPA , we have to the top of the tower i.e. +DCE ,
OA2 = OP 2 + AP 2 tan θ = P = CE = 20.5
B DC 20.5
100 = 64 + AP 2
tan θ = 1
AP 2 = 100 − 64 = 36 & AP = 6 cm
tan θ = tan 45c & θ = 45c
AB = 2AP = 2 # 6 = 12 cm
Thus (b) is correct option.
Thus (b) is correct option.

9. If sin θ = a , then cos θ is equal to

b
(a) b (b) b
b2 - a2 a

(c) b2 - a2 (d) a
b b2 - a2


Ans :

Perpendicular
We have sin θ = a =
b Hypotenuse 11. If the angle of depression of an object from a 75 m
high tower is 30c, then what is the distance of the
Base = b2 − a2 object from the tower?
Base b2 − a2 (a) 75 2 m (b) 75 3 m
So, cos θ = =
Hypotenuse b (c) 75 m (d) 75 2.5 m
Thus (c) is correct option.

Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2017

10. An observer, 1.5 m tall is 20.5 away from a tower

We have tan 30c = AB
22 m high, then the angle of elevation of the top of OB
the tower from the eye of observer is
1 = 75
(a) 30c (b) 45c OB
3
(c) 60c (d) 90c
OB = 75 3 m


Ans :
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Now, ratio of their surface area,

S1
= 4pr 12 = r 12
S2 4pr 22 r 22

= a r1 k = b 4 l = 16
2 2

r2 3 9
Hence, the required ratio of their surface area is 16 :9.
Thus (d) is correct option.
Thus (b) is correct option.
14. Volume of a spherical shell is given by
12. Assertion : If the outer and inner diameter of a circular (a) 4π (R2 − r2) (b) π (R3 − r3)
path is 10 m and 6 m then area of the path is 16π m2 . (c) 4π (R3 − r3) (d) 4
π (R3 − r3)
3
Reason : If R and r be the radius of outer and inner
circular path, then area of path is π ^R2 − r2h .


Ans :
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and
Volume of spherical shell = 4 πR3 − 4 πr3
reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion 3 3
(A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but = 4 π (R3 − r3)

3
reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Thus (d) is correct option.
assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.


Ans :

Area of the path = π ;b 10 l − b 6 l E

2 2

2 2

= π ^25 − 9h = 16 π
15. While computing mean of grouped data, we assume
Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason that the frequencies are
(R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A). (a) evenly distributed over all the classes
Thus (a) is correct option. (b) centred at the class marks of the classes
13. Volumes of two spheres are in the ratio 64 : 27. The (c) centred at the upper limits of the classes
the ratio of their surface areas is (d) centred at the lower limits of the classes
(a) 3 : 4 (b) 4 : 3

Ans : (b) centred at the class marks of the classes
(c) 9 : 16 (d) 16 : 9
Frequencies are centred at the class-marks of the


Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2011] classes.
Let the radii of the two spheres are r1 and r2 , So, the option (b) is correct, which is the required
respectively. answer.
Given, ratio of their volumes, Thus (b) is correct option.
V1 : V2 = 64 : 27 16. Consider the data:
V1 64
V2 = 27
Class 65- 85- 105- 125- 145- 165- 185-
85 105 125 145 165 185 205
4
pr 13 Frequency 4 5 13 20 14 7 4
3
= 64
4
pr 23 27
3 The difference of the upper limit of the median class
r 3 and the lower limit of the modal class is
1
= 64
r 2
3 27 (a) 0 (b) 19
r1 = 4 (c) 20 (d) 38
r2 3


Ans : [Board Term-1 Foreign 2013]
Sample Paper 17 Solutions Page 5

Class Frequency Cumulative frequency The distance between the origin and the point (x, y)
is x2 + y2 .
65-85 4 7
Therefore, the distance between the origin and point
85-105 5 9 (- 12, 5)
105-125 13 22 d = (− 12 − 0) 2 + (5 − 0) 2
125-145 20 42 = 144 + 25 = 169

145-165 14 56
= 13 units

165-185 7 63
Thus (c) is correct option.
185-205 4 67
Here, N2 = 672 = 33.5 , which lies in the interval
125 - 145 . Hence, upper limit of median class is 145.
Here, we see that the highest frequency is 20 which
lies in 125-145. Hence, the lower limit of modal class
20. HCF of two numbers is 27 and their LCM is 162. If
is 125.
one of the numbers is 54, then the other number is
Required difference
(a) 36 (b) 35
= Upper limit of median class
(c) 9 (d) 81
- Lower limit of modal class

Ans : [Board 2020 OD Basic]
= 145 − 125 = 20

Let y be the second number.
Thus (c) is correct option. Since, product of two numbers is equal to product of
LCM and HCM,
17. If an event cannot occur, then its probability is
(a) 1 (b) 3 54 # y = LCM # HCF
4
54 # y = 162 # 27
(c) 1 (d) 0
2
y = 162 # 27 = 81


Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2012] 54
The event which cannot occur is said to be impossible Thus (b) is correct option.
event and probability of impossible event is zero.

Section - B
Thus (d) is correct option.

18. The probability of getting a number greater then 3 in

throwing a die is Section B consists of 5 questions of 2 marks each.
1 1
(a) 3 (b) 4
21. In the given figure, +A = +B and AD = BE. Show
3 2 that DE || AB.
(c) 4 (d) 3


Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2017]

n (S) = 6
n (E) = 2
Required probability,
n (E)
P (E) = =4=2
n (S) 6 3
Thus (d) is correct option.


Ans : [Board Term-1 2012]
19. The distance of the point (- 12, 5) from the origin is
In TCAB, we have
(a) 12 (b) 5
+A = +B (1)
(c) 13 (d) 169
By isosceles triangle property we have


Ans :
Page 6 Sample Paper 17 Solutions

AC = CB 24. A lot consists of 144 ball pens of which 20 are defective

But, we have been given and others are good. Nuri will buy a pen if it is good,
but will not buy if it is defective. The shopkeeper
AD = BE (2) draws one pen at random and gives it to her. What is
Dividing equation (2) by (1) we get, the probability that :
CD = CE (i) she will buy it ?
AD BE (ii) she will not buy it ?
By converse of BPT,

Ans : [Board Term-2 2012]

DE || AB. Hence Proved Total no. of pens, n (S) = 144
No. of good pen, n (E) = 144 − 20 = 124
22. In the given figure, if AB = AC , prove that BE = CE.
Probability of purchasing pen,
n ^E h
P ^E h = = 124 = 31
n ^S h 144 36
Probability of not purchasing pen,
P ^E h = 1 − P ^E h

= 1 − 5 = 31

36 36


o
A bag contains 3 red, 4 green and 5 white candles,


Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2017] one candle is drawn at random from the bag, find the
probability that candle is not red.
Since tangents from an external point to a circle are
equal,

Ans : [Board Term-2 2014]

AD = AF (1) Total number of possible outcomes are 3 + 4 + 5 = 12.

BD = BE (2) n (S) = 12
When candles not red, there are 9 possibilities,
CE = CF (3)
n ^E h = 9
From AB = AC we have
P (candle is not red),
AD + DB = AF + FC
n ^E h
P ^E h = = 9 =3
or DB = FC (AD = AF) n ^S h 12 4
From eq (2) and (3) we have 25. ABCD is a trapezium in which AB || CD and its
BE = EC Hence Proved diagonals intersect each other at the point O. Show
that AO = CO .
BO DO


Ans : [Board Term-1 2012]
As per given condition we have drawn the figure
below.

23. Find the value of cos 2θ , if 2 sin 2θ = 3.

Ans : [Board Term-1 2012]

We have 2 sin 2θ = 3

sin 2θ = 3 = sin 60º

2

2θ = 60º
In TAOB and TCOD, AB || CD ,
Hence, cos 2θ = cos 60º = 1 . Thus due to alternate angles
2
+OAB = +DCO
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and +OBA = +ODC

Section - C
By AA similarity we have
Section C consists of 6 questions of 3 marks each.
TAOB ~TCOD
26. If the sum and product of the zeroes of the polynomial
For corresponding sides of similar triangles we have ax2 − 5x + c are equal to 10 each, find the value of 'a'
AO = BO and 'c' .
CO DO

Ans : [Board Term-1 2011]

AO = CO . Hence Proved We have f ^x h = ax2 − 5x + c

BO DO
Let the zeroes of f ^x h be α and β , then,


o
In the given figures, find the measure of +X. Sum of zeroes α + β =− − 5 = 5
a a

Product of zeroes αβ = c
a
According to question, the sum and product of the
zeroes of the polynomial f ^x h are equal to 10 each.

Thus 5 = 10 ...(1)
a

and c = 10 ...(2)
a
Dividing (2) by eq. (1) we have
c =1 &c=5
5
Substituting c = 5 in (2) we get a = 1
2

Hence a = 1
2 and c = 5 .
27. Given the linear equation 2x + 3y − 8 = 0 , write
another linear equation in two variables such that the
geometrical representation of the pair so formed is :


Ans : [Board Term-1 2012] (a) intersecting lines
From given figures, (b) parallel lines
PQ (c) coincident lines.
= 4.2 = 1 ,

Ans : [Board Term-1 2014]
ZY 8.4 2

PR = 3 3 = 1 Given, linear equation is 2x + 3y − 8 = 0 ...(1)

ZX 6 3 2 (a) For intersecting lines, a1 ! b1
a2 b2
QR
and = 7 =1 To get its parallel line one of the possible equation
YX 14 2 may be taken as
QP QR
Thus = PR = 5x + 2y − 9 = 0 (2)
ZY ZX YX
(b) For parallel lines, a1 = b1 ! c1
By SSS criterion we have a2 b2 c2

TPQR ~TZYX One of the possible line parallel to equation

(1) may be taken as
Thus +X = +R = 180º − ^60º + 70ºh = 50°
6x + 9y + 7 = 0
Thus +X = 50º
(c) For coincident lines, a1 = b1 = c1
a2 b2 c2
To get its coincident line, one of the possible equation
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may be taken as
4x + 6y − 16 = 0

Ans : [Board Term-1 2012]

In triangles LMK and PNK, +K is common and

28. If in TABC, AD is median and AE = BC, then prove
+M = +N = 50º
that AB2 + AC2 = 2AD2 + 1 BC2 .
2


Ans : [Board Term-1 2015] Due to AA similarity,
As per given condition we have drawn the figure TLMK ~TPNK
below.
LM = KM
PN KN
a =b+c
x c
x = ac
b+c
29. If in a triangle ABC right angled at B, AB = 6
units and BC = 8 units, then find the value of
sin A cos C + cos A sin C .
In TABE, using Pythagoras theorem we have

Ans : [Board Term-1 2016]
AB2 = AE2 + BE2 As per question statement figure is shown below.
= AD2 − DE2 + ^BD − DE h2

= AD2 − DE2 + BD2 + DE2 − 2BD # DE

= AD2 + BD2 − 2BD # DE
...(1)
In TAEC, we have
AC2 = AE2 + EC2
We have AC2 = 82 + 62 = 100
= (AD − ED ) + ^ED + DC h
2 2 2
AC = 10 cm
= AD2 − ED2 + ED2 + DC2 + 2ED # DC

Now sin A = BC = 8 ;
= AD2 + CD2 + 2ED # CD
AC 10

= AD2 + DC2 + 2DC # DE

...(2) cos A = AB = 6
AC 10
Adding equation (1) and (2) we have
and sin C = AB = 6 ;
AB2 + AC2 = 2 ^AD2 + BD2h (BD = DC ) AC 10

= 2AD2 + 2 b 1 BC l cos C = BC = 8
2
( BD = 12 BC )
2 AC 10

= 2AD2 + 1 BC2
Hence Proves Thus sin A cos C + cos A sin C = 8 # 8 + 6 # 6
2 10 10 10 10


o
= 64 + 36

In the given figure, find the value of x in terms of a, b 100 100
and c.
= 100 = 1

100
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30. A metallic solid sphere of radius 10.5 cm melted and Volume of hemisphere = 2 πr3
recasted into smaller solid cones each of radius 3.5 cm 3
and height 3 cm. How may cones will be made ? Total volume of cone and hemisphere


Ans : [Board Term-2 Delhi 2017]
= 4 π r 3 + 2 π r 3 = 6 π r 3 = 2π r 3

3 3 3
Radius of given sphere R = 10.5 cm
According to question,
Volume of sphere,
4 πR3 = 4 π (10.5) 3 cm3 2πr3 = 54π
3 3
r3 = 27 & r = 3
Radius of one recasted cone, Hence diameter of conical part of ice-cream cones,
r = 3.5 cm = 2r = 2 # 3 = 6 cm.

Height h = 3 cm
31. Write the smallest number which is divisible by both
Volume 1 πr2 h = 1 π (3.5) 2 3 = π (3.5) 2 cm3 306 and 657.
3 3 #


Ans : [Board 2019 OD]
Let the number of recasted cones be n . Volume of
The smallest number that is divisible by two numbers
sphere is equal to the n recasted cone.
is obtained by finding the LCM of these numbers
nπ (3.5) 2 = 4 π (10.5) 3 Here, the given numbers are 306 and 657.
3
306 = 6 # 51 = 3 # 2 # 3 # 17
(10.5) 3
n =4 = 4 # 10.5 # b 10.5 l
2

3 (3.5) 2 3 3.5 657 = 9 # 73 = 3 # 3 # 73

LCM(306, 657) = 2 # 3 # 3 # 17 # 73
= 4 # 10.5 # (3) 3

3
= 22338

= 4 # 10.5 # 3 = 126 Hence, the smallest number which is divisible by 306
Hence, number of recasted cones is 126. and 657 is 22338.


o
A cylindrical tub, whose diameter is 12 cm and height
15 cm is full of ice-cream. The whole ice-cream is to
be divided into 10 children in equal ice-cream cones,
with conical base surmounted by hemispherical top. Section - D
If the height of conical portion is twice the diameter
of base, find the diameter of conical part of ice-cream Section D consists of 4 questions of 5 marks each.
cones. 32. Find x in terms of a, b and c :


Ans : [Board Term-2 Foreign 2016]
a + b = 2c , x ! a, b, c
For cylindrical tub, x−a x−b x−c

Radius R = 12 = 6 cm

Ans : [Board Term-2 Delhi 2016]

2
We have a + b = 2c
Height H = 15 cm. x−a x−b x−c

Volume πR2 H = π ^6 h2 # 15 = 540π cm3 a ^x − b h^x − c h + b ^x − a h^x − c h = 2c ^x − a h^x − b h

Each child will get the ice-cream 540π cm3 ax2 − abx − acx + abc + bx2 − bax − bcx + abc
10
= 2cx2 − 2cxb − 2cxa + 2abc
= 54π cm3

ax2 + bx2 − 2cx2 − abx − acx − bax − bcx + 2cbx + 2acx
For cone, height h = 2 # d = 2 # 2r = 4r
Volume of cone, =0

1 π r 2 h = 1 π r 2 4r = 4 π r 3 x2 ^a + b − 2c h − 2abx + acx + bcx = 0

3 3 # 3
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x2 ^a + b − 2c h + x ^− 2ab + ac + bc h = 0

Ans : [Board 2019 Delhi]

Tangents from external a point on a circle are always

Thus x =− b ac + bc − 2ab l equal in length.
a + b − 2c


o Let x be length of BL , then we have
Write all the values of p for which the quadratic BL = x = BN
equation x2 + px + 16 = 0 has equal roots. Find the
So, LC = MC = ^8 − x h
roots of the equation so obtained.


Ans : [Board 2019 OD] and AN = AM = ^10 − x h

We have x2 + px + 16 = 0 ...(1) Since, AC = 12

If this equation has equal roots, then discriminant AM + MC = 12
b2 - 4ac must be zero.
^10 − x h + ^8 − x h = 12
i.e., b2 - 4ac = 0 ...(2)
Comparing the given equation with ax2 + bx + c = 0 18 - 2x = 12 & x = 3
we get a = 1, b = p and c = 16 Hence, BL = 3 cm
Substituting above in equation (2) we have
CM = 8 − 3 = 5 cm
p2 - 4 # 1 # 16 = 0
and AN = 10 − 3 = 7 cm
p2 = 64 & p = ! 8
When p = 8 , from equation (1) we have
x2 + 8x + 16 = 0
x2 + 2 # 4x + 42 = 0
(x + 4) 2 = 0 & x =− 4, − 4
Hence, roots are - 4 and - 4 .
When p =− 8 from equation (1) we have
x2 − 8x + 16 = 0 34. If the median of the following frequency distribution
is 32.5. Find the values of f1 and f2 .
x2 − 2 # 4x + 42 = 0
Class 0- 10- 20- 30- 40- 50- 60- Total
(x - 4) 2 = 0 & x = 4 , 4 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Hence, the required roots are either - 4 , - 4 or 4, 4
Frequency f1 5 9 12 f2 3 2 40
33. In figure, a circle is inscribed in a TABC having sides

Ans : [Board 2019 Delhi]
BC = 8 cm , AB = 10 cm and AC = 12 cm . Find the
length BL, CM and AN . 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
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f2 = 9 − f1 ...(1) Here, / fi = 31 + x + y = 40
Since median is 32.5, which lies in 30-40, median class x+y = 9 ...(1)
is 30-40.
/ fi ui = 22 − 2x − y
Here l = 30 , N = 40 = 20 , f = 12 and F = 14 + f1
2 2
Mean M = a+
/ fi ui h
Now, Median = 3.25 / fi #
l +d
− cf
n # h = 32.5 ^22 − 2x − y h
N
2
f 63.5 = 62.5 + #5
40
20 − ^14 + f1h
30 + c m # 10 = 32.5 2x + y = 14 ...(2)
12
Solving equation (1) and (2) we have x = 5 and y = 4
c m 10 = 2.5
6 - f1
12 #

60 - 10f1
= 2.5
12

60 - 10f1 = 30 35. In a classroom, 4 friends are seated at the points

A, B , C , and D as shown in Figure. Champa and
10f1 = 30 & f1 = 3 Chameli walk into the class and after observing for a
From equation (1), we get f2 = 9 − 3 = 6 few minutes Champa asks Chameli, Don’t you think
ABCD is a square? Chameli disagrees. Using distance
Hence, f1 = 3 and f2 = 6 formula, find which of them is correct.


o
Literacy rates of 40 cities are given in the following
table. It is given that mean literacy rate is 63.5, then
find the missing frequencies x and y .
Literacy 35- 40- 45- 50- 55- 60- 65- 70- 75- 80- 85-
rate (in 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
%)

Number 1 2 3 x y 6 8 4 2 3 2
of cities

Ans : [Board Term-1 2016]

We prepare following table to find mean.

C.I. xi ui fi fi ui
35-40 37.5 -5 1 -5
40-45 42.5 -4 2 -8

Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic]

45-50 75.5 -3 3 -9 Coordinates of points A, B , C , D are A (3, 4), B (6, 7),

C (9, 4) and D (6, 1).
50-55 52.5 -2 x - 2x
-1 -y Distance formula,
55-60 57.5 y
60-65 62.5 = a 0 6 0 d = (x2 − x1) 2 + (y2 − y1) 2
65-70 67.5 1 8 8 Now AB = (3 − 6) 2 + (4 − 7) 2
70-75 72.5 2 4 8 = 9 + 9 = 18 = 3 2 units

75-80 77.5 3 2 6
BC = (6 − 9) 2 + (7 − 4) 2
80-85 82.5 4 3 12
= 9 + 9 = 18 = 3 2 units

85-90 87.5 5 2 10
Total / fi = / fi ui = CD = (9 − 6) 2 + (4 − 1) 2
31 + x + y 22 − 2x − y = 9 + 9 = 18 = 3 2 units

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g
DA = (6 − 3) 2 + (1 − 4) 2 x2 + 14x + 66
x − 3 x3 + 11x2 + 24x
= 9 + 9 = 18 = 3 2 units

x3 − 3x2
2 2
Now AC = (3 − 9) + (4 − 4) 14x2 + 24x
= 36 + 0 = 6 units
14x2 − 42x
66x
DB = (6 − 6) 2 + (1 − 7) 2
66x − 198
= 0 + 36 = 6 units
198
Since, AB = BC = CD = DA and AC = DB , ABCD Here remainder is 198. Thus V (3) = 198
is a square and Champa is right. Hence volume is 198 ft3 at x = 3 ft.

Section - E
Case study based questions are compulsory.
36. Swimming Pool : The volume of water in a
rectangular, in-ground, swimming pool is given by
V (x) = x 3 + 11x2 + 24x where V (x) is the volume in
cubic feet when the water is x ft high.
(iii) If the volume is 100 ft 3 of water,
100 = x 3 + 11x 2 + 24x
0 = x 3 + 11x 2 + 24x − 100
There is only one positive solution to this equation,
because there is one change of sign. By hit and trial
we find the x = 2 is the only positive solution.

g
x2 + 13x + 50
(i) Find the dimension of base of pool. x − 2 x3 + 11x2 + 24x − 100
(ii) Use the remainder theorem to find the volume x3 − 2x2
when x = 3 ft. 13x2 + 24x − 100
(iii) If the volume is 100 ft 3
of water, what is the 13x2 − 26x
height x ?
50x − 100
(iv) If the maximum capacity of the pool is 520 ft 3 50x − 100
what is the maximum depth?
0
Thus height is 2 ft.


o
(iv) If the maximum capacity of the pool is 520 ft 3 ,
520 = x 3 + 11x 2 + 24x
0 = x 3 + 11x 2 + 24x − 520
There is only one positive zero to this equation,
because there is one change of sign. By inspection we
find the x = 5 may be the only positive solution.

g
x2 + 16x + 104


Ans : x − 5 x3 + 11x2 + 24x − 520
x3 − 5x2
3 2
(i) We have V (x) = x + 11x + 24x
16x2 + 24x − 520
= x (x2 + 11x + 24)
16x2 − 80x
= x (x + 3) (x + 8)
104x − 520
If x represent height, the dimension of base will be 104x − 520
x + 3 and x + 8 . 0
(ii) Here we have to find V (3) using the remainder
theorem. we divide V (x) = x 3 + 11x2 + 24x by x - 3 .
Remainder will be value of V (3).
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37. Architect : An architect is a skilled professional who Thus 10x + 5y = 95 & 2x + y = 19

plans and designs buildings and generally plays a key Also from figure, we have,
role in their construction. Architects are highly trained x + 2 + y = 15 & x + y = 13
in the art and science of building design.
(ii) Length of outer boundary
Since they bear responsibility for the safety
of their buildings’ occupants, architects must = 2 (5 + 2 + 5 + 15) = 54 m
be professionally licensed. (iii) Solving and 2x + y = 19 and x + y = 13 we get
x = 6 m and y = 7 m.
Area of bedroom = 5 # 6 = 30 sq. m
Area of kitchen = 5 # 7 = 35 sq. m
Area of living room
= (15 # 7) − 30 = 105 − 30 = 75 m2
(iv) Area of kitchen = 7 # 5 = 35 sq m
Cost of laying tiles in kitchen = Rs. 50 per m2
Total cost of laying tiles in kitchen
= 50 # 35 = 1750 Rs

Varsha is a licensed architect and design very

38. Atal Tunnel : Atal Tunnel (also known as Rohtang
innovative house. She has made a house layout for her
Tunnel) is a highway tunnel built under the Rohtang
client which is given below. In the layout, the design
Pass in the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas
and measurements has been made such that area of
on the Leh-Manali Highway in Himachal Pradesh. At
two bedrooms and kitchen together is 95 sq. m.
a length of 9.02 km, it is the longest tunnel above
10,000 feet (3,048 m) in the world and is named after
former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The tunnel reduces the travel time and overall
distance between Manali and Keylong on the way to
Leh. Moreover, the tunnel bypasses most of the sites
that were prone to road blockades, avalanches, and
traffic snarls.

(i) Which pair of linear equations does describe this

situation ?
(ii) What is the length of the outer boundary of the
layout.
(iii) What is the area of bedroom 1 ? What is the area Earth is excavated to make a railway tunnel. The
of living room in the layout ? tunnel is a cylinder of radius 7 m and length 450 m.
(iv) What is the cost of laying tiles in Kitchen at the A level surface is laid inside the tunnel to carry the
rate of Rs. 50 per sq. m ? railway lines. Figure given below shows the circular
cross - section of the tunnel. The level surface is


Ans :
represented by AB , the centre of the circle is O and
(i) Area of two bedrooms = 5x + 5x = 10x m2 +AOB = 90c. The space below AB is filled with
Area of kitchen = 5y m2 rubble (debris from the demolition buildings).
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Total curved surface area of tunnel

= Length of curved part of cross-section

# Length of tunnel
= 33 # 450 = 14850 m2

Cost of coating on curved part,
= 14850 # 30

= ` 445500

(i) How much volume of earth is removed to make

o
the tunnel ? (iv) Cross-section area of debris part of tunnel
(ii) If the cost of excavation of 1 cubic meter is Rs = Area of OACB - Area of TOAB

250, what is the total cost of excavation? 2 2
(iii) A coating is to be done on the surface of inner = πr − r

4 2
curved part of tunnel. What is the area of tunnel 22
to be being coated ? Costing of coating is Rs 30 #7#7 7#7
= 7
−
per m2 . What is the total cost of coating ? 4 2

(iv) How much volume of debris is required to fill the = 11 # 7 − 7 # 7 = 4 # 7 = 14 m2

2 2 2
ground surface of tunnel ?
Volume of debris required


Ans :
= 14 # 500 = 7000 m 3

(i) Cross-section area of tunnel to be excavated = πr2
Volume of earth to be removed,

πr2 l = 22 # 7 # 7 # 450
7

= 69300 m3

(ii) Total cost of excavation
= 69300 # 250 = ` 1732500
(iii) The geometry of cross-section is shown below.

Triangle OAB is isosceles triangle having right angle

at O .
Length of curved part of cross-section,
2πr ^360c − 90ch
=

360c

2 # 22 # 7 ^360c − 90ch
=
7
360c

= 2 # 22 # 270c = 33 m


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360c