CBSE CLASS X - MATHS

MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION FOR 2019

Year of
Q.no Questions
Repetition
Q.1 The ratio of the sums of first m and first n terms of an A.P is m2 2017, 2016
: n2 Show that the ratio of its mth and nth terms is (2m-1) : (2n-
1)
Q.2 Prove that the lengths of tangents drawn from an external 2018, 2015,
point to a circle are equal. 2017, 2012,
2016
Q.3 A motor boat whose speed is 18 km/hr in still water takes 1hr 2018, 2016,
more to go 24 km upstream than to return downstream to the 2017
same spot. Find the speed of the stream.
Q.4 The sum of four consecutive numbers in an AP is 32 and the 2018, 2013
ratio of the product of the first and the last term to the product
of two middle terms is 7 : 15. Find the numbers.
Q.5 Find the roots of the quadratic equation √2x2+7x+5√2=0 2017, 2011
Q.6 Prove that tangents drawn at the ends of a diameter of a circle 2017, 2012
are parallel to each other.
Q.7 Two different dice are thrown together. Find the probability 2017,
that the numbers obtained (i) have a sum less than 7 (ii) have
a product less than 16 (iii) is a doublet of odd numbers.
Q.8 A moving boat is observed from the top of a 150 m high cliff 2018, 2017,
moving away from the cliff. The angle of depression of the 2016
boat changes from 60° to 45° in 2 minutes. Find the speed of
the boat in m/h.
Q.9 The ratio of the sums of first m and first n terms of an A.P is m2 2017, 2016
:n2. Show that the ratio of its mth and nth terms is (2m-1) : (2n-
1)
Q.10 The angle of elevation of a cloud from a point 60 m above the 2012, 2017
surface of the water of a lake is 30° and the angle of

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 depression of its shadow in water of lake is 60°. Find the
height of the cloud from the surface of water.
Q.11 Two different dice are thrown together. Find the probability 2017
that the numbers obtained have (i) even sum, and (ii) even
product.
Q.12 Due to sudden floods, some welfare associations jointly 2015, 2016
requested the government to get 100 tents fixed immediately
and offered to contribute 50% of the cost. If the lower part of
each tent is of form of a cylinder of diameter 4.2cm and height
4m with conical upper part of same diameter but of height
2.8m, and the canvas to be used costs Rs. 100 per sq. m, find
the amount, the associations will have to pay. What values are
shown by these associations? [Useπ =22/7]
Q.13 Find the ratio in which the point P (¾,5/12,) divides the line 2011, 2015
segment joining the points A (½,3/2) and (2, -5).
Q.14 Find that non-zero value of k, for which the quadratic equation 2011, 2015
kx2+1-2(k-1)x + x2 = 0 has equal roots. Hence find the roots of
the equation.
Q.15 A well of diameter 4 m is dug 21 m deep. The earth taken out 2015, 2016
of it has been spread evenly all around it in the shape of a
circular ring of width 3 m to form an embankment. Find the
height of the embankment.
Q.16 Find the roots of the following quadratic equation: 2012, 2013
x2-3√5x+10 = 0.
Q.17 A box contains 80 discs which are numbered from 1 to 80. If 2015, 2011,
one disc is drawn at random from the box, find the probability 2015
that it bears a perfect square number.
Q.18 Prove that opposite sides of a quadrilateral circumscribing a 2012, 2017
circle subtend supplementary angles at the center of the
circle.
Q.19 The 17th term of an A.P is 5 more than twice its 8th term. If the 2012, 2015
11th term of the A.P is 43, then find its nth term.
Q.20 In the given Fig., ABC is a triangle coordinates of whose vertex 2016, 2014
A are (0, –1). D and E respectively are the mid-points of the

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 sides AB and AC and their coordinates are (1, 0) and (0, 1)
respectively. If F is the mid-point of BC, find the areas of ∆ ABC
and ∆ DEF

Q.21 If the sum of first 7 terms of an A.P. is 49 and that of its first 17 2013, 2016
terms is 289, find the sum of first n terms of the A.P.
Q.22 Solve for x: 2016, 2013,
2x + 1 + 3x+9 =0, x=3,-3/2 2015, 2017
x-3 2x+3 (x-3)(2x+3)

Q.23 The angles of depression of the top and bottom of a 50 m high 2012, 2018,
building from the top of a tower are 45° and 60° respectively. 2016
Find the height of the tower and the horizontal distance
between the tower and the building. (use √3 =1.73)

Q.24 A bucket open at the top is in the form of a frustum of a cone 2016, 2013,
with a capacity of 12308.8 cm3. The radii of the top and 2012

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 bottom circular ends are 20 cm and 12 cm respectively. Find
the height of the bucket and the area of metal sheet used in
making the bucket. (use π = 3.14)
Q.25 Quadrilateral ABCD is drawn to circumscribe a circle, with 2012,2016
center O, in such a way that the sides AB, BC, CD and DA
touch the circle at the point P, Q, R and S respectively. Prove
that AB+CD=BC=DA.

Q.26 Prove that the points (3,0), (6,4) and (-1,3) are the vertices of a 2013, 2016
right angled isosceles triangle.
Q.27 Due to heavy floods in a state, thousand were rendered 2015, 2016
homeless. 50 school collectively offered to the state
government to provide place and the canvas for 1500 tents to
be fixed by the government and decided to share the whole
expenditure equally. The lower part of each tent is cylindrical
of base radius 2.8m and height 3.5m, with conical upper part
of same base radius but of height 2.1m. If the canvas used to
make the tents costs 120 per sq. m ,find the amount shared by
each school to set up the tents. What value is generated by
the above problem? (Use 𝝅=22/7)
Q.28 If the point P(x, y) is equidistant from the point A (a+b, b-a) and 2016, 2012
B(a-b, a+b). Prove that bx=ay.
Q.29 A chord of a circle of radius 14 cm subtends an angle of 120 at 2011, 2015
the center. Find the area of the corresponding minor segment
of the circle, (use √3 =1.73)

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 Q.30 Point P (x,4) lies on the line segment joining the points A(-5,8) 2011, 2015
and B(4,-10).Find the ratio in which point P divides the line
segment AB. Also find the value of x.

Q.31 Find the area of the quadrilateral ABCD, whose vertices are A(- 2015, 2011,
3,-1), B(-2,-4), C(4,-1) and D(3,4) 2018
Q.32 The first and the last terms of an A.P are 8 and 350 respectively 2011, 2017
. If its common difference is 9, how many terms are there and
what is their sum?
Q.33 A train travels 180 km at a uniform speed. If the speed had 2015, 2013
been 9 km/hr. more, it would have been taken 1 hour less for
the same journey. Find the speed of train.
Q.34 The angle of elevation of the top of a vertical tower from a 2011, 2013
point on the ground is 600. From another point 10m vertically
above the first, its angle of elevation is 300. find the height of
the tower.

Q.35 A hemispherical bowl of internal radius 9cm is full of water. Its 2012, 2015
contents are emptied in a cylindrical vessel of internal radius 6
cm. Find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel.
Q.36 The first term of an A.P. is 5, the last term is 45 and the sum of 2017, 2011
all its terms is 400. Find the number of terms and the common
difference of the A.P.
Q.37 As observed from the top of a 75 m high lighthouse from the 2012, 2018
sea-level, the angles of depression of two ships are 300 450. If
one ship is exactly behind the other on the same side of the
lighthouse, find the distance between the two ships. [Use
√3=1.732]

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 Q.38 Two dice are rolled once. Find the probability of getting such 2015, 2011
numbers on the dice, whose product is 12.
Q.39 Solve the following quadratic equation for x:4x2+4bx-(a2-b2) 2015, 2011,
= 0. 2017
Q.40 Find the relation between x and y if the points A(x, y), B(– 5, 7) 2015, 2011,
and C(– 4, 5) are collinear. 2018, 2012
Q.41 The 14th term of an AP is twice its 8th term. If its 6th term is – 8, 2012, 2015
then find the sum of its first 20 terms.
Q.42 Find the area of the minor segment of a circle of radius 14 cm, 2015, 2011
when its central angle is 600. Also find the area of the
corresponding major segment. [Useπ =22/7 ]
Q.43 A hemispherical bowl of internal diameter 36 cm contains 2012, 2015
liquid. this liquid is filled into 72 cylindrical bottles of diameter 6
cm. find the height of each bottle, if 10% liquid is wasted in this
transfer.
Q.44 A card is drawn at random from a well-shuffled deck of 2012, 2015
playing cards. Find the probability that the card drawn is:
(i) a card of spades or an ace
(ii) a red king
(iii) neither a king nor a queen
(iv) either a king or a queen
Q.45 The angle of elevation of the top of a building from the foot of 2015, 2013
the tower is 300 and the angle of elevation of the top of the
tower from the foot of the building is 60 .If the tower is 50 m
0

high, find the height of the building.

Q.46 The numerator of a fraction is 3 less than its denominator. If 2 2015, 2012
is added to both the numerator and the denominator, then the
sum of the new fraction and original fraction is 29/20. Find the
original fraction.
Q.47 Water is flowing at the rate of 2.52 km/h through a cylindrical 2015, 2013
pipe into a cylindrical tank, the radius of whose base is 40cm,
if the increase in the level of water in the tank, in half an hour is
3.15m, find the internal diameter of the pipe.

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 Q.48 Find the value of k, if the point P(0,2 ) is equidistant from the 2012
points A(3,k) and B (k,5).

Q.49 The angles of elevation and depression of the top and bottom 2012, 2018
of a light-house from the top of a 60m high building are 30 and 0

60 respectively. Find:
0

i) the difference between the heights of the lighthouse and the

building.
ii) the distance between the lighthouse and the building.

Q.50 For what value of k, are the roots of the quadratic equation 2012, 2013
kx(x-2) + 6 = 0 equal?

Q.51 A bucket open at the top and made up of a metal sheet is in 2016, 2013,
the form of a frustum of a cone, the depth of the bucket is 24 2012
cm and the diameter of its upper and lower circular ends are
30cm and 10cm respectively. Find the cost of metal sheet
used in it at the rate of Rs.10 per 100 cm2. (Use 𝝅=22/7))
Q.52 If A(-2,1), B(a, 0), C(4, b) and D(1, 2) are the vertices of a 2018, 2012
parallelogram ABCD, find the values of a and b. Hence find the
lengths of its sides.
Q.53 If A(-5,7), B(-4,-5), C(-1,-6) and D(4,5) are the vertices of a 2015, 2011,
quadrilateral ABCD, find its area. 2018, 2012

Q.54 In the given figure, XY and X’Y’ are two parallel tangents to a 2017, 2013
circle with center O and another tangent AB with point of
contact C, is intersecting XY at A and X’Y’ at B. Prove that
∠AOB=900

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 Q.55 Construct a triangle with sides 5cm, 4cm, 6cm. then construct 2012, 2017,
another triangle whose sides are ⅔ times the corresponding 2013, 2015
sides of first triangle.
Q.56 Construct a triangle ABC with BC= 7cm, ∠B=450 and ∠ A=1050. 2017, 2012,
Construct another triangle whose sides are ¾ times the 2013, 2015
corresponding sides of triangle ABC.
Q.57 Prove that the tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular 2011, 2015,
to the radius through the point of contact. 2013, 2012

Q.58 Construct a triangle ABC with BC=7 cm, B=600 and AB=6 cm. 2013, 2015,
Construct another triangle whose sides are ¾ times the 2012
corresponding sides of ABC.

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 Answers
Ans 1.
Sum of m terms of an A.P. = m/2 [2a + (m -1)d]
Sum of n terms of an A.P. = n/2 [2a + (n -1)d]
m/2 [2a + (m -1)d] / n/2 [2a + (n -1)d] = m:n
⇒ [2a + md - d] / [2a + nd - d] = m/n
⇒ 2an + mnd - nd = 2am + mnd - md
⇒ 2an - 2am = nd - md
⇒ 2a (n -m) = d(n - m)
⇒ 2a = d
Ratio of m th term to nth term:
[a + (m - 1)d] / [a + (n - 1)d]
= [a + (m - 1)2a] / [a + (n - 1)2a]
= a [1 + 2m - 2] / a[1 + 2n -2]
= (2m - 1) / (2n -1)
So, the ratio of mth term and the nth term of the arithmetic series is (2m -
1) : (2n -1).

Ans 2. Let two tangent PT and QT are drawn to circle of center O as shown in
figure. Both the given tangents PT and QT touch to the circle at P and Q
respectively. We have to proof: length of PT = length of QT

Construction: draw a line segment, from center O to external point T

{touching point of two tangents}.
Now ∆POT and ∆QOT
We know, tangent makes right angle with radius of circle.
Here, PO and QO are radii. So, ∠OPT = ∠OQT = 90°
Now, both the triangles ∆POT and QOT are right angled triangle.
And a common hypotenuse OT of these [ as shown in figure ]
Now, come to the concept,

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 ∆POT and ∆QOT
∠OPT = OQT = 90°
Common hypotenuse OT
And OP = OQ [ OP and OQ are radii]
So, R - H - S rule of similarity
∆POT ~ ∆QOT
Hence, OP/OQ = PT/QT = OT/OT
PT/QT = 1
PT = QT [ hence proved]

Ans 3. Let the speed of the stream be x km/hr.

The speed of the boat upstream = (18-x) km/hr.

And speed of the boat downstream = (18+x) km/hr.

As given in the question,

⇒ (24\18-x) - (24/18+x) = 1

⇒ x²+48x-324=0

⇒ (x+54)(x-6)=0

⇒ X≠-54 , x=6

Original speed of train is 6 km/hr.

Ans 4. Let the Four consecutive terms of the A.P. be

a-3d, a-d, a+d, a+3d.

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 By given Conditions

(a-3d) + (a-d)+(a+d)+(a+3d)=32

⇒ 4a = 32

⇒A=8

⇒ (a-3d)(a+3d)/(a-d)(a+d) = 7\15

⇒ 8a² =128d²

⇒ d²= + 2, - 2
Therefore numbers are 2, 6, 10, 14 or 14, 10, 6, 2.

Ans 5.

√2x2+7x+5√2=0

⇒ √2x2+ 2x + 5x + 5√2

⇒ (√2x + 5) (x+√2) = 0

⇒ X = -5/√2, - √2

or -5√2 / 2, -√2

Ans 6.

∠PAO = ∠OBS = 90°

But these are alternate interior angles

∴ PQ || RS

Ans 7. Total number of outcomes=36

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 ▪ Favourable outcomes are

(1,1), (1,2), (1,3), (1,4), (1,5), (2,1), (2,2), (2,3)

(2,4), (3,1), (3,2), (3,3), (4,1), (4,2), (5,1) i.e. 15

∴ P(sum less than 7) =15/36 or 5/12

▪ Favourable outcomes are

(1,1),(1,2),(1,3)(1,4)(1,5),(1,6),(2,1),(2,2),(2,3),(2,4),(2,5),(2,6),(3,1),(3,2),
(3,3),(3,4),(3,5),(4,1),(4,2),(4,3),(5,1),(5,2),(5,3),(6,1),(6,2) i.e 25

P(product less than 16)=25/36

▪ Favourable outcomes are

∴P(doublet of odd number)=3/36 or 1/12

Ans 8.

Let the speed of boat be x m/min

∴ CD = 2x

150/y = tan 600

⇒ y=150/√3 = 50√3

⇒ 150/(y+2x) = tan 450 150=50√3+2x

⇒ x=25(3-√3)

∴speed=25(3-√3) m/min

= 1500(3-√3)m/hr.

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 Ans 9. Sm=m2=m/2[2a+(m-1)d]=m2
Sn n2 n/2[2a+(n-1)d] n2

⇒ 2a+(m-1)d=m
2a+(n-1)d n

Solving we get d=2a

⇒ am = a+(m-1)d= a+(m-1)X2a
an a+(n-1)d a+(n-1) X2a

=2m-1/2n-1

Ans 10.

h/x=tan300
⇒ x=h√3
⇒ (60+60+h)/x=tan600
⇒ (120+h)/x=√3
⇒ 120+h=h√3 X√3
⇒ h=60
∴Height of cloud from surface of water =(60+60)m=120m

Ans 11. Total number of outcomes = 36

▪ P(even sum) =18/36=1/ 2

▪ (ii) P(even product) =27/36=¾

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 Ans 12. Height of the cylindrical part, H=4 m

Height of the conical part,h=2.8 m

Radius of the base,r=2.1m

So,

⇒ l=√r2+h2

⇒ l=√(2.1)2+(2.8)2

⇒ l=√ 12.25

⇒ l=3.5m

The surface area of the canvas to be used =CSA of conical part +CSA of the
cylindrical part

=𝝅rl +2𝝅rH

=𝝅r(l+2H)

=22x2.1x(3.5+8)]

Cost of canvas=Rs 100/m2

So, total cost of canvas to be used =75.9 x100=Rs.7,590

∴amount that the association will have to pay for each tent=50%of Rs 7590

=Rs(50/100)X7590

=Rs (50/100)X7590

=Rs.3795

Therefore amount that the associations will have for 100 tent=Rs 3795
X100=Rs.379500

Hence, the amount that the associations will have to pay for 100 tents is Rs
3,79,500

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 Ans 13.

Let P divide AB in the ratio of k : 1

∴ Required ratio = 1 : 5

Ans 14. The given quadratic eqn. can be written as

(k + 1)x2 – 2(k – 1)x + 1 = 0

For quad roots 4(k – 1)2 – 4(k+1)= 0 or k2 – 3k=0

⇒ k= 0, 3

Ans 15. Volume of earth dug out=𝝅X2X2X21=264m3

Volume of embankment=𝝅(25-4)Xh=66 h m3

∴66h=264

h=4m

Ans 16. x2-3√5x+10=0

Here a=1,
b=-3√5
and c=10

Using quadratic formula

x=-(b±√b2-4ac)/2a

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 =3√5±√(3√5)2-4X1X10
2x1

=3√5±√9X5 -4X10
2

=3√5±√45-40
2

=3√5±√5
2

=√5(3±1)
2

=√5(3+1) or =√5(3-1)
2 2

4√5/2 or 2√5/2

Ans 17. Total no. of outcomes = 80

Out of these perfect squares are 1,4,9,16,25,36,49,64.

P(a perfect square)= no. of favourable outcomes

Total no. of outcomes

⇒ 8/80=1/10=0.1

Ans 18.

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 In the given figure, we can see that

⇒ ∠DAO = ∠BAO [Because, AB and AD are tangents in the circle]

So, we take this angle as 1, that is,

⇒ ∠DAO = ∠BAO = 1

Also in quad. ABCD, we get,

⇒ ∠ABO = ∠CBO { Because , BA and BC are tangents }

⇒Also, let us take this angle as 2. that is ,

⇒ ∠ABO = ∠CBO= 2

⇒ As same as, we can take for vertices C and as well as D.

⇒ Sum. of angles of quadrilateral ABCD = 360° { Sum of angles of quad is

360°}

Therefore,

⇒ 2 (1 + 2 + 3 + 4) = 360° { Sum. of angles of quad is - 360° }

⇒ 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 180°

Now , in Triangle AOB,

⇒ ∠BOA = 180 – ( a + b )

⇒ { Equation 1 }

Also, In triangle COD,

⇒ ∠COD = 180 – ( c + d )

⇒ { Equation 2 }

⇒From Eq. 1 and 2 we get,

⇒ Angle BOA + Angle COD

= 360 – ( a + b + c + d )

= 360° – 180°

= 180°

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 ⇒So, we conclude that the line AB and CD subtend supplementary angles at
the center O

⇒Hence it is proved that - opposite sides of a quadrilateral circumscribing a

circle subtend supplementary angles at the center of the circle.

Ans 19. a₁₇ = 5 + 2a₈ and a₁₁ = 43

we know nth of an A.P. = a + (n-1) d

where

a = first term

d = common difference of A.P

Therefore

⇒ a + (17 - 1) d = 5 + 2{a + (8 - 1) d}

⇒ a + 16 d = 5 + 2a + 14d

⇒ 2d - a = 5 .......(1)

also

⇒ a + (11 - 1)d = 43

⇒ a + 10d = 43 .......(2)

solving 1 and 2 gives

⇒ 12d = 48

⇒d=4

⇒a=3

hence nth term would be

⇒ an = 3 + (n-1)4

⇒ an =3 + 4n - 4

⇒ an =4n -1

Ans 20. Using Mid -Point formula

Coordinates of point B are (2,1)

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 and coordinates of point C are (0,3).

Area ∆ABC =½[0+2(3+1)+0]=4 sq u.

Coordinates of point F are (1,2)

Area of ∆DEF =½[1(1-2)+0+1(0-1)]=1 sq u.

Ans 21. S7 = 49 =2a+6d=14

S17 = 289=2a +16d=34

Solving equations to get a=1 and d=2

Hence Sn=n/2[2+(n-1)2=n2

Ans 22.
2x(2x+3)+(x-3)+(3x+9)=0

2x2+5x+3=0

(x+1)(2x+3)=0

x=-1, x=-3/2

Ans 23.

tan 450 = (h-50)/x = x=h-50

tan600 = h/x x = h/√3

Hence h – 50 = h/√3

⇒ h = 75 + 25√3 ⇒ 118.25 m

Ans 24. Given that volume of the frustum(V) = 12308.8cm (cube)

Also radii of the top (r1) = 12 cm

Radii of the bottom (r2) = 20 cm

We know that Volume of frustum

Also we know that

Lsquare + h square + (r1-r2) whole square

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 ===> lsquare = 225 + 64

Lsquare = 289

L = 17cm

Now the bucket will be open at the top and so the area of the metal sheet used
in making the bucket (Say A)

A = lateral surface of the frustum + (area of circle at the bottom with r2 =

20cm)

A = pi(r1+r2)l +pi r square

= 3.14x(12+20) x 17 + 3.14x (20) square

= 3.14x32x17 + 3.14x400

= 1708.16 + 1256

= 2964.16 cm square

Ans 25.

AP=AS, BP=BQ,CR=CQ and DR=DS

Tangent theorem

AP+BP+CR+DR=AS+BQ+CQ+DS⇒AB+CD=AD+BC

Ans 26. Let point be A (3,0), B (6,4), C (-1,3)

AB=√9+16=5, BC =√49+1=5√2, AC=√16+9=5

AB=AC and AB2+AC2=BC2

∴ABC isosceles, right triangle.

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 Ans 27. Slant height of conical part= √(2.8)2+(2.1)2=3.5m

Area of canvas/tent = 2X22/7X2.8 X3.5+22/7X2.8X 3.5 m2

= 92.4m2

Cost of 1500 tents = 1500X92.4X120=₹16632000

Share of each school =1/50X1663200

=332640/-

Ans 28. √{[x - (a + b)]2 + [y - (b -a)]2} = √{x - (a - b)]2 + [y - (a + b)]2}

⇒ x2 + (a + b)2 - 2x(a + b) + y2 + (b - a)2 - 2y(b - a) = x2 + (a - b)2 - 2x(a

- b) + y2 + (a + b)2 - 2y(a + b)

⇒ -2ax - 2bx - 2by + 2ay = - 2ax + 2bx - 2ay - 2by

⇒ ay - bx = bx - ay

⇒ 2ay = 2bx

⇒ bx = ay

Ans 29. Given chord AB of circle with center O with OA=OB=14 cm and
∠AOB=1200

Construction Draw OP ⊥ AB

Now, is △OAP and △OBP

OA=OB (each 14cm) [radii of same circle]

OP=OP (common)

OPA=OPB (each 900) [by construction]

△OAP≅△OBP (by R.H.S)

∠AOP=∠BOP (by CPCT)

Also ∠AOP+∠BOP =1200

∠AOP=∠BOP=600

and AP=BP=½ AB (by CPCT)

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 In △AOP

Sin 600 =AP/14

√3/2=AP/14

Or AP=7√3 sinθ

Now arc of minor segment

=area of sector of θ 1200-area of △OAB

θ/360X𝝅 Xr2- ½ base X height

=120x22x14x14-1[73x2]x7
360 7 2

1x22x2x14-7√3x7
3

=7(88/3-12.12)

=7(88-36.33)
3

=7(51.67)
3

=120.493 cm2

Ans 30. Here x1=-5, x2=4, y1=8, y2=-10

Let P divides AB in the ratio m1:m2

Here by section formula

P(x,4) = (m1x2+m2x1), (m1y2+m2y1)

m1+m2 m1+m2

(x,4) = (4m1-5m2 , -10m1+8m2)

m1+m2 m1+m2

4=-10m1+8m2
m1+m2

14 m1=4m2

m1/m2=4/14=2/7

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2+7

= 8-35
9

=-27/9 ⇒ -3

∴P divides AB in ratio 2:7 and the value of x is -3

Ans 31. using section formula

Area of ABC=½[X1(Y2-Y3) +X2(Y3-Y1) +X3(Y1-Y2)]

=½[-3(-4+1)-2(-1+1)+4(-1+4)]

=½[-3(-3)-2(0)+4(3)]

=½[9+0+12]

=21/2 sq units.

and area (ADC)=½[X1(Y2-Y3) +X2(Y3-Y1) +X3(Y1-Y2)]

=½[-3(4+1)+3(-1+1)+4(-1-4)]

=½[-3(5)+3(0)+4(-5)]

=½[-15+0-20]

=-35/2 =35/2 sq. unit.

Now ar(ABCD)=ar(ABC)+ar(ADC)=(21+35)/2 = 56/2=28 sq. unit.

Ans 32. Given a=8, am=350 and d=9

Now, am=a+(m-1)d

350=8+(m-1)9

342=(m-1)9

38=m-1

Or m=39

Also, Sm=m/2(a+am)

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 =39/2(8+350)

=39(358/2)

=39X179=6981

there are 39 terms in the A.P and their sum is 6981.

Ans 33. let the speed of the train be x km/hr.

Distance travelled=180 km

Time taken to travel 180 km at x km/hr. =180/x hrs.

Increased speed=(x+9) km/hr.

The time taken at their speed to cover the distance =180/x+9

According to the question

⇒ 180/x=180/x+9 +1

⇒ 180/x-180/x+9 = 1

⇒ 180(1/x-1/x+9) = 1

⇒ 180(x+9-x) = x(x+9)

⇒ 180X9 = x2+9x

⇒ x2+9x-180X9=0

⇒ x2+45x-36x-180X9 = 0

⇒ x(x+45)-36(x+45) = 0

⇒ (x-36)(x+45)=0

⇒ x-36=0 or x+45=0

x=36 or x=-45

∵Speed cannot be negative 45 is rejected.

∴The speed of train is 36 km/hr.

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 Ans 34. Let AB represent the tower, P a point on ground such that APB=600, Q
a point 10m above P and R a point 10m above B such that AQR=300

From the figure BR=PQ=10m

And QR=PB

Let AR be x m

Then tan 300=AR/QR=X/QR

⇒ ⅓=x/QR

or QR=x√3

⇒ PB=x√3 (QR=PB)

Also tan 600=AB/PB=(AR+RB)/PB

⇒ √3=(x+10)/x√3

⇒ x+10=3x

or 10=2x

or x=5

Now tower height = x+10

⇒ 5+10=15cm

Ans 35. Radius of hemisphere = 9 cm. (R)

Radius of cylinder = 6 cm. (r)

Height of cylinder =?

When contents of bowl is emptied are vessel then ,

⇒ Vol. of bowl = vol. Of vessel

⇒ (2𝝅✕R3)/3 = 𝝅r2h

⇒ (2X9X9X9)/3 = (6X6Xh)

⇒ h= (2X3X9X9)/(6X6)

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 ⇒ 81/6

⇒ 13.5 cm.

∴ Height of water in cylindrical vessel = 13.5 cm

Ans 36. Sn=n/2[a+l]

Here a=5,l=45

and Sn=sum=400

⇒ Sn=n/2(a+l)

⇒ 400=n/2(5+45)

⇒ 400=n/2X50

⇒ (400X2)/50=n

⇒ 8X2=n

⇒ n=16

Now Sn=n/2[2a+(n-1)d]

⇒ 400=16/2[2X5+(16-1)xd]

⇒ 400=16/2[10+15d]

⇒ (400X2)/16=10+15d

⇒ 50=10+15d

⇒ 50-10=15d

⇒ 40=15d

⇒ d=8/3

Ans 37.

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 Let CD=x m, AB=75 m

In △ACB

tan 450=AB/CB

1=75/BC

BC=75 m

In △ADB

tan 300=AB/BD

1/√3=75/BD

BD=75√3

BC+CD=75√3

BC+x=75√3

75+x=75√3

x=75√3-75

x=75(√3-1) m

Ans 38.

Product of digits of 2 dice is 12.

Outcomes (2,6), (3,4),(6,2),(4,3)

⇒ Total outcomes=36

⇒ P(product is 12)=4/36=1/9

Ans 39. 4x2+4bx−(a2−b2) =0

dividing throughout by L1

x2+bx−(a2−b2)/4=0

(x+b2)2−b2/4−(a2−b2)/4=0

⇒ (x+b/2)2=b2+(a2−b2)/4

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 ⇒ (x+b/2)2=a2/4

⇒ x=(a−b)/2,(−a−b)/2

Ans 40. Area of△ ABC=½[X1(Y2-Y3) +X2(Y3-Y1) +X3(Y1-Y2)]

⇒ ½[X1(Y2-Y3) +X2(Y3-Y1) +X3(Y1-Y2)] =0

⇒ ½[X(7-5)-5(5-Y)-4(Y-7)] =0

or 2x-25+5y-4y+28=0

⇒ 2x+y+3=0

Ans 41. a 14 =2a 8 => a + 13d = 2 (a + 7d) => a = – d

a 6 = – 8 => a + 5d = – 8

solving to get a = 2, d = – 2

S 20 = 10 (2a + 19d) = 10 (4 – 38) = – 340 (ans).

Ans 42.

Radius of the circle = 14 cm

ΔAOB is isosceles as two sides are equal.

∴ ∠A = ∠B

Sum of all angles of triangle = 180°

∠A + ∠B + ∠O = 180°

⇒ 2 ∠A = 180° - 60°

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 ⇒ ∠A = 120°/2

⇒ ∠A = 60°

Triangle is equilateral as ∠A = ∠B = ∠0 = 60°

∴ OA = OB = AB = 14 cm

Area of equilateral ΔAOB = √3/4 × (OA)2 = √3/4 × 142

⇒ (196√3)/4 cm2 = 84.87 cm2

Angle subtended at the center by minor segment = 60°

Area of Minor sector making angle 60° = (60°/360°) × π r2 cm2

⇒ (1/6) × 142 π cm2 = 196/6 π cm2

⇒ (196/6) × 3.14 cm2 = 102.57 cm2

Area of the minor segment = Area of Minor sector - Area of equilateral

ΔAOB

⇒ 102.75 cm2 - 84.87 cm2 = 17.87 cm2

Angle made by Major sector = 360° - 60° = 300°

Area of the sector making angle 300° = (300°/360°) × π r2 cm2

⇒ (5/6) × 142 π cm2 = 980/6 π cm2

⇒ (980/6) × 3.14 cm2 = 512.86 cm2

Area of major segment = Area of Minor sector + Area of equilateral ΔAOB

⇒ 512.86 cm2 + 84.87 cm2 = 597.73 cm2 OR 598 cm2 (approx)

Ans 43. Diameter =36 cm r=18cm

Volume of a hemisphere =2/3πr3

=2/3×22/7×18×18×18

=12219.43cm3

Volume of a cylinder =πr2h

radius =3cm

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 Volume of 72 bottles =22/7×3×3×h×72

10%of 12,219.43=10/100X 12,219.43

=1221.943cm3 is wasted.

Volume of the remaining liquid =12219.430−1221.943=10997.487

⇒ 10997.487=72X22X3X3Xh
7

=54cm

Ans 44.

1) number of possible outcomes

⇒ 13+3

⇒16

probability of getting a spade or ace

⇒ 16/52

⇒ 4/13

2) number of possible outcomes=2

probability of getting a red king

⇒ 2/52

⇒ 1/26

3) number of possible outcomes

⇒ 52-4-4

⇒ 44

probability of getting neither a king nor queen

⇒ 44/52

⇒ 11/13

4) number of possible outcomes

⇒ 4+4

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 ⇒8

probability of getting either a king or a queen

⇒ 8/52

⇒ 2/13

Ans 45.

Let AB be the height of the building. BC be the distance between the foots
of the building and the tower. Elevation is 30° and 60° from the tower and
the building respectively.

ATP

In right ΔBCD,

tan 60° = CD/BC

⇒ √3 = 50/BC

⇒ BC = 50/√3

also, In right ΔABC,

tan 30° = AB/BC

⇒ 1/√3 = AB/BC

⇒ AB = 50/3

Thus, the height of the building is 50/3.

Ans 46. Let the denominator be x

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 Numerator is x-3

⇒ The fraction is (x-3)/x

when 2 is added to numerator and denominator

we have fraction as (x-1)/(x+2)

ATQ (x-3)/x +(x-1)/(x+2)= 29/20

⇒ (x-3)((x+2) +x(x-1)=x(x+2)*29/20

⇒ (x²-6-x + x²-x)20= 29x²+58x

⇒ 40x²-120-40x=29x²+58x

⇒ 11x²-98x- 120=0

⇒ 11x² - 110x +12x -120=0

⇒ (11x+12)(x-10)=0

Canceling the negative fraction value of x, we have x=10

Then the fraction (x-3)/x=7/10

Ans 47.

Ans 48. Let the point P(0,2) is equidistant from A(3,k) and B(k,5).

⇒ PA=PB

⇒ (PA)2=(PB)2

⇒ (3-0)2+(K-2)2=(K-0)2+(5-2)2

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 ⇒ 9+K2+4-4K=K2+9

⇒ 9+K2+4-4K-K2-9=0

⇒ 4-4K=0

⇒ -4K=-4

⇒ K=1

Ans 49.

Let AB be 60m high building and EC be lighthouse of height (60+h)m and

distance between building and lighthouse be x m.

In △ABC

tan600=P/B

⇒ √3=60/x

⇒ x=60/√3

Or (60/√3)X(√3/√3)=60 √3/3=20√3

⇒ x=20√3

In△ AED

Tan 300=h/x

⇒ 1/√=h/20√3

⇒ 20√3=h√3

⇒ h=20√3/√3

⇒ h=20m

Height of lighthouse=60+20=80m

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 (1) The difference between height of lighthouse and building is 80-
60=20m

(2) The distance between lighthouse and building is 20√3m.

Ans 50. In this equation

a=k,b=-2k,c=6

By quadratic formula

Hence the value of k is 6.

The roots are K=0, 6

Ans 51.

Diameter of upper end of bucket = 30 cm

Radius (r1) of upper end of bucket = 15 cm

Diameter of lower end of bucket = 10 cm

Radius (r2) of lower end of bucket = 5 cm

Slant height (l) of frustum

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 Area of metal sheet used to make the bucket

Cost of 100 cm2 metal sheet = Rs. 10

Cost of 545 cm2 metal sheet

=Rs.
Therefore, cost of metal sheet used to make the bucket is Rs. 171.13.

Ans 52.

In a parallelogram the diagonals bisect each other

Midpoint of AC = midpoint of BD

Midpoint formula (x1+x2)/2 ; (y1+y2)/2

(-2+4)/2; (1+b)/2 = (a+1)/2; (0+2)/2

2/2; (1+b)/2 = (a+1)/2 ; 2/2

⇒ 1=(a+1)/2

⇒ a+1 = 2

⇒ a=1

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 ⇒ (1+b)/2 = 1

⇒ 1+b=2

⇒ b= 1

⇒ a=1 and b=1

Using distance formula we came find out the length of the sides of
Parallelogram

Distance formula √[(x2-x1)²+(y2-y1)²]

⇒ AB = √[(1+2)²+(0-1)²]

= √(9+1)

=√10u

⇒ BC = √[(4-1)²+(1-0)²]

= √(3²+1²)

= √10u

It is a rhombus as all the sides are equal

Ans 53. ABCD is a parallelogram

∴ diagonal AC and BD bisect each other

Therefore, Mid-point of BD is same as mid-point of AC

⇒ [(a+1)/2,2/2]= [(-2+4)/2, (b+1)/2]

⇒ (a+1)/2=1 and (b+1)/2=1

⇒ a=1,b=1.

Therefore, length of sides is √10 units each.

OR

Area of quad ABCD = Ar △ABD + Ar △BCD

Ar △ABD = ½| (-5)(-5 - 5) + (-4)(5 - 7) + (4)(7 + 5) |

= 53 sq units

Ar △BCD = ½| (-4)(-6 - 5) + (-1)(5 + 5) + (4)(-5 + 6) |

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 = 19 sq units

Hence, area of quad ABCD = 53 + 19 = 72 sq units.

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