DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL JAMMU

SESSION 2023-24

Sample Paper

Subject-Maths Class –X

1. Given that HCF (2520,6600) = 40 and LCM (2520,6600) = 252 X k then the value
of k is

(a) 1650 (b) 1600 (c)165 (d) 1625

2. The smallest number which when divided by 17 ,23 and 29 leaves a remainder 11
in each case.

(a) 493 (b) 11350 (c) 11339 (d) 667

3. If α and β are the zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = Px² - 2x + 3p and α+ β = αβ , then
find the value of p is

2 2 1 1
(a) - (b) (c) (d) -
3 3 3 3

1
4. The zeroes of the polynomial x² x – 2 are
6

3 4 4 3 -4 -3
(a) -3 , 4 (b) - , (c) - , (d) ,
2 3 3 2 3 2

5. The value of ‘k’ for which the system of linear equations x+ 2y = 3,5x + ky+7 = 0 is
inconsistent

14 2
(a) - (b) (c) 5 (d) 10
3 5

6. The pair of equations x = 4 and y = -3 graphically ,represent lines which are

(a) Coincident (b) Parallel (c) Intersecting at (4 , -3)

(d) Intersecting at (- 3 ,4)

7. If the system equations 2x + 3y =7 and 2ax + (a + b) y = 8 has infinitely many

solutions then

(a) a = 2b (b) a + 2b = 0 (c) b = 2a (d) 2a+b =0

 8. If one root of the equation 3x² = 8x +(2k + 1) is seven times the other ,then find
the value of k

7 5 5 7
(a) (b) (c)- (d) -
3 3 3 3

9. If the roots of the equation a (b - c)x² + (b –c )x + c (a – b) = 0 are equal then

2ac ac 2ab 2bc

(a) b = (b) b = (c) c = (d) a =
a+c a+c a+b b+c

10. The next terms of the A.P is 18, 50, 98 is

(a) 146 (b) 128 (c) 162 (d) 200

11.If the c.d. of an A.P is 7 , then a25 - a21 is equal to

(a)14 (b) 20 (c) 28 (d) 35

12.If the nth term of an A.P is 7n+ 12, then the common difference is

(a)12 (b) 5 (c) 7 (d)19

AB BC
13. If in Δ ABC and Δ DEF , = , then they will be similar, When
DE FD

(a) ∟B = ∟E (b) ) ∟A = ∟D (c) ∟B = ∟D

(d) ∟A = ∟E

14. Δ ABC is such that AB = 3 cm , BC = 2cm , CA = 2.5 cm . If ΔABC ~ ΔDEF and EF = 4

cm , then Perimeter of ΔDEF is

(a) 7.5 cm (b) 15 cm (c)22.5 cm (d)30 cm

15. If x is a positive integer such that the distance between points P( x ,2) and Q (3 , -6)
is 10 units then x =

(a) 3 (b)-3 (c) 9 (d) -9

16. The distance between the points (a cosθ + b sinθ ,0) and (0, a sinθ - b cosθ) is
2
(a) (a² + b²) (b) (a + b) (c) (a² - b²) (d) ( a +b²)

17. If Cosecθ =2 and Cotθ = √3a ,then the value of a is ,

(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) √3 (d)2√3

 4 5 Sinθ-2Cosθ
18. If Tanθ = , then the value of is
5 5 Sinθ+ 2Cosθ

1 2 3
(a) (b) (c) (d) 6
3 5 5

19. Statement - I (Assertion) For any acute angle θ, the value of Sinθ can not be greater
than 1.

Statement -2 (Reason)Hypotenuse is the longest side in any right angled triangle .

a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A)

(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A)

(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.

(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

20. Statement - I (Assertion) If the centroid of the triangle having its vertices at A(1 ,a) ,
B (2 , b)and c (c²-3) lies on x-axis , then a + b = 3

Statement –II (Reason) On y-axis , X coordinate of every point is Zero .

a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A)

(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A)

(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.

(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

(Very Short Answers) 2 Marks each

Q21: Solve by Substitution Method

0.2x + 0.3y = 1.3

0.4x + 0.5y = 2.3

Q22: Find the values of k for which the given equation has real and equal roots .
 x² - 2x (1 +3k) + 7 (3 +2k) = 0

Q23: In an A.P : given a =5 , d = 3 , an = 50 find n and Sn

Q24: Determine of the points (1,5) , (2,3) and (-2 , -11) are collinear.

Sin30° +tan 45°-cosec 60°

Q25: Evaluate:
Sec30°+cos60°+cot45°

(Short Type) 3 Marks Each

Q26: Prove that 3 + 2 √5 is an irrational number.

Q27: Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x² + 7x + 10, and verify the
relationship between the zeroes and the coefficient .

9
Q28: A fraction becomes , if 2 is added to both the Numerator and denominator .If 3
11
5
is added to both the Numerator and the denominator it becomes . Find the fraction .
6

Q29: Which term of the A.P 3 , 15 , 27,39 … will be 132 more than is 54th term.

Q30: If A and B are (-2 , -2) and (-2, -4) respectively . Find the coordinates of P such that
3
AP = AB and P lies on the line segment AB.
7
3
Sinθ-2Sin θ
Q31; Prove that 3 = Tanθ
2cos θ-cosθ

(Long Answers Type) 4 Marks Each

Q32: Arun visited to his uncle’s house .From a point A , where arun was standing , a bus
and building came in a straight line as shown in the figure .
Based on above information answer the following questions.

(i) Which similarity criteria can be seen in this case ,if bus and building are
considered in a straight line ?

(ii) What is the ratio of the distance between Arun and top of bus to the distance
between the top of bus and building ?

(iii) What is the height of the building ?

OR

If the distance between arun and the bus is twice as much as the height of
the bus , then the height of the bus is

Q33:Anuj got pocket money from his father everyday . Out of the pocket money , he
saves Rs 2.75 on first day , rs 3 on second day , Rs 3.25 on third day and so on .
Based on above information answer the following questions.

(i) What is the amount saved by Anuj on 14th day?

(ii) What is the total amount saved by Anuj in 8 days?

(iii) What is the amount saved by Anuj on 30th day?

OR

What is the amount saved by him in the month of june ,if he starts saving
from 1st june?

Q34: Ananya and her father go to meet her friend Juhi for a party .When they reached to
juhi’s place, Ananya saw the roof of the house ,which is triangular in

shape . If she imagined the dimensions of the roof as given in the figure then answer
the following.

(i) If D is the mid point of AC , then BD is equal to

(ii) Measure of ∠A is equal to

 (iii) Measure of ∠C is equal to

OR

(iv) Find the value of Sin A + Cos C

(Long Answers Type) 5 Marks Each

Q35: A Plane left 30 mins later than its schedule time and in order to reach its
destination 1500 Km on way in time it has to increase its speed by 250km/hr from its
usual speed .Find its usual speed.

Q36: The sum of the third and the seventh terms of an AP is 6 and their product is 8 .
Find the sum of first sixteen terms of the AP .

Q37: Sides AB and AC and median AD of a triangle ABC are respectively proportional to
sides PQ and PR and median PM of another triangle PQR .Show that Δ ABC ~ Δ PQR .

m²-1
Q38: If Tan A = n tan B and Sin A = m Sin B , Prove that Cos²A =
n²-1
Solutions:
Sol 1: (a) 1650

Sol 2: (b) 11350

Sol 3 (b) 2/3

Sol 4: (b) -3/2

Sol 5: (d) 10

Sol 6: ( c) Intersecting at

Sol 7: ( c) b = 2a

5
Sol 8: ( c) = -
3

2ab
Sol 9: ( c) =
a+b

Sol 10:( c) √162

Sol 11: ( c) 28

Sol 12: ( c) 7

Sol 13: ( c) ∟B = ∟D

Sol 14: (b) 15 cm

Sol 15: ( c) 9

Sol 16: (a) (a² + b²)

Sol 17: (a) 1

Sol 18: (a) 1/3

Sol 19: (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A)

Sol 20: (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A)

Sol 21: Given

0.2x+0.3y=1.3 −−− (1)
0.4x+0.5y=2.3 −−− (2)
from equation (1)
x=0.21.3−0.3y
substitute x in equation (2)
0.4(0.21.3−0.3y)+0.5y=2.3
0.20.5×2−0.12y+0.5y=2.3
0.20.5×2−0.12y+0.10y=2.3
0.52−0.12y+0.10y=0.46
−0.02y = 0.46−0.52
−0.02y = 0.06
Y = 0.020.06
y= 3
Substitute y=3 in x
X = 0.21.8−0.3(3)
= 0.21.3−0.9
= 0.20.4
=2
∴ x=2,y=3

Sol 22: Given x2−2x(1+3k)+7(3+2k)=0 has equal roots

As we know that
For the quadratic equation to have equal roots discriminant should be zero
⟹ (−2(1+3k)) ² − 4(1)(7(3+2k)) = 0
⟹ 4(1+3k) ²– 28 (3+2k) = 0
⟹ (9k²+ 6k+1) − 21− 14k = 0
⟹ 9k² − 8k − 20=0
⟹ 9k²−18k +10k−20 = 0
⟹ 9k (k−2) + 10(k−2) = 0
⟹ (9k+10) (k−2) = 0
10
⟹ k= ,2
9

Sol 23: Given that, a= 5 , d = 3 , an = 50

As an = a + (n - 1) d ,
⟹ 50 = 5 + (n – 1) X 3
⟹ 3( n – 1) = 4
⟹ n -1 = 15
⟹ n = 16
Now , Sn = n2 ( a + a n) Sn
= 162 ( 5 + 50) = 440

Sol 24: Let the points (1, 5) , ( 2 ,3) and (-2 , -11) be representing the vertices A ,
B and C of the given triangle respectively .
A = (1, 5) , B = ( 2 ,3) , C (-2 , -11)
Let
∴ AB = (1-2)2 + (5-3)2 = √5
2
BC = (2-(2))2 + (3 - ( - 11)² = 4 + 14² = 16 + 196 = √212
2
CA = (1-(-2))2 + (5 - (-11))² = 3 + 16² = 9 + 256 = √265
Since AB + BC ≠ CA
Therefore, the points (1 , 5) , (2 , 3) and ( -2 , -11) are not collinear .

Sol 25:
1
2
+ 1-
2
√3
=
3 2
-
2 √3
x
( )
3 2
-
2 √3
2
√3
1
+ +1
2
3 2
+
2 √3 ( )
3 2
-
2 √3

=
9
-2,
4 2 √3
3 2
+ ( )
2
√3
²
3
2 () ( )
²-
2
√3
²
 9 4 27-24 3+16
- 2 3+
4 3 12
= =
9 4 27-16
-
4 3 12

43-24 3
=
11

Sol 26: We have to prove that 3 + 2√5 is irrational. We will be solving this
question with the help of the contradiction method.
Let's assume that 3 + 2√5 is rational. If 3 + 2√5 is rational that means it can
be written in the form of a/b where a and b are integers that have no
common factor other than 1 and b ≠ 0.

3 + 2√5 = a/b

b(3 + 2√5) = a

3b + 2√5b = a

2√5b = a - 3b

√5 = (a - 3b)/2b

Since (a - 3b)/2b is a rational number, then √5 is also a rational number.

But, we know that √5 is irrational.

Therefore, our assumption was wrong that 3 + 2√5 is rational. Hence, 3 +

2√5 is irrational.

Sol 27: To find the zeros of the quadratic polynomial x² + 7x + 10, we can
use the quadratic formula:
x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / (2a)
Comparing the polynomial to the standard quadratic form ax² + bx + c, we
have a = 1, b = 7, and c = 10. Substituting these values into the quadratic
formula,
we get:
x = (-(7) ± √((7)² - 4(1)(10))) / (2(1))
Simplifying further:
x = (-7 ± √(49 - 40)) / 2
x = (-7 ± √9) / 2
x = (-7 ± 3) / 2 = -2
This gives us two possible solutions:
x1 = (-7 + 3) / 2 = -2
x2 = (-7 - 3) / 2 = -5
Therefore, the zeros of the quadratic polynomial x² + 7x + 10 are x = -2 and
x = -5.
The sum of the zeros is equal to the negation of the coefficient of the linear
term divided by the coefficient of the quadratic term:
Sum of zeros = -(7/1) / (1/1) = -7
The product of the zeros is equal to the constant term divided by the
coefficient of the quadratic term:
Product of zeros = (10/1) / (1/1) = 10

Indeed, the sum of the zeros, -7, matches the coefficient of the linear term,
and the product of the zeros, 10, matches the constant term. Therefore, the
relationship between the zeros and the coefficients is verified.

Sol 28: Let the fraction be xy, y≠0

Case1:
fraction becomes 911 if 2 is added to both the numerator and the
denominator.
⇒x+2y+2=911
⇒11(x+2)=9(y+2)
⇒11x+22=9y+18
⇒11x−9y+22−18=0
⇒11x−9y+4=0 ---(1)
Case2:
fraction becomes 56 if 3 is added to both the numerator and the
denominator.
⇒x+3y+3=56
⇒6(x+3)=5(y+3)
⇒6x+18=5y+15
⇒6x−5y+18−15=0
⇒16x−5y+3=0 ---(2)
Lets solve (1) and (2)
Multiply 11x−9y+4=0 by 5
⇒55x−45y+20=0----(3)
Multiply 6x−5y+3=0 by 9
⇒54x−45y+27=0 ---(4)
Lets do (3)-(4)
⇒55x−45y+20−(54x−45y+27)=0
⇒55x−45y+20−54x+45y−27)=0
⇒x−7=0
⇒x=7
Substitute x=7 in 11x−9y+4=0
⇒11(7)−9y+4=0
⇒77−9y+4=0
⇒81−9y=0
⇒81=9y
⇒819=y
⇒9=y
∴ The required fraction is 79.

Sol 29: The formula for nth term of AP is aₙ = a + (n - 1) d .

Here, aₙ is the nth term, a is the first term, d is the common difference and
n is the number of terms.
Given AP is 3, 15, 27, 39.
First term a = 3
Second term a + d = 15
d = 15 - 3 = 12
54th term of the AP is
a₅₄ = a + (54 - 1)d
= 3 + 53 × 12
= 3 + 636
= 639
Let nth term of AP be 132 more than 54th term

We get, 132 + 639 = 771

aₙ = 771
aₙ = a + (n - 1)d
771 = 3 + (n - 1)127
68 = (n - 1)12
(n - 1) = 64
n = 65
Therefore, the 65th term will be 132 more than the 54th term

Sol 30: The Coordinates of point A and B are (-2, -2) and (2 , 4)respectively ,
3
Since AP = AB
7
Therefore , AP: PB = 3:4
Points P divides the line segment AB is the ratio 3:4
3X2+4X(-2) 3 X(-4)+4X(-2)
Coordinates of P =( , )
3+4 3+4
6-8 -12-8
=( , )
7 7
-2 -20
=( , )
7 7

Sol 31:
3
Sinθ-2Sin θ
3
2cos θ-cosθ
2
Sinθ(1-2sin θ)
2
Cosθ(2Cos θ-1 )
2 2 2
tanθ(sin θ+Cos θ-2sin θ
2 2 2
(2cos θ-sin θ-Cos θ)
2 2
tanθ(Cos θ-sin θ
2 2
cos θ-sin θ
Sol 32:
(i) In ∆ ABC and ∆ ADE,
∠A = ∠A (Common)
∠B = ∠D (Corresponding angles)
∴ ∆ABC~ ∆ ADE(By AA Similarity criteria)

(ii) ∆ABC~ ∆ ADE

AB AC AC 1
= ⇒ =
AD AE AE 6
 AC 1 AC 1
⇒ = ⇒ =
AE-AC 6 EC 5
∴ Required Ratio = 1: 5
(iii) Height of the building = DE
BC 1
Now, =
DE 6
⇒ DE =6 BC = 6 X 12.5 = 75 m
(iv) AB = 2 BC
25
⇒ BC = = 12.5m
2
Sol 33: Here the savings from an A.P. i.e ., ₹2.75 , ₹3 , ₹3.25
So ,a= 2.75 d = 3 – 2.75 = 0.25
(i) Amount saved by Anuj on 14th day
= t14 = a +13d=2.75 + 13 (0.25) =₹6
(ii) Amount saved by Anuj in 8 days
8
= S8 = [2(2.75)+7(0.25)] = ₹29
2
(iii) Amount saved by Anuj on 30th day
= t30 =a + 29d = 2.75 + 29 (0.25) = ₹10
(v) Number of days in June 30
30
S30 = [2(2.75)+29(0.25)] =₹191.25
2

Sol 34: We have , AB = BC = 6√2 m and AC = 12 m

(i) D is the mid point of AC
∴ AD = DC =6m
Now , AB² = BD² + AD²
⇒ BD² = (6√2)²-6² = 72 – 36 = 36
⇒ BD = 6m
BD 6 1
(ii) In ∆ ABD, Sin A = = =
AB 6√2 √2
⇒ Sin A = Sin45°
⇒∠A = 45°
BD 6
(iii) In ∆BDC , Tan C = =
DC 6
⇒ Tan C = 1 = Tan 45° ⇒ ⇒∠C = 45°
1 1
(iv) SinA = , Cos C = Cos 45° =
√2 √2
 1 1 2
SinA + Cos C = + = = √2
√2 √2 √2

Sol 35: Let x be the usual speed of the plane

Increased speed=x+250

distance
Time taken by plane in usual circumstances ,t1 =
speed
1500
t1 =
x

distance
Time taken by plane due to delay, t1 =
x+250

Difference in times = Delay in departure

1500 1500 30
+ =
x x+250 60

1500 1500 1
+ =
x x+250 2

x+250-x 1
⇒ =
x²+250x 3000

⇒ x² + 250x -750000 = 0

⇒ x² + 1000x – 750x – 750000= 0

x(x+1000) -750(x+1000) = 0
(x – 750 )(x + 1000) = 0
X = 750
∴ The usual speed of the plane is 750 km/h

Sol 36: nth term of an AP is an + (n – 1) d

Here, a is the first term , d is the common difference and n is the number of
terms.
Given :
a₃ + a₇ = 6 ----- (1)
a₃ x a₇ = 8 ----- (2)
we know that nth term of an AP is an = a + (n – 1) d
Third term, a₃ = a + (3 - 1)d
a₃ = a + 2d ----- (3)
Seventh term,
a₇ = a + (7 - 1)d
a₇ = a + 6d ----- (4)

Using equation (3) and equation (4) in equation (1) to find the sum of the
terms,

(a + 2d) + (a + 6d) = 6

2a + 8d = 6

a + 4d = 3

a = 3 - 4d ----- (5)

Using equation (3) and equation (4) in equation (2) to find the product of
the terms,

(a + 2d ) × (a + 6d ) = 8

Substituting the value of a from equation (5) above,

(3 - 4d + 2d) × (3 - 4d + 6d) = 8

(3 - 2d) × (3 + 2d) = 8

(3)² - (2d)² = 8 [Since (a + b)(a - b) = a² - b² ]

9 - 4d² = 8

4d² = 1

d² = 1/4

d = ½, -½

Case 1: When d = ½
a = 3 - 4d

=3-4×½

=3-2

=1

Sₙ = n/2 [2a + (n - 1) d]

S₁₆ = 16 / 2 [ 2 × 1 + (16 - 1) × ½ ]

= 8 × 19/2

= 76

Case 2: When d = - ½

a = 3 - 4d

= 3 - 4 × (- ½)

=3+2

=5

Sₙ = n/2 [2a + (n - 1) d]

S₁₆ = 16/2 [2 × 5 + (16 - 1) × (- ½)]

= 8 [10 - 15/2]

= 8 × 5/2

= 20

Sol37:

We know if one angle of a triangle is equal to one angle of the

other triangle and the sides including these angles are proportional, then
the two triangles are similar.
This is referred as SAS criterion for two triangles.
Produce AD to E so that AD = DE. Join CE

Similarly, produce PM to N such that PM = MN , and join RN.

In ΔABD and ΔCDE

AD = DE [By Construction]

BD = DC [AD is the median]

∠ADB = ∠CDE [Vertically opposite angles]

Therefore, ΔABD ≅ ΔECD [By SAS criterion of congruence]

⇒ AB = CE [CPCT] ...(i)

Also, in ΔPQM and ΔMNR

PM = MN [By Construction]

QM = MR [PM is the median]

∠PMQ = ∠NMR [Vertically opposite angles]

Therefore, ΔPQM = ΔNRM [By SAS criterion of congruence]

⇒ PQ = RN [CPCT]...(ii)
Now,

AB / PQ = AC / PR = AD / PM [Given]

⇒ CE / RN = AC / PR = AD / PM [from (i) and (ii)]

⇒ CE / RN = AC / PR = 2AD / 2PM

⇒ CE / RN = AC / PR = AE / PN [ 2AD = AE and 2PM = PN ]

Therefore, ΔACE ~ ΔPRN [By SSS similarity criterion]

Therefore, ∠CAE = ∠RPN

Similarly, ∠BAE = ∠QPN

Hence, ∠CAE + ∠BAE = ∠RPN + ∠QPN

⇒ ∠BAC = ∠QPR

⇒ ∠A = ∠P ....(iii)

Now, In ΔABC and ΔPQR

AB/PQ = AC/PR

∠A = ∠P [from (iii)]

Therefore, ΔABC ~ ΔPQR [By SAS similarity criterion]

Sol 38:

Tan A = n Tan B

1 n
=
tanB tanA

n
Cot B =
tanA
sinA=msinB
 1 m
→ =
SinB SinA
→ cosec B = m/sin A -------(2)
Now, cosec²B-cot²B=1
→ (m²/sin²A)-(n²/tan²A)=1
→ (m²/sin²A)-n²/(sin²A/cos²A)=1
→ (m²/sin²A)-(n²cos²A/sin²A)=1
→ (m²-n²cos²A)/sin²A=1
→ m²-n²cos²A=sin²A
→ m²-n²cos²A=1-cos²A [∵, sin²A+cos²A=1]
→ -n²cos²A+cos²A=1-m²
→ -cos²A(n²-1)=-(m²-1)
(m2-1)
cos2A= (Proved)
(n2-1)