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 CBSE Class 10 Mathematics
Important Question
Chapter 4
Quadratic Equations

1. Solve by factorization

a. 4x2 - 4a2x + (a4 – b4) = 0

Ans: 4x2 – 4a2x + (a4-b4) = 0.

4x2 – [2(a2 + b2) + 2 (a2 - b2)] x + (a2 - b2) (a2 + b2) = 0.

⇒ 2x[2x-(a2 + b2)] - (a2 - b2) [2x - (a2 + b2) = 0.

b.

Ans:

a + b ≠ 0.
c. a + b ≠0
Ans:

⇒ (a + b){x(a + b + x) + ab} = 0
⇒ x(a + b + x) + ab=0

⇒ x2 + ax +bx + ab=0
⇒ (x + a)(x + b) = 0
⇒ x=-a x =-b
d. (x – 3) (x – 4)

Ans: (x-3) (x-4) =

⇒ x2-7x+12=

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 e. x ≠2

Ans: x ≠ 2

⇒ 4x -3x2=3-2x

⇒ 3x2-6x+3=0

⇒ (x-1)2=0
x =1, 1.

2. By the method of completion of squares show that the equation 4x2+3x +5 = 0 has no
real roots.

Ans: 4x2+3x+5=0

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 not a real no.

Hence QE has no real roots

3. The sum of areas of two squares is 468m2 If the difference of their perimeters is
24cm, find the sides of the two squares.
Ans: Let the side of the larger square be x.

Let the side of the smaller square be y.

APQ x2+y2 = 468

Cond. II 4x-4y = 24
⇒ x – y = 6
⇒ x = 6 + y

x2 + y2 = 468

⇒ (6+y)2 +y2 = 468

on solving we get y = 12
⇒ x = (12+6) = 18 m
∴ sides are 18m & 12m.

4. A dealer sells a toy for Rs.24 and gains as much percent as the cost price of the toy.
Find the cost price of the toy.

Ans: Let the C.P be x

∴Gain = x%
⇒ Gain =
S.P = C.P +Gain
SP = 24

On solving x=20 or -120 (rej)

∴ C.P of toy = Rs.20

5. A fox and an eagle lived at the top of a cliff of height 6m, whose base was at a
distance of 10m from a point A on the ground. The fox descends the cliff and went
straight to the point A. The eagle flew vertically up to a height x metres and then
flew in a straight line to a point A, the distance traveled by each being the same.

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 Find the value of x.
Ans: Distance traveled by the fox = distance traveled by the eagle

(6+x)2 + (10)2 = (16 – x)2

on solving we get
x = 2.72m.
6. A lotus is 2m above the water in a pond. Due to wind the lotus slides on the side and
only the stem completely submerges in the water at a distance of 10m from the
original position. Find the depth of water in the pond.

Ans: (x+2)2 = x2 + 102

x2 + 4x + 4 = x2 + 100
⇒ 4x + 4 = 100
⇒ x = 24
Depth of the pond = 24m

7. Solve

Ans:
⇒ x =

⇒ x2 = 6 + x

⇒ x2 - x – 6 = 0
⇒ (x -3) (x + 2) = 0
⇒ x = 3

8. The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 20m. If the difference between the length of the

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 other sides is 4m. Find the sides.

Ans: APQ

x2 + y2 = 202

x2 + y2 = 400
also x - y = 4
⇒ x = 404 + y

(4 + y)2 + y2 = 400

⇒2y2 + 8y – 384 = 0
⇒ (y + 16) (y – 12) = 0
⇒ y = 12 y = – 16 (N.P)
∴sides are 12cm & 16cm

9. The positive value of k for which x2 + Kx + 64 = 0 & x2 - 8x + k = 0 will have real roots.

Ans: x2 + Kx + 64 = 0

⇒ b2 -4ac ≥ 0

K2 - 256 ≥ 0
K ≥ 16 or K ≤ - 16 …………… (1)

x2 - 8x + K = 0
64 – 4K ≥ 0
⇒ 4K ≤ 64
K ≤ 16 …………… (2)
From (1) & (2) K = 16

10. A teacher on attempting to arrange the students for mass drill in the form of a solid
square found that 24 students were left over. When he increased the size of the
square by one student he found he was short of 25 students. Find the number of
students.

Ans: Let the side of the square be x.

No. of students = x2 + 24
New side = x + 1

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 No. of students = (x + 1)2 – 25

APQ ⇒ x2 + 24 = (x + 1)2 – 25

⇒ x2 + 24 = x2 + 2 x + 1 - 25
⇒ 2x = 48
⇒ x = 24
∴ side of square = 24
No. of students = 576 + 24
= 600

11. A pole has to be erected at a point on the boundary of a circular park of diameter
13m in such a way that the differences of its distances from two diametrically
opposite fixed gates A & B on the boundary in 7m. Is it possible to do so? If answer is
yes at what distances from the two gates should the pole be erected.
Ans: AB = 13 m

BP = x

⇒ AP – BP = 7
⇒ AP = x + 7
APQ

⇒ (13)2 = (x + 7)2 + x2

⇒ x2 +7x – 60 = 0
(x + 12) (x – 5) = 0
⇒ x = - 12 N.P
x = 5
∴Pole has to be erected at a distance of 5m from gate B & 12m from gate A.

12. If the roots of the equation (a-b)x2 + (b-c) x+ (c - a)= 0 are equal. Prove that 2a=b + c.

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 Ans: (a-b)x2 + (b-c) x+ (c - a) = 0
T.P 2a = b + c

B2 – 4AC = 0

(b-c)2 – [4(a-b) (c - a)] = 0

b2-2bc + c2 – [4(ac-a2 – bc + ab)] = 0

⇒ b2-2bc + c2 – 4ac + 4a2 + 4bc - 4ab = 0

⇒ b2 + 2bc + c2 + 4a2 – 4ac – 4ab= 0

⇒ (b + c - 2a)2 = 0
⇒ b + c = 2a

13. X and Y are centers of circles of radius 9cm and 2cm and XY = 17cm. Z is the centre
of a circle of radius 4 cm, which touches the above circles externally. Given that
, write an equation in r and solve it for r.
Ans: Let r be the radius of the third circle

XY = 17cm ⇒ XZ = 9 + r YZ = 2

APQ

(r + 9)2 + (r + 2)2 = (1 + r)2

⇒ r2 + 18r + 81 + r2 + 4r + 4 = 289S

⇒ r2 + 11r - 10r = 0
(r + 17) (r – 6) = 0
⇒ r = - 17 (N.P)
r = 6 cm
∴radius = 6cm.

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 CBSE Class 10 Mathematics
Important Question
Chaptrer 4
Quadratic Equations

Level - 01 (01 Marks)

1. Check whether the following are quadratic equation or not

i. (x - 3) (2x + 1) = x(x + 5)
ii. (x + 2)2 = 2x(x2 - 1)

Ans.

i. yes, quadratic equation

ii. Not, quadratic equation
2. Solve by factorization method

x2 - 7x + 12 = 0
Ans. x = 3; x = 4
3. Find the discriminant

x2 - 3x - 10 = 0
Ans. D = 49
4. Find the nature of root

2x2 + 3x - 4 = 0
Ans. root are real and unequal.
5. Find the value k so that quadratic equation 3x2 - kx + 38 = 0 has equal root
Ans. 5 ± 18
6. Determine whether given value of x is a solution or not

(1) x2 - 3x - 1 = 0 : x = 1
Ans. not a solution

Level 2 (02 Marks)

1. Solve by quadratic equation 16x2 - 24x - 1 = 0 by using quadratic formula.

Ans. 1

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2. Determine the value of for which the quadratic equation 2x2 + 3x + k = 0 have both
roots real.

Ans.
3. Find the roots of equation 2x2 + x - 6 = 0
Ans. x = 2,
4. Find the roots of equation x ≠ 0
Ans.

Level 3 (03 Marks)

1. The sum of the squares of two consecutive positive integers is 265. Find the integers.
Ans. number are 11, 12
2. Divide 39 into two parts such that their product is 324.
Ans. 27, 12
3. The sum of number and its reciprocals is . Find the number.
Ans.
4. The length of rectangle is 5cm more than its breadth if its area is 150 Sq. cm.
Ans. 10cm, 15cm
5. The altitude of a right triangle is 7cm less than its base. If the hypotenuse is 13cm.
Find the other two sides.
Ans. 12cm and 5cm

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 CBSE Class 10 Mathematics
Important Questions
Chapter 4
Quadratic Equations

1 Marks Questions

1. Which of the following is quadratic equation?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Ans. (b)

2. Factor of is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Ans. (a)

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3. Which of the following have real root

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Ans. (c)

4. Solve for :

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Ans. (b)

5. Solve by factorization

(a)

(b)

(c)

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(d)

Ans. (a)

6. The quadratic equation whose roots are 3 and -3 is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Ans. (a)

7. Discriminant of is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Ans. (a)

8. For equal root, , value of k is

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(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Ans. (a)

9. Quadratic equation whose roots are is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Ans. (a)

10. If and are roots of the equation then equal to

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d) 21

Ans. (b)

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 CBSE Class 10 Mathematics
Important Questions
Chapter 4
Quadratic Equations

2 Marks Questions

1. Solve the following problems given:

(i) x2−45x+324=0

(ii) x2−55x+750=0

Ans. (i) x2−45x+324=0

⇒ x2−36x−9x+324=0

⇒ x(x−36) – 9(x−36)=0

⇒ (x−9)(x−36)=0

⇒ x=9,36

(ii) x2−55x+750=0

⇒ x2−25x−30x+750=0

⇒ x(x−25) – 30(x−25)=0

⇒ (x−30)(x−25)=0

⇒ x=30,25

2. Find two numbers whose sum is 27 and product is 182.

Ans. Let first number be x and let second number be (27−x)

According to given condition, the product of two numbers is 182.

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Therefore,

x(27−x)=182

⇒ 27x−x2=182

⇒ x2−27x+182=0

⇒ x2−14x−13x+182=0

⇒ x(x−14) – 13(x−14)=0

⇒ (x−14)(x−13)=0

⇒ x=14,13

Therefore, the first number is equal to 14 or 13

And, second number is = 27 – x=27 – 14=13 or Second number = 27 – 13=14

Therefore, two numbers are 13 and 14.

3. Find two consecutive positive integers, sum of whose squares is 365.

Ans. Let first number be xand let second number be (x+1)

According to given condition,

x2+(x+1)2=365 {(a+b)2=a2+b2+2ab}

⇒ x2+x2+1+2x=365

⇒ 2x2+2x– 364=0

Dividing equation by 2

⇒ x2+x– 182=0

⇒ x2+14x−13x– 182=0

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⇒ x(x+14) – 13(x+14)=0

⇒ (x+14)(x−13)=0

⇒ x=13,−14

Therefore, first number = 13{We discard -14 because it is negative number)

Second number = x+1=13+1=14

Therefore, two consecutive positive integers are 13 and 14 whose sum of squares is equal to
365.

4. The altitude of right triangle is 7 cm less than its base. If, hypotenuse is 13 cm. Find
the other two sides.

Ans. Let base of triangle be x cm and let altitude of triangle be (x−7) cm

It is given that hypotenuse of triangle is 13 cm

According to Pythagoras Theorem,

132=x2+(x−7)2 (a+b)2=a2+b2+2ab

⇒ 169=x2+x2+49−14x

⇒ 169=2x2−14x+49

⇒ 2x2−14x– 120=0

Dividing equation by 2

⇒ x2−7x– 60=0

⇒ x2−12x+5x– 60=0

⇒ x(x−12)+5(x−12)=0

⇒ (x−12)(x+5)

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⇒ x=−5,12

We discard x=−5 because length of side of triangle cannot be negative.

Therefore, base of triangle = 12 cm

Altitude of triangle = (x−7)=12 – 7=5 cm

5. A cottage industry produces a certain number of pottery articles in a day. It was

observed on a particular day that cost of production of each article (in rupees) was 3
more than twice the number of articles produced on that day. If, the total cost of
production on that day was Rs. 90, find the number of articles produced and the cost of
each article.

Ans. Let cost of production of each article be Rs x

We are given total cost of production on that particular day = Rs 90

Therefore, total number of articles produced that day = 90/x

According to the given conditions,

⇒ x2=180+3x

⇒ x2−3x– 180=0

⇒ x2−15x+12x– 180=0

⇒ x(x−15)+12(x−15)=0

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⇒ (x−15)(x+12)=0

⇒ x=15,−12

Cost cannot be in negative, therefore, we discard x=−12

Therefore, x=Rs15 which is the cost of production of each article.

Number of articles produced on that particular day = = 6

6. In a class test, the sum of Shefali's marks in Mathematics and English is 30. Had she
got 2 marks more in Mathematics and 3 marks less in English, the product of their
marks would have been 210. Find her marks in the two subjects.

Ans. Let Shefali's marks in Mathematics = x

Let Shefali's marks in English = 30−x

If, she had got 2 marks more in Mathematics, her marks would be = x+2

If, she had got 3 marks less in English, her marks in English would be = 30 – x−3 = 27−x

According to given condition:

(x+2)(27−x)=210

⇒ 27x−x2+54−2x=210

⇒ x2−25x+156=0

Comparing quadratic equation x2−25x+156=0 with general form ax2+bx+c=0,

We get a=1,b=−25 and c=156

Applying Quadratic Formula

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⇒

⇒ x=13,12

Therefore, Shefali's marks in Mathematics = 13 or 12

Shefali's marks in English = 30 – x=30 – 13=17

Or Shefali's marks in English = 30 – x=30 – 12=18

Therefore, her marks in Mathematics and English are (13,17) or (12,18).

7. The diagonal of a rectangular field is 60 metres more than the shorter side. If, the
longer side is 30 metres more than the shorter side, find the sides of the field.

Ans. Let shorter side of rectangle = x metres

Let diagonal of rectangle = (x+60) metres

Let longer side of rectangle = (x+30) metres

According to pythagoras theorem,

(x+60)2=(x+30)2+x2

⇒ x2+3600+120x=x2+900+60x+x2

⇒ x2−60x– 2700=0

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Comparing equation x2−60x– 2700=0 with standard form ax2+bx+c=0,

We get a=1,b=−60 and c=−2700

Applying quadratic formula

⇒ x= 90, –30

We ignore –30. Since length cannot be in negative.

Therefore, x=90 which means length of shorter side =90 metres

And length of longer side = x+30 = 90+30=120 metres

Therefore, length of sides are 90 and 120 in metres.

8. The difference of squares of two numbers is 180. The square of the smaller number is
8 times the larger number. Find the two numbers.

Ans. Let smaller number = x and let larger number = y

According to condition:

y2−x2=180 … (1)

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Also, we are given that square of smaller number is 8 times the larger number.

⇒ x2=8y … (2)

Putting equation (2) in (1), we get

y2−8y=180

⇒ y2−8y– 180=0

Comparing equation y2−8y– 180=0 with general form ay2+by+c=0,

We get a=1,b=−8 and c=−180

Using quadratic formula

⇒ y=18,−10

Using equation (2) to find smaller number:

x2=8y

⇒ x2=8y=8×18=144

⇒ x=±12

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And,x2=8y=8×−10=−80 {No real solution for x}

Therefore, two numbers are (12,18) or (−12,18)

9. A train travels 360 km at a uniform speed. If, the speed had been 5 km/hr more, it
would have taken 1 hour less for the same journey. Find the speed of the train.

Ans. Let the speed of the train = x km/hr

If, speed had been 5km/hr more, train would have taken 1 hour less.

So, according to this condition

⇒ 360×5=x2+5x

⇒ x2+5x– 1800=0

Comparing equation x2+5x– 1800=0 with general equation ax2+bx+c=0,

We get a=1,b=5 and c=−1800

Applying quadratic formula

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⇒

⇒ x=40,−45

Since speed of train cannot be in negative. Therefore, we discard x=−45

Therefore, speed of train = 40 km/hr

10. Find the value of k for each of the following quadratic equations, so that they have
two equal roots.

(i) 2x2+kx+3=0

(ii) kx(x−2)+6=0

Ans. (i) 2x2+kx+3=0

We know that quadratic equation has two equal roots only when the value
of discriminant isequal to zero.

Comparing equation 2x2+kx+3=0 with general quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0, we

geta=2,b=k and c=3

Discriminant = b2−4ac=k2 – 4(2)(3)=k2−24

Putting discriminant equal to zero

k2 – 24=0

⇒ k2=24

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⇒

(ii) kx(x−2)+6=0

⇒ kx2−2kx+6=0

Comparing quadratic equationkx2−2kx+6=0 with general form ax2+bx+c=0, we get a=k,b=

−2k andc=6

Discriminant = b2−4ac=(−2k)2 – 4(k)(6)=4k2−24k

We know that two roots of quadratic equation are equal only if discriminant is equal to zero.

Putting discriminant equal to zero

4k2−24k=0

⇒ 4k(k−6)=0

⇒ k=0,6

The basic definition of quadratic equation says that quadratic equation is the equation of the

form ax2+bx+c=0, where a≠0.

Therefore, in equation kx2−2kx+6=0, we cannot have k =0.

Therefore, we discard k=0.

Hence the answer is k=6.

11. Is it possible to design a rectangular mango grove whose length is twice its breadth,

and the area is 800 m2. If so, find its length and breadth.

Ans. Let breadth of rectangular mango grove = x metres

Let length of rectangular mango grove = 2x metres

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Area of rectangle = length × breadth = x× 2x = 2x2 m2

According to given condition:

2x2=800

⇒ 2x2 – 800=0

⇒ x2 – 400=0

Comparing equation x2 – 400=0 with general form of quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0, we

geta=1,b=0 and c=−400

Discriminant = b2−4ac=(0)2 – 4(1)(−400)=1600

Discriminant is greater than 0 means that equation has two disctinct real roots.

Therefore, it is possible to design a rectangular grove.

Applying quadratic formula, to solve equation,

⇒ x=20,−20

We discard negative value of x because breadth of rectangle cannot be in negative.

Therefore, x = breadth of rectangle = 20 metres

Length of rectangle = 2x=2×20=40 metres

12. Is the following situation possible? If so, determine their present ages.

The sum of the ages of two friends is 20 years. Four years ago, the product of their ages
in years was 48.

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Ans. Let age of first friend = x years and let age of second friend = (20−x) years

Four years ago, age of first friend = (x−4) years

Four years ago, age of second friend = (20−x)−4 = (16−x) years

According to given condition,

(x−4)(16−x)=48

⇒ 16x−x2 – 64+4x=48

⇒ 20x−x2 – 112=0

⇒ x2−20x+112=0

Comparing equation, x2−20x+112=0 with general quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0, we

geta=1,b=−20 and c=112

Discriminant =b2−4ac=(−20)2 – 4(1)(112)=400 – 448=−48<0

Discriminant is less than zero which means we have no real roots for this equation.

Therefore, the give situation is not possible.

13. Value of for is quadratic formula is

(a) 3, 2

(b) 5, 2

(c) 5, 3

(d) 2, 3

Ans. (c) 5, 3

14. Discriminate of is

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(a) 30

(b) 31

(c) 32

(d) 35

Ans. (c) 32

15. Solve .

Ans.

16. Solve for by quadratic formula

Ans.

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17. Find the value of k for which the quadratic equation has real and
distinct root.

Ans.

For real and distinct roots,

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18. If one root of the equations is 1, find the value of a.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Ans. (b)

19. Find k for which the quadratic equation has equal root.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Ans. (c)

20. Determine the nature of the roots of the quadratic equation

Ans.

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21. Find the discriminant of the equation

Ans.

22. Find the value of k so that is a factor of

Ans. Let

23. The product of two consecutive positive integers is 306. Represent these in quadratic
equation.

(a)

(b)

(c)

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(d)

Ans. (a)

24. Which is a quadratic equation?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Ans. (a)

25. The sum of two numbers is 16. The sum of their reciprocals is . Find the numbers.

Ans. Let no. be

According to question,

or

26. Solve for :

Ans.

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 or

27. Solve for x by factorization:

Ans.

28. Find the ratio of the sum and product of the roots of

Ans.

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29. If and are the roots of the equation such that , then

Ans.

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 CBSE Class 10 Mathematics
Important Questions
Chapter 4
Quadratic Equations

3 Marks Questions

1. Check whether the following are Quadratic Equations.

(i) (x+1)2=2(x−3)

(ii) x2−2x=(−2)(3−x)

(iii) (x−2)(x+1)=(x−1)(x+3)

(iv) (x−3)(2x+1)=x(x+5)

(v) (2x−1)(x−3)=(x+5)(x−1)

(vi) x2+3x+1=(x−2)2

(vii) (x+2)3=2x(x2−1)

(viii) x3−4x2 – x+1=(x−2)3

Ans. (i) (x+1)2=2(x−3) {(a+b)2=a2+2ab+b2}

⇒ x2+1+2x=2x– 6

⇒ x2+7=0

Here, degree of equation is 2.

Therefore, it is a Quadratic Equation.

(ii) x2−2x=(−2)(3−x)

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⇒ x2−2x=−6+2x

⇒ x2−2x−2x+6=0

⇒ x2−4x+6=0

Here, degree of equation is 2.

Therefore, it is a Quadratic Equation.

(iii) (x−2)(x+1)=(x−1)(x+3)

⇒ x2+x−2x– 2=x2+3x– x– 3=0

⇒ x2+x−2x– 2−x2−3x+x+3=0

⇒ x−2x– 2−3x+x+3=0

⇒ −3x+1=0

Here, degree of equation is 1.

Therefore, it is not a Quadratic Equation.

(iv) (x−3)(2x+1)=x(x+5)

⇒ 2x2+x−6x– 3=x2+5x

⇒ 2x2+x−6x– 3−x2−5x=0

⇒ x2−10x– 3=0

Here, degree of equation is 2.

Therefore, it is a quadratic equation.

(v) (2x−1)(x−3)=(x+5)(x−1)

⇒ 2x2−6x– x+3=x2 – x+5x– 5

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⇒ 2x2−7x+3−x2+x−5x+5=0

⇒ x2−11x+8=0

Here, degree of Equation is 2.

Therefore, it is a Quadratic Equation.

(vi) x2+3x+1=(x−2)2 {(a−b)2=a2−2ab+b2}

⇒ x2+3x+1=x2+4−4x

⇒ x2+3x+1−x2+4x– 4=0

⇒ 7x– 3=0

Here, degree of equation is 1.

Therefore, it is not a Quadratic Equation.

(vii) (x+2)3=2x(x2−1) {(a+b)3=a3+b3+3ab(a+b)}

⇒ x3+23+3(x)(2)(x+2)=2x(x2−1)

⇒ x3+8+6x(x+2)=2x3−2x

⇒ 2x3−2x−x3 – 8−6x2−12x=0

⇒ x3−6x2−14x– 8=0

Here, degree of Equation is 3.

Therefore, it is not a quadratic Equation.

(viii) x3−4x2 – x+1=(x−2)3 {(a−b)3=a3−b3−3ab(a−b)}

⇒ x3−4x2 – x+1=x3−23 – 3(x)(2)(x−2)

⇒ −4x2 – x+1=−8−6x2+12x

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⇒ 2x2−13x+9=0

Here, degree of Equation is 2.

Therefore, it is a Quadratic Equation.

2. Represent the following situations in the form of Quadratic Equations:

(i) The area of rectangular plot is 528 m2. The length of the plot (in metres) is one more
than twice its breadth. We need to find the length and breadth of the plot.

(ii) The product of two consecutive numbers is 306. We need to find the integers.

(iii) Rohan's mother is 26 years older than him. The product of their ages (in years)
after 3 years will be 360. We would like to find Rohan's present age.

(iv) A train travels a distance of 480 km at uniform speed. If, the speed had been 8km/h
less, then it would have taken 3 hours more to cover the same distance. We need to find
speed of the train.

Ans. (i) We are given that area of a rectangular plot is 528 m2.

Let breadth of rectangular plot be x metres

Length is one more than twice its breadth.

Therefore, length of rectangular plot is (2x+1) metres

Area of rectangle = length × breadth

⇒ 528=x(2x+1)

⇒ 528=2x2+x

⇒ 2x2+x– 528=0

This is a Quadratic Equation.

(ii) Let two consecutive numbers be x and (x+1).

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It is given that x(x+1)=306

⇒ x2+x=306

⇒ x2+x– 306=0

This is a Quadratic Equation.

(iii) Let present age of Rohan = x years

Let present age of Rohan's mother = (x +26) years

Age of Rohan after 3 years = (x+3) years

Age of Rohan's mother after 3 years = x+26+3 = (x+29) years

According to given condition:

(x+3)(x+29)=360

⇒ x2+29x+3x+87=360

⇒ x2+32x– 273=0

This is a Quadratic Equation.

(iv) Let speed of train be x km/h

Time taken by train to cover 480 km = 480x hours

If, speed had been 8km/h less then time taken would be (480x−8) hours

According to given condition, if speed had been 8km/h less then time taken is 3 hours less.

Therefore, 480x– 8=480x+3

⇒ 480(1x– 8−1x)=3

⇒ 480(x– x+8) (x) (x−8)=3

⇒ 480×8=3(x)(x−8)

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⇒ 3840=3x2−24x

⇒ 3x2−24x– 3840=0

Dividing equation by 3, we get

⇒ x2−8x– 1280=0

This is a Quadratic Equation.

3. Find the roots of the following Quadratic Equations by factorization.

(i) x2−3x– 10=0

(ii) 2x2+x– 6=0

(iii)

(iv)

(v) 100x2−20x+1=0

Ans. (i) x2−3x– 10=0

⇒ x2−5x+2x– 10=0

⇒ x(x−5)+2(x−5)=0

⇒ (x−5)(x+2)=0

⇒ x=5,−2

(ii) 2x2+x– 6=0

⇒ 2x2+4x−3x– 6=0

⇒ 2x(x+2) – 3(x+2)=0

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⇒ (2x−3)(x+2)=0

⇒ x=

(iii)

(iv) 2x2 – x+ =0

⇒ 16x2−8x+1=0

⇒ 16x2−4x−4x+1=0

⇒ 4x(4x−1) – 1(4x−1)=0

⇒ (4x−1)(4x−1)=0

⇒ x= ¼, ¼

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(v) 100x2−20x+1=0

⇒ 100x2−10x−10x+1=0

⇒ 10x(10x−1) – 1(10x−1)=0

⇒ (10x−1)(10x−1)=0

⇒ x=

4. Find the roots of the following equations:

(i)

(ii)

Ans. (i)

⇒ x2 – 1=3x

⇒ x2−3x– 1=0

Comparing equation x2−3x– 1=0 with general form ax2+bx+c=0,

We geta=1,b=−3 and c=−1

Using quadratic formula to solve equation,

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⇒

(ii)

⇒ −30=x2−7x+4x–28

⇒ x2−3x+2=0

Comparing equation x2−3x+2=0 with general form ax2+bx+c=0,

We get a=1,b=−3 and c=2

Using quadratic formula to solve equation,

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⇒ x=2,1

5. The sum of reciprocals of Rehman's ages (in years) 3 years ago and 5 years from now
is 13. Find his present age.

Ans. Let present age of Rehman= x years

Age of Rehman 3 years ago = (x−3) years.

Age of Rehman after 5 years = (x+5) years

According to the given condition:

⇒ 3(2x+2) =(x−3)(x+5)

⇒ 6x+6=x2−3x+5x−15

⇒ x2−4x– 15 – 6=0

⇒ x2−4x– 21=0

Comparing quadratic equation x2−4x– 21=0 with general form ax2+bx+c=0,

We get a=1,b=−4 and c=−21

Using quadratic formula

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⇒

⇒ x=7,−3

We discard x=−3.Since age cannot be in negative.

Therefore, present age of Rehman is 7 years.

6. Two water taps together can fill a tank in hours. The tap of larger diameter takes

10 hours less than the smaller one to fill the tank separately. Find the time in which
each tap can separately fill the tank.

Ans. Let time taken by tap of smaller diameter to fill the tank = x hours

Let time taken by tap of larger diameter to fill the tank = (x– 10) hours

It means that tap of smaller diameter fills part of tank in 1 hour. … (1)

And, tap of larger diameter fills part of tank in 1 hour. … (2)

When two taps are used together, they fill tank in 758 hours.

In 1 hour, they fill part of tank … (3)

From (1), (2) and (3),

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⇒

⇒ 75(2x−10)=8(x2−10x)

⇒ 150x– 750=8x2−80x

⇒ 8x2−80x−150x+750=0

⇒ 4x2−115x+375=0

Comparing equation 4x2−115x+375=0 with general equation ax2+bx+c=0,

We get a=4,b=−115andc=375

Applying quadratic formula

⇒ x=25,3.75

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Time taken by larger tap = x– 10=3.75 – 10=−6.25 hours

Time cannot be in negative. Therefore, we ignore this value.

Time taken by larger tap = x– 10=25 – 10=15 hours

Therefore, time taken by larger tap is 15 hours and time taken by smaller tap is 25 hours.

7. Find the nature of the roots of the following quadratic equations. If the real roots
exist, find them.

(i) 2x2 – 3x + 5 = 0

(ii)

(iii) 2x2 – 6x + 3 = 0

Ans. (i) 2x2 – 3x + 5 = 0

Comparing this equation with general equation ax2+bx+c=0,

We get a=2,b=−3 and c=5

Discriminant = b2−4ac=(−3)2 – 4(2)(5)=9 – 40=−31

Discriminant is less than 0 which means equation has no real roots.

(ii)

Comparing this equation with general equation ax2+bx+c=0,

We get a=3,b= and c=4

Discriminant = b2−4ac= −4(3)(4)=48 – 48=0

Discriminant is equal to zero which means equations has equal real roots.

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Applying quadratic to find roots,

Because, equation has two equal roots, it means

(iii) 2x2 – 6x + 3 = 0

Comparing equation with general equation ax2+bx+c=0,

We get a=2,b=−6, and c=3

Discriminant = b2−4ac=(−6)2 – 4(2)(3)=36 – 24=12

Value of discriminant is greater than zero.

Therefore, equation has distinct and real roots.

Applying quadratic formula to find roots,

8. If -4 is a root of the quadratic equation and the quadratic equation

has equal root, find the value of k.

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Ans. -4 is root of

(Given)

[For equal roots D = 0]

9. Solve for

Ans.

Put

48
10. solve for by factorization method.

Ans.

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11. solve for by the method of completing the square.

Ans.

12. Solve for :

Ans.

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13. Using quadratic formula, solve for :

Ans.

14. In a cricket match, Kapil took one wicket less than twice the number of wickets
taken by Ravi. If the product of the numbers of wickets taken by these two is 15, find
the number of wickets taken by each.

Ans. Let no. of wicket taken by Ravi =

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No. of wicket taken by Kapil =

According to question,

(Neglects)

So, no. of wickets taken by Ravi is

15. The sum of a number and its reciprocal is . Find the number.

Ans. Let no. be

According to question,

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 CBSE Class 10 Mathematics
Important Questions
Chapter 4
Quadratic Equations

4 Marks Questions

1. Find the roots of the following Quadratic Equations by applying quadratic formula.

(i) 2x2 − 7x+ 3 = 0

(ii) 2x2 + x – 4 = 0
(iii)

(iv) 2x2 + x + 4 = 0

Ans . (i) 2x2 − 7x+ 3 = 0

Comparing quadratic equation 2x2 − 7x+ 3 = 0 with general form ax2+bx+c=0, we geta=2, b=-7
and c=3

Putting these values in quadratic formula

⇒ x=3, ½

(ii) 2x2 + x – 4 = 0

Comparing quadratic equation 2x2 + x – 4 = 0 with the general form ax2+bx+c=0, we get
a=2, b=1 and c=−4

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Putting these values in quadratic formula

(iii)

Comparing quadratic equation with the general form ax2+bx+c=0, we

geta=4,b= and c=3

Putting these values in quadratic formula

A quadratic equation has two roots. Here, both the roots are equal.

Therefore,

(iv) 2x2 + x + 4 = 0

Comparing quadratic equation 2x2 + x + 4 = 0 with the general form ax2+bx+c=0, we

geta=2,b=1 and c= 4

Putting these values in quadratic formula

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⇒

But, square root of negative number is not defined.

Therefore, Quadratic Equation 2x2 + x + 4 = 0 has no solution.

2. An express train takes 1 hour less than a passenger train to travel 132 km between
Mysore and Bangalore (without taking into consideration the time they stop at
intermediate stations). If, the average speed of the express train is 11 km/h more than
that of the passenger train, find the average speed of two trains.

Ans. Let average speed of passenger train = x km/h

Let average speed of express train = (x+11) km/h

Time taken by passenger train to cover 132 km = hours

Time taken by express train to cover 132 km = hours

According to the given condition,

⇒ 132(11)=x(x+11)

⇒ 1452=x2+11x

⇒ x2+11x– 1452=0

Comparing equation x2+11x– 1452=0 with general quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0, we get
a=1,b=11 and c=−1452

Applying Quadratic Formula

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⇒

⇒ x=33,−44
As speed cannot be in negative.Therefore, speed of passenger train = 33 km/h
And, speed of express train = x+11=33+11=44 km/h

3. Sum of areas of two squares is 468 m2. If, the difference of their perimeters is 24
metres, find the sides of the two squares.

Ans. Let perimeter of first square = x metres

Let perimeter of second square = (x+24) metres

Length of side of first square = metres {Perimeter of square = 4 × length of side}

Length of side of second square = metres

Area of first square = side × side =

Area of second square =

According to given condition:

⇒ 2x2+576+48x=468×16

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⇒ 2x2+48x+576=7488

⇒ 2x2+48x– 6912=0

⇒ x2+24x– 3456=0

Comparing equation x2+24x– 3456=0 with standard form ax2+bx+c=0,

We get a=1,b=24 andc= −3456

Applying Quadratic Formula

⇒ x=48,−72
Perimeter of square cannot be in negative. Therefore, we discard x=−72.
Therefore, perimeter of first square = 48 metres
And, Perimeter of second square = x+24=48+24=72 metres

⇒ Side of First square =

And, Side of second Square =

4. Is it possible to design a rectangular park of perimeter 80 metres and area 400 m2. If
so, find its length and breadth.

Ans. Let length of park = x metres

We are given area of rectangular park = 400 m2

Therefore, breadth of park = metres {Area of rectangle = length ×breadth}

Perimeter of rectangular park = 2(length+breath)= metres

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We are given perimeter of rectangle = 80 metres
According to condition:

⇒ 2x2+800=80x

⇒ 2x2−80x+800=0

⇒ x2−40x+400=0

Comparing equation, x2−40x+400=0 with general quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0, we

geta=1,b=−40 and c=400

Discriminant = b2−4ac=(−40)2 – 4(1)(400)=1600 – 1600=0

Discriminant is equal to 0.
Therefore, two roots of equation are real and equal which means that it is possible to design

a rectangular park of perimeter 80 metres and area 400 m2.

Using quadratic formula to solve equation,

Here, both the roots are equal to 20.

Therefore, length of rectangular park = 20 metres

Breadth of rectangular park =

5. If I had walked 1 km per hour faster, I would have taken 10 minutes less to walk 2
km. Find the rate of my walking.

Ans. Distance = 2 km
Let speed = km/hr
New speed = (x+1) km/hr

Time taken by normal speed =

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Time taken by new speed =

According to question,

So, speed is km/hr

6. A takes 6 days less than the time taken by B to finish a piece of work. If both A and B
together can finish it in 4 days, find the time taken by B to finish the work.
Ans. Let B takes days to finish the work, then A alone can finish it in days

According to question,

(Neglect)
So, B takes days.

7. A plane left 30 minutes later than the schedule time and in order to reach its

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destination 1500 km away in time it has to increase its speed by 250 km/hr from its
usual speed. Find its usual speed.

Ans. Let usual speed km/hr

New speed km/hr

Total distance = 1500 km

Time taken by usual speed = hr

Time taken by new speed = hr

According to question,

Therefore, usual speed is 750 km/hr, -1000 is neglected.

8. A motor boat, whose speed is 15 km/hr in still water, goes 30 km downstream and
comes back in a total time of 4 hr 30 minutes, find the speed of the stream.

Ans. Speed of motor boat in still water = 15 km/hr

Speed of stream = km/hr
Speed in downward direction =
Speed in downward direction =
According to question,

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Speed of stream = 5 km/hr

9. A swimming pool is filled with three pipes with uniform flow. The first two pipes
operating simultaneously fill the pool in the same time during which the pool is the
same time during which the pool is filled by the third pipe alone. The second pipe fills
the pool five hours faster than the first pipe and four hours slower than the third pipe.
Find the time required by each pipe to fill the pool separately.

Ans. Let be the number of hours required by the second pipe alone to till the pool and first
pipe hour while third pipe hour

10. A two-digit number is such that the product of its digits is 18. When 63 is subtracted
from the number the digit interchange their places. Find the number.

Ans. Let digit on unit’s place =

Digit on ten’s place =
(given)
Number = 10.

61
=

According to question,

Number = = 92

11. A factory kept increasing its output by the same percent ago every year. Find the
percentage if it is known that the output is doubled in the last two years.

Ans. According to question,

2P

12. Two pipes running together can fill a cistern in if one pipe takes 3

minutes more than the other to fill it, find the time in which each pipe would fill the
cistern.

Ans. Let the faster pipe takes minutes to fill the cistern and the slower pipe will take

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 minutes.

According to question,

13. If the roots of the equation are equal, prove that

Ans.

For equal root s,

D = 0

14. Two circles touch internally. The sum of their areas is 116 cm2 and the distance
between their centres is 6 cm. Find the radii of the circles.

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Ans. Let and be the radius of two circles

According to question,

(Given)

Put the value of in eq. … (i)

(Neglect) or r1 = 4 cm

15. A piece of cloth costs Rs. 200. If the piece was 5 m longer and each metre of cloth
costs Rs. 2 less the cost of the piece would have remained unchanged. How long is the

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piece and what is the original rate per metre?

Ans. Let the length of piece = m

Rate per metre =

New length = (x+5)

New rate per metre =

According to question,

Rate per metre = 10

16. ax2+bx+x = 0, a 0 solve by quadratic formula.

Ans. ax2+bx+x = 0

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17. The length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangleexceeds the length of the base
by 2 cm and exceeds twice the length of the altitude by 1 cm. Find the length of each
side of the triangle.

Ans. Let base = x

Altitude = y
Hypotenuse = h

According to question,

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Base = 15 cm

Altitude =

Hypotenuse = 17 cm

18. Find the roots of the following quadratic equations if they exist by the method of
completing square.

(i) 2x2−7x+3=0

(ii) 2x2+x– 4=0

(iii)

(iv) 2x2+x+4=0

Ans. (i) 2x2−7x+3=0

First we divide equation by 2 to make coefficient of x2 equal to 1,

We divide middle term of the equation by 2x, we get

We add and subtract square of from the equation ,

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⇒ {(a−b)2=a2+b2−2ab}

⇒ ⇒

Taking Square root on both sides,

Therefore,

(ii) 2x2+x– 4=0

Dividing equation by 2,

Following procedure of completing square,

⇒ {(a+b)2=a2+b2+2ab}

Taking square root on both sides,

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⇒

Therefore,

(iii)

Dividing equation by 4,

Following the procedure of completing square,

⇒ {(a+b)2=a2+b2+2ab}

Taking square root on both sides,

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⇒

(iv) 2x2+x+4=0

Dividing equation by 2,

Following the procedure of completing square,

⇒ {(a+b)2=a2+b2+2ab}

Taking square root on both sides

Right hand side does not exist because square root of negative number does not exist.

Therefore, there is no solution for quadratic equation 2x2+x+4=0

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