Mixed Maths Questions for SSC 10 + 2 and

CGL Tier-I exams

SSC Maths Quiz 4
Directions: Read the following questions carefully and choose the right answer.

1.

A. 76 B. 54 C. 66 D. 36

2.
A. 2 B. 3 C. 1 D. 4

3. In the given figure, triangle ABC is an isosceles triangle such that AB =

BC. Find x, y and z if angle CDE is 120°.

A. x = 60°, y = 60°, z = 60° B. x = 30°, y = 40°, z = 60°

C. x = 40°, y = 60°, z = 60° D. x = 50°, y = 40°, z = 60°

4. ( )
√

A. 1 B. 2 C. – 1 D. – 2

5. If the rate of income tax increases by 18%, net income decreases by 2%. What
was the rate of income tax?

A. 10 B. 20 C. 15 D. 12

6. √

A. 1 : 1 : 2 B. 2 : 3 : 1 C. 1 : 1 : 1 D. 1 : 2 : 3

7. The speed of boat is 10 km/hr in still water and speed of current is 4 km/hr. A
man covered 12 km upstream, took some rest and then covered 14 km
downstream. Find the period of time for which he took rest if he took 4 hrs to
cover his complete journey.

A. 0.5 hr B. 1 hr C. 1.5 hr D. 1.25 hr

8. If R and r are respectively the circumradius and in radius of triangle having
sides 40 cm, 41 cm and 9 cm, then find the value of 2 (R + r).

A. 40 B. 49 C. 45 D. 44

9. In the given figure, the side BC of Δ ABC is produced on both side,

then ∠1 + ∠2 is equal to

A. ∠A + ∠180° B. 180° – ∠A C. 2∠A + 180° D. ∠A + 90°

10. (√ √ )

A. cos θ B. C. 2 cos θ √

Correct answers:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A D A C A C B B A C
Explanation:

1
1. x4 + = 322 [x > 1] given
x4

We know that, [ (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab] Or, [(a + b)2 – 2ab = a2 + b2]

1 2 1
So, (x + 2) – 2 × x2 × 2
2
x x

1
= x4 +
x4

1 2
Or, (x2 + ) = 322 + 2
x2

1 2
(x2 + ) = ± 18
x2

1 2 1
Also, (x2 – 2) + 2 × x ×
x x

1
= x2 +
x2

2 1 2
(x – 2) + 2 = 18
x

[∵ (a – b)2 + 2ab = a2 + b2]

1
(x – ) = ± 4
x

Now, Cubbing both sides, we get

1 1 1
x3 – 3 – 3 × x × (x – ) = 64
x x x

1
Or, x3 – – 3 (4) = 64
x3

x3 – 1 = 12 + 64
 x3

1
(x3 – ) = 76
x3

Hence, option A is correct.

2. We can rewrite above equation as

sin2 10 + sin2 80 + sin2 20 + sin2 70 + sin2 30 + sin2 60 + sin2 40 + sin2 50 …..

equation (A)

We know that sin2 x + sin2 (90 – x) = 1

Therefore equation A becomes

1+1+1+1=4

Hence, option D is correct.

3. Mehtod I :

Since quadrilateral CDEF is Cyclic quadrilateral, therefore

∠ CDE + ∠ CFE = 180°

Therefore ,

∠ CFE = 180° – 120° = 60°

We know that

Angles formed from two points on the same arc are equal .

Therefore

x = ∠ CAE = 60°

Since AB = BC
Thus x = ∠ACB = 60°

By angle sum property of triangle ABC, we have

x + x + ∠ ABC = 180°

∠ ABC = 180 – 2x

∠ ABC = 180 – 120 = 60°

∠ ABC = y = 60° as vertically opposite angles are same.

Using angle sum property in ∆ FBE ,we get

60° + 60° + z = 180°

Thus z = 60°

Method II :

In this question, CDEF will be a cyclic quadrilateral.

Therefore, the sum of the opposite angle i.e. angle CDE=angle CFE=180°

120° + <CFE=180°

<CFE = 180 – 120 = 60°

Now, if we take CE a chord then we know that the angle made by the same
chord on any point of the circumference is equal therefore

<CFE = <CAE = 60° = X ------ (i)

Again, according to the question, AB = BC therefore x = <ACB = 60°

In triangle ABC, <X + <ACB + <ABC = 180^0

60 + 60 + <ABC = 180

<ABC = 180 – 120 = 60° ----- (ii)

Now, AE and CF intersect each other at B

 Therefore, <ABC = <FBE = Y = 〖60〗^0-----(iii) (from the equation I, <ABC = 60°)

Now in the triangle FBE, <FBE + <BEF + <BFE = 60 + 60 + Z = 180

By solving, z = 60°

Therefore, x = y = z = 60°

Hence, option A is correct answer.

4. We have Cosx Cos(60 – x) Cos(60 + x) = Cosx(Cosx Cos60 + Sinx

Sin60°)(CosxCos60° – SinxSin60°)

= Cosx(cos2xCos260° – Sin2xSin260°)

1 3
= Cosx( cos2 – sin2x)
4 4

1
= (Cos3x – 3Cosx (1 – Cos2x))
4

1
= (4Cos3x – 3Cosx)
4

1
= Cos3x
4

Thus,

1
cosx° cos(60 – x)° cos (60 + x) = Cos (3x)
4

Therefore,

1
Cos50°Cos10°Cos110° = Cos150°
4

1 √3
= (–√3/2) = – ... eq A
4 8

1
Also Cos60° = ... eqB
2
 Put values of eq.A and Eq.B in

16
(Cos50°Cos10Cos110°Cos60°), we get
√3

16 √3 1
= × (– ) ×
√3 8 2

=–1

Option C is hence the correct answer.

5. 18% of income tax = 2% of net income

Income tax 2 1
= =
Net income 18 9

Let the income tax be x and Net income be 9x

Therefore total income = x + 9x = 10x

x
Rate of Income tax = × 100% = 10%
10x

Hence, option A is correct.

6. Sol We have (a+b+c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 2ab + 2bc + 2ca

Therefore (x + y + z)2 = (6√3)2

= x2 + y2 + z2 + 2xy + 2yz + 2zx = 108

= 36 + 2 (xy + yx + zx) = 108

= xy + yz + zx = 36……equation A

Comparing equation A with x2 + y2 + z2 = 36

We get x2 = xy or x = y
 Similarly we get x = y = z

Therefore x : y : z = 1 : 1 : 1

Thus option C is correct answer.

7. We know that

Downstream speed = Speed of boat in still water + Speed of current

Upstream speed = Speed of boat in still water – Speed of current.

Downstream speed = 10 + 4 = 14 km/hr

Upstream speed = 10 – 4 = 6 km/hr

Time taken to cover 12 km upstream = 12/6 = 2hr

Time taken to cover 14 km downstream = 14/14 = 1

Time for which he took rest = 4 – 3 = 1 hr

Hence, option B is correct.

8. We have,

412 = 1681

402 = 1600

92 = 81

Since, 412 = 402 + 92

Therefore , Given triangle is a right angle triangle whose hypotenuse is 41, and
others two are perpendicular and base.

Sum of base and perpendicular = 49 cm

 We know In right angle triangle,

P+B–H
Inradius =
2

49 – 41 8
= = = 4 cm
2 2

Also circumradius in right angle triangle =

H 41
= cm
2 2

41 49
R+r=4+ =
2 2

2 (R + r) = 49 cm

Hence option B is correct.

9. We know

∠A + ∠5 + ∠6 = 180°
Also, ∠2 = ∠A + ∠6
and ∠1 = ∠A + ∠5
[Exterior angle is equal to sum of two opposite angels of triangle]

∠1 + ∠2 = 2∠A + ∠5 + ∠6

= ∠A + 180°

Hence, option A is correct.

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Hence, option C is correct.