MODEL ANSWER PAPER - 2

MATHEMATICS PART - II

Q.1 i. (C) 5
(A) DE EF
ii. (B) =
PQ RP

iii. (A) 2

iv. (B) 0

Hints:

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i. Distance of (3, 4) from origin
= (-3)2 + (4)2

= 9 +16

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= 25 =5

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ii. DEF  QRP …[AA test of similarity]
DE EF DF
 = = …[Corresponding sides of similar triangles]
QR RP PQ
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12
iv. tan  =
5
sinθ 12
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 =
cosθ 5
 5sin  – 12cos  = 0
P

Q.1
i. By 30 – 60 – 90 theorem,
(B)
3
AB = AC
et

2
3
= (14)
2
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= 7 3 cm

ii. area of major sector = area of circle – area of minor sector

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= 314 – 100
= 214 cm2

iii. DEF ~ MNK ...[Given]

A(ΔDEF) DE2
 = ...[Theorem of areas of similar triangles]
A(ΔMNK) MN2

A(ΔDEF) (2)2
 =
A(ΔMNK) (5)2

A(ΔDEF) 4
 =
A(ΔMNK) 25

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iv. Given, sec  =
3
2
But, sec 30 =
3
 sec  = sec 30
  = 30

Q.2 i. Capacity of bucket = Volume of frustum

(A)
1
= πh r12 + r22 + r1 × r2 
3

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1 22
= × × 30 142 + 72 + 14 × 7 
3 7

22 × 10
= (196 + 49 + 98)

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7
220
= × 343
7

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= 220  49
= 10780 cm3
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10780
=
1000

= 10.780 litres ...[ 1 litre = 1000 cm3]

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ii. m(arc AXB) = mAOB …[Definition of measure of minor arc]

 m(arc AXB) = 120°
P

m(arc CAB) = m(arc AC) + m(arc AXB) …[Arc addition property]

 m(arc CAB) = 55 + 120 = 175°
et

mCOB = m(arc CAB) …[Definition of measure of minor arc]

 COB = 175°
m(arc AYB) + m(arc AXB) = 360 …[Measure of a circle is 360]
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 m(arc AYB) + 120 = 360

 m(arc AYB) = 240°
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iii. AB = BC …[Given]
 BAC = BCA …[Isosceles triangle theorem]
 BAC = 45 o
1
 AB = BC =  AC …[Side opposite to 45]
2
1
=  8
2
1
=  2 2
2
 AB = BC = 2 units
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Model Answer Paper - 2

i. In PQR and LMN,
Q.2
PQ 6 2
(B) = =
LM 3 1
QR 8 2
= =
MN 4 1
PR 10 2
= =
LN 5 1
PQ QR PR
 = =
LM MN LN
 PQR  LMN ...[SSS test of similarity]

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ii. Given : Radius (r) = 10 cm,
Measure of the arc () = 54
To find : Area of the sector.

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Solution:
θ
Area of sector = r2
360

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54
=  3.14  (10)2
360
3
=
20
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 3.14  100

= 3  3.14  5
= 15  3.14
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= 47.1 cm2
 The area of the sector is 47.1 cm2.
P

iii. l
l
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3.2 cm
P M
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Rough Figure
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P 3.2 cm M

Steps of construction:
a. With centre P, draw a circle of
radius 3.2 cm.
b. Take any point M on the circle and
draw ray PM.
c. Draw line l ray PM at point M.
Line l is the required tangent to the
circle at point M.
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iv. cot  = …[Given]
9
We know that,
1 + cot2  = cosec2 
2
 40 
 1 +   = cosec2 
 9 
1600
 1+ = cosec2 
81
81 + 1600
 = cosec2 
81
1681
 cosec2  =
81

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 cosec  = ...[Taking square root of both sides]
9

v. Given: For the sphere, diameter (d) = 6 cm

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To find: Volume of the sphere.
Solution:
d 6

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Radius (r) = = = 3 cm
2 2
4
Volume of sphere = πr3
3
=
4
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 3.14 (3)3
3
= 4  3.14  3  3
= 113.04 cm3
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 The volume of the sphere is 113.04 cm3.

Q.3
P

(A) i. In XDE, PQ || DE …[Given]

XP XQ
 = …(i)  Basic proportionality theorem 
PD QE
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In XEF, QR || EF …[Given]
XR XQ
 = …(ii) [Basic proportionality theorem]
RF QE
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XP XR
 = …[From (i) and (ii)]
PD RF
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 seg PR || seg DF … Converse of basic proportionality theorem

y2 - y1
ii. We know that, slope of line =
x 2 - x1

2 -  -7  9
Slope of side AB = = =3
-1 -  -4  3
5-2 3 1
Slope of side BC =  =
8- (-1) 9 3
-4 - 5 -9
Slope of side CD = = = 3
5 - 8 -3
-4 -  -7  -4 + 7 3 1
Slope of side AD = = = =
5 -  -4  5+4 9 3

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 Slope of side AB = Slope of side CD , and

Slope of side BC = Slope of side AD

 side AB || side CD, and side BC || side AD
i.e., both the pairs of opposite sides of ABCD are parallel.
 Points A, B, C and D are the vertices of a parallelogram .

Q.3
i. Given: line l || line m || line n
(B) t1 t2
Transversals t1 and t2 intersect the parallel lines at
points A, B, C and P, Q, R respectively. A P

ns
l
AB PQ
To prove: = Q
BC QR B m
D
Construction: Draw seg PC which intersects line m at
C R

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point D. n
Proof:
In ACP, seg BD || seg AP …[Given]

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AB PD
 = …(i) [Basic proportionality theorem]
BC DC
In RPC, seg DQ || seg CR …[Given]

PQ
=
PD
lic …(ii) [Basic proportionality theorem]
QR DC
AB PQ
 = …[From (i) and (ii)]
BC QR
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ii. Let AB and CD represent the heights of the two buildings, and BD represent the
width of the road.
P

AB = 10 m C

BD = 12 m
Draw seg AM  seg CD. A 60
et

M
Angle of elevation = CAM = 60
In ABDM, 10 m
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B = D = 90
M = 90 …[seg AM  seg CD] B 12 m D
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 A = 90 …[Remaining angle of ABDM]

 ABDM is a rectangle. …[Each angle is 90]
 AM = BD = 12 m …[Opposite sides of a rectangle]
DM = AB = 10 m
In right angled AMC,
CM
tan 60 =
AM
CM
 3 =
12
 CM = 12 3 m

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Now, CD = DM + CM …[CMD]
 CD = (10 + 12 3 ) m
 The height of the second building is (10 + 12 3 ) m.
S
M
iii. Given:Two circles intersect each other at points M and N. R
To prove: seg SQ || seg RP
Construction: Join seg MN.
P
Proof: N Q
RMNP is a cyclic quadrilateral.

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 MRP = MNQ …(i) [Corollary of cyclic quadrilateral theorem]
Also, MNQS is a cyclic quadrilateral.
MNQ + MSQ = 180 …[Theorem of cyclic quadrilateral]

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
 MRP + MSQ = 180 …[From (i)]
But, they are a pair of interior angles on the same side of transversal RS on lines SQ

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and RP.
 seg SQ || seg RP …[Interior angles test]
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iv. Distance between two points =  x2 - x1  + y2 - y1 
2 2

By distance formula,
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2
PQ =  7 - 2 + 3 -  -2 
2

=  7 - 2  + 3 + 2 
2 2
P

= 52 + 52 = 25 + 25 = 50 …(i)

QR = 11 - 7  +  -1 - 3
2 2
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= 42 +  -4  = 16 + 16 = …(ii)
2
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2
RS =  6 -11  + -6 -  -1  
2
rg

=  6 - 11  +  -6 + 1 
2 2

=  -5  +  -5  = 25 + 25 = …(iii)
2 2
50
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2
PS = 6 - 2 + -6 -  -2  
2

=  6 - 2  +  -6 + 2 
2 2

= 42 +  -4  = 16 + 16 = …(iv)
2
32

 PQ = RS …[From (i) and (iii)]

QR = PS …[From (ii) and (iv)]
A quadrilateral is a parallelogram, if both the pairs of its opposite sides are
congruent.
 PQRS is a parallelogram.
 Points P, Q, R and S are the vertices of a parallelogram.

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Model Answer Paper - 2

i. Given: In ABC, ACB = 90, seg CD  seg AB, seg DE  seg CB.
Q.4 To prove: CD2  AC = AD  AB  DE.
In ACB,
ACB = 90 …[Given]
seg CD  hypotenuse AB
 CD2 = AD  DB …(i)[Theorem of geometric mean]
In DEB and ACB,
DEB  ACB …[Each is of measure 90]
DBE  ABC …[Common angle]
 DEB  ACB …[By AA test of similarity]
DE DB Corresponding sides of similar 

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 = … 
AC AB triangles 
DE × AB
 AC = …(ii)
DB

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DE × AB
 CD2  AC = AD  DB  …[Multiplying (i) and (ii)]
DB
2
 CD  AC = AD  AB  DE

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ii.
P lic P
A
A 3 cm
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B 4 cm C Q
Rough Figure
3 cm
P

 
B 4 cm C Q
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B1

B2
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B3 

B4
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B5

Steps of construction: B6
a. Draw ABC with AB = 3 cm, BC = 4 cm and B = 90. X
B7
Draw ray BX making an acute angle with side BQ.
b. Taking convenient distance on the compass, mark 7 points B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 and
B7 such that BB1 = B1B2 = B2B3 = B3B4 = B4B5 = B5B6 = B6B7.
c. Join B4C. Draw a line parallel to B4C through B7. The line through B7 intersects
ray BC at Q.
d. Draw a line parallel to side AC through Q. Name the point of intersection of this
line and ray BA as P.
PBQ is the required triangle similar to ABC.
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iii. Construction: Draw seg PM  seg OA. A B
In MABP, 29 18
A = B = 90 …[Tangent theorem] M P
M = 90 …[By construction] O 61
 P = 90 …[Remaining angle of a MABP]
 MABP is a rectangle. …[Each angle is 90]
 AB = PM …(i)
[Opposite sides of a rectangle]
AM = BP = 18 …(ii)
AM + OM = OA …[AMO]
 18 + OM = 29 …[Substituting the given value and from (ii)]
 OM = 29  18

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 OM = 11 units …(iii)
In OMP, OMP = 90 …[By construction]
2 2 2
 OM + PM = OP …[By Pythagoras theorem]

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2 2 2
 (11) + PM = (61) …[Substituting the given value and from (iii)]
 PM2 = (61)2  (11)2 = 3721  121
 PM2 = 3600

at
 PM = 36 ×100 …[Taking square root of both sides]
 PM = 6  10 = 60 units
AB = PM = 60 units …[From (i)]
 AB = 60 units
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Q.5
i. Given: ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral.
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To prove: Circumcircles of BCF and CDE intersect in a point G on line EF.
Construction:Since circumcircles of BCF and CDE are intersecting
circles, let them intersect at the point G. Join seg CG. A
Proof: BFGC is a cyclic quadrilateral. …[By definition]
P

D
B C
Exterior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral is 
 
 ABC = CGF …(i) congruent to the angle opposite to its 
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 adjacent interior angle 

  F E
G

DCGE is a cyclic quadrilateral. …[By definition]

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Exterior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral is 

 
 ADC = CGE ...(ii) congruent to the angle opposite to its 
 adjacent interior angle 
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 

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral. …[Given]

Opposite angles of 
 
ABC + ADC = 180 …(iii)  a cyclic quadrilateral 
 are supplementary 
 

 CGF + CGE = 180 …[From (i), (ii) and (iii)]

 CGF and CGE form a linear pair of angles.
By definition of linear pair of angles, seg GF and seg GE are on the same line.
 G is a point on line EF.
 Circumcircles of BCF and CDE intersect in a point G on the line EF.

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Model Answer Paper - 2

ii. Here, radius (r) = 6 m
For equilateral triangle, 1 = 60
For square, 2 = 90
For hexagon, 3 = 120
Area available for grazing = area of sector
θ
= × r2
360
θ
= ×  × 62
360
θ
= ×  × 36
360

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θ
= ×  m2
10
Since, 120 > 90 > 60
θ3 θ θ
 ×π > 2 ×π > 1 ×π

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10 10 10
 The cow must be tied in the hexagonal field so that it has maximum area to
graze.

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lic
P ub
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MATHEMATICS PART - II
i. (B) PQR  CAB
Q.1
(A) ii. (A) 10 cm

iii. (B) 12 cm

iv. (C) cos2

Hints:
h2 +  r1 -r2 
2
ii. l =

ns
82 + 22 -16
2
=

= 64 + 62

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= 64 + 36 = 100 = 10 cm

iii. PQ is the radius = 12 cm

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P
12 cm Q
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1 1
iv. = = cos2
1 + tan θ
2
sec2θ
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Q.1
i. ABC and DCB have same base BC.
(B)
P

A ΔABC  AB
 = …[Triangles having equal base]
A ΔDCB DC
6
=
et

8
A  ΔABC  3
 =
A  ΔDCB  4
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ii. ∆ABC is a 30– 60– 90 triangle.

1
BC = AC ....[side opposite to 30]
Ta

2
1
 BC =  16
2
 BC = 8 cm

iii. d (O,P) = (-3)2 + 42

= 9 + 16 = 25 = 5 units

iv. 6 tan2 – 6 sec2 = 6(tan2 – sec2)

= 6 (–1)
= -6
10
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Model Answer Paper - 3

i.  EFG = FGH ...(i) [Alternate angles]

Q.2
(A)  EFG =
1
m (arc EG) ...(ii)[Inscribed angle theorem]
2
1
 FGH = m (arc FH) ...(iii)[Inscribed angle theorem]
2

 m (arc EG) = m (arc FH) …[From (i), (ii) and (iii)]

The chords corresponding 
 
 chord EG  chord FH ... to congruent arcs of 
 a circle are congruent 
 

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ii. Area of a square = side2
= 72
= 49 cm2

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θ
Area of sector (D-AXC) = × πr 2 …[Formula]
360

at
90 22
= × ×7 ×7
360 7

= 38.5 cm2
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 A (shaded region) = Area of a square  Area of sector
= 49 cm2  38.5 cm2
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= 10.5 cm2

iii.
m
P
et

B
rg

100
Ta

3 cm

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Q.2 i. In PQR,
PQ 9
(B) =
PR 10
QM 3.6 36 9
= = =
RM 4 40 10
PQ QM
 =
PR RM
 Ray PM is the bisector of QPR. ...[Converse of angle bisector theorem]
ii. In PSR, S = 90, P = 30 …[Given]
 R = 60 …[Remaining angle of a triangle]
 PSR is a 30 – 60 – 90 triangle.

ns
1
RS = RP …[Side opposite to 30]
2 SMART TIP
1 To verify our answer, we use Pythagoras Theorem.
 6= RP
2 If l(SR)2 + l(SP)2 = l(PR)2, then our answer is correct.

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 RP = 6  2 = 12 units l(SR)2 + l(SP)2 = (6)2 + (6 3 )2 = 36 + 108 = 144
3 l(PR)2 = (12)2 = 144
Also, PS = RP …[Side opposite to 60]
2  l(SR)2 + l(SP)2 = l(PR)2

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3 Hence, our answer is correct.
= × 12 = 6 3 units
2
 RP = 12 units, PS = 6 3 units

iii.
lic
Ray PQ is a tangent to the circle at point Q and seg PS is the secant. ...[Given]
 PR  PS = PQ2 ...[Tangent secant segments theorem]
2
 8  PS = 12
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 8  PS = 144
144
 PS =
8
 PS = 18 units
P

Now, PS = PR + RS ...[P  R  S]
 18 = 8 + RS
 RS = 18  8
et

 RS = 10 units l
iv. l
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2.7 cm
O M
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Rough Figure
2.7 cm
O M Steps of construction:
a. With centre O, draw a circle of
radius 2.7 cm.
b. Take any point M on the circle and
draw ray OM.
c. Draw line l ray OM at point M.
Line l is the required tangent to the
circle at point M.

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Model Answer Paper - 3

1 1
v. L.H.S. = sec2 + cosec2 = 2 +
cos θ sin2θ
sin 2θ + cos2θ
=
cos2θ ×sin 2θ
1
= ...[ sin2 +cos2  = 1]
cos θ×sin2θ
2

1 1
=  = sec2 ·cosec2 
cos2θ sin2θ
= R.H.S.
 sec2  + cosec2  = sec2 ·cosec2 

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Q.3 i. In ABC, ray BD bisects ABC. …[Given]
(A) AB AD
 = …(i) [Property of angle bisector of a triangle]
BC DC

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Also, in ABC, ray CE bisects ACB. …[Given]
AC AE
 = …(ii) [Property of angle bisector of a triangle]
BC EB

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But, seg AB = seg AC …(iii) [Given]
AB AE
 = …(iv) [From (ii) and (iii)]
BC EB
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AD AE
 = …[From (i) and (iv)]
DC EB
ED || BC …[Converse of basic proportionality theorem]
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

ii. Suppose point C divides seg AB in the ratio 3 : 1.

Here, (x1, y1) = (4,-3)
P

(x2, y2) = (8, 5)

 By section formula,
et

 mx + nx my + ny 
Co-ordinates of C =  2 1
, 2 1

 m+n m + n 
 
 3(8)+ 1(4) 3(5) + 1(-3) 
rg

=  , 
 3+1 3 +1 
 
 24+ 4 15 - 3 
=  , 
Ta

 4 4 
 28 12 
=  , 
 4 4 
=  7, 3

Q.3
i. The sum of all angles of a quadrilateral is 360.
(B)
 ACB + CAD + CBD + ADB = 360
 52 + 90 + 90 + ADB = 360 …[Tangent theorem]
 ADB + 232 = 360
 ADB = 360 – 232 = 128

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ii. Given: In ABC, line l || side BC. A
Line l intersects sides AB and AC at points P and Q respectively.
AP AQ
To prove: = P Q
PB QC l
Construction: Draw seg BQ and seg CP.
Proof: B C
APQ and BPQ have a common vertex Q and their bases AP and BP lie on the same
line AB, hence they have equal heights.
A(ΔAPQ) AP
 = …(i)[Triangles having equal height]
A(ΔBPQ) PB
Also, APQ and CPQ have a common vertex P and their bases AQ and QC lie on the

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same line AC, hence they have equal heights.
A(ΔAPQ) AQ
 = …(ii) [Triangles having equal height]
A(ΔCPQ) QC
seg PQ is the common base of BPQ and CPQ.

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BPQ and CPQ lie between parallel lines PQ and BC.
 BPQ and CPQ have equal height.

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 A(BPQ) = A(CPQ)
…(iii)[Areas of two triangles having equal base and height are equal]
A(ΔAPQ) A(ΔAPQ)
 = …(iv) [From (i), (ii) and (iii)]
A(ΔBPQ)
AP AQ
A(ΔCPQ)
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 = …[From (i), (ii) and (iv)]
PB QC

iii. Analysis:
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l m
seg OP  line l
…[Tangent is perpendicular to radius]
seg OQ  line m
The perpendicular to seg OP and seg OQ at
P

points P and Q respectively will give the P 3.3 cm O Q

required tangents at P and Q. m
l
et

Rough Figure
rg
Ta

O
P Q
3.3 cm

Radius = 3.3 cm
 Diameter = 2  3.3 = 6.6 cm
 Chord PQ is the diameter of the circle.
 The tangents through points P and Q (endpoints of diameter) are parallel to each
other.

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Model Answer Paper - 3

iv. Let AB represent the height of lighthouse and A P
point C represent the position of the ship. 60
AB = 90 m
Angle of depression = PAC = 600 90m
Now, ray AP || seg BC
 ACB = PAC …[Alternate angles] 60
 ACB = 60 o B C
In right angled ABC,
AB
tan 60 =
BC

ns
90
 3=
BC
90
 BC =
3

io
90 3 On rationalising 
=  … 
3 3  the denominator 

at
90 3
= = 30 3 = 30  1.73 = 51.90 m
3
 The ship is 51.90 m away from the lighthouse.

Q.4
lic
i. In ACB , ray CE bisects C. …[Given]
AC AE
 = …(i)[Angle bisector theorem]
ub
BC EB
In ACB, ACB = 90 and
Seg CD  hypotenuse AB
 ADC  CDB …[Similarity of right angled triangles]
P

AD DC AC
 = = …(ii)[Corresponding sides of similar triangles]
CD DB BC
AE AD
et

 = …(iii)From (i), (ii)

EB CD
AE DC
and = …(iv)From (i), (ii)
EB DB
rg

AE AE AD CD
 =  …Multiplying (iii) and (iv)
EB EB CD DB
AE2 AD
Ta

 =
EB2 DB

5159
ii. Volume of test tube = cm3
6
5159 2002 1155
Volume of empty part =  = cm3
6 3 6
This empty part is cylindrical.
Volume of empty cylindrical part = r2h
1155 22
 =  r2  5
6 7
1155 × 7
 r2 = = 12.25
6 ×22 ×5
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Activity Sheets with Solutions
 r = 3.5 cm
Total volume of the test tube = Volume of cylindrical part + Volume of hemispherical part
5159 2
 = r2 h + r3
6 3
5159  2 
 = r2  h + r 
6  3 
5159 22 2
 =  (3.5)2  h + × 3.5 
6 7  3 
5159 × 7 7
 =h+
6 × 22 × 3.5  × (3.5) 3
5159 7
 =h+

ns
3 ×22 ×3.5 3
5159 7
 =h+
3 × 77 3
7 67

io
 h+ =
3 3
67 7
 h= 

at
3 3
 h = 20 cm
 Radius of test tube is 3.5 cm and height of cylindrical part is 20 cm.

iii.
lic
Given: AB and AC are two chords of circle with centre O and radius r. B
AB = 2AC
ON = p and OM = q N p
ub
To Prove: 4q2 = p2 + 3r2
r O
Proof:Seg OM ⊥ chord AC and
q
Seg ON ⊥ chord AB A
M
1
P

 AM = MC = AC ...(i)
2 C
1 Perpendicular drawn from the centre 
and AN = NB = AB ...  
2 to the chord bisects the chord
et


1
 AN = NB = (2AC) …[AB = 2AC]
2
 AN = NB = AC ...(ii)
rg

In ΔONA, ONA = 90

 OA2 = AN2 + NO2 ...[Pythagoras theorem]
 r2 = AC2 + p2 ...[From (ii)]
Ta

 AC2 = r2 – p2 ...(iii)
Similarly, In ΔOMA, OMA = 90
AO2 = AM2 + MO2 ...[Pythagoras theorem]
2
1
 r2 =  AC  + q2 ...[From (i)]
 2 
1
 AC2 = r2 – q2
4
 AC2 = 4(r2 – q2) ...(iv)
 r2 – p2 = 4(r2  q2) ...[From (iii) and (iv)]
 r2 – p2 = 4r2 – 4q2
 4q2 = 3r2 + p2
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Model Answer Paper - 3

Q.5 i. In ABC,
AB = BC …[Given]
 ACB = ABC …[Isosceles triangle theorem]
 ACB = 42
In ABD and ACD,
seg AB  seg AC …[Given]
seg AD  seg AD …[Common side]
ADB  ADC …[Each is of measure 90]
 ABD  ACD …[Hypotenuse side test]

ns
 seg BD  seg DC …[c.s.c.t]
1 1
 BD = BC = × 3 = 1.5 m
2 2

io
In ADB, ADB = 90
 AB2 = AD2 + BD2 …[Pythagoras theorem]

at
2 2
= 0.8 + 1.5
= 0.64 + 2.25
= 2.89
 AB = 2.89
lic…[Taking square root of both sides]
 AB = 1.7 m
1
ub
A(ABC) = × BC × AD
2
1
= × 3 × 0.8 = 1.2 m2
2
P

Volume of tent = A(ABC) × CG

= 1.2 × 6
= 7.2 m3
et

 The volume of the tent is 7.2 m3.

ii. Let A(2, 0), B(–2, 0) and C(0, 2) be the vertices of the triangle.
rg

By distance formula,
 x2 – x1  +  y2 – y1 
2 2
d (A, B) =
Ta

= (-2 -2)2 + (0 - 0)2

(-4)2 +  0 
2
=
= 16
 d (A, B) = 4 …(i)
 0 + 2
2
d (B, C) = + (2 - 0)2

2 + 2
2 2
=
= 4+4
= 8
 d (B, C) = 2 2 …(ii)

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Activity Sheets with Solutions

d (A, C) = (0 - 2)2 + (2 - 0)2

(-2)2 + 2
2
=
= 4+4 SMART TIP
= 8 To verify our answer, we plot the given
 d (A, C) = 2 2 …(iii) points on the graph.
On adding (ii) and (iii), In the graph we can see that given
points form an isosceles right angled
d (B, C) + d (A, C) = 2 2 + 2 2 = 4 2
triangle. Y
2 2 +2 2 >4
2 (0, 2)
 Sum of any two sides of a triangle is
greater than the third side.

ns
1
 A, B and C are the vertices of a triangle. –2 –1 1 2
Also, BC = AC = 2 2 and AB2 = AC2 + BC2 O X
(–2, 0) (2, 0)
 ABC is an isosceles right-angled triangle.

io
at
lic
P ub
et
rg
Ta

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MATHEMATICS PART - II

Q.1 i. (C)
1
3
(A)
ii. (A) 12 cm

iii. (B) 72

iv. (D) 9

Hints:
1

ns
i. Slope = tan 30 =
3

ii. Volume of a cube = (side)3

io
 1728 = (side)3
 side = 12 cm

at
iii. A + C = 180 ...[Theorem of cyclic quadrilateral]
 2A + 2C = 2  180 ...[Multiplying both sides by 2]
 3C + 2C = 360 ...[ 2A = 3C]
 5C = 360
lic
 C = 72

iv. 9 sec2A – 9 tan2A = 9(sec2A – tan2A)

ub
= 9(1) = 9

Q.1
i. ABC and ADB have same base AB.
P

(B) A(ΔABC) BC
 = ...[Triangles having equal base]
A(ΔADB) AD
4
et

=
8
A(ΔABC) 1
 =
A(ΔADB) 2
rg

ii. 1 + tan2 = sec2

 1 + (5)2 = sec2 ...[ tan  = 5]
Ta

 1 + 25 = sec2
 sec2  = 26
 sec  = 26 ...[Taking square root of both sides]

iii. Diagonal of a square = 2  (side) = 2  (16)

 Diagonal of a square = 16 2 cm

iv. d (O, P) = (-3)2 + 42

= 9 + 16
= 25
= 5 units
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Activity Sheets with Solutions

Q.2 i. Draw CD  AB, A–D–B.

(A) seg CM is the median of ABC. …[Given]
 AM = BM …(i)
Point C is the common vertex of AMC and BMC.
 The height of the two triangles is equal.
A ΔAMC 
 = AM …[Triangles having equal height]
A ΔBMC  BM

= AM …[From (i)]
AM
A ΔAMC 
 = 1

ns
A ΔBMC 

ii. m

io
at
B
lic
P 100
ub

3 cm

A
P
et

l
rg

iii.  ACB = 90 ...[Angle inscribed in a semicircle]

 DCB = DCA = 45 ...[CD is the bisector of  C]
m (arc DB) = 2DCB = 90 ...[Inscribed angle theorem]
Ta

 DOB = m(arc DB) = 90 ...(i)[Definition of measure of arc]

seg OA  seg OB ...(ii) ) [Radii of the same circle]
 line OD is the perpendicular bisector of seg AB. …[From (i) and (ii)]
 seg AD  seg BD

Q.2 i. cot  =
40
…[Given]
(B) 9
We know that,
1 + cot2  = cosec2 
2
 40 
 1 +   = cosec2 
 9 

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Model Answer Paper - 4

1600
 1+ = cosec2 
81
81 + 1600
 = cosec2 
81
1681
 cosec2  =
81
41
 cosec  = ...[Taking square root of both sides]
9

ii. Analysis:
l
seg PM  line l ...[Tangent is perpendicular to radius]

ns
The perpendicular to seg PM at point M will give the
required tangent at M. 3.2 cm
P M
l

io
at
Rough Figure
lic
P 3.2 cm M
ub

Steps of construction:
P

a. With centre P, draw a circle of radius

3.2 cm.
b. Take any point M on the circle and
et

draw ray PM.

c. Draw line l ray PM at point M.
Line l is the required tangent to the
rg

circle at point M.

iii. Given: Radius (r) = 3.5 cm,

Ta

length of arc (l) = 2.2 cm

To find: Area of the sector.
Solution:
l ×r
Area of sector =
2
2.2 × 3.5
=
2
= 1.1  3.5
= 3.85 cm2
 The area of the sector is 3.85 cm2.

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Activity Sheets with Solutions
iv. Chords AC and DE intersect internally at point B.
1
 ABE = [m(arc AE) + m(arc DC)]
2
1
 108 = [95 + m(arc DC)]
2
 108  2 = 95 + m(arc DC)
 95 + m(arc DC) = 216
 m(arc DC) = 216  95
 m(arc DC) = 121

v. Here, x1 = – 2, x2 = – 6, y1 = – 3, y2 = – 8

ns
y2 - y1
Slope of line LM =
x2 - x1
-8 -  -3
=
-6 -  -2 

io
-8 + 3
=
-6 + 2
-5 5

at
= =
-4 4
5
 The slope of line LM is .
4
lic
Q.3
i. In ABC, B = 90
(A)
(AB)2 + (BC)2 =  AC 
2
 ...[Pythagoras theorem]
ub

seg CB || X-axis
 y co-ordinate of B = 2
seg BA || Y-axis
P

 x co-ordinate of B = 2
d(A, B) = 3  2 = 1
et

d(B, C) = 2 – (– 2) = 4
 AC2 = 12 + 4 2
rg

= 1 + 16 = 17
 AC = 17 units
Ta

ii. side PQ || side SR …[Given]

and seg SQ is their transversal.
 QSR  SQP ...  Alternate angles
 ASR  AQP …(i)[QAS]
In ASR and AQP,
ASR  AQP ...[From (i)]
SAR  QAP …[Vertically opposite angles]
 ASR  AQP ...  AA test of similarity 

AS SR
  ...(ii)[Corresponding sides of similar triangles]
AQ PQ

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Model Answer Paper - 4

But, AS = 5 AQ ...[Given]
AS 5
 = ...(iii)
AQ 1
SR 5
 = ...[From (ii) and (iii)]
PQ 1
 SR = 5 PQ

Q.3 i. Given: In Δ ABC, ∠ ABC = 90 A

(B) 2 2
To prove: AC = AB + BC 2

Construction: Draw seg BD  AC, A-D-C. D

Proof: In ABC, ABC = 90 …[Given]

ns
seg BD  hypotenuse AC …[Construction]
 ABC ~ ADB …[Similarity of right angled triangles] B C
AB AC
 = …[Corresponding sides of similar triangles]
AD AB

io
 AB2 = AD  AC …(i)
Also, ABC ~ BDC …[Similarity of right angled triangles]
BC AC

at
 = …[Corresponding sides of similar triangles]
DC BC
 BC2 = DC  AC …(ii)
2 2
AB + BC = AD  AC + DC  AC …[Adding (i) and (ii)]
lic
= AC (AD + DC)
= AC  AC …[ADC]
2 2 2
 AB + BC = AC
ub
i.e. AC2 = AB2 + BC2
ii. T
T
P

E
E

50 H
et

A 6.3 cm M

Rough Figure
rg

50
A M
H
6.3 cm
Ta

A1

A2

A3

A4

A5

A6
B
A7
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Activity Sheets with Solutions
Steps of construction:
a. Draw AMT of given measure. Draw ray AB making an acute angle with side AM.
b. Taking convenient distance on the compass, mark 7 points A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6
and A7, such that AA1 = A1A2 = A2A3 = A3A4 = A4A5 = A5A6 = A6A7.
c. Join A7M. Draw lines parallel to A7M through A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 and A6. The line
through A5 intersects seg AM at H.
d. Draw a line parallel to side TM through H. Name the point of intersection of this
line and seg AT as E.
AHE is the required triangle similar to AMT.

ns
iii. Let AB represent the height of the tree.
Suppose the tree broke at point C and its top touches the ground at D.
BD = 20 m

io
AC is the broken part of the tree which takes position CD such that CDB = 60
 AC = CD …(i)
In right angled CBD, A

at
BC
tan 60 =
BD
BC
 3=
20
lic
C
 BC = 20 3 m
BD
ub
Also, cos 60 =
CD
1 20 60
 =
2 CD
B D
20 m
P

 CD = 20  2 = 40 m
Now, AB = AC + BC …[ACB]
= CD + BC ...[From (i)]
et

= 40 + 20 3 m
 The height of the tree was 40 + 20 3 m.
rg

iv. a. seg OA = seg OB = radius …(i)[Radii of the same circle]

seg AB = radius …(ii)[Given]
 seg OA = seg OB = seg AB …[From (i) and (ii)]
Ta

 OAB is an equilateral triangle.

 mAOB = 60 …[Angle of an equilateral triangle]
Measure of an angle subtended by an arc at 
1  
b. mACB = mAOB …  a point on the circle is half of the measure of 
2
the angle subtended by the arc at the centre 
 
1
=  60
2
 mACB = 30
c. m(arc AB) = mAOB …[Definition of measure of minor arc]
 m(arc AB) = 60
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Model Answer Paper - 4

Q.4 i. side AD || side BC and seg BD is their transversal.

ADB  CBD …(i)[Alternate angles]
In AQD and CQB,
ADQ  CBQ …[From (i), BQD]
AQD  CQB …[Vertically opposite angles]
 AQD ~ CQB …[AA test of similarity]
AQ DQ Corresponding sides of similar 
 = …(ii)  
CQ BQ  triangles 
1
Now, AQ = AC …[Given]
3

ns
 3AQ = AC
 3AQ = AQ + CQ …[AQC]
 3AQ  AQ = CQ

io
 2AQ = CQ
AQ 1
 = …(iii)

at
CQ 2
DQ 1
 = …[From (ii) and (iii)]
BQ 2 lic
1
 DQ = BQ
2

4 3
ii. Volume of sphere = r
ub
3
4
 External volume of spherical shell =  (5)3 ...(i)
3
4
 Internal volume of spherical shell =  (3)3 ...(ii)
P

3
 Volume of metal = (External volume of spherical shell)
 (Internal volume of spherical shell)
et

4 4
=  (5)3   (3)3
3 3
4
rg

=  (125  27)
3
4 98
= 
3 1
Ta

Volume of the cylinder = r2h

Volume of cylinder = Volume of metal
4 98π
 r2h = 
3 1
4 98π 1 1
 r2 =   
3 1 π h
4 98π 3  2 8
 r2 =   ...  h = 2 = 
3 π 8  3 3
 r2 = 49
 r = 7 cm
 Radius of the cylinder is 7 cm.
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Activity Sheets with Solutions
iii. Given: Side AB, side BC and side AC touch the circle at points L, M and N
respectively. Radius of the circle is r.
1
To prove: A(ABC) = (AB + BC + AC)  r
2
Construction: Join seg PM, seg PN, seg PL, seg AP, seg BP and seg CP.
Proof: seg BC is a tangent to circle at M. A
 seg PM  seg BC …[Tangent is perpendicular to radius]
1
 A(BPC) =  BC  PM
2 L N
P
1

ns
 A (BPC) =  BC  r …(i)[ PM = radius = r]
2
Similarly, B C
M
1

io
A(APB) =  AB  r …(ii)
2
1
A(APC) =  AC  r …(iii)

at
2
Now,
A(ABC) = A(APB) + A(BPC) + A (APC) …[Area addition property]

=
1
lic 1 1
× AB × r + × BC × r + × AC × r …[From (i), (ii) and (iii)]
2 2 2
1
= r (AB + BC + AC)
ub
2
1
 A(ABC) = (AB + BC + AC)  r
2
P

Q.5 i. Here, radius (r) = 6 m

For equilateral triangle, 1 = 60
et

For square, 2 = 90

For hexagon, 3 = 120
Area available for grazing = area of sector
rg

θ
= × r2
360
Ta

θ
= ×  × 62
360
θ
= ×  × 36
360
θ
= ×  m2
10
Since, 120 > 90 > 60
θ3 θ θ
 ×π > 2 ×π > 1 ×π
10 10 10
 The cow must be tied in the hexagonal field so that it has maximum area
to graze.
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Model Answer Paper - 4

ii. Construction: Draw seg CF  seg AB. D C
Sol: In ACB, ACB = 90
 AB2 = AC2 + BC2 ...[Pythagoras theorem] 15 15
 252 = AC2 + 152
 AC2 = 625 – 225 A B
F
= 400 25
 AC = 400 ...[Taking square root of both sides]
= 20 units
1
Now, A(ABC) =  BC  AC
2
1
Also, A(ABC) =  AB  CF

ns
2
1 1
  BC  AC =  AB  CF
2 2
BC  AC = AB  CF

io

 15  20 = 25  CF
15×20
 CF = = 12 units

at
25
1
A( ABCD) =  CF  (AB + CD)
2
1
lic
=  12  (25 + 7)
2
1
=  12  32
2
ub
 A( ABCD) = 192 sq. units
P
et
rg
Ta

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 MODEL ANSWER PAPER - 5
MATHEMATICS PART - II
Q.1 i. (A) 30

(A) ii. (D) cannot be determined

44
iii. (A) cm
π

iv. (A) 2

Hints: C
1
i. We know that, 6 = (12)

ns
2 12
6
1
 BC = AC
2
B A
 A = 30 …[Converse of 30  60  90 theorem] 6 3

io
ii. line l || Y axis Y
y 0
Slope of line l = 1

at
x1  x1 l
y1
=
0
lic (0, y1) (x1, y1)
= Not defined
X X
O (x1, 0)

Y
ub
iii. Curved surface area of cylinder = 2rh
 440 = 2    5  h
440 44
 h= = cm
10π π
P

1 1
iv. sin 45 + cos 45 = +
2 2
2
et

=
2
2 2
= ...[By rationalizing the denominator]
2
rg

= 2

Q.1 i. RP : PK = 3 : 2 …[Given]
Ta

(B) A(ΔTRP) RP
= … [Ratio of the areas of two triangles having equal heights
A(ΔTPK) PK is equal to the ratio of their corresponding bases.]
A(ΔTRP) 3
 =
A(ΔTPK) 2

ii. Since, the distance between the centres of the circles touching externally is equal to
the sum of their radii.
 Distance between their centres = 5.5 + 4.2 = 9.7 cm

iii. Inclination of X-axis is zero.

 Slope = tan  = tan 0 = 0

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iv. 5 sin  – 12 cos  = 0
 5 sin  = 12 cos 
sin θ 12
 =
cos θ 5
12
 tan  =
5

Q.2 i.
(A)
l

ns
2.7 cm

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O P

at
lic
y2 - y1
ii. Slope of a line =
x 2 - x1
ub
k - (-3) k+3
 Slope of line PQ = =
4 - (-12) 16
1
But, slope of line PQ (m) is . ...[Given]
P

2
1 k +3
 =
2 16
et

16
 =k+3
2
rg

 8=k+3
 k= 5
Ta

iii. Ray PQ is a tangent to the circle at

point Q and seg PS is the secant. …[Given]
2
 PR  PS = PQ … [Tangent secant segments theorem]
 8  PS = 122
 8  PS = 144
144
 PS =
8
 PS = 18 units
Now, PS = PR + RS …[P  R  S]
 18 = 8 + RS
 RS = 10 units
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Q.2 i. In LMN, ray MT bisects LMN. …[Given] SMART TIP

(B) LM LT LT
 = To verify our answer, put LT = 4.8 in ratio .
MN TN TN
LM
…[Property of angle bisector of a triangle] If it is equal ot the ratio , then our answer
MN
6 LT is correct.
 =
10 8 LT 4.8 3 LM 6 3
= = and = = ,
6×8 TN 8 5 MN 10 5
 LT = LT LM
10 i.e., =
TN MN
 LT = 4.8 units Hence, our answer is correct.

ns
3
ii. tan  = …[Given]
4
We know that,
1 + tan2  = sec2 

io
2
3
 1 +   = sec2 
4

at
9
 1+ = sec2 
16
16 + 9
= sec2 

16
lic
25
 sec2  =
16
ub
5
 sec  = ...[Taking square root of both sides]
4

iii. Given: Radius (r) = 10 cm,

area of minor sector = 100 cm2
P

To find: Area of major sector.

Area of circle = r2
et

= 3.14  (10)2
= 3.14  100
= 314 cm2
rg

Now, area of major sector = area of circle  area of minor sector

= 314  100
= 214 cm2
Ta

 The area of the corresponding major sector is 214 cm2.

iv. m(arc EF) = mECF ...[Definition of measure of arc]

 m(arc EF) = 70
m(arc DE) + m(arc DGF) + m(arc EF) = 360 ...[Measure of a circle is 360]
 m(arc DE) = 360  m(arc DGF)  m(arc EF)
= 360  200  70
 m(arc DE) = 90
m(arc DEF) = m(arc DE) + m(arc EF) ...[Property of sum of measures of arcs]
= 90 + 70
 m(arc DEF) = 160

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v. C C

P l
Q
B A

R
Rough Figure

ns
B S A

io
R

at
Steps of construction:
lic
a. Draw a circle of any radius and take any point A on it.
b. Draw chord AB of any length and an inscribed BCA of any measure.
ub
c. By taking C as centre and any convenient distance on compass draw an arc
intersecting the arms of BCA in points P and Q.
d. With A as centre and the same distance in the compass, draw an arc
intersecting the chord AB at point S.
P

e. Taking radius equal to PQ and S as centre draw an arc intersecting the

previously drawn arc. Name the point of intersection as R.
et

f. Draw line AR. Line AR is the required tangent to the circle.

Q.3 i. Let AB = c, AC = b, AD = p,
rg

(A) BC = a, DC = x
BD = BC – DC ...[B–D–C]
 BD = a – x
Ta

In ABD, D = 90
 c2 = (a – x)2 + p 2 …[Pythagoras theorem]

 c2 = a2 – 2ax + x2 + p2 …(i)
In ADC, D = 90
 b2 = p 2 + x 2 …[Pythagoras theorem]
 p2 = b2 – x 2 …(ii)
 c2 = a2 – 2ax + x2 + b2 – x2 …[From (i) and (ii)]
2 2 2
 c = a + b – 2ax
 AB2 = BC2 + AC2 – 2 BC  DC
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y2 - y1
ii. Slope of a line =
x2 - x1
-7 -  -2 
Slope of AB =
-3 -  -4 
-7 + 2
=
-3 + 4
-5
= = –5
1
-2 -  -7 
Slope of BC =
3 -  -3
-2 + 7 5

ns
= =
3+3 6
3 -  -2 
Slope of CD =
2-3

io
3+2
= = -5
-1
3 -  -2
Slope of AD =

at
2 -  -4 
3+2 5
= =
2+4 6
lope of AB = slope of CD
lic
 line AB || line CD
slope of BC = slope of AD
ub
 line BC || line AD
Both the pairs of opposite sides of ABCD are parallel.
  ABCD is a parallelogram.
 The quadrilateral formed by joining the points A, B, C and D is a parallelogram .
P

Q.3 i. Given: In ABC, line l || side BC. A

(B) Line l intersects sides AB and AC at points P
et

and Q respectively.
P Q
AP AQ l
To prove: =
PB QC
rg

Construction: Draw seg BQ and seg CP. B C

Proof:
APQ and BPQ have a common vertex Q and their bases AP and BP lie on the same
Ta

line AB, hence they have equal heights.

A(ΔAPQ) AP
 = …(i)[Triangles having equal height]
A(ΔBPQ) PB
Also, APQ and CPQ have a common vertex P and their bases AQ and QC lie on the
same line AC, hence they have equal heights.
A(ΔAPQ) AQ
 = …(ii)[Triangles having equal height]
A(ΔCPQ) QC
seg PQ is the common base of BPQ and CPQ.
BPQ and CPQ lie between parallel lines PQ and BC.
 BPQ and CPQ have equal height.
 A(BPQ) = A(CPQ) …(iii)
[Areas of two triangles having equal base and height are equal]
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A(ΔAPQ) A(ΔAPQ)
 = …(iv)[From (i), (ii) and (iii)]
A(ΔBPQ) A(ΔCPQ)
AP AQ
 = …[From (i), (ii) and (iv)]
PB QC

ii.
R

R 4.1 cm
M
P Q
7.3 cm

ns
S

Rough Figure
4.1 cm

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P Q
M
7.3 cm

at
lic
S
ub

Steps of construction:
a. With centre P, draw a circle of radius 4.1 cm.
b. Take point Q such that PQ = 7.3 cm.
P

c. Draw the perpendicular bisector of seg PQ. It intersects PQ in point M.

d. With M as centre and radius equal to PM, draw an arc intersecting the circle in
points R and S.
et

e. Draw rays QR and QS.

Rays QR and QS are the required tangents to the circle.
rg

tanA cotA
iii. L.H.S. = +
1+ tan A 1+ cot A
2 2 2 2

tanA cotA  1 + tan2 θ = sec2 θ, 

Ta

= + … 2 
 sec A  cosec A
2 2
 1 + cot θ = cosec θ 
2 2 2

tanA cotA
= +
sec 4A cosec4A
sinA cosA
=  cos4A +  sin4A
cosA sinA
= sin A cos3 A + cos A sin3 A
= sin A cos A (cos2 A + sin2 A)
= sin A cos A (1) …[ sin2  + cos2  = 1]
= sin A cos A = R.H.S.
tanA cot A
 + = sin A cos A
1+ tan A 1+ cot A 
2 2 2 2

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iv. Let the value of WT be x.
WT + TX = WX …[W  T  X]
 x + TX = 25
 TX = 25 – x
Also, YT + TZ = YZ …[Y – T – Z]
 8 + TZ = 26
 TZ = 26 – 8
= 18 units
But, WT  TX = YT  TZ …[Theorem of internal division of chords]
 x  (25 – x) = 8  18
 25x – x2 = 144

ns
 x2 – 25x + 144 = 0
 (x – 16) (x – 9) = 0
 x = 16 or x = 9

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 WT = 16 units or WT = 9 units

Q.4 i. Given: ABC is an equilateral triangle. Bisector of B intersects circumcircle of ABC

at
in point P.
To prove: CQ = CA.
Proof:
lic
ABC is an equilateral triangle.
 ABC = ACB = BAC = 60 …(i)[Angles of an equilateral triangle]
1
CBP = ABC …[seg BP bisects B]
ub
2
1
 CBP =  60 …[From (i)]
2
 CBP = 30
P

CBP = CAP = 30 ...[Angles inscribed in the same arc]

 CAQ = 30 …(ii)[APQ]
In ABQ,
et

BAQ = BAC + CAQ …[Angle addition property]

 BAQ = 60 + 30 …[From (i) and (ii)]
 BAQ = 90
rg

Also, ABQ = 60 …[From (i) and BCQ]

 BQA = 30 …[Remaining angle of ABQ]
 CQA = 30 …(iii)[BCQ]
Ta

In CQA,
CAQ = CQA …[From (ii) and (iii)]
 CQ = CA …[Converse of isosceles triangle theorem]
ii. Given: In ABCD, side BC || side AD. Diagonal AC and diagonal BD intersect in point Q.
1
AQ = AC
3
1
To Prove: DQ = BQ
2
Proof:
side AD || side BC and seg BD is their transversal.
ADB  CBD …(i)[Alternate angles]

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Model Answer Paper - 5

In AQD and CQB,
ADQ  CBQ …[From (i), BQD]
AQD  CQB …[Vertically opposite angles]
 AQD ~ CQB …[By AA test of similarity]
AQ DQ Corresponding sides of similar 
 = ….(ii)  
CQ BQ triangles 
1
Now, AQ = AC …[Given]
3
 3AQ = AC
 3AQ = AQ + CQ …[AQC]
 3AQ  AQ = CQ

ns
 2AQ = CQ
AQ 1
 = …(iii)
CQ 2

io
1 DQ
 = …[From (ii) and (iii)]
2 BQ
1

at
 DQ = BQ
2

iii. Radius of spherical ball (r) = 3 cm

lic
4 3
Volume of one sphere = r
3
4
=    (3)3
3
ub
4
=    27 = 36
3
 Volume of 14 spheres = 14  36 = 504
For cylindrical jar,
P

radius (R) = 10 cm, height (H) = 15 cm

Volume of water in the jar = R2H =   (10)2  15 = 1500
Total volume of water + Volume of 14 spheres
et

= 1500 + 504 = 2004

Let the new height of water be h
Volume of water in the cylinder when spherical balls are immersed = 2004
rg

 r2 h = 2004
2004 2004
 h= =
r2 (10)2
Ta

2004
 h=
100
 h = 20.04 cm
 New level upto which water is filled in the jar is 20.04 cm.

Q.5 i. (a2 + b2)2 = a4 + 2a2b2 + b4 …(i)

2 2 2 4 2 2 4
(a – b ) = a  2a b + b ...(ii)
2 2 2
(2ab) = 4a b ...(iii)
4 2 2 4 4 2 2 4 2 2
Now, (a + 2a b + b ) = (a  2a b + b ) + 4a b
 (a2 + b2)2 = (a2  b2)2 + (2ab)2 ...[From (i), (ii) and (iii)]
2 2 2 2
 [(a + b ), (a  b ), (2ab)] is a Pythagorean triplet.
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Assigning different values to a and b:
Let a = 4, b = 1
a2 + b2 = 42 + 12 = 16 + 1 = 17
a2  b2 = 42  12 = 16  1 = 15
2ab = 2  4  1 = 8
 (17, 15, 8) is a Pythagorean triplet.
Let a = 2, b = 1
a 2 + b 2 = 2 2 + 12 = 4 + 1 = 5
a 2  b2 = 2 2 – 1 2 = 4  1 = 3
2ab = 2  2  1 = 4
 (5, 3, 4) is a Pythagorean triplet.

ns
ii. Radius of base of cylinder = radius of sphere
 Radius of sphere = r
Also, height of cylinder = diameter of sphere

io
 h=d
 h = 2r …(i)
Radius of sphere r 1
a. = =

at
Radiusofcylinder r 1
Radius of sphere
 = 1 : 1
Radius of cylinder
lic
Curved surface area of cylinder 2πrh
b. =
Surface area of sphere 4πr2
h
ub
=
2r
2r
= …[From (i)]
2r
1
P

=
1
Curvedsurface area of cylinder
 = 1 : 1
Surface area of sphere
et

Volume ofcylinder
= πr h
2
c.
Volume ofsphere 4 3
πr
rg

3
3h
=
4r
3 2r 
Ta

= …[From (i)]
4r
3
=
2
Volume of cylinder
 = 3 : 2
Volume of sphere

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