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Class 10 - Mathematics
Maths Standard SP - 01 (2024-25)

Maximum Marks: 80
Time Allowed: : 3 hours

General Instructions:

1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A, B, C, D and E.

2. Section A has 20 MCQs carrying 1 mark each
3. Section B has 5 questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C has 6 questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D has 4 questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E has 3 case based integrated units of assessment carrying 04 marks each.
7. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Qs of 5 marks, 2 Qs of 3 marks and 2 Questions of 2 marks
has been provided. An internal choice has been provided in the 2 marks questions of Section E
8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π = 22

7
wherever required if not stated.

Section A
1. The HCF of the smallest 2-digit number and the smallest composite number is
a) 4
b) 10
c) 20
d) 2
2. In the given figure, graph of a polynomial p(x) is given. Number of zeroes of p(x) is:

a) 2
b) 4
c) 5
d) 3
3. The pair of linear equations y = 0 and y = - 6 has:

a) no solution
b) only solution (0, 0)
c) infinitely many solutions

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d) a unique solution
4. The roots of the quadratic equation 2x2 - x - 6 = 0 are
a) 2,
−3

b) 2, 3

2
−3
c) −2, 2

d) −2,
3

5. The 5th term of an AP is -3 and its common difference is -4. The sum of its first 10 terms is
a) 30
b) -50
c) -30
d) 50
6. The point on the x-axis which is equidistant from points (-1, 0) and (5, 0) is
a) (0, 3)
b) (2, 0)
c) (3, 0)
d) (0, 2)
7. The centre of the circle having end points of its one diameter as (-4, 2) and (4, -3) is
a) (2, -1)
b) (0, -1)
c) (1, -1)
d) (0, )
−1

8. In the given figure, DE || BC. If AD = 2 units, DB = AE = 3 units and EC = x units, then the value of x is:

a) 2
b) 3
c)
9

d) 5
9. In Figure, TP and TQ are tangents drawn to the circle with centre at O. If ∠ POQ = 115o then ∠ PTQ is

a) 55o
b) 115o
c) 65o
d) 57.5o
10. Quadrilateral ABCD is circumscribed to a circle. If AB = 6 cm, BC = 7 cm and CD = 4 cm then the length of AD is
a) 6 cm

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b) 4 cm
c) 7 cm
d) 3 cm
11. 8 (cos2 A + sin2 A) is equal to:
a) 8
b) 0
c) 9
d) 1
12. If 2 tan A = 3, then the value of 4 sin A+3 cos A

4 sin A−3 cos A

is
a) 3
b) does not exist
c) 7

√13

d) 1

√13

13. A kite is flying at a height of 30 m from the ground. The length of string from the kite to the ground is 60 m. Assuming
that there is no slack in the string, the angle of elevation of the kite at the ground is
a) 30°
b) 45°
c) 90°
d) 60°
14. The area of the sector of a circle with radius 6 cm which subtends an angle of 60o at the centre of the circle is:
a) cm2
152

b) 132

7
cm2
c) 142

7
cm2
d) cm2
122

15. The length of an arc that subtends an angle of 24o at the centre of a circle with 5 cm radius is
a) cm
3π

b) cm
5π

c) π

3
cm
d) 2π

3
cm
16. The probablity that a number selected at random from the numbers 1, 2, 3, ..., 15 is a multiple of 4, is
a) 2

15

b) 1

c) 4

15

d) 1

15

17. A box contains 90 discs, numbered from 1 to 90. If one disc is drawn at random from the box, the probability that it
bears a prime number less than 23, is
a)
10

90

b)
7

90

c) 9

89

d)
4

45

18. The cumulative frequency table is useful in determining

a) All of these
b) Mean

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c) Median
d) Mode
19. Assertion (A): In a solid hemisphere of radius 10 cm, a right cone of same radius is removed out. The surface area of the
remaining solid is 570.74 cm2 [Take π = 3.14 and √2 = 1.4]
–

Reason (R): Reason (R): Expression used here to calculate Surface area of remaining solid = Curved surface area of
hemisphere + Curved surface area of cone
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
20. Assertion (A): If nth term of an A.P. is 7 - 4n, then its common difference is -4.
Reason (R): Common difference of an A.P. is given by d = an - 1 - an
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
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Section B
21. An army contingent of 612 members is to march behind an army band of 48 members in a parade. The two groups are to
march in the same number of columns. What is the maximum number of columns in which they can march?
22. △ABC is a right triangle right-angled at A and AD ⊥ BC . If BC = 13 cm and AC = 5 cm, find the ratio of the areas
of △ABC and △ADC .

23. If PA and PB are two tangents drawn from a point P to a circle with centre O touching it at A and B, prove that OP is
perpendicular bisector of AB.

24. Prove that:

1+tan A

2 sin A
+
1+cot A

2 cos A
= cosec A + sec A

OR
–
If sinθ + cos θ = √3 , then prove that tan θ + cot θ = 1
25. Find the area of the sector of a circle of radius 7 cm and of central angle 90o. Also, find the area of corresponding major
sector.

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OR

A horse is tethered to one corner of a field which is in the shape of an equilateral triangle of side 12 m. If the length of
–
the rope is 7 m, find the area of the field which the horse cannot graze. Take √3 = 1.732. Write the answer correct to 2
places of decimal.
Section C
–
26. Prove that (5 + 3√2) is irrational.
27. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 6x2 - 3 - 7x and verify the relationship between the zeroes and the
coefficients of the polynomial.
28. How many terms of the AP 9,17,25,... must be taken so that their sum is 636?

OR

If the 8th term of an AP is 37 and the 15th term is 15 more than the 12th term. Find the AP. Hence find the sum of first
15 terms of the AP.
29. Two concentric circles are of diameters 30 cm and 18 cm. Find the length of the chord of the larger circle which touches
the smaller circle.

OR

In figure, O is the centre of a circle. PT and PQ are tangents to the circle from an external point P. If ∠ TPQ = 70°, find
∠ TRQ.

2
p −1
30. If secθ + tanθ = p, show that 2
= sin θ
p +1

31. The frequency distribution given below shows the weight of 40 students of a class. Find the median weight of the
students.
Weight (in kg) Number of Students

40 - 45 9

45 - 50 5
50 - 55 8

55 - 60 9

60 - 65 6
65 - 70 3
Section D
32. Two water taps together can fill a tank in 6 hours. The tap of larger diameter takes 9 hours less than the smaller one to fill
the tank separately. Find the time in which each tap can separately fill the tank.

OR

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A train covered a certain distance at a uniform speed. If the train would have been 6 km/h faster, it would have taken 4
hours less than the scheduled time. And, if the train were slower by 6 km/h, it would have taken 6 hours more than the
scheduled time. Find the length of the journey.
33. From the top of a 7 m high building, the angle of elevation of the top of a cable tower is 60o and the angle of depression
of its foot is 30o. Determine the height of the tower.
–
34. A toy is in the form of a cylinder of diameter 2√2m and height 3.5 m surmounted by a cone whose vertical angle is 90°.
Find total surface area of the toy.

OR

In Figure, from a solid cube of side 7 cm, a cylinder of radius 2.1 cm and height 7 cm is scooped out. Find the total
surface area of the remaining solid.

35. A survey conducted on 20 families in a locality by a group of students resulted in the following frequency table for the
number of family members in a family.

1-3 3-5 5-7 7-9 9 - 11

Family size

7 8 2 4 1
Number of families

Determine the mean and mode of the above data.

Section E
36. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Lokesh, a production manager in Mumbai, hires a taxi everyday to go to his office. The taxi charges in Mumbai consists
of a fixed charges together with the charges for the distance covered. His office is at a distance of 10 km from his home.
For a distance of 10 km to his office, Lokesh paid ₹ 105. While coming back home, he took another route. He covered a
distance of 15 km and the charges paid by him were ₹ 155.
i. What are the fixed charges? (1)
ii. What are the charges per km? (1)
iii. If fixed charges are ₹ 20 and charges per km are ₹ 10, then how much Lokesh have to pay for travelling a distance of
10 km? (2)
OR
Find the total amount paid by Lokesh for travelling 10 km from home to office and 25 km from office to home.
[Fixed charges and charges per km are as in (i) & (ii). (2)

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37. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Two poles, 30 feet and 50 feet tall, are 40 feet apart and perpendicular to the ground. The poles are supported by wires
attached from the top of each pole to the bottom of the other, as in the figure. A coupling is placed at C where the two
wires cross.

i. What is the horizontal distance from C to the taller pole? (1)

ii. How high above the ground is the coupling? (1)
iii. How far down the wire from the smaller pole is the coupling? (2)
OR
Find the length of line joining the top of the two poles. (2)
38. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Reena has a 10 m × 10 m kitchen garden attached to her kitchen. She divides it into a 10 × 10 grid and wants to grow
some vegetables and herbs used in the kitchen. She puts some soil and manure in that and sow a green chilly plant at A, a
coriander plant at B and a tomato plant at C. Her friend Kavita visited the garden and praised the plants grown there. She
pointed out that they seem to be in a straight line. See the below diagram carefully:

i. Find the distance between A and B? (1)

ii. Find the mid-point of the distance AB? (1)
iii. Find the distance between B and C? (2)
OR
Find the mid point of BC. (2)

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Class 10 - Mathematics
Maths Standard SP - 01 (2024-25)

Solution

Section A
1. (d) 2
Explanation: Smallest two digit number is 10 and smallest composite number is 4 .
Clearly, 2 is the greatest factor of 4 and 10, so their H.C.F. is 2.
2. (b) 4
Explanation: Number of zeros= number of times the graph touches x-axis.
Here the graph touches x-axis 4 times.
3. (a) no solution
Explanation: Since, we have y = 0 and y = -6 are two parallel lines.
therefore, no solution exists.
4. (a) 2,
−3

Explanation: The given quadratic equation is 2x2 - x - 6 = 0

2x2 - x - 6 = 0
⇒ 2x2 - 4x + 3x - 6 = 0
⇒ 2x (x-2) + 3 (x-2) = 0
⇒ x - 2 = 0 or 2x + 3 = 0

⇒ x = 2 or x = -3/2
Thus, the roots of the given equation are 2 and -3/2
5. (b) -50
Explanation: a + 4d = -3 and d = -4
⇒ a = -3 + 16
So, a = 13.
∴ S10 =
10

2
[2a + 9d] = 5[2 × 13 + 9 × (−4)] = −50 .
6. (b) (2, 0)
Explanation: Let the required point be P(x, 0). Then,
2 2 2 2
PA = PB ⇒ (x + 1) = (x − 5)

2 2
⇒ x + 2x + 1 = x − 10x + 25

⇒ 12x = 24 ⇒ x = 2

So, the required point is P(2, 0).

7. (d) (0, )
−1

Explanation: Centare of circle is equal to mid point of diameter.

−1
Midpoint (O) = (0, 2
)
Coordinate of O = (0, )
−1

8. (c)
9

Explanation: According to Basic Proportionality theorem.

AD

DB
= AE

EC

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=
2 3

3 x

x= 9

9. (c) 65o
Explanation: OPTQ is a quadrilateral
∠ O+∠ P + ∠ T + ∠ Q = 360o
115o + 90o + ∠ PTQ + 90o = 360o
∠ PTQ = 360o - 295o
∠ PTQ = 65o
10. (d) 3 cm
Explanation: A quadrilateral ABCD is circumscribed to a circle with centre O.
AB = 6 cm, BC = 7 cm, CD = 4 cm, AD = 7 cm
ABCD circumscribed to a circle.
AB + CD = BC + AD
⇒ 6 + 4 = 7 + AD

⇒ 10 = 7 + AD
AD = 10 - 7 = 3 cm
11. (a) 8
Explanation: 8(cos2 A + sin2 A) = 8(1) = 8
12. (a) 3
Explanation: 2tan A = 3
tan A = 3

2
= P

b
−−−−−−
h= √P
2
+ b
2

−− −− −−
= 2
√3 + 2
2

−−
= √13
Now, Sin A = =
P 3

h √13

Cos A = b
= 2

h √13
3 2
4( )+3( )

=
4Sin A+3C os A √13 √13

3 2
4Sin A−3cos A
4( )−3( )
√13 √13

12 6
+

=
√13 √13

12 6
−
√13 √13

= 18

6
=3
13. (a) 30°
Explanation: Let AB be the tower and B be the kite.
Let AC be the horizontal and let BC ⊥ AC.
Let ∠ CAB = θ .
BC = 30 m and AB = 60 m. Then,
= sin θ ⇒ sin θ = sin θ = sin 30o ⇒ θ = 30o.
BC 30 1
= ⇒
AB 60 2

14. (b) 132

7
cm2
Explanation: Angle of the sector is 60°
Area of sector = ( θ
o
) × πr2
360

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Area of the sector with angle 60o = ( ) × πr2 cm2

o
60
∴ o
360

=( )π cm2
36

=6×( 22

7
) cm2
= 132
cm2
7

15. (d) cm
2π

Explanation: Given that, θ = 30o and r = 4 cm

Length of an arc =
θ
(2πr) ∘
360
∘
30
= ∘
× 2π × 4
360
2π×4
=
12

Length of an arc =
2π
∴
3

16. (b)
1

Explanation: Total outcomes = 15

(∵ 15 numbers are given)
Favourable outcomes for a multiple of 4 = 3 (i.e. 4, 8, 12)
Probability of selecting a number which is a multiple of 4 =
3 1
∴ =
15 5

17. (d) 4

45

Explanation: Number of disc in a box = 90

Numbered on it are 1 to 90 Prime numbers less than 23 are = 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19 = 8
Probability of a number being a prime less than 23 =
8 4
=
90 45

18. (c) Median

Explanation: Median
19. (d) A is false but R is true.
Explanation: A is false but R is true.
20. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both are correct. Reason is the correct explanation.
Assertion,
an = 7 - 4n
d = an - 1 - an
= 7 - 4(n + 1) - (7 - 4n)
= 7 - 4n - 4 - 7 + 4n = -4
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Section B
21. Clearly, the maximum number of columns = HCF (612, 48).

Now, 612 =2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 17 = (2 × 3 2 2
× 17)

and 48 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 = (2 × 3) . 4

∴ HCF (612, 48) = (2

2
× 3) = (4 × 3)

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∴ HCF (612, 48)= 12.
∴ Maximum number of columns in which they can march = 12.
22. Given, BC = 13 cm and AC = 5 cm and AD ⊥ BC

In △BAC and △ADC

∘
∠A = ∠D = 90

∠AC B = ∠DC A (common)

△BAC ∼ △ADC [by AA similarity]

AC BC AB
∴ = =
AD AC DC
1
AB.AC 2
ar(△ABC ) 2 BC
∴ = =
1 2
ar(△ADC ) DC .AD AC
2
2
13 169
= =
2
5 25

Therefore, the ratio of the areas of △ABC and △ADC = 169 : 25.

23. Let OP intersect AB at a point C,

Clearly, ∠AP O = ∠BP O...(i) [∵ O is bisector of ∠AP B ]

Now, in △AC P and △BC P .
AP [∵ length of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal ]
= BP

P C = P C [∵ common sides]

and ∠AP O = ∠BP O [From Eq.(i)]

∴ △AC P ≅ △BC P [by SAS congruence rule]
Then, AC = BC [by congruence side of congruence triangle]
and ∠AC P = ∠BC P [by congruence angle of congruence triangle]
∠AC P = ∠BC P =
1

2
× 180 = 90
o
[AB is a straight line]
o

Hence, OP is a perpendicular bisector of AB.

24. LHS =
1+tan A 1+cot A
+
2 sin A 2 cos A
cos A+sin A sin A+cos A
= 2 sin A cos A
+
2 cos A sin A
2(cos A+sin A)
=
2 sin A cos A

= cosec A + sec A
= RHS

OR
–
Given that: sin θ + cos θ =√3
or (sin θ + cos θ )2 = 3
or sin2 θ + cos2 θ + 2sinθ cosθ = 3

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2sinθ cosθ = 2 [As sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1]

or sin θ cos θ = 1 = sin2 θ + cos2 θ
LHS=1
RHS=
Sinθ C osθ
+
C osθ Sinθ

Taking LCM
Substitute the value of LHS in RHS we get,
tanθ + cotθ = 1
25. Given that,
Radius of circle = 7 cm
Central angle = 90o
Now, area of minor sector of circle
2

=
πr θ
∘
360
2
π(7)
=
4

=
22×7×7

7×4

= 38.5 cm2
Area of complete circle
= πr2
= π(7)2
= 154 cm2
Now, area of major sector
= Area of complete circle - Area of minor sector
= 154 - 38.5
= 115.5 cm2

OR

Area which cannot be grazed = (area of equilateral △ABC - (area of the sector with r = 7m,θ = 60
∘
)
√3 22 60
2 2 2
= [ × (12) − × (7) × ]m
4 7 360

– (22×7)
= [( √3 × 12 × 3) − ]
6

= 62.35 - 25.66 m2
= 36.68 m2
Section C
– p
26. Let 5 + 3√2 is rational. It can be written in the form q
.
– p
(5 + 3√2) =
q
– p
3√2 = − 5
q

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– p−5q
3√2 =
q

– p−5q
√2 =
3q

As p - 5q and 3q are integers .

p−5q
So, 3q
is rational number .
–
But √2 is not rational number .
–
Since a rational number cannot be equal to an irrational number. Our assumption that 5 + 3√2 is rational wrong.
–
Hence, 5 + 3√2 is irrational.
27. The given polynomial is
p(x) = 6x2 -7x -3
Factorize the above quadratic polynomial, we have
6x2 -7x -3 = 6x2 -9x + 2x - 3
= 3x(2x - 3) + 1(2x - 3)
= (3x + 1)(2x - 3)
For p(x) = 0, either 3x + 1 = 0 or 2x - 3 = 0
−1 3
⇒ x = or x =
3 2

Verification:we have a = 6, b = -7, c = -3

−1
Sum of zeroes =
3 7
+ =
3 2 6
−(−7)
Also,
−b 7
= =
a 6 6

Now, product of zeroes= (− 1 3 −1

) × =
3 2 2

Also, c −3 −1
= =
a 6 2

28. According to the question,we have,

a=9. Therefore, common difference d =17-9=8
let the required number of terms be n.
Therefore, Sn=636
⇒
n
[2a+(n-1)d]=636
2

⇒
n
[2(9)+(n-1)8]=636
2

⇒ n[18+8n-8]=1272
⇒ 8n2+10n-1272=0
⇒ 4n2+5n-636=0
⇒ 4n2+53n-48n-636=0
⇒ n(4n+53)-12(4n+53)=0
⇒ (4n+53)(n-12)=0

⇒ 4n+53=0 or n-12=0
n= or n=12
−53
⇒
4

Since number of terms cannot neither be negative nor fraction, n=12

hence, the required number of terms is 12.

OR

Let 1st term of the AP be a and common difference be d.

Now a8 = 37
⇒ a + 7d = 37
⇒ a = 37 - 7d ..(i)
Also, a15 = a12 + 15

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⇒ a + 14d = a + 11d + 15
⇒ 3d = 15 ⇒ d = 5
Substituting in eq. (i), we get
a = 37 - 7(5) = 2
AP. is 2, 7, 12, 17, ...
S15 =
15
[2 × 2 + 14 × 5]
2

= 15(37) = 555
29. Let OA = , OB =
30 18
R = = 15cm r = = 9cm
2 2

Since AC is the tangent to the circle with radius 9 cm, we have OB⊥AC.
Hence, by applying the Pythagoras Theorem, we have,
OA2 = OB2 + AB2
⇒ 152 = 92 + AB2
⇒ AB2 = 152 - 92
⇒ AB2 = 225 - 81 = 144
∴ AB = 12 cm
We know that the perpendicular drawn from the centre of a circle to any chord of the circle bisects the chord.
Here, OB is the perpendicular and AC is the length of the chord of the circle with radius 15 cm.
So,
AC = 2 × AB = 2 × 12 = 24 cm
Length of the chord of the larger circle which touches the smaller circle = 24 cm.

OR

we know that , angle subtended by an arc at centre of the circle is twice the angle subtended by it in alternate segment.
∘
∠TOQ + ∠TPQ = 180

∘
⇒∠TOQ = 110

∠TOQ = 2∠TRQ

∘ ∘
⇒ 110 = 2∠TRQ ⇒ ∠TRQ = 55

30. We have,
2
2
p −1 (sec θ+tan θ) −1
LHS = =
2 2
p +1 (sec θ+tan θ) +1
2 2
sec θ+tan θ+2 sec θ tan θ−1
⇒ LHS =
2 2
sec θ+tan θ+2 sec θ tan θ+1
2 2
( sec θ−1)+tan θ+2 sec θ tan θ
⇒ LHS =
2 2
sec θ+2 sec θ tan θ+(1+tan θ)

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2 2
tan θ+tan θ+2 sec θ tan θ
⇒ LHS =
2 2
sec θ+2 sec θ tan θ+sec θ
2
2 tan θ+2 tan θ sec θ 2 tan θ(tan θ+sec θ)
=RHS
tan θ sin θ
⇒ LHS = = = = = sin θ
2
2 sec θ+2 sec θ tan θ 2 sec θ(sec θ+tan θ) sec θ cos θ⋅sec θ

31. The frequency distribution table for calculations of median is as follow:

Class Interval Frequency (f) Cumulative frequency

40-45 9 9

45-50 5 14
50-55 8 22

55-60 9 31

60-65 6 37
65-70 3 40

We know,
N
−cf

Median = l + {h × 2
}
f

Here,
l denotes lower limit of median class
h denotes width of median class
f denotes frequency of median class
cf denotes cumulative frequency of the class preceding the median class
N denotes sum of frequency
N

2
= 20
cumulative frequency just greater than 20 is 22
Therefore, median class is 50-55
Median class is 50 - 55
So,
l = 50,
h = 5,
f = 8,
cf = cf of preceding class = 14
N

2
= 20
O substituting all the above values in the formula, we get
N
−cf

Median = l + {h × 2

f
}

Median = 50 + {5 ×
20−14
}
8

Median = 50 + {5 × 6

8
}

Median = 50 + {5 ×
3
}
4

Median = 50 + { 15

4
}

Median = 50 + 3.75
⇒ Median = 53.75
Section D
32. Let the time taken by the smaller pipe to fill the tank be x hr.
The time is taken by the larger pipe = (x - 9)hr.

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Part of the tank filled by a smaller pipe in 1 hour = 1

Part of the tank filled by a larger pipe in 1 hour = 1

x−9

According to question,
1 1 1
⇒ + =
x x−9 6
x−9+x 1
⇒ =
2
x −9x 6

⇒ 6(2x - 9) = x2 - 9x
⇒ 12x - 54 = x2 - 9x
⇒ x2 - 21x + 54 = 0
⇒ x2 - 18x - 3x + 54 = 0
⇒ x(x - 18) - 3(x - 18) = 0

⇒ x - 18 = 0 or x - 3 = 0
⇒ x = 18 or x = 3
As time can't be less than 9. Then, x ≠ 3.
∴ x = 18

⇒ x - 9 = 18 - 9 = 9
Therefore, the smaller pipe and larger pipe take 18 hours and 9 hours to fill the tank respectively.

OR

Suppose the actual speed of the train be x km/hr and the actual time taken be y hours. Then,
Distance covered =(xy) km ...........(i) [∴ Distance = Speed × Time]
If the speed is increased by 6km/hr, then time of journey is reduced by 4 hours i.e., when speed is (x + 6)km/hr ,
time of journey is (y − 4)hours.
∴ Distance covered = (x + 6)(y − 4)
⇒xy = (x + 6)(y − 4) [Using (i)]
⇒−4x + 6y − 24 = 0

⇒−2x + 3y − 12 = 0 ..........(ii)
when the speed is reduced by 6 km/hr, then the time of journey is increased by 6 hours i.e.,
when speed is (x − 6)km/hr , time of journey is (y − 6)hours.
∴ Distance covered =(x − 6)(y + 6)

⇒ xy = (x − 6)(y + 6) [Using (i)]

⇒ 6x − 6y − 36 = 0

⇒ x− y− 6 = 0 ...........(iii)
Thus, we obtain the following system of equations:
−2x + 3y − 12 = 0

x− y− 6 = 0

By using cross-multiplication, we have

x −y 1
= =
3×−6−(−1)×−12 −2×−6−1×−12 −2×−1−1×3

x −y 1
⇒ = =
−30 24 −1

⇒ x = 30 and y = 24.

Putting the values of x and y in equation (i), we obtain

Distance= (30 × 24)km = 720km.
Hence, the length of the journey is 720km .

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33. Given,

AB be the building.
EC be the tower.
A is the point from where elevation of tower is 60° and the angle of depression of its foot is 45o
EC = DE + C D

also, C D = AB = 7m.

and BC = AD
In right △ABC,
tan45o = AB

BC

1=
7
⇒
BC

⇒BC = 7m = AD

In right △ADE,
tan 60
∘
= DE

AD
–
=
DE
⇒ √3
7
–
⇒ DE = 7√3
– –
Height of the tower= EC = DE + C D = (7√3 + 7) m = 7(√3 + 1) m.

34.

According to question, ∠C = 90
∘

Let, AC = BC = x
According to pythagoras theorem,
2 2 2
∴ AB = AC + BC

2 2 2
AB = x + x

2
– 2
∴ 2x = (2√2)

or, x = 2m
–
r = √2m (given)
Radius of the cylinder = Radius of the cone
∴ Slant height of conical portion, x = 2 m

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Total surface area of toy = curved surface area of cylinder + Area of base of cylinder + Curved surface area of cone
2
= 2πrh + πr + πrl

= πr(2h + r + l)
– 2
= πr[7 + √2 + 2]m
– – 2
= π√2[9 + √2]m
– 2
= π[2 + 9√2]m
–
The total surface area of the toy = π[2 + 9√2]m
2

OR

We have;
A Cube,
length
Cube's Edge
, a = 7 cm
A Cylinder:
Cylinder's Radius, r = 2.1 cm or r = 21

10
cm
Cylinder's Height, h = 7 cm
∵ A cylinder is scooped out from a cube,
∴ TSA of the resulting cuboid:

= TSA of whole Cube - 2 × (Area of upper circle or Area of lower circle) + CSA of the scooped out Cylinder
= 6a2 + 2πrh - 2 × (πr2)
= 6 × (7)2 + 2 × (22 ÷ 7 × 2.1 × 7) - 2 × [22 ÷ 7 × (2.1)2]
= 6 × 49 + (44 ÷ 7 × 14.7) - (44 ÷ 7 × 4.41)
= 294 + 92.4 - 27.72
= 294 + 64.68
= 358.68 cm2
Hence, the total surface area of the remaining solid is 358.68 cm2
Family size Xi Fi fixi
35.
1-3 2 7 14

3-5 4 8 32
5-7 6 2 12

7-9 8 2 16

9 - 11 10 1 10
20 84
∑ fi xi
Mean = = = 4.2
84

∑ fi 20

Mode : Modal Class = 3-5

I = 3, f1 = 8, f0 = 7, f2 = 2, h = 2
f1 −f0
Mode = l + ( ) × h
2f1 −f0 −f2

=3+( 2
8−7
) ×
16−7−2

= or 3.287
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Section E
36. i. Let the fixed charge be ₹ x and per kilometer charge be ₹ y
∴ x + 10y = 105 ...(i)

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x + 15y = 155 ...(ii)
From (i) and (ii)
5y = 50
y= = 10
50

From equation (i)

x + 100 = 105
x = 105 - 100 = 5
Fixed charges = ₹ 5
ii. Let the fixed charge be ₹ x and per kilometer charge be ₹ y
∴ x + 10y = 105 ...(1)
x + 15y = 155 ...(2)
From (1) and (2)
5y = 50
y= 50

5
= 10
From equation (1)
x + 100 = 105
x = 105 - 100 = 5
Per km charges = ₹ 10
iii. Let the fixed charge be ₹ a and per kilometer charge be ₹ b
a + 10b
20 + 10 × 10 = ₹ 120
OR
Total amount = x + 10y + x + 25y
= 2x + 35y
= 2 × 5 + 35 × 10
= 10 + 350
= ₹ 360

37. i.

△ ABD ∼ △ CED (by AA criteria)

30 40
=
a x
x 40
=
a 30

a=
30
x
40

Again

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40−x a
=
40 50
40−x 30×x
=
40 40×50

8000 - 200x = 120x

8000 = 320x
∴ x = 25 feet

ii.

x a
=
40 30
25 a
=
40 30
25×30
= a
40

=a
75

a = 18.75 feet

iii.

−−−−−−−−
2
AD = √30 2
+ 40
−−−−−− −−−
= √900 + 1600
−−−−
= √2500

AD = 50 feet
In △CED
−−−−−−−−−−
CD = √18.75 2
+ 25
2

−−−−−−−
= √976.5625

= 31.25 feet
AC = AD - CD
= 50 - 31.25
= 18.75 feet
OR

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−−− −−−−−
2 2
√40 + 20

−−−−− −−−−
= √1600 + 400
−−−−
= √2000
–
= 20√5 feet
38. i.
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−

AB = √(5 − 2)
2
2
+ (4 − 2)

−−−−
= √9 + 4
−−
= √13

ii. Middle point AB = (

2+5 2+4
, )
2 2

= (3.5, 3)
iii.
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
BC = √(7 − 5) 2
+ (6 − 4)
2

−−−−
= √4 + 4
–
= 2√2

OR

Middle point of BC = (
5+7 4+6
, )
2 2

= (6, 5)

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