THE VIJAY MILLENNIUM SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, KRISHNAGIRI

PRACTICE PAPER 04 - CHAPTER 04 QUADRATIC EQUATIONS (2024-25)

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SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS MAX. MARKS : 40
CLASS : X DURATION : 1½ hrs
General Instructions:
(i). All questions are compulsory.
(ii). This question paper contains 20 questions divided into five Sections A, B, C, D and E.
(iii). Section A comprises of 10 MCQs of 1 mark each. Section B comprises of 4 questions of 2 marks
each. Section C comprises of 3 questions of 3 marks each. Section D comprises of 1 question of 5
marks each and Section E comprises of 2 Case Study Based Questions of 4 marks each.
(iv). There is no overall choice.
(v). Use of Calculators is not permitted

SECTION – A
Questions 1 to 10 carry 1 mark each.

1. Let p be a prime number. The quadratic equation having its roots as factors of p is
(a) x2 – px + p = 0 (b) x2 – (p + 1)x + p = 0
(c) x2 + (p + 1)x + p = 0 (d) x2 – px + p + 1 = 0
2
Ans: (b) x – (p + 1)x + p = 0
Factors of p = p × 1
∴ Roots are p and 1.
The quadratic equation is:
x2 – (sum of roots)x + product of roots = 0
⇒ x2 – (p + 1)x + p = 0

2. Values of k for which the quadratic equation 2x2 – kx + k = 0 has equal roots, is:
(a) 0 only (b) 4 (c) 8 only (d) 0, 8
Ans: (d) 0, 8
Given equation is 2x2 – kx + k = 0
On comparing with ax2 + bx +c =0, a = 2, b = – k, c = k
For equal roots b2 – 4ac = 0
⇒ (– k)2 – 4(2)(k) = 0
⇒ k2 – 8 k = 0
⇒ k(k – 8) = 0
⇒ k = 0, 8
Hence, the required values of k are 0 and 8.

3. The value(s) of k for which the quadratic equation 2x2 + kx + 2 = 0 has equal roots, is
(a) 4 (b) ± 4 (c) – 4 (d) 0
Ans: (b) ± 4
Given: 2x2 + kx + 2 = 0
Comparing above equation with ax2 + bx + c = 0,
a = 2, b = k and c = 2
Condition for equal roots is: D = 0
i.e., b2 – 4ac = 0
Substituting the values of a, b and c, we get
k2 – 4 × 2 × 2 = 0
⇒ k2 – 16 = 0
⇒ [(k)2 – (4)2] = 0
⇒ (k + 4) (k – 4) = 0
⇒ k = 4 or – 4.

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4. Which of the following is not a quadratic equation?
(a) 2(x – 1)2 = 4x2 – 2x + 1 (b) 2x – x2 = x2 + 5
2 2 2
(c) (√2 x + √3) + x = 3x – 5x (d) (x2 + 2x)2 = x4 + 3 + 4x3
Ans: (c) (√2 x + √3)2 + x2 = 3x2 – 5x
2x2 + 3 + 2√6x + x2 = 3x2 – 5x
⇒ 2√6x + 5x + 3 = 0

5. If α, β are roots of the equation x2 + 5x + 5 = 0, then equation whose roots are α + 1 and β + 1 is
(a) x2 + 5x – 5 = 0 (b) x2 + 3x + 5 = 0 (c) x2 + 3x + 1 = 0 (d) none of these
2
Ans: (c) x + 3x + 1 = 0
α + β = –5, αβ = 5.
Required equation is
x2 – (α + 1 + β + 1)x + (α + 1) (β + 1) = 0
⇒ x2 – (α + β + 2)x + (αβ + α + β + 1) = 0
⇒ x2 – (–5 + 2)x + (5 – 5 + 1) = 0
⇒ x2 + 3x + 1 = 0

6. (x2 + 1)2 – x2 = 0 has

(a) four real roots (b) two real roots (c) no real roots (d) one real root
Ans: (c) no real roots

7. If the difference of the roots of the equation x2 – bx + c = 0 be 1, then

(a) b2 – 4c + 1 = 0 (b) b2 + 4c = 0 (c) b2 – 4c – 1 = 0 (d) b2 – 4c = 0
2
Ans: (c) b – 4c – 1 = 0
Let roots are α and β
⇒α–β=1
∵ (α – β)2 = (α + β)2 – 4αβ
⇒ 1 = β2 – 4c ⇒ β2 – 4c – 1 = 0

8. If the equation x2 – (2 + m)x + (–m2 – 4m – 4) = 0 has coincident roots, then

(a) m = 0, m = 1 (b) m = 2, m = 2 (c) m = –2, m = –2 (d) m = 6, m = 1
Ans: (c) m = –2, m = –2
For coincident roots, D = 0
⇒ [–(2 + m)]2 – 4 × 1 × (– m2 – 4m – 4) = 0
⇒ (2 + m)2 + 4(m2 + 4m + 4) = 0
⇒ (2 + m)2 + 4(m + 2)2 = 0
⇒ 5(2 + m)2 = 0
⇒ (2 + m)2 = 0 ⇒ m = – 2.

In the following questions 9 and 10, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement
of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

9. Assertion (A) : The equation x2 + 3x + 1 = (x – 2)2 is a quadratic equation.

Reason (R) : Any equation of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0 where a ≠ 0, is called a quadratic
equation.
Ans: We have, x2 + 3x + 1 = (x – 2)2 = x2 – 4x + 4
⇒ x2 + 3x + 1 = x2 – 4x + 4

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 ⇒ 7x – 3 = 0, it is not of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0.
So, A is false but R is true.
Hence, option (d) is correct.

10. Assertion (A) : The value of k = 2, if one root of the quadratic equation 6x2 – x – k = 0 is 2/3.
Reason (R) : The quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0, a ≠ 0 has two roots.
Ans: (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of assertion (A).

SECTION – B
Questions 11 to 14 carry 2 marks each.
11. Solve the quadratic equation: x2 – 2ax + (a2 – b2) = 0 for x.
Ans: x2 – 2ax + (a2 – b2) = 0
⇒ (x2 – 2ax + a2) – b2 = 0
⇒ (x – a)2 – b2 = 0
⇒ (x – a + b) (x – a – b) = 0
⇒ x – a + b = 0 or x – a – b = 0
⇒ x = – (– a + b) or x = – (– a – b)
⇒ x = a – b or x = a + b.

12. Solve the quadratic equation: x2 + 2√2x − 6 = 0 for x.

Ans: Given quadratic equation is x2 + 2 √ 2x − 6 = 0
⇒ x2 + 3√2 x – √2x – 6 = 0
⇒ x (x + 3√2 ) – √2 (x + 3√2) = 0
⇒ (x + 3√2 ) (x – √2) = 0
⇒ x + 3√2 = 0 or x – √2 = 0
⇒ x = – 3√2 or x = √2 .

13. Find the value of ‘k’ for which the quadratic equation 2kx2 – 40x + 25 = 0 has real and equal
roots.
Ans: Given quadratic equation is 2kx2 – 40x + 25 = 0
On comparing the above equation with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get
a = 2k, b = – 40, c = 25
For real and equal roots, D = 0
i.e., b2 – 4ac = 0
or, (–40)2 – 4(2k)(25) = 0
⇒ 1600 – 200k = 0 ⇒ 200k = 1600 ⇒ k = 8.

14. If the sum of the roots of the quadratic equation ky2 – 11y + (k – 23) = 0 is 13/21 more than the
product of the roots, then find the value of k.
Ans:
Let the roots of the given quadratic equation be α and β.
Now, Sum of roots, α + β = −(−11)/k
= 11/k ...(i)
and Product of roots, αβ = (k − 23)/ k ...(ii)
13
According to question, α + β = αβ +
21
11 k  23 13 11 k  23 13 11  k  23 13
       
k k 21 k k 21 k 21
⇒ 21(34 – k) = 13 k
⇒ 34k = 714
⇒ k = 21.

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 SECTION – C
Questions 15 to 17 carry 3 marks each.
15. Find the value of ‘p’ for which the quadratic equation p(x – 4)(x – 2) + (x – 1)2 = 0 has real and
equal roots.
Ans: Given quadratic equation is
p(x – 4)(x – 2) + (x – 1)2 = 0
⇒ p(x2 – 4x – 2x + 8) + (x2 + 1 – 2x) = 0
⇒ px2 – 6px + 8p + x2 + 1 – 2x = 0
⇒ x2(p + 1) – 2x(3p + 1) + (8p + 1) = 0
Comparing the above equation with ax2 + bx + c = 0,
we get a = p + 1, b = –2(3p + 1) and c = 8p + 1
For real and equal roots, D = 0 ⇒ b2 – 4ac = 0
∴ [–2(3p + 1)]2 – 4(p + 1)(8p + 1) = 0
⇒ 4(3p+1)2 – 4(8p2 + 9p + 1) = 0
⇒ 4(9p2 + 1 + 6p) – 32p2 – 36p – 4 = 0
⇒ 36p2 + 4 + 24p – 32p2 – 36p – 4 = 0
⇒ 4p2 – 12p = 0
⇒ 4p(p – 3) = 0
⇒ p = 0 or p = 3
Hence, for p = 0 or p = 3, the given quadratic equation has real and equal roots.

16. The sum of two numbers is 34. If 3 is subtracted from one number and 2 is added to another, the
product of these two numbers becomes 260. Find the numbers.
Ans: Let the first number be x and second number be y.
According to question, x + y = 34
⇒ y = 34 – x ...(i)
and (x – 3)(y + 2) = 260 ...(ii)
Substituting value of y from eq (i), in eq (ii), we get
(x – 3)(34 – x + 2) = 260
⇒ (x – 3)(36 – x) = 260
⇒ 36x – x2 – 108 + 3x = 260
⇒ x2 – 39x + 368 = 0
⇒ x2 – 23x – 16x + 368 = 0
⇒ x(x – 23) – 16(x – 23) = 0
⇒ (x – 23) (x – 16) = 0
⇒ x = 23 or x = 16
When x = 23, y = 34 – 23 = 11
When x = 16, y = 34 – 16 = 18
Hence, the numbers will be either 23 and 11 or 16 and 18.

17. If α and β are roots of the quadratic equation x2 – 7x + 10 = 0, find the quadratic equation whose
roots are α2 and β2.
Ans: For the given Equation x2 – 7x + 10 = 0
⇒ x2 – 5x – 2x + 10 = 0
⇒ x(x – 5) – 2(x – 5) = 0
⇒ (x – 5)(x – 2) = 0
⇒ x = 5 and x = 2
Therefore, α = 5 and β = 2
Thus, α2 = 25 and β2 = 4
Quadratic equation whose roots are α2 and β2
= x2 – (α2 + β2)x + α2β2 = 0
= x2 – (25 + 4)x + 25 × 4 = 0
= x2 – 29x + 100 = 0

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 SECTION – D
Questions 18 carry 5 marks.
18. In a class test, the sum of Arun’s marks in Hindi and English is 30. When he got 2 marks more in
Hindi and 3 marks less in English, the product of the marks would have been 210. Find his marks
in the two subjects.
Ans: Let the marks in Hindi be x and the marks in English be y.
According to question, x + y = 30 ⇒ y = 30 – x ...(i)
If he had got 2 marks more in Hindi, then his marks would be = x + 2
and if he had 3 marks less in English, then his marks would be = y – 3
According to question, (x + 2)(y – 3) = 210
⇒ (x + 2)(30 – x – 3) = 210 (from Eq. (i)) 1½
⇒ (x + 2)(27 – x) = 210
⇒ 27x – x2 + 54 – 2x = 210
⇒ –x2 + 25x – 156 = 0
⇒ x2 – 25x + 156 = 0
⇒ x2 – 13x – 12x + 156 = 0
⇒ x(x – 13) – 12(x – 13) = 0
⇒ (x – 12)(x – 13) = 0
⇒ Either x = 12 or x = 13 1½
when x = 12, then y = 30 – 12 = 18
when x = 13, then y = 30 – 13 = 17
Hence, the marks in Hindi = 12 and marks in English = 18
or the marks in Hindi = 13 and marks in English = 17.

SECTION – E (Case Study Based Questions)

Questions 19 to 20 carry 4 marks each.
19. Case Study-1 : Lusitania Bridge
Japan's LO series Maglev is the fastest train in the world, with a speed record of 602 km/h. It
could go the distance from New York City to Montreal in less than an hour. China has half of the
eight fastest trains and the world's largest high speed railway network. Suppose a fast train takes
3 hours less than a slow train for a journey of 600 km. If the speed of the slow train is 10 km/h
less than that of the fast train, then answer the following questions:

(a) Find the speed of slow train. (2)

(b) Find the speed of fast train. (1)
(c) How much time taken by the slow train to cover the distance 600 km? (1)
Ans: (a) Let the speed of the slow train be x km/h, then
speed of the fast train is (x + 10) km/h.
∴ Time taken by the slow train to cover 600 km = 600/x hr
and time taken by the fast train to cover 600 km = 600/ (x + 10) hr

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 600 600
According to question,  3
x x  10
600 x  6000  600 x 6000
 3 2 3
x( x  10) x  10 x
⇒ 3(x2 + 10x) = 6000
⇒ x2 + 10x – 2000 = 0
⇒ (x + 50)(x – 40) = 0
⇒ x = – 50 or 40 [∵ speed cannot be negative]
Hence, Speed of slow train is 40 km/h.
(b) Speed of fast train = (x + 10) km/h
= (40 + 10) km/h
= 50 km/h
(c) Time taken by the slow train to cover 600 km = 600/40 hr = 15 hr

20. Generally, new methods such as aquaponics Raised-bed gardening raised beds and cultivation
under glass are used. Marketing can be done locally in farmers markets, traditional markets or
farmers can contract their whole crops to wholesalers, canners or retailers.
A farmer wishes to grow a 100 m2 rectangular vegetable garden. Since he has with the only 30 m
barbed wire, he fences three sides of the rectangular garden letting compound wall of his house
act as the fourth side-fence.

(a) Represent given problem in quadratic form. (2)

(b) Find the length of the vegetable garden. (1)
(c) If length of the vegetable garden is 5 m, then find the breadth. (1)
Ans: (a) Let the length of one side be x m and other side be y m, then x + y + x = 30
⇒ y = 30 – 2x
Area of vegetable garden = 100 m2
⇒ xy = 100
⇒ x(30 – 2x) = 100
⇒ 30x – 2x2 – 100 = 0
⇒ x2 – 15x – 50 = 0
(b) x2 – 15x – 50 = 0
⇒ x2 – 10x – 5x + 50 = 0
⇒ x(x – 10) – 5(x – 10) = 0
⇒ (x – 10)(x – 5) = 0
⇒ x = 5 or 10
Hence, length of the vegetable garden is 5 m or 10 m.
(c) Since, area = 100 m2
Then. l × b = 100
⇒ 5 × b = 100
⇒ b = 20 m.

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