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DESIGN OF SSC FINAL EXAM QUESTION PAPER (2024-2025)
Subject : MATHEMATICS (E) - LEVEL 1 (Standard Mathematics)

Time : 3 hrs Std : X Max. Marks :80

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The weightage or the distribution of marks over different dimensions of the question
paper shall be as follows:
1. Weightage to the Learning objectives
Sr. No. Learning Objectives Marks Percentage of Marks
1. Knowledge 8 10%
2. Understanding 41 51.25%
3. Application 21 26.25%
4. Skill 10 12.5%
Total 80 100%

2.Weightage to the different areas of Content

Chapter No. Topic Marks
1. Real Numbers 02
2. Polynomials 05
3. Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables 10
4. Quadratic Equations 07
5 Arithmetic Progressions 04
6. Triangles 06
7. Coordinate Geometry 04
8. Introduction to Trigonometry 07
9. Some Applications of Trigonometry 03
10. Circles 04
11. Constructions 06
12. Areas Related to Circles 05
13. Surface Areas and Volumes 05
14. Statistics 06
15. Probability 02
PDF Logarithms 04
Total 80
3. Weightage to different form/type of Questions

Sr. No. Form of Questions Marks for Number of Total

each question questions Marks
1. Very Short Answer Type (VSA) 1 20 20
2. Short Answer Type I (SA-I) 2 9 18
3. Short Answer Type II (SA-II) 3 10 30
4. Long Answer Type (LA) 4 3 12
Total 42 80

4. The expected time for different type of questions would be as follows:

Sr. No. Form of Questions Approx. time Number Approx. time
for each of for each form
question in questions of questions in
mins (t) (n) mins (t) x (n)
1. Very Short Answer Type (VSA) 2 20 40
2. Short Answer Type I (SA-I) 3 9 27
3. Short Answer Type II (SA-II) 8 10 80
4. Long Answer Type(LA) 11 03 33
Total 42 180

5. Weightage to difficulty level of questions:

Sr. No. Estimated difficulty level of questions Percentage
1. Easy 20%
2. Average 60%
3. Difficult 20%
Total 100%

6. Number of Questions:
There will be 42 questions
 GOA BOARD OF SECONDARY AND HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION
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BLUE PRINT OF SSC FINAL EXAM QUESTION PAPER (2024-2025)
Subject : MATHEMATICS (E) - LEVEL 1 (Standard Mathematics)
Time: 3 hrs Std: X Max. Marks :80

NOTE: Figures outside the bracket indicate the question number and figures within the bracket indicate
marks .
*Indicates any one will be tested from that chapter
NOTE: Questions on Skill
i)If Solution by Graphical method is tested then Mean will be tested.
ii)If Ogive is tested then Word Problem on Pair of Linear Equations will be tested.
This is a model Blueprint, paper setter may make changes in the objectives
chapter wise.
 PATTERN OF SSC FINAL EXAM QUESTION PAPER (2024-2025)
Subject : MATHEMATICS (E) - LEVEL 1 (Standard Mathematics)

Time: 3 hrs Std : X Max. Marks :80

Instructions:

i) This question paper consists of 42 questions . All questions are compulsory.

ii) This question paper is divided into four Sections-A, B, C and D
iii) In Section A, Question Nos. 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions (MCQs) and
Question Nos. 17 to 20 are very short answer type questions (VSA) carrying 1
mark each.
iv) In Section B , Question Nos. 21 to 29 are short answer type I (SA-I )
questions carrying 2 marks each.
v) In Section C, Question Nos. 30 to 39 are short answer type II (SA-II)
questions carrying 3 marks each.
vi) In Section D, Question Nos. 40 to 42 are long answer (LA ) questions carrying
4 marks each.
vii) There is no overall choice . However an internal choice has been provided in
two questions of 2 marks each in section B and two questions of 3 marks
each in section C.
viii) In questions on Constructions , the drawing should be clear and exactly as per
given measurements. The construction lines and arcs should also be
maintained.
ix) Graph paper is provided on the answer booklet.
x) Logarithm and Antilogarithm tables are printed on the last pages of the
question paper.
xi) Use of calculators is not permitted.

Q.NO TOPIC THRUST AREA TYPE OF

QUESTION
Section A (1 mark each)
Select and write the correct alternative from those given below each statement for
question 1 to 16 :
1 Polynomials Any concept from Polynomials VSA (MCQ)
2 Polynomials Any concept from Polynomials VSA (MCQ)
3 Pair of Linear Any concept from Pair of Linear VSA (MCQ)
Equations in Equations in Two Variables
Two Variables
4 Pair of Linear Any concept from Pair of Linear VSA (MCQ)
Equations in Equations in Two Variables
Two Variables
5 Arithmetic Any concept from Arithmetic Progressions VSA (MCQ)
Progressions
6 Triangles Any concept from Triangles VSA (MCQ)
7 Introduction to Any concept from Introduction to Trigonometry VSA (MCQ)
Trigonometry
8 Introduction to Any concept from Introduction to Trigonometry VSA (MCQ)
Trigonometry
9 Introduction to Any concept from Introduction to Trigonometry VSA (MCQ)
Trigonometry
10 Circles Any concept from Circles VSA (MCQ)
11 Areas Related Any concept from Areas Related to Circles VSA (MCQ)
to Circles
12 Areas Related Any concept from Areas Related to Circles VSA (MCQ)
to Circles
13 Surface Areas Any question on Surface Areas VSA (MCQ)
and Volumes
14 Surface Areas Any question on Surface areas VSA (MCQ)
and Volumes
15 Probability Any concept from Probability VSA (MCQ)
16 Logarithm Any concept from Logarithm VSA (MCQ)

17 Pair of Linear • Find the value of k for which the given pair of VSA
Equations in linear equations has a unique solution or no
Two Variables solution or infinitely many solutions /
• Find whether the given pair of linear
equations are consistent or inconsistent/
• Write a pair of Linear equations in two
variables for a simple word problem.

18 Circle Numerical problem VSA

19 Areas related • Find length of the arc of a circle/ VSA
to Circles • Find the area of a sector of a circle
(figure may be provided)
(Do not substitute for 𝝅 )
20 Probability Find the probability of an event VSA
Section B ( 2 marks each )
21 Real Numbers • Find HCF of two numbers using Euclid’s
Division Algorithm/ SA-I
• Find the HCF/LCM by prime factorisation
method/
• Without performing long division method find
whether the given rational number is
terminating or nonterminating and hence
write its decimal expansion.
22 Areas Related Find the area of shaded region SA-I
to Circles
23 Triangles Numerical application based on any one of SA-I
the four theorems on Triangles
24 Coordinate • Problem based on distance formula / SA-I
Geometry • Problem based on section formula
25 #Coordinate Using the area of a triangle formula in SA-I
Geometry Co-ordinate Geometry find
• area of a triangle
OR

• unknown co-ordinate ‘k’ of any one vertex of

the triangle
OR
• area of a special parallelogram
(Any two to be asked)
26 #Introduction • Given a trigonometric ratio, find the value of SA-I
to another trigonometric ratio using k method
Trigonometry OR
• Evaluate trigonometric expression using
known trigonometric values of specific angles.

27 Introduction to Prove a trigonometric identity SA-I

Trigonometry N.B. (Proof of Basic identities
· sin2A+ cos2A=1
·1 +tan2A= sec2A
·1+ cot2A = cosec2A NOT to be asked )
28 Circle Numerical problem SA-I
29 Statistics • Find the mode of grouped data / SA-I
• Find the median of grouped data
Section C ( 3 marks each)
30 Polynomials • Find q(x) and r(x) when p(x) is divided by g(x) SA-II
and hence express result in the form
p(x) = g(x) × q(x) + r(x)/
• Verification of Division Algorithm/
• To find g(x) when p(x), q(x) and r(x) are given/
• Given two zeroes of a polynomial find its
remaining two zeroes.
31 #Pair of Linear • Find the solution of the pair of linear SA-II
Equations in equations by Elimination method
Two Variables OR
• Find the solution of the pair of linear
equations by Substitution /Cross
multiplication method
32 #Quadratic • Find roots of the quadratic equation by SA-II
Equations Factorisation method
OR
• Find roots of the quadratic equation by using
Quadratic formula /Completing square
method
33 Arithmetic • Numerical problem/ SA-II
Progression • Word problem based on an/ Sn /both
34 Triangles Prove a rider on Triangles SA-II
35 Some Word problem with figure showing SA-II
Applications of • two angles of elevation /
Trigonometry • two angles of depression /
• one angle of elevation and one angle of
depression.
36 Construction Construct tangents to a circle from an external SA-II
point.

37 Construction Construct similar triangles as per given scale SA-II

factor

38 Surface Area Word problem on concept of volume of SA-II

and Volume combination of two or more solids
 39 Logarithm Evaluate by using logarithm method: SA-II

𝑚
𝑎𝑛 x √𝑏
• /
𝑐

𝑛
√𝑎×𝑏
• /
𝑐

𝑐
• 𝑚 /
a𝑛 x √𝑏

𝑐
• 𝑛
√𝑎×𝑏
Where m, n are positive integers ≤ 3
Section D (4 marks each)
40 Pair of Linear • Word problem / LA
Equations in • Find solution of a pair of linear equations in
Two Variables two variables graphically

41 Quadratic Word problem LA

Equations
42 Statistics Find mean LA
• by assumed mean method /
• step deviation method /
• Cumulative frequency curve
(given 6 class intervals)

# internal choice to be provided

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 GOA BOARD OF SECONDARY AND HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION
ALTO-BETIM GOA 403521
SSC FINAL EXAM -PRACTICE QUESTION PAPER (2024 – 2025)
Subject : MATHEMATICS (E) – LEVEL 1 ( Standard Mathematics )
Time : 3 hrs Std : X Max. Marks : 80
INSTRUCTIONS:
i) This question paper consists of 42 questions . All questions are compulsory.
ii) This question paper is divided into four Sections-A, B, C and D
iii) In Section A, Question Nos.1 to 16 are multiple choice questions (MCQs) and Question Nos.
17 to 20 are very short answer type questions (VSA) of 1 mark each.
iv) In Section B, Question Nos. 21 to 29 are short answer type I (SA-I ) questions carrying 2
marks each.

v) In Section C, Question Nos. 30 to 39 are short answer type II (SA-II) questions carrying
3marks each.
vi) In Section D, Question Nos.40 to 42 are long answer (LA ) questions carrying 4marks each.

vii) There is no overall choice. However an internal choice has been provided in two questions
of 2marks each in Section B and two questions of 3marks each in Section C.
viii) In questions on Constructions, the drawing should be clear and exactly as per given
measurements. The construction lines and arcs should also be maintained.
ix) Graph page is provided on the answer booklet.
x) Logarithm and Antilogarithm tables are printed on the last page of the question paper.

xi) Use of calculators is not permitted.

Section A (1 mark each)
Select and write the correct alternative from those given below each statement for question 1to16 :
1 The quadratic polynomial in x , whose zeroes are –7 and 4, is:
• x2 + 3x – 28 • x2 - 3x – 28 • x2 + 3x + 28 • x2 - 3x - 28

2 If one of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial (k–1)x² + kx+1 is –3, then the value of k is:
• (-4)/3 • (-2)/3 • 2/3 • 4/3

3 The pair of linear equations 5x – 15y = 8 and 3x – 9y = 24/5 have

•No solution •Unique solution •Exactly two solutions • Infinitely many solutions

4 Father’s age is six times his son’s age. Four years hence, the age of the father will be four
times his son’s age. The present ages, in years, of the son and the father are respectively
• 4 and 24 • 5 and 30 • 6 and 36 • 7 and 42

5 The 11th term of the AP : 25, 50, 75, 100…….is

• 225 • 250 • 275 • 300
6 If △ABC ～△ DEF and AB=4 cm, DE=6 cm, EF=9 cm and FD=12 cm, then the perimeter
of △ ABC is:
• 18 cm • 20 cm • 21 cm • 22 cm
7 If 1 + tan2 36º= sec2 3A where 3A is an acute angle, then the value of A is:
• 12° • 18° • 36° • 54°
8 The simplified form of (cosecA- cotA) (1+cosA) is :
• sinA • cosA • cosecA • secA

9 If sinA – cosA = 0 then the value of sin4A - sin2A is :

• -3/ 4 • - 1/4 • 1/4 • 3/4

10 If two tangents inclined at an angle 60° are drawn to a circle of radius 3 cm, then length
of each tangent is equal to :
• √3 cm •6 cm •3 cm •3√3 cm

11 The circumference of a circle that can be inscribed in a square of side 10cm is:
• 10π cm • 20π cm • 25π cm • 100π cm

12 A wire can be bent in the form of a circle of radius 56 cm. If it is bent in the form of a
22
square, then its area will be: (Take π = )
7
• 3520 cm2 • 6400 cm2 • 7744 cm2 • 8800 cm2

13 A piece of paper is in the shape of a semicircular region of radius 10 cm. It is rolled to

form a right circular cone. The slant height of the cone is:
• 5 cm • 10 cm •15 cm •20 cm

14 When two same solid hemispheres of equal base radius r cm are attached together along
with their bases, the total surface area of the combination is:
• 6πr2 • 4 πr2 • 3 πr2 • 2 πr2

15 3 cards of hearts and 4 cards of spades are missing from a pack of 52 cards. A card is
drawn at random from the remaining pack. The probability of getting a black card is:
• 23/52 • 22/52 • 22/45 • 23/45

16 The value of log 800 – log 8 is :

• 1 • 2 • 100 • 792
17 Find whether the following pair of linear equations is consistent or inconsistent:
4x + 3y – 1 = 5 and 12x + 9y = -18

18 In the given figure, a circle touches the side DF of △EDF at H

and touches ED and EF produced at K & M respectively.
If EK = 9 cm, calculate the perimeter of △EDF

19 Find the area of a sector of a circle with radius 6 cm if the angle of the sector is 60°.
( Do not substitute for π )
20 Amita calculates that the probability of her winning a lottery is 0.08 . If 6000 tickets
were sold find the number of tickets she bought.
Section B (2 marks each)
21 Find the HCF of 145 and 325 using Euclid’s Division Algorithm.

22 A race track is in the form of a circular ring whose outer and inner circumference are
396m and 352m respectively. Find the width of the track.
23 In ∆ABC,DE∥BC. If AD=4 , AE=8 , A
DB = x-2 and EC = 3x-19, then find the value of x
D E

B C
24 If the distance between the points A(2, -2) and B(-1, x) is equal to 5,then find the value of x
25 If P(-3, 2), Q(7, 6) and R(-1, 4) are the vertices of △PQR and QS is its median find the
area of △PQS
OR
Find the value of k for which the area of the triangle formed by the points A (1, k),
B (4, -3) and C (-9, 7) is 15 square units.
26 In ∆APQ , ∠ APQ = 90° A
15
and cos Q =
17
Find the length of AP and value of cot A
Q P

OR
Evaluate the following trigonometric expression using known trigonometric values:
4 cos 2 60°+ cosec245° - 6 cot230°

27 Prove the trigonometric identity:

sin 𝐴 . 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝐴
= secA+1
1−𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴

28 In the given figure, a circle is inscribed in a

quadrilateral ABCD in which ∠B = 90°.
If AD = 23 cm, AB = 29 cm and DS = 5 cm,
find the radius of the circle.

29 Find the median of the following data:

CI 0 - 10 10 -20 20 -30 30 -40 40- 50
Frequency 5 15 30 8 2

(Write your answer correct up to one place of decimal)

Section C (3 mark each)
30 On dividing the polynomial 6x3 +8x2 -3x + 8 by the polynomial g(x), the quotient and the
remainder are 3x + 4 and 6x + 20 respectively . Find g(x)

31 Find the solution of the pair of linear equations:

11x - 7y = 57 and 14x + 5y = 3 by elimination method
OR
Find the solution of the pair of linear equations:
7x – 3y = 15 and 5x + 11y - 37 = 0 by cross multiplication method

32 Find the roots of the quadratic equation:

15x2 - 4x - 3 = 0 by factorisation method.
OR
Find the roots of the quadratic equation:
2x2 - 3x - 5 = 0 by completing the square method.

33 From 15th January, Sheena decided to save her pocket money daily. The amount of
saving is equal to the date of the month. On 31st January, she decided to give a gift to
her mother worth ` 200 from her savings. What is the amount left with Sheena at the end
of the month?
34 In the given figure, □DEFG is a square and C
∠BAC = 90°. Show that FG = BD × EC.
2 E

F
┐
A G B
35 The angles of depression of the top and bottom of a
50 m high building DC from the top of a tower AB
are 45° and 60° respectively. Find the height of the
tower and the horizontal distance between the
tower and the building, (take √3 = 1.73)

36 Draw a circle with centre O and radius 3.5cm Take a point R at a distance of 7.7cm from
O. Construct tangents RS and RP from external point R. Measure and state the length of
the tangent segments.

37 Using a pair of compasses and ruler construct △PQR with PQ =8.1cm ,QR = 7.5cm and
∠PQR= 75°. Then construct △P’Q’R whose sides are 5/2 of the corresponding sides of
△PQR.

38 A tent consists of a frustum of a cone, surmounted by a cone. If the diameter of the upper
and lower circular ends of the frustum be 14 m and 26 m respectively, the height of the
frustum be 8 m and the slant height of the surmounted conical portion be 12 m, find the
area of canvas required to make the tent. (Assume that the radii of the upper circular end
22
of the frustum and the base of surmounted conical portion are equal). (take 𝜋 = )
7

39 Evaluate the following expression by using the logarithm method:

(6.782)3 × √0.0043
35.29

Section D (4 mark each)

40 Find the solution of the following pair of linear equations graphically.
3x + 2y = - 4 and 2x – 3y = 19
Rewrite and complete the following tables:
3x + 2y = - 4 2x – 3y = 19
x x
y y

41 Abdul takes 6 days less than the time taken by Ramesh to finish a piece of work. If both
Abdul and Ramesh together can finish that work in 4 days, find the time taken by
Ramesh to finish the work independently.
42 The following table shows the data regarding the height in cms of students of class X .
Find the mean height of students of the class taking ‘a’ as assumed mean of the interval
162-168 using assumed mean method.

Heights fi xi di fidi
150-156 4
156-162 7
162-168 12
168-174 8
174-180 6
180-186 3
Σ fi= Σ fidi=
 SSC PRACTICE PAPER
Mathematics (E) Level 1 – Standard Mathematics
Model Answers and Marking Scheme
Note: Any alternative method unless otherwise specified should be considered for full credit

Section A (1 mark each)

1 x2 + 3x – 28 1
2 4/3 1
3 Infinitely many solutions 1
4 6 and 36 1
5 40 1
6 18 1
7 12° 1
8 Sin A 1
9 -1/4 1
10 3√3 1
11 10π cm 1
12 7744cm2 1
13 10cm 1
14 4 π r2 1
15 22/45 1
16 2 1
17 a1
=
4 1 b1 3 1 c1 −6 −1
= 3 , 𝑏2 = 9 = 3 , 𝑐2 = 18 = 3 ½
𝑎2 12
a1 b1 c1
= 𝑏2 ≠ 𝑐2 ∴ No solution hence inconsistent ½ 1
𝑎2

18 Perimeter of △EDF=ED+DF+EF
=ED+DH+HF+EF
=ED+DK+FM+EF ½
= EK+EM=2(EK) =2 x 9 =18cm ½ 1

19 Area of the sector =

𝜃
x πr2 =
60
x π x 62 ½
360 360
1
= 6π cm2 ½

20 Let the number of tickets she bought be x

𝑥
P(she wins the lottery ) = 6000
=0.08 ½
x = 0.08 x 6000 = 480 ½ 1

21 2 ½
145 325
290 4 ½
35 145
140 7 ½
5 35
35
00 2
HCF (145, 325) = 5 ½
22 Let the radius of the outer track and inner track be R and r respectively
2πR= 396 and 2 π r = 352 ½
396 x 7 352 x 7
R= r= ½
2 x 22 2 x 22
R = 63 = 56 ½
2
Width of the track = 63 – 56 = 7cm ½

23 𝐴𝐷
=
𝐴𝐸
( DE ‖BC)
𝐷𝐵 𝐸𝐶
4 8
= ½
𝑥−2 3𝑥−19
4(3x-19) = 8(x-2) ½
12x-76 = 8x – 16 ½
4x = 60
x = 15 ½
2

24 AB =√(−1 − 2)2 + (x + 2)2 = 5 ½

9 + x2 + 4x + 4 = 25 ½
x2 + 4x -12 = 0 ½
(x + 6)(x-2) = 0
x = -6 or x =2 ½
2
25 S is the midpoint of PR ∴ S(
−3−1
,
2+4
) = S (-2, 3) ½
2 2
1
ar (△PQS) = 2
[-3(6-3) +7(3-2) -2( 2 -6)] ½
1
= [ -9 +7 +8 ] ½
2
1
= 2 [6] = 3 sq units ½
OR
1
ar (△ABC) = [1(-3-7) +4(7-k) -9( k +3)] = 15 ½
2
[ -10 +28 -4k -9k -27 ] = 30 ½
-9 -13k = 30 ½
- 13k = 39
k = -3 ½ 2

26 cos Q = 15/17 , Let QP =15k , QA =17k

( 8, 15 , 17 ) is a Pythagorean triplet ∴ AP = 8k ½ +½
8𝑘 8
Cot A = = ½ +½
15𝑘 15
OR
4 cos 2 60°+ cosec245° - 6 cot230°
1
4( 2 )2 + ( √2 )2 - 6 (√3 )2 ½ +½+½
1 + 2 - 18 = -15 ½ 2

27 Sin A.tan A
= secA+1
(1−cosA)
Sin A.tan A 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 A
LHS = (1−cosA) = ½
cosA(1−cosA)
1−𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 A (1−𝑐𝑜𝑠A)(1+cosA)
= cosA(1−cosA)
= cosA(1−cosA)
½
(1+cosA) 1 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴
= = + ½
cosA 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴
2
= secA +1 =RHS ½
28 DS =DR = 5cm ½
AR= AD-DR = 23-5= 18 ½
AQ=AR= 18

BQ= AB-AQ = 29- 18 = 11 ½ 2

radius = OQ= BQ = 11cm ½
29
CI Frequency Cumulative Freq n = 60, n/2 = 30
0 - 10 5 5 Median class 20 – 30 l =20
𝑛
10 -20 15 5+15=20 Median = l + [ 2
− 𝑐𝑓
] ×ℎ ½
𝑓
20 -30 30 20 + 30 = 50 30 − 20
= 20 + [ ]× 10 ½+½
30 -40 8 50 + 8 = 58 30
10
40- 50 2 58+2 =60 = 20 +
3
= 23. 3 ½ 2

30 p (x) = g(x) x q(x) + r(x)

6x3 +8x2 -3x + 8 = g(x) x (3x + 4) + (6x + 20) ½
6x3 +8x2 −3x + 8 − 6x – 20
= g(x) ½
3x + 4

2 x2 – 3 ½
3x +4 6x3 + 8x2 – 9x - 12
6x3+ 8x2 ½
- -
- 9x – 12
- 9x - 12 ½
+ +
3
g(x) = 2 x2 – 3 ½

31 11x - 7y = 57 --------------(i) x 5
14x + 5y = 3 --------------(ii) x 7
55x - 35y = 285 ½
98x + 35y = 21
153x = 306 ½
306
x = 153 = 2 ½
substitute x = 2 in 11x - 7y = 57
11(2) – 7y = 57 ½
22 -7y = 57
-7y = 57 -22
35
y=
−7
y=-5 ½
The solution is x = 2 and y = - 5 ½
OR
7x - 3 y – 15 = 0 and 5x + 11y - 37 =0
b c a b
-3 -15 7 -3 ½
11 -37 5 11
𝑥 𝑦 1
= ½+½
111−(−165) −75−(−259) 77−(−15)
𝑥 𝑦 1
276
= 184 = 92
½

276 184
x= = 3 and y = =2 ½
92 92

3
The solution is x=3 and y = 2 ½
32 15x2 - 4x - 3 = 0
15x2 +5x - 9x - 3 = 0 ½
5x(3x + 1) -3(3x + 1)=0 ½
(3x + 1) (5x -3 )=0 ½
(3x + 1)=0 or (5x -3 )=0 ½
x = -1/3 or x = 3/5 ½
The roots of the equation are -1/3 and 3/5 ½
OR
2x2 - 3x - 5 = 0
2x2 - 3x = 5
3 5
x2 - x = ½
2 2
3 9 5 9
x2 - x + = + ½
2 16 2 16
3 2 49
(x- ) = ½
4 16

3 7
x- =∓ ½
4 4

3 7
x= ∓
4 4
3 7 3 7
x= + or x = −
4 4 4 4
10 5 −4
x= 4
=2 or x= 4
= −1 ½ 3
The roots of the equation are 5/2 and -1 ½

33 AP : 15,16,17,18,………..31 ½
a =15, d = 1, l = 31 n = 31-14 = 17 ½
𝑛
Sn = 2 [a + l ] ½
17
S17 = [15 + 31 ] ½
2

17
= [46 ] = 391 ½
2
Amount left with Sheena at the end of the month is ` (391 – 200) = ` 191 ½
3
34 In △CEF and △BGD, ∠CEF = ∠BDG = 90--------------------1 ½
In △CEF , ∠CFE + ∠FCE =90-------------------------2
In △ABC, ∠ABC + ∠ACB =90
∠GBD + ∠FCE =90--------------------------3
From 2 & 3, ∠CFE = ∠GBD--------------------------------4 ½
From 1 & 4, △CEF ~ △GDB ½

𝐶𝐸 𝐸𝐹 𝐶𝐹
= = ½
𝐺𝐷 𝐷𝐵 𝐺𝐵

CE X DB = GD X EF
CE X DB = FG X FG ( □ DEFG is a square) ½

FG2 = CE X DB 3

½
 𝑥
35 In △AB)C, = cot 60°
ℎ
1
x = h x cot 60°= h x -----------------1 ½
√3
𝑥
In △AED , = cot 45°
ℎ−50
x = (h-50) x cot 45°= (h-50) x 1 = h-50-------------------------2 ½
1
From 1 & 2 , h x = h-50 ½
√3
1
h-hx = 50
√3
1
h(1 - )= 50
√3
√3 − 1
h( )= 50
√3
√3 √3 +1
h = 50 x x ½
√3−1 √3+1
3+ √3
h = 50 x
2
h = 25 x (3 + √3 )
= 25 x 4.73
Height of tower = 118.25m ½
Distance between tower and building = 118.25m -50 = 68.25m ½ 3

36 To draw a circle with centre O and radius 3.5 cm ½

To draw a line segment OR = 7.7 cm ½
To construct the perpendicular bisector of line segment OR ½
To mark the points P and Q on the circle ½
To draw the tangent segments RP and RQ ½
To measure the tangent segments RP = RQ = (6.8±0.1)cm ½ 3

37 To construct Δ PQR with the given data 1

To draw a ray making an acute angle with side QR. ½
To locate 5 points on the ray using a pair of compasses ½
To join R5 Q’ ∥ R2 Q and Q’P’ ∥ QP ½+½
ΔP’Q’R is the required triangle.
3
38 Frustum of the cone
d =14m r = 7 ; D=26m , R=13m h=8m
Slant height of Frustum of the cone L = √(𝑅 − 𝑟)2 + ℎ2
√(13 − 7)2 + 82
= √36 + 64
= √100 =10m ½
Cone l = 12m
Area of canvas required = CSA(frustum of the cone) + CSA (cone) ½
= π (R+r)L + π r l
= π { (13 + 7)x10 + 7x12 } ½+½
= π(200 + 84)
22
= x 284 ½
7
6248
=
7
= 892.57m2 ½ 3
 3
(6.782) x √0.0043
Let x =
39 35.29
1
Log x = 3 log 6.782 + log 0.0043 – log 35.29 ½
2
1
= 3 x 0. 8313 + x 3.6335 – 1.5476 ½+½+½
2
=2.4939 + 2. 8168 – 1.5476
= 1.3107 -1.5476
=1.7631 ½
x = antilog 1.7631
= 0. 5795 ½ 3

40 For completing the table1 ½

For completing the table2 ½
Plotting the points and drawing the line for equation 1 1
Plotting the points and drawing the line for equation 2 1
The solution is x = 2 and y = -5 1 4

41 Let Ramesh alone take x days to finish the work

Abdul alone will take x-6 days to finish the work ½
1
Ramesh’s one days work =
𝑥
1
Abdul’s one days work =
𝑥−6
1
Together they finish the work in 4 days ∴ Their one days work = ½
4
1 1 1
+ = ½
𝑥 𝑥−6 4
4(x-6) + 4x = x(x-6)
4x -24 +4x = x2 -6x ½
x2 -14x +24 = 0 ½
x = 2 or x = 12 ½
x=2 is discarded since x has to be greater than 6 ½
∴ x = 12
4
Ramesh alone take 12 days to finish the work. ½

42
Heights fi xi di fidi
150-156 4 153 -12 -48 ( ½ mk for 3
156-162 7 159 -6 -42 correct entries
162-168 12 165 0 0 in each of the
168-174 8 171 6 48 3 columns)
174-180 6 177 12 72
180-186 3 183 18 54
Σfi=40 Σfidi=84

Σfidi
Mean = a +
Σfi
84
= 165 + 40
½
=165 + 2.1
Mean height is = 167.1cm ½ 4

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