SAMPLE PAPER - 2

SUBJECT : MATHEMATICS (STANDARD)

(SOLUTION)
SECTION – A

(Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each.)

1. AOBC is a rectangle whose three vertices are A(0, 3), O(0, 0) and B(5, 0). The length of its diagonal is

(A) 5 (B) 3 (C) √34 (D) 4

Answer: (C) √𝟑𝟒

2. A system of two linear equations in two variables has infinitely many solutions, if their graphs

(A) cut the x–axis (B) intersects only at a point

(C) coincide with each other (D) do not intersect at any point

Answer: (C) coincide with each other

3. In Figure, if tangents PA and PB are drawn to a circle such that ∠APB = 30° and chord AC is drawn parallel

to the tangent PB, then ∠ABC =

(A) 30° (B) 90°

(C) 60° (D) None of these

Answer: (A) 30°

4. If the probability of an event is ‘p’, the probability of its complementary event will be
1
(A) p (B) p – 1 (C) 1 – p (D) 1 −
𝑝

Answer: (C) 1 – p

5. The line segment joining points (−3, −4) and (1, −2) is divided by y-axis in the ratio

(A) 1 : 3 (B) 2 : 3 (C) 3 : 2 (D) 3 : 1

Answer: (D) 3 : 1

6. The distance of the point (4, 7) from the y-axis is:

(A) 11 (B) 4 (C) √65 (D) 7

Answer: (B) 4

7. In a lottery, there are 8 prizes and 16 blanks. What is the probability of getting a prize?
1 1 2
(A) (B) (C) (D) None of these
2 3 3

𝟏
Answer: (B) 𝟑
8. A cylindrical vessel of radius 4 cm contains water. A solid sphere of radius 3 cm is lowered into the water

until it is completely immersed. The water level in the vessel will rise by
9 9 2 4
(A) 4 cm (B) 2 cm (C) 9 cm (D) 9 cm

𝟗
Answer: (A) 𝟒 cm

9. If P(E) = 0.05, what will be the probability of 'not E'?

(A) 0.55 (B) 0.59 (C) 0.95 (D) 0.095

Answer: (C) 0.95

10. The roots of the equation 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 will be reciprocal of each other if

(A) a = b (B) b = c (C) c = a (D) None of these

Answer: (C) c = a

11. If 2 is a root of the equation 𝑥 2 + 𝑎𝑥 + 12 = 0 and the quadratic equation 𝑥 2 + 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑞 = 0 has equal roots,

then q =

(A) 20 (B) 16 (C) 12 (D) 8

Answer: (B) 16

12. If tan A = n tan B and sin A = m sin B, then cos2A =

𝑚2 −1 𝑚2 +1 𝑚2 +1 𝑚2 −1
(A) 𝑛2 −1
(B) 𝑛2 −1
(C) 𝑛2 +1
(D) 𝑛2 +1

𝒎𝟐 −𝟏
Answer: (A)
𝒏𝟐 −𝟏

2
13. The number (√3 + √5) is

(A) An irrational number (B) An integer

(C) A rational number (D) Not a real number

Answer: (A) An irrational number

𝑎
14. If P (3 , 4) is the mid-point of the line segment joining the points Q (−6, 5) and R (−2, 3), then the value of 𝑎

is-

(A) 12 (B) −4 (C) −12 (D) −6

Answer: (C) −12

15. A contractor planned to install a slide for the children to play in a park. If he prefers to have a slide whose top

is at a height of 1.5 m and is inclined at an angle of 30° to the ground, then the length of the slide would be-

(A) √3 m (B) 3 m (C) 1.5 m (D) 2√3 m

 Answer: (B) 3 m

16. If the mode of the data: 16, 15, 17, 16, 15, x, 19, 17, 14 is 15, then x =

(A) 19 (B) 15 (C) 16 (D) 17

Answer: (B) 15

17. If a and b are two positive integers such that the least prime factor of a is 3 and the least prime factor of b is 5.

Then, the least prime factor of (a + b) is

(A) 5 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 8

Answer: (C) 2

18. The lines represented by 3x + y – 12 = 0 and x – 3y + 6 = 0 intersects the x – axis at

(A) (–6, 0) and (4, 0) (B) (–6, 0) and (–4, 0)

(C) (6, 0) and (–4, 0) (D) (6, 0) and (4, 0)

Answer: (A) (–6, 0) and (4, 0)

DIRECTION: In the question number 19 and 20, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R).

Choose the correct option 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 and 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.

19. Statement A (Assertion): If a number x is divided by y (both x and y are positive) then remainder will be less

than x.

Statement R (Reason): Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder.

Answer: (D) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

AB AC
20. Statement A (Assertion): If in a △ABC, a line DE || BC, intersects AB in D and AC in E, then AD
= AE.

Statement R (Reason): If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle intersecting the other two sides, then

the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.

Answer: (B) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation of

assertion (A).
 SECTION – B

(Section B consists of 5 questions of 2 marks each.)

21. Two different dice are tossed together. Find the probability:

(i) of getting a doublet

(ii) of getting a sum 10, of the numbers on the two dice.

SOLUTION:

When two dice are tossed, the number of possible outcomes = 36

(i) Getting a doublet → {(1, 1); (2, 2); (3, 3); (4, 4); (5, 5); (6, 6)}

So, number of favourable outcomes = 6

Favourable outcomes 6 1
⸫ P(Getting a doublet) = Total outcomes
= 36 = 6

(ii) Getting sum 10 → {(4, 6); (5, 5); (6, 4)}

So, number of favourable outcomes = 3

Favourable outcomes 3 1
⸫ P(Getting sum 10) = = =
Total outcomes 36 12

22. Find the relation between x and y such that the point P (x, y) is equidistant from the points A (1, 4) and

B (−1, 2).

SOLUTION:

Given that P (x, y) is equidistant from the points A (1, 4) and B (–1, 2).

⸫ Distance PA = Distance PB

Distance Formula = √(𝑥2 − 𝑥1 )2 + (𝑦2 − 𝑦1 )2

⇒ √(𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 − 4)2 = √(𝑥 + 1)2 + (𝑦 − 2)2

⇒ 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 1 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑦 + 16 = 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 1 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑦 + 4 (Squaring both sides)

⇒ 4𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 12

⇒𝒙+𝒚=𝟑

OR

Find the distance between towns A and B if town B is located at 36 km east and 15 km north of town A.

SOLUTION:

Let the coordinates of A = (0, 0)

Then, the coordinates of B = (36, 15)

⸫ Distance AB = √(𝑥2 − 𝑥1 )2 + (𝑦2 − 𝑦1 )2

 AB = √(36 − 0)2 + (15 − 0)2 = √1296 + 225 = √1521

AB = 39 km

⸫ Distance between town A and town B is 39 km.

23. If PT is a tangent to a circle with centre O and PQ is a chord of the circle such that ∠QPT = 70°, then find

the measure of ∠POQ.

SOLUTION:

We know that Radius is perpendicular to the tangent at point of contact.

⸫ OP ⊥ PT and ∠OPT = 90°

Given that ∠QPT = 70°

⸫ ∠OPQ = ∠OPT – ∠QPT = 90° – 70° = 20°

In ΔPOQ; OP = OQ (Radii of same circle)

⸫ ∠OPQ = ∠OQP = 20° (Angle opposite to equal sides)

Again, In ΔPOQ by angle sum property

∠OPQ + ∠OQP + ∠POQ = 180°

⇒ ∠POQ = 180° – 40° = 140°

OR

If tangents PA and PB from a point P to a circle with centre O are inclined to each other at an angle of

80°, then find ∠POA.

SOLUTION:

Given that ∠APB = 80°

Join OA, OB and OP.

OA ⊥ AP and OB ⊥ BP (as radius is perpendicular to tangent)

⸫ ∠OAP = ∠OBP = 90° ----- (i)

Now, In ΔOAP and ΔOBP

OA = OB (Radius of same circle)

OP = OP (Common)

∠OAP = ∠OBP = 90° (Proved above)

By RHS criteria – ΔOAP ≅ ΔOBP

1
⸫ By CPCT – ∠OPA = ∠OPB = ∠APB = 40°
2
 Now, In ΔOAP by angle sum property

∠OAP + ∠AOP + ∠APO = 180°

⇒ ∠POA = 180° – 90° – 40°

⇒ ∠POA = 50°

𝟏 𝟏
24. A fraction becomes 𝟑
when 1 is subtracted from the numerator and it becomes 𝟒
when 8 is added to its

denominator. Find the fraction.

SOLUTION:

Let the numerator be 𝑥 and denominator by 𝑦.

𝑥
⸫ The fraction =
𝑦

𝑥−1 1 𝑥 1
Case I: 𝑦
=3 Case II: 𝑦+8
=4

⇒ 3𝑥 − 3 = 𝑦 ⇒ 4𝑥 = 𝑦 + 8

⇒ 3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 3 ----- (i) ⇒ 4𝑥 − 𝑦 = 8 ----- (ii)

By subtracting equation (i) from equation (ii) → 𝒙 = 𝟓

From equation (i) → 3(5) – y = 3 ⇒ y = 12

5
⸫ The required fraction =
12

25. What number should be added to the polynomial 𝒙𝟐 − 𝟓𝒙 + 𝟒 so that 3 is the zero of the polynomial?

SOLUTION:

Let we add 𝑎 to the polynomial 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 4 so that 3 will be the zero of this polynomial.

⸫ 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 4 + 𝑎 will be zero at 𝑥 = 3

⇒ 𝑃(3) = 0

⇒ (3)2 − 5(3) + 4 + 𝑎 = 0

⇒ 9 − 15 + 4 + 𝑎 = 0

⇒ −2 + 𝑎 = 0

⇒ 𝒂=𝟐

⸫ 2 should be added to the polynomial.

 SECTION – C

(Section C consists of 6 questions of 3 marks each.)

𝟏+𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐀
26. Prove that: √𝟏−𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐀 = 𝐬𝐞𝐜 𝐀 + 𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐀

SOLUTION:

1+sin A 1+sin A 1+sin A

L.H.S. = √1−sin A = √1−sin A × 1+sin A

(1+sin A)2 (1+sin A)2

=√ =√
(1−sin2 A) cos2 A

1+sin A 1 sin A
= cos A
= cos A + cos A = sec A + tan A = R.H.S.

27. The horizontal distance between two trees of different heights is 60 m. The angle of depression of the top

of the first tree, when seen from the top of the second tree is 45°. If the height of the second tree is 80 m,

find the height of the first tree.

SOLUTION:

From the figure,

Let height of first tree ED = h m

Height of second tree AC = 80 m

∴ AB = (80 – h) m

Distance between both trees = 60 m

AB 80−ℎ
Now, In ΔABE, tan θ = BE ⇒ tan 45° = 60

80−ℎ
⇒1= ⇒ 60 = 80 − ℎ
60

⇒ 𝒉 = 𝟐𝟎 m

∴ The height of the first tree is 20 m.

OR

An observer 1.5 metres tall is 20.5 metres away from a tower 22 metres high. Determine the angle of

elevation of the top of the tower from the eye of the observer.

SOLUTION:

Height of tower (TW) = 22 m [Given]

Height of observer (AB) = 1.5 m [Given]

 Distance between foot of tower and observer (BW) = 20.5 m [Given]

Let θ = Angle of elevation of the observer at the top of the tower

Now, TM = 22 m – 1.5 m = 20.5 m

AM = 20.5 m

20.5
∴ tan θ = =1 ⇒ tan θ = 1
20.5

⇒ tan θ = tan 45° ⇒ θ = 45°

Hence, the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from observer’s eye is 45°.

28. A two-digit number is such that the product of its digits is 35. If 18 is added to the number, the digits

interchange their places. Find the number.

SOLUTION:

Let the unit’s digit be 𝑥 and ten’s digit be 𝑦.

Then its decimal expansion becomes 10 × 𝑥 + 𝑦

When digits are interchanged, the decimal expansion becomes 10 × 𝑦 + 𝑥

Case I: 𝑥 × 𝑦 = 35{Given}

35
⇒𝑦= 𝑥
----- (i)

Given that when 18 is added to the number, the digits are interchanged

∴ (10𝑥 + 𝑦) + 18 = (10𝑦 + 𝑥) ⇒ 9𝑥 − 9𝑦 = 18

⇒𝑥−𝑦 =2

35
⇒𝑥− 𝑥
= 2 {from equation (i)}

⇒ 𝑥 2 − 35 = 2𝑥

⇒ 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 35 = 0

⇒ 𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 + 5𝑥 − 35 = 0

⇒ 𝑥(𝑥 − 7) + 5(𝑥 − 7) = 0

⇒ (𝑥 − 7)(𝑥 + 5) = 0

⇒𝑥 = 7 or 𝑥 = −5 (Rejecting negative value)

So, when 𝑥 = 7; 𝑦 = 5

Hence, the two-digit no. is 57.

29. Prove that √𝟓 is an irrational number.

SOLUTION:

Let √5 be a rational number, So by definition of rational number,

𝑎
√5 = 𝑏 (Where 𝑎 and 𝑏 are coprime and 𝑏 ≠ 0)

⇒ √5𝑏 = 𝑎

⇒ 5𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (Squaring both sides) ------ (i)

By fundamental theorem of Arithmetic,

𝑎2 is divisible by 5, So 𝑎 is also divisible by 5. ----- (A)

Let 𝑎 = 5𝑐 (Where c is some integer)

From equation (i)

5𝑏 2 = (5𝑐)2

⇒ 5𝑏 2 = 25𝑐 2

⇒ 𝑏 2 = 5𝑐 2 ------ (ii)

Again, by fundamental theorem of Arithmetic,

𝑏 2 is divisible by 5, So 𝑏 is also divisible by 5. ----- (B)

From statements (A) and (B), we can observe that 5 is a factor of both 𝑎 and 𝑏. But this contradicts the fact

that 𝑎 & 𝑏 are coprime.

This contradiction occurs due to our wrong assumption.

Hence, √5 is an irrational number. Hence Proved

30. E and F are points on the sides PQ and PR respectively of a △PQR. For PQ = 1.28 cm, PR = 2.56 cm, PE

= 0.18 cm and PF = 0.36 cm, state whether EF || QR.

SOLUTION:

Given that – PQ = 1.28 cm; PR = 2.56 cm; PE = 0.18 cm; PF = 0.36 cm

So, EQ = PQ – PE = 1.28 − 0.18 = 1.10 cm

FR = PR − PF = 2.56 − 0.36 = 2.20 cm

PE 0.18 18 9
Now, EQ
= 1.10 = 110 = 55

PF 0.36 36 9
FR
= 2.20 = 220 = 55

PE PF
Here, =
EQ FR
 So, by the basic proportionality theorem (B.P.T.)

We have EF || QR.

31. In Figure, PA and PB are tangents to the circle drawn from an external point P. CD is a third tangent

touching the circle at Q. If PB = 10 cm and CQ = 2 cm, what is the length PC?

SOLUTION:

Given data is as follows:

PB = 10 cm; CQ = 2 cm

We know that the length of two tangents drawn from the same external point will equal. Therefore,

PB = PA = 10 cm

Also, from the same principle we have,

CQ = CA It is given that CQ = 2 cm

Therefore, CA = 2cm

From the given figure we can say that, PC = PA − CA

Now that we know the values of PA and CA, let us substitute the values in the above equation.

⇒ PC = 10 − 2

⇒ PC = 8 cm

Therefore, length of PC is 8 cm.

OR

In the given figure, PQ is a tangent from an external point P and QOR is a diameter. If ∠POR = 130° and

S is a point on the circle, find ∠1 + ∠2.

SOLUTION:

Given that ∠POR = 130° {or ∠TOR=130°}

We know that “Angle subtended by an arc at the centre of the circle is

double the angle subtended at the remaining part of the circle.”

1
⸫ ∠TSR = 2∠TOR ⇒ ∠2 = 65°

Also, OQ ⊥ PQ {as radius is perpendicular to the tangent at the point of contact}

So, ∠OQP = 90°

Now, In ΔOPQ by exterior angle property,

∠POR = ∠OPQ + ∠PQO

⇒ ∠1 = 130° – 90°
 ⇒ ∠1 = 40°

Hence, ∠1 + ∠2 = 40° + 65° ⇒ ∠1 + ∠2 = 105°

SECTION – D

(Section D consists of 4 questions of 5 marks each.)

32. In Figure, arcs are drawn by taking vertices A, B and C of an equilateral triangle ABC of side 14 cm as

centres to intersect the sides BC, CA and AB at BZ their respective mid-points D, E and F. Find the area

of the unshaded region. [Use √𝟑 = 𝟏. 𝟕𝟑]

SOLUTION:

Given that D, E and F are midpoints of BC, AC and AB respectively.

1 1
AF = AB = × 14 = 7cm
2 2

As ABC is an equilateral triangle, ∠A = ∠B = ∠C = 60°

Area of unshaded region = Area (ΔABC) – Area (AFE) – Area (BFD) – Area (CDE)

𝜃
As these are arcs, we have to find area of sector = 360° × 𝜋𝑟 2

As ∠A = ∠B = ∠C = 60°, θ =60° for all three sectors

Also, radius = AF = 7 cm for all three sectors

∴ Area of unshaded region = Area (ΔABC) – 3×Area (AFE)

√3 θ
= (side)2 − 3 × 360° × πr 2
4

√3 60° 22
= 4
× 14 × 14 − 3 × 360° × 7
× 7×7

1
= 1.73 × 7 × 7 − 3 × 6 × 22 × 7

= 84.77 − 77

= 7.77 cm2

OR

Sides of a triangular field are 15 m, 16 m and 17 m. In the three corners of the field, a cow, a buffalo and

a horse are tied separately with ropes of length 7 m each to graze in the field. Find the area of the field

which cannot be grazed by the three animals.

SOLUTION:

From the figure, CBH is the triangular field.

The length of the sides are → CB = 15 m; BH = 16 m; CH = 17 m

 The area gazed by the animals represents the sector of a circle.

Area of the field which cannot be gazed by the three animals = area of triangle – area of 3 sectors.

By Heron’s formula,

Area of triangle = √𝑠(𝑠 − 𝑎)(𝑠 − 𝑏)(𝑠 − 𝑐)

𝑎+𝑏+𝑐 15+16+17 48
Where, 𝑠 = = =
2 2 2

⇒ 𝑠 = 24 m

Area of triangle = √24(24 − 15)(24 − 16)(24 − 17)

= √24(9)(8)(7) = √12096 = 109.98 m²

𝜃
Area of sector = × 𝜋𝑟 2
360°

∠𝐶 ∠𝐶
Area of field gazed by cow = × (7)2 𝜋 = × 49𝜋
360° 360°

∠𝐵 ∠𝐵
Area of field gazed by buffalo = 360° × (7)2 𝜋 = 360° × 49𝜋

∠𝐻 ∠𝐻
Area of field gazed by horse = 360° × (7)2 𝜋 = 360° × 49𝜋

∠𝐶 ∠𝐵 ∠𝐻
Area of 3 sectors = 360° × 49𝜋 + 360° × 49𝜋 + 360° × 49𝜋

(∠𝐶+∠𝐵+∠𝐻)
= 360°
× 49𝜋

We know that the sum of all three interior angles of a triangle is always equal to 180°

⸫ ∠C + ∠B + ∠H = 180°

180° 1 22
So, area of 3 sectors = 360° × 49𝜋 = 2 × 49 × 7
= 77 m2

Area of the field which cannot be gazed by the three animals = 109.98 – 77 = 32.98 m²

Therefore, the area of the field which cannot be gazed by the three animals is 32.98 m²

33. A train travels at a certain average speed for a distance of 54 km and then travels a distance of 63 km at

an average speed of 6 km/h more than the first speed. If it takes 3 hours to complete the total journey,

what is its first speed?

SOLUTION:

Let the average speed = 𝑥 kmph

Distance travelled = 54 km

Distance 54
⸫ time (t1) = Speed
= 𝑥
hrs

New speed of train = (𝑥 + 6) kmph

Distance travelled = 63 km

Distance 63
⸫ time (t2) = Speed
= 𝑥+6 hrs

According to the given condition, t1 + t2 = 3

54 63
⸫ 𝑥
+ 𝑥+6 = 3

54(𝑥+6)+63𝑥
⇒ =3
𝑥(𝑥+6)

⇒ 54𝑥 + 324 + 63𝑥 = 3𝑥 2 + 18𝑥

⇒ 3𝑥 2 − 99𝑥 + 324 = 0

⇒ 𝑥 2 − 33𝑥 + 108 = 0

⇒ 𝑥 2 − 36𝑥 + 3𝑥 − 108 = 0

⇒ 𝑥(𝑥 − 36) + 3(𝑥 − 36) = 0

⇒ 𝒙 = 𝟑𝟔 or 𝑥 = −3 {because in this case time(t1) will be negative, which is not possible}

So, the average speed of train is 36 km/hr

OR

A person on tour has Rs. 10800 for his expenses. If he extends his tour by 4 days, he has to cut down his

daily expenses by 90 Rs. Find the original duration of the tour.

SOLUTION:

Let the original duration of the tour be 𝑥 days.

10800
Original daily expenses = Rs. 𝑥

10800
If he extends his tour by 4 days, then his new daily expenses = Rs. 𝑥+4

According to the given condition,

10800 10800
𝑥
− 𝑥+4 = 90

𝑥+4−𝑥
⇒ 10800 (𝑥(𝑥+4)) = 90

⇒ 43200 = 90𝑥 2 + 360𝑥

⇒ 90(𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 480) = 0

⇒ 𝑥 2 + 24𝑥 − 20𝑥 − 480 = 0

⇒ 𝑥(𝑥 + 24) − 20(𝑥 + 24) = 0

⇒ (𝑥 − 20)(𝑥 + 24) = 0

⇒ 𝒙 = 𝟐𝟎 or 𝑥 = −24 {Days can’t be negative}

 Hence, the original duration of the tour is 20 days.

34. In the given figure, BM and EN are respectively the medians of △ABC and △DEF.

If △ABC ∼ △DEF, prove that:

(i) △AMB ∼ △DNE

(ii) △CMB ∼ △FNE

𝐁𝐌 𝐀𝐂
(iii) 𝐄𝐍
= 𝐃𝐅

SOLUTION:

(i) since △ABC ∼ △DEF.

AB BC CA
So, ∠A = ∠D; ∠B = ∠E; ∠C = ∠F and = =
DE EF DF

1
Let AM = CM = 2 AC (Since, BM is median on AC)

1
FN = ND = 2 FD (Since, EN is median on FD)

In △AMB & △DNE

1
AM AC AM AC
DN
= 21 ⇒ DN
= FD
FD
2

AM AB
So, = and ∠A = ∠D {Proved Above}
DN DE

Therefore, △AMB ∼ △DNE (by S–A–S similarity)

(ii) In △CMB & △FNE

1
CM AC CM AC
FN
= 21 ⇒ FN
= FD
FD
2

CM BC
So, FN
= FE and ∠C = ∠F {Proved Above}

Therefore, △CMB ∼ △FNE (by S–A–S similarity)

(iii) As △CMB ∼ △FNE

BM BC
By CPST → EN
= FE

AC BC
As, FD = FE

𝐁𝐌 𝐀𝐂
⇒ 𝐄𝐍
= 𝐅𝐃 Hence Proved
35. Calculate the median for the following data:

Marks Obtained Number of Students

Below 10 6

Below 20 15

Below 30 29

Below 40 41

Below 50 60

Below 60 70

SOLUTION:

Marks Obtained Class Interval Number of Students (𝒄𝒇) Frequency (𝒇)

Below 10 Below 10 6 6

Below 20 10 – 20 15 9

Below 30 20 – 30 29 14

Below 40 30 – 40 41 12

Below 50 40 – 50 60 19

Below 60 50 – 60 70 10
𝑛
From the table, n = 70 ⇒ = 35
2

Cumulative frequency (𝑐𝑓) just greater than 35 is 41, belonging to class 30 – 40.

Therefore, median class = 30 – 40

Class size, ℎ = 10

Lower limit of median class, 𝑙 = 30

Frequency of median class, 𝑓 = 12

Cumulative frequency of class preceding median class, 𝑐𝑓 = 29

𝑛
( −𝑐𝑓)
Median (M) = 𝑙 + [ 2
]×ℎ
𝑓

35−29
⇒ M = 30 + [ 12
]× 10

6
⇒ M = 30 + × 10
12

⇒ M = 30 + 5

⇒ 𝐌 = 𝟑𝟓
 Therefore, median marks obtained by students is 35.

SECTION – E

(Case Study Based Questions)

(Section E consists of 3 questions. All are compulsory)

36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

Ashish is a Class IX student. His class teacher Mrs Verma arranged a historical trip to great Stupa of

Sanchi. She explained that Stupa of Sanchi is great example of architecture in India. Its base part is

cylindrical in shape. The dome of this stupa is hemispherical in shape, known as Anda. It also contains a

cubical shape part called Hermika at the top. Path around Anda is known as Pradakshina Path.

(i) Find the volume of the Hermika, if the side of cubical part is 10 m.

(ii) Find the distance Ashish has to travel to complete one round of stupa, if the diameter of the base

of cylindrical part is 49 m.

(iii) Find the volume of cylindrical base part whose diameter and height 48 m and 14 m.

OR

If the diameter of the Anda is 42 m, then find the volume of the Anda.

SOLUTION:

(i) Volume of Hermika (shaped like cube) = 𝑎3 = 103 = 1000 m3

22 49
(ii) Distance travelled by Ashish = Circumference of base of cylinder = 2πr = 2 × 7
× 2 = 154 m

(iii) r = radius of cylinder = 24 m, h = height = 14 m

22
Volume of cylinder = 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ = 7
× 24 × 24 × 14 = 25344 m3

OR

Since Anda is hemispherical in shape r = radius = 21 m

 2 2 22
Volume of Anda (hemisphere) = 3 𝜋𝑟 3 = 3 × 7
× 21 × 21 × 21 = 19404 m3

37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

Saving money is a good habit and it should be inculcated in children from the beginning. Mrs. Pushpa

brought a piggy bank for her child Akshar. He puts one five-rupee coin of his savings in the piggy bank

on the first day. He increases his savings by one five-rupee coin daily.

(i) If the piggy bank can hold 190 coins of five rupees in all, find the number of days he can

contribute to put the five-rupee coins into it.

(ii) Find the total money he saved.

(iii) How much money Akshar saves in 10 days?

OR

How many coins are there in piggy bank on 15th day?

SOLUTION:

(i) Child's Day wise contribution into piggy bank is,

We can have at most 190 coins, i.e., 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + ... to n terms = 190

𝑛
⸫ 𝑆𝑛 = [2𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑]
2

𝑛
⇒ 2 [2 × 1 + (𝑛 − 1) × 1] = 190

⇒ 𝑛(𝑛 + 1) = 380

⇒ 𝑛2 + 𝑛 − 380 = 0

⇒ (𝑛 + 20)(𝑛 − 19) = 0

⇒ 𝒏 = 𝟏𝟗 or 𝑛 = −20 {But number of coins cannot be negative}

∴ number of days = 19
 (ii) Total money she saved = 5 + 10 + 15 + 20 + ... = 5 + 10 + 15 + 20 + ... upto 19 terms
𝑛
𝑆𝑛 = 2 [2𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑]

19
⇒ 𝑆19 = [2 × 5 + (19 − 1) × 5]
2

19
⇒ 𝑆19 = 2
× 100 = 950 ₹

𝑛
(iii) Money saved in 10 days = 𝑆𝑛 = [2𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑]
2

10
⇒ 𝑆10 = [2 × 5 + (10 − 1) × 5]
2

⇒ 𝑆10 = 5 × 55 = 275 ₹

⸫ Money saved in 10 days = ₹ 275

OR
𝑛
Number of coins in piggy bank on 15th day = 𝑆𝑛 = [2𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑]
2

15
⇒ 𝑆15 = [2 × 1 + (15 − 1) × 1]
2

15
⇒ 𝑆15 = 2
× 16 = 120

So, there are 120 coins on 15th day.

38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

Akshat studies in DAV Public school, Vasant Kunj, Delhi. During summer vacation he went to his native

place in a village. His grandfather took him to the bank of a nearby river. Akshat was very happy to see

the pollution free environment near the river.

He was standing on the bank of the river He

thought to measure the width of the river. He

found that the angle of elevation of the top of

a tree standing on the opposite bank was 60°

When he moved 30 m away from the river the

angle of elevation reduced to 30°

Based on the above information answer the following questions:

(i) What is the height of the tree?

(ii) What is the width of the river?

(iii) After moving how much distance away from the river the angle of elevation becomes 45°.

OR
 If the width of the river were 40 m then what would be the height of the tree selected?

SOLUTION:

Let AB be the tree of height h meter and AC = 𝑥 m be the width of river.

Assuming that C be the position of a man standing on the opposite bank of the river.

After moving 30 m away from point C. Let new position of man be D,

Thus CD = 30 m; ∠ACB = 60°; ∠ADB = 30° and ∠DAB = 90°

In ΔABC;

AB ℎ
tan θ = ⇒ tan 60° =
AC 𝑥

ℎ
⇒ √3 = 𝑥 ⇒ √3𝑥 = ℎ ----- (i)

In ΔABD;

AB ℎ
tan θ = AD ⇒ tan 30° = 𝑥+30

1 ℎ
⇒ = ⇒ √3ℎ = 𝑥 + 30
√3 𝑥+30

⇒ √3 × √3𝑥 = 𝑥 + 30 {Form equation (i)}

⇒ 3𝑥 = 𝑥 + 30 ⇒ 𝒙 = 𝟏𝟓 m

From equation (i) → ℎ = √3 × 15 = 1.732 × 15

⇒ 𝒉 = 𝟐𝟓. 𝟗𝟖 m

(i) Height of the tree h = 25.98 m

(ii) Width of the river 𝑥 = 15 m

(iii) Suppose after moving y meters away from the river the angle of elevation becomes 45°.

Then, in ΔABD,

AB 25.98
tan θ = AD ⇒ tan 45° = 𝑦+15

25.98
⇒ 1 = 𝑦+15 ⇒ 𝑦 = 25.98 − 15

⇒ 𝒚 = 𝟏𝟎. 𝟗𝟖 m

Hence after moving 10.98 meters away from the river the angle of elevation would become 45°.

OR

In ΔABD;

AB ℎ
tan θ = AD ⇒ tan 30° = 40+30
 1 ℎ
⇒ = 70 ⇒ √3ℎ = 70
√3

70 70
⇒ℎ= = 1.732
√3

⇒ 𝒉 = 𝟒𝟎. 𝟒𝟏 m