MATHEMATICS Max.

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MATH MISSION-SAMPLE PAPER-4(ANSWER KEY)

1.
Section A
(d) 14
No. of bad eggs
Explanation: Probability of getting bad eggs = Total no. of eggs

No. of bad eggs

⇒ 0.035 =
400

⇒ No. of bad eggs = 0.035 × 400 = 14

2.
(c) ad ≠ bc
Explanation: (a2 + b2) x2 + 2(ac + bd)x + c2 + d2 = 0
Here A = a2 + b2, B = 2(ac + bd), C = c2 + d2
D = B2 − 4AC = [2(ac + bd)]2 − 4(a2 + b2) (c2 + d2)
= 4[a2c2 + b2d2 + 2abcd]−4[a2c2 + a2d2+ b2c2 + b2d2]
= 4a2c2 + 4b2d2 + 8abcd − 4a2c2 −4a2d2 - 4b2c2 - 4b2d2
= −4a2d2 − 4b2c2 + 8abcd
= −4(a2d2 + b2c2 − 2abcd)
= −4(ad − bc)2
∵ Roots are not real

∴ D < 0

∴−4(ad − bc)2 < 0 ⇒ (ad − bc)2 < 0

⇒ ad − bc < 0 or ad ≠ bc

3.
(b) 19.4 cm3
Explanation: R = 4.2

= 2.1cm
h = 4.2 cm
Volume of cone= 1

3
πr h
2

1 22
× × 2.1 × 2.1 × 4.2
3 7

= 19.404 cm3
4.
c(a−b)
(b)
a(b−c)

Explanation: Given equation is

a(b - c)x2 + b(c - a)x + c(a - b) = 0
Let α be the other root, then
c(a−b)
Product of roots =α× 1 = a(b−c)

c a−b
⇒α = ( )
a b−c

5.
(d) 20
Explanation: First term, a = - 5
Common difference, d = − 0 = 5

2
5

n = 11
As we know, nth term of an AP is
an = a + (n - 1)d
 where a = first term
an is nth term
d is the common difference
a11 = - 5 + (11 - 1)(5/2)
a11 = - 5 + 25 = 20

6.
−−−−−−−−
(b) √2a + 2b 2 2

Explanation: distance between the point. (0, 0) and (a - b, a + b) is

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
= √(a − b − 0) + (a + b − 0) 2 2

−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
= √(a − b) + (a + b) 2 2

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
= √a2 + b2 − 2ab + a2 + b2 + 2ab
−−−−−−− − −−−−−− −−
= √2 (a2 + b2 ) √2a2 + 2b2 = units.
7. (a) both negative
Explanation: Given; x 2
+ 88x + 125 = 0

2
D = (88) − 4(1)(125)

D = 7244

Now,
−(88)± √7244
x =
2(1)

−88+2√1811
⇒ x =
2
−−−− −−−−
There roots are x = −44 + √1811, −44 − √1811
Which are both negative.
8.
(d) DC = C F × AC
2

Explanation: In △ABC, using Thales theorem,

DC
= [AB||DE] ……..(i)
CE

AC BC

And in triangle BCD, using Thales theorem,

CF

DC
=
CE

BC
[BD||EF ] ……..(ii)
From eq. (i) and (ii), we have
DC CF
=
AC DC

2
⇒DC = C F × AC

9. (a) 6 cm
Explanation: Here AQ = 4 cm
∴ QB = AQ = 4 cm [Tangents from an external point]

∴ BR = 7 - 4 = 3 cm

∴ BR = CR = 3 cm [Tangents from an external point]

Also SD = SC = 3 cm [Tangents from an external point]

Therefore, x = CS + CR = 3 + 3 = 6 units
10.
−−
(d) 4√10 cm
Explanation: In right △PAO, PA = 12 cm and OA = 5 cm
∴ By Pythagoras theorem,

OP2 = OA2 + PA2 = 52 + (12)2 = 25 + 144 = 169

−−−
⇒ OP = √169 = 13 cm

In right △PBO, PB2 = OP2 - OB2

= 132 - 32 = 169 - 9 = 160
−− − −−
⇒ PB = √160 cm = 4√10 cm

−−−−−−−−−−
11. (a) √a + b − c
2 2 2

Explanation: Given: a sinθ + b cosθ = c

Squaring both sides, we get
 ⇒ a2sin2θ + b2cos2θ + 2ab sinθ cosθ = c2
⇒ a2(1 - cos2θ) + b2(1 - sin2θ) + 2ab sinθ cosθ = c2
⇒ a2 - a2cos2θ + b2 - b2sin2θ + 2ab sinθ cosθ = c2
⇒ a2cos2θ - b2sinθ - 2ab sinθ cosθ = a2 + b2- c2
⇒ (a cosθ - b sinθ)2 = a2 + b2 - c2
−−− −−− − −− −
⇒ a cosθ - b sinθ = √a + b − c
2 2 2

12. (a) 936

(72×234)
Explanation: LCM (72, 234) = 18
= 936
Therefore, the LCM of (72, 234) is 936.
13. (a) 1 : 3
Explanation: Let AB and CD be the given pillars and O be the midpoint of AC.
Then, AB = x, CD = y, ∠ AOB = 30° and ∠ COD = 60°.
From right △OAB, we have
OA ∘ OA –
= cot 30 ⇒ = √3
AB x
–
⇒ OA = x√3. .....(i)
From right △OCD, we have
y
OC

CD
= cot 60
∘
⇒
OC

y
=
1
⇒ OC = ....(ii)
√3 √3

But, OA = OC
– y x 1
∴ x√3 = ⇒ 3x = y ⇒
y
=
3
⇒ x:y=1:3
√3

14. (a) 231 cm2

Explanation: The angle subtended by the arc = 60o
) × π r2 cm2
o

So, area of the sector = ( 360

60
o

=( 441

6
)×( 22

7
)cm2
= 231 cm2
15.
10π
(c) 13

Explanation:

∴ Slant height = 13
As, θ = S

⇒ S = rθ
⇒ 2π (5) = 13 θ
10π
⇒ θ=
13

16. (a) 6

11

Explanation: Total number of letters in 'ASSOCIATION' = 11

 Vowels are A, O, I, A, I, O, i.e, 6 in numbers.
∴ Probability of getting a vowel =
6

11

17.
(c) 0
Explanation: Elementary events are
(1, 1), (1, 2), (1, 3), (1, 4), (1, 5), (1, 6)
(2, 1), (2, 2), (2, 3), (2, 4), (2, 5), (2, 6)
(3, 1), (3, 2), (3, 3), (3, 4), (3, 5), (3, 6)
(4, 1), (4, 2), (4, 3), (4, 4), (4, 5), (4, 6)
(5, 1), (5, 2), (5, 3), (5, 4), (5, 5), (5, 6)
(6, 1), (6, 2), (6, 3), (6, 4), (6, 5), (6, 6)
∴ Number of Total outcomes = 36
And Number of possible outcomes (product of numbers appearing on die is 7) = 0
∴ Required Probability =
0
= 0
36

18.
(c) 52
f −f
Explanation: Mode = l + ( 1

2f − f − f
0
) × h
1 0 2

7−3
= 40 + 7×2−3−6
× 15
= 40 + 4

5
× 15
= 40 + 12
= 52
19.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Explanation: A is false but R is true.
20.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Explanation: We have, common difference of an AP
d = an - an - 1 is independent of n or constant.
So, A is false but R is true.
Section B
–
21. Let us assume that 2 + is a rational number
3√3
– p
2 + 3√3 = ; p, q are integers and q ≠ 0
q

– p−2q
⇒ √3 = 3q

RHS is rational but LHS is irrational

–
∴ Our assumption is wrong. Hence 2 + 3√3 is an irrational number.

22. Given that,

In the figure the triangle ABC
XZ||BC and the length of AZ = 3 cm, ZC = 2 cm, BM = 3 cm and MC = 5 cm.
From △ABC and △AXZ
∠ AXZ = ∠ ABC [by corresponding angles]

∠ AZX = ∠ ACB [by corresponding angles]

By basic proportionality theorem △ABC and △AXZ are similar.

So,
YZ AZ
=
MC ZC
YZ 3
=
5 2

YZ = 15

Then,
XZ AZ
=
BC ZC
XY +Y Z AZ
=
BM+MC ZC
15
XY +
2 3
=
3+5 2
 XY + 15

2
=
24

2
9
XY = 2
= 4.5 cm
23. Let the sides of the quadrilateral ABCD touch the circle at P, Q, R and S. Since, the lengths of the tangents from an external point
to a given circle are equal.
∴ AP = AS

⇒ BP = BQ

CR = CQ
⇒ DR = DS

Adding, (AP + BP) + (CR + DR) = (BQ + CQ) + (AS + DS)

⇒ AB + CD = BC + AD.

Hence proved
24. We have,
3 3
x = a cos θ, y = b sin θ
x y
3 3
= cos θ and = sin θ
a b
2/3
2/3 y
L.H.S = [ x

a
] + [
b
]

2/3 2/3 n
3 3 m m×n
= [ cos θ] + [ sin θ] [∵ (a ) = a ]

2 2
= cos θ + sin θ

= 1 [∵ cos 2
θ + sin
2
θ = 1]

= R.H.S.
Hence proved.
OR
–
Given, √2 sinθ = 1
sin θ = 1

√2

sin 45°= 1

√2

∴ sinθ = sin45°
∘
θ = 45

put θ = 45 ∘
in

sec2θ - cosec2 θ​
= sec245° - cosec245°
– –
= (√2) − (√2) 2 2

=2 − 2
=0
25. We have, OA = R = 21 m and OC = r = 14 m
∴ Area of the flower bed = Area of a quadrant of a circle of radius R - Area of a quadrant of a circle of radius r
1 2 1 2
= πR − πr
4 4
π 2 2
= (R − r )
4
1 22 2 2 2
= × (21 − 14 ) cm
4 7

1 22 2
= { × × (21 + 14)(21 − 14)} m
4 7

1 22 2
= { × × 35 × 7} m
4 7

= 192.5 m2
OR
3.14 × 100 = 78.5 cm2
∘

i. Area of sector OAPB = 90

360
∘
×

ii. Area minor segment APB = Area sector OAPB - Area △OAB
= 78.5 − × 100 1

= 28.5 cm2.
Section C
26. Prime factorisation of 404 and 96 is:
404 = 2 × 2 × 101
or 404 = 22 × 101
 96 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3
or 96 = 25 × 3
∴ HCF(404,96 )= 22 = 4
LCM(404, 96 ) = 101 × 25 × 3
LCM( 404, 96) = 9696
Now we have to verify that,
HCF(404, 96) × LCM(404, 96) = 404× 96
Hence, LHS = HCF × LC M = 4 × 9696 = 38784
RHS = Product of numbers = 404 × 96 = 38784
Since, LHS = RHS
∴ HCF × LCM = Product of 404 and 96.

Hence verified.
27. Coordinates of the midpoint P of A and B are
−10+(−2) 4+0
( , ) = (−6, 2)
2 2

P lies on the line joining C and D.

Let P(-6, 2) divide C(-9, -4) and D(-4, y) in the ratio of r:1
Using the section formula for the x-coordinate we get
−4r−9
−6 = ⇒ -6r - 6 = -4r - 9
r+1

3
⇒ 2r = 3 ⇒ r =
2

Hence, P(-6, 2) divides C(-9, -4) and D(-4, y) in the ratio of 3:2
Using the section formula for y-coordinate we get
−4r−9
−6 = ⇒ −6r − 6 = −4r − 9
r+1

3
⇒ 2r = 3 ⇒ r =
2

Hence, P(-6, 2) divides C(-9, -4) and D(-4, y) in the ratio of 3:2
Using the section formula for y-coordinate we get
3y−8
2 = ⇒ 10 = 3y − 8 ⇒ 3y = 18
3+2

⇒ y = 6

28. Let the actual marks be x

Accroding to the question,
7(x + 8) = x2 - 4
⇒ 7x + 56 = x2 - 4
⇒ x2 - 7x - 60 = 0
⇒ x2 - 12x + 5x - 60 = 0
⇒ x(x - 12) +5(x - 12) = 0

⇒ (x - 12)(x + 5) = 0

⇒ x - 12 = 0 or x + 5 = 0

⇒ x = 12 or x = -5

⇒ x = 12 ... [∵ Marks can't be negative]

Hence, Aarush scored 12 marks in Mathematics test.

OR
Let, the slower pipe takes x hours to fill the reservoir.
Hence, the faster pipe will take (x - 10) hours to fill the reservoir.
Since, the slower pipe takes x hours to fill the reservoir.
1
∴ Portion of the reservoir filled by the slower pipe in 1 hour = x

∴ Portion of the reservoir filled by the slower pipe in 12 hours = .

1 12
× 12 =
x x

Now, portion of the reservoir filled by the faster pipe in 1hr = 1

x−10

∴ Portion of the reservoir filled by faster pipe in 12 hours = 1

x−10
× 12 =
x−10
12

It is given that the reservoir is completely filled in 12 hours by simultaneously operating both pipes.
12 12
∴ + = 1
x x−10

12(x−10)+12x
⇒ = 1
x(x−10)
 12x−120+12x
⇒ = 1
2
x −10x

2
⇒ x − 10x = 24x − 120

2
⇒ x − 10x − 24x + 120 = 0

⇒ x2 - 34x + 120 = 0
⇒ x2 -
30x - 4x + 120 = 0
⇒ x(x - 30) - 4(x - 30) = 0

⇒ (x - 30)(x - 4) = 0
⇒ x - 30 = 0. [ ∴ x - 4 ≠ 0, otherwise (x-10) i.e time taken by faster pipe will become -6 hr i.e. negative, which is not possible]
⇒ x = 30

Hence, the second pipe take 30 hours to fill the reservoir.

29. According to the question, XY and X 'Y ' are x two parallel tangents to a circle with centre O and another tangent AB with point
of contact C intersects XY at A and X 'Y ' at B.

In quad. APQB, we have

∠AP O =90°

and ∠BQO = 90° [∵ tangent at any point is perpendicular to the radius through the point of contact]
Now, ∠AP O + ∠BQO + ∠QBC + ∠P AC = 360 ∘

∘
⇒ ∠P AC + ∠QBC = 360 −(∠AP O + ∠BQO) = 180 ...(i) ∘

We have,
1
∠C AO = ∠P AC
2
1
and ∠C BO = 2
∠QBC [∵ tangents from an external point are equally inclined to the line segment joining the centre to that
point]
∴ ∠CAO + ∠CBO =
1

2
(∠P AC + ∠QBC ) =
1

2
∘
× 180 = 90
∘
.....(ii)
In △AOB, we have
∘
∠C AO + ∠AOB + ∠C BO = 180

∘ ∘
⇒ 90 + ∠AOB = 180
∘
⇒ ∠AOB = 90

OR

Let ABCD be a parallelogram such that its

sides touch a circle with centre O.
We know that the tangents to a circle from an exterior
point are equal in length.
Therefore,AP = AS [From A] ...(i)
BP = BQ [FromB] ...(ii)
CR = CQ [From C] ...(iii)
and , DR = DS [From D] ...(iv)
Adding (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv), we get,
AP + BP + CR + DR = AS + BQ +CQ + DS
⇒ ( AP + BP) + (CR + DR) = ( AS + DS) + (BQ + CQ)

⇒ AB + CD = AD + BC

⇒ 2 AB = 2 BC
 ⇒ AB = BC
Therefore, AB = BC = CD = AD
Thus, ABCD is a rhombus.
30. LHS = (sinA + cosecA)2 + (cosA + secA)2
= sin2A + cosec2A + 2 sinA cosecA + cos2A + sec2A + 2 cosA secA
= sin2A + cos2A + cosec2A + sec2A + 2 + 2
= 1 + cosec2A + sec2A + 4
= (1 + cot2A) + (1 + tan2A) + 5
= 7 + tan2A + cot2A = RHS

31.

Let height of tower be h m and distance BC be x m

In △
​ ​DBC, = tan 60 h

x
∘

−−
⇒ h = √3x .....(i)
h ∘ 1
= tan 30 =
x+20 √3
−−
⇒ ....(ii)
√3h = x + 20

Substituting the value of h from eq. (i) in eq. (ii), we get

3x = x + 20
3x - x = 20
Or 2x = 20
⇒ x = 10 m ...(iii)
−−
Againh = √3x
– –
or, h = √3 × 10 = 10√3
= 10 × 1 ⋅ 732

= 17.32 m
[from (i) and (in)]
Hence, height of tower is 17.32 m and distance of
tower from point A is 30 m
Section D
32. Suppose, speed of the train be x km/hr and the speed of taxi be y km/h.
300
time taken to cover 300 km by the train = hours x
200
time taken to cover 200 km by the taxi = y
hours
Total time taken = 5 30

60
hours = 5
1

2
hours =
11

2
hours
300 200 11
∴ + =
x y 2

600 400
⇒ + = 11
x y

Put 1

x
= u and 1

y
=v
⇒600u + 400v = 11 ..........(i)
260
time taken to cover 260 km by the train = x
hours
240
time taken to cover 240 km by the taxi = y
hours
Total time taken = 5 36

60
hours = 5
1

2
hours =
11

2
hours
⇒1300u + 1200v = 28 ..........(ii)
Multiplying (i) by 3 and subtracting (ii) from it,
5 1
⇒ 500u = 5 ⇒ u = ⇒ u =
500 100

Substituting u = 1

100
in (i), ⇒ v = 80
1

1 1 1
∴ u = ⇒ = ⇒ x = 100
100 x 100
 1 1 1
v = ⇒ = ⇒ y = 80
80 y 80

∴ the speed of the train = 100 km/hr

the speed of the taxi = 80 km/hr
OR
Let the incomes of two persons be 11x and 7x.
And the expenditures of two persons be 9y and 5y
∴ 11x − 9y = 400 ....(i)
7x − 5y = 400 ....(ii)
Multiplying (i) by 5 and (ii) by 9 and subtracting,

∴ −8x = −1600
−1,600
x = = 200
−8

Therefore, Their monthly incomes are

11 × 200 = Rs 2200
7 × 200 = Rs1400

33.

Let A(0, -1), B(2, 1) and C(0, 3) be the given points.

Let AD, BE and CF be the medians
2+0 1+3
Coordinates of D are ( 2
,
2
) = (1, 2)

3−1
Coordinates of E are ( 0

2
,
2
) = (0, 1)

2+0 1−1
Coordinates of F are ( 2
,
2
) = (1, 0)

−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−
Length of median 2 2
AD = √(1 − 0) + (2 + 1) = √10 units
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
Length of median 2 2
BE = √(2 − 0) + (1 − 1) = 2units
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−
Length of median 2 2
C F = √(1 − 0) + (0 − 3) = √10 units

34. Volume of raised water in cylinder = Volume of 9000 spherical balls

π(10) H = 9000 ×
2 4 3
× π × (0.5)
3

∴ H = 15 cm
OR

Edge of the cube, a = 7 cm.

Radius of the hemisphere, r = 7

2
cm.

Surface area of remaining solid

 = total surface area of the cube - area of the top of hemispherical part + curved surface area of the hemisphere
2 2 2 2 2
= 6a − πr + 2πr = 6a + πr

22 7 7 2
= (6 × 7 × 7 + × × ) cm
7 2 2

= (294 + 38.5)cm2 = 332.5 cm2.

35. an = 1

1
a + (n - 1)d = m

am = 1

a + (m - 1)d = 1

On solving,
a= 1

mn

d= 1

mn

i. amn = mn
1
+ (mn − 1) ×
1

mn

1+mn−1
= mn
=1
ii. Smn = mn

2
(
mn
1
+ 1)

1+mn
= 2

Section E
36. i. 2
ii. 81.2 m
iii. quadratic polynomial
OR
(x - 3) and (x - 2)
37. i. The maximum class frequency is 15 belonging to class interval 150-155
∴ 150 - 155 is the modal class

lower limit (l) of modal class =150

ii. Height (in cm) frequency C.F

135-140 2 2

140-145 8 10

145-150 10 20

150-155 15 35

155-160 6 41

160-165 5 46

165-170 4 50

∑ fi = 50

∑ fi = 2 + 8 + 10 + 15 + 6 + 5 + 4 =50 =N
N

2
=
50

2
= 25
c.f just greater that N

2
i.e, 25 is 35
∴ Median class 150-155

Height (in cm) frequency (fi) xi

iii.
135-140 2 137.5

140-145 8 142.5

145-150 10 147.5

150-155 15 152.5

155-160 6 157.5
 160-165 5 162.5

165-170 4 167.5
lower limit+upper limit
xi = 2

middle term of xi,is the assumean mean

Hence, Assumed Mean = 152.5
OR
n
−c.f

Median = l ( 2

f
) × h

25−20
= 150 + ( 15
)× 5

= 150 + 5

15
× 5

= 150 + 5

= 150 + 1.67
= 151.67
38. i. AA criterion

ii.

△ ABE ∼ △CDE (by AA criteria)

AB BE
=
CD DE
6×1.5
h= 1.8

h=5
i.e., height of pole = 5 m.
iii. tan i = 6

OR

1.5 13−x
=
5 x

1.5x = 65 - 5x
6.5x = 65
x= 65

6.5

= 10
∴ distance of Suresh from mirror

= 13 - x
= 13 - 10
=3m