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Solution Concise Maths Class 10 Chapter 6 Exercise 6D

The document contains solutions to various algebraic problems based on quadratic equations for Class 10 Maths. It includes exercises involving the sum of odd numbers, distance fallen by a stone, two-digit numbers, ages of sisters, and relationships between the ages of a father and son. Each problem is solved step-by-step, demonstrating the application of quadratic equations to find the required values.

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Solution Concise Maths Class 10 Chapter 6 Exercise 6D

The document contains solutions to various algebraic problems based on quadratic equations for Class 10 Maths. It includes exercises involving the sum of odd numbers, distance fallen by a stone, two-digit numbers, ages of sisters, and relationships between the ages of a father and son. Each problem is solved step-by-step, demonstrating the application of quadratic equations to find the required values.

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Selina Solutions For Class 10 Maths Unit 2 – Algebra

Chapter 6: Solving (simple) Problems (Based On Quadratic Equations)

Exercise 6(D) Page No: 78


1. The sum S of n successive odd numbers starting from 3 is given by the relation: S = n(n + 2).
Determine n, if the sum is 168.
Solution:

From the question, we have


n(n + 2) = 168
n2 + 2n - 168 = 0
n2 + 14n - 12n - 168 = 0
n(n + 14) - 12(n + 14) = 0
(n + 14) (n - 12) = 0
n = -14, 12
Since, n cannot be negative.
Thus, n = 12

2. A stone is thrown vertically downwards and the formula d = 16t2 + 4t gives the distance, d
metres, that it falls in t seconds. How long does it take to fall 420 metres?
Solution:

According to the question,


16t2 + 4t = 420
4t2 + t - 105 = 0
4t2 - 20t + 21t - 105 = 0
4t(t - 5) + 21(t - 5) = 0
(4t + 21)(t - 5) = 0
t = -21/4 or 5
As, time cannot be negative.
Therefore, the required time taken by the stone to fall 420 meter is 5 seconds.

3. The product of the digits of a two digit number is 24. If its unit's digit exceeds twice its ten's
digit by 2; find the number.
Solution:

Let’s assume the ten's and unit's digit of the required number to be x and y respectively.
Then, from the question we have
x × y = 24
y = 24/x …. (1)
Also,
y = 2x + 2
Using (1) in the above equation,
24/x = 2x + 2
24 = 2x2 + 2x
2x2 + 2x – 24 = 0
x2 + x – 12 = 0 [Dividing by 2]
(x + 4) (x - 3) = 0
Selina Solutions For Class 10 Maths Unit 2 – Algebra
Chapter 6: Solving (simple) Problems (Based On Quadratic Equations)

x = -4, 3
As the digit of a number cannot be negative, x = -4 is neglected
Thus, x = 3
So, y = 24/ 3 = 8
Therefore, the required number is 38.

4. The ages of two sisters are 11 years and 14 years. In how many years’ time will the product of
their ages be 304?
Solution:

Given, the ages of two sisters are 11 years and 14 years.


Let x be the number of years later when their product of their ages become 304.
So, (11 + x) (14 + x) = 304
154 + 11x + 14x + x2 = 304
x2 + 25x – 150 = 0
(x + 30) (x - 5) = 0
x = -30, 5
As, the number of years cannot be negative. We only consider, x = 5.
Therefore, the required number of years is 5 years.

5. One year ago, a man was 8 times as old as his son. Now his age is equal to the square of his son's
age. Find their present ages.
Solution:

Let’s consider the present age of the son to be x years.


So, the present age of the man = x2 years
One year ago,
Son's age = (x - 1) years
Man's age = (x2 - 1) years
From the question, it’s given that one year ago; the man was 8 times as old as his son.
(x2 - 1) = 8(x - 1)
x2 - 8x - 1 + 8 = 0
x2 - 8x + 7 = 0
(x - 7) (x - 1) = 0
x = 7, 1
When x = 1, then x2 = 1, which is not possible as father's age cannot be equal to son's age.
Hence, x = 7 is taken
Therefore,
The present age of son = x years = 7 years
The present age of man = x2 years = 49 years

6. The age of the father is twice the square of the age of his son. Eight years hence, the age of the
father will be 4 years more than three times the age of the son. Find their present ages.
Solution:

Let’s assume the present age of the son to be x years.


Selina Solutions For Class 10 Maths Unit 2 – Algebra
Chapter 6: Solving (simple) Problems (Based On Quadratic Equations)

So, the present age of the father = 2x2 years


Eight years hence,
Son's age = (x + 8) years
Father's age = (2x2 + 8) years
From the question, it’s given that eight years hence, the age of the father will be 4 years more than three
times the age of the son.
2x2 + 8 = 3(x + 8) +4
2x2 + 8 = 3x + 24 +4
2x2 - 3x - 20 = 0
2x2 - 8x + 5x - 20 = 0
2x(x - 4) + 5(x - 4) = 0
(x - 4) (2x + 5) = 0
x = 4, -5/2
As, age cannot be negative. x = 4 is considered.
Therefore,
The present age of the son = 4 years
The present age of the father = 2(4)2 years = 32 years

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